CONTENTS
[Tenth Series, Vo/.XXX, Ninth Session, 199411915-1916 (Saka)]
No. 28, Friday, Apri/29, 1994Naisakha 9, 1916 (Saka)
COLUMN
Oral Answers to Questions:
·Starred Questions Nos.: 482, 483, 486 and 487 1-63
Written Answers to Questions:
·Starred Questions Nos.: 481,484,485 and 488 to 500 64-98
Unstarred Questions Nos.:5406 to 5618 98-408
Re: Policy Regarding NPT 416-425
Papers Laid on the Table 425-441
Estimates Committee 441
Forty-fourth Report - Presented
Public Accounts Committee 441-442
Seventy-Second Report and Seventy-Fifth Report - Presented
Public Undertakings Committee 442-443
(i) Thirty-third, Thirty-fourth and Thirty-fifth Reports and Minutes - Presented
(ii) Minutes - Presented
Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes 443-444 and Scheduled Tribes
(i) Twenty-Ninth and Thirty-Seventh Reports - Presented
(ii) Reports on Study Tours - Laid
Business of the House 445-449
Demands for Grants (General), 1994-95 449-482, 483-488
Ministry of Water Resources
Shri Vidyacharan Shukla 449
• The sign + marked above the name of a Member indicates that the question was actually asked on the floor of the House by that Member. (i) (ii)
Ministry of Human Resource Development Shri Chinmayanand Swami 485 Announcement Re: Adjournment of the House till 482 Twenty Five Minutes past Fifteen of the Clock for lack of Quorum Committee on Private Members' Bills and Resolutions 488-489 Thirtieth Report - adopted Resolution Re: Reservation in Educational Institutions, etc. for OBC 489-548 Motion to conSider Shri Ram Tahal Choudhary 489 Shri Nitish Kumar -493 Shri O.K. Naikar 503 Shri Ramashray Prasad Singh 509 Shri Rarneshwar Patidar 512 Shri Kirip Chaliha 518 Shri Syed Shahabuddin 523 Shrimati Santosh Chowdhary 531 ~ Dr. P.R. Gangwar 533 ShR Manjay Lal 536 Shri P.P. Kaliaperumal 539 Shri R. Naidu Ramaswamy 543 LOK SABHA DEBATES
LOK SABHA (a) the loans advanced/investment made by the public sector banks during . the last three years, State-Wise; Friday, April 29, 1994/ Vaisakha, 9, 1916 (Saka) (b) whether the investment made by these banks in the field of agriculture and industry in the North-Eastern region The Lok Sabha met at of the country is less as compared to Eleven of the Clock other States;
(c) if so, the reasons therefor; and
[MR. SPEAKER in the Chai~ (d) the steps taken or proposed to be taken by the Government to ensure adequate loan/investment in that region? {Translation J THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE SHRI DAU DAYAL JOSHI (Kota): MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.v. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to know CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) to whether the Joint Director of Lok Sabha (c). A Statement is laid on the Table of Shri P.K. Mishra has received any spe- the House. cial information from the Inspector Gen- eral of Police? STATEMENT {Translation} State-wise data relating to out- MR. SPEAKER: Please sit down standing credit by public sector bank to now. Now, Question No. 481. Shri agriculture and industry as at the end of Lokanath Choudhury - Absent, Now, March 1990, 1991 and 1992 (latest Question No. 482, Shri Nurul Islam. available) and investments as at the end of March 1990, 1991 and 1992 (latest 11.01 hrs available) made by the public sector banks are given in the Annexure I and ORAL ANSWERS TO II. QUESTIONS The investment by banks include [English] State Government securities, bonds, de- bentures, etc. floated by the concerned Public Sector Banks State Governments and its undertakings, and there has been no relative decline + in the North Eastern States in such *482. SHRI NURUL ISLAM: investments over the last three years. SHRI SIR SINGH MAHATO:
Will the Minister of FINANCE be Outstanding bank credit of public pleased to state: sector banks to agriculture and industry 3 Oral Answers APRil 29, 1994 Oral Answers 4
in the North Eastern region is low as such as development of infrastructure, compared to States such as Haryana, entrepreneurship, recovery of loans, and Rajasthan, M.P., U.P., Gujarat and the overall security environment. The Maharashtra. public sector banks have been advised to strengthen their existing systems so The actual level of credit deploy- as to ensure larger flow of credit to the ment in the State is influenced by factors North Eastern region.
ANNeXURE-I
State-wise position of outstanding credit by Public Sector Banks to Agriculture and Industry as at the end of March 1990, March 1991 and March 1992 (Latest Available)
(Rs. in lakhs)
March 1990 March 1991 March 1992 Region/State Agricul- Indus- Agricul- Indus- Agricul- Indus- ture try ture try ture try
North Eastern Region
Arunachal Pradesh 403 4102 650 5235 637 4366
Assam 22057 61244 20432 70069 23724 94752
Manipur 890 2288 1014 2374 937 2678
Meghalaya 1156 2550 2407 2905 1961 2305
Mizoram 583 759 732 237 571 843
Nagaland 1066 2291 2435 3615 2256 3914
Tripura 1941 2928 1864 3no 2729 3753
Northern Region
Haryana 66404 11 0636 n462 123648 74726 119365
Himachal Pradesh 7933 17042 9257 20461 8122 21209
Jammu & Kashmir 2482 9394 2671 9425 2542 9831
Punjab 98485 1 n 407 118200 205200 125162 ·201023
Rajasthan 67137 93806 75471 110510 88187 125002 5 Oral Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Oral Answers 6
March 1990 March 1991 March 1992 Region/State Agricul- Indus- Agricul- Indus- Agricul- Indus- ture try lure try ture try
Chandigarh 12431 24749 9203 31772 8169 42224
Delhi 11921 319215 15041 386275 13076 400553
Eastern Region
Bihar 65429 113225 81002 113794 83597 113649
Ori~sa 36599 64509 35075 64373 382005 73121
Sikkim 556 764 319 913 943 1322
West Bengal 61717 425187 53042 480693 72279 511294
Andaman & Nicobar 174 257 271 670 262 495 Islands
Central Region
Madhya Pradesh 95789 179394 109073 204100 110274212075
Uttar Pradesh 138146 293560 183686 349290 190023 362927
Western Region
Goa 3493 22986 4103 22430 3618 27665
Gujarat 79776 393360 88680 448204 119149 449452
Maharashtra 130857 989458 144855 1053862 1601451211428
Dadra & Nagar HaveJi 118 2157 139 2327 166 2214
Daman and Diu 175 2281 191 2335 90 2629
Southern Region
Andhra Pradesh 176008 290190 190286 336511 202356 392445
Kamataka 128813 269454 140941 293520 152586 325120
Kerala 57013 180172 63223 144661 64785 151466
Tamil Nadu 166920 481070 654385 582563 203821 575196 7 Oral Answers APRIL 29, 1994 Oral Answers 8
March 1990 March 1991 March 1992 Region/State Agricul- Indus- Agricul- Indus- Agricul- Indus- ture try ture try ture try
Lakshdweep 46 10 32 15 34 17
Pondhicherry 2939 8266 2920 8553 2866 10312
All India 1438169 4490920 1620908 5128416 17556105462234
ANNEXURE-II
State-wise position of investments in State Level Securities by Public Sector Banks as at the end of March 1990, March 1991 and March 1992 (Latest available)
(Rs. in lakhs)
SI. State/Union 1990 1991 1992 No. Territory
1. Andhra Pradesh 135860 (7.0) 160164 (7.3) 194769 (7.5)
2. Arunachal Pradesh 577 (0.3) 1044 (0.3) 1252(.05)
3. Assam 51072 (2.6) 56159 (2.5) 68312 (2.6)
4. Bihar 170861 (8.8) 202045(9.1 ) 247475(9.5)
5. Goa 1478(0.8) 2217(0.1 ) 2739(0.1)
6. Gujarat 126117(6.5) 143483(6.5) 160G31 (6.2)
7. Haryana 46324(0.4) 52925(2.4) 61830(2.4)
8. Himachal Pradesh 16789(0.9) 18643(0.8) 21620(0.8)
9. Jammu & Kashmir 18248(1.0) 21146(1.0) 22816(0.9)
10. Kamataka 97538(5.0) 108365(4.9) 124601 (4.8)
11. Kerala 88299(4.5) 101054(5.0) 118194(4.5)
12. Madhya Pradesh 136953(7.0) 159778(7.2) 181493(7.0)
13. Maharashtra 200361 (1 0.3) 223889(10.0) 266243( 10.2) 9 Oral Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Oral Answers 10
SI. StatelUnion 1990 1991 1992 No. Territory
14. Manipur 4273(0.2) 5314(0.2) 5440(0.2)
15. Meghalya 7933(0.4) 8859(0.4) 10639(0.4)
16. Mizoram
17. Nagaland 6163(0.3) 6980(0.3) 7804(0.3)
18. Orissa 84483(4.3) 93747(4.2) 112905(4.3)
19. Punjab 55825{2.9) 39896(2.7) 69923(2.7)
20. Rajasthan 112883(5.8) 1215104(5.6) 145460(5.6)
21. Sikkim 757(.3) 1208(0.1) 1656(0.1)
22. Tamil Nadu 140624(7.2) 158922(7.2) 183176(7.0)
23. Tripura 4320(0.2) 5315(0.2) 6147(0.2)
24. Uttar Pradesh 267980(13.9) 307493( 13.9) 360597(13.9)
25. West Bengal 155313(7.0) 176333(8.0) 207989(8.0)
26. Andaman & Nicobar Islands
27. Chandigarh 23(Neg) 23(Neg) 23(Neg)
28. Delhi 13686(0.7) 16151(0.7) 16941(0.7)
29. Daman & Diu
30. Lakshadweep
31. Pondicherry 8{Neg) 19(Neg) 23(Neg)
32. Dadra & Na_gar Haveli
Total 1944748 2216276 2600698
Figures in brackets indicates pe.centage to total. Neg.: Negligible. 11 Oral Answers APRIL 29. 1994, Oral Answers 12
SHRI NURUL ISLAM: Sir, I am to strengthen their institutional infrastruc- sure the hon. Minister will agree with me ture and also to formulate viable bank- that the scanty ratio of investment by able schemes. public sector bank is one of the reasons for chronic and acute economic back- , Following the announcement made wardness of the North Eastern States. by the hon. Minister in his Budget speech May I therefore know from the han. in the year 1993-94, NABARD has intro- Minister as to what was the credit target duced a package of incentives to' accel- fixed for the priority sector in the North erate the flow of credit to the North Eastern States and other States of the Eastern States. country like Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and achievements thereon for Sir, if you want I will lay the details the year 1993-94. For accelerated eco- on the Table of the House. nomic growth of the Region, will the Government enhance the credit target for priority sectors ensuring achievment of MR. SPEAKER: You have to sat- the target in full also to include tourism isfy the hon. Member and not me. I leave in the priority sector? it to you. If it is very lengthy. you can send it to him in writing. SHRI M.V. CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY: Sir, there are several con- SHRI M.V. CHANDRASHEKHARA straints on the flow of credit to the States MURTHY: In addition to this, recently a especially to the North Eastem Region. high level committee has also been They are: (1) lack of adequate constituted in the month of February, infrastructural support; (2) non~viable 1994 under the Chairmanship of Addi- cooperative and weak Regional Rural tional Secretary, Ministry of Rural Devel- Banks and poor recovery rates affecting opment, to draw up a specific plan to recycling of the banking credit; and (3) improve the flow of credit for North- low credit deposit ratio to commercial Eastern region. especially, for the Rural banks. We have already taken several Development Programmes. steps to remove these regional imbalanc- es and the RBI has also taken several SHRI NURUL ISLAM: Sir, as you steps. The RBI has advised the banks know two-third of the total population of to achieve the Credit Deposit Ratio of 60 North-Eastern States belongs to weaker per cent in respect of their rural and sections like Scheduled Castes, Sched- semi-urban branches separately on an uled Tribes, Minority and OBC. May I, All India baSis. And also banks have therefore, know from the hon. Minister as been advised to take effective steps to to what was the credit target fixed for increase the credit flow for all productive these weaker sections of the North- and identified viable proposals. Also three Eastern States and other States of the public sector banks have been asked to country and what were the achievements increase the credit deployment in States, during 1992-93? And, in view of the where credit levels are low, by identifying changed economic scenario of the coun- and extending the assistance to small try, will the Minister kindly enhance the ventures and implementation of specified credit target for Scheduled Castes. Sched· credit schemes and improving banking uled Tribes. Minority and CBC of the coverage in relation to unbanked areas. region to ensure accelerated economic The State Governments have been asked growth of the region? 13 Oral Answers VAtSAKHA 9, 1916 (SAKAl Oral Answers 14 THE MINISTER OF FINANCE SHRI BIJOY KRISHNA HANO- (SHRI MANMOHAN SINGH): Mr. Speak- laUE: Mr. Speaker. Sir, in a backward er, Sir, instructions from the ReserVe region like North-East, availability of bank Bank have beem issued to all public loans itself forms an important part of the sector banks that out of the priority industrial infrastructure. In the context of sector credit target at least 25 per cent hon. Minister's incentive scheme provided of the credit sholllid go to the weaker in the 1993-94 Budget, for 5 years' tax sections. We have not fixed it State-wise holiday in this region, non-availability of but that is the general direction. bank loan is one of the reasons why there are no takers for those incentives. SHRI BIR SltlIGH MAHATO: One May I know from the han. Minister what of the principal causes for poor industrial steps the Minister contemplates for '. and agriculture growth in the North- making his own assurance effective Eastern region is lack of adequate funds matching the ground reality of the situ- either from the Government or from the ation? financial institutions including banks. The loan sanctioned and disbursed to the SHRI MANMOHAN SINGH: The North-Eastern region, in relation to all answer to this is that there has to be India figure, is less than one percent. The improvement in the absorptive capacity industrial units have also reported the of the region. There is no shortage of inordinate delay by the branches of the funds with the banks but banks cannot banks in clearance of their schemes become grant giving institutions. though endorsed by the Directorate of Industries or by the ole at the district There has to be a flow of credit. level. The Government has advised the Where there is a reasonable assurance banks to ensure large flow of credit but of this money being returned to the they did not pay any head to it. There- banks and so long as the recovery ratios fore, may I know from the hon. Minister remain as low as they are, there are what appropriate steps the Government strict limits to what the banks can do. is contemplating to ensure approval of these scheme& by the Banks? SHRI BIJOY KRISHNA HANDIQUE: What will happen to five-year tax holi- SHRI MANMOHAN SINGH: The days? (Interruptions) major handicap of increasing credit flow to the North-Eastern States is very poor [Trans/ation 1 recovery in many of these States. For example, for 1991-92 recovery to de- SHRI NITISH KUMAR: mand ratio in Arunachal Pradesh is 33.6 Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Government has per cent. In Assam, it is as low as 23 stated in its reply as to how much per cent. In Manipur it is 17.7 per cent. investment have been made by the In Meghalaya it is 16.7 per cent. In banks in the field of Agriculture and Mizoram it is 13.6 per cent. In Nagaland Industry in various States. Official figures it is 18.8 per cent and in Tripura is 25.5 clearly show that in a backward State like per cent. The House would appreciate Bihar, investment made by the Banks in that recovery to demand ratio being as the field of agriculture is hardly 3 to 4 low as it is today, there are strict limits per cent whereas in the field of industry to what the banks can do to accelerate this percentage is hardly 2 to 2.5 per the flow of credit. cent of gross national investment. Sec- 1a Oral Answers APRIL 29, 1994 Oral Answers 16 ondly, the credit-deposit ratio of the (a) the present status of the revival oeople of Bihar in regard to banks is also package for the sick NTC mills; 'Iery low. It is 20-25. Taking this situation and the backwardness .of the State into (b) the details of sick NTC pro- ::onsideration, would the Government posed to be taken up for modernisation; , propose to take special measures to raise the credit-deposit ratio and the (c) the funds earmarked for the investment by Banks in the fields of revival package; agriculture and industry so that the national growth rate may be achieved? (d) whether the Government pro- pose to close down certain sick NTC (English] mills;
SHRI MANMOHAN SINGH: Sir, as (e) if so, the number thereof my colleague has mentioned, the instruc- alongwith the number of workers likely to tions from the Reserve Bank to all banks be rendered jobless, State-wise; and are that in all rural and semi-urban branches the credit deposit ratio should (f) the manner in which the employ- not be lower than sixty per cent. In ees problems are proposed to be solved States like Bihar, it is true that the credit consequent upon their closure? deposit ratio is low. But for the banks to increase credit there has to be absorp- tive capacity. If the power supply in Bihar THE MINISTER OF STATE OF improves, I dare say there is lot of scope THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI G. for increasing the flow of bank credits. VENKAT SWAMY): (a) to (f). A State- The banks are today flush with money. ment is laid on the Table of the House. But there must be viable projects for which banks can lend. Simply banks STATEMENT cannot give grants regardless of the viability of the projects. The State Gov- (a) The modernisation/rational- ernments have the responsibility, as I isation plans prepared by the Textile said earlier, to' improve the absorptive Research Associations for the revival of capacity, to improving the infrastructure the NTC mills have been endorsed by and for promotion of services. If these the Labour Ministry's Special Tripartite things are forthcoming, the banks today Committee on NTC. The Special Tripar- are not short of money. tite Committee has given the following ananimous recommendations:- NTC Mills (i) The reports given by the Textile + Research Associations show *483 SHRI PHOOL CHAND that the NTC mills as well as VERMA: Taken Over Mills can be made SHRI MANORANJAN viable by modernisation. BHAKTA: (ii) Modernisation/rationalisation Will the Minister of TEXTILES be therefore should be carried out pleased to state: in consultation with the unions. 17 Oral AnswelS VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Oral Answers 18 {iii) There $hould be no retrench· 2. The revival plan will require the ment. approval of BIFR under the provisions of the Sick Industrial companies (Special (iv) There should be no Provisions) Act, 1985, after it is approved priv.Uisation. by the Government, before it can be implemented. (v) Taken over mills would be nationalised. (b) to (e). A Statement indicating the details of the plans prepared by the (vi) Surplus land may be disposed Textile Research Associations for the of and the proceeds should be modernisation of 79 mills of NTC at a utilised by the Management for cost of Rs. 2005.67 crores involving modemisation, working capital, restructuring of 36 unviable units into etc. 18 viable units and rationalisation of 63,610 workers under the Voluntary (vii) Professional management Retirement Scheme is attahced as should be strengthened both in Annexure. the Holding Company and at the subsidiary levels and rep- (f) The Government has formulated resentation of trade unions a scheme for the purpose of training and should be ensured upto Board redeployment of workers of the NTC who level for effective participation have opted for Voluntary Retirement to of workers in the management enable them to set up powerlooms/ at all levels from unit to Hold- reeling units. A production incentive of ing Company level. 25% to 33% of the capital cost of the scheme is provided after the loomsl (viii) Steps shall be taken to move reeling units are run successfully for six the BIFR to accept the above months to make the venture more prof- proposals and close the cases. itable. ANNEXURE
The Details of Mills proposed to be modemised and the number of workers surplus milinise as per TRAs report
SI. Name of the Proposed investment Surplus workers No. Mill (Rs. in crores) to be rationalised
NTC (OPR) LTD. 1. Ajudhia Textile Mills, Delhi. 45.50 839 2. Dayalbagh Textile Mills, Amritsar 10.46 10 3. Suraj Textile Mills, Malout. 18.35 -149 4. Kharar Textile Mills, Kharar. 16.69 87 5. Panipat Textile Mills, Kharar. 13.90 32 19 Oral Answers APRIL 29, 1994 Oral Answers 20
SI. Name of the Proposed investment Surplus workers No. Mill (Rs. in crores) to be rationalised
6. Mahalaxmi Mills, Beawar. 28.51* 822* 7. Edward Mills, Bea-war } 8. Sri Bijay Cotton Mills, Bijay Nagar 18.63 -184
9. Udaipur Cotton Mills, Udaipur. 16.00 -53
Total 163.04 1404
NTC(MP) LTD.
10. Bengal Nagpur Mills, Rajnandgaon. 34.08 1339
11. Burahanpur Tapti Mills, Burhanpur. 31.84 498
12. New Bhopal Mills, Bhopal. 23.85 946
13. Hira Mills, Ujjain 23.70 1348
14. Swadeshi Cotton Mills, Indore. 813 (Merger with mill at S.NO.15)
15. Indore Malwa Mills, Indore 62.73 5020
16. Kalyanmal Mills Indore. 25.98 769
Total 202.18 10733
NTC (UP) LTD.
17. Muir Mills, Kanpur 60.45 186
18. New Victoria Mills, Kanpur 22.44 1727
19. Bijli Cotton Mills, Kanpur. 12.43 169
20. Lord Krishna Mills, Saharanpur. 17.12 1568
21. Shree Vikram Cotton Mills, Lucknow. 54.43 43
22. Swadeshi Cotton Mills, Naini. 34.69 798
23. Swadeshi Cotton Mills, Maunath 20.76 -113 Bhanjan. 21 . Oral Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Oral Answers 22
81. Name of the Proposed investment Surplus workers No. Mill (Rs. in crores) to be rationalised
24. Raebareli Textile Mills, Raebareli. 24.92 -134
25. Swadeshi Cotton Mitis, Kanpur. 14.99 2500
Total 262.23 6744
NTC(SM)LTO.
~6. Aurangabad Textile Mills, Aurangabad. 22.34 10
27. Digvijay Textile Mitts, Bombay. 49.46 706
28. Chalisgaon Textite Mitts, Chalisgaon 37.74 468
29. Jupiter Textile Mitts, Bombay 697 (Merger with mill at S.NO.31)
30. Apollo Textile Mills, Bombay. 32.67 788
31. Bharat Textile Mills, Bombay. 34.03 1489
32. New :-lind Textite Mills, Bombay. 492 (Merger with Mill at S.NO. 35)
33. Dhule Textile Mills, Dhule. 307
34. Nanded Textile Mills, Nanded 28.41 963
35. Mumbai Textile Mills, Mumbai. 48.13 1528
Total 252.78 7448
NTC (MN) LTD.
36. Model Mills, Nagpur 48.07 1269
37. RSRG Mills, Akola. 36.91 740
38. Indu No.1, Bombay 48.96 1100
39. Indu No.2, Bombay (Merger with 362 mills at S.NO. 40 & 41) 23 Oral Answers APRIL 29, 1994 Oral Answers 24
SI. Name of the Proposed investment Surplus workers No. Mill (Rs. in crores) to be rationalised
40. Indu No.3, Bombay 55.14 1855 41. Indu No.4, Bombay }
42. Indu No.5, Bombay 20.48 324
43. Indu No.6, Bombay 20.21 -60
44. RBBA Mills, Hinganghat 30.68 478
45. Savtram Mills, Akola (Merger 231 with mill at S.NO.37)
46. Vidarbha Mills, Achalpur. 31.21 515
TOtal: 291.66 6814
NTC (GW) LTD
47. Ahmedabad Jupiter Mills, Ahmedabad. 2010 (Merger with Mills at S.NO.49 & 53)
48. Ahmedabad New Textile Mills, Ahmedabad. 9.60 1533
49. Himadri Textile Mills, Ahmedabad. 32.83 658
50. Jahangir Textile Mills, Ahmedabad. 42.20 875
51. Petlad Textile Mills, Petlad 8.01 727
52. Mahalaxmi Mills, Bhavnagar. 8.69 1380
53. New Manakchowk Mills, Ahmedabad. 23.61 1020
54. Virmgam Textile Mills, Virmgam 8.93 582
55. Rajkot Textile Mills, Rajkot. 8.67 617
56. Rajnagar Mills 1 & 2 Ahmedabad 15.54 1958 (Rajnagar 2 to be merged with 1)
Total: 157.99 11360
NTC (APKKM) LTD.
57. Azam Jahi Mills, Warangal. 43.42 983 25 Oral Answers VAISAKHA 9, 1916 (SAKA) Oral Answers 26
51. Name of. the Proposed investment Surplus workers 'No. MiD (Rs. in crores) to be rationalised
58. Netha Spinning Mills, Secunderabad 16.63
59. Anantapur Cotton mills, Tadapatri. 15.60
SO. Adoni Cotton Mills, Adoni. 14.09
, 61. Mysore Spg. Mills and Minerva 47.22 1156 Mills, Bangalore (Mysore Mills to be merged with Minerva Mills)
62. Mahaboob Shahi Gulbarga Mills, Gulbarga. 31.33 676
63. Cannanore Spg. & Wvg. Mills, Cannanore. 18.15 38
64. Alagappa Textile Mills, Alagappa Nagar. 14.05
Total: 200.49 2853
NTC (TNP) LTD.
65. Shri Bharathi Mills, Pondicherry. 28.96
66. Coimbatore Murugan Mills, Coimbatore. 44
67. Somasundaram Mills, Coimbatore. 22
68. Kaleeswarar Mills 'A' Coimbatore. 43
69. Swadeshi Cotton Mills, Pondicherry. 44
Total 28.96 153
NTC (WBAB&O) LTD.
70. Bengal Textile Mills, Murshidabad. 8.73 295
71. Central Cotton Mills, Howrah 8.15 1121
72. Bengal Fine No. I, Connagar. 15.53 332
73. Bengal Laxmi, Serampore (Merger 412 with Mill at S.NO. 75)
74. Shree Mahalaxmi Mills, Palta. 16.78 526 27 Oral Answers APRIL 29, f994 . Oral Answ9ts 28
St. Name of the Proposed investment Surplus workers No. MiD (Rs. in crores) to be rationalised
75. Rampooria Cotton Mols, Serampore. 43.55 217
76. Luxminarayan Cotton Mills, Rsishra 21.96 89 n. Arti Cotton Mills, Oasagar. 9.41 100
78. Bangasri Cotton Mills, Sukchar. 7.54 69
79. Bengal Fine No. II, Kataganj. 14.81 -256
80. Jyoti Weaving Factory, Calcutta. 379 (Merger with mill at S.NO. 75)
81. Sodepur Cotton Mills, Sodepur. 8.18 -208
82. Bihar Co-operative Mills, Mokameh. 5.86 231
83. Associated Industries, Chandrapur 8.18 39
84. Gaya Cotton Mills, Gaya. 7.11 400
85. Orissa Cotton Mills, Bhagatpur. 11.98 93
Total: 187.n 4539
Taken Over Mills, Bombay
86. Elphinston Mills, Bombay 76 (Merger with mill at S.No. 88)
87. Finlay Mills, Bombay 39.91 578
88. Goldmohur Mills, Bombay 22.24 1660
89. Jam Mills, Bomay (Merger 361 with mill at S.NO. 94).
90. Madhusudan Mills, Bombay 451 (Merger with mill at S.NO. 91).
91. New City Mills, Bombay 36.05 1578
92. Podar Mills, Bombay 30.63 1372
93. Podar Processes, Bombay 37.71 -355 29 Oral Answers VAISAKHA 9,191'6 (SAKA) Oral Answers 30
SI. Name of the Proposed investment Surplus workers No. Mill (Rs. in crores) to be rationalised
94. Tata Mills, Bombay 49.17 1711
95. Sitaram Mills, Bombay (Merger 142 with mill at S.NO. 92)
96. Kohinoor Mills 1,2&3 Bombay 16.62 908 (Kohinoor 2&3 to be merged with 1)
Total 232.13 8482
Taken Over Mills, Kanpur
97. Lakshmi Rattan Mills, Kanpur 26.44 1529
98. Atherton Mills Kanpur. 1551 (Merger with mill at S.NO.97)
Total: 26.44 3080
Grand Total: 2005.67 63610
[Translation J SHRI PHOOL CHAND VERMA: The hon. former Minister has confessed that the Government had allocated SHRI PHOOL CHAND VERMA: Rs. 1656 crore to compensate the loss Mr. Speaker, Sir, India ranks 13th in occurred in 190 mills of NTC which have export of textiles in the world in spite of been closed now and in which 1 lakh and the fact that the NTC's 58 mills were 65 thousand labourers have been ren- closed in 1985, 90 mills were closed in dered jobless. Even then their condition 1986, 133 mills were closed in Decem- could not be improved. The Government ber, 1987 and 190 mills. were closed in has also waived off their loans of Rs. 1991. In this regard, I would like to quote 1100 crore. The NTC is running in loss the former hon. Minister who holds that continuously. I would like to know from the real reason for the plight of N.T.C. the han. Minister whether mismanagement mills is financial mismanagement. In his and unbridled corruption are not the opinion due to rampant corruption at the reasons behind the increasing loss? The higher level 1 lakh and 65 thousand number of officers and staft is so high labourers of 124 mills have been ren- that it too have been causing regular loss dered jobless. to the N.T.C. Will the Government like to seek assistance of private auditors to MR. SPEAKER: You need not go probe into the existing loss of Rs. 2300 in details; please ask the question only. crore in N.T.C.? 31 Oral Answers APRIL 29,1994 Oral Answers 32
MA. SPEAKER: It is a simple ment of one lakh and 70 thousand question whether the Govemment will workers is false, they are still working in seek assistance of private auditors. the NTC mills. 79,982 workers were declared surplus. The Tripartite Commit- SHRI G. VENKAT SWAMY: I have tee has accepted that these mills should a lot of material. I seek your permission be modernised and labourers should not to furnish information here. be retrenched. The Government has recommended that these mills will be M~. SPEAKER: Let the reply be as modernised without any retrenchment. long as the question is? Rs. 2005.67 crore were spent on it. The hon. Members are also included in the SHRI G. VENKAT SWAMY: Tripartite Committee. I think it is one of Mr. Speaker, Sir, while deciding the fate the best plans. The modernisation work of 122 mills of the NTC in. 1992, the will be started after a decision is taken Government had pronounced to by the Cabinet. modernise 42 sick mills. Rs. 533 was sanctioned therefor. Modernisation work SHRI PHOOL CHAND VERMA: would be taken up with the help of Mr. Speaker, Sir, I had specifically asked margin money of Rs. 80 crere and that about the loss of Rs. 2300 crore. It of financial institutions. About 79 thou- should be probed by a private auditor. sand workers were declared surplus but What is the opinion of the Government they were not retrenched. It was decided thereon? to refer these mills to the B.I.F.A. All mills cannot be modernised with the meagre SHRI G. VENKAT SWAMY: I have amount of Rs. 533 crore. Thereafter, in more information than the hon. Member order to make it viable industry, the has in this regard. Government decided to hand over these mills to the B.I.F.R. and Textile Research SHRI PHOOL CHAND VERMA: Association. The four associations, SITRA, The august House must be made aware BTRA, ATIRA and NITRA are not only of the facts as to why the loss is incurring recognised in India but also abroad. In in NTC and who is behind such a big its report, the Textile Research Associ- scandal? ation has explained as to how their modemisation is possible. It submitted a SHRI G.vENKAT SWAMY: You do plan for modernisation of 79 mills. We not have the information that Rs. 3300 calculated as to how many workers are crore... (Interruptions) If he wishes to likely to be retrenched in the wake of know I can give full account of it. implementation of this plan. We sought the help of the Ministry of Labour in this SHRI PHOOL CHAND VERMA: context, which set up a Tripartite Would you ask a private agency to looi< Committee. Its report has been into it or not? Shri Gahlot, the former mentioned in my reply. If all the NTC Minister had said that the Government mills are to be looked into, then 122 ... should conduct an inquiry into this bun- (Interruptions) glinll by a private auditor so that aU the persons involved in it could be exposed. The hon. Member should go through the complete details given in my reply. SHRI G. VENKAT SWAMY: The The information regarding the retrench- hon. Member is not aware that the report 33 Oral Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Oral Answers 34 is submitted here every year after receiv- of India had earmarked Rs. 750 crore for ing the report of the Chartered Accoun- sick mills. It is wrong to say that the NTC tant. mills have not got even a single rupee. From lOBI Rs. 46 crore has been given SHRI PHOOL CHAND VERMA: for the modernisation of these mills in Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to ask the Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. second question that Rs. 750 crore was earmarked in the head of Modernisation SHRI PHOOL CHAND VERMA: I Fund. During the last five years, Rs. 300 have asked about the Reliance and the crore has been allotted to the Reliance Bombay Dyeing. What do you want to and .the Bombay Dyeing whereas the say about them? Please explain in this NTC mills, which are sick mills, have not regard. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I seek your been allotted even a single rupee. The protection. Textile Research Association has said in its report that Rs. 205 crore. (Interrup- MR. SPEAKER: You are neither tions) ...... putting the question in the right manner nor are you listening to what we are MR. SPEAKER: The question can- telling you. In such a circumstance, I not be asked in this manner. You should cannot help you. ask a specific question. [English] SHRI PHOOL CHAND VERMA: Rs. 750 crore was kept in the SHRI MANORANJAN BHAKTA: Modernisation Fund. Out of this Rs. 300 Mr. Speaker, Sir, the hon. Minister has crore has been given to the Reliance and stated in the statement that the the Bombay Dyeing during the last five modernisation and rationalisation plan· years. has been prepared by the Textile Re- search Association. It has also been MR. SPEAKER: Have you released supported by the Special Tripartite Com- it or not? mittee on the eight pOints. I would like to know from the han. Minister whether SHRI PHOOL CHAND VERMA: all these eight points, all these recom- But not even a single rupee has been mendations have been accepted by the given to NTC sick mills. What is the Government. If so, what will be the fate reason for not giving funds to these mills. of all those 79 sick mills for modernisation I am specifically asking you the reason and rationalisation? for not giving even a single rupee to these mills even though the NTC is a I would like to know from him Government undertaking whereas Rs. whether the Government has taken steps 300 crore out of Rs. 75.0 crore has been to approach the BIFR for clearance of given to the Reliance and the Bombay the statutory provisions to take up Dyeing? What do you want to say in this modernisation and rationalisation. regard? [Translation] SHRI G. VENKAT SWAMY: Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is a fact that in the SHRI G. VENKAT SWAMY: Seventh Five Year Plan, the Government Mr. Speaker, Sir, after the· Tripartite 35 Oral Answers APRtL29, 1~. Oral Answers 36
Committee. we will have to approacn the Expert Committee to enquire into the Cabinet. After getting tht! clearance of bunglings occurred or prevailing corrup- Cabinet. we will approach the B.I.F.R. to tion or the reasons for not making any eany forward the modernisation plan progress by the sick mills? submitted by the Textile Research Asso- ciation and accepted by the Tripartite SHRI G. VENKAT SWAMY: Committee. We will execute this plan for Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have supplied com- modernisation purpose. plete report to the hon. Members. He would find that I have given reply to his SHFII RAM VILAS PASWAN: Mr. specific question. His specific question Speaker. Sir, the query raised was re- was about rampant corruption and wheth- lating to (d) part of the question. er the Government would enquire into it or not? The Tripartite Committee has [English] examined each and every mill physically for the purpose. In the present scenario. "Whether the Government propose we cannot compete with the international to close down certain sick NTC market by using 108 years and 128 years mills." old machines. Thus modernisation is essential. I have already asked the [Translation] Ministry to conduct an inquiry into the question of corruption raised by the hon. Member. I have taken action against It has not been answered in his several people. Apart from it, I will also reply. I would like to ask the hon. Minister take action if any other such thing is whether closure of certain sick NTC mills brought to my knowledge... (Interrup- is under consideration of the Govern- tions) ment. Would it like to take the House into confidence that there is no such propos- al. Secondly. you will find that the time [English] when the NTC was constituted and the report given by the Special Tripartite MR. SPEAKER: The hon. Minister Committee are not new things. At the has replied. It is not because of the time of taking over private industries and embezzlement. It is because of sickness formation of the NTC, all aspects were that the old industries were taken. included about taking opinion of workers doing modernisation or streamlining the [Translation] system, no retrenchment and no privatisation of the mills. It was also said These industries were very sick. that mills will be nationalised and proper Their number was 108. That is why they arrangement will be made, But despite were taken over by the Government. all these assurances nothing has been done in this regard. SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN: Is the It is all right that the hon. Minister Government going to close them down is very active and he is trying to do or not? something. But I would like to highlight the basic question. Would the Govern- SHRI G. VENKAT SWAMY: It has ment . like to constitute an Independent been mentioned in the same report that 37 Oral Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Oral Answers 38 the Government will not close down any money out of Rs. 750 crore earmarked mill. There will be no closure. for modernisation of NTC mills was spent on Bombay mills. I was also invited in SHRI DHARMANNA MONDAYVA the Tripartite Committee. Closure and SADUL: Mr. Speaker, Sir, Shri Venkat merger of Bombay mill were opposed. Swamyji, the hon. Minister has per- Today, how many mill the Government formed well as regards N.T.C. mills. I am is going to close down and the mills also member of the Tripartite Committee. which will be closed down ... I have observed that he has contributed a lot. The decision taken by the Tripartite MR. SPEAKER: It has been re- Committee on the basis of the recom- plied. The Government is not going to mendations of Textile Research Associ- close down any mill. ation I,will be fOlWarded to the cabinet. After the approval of the Cabinet, it will be sent to the B.I.F.R. after getting SHRI MOHAN RAWALE: What is clearance from the B.I.F.R., the work on meant by merger ... (Interruptions) It has modernisation will be initiated. It is a been siad in the Tripartite Committee that time-consuming process and the NTC the NTC people are involved in corrupt . has no funds. The Prime Minister has practices. (Interruptions) made a provision of Rs. 1 crore in the current Budget. I would like to ask the MR. SPEAKER: Such questions hon. Minister as to how the arrangement are not raised in the House. This can be of funds will be made for introducing the taken up in the Committee. scheme of modernisation.
SHRI MOHAN RAWALE: Mr. SHRI G. VENKAT SWAMY: Speaker, Sir, supply of raw material is Mr. Speaker, Sir, some mills under the the cause of the sickness. Instead of Control of NTC have surplus land and supplying it, the Govemment is saying property. The Tripartite Committee has that corruption is rampant. (Interruptions) agreed to sell out all such surplus land after completing the process of modernisation. Hon. Members have also MR. SPEAKER: How much money been included in the Committee. We has been given to Bombay sick mills? It have invited global tenders for importing is a valid question. You can reply to it. these machines for a period of 10 years at 5-6 per cent interest. We have re- SHRI G. VENKAT SWAMY: Sir, ceived 62 tenders in this regard. A there are certain textile mills in South and Committee has been constituted for the North Maharashtra in Bombay. The hon. purpose and it is going into the matter. Member's constituency falls in South In this way, the machines will be import- Maharashtra. The number of mills taken ed and modernisation will be done with over is 13 there. These are included in the help of money received after selling this proposal also. the surplus land and property.
SHRI MOHAN RAWALE: MR. SPEAKER: Have you any Mr. Speaker, Sir, through you, I would details of the money allotted to them. If like to ask the hon. Minister how much not furnish it, later on. 39 Oral Answers APRIL29,1994 Oral Answers 40
SHRI G. VENKAT $WAMY: Yes, (Translation] Sir. SHRI G. VENKAT SWAMY: There [English) is no such proposal.
SHRI NIRMAL KANTI CHATTER- [English1 JEE: There is a slight contradiction in the reply. The hon. Minister may be able to DR. MUMTAZ ANSARI: Sir, under resolve that. The tripartite agreement is the scheme of modernisationl that there will be no retrenchment. rationalisation, at least 63,610 workers will opt for Voluntary Retirement. Under But the preamble says that it is the same scheme, it has been stated by based on the Textile Research Associ- the hon. Minister that there will be some ation's study )Nhere there is a suggestion sort of incentives which will be provided that there will be Voluntary Retirement to all such workers who are going to opt Scheme and 63.610 workers would be for Voluntary Retirement and they will be offered that. There is a slight contradic- helped in establishing their own power- tion. Please try to resolve it, if you can. looms/reeling units. I would like to put It is not retrenchment but Voluntary one very important and pertinent ques- Retirement. tion to the hon. Minister. I would like to know from the hon. Minister whether you want to just establish some sort of an My second point is that there are agency out of the sale proceeds of the three mills in my constituency in the machines, tools, premises and properties eastern part which are: Jyoti Weaving of all the liquidated NTC Mills to provide Factory: Bangasri Cotton Mitis and some sort of incentives in respect of Sodepur Cotton Mills. According to the marketing, supplying of yam, marketing Textile Research Association's finding, facility to all such loom-owners who will there is a surplus. There is also another opt for Voluntary Retirement. Mill in my constituency. That was man- aged by the Government. That mill was MR. SPEAKER: Please do not de-notified and that Mill has a long prolong it. history of patriotic endeavour etc. The name of that Mill is Mohini Mill. Are you bringing that Mill into your ambit because DR. MUMTAZ ANSARI: Would you the workers there are suffering? like to consider that?
MR. SPEAKER: 'Because' is not (Trans/ation) necessary: The question is enough. SHRI G. VENKAT SWAMY: I have given it in my reply. SHRI NIRMAL KANTI CHATTER- JEE: 'Because' is necessary in order to elicit further information. I would request [English] you to consider that. Are you bringing the Mohini Mill also under this scheme? "The Government has formulated a Would you do that? Please resolve that scheme for the purpose of training contradiction also. and redeployment of workers of the 41 Oral Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Oral Answers 42 NTC who have opted for Voluntary (f) the decision taken by the Union Retirement to enable them to set Govemment thereon? up pcwertooms/reeliQg units."
THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIA- Boeing 400 TION AND TOURISM (SHRI GULAM NABI AZAD): (a) to (f). A Statement is *486. SHRI SUDHIR SAW ANT: laid on the Table of the House. SHRI RAJVEER SINGH: STATEMENT Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIA- TION AND TOURISM be pleased to state,: (a) Details of aircraft operated by Air India, Indian Airlines, Vayudoot and (a) the different types of aircraft Air Taxi Operators alongwith their pas· alongwith passenger capacity and fuel senger capacity and specific fuel con· efficiency being operated by airtines in sumption are given in Annexure-I. public and private sectors in the country; (b) Yes, Sir. (b) whether some of the private airtines have requested the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to allow them (c) and (d). A Statement is at· to bring Boeing 400 series in India; tached as Annexure II.
(cl if so, the details thereof; (e) The aircraft being operated by Air Taxi Operators are either owned by (d) the names of the foreig" air- them or on dry lease. Information regard- lines offering Boeing 400 series and the ing cost is not disclosed by the operators. financial implication for each; (f) The applications of two opera- (e) whether these are on dry or wet tors have been accepted; rest of the lease and their comparative cost; and cases are under consideration.
ANNEXURE~I
Type of Aircraft Engine Specific Fuel Passengers
Indian Air1ines Airbus A300 CF6-5OC 0.390 1blhrllb SI. 248 Airbus A320 IAE V2500 0.575 1blhrllb SI. 162 Boeing 737-200 JT8D-17A 0.645 1blhrllb 51. 126
Air India Airbus A300 CF6-50 0.390 1blhrllb 5t. 238 Airbus A310 CF6-80C2 0.344 1b1hrllb S1. 206 BoeIng 747-200 JT9D-7J 0.631 1b1hrllb SI. 392 Boeing 747-300 CF6-80C2 0.324 1blhrllb 51. 273 Boeing 747-400 PW4056 0.58 1blhrllb SI. 48
vayudoot Donner 00-228 TPE-331 0.626 1b1hr/ehp 19 Avro HS 748 RR 7-531 0.578 1blhr/ehp 48 43 Oral AnswslS APRIL 29, 1994 Oral AnswelS 44
Type of Aircraft Engine Specific Fuel Passengers
East West Boeing 737-200 JT8D-9A 0.595 1blhrllb St. 125 Airlines Fokker F27-SOO DART 532 0.578 1blhr/ehp 47
M.G. Express Boeing 737-200 JT8D-15A 0.595 1blhrllb St. 107
Jet Air Boeing 737-300 CFM56-3 0.621 1blhrllb St. 125 Boeing 737-400 CFM56-3 0.621 1b1hr/ehp 174
Archana LET L410 WALTER 610 0.647 1blhr/ehp 17 Airways
Damania Airways Boeing 737-200 JT80-9A 0.595 1blhrllb St. 125
Jagson Airlines Bomter OC-228 TPE-331 0.626 1b1hrlshp 19
Sahara Airlines Boeing 737-200 JT80-9A 0.595 1blhrAb St. 124
Raj Air Fokker F27 PWC 125B 0.468 1blhr/ehp 50 Mk.50
NEPC Airlines Fokker F27-5oo DART 532 0.578 1blhr/ehp. 52
Udan Research And Cessan 17 2p LYCO 0320 0.30 1blhrlbhp 4 Flying Institute Cessan 152 LYCO 0235 0.36 1blhrlbhp 2
UB Air Prvt. Ltd. Bell 479 LYCO V0435C 0.40 1b1hrlbhp 2
Saraya Aviation Beech Baron B58 CONT. 520C 0.48 1blhrlbhp 5
Delhi Gulf Airways Ecureil AS 350B ARRIEL IB 0.59 1b1hrlshp 4
Indian International HS-15 VIPER 522 1.00 1blhrllb 7 Airways Bell Jet Ranger ALLISON 250 0.709 lblhrlshp 5
Megapode Airlines HS125-700 TFE-731 0.506 1blhrllb 11
Aerial Services Beech Jet 400 JTl5-5 0.562 1blhrllb 8
Trans Bharat Beech 99 JET6A-20 0.670 1blhr/ehp 15 Aviation
'Source of Inforamtion for Specific Fuel Consumption:- Jane's All The World Aircraft Book.
NOTE
The fuel efficieny for different aircrafts depends on the type of engine fitted. For comparison of fuel efficiency of various engines, a parameter known as "Specific Fuel Consumption" is adopted. For jet aircraft, this is defined as the amount of fuel consumed per hour per unit of thrust (power) under static conditions. Lower the Specific Fuel Consumption of an engine, the more fuel efficient the engine is. The engines develop different power under different conditions of flight. The Actual fuel consumption of an aircraft, therefore, will depend upon various parameters such as the load carried, phase of flight (take off, cruise, landing), temperature, altitude etc. The figures of specific fuel consumption given in the annexure are based on the information published in the book "Janes All the Wor1d Aircraft". 45 Oral AnSW9IS VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Oral AnswBIS 46 ANNEXURE-II
SI. Name of the No. & Type of Aircraft Name of ~he No. Operator Proposed to be Imported . Leasing Company
1. MIs. East West Airlines 8-737-400 6 Nos. MIs. Malaysian Airlines
2. MIs. Jet Airways 8-737-400 2 Nos. -do-
3. MIs. M.G. Express 8-737-400 2 Nos. Lufthansa Ltd.
4. MIs. Sahara India 8-737-400 3 Nos. Air UK Airlines
SHRI SUDHIR SAWANT: Mr. It will be seen by the DGCA before Speaker, Sir, from the questions and the permit is given for the scheduled answers, it is very clear that since the operation. Of course, at the moment, as open sky policy has been announced, far as the private air taxi operators are there is a proliferation of types of aircraft concerned, they do have some minimum with different engines. This proliferation maintenance facilities. According to new is without any backup support in terms guidelines, they will have to provide of infrastructure required for servicing, minimum facilities and also infrastructure. maintenance and other things. The result is that all the aircrafts are depending on SHRI SUDHIR SAWANT: Indian foreign firms for even minor repairs which Airlines has accrued a loss of Rs. 600 involve huge outflow of foreign exchange. crore from 1989 to 1994. While the policy I would like to know from the Govern- was announced to a low the number and ment that for giving permission for any type of aircraft for operating in India, it type of aircraft whether the Government was announced that these aircrafts will would consider impressing upon the need operate in areas where Indian Airlines will for infrastructure for repair and servicing not be operating or where it is insuffi- of these aircraft; whether there is a plan cient. This is causing competition which from the Government to develop the is resulting into a great loss to the public infrastructure. sector. I would like to know whether while allowing any type of aircraft to come to SHRI GHULAM NA81 AZAD: This India or giving licence to air taxi oper- is a very valid and a very important ators, this aspect is considered or any question which the hon. Member has restriction is imposed on the use of the raised. That is why, after the repeal of aircraft on particular routes. the Act, the Government has issued some guidelines and according to these new guidelines which have been includ- SHRI GHULAM NA81 AZAD: ed, the requirement of minimum main- think, I must agree with the han. Mem- tenance facility and other infrastructure bers that initiaUy in early 80s and mid- is necessary. 80s, the idea was that the private air taxi 47 Oral Answers APRIL 29,1994 Oral Answers 48 operators should be allowed to operate of independecne, we have become de- within the country and particularly in veloped from the view pOint of industrial areas where the Indian' Airlines is not development and have taken up' re- operating. But subseqIJently during differ- search work in the field of space, I would ent periods of different Governments, the therefore, like to know whether any liberalisation policy has taken place. Now scheme has been formulated to manu- they will be ... (Interruptions) facture aircraft for civil aviation and whether aircrafts will be manufactured in SHAI NIAMAL KANTI CHATIER- India? JEE: Despite the Act, they will be al- lowed. (Interruptions) The second part of my question is whether conversion of Indian Airlines into SHAI GHULAM NABI AZAD: Do a Corporation will render its employees not remind me again that it started in jobless? Will these employees be given 1990. That is why I said in the beginning, employment in Corporation? about different Governments. Why do you remind me of the restrictions which SHAI GHULAM NABI AZAD: So far we had. All these restrictions were re- as the first part of the question raised moved and subsequently there was fur- by the hon. member is concerned, I ther liberalisation with the result that now would like to state that HCL had ventured we have almost as many as 40 aircrafts in this field and today we have HCL and 17 airlines operating in the country. manufactured Dornier aircraft with us. But what is more important, which the But unfortunately these have not been so hon. Member has said, is, whether they fuel efficient and cost effectIve. I would are operating in different parts of the like to say that efforts in this direction country. At the moment, I may say, 'no, are going on but we have not achieved they are not operating.' That is why the any significant success in this field so far. need was felt that the Act should be So far as our passenger aircrafts and repealed and they should be made employees of Vayudoot are concerned, scheduled airlines. As per the new I would like to say that we have more guidelines, once they become scheduled than the required fleet and several airlines, they will have to operate in employees have been rendered jobless different parts of the country. At the since these fleets have been grounded. moment, they are operating only on the We have issued guidelines for Indian trunk routes. On~e they will have the Airlines, Air India and other Corporations scheduled licence for operating, they working under the Ministry of Civil Avi- shall have to operate in different parts ation to accord priority in appointment to of the country. the retrenched Vayudoot personnel. (In- terruptions) [Translation] {English] SHAI RAJVEER SINGH: Mr. Speaker, Sir, approximately haH a SHAI OK NAIKAA: Sir, I would ceI1tury has passed since independence like to know from the hon. Minister but even today we are paying precious whether it is a fact that the Government foreign exchange to other countries for is going to distribute the air routes area- buying aircraft. Today after 45-46 years wise to private operators for air opera- 49 Oral Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKAl Oral Answers 50
tions to cover a particular set of areas. say tor Shimla or Kullu or Manali, they ~ If so, what are the criteria which are used to go to those places and whenever going to be followed while distributing the there was less traffic, they would go for air routes area-wise? much greener pastures with the result they had no credibility; people were SHRI GHULAM NAB I AZAD: At the suffering. Sometimes they used to under- moment, we have two types of private take four flights and sometimes they airlines. One is having Boeing 737s. With would have even a single flight for weeks regard to them, I have already said that together. So, we have prepared a code once they become scheduled operators of conduct in consultation with these within a month qr .so or maybe within two private air taxi operators whereby they months time, they shall have to operate themselves should select the regions. in, different parts of the country right from They themselves have identified certain North-East to Ladakh and also in the regions. Some of them selected the remaining parts ot.. the country. We had Northern part of the country, some of given them three months time for becom- them have selected the Southern part of ing a scheduled operator. Tomorrow is the country and some of them have the last date for filing their applications selected the Western part of the country for becoming scheduled operators. After so that they can intensify their operations that, within a day or two; we shall have and they also get the benefits. (Interrup- to issue the notification and the notifica- tions) tion period will be one month during which they can raise any objection. It SHRt NITISH KUMAR: What about means, we will have to give them time Patna? upto 30th of Mayor maybe another 15 days more. So, within this one-and-a-half SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD: Well, months time, these private airlines will that has been covered by the big ones have to become scheduled operators. and not by the smaller ones. We are And out of these private airlines who- talking about the smaller aircraft. soever would like to become a scheduled operator, whether he is having a small type of aircraft or a big aircraft, he shall {Translation] have to act according to the guidelines that we have set. It is not that he will SHRI KALKA DAS: Mr. Speaker, operate only on the trunk routes, but he Sir, recently the Government has framed shall have to operate on different routes. a policy to provide licence to pirvate air He shall be operating not only on profit- taxi operators and several private oper- making routes, but also on less profit- ators have been issued licences. One of making routes. the conditions is not to serve liquor to the passenger during the flight. Recently We have another set of aircraft or a news item was published in newspa- taxi operators who are in possession of pers that liquor was served in Modi Lutt only small types of aircraft say 10 seater and some passengers in an inebreated or 15 sea~er or 20 seater aircraft. We state misbehaved with woman passen- had a meeting 'with these operators. gers. I have written to the hon. Minister They were operating uptill now according in this regard. What action has been to their choice. Whenever there was taken against those private taxi operators traffic in the Northem part of the country who are not follOwing rules and regula- 51 Oral AnswetS APRil 29, 1994 Oral AfJSWeIS 52
tions ·framed by the Govemment. More-- SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD: So far over, these· taxi operators, about whom as the first question is concemed I wOuld news items are published, are organising like to say that National Airport Authority Kavi Sammetans and invite orchestra .. has launched a programme on large groups. I would like to know whether the scale for modemisation of airports by Govemment has taken any step to cancel 1995. Rs. 1500 crore is being spent for their licences. creating infrastructure and modemising the airports throughout the country, whereas Rs. 1300 crore has been spent SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD: The on this work during the last 50 years. The Govemment have not issued any order work of creating infrastructure and to stop serving liquor during the flights modemisation was taken up last year in private airlines. Order regarding pro- and it will be partially complete by the hibition of smoking has been issued end of this year and remaining work by only ... (Interruptions) the middle of the next year. It wilt bring our routes, starting from big airports like Delhi and Bombay on the world map. It SHRI NITISH KUMAR: What ar- will not only benefit Delhi and Bombay rangement is being made for eradication but also benefit 400-500 kilometre area of mosquitoes? of its operation. We are also goir.g to set up new radars at Calcutta, Ahemdabad and Trivandrum. Regarding the second MR. SPEAKER: Please send them question, I would say that different types a formula to destroy them. of aircrafts are being acquired and guide- lines have been issued in this regard that SHRI VIJAY NAVAL PATll: Sir, permission will be given to only those with the increase in number of airlines, airlines who will fulfill the requirement of ground support for them is becoming minimum maintenance facility and infra- less. Whatever is available there is structure. In addition to this, there is obsolete. For example I have come to need to create infrastructure. Ministry of know that while sending signals to Udaipur Finance is quite liberal. It has given aerodrome, in place of distance of so- several relaxations and has exempted it from tax. So they can import and develop 100 kilometres there is a deviation of 20 infrastructure here. kilometres. What improvement are you going to make in it? My second question is that airlines are buying different types SHRIMATI PRATIBHA DEVI SINGH of aircrafts and the pilots are being given PATll: Mr. Speaker, Sir. sometimes mos- training in the air. the Govemment Wdl quitoes. flies and even cockroaches are compel all the big airlines to buy found in the aircrafts. Are you charging simulators? The recent accident of Sahara anything from them? Airtines is before us and it may happen with any Airtines. The Airtines buying different types of aircrafts may also buy SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD: Hon. the simulators and J)iIots should be given Mr. Speaker. Sir. these are our old training on ground. I would like to know friends. How we can part with them in whether the Govemment is going to the sky, when we live with them on earth make such arrangements? together. 53 Oral Answers VAISAKHA 9, 1916 (SAKA) Oral Answers 54 [English] STATEMENT
Banks Loans (a) and (b). Bank-wise data relating to bad debts written off by public sector *487. SHRIMATI DIL KUMARI banks and private sector banks during BHANDARI: WiU the Minister of FINANCE 1992-93 as reported by Reserve Bank of be pleased to state: India are given in the attached Annexure. Data tor the year 1993-94 are not yet (a) whether huge amount of loan available as accounts are yet to be belonging to public sector as well as finalised. private sector banks has been written off due to non-recovery during 1992-93 and (c) and (d). A high level of non- 1993-94; performing assets, with the attendant , possibility of a certain percentage thereof (b) if so, the details of non-recov- having to be written off, can have ad- erable amount, during each year, bank- verse repercussions on the profitability of wise; the concemed bank, whether in the public or private sector. The banking (c) whether such a situation has industry as a whole may also be affected affected the economy of the country; and if a large number of banks were to be afflicted by this problem. In so far as (d) if so, the extent and details public sector banks in India are con- thereof? cerned the Government and the Reserve Bank of India, in recognition of the need THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE of urgent action to remove certain MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. weaknesses and rigidities, have taken a CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) to number of steps to improve the (d). A Statement is laid on the Table of performance and financial position of the House. these banks. ANNEXURE
Bad debts written off during 1992-93 by public sector banks and private sector banks
(Rs. in crores)
Amount
(1 ) Public Sector Banks
1. State Bank of India 693.84
2. State Bank of 8.44 Bikaner & Jaipur
3. State Bank of Hyderabad 24.88 4. State Bank of Mysore 4.01 5. State Bank of Patiala 0.60 55 Oral Answers APRil 29, 1994 Oral Answers 56
Amount
6. State Bank of Saurashtra 0.25
7. State Bank of Travancore 8.39
8. State Bank of Indore 0.86
9. Bank of Baroda 82.32
10. Allahabad Bank 1.27
11. Bank of India 174.28
12. Bank of Maharashtra 0.21
13. Canara Bank 395.48
14. Dena Bank 19.60
15. Indian Bank 0.76
16. Indian Overseas Bank 4.14
17. Central Bank of India 1.98
18. Union Bank of India. 47.30
19. Punjab National Bank 194.12
20. United Bank 4.08
21. UCO Bank 0.24
22. Syndicate Bank 1.19
23. Andhra Bank 0.81
24. Corporation Bank 37.56
25. Oriental Bank of Commerce 1.69
26. Punjab & Sind Bank 0.02
27. New Bank of India 1.13
28. Vijaya Bank -3.06 57 Oral Answ81S VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Oral Answ81S 58 (Rs. in crores)
Amount
(2) Private Sector Banks
1. Bank of Madura Ltd. 0.89
2. Bank of Rajasthan Ltd. 1.92 3. Bareilly Corporation 0.02 Bank Ltd.
4. Bari Doab Bank Ltd.
5. !3enares State Bank Ltd. 0.04 6. Bharat Overseas Bank Ltd. 0.06
7. Catholic Syrian Bank ltd. 0.01 8. City Union Bank Ltd. 0.38 9. Dhanalakshmi Bank Ltd.
10. Federal Bank Ltd. 0.16 11. Ganesh Bank of Kurundwad 0.02 Ltd.
12. Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd.
13. Kamataka Bank Ltd. 0.72
14. Karur Vysya Bank Ltd. 0.02
15. Kashinath Seth Bank Ltd. 0.08
16. Lakshmi Vilas Bank Ltd. 0.72
17. Lord Krishna Bank Ltd. 0.15
18. Nainital Bank Ltd.
19. Nedungabadi Bank Ltd. 0.08 20. Punjab Co-operative Bank Ltd.
21. Ratnakar Bank Ltd.
22. Sangli Bank Ltd. 23. South Indian Bank Ltd. 0.07
24. Sikkim Bank Ltd.
25. Tamil Nadu Mercantile Bank Ltd. 0.05
26. United Western Bank Ltd. 5.05
27. Vysya Bank Ltd. 3.35 59 Oral Answers APRIL 29, 1994 Oral Answers 60
SHRIMATI DlL KUMARI sued directives to the nationalised banks BHANDARI: Sir, the hon. Minister in his to strengthen their machinery for credit reply has stated: appraisal and exercising effective super- vision and monitoring and control over advances. In addition to these, the "A high level of non-perfonnjng Finance Minister in his recent Budget assets, with the attendant possiblity speech of 1994-95, has announced that of a certain percentage thereof the banks and the financial institutions having to be written off, can have should be put on guard against such adverse repercussions on the prof- borrowers who have defaulted in their itability of the concerned bank, dues and their names may be circulated whether in the public or private among the banks and the financial insti- sector." tutions; and also he has issued intructions to publish the list of defaulting borrowers Here, I would like to say that this in cases where suits have been already sort of writing off of loans will not affect filed and the RBI has taken action in this the profitability of the concerned banks direction. but also the economy of the country. I would like to know from the hon. Minister SHRIMATI OIL KUMARI as to how such non-perfonning assets BHANDARI: Sir, the State Bank of India came into existence and whether it is tops the list of writing off of loans. The true that many of the industries have just State Bank of India has written off loan taken loans but they never came into to the tune of Rs. 693.84 crores; second being. I would also like to know whether comes the Canara Bank which has written these industries fall into major, medium off loan to the tune of Rs. 395.48 crores;; or small scale units. and the third comes the Punjab National Bank with Rs. 194.12 crores. SHRI M.V. CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY: There are a variety of reasons for the debts to tum bad. We are aware Sir, to the tune of Rs. 1,715.32 of the failure of the borrower to produce crore public money has been given to enough or the absence of good a market, entrepreneurs or private people. as originally stipulated; (2) non-availabil- ity of raw material; (3) This is more important, which is closure or su~pension I would like to know from the of work of business due to strike; (4) Minister whether some agricultural loans diversion of funds by management to have been written off and who are the other purposes; (5) ineffcient manage- beneficiaries region-wise. Have backward ment; (6) wilful nonpayment, etc. regions also been benefited from the generous gesture of the Government?
These are the areas which the banks have identified and the banks have I would also like to know from the taken several steps to check these bad hon. Minister whether some SC and ST debts; it is true that in some of the banks, people have been benefited. If so, may they have issued directives; rather, the I know about the amount and the number Reserve Bank of India has already is- of beneficiaries? 61 Oral Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Oral Answers 62
SHAI M.V. CHANDAASHEKHAAA categorywise about the cultivators, farm- MUATHY: Sir, it is true that the State ers, industrialists and other business- Bank of India tops the list with As. 693.84 men. Is there any risk? crore. We are all aware that it is the biggest bank operating in the country MR. SPEAKER: That question was with several thousand branches and wide asked by Shrimati Bhandari. transactions. The next biggest in the Canara Bank and then Punjab National SHAI SRIBALLAV PANIGRAHI: Ac- Bank. cording to our information, in many cases, the rules and procedures prescribed for The hon. Member wants to know advancement of loans have not been whetl"\er writing off these loans is con- scrupulously followed. It has been said sidered for agriculture sector and the that bad debts occurred out of that. Has beneficiaries belonging to SC and ST. I any study been made? How many cases do not have those figures. I will collect are coming under that category? Has any the information and furnish to the hon. responsibility been fixed against the erring Member. officers who have advanced the loans which ultimately amounted to a great loss to the State exchequer? What steps SHAI SAIKANTA JENA: Sir, the have been taken to prevent recurrence bad debt is really happening during the of that? appraisal stage. Is the Minister consid- ering to strengthen then appraisal ma- SHRI M~. CHANDRASHEKHAAA chinery in the banks while lending loans MURTHY: I do not have the figures and also the vigilance wing because regarding categorywise loans which they many a time the bank authorities and the have written off in respect of agriculture entrepren':1urs connive and take this kind and industry. I will collect and furnish it. of advantage during the appraisal stage? There are two things. Are you going to Regarding supervising and moni- strengthen the vigilance wing ant! the toring aspects, I have already said that appraisal machinery? the Reserve Bank of India have issued strict instructions to all the banks so that SHRI M.V. CHANDRASHEKHARA they are effective at pre-sanction ap- MURTHY: Sir, I have already replied to praisal. this question. The Aeserve Bank of India has issued directions to undertake pre- SHRI SRIBALLAV PANIGAAHI: sanction appraisal and to strengthen the Particularly in respect of these amounts, monitoring after the sanctio!) of the loan. has any study been made? How many Vigilance wing comes into the picture of them did not follow the procedures and only after the defaulter. rules, etc?
SHRI SAIBALLAV PANIGRAHI: SHAI M~. CHANDAASHEKHAAA Mr. Speaker, Sir,. writing off the bad MURTHY: This decision is not taken in debts in one stroke in 1992-93 is more any individual capacity. It is in the Board than Rs. 1,200 crore in respect of six that decision has been taken to write off banks only with State Bank of India these loans because they have become heading it. I would like to know non-performing assets. 63 . Oral Answers APRil 29, 1994 Written AnsMJf.S 64 {frans/aOon] WRITTEN ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS PROF. PREM DHUMAl: Mr. Speak- er, Sir, according to the figure given by {Ef1JJliShl hon. Minister around Rs. 2000 crore has been put in bad debt accounts. I would like to know the amount of total loan Subsidiaries C)f GtC given by our banks and what is the percentage of loan going into bad debt. SHRI LOKANATH You have said that it was because of CHOUDHURY: Will the Minister of excess of non-performing assets. What FINANCE be pleased to state: should be the percentage of non-per- forming assets in an ideal banking sys- (a) whether four subsidiaries of tem and its percentage in the nationalised General Insurance Corporation have banks of our country today. decided to close down more than 100 branches all over the country; [English]
SHRI M.v. CHANDRASHEKHARA (b) if so, the details thereof; and MURTHY: At present, there is no per- centage fixed for this activity. (c) the reasons therefor?
MR. SPEAKER: Can it be calculat- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN ed and sent? THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI SHRI M.V. CHANDRASHEKHARA M.v. CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): MURTHY: Yes, Sir. (a) to (c). Four branches have been closed as of December, 1993. These are:-
Name of the Company Details of the Branch State New India Assurance Co. Ltd. Dhoraji Gujarat United Indian Insurance Co. Ltd. Ahwa Gujarat United Indian Insurance Co. Ltd. Kilosl<.arwadi Maharashtra National Insurance Co. Ltd. Kodinar Gujarat
These branches were closed (a) whether fiftieth session of the because of their high management . United Nations Economic and Social expenses in relation to the gross direct Commission for Asia and the Pacific took, premium and the premium amount being place in New Delhi, in April, 1994; below the prescribed minimum norm. (b) if so, the main issues discussed and the outcome thereof; and Fiftieth Session of ESCAP (c) the reaction of the Government *484. SHRI RABI RAY: thereto? SHRI M.V.V.S. MURTHY: THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE Will the 'Minister of COMMERCE (SHRI PAANAB MUKHERJEE): (a) Yes, be pleased to state: Sir. 65· Wnlten Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 66 (b) and (c). The 50th Session of Air Taxi Operations the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (5-13 April, 1994) *485. SHRI VILASRAO deHberated on the recent economic and NAGNATHRAO GUNDEWAR: Will the social developments in the· ESCAP re- Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND TOUR- . gion and their impact. Besides, the ISM be pleased to state: theme topic for the Session "Infrastruc- ture Development as key to Economic Growth and Regional Economic Cooper- (a) whether the Government have ation ~ was also discussed in details. The allowed foreign equity participation in air Session de~berated on subjects falling taxi operations;. within the scope of the thematic areas of Regional Economic Corporation, En- (b) if so, the reasons and the terms vironment and Sustainable Development and conditions thereof; and and poverty Alleviation through Eco- nomic Growth and Social Development. (c) the likely effeCt of such equity Issues relating to transport and commu- arrangement on the operations and rev- nications, least developed, land locked enue of the public sector Indian Airlines and Island developing countries, ESCAP and Air India? regional institutions and selected region- al projects, cooperation between ESCAP THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIA- and other organisations in the promotion TION AND TOURISM (SHRI GHULAM of economic and social development in NABI AZAD): (a) and (b). Yes, Sir. the region, reports of regional inter- Foreign equity participation under the Air governmental bodies and other such Taxi Scheme is permitted upto a ceiling related subjects also came up for dis- of 40%. This would enable the air taxi cussion. operators to have a larger capital base. The permission is to be granted on a The Commission adopted nine re- case to case basis on merits. solutions on subjects related with the social and economic development of the ESCAP region, including "Delhi Declara- (c) No specific effect on operations tion on Strengthening Regional Econo- and revenues of Indian Airlines and Air mic Cooperation in Asia and the Pacific India is likely to occur due to foreign towards the 21st Century", which was equity arrangements. sponsored by India and co-sponsored by 23 other countries and was thereupon [Translation] adopted by consensus. India's strong support tor the promotion ot Elconomic Small Road Transport Operators cooperation in the ESCAP region in keeping with the spirit of multilateralism, as also our call for strengthening of *488. SHRI RAM TAHAL ESCAP for achieving this end, were duly CHOUDHARY: Will the Minister· of refleted in the Delhi Declaration. FINANCE be pleased to. state:
The deliberations concluded with (a) whether the regional rural banks the adoption of a Report covering the provide cent percent financing facility to issues discussed. the small road transport operators; 67 Written Answers APRIL29,1~ Written Answers 68
(b) if so, the details thereof and the gible for assistance under the procedure laid down in this regard; and Scheme. The borrower should reside in the rural area and (c) the number of such operators must utilise the vehicle for who were given financial assistance during transport of rural farmlindustri- the last two years, State-wise? al produce only.
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (ii) The borrower should possess MINrSTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. experience in the transport line CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) as a driver or alternatively and (b). Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) should employ or associate an are not providing cent percent financing experienced driver. Such bor- facility to the Small Road Transport rower or employee should have Operator (SRTO). The borrowers are a valid licence and a permit to required to bear at least 15 per cent cost operate the vehicle. of the vehicle and RRBs provide 85 percent or less of such cost. National The Vehicle: Bank for Agriculture and Rural Develop- ment (NABARD) however provides 100 (i) The transport vehicle should percent refinance facility to RRBs for not have a pay load exceeding loans granted to Small Road Transport 3 tonnes and will include three Operator. The broad terms and condi- wheelers like tempos, vans and tions goveming the scheme of loans to autorickshaws. The assistance Small Road Transport Operator are given would be available for acquisi- in the attahced Statement. tion of new vehicles only.
(c) NABARD has reported that the details of State-wise number of benefi- (ii) Under the scheme, refinance ciaries are not available. However, will be restricted to financing NABARD has disbursed refinance of the purchase of one vehicle Rs. 5.55 crores during the year 1992-93 only. and Rs. 4.94 crores during the year 1993-94 to RRBs. (iii) The vehicle should be eligible for being registered under the STATEMENT MV Act, 1989 and the Bank's charge should be registered in The terms and conditions prescribed the Registration Certificate is- by NABARD for refinance. assistance sued by the Regional Trans- to RRBs for financing the Small Road port Authority (RTA). It should Transport Operators be registered as a goods-car- rying vehicle. Beneficiary: Terms of Refinance: (i) Individuals, 'groups of indivi- duals' including partnershipl (i) The rate of interest applicable proprietory firms and coopera- on the bank of loan and refi- tive enterprises would be eli- nance will be as fixed by the 69 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 70
Rl?lINational Bank from time to supplier of the chassis to en- time. sure the end-use of the loan. The loan components may (ii) A minimum margin of 15 per- include the cost of chassis, cent of the cost of the vehicle body building expenses, initial will have to provided by the taxes and insurance. borrower. Banks may keep on record the details about the (ii) The vehicle should be inspected cost of various types of vehicle periodically by the financing eligible for assistance. bank atleast once in a quarter to ensure the end-use, proper (iii) Loan will be released under maintenance, etc. \, the Automatic Refinance Scheme. Prohibitions:
(iv) The loan is repayable within 5 (i) The loans granted for the ac- years with a moratorium period quisition of vehicles to be run of 6 months. on purely contract/carriage! commission/chartered basis, (v) The ":Iational Bank will provide without permitting the benefi- 100 percent refinance to the ciary to operate the vehicle will financing banks. not be admissible for refinance. The loans granted for acquisi- Security and Insurance: tion of vehicles by merchants, building contractors, etc., in (i) The loan will be advanced connection with their own busi- against the hypothecation of ness will not be eligible. The the vehicle in favour of the vehicles meant for passengers' financing institution which transport would not be permit- should be registered with the ted. RTA. (ii) Loans for purchase of second- (ii) The vehicle should be compre- hand vehicles are also not hensively insured for the full eligible. value covering all risks and the policy may either be in the joint Hawala Trade names of the borrowers and • the banks or assigned in favour of the latter. The vehicle should ·489. SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR be adequately insured at all GANGWAR: Will the Minister of times without any break. FINANCE be pleased to state:
Other Safeguards: (a) whether the Government have got success in combating the Hawala (i) The disbursements of the loan transactions under the liberalised ec0- should be made directly to the nomic policies; 71 Written AnswelS APRIL 29, 1994 Written AnsW61S 72 (b) H so, the details thereof; (c) the expenditure likely to be incurred on organising these fairs; and
(c) H not, the reasons therefor; and (d) the increase in trade likely to be registered as a result thereof? (d) the other steps being taken by the Government to check the Hawala THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE trade? (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE): (a) The India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) which is a Government of India THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE enterprise proposes to organise Indian MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. participation in 47 events abroad during CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) to 1994. However, Indian companies can (d). As a result of the policy of economic participate in international trade fairs liberalisation, there has been a consid- abroad directly through ITPO or through erable dent in the volume of Hawala group participation organised in selected transactions. Foreign Exchange is now events by the trade promotion flOWing through official legal channels to organisations like ITPO, EPCs, Commod- a much a larger extent than before ity Boards etc. July 91. (b) The India Trade Promotion Besides, the Government uses its Organisation proposes to organise 21 various intelligence and investigative agen- events in Europe, 11 events in Africa, 7 cies to keep a strict watch on Hawala events in South East Asia and 8 events transactions as also to take action against in America region. Countrywise details foreign exchange racketeers. are given in the attached Statement.
(c) The expenditure likely to be Trade Fairs incurred by ITPO in organising these fairs abroad is estimated at Rs. 25.00 *490. SHRI RAJENDRA crores approx. AGNIHOTRI: SHRI BOLLA BULLI (d) The volume of increase in trade RAMAIAH: likely to be registered as a result of participation abroad during the year is not quantifiable in advance. Will the Minister of COMMERCE be pleased to state: The Indian parties participating in the international events negotiate busi- (a) whether the Government have ness and book orders directly. On the any proposal to organise trade fairs basis of information furnished by the during 1994 in other countries to boost participants business amounting to our trade activities; Rs. 11,393.96 lakhs was booked and business of Rs. 21,395.87 lakhs was under negotiation in respect of 12 events (b) if so, the details thereof, during the PE!riod fOr January, 1994 to courttrywise'; March, 1994. 73 Written AnswBfS VAISAKHA 9, 1916 (SAKA) Written AnswelS 74 STATEMENT 14. Pret-A-Porter Fair, Paris (France), Sept., 1994 List of fairs/exhibitions abroad proposed to be participated by India 15. Intel1Jatiori'al Watch Jewellery TradB Promotion Organisation during & Silver Trade Fair, London the year 1994 (UK) Sept., 94
16. Semaine-Du-Cuir Fair, Paris A. EUROPE REGION (France), Sept., 1994 1. CONSUMEXPO Fair, Moscow, 17. IFMA-Intemational Motorcycle Jan., 1994 Fair, Cologne (Germany), Oct., 2. Annual Spring Fair, Basel (Swit- 1994 zerland), March, 1994 18. SIAL Food Fair, Paris (France) 3. Overseas Import Fair, 'Part- Oct., 1994 ners for Progress', Berlin (Ger- 19. International Electronic & many), June, 94 Telecommunication Exhibition, 4. Premier Collections, Birming- Geneva (Switzerland), Oct., ham (UK), August, 1994 1994
5. Thessoliniki International Fair, 20. International Bicycles Exhi- Thessolinki (Greece), Sept., bition, Bilbao (Spain), Nov., 1994 1994 6. Budapest International Autumn 21. Indian Exhibition Moscow/St. Fair, Budapest (Hungary), Petersburg, July-August, 1994 Sept., '1994 B. WANA &: AFRICA REGION 7. DAGEN-HUSHALL-Intl. Con- 1. Kuwait Intemational Consumer sumer Goods Fair, Gothenburg Goods Fair, Kuwait City, Jan.- (Sweden), Sept., 1994 Feb., 94 8. DOMOTEX FAIR, Hannover 2. Sha~ah's lathe Gulf Interna- (Germany), Jan., H194. tional Trade Fair, Sha~ah 9. Heimtextil Fair, Frankfurt (Ger- (UAE), March-April, 1994 many), Jan., 1994 3. Intemational Modem Living Ex- 10. Pret-A-Porter Fair, Paris hibition, Tel-Aviv (Israel), Aug., (France), Jan.-F.eb., 1994 94
11. International Hardware Fair, 4. Damascus International Fair, Cologne (Germany), March, Dasmascus (Syria), Aug.-Sept., 1994 1994
12. Cebit Fair, Hannover. (Germa- 5. Nairobi Industrial & AgricuHural ny), March, 1994 Show, Nairobi (Kenya), Sept- Oct., 94 13. TESAR, Furnishing, Textile Tech & Interior Clothing Sa- 6. Tehran International Fair, loon, Pessarb (Italy), May, 1994 Tehran (Iran), Oct., 1994 75 Written Answers Written Answers 76 7. Lagos International Fair, Lagos 4. Valencia International Fair, (Nigeria), Nov., 1994 Valencia (Venezuela), Oct., 1994 8. Baghdad International Fair, Baghdad (Iraq), Nov., 1994 5. San Francisco Gift Show, San Francisco (US), Jan., 1994 9. Dakar International Fair, Dakar (Senegal), Dec., 1994 6. International Fabric Expo, New 10. Indian Exhibition, Johannes- Yo~ (USA), March, 1994 burg (South Arfrica), Aug., 1994 7. National Hardware Show, 11. Indexpo' 94 Tunis (Tunisia), Chicago (USA), August, 1994 June-July, 1994 8. BIG-I/APAA Automotive parts C. SOUTH-EAST ASIA REGION. and accesories show, Las Ve- gas (USA), Nov., 1994. 1. ASPAT-Asia Pacific Interna- tional Trade Fair, Beijing (China), June, 94 [English]
2. Malaysia International Fair, Export of Pearls Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Oct. ,94 "491. DR. K.V.R. CHOWDARY: Will 3. Quang Trung International Fair, the Minister of COMMERCE be pleased Ho-Chi-Minch City (Vietnam), to state: Nov., 94
4. Asia Pacific Leather Fair, Hong (a) whether the Government have Kong, April, 1994 _ formulated any scheme to develop the pearls industry with a View to increse its 5. Asia International Gift Fair, export; Singapore, May, 1994
6. INTERSTOFF Asia Fair, Hong (b) if so, the details thereof; Kong, Nov., 1994
7. Indian Trade & Technology Fair, (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and Singapore, July, 1994 (d) the total value of pearls export- D. AMERICA REGION ed during each of the tast three years, 1. EXPOCOMER International country-wise? Fair, Panama, March, 1994
2. Caribbean Expo'94 Port of THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE): (a) to Spain (Trinidad & Tobago), April, 1994. (d). Exports of pearls is included in the total exports of gems and jewellery from 3. EXPO-METAL-MECANICA India. However, exporters of polished Metal Industry Exhibition, and processed pearls (real or cultured) Gudalajara (Mexico), Sept., are eligible for grant of replenishment 1994. licences for import of real or cultured n Written Answem VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answem 78 pearls - unsetlundrilled. The Replenish- The total value of pearls exported ment licence is at 65% of the FOB value during each of· the last three years, of exports. country-wise is given below:-
1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 (Rs. in lakhs) (provisional)
Japan 371.34 205.24 229.86
USA 254.36 254.61 363.54
UAE 146.80 101.14 366.83
Hongl Kong 82.02 200.88 246.16
UK 21.49 22.66 24.82
Bahrain 20.73 148.40 102.96
Switzerland 19.78 8.65 2.09
West Germany 18.66 18.76 21.32
Quatar 10.28 12.71 2.32
France 9.56 13.52 5.29
Others 35.97 22.28 13.09
990.99 1008.85 1378.28
Japanese Aid (c) the total amount of loan pro- vided by the Japan during the last three *492. SHRI S.B.SIDNAL: years alongwith the loan proposed to be SHRI SULTAN SALAHUD- provided during 1994-95, project-wise? DIN OWAISI: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Will the Minister of FINANCE be MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. pleased to state: CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY: (a) Yes, Sir.
(a) whether the Union Government (b) Broad details of the 40 projects have submitted 40 projects for Official posed by the Government of India to Development Assistance (ODA) to Government of Japan for consideration Japan; under the 1994-95 ODA. Package are given in the attached Statement-I. Gov- (b) if so, the details thereof and the ernment of Japan have short listed the action taken by the Japanese Govern- projects and they are appraising the ment thereon, project-wise; and short-listed projects. 79 Written Answers APRIL 29,1994 Written Answers 80 (c) The total amount of loan pro- 6. Four Laning of National High- . vided by Japan during the last three way No. 5 (30 KM) covering years is Yen 338.142 billion. The project- Jagatpur-Chandikoul Section in wise details are given in the attached Orissa. Statement-II. So far as loan proposed to be provided by Japan for 1994-95 is 7. Improvement of rural roads concerned, the final decision from the and reconstruction of weak Government of Japan is yet unknown. bridges in Andhra Pradesh, Rs. 120 crores. STATEMENT-I Ministry of Urban Development Long list of project proposals posed by the Government of India to the 8. In situ Lining of Water Government of Japan for conside- Trunkmains, monitOring of chlo- ration under the 1994-95 aDA rine in water trunkmains, Package centralised control of water dis- tribution, monitoring of veloci- Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers ties in sewage Forcemains and providing 100 MLD of renovat- ed sewage to industries in 1 . Vijaipur Fertilizer Expansion Madras Water & Sewerage Project of National Fertilizers System, Rs. 328 crores. Limited, Rs. 987.3 crores.
Ministry of Power 2. Aonla Fertilizer Expansion Project of Indian Farmers Fer- 9. Kayamkulam Thermal Power tilizers Cooperative. Rs. 960 Station (2x 210 MW) National crores. Thermal Power Corporation Ltd. Rs. 1200 crores. Ministry of Surface Transport 10. Purulia Pumped Storage 3. Widening to two Lanes of Na- Scheme (4x226 MW) West tional Highway No. 13 (196 Bengal State Electricity Board KM) covering Sholapur- Rs. 1800 crores. Chitradurga in Karnataka, Rs. 70 crores. 11. Life Exten~lon of Kotnagudem Thermal Power Station, Andhra 4. Coimbatore Bypass on Nation- Pradesh State Electricity Board al Highway No. 47 (27 KM) Rs. Rs. 250 crores. 50 crores. 12. Tenughat Thermal Power Sta- 5. Four Laning of National High- tion, Tenughat Vidyut Nigam way No. 24 (20 KM) covering Ltd, Bihar, Rs. 1200 crores. Ghaziabad-Hapur Section and construction of Bypass at Hapur 13. Maithon Right Bank Canal Rs. 60 crores Thermal Power Station, 81 Written Answ61S VAISAKHA 9,1916 ($AKA) Written Answ91S 82
Damodar Valley Corporation, 24. Rajasthan Forestry Project Rs . . Rs. 1200 crores. 114 crores.
14. Suratgarh· Thermal Power Sta- 25. Kamataka Fbrestry Project Rs. tion, Rajasthan State Electricity 250 crores. Board, Rs. 1215 crores. 26. Kerala Forestry Project Rs. 120 15. Loktak Downstream Electric crores. Project, Manipur Rs. 425 crares. Dept. of Coal
16. Bakreshwar Thermal Power , 27. Beneficiation of non-coking Station Extension (3x210 MW), coals at Talcher coalfields West Bengal Power Develop- (Phase-I for Ananta Coal Pre- ment Corporation Ltd. Rs. 529 paration Unit and Phase II for crores Bharatpur Coal Preparation Plant), Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd. Ministry of Water Resources Rs. 97.45 crores.
17. Modernization of Kurnool- Ministry of Petroleum and NG Cuddapah Canal, Andhra Pradesh, Rs. 148 crores. 28. New Crude Oil Pipeline from Haldia to Barauni, Indian Oil 18. Indira Gandhi Canal Project, Corporation Ltd. Rs. 624 Stage II, Rajasthan Rs. 355 crares. crores.
29. Catalytic Reformer at Mathura 19. Himachal Pradesh Ground Wa- Refinery, Indian Oil Corpora- ter Development Project tion Ltd. Rs. 545 crores. Rs. 120 crores
30. Visakh-Vijayawada Pipeline, 20. Rehabilitation of Tank Irriga- Hindustan Petroleum Co. Ltd. tion System in Tamil Nadu, Rs. Rs. 359 crores. 52 crores.
Ministry of Environment and Forest Ministry of Steel
21. Conservation of Upper and 31. Shipbreaking Development Lower Lakes of Bhopal Rs. Project at Pipavav Port, 118 crores. Gujarat, Rs. 140 crores.
22. Industrial Pollution Control, Ministry of Finance West Bengal Rs. 129 crores. 32. Capital Development Market 23. Himachal Pradesh Forestry Development Programme Project Rs. 57 crores. US $ 250 million. 83 Written Answers APRIL 29,1994 Written Answers 84
33. Financial System Adjustment 37. Srisailam Left Bank Power Loan US $ 400 million. House (Generation) of Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Board . Ministry of Industry Yen 19.985 billion.
34. Calcutta Leather Complex 38. Srisailam Left Bank Power Project As. 153.5 crores. House (Transmission) of Andhra Pradesh State Electri- Additional loan tranches for ongoing city Board Yen 9.871 billion. projects 39. Assam Gas Based Combined 35. Jhanor-Gandhar Gas Based Cycle Power Project (Genera- Power Stage-I (IV tranche) of tion), Kathalguri of North East- National Thermal Power Cor- em Electric Power Corporation poration (generation) Yen 13 Ltd. Yen 11.166 billion. billion. 40. Assam Gas Based Combined 36. Gandhar Gas Based Power Cycle Power Project (Trans- Project (Transmission of mission), Kathalguri of POWEAGAID Yen 2.385 billion. POWEAGAID Yen 9.65 billion.
STATEMENT-II
Project-wise details of loan provided by Japan for the last three years.
Projects of 1991-92 Loan Package
Yen Million
1. Gandhar Gas Based Combined Cyeel Power Project, NTPC 42,599
2. Urban City Water Supply Project, HUDeO 6,788
3. Afforestation Project in Aravalli Hills, Government of Rajasthan 8,095
4. National Highway 2 Improve- ment Project. Ministry of Surface Transport 4,855 85 Written Answers VAISAKHA9, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 86
Yen Million
5. Ajanta Ellora Conser- vation and Tourism Deve- lopment Project, MTOC 3,745
6. Emergency Commodity Loan (Import of oil), IOC 20,256
7. Small scale Industries Development Programme (III), SIOBI 20,256
106,594
Projects of 1992-93 Loan Package
1. Yamuna Action Plan Project, Ministry of Environment & Forests 17,773
2. Srisailam Hydro Electric Project, APSEB 3,806
3. Ar,para 'B' Thennal Power Project (IV), UPSEB 13,224
4. Gandhar Gas based Power Project (III), NTPC 19,538
5. Ammonia Plant Replace- ment Project, FACT 24,482
6. Hydrocarbon Sector programme Loan, IOC 33,085
111,908
Projects of 1993-94 Loan Package
1. Anpara 'S' Thennal Power Project (V), UPSEB 17,638 87 Written Answers APRIL--29, '1994 Written Answers 88
Yen Million
2. Bakreshwar Thermal Power Station Project, WBPDCL 27,069
3. Faridabad Thermal Power Station Project, NTPC 23.536
4. Bridge across the River Yamuna near Naini Project. Ministry of Surface Transport 10,037
5. Four-Ianing of National Highway No. 5 Project, Ministry of Surface Transport 11,360
6. Small Scale Industries Development Programme (Stage IV) (Une of credit for SIDBI) 30,000
119,640
Grand Total for Yen 338,142 the three years million
Trade with border Countries (b) the nature of commercial com- petition and actual market needs in the area; *493. SHRI KASHIRAM RANA: SHRI SHIVLAL NAGJIBHAI VEKARIA: (c) the target fixed for 1994-95, country wise; and Will the Minister of COMMERCE be pleased to state: (d) the steps being taken to in- crease our trade with these countries? (a) the total volume of India's trade with China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar and other border countries .THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE during 1991-92, 1992-93 and 1993-94; (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE): (a) The 89 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 90 total volume of India's trade with China, border countries oorin9 1991-92, 1992- Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar and other 93 and 1993-94 (Apr. 93 - Jan. 94) 'is given below: (Value in Rs. Crares)
Countries 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 (Apr.-Jan.) Export Import Export Import Export Import
China 119.77 51.42 397.63 374.89 727.83 766.73 Pakistan· 98.61 149.98 151.27 373.50 156.67 117.52 Bangladesh 809.94 14.16 1030.86 35.99 1116.23 50.91 \ Myanmar 9.46 125.62 19.66 322.25 46.33 307.52 Nepal 196.55 70.34 210.48 72.75 239.97 65.25 Bhutan 2.96 1.16 6.29 3.50 23.72 8.70
(Source : D.G.C.I.&S., Calcutta) The above figures are provisional.
(b) The major exporters to these (ii) Holding of official and business countries, other than India include Japan, level talks at periodic intervals. United States of America, European Eco- nomic Community and the major pro- (iii) Participation in trade fairs and ducts imported by them include petroleum exchange of trade delegations. products, machinery and parts, transport equipment, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, (iv) India is a signatory to the products, industrial raw-materials, ce- South Asian Association for ment, electrical goods, edible oils, raw- . Regional Cooperation (SAARC) cotton, raw-wool, etc. Preferential Trading Arrange- ments (SAPT A) and a member of the SAARC Chamber of (c) No country-wise targets are Commerce & Industry alongwith fixed for 1994-95. Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan amongst others. (d) Steps being taken to increase our trade with these countries include:- (v) India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh are also members (i) Signing of bilateral trade agree- of the Asian Clearing Union ment with China, Bangladesh, Mechanism. Myanmar, Nepal and Bhutan. india has special trading ar- Private Airlines rangements with Nepal and Bhutan and border trade agree- ·494. DR. K.D. JESWANI: Will the ments with China and Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND TOUR- Myanmar. ISM be pleased to state: 91 Written AnswelS APRil 29, 1994 Written AnsWBIS 92
(a) whether any time frame has (e) Does .not arise. been laid down for the introduction of flights by private airlines on routes like Corporate Membership of Stock Jammu and Kashmir, Andaman and Exchanges for UTI Nicobar, Lakshadweep and North-East- ern region; *495. SHRI R. SURENDER REDDY: Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased (b) if so, the details thereof; to state:
(c) whether all operators operating (a) whether the Unit Trust of India scheduled air transport services in the has been permitted to become member country have cornplied with the Govern- of the National Stock Exchange and ment orders regarding operation on all other Stock Exchanges and do direct the three categories of routes; business on these exchanges;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and (b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the benefits the UTI will derive (e) if not, the action taken or by becoming member of the Stock proposed to be taken against the oper- Exchanges; ators which have not complied with the Government orders? (d) whether the Government pro- pose to permit other financial institutions THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIA- to become member in the same manner; TION AND TOURISM (SHRI GHULAM and NABI AZAD) : (a) and (b). Air Taxi operators wishing to become scheduled (e) if so, the details thereof? operators have been advised that appli- cations for obtaining scheduled air trans- THE M1NISTER OF STATE IN THE port operators permit should be submit- MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. ted by 30.4.94. Six operators have so far CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) submitted the applications. A Gazette No, Sir. notification is required to be given, and the application can be taken into co.n- sideration after a period of (b) and (c). Do not arise. 30 days from the notification. Once the permit is granted it becomes mandatory (d) There is' no such proposal for all scheduled operators to operate the under consideration ot Government at prescribed percentage.. of services to present. areas like Jammu & Ka$hmir, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep and (e) Does not arise. North Eastern States. Central Excise Norms (c) and (d). Yes, Sir. At present Indian Airlines and Vayudoot are the only *496. SHRI ANAND RATNA scheduled operators and they are follow- MAURYA: Will the Minister of FINANCE ing the preSCribed guideUnes. be pleased to state: 93 Written Answsts VAISAKHA 9, 1916 (SAKA) Written AnswBts 94
(a) whether the Government pro- area permits in the North-Eastern region pose to revise the Central Excise norms; and number of foreign tourists expected during 1994-95? (b) if so, the details of the propo- sals in this regard; and THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIA- TION AND TOURISM (SHRI GHULAM (c) the steps being taken by the NABI AZAD): (a) No, Sir. Government to remove the anomalies in the State Excise structure so as to make (b) Does not arise. it more effective?
(c) There have been several THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE relaxations of restrictions on the entry of MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.v. visitors to the North-Eastern States. The CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY); (a) tourist arrivals to India (including Nation- and (b). The Government does not have als of Pakistan and Bangladesh), in the any proposal to change the basic char- last 3 years have been as under:- acter of levy and collection of Central Excise duty on excisable goods, pro- duced or manufactured. Simplification of 1991-92 17,81,892 procedures and tariff, a shift from specific to ad valorem rates of duty, assessment 1992-93 18,20,299 based on the manufacturers invoices, 1993-94 18,71,262 abolition of declaration by small scale units, extending the system of MODVAT It is expected that the tourist ar- credit to capital goods and reduction in rivals during 1994-95 will be more than the total number of exemption Notifica- 1993-94. tions eTe some of the measures incor- porated in the recent Budget. Revival of PSUs (c) State Excise -duty is a State subject. *498. SHRI TARA SINGH: Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: Tourist Festivals (a) whether the proposals from *497. SHRI LAETA UMBREY: Will NRls for revival of Public Sector Under- the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND takings are given due consideration by TOURISM be pleased to state: the Indian Financial Institutions/Board of Industrial and Financial Reconstruction; (a) whether festivals were organised recently in various countries to attract (b) if not, the reasons therefor; tourists to India; (c) whether the above proposals (b) if so, the details thereof and the are accepted/rejected without hearing response thereto; and the proposers;
(c) the number of foreign tourist (d) if so, the number of proposals arrivals during 1991-92, 1992-93 and rejected without hearing the proposers 1993-94 after relaxation of restricted during the last six months; and 95 Written AnswefS APRIL 29. 1994'~ Written AnsweIS 96
(e) the facts and the reasons there- (b) the criteria followed for identi- for? fying these airports for development as model airports; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. (c) whether there is any proposal CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) to to identify some more air'pOrts for devel- (e). As per the provisions of the Sick opment as model airports; Industrial Companies (Special Provisions) Act. 1985. proposals for revival of sick (d) if so, the details thereof; and public sector undertakings are consid- ered by the Board for Industrial and (e) if not, the reasons therefor? Financial Reconstruction (BIFR). BIFR has reported that one proposal for revival THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVlA- of MIs. Tannery & Footwear Corporation TION AND TOURISM. (SHRI GHULAM of India Limited (TAFCO). a central NABI AZAD): (a) 12 airports are being public sector undertaking, in which an developed as Model Airports at Jaipur, NRI had evinced interest was considered Lucknow, Nagpur. Indore, Vadodara, by them on 4.4.1994 when the Hyderabad, Coimbatore, Calicut, Patna, representative of the NRI was also heard. Bhubaneshwar. Guwahati and Imphal. It was, however, not found acceptable, inter-alia. on account of non-submission of financial arrangement tor servicing the (b) Following criteria is followed for liabilities of TAFCO and unsatisfactory identifying and developing a Model record of the Indian company promoted Airport:- by the NRI as regards repayment of dues to financial institutions/banks. (i) State Capital;
It may. however, be clarified that (iI) Tourism potential; the extant guidelines on NRI investment provide for bulk investment on private (hi) Industrial potential; placement basis upto 1000;., of the equity capital of any sick company either by (iv) Current Air Traffic; way of purchase of equity shares from the existing shareholders or in ~e form (v) Growth potential; of subscription to new equity issues of the sick company. (vi) Possibility of Runway extension. Model Airports (c) No. Sir. *499. SHRI ANANTRAO DESHMUKH: Will the Minister of CIVIL (d) Does not arise. AVIATION AND TOURISM be pleased to state: (e) The upgradation of an airport depends upon traffic potential. demand (a) the names of airports being from sc:heduIed. airlines, tourtsm p0ten- developed as model airports; tial, etc. As there Is no demand from 97 Written AnswelB VAISAKHA 9, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 98
Indian Airlines or any other operator, by the confederation of Indian Industry National Airports Authority has no plans (CIl). Besides official calls, the visit was to develop any other airport as Model utilised for extensive interface between Airport, for the present. tile Italian businessmen and their Indian counterparts. These discussions, which Trade with Italy focussed on exploring the scope of in- creased economic cooperation, may re- *500. SHRI SHANKER SINH sult in concrete proposals after the visit in VAGHELA: the near future of an Indian Busin~ . SHRI RAM KAPSE: Delegation to Italy. While no agreement was signed, the visit of the Italian delega- tion strengthened bilateral business con- ~ill the Minister of COMMERCE tacts with consequent possibilities of great- be pleased to state: er volumes of trade and higher Italian investment in India. As Italy and India are (a) whether the Italian Government both members of GATT our bilateral trade have expressed a strong desire to im- is being conducted on HFN basis. prove trade relations with India; IBRD and ADB Loans (b) if so, the details thereof; 5406. SHRI ANKUSHRAO RAO- (e) whether a hign power delega- SAHEB TOPE: will the Minister of tion visited India recently and discussed FINANCE be pleased to state: the possibility of exploring opportunities for joint ventures; (a) whether the Government have decided not to include the future loans (dj if so, the outcome thereof; of IBRD and ADB as part of the plan outlays on the concerned Ministries and (e) whether the Government have undertakings; signed any trade agreement in this re- gard; (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and
(f) if so, the details thereof; and (e) the time by which it is likely to be effective? (g) the extent by which India is likely to be benefited by these agree- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE ments? MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHy): (a) No, Sir. THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE): (a) to (g). A large Italian delegation comprising of (b) and (c). Do not arise. business and government representatives visited India from 27th February to 5th Projects With World Bank Assiatance March, 1994. The delegation was headed by the President of Confindustria, the apex 5407. SHRI UDDHAB BARMAN: organisation of Italian Industry and its ac- Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased tIvItIeS were coordinated on the Indian side to state: 99 Written Answers APRIL 29,1994' Written Answers 100
(a) the details of the proposals sent THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE by the Government of Assam to the MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. Union Government for approval for im- CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) .plementation of some projects with the and (b). There are three pipeline projects World Bank assistance; and for Assam, which have been posed to the World Bank for possible assistance. (b) the reaction of the Union Gov- These projects are at different stages of ernment to these proposals? approval. Details are as foUows:-
Name of Donor Amount the Project Agency (US $ Million)
1. Assam ADP IDA 100
2. Assam State IBRD 96.10 Roads
3. IXth Population IDA 86.7 (Multi-State)
Market share of AI THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIA- TION AND TOURISM (SHRI GHULAM 5408. SHRI SANAT KUMAR NAB I AZAD): (a) and (b). No, Sir. The MANDAL: Will the Minister of CIVIL market share of Air India from India has AVIATION AND TOURISM be pleased to remained more or less constant around state: 30%.
(c) In order to improve the market (a) whether the share of Air India share, Hub and Spoke operations from in the international traffic originating from points like Ahmedabad, Amritsar and India has witnessed a significant erosion Hyderabad have been introduced to pro- in recent years; vide direct access to passengers to their destinations. New destinations, like (b) if so, the reasons therefor; Johannesburg, Durban, Dar-es-Salam and Jakarta have been added to Air India's (c) the steps proposed to be taken network. Modem Boeing 747-400 aircraft to raise the market share of Air India in with more passenger amenities have international traffic originating from India; been inducted in the fleet to enhance passenger appeal. Air India has plans to introduce a computer reservation system (d) whether the Indian Airlines has with Indian Airlines and other passenger demanded a level playing field vis-a-vis incentives so as to have better access private airlines; and to market.
(e) if so, the reaction of Govern- (d) and (e). Government has is- ment thereto? sued order on 1.3.94 making it obligatory 101 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 102 for all scheduled air transport operators (c) the details thereof? to provide services on different regions of the country keeping in view the re- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE quirements of the people of respective MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. regions. . CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reported that as at the end of June 1993, 1975 Nationalised Banks in Karnataka branches of nationalised banks were functioning in Karnataka. The time and 5409. SHRI RAMCHANDRA labour involved in listing out locational VEERAPPA: Will the Minister of details of these branches will not be FINANCE be pleased to state: commensurate with the results to be achieved. However, bank-wise number of these 1975 branches are given in the (a) the number of branches of the attached Statement. naitonalised banks operating at present in Kamataka aJongwith their locations; (b) and (c). Out of the above, 467 branches are running in losses since the (b) the number of branches out of last three years. The bank-wise details the above which are running in losses with the amount of loss are given in the since the last three years; and attached Statement.
STATEMENT
Bank-wise number of branches of nationalised banks in Karnataka (as on June, 1993), branches out of them incurring loss since last three years and the amount of loss
Name of banks No. of No. of branches Amount of loss branches making loss since (Rs . .in lakhs) last 3 years
1. Allahabad Bank 11
2. Andhra Bank 19 0.93
3. Bank of Baroda 32 0.74
4. Bank of India 52 2 9.21
5. Bank of Maharashtra 36 14 58.70
6.· Canara Bank 479 9 22.79
7. Central Bank of India 52 13 174.29
8. Corporation Bank 184 32 156.83 103 Written Answers APRIL 29, 1994 Written Answers 104
Name of banks No. of No. of branches Amount of loss branches making loss since (Rs. in lakhs) last 3 years
9. Dena Bank 22
10. Indian Bank 56 1 1.96
11. Indian Overseas Bank 57 24 131.68
12. New Bank of India 4
13. Oriental Bank of Commerce
14. Punjab & Sind Bank 5 3 41.67
15. Punjab National Bank 30 5 48.70
16. Syndicate Bank 443 280 2586.75
17. UCO Bank 26 10 59.12
18. Union Bank of India 77 7 11.27
19. United Bank of India 7
20. Vijaya Bank 382 65 269.58
Total 1975 467 3574.22
un Investment in Rajasthan (b) if so, the action taken by the Union Government in this regard?
5410. SHRI GIROHARI LAL THE MINISTER OF S7ATE IN THE BHARGAVA: Will the Minister of MINiSTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.v. FINANCE be pleased to state: CI-tAr~DRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a). No, Sir. (a) whether the Government of Rajasthan h.ls urged the Union Govern- (b) Does not arise. ment to direct UTI to make sizeable and adequate investments in the State's Small [Translation] Savings Programme and to enhance the existing loan assistance of 75"10 upto Setting up of Air Cargo Centres 90% and also to enhance the loan assistance period from 25 years to a 5411. SHRI SURENDRA PAL longer period; and PATHAK: Will the Minister of CIVIL 105 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 106 AVIATION AND TOURISM be pleased to and (b). Yes, Sir. The ceiling prescribed state: for investments by any single Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) or Fils of the (a) whether the Government of same group is 5% with a collective ceiling Uttar Pradesh has requested for setting for investments by all Fils of 24% of the up of some new air cargo centres alike paid up equity captial of an investee that of at Varanasi; company. These existing ceiling limits for investments by Fils are considered to be (b) if so, the details thereof; reasonable.
(c) the locations, if any, selected Foreign Assistance to Madhya for setting up of such centres; and Pradesh ~ 5413. SHRI SHIVRAJ SINGH (d) the time by which a cjecision is CHAUHAN: Willi the Minister of FINANCE likely to be taken in this regard? be pleased to state:
THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIA- (a) the total foreign assistance TION AND TOURISM (SHRI GHULAM provided by the Centre for the develop- NABI AZAD): (a) to (d). No request has ment of different projects in Madhya been received by the National Airports Pradesh during the last three years; Authority (NAA) from the State Govern- ment of Uttar Pradesh for setting up of (b) whether the State Government some new air cargo centres in the State. has tully utilised the said amount; and
{English] (e) if not, the reasons therefor?
Foreign Institutional Investments THElvJlNlSTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI 5412. SHRI SYED SHAHABUDDIN: MV.CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased (a) The total additional central assistance to state: released to Madhya Pradesh on account of extemally aided projects; during the (a) whether the government have last three years is as follows:- taken note of the views expressed by various eminent personalities that the (Rs. Crores) overall ceiling on foreign institutional in- vestments should be reduced from the 1991-92 96.1419 prescribed level of 24 percent similar to 1992-93 81.2663 other developing countries; and 1993-94 78.3800 (b) if so, the Government's reaction thereto? (b) and (c). Additional Central As- sistance is released to State Govern- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE ments after expenditure has been in- MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHR M.V. curred by them and reimbursement claims CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) filed. 107 Written Answers APRIL 29, 1994" Written Answers 108 Trainees at Indira Gandhi Rashtriya (d) the number of such trained Uran Akademi persons who have joined the public sector airlines and the private sector airlines, separately and also the number 5414. SHRI SUSHIL CHANDRA of those who have left the country tor VARMA: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVI- jobs in foreign airlines; and ATION AND TOURISM be pleased to state: (e) the percentage of trainees who drop out and do not complete the full (a) the number of persons trained course of training? at the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi since its inception; THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM (SHRI GHULAM NABI (b) the total cost of training per AZAD): (a) A total of 242 pilots have been person; trained by the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi since its inception. (c) the amount of cost which is recovered tram a trainee and how much (b) and (c). The details are as is subsidiz.ed by the Akademi; under:-
Course No. Total cost Fee paid by Amount of training the trainees subsidized by per person the Akademi (Rs. in lacs) (Rs. in facs)
1. CPL 2.80 Rs. 70,000 2.10 2. CPL 2.80 Rs. 70,000 2.10 3. CPL 2.80 Rs. 70,000 2.10 4. CPL. 3.00 Rs. 75,000 2.25 5. CPL 3.00 Rs. 75,000 2.25 6. CPL 3.00 Rs. 75,000 2.25 7. CPL 4.00 Rs. 1,50,000 2.50 8. CPL 4.00 Rs. 2,00,000 . 2.00 9. CPL 6.00 Rs. 4,00,000 2.00
(d) 129 pilots, trained at IGRUA, Import of Cars from Japan have joined Air India, Indian Airlines, 5415. SHRI SOBHANADREES- Pawan Hans Ltd. and ARC. No record WARA RAO VADDE: Will the Minister of is kept of those who have left the country FINANCE be p1eased to state: for job in foreign airlines. (a) the number of Mercendz 0-240 (e) The percentage of drop out is cars imported from Japan during year 2.5%. 1993-94; 109 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 110 (b) the price of the cars as per the (c) In the absence of invoice, val- invoice and c'ustoms duty paid in each uation is done on the basis of market case; enquiries, contemporaneous imports and price catalogues wherever available. (c) the manner in which the cus- toms duty is valued on optional acces- (d) and (e). Nil in view of reply to sories in the absence of invoice; part (a) above.
(d) whether in several cases the Aircraft of AI and IA world catalogue price was taken into consideration for assessing the customs 5416. SHRI GEORGE duty; and FERNANDES: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM be pleased to (e) if so, the details thereof and the state the age of each of the aircraft in reasons therefor? fleets of the Air India and the Indian Airlines? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIA- CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) Nil. TION AND TOURISM (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD): Details of the age of (b) Not applicable in view of reply aircraft in the fleet of Air India and Indian to par. (a) above. Airlines are given in the Statement-I and Statement-II attached.
STATEMENT-I
Details of the age of the aircraft in the fleet of Air India is given below:
SI. Regn. No. Age No. (as on 1.4.94)
Boeing 747-237-B
1. VT-EBE 22 yrs 10 Months
2. VT-EDN 22 yrs
3. VT-EFJ 15 yrs 2 Months
4. VT-EFU 14 yrs 7 Months
5. VT-EGA 14 yrs 3 Months
6. VT-EGB 14 yrs 2 Months
7. VT-EGC 14 yrs 111 Written Answers APRIL 29,1994 Written Answers 112
51. Regn. No. Age No. (as on 1.4.94)
8'. VT-ENO 15 yrs
9. VT-EDU 18 yrs 3 Months
Airbus A-3OD-B4
1. VT-EHO 11 yrs 8 Months
2. VT-EHO 11 yrs 8 Months
3. VT-EHO 11 yrs 5 Months
Airbus A-310-300
1. VT-EJG 8 yrs
2. VT-EJH 7 yrs 11 Months
3. VT-EJI 7 yrs 10 Months
4. VT-EIJ 7 yrs 6 Months
5. VT-EDK 7 yrs 4 Months
6. VT-EJL 7 yrs 1 Month
7. VT-EOS 3 yrs 8 Months
8. VT-EOT 3 yrs 8 Months
Boeing 747-300(Combi)
1. VT-EPW 5 yrs, 6 Months
2. VT-EPX 5 yrs 5 Months
Boeing 747-400
1. VT-ESM 8 Months
2. VT-ESN 5 Months
3. VT-ESO 4 Months 113 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 114
STATEMENT-II
Details of the age of the aircraft in the fleet of Indian Air Lines is given below:
SI. Regn. No. Age in No. Year/Month
Airbus A-300 B2IB4
1. VT-ELW 18 yrs 1 Month 2. VT-EDW 17 yrs 3 Months 3} VT-EDX 17 yrs 3 Months 4. VT-EDY 15 yrs 11 Months 5. VT-EDZ 14 yrs 10 Months 6. VT-EFV 14 yrs 6 Months 7. VT-EFW 13 yrs 9 Months 8. VT-EFX 13- yrs 8 Months 9. VT-EHC 11 yrs 11 Months 10. VT-EHD 11 yrs 11 Months
Boeing 737-200 1. VT-ECP 19 yrs 6 Months 2. VT-ECS 19 yrs 5 Months
3. VT·EDR 18 yrs 6 Months 4. VT-EDS 18 yrs 6 Months 5. VT-EFK 16 yrs 4 Months
6. VT·EFM 16 yrs 3 Months 7. VT-EGD 13 yrs 10 Months
8. VT·EGE 13 yrs 9 Months
9. VT·EGF 13 yrs 9 Months 10. VT-EGG 13 yrs 8 Months 11. VT-EGH 13 yrs 2 Months
12. VT·EGM 13 yrs 13. VT·EGI 12 yrs 7 Months 14. VT-EGJ 12 yrs 6 Months
15. VT·EHE 11 yrs 8 Months 115 Written Answers A.PRIL 29,1994 Written Answers 116
SI. Regn. No. Age in No. Year/Month
16. VT-EHF 11 yrs 8 Months 17. VT-EHG 11 yrs 8 Months 18. VT-EHH 11 yrs 7 Months
Airbus A-32Q-231
1. VT-EPB 4 yrs 10 Months
2. VT-EPC 4 yrs 9 Months
3. VT-EPD 4 yrs 9 Months
4. VT-EPE 4 yrs 9 Months
5. VT-EPF 4 yrs 9 Months
6. VT-EPG 4 yrs 7 Months
7. VT-EPH 4 yrs 7 Months
8. VT-EPI 4 yrs 7 Months
9. VT-EPJ 4 yrs 6 Months
10. VT-EPK 4 yrs 6 Months
11. VT-EPL 3 yrs 6 Months 12. VT-EPM 4 yrs 5 Months
13. VT-EPO 4 yrs 3 Months
14. VT-EPP 4 yrs 3 Months
15. VT-EPQ 4 yrs 2 Months
16. VT-EPR 3 yrs 6 Months
17. VT-EPS 3 yrs 6 Months 18. VT-EPT 3 yrs 6 Months
19. VT-ESA yr 2 Months 20. VT-ESB yr 21. VT-ESC 10 Months
22. VT-ESD 9 Months 23. VT-ESE 9 Months
24. VT-ESF 8 Months
25. VT-ESG 3 Months 117 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 1·18 Jute Diversification (b) if so, the details thereof includ- ing particulars of employees of the Hotel 5417. DR. R. MALLU: Will the found involved therein and the latest Minister of TEXTILES be pleased to position of the action taken, if any, state: against each of them till date?
THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIA- (a) whether jute can be diverted to TION AND TOURISM (SHRI GHULAM more value-added usage; NABI AZAD): (a) The case of serious financial irregularities involving manipula- (b) if so, the details thereof; and tions/misappropriation of funds came to the notice of the management of ITDC (c) the contribution made by ICAR, during July, 1992. jute institutes and other State/Central agencies involved in Jute Research and (b) The preliminary investigations Development? revealed that the irregularities were com- mitted by substituting the Expenditure Tax against paid vouchers of food bills THE MINISTER OF STATE OF and cash vouchers were shown as credtit THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI G. entries in the sale summary against room VENKAT SWAMY): (a) Yes, Sir. sales. The case has been handed over to the Crime Branch of Delhi Police. They (b) and (c). Various jute and textile are still investigating the case and their research institutions are engaged in de- report is awaited. Suitable action against veloping value added non-traditional jute the erring employees would be taken products. As a result of their efforts a after receipt of the report from the Delhi large number of such products like jute Police. and jute blended carpetslblankets, shop- ping bags, floor coverings, fumishing Non-Plan Expenditure in I.T.D.C. fabrics, decorative fabrics, soft luggage, shoes, garments, handlooms, handicrafts 5419. SHRI VIJAY KUMAR YADAV: etc. have been developed. Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM be pleased to state: Irregularities in Hotel Janpath (a) whether the non-plan expendi- ture in the India Tourism Development 5418. SHRI VISHWANATH Corporation units/divisions has been in- SHASTRI: Will the Minister of CIVIL creasing during the last three years; AVIATION AND TOURISM be pleased to state: (b) if so, the details thereof;
(a) whether a number of cases (c) whether any concrete steps invloving serious misconduct and finan- have been taken by the ITDC manage- cial irregularities by employees of Hotel ment to curtail the same, if so, the details Janpath have come to the notice of the thereof; and India Tourism Development Corporation Management/Government during Febru- (d) the target for curtailment of the ary, 1990 to December, 1993; and said expenses during 1994-95? 119 Written AnswelS APRIL 29, 1994 Written AnswelS 120
THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIA- GPF ~Ilection TION AND TOURISM (SHRI GULAM NABI AZAD): (a) No, Sir. The percentage 5421. SHRI HARISH NARAYAN of operating expenditure (non-plan) to PRABHU ZANTYE: Will the Minister of turnover has declined over previous years. FINANCE be pleased to state:
(b) Does not arise. (a) the total collection under Gen- (c) and (d). The measures being eral Provident Fund Scheme as on March taken by ITDC to reduce non-plan ex- 31, 1994. State/Union territory-wise and penditure include observance of econo- rate of interest Pilid thereon; my on entertainment expenses, reduction in telephone lines, foreign tours, con- (b) whether the Government have sumption of petrol etc. and strengthening reviewed these schemes in depth with a . of control and supervision. view to make them more effective and attractive for the employees; ITDC would endeavour to restrict the non-plan expenditure to the extent (c) if so, the details of the changes possible during 1994-95. made in the recent past and reorienta- tionlrestructuring propoead for the benefit Loan Recoveries by Public Sector of employees apart from periodical in- Banks in Uttar Pradesh crease in interest rates; and 5420. DR. LAL BAHADUR RAWAL: Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased. (d) the mode in which the resour- to state the details· of the ratio of ces so mobilised are used more produc- recoveries of loans advanced by public tively and profitably for the benefit of sector banks functioning in Uttar Pradesh employees and development of States? during 1992-93 and 1993-94? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) to CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHy): As per (d). The information is being collected the report of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and will be laid on the Table of the House the percentage of recovery to demand as soon as possible. of Direct Agricultural advances of Public Sector Banks in Uttar Pradesh as well as All India as on June 1990, June 1991 Berhampuri Pata and June 1992 (latest available) is given below:- 5422. SHAt GOPt NATH GAJAPATHI: Will the Minister of TEX- Percentage of recovery to Demand TILES be pleased to state:
June June June 1990 1991 1992 (a) whether the sarees weaved in the Southern Orissa known as Uttar Pradesh 48.5 61.1 59.2 ·Berhampuri Pats" is very famous in the country and abroad for their fine fabrics All India 48.8. 58.1 54.1 and artistic designs; and . 121 Written AnswelS VAISAKHA 9, 1916 (SAKA) Written AnswBIS 122
(b) jf so, the steps taken to in- NABI AZAD): (a) and (b). Yes, Sir. Indian crease the production .and export of Airlines and National Airports Authority these sarees? have iSsued instructions to ~void over- flying Khajuraho temples. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI G. (c) and (d). Yes, Sir. In view of the VENKAT SWAMY): (a) Yes, Sir. complaints, the Director General of Civil Aviation has reiterated these instructions. (b) The National Silk Yarn Bank _Scherne is being implemented in Orissa Microlight Aircraft to increase the production of silk handloom products. The Indian Silk Export 5424. DR. Y.S. RAJASEKHAR Coun~i1 is engaged in various activitie~ REDDY: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVI- for promotion of export of silk goods such ATION AND TOURISM be pleased to as organising Buyer Seller Meets. The state: Weavers ServIce Centre, Bhubaneshwar has also taken steps for . introduction of (a) wh3ther a show of microlight new designs and improvement of dyeing aircraft was held recently; qualitIes of the product. (b) if so, the details thereof and the IA Aircraft Flying Over Khajuraho objectives achieved; Temples (c) whether any clubs in India have 5423. MAJ. GEN. (RETD.) microlight aircraft training facility; BHUWAN CHANDRA KHANDURI: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND (d) if so, the details thereof and TOURISM be pleased to state: whether these clubs have been approved by the Government; (a) whether the Government or Indian Airlines have issued instructions to (e) if not, whether there is any avoid flying over the Khajuraho temples; proposal to start such training institute, if so, the details thereof; and (b) if so, the details thereof; (f) the details of firms, including (c) whether the Government have private and Govemment, which are manu- received complaints from the Archaeo- facturing such aircraft? logical Survey of India (ASI) that the Indian Airlines aircraft continue to fly over THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIA- these temples; and TION AND TOURISM (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD): (a) No, Sir. (d) if so, the action taken or pro- posed to be tliken .by the Government (b) Does not arise. in this regard? (c) to (e). Though Madhya Pradesh THE MINISTER OF CIVil AVIA- Flying.Club and Gujarat Flying Club have TION AND TOURISM (SHRI GHULAM the equipment, no organised microlight 123 Written Answers APRIL 29,1994 Written Answers 124 aircraft training has commenced due to a continuing basis under an approved security restrictions. Since these plan scheme of accident prone mines.So institutions are approved for imparting far survey has been done in two sub- flying training, no formal approval is sidiaries of Coal India Limited and 10 required for microlight aircraft training. mines of Bharat Cocking Coal Limited and 11 mines of Eastem Coal fields (f) MIs. Raj Hamsa Ultralight (Pvt.) Limited have been identified as accident Ltd. at Mysore in Kamataka and Pinaki prone. Technologies (Pvt) Ltd. at Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh are manufacturing (d) The information in this regard microlight aircraft. is being collected from field offices and will be laid on the Table of the House. Security at Coal Mines Agro Based Units
5425. SHRIMATI SAROJ DUBEY: 5426. SHRI PETER G. Will the Minister of LABOUR be pleased MARBANIANG: Will the Minister of to state: FINANCE be pleased to state:
(a) whether reports of occurrence (a) whether the National Bank for of accidents in coal mines are still being Agriculture and Rural Development has received despite all the security arrange- conducted any survey to set up Agro- ments made therein; based units in Meghalaya;
(b) if so, whether the Govemment (b) if so, the details thereof; have conducted any survey of the coal mines at the National Level so as to (c) the places where survey has identify unsafe mines; been conducted; and
(d) the outcome thereof? (c) if sO,the details in this regard;and
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (d) the number of such dangerous MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. coal mines in respect of which orders CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) have been issued to stop mining work The National Bank for Agriculture and during the last six months? Rural Development (NABARD) has re- ported that it has noJ conducted any THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE survey to set up Agro-based units in MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY Meghalaya. WELFARE (SHRI PABAN SINGH GHATOWAR): (a) Yes, Sir. Reports of (b) to (d). Do not arise in view of occurrence of accidents in mines involv- (a) above. ing facilities and serious injuries are received in the Directorate General of Pension Scheme Mines Safety as and when occur. 5427. SHRI R. ANBARASU: Will (b) and (c). Based on accident the Minister of LABOUR be pleased to statistics ,identification is being done on state: 125 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 126
(a) the present status of the pen- areas during 1993-94. The scheme will sion scheme for the organised workers cover the whole of the country including including working joumalists formulated urban as well as rural areas from the by the Ministry of Labour; and year 1994-95 onwards.
(b) the reasons for delay in imple- (b) The target/number of beneficia- menting the scheme? ries fixed for 1993-94 was 42040.The banks were advised by Reserve Bank of THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE India to clear all the targeted number of MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY applications for the year 1993-94 by 31 st WELFARE (SHRI PABAN SINGH March,1994. GHATOWAR): (a) and (b). The Bill to amend t'tle Employees Provident Fund and (c) The information is being collect- Mise.Provisions Act,1952 for empowering ed and to the extent available will be laid the Central Government to frame a suit- on the Table of the House. able pension scheme for the EPF sub- scribers was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on 29.3.1993. The formulation and imple- Assistance to Myanmar mentation of the proposed scheme has been delayed because the Bill is still 5429. SHRI RAM PRASAD SINGH: pending before the House. Will the Minister of COMMERCE be pleased to state: JRY Scheme (a) whether the Union Government 5428. SHRI D. VENKATESWARA have offered some economic assista!,)ce RAO: Will the Minister of FINANCE be to the United States of Myanmar; pleased to state: (b) if sO,the details of the assistance (a) whether the Government pro- offered and the period thereof; . pose to extend the JRY Scheme to rural areas during the current financial year; (c) whether liberal export and import policy with United States of Myanmar are (b) whether banks have been asked being formulated for improving strained to clear 40,000 Loan applications under ties in the national interest; and the above scheme; and
(d) if sO,the details thereof and if (c) if SO,the number of applications not,the reasons therefor? cleared so far and the time taken to clear each application? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL SUPPLIES CON- MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. SUMER AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC DISTRI- CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) BUTION AND MINISTER OF STATE IN Presumably, the Hon'ble member is THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE (SHRI referring to the Prime Minister's Rojgar KAMALUDDIN AHMED): (a) No, Sir. Yojna (PMRY) for the educated unem- ployed youth,which was launched on 2nd (b) Does not arise in view of (a) October,1993 covering only the urban above. 127 Written Answers APRIL 29, 1994'\ Written Answ815 128
(c) and (d). A number of steps are ness and the government would not as being taken to develop good neighbourly a rule intervene in such cases. relations with Myanmar in the areas of trade and economic coopemtion.Some of Drugs Trafficking the steps taken by the Govemment of India to improve bilateral trade relatIOns 5431. SHRI SHANKER SINH with Myanmar include the recently (.-on- VAGHELA: Will the Minister of FINANCE eluded Border Trade Agreement with be pleased to state: Myanmar which is expected to given an economic content and impotus to trade (a) the number of Indian and for- between the two countries,and also eign nationals, separately, apprehended contribute to the development of our for drugs trafficking in Gujarat specially North-Eas\em States. Othef measures ',n Hajkot, Kutch-Bhu] dlstricts and sea being taken are the exchange at official area of the State during the last two and business delegation as well as the years and in current year till date; proposal for organising an indian IndUS- trial Exhibition in Yangon in February, (b) the value of narcotiCS seized 1995. during the above period;
Sick Jute Mills in West Bengal (c) the action taken against the culprits; 5430. SHRI AMAR ROYPRADHAN: Will the Minister of TEXTILES be pleased (d) whether neighbouring countries to state: are actively conniving in the smuggling of narcotics the detairs in this regard; and (a) whether any proposal from the government of West Bengal in regard to (e) the effective steps taken to curb taking over of sick jute mills in the State this menace ot narcotics? is pending with the union Government; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (b) if sO,the details thereof; and MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) (c) the action taken by the Gov- Number of Indian and foreign nationals ernment thereon? apprehended in Gujarat State during 1992,1993 and1994 (Upto 31.03.94) is given below:- THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI G. VENKAT SWAMY): (a) to (c). Chief Year No.Qf Persons Arrested Minister, West Bengal has requested the Indians Foreigners Governrnent of India to take over the management oi ~our s\ck iute m\\\s \n \he 1992 312 3 State such as, Titagarh PLC, Victoria (Pakistani) Jute Mills,North Samnuggur Jute Factory and Angus Co. LTD., owned by a British 1993 226 national, Mr. A. J. Brearly. As taking 35 over/RehabiHitation of sick units does not 1994 provide solution to the problem of sick- (Up-to -31.03.94) 129 Written AnswelS VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written AnswelS 130
In 1992, 3 Pakistanis were arrested (a) whether any seminar on Uru- at Kutch by Gujarat State Police. guay Round of Talks has been organised by the Indi~n Institute of Foreign Trade In 1993, 1 Indian was arrested at in New Delhi; Kutch by Gujarat Customs. (b) if so, the issues discussed and (b) No precise valuation of the the outcome thereof; and narcotic drugs, which are often of inde- terminate strength and composition and are liable for destruction, is feasible. (c) the reaction of the Govemment in regard to the suggestions made at the seminar? (ct The arrested persons are pros- ecuted under NDPS Act, which provides for stringent penalties. THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE): (a) Yes, Sir. (d) No specific evidence has been found. (b) and (c). The issues that were (e) Strict instructions have been discussed cover the implications of the issued to all law enforcement agencies Uruguay Round Agreement for India in to maintain utmost vigil and step up the areas of market access, agriculture, enforcement efforts under the stringent textiles and clothing. GAIT Rules includ- provisions contained in various Acts. ing TRIMS, TRIPs, Trade in services and Training is being imparted to officers to institutional issues. The seminar pro- improve their effectiveness. A part of the ceedings have not been released formal- Indo-Pak Border has been fenced. Ve- ly so far. hicles and communication equipments have been provided to the enforcement Tourism Promotion In Gujarat agencies. Filed level contact points in all Central and State Govemment enforce- ment agencies have been established to 5433. SHRI ARVIND TRIVEDI: Will promote inter-agency cooperation in the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND enforcement work. BSF and Coast Guard. TOURISM be pleased to state: who are deployed on the land and coastal border have been vested with the (a) the details of the proposals for powers under the Customs Act to inter- promotion of tourism in Gujarat received dict narcotics drugs in addition to the and approved for implementation during Central and State Govemment enforce- 1994-95 and subsequent years during ment agencies empowered undAr NDPS the Eighth Five Year Plan; -- Act.
Seminar on GATT Agreement (b) the names of the projects pro- posed to be implemented; and
5432. SHRI VILAS MUTTiMV'.'AR: Will the Minister of COMMERCE be (c) the amount of financial assis- pleased ·to state: tance sanctioned for each project? 131 Written Answers APRIL 29, 1994 Written Answers 132
THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIA- AVIATION AND TOURISM be pleased to TION AND TOURISM (SHRI GHULAM state: NABI AZAD): (a) to (c). No proposals have been received from the State (a) whether the Government have Government of Gujarat to provide finan- decided to close down the historical cial assistance for promotion of tourism monuments of tourist importance to the in the State during 1994-95 and subse- public on some days in a week; quent years during the Eighth Five Year Plan period. (b) if so, the details thereof; [Translation] (c) whether this information has Semi-Government Employees been included in the tourist literature of the country in the interest of the to'urists; 5434. SHRI BARE LAL JATAV: and SHRI MOHAN SINGH (FEROZEPUR): (d) if not, the reasons therefor?
Will the Minister of FINANCE be THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIA- pleased to State: TION AND TOURISM (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD): (a) So far a3 the historical (a) whether the Govemment are monuments of national importance are contemplating to grant pension and gra- concemed no such decision has been tuity to all the semi-Government employ- taken by the Central Govemment. ees; (b) to (d). Do not arise. (b) if so,the details thereof; and {English} (c) the time by which a decision is likely to be taken in this regard? Inspection of Exported Items
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 5436. DR. LAXMI NARAYAN MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. 'PANDEYA: CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHy): (a) to SHRI BRIJBHUSHAN (c). There is no general proposal under SHARAN SINGH: consideration to grant pension and gra- SHRI SATYA DEO SINGH: tuity to all the Semi-Govemment Employ- PROF. PREM DHUMAL: ees.
Will the Minister of COMMERCE Historical Monuments be pleased to state:
5435. SHRI AVTAR SINGH (a) whether the Government have BHADANA: Will the Minister of CIVIL deci(ied to free several items from. the 133 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 134 provision of compulsory inspection before STATEMENT exporting them; and
(b) if so, the details thereof, and As a result of the liberalisation measures introduced in 1990 and 1991 the reasons therefor? by the Central Govemment, the Compul- sory Preshipment process has been THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE simplified and streamlined to enable items MINISTRY OF CIVIL SUPPLIES, CON- notified utlder Section 6 of the Export SUMER AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC DISTRI- (Quality Control and Inspection) Act, BUTION AND MINISTER OF STATE IN 1963 to be exported without Compulsory THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE (SHRI Preshipment Inspection as per details KAMAlUDDIN AHMED): (a) At present, given below:- 986 iteri'ls under the product disciplines mentioned below are under the purview of Compulsory pre-shipment Inspection (i) Star Trading Houses, Trading by the compulsory pre-shipment inspec- Houses and Export Houses tion machinery set up by the Ministry of recognised by the Central Gov- Commerce for the purpose under section emment have been exempted 7(1) of the Export (Quality Control and from the purview of compuslory Inspection) Act, 1963: Chemical and preshipment inspection of all Allied Products, Engineering Products, products notified under the Ex- Food and Agricultural Products, Coir port (Quality Control & Inspec- products, Jute and Jute Products, Hand tion) Act, 1963. knotted Woollen Carpets, Foot-Wear & Footwear Components and Huma,l Hair. (ii) Units approved by the Export These items are not required to be Inspection Agencies under the subjected to compulsory preshipment System of In-Process Quality inspection when exported by certain cat- Control (IPQC) have been egories of exporters who have been authorised to issue statutory exempted in 1990 and in 1991 as per certificates by themselves in- details given in the attached Statement. stead of Export Inspection Agencies. (b) The liberalisation measures in- dicated in the Annexure in reply to part (iii) Industrial units set up in the (a) of the question have been part of a Export Processing Zones, Free continuous process over the years.These Trade Zones and 100 percent measures aim at helping manufacturers Export Oriented Units approved and exporters in avoiding delay, match- by the Central Government ing production schedules, and quoting have been exempted from the competitive despatch dates to their for- purview of compulsory pre-ship- eign buyers. Further since the facilities ment inspection. for self-certification and in process Qual- ity control (IPQC) can be withdrawn by the Export Inspection Agencies, the (iv) Items notified under the Export manufacturers have, at the same time, (Quality Control and Ins- to continue to maintain the requisite pection) Act, 1963 have alsQ quality standards. been exempted from compul- 135 Wn'tten Answers APRIL 29, 1994 Written Answers 136
sory preshipment inspection Year Cess collected Expenditure provided the exporters have a from beedl manu· Incurred for firm letter from the overseas facturers for the the welfare of buyers stating that they do not welfare of beedi beedl workers want pre-shipment inspection workers from any official Indian Inspec- tions Agencies, which shall be tiled by the exporters before 1990-91 120796 71978 the Customs Authorities at the ports of shipments. 1991·92 118759 77591
1992-93 120390 96659 (v) Manufacturers/exporters of en- gineering products and fish and fishery products, who have at- tained export orders of these Confiscated Items products on an average level of Rs. 1.5 crores during the last three years and have not 5438. SHRI MANIKRAO HODLYA received any quality complaint GAVIT: Will the Minister of FINANCE be from foreign buyers, and are pleased to state: competent to carry out pre- shipment inspection, will be (a) whether large quantities of valu- recognised as inspection agen- able items confiscated by the Customs cies for their own products. authorities are lying dumped in various Customs depots/godown; Beedi Workers
(b) if so, the details of such items 5437. SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA: which were confiscated by the Customs Wi:! the Minister of LABOUR be pleased authorities up to December 31, 1993 and to state: are at present lying at Bombay, Calcutta, Delhi and Madras Customs godown; and
(a) the amount of cess collected from beedi manufacturers for the welfare (c) the details of measures taken of beedi workers during each of the last by the Government towards maintenance three years; and of the confiscated items?
(b) the amount spent for the wel- fare of baedi workers during the said THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE period? MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) and (b). The details of confiscated valu- THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE able items lying in godowns of customs MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY houses Bombay,Calcutta,Delhi and WELFARE (SHRI PABAN SINGH Madras as on 31st December,1993 are GHATOWAR): (a) and (b). as follows: 137 VlmteR Answers VAISAK_HA 9, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 138
(Value Rupees in Crores)
Name of Gold Silver Diamonds Currency Customs Houses and precious stones
Bombay 20.61 3.18 16.54 4.12 Calcutta 4.82 0.13 14.93 1.96 Delhi 0.38 0.62 0.73 0.11
Madras 4.93 1.38 1.63 0.25
(c) Such valuable items are kept in border allowance, which is in the nature lockers/departmental valuable godowns! of a compensatory allowance, is sanc- Government treasury tiJI they are finally tioned to Central Government employees disposed ot Le. by deposit in Govern- posted in those areas along international ment Mint or Bank or sale through borders where the concerned State departmental retail shop or public auction Government pays a similar allowance to etc. its empoloyees. At present, Central Government employees posted within a [Translation] distance of 48 kms. of the international border, excluding district, SUb-district and tehsil headquarters. in the State of Border Allowance Rajasthan are getting this allowance.
5439. SHRI MOHAN SINGH (FEROZEPUR): {English] SHRI ANAND AHIRWAR: Meeting of Air Carriers Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: 5440. KUMARI FRIDA TOPNO: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND (a) whether the government have TOURISM be pleased to state: decided to restore the payment of border allowance and compensatory allowance to the employees in the border States; (a) whether a meeting of the na- tional carriers, private air taxi operators and others was convened by the Direc- (b) if so, the detais thereof; and torate General of Civl Aviation recently in Delhi; (c) the time by which it is likely to be restored? (b) if so, the conclusions reached at the meeting; and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) to (c) the reaction of the Govemment (c). In accordance with the existing policy, thereto? 139 Written AnswelS APRIL 29,1994 Written AnswelS 140 THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIA- (b) if so, the details of the propos- TION AND TOURISM (SHRI GHULAM als in this regard; and NABI AZAD): (a) Yes, Sir. (c) the time by which it is likely to (b) and (c). At the meeting, the be implemented? operators were advised to take the fol- lowing additional measures to enhance THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE safety of operations:- MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) to (i) All pilots should practise flight (c). There have been suggestions from procedures during emergen- Government Departments for mobilising cies on simulators during re- resources to attract undisclosed income. fresher courses; No concrete proposal has so far emerged.
(ii) Overhaul life of aircraft Tourism Development in component should be reviewed; Maharashtra and 5442. SHRI ANNA JOSHI: Will the (iii) Air India and Indian Airlines Minister of CIVil AVIATION AND TOUR- should establish separate qual- ISM be pleased to state: ity control and quality assur- ance divisions in view of their large scale operations. (a) the amount of financial assis- tance provided by the Union Government for the development of tourism in Operators were also advised to Maharashtra during 1993-94; improve airworthiness standards of air- craft and safety of operations by strength- ening of quality control set up, prompt (b) the details of these projects! rectification of snags, establishment of historical places for which such assis- adequate maintenance facilities, monitor- tance has been provided; ing of Digital Flight Data Recorder and Cockpit Voice Recorder readouts, pre- (c) the names of places, out of flight medical examination of crew, ob- them, which are located in the backward servance of special precautions while areas of Maharashtra; and operating to/from short airfields, adher- ence to standard operating procedures (d) the details of such proposals etc. pending with the Union Government for grant of financial assistance during Black Money Utilisation 1994-95 and 1995-96?
5441. SHRI RAM KAPSE: Will the THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIA- Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: TION AND TOURISM (SHRI GHULAM NAB I AZAD): (a) to (c). The Central (a) whether the Government pro- Department of Tourism sanctioned pose to channelise the black money in projects/schemes amounting to the field of oil and natural gas exploration Rs. 356.60 lakhs to the State Government and telecommunications; of Maharashtra during 1993-94 for de- 141 Written Answsr.s VAISAKHA 9, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answe'1S 142 velopment of tourism in the State. Details (d) No proposal has been received for projects/scheme sanctioned with from the State Government of amount are given in thre attahced Maharashtra seeking central finanCial Statement. assistance during 1994-95 and 1995-96. STATEMENT
SI. Name of the Project Amount sanctioned No. (Rs. in Lakhs)
MAHARASHTRA , 1. Construction of tourist complex (sea side cottages) at Ganapati Ule, dist. Ratanagiri (Konkan Circuit) 26.57
2. Construction of tourist complex al Matheran (hills station, dist. Raigad) 16.39
3. Construction of tourist complex at Mahabaleshwar (hill station, dist. Satara) 23.46
4. Construction of beach cottages at Harihareshwar, Srivardhan, dist. Raigad, Konkan circuit.) 24.88
5. Construction of tourist complex at Faridpur (dist. Aurangabad) 24.25
6. Construction of tourist complex al Kunkeshwar, Taluk Doogar, Sindhudurg dist. 24.80
7. Construction of Lake View Resort at Bhandardara, Akola Taluk, Ahmednagar dist. 27.00
8. Construction of way side facilities al Mahed, Raigad dist., Konkan circuit. 7.33
9. Upgradation of Golf Course, Pune 48.00
10. Upgradation of Golf Course, Bombay 35.61
11. Purchase of 6 nos. of scooters alongwith 4.07 10 HP OHS (20+35)
12. Purchase of 100 nos. of self-contained tents for 12.80 Shiroda and Mathpur
13. Purchase of water sports equipments and OIMS 11.29
14. Purchase of water sports equipment 20.54 APRIL 29, 1994 W!It/6t1 AII$WII8 144 143 Wn1tBn Answers
SI. Name of .the Project Amount sanctioned No. (l=4s. in Lakhs)
15. PurchAse of Hover Craft 16.97
16. Purchase of tents for Tarkavil, Talmalwan 19.23
17. Ganesh Festival 7.33
18. Publicity support for Ajanta, Ellora Guide book 5.48
Total 350.60
Bank Branches in Foreign Countries THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. 5443. SHRI MOHAN RAWLE: Will CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to Details of public sector banks which have state: branches in foreign countries and the countries, where such branches are io- cated are given in the attached (a) the details of nationalised banks; Statement-I. including State Bank of India, which have their branches 'in foreign countries at present and the countries where such (b) and (c). It would not be in public branches are located;' interest to disclose details of the bank branches which are running in lossl (b) the details of these bank bianch- earning profits as also the accumulated es which are running in loss/earning losses of different branches. profit; (d) The general reasons for losses (c) the accumulated loss to each are as under:- bank branch so far in each country; (i) Large sovereign exposures to (d) the reaons for their incurring countries like Nigeria, Argenti- loss; na, Mexico etc. which became problematic due to (e) the amount given by the Gov- externalisation problems in emment so far to each bank in the form these countries. of equity to offset the loss; (ii) Trade related financing to high (f) whether any bank branch in risk countries like Nigeria, Zam- foreign countries is likely to be closed bia and Sudan. All these ad- down due to incurring loss; and vances were given to ethnic Indians to finance their trading (g) if so, the details thereof? operations. 145 W"'_' AnBMJlS VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answel5 146
(iii) Foreign currency loans grant. branches abroad is given in the attached ed abroad to finance projects Statement·11. in Iraq and Ubya. (f) and (g). Public sector banks (iv) Large exposures on Indone· have reviewed the performance of their sian borrowers of Indian Origin branches abroad. As a result of this and Indian joint ventures main· exercise, Bank of Baroda have so far Iy in Indonesia. closed 4 branches viz., Bahrain OBU and Ufound White Chapel and Thomton Heath (v) Fall in real estate prices due branches in U.K. to which loans granted against security of real estate became Bank of India have merged/closed , problematic. their branches in UK as under:
(e) Additional subscription to the Delgrave Road branch has been share capital of the nationalised banks merged with Leicester branch. Stratford is given by the Govemment taking into branch has been merged with Birming- account the giobal balance sheets of the ham branch. Finchlesy branch has been banks and not on account of their over- merged with Wembley branch and seas operation alone. The amount of Hudders field branch has been closed. additional share capital subscribed during the last three years by the Govemment State Bank of India have closed to the nationalised banks which have their Birmingham branch in UK.
STATEMENT-I
Country-wise branches of Indian banks as- on 1st January, 1994
Name of Bank
Name of the State Bank Bank Indian Indian UCO Canara Syndi- Total Country Bank of of Bank Over- Bank Bank cate of India Baroda seas Bank India Bank
Sri Lanka 2 2 2 6
U.K. 4 9 10 2 27
U.S.A 5 2 8
Japan 2 2 4
Maldive Islands
West Germany 147 Written AnswslS APRIL 29,1994 Written Answers 148
Name of B~lI'lk
Name of the State Bank Bank Indian Indian UCO Canara Syndi- Total Country Bank of of Bank Over- Bank Bank cate of India Baroda seas Bank India Bank
Bangladesh
Bahara Islands 2
Bahrain 1
Belgium 2
Singapore 3 7
Hongkong 2 2 2 7
Cayman Islands
Panama 1
France 1 2
Channel Islands
Fiji Islands 9 9
Guyana
Kenya 2 2
Mauritius 7 7
U.A.E. 6 6
Seychelles 1
South Korea
Thailand
Oman 3 3
Total 23 21 40 3 6 7 1 102 149 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 150 STATEMENT-II
Subscription to the Share Capital of the Nationalised Banks by the Government
Name of the Bank 1992 1993 1994 (March) (March) (March)
Bank of Baroda 45.00 50.00 400.00 Bank of tndia 110.00 6635.00 Canara, Bank 75.00 365.00 Indian Bank 50.00 35.00 220.0Q Indian Overseas Bank 50.00 705.00 Syndicate Bank 85.00 680.00 UCO Bank 535.00
[Translation J banks, they were requested to ensure that details of all State Governments Loan for Schemes sponsored by sponsored schemes are fumished to the Bihar Lead Banks of the districts well in advance to enable the banks in the districts to 5444. SHRI RAM KRJPAL YADAV: include the same in their Annual Credit Plans. The banks had also been advised Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to give preference to schemes formu- to state: lated by Government while preparing their Annual Credit Plans. (a) whether the Reserve Bank of India has issued directives to the com- mercial banks to provide loans for the (b) RBI has reported that the State various schemes sponsored by Bihar, sponsored schemes are not monitored by it. As such it has no information about and amount of loans provided by banks under various schemes sponsored by Bihar (b) if so, the amount of loan pro- Government. vided to Bihar during the last year; Scheme-wise? Production of Tea
THE MINISTER OF STATE !N THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. 5445. SHRI PRABHU DAYAL CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) KA THERIA: Will the Minister of COM- Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reported MERCE be pleased to state: that in a circular letter issued by if on 18th January, 1991 to the Chief Secre- (a) the quanti1y of tea produced in taries of. all' ,the State Governments and the COURtry during the year 1993, state- Union Territories under advice to all lead wise; and 151 Written Answers APRIL 29, 1994 Written AnswelS 152 .. (b) the quantity of tea exported and SHRI PETER G. foreign exchange earned during the above MARBANIANG: peliod? SHRI HARIN PATHAK: SHRIMATI VASUNDHARA THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE RAJE: (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE): (a) SHRI RAJESH KUMAR: Statewise production of tea during 1993 SHRI RAMESH has been as under:- CHENNITHALA: SHRI SARAT CHANDRA PATIANAYAK: State (Production in Mn. Kgs.) PROF. K.V.THOMAS: (Provisional) PROF. RASA SINGH RAWAT: 1. Assam 402.95 SHRI BRAHMANAND MANDAL: 2. West Bengal 168.02 SHRI TEJ NARAYAN SINGH: 3. Tamil Nadu 108.65 DR. R. MALLU:
4. Kerala 66.69 Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIA- 5. Karnataka 4.00 TION AND TOURISM be pleased to state: 6. Other states including North Eastern region 7.75 (a) the names of airports under the National Airports Authority and the Inter- national Airports Authority of India, sep- Total 758.06 arately;
(b) Exports of tea during 1993 have (b) the volume of passengers and been as follows:- cargo traffic to each of these airports during the last three years; Quantity· Value* (in Mn. Kgs.) (Rs. in crores) (c) the revenue earnings and amount spent on each of these airports 180.06 1155.86 during the last three years;
*Estimated (d) the steps taken to improve the profitability of the airports which are running in losses; Profitability of Airports
5446. DR. MUMTAZ ANSARI: (e) the modernisation scheme pro- SHRI SURENDRA PAL posed aIongwith amount sanctioned there- PAT1iAK: for, airport-wise; SHRI PROBIN DEKA: SHRI SULTAN SAlAHUD- (f) the progress made so far in this DIN OWAISI~ regard; 153 Written AnswelS VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written AnswelS 154 (g) the details of national and Export of Cotton intemational co-operation both material and manpower, if any, in this regard, 5448. SHRI NAWAl KISHORE airport-wise: RAI: SHRI NITISH KUMAR: (h) whether there is any distinction SHRI GUMAN MAL between national and intemational air- lODHA: ports to receive flights of foreign airlines; SHRI HARISH NARAYAN and PRABHU ZANTYE:
(I) if so, the details thereof? Will the Minister of TEXTILES be pleased to state: ~HE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIA- TION AND TOURISM (SHRI GHULAM (a) whether the Govemment have NABI AZAD): (a) to (i). The information lifted the ban on export of cotton/cotton is being collected and will be laid on the yarn; Table of the House. (b) if so, the details thereof and the Setting up of Silk Centres reasons therefor;
5447. SHRI N.J. RATHVA: Will the (c) the total quantity of cotton Minister of TEXTILES be pleased to imported during the period from Novem- state: ber, 1993 to March, 1994; and
(a) whether the Govemment con- (d) the extent upto which it has templates to set up new silk centres in been able to meet the shortfall of cotton/ the tribal districts of Gujarat with the cotton Yam and arrest the prices thereof'? assistance of World Bank; THE MINISTER OF STATE OF (b) if so, the details of the proposed THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI G. projects; and VENKAT SWAMY): (a) to (C). Yes, Sir. The Government has lifted freeze on the (c) the time bound programme to export of raw cotton with effect from complete the project? 31-3-94 of such quantities for which contracts had been registered with the THE MINISTER OF STATE OF office of the Textile Commissioner. There THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI G. has been no ban on the export of cotton VENKAT SWAMY): (a) to (c). The World yam. Bank/Swiss assisted National Sericulture Project is being implemented by the The step was taken to honour Central Silk Board in Surat and Valsad contracted export commitments. Govem- districts of the State of Gujarat on a pilot ment have also taken a number of steps basis and steps are being taken by the to improve fibre availability in the country. Board to establish various infrastructural These steps include placing cotton im- units/centres envisaged under this project. ports under Open General Licence with There is no proposal, at present, to cover zero import duty and also import ·of more districts under this project. 30.000 MT of Viscose Staple Fibre on '55 Written Answers APRIL 29,1994 Written Answers 156 concessional import duty. However, since . was found rubbed off and bent the import process has just begun, no towards right. quantity of raw cotton has actually been imported during the period November' 93 (b) In the first incident, the Captain to March'94. was subjected to two take offs and landings with heavy and light aircraft on (d) The above measures had the simulator followed by two route checks. effect of checking the rise in cotton In the second incident, the.IiGence of the prices which have started coming down co-pilot was suspended for six months. since last ten-twelve days. Action has also been initiated against the pilot in this case. [English] Investments from U.K. in Hotels Incidents of Tail-Skid of LA. Aircraft 5450. SHRI DHARMANNA 5449. SHRI S.M. LALJAN BASHA: MONDAYYA SADUL: Will the Minister of Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM be TOURISM be pleased to state: pleased to statt3:
(a) the details of incidents of tail- (a) whether the Government have skid landing of the Indian Airlines aircraft received any proposal from hotels in UK during 1993-94; and from entering in the hotel lhdustry in India; (b) the action taken by the Director of Flight Safety of Indian Airlines in each (b) if so, the details thereof; and of these incidents? (c) the decision taken by the Union THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIA- Government thereon? TION AND TOURISM {SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD): (a) Following are the de- THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIA- tails of incidents of Tail-Skid landing TION AND TOURJSM (SHRI GHULAM involving Indian Airlines aircraft during NABI AZAD): (a) Government have not the year 1993-94; received any proposal from hotels in UK for setting up hotels in India. However, (1) during Check 'B' inspection of Governrnent has approved seven pro- Indian Airlines Boeing 737 air- posals of UK based companies/indivi- craft VT-EGD at Delhi on duals for investment..in tourism sector. 28.7.93, tail scrapping close to the rear pressure bulkhead (b) and (c). Do not arise. along with a small crack near the drain hole was observed. Outstanding Loans
(2) A-320 aircraft VT-EPD while 5451. SHRI ARJUN SINGH operating flight IC-989 (Calicut- YADAV: . Sharjah) on 9.11.93 was in- SHRt CHHEDI PASWAN: volved in a taU strike incident during take-off at Calicut. Will the Minister of F1NANCE be Auxiliary Power unit drain mast pleased to state: 157 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 158 (a) the ten top defaulters in the es to various sectors. Some of the context of repayment of loans and the important steps are as tollows:- extent of amount of loan outstanding against each defaulter Bank-wise; 1. Banks have been impressed upon to institute a viable re- (b) the efforts made by the Gov- covery system with a view to ernment to realise the outstanding loans; help recycling the scarce re- sources of the banks to the (c) the difficulties being experi- needy and productive sectors enced in realising the amount of out- of the eqonomy on the one standing loans from the defaulters; and hand, and to improve the prof- itability and viability of the , lending banks, on the other. (d) whether the Government pro- pose to issue directives to the financial institutions in order to avoid the situation 2. Introduction of a comprehen- arising out of non-realisation of Govem- sive and uniform grading sys- ment loans? tem to indicate the helath of individual advances for the purpose of their effective THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE monitoring and follow up. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) to 3. To keep a watch on the recov- (d). In accordance with the statutes ery of top sticky accounts. governing the public sector banks as also in terms of the practices and usages 4. Taking corrective action where customary amongst bankers, the banks advance!> are found to have do not disclose the name of individual become sticky. borrowers and the amount of loan out- standing against them. However, as per information available from Reserve Bank 5. Recently the Recovery of Debts of India the position of overdues of public Due to Banks and Financial sector banks as at the end of March, Insitutions Act, 1993 has been 1992 and March, 1993 was as under:- enacted for expeditious adjudi- cation and recovery of debts due to banks and for matters No. of Overdues connected therewith or inci- accounts amount dental thereto. (in Lakh) (Rs. in crores) Some of the difficulties generally March, 1992 237 25633 being faced by banks in recovering the outstanding dues are as under:- March, 1993 165 22689 (i) Uncooperative attitude on the Various steps have been taken by part of borrowers i.e. willful R~serve Bank of India to reduce the defaulters. amount of overdues and also improve the recovery perfonnance of the com- (ii) Failure of the projectlbusiness mercial banks in respect of their advanc- losses resulting in non-gener- 159 Written Answers APRIL 29. 1994 Written Answers 160
ation of income to repay the (c) The lIC Housing Finance Ltd., debt. has opened Area Offices in almost all viable centres in the country in an effort (iii) Delay, in disposal of suit filed to boost housing finance activity. cases/execution of decrees. [English] [Translation] Loans to Handloom Weavers Loan by Lie under 'Own Your House' Scheme .5453. DR. AMRITLAL KALiDAS PATEL: Will the Minister of TEXTILES be 5452. SHRI KHELAN RAM pleased to state: JANGDE: Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: (a) the number of handloom units closed down in Gujarat during the last (a) the total loans provided by the two years; Life Insurance Corporation of India under the 'Own your House' Scheme during the last two years; (b) whether the State Government requested for financial assistance for (b) the number of families benefit- providing loans to handloom weavers for revival of this industry in the State; ed therefrom; and
(c) the efforts made by the Gov- (c) if so, the details thereof; and ernment for the expansion of this scheme? (d) the action taken by the Union Government thereon? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI G. and (b). The details of the housing loans VENKAT SWAMY): (a) According to the sanctioned and families benefited under Government of Gujarat, no handloom "Own Your Home" Scheme during the industrial cooperative society was closed last two years i.e. 1991-92 and 1992-93 down in that State during the last two are as under.- years (1992-93 ~nd 1993-94).
Year No. of loans Amount of (b) No, Sir. loans (Rs. in lakhs) (c) and (d). Do not arise.
1991-92 22872 17283.43 GATT Agreement
1992-93 9662 7908.71 5454. SHRI CHITTA BASU: Will (The details for the year 1993-94 are not the Minister of COMMERCE be pleased available) to state: 161 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9, 1916 (SAKAl Written Answers 162
(a) whether the Government have rights. Our development and public welfare finally accepted the GAIT proposals; and policies will not be constrained.
(b) if so, the advantages and the Bank Robberies disadvantages likely to follow on the acceptance of the GAIT proposals? 5455. SHRI HARISINH CHAVDA: THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE: (a) Gov- to state: ernment have authenticated the Final Act of Uruguay Round. (a) the number and details of cases of robberies/dacoities in the public sector (b) "the Uruguay Round results will banks reported during 1993 alongwith the establish a rule-based multilateral trading amount involved therein, State-wise. system with expanded coverage. This will on the whole be advantageous to us in (b) the details of gangs/persons increasing our exports. There will be found involved in the above cases and increased market access opportunities the action taken against them; and for Indian goods as a result of lowering of tariffs and the phase out of the Multi Fibre Arrangement. The services Agree- (c) the amount recovered there- ment would also provide export oppor- from? tunities. The rules governing the multi- lateral trading system have been strength- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE ened. Though we will be required to MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. amend our patents regime, there are CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) to safeguards in the Agreement against the (c). A Statement showing the State-wise abuse of patent rights by the right number of dacoities/robberies in public holders. The use of price control mea- sector banks, amount involved therein, sures is also not prohibited. We have amount recovered, robbers/dacoits killed, flexibility to devise our own sui generis persons arrested/action taken in connec- system of plant variety protection with tion with these incidents during the year provisions for farmers' and researchers' 1993 is given in the attached Statement. STATEMENT
The State-wise position of number of cases of bank robberies/dacoities during the year 1993, amount involved therein, amount recoverd. robbersldacoits killed, persons arrested/action taken ;n connection with these incidents
SI. Name of the State No. of Amount Amount Robbersl Persons No. Cases involved recovered dacoits arrested! (Rs. in lakhs) killed action taken
1. Andhra Pradesh 5 0.20 2. Assam 7 96.90 19.98 5 5 163 Written Answers APRIL 29, 1994- Written AnswslS 164
SI. Name of the State No. of Amount Amount Robbers! Persons No. Cases involved recovered dacoits arrestecll (Rs. in lakhs) killed action taken
3. Bihar 46 78.55 5.75 4 9* 4. Gujarat 2 0.14
5. Jammu & Kashmir 1.37
6. Madhya Pradesh 3.26 7. Maharashtra 2.06 8. Meghalaya 4 5.97 9. New Delhi (U.T.) 2 49.60 22.80 6** 10. Orissa 2.50 11. Punjab 12. Rajasthan 0.17 13. Tripura 0.06 14. Uttar Pradesh 14 30.24 2.31 15. West Bengal 2 1.80 5.02 3
Total 89 282.82 55.86 10 24
• One Branch Manager placed under suspension . •• .4 employees of a bank placed under suspension.
World Bank Loan for Agricultural (c) the reaction of the Union Gov- Sector ernment thereto?
5456. SHRI CHETAN P.S. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE CHAUHAN: Will the Minister of FINANCE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) to be pleased to state: (c). Preliminary discussions have been held with the World Bank on a possible (a) whether the World Bank had sectoral loan connected with the agricul- suggested some reforms in the agricul- tural sector. Specific details are, howev- tural sector before the Bank could con- er, not available, at this stage. sider a massive 400 millions dollar loan to India from its s.oft-Iending arm, the Debt Relief Scheme In Andhra International Development Association Pradesh (IDA); 5457. PROF. UMMAREDDY (b) if so, the details of the reforms VENKATESWARLU: Will the Minister of suggested by the World Bank; and FINANCE be pleased to state : 165 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAM) Written Answers 166
(a) the progress made by the (c) the amount of foreign loans Andhra Bank in implementing the debt remains still to be released out of it ? relief scheme in the lead districts in the Andhra Pradesh; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. (b) whether the Govemment have CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) received representations regarding poor Foreign exchange reserves (excluding performance of the above bank regarding gold and SORs) at the the beginning of implementation of the scheme in some the current financial year were Rs.47287 districts of Andhra Pradesh; and crores ($ 15074 million) and at the end of January, 1994· these were Rs. 32911 crores ($ 10491 million). (c) if ~o, the details thereof and the action taken in the matter ? (b) and (c). The amount of external aids and loans received during the cor- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE responding period (February and March MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. 1994) was Rs. 4607 crores ($ 1474 CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) to million) out of which nothing remains still (c). The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has to be released. reported that data regarding district-wise performance implementation agencies is Cane and Bamboo Training Centres not available. However, Andhra Bank has provided debt relief of the order of Rs. 43.30 crores to 1,51,227 beneficia- 5459. SHRI PROBIN DEKA: Will ries in the State of Andhra Pradesh the Minister of TEXTILES be pleased to under the Agricultural and Rural Debt state: Relief (ARDR) Scheme, 1990. Andhra Bank has reported that it has implement- (a) whether the Government pro- ed ARDR Scheme as per guidelines. The pose to start more Cane and Bnmboo Scheme has since come to a close on Crafts Training Centres in Assam during 31st March, 1991 in the State of Andhra 1994-95; and Pradesh. (b) if so, the details thereof? Foreign Exchange Reserve THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI G. 5458. SHRI ANANTRAO VENKAT SWAMY): (a) and (b). Yes, Sir. DESHMUKH: Will the Minsiter of The Office of Development Commission- FINANCE be pleased to state: er for Handicrafts run three types of training centres, (a) departmentally run (a) the foreign exchange reserve (b) run through State handicrafts corpo- position of the country at the beginning rations and apex cooperative societies of the current financial year and at the and voluntary organisations and (c) end of January 1994, separately; apprenticeship training under master craftspersons. (b) the amount of external aids and loans received during the corresponding Four departmentally run training period; and centres which are peripatetic in nature 167 Written Answets APRIL 29, 1994 Written AnSW6ts 168 are functioning in Assam. Besides, one Cotton Ginning and Pressing Units through other organisation at Korapara in Gujarat (Distt. Kamrup) and two under the Ap- prenticeship Training Scheme at Bania 5461. SHRI HARIBHAI PATEL: Will Mari and Dotma have been sanctioned. the Minister of TEXTILES be pleased to These centres will become operational state: during 1994-95. (a) the total production and con- Export of Coconut Oil sumption of cotton in Gujarat during the last three years; 5460. SHRI G. MADE GOWDA: Will the Minister of COMMERCE be (b) the number of cotton glnnrng pleased to state: and pressing units in the State;
(a) whether the coconut oil traders (c) the number of such units which have requested the Government for the are sick out of them; and export of oil without imposition of restric- tions and licence; (d) the steps taken by the Govern- ment to revive them ? (b) if so, the action taken by the Government thereon; THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI G. (c) whether there is any proposal VENKAT SWAMY): (a) The total produc- to ban the import of edible oils including tion and consumption of cotton in Gujarat coconut oil on an incentive basis by soap during the last three years is as under:- manufacturing industries; and (In /akh bales) (d) if so, the details thereof ? Year Produc- Consump- THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE tion tion (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE): (a) and (b). Keeping the demand of the trade and 1991-92 15.15 9.81 other relevant factors in view, Govern- 1992-93 ·.22.62 9.85 ment has allowed the export of edible oils (excepting groundnut oil) in consumer 1993-94 18.50 8.60 packs of upto 5 kgs. without any export licence. (b) and (c). As per available infor- mation, the total number of ginning and (c) and (d). Import of edible oils pressing units in the State of Gujarat are including coconut oil but excluding edible 913 and 162 respectively. Of these 222 Palmolein oil is canalised through the ginning units and 27 pressing units are State Trading Corporation of India Lim- reported to be sick units. ited and Hindustan Vegetable Oils Cor- poration Limited. Import of edible vege- (d) The Government of India has tables palmolein oil is allowed without drawn up an Action Plan for improvement licence with effect from the 20th April, in ginning and pressing industry which 1994. includes Inter-alia programme of educa- 169 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 170 tion, training of workers, preparation of BUTION AND MINISTER OF STATE IN maintenance manuals for machinery. THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE (SHRI KAMALUDDIN AHMED): (a) to (g). In Decentralisation of DGS&D terms of the Government decision taken towards the end of 1991, the work of 5462. PROF. SAVITHRI procurement against adhoc indents has LAKSHMANAN: been transferred from the DGS&D and SHRI BHEEM SINGH its Regional Offices to various indenting PATEL: MinistrieslDepartments alongwith officers and staff dealing with the work. Procure- ment of POL products on Rate Contracts Will the Minister of COMMERCE for the Ministries of Defence and Rail- be pleased to state: ways has also been transferred to these Ministries alongwith officers and staff (a) whether the Directorate Gener- dealing with the work. al of Supply and Disposal has been decentralised and its officers have been Nearly 500 officers and staff of the posted in various departments/Ministries DGS&D and its Regional Offices have of the Government; been transferred alongwith the Purchase functions as aforesaid to the following (b) if so, the work being done by major indenting Central Government these officers in these departmentsl MinistrieslDepartments only. Ministries; (a) Ministry of Railways (c) whether these officers have (b) Ministry of Defence been posted to execute some special assignment or any other work of depart- (c) Ministry of Information and ment can be done by them; Broadcasting (d) Ministry of Health and Family (d) if so, the details thereof, Ministry Welfare wise: (e) Ministry of Urban Development (e) whether the Union Cabinet has (f) Ministry of Home Affairs decided that these officers will be as- signed same type of work which was (g) Ministry of Finance being done by them in the DGS&D: (h) Cabinet Secretariat.
(f) if so, the details thereof; and The officers and staff from the DGS&D and its offices have been (g) if not, the justification of posting trasferred to these Ministries/Departments the Officers in these departments and alongwith their posts. the time by which these officers will be sent back to their parent office? The Ministries/Departments to whom the officers and staff of the DGS&D THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE and its Regional Offices have been MINISTRY OF CIVIL SUPPLIES, CON- transferred alongwith some of the pur- SUMER AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC DISTRI- chase functions as brought out above, 171 Written Answers APRIL 29, 1994 Written Answers 172 are expected to utilise the services of the (e) the details of incentives or transferred staff in their procurement concessions given by the Govemment work. The Ministries in most of their for importing such machines recently? offices have entrusted work of procure- ment of stores to the transferred officers THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE and staff. However, a few offices have (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE):· (a) not found it expedient and feasible, so Separate statistics of import of second far, to entrust procurement work to the hand capital goods are not maintained. transferred officers/staff. However, a statement giving d'i'tails of licences issued for import of second- It may be relevant to state that it hand capital goods during the last three is not a condition of service of any years is given in the Statement. Govemment servant that he will be entrusted only with a particular type of (b) to (d). Due to the recessionary work throughout his service career. trends in the international market various Deployment of officials may be done second hand machinery of recent tech- according to the conditions prevailing in nology are available at a very competitive each organisation and the exigencies of cost. Import of second hand capital work. goods could also be useful in upgrading our technology and increase our produc- Import of Old Machines tion base to compete internationally and it is not obligatory to manufacture goods 5463. SHRI GUMAN MAL only with the latest machines. LODHA: SHRI NITISH KUMAR: (e) No specific incentives or con- cessions have been given by the Gov- Will the Minister of COMMERCE ernment for importing such machines be pleased to state: recently. However, import under EPCG Scheme is permitted at 15% Customs Duty with Export Obligations of four times (a) the type of old machines im- the C.l.F. value of the new machine ported and the foreign exchange spent when it was manufactured. thereon during each of the last three years, sector-wise; STATEMENT (b) whether the items manufac- tured by using these machines are not (a) Second hanc:l Capital Goods able to compete in the global market; allowed against payment of Normal Customs duty.
(c) whether it is compulsory to manufacture goods only with the latest Year No. of licences CIF value machines in order to compete with other issued (in Rs. crores) countries as per the agreement with foreign buyers; 1991-92 127 115.93 1992-93 130 540.51 (d) if so, the reasons for encour- 1993-94 137 526.44 aging the import :>f old machines; and 173 Written Answe~ VAISAKHA 9, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answe~ 174 (b) Second hand capital goods (a) the total amount of Central allowed uner EPCG Scheme against grants and loans extended to States concessional Customs Duty. (Scheme during the last three years, State-wise started from 1.4.1992 only). and year-wise;
Year No. of licences CIF value (b) the per capita amount of Cen- issued (in Rs. crores) tral grant given to each State during this period, State-wise; and 1992-93 114 106.B2 ., 1993-94 156 170.80 (c) the proposed allocation of loans and grants to each State for the year 1994-95? Per Capita Grant to States
5464. SHRI RATILAL VARMA: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE SHRI CHANDRESH MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. PATEL: CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) and (c). A Statement-' is enclosed. Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: (b) A Statement-II is enclosed. 175 Written Answers APRIL 29. 1994 Written Answers 176
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Rajasthan 105 128 151 21. Sikkim 2428 2881 2769 22. Tamil Nadu 48 56 69 23. Tripura 1018 1063 1077 24. Uttar Pradesh 97 108 101 25. West Bengal 51 60 69 181 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 182 Disinvestment of PSUs (d) the steps taken or proposed to be taken to recover the dues? 5465. SHRI SOMJIBHAI DAMOR: Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIA- to state: . TION AND TOURISM (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD): (a) to (d). The information is being collected and will be laid on the ~. (a) whether the Government pro~ Table of the Sabha. PQse to change the mode and manner of disinvestment of shares of public sector undertakings particularly regarding [English] determination of value on market price; and Import of Jute (b) if so, the details thereof? 5467. SHRI RAM NIHOR RAI: Will the Minister of TEXTILES be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.v. (a) the total quantity of jute import- CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) ed during each of the last three years; No, Sir. (b) the reasons for importing the (b) Does not arise. same; and [Translation} (e) the steps taken by the Govern- ment to encourage the production of jute Dues Against Private Airlines in the country? THE MINISTER OF STATE OF 5466. SHRI DAnA MEGHE: Will THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI G. the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND VENKAT SWAMY): (a) Total quantity of TOURISM be pleased to state: raw jute Imported during last three years is indicated below:- (a) the details of charges/taxes payable by the private airlines to the Govemment, the Intemational Airports Period Quantity of Value Authority of India and the National Airports (April-March) raw Jute (Rs. lakhs) Authority; imported (in tonnes) (b) the amount of each of the 1990-91 5436 392.93 above charges/taxes paid by the each of these airtines since 1990, year-wise; 1991-92 12347 687.91 1992-93 12648 1071.22 (c) the amount of each of the above chargesltaxes outstanding against each of these airlines as in March 31, (b) Mainly superior grades of raw 1994; and jute which are in short supply in domestic 183 Written Answem APRil 29, 1994 Written Answem 184 market had to be imported for production (b) and (c). Steps taken to enhance of value added and diversified items of the export competitiveness of Indian rice jute goods mostly for export purposes. include (i) removal of inter-state restric- Resultant export earnings from such tions on movement of rice and suspen- items of jute goods are many times sion of the levy on superfine non-basmati higher as compared to foreign exchange rice meant for export purposes by some outgo on imports of such jute. State Governments, (ii) rationalisation of Minimum Export Prices, (iii) giving per- (c) The steps taken by the Gov- mission to exporters to import milling ernment include implementation of Spe- equipment at concessional duty under cial Jute Development Programme the Exports Promotion Capital Goods through Ministry of Agriculture to provide Scheme, (iv) rice exporters are also farmers in selected districts with essen- eligible for the benefits of the 100% tial inputs, viz. certified seeds essential Export Oriented Unit Scheme. nutrients, pesticides, improved farm equip- ments and retting tanks in addition to (d) Basmati rice and superfine non- carrying out demonstrations and training basmati rice are being exported. The of farmers in improved agricultural prac- major markets for Indian rice are Kuwait, tices. Saudi Arabia, Sri lanka, U.A.E., U.K., U.S.A., Israel, Nepal etc. Export of Rice Import of Plastic Scrap 5468. DR. ASIM BALA: Will the Minister of COMMERCE be pleased to 5469. DR. SUDHIR RAY: Will the Minister of COMMERCE be pleased to state: state: (a) India's position in the world in (a) whether the Government have export of rice; decided to ban import of plastic scrap; (b) whether the Government have (b) if so, the reasons therefor; formulated any policy to boost up export of rice; (c) whether as a result of this, Indian consumer will continue to miss the (c) if so, the details thereof; and plastic revolution which other countries witnessed in recent years and pay high (d) the details of varieties of rice price due to the monopoly of some being exported at present and the names companies in the country; and of importing countries? (d) if so, the steps being taken by THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE the Government in this regard? SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE: (a) India is the 6th largest exporters of rice in the THE MINISTER OF· COMMERCE wood with the share of around 5% in (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE): (a) to wor1d trade. (d). Keeping in view the strong environmental and health hazards (Source: Food 0UtI00k- a publication of associated with the import of plastic Food and Agt1cuItunII OrganIsatIon of the wastes, import of all types of plastic UnIted NatIons, December, 1993) wastes (except PET bottle waste) has 185 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 186 been restricted and their import shall not ment projects in the State are pending be permitted except against a specific for approval with the Union Govemment; licence. However, import of plastic (prime quality) as raw material continues to be (b) if so, the details thereof; and permitted by the Indian industry to meet their requirements. (c) the action taken by the Union [Translation J Government thereon ? Foreign Assistance for Madhya THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Pradesh MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) to 5470. SHRIMATI SUMITRA (c). Details of project proposals from MAHAJAN: Will the Minister of FINANCE Madhya Pradesh for seeking assistance be pleased to state: from foreign financial institutions are given below. These projects are at different (a) whether any proposals from stages of approval. The projects which Madhya Pradesh Govemment for seek- are finally funded, depend on detailed il')g assistance from foreign financial in- project preparation, donor preferences, stitutions for implementation of develop- commitment availability etc. Name of the Donor agency project (Multilateral) 1. Madhya Pradesh ADP World Bank 2. M.P. Forestry -do- 3. M.P. Urban Development -cit>- 4. Blindness Control -cit>- (Multistate) 5. M.P. Sericulture IFAD 6. Integrated Tribal Development in -cit>- Bilaspur Distt. [English} taken over the sale of lead and zinc from any other Public Sector Undertaking; and Sal. of Lead and Zinc by MMTC (b) if so, the details thereof and the 5471. DR. KRUPASINDHU BHOI: reasons therefor? Will the Minister of COMMERCE be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE (a) whether the Minerals and Metals (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE): (a> No, Trading Corporation of India Umited has Sir. 187 Written Answers APRIL 29,1994 Written AnswelS 188 (b) Does not arise. (b) if so, the details thereof; and [Translation] (c) the proposed location of the bank ? Manufacture of Light Aircraft THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FiNANCE (SHRI M.V. 5472. SHRI A. VENKATESH NAIK: CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have so far TOURISM be pleased to state: not received any formal application from any Taiwanese Bank. (a) whether a private company has manufacured a light aircraft which can (b) and (c). Do not arise. land and take off from land, surface as well as water; Trade with Austria (b) if so, the details thereof includ- ing the weight, load carrying capacity and 5474. SHRI K. PRADHANI: Will the speed; Minister of COMMERCE be pleased to state: (c) whether the Government pro- pose to provide some incentive to the (a) whether the Government have company for the developmet of the air- any proposal to expand trade relations craft, and with Austria during the Eighth Pian; (d) if so, the details thereof? (b) if so, the details of areas identified thereof; and THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIA- TION AND TOURISM (SHRI GHULAM (c) the steps being taken by the NABI AZAD): (a) No, Sir. Government in this regard ? (b) to (d). Do not arise. THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE): (a) to (c). It is Government's endeavour to Setting up of TaiwaneSe Bank increase and diversify economic relations with all trading partner including Austria. 5473. SHRI GURUDAS KAMAT: The last meeting of the Indo-Austrian Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased Mixed Commission besides identifying to state: increased scope for trade in traditional items also found potential in areas such as pharmaceuticals and computer soft- (a) whether the Government have ware. Specific steps taken in this regard given permission to a Taiwanese bank include negotiation of a fresh bilateral to set up its branch in the country; MOU in textiles, visits by Ministerial and 189 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9: 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 190 Business delegations and participation DTC licences as also through by Austria in Indian Trade Fairs. The next replenishment licences. The export of meeting of the Indo-Austrian Mixed jewellery studded with diamonds is also Cmmission to be held shortly would also encouraged. consider proposals for expansion of trade between the two countries in tM context (d) Export targets are fixed every of economic 1iberalisations effected in year taking into account the conditions India. prevailing in the world markets. The target for the year 1994-95 is Rs. 12600 crores. Export of Diamond Hospital for Beedi Workers of 5475. SHRIMATI VASUNDHARA Mysore RAJE: Will the Minister of COMMERCE be pleased to state: 5476. SHRIMATI CHANDRA PRABHA URS : SHRI A. VENKATESH (a) the foreign exchange earned NAIK: through export of diamond during 1993; Will the Minister of LABOUR be (b) whether there is a vast scope pleased to state: for increasing the export of diamond; (a) the number of Beedi workers in Mysore district of Kamataka; (c) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard; and (b) whether the Govemment have constructed a hospital for Beedi workers (d) the target fixed for the remain- at Mysore; ing period of the Eighth Plan ? (c) if so, the facilities available in THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE that hospital; (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE}: (a) The export of cut & polished diamonds & (d) whether the Government pro- foreign exchange earned therefrom dur- pose to construct similar hospitals at ing 1993 is Rs. 10904.37 crores approx- other places in Kamataka; imately. (e) if so, the details thereof; and (b) and (c). As India processes (f) about 70"10 of rough diamonds in terms the other special medical faci- lities proposed to be provided to them? of ~uantity (Caratage) & haS a 40"10 share of the world market in cut and polished diamonds there is not much THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE scope for substantially increasing the MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY export of diamonds. However, the WELFARE (SHRI PABAN SINGH Government continues to provide the GHATOWAR): (a) It is estimated that Diamond exporters access to raw there are 49,135 Seedi Workers in the materials through Diamond Imp rest & Mysore District of Kamataka. 191 Written Answers APRIL 29,1994 Written Answers 192 (b) Yes, Sir. (a) whether the Coffee Board has closed down a number of Coffee Collec- (c) The hospital provides outdoor tion Centres; and indoor treatment to the beedi work- ers. X-Ray and Lab. facilities are also (b) if so, the details thereof, State- available in the hospital. A mobile unit wise; and attached to the hospital is covering 6 satellite centres in and around Mysore (c) the reasons therefor ? for providing medical facilities to Beedi Workers and their dependents. The THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE hospital also provides medical facilities to (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE): (a) Yes, workers of other Taluks in and around Sir. Mysore. (b) The state-wise details are as (d) to (f). Not at present. under:- Export Promotion Boards Kerala 9 SHRI ANKUSHRAO RAO- 54n. Other states Nil SAHEB TOPE: Will the Minister of COM- MERCE be pleased to state: (c) During the introduction of Inter- (a) whether the Government pro- nal Sale Quota, Travancore area in pose to permit private sector participation Kerala alongwith few other non-traditional in the management of Export Promotion areas were exempted from compulsory Boards; pooling. This had rendered the collection centres in these places unviable due to (b) if so, the details thereof; and low pooling. However, those growers who wished to pool with the Board could (c) the time by which it is likely to do so with the nearest Curing Works. be implemented? [Translation I THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE): (a) to Housing Schemes by Lle/CIC (c). Private Sector is already represented on the Boards of various Export Promo- 5479. SHRI MAHENDRA KUMAR tion Boards viz; Spices Board, Tobacco SINGH THAKUR: Will the Minister of Board, Tea Board, Coffee Board, Rubber FINANCE be pleased to state: Board, Agriculture & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (a) the details of the housing and Marine Products Export Develop- schemes started by the Life Insurance ment Authority. Corpn. of IndialGenerallnsurance Corpn. in the Country, state-wise; Coffee Collection Centres (b) wheher the Union Government 5478. SHRI RAMESH CHENNI- have recently taken a decision to make THALA: Wi" the Minister of COMMERCE availaQle loans from the ute Insurance be pleased to state: Corporation and the General Insurance 193 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 194 Corporation to the State Governments for the implementation of housing Name of No. of schemes for the year 1993-94; and the Place dwelling Units Kanpur 150 (c) if so, the details thereof; State- wise? Ahmedabad 324 Bangalore 1592 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MI,NISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. Madras 800 CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) The General Insurance Corporation of Total 4510 India have reported that no housing schemes are launched by them in any In addition, 429 and 161 dwelling part of the country. units are under construction at Bangalore and Bhopal respectively. The Life Insurance Corporation of India have reported that they constructed dwelling units to its policyholders under (b) Every year the Planning Com- Policyholders Housing Scheme. The de- mission allocates funds of L1C/GIC which tails of dwelling units constructed under are provided as 'negotiated loans lJnder this scheme are given below:- plan Head to various States to support their Socially Oriented Rural and Urban Schemes in the Housing Sector. Name of No. of the Place dwelling Units (c) State-wise L1C and GIC/Subsi- Bombay 1538 diary Companies allocation for Housing Sector for the year 1993-94 is given in Hyderabad 106 the attached Statement. STATEMENT (Rs. in Crores) SI. Name of State L1C Allocation GIC and its No. Subsidiary Genl. Rural Total Companies ,. Andhra Pradesh 22.56 5.69 28.25 29.35 2. Arunachai Pradesh 1.26 0.42 1,68 0.10 3. Assam 1.70 0.57 2.27 0.75 4. Bihar 3.00 1.00 4.00 0.78 5. Goa 0.50 0.16 0.66 2.66 195 Written Answers APRIL 29, 1994 Written Answers 196 SI. Name of State LlC Allocation GIC and its No. Subsidiary Genl. Rural Total Companies 6. Gujarat 8.53 2.30 10.83 2.93 7. Haryana 10.91 3.63 14.54 5.13 8. Himachal Pradesh 0.85 0.29 1.14 1.40 9. Jammu & Kashmir 2.45 0.81 3.26 0.81 10. Kamataka 16.53 4.96 21.49 24.30 '1. Kerala 16.50 5.50 22.00 8.28 12. Madhya Pradesh 5.21 1.73 6.94 2.19 13. Maharashtra 7.85 7.85 2.28 14. Manipur 0.61 0.20 0.81 0.25 15. Meghalaya 2.14 0.72 2.86 0.87 16.. Mizoram 0.34 0.11 0.45 0.05 17. Nagaland 1.28 0.43 1.71 0.11 18. Orissa 6.49 2.17 8.66 7.63 19. Punjab 1.94 0.65 2.59 0.38 20. Rajasthan 3.83 1.28 5.11 1.70 21. Sikkim 0.30 0.10 0.40 0.14 22. Tamil Nadu 13.81 4.60 18.41 5.32 23. Tripura 2.79 0.93 3.72 1.14 24. Uttar Pradesh 13.91 4.63 18.54 3.76 25. West Bengal 12.99 4.33 17.32 5.27 197 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 198 {English] . (b) if so, the reasons therefor; Assistance for Water Sports Stadium (c) whether the Government have decided to import silver to meet the growing demand; 5480. PROF. K.V. THOMAS: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM be pleased to state: (d) if so, the quantity expected to be imported, the country of import and financial implications; and (a) whether the Government of Kerala has sought financial assistance (e) the price at which this will be for construction of a Water Sports Sta- sold to the dealers and through which dium and also for the Indira Gandhi agency? International Boat Race Cochin; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (b) if so, the details thereof; and MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) (c) the decision taken by the Union and (b). Demand for Silver in India has Government thereon? been going up in recent years due to increased industrial requirements, in addition to traditional requirements for THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIA- jewellery, coins, etc. India imported 3,200 TION AND TOURISM (SHRI GHULAM tonnes of silver between February 1993 NABI AZAD): (a) to (c). On the requ~st and February 1994. Due to the heavy of the State Government of Kerala for inflow, domestic price of silver declined financial assistance for the Indira Gandhi during most of the period of 1993. 90at Race at Cochin. the Central Depart- However, higher domestic prices since ment of Tourism have agreed to extend November 1993 upto March 1994 financial assistance within the guidelines indicates increasing demand in the do- of the Scheme. mestic market coupled with shortfall in supply as margins for sliver import have fallen in the wake of continuous uptrend . No prioritised proposal has been in silver prices abroad since October received from the State Government for 1993. setting up Water Sports Stadium at Cochin. (c) to (e). Under the current EXIM Policy (92-97) silver, while being in the Import of Silver Negative List, is permitted for import under the following schemes:- 5481. SHRI SANAT KUMAR MANDAL: Will the Minister of FINANCE (i) Gem & Jewellery Schemes for be pleased to state: replenishment purposes. (a) whether India's demand for (ii) Duty Exemption Scheme sub- silver is expected to rise steadily despite rect to fulfilment of specified sharp fluctuations in world prices; export obligation. 199 Written Answers APRIL 29,1994 Written Answers 200 (iii) Special Import Licences (SIL) the Industrial Development Bank of India granted to ExportfTrading/Star from Karnataka during the last three Trading/Super Star Trading years; Houses and manufacturers ac- quiring internationally recog- nised certification of quality. (b) the number of applications sanc- Such licences are also issued tioned and rejected; and against deemed exports. (c) the amount of financial assis- (iv) NRI Silver Import Scheme. tance provided directly to the industries in Karnataka by the Industrial Develop- Within this framework, the quantity, ment Bank of India during the above price and country of import are commer- period? cial decisions taken by importers. Financial Assistance by lOBI THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) 5482. SHRI RAMCHANDRA and (b). The number of applications VEERAPPA: Will the Minister of received, sanctioned and rejected by the FINANCE be pleased to state: Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) in respect of industrial units in (a) what is the number of applica- Karnataka during the last three years is tions for financial assistance received by given hereunder> 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 (April- February) Pending at the beginning 38 21 10 of the year Received during the year 60 65 75 Sanctioned 60 63 59 RejectedIWithdrawn/Cancel'ed 17 13 8 Pending as at the end 21 10 18 of the year (c) The details of direct financial industries in Karnataka by lOBI during assistance sanctioned and disbursed to the last three years are as under:- 201 Written Answer.s VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answer.s 202 (Rs. Crore) Year Assistance Sanctioned Disbursed 1991-92 182.3 95.4 1992-93 367.0 199.2 1993-94** 274.6 214.6 (Up '0 February' 94) •• Data provisional Consignment Tax of States/Union Territories to take a final view in the matter. 5483. SHRI GIRDHARI LAL BHARGAVA: Will the Minister of Achievements In Export and Import FINANCE be pleased to state: 5484. SHRI SYED SHAHABUDDIN: (a) whether the State Governments Will the Minister of COMMERCE be have desired from the Central Govern- pleased to state: ment to remove the bottlenecks regard- ing imposition of consignment tax; (a) the estimated value of imports and exports during the year 1993-94 and (b) if so, the steps being taken by the corresponding balance of trade, in the Government in this regard; and Rupees, US$ and SDRs (b) the corresponding figures for (c) the time by which the required 1992-93; process is likely to be completed? (c) the names of the export items THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE which showed lower increase as compared MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI MY to the over all increase; CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) to (c). Many States have approached the (d) the names of the importing Central Government to move a bill to levy countries which showed lower level of Consignment Tax. However, there is imports than in 1992-93; considerable divergence of views regard- ing the rate of consignment tax, sharing (e) whether the Government have of proceeds and issues relating to ex- prepared any plan to focus on the emptions. The Tax Reofrm Committee lagging items and markets; and headed by Dr. Raja Chelliah in its report submitted to the Government the NIPFP in its report about Value Added Tax have (f) if so, the details thereof? made certain observations about consignment tax. It is proposed to CQl1- THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE vene a meeting of the Finance Ministers (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE): (a) and 203 Written AnSwelS APRIL 29, 1994 Written AIlSWeIS 204 (b). The value of imports, exports and (e) and (f). Export promotion is a balance of trade for the period April- continuous and on-going process and February, the latest period for which such steps to boost exports are taken in data are available in 1993-94 and those cosultation with trade, industry and ex- for the corresponding period last year are port promotion Organisations with refer- given below:- ence to emerging situations. Constant efforts are made to diversify trade both in terms of items of exports and the April-February export mamets, including the lagging In Rs. crores 1992-93 1993-94 items and mamets. Import 57302 63780 Flying/Gliding Clubs In Madhya Pradesh Export 47234 62181 Balance of Trade -10068 -1599 5485. SHRI SUSHIL CHANDRA VARMA: Will the Minister of .CIVIL AVI- In US$ Million ATION AND TOURISM be pleased to state: Import 19945 20335 Export 16441 19825 (a) the number of flying/gliding clubs operating in Madhya Pradesh Balance of trade -3504 -510 alongwith their location, date of establish- ment, aircraft owned; In SDR Million (b) the amount of subsidy assis- Import 15673 14536 tance given to each of these clubs during Export 12919 14172 each of the last three years; and Balance of Trade -2754 -364 (c) the rating by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation in regard to the (c) The principal commodities/ quality of functioning of each of these groups which showed lower increase in clubs? exports as compared to the overall in- crease of 21.4% in dollar terms during THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIA- April-January 1993-94, the latest period TION AND TOURISM (SHRI GHULAM for which disaggregated data are avail- NABI AZAD): (a) There are two flying able are: Plantations, Ores, and Miner- clubs viz. Madhya Pradesh Flying Club als, Leather & Manufactures, Sports (MPFC) and Uran Research & Flying goods, Project Goods, Textiles, Handi- Institute (URFI) in Madhya Pradesh, both crafts, Carpets and Petroleum products. located at Indore. MPFC was established on 9.10.1951 and URFI on 1.10.1990. (d) The major countries to which The former owns five trainer aircrafts and lower levels of exports have been record- latter six .. There is no gliding club in ed during AprihJanuary, 1993-94, as Madhya Pradesh. compared to the corresponding period last year are : Ireland, Italy, Spain, (b) The subsidy given during the Finland, Sweden, Tunisia, etc. last three years to MPFC is as under.- 205 Written Answer.s VAISAKHA 9, 1916 (SAKAl Written Answer.s 206· (c) Under the scheme there will be i Year Amount . I no dIrect monetary advantage to the; 1991-92 Rs.14,74,446/- workers. 1992-93 Rs. 8,16,153/- [Translation] 1993-94 Rs.10,80,248/- E.P·.F. of Beedi Workers URFI could not be covered under the subvention scheme during the period 5487. SHRI SHIVRAJ SINGH as it did not enter into an agreement with I, CHAUHAN: Will the Minister of LABOUR DGCA for the purpose. be pleased to state: (c) Both the clubs are duly (a) whether the Government have recognised for imparting flying training for received complaints regarding fraudulent issue of flying licences to trainee, pilots. deposits in the provident funds of the Beedi workers of Madhya Pradesh; Advance Payment of ESI Contribution (b) if so, whether any enquiry has been conducted; 5486. SHRI R. SURENDER REDDY: Will the Minister of LABOUR be (c) the findings of the enquiry; and pleased to state: (d) the action taken by the Gov- (a) whether Government have re- ernment in this regard? cently introduced a new system of ad~ vance payment of ESI contribution by the employers; THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY (b) if so, the details thereof; and WELFARE (SHRI PABAN SINGH GHATOWAR): (a) No, Sir. (c) the advantages that will accrue to the workers from the new system? (b) to (d). Do not arise. THE DEUPTY MINISTER IN THE [English] MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI PABAN SINGH Prime Minister's Rozgar Yojana GHATOWAR): (a) and (b). The ESI Corporation has introduced an optional 5488. SHRI SHIVRAJ SINGH scheme for advance payment of the ESI CHAUHAN: Will the Minister of FINANCE Contribution by' the employers w.e.f. be pleased to state: 1.4.1994. The employers who opt for the scheme are required to ensure that the advance payment made by them is (a) the number of unemployed always more than the amount of actual youth to whom loans were sanctioned contribution payable at the end of the during 1993-94 under Prime Minister's concerned wage period. Rozgar Yojana, State-wise; and 207 Written Answers APRIL 29,1994 Written Answers 208 (b) the amount disbursed by th.e Amount sanctioned . banks for this purpose during the above (Rs. in lalchs) period? SLName of State 1992-93 1993-94 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE No. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. ------CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) 1. Arunachal Pradesh 48.27 45·40 and (b). The information is being collect- 2. Assam 78.66 78.11 ed and to the extent available will be laid on the Table of the House. 3. Manipur 66.24 45.50 4. Meghalaya 9.77 1.95 Tourism Development in North Eastern States 5. Mizoram 47.70 88.18 6. Nagaland 7.17 16.66 5489. SHRI NURUL ISLAM: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND 7. Tripura 80.28 29.41 TOURISM be pleased to state: No proposal has been received (a) whether the Union Government from North Eastern States to extend have received any proposals for tourism financial assistance during 1994-95. development in North Eastem region from the concerned States during Non-Development Expenditure 1992-93, 1993-94 and 1994-95; 5490. SHRI HARISH NARAYAN (b) if so, the details thereof, State- PRABHU ZANTYE: Will the Minister of wise; FINANCE be pleased to state: (c) the amount of financial assis- (a) whether there has been a tance sanctioned for each of the projects continuous increase in non-development approved so far; and expenditure amongst States and at the Centre over the past three years; (d) the action being taken to ex- pedite the clearance of the remaining (b) if so, the details thereof; State- projects? wise; THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIA- (c) whether RBI has taken a se- TION AND TOURISM (SHRI GULAM rious view on the disturbing trend in this NABI AZAO): (a) to (d). The Central regard; and Department of Tourism received 33 and 30 complete proposals from 7 North (d) if so, details of action proposed Eastern States during 1992-93 and 1993- to be taken to curb the growth of n0n- 94 respectively for development tourism development expenditure? in North Eastern Region. All the propo- sals have been sanctioned by the Central Govt. Details of amount sanctioned during THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 1992-93 and 1993-94 State-wise are MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. given betow:- CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) 209 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 210 Non-development expenditure of State year during the last three years as Governments taken as a whole alongwith available from the Reserve Bank of India the percentage increase over previous (RBI) are as given below:- (Rs. in crores) Year Amount Percentage change over previous year 1991-92 27142.8 20.1 (Actuals) 1992-93 32027.2 18.0 (Revised Estimates) 1993-94 38293.1 19.6 (Budget Estimates) Figures of non-development expenditure of the Central Government in the past three years alongwith percentage increase over previous year are as follows:- (Rs. in crores) Year Amount Percentage change over previous year 1991-92 54668 11.3 (Actuals) 1992-93 60252 10.2 (Actuals) 1993-94 70145 17.9 (Revised Estimates) The above figures indicate that (b) A Statement showing State- non-development expenditure of States wise details of non-development expen- and Centre have increased during 1991- diture as available from the RBI is 92, 1992-93 and 1993-94 when com- enclosed. pared to previous years. However, this increase has to be seen in the context (c) In the article on 'Finances of of annual price-rise. State Governments 1993-94- Highlights' 211 Written Answers APRIL 29, 1994 Written Answers 212 . published in the October 1993 issue of (d) The article .referred to in I'epIy the RBI Bulletin, it was mentioned, • .... In to part (c) of the question Indicates the the aggregate. the share of developmen- position of the finances of the State tal expenditure (both revenue and cap- Governments only. So far as non-devel- ital) would decline to 64.0 percent during opment expenditure of the State Govern- 1993-94 from an average of 68.2 percent ments is concerned, it is primarily the in the previous six years, while that of responsibility of the State Governments non-developmental expenditure would rise to control their non-development expen- to 29.3 percent from 24.5 percent, res- diture through effective economic mea- pectively. The above· trends show that sures. However, the Centre has been fiscal correction at the States' level is advising to State from time to time urgently called for if their developmental particularly at the time of plan discus- role is to be sustaine~. sions to effectively control their non- development and non-plan expenditure. STATEMENT State-wise Non-development Expenditure (Rs. in crores) SI. State 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 No. (Accounts) (Revised (Budget Estimates) Estimates) 1. Andhra Pradesh 1,861.1 (20.8) 2,158.5(16.0) 2,502.0(15.9) 2. Arunachal Pradesh 88.8(6.3) 96.4(8.6) 197.2(104.6) 3. Assam 542.1 (-9.8) 725.1 (33.8) 1,031.4(42.2) 4. Bihar 2,094.0( 18.2) 2,426.5(15.9) 2,644.1 (9.0) 5. Goa 102.3(46.6) 114.7(12.1) 142.3(24.1 ) 6. Gujarat 1,474.8(21.7) 1,790.8(21.4) 2,109.4(17.8) 7. Haryana 784.5(21.9) 78.37(-0.1) 990.7(26.4) 8. Himachal Pradesh 360.1 (22.3) 417.5(19.3) 4n.2(14.3) 9. Jammu & Kashmir 647.2(34.2) 736.7(13.8) 817.0(10.9) 10. Karnataka 1,457.4(22.3) 1,748.9(20.0) 1,929.3(10.3) 11. KeraJa 1,229.1(23.0) 1,372.0{11.6) 1,600.9(16.7) 12. Madhya Pradesh 1,530.1(16.6) 1,831.4(19.7} 2,090.. 8( 14.2) 13. Maharashtra 3,205.4(20.2) 4,057.0(26.6) 5,045.2(24.4) 14. Manipur 133.1 (28.6) 127.9(-3.9) 140.0(9.5) 213 Written AnswelS VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written AnsW81S 214 SI. State 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 No. (AccOunts) (Revised (Budget Estimates) Estimates) 15. Meghalaya 112.0(18.1) 136.1 (21.5) 155.2(14~O) 16. Mizoram 81.6(-9.1 ) 104.5(28.1 ) 113.4(8.5) 17. Nagaland 182.7(15.6) 203.8(11.5) 196.5(-3.6) 18. Orissa 919.5(30.0) 1,093.2(18.9) 1,326.1 (21.3) 19. Punjab 997.1(15.0) 1,242.5(24.6) 1,850.9(49.0} '20. Rajasthan 1,466.9(25.8} 1,723.1(17.5) 1,958.7(13.7) 21. Sikkim 41.5(29.3) 50.2(21.0) 54.7(54.7} 22. Tamil Nadu 1,750.9(17.1 ) 2,123.1 (21.3) 2,483.0(17.0) 23. Tripura 159.0(15.3) 182.3(14.7) 191.1(4.8) 24. Uttar Pradesh 4,133.6(24.3) 4,720.4(14.2) 5,975.0(26.6) 25. West Bengal 1,798.0(15.4) 2,060.9(1.4.6) 2,271.0(10.2) Total 27,,142.8(20.1 ) 32,027.2(18.00) 38,293.1 (19.6) Note: Figures in brackets represent percentage variation over the previous year. Export of Steel by Private Sector (b) Names of the countries where Companies significant exports of steel are taJ (c) if so, the details thereof; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. (d) whether there are any policy CHANORASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) guidelines or restrictions on the subject; Projects received from State (e) whether there is or was any Governments, including backward States coordination between the IA and the AI are taken up with various donors with regard to hiring and utilisation of for external assistance after due space, for optimisation; and mandatory clearances from financial, technical and other clearances are (f) if so, the details thereof? obtained. However the projects which are finally taken up depend on donor THE MINISTER OF THE CIVIL preferences, project preparation, AVIATION AND TOURISM (SHRI commitment availability etc. GHULAM NABI AZAO): (a) to (f). The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the Sabha. (b) Details of externally assisted projects state-wise are given in the at- [Translation] tached Statement-I. ImpIernentMIon of Project (e) OetaHs of pipeline projects being 5493. SHRIMATI SHEELA considered for implementation during the GAUTAM: Win the Minister of FINANCE Eighth FIVe Year Plan are given in the be ~ to state: attached Statement-II 217 Written Answem VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 218 STATEMENT-I List of Extemally Aided Projects Started in last 3 yeam (In millions) 51. Name of the Loan! Donor State No. project Grant Agency 1991-92 1. Maharashtra Rural US$109.9 IDA Maharashtra Water Supply & Env. Sanitation 2. 2nd Tech. Edu. US$307.1 IDA Punjab, WB, Assam, MaharaShtra, Delhi, Kamataka, TN, MP, AP, Haryana, HP, etc. 3. Doon valley Int. ECU22.5 EEC U.P. Watershed Mgt. 4. Dungarpur Int. SEK 80 Sweden Rajasthan Water Shed Dey. 5. 2nd Road Project US$250.0 ADS UP,AP,WS, Orissa 6. Afforestation in YEN 8095.0 OECF Rajasthan Aravali Hills 7. Ajanta Ellora conser- Yen374S.0 OECF Maharashtra vation & Tourism Dev. 8. T.N. ADP US$ 87.53 IDA Tamil Nadu U5$ 20.00 IBRD 9. Eny. Protection SEK 15.0 Sweden Andhra Pradesh Training Centre 10. Kerala Hort. Dey. ECU 28.7 EEC Kerala 11. Shrimp & Fish culture US$85.0 IDA W.B., U.P., A.P., Orissa, Bihar 12. Maharashtra Forestry US$124.0 IDA Maharashtra 13. W.B. Forestry US$34.0 IDA W.B. 14. Tirunelveli Water DKR 25.0 Denmark T.N. shed Dev. 15. Sericulture ProPI Rs. 41.06 SwItzer Land T.N. $ A.P. 16. U.P.Tubewells Ph-II DFL 2.1 Netherland U.P. 17. Kharlands Dev. ph.1I DFL 3.5 -00- Maharashtra 219 Written Answers APRIL 29,1994 Written Answers 220 St. Name of the Loan! Donor State No. project Grant Agency 18. AP Tribal Dey. US$20.0 IFAD AP 19. Raichur Hosp. Dey. US$9.0 OPEC Kamataka 1992-93 1. Bihar Plateau Dev. US$117.0 IDA Bihar 2. Rajasthan ADP US$106.0 IDA Rajasthan 3. Srisailam Hydro YEN3806.0 OECF A.P. Elec. Proj. APSES 4. Anpara S. Thennal YEN13224.0 OECF U.P. Power-IV UPSEB 5. Watershed Dev. DKR46.30 Denmarl< Orissa Korapur 6. Int. Livestock DKR 19.9 --00- --00- Dev. Koraput 7. static VAR FF96.0 France U.P. Compensator UPSES 8. Goat Dev. & Fodder Rs.6.0 Switzerland Rajasthan Production-IV 9. Kerala Minor Irr. Cr. ECU11.B EEC Kerala for Import 01 Capital Goods 10. Orissa Eny. Prog. NOK40.0 Norway Orissa 11. Loft 1m. DMSS.O Germany Orissa 12. Socio Eco. Units " DFU.7 Netherlands Kerala 13. USSS Plant at Chapra DFLO.4 -do- Bihar 14. KanpurlMirzapur Ph.lll DFl5.42 -do- U.P. 15. Soclo Eco. Unit, DFLO.08 -do- Gujarat GWSSB 16. 2nd Maharashtra Power US$350 IBRD Maharashtra 17. Kerala Horti. ECU28.7 EEC Kerala 1993094 1. Kamataka . Rural Water US$ 92.0 IDA Kamataka SUpply & Env. SanH. 221 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 222 SI. Name of the Loan! Donor State No. project Grant Agency 2. Maharashtra Rural Cr. US$29.0 IFAD Maharashtra 3. U.P.BASIC Edu. US$165.0 IDA U.P. 4. Family Welfare Urban US$79.0 IDA W.B., Kamataka, Delhi, A.P. slums 5. Hirakud, Hydro Reh. Pound 25.1 ODA Orissa 6. U.P. Sadie Land Ree. US$54.7 IDA U.P. 7. Anpara B. Thermal YEN 17638 OECF U.P. Power Stage-V 8. Bakreshwar Thermal YEN27069 OECF W.B. 9. Tadri Fisheries Phil DKR 8.52 Denmark Kamataka 10. Environmental Trg. Ins. DKR9.96 -do- -do- 11. T.N.women in Agri. Phil DKR25.0 -do- Tamil Nadu 12. Land Dev. Ramanatha DKR26,42 -do- -do- Puram 13. Environmental Trg. Ins. DKR9.96 -do- --do- 14. M.P.Women in Agri. DKR12.61 -do- --do- 15. Dev. of Animal Husb. Rs. 5.00 Switzerland Sikkim 16. Sidhmukh and Nohar ECU45.0 EEC Rajasthan Irrigation 17. Training in Women DFL 3.36 Nether Land A.P. in Agri. 18. Rural Water Supply DFL36.79 --do- Kamataka 19. Bangalore Urban DFLO.94 --do- Kamataka Poverty Proj. 20. Community Irri. Proj DFL11.02 --do- Kerala 21. ICD Project Kanpurl DFL3.5 --do- U.P. Mirzapur 22. Hyderabad Green Belt DFL 4.84 --do- A.P. 23. Mahlla Samakhya Prog. DFL30.52 --do- U.P., Gujarat Kamataka 24. Haryana Water US$2558.00 IDA/IBRD Haryana Resources Dev. 223 Written Answel5 APRIL 29, 1994 Written Answel5 224 STATEMENT-II Pipeline Projects in the 8th Plan SI. Name of the Donor Agency No. Project 1. Orissa Water Resources Consolidation World Bank 2. National Water Management II -dcr 3. T.N. Water Resources Consolidation -do- 4. National Hydrology Project -dcr 5. A.P. Irrigation Project III -dcr 6. W.B. Water Resources Consolidation -dcr 7. ICDS Phase II(Extension) Sweden (SIDA) 8. Social Forestry Phase II (Ext.) -dcr 9. Social Forestry Phase III -dcr 10. Social Forestry Phase II(Ext.) -dcr 11 . Social Forestry Phase III -dcr 12. Envl. Prog. to be assisted by NORAD Norway (NORAD) 13. Haryana Highway Upgradation Proj. World Bank 14. A.P. State Road Project -dcr 15. T.N. State Road Project -dcr 16. Orissa State Road Proj. -dcr 17. Assam State Road Proj. -dcr 18. II Rajasthan Water Supply Project Canada 19. UP Urban Development Proj. II IDA 20. Srisailam Left Bank Power House (Gen) OECF 21. Srisailam Left Bank Power House (Tm) -do- 22. Purulia Pumped Storage Scheme -do- 23. Bakreshwar Thermal Power Station Ext. -do- 24. Lift Ext. of Kuthaguduam Thermal Power Station -dcr 25. Instt. of Lining Water Trunkmains -do- 26. Conservation of Upper Lower Lakes of Bhopal -dcr 27. Industrial Pollution Control, WB --do- 225 Written AnSW6ts VAISAKHA 9.1916 (SAKA) Written AnSW6ts 2~6 SI. Name of the Donor Agency No. Project 28. Rajasthan Forestry OECF 29. Kerala Forestry World Bank 30. UP Forestry -do- 31. MP Forestry -do- 32. Bih_ar Forestry -do- 33. Assam ADP -do- 34. MP ADP -do- 35. Kamataka ADP -do- 36.AP ADP -do- 37. Maharashtra ADP -do- 38. Orissa Minor Irrigation EEC 39. Saline Land Reclamation ph. II. Maharashtra -do- 40. Water-Shed Development Project, MP Denmark 41. Livestock Dev. Project. Baster. MP -do- 42. Trg of Women in Agri. Ph. II Orissa -do- 43. Tirunelveli Watershed. Ph.lI, T.N. -do- 44. Handpump Rejuvenation, Orissa -do- 45. Integrated Water & Sanitation, Ph.lI. Kar. -do- 46. Fly Ash Utilisation.MP -do- 47. PIDOW. Ph.lII, Kamataka Switzerland 48. PIDOW. Kamataka(Watershed Proj.) -do- 49. Fmpowennent of Women in Kutch. Gujarat -do- 50. Indo-Swiss Proj. Ph.lI. Orissa -do- 51. North-East Power Project. Assam ADP 52. Rajasthan Power II (AP) -do- 53. Orissa Power Project World Bank 54. Haryana Power Project -do- 55. M.P. Urban Development IDA .56. Orissa Development World Bank 57. First DisH. Primary Education --do- 227 Written Answer.s APRIL 29, 1994 Written Answer.s 228 SI. Name of the Donor Agency No. Project 58. 2nd Madras Water Supply Wol1d Bank 59. 3rd Madras Water Supply -do- 60. Bombay Sewage Disposal Project -do- 61.2nd Bombay Urban Transport -do- 62. 9th Population Project -do- 63. UP Rural Water Supply -do- 64. AP Health System project -do- 65. AP Water Supply Project -do- 66.IPN Project for South India IFAD 67. Drought Proffing Action Plan, Palamau, Bihar -do- 68. Aurangabad Irrigation Project -do- 69. Horticulture Dev. Sikkim -do- 70. Integrated Poultry Development -do- 71. Sunderban 'Development Phase II -do- 72. Integrated Oilseed Development -do- 73. Sericulture Development, MP -do- 74. Int&grated Tribal Dev. Bilaspur, MP -do- 75. Integrated Horticulture Dev. Haryana -do- 76. Proposed Project for Mainstreaming Gender -do- Issues in Area Dev. in Tamil Nadu n. Project Profile on Trg. of Women in Agri, AP and MP -do- 78. Project Profile for Initiating Appropriate income -do- generating activities for Women in Rural Areas of Bihar 79. Kamataka Women's Dev. Proj. -do- 80. Integrated Women's Dairy Proj. UP -do- 81. Project of Backward Area, Haryana -do- 229 Written Answef.S VAISAKHA 9, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 230 [English} THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. Development of Airport at Solapur CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) to (c). Yes, Sir. The 5th Meeting of the 5494. SHRI SHRAVAN KUMAR Indo-U.S. Joint Working Group on Nar- PATEL: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVI- cotics was held in New Delhi on 16-17 ATION AND TOURISM be pleased to March, 1994 in terms of the Indo-US state: bilateral agreement on Narcotics. Both sides recognized that illegal trafficking in (a) whether the Government of narcotics continues to be a serious in- Maharashtra has offered to hand over ternational problem and therefore pledged the 4,000 feet air-strip at Solapur to the their Governments to continue to attack National Airports Authority for being it at all levels, from production, through developed as an airport; and trafficking and abuse. The general topics covered during the meeting included ilicit (b) if so, the decision taken by the opium production, bilateral law enforce- Union Government in this regard? ment cooperation, regional and multilat- eral cooperation, training, drug aware- THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIA- ness and demand reduction programmes, TION AND TOURISM (SHRI GHULAM and linkages between narcotics traffick- NABI AZAD): (a) No, Sir. Solapur Airport ing and terrorist activities. already belongs to National Airport Authority (NAA). Cultivation of Coffee (b) Does not arise. 5496. DR. K.V.R. CHOWDARY: Trafficking of Drugs Will the Minister of COMMERCE be pleased to state: 5495. SHRI BOLLA BULLl RAMAIAH: (a) whether there is a vast potential SHRI D. VENKATESWARA for coffee cultivation in Andhra Pradesh; RAO: (b) whether the Government have Will the Minister of FINANCE be formulated any new scheme for proper pleased to state: and adequate cultivation of the coffee in the State; and (a) whether the 5th meeting of Indo-US joint working Committee was (c) if so, the details thereof? held in March, 1994 to discuss the agreement Signed between the two THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE countries for prevention of trafficking of (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE): (a) Yes, narcotics drugs; Sir. An in situ survey was conducted by (b) if so, the details thereof and the the Coffee Board to identify the suitable other matters discussed in the meeting; areas for cultivation of coffee in non- and traditional areas from 1984 to 1990. As per the survey about 11,040 HA. was (c) the reaction of the Union Gov- identified as fit for the coffee cultivation ernment thereto? in Andhra Pradesh, which is located in 231 Written Answers APRIL 29. 1994 Written Answers 232 the districts of Visakhapatnam - 8,689 Finance Corporation of India during the HA.. East Godavari - 2.251 HA. and above period and the amount of loan Srikakulam -100 HA. provided to each of them; and (b) No, Sir. There is no new scheme (c) the number and details of the formulated for coffee cultivation in Andhra sugar mills proposed to be sanctioned! Pradesh. given loan during the year 1994-95 ? (c) Does not arise. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. Seeds Bank CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) The Industrial Finance Corporation of 5497. SHRI MANORANJAN India Ltd., (IFCI) has reported that 27 BHAKTA: Will the Minister of COM- applications were pending with it from the MERCE be pleased to state: State of Maharashtra for setting up new sugar mills of 2500 TCD in the co- (a) whether Government's attention operative sector. has been drawn towards establishing a network of seeds bank in the country in (b) Based on the recommendations collaboration with scientists to counter of the Joint Institutional Committee, pro- the threat of the General Agreement on cessing in respect of 19 cases was Trade and Tariffs (GATT); and undertaken by IFCI and sanction of a loan of Rs. 2040 lakhs each has already (!::' : :f so. the reaction of Govern- been accorded in raspet of 16 cases by ment thereto? the institutions/banks. Sanction of assis- tance in respect of the remaining three THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE cases is under process. (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE): (a) No, Sir. (c) IFCI has reported that the remaining applications would be pro- (b) Does not arise. cessed after a final view is taken by the institutions . . [Translation] [English] Loan to Sugar Mills in Maharashtra 5498. SHRI VlLASRAO NAG- Regional Rural Banks NATHRAO GUNDEWAR: Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: 5499. SHRI PHOOL CHAND VERMA: (a) the number of details of the SHRI A. VENKATESH sugar mills in Maharashtra which have NAIK: applied for loan from Industrial Finance SHRI BHAGWAN Corporation of India during· 1993-94; SHANKAR RAWAT: (b) the. number of sugar mUla which Will the Minister of FINANCE be have been given loans by the Industrial pleased to state: 233 Written Answer.s VAISAKHA 9, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answer.s 234 (a) whether the Government pro- THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE pose to open more branches of Regional (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE): (a) and Rural Banks in the country during the (b). There is no proposal to import cow curren. financial year; and dung from any country including Holland. (b) if so, the locations thereof, (c) and (d). Do not arise. State-wise? Export Promotion THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINI~;rRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. 5501. SHRIMATI DIL KUMARI CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) BHANDARI: Will the Minister of COM- and (b). Reserve Bank of India (RBi) has MERCE be pleased to state: ~ported that as a matter of policy, pending decision regarding restructuring (a) whether the Government pro- of the Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) no pose to explore possibilities for export of centres were allotted for opening of some more items other than items called branches to RRBs under the Branch Extreme Focus during 1994-95; Expansion policy of 1990-95 which in- cludes the current financial years. (b) if so, the details thereoJ; and Import of Cow Dung (c) if not, the reasons therefor? 5500. SHRI GEORGE THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE FERNANDES: (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE): (a) to SHRI SUDARSAN RAY- (c). Export promotion is a continuous CHAUDHURI: process and steps are taken to boost exports in general, with a special thrust on items having high export potential, WII the Minister of COMMERCE be including Extreme Focus Products. pleased to state: (Translation] (a) whether the Govemment have cleared proposals to import cow dung Export of Carpets from Holland; 5502. SHRI RAJENDRA (b) whether similar proposals to AGNIHOTRI: Will the Minister of import cow dung from other European TEXTILES be pleased to state: countries are under consideration; (a) tlJe target fixed· for export of (c) if so, the details thereof; and carpets during the last three years alongwith the target achieved; (d) the cost of the import of cow dund from Holland and the processing (b) the fd,-eign exchange eamed by costs In India and the price at which the the export of\cerpets during the above product will be sold to the farmers? period; 235 Written Answers APRIL 29,1994 Written Answers 236 (c) the target fixed for the year Fair, Hannover (Germany) during Janu- 1994-95; and ary, 1994. (d) the steps taken to boost the Besides, an extensive t~ining export of carpets? programme in carpet weaving has been taken up to improve skills and widen the THE MINISTER OF STATE OF production based for carpets. THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI G. VENKAT SWAMY): (a) and (b). The [English] Target fixed for export of carpets and the achievements made in terms of foreign Hospital for 8eedi Workers exchange earned in rupees by export of carpets during the last three years are 5503. SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA: as under:- Will the Minister of LABOUR be pleased to state: (Rs. in crores) (a) whether the Government have Year Target Foreign decided to set. up a hospital for Beedi fixed exchange Workers at Jhalda in Purulia district of earned West Bengal; and 1991-92 720.00 745.00 (b) if so, the details thereof? 1992-93 967.00 992.00 THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE 1993-94 1260.00 1162.00 MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY (April-February) WELFARE (SHRI PABAN SINGH GHATOWAR): (a) There is a static-cum mobile dispensary for beedi workers func- (c) The target for export of handi- tioning at Jhalda. There is no proposal craft including carpets has been fixed at to upgrade it to a Hospital. Rs. 3873 crores during the Annual Plan 1994-95. (d) Does not arisa. (d) The Carpet Export Promotion Fashion Training Centres Council is organising 'Buyer-Seller Meets' and participating in Fairs and Exhibitions 5504. SHRI RAM KAPSE: Will the abroad and in the All India Carpet Trade Minister of TEXTILES be pleased to Fair to expand trade and explore new state: markets for export of hand-made woollen, Silken/Synthetic carpets, rugs druggets/ durries, namdhas etc. The CEPC is also (a) whether the Government pro- undertaking promotional publicity cam- pose to open fashion training centres in paign in overseas markets. During 1993- the country to widen the technical base of the garment industry; 94 the Council participated in the Inter- national Carpet Manufacturers Fair, Chicago (USA) during November, 1993 (b) if so, the places at which such and in the DOMOTEX International Trade centres are likely to be opened; and 237 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 238 (c) the post proposed to be shared (g) if not, the reasons therefor; and by Union Government and State Govern- ments for the setting up of such centres? (h) the steps proposed to be taken by the Government to provide sufficient THE MINISTER OF STATE OF representation to the candidates of SCsi THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI G. STs in these banks? VENKAT SWAMY): (a) to (c). Govem- ment are examining the feasibility of THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE setting up a few more institutes of MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. fashipn technology at important garment CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) manufacturing centres by involving the There are ten Regional Rural Banks concerned State Government as well as (RRBs) operating in the State of industry in raising the required resources Maharashtra having a net-work of 591 and in managing the institutes. A final branches as at the end of March, 1993 decision regarding the locations and the with headquarters located at Nanded, cost sharing arrangement is yet to be Aurangabad, Chandrapur, Akola, taken. Ratnagiri, Solapur, Bhandara, Yavatmal, Buldhana and Thane. Regional Rural Banks in Maharashtra (b) The main objectives of the RRBs are to take the banking services 5505. SHRI ANNA JOSHI: Will the to the door steps of rural masses par- Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: ticularly in hitherto unbanked areas, to make available institutional credit to the (a) the number of Regional Rural weaker sections of the society, to mobilise Banks in Maharashtra and the locations rural savings and channelise them for thereof; supporting productive activities in the rural areas, to create supplementary channel for flow of credit from the Central (b) the main objectives of these money market to the rural areas through banks and the extent to which these refinance, to generate employment op- objectives have been achieved during the portunities in rural areas, and to bring last two years; down the cost of purveying credit in rural areas. As of March, 1993, as much as (c) whether some of these banks Rs. 162.92 crores were mobilised by are facing deep financial crisis; RRBs in 9.64 lac accounts in Maharashtra. The credit support provided by these (d) if so, the reasons therefor; banks amounted to Rs. 153.35 crores (outstanding) in 3.05 lac accounts. Thus (e) the step taken by the Govern- over a period of time, the RRBs have ment to improve the functioning of these achieved significant growth in taking banks; banking service to the door steps of the rural, providing them with institutional (f) whether the number of Sched- credit support and mopping up of hitherto uled Castes and Scheduled Tribes em- untapped rural savings. ployees in the aforesaid banks is in accordance with the fixed reservation (c) In the process of reaching to norms; the weaker sections and fulfilling the 239 Written Answers APRIL 29,1994 Written Answers 240 broad socio-economic objectives, these has reported that as at the end of March, RRBs have suffereu financially. All the 1993 out of 2546 staff employed in the banks put together in Maharashtra have RRBs in Maharashtra , 559 employees incurred a loss or Rs. 20.20 crores during were Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes 1992-93 and their accumulated losses which represents 22% of the total staff stood at Rs. 43.56 crores as at the end strength. The RRBs are required to of March, 1993. Nine out of ten RRBs follow the instructions of Government in have completely eroded their share capital respect of recruitment of SC/ST candi- and reserves, leading to problems of dates. At the instance of Govemment, liquidity and consequent reduction in NABARD had advised all the RRBs on lending activities. Poor recovery 17th September, 1993 to launch a Spe- performances of the RRBs in the State cial Recruitment Drive to SC/ST candi- has compounded the problem of liquidity. dates to fill up the back-log vacanCies, if any. (d) The reasons for incurred losses by RRBs are attributable to several Foragin Firms factors like restriction on the choice of clientele, limited area of operation, low interest margins, mounting establishment 5506. SHRI M.V.V.S. MURTHY: costs particularly after implementation of SHRI S.B. SIDNAL: the award of the National Industrial Tribunal etc. Will the M;;lisler of FINANCE be pleased 10 sta·:'· (e) With a view to improving their viability a package of measures have been announced in December, 1993 for (a) whether the Government have more flexibility in their lending and wid- decided that the foregin firms could not ening the scope of their allied banking be allowed 100 percent susidiaries in the services. These measures include raising financial public sector; non-target group financing from 40 percent to 60 percent, increasing non- fund business, freeing RRBs whose (b) if so, whether any specific disbursals during 1992-93 were less than guidelines have been prepared in this Rs. 2 crores from service area obliga- regard; and tions and permitting them to relocate loss making branches at places like Mandis, Taluk/Oistrict headquarters agriculture (c) if so, the details thereof? produce centres, and to open extension counters at premises of institutions for which the RRB is the principal banker. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE The RRBs have also been permmed to MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. install safe deposit lockers. CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) No, Sir. (f) to (h). National Bank for Agrl- cdlure and Rural Development (NABARO) (b) and (c). Do not arise. 241 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 242 [Translation] (b) to (d). RBI has issued instruc- tion to banks emphasising need for Loan to Small Scale Industries in timely disposal of applications and Gujarat accordingly applications for credit limit upto Rs. 250001- should be disposed of 5507. SHRI KASHIRAM RANA: within a fortnight and those over Rs. SHRI N.J.RATHVA: 250001- within 8-9 weeks from the date SHRIMATI BHAVNA of application. Complaints in regard to CHIKHLlA: delays in processing of application by banks, as and when received by Government, are taken up with the Will the Minister of FINANCE be concerned banks for remedial action. pleased to state: [English] (a) the number of loan applications received from Small Scale industries by Issue of Policies by Insurance the public sector banks in Gujarat during Companies the last three years and the amount sanctioned thereof; 5508. SHRI MOHAN RAWLE: Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to (b) whether these banks provide state: loans to these units in time to avoid sickness in the industry; (a) whether any time-schedule has been prescribed for the issue of insur- (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and ance policies by the general insurance companies; (d) the action proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard? (b) if so, the details thereof; and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (c) if not, the steps proposed to be MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. taken by the Government in this regard? CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE reported that its Data Reporting System MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. does not generate information in the CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHy) : (a) manner asked for. However, the amount and (b). Yes, Sir. The General Insurance of loan disbursed by banks in Gujarat to Corporation of India have reported that small scale industries under Annual Credit the following time frame h~ been pres- Plans during the last three years is as cribed for issuing policy documents:- follows:- 1. Issue of premium receipts Immediately 1990-91 Rs. 290.19 crores 2. On receipt of completed proposal form: 1991-92 Rs. 170.72 crores 0) Issue of motor insurance Sarneday 1992-93 Rs. 244.53 crores certificate 243 Written AnswelS APRIL 29,1994 Written Answ91S 244 (ii) Issue of marine (a) the value of handloom and policies for handicrafts goods exported from Gujarat export - Within a day alongwith the names of the countries (iii) Issue of Motor, from which these items have been ex- householerlshop ported during the last three years, year- keeper compre- wise; hensive, tiny sector and other personal insurance policies Within one (b) whether there is a great pos- month sibility of a steep rise in the export of these goods from the State; and (iv) Issue of pOlicies covering industrial within two risks months (c) if so. the steps taken by the Union Government to boost the export of such goods during 1993-94 and (c) Does not arise. 1994-95? [Translation1 THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI G. Export of Handloom and VENKAT SWAMY): (a) State-wise data Handicrafts Goods for export of handloom and handicraft goods are not maintained. However, the 5509. SHRI N.J. RATHVA: Will the Value of hand loom and handicraft items Mi:lister of TEXTILES be pleased to exported from India during the last three state: years is as under:- (Rs. in crores) SI. Year Handicrafts Handloom/ No. including Silk items hand knotted excluding carpets made-ups and garments 1. 1991-92 1810.00 1053.66 2. 1992-93 2404.00 955.41 3. 1993-94 2905.66 359.53 (April- (upto February September, 1993-94 93) Handicrafts and hand loom prod- and other West European Countries. ucts are exported from other developing Country-wise export of handicrafts from countries like China, Pakistan, Nepal, India during the last three years, as Bangladesh, Sri-Lanl (b) Yes, Sir. progress, Berlin (Germany), International Houseware show, (c) The Steps taken by the Gov- Tokyo, International Gift Fair, ernment to boost export of Handloom Madrid and in MESSE and Handicrafts during 1993-94 and 1994- CAPEAUX-LEIPZIC, Germany. 95 include: designltechnology assistance, The EPCH also organised the trail"ing, quality control, trade information, Indian Handicrafts and Gift, organising fairs and festivals abroad, Fair, 1994 at New Delhi during sponsoring of sales-cum-study teams January, 1994. ab(oad, organising buyer-seUer meet etc. (ii) The Carpet Export Promotion During 1993-94 the Export Promo- Council participated in the In- tion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) and temational Carpet Manufactur- Carpet Export Promotion Council (CEPC) ers Fairs, Chicago, and in participated in various fair/festivals, as DOMOTEX International Trade given below:- Fair, Hannover (Germany) dur- ing the year, 1993-94. The (i) The Export Promotion Council CEPC helped organise the In- for Handicrafts participated in ternational Carpet Trade Fair Import Fair Partners in in New Delhi in February, 1994. STATEMENT Trend in total exports of Handicrafts including Handknotted carpets to selected countries (Rupees in Crores) SI. Name of the 1990-91 1991-92 1992-93 No. Country 1. Australia 20.90 33.09 43.63 2. Canada 41.18 62.59 79.72 3. France 46.16 69.01 90.26 4. Germany 275.73 398.53 556.78 5. Italy 24.13 40.27 67.41 6. Japan 31.85 52.75 n.53 7. Netherlands 30.34 46.98 61.54 8. Saudi-Arabia 23.25 36.60 54.50 9. Switzerlands 35.31 51.33 65.16 247 Written Answers APRIL 29, 1994 Written Answers 248 SI. Name Qf the 1990-91 1991-92 1992-93 No. Country 10. U.S.A. 428.92 636.39 783.29 11. UK 109.53 165.05 207.70 12. . Other Countries 152.70 217.41 316.38 Total 1220.00 1810.00 2404.00 [English] [Translation] Export of Tobacco Black Money 5510. SHRI S.M. LAWAN BASHA: 5511. SHRI ARJUN SINGH Will the Minister of COMMERCE be YADAV: pleased to state: SHRI LAL BABU RAI: (a) whether any foreign Govern- Will the Minister of FINANCE be ment organisations of tobacco importing pleased to state: countries have given a firm indication of the quantum of Indian tobacco which (a) the estimated amount of black they proposed to import during 1994; money in circulation in the country at present as per the reports of the Inter- (b) if so, the names of such coun- national Monetary Fund and the Planning tries; and Commission; and (c) the steps being taken to expe- (b) the fresh initiatives being taken dite such export orders ? by the Government to check the gener- ation of black money? THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE): (a) to THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (c). Export contracts are signed through MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. direct negotiations between Indian CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) exporters and foreign importers. Steps The Government is not aware of any taken to expedite such orders include official estimate regarding generation of sending trade delegations to identified black money except the estimate fur- new markets of FCV tobacco and pursuing nished in the study made by the National with Government of importing countries, Institute of Public Finance and Policy. In through Joint Committee meetings, etc., the report titled, "Aspects of Black Eco- to import Indian tobacco. The Russian nomy in India", the black money generated Government has also been requested to in the year, 1983-84 was estimated convey at the earliest the exact quantum between As. 31.584 crore to Rs. 36,786 of tobacco to be imported under the debt crora. The estimate was based on a repayment route in 1994. number of assumptions and approxima- 249 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 250 tions. Thereafter, no authentic study (b) the efforts made by the Gov- seems to have been made in this regard ernment to increase the per capita bank and therefore it is not possible to furnish loan limit and the extent to which the a estimate of black money in circulation Government have achieved success in in the country. this regard? (b) Combating Tax Evasion and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE curbing the generation of black money MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. are continuous processes inherent in any CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) economy. The Government has been The per capita credit by all scheduled taking necessary legislative, fiscal and commercial banks in Madhya Pradesh administrative measures, as deemed and average per capita credit for the appropriate, from time to time to curb the country as a whole based on provisional generation and growth of black money. population figures, for the last three Rate of taxation has been progressively years are (estimated) given below:- reduced and slabs of income have been progressively rationalised. This has also been done in the Budget presented by As on Per capita credit (Rs.) the Finance Minister in Parliament on 28.2.1994. At the same time, Income-tax Madhya All India Pradesh Act, 1961 contains a number of provi- sions aimed at curbing the generation of March 1991 786 1569 black money. These include, inter alia, provisions regarding compulsory mainte- March 1992 819 1684 nance and audit of accounts in appro- priate cases under sections 44AA and March 1993 890 1964 44AB, restrictions on cash transactions under sections 40A(3), 269SS and 269T, (b) The Credit deployment depends pre-emptive purchase of properties under upon the credit absorption capacity of the Chapter XXC and provisions regarding area which is related to availability of penalties and prosecutions for punishing infrastructure like power, marketing net- tax defaulters. The Act also contains work, communications etc. The issues prOVisions regarding summons, surveys, relating to credit deployment in the States searches and other investigations to detect are discussed regularly at State Level tax evasion. These provisions are resort- Bankers' Committee Meetings. ed to in appropriate cases of tax evasion. [English] Per Capita Bank Loan in M.P. Privatisation of Jute Mills 5512. SHRI KHLEAN RAM JANGDE: Will the Minister of FINANCE 5513. SHRI CHITTA BASU: Will be pleased to state: the Minister of TEXTILES be pleased to state: (a) the per capita bank loans in Madhya Pradesh and the average per (a) whether the Government pro- capita bank loan in the country during the pose to privatise the Jute mills under the last three years; and N.J.M.C.; ~51 Written Answers APRIL 29, 1994 Written Answers 252 (b) if so, the details thereof; and - Increased free baggage allow- ance. (c) the reasons therefor? Air Taxi Operators also offer many THE MINISTER OF STATE OF inflight and ground handling facilities, THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI G. which improve the quality of passenger VENKAT SWAMY): (a) No, Sir. handling and interaction. (b) and (c). Do not arise. It is not possible to quantify the results of personalised service but there is general appreciation from the travelling Personalised Services to public. Passengers [Translation] 5514. SHRI RAJVEER SINGH: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND Investment in Banks TOURISM be pleased to state: 5515. SHRI SURENDRA PAL (a) whether the public and private PATHAK: Will the Minister of FINANCE sector airlines operating in the country be pleased to state: are focussing on personalised services to passengers; and (a) the amount invested by the Government in the loss making branches (b) if so, the details thereof alongwith of public sector banks in the form of the results achieved? share capital to compensate for the loss during the last three. years; THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIA- TION AND TOURISM (SHRI GHULAM (b) whether there has been an NABI AZAD): (a) and (b). Yes, Sir. improvement in the financial position of Personalised service is given by Indian these banks as a result thereof; Airlines and other Air Taxi Operators. Indian Airlines offers improved (c) if so, the details thereof and if personalised service through various new not, the reasons therefor; measures:- (d) whether the Government pro- - Tele Check-in for JIB class pose to close down or merge bank passengers. branches which are still running in loss; and - Offer ot Tea/Coffee to JIB class passengers. (e) if so, the time by which a final decision is likely to be taken in this - Newspapers at the check-in regard? counter. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE - Improved on board meal ser- MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. vice, including choice of meal. CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) 253 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 254 Government have been subscribing ad- up captial of the banks has gone up ditional amounts to the share capital of alongwith the book value. nationalised banks as such and not for branches. The additional share capital (d) and (e). Reserve Bank of India contributed by Government during the have proposed to banks concerned that last 3 years is given in the attahced some of the chronic loss making branch- Statement. es which are unlikely to improve their financial position despite all efforts may (b) and (c). As a result of the either be converted into 'recovery' branch- contribution by the Government towards es or closed down. The number of such recapitalisation, the real value of the paid branches would be 104. STATEMENT Government's Additional SubSCription to the Share Capital of the Nationalised Banks (Rs. in crores) Name of the Bank 1992 1993 1994 Allahabad Bank 50.00 65.00 90.00 Andhra Bank 40.00 30.00 150.00 Bank of Baroda 45.00 50.00 400.00 Bank of India 110.00 635.00 Bank of Maharashtra 40.00 50.00 400.00 Canara Bank 73.00 365.00 Central Bank of India 50.00 490.00 Corporation Bank 20.00 30.00 45.00 Dena Bank 50.00 130.00 Indian Bank 50.00 35.00 220.00 Indian Overseas Bank 50.00 705.00 New Bank of India 45.00 60.00 -(*) Oriental Bank of Commerce 20.00 30.00 50.00 Punjab National Bank 75.00 415.00 Punjab & Sind Bank 20.00 85.00 160.00 Syndicate Bank 85.00 680.00 Union Bank of India 50.00 30.00 200.00 Untied Bank of India 215.00 255 Written Answers APRIL 29,1994 Written Answers 256 Name of the Bank 1992 1993 1994 UCO Bank 535.00 Vijaya Bank 25.00 SO.OO 65.00 700.00 700.00 5,700.00 (.) Merged with Punjab National Bank Trade Loss total extemal debt of the country is estimated to be US$ 90.39 billion 5516. SHRI RAJESH KUMAR: Will (Rs. 282,904 crore) at the end of Sep- the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to tember 1993 and the interest liability state: during 1993-94 is estimated to be US$ 8.26 billion (Rs. 25910 crore). (a) whether the growth rate of the country is likely to fall down as a con- [English] sequence of repayment of foreign loans and shortage of the foreign exchange; Operation of Popular Monuments 5517. SHRI ANANTRAO (b) If so, the details in this regard; DESHMUKH: Will the Minister of CIVIL and AVIATION AND TOURISM be pleased to state: (c) the estimated trade loss during the year 1993-94 and the amount of (a) whether the Govemment have domestic and foreign loans outstanding received proposals from Hotel and Travel against the country and the amount of Trade Industries to undertake the funding interest due to be paid thereon? and operation of some of the popular monuments in the country; and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. (b) if so, the details thereof? CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHy): (a) and (b). No, Sir. THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIA- TION AND TOURISM (SHRI GHULAM (c) According to the Directorate NAB I AZAD): (a) No, Sir. General of Commercial Intelligence & Statistics (DGCI & S) data, the trade (b) Does not arise. deficit is estimated to be US$ 510 million (Rs. 159 crore) during April-February Television Programme on Air India 1993-94 compared with US$ 3504 million and Indian Airlines Flights (Rs. 10068 crore) during the same period of 1992-93. 5518. SHRI G. MADE GOWDA: Will the Minister of CIVIL A "IATION AND The intemal debt and other liabil- TOURISM be pleased to state: ities of the Central Govemment at the end of 1993-94 is estimated to be (a) whether television programmes Rs.4,25,727 crore and the interest pay- have been started on flights of the Air able thereon is As. 33625 crore). The India; 257 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 253 (b) if so, the details thereof includ- (b) the number out of them who"- ing the names of flights on which the are waiting for employment for the last facility has been provided; three years; (c) whether there is any proposal (e) the steps taken/proposed to be to introduce these programmes on do- taken by the Government to generate mestic flights of the Indian Airlines; more employment opportunities in the State; (d) I,if so, the details thereof; and (d) whether the Government pro- pose to implement unemloyment allow- (e) if not, the reasons therefor? ance scheme in the country; THE MINISTER OF CIVIL (e) if so, the details thereof; and AVIATION AND TOURISM (SHRI GULAM NABI AZAD): (a) and (b). Personal Television Programmes have been intro- (f) the time by which the scheme duced on Air India 747-400 flights in the is likely to be implemented in the country? 1st class on the sectors - India/JK/USA and USAlJKllndia flights. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY (c) No, Sir. WELFARE (SHRI PABAN SINGH GHATOWAR): (a) The number of post- graduates, graduates, under-graduates, (d) Does not arise. medical and engineering graduates and ITI trained technicians on the Live Reg- (e) Indian Airlines aircraft are not ister of Employment Exchanges in Gujarat, equipped with inflight entertainment equip- not all of whom were necessarily unem- ment needed for providing this type of ployed, as on 31st December, 1991 facility. Installation of such facility/equip- (latest available) is as follows:- ment, will involve susbstantial investment in foreign exchange. Besides, most of India Airlines flights are of short duration. Category No. on Live Register (in thousands) Registered Unemployc" in Gujarat 1. Under-graduates (Matric, Hr. Secondary 5519. SHRI SHANKERSINH & Diploma Holders) 558.1 VAGHELA: Will the Minister of LABOUR be pleased to state: 2. Graduates (including Medical & Engineering (a) the number of post-graduates, Post-graduates) 65.0 graduates, under-graduates, Medical and engineering graduates and ITI trained 3. Post-graduates technicians registered with the employ- (including Medical and ment exchanges In Gujarat as on engineering Post-graduates) 8.1 December 31, 1993; 259 Written Answers APRIL 29,1994 Written Answers 260 ployed, including educated unemplOyed, Category No. on Live Register due to resource constraints. However, as (in thousands) per information available sorne of the State Governments have been paying 4. Medicine (Graduates such allowance to certain specific cate- and above) 0.1 gories of job-seekers out of their own 5. Engineering (Graduates resources for a limited period subject to and above) 4.8 certain specific conditions. 6. I.T.I. Trained. 26.1 Assistance to Gujarat by SIDBI (b) Statistics on the length of stay 5520. SHRI HARIBHAI PATEL: Will of job-seekers on the Live Register of the the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to Employment Exchanges is not maintained. state: (c) Employment is a thrust area of (a) the amount of assistance pro- the Eighth Five Year Plan. Employment vide to Gujarat by Small Industries De- in any State in general and so in Gujarat, velopment Bank of India under its refi- depend on the pace and pattern of nance schem~s during the last two years; development in that State, for which mainly the State Government is respon- (b) the percentage of the assis- sible. The Union Government supple- tance provided to Gujarat in comparison ments the efforts of the State Govern- to other States, during the above period; ments, in the creation of employment opportunities through Centrally sponsored! (c) whether the above assistance Central sector special employment has created an increase in the employ- programmes. Some of the important on- ment opportunities' in Gujarat; and going Centrally sponsored schemes are Integrated Rural Development Programme (d) if not, the reasons therefor? (IRDP), Jawahar Rozgar Yojana (JRY) , Nehru Rozgar Yojana (NRY) and the Central Sector Scherne of Self-employ- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE ment for Educated Unemployed Youth MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. (SEEUY). SEEUY encourages educated CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHy): (a) unemployed Youth to take up self-em- The Small Industries Development Bank ployment ventures in industry, services of India (SIDBI) has reported that the and business through a mix of subsidy refinance assistance provided by it to the and bank loan. A sel!-employment State of Gujarat under its various schernes Scheme "Prime Minister's Rozgar Yojana" during the last two years is as under: (PMRY), launched in October 1993 aims at providing employment specifically to (Rs. Crores) educated unemployed youth by enabling them to set up enterprises in manufac- Sanction Disburse- turing, services and business ventures. ment (d) to (f). The Central Government 1992-93 258.22 173.50 is not in favour of paying unemployment 1993-94 230.30 205.89 allowance to any category of unem- 261 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 262 (b) Apart from various schemes of finance, various equity type support refinance, SIDBI also provides financial schemes and direct finance schemes. Per- assistance to SSI sector through its various centage share received by Gujarat out of bill finance, line of credits to State Small aggregate assistance provided at the all Industries Corporations (SSICs)/lndustrial India level during the last two years is Development Corporation (IDCs), leasing indicated below:- (Rs. Grare) Sanction % to Disburse- % to Total ment Total Gujarat 1992-93 438.09 (15.06) 301.47 (14.05) 1993-94 466.93 (14.00) 378.45 (14.30) All India 1992-93 2908.4 (100.00) 2145.80 (100.00) 1993-94 (Provisional) 3334.08 (100.00) 2646.40 (100.00) (c) Total assistance provided by (a) whether a high level delegation SIDBI in the two years ended March from Taiwan visited India to discuss trade 31 ,1994 is estimated to catalyse capital and investment issues with the Govem- investment of over Rs. 13524 crore and ment; generate employment opportunities for 34 lakh persons. Assistance sanctioned (b) if so, the outcome of the visit; for projects in Gujarat is expected to catalyse total capital investment of (c) whether any trade agreement Rs. 2003 crore and generate employ- between the two countries have been ment opportunities for 5 lakh persons. reached; (d) Does not arise. (d) if so, the details thereof; aM (e) the extent by which the trade Trade with Taiwan between the two countries will increase as a result thereof? 5521. SHRI D. VENKATESH- WARA RAO: THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE SHRI S.B. SIDNAL: (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE): (a) and (b). A high level business delegation from Will the Minister of COMMERCE Taiwan visited India to participate in the be pleased to state: Second Meeting of the India-Taran Joint 263 Written Answers APRIL 29, 1994 Written Answers 264 Business Cooperation Committee, which the State Government, no need has took place in New Delhi on 31.3.94. The been so far felt for starting a project Committee was formed between FICCI under National Child Labour Project and the Taiwanese CNAIC, both non- (NCLP) in Kerala. official organisations. The two sides issued a Joint Statement underlining the need [Translation] to tap the scope and potential for increasing trade and investment between the two countries through increased in- Customs Duty Reduction teraction. 5523. SHRI SOMJIBHAI DAMOR: (c) to (e). No, Sir. However, the Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased bilateral trade and investment with to state: Taiwan is likely to increase substantially with growing awareness and interaction (a) whether the Govemment have among the businessmen of the two taken any decision in regard to reduce countries about the trade potential that the generally effective rates of customs exists between the two countries. duties ad valorem being imposed on the luggage of foreign travellers and tourist National Policy on Child Labour coming in the country from abroad; 5522. PROF. SAVITHRI (b) if so, the details thereof and the LAKSHMANAN: Will the Minister of reasons therefor; and LABOUR be pleased to state: (c) the total revenue loss assessed (a) whether the Govemment pro- due to this duty reduction during the pose to impelement the National Policy current financial year? on Child Labour projects in Kerala State; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (b) jf so, the centres identified for MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) to these projects; and (c). There is no pr~osal under consi- deration of the Govemment at present (c) if not, the reasons therefor? to reduce the general effective rates of customs duties on the baggage of foreign THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE travellers and tourists coming in the MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY country from abroad. WELFARE (SHRI PABAN SINGH GHATOWAR): (a) to (c). Kerala has the [English] lowest incidence of child labour compared to other states. The number of child of workers in Kerata is Q.76% of its total Vacant Post Chairman tn E_C.G.C. child population as against the corres- ponding national figure of 4.26%. Since there are several other States with much 5524. PROF. UMMAREDDY higher prevalence of child labour and VENKATESHWARLU: Will the Minister of there has been no project proposal from COMMERCE be pleased to state: 265 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 266 (a) whether the Export Credit (e) jf so, the details thereof; and Guarantee Corporation (E.C.G.C.) is func- tioning without a Chairman or Head of (f) if not, the reasons therefor? the Organisation; and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (b) if so, the reasons therefor? MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) to THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE (f). The recommendations of the Com- (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE): (a) and mittee on Industrial Sickness and Corpo- (b). Consequent upon superannuation of rate Restructurin'g are under consider- Shri G. Asv'athanarayan as CMD, ECGC ation of the Government. The views of on 31st October, 1993, Shri Ashok Jha, various organisations received by Gov- Joint Secretary in this Ministry and a emment would be taken into account part-time official Director on the ECGC while finalising the decisions on these Board representing this Ministry, had recommendations, been appointed to hold additional charge of the post of CMD, ECGC with effect from 1st November, 1993 initially for 3 Assistance to Exporters form U.S. months which was subsequently extend- EXIM Bank ed upon 30th April, 1994 or till a regular successor joins the post, whichever is 5526, SHRIINDRAJIT GUPTA: Will earlier. Action has already been initiated the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to to fill up the said post on a regular basis. state: Committee on Industrial Sickness (a) whether Indian exporters have and Corporate Restructuring been allowed to opt financial assistance from U.S. Exim Bank; 5525. SHRI SOBHANADREES- WARA RAO VADDE: Will the Minister of (b) if so, whether conditions for FINANCE be pleased to state: accepting such assistance have been worked out; and (a) whether the Government have examined the recommendations of the Committee on Industrial sickness and (c) if so, the details thereof? Corporate Restructuring; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (b) if so, the details thereof; MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHy): (a) (c) the views expressed by the The Export Import Bank of India (Exim Board for Industrial and Financial Recons- Bank) has reported that it is in the truction, trade unions and others on the process of setting up a Une of US$ 15 above recommendations.; million from Citibank, New York under the guarantee facility of US Exim Bank. In terms of this, funding will be extended (d) whether the above views were directly by Citibank to Exim Banks for also taken into consideration by the lending to Indian Companies. The credit Government before finalisation of the will be guaranteed by US Exim Bank. recommendations of the Committee; 267 Written Answer.s APRIL 29, 1994 Written Answers 268 (b) and (c). The terms and condi- (c) if so, the details thereof? tions of the Une of Credit have been worked out which, inter-alia, include the THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE following:- MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) (i) To finance 85% of the pur- Banks have been implementing various chase value of US origin cap- rural poverty alleviation schemes during ital equipment as approved by the last 3 years. These Schemes are US Exim Bank. Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP), Self-Employment Scheme for Educated Unemployed Youth (SEEUY) , (ii) Disbursements for eligible Scheme of Liberation and Rehabilitation subtransactions would be made of Scavengers (SLRs), Differential Rate during consecutive 180 days of Interest (DRI) and Prime Minister's drawdown periods. Each Rozgar Yojana (PMRY). The details of subtransactions will be financed the above Schemes are as under: for an interim period equal to the days remaining in the relevant drawdown period not IRDP: The objective of the exceeding 180 days. Programme is to assist selected families of target group in rural areas to cross the poverty line by taking up self-employ- (iii) The rate of interest will be six ment ventures. The Programme aims to month UBOR plus 0.5% per achieve the stated objective by providing annum for the five year term income generating assets including work- after the consolidation date. ing capital, where necessary to the target group families through a package of (iv) Repayment is to be made in assistance including subsidy and institu- ten equal semi-annual tional credit. The target group consists instalments starting six months of small farmers, marginal farmers, ag- after the first consolidation date. ricultural labourers, rural artisans and other who live below the poverty line. (v) The minimum drawing size will be US$200,OOO. SEEUY: Educatea Unemployed Youths within the age group of 18-35 Rural Credit Projects of Banks years and whose family income does not exceed Rs. 10,0001- per annum are eligible for assistance. Composite loans 5527. DR. ASIM BALA: Will the not exceeding Rs. 35,0001- for Industrial Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: ventures, Rs. 25,0001- for Service units and Rs. 15,000/- for business enterprises (a) the details of the rural poverty are given Capital subsidy at the rate of a1levatory packages offered by banks 25% of the project is provided to the during the last three years; beneficiary. From 1.4.1994 SEeUY will be subsumed with Prime Minister's (b) whether the rural poverty Rozgar Yojana. alleviatory packages of banks have been affected by the new economic policy of SLRS: The Scheme was intro- the Govemment; and duced in 1993. The objective of the 269 Written Answel5 VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written AnSW6f.9 270 Scheme is to liberate and rehabilitate (b) and (c). The Govemment of IncHat scavengers and their dependents from Reserve Bank of India poliCies and instruc- their existing hereditary and obnoxious tions in regard to priority sector lendings in occupation of manually removing night the sphere of rural credit remain unchanged soil and filth and to provide them with and hence the rural credit packages of alternative and dignified occupation. banks have not been affected by the New Projects costing upto Rs. 50,0001-are Economic Policy of the Government. financed under the Scheme. Subsidy at the rate of 50% of the project cost Export of Eucalyptus Plants to subject to maximum of Rs. 10,000/- is Nepal in 1993-94 provid~d. All loans upto Rs. 6500/- are treated as DRI loan at the concessional 5528. SHRI GEORGE rate of interest of 4% and interest rate FERNANDES: Will the Minister of for loans in excess of Rs. 6500/- would FINANCE be pleased to state: be the same as applicable according to RBI directive on interest rates. (a) whether Patna customs collectorate had permitted export of Eu- DRI: The Scheme is meant to cater calyptus Plants to Nepal through Raxaul to the credit requirements of the weakest L.C.S. in 1993-94. among the weak by assisting in their efforts to improve their economic condi- (b) if so, whether this falls within tion through small productive endeavours. the negative list of Import and Export Banks have to lend 1% of their aggregate policy; and advances as at the end of the previous year under the Scheme and 40% of (c) if so, reasons for having been which should go to SC/ST. Under the given pennission to export the said plants? Scheme, credit upto Rs. 6500/- is made available to eligible borrowers at an THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE interest rate of 4%. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) No, Sir. PMRY: The Scheme was launched on 2.10.1993 and will be operative during (b) and (c). Does not apply in view the VIII Five Year Plan. The objective of of the reply to para (a) above. the Scheme is to provide sustained employment to about 10 lakh educated unemployed youths in micro enterprises. Procurement of Cotton by CCI The Scheme covered only the urban areas during the year 1993-94. However, 5529. SHRI DHARMANNA MON- from the year 1994-95 the Scheme DAVYA SADUL: Will the Minister of covers the entire country (including urbao._ TEXTILES be pleased to state: and rural areas). Projects costing upto Rs. 1 lakh are financed under the SchemE\. (a) whether the Cotton Corporation The subsidy at the rate of 15% of the of India Umited was not allowed to project cost subject to a ceiling of Rs> procure raw cotton from the growers due 7500/- is provided. The beneficiary wo.uld to which stock fell short and price of yam have to provide 5% of the project cost rose considerably during the month of as margin money. January, 1994; 271 Written AnSwelS APRIL 29, 1994 Written AnswelS 272 (b) if so, details thereof; and (a) whether the Government have received the demand to convert Central (c) the reasons tor non-procure- Bank of India in Madhya Pradesh into ment of cotton by CCI and the steps sub-treasuries; and taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to make yarn available at (b) if so, the details thereof? pre-January, 1994 price level? THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI G. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. VENKAT SWAMY): (a) to (c). In the CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) wake of the spurt in cotton prices, the and (b). No, Sir. However, Reserve Bank Government had desired the Cotton of India (RBI) have received a few Corporation of India to stop purchases proposals from Madhya Pradesh (M.P.) in the Northem Region. The Corporation Govemment for conversion of non-bank- also withdrew from all the markets in all ing sub-treasures at certain centres in . cotton growing States with effect from M.P. by linking them to the branches of 2nd March, 1994. However, rise in the Central Bank of India. RBI have referred prices of yam were not because of these proposals to the Central Bank of slowing down or stopping of the purchas- India for their feasibility study and will- es by the Corporation. The price rise in ingness to take over the cash balances cotton yam was basically due to the rise of treasuries/sub-treasuries. Central Bank in thA prices of cotton consequent upon of India has already been authorised by the shortfall in the production of cotton RBI to take over the cash business of on account of pest attack and SUb-treasuries at two centres. unfavourable c!!matic conditions affecting the overall cotton production. The Mills [English] Associations have agreed to make avail- able 10 million kg of hank yam to handloom weavers at subsidised rates Counterfeit Spareparts of Aircraft through Cooperative Societies all over the Country. The Cotton Corporation of 5531. SHRI SULTAN SALAHUD- India has purchased 75,000 bales of DIN OWAISI: Will the Minister of CIVIL cotton from the Maharashtra State Fed- AVIATION AND TOURISM be peased to eration for supplying to the mills in the state: public and cooperative sectors for pro- duction of hank yarn to be distributed (a) whether the Norwegian aviation among the handloom weavers through exports have concluded that a large notified handloom agencies. number of accidents that occur the wor1d [Translation] over are the result of the million dollars worth of counterfeit spareparts that are Conversion of Central Bank of being used in aircraft; india in Madhya Pradesh into Sub-T .....urtea (b) if so, the details thereof; 5530. SHRIMATI SUMITRA MAHAJAN: Will the Minister of FINANCE: (c) the reaction of the Government be pleased to state: thereto; and 273 Written Answers VAISAKHA9, 1915(SAKA) WrittenAnswel8 274 (d) the action taken or proposed to (b) if so, the provisions of the be taken by the Government in this Reserve Bank of India directive on inter- regard? est rates and maximum limit of advanc- es; THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIA- TION AND TOURISM (SHRI GHULAM (c) whether the directives of the NABI AZAD): (a) and (b). An article circular have been made applicable re- entitled "Bogus Parts Detecting the Hidden cently to deposits made in Shrinidhi Threar has been published in the flight Deposit Scheme of Sardar Sarovar Nigam safety digest (special double issue) Limited; and January/February 1994. It has referred to an accident to an aircraft of a Norwegian (d) if so, the reasons therefor? ship building company; Norwegian safety investigators have traced the inflight breakup & crash to sub standard parts. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) to In the article, it is mentioned that (d). Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has even the Federal Aviation Administra- reported that their circular dated June 13, tion's (FAA) fleet of 62 aircraft has an 1988 applies to all types of deposits kept unapproved parts problem. The audit with any institution/company/Corporation found that 39 percent of the $ 32 millions which was not in the co-operative fold. worth of aircraft parts stocked at an FAA The funds generated in the co-operative facility in Okalhama were not approved sector should be deployed in the co- parts. operative sector only and mainly for the benefit of the members as per the (c) No case of usage of counterfeit guidelines issued by Reserve Bank of plane spares has been found by Director India from time to time. The instructions General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in the aim at calling upon urban co-operative recent past. banks to use their resources for the purposes for which they are established (d) Does not arise. i.e. by financing needy persons in the respective areas of operation and thus Reserve Bank of India Circular generate and develop the economy there- at. These are in the overall interest of 5532. SHRI SOBHANADREES- Urban Co-operatives banking system and WAR A RAO VADDE: Will the Minister of the Co-operative movement. In the con- FINANCE be pleased to state: text of this, the urban co-operative banks are not to divert their resources as deposit with any institutions/Corporations (a) whether the Reserve Bank of etc. Including Sardar Sarovar Narmada India issued a circular on June 13, 1988 Nigam Limited. addressed to Urban Cooperative Banks advising them that the deposits of funds by the Urban Co-operative Banks with The relevant information regarding Corporation/Companies would be tanta- rate of interest applicable on deposits as mount to granting un-secured advance well as on advances in June, 1988 and and would also attract the provisions of as at present is given in the attached the directive; Statement I and II. 275 Written Answers APRIL 29,1994 Written Answers 276 STATEMENT-J Interest Rates on Deposits In June, 1988 As on 16.12.93 I. Current Accounts Deposits Current Account deposits and deposits Not exceeding Not exceeding upto 14 days and deposits subject to 0.5% p.a. 0.5% p.a. withdrawal or repayment by or notice for a period of 14 days or less. II. Savings Deposits 5.0% p.a. 5.0% p.a. III Term Deposits (a) 15 days to 45 days 3.0% Nil (b) 46 days to 90 days 4.0% p.a. (c) 91 days and above but 8.0% p.a. From 46 days to less than one year three years and above not exceeding 10% p.a. (d) One year and above but I less than 2 years 9.0% p.a. i (e) Two years and above 10.0% p.a.J STATEMENT-II 1. The interest rates for the major categories was as under in June, 1988 I. Small Scale Industries Rate of interest % p.a. 1. Composite loans upto Rs. 25,000f. Not exceeding 11.00 (a) Backward areas 11.00 (b) Other areas 12.00 (fixed) 2. Short-term advances (a) Limits upto and inclusive of Rs. 2.00 lakhs Not exceeding 14.00 (b) Limits over Rs. 2.00 lakhs and upto Rs. 25.00 lakhs Not e,-.:ceeding 15.50 (c) Limits over Rs. 25.00 lakhs 16.50' (Fixed) 2n Written Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 278 II. Other Categories 1. Retail Trade advances (a) Limits upto and inclusive of Rs. 5,000/- Not exceeding 14.00 (b) Limits over Rs ~,OOO/ and upto Rs. 25,000/- Not exceeding 15.00 (c) Limits above Rs. 25,000/- Not exceeding 16.50 ~: Educational advances (a) Indigent students for purpose of higher education in India Not less than Bank rate (b) Other educational advances 14.00 - 15.50 (c) All other advances Not exceeding 16.50 III. Term Loans 1. Small Scale Industries units as in the then new definition of SSI (a) Backward areas Not exceeding 13.50 (b) Other areas 13.50 (Fixed) (c) All other term loans Not exceeding 15.00 2. As at present (Percent per annum) Size of Credit Limit Existing rate New rate (effective March, 1 1994) Over Rs. 25,0001- 15.0 Term loans of All other and upto Rs. 2 lakh three years and advances above 14.0 15.0 Over Rs. 21akh 15.0 14.0 15.0 (minimum) (minimum) (minimum) Promotion of Adventure Tourism in assistance Tor promotion of adventure Orissa tourism in the state; 5533. SHRI K. PRADHANI: Will the (b) if so, the details thereof; and Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND TOUR- ISM be pleased to state: (c) the action taken to expedite the clearance thereof? (a) whether the Union Govemment have received any proposal from the THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIA- Government of Orissa seeking financial TION AND TOURISM (SHRI GHULAM 279 Written Answers APRIL 29,1994 Written Answers 280 NABI AZAD): (a) to (c). No Proposals [Translation) have been received from the Govern- ment of Orissa seeking financial assis- Trade Agreement Signed with tance for the promotion of Adventure Foreign Countries Tourism during 1994-95. Proposals re- ceived during 1993-94 are being pro- 5535. DR. LAl BAHADUR cessed in consultation with State Gov- RAWAL: ernment. SHRI RAJVEER SINGH: Demands of the L.I.C. Employees Will the Minister of COMMERC~ be pleased to state: 5534. SHRIMATI VASUNDHARA (a) the details of trade agreements RAJE: Will the Minister of FINANCE be signed with foreign countries during pleased to state: 1993-94 indicating the names of items cov- ered under export and import, country- (a) whether the employees of the wise; Lift: Insurance Corporation of India have submitted a charter of demands to the (b) the foreign exchange which was Government; likely to be earned from agreements; (b) if so, the main demands of the (c) whether the target has been LlC employees; achieved and if not, the reasons therefor; and (c) whether the Government have (d) the number of years for which examined those demands; and the agreements have been signed indi- cating the details in this regard? (d) if so, the decision taken there- on? THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE): (a) Dur- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE ing 1993-94 India has signed Trade MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. agreements with the following countries; CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) and (b). Yes, Sir. The main demands of (1) Belarus on 14.5.93. the L1C employees are introduction of an index linked pension scheme, revision of (2) Slovak Republic on 14.5.93. pay scales and other allowances. (3) Uzbekistan on 24.5.93. (c) and (d). A Memorandum of (4) Sultnate of Oman on 15.6.93. Understanding has been reached be- tween the L1C and the associations of employees, in which an index linked (5) Lithuania on 2.7.93. pension scheme has be~n accepted for all categories of employees and one (6) latavia on 10.9.93. advance increment for computerisation to Class III and Class IV employees. (7) Estonia on 15.10.93. 281 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 282 (8) Slovenia on 7.12.93. (a) the number of industrial dis- putes raised by workmen, received by (9) Myanmar on 21.1.94. the Labour Commissioners, Delhi zone- wise in the year, 1993; (10) Indo-EC Co-operation Agreement (b) the number of disputes settled on 20.12.93 at the level of conciliation officers/labour officers, zone-wise; No items have been specified in the agreements. (c) the number of industrial dis- putes referred by the Delhi Government to the various Labour Courts/Industrial (b) No trade targets have been Tribunals, court-wise in 1993; fixed under the agreements. Earning of Foreign Exchange under the agreements, (d) the number of disputes award- therefore is not quantitiable in advance. ed by various industrial Tribunals/Labour Courts and the number of disputes lying pending with them as on December 31, (c) Does not arise. 1993, court-wise; (d) All the agreements expect Indo- (e) whether the Government pro- Myanmar are signed for 5 years. Indo- posed to set up more Industrial Tribu- Myanmar agreement is signed for 2 nals/Labour Courts to speed up the years. process of finalisation of disputes; and (f) if so, the details thereof? (English] THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY Labour disputes WELFARE (SHRI PABAN SINGH GHATOWAR): (a) and (b). The number 5536. DR. Y.S. RAJASEKHER of industrial disputes raised by workmen REDDY: Will the Minister of LABOUR be and settled at the level of conciliation pleased to state: officers during 1993 in Delhi. SI. Zone No. of No. of No. cases disputes received settled 1. South 2254 382 2. Karampura 930 147 3. Mayapuri 1256 145 4. Shahdara 725 47 5. City Zone 456 86 283 Written Answers APRIL 29, 1994 Written Answers 284 SI. Zone No. of No. of No. cases disputes received settled. 6. Subzi Mandi 1803 185 7. New Delhi 972 58 8. Karol Bagh 1073 137 Total 9469 1187 (c) and (d). The number of indus- trial Tribunals, number of awards de- trial disputes referred by the Delhi Gov- cia red and number of disputes pending emment to various Labour Courts/ Indus- with them as on 31.12.1993. SI. Labour Court! No. of No. of No. of No. Industrial Industrial Awards Industrial Tribunal disputes declared disputes referred by LC/IT pending as on duriing '93 31.12.1993 1. Labour Court-I 222 Break 2266 2. Labour Court-II 482 up not 1979 3. Labour Court-III 495 available 3391 4. Labour Court-IV 382 2508 5. Labour Court-V 321 2614 6. Labour Court-VI 553 602 7. Labour Court-VII 371 1904 8. Labour Court-VIII 412 2262 9. Indstrt. Trbnl.-I 17 1364 10. Indstrt. Trbnl.-II 111 1534 11. Indstrt. Trbnl.-lII 110 1465 TOTAL 3476 3814 21889 285 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 286 (e) and (f). Two additional Labour (c) whether the Government have Courts were sanctioned in 1990-91. Ap- received representations tor opening of pointment letters have been issued to more branches of S81 in the State; and concerned Presiding Officers. (d) if so, the action taken thereon? Indian Council of Sericulture Research Institute THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M. V. 5537. SHRIMATI CHANDRA CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) PRABHA: URS : Will the Minister of State 8ank of India (S81) has 216 branch- TEXTILES be pleased to state: es in Kerala as on 31.12.1993. (a) whether there is any proposal (b) Deposits with S81 branches in to set up the Indian Council of Sericulture Kerala as on March, 1992 and March, Research Institute in Karnataka during 1993 are Rs. 1091 crores and Rs. 1424 the Eighth Plan; and crores, respectively. (b) if so, the details thereof along- (c) and (d). Representations were with the place selected for the proposed received by Reserve 8ank of India institute ? through Kerala State Government for opening ot a branch of S81 at Kombodin- THE MINISTER OF STATE OF jamakkal in Trichur District, Kerala. The THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI G. matter was taken up with SBI which VENKAT SWAMY) : (a) and (b). There advised that as a branch at Kombodin- is no such proposal in the Vilith plan jamkkal will not be a viable proposition, proposals of the Central Silk Board. it did not propose to open its branch However, the Government of Karnataka thereat. has recently suggested about the need to establish a National Council tor Seri- Refund of Agricultural Loan by culture Research at Bangalore. Farmers in Madhya Pradesh SBI Branches in Kerala 5539. SHRI MAHENDRA KUMAR SINGH THAKUR: Will the Minister of 5538. SHRI RAMESH FINANCE be pleased to state: CHENNITHALA : PROF SAVITHRI (a) the amount of agricultural loans LAKSHMANAN : upto Rs. 10,0001- waived in Madhya Pradesh under the Agricultural and Rural Will the Minister of FINANCE be Debt Relief Scheme, 1990; pleased to state : (b) whether many farmers in the (a) the number of branches of State have not repaid their loans with the State Bank of India in Kerala; result that the amount of interest has gone up considerably; and (b) the deposits made in these banks during the last two years; (c) if so, the reasons therefor ? 287 Written Answers APRIL 29,1994 Written Answers 288 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (b) if not, whether the Govemment MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. propose to set up more ESI hospitals in CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) Assam; and The amount of loans of farmers, landless labourers, artisans and weavers in rural (c) if so, the details of the locations areas written off by public sector banks, and allocation made therefor? cooperatives and Regional Rural Banks under the Agricultural and Rural Debt Relief (ARDR) Scheme, 1990 in Madhya THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE Pradesh is given below: MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI PABAN SINGH GHA- TOWAR) : (a) Yes, Sir. (Rs. in crores) (b) No, Sir. Public Sector Banks 160.21 (c) Does not arise. Cooperative Banks 272.19 Regional Rural Banks 42.89 Union Bank of India 5541. PROF. UMMAREDDY Total 475.29 VENKATESWARLU: Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state : (b) and (c). Immediately after the announcement and implementation of (a) the number of branches of the ARDR Scheme, 1990 there was a Union Bank of India and the latest short-fall in the recovery of loans as the position of deposits, advance and profit borrowers refrained from repaying their of this bank, State-wise; dues, expecting another waiver. This phenomenon was noticed in Madhya (b) the number of zonal offices of Pradesh as well as in other parts of the the above bank; country. This might have resulted in accumulation of interest. (c) whether any representations have been received to open a Zonal [English] office in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh; and ESI Hospital in Assam (d) if so, the action taken by the Government in this regard? 5540. SHRI PROBIN DEKA: Will the Minister of LABOUR be pleased to THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE state: MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY) : (a) to (a) whether the existing ESI hospi- (d). The information is being collected tals in Assam are adequate to cater to and to the extent available will be laid needs of the labour force in the State; on the Table of the House. 289 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 290 Manufacture of Aircraft pating in the equity of a Joint venture with an Indian Party. Approval of Govern- ment is, however, required to be taken 5542. SHRI SUSHIL CHANDRA for foreign equity participation/foreign VARMA: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIA- technology agreement. TION AND TOURISM be pleased to state: Restructuring of Indian Bank (a) vvhether the manufacture of aircraft is no longer reserved for the 5543. SHRI R. SURENDER REDDY: Will the Minister of FINANCE be public sector; pleased to state: (b) if so, the names Qf private (a) whether the Indian Bank has sector companies which have come been earning profits for the last three forward to set up aircraft manufacturing years; units; (b) if so, the details thereof for (c) the names of such private each year; sector companies which are from abroad; and (c) whether there is any proposal for restructuring of the Indian Bank; (d) the criteria laid down for giving permission to a foreign company to set (d) if so, the details and the rea- up the aircraft manufacturing unit in the sons therefor and the objectives to be country ? achieved thereby; THE MINISTER OF~'CIVIL AVIA- (e) whether the Reserve Bank of TION AND TOURISM (SHRI GHULAM India has agreed to it and if so, the NABI AZAD): (a) As per Statement on details thereof; Industrial Policy of 24th July, 1991 manu- facture of only defence aircraft is reserved for the public sector. (f) whether the employees of the Indian Bank have threatened to launch a stir against the proposed restructuring; (b) MIs Taneja Aerospace and Aviation Limited have already set up an (g) if so, the details of their view aircraft manufacturing Unit. point; and (c) There is no foreign company (h) the reaction of the Government manufacturing aircraft in India. thereto? (d) Foreign companies can set up THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE units for manufacture of aircraft by partici- MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M,V. 291 Written Answers APRIL 29, 1994 Written Answers 292 CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) ning mill namely Gangpur Weaver's Yes Sir. Cooperative Spinning Mill Limited, AIREl in the district of Sundergarh in Ori.ssa was sold to a private party during 1993- (b) The profits earned by Indian 94 at a cost of Rs. 13.16 crores. The Bank during the last 3 years as per mill has been incurring losses since the published balance sheet are as under:- inception because of various reasons including cost overrun of the project, (Rs. in crores) delay in starting of commercial produc- tion, high absenteeism of workers, low Amount yam realisation, low capacity utilisation, frequent power failure etc. Total accumu- March, 1991 31.84 lated loss at the time of sale of the unit was Rs. 16.99 crore. March, 1992 36.50 Dry Ports March, 1993 6.51 5545. SHRIMATI SHEELA (c) No, Sir. GAUTAM: (d) to (h). Do not arise. SHRIMATI BHAVNA CHIKHLlA: Spinning Mills in Orissa Will the Minister of COMMERCE be pleased to state: 5544. SHRI GOPI NATH GAJA- PATHI: Will the Minister of TEXTILES be (a) whether facilities of dry ports pleased to state: are limited in ..the country; (a) the number of Government (b) if so, the details thereof; owned spinning mills in Orissa which have been sold to private parties during (c) whether the Government pro- 1992-93 and 1993-94; pose to expand these facilities; (b) the reasons therefor; and (d) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the cost at which those spinning (e) the foreign exchange spent on mills have been sold? it during the last financial year? THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE): (a) to G.VENKAT SWAMY): (a) to (c). No (d). Inland Container Depots (ICDs) and Government mill was permitted in Orissa Container Freight Stations (CFSs) have in 1992-93 & 1993-94. As per available been set up at various places for provid- information, only one Cooperative spin- ing Customs clearance and allied facil- 293 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 294 ities in the country. Besides, a single A statement showing the places window clearance system has been cre- where such facilities have been created ated in the Ministry of Commerce to or are under implementation is annexed. consider new proposals for ICDs/CFSs. Both private and public sectors are al- (e) Information about foreign ex- lowed to participate in such projects. change expenditure, if any, spent on setting up ICDs/CFSs is not maintained. STATEMENT List of ICDs/CFSs which are in Operation INLAND CONTAINER DEPOTS 1. Ludhiana Punjab 2. Tughlakabad New Delhi 3. Guntur Andhra Pradesh 4. Anaparti Andhra Pradesh 5. Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh 6. Guwahati Assam 7. Bangalore Kamataka 8. Panipat Haryana 9. Moradabad Uttar Pradesh 10. Ahmedabad Gujarat 11. Pune Maharashtra 12. Portside Container Terminal at Wadibunder, Bombay Maharashtra 13. Coimbatore Tamil Nadu 14. Portside Container Terminal at Tondiarpet Madras Tamil Nadu CONTAINER FREIGHT STATIONS 1. Patparganj Delhi 2. Royapuram, Madras (for exports) Tamil Nadu 295 Written Answer.s APRIL 29,1994 Written Answers 296 3. Tiruvottiyur, Madras (for exports at present) Tamil Nadu 4. JNPT Port Maharashtra 5. Kalamboli, New Bombay Maharashtra 6. Bhandup, Bombay Maharashtra 7. Pune Maharashtra 8, Mulund, Bombay Maharashtra 9. Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh 10. Ahmedabad Gujarat 11. Ludhiana Punjab 12. Jalandhar Punjab 13. Jaipur Rajasthan 14. Amritsar Punjab 15. Tuticorin Tamil Nadu 16. Dronagiri Node, New Bombay Maharashtra List of ICDs/CFSs Approved by Government which are Under Implementation 1. Calcutta West Bengal 2. Nhava Sheva Maharashtra 3. Tuticorin (CONCOR) Tamil Nadu 4. Kandla Gujarat 5. Calcutta (by CWC) West Bengal 6. Surat Gujarat 7. Delhi (MIs Associated Container Terminals Ltd.) Delhi 8. Jodhpur Rajasthan 9. Dash rath , Baroda Gujarat 10. Nasik Maharashtra 297 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 298 11. Madhavaram, Madras Tamil Nadu 12. Udaipur Rajasthan 13. Bhatinda Punjab 14. Indore Madhya Pradesh 15. Kalamboli Maharashtra 16. Tirupur Tamil Nadu 17. Kota Rajasthan 18. Thammanam (Kochi) Kerala 19. Cochin (Mis National Tyre Rubber & Co.) Kerala Forex policy Trade Agreement with Gulf Countries 5546. SHRI SHRAVAN KUMAR PATEL: Will the Minister of FINANCE be 5547. SHRI PHOOL CHAND pleased to state: VERMA: SHRI BHAGWAN SHANKAR RAWAT: (a) whether the Government have been considering further liberalisation of forex policy relating to import of capital Will the Minister of COMMERCE goods; be pleased to state: (b) if so, the details of the propos- (a) whether the Government have als in this regard; and signed any trade agreements with the Gulf countries during 1993-94; (c) the time by which it is likely to be declared? (b) if so, the salient features there- of, country-wise; and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. (c) the details of items exported to CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) to and imported from these countries, with (c). No Sir, Under the current Export and value in foreign exchange during 1993- Import Policy (Revised Edition: March, 94 country-wise? 1994), import o~ new capital goods is permitted freely without a licence by all THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE persons. Import of second hand capital MINISTRY OF CIVIL SUPPLIES, CON- goods having a residual life of minimum SUMER AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC DISTRI- of five years is also permitted without a BUTION AND MINISTER OF STATE/1N licence but by Actual Users only. THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE (SHRI Written AnsW8~ 300 299 Written Answers APRIL 29, 1994 KAMALUDDIN AHMED): (a) During 1993- months prior to the expiry of the 94 an Agreement on Economic, Trade prevailing period, either of the and Technical Cooperation was signed contracting parties notifies the between the Sultanate of Oman and other in writing of its intention to India. terminate the Agreement. (b) The salient features of the (c) During the first 10 months of Agreement are as follows: 1993-94 our exports to Oman were US $ 68 million and our imports from (i) The Contracting Parties shall ac- Oman were US $ 14 million. cord to each othe( the Most Favoured Nation treatment with The major items of our exports to regard to their economic, com- Oman are oil meals, meat and prepara- mercial and technical relations tions, gem and jewellery, engineering without prejudice to the special goods, manufactures of metals, textile terms and concessions enjoyed yarn and fabrics, agricultural commodi- by each Contracting Party in the ties, leather products, handicrafts, etc. context of its special arrange- The major items of our imports from ments with other countries; Oman are fruits and nuts, metalifers ores & metal scrap, non-ferrous metals, or- (ii) The Contracting Parties shall en- ganic chemicals, medicinal & pharma- courage their commercial enter- ceutical products, transport equipments prises and organisations to par- etc. ticipa+~ :" the industrial, commer- cial and technical exhibitions held Collision of Aircraft in the two countries; 5548. SHRI VILASRAO NAG- (iii) The respective state organisations NATHRAO GUNDEWAR : Will the Minis- and both the public and private ter of CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM sectors of the two countries may be pleased to state: conclude short or long term com- modity agreements, and abide by (a) whether an incieent of near their execution, in order to ensure collision of a privae airlines aircraft with regular supply of commodities that the Air India aircraft took place at the are of particular interest to either Bombay airport on November 8, 1993; of the two Contracting Parties; (b) if so, the details thereof; (iv) To implement this Agreement a Joint Commission will be estab- lished. The Joint Commission shall (c) the action taken against the convene its meetings in Muscat erring pilots/officials in this regard; and and New Delhi alternately. (d) the steps taken to check recur- (v) This Agreement shall remain valid rence of such incidents? for a period of five years and shall be automatically extended for sim- THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIA- ilar successive periods, unless-six TION AND TOURISM (SHRI GHULAM 301 Writtsn AnswslS VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 302 NABI (a) and There was no AZAO): (b). THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE such incident on 8.11.93. However, on MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V., 11.10.93, Air India flight AI 643, which CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY) : (a) was on its final approach to runway 27 Yes, Sir. at Bombay Airport, was asked to aban. don its approach as a Jet Airways aircraft (b) and (c). The response from the was still on its take off roll. The two Government of Japan is awaited. aircrafts were, however, not involved in near collision. Export of Agricultural Products (c) and (d). Jet Airways pilot has 5550. DR. K.V.R. CHOWDARY: been wamed by DGCA to be more SHRI GAYA PRASAD careful in future. National Airports Au· KORI: thority has implemented DGCA's recom· mendations for additional training and Will the Minister of COMMERCE other allied matters in respect of the Air be pleased to state: Traffic Controller. Japanese Aid for Fertiliser (a) the total quantity of agricultural products, processed food items and spic· es, exported and foreign exchange earned 5549. SHRI MANORANJAN therefrom during the last three years BHAKTA: Will the Minister of FINANCE separately, country-wise; and be pleased to state: (b) the steps taken by the Govern- (a) whether the Union Government ment to boost up the export of these 'lave approached the Japanese Govern- items? Tlent for extension of grant/aid of Yen :0 India for import of fertiliser and in- :reasing the food production; THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE): (a) The (b) if so, whether any agreement details of exports of agro-marine prod- has been signed in this regard; and ucts (including cotton) processed food items and spices since 1991-92 are given below: (c) if so, the details thereof ? (Value : Rs. Crores) (Oty : MT) 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 April 93-Jan. 94 Oty. Value Qty. Value Oty. Value (1 ) All Agro Marine 6333.88 7452.05 5725.64 Products. (2) Processed 421.27 493.06 388.15 Food Items (3) Spices 141848 372.13 127965 368.82 147657 459.80 (Source : DGCI&S, Calcutta) 303 Written AnswelS APRIL 29, 1994 Written Answ81S 304 The detailed country-wise infonna- (a) whether the Government of tion sought by the Hon'ble MPs' is Maharashtra has requested the Union available in (i) March 1992 issue of the Government to construct new airports in Monthly Statistics of Foreign Trade of the State; India (Annual Number for 1991-92) Volume I-Exports and Re-exports; (ii) (b) if so, the details thereof; and March 1993 issue of the Monthly Statis- tics of Foreign Trade of India (Annual (c) the action taken thereon, so Number for 1992-93 Volume I-Exports far? and Ae-exports; and (iii) January 1994 issue of Foreign, Trade Statistics of India THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIA- (Principal Commodities & Countries) TION AND TOURISM (SHRI GHULAM published by-DGCI&S, Calcutta, copies NABI AZAD) : (a) No, Sir~ of which are available in Parliament Library. (b) and (c). Do not arise. (b) Government accords a high Export Growth priority to the development of agricultural exports as these exports not only help to generate foreign exchange but also 5552. SHRI M.V.V.S. MURTHY they help to generate incomes and SHRI BOLLA BULLI employment in the rural areas. The RAMAIAH: introduction of a unified exchange rate, liberalisations made in the EXIM Policy Will the Minister of COMMERCE 1992-97, lowering of import duties on be pleased to state: certain capital goods and other inputs and materials required by the agricultural (a) whether the Government have sector have all helped to promote export decided to increase export by 25 per cent of agricultural commodities. Special in- in dollar tenns during 1994-95 in compari- centives are available for agriculture based son to 1993-94; Export Oriented Units (EOUs). The Commodity Boards are also assisting the (b) if so, the steps taken by the sector by an aggressive marketing stra- Government to improve the export growth tegy, participation in exhibitions abroad, during 1994-95; and by sponsoring trade delegations and by arranging buyer-seller meets for inter- (c) the total increase in exports action with the importers. As a result of during 1993 in comparison to 1992? various steps taken by the Government, the perfonnance of this sector has been THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE very satisfactory. (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE): (a) An export target for the year 1994-95 is yet Construction of Airports in to be fixed. Maharashtra (b) Export Promotion is continuous 5551. SHRI ANNA JOSH!': Will the process and Government have laken Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND TOUR- major steps for liberalisation of trade ISM be pleased to state: which include promotion of export-linked 305 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 306 imports, reduction in import licensing, quirements, etc. Government have not strengthening of export incentives and made any comprehensive comparative removal of procedural irritants through study covering all these aspects. simplification of policies and procedures. In the Budget for 1994-95, these mea- sures have been further reinforced by Expors of tobacco and tobacco introduction of convertibility of rupee on products are allowed freely, and with tax the current account and reduction in benefits. Further, speific rates of duties customs and excise duties. Important on cigarettes have been continued in the changes have also been made on 30.3.94 Union Budget for 1994-95. In the non- in th~ EXIM Policy which include simpli- filter segment, the excise duty for upto fication and streamlining of procedures, 60 mm category for cigarettes has been expanding the list of imports permitted reduced from Rs. 120 per thousand to under the Special Import Licences and Rs. 60 per thousand. This could promote introduction of a ne'w category of Super increased utilisation of tobacco in the Star Trading Houses. tobacco industry, which will intum help the tobacco growers. Exports of tobacco and tobacco products have also been (c) Trade data is complied on exempted from compulsory pre-shipment financial year basis. As per latest trade inspection in specified cases. data, exports during April-February, 1993- 94 are estimated at Rs. 62181.31 crores (US $ 19825.19 million) as compared to [Translation1 Rs. 47233.62 crores (US $ 16440.75 million) during April-February, 1992-93. Closure of Bank Branches Tobacco Laws 5554. SHRI SYED SHAHABUDDIN: 5553. SHRI S. M. LALJAN BASHA: Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased Will the Minister of COMMERCE be to refer to the reply given to Starred pleased to state: Question No. *305 on March, 18, 1994 and state: (a) whether the Government have made any study of the comparative laws affecting tobacco used and sale of its (a) the bank-wise break-up of the products in other tobacco grwoing coun- branches which have actually been closed tries; and during 1993-94 and those selected to be closed during 1994-95; (b) if so, the manner in which the laws of our country are beneficial to (b) the number of additional bank tobacco growers ? branches established by the banks, bank- wise during these years; THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE) : (a) and (b). The laws affecting tobacco use (c) whether the Reserve Bank of inclUde fiscal measures and export pol- India has issued any guidelines to the icy, advertising policy, restrictions on banks for prioritising the loss-making smoking in public places, labelling re- branches for purposes of closure; and 307 Written AnswelS APRIL 29,1994 Written Answers 308 (d) whether the subsequent perfor- [Eng/ish1 mance of the loss-making branches is being monitored by the bank concemed Import of Dry-Fruits andlor Reserve Bank of India andlor the Government? 5555. SHRI SHANKER SINH VAGHELA : Will the Minister of COM- MERCE be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. (a) the countries from which dry CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) fruits have been imported during each of . According to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) the last two years; no bank has so far reported to them about closure of any of their loss making branches during 1993-94. Data relating (b) if so, the details thereof; to the branches which may be closed during 1994-95 are not yet available. (c) the foreign exchange spent thereon, year-wise; and (b) Public sector banks opened 74 (d) the measures adopted to pro- additionat branches during the period duce/increase production of dry fruits in 1993-94. the country and to save the foreign exchange? (c) RBI have proposed to the banks THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE concerned that some of the chronic loss (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE) : (a) to making branches, which are unlikely to (c). A Statement is laid on the Table of improve their financial position despite all the House. efforts, may either be converted into 'recovery' branches or closed down. (d) Government of India has allo- cated Rs. 74.40 crores for the Integrated (d) RBI have also advised the Development of Tropical, Arid and Tem- concerned banks to monitor the perfor- perate Zone Fruits under a Centrally mance of loss making branches and Sponsored Scheme during the Eighth adopt special measures for turning them Plan for the development of fruits, which around. also includes dry fruits. 309 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 310 II) II) Q).r:. --c~ a.!!! I- ui .. a: >- •. OQ) -::::I ~ ~ 8. .6 .r:. .s,z i .~ 'E ::::I 8 Q) ..... CD ::::I C\I ""': iii u; CD o ..... > Ii) CD 0) Ii) C\I CD ~ C\I CD ~ ..... ~ Q) 0) CD ::::I C\I iii ci CD > mCD 0) CD C') C\I o o CD o CD CD ..... o C') 0 co CDo ...o ...Q) .r:. CI) ~= '0 Q) ~~ co«S Cl.~ - II) ~ .s II) C c IEo Q) 0-0 ·w (1)= .E .~ ·a ~o «-0 a: .0 cnz 311 Written Answers APRIL 29,1994 Written Answers 312 ~ (J) ::> c c: C ....res res ~ ra C (i) 0 ';) res u.i 0. 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I-" C') C') C') c: -.:t -.:t C\I C> C') C\J I/) C') -.:t 0 -.:t ~ a; 0 I/) (5 C') Ii) U. - III 0 ...... :t:::: Q) ra (a) whether the Government have HandJoom Revival Plan seized a huge quantity of ammunition of different bores in 3 different containers in 1st week of March, at Gandhidham 5557. DR. ASIM BALA: Will the port; Minister of TEXTILES be pleased to state: (b) if so, whether these containers had come from Kuwait and the United (a) whether the Central Govern- States; ment have formulated an ambitious Rs. 1300 crores hand loom sector revival plan; (c) if so, whether any enquiry has been conducted by the Government in this regard; and (b) if so, the details thereof; and (d) if so, the outcome of the (c) the extent upto which it has enquiry? been implemented so far? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE THE MINISTER OF STATE OF. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI MY THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI G. CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTH~: ~) VENKAT SWAMY): (a) Yes, Sir. and (b). No, Sir. However, in March, 1994 during examination of two consign- (b) The plan consists of two major ments of Heavy Melting Scrap imported schemes. The first scheme is to set up from Kuwait, some empty and used 3000 Handloom Development Centres smoke screen shells of various calibers and 500 Quality Dyeing Units over a and blank cartridges weighing 38.59 metric period of 4 years. The second set of tonnes were recovered from 2 containers scheme is to increase the coverage of and 119 pieces of old but live cartridges handloom weavers under the on-going of various calibers were detected from 3 programmes of Ministry of Rural Devel- other containers. In another consignment opment over three years beginning with of mixed brass scrap imported from 1993-94. U.S.A. in on container, some misfired 0.22 cartridges, misfired blank rounds alongwith 96 pieces of old but live (c) For setting up of 267 Handloom cartridges of various calibers were recov- Development Centres and 66 Quality ered. On examination, Army/Airforce/Po- Dyeing Units, a sum of As. 10.00 crores lice authorities clarified that these were was released towards first instalment 315 Written AnswelS APRIL 29. 1994 Written AnswelS 316 during 1993-94. A sum of As. 50.00 (b) the steps being taken by the crores has been proposed for the finan- Government to boost the export of miner- cial year 1994-95. Regarding coverage of als; and handloom weavers under the on-going schemes ot Rural Development Pro- (c) the criteria fixed by the Govern- grammes during 1993-94 the major thrust ment for the export of minerals? was given to undertake survey and iden- tify the beneficiaries in all the States. THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE): (a) A statement is laid on the Table of the [Translation] House. Export of Minerals (b) General measures taken to boost exports include directions to banks to increase availability of credit to export 5558(H). DR. LAL BAHADUR sectors; reduction in interest rate on RAWAL: rupee-credit; reduction in tariff level on SHRI RAJVEER SINGH: import of machinery and rendering of marketing assistance by Indian Missions. Will the Minister of COMMERCE be pleased to state: (c) The criteria for export of miner- als include the need to ensure adequate availability of raw material for domestic (a) the details of various minerals industry. encourage export of value-add- exported and the foreign exchange earned ed products. conserve high grade and therefrom during each of the last three strategic ores and ensure environmental years. country-wise; protection. STATEMENT Country-wise exports of minerals by India (Val: in Rs. crores) 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 (Apr.-Dec.) IRON ORE Japan 880.57 668.09 538.58 China P. Rep. 26.88 111.42 106.57 Iran 57.01 34.35 60.85 Korea Rep. 142.53 73.05 45.48 Chinese Taipei 63.16 31.90 26.37 Others 265.24 183.49 184.23 Total 1435.39 1102.30 962.08 - ~ ~ . ~ ~ --- - 317 WriIt8R AnswetS VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 318 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 (Apr.-Dec.) MICA USA 5.04 5.54 5.73 Japan 3.86 5.68 4.30 Belgium 0.70 3.28 3.71 U.K. 2.17 1.65 1.35 Garman F.Rep. 3.16 2.48 1.24 Others 20.32 5.48 4.03 Total 35.24 24.11 20.36 COAl. Bangladesh 9.81 43.59 30.42 Nepal 5.20 7.33 2.69 Others 0.03 0.08 0.24 Total 15.04 51.00 33.35 PROCESSED U.S.A. 102.50 62.68 72.20 MINERAlS Japan 61.21 54.91 46.76 Iran 21.55 20.83 38.36 Korea Dp. Rep 2.02 18.32 31.79 China P. Rep. 26.96 5.04 29.42 Others 146.70 240.63 204.07 Total 360.94 402.41 422.60 OTHERS ORES & Japan 141.86 118.98 120.40 MINERALS Italy 73.90 126.03 95.38 China P. Rep. 52.49 58.55 48.68 Chinese Taipei 41.76 42.83 43.05 Belgium 17.93 37.99 28.17· Others 118.22 181.51 147.99 Total 445.36 565.89 483.67 (SOUfcI, : DGCIS, CALCUTTA) 319 Written Answers APRIL 29,1994 Written Answers 320 Cases Against Canara Bank THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI 5559. SHRI GEORGE FERNAN- M.V.CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): DES: Will the Minister of FINANCE be (a) and (b). Information regarding cases pleased to state: filed by customers against Canara Bank before Consumer Disputes Redressal (a) the number of cases filed against Fora is given below:- Canara Bank by the customers before the Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum during the last year and the current year, 1993 1994 so far; Number of 266 33 (b) the number of cases disposed cases filed of; Number of cases 26 6 (c) the amount of legal fees and disposed off other charges entailed by Canara Bank in defending or otherwise dealing with these cases; and (c) An expenditure of Rs. 3,77,210.25 has been incurred by the (d) the details of the cases in which bank from 1.1.93 onwards in dealing with Canara Bank has been ordered to pay the above cases. compensation to the aggrieved parties and the amount involved in each of these (d) The information is given in the cases? attached Statement. STATEMENT Details of cases in which Canara Bank has been ordered by Consumer Disputes Redressal Fora to Pay Compensation during the year 1993 and 1994 so far S. Case in brief Amount 1. Charging of Re.l/per cheque leaf for MICR cheques 550.00 2. Address of the branch not impressed on cheque book 5,000.00 3. Settlement of claim of partnership of 98,748.60 MIS. Tukaram Bapuji Nikkam 4. Sugam Cheques not honoured 5,000.00 5. Cheque discounted and charges collected towards this 200.00 6. Loan Sanctioned under Government sponsored 100.00 schemes was partly disbursed 7. Delay in crediting of International Money Order 786.00 321 Written Answel'S VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 322 S. Case in brief Amount (in Rs.) No. 8. Delay in crediting proceeds of foreign DDIMT 11,855.67 9. Excess interest calculated 250.00 10. Loan not sanctioned against loan linked deposit 200.00 sche(11e due to default in payment of monthly instalment beyond the stipulated number 11. Cheque book not issued on demand 500.00 12. Non-allotment of shares 1,000.00 13. Cheque deposited but not collected 1,284.00 14. Balance in SB account adjusted to Loan account 6,425.00 15. Sugam cheques not paid due to signature difference 5,000.00 16. Refusal to give loan clearance certificate even 7000.00 in spite of clearing the loan 17 ~ Non-allotment of shares 2,900.00 18. Passing of forged cheque 20,000.00 19. Non-acceptance of small denomination notes 600.00 20. Non-allotment of Can 80CC 4,500.00 21. Non-allotment of shares 2,100.00 22. Passing of forged cheques 5,000.00 23. Non-allotment of shares 450.00 24. Fraudulent withdrawal of amount from SB account 15,000.00 25. Fraudulent withdrawal of amount from SB account 2,000.00 26. Fraudulent encashment of interest warrant 1,500.00 27. Cheque returned for want of funds 10,000.00 28, Fraudulent encashment of DO 6,n4.00 29. Refund of Issue of MRPL 6,000.00 323 Written AnswslS APRIL 29, 1994 WrilfJft,A,..,. 324 S. Case in brief Amount (In Re.) No. 30. Cheque returned inadvertantly 250.00 31. Failure to carryout consignee's instructions- 1,450.00 goods became unusable 32. Title deeds not released on time 1,000.00 33. Share applications not forwarded to the company 400.00 34. Unauthorised debit to account 2,455.00 35. Share application not forwarded to company 10,000.00 36. Charging of excess rate of commission 1,000.00 37. Relief under ARDR scheme not given 1,000.00 38. Delay in returning unpaid bills 3,925.64 39. Delay in forwarding share applications 10,000.00 40. Cheque wrongly returned 1,000.00 41. Delay in crediting proceeds of foreign cheque 3,780.00 42. Delay in delivery of bills 1,450.00 43. Demand draft not signed by officials 1,200.00 44. Debit of party's account without instructions 7,584.75 45. Retirement of Hundi - procedural delay 500.00 46. Payment of forged cheque 5,232.00 47. Non-sanction of loan under Loan-Unked Deposit scheme 940.00 48. Enhancement of rate of interest without notice 655.00 49. Non-Sanction of loan under IRDP 5,000.00 50. Cheques lost in transit 1,500.00 51. Recall of Guarantee 14,301.00 Note: OUt of abOve mentioned 51 cases, 19 cases were flied prior to ~; 1993 but daddad by the Cunsumer Disputes Redr8ssaI FoIa ,during 1993 and .1994. VAiSAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Nrltten AAsweIS 326 THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHAI G. 5560. DR. Y.S. RAJASEKHAR VENKAT SWAMY): (a) The Govt. of REDDY: Wilt the Minister of LABOUR be Maharashtra have not raised objections pleased to state: to the restructuring and modemisation plans prepared by the Cotton Textiles Research Associations for the revival of (a) the number of Employees Provi- NTC mills that have been accepted by dent Fund offices including regional prov- the Spcial Tripartite Committee. ident fund offices in Andhra Pradesh as on December 31,1993; (b) and (c). Do not arise. (b) whether the Government pro- Unclaimed Deposits with R.P.F. pose to set up more BPF offices in Office, Bangalore Andhra Pradesh; and 5562. SHRIMATI CHANDRA PRABHA URS: Will the Minister of (c) if so, the locations thereof? LABOUR be pleased to state: THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE (a) the amount of unclaimed de- MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY pOSits with the Regional Provident Fund WELFARE (SHRI PABAN SINGH Office, Bangalore by the end of Decem- GHATOWAR): (a) 24. ber, 1993; and (b) and (c).There is no proposal to (b) the manner in which it is pro- open any RegionallSub-Regional office in posed to be utilised? Andhra Pradesh. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY National Textile Corporation WELFARE (SHRI PABAN SINGH GHA- TOWAR): (a) Rs. 6,36,01,043/- 5561. SHRI SULTAN SALAHUD- DrN OWArSI: Will the Minister of TEX- (b) The amount has been invested TILES be pleased to state: to earn interest as per the pattem pre- scribed by the Ministry of Finance. It will be utilised for settlement of the accounts (a) wheher restructuring and-mod- of the members as and when their claims emisation of the National Textile Corpora- are received. tion has been delayed in view of the objections raised by the Government of [Trans/ation Maharashtra; 1 Branches of NABARD in Madhya (b) if so, the main objections raised Pradesh by the Government of Maharashtra; and 5563. SHRI MAHENDRA KUMAR (c) the reaction of the Union Gov- SINGH THAKUR: Will the Minister of ernment thereto? FINANCE be pleased to state: 327 Written Answers APRIL 29, 1994 Written AnswelS 328 (a> the places in Madhya Pradesh 1991·92 where branches of the National Bank for 7. Raipur Agriculture and Rural Development have been opened during 1993-94 and pro- 8. Jabalpur posed to be opened during 1994-95; and 9. Chhindwara (b) the time by which these branch- 10. Hoshangabad es are likely to be opened? 1992·93 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 11. Dewas MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.v.CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): 12. Rajnandgaon (a) and (b). The National Bank for 13. Ratlam Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has reported that it does not 14. Sarguja propose to open any branch' in the 15. Vidisha country. However, NABARD is posting. District Development Magistrates (DDMs) 16. Shahdol at the District level from 1989-90 in a 1993-94 phased manner. For this purpose, one man residence-cum-offices are opened 17. Betul which are having very limited functions of credit planning under the Service Area 18. Rewa Approach, Coordinating Credit function- ing in the districts and monitoring credit [English] dissemination. Till 31st March, 1993, NABARD Benami Shares Transactions had opened 16 DDM Offices in Mahdya Pradesh in phases. During 1993-94, 2 5564. SHRI SANAT KUMAR MAN- District Offices were opened at Betul on DAL: Will the Minister of FINANCE be 2.7.1993 and at Rewa on 8.7.1993 bring- pleased to state: ing the total number of district offices in Madhya Pradesh to 18 as under. The 2 DDM offices proposed in 1993-94 have (a) whether a meeting of top offi- since been opened. cials from several departments, including the Finance Ministry was held recently to hammer out a solution found to be vexed 1989-90 benami share tangle; 1. Drug 1990-91 (b) if so, the solution found to this 2. Bilaspur long pending issue which has adversely affected market sentiment; and 3. Khandwa 4. Indore (c) the follow-up action being taken 5. Dhar to check the ramifications of the im- 6. Gwalior broglio? 329 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 330 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Margin Money Scheme for Destitute MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI Weavers M.V.CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) A meeting of officials of several 5565. PROF. SAVITHRI LAKSH- Govemment Departments and agencies MANAM: Will the Minister of TEXTILES was indeed convened in April, 1994 with be pleased to state: the limited objective of defining Govem- ment's position to be taken on certain (a) the number of destitute weav- matters pending before the Special Court ers covered, under the "Margin Money constituted under The Special Court (Trial Scheme for destitute weavers", State- of Offences Relating to Transactions in wise during the last three years till date; Securities) Act, 1992, and not to hammer and out a final solution. (b) the total grant released by the (b) Does not arise. Union Government under this scheme during the above period? (c) The Special Court has subse- THE MINISTER OF STATE OF quently adjoumed the consideration of THE MINISTRY OF TEXTilES (SHRI G. the matter until 14th June, 1994. VENKAT SWAMY): (a) SI. Name of Number of Destitute No. the State Weavers covered 1. Andhra Pradesh 5180 2. Assam 5550 3. Bihar 4350 4. Gujarat 110 5. Himachal Pradesh 280 6. Jammu and I(ashmir 319 7. Kamataka 1908 8. Kerala 1339 9. Madhya Pradesh 235 10. Maharashtra 50 11. Manipur 1300 12. Orissa 5750 331 Written Answers APRIL 29, 1994 Written AfWwsrs 332 SI. Name of Number of Destitute No. the State Weavers covered 13. Punjab 54 14. Rajasthan 5 15. Tamil Nadu 3819 16. Tripura 100 17. Uttar Pradesh 2669 18. West Bengal 550 Total 33568 (b) The total grant released by the (b) and (c). Do not arise in view Union Government under this Scheme of (a) above. during the last three years i.e. from 1991- 92 to 1993-94 is Rs. 447.76 lakhs. RRBs in Assam Cotton Monopoly Scheme 5567. SHRI PROBIN DEKA: Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to 5566. SHRI SOMJIBHAI DAMOR: state: Will the Minister of TEXTILES be pleased to state: (a) the number of Regional Rural Banks in Assam and the locations there- (a) whether the Government have of; made any assessment of the cotton monopoly scheme of Gujarat and Madhya (b) the extent to which the objec- Pradesh with regard to losses/profits tives of these banks have been achieved during the last three years; during the last three years; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) whether some of these banks are facing acute financial Crisis; ... (c) the steps taken by the Union Government to adopt such scheme na- tion-wide to give protection to the cotton (d) if so, the reasons therefor; and growers? (e) the steps taken to improve the THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE performance of these banks? MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI G.VENKAT SWAMY): (a) No, Sir. There THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE is no monopoly scheme in operation in MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. M.v.CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): 333 Wtiften Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 334 (a> There are five Regional Rural Banks 1he RRBs in the State has compounded (ARBs) operating in the State of Assam the problem of liquidity. having a network of. 404 branches as at the end of March, 1993 with headquar- (d) The reasons for incurring losses located Nalbari, Gotaghat, Sitchar, ters at by RRBs are attributable to several Oiphu and North Lakhimpur. factors like restriction on the choice of clientele, limited area of operation, low (b) The main objectives of the interest margins, mounting establishment RRBs are to take the banking services costs particularly after implementation of to ~e door steps of rural masses par- the award of the National Industrial ticularly in hitherto unbanked areas, to Tribunal, etc. make available institutional credit to the weaker sections of the society, to mobilise (e) With a view to improving their rural saving and channelise th~m for viability, a package of measures have supporting productive activities in the been announced in December, 1993 for rural areas, to create supplementary more flexibility in their lending and wid- channel tor flow of credit form the central ening the scope of their allied banking money market to the rural areas through services. These measures include raiSing refinance, to generate employment op- non-target group finanCing from 40 per- portunities in rural areas, and to bring cent to 60 per cent, increasing non-fund down the cost of purveying credit in rural business, freeing RRBs whose disbursals areas. As of March, 1993, as much as during 1992-93 were less than Rs. 2 As. 152 crores were mobilised by RRBs crores from service area obligations and in 11.67 lac accounts in Assam. The permitting them to relocate loss making credit support provided by these banks branches at places like Mandis, Taluk/ amounted to Rs. 118 crores (outstand- districts headquarters, agriculture pro- ing) in 2.45 lac accounts. Thus over a duce centres and to open extension period of time, the RRB$ have achieved counters at premises of institutions for significant growth in taking banking ser- which the RRB is the principal banker. vices to the door steps of the rural poor, The RRBs have also been permitted to providing them with institutional credit install safe deposit lockers. support and mopping up of hitherto untapped rural savings. Setting Up of International Trade Centre at Hyderabad (c) In the process of reaching to the weaker sections and fuMHling the 5568. SHRI BOLLA BULLI RAMA- broad socia economic objectives, these IAH: Will the Minister of COMMERCE be RRBs have suffered financially. AD the pleased to state: banks put together in Assam have in- curred a loss of Rs. 10.75 crores during (a) whether the Government of 1992-93 and their accumulated losses Andhra Pradesh has set up an interna- stood at Rs. 27.96 crores as at the end tional trade centre at Hyderabad with a of March, 1993. All the five RRBs have view to facilitate the display of all indus- compfetely eroded their share capital and trial products of AP; reserves, leading to problems of liquidity and consequent reduction in lending (b) if so, the main items that were activIlies. Poor recovery performances of exported from AP; 335 Written Answers APRIL 29,1994 Written Answers 336 (c) whether gem and jewellery ex- (c) and (d). Yes, Sir. There has ports have been on increase; been over 100% increase over 1991-92. As against the export of 4.5 crores in (d) if so, the details thereof: 91-92 the export of Jewellery in 92-93 is 9.33 crores. (e) whether the Centre has been urged to help and assist the exporters (e) No, Sir. to further give a rise to exports from AP; (f) Does not arise. (f) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto; and (g) The Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India do not monitor enquiries (9) the total exports made from AP received by individual exporters in the during 1993-94? country. The State-wise data regarding exports is also not maintained by the Ministry of Commerce. THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE): (a) The Govt. of Andhra Pradesh have sanc- Delay in Delivery of Export tioned the Establishment of an Interna- Consignments tional Trade Centre at Hyderabad in collaboration with A.P., Industrial Devel- 5569. PROF. UMMAREDDY opment Corpn. Ltd., Hyderabad to facil- VENKATESWARLU: Will the Minister of itate the display of export worthy prod- COMMERCE be pleased to state: ucts of the State. A.P.I.D.C. is taking steps to establish the centre. (a) whether the Government have received any complaints from exporters (b) The exports made from Andhra regarding the Inland Container Depots Pradesh are: (ICDs) taking long time to deliver export consignments to the ports during the last six months; (i) Agricultural, Agro-based Industrial and Forest Products. (b) if so, the details thereof; and (ii) Leather & Leather products, Ani- (c) the steps taken by the Govern- mal & Marine products. ment to check such delay? (iii) Minerals & Mineral products. THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE): (a) and (iv) Handlooms & Textiles including (b). Yes, Sir. Complaints have been Yam. received regarding delays in transfer of containers to the Ports mainly from (v) Handicrafts including Jewellers. Inland Container Depots (ICDs) at Tughlakabad, Moradabad, Ludhiana and (vi) Drugs, Pharmaceuticals, chemi- Jaipur. cals & Allied. (c) The Container Corporation of (vii) Engineering items. India which is maintaining the ICDs have 337 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 338 taken following important steps to speed CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHy): (a) up operations: and (b). The October, 1993 issue of RBI Bulletin on State finances has highlighted (t) MOU has been signed with Min- the fiscal imbalances in the finances of istry of Railways for guaranteed State Governments, particularly in the trans~ time/scheduled container revenue account which would remain in train services on specific streams; deficit for the seventh year in succession. The magnitude of revenue deficit is (ii) Coordination is being maintained placed at Rs. 4,525.2 crore in 1993-94 with Port Trusts to avoid deten- as compared with Rs. 4,116.8 crore in tion of trains; 1992-93. The gross fiscal deficit (GFD) which has been rising fast since the later part of the eighties is estimated to (iii) A specific line has been ear- increase by 18.6 per cent in 1993-94 to marked for export containers and reach a level of Rs. 23,706.6 crore. The a direct train from ICD Ludhiana overall conventional deficit for 1993-94 to Ports is now being run. been placed at Rs. 2,639.7 crore which is about twice the revised estimates level (iv) Additional handling equipment has of Rs. 1,256.5 crore in 1992-93. the been deployed at Tughlakabad. growing deficit of State Governments in 1993-94 is the combined outcome of Financial Crisis in States factors like, slow down in the growth of revenue receipts, from 13.5 per cent in 5570. SHRI SOBHANADREES- 1992·93 to 10.0 percent in 1993-94 and WARA RAO VADDE: higher growth in their non-developmental SHRI GURUDAS KAMAT: expenditure which is budgeted to rise by 19.4 percent in 1993-94 as against 17.7 Will the Minister of FINANCE be percent in 1992-93. pleased to state: (c) and (d). It is primarily for the (a) whether several States are State Governments to improve their fi- facing financial crisis as reported in the nancial position through economy in non- October, 1993 issue of RBI Bulletin; developmental expenditure and improve- ments in their own resource position. However, the Centre has advised the (b) if so, the details thereof and the States from time to time a various fora reasons therefor; including at the time of plan discussion to control their expenditure and improve (c) whether the Central Govern- their .own revenues to improve their ment have taken some initiatives to help financial position. During 1993-94, taking the States facing financial crisis; cognizance of their opening deficit, Special Category ~tates were given Advance (d) if so, the details thereof; and Plan Assistance (APA) of Rs. 840 crores. In addition, during 1993-94, Punjab was (e) if not, the reasons therefor? sanctioned a Special Plan Loan of Rs. 939 crores in view of the State's THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE special problems. Similarly, in view of the MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. special financial difficulties of Jammu and 339 Wrirten AnsMtts APRIL 29, 1994 KashmIr, the State was allowed As. 100 (c) and ~. A 8Ub-NgIona1 office croras towards meeting the security of OGCA has been aet up at Bhopal, A'JIated axpendi1Ure as deferment of loan which is headed by a Controller of and interest to the Centre to the extent AiYwor1hIness. of Rs. 9.10 crores during 1993-94. (e) Does not arise. (e) Does not arise. (1) 274 persons from Madhya Pradesh are holding 1icences issued by Oifector General of Civil Aviation. 5571. SHRI SUSHfL CHANDRA VARMA: Win the Minister of CIVIL AVIA- STATEMENT TION AND TOURISM be pleased to state: Based in Madhya Pradesh (a> the number of aircraft included Type Total in the National Register of registered airoraft; 8-200 1 (b) the number of aircnIft, out of them, which are from Madhya Pradesh Dauphin Helicopter 1 aIogwilh the details of the different kinds of aircraft registenKi from the State; Chetak Helicopter 2 (c) whether any airworthiness office Pushpak aircraft 3 has been set up at Bhopal; Cessna 150M 1 (d) if so, the details thereof; Cessna 152 5 (e) if not, 1he time by which such office is likely to be set up there: and Cessna 172 3 (f) the number of holders of 1icenc- Piper Commanchee PA-30 1 es and certificates issued by the Direc- torate General of CMl Aviation who are FA-27 2 from Madhya Pradesh? Piper Navajo PA-31 1 THE MINISTER OF CIVtL AVIATION AND TOURISM (SHRI· GHULAM NABI AZAO): Cal 892 aiIcrafts Jet Commander 1 are ragisteI8d In the Civil AiR:raft Regi8ter. Boeing 720 1 (b) 22 aIrcrafts are registered with Mahdya Pradesh addntaaes. DetaIs are Total 22 given In the attached Statement. 341 Written MsweIS VAISAKHA 9, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 342 Economic ReIetion with Angola TlON AND TOURISM be pleased to state: 5572. SHRt GOPI NATH GAJA- PATHI: Will the Minister of COMMERCE be pleased to state: (a) whether the air taxi operator (ATOs) are shifting their focus to small (a) whether the Government have cities and far flung unexploited hill areas any proposal to strengthen the economic as reported recently in various national refation with Angola; newspapers; " (b) if so, the details thereof; and (b) if so, the details thereof indicat- ing inter-alia the areas, the names of the (c) the efforts made by the Gov- ATOs, their flight schedules, the type of ernment in this direction? aircraft in their possession and their capacity utilisation; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL SUPPLIES, CON- SUMER AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC DISTRI- (c) whether the State Governments BUTION AND MINISTER OF STATE IN and air-travelling public have expressed THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE (SHRI their satisfaction over the new arrange- KAMALUDDIN AHMED): (a) to (c). A ments; and Trade Agreement and an agreement on economic, technical scientific and culture cooperation exist between the two coun- (d) if so, the details thereof? tries. Also, a Joint Commission has been established, first meeting of which is to take place in India on mutually conve- THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIA- nient dates. TION AND TOURISM (SHRI GHUlAM NABI AZAO): (a) Yes, Sir. The pace of development of our refations with Angola has slowed down due to the present law & order situation (b) The existing and planned op8f8- in Angola. tions by Air T&Xi Operators along with details of aircraft ate given in the attahced Statement. 5573. SHRI R. SURENDER (c) and (d). No feed back on this REDDY: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIA- has been received. 343 Written Answers APRIL 29,1994 Written Answers 344 STATEMENT Existing and Planned Operations by Air Taxi Operators [Aircraft Upto 50 Seats] I. Raj Aviation (P) Ltd. F-27 MK 50 (a) Existing Operations Pune-Bombay Daily Pune-Hyderabad 4 times a week P~ne-Bangalore 4 times a week Hyderabad-Tirupathi 3 times a week Bombay-Chandigarh 2 times a week (b) Planned Operations Pune-Aurangabad-Jaipur Bombay··Nasik II. Archana Airways L-410-UVP-E 90 (a) Existing Operations Delhi-Kulu Daily Delhi-Ludhiana Daily Delhi-Chandigarh Daily Chandigarh-Hissar 5 days a week (b) Planned Operations Delhi-Dharamshala Delhi-Shimla Delhi-Dehradun Delhi-Jodhpur-Jaisalmer LUdhiana-Jammu Ludhiana-Kulu Ludhiana-Amritsar Chandigarh-Kulu Chandigarh-Jammu Chandigarh-Amritsar Ill. Jagson Airlines Domier-228 (a) Existing Operations Delhi-Kulu 6 times a week Delhi-Ghandigarh 6 times a week Delhi-Dehradun 6 times a week (b) Planned Operations Delhi-Dharamshala Delhi-Jodhpur-Jaisalmer n ": 1.1 II \1 r" i 345 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9. 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 346 IV. East West Airlines (a) Existing Operations with 3F-27 and Boeing-737 Bombay-Puna 3 times a week Bombay-Bhavnagar Daily Bombay-Ahmedabad Daily Bombay-Balgaum 4 days a week Bombay-Rajkot Daily Bombay-Baroda Daily (b) Planned Operations Bombay-Keshod Bombay-Porbandar Bombay-Diu Bombay-Kolhapur-Solapur T rivandrum-Cochin-Ca!icut Cochin-Lakshadweep Cochin-Trivandrum V. NEPC Airlines F-27-500 Madras-Salem Madras-Coimbatore Madras-CochilJ Cochin-Agatti Madras-T richi Madras-Madurai Madras-Trivandrum Madras-Tuticorin Pensioners of International THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Organisations MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) In 5574. SHRI SHRAVAN KUMAR terms of the Finance Ministry's orders PA:rEL: Will the Minister of FINANCE be No. F.I.(16)E-III(8)/66 dated 5-11-1966, officers of All India Services and Central pleased to state: Services deputed on foreign service to International Organisations like UN Sec- (a) whether the Government have retariate/FAO/IDO etc. are eligible to join decided to allow officials to draw pension the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund. Where from International Organisations. for the an officer becomes entitlecl to Pension service earlier rendered by them to such from International Organisations, no pen- organisations; and sion contribution is required to be made for the period for which pension is (b) if so. the total amount in foreign admissible from the International exchange due to be repatriated from organisation. This period will, however, abroad. as on January 1. 1994. for this not cpunt tor pension in the Government. proposal? The orders further provide that the re- 347 Written Answets APRtL 29, 1994 Written AnsweIs 348 tintment benefits accruing under the UN CHANORASHEKHARA MURTHy): (a> Rules win be payable to the officers in No, Sir. rupees in India. (b) and (c). Do not arise. (b) No such infoflTlation is avail- able. Export of Fruits Loan for Power Sector 5576. Dr. K. V.R. CHOWDARY: Will the Minister of COMMERCE be 5575. SHRI MANORANJAN pleased to state: BHAKTA: Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: the details of fruits exported and foreign exchange earned therefrom (a> whether the Government pro- during each of the last three years pose to borrow funds from international separately, country-wise; and financial institutions at interest rate of 16 per cent in dollar terms for power sector; (b) the steps taken by the Govern- ment to increase the export of fruits? (b) if so, the details thereof; and THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE (c) the reasons therefor? (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE): The details of fruits exported and the foreign exchange earned therefrom during each THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE of the last three years i.e. 1990-91, 1991- MINISTRY OF ANANCE (SHRI M.V. 92 and 1992-93 are as under:- (Oty. in mts) (Val. Rs. in lakhs) 1990-91 1991-92 1992-93 Qty Val. Oty. Val. Oty Val. 1. Fresh Mangoes 19380 3122 23104 3546 25850 4599 2. Fresh Grapes 5348 855 11147 1862 10801 2179 3. Other Fresh Fruits. 22121 1261 41313 2846 43633 3419 4. Dried Nuts (Walnuts) 4268 1945 4929 3613 4832 4404 5. Cashew Kernels 49812 44140 65508 67151 53241 74513 (Souroe: APEDA and OGCI&S). Country wise export details are of India, Vol. I, published by Directorate available in the Annual numbers for General of Commercial Intelligence & '1990-91, 1991-92 and 1992-93 of 1he StatIstIcs, Calcutta, copies of which are MonIhIy. Statistics of the Foreign T .... available in Partiament UbI"8fY. 349 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 350 (b) Government have taken the (b) if so, the details thereof; and following steps aimed at increasing the production and exports of fruits: (c) if not, the reasons therefor? (i) Provision of increased outlays dur- ing the 8th Five year Plan for the THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE horticulture sector. (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE): (a) No, Sir. (ii) Development of infrastructure fa- cilities like mechanical grading (b) Does not arise. packing centres, refrfgerated trans- port facilities, imporve packaging material, provisions of quality (c) Commercial wings are already testing equipment and upgrada- functioning in various Indian Missions tion of cargo handling facilities at abroad who are entrusted with the tasks seaports and airports. of trade promotion in their respective countries. (iii) Introduction of an air freight sub- sidy scheme for export of speci- rAenace of Narcotics in Madhya fied fruits on an experimental Pradesh basis. 5578. SHRI SHIVRAJ SINGH (iv) Promoting identified products like CHAUHAN: Will the Minister of FINANCE grapes, mangoes etc. which have be pleased to state: good exports protential by organ- ising sutiable promotional cam- paigns as well as participating in (a} whether the menace of narcot- international fairs/exhibitions. ics drugs is increasing in Madhya Pradesh; (v) Simplification of quarantine proce- (b) the number of persons ar- dures. rested/prosecuted in the State during the last three years for illicit trafficking of [TranslationJ narcotic drugs; and Trade Development Missions in (c) the quantity of narcotic drugs Indian Embassies seized during the above period? 5577. SHRIMATI SHEELA GAU- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE TAM: Will the Minister of COMMERCE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. be pleased to state: CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) to (c). Since sale and consumption of nar- (a) whether the Govemment pro- cotics is a clandestine activity, it cannot pose to sat up Trade Development Mis- be said definitely whether it is increasing sions in Indian Embassies abroad with in Madhya Pradesh or otherwise. How- a view to boost export; ever, available information about the 351 Written Answem APRIL 29, 1994 Written Answem 352 quantity of drug seized. and the number State during 1991, 1992 and 1993 is of persons arrested/prosecuted in the given below:- (Quantity in. Kgs) Drug 1991 1992 1993 Opium n4.312 512.460 234.142 Morphine 2.070 2.040 1.400 Heroin 47.720 26.092 28.690 Ganja 956.201 1552.186 1144.400 Hashish 2.883 21.994 22.271 Methaqualone 11.000 No. of persons arrested/ 528 669 785 prosecuted· • Detailed information on prosecution is not maintained, but normally prosecution proceedings are launched against aN persons arrested under NDPS Act, within prescribed statutory period. [English] (b) The main features of the scheme are as follows: Group Insurance Scheme for Powerloom Workers (1) All Powenoom Workers who are aged between 18-60 years and have worked during the year are 5579. SHRI M.V.V.S. MURTHY: eligible. Will the Minister of TEXTILES be pleased to state: (2) A weaver earning at least mini- mum average pay of Rs. 1200 (a) whether the Union Government per month can join the scheme. have introduced group insurance scheme for powenoom worKers in Andhra Pradesh (3) One member of a household can in collaboration with Lie; join the scheme. (4) For an insurance cover of Rs. (b) if so, the main features of this 10,000/- an annual premium of scheme; and Rs. 120/- will be paid. The annual premium shall be shared equally (c) the total number of worKers by the Central Govt., State Govt. covered under the scheme, so far? and Powenoom Workers. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF (5) In case of death by accident an THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI G. amount of Rs. 20,000/- will be VENKAT SWAMY): (a) Yes, Sir. paid. 353 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 354 (c) A total of 20,873 workers have (a) the break-up of outstanding been covered in Andhra Pradesh during foreign loan on March 31, 1994 by year 1993-94 under the scheme. of borrowing; Mishap on IA Flight (b) the break-up of projected debt service payments during 1994-95 by the year of the Original loan; 5580. SHRI S.M. LALJAN BASHA: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND (c) the break-up of projected debt TOURISM >be pleased to state: service payments during 1994-95 be- tween principal and interest; (a) whether there was a mishap on the Indian Airtines flight No. IC-186 on (d) whether the Government pro- Delhi-Bombay Sector on March 1, 1994; pose additional foreign brorrowing in order to meet the debt service charges during 1994-95; and (b) if so, the details thereof; (e) if so, the details thereof? (c) whether the flight was duly cleared by the concemed agencies; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V.CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (d) if not, the reasons for operation (a) Foreign loans are contracted on year of the flight; and to year basis and each loan is disbursed over a period of time. The loan disbursed and outstanding at a particular point of (e) the action taken/proposed to be time represents the disbursements made taken against the guilty officials? under each loan less repayments upto that point of time. The outstanding amount THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIA- of loans at a particular time is not TION AND TOURISM (SHRI GHULAM therefor directly related to the year of NABI AZAD): (a) No, Sir. borrowing. (b) and (c). The loans disbersed (b) Does not arise. are repaid as per the amortisation period in the respective loan agreement. The (c) Yes, Sir. prOjected payments (repayment of prin- cipal and payment of interest) are based on instalment of repayments falling due (d) and (e). Do not arise. in that year according to the various amortisation schedule. Interest is based on the debt outstanding at the beginning Foreign Loans of the year and also with reference to the subsequent drawals during the year. 5581. SHRI SYED SHAHABUDDIN: The projected debt service payments WiIHhe Minister of FINANCE be pleased during 1994-95 cannot therefore be di- to state: rectly related to the year of the original 355 Written Answers APRIL 29, 1994 Written Answers 356 loan. Moreover, debt service payments (c) There are no special credit depend not only on past borrowings but facilities targeted at Non-resident Indians also on current and future borrowings. (NRls). However, NRls (Individuals) can These depend upon the movements in avail of rupee loans against the security various items under both current and of State Bank of India NRI Bonds for capital accounts of the balance of pay- specified purposes on non-repatriable ments which, in tum, depend on a basis. number of factors. Given the complexity of the situation. It is not possible to {Translation] indicate the exact future debt payment schedule. Losses in MMTC (d) and (e). Additional foreign bor- 5583. DR. LAL BAHADUR rowings are not linked to debt service RAWAL: payments alone. With comfortable for- SHRI RAM BADAN: eign exchange reserve position, sound prospects for the current account and Will the Minister of COMMERCE foreign equity inflows, debt service obliga- be pleased to state: tions during 1994-95 can easily be met without fresh borrowings. (a) whether the Minerals and Metals Trading Corporation is incurring losses NRls Investment since 1992; 5582. SHRI SHANKERSINH (b) if so, the details thereof and the VAGHELA: Will the Minister of FINANCE reasons therefor; be pleased to state: (c) the measures taken by the Govemment to check these losses? (a) whether the Government pro- vide credit facilities to non-Resident Indi- ans who are making investment in the THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE country; (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE): (a) No, Sir. (b) if so, the details thereof; and (b) and (c). Do not arise. (c) the details of credit facilities [English] provided so far to the NRls by the banks and financial institutions during the last Workshed-Cum-Housing-Scheme for three years? Handloom Weavers THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 5584. SHRI SULTAN SALAHUD- MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. DIN OWAISI: Will the Minister of TEX- CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) TILES be pleased to state: No, Sir. (a) the funds provided by the Union (b) Does not arise. Govemment of Andhra Pradesh under 357 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 358 the Workshed-cum-Housing Scheme for (c) the steps taken to ensure that Handloom Weavers during 1992-93 and these banks do not suffer losses in 1993-94; future? (b) the total number of houses and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE workshed built therefrom alongwith the MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. number of weavers benefited in the CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) State; and (I) COOPERATIVES (c) ifhe target fixed for 1994-95? (i) The Madhya Pradesh State Co- operative Banks (MPSCB) had THE MINISTER OF STATE OF eamed a profit of Rs. 869.56 THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI G. lakhs during 1992-93. VENKAT SWAMY): (a) During 1992-93 and 1993-94 a sum of Rs. 175.7851akhs (ii) Out of 45 District Cooperative has been provided to the Government of Banks (DCCBs) in Madhya Andhra Pradesh under the Workshed- Pradesh 27 registered a profit to cum-Housing Scheme for Handloom the order of Rs. 184 lakhs and Weavers. the remaining 18 DCCBs were in loss to the extent of Rs. 713 lakhs (b) The total number of Houses during 1992-93. and Worksheds sanctioned for 1992-93 and 1993-94 and the number of weavers (II) REGIONAL RURAL BANKS(RRBs) benefited therefrom in the State is 2372. Out of 24 RRBs in the State of (c) No target has been fixed for Madhya Pradesh, 23 registered loss to 1994-95. the extent of Rs. 4445 lakhs and one RRB namely Rewa-Sidhi Gramin Bank [Translation] registered a profit to the order of Rs. 3.31 lakhs. Losses in Cooperatives and Re- gional Rural Banks in Madhya (b) and (c). Losses of DCCBs may be attributed to the following factors: Pradesh (i) High cost of management, (ii) 5585. SHRI MAHENDRA KUMAR Injudicious management of funds, SINGH THAKUR: Will the Minister of (iii) Poor recoveries particularly FINANCE be pleased to state: under interest and (iv) Low mar- gins in financing agricultural loans. (a) the details of profits earned and The National Bank for Agriculture losses incurred by the Cooperative banks and Rural Development (NABARD) and Regional Rural Banks in Madhya has advised all the SCBs to find Pradesh durig 1992-93; '" out the reasons of losses for loss- making DCCBs and to prepare (b) the reasons for incurring losses; time bound action plans to im- and prove their profitability. They have 359 Written Answers APRIL 29.1994 Written Answers 360 also been advised to economise (iii) RRBs have been allowed to draw their expenditure. manage funds cent percent refinance upto Rs. judiciously and professionalise 10 lakhs for their loans to small their cadres. Regarding poor re- and tiny industrial units with out- coveries. NABARD has been lay not exceeding Rs. 15. lakhs. reviewing their performance and A package of schemes with au- writing to the State Government tomatic refinance facility has been to extend full cooperation in the extended to RRBs for enhanCing banks' recovery efforts. their lending for non-farm sector. The reasons for RRBs incurring (iv) With effect from 22.12.1993. a package of measures has been losses may be attributed mainly to the following reasons: (i) Narrow or negative initiated by RBIINABARD which includes permission for relocation margin on lending due to high cost of funds; (ii) High fixed overheads as estatr. of branches. freeing certain RRBs from Service Area obligation and lishment expenses of the RRBs have a number of other relaxations gone up substantially after the imple- meant to increase the level of mentation of NIT Award; (iii) High servic- business of the RRBs with the ing cost because of a large number of expectation that this may help to accounts; and (iv) Low level of business solve their problems of viability per employee due to restricted opera- and low business volume over a tions from the point of area served, type period of time. of clientele and nature of transactions undertaken. [English] The following important steps have Nucleus Rubber Estate and Training been taken by the Government, Reserve Centres Bank of India and NABARD to avoid the losses of the RRBs and to improve their 5586. PROF. SAVITHRI LAKSH- viability in general: MANAN: Will the Minister of COMMERCE be pleased to state: (il With effect from 12.9.1992. RRBs have been allowed to finance (a) the progress made by the non-target group borrowers to an Nucleus Rubber Estate and Training extent not exceeding 40 per cent Centre in Andaman and Nicobar Islands of their fresh loans. Financing to since its taken over; non-target groups have been fur- ther raised to 60 per cent of their (b) the hectare of land covered fresh lending with effect from 1 under rubber cultivation in the Islands; January 1994. and (ii) RBI has issued instructions to all (c) the profit eamed by the Rubber sponsor banks to pay minimum Centre during the last three years? 13.5% interest on all SLR term deposits of RRBs kept with them THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE (sponsor banks). (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE): (a) The 361 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 362 Project for a Rubber-Cum-Development CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) to Station in South Andamans was formu- (c). The information is being collected lated and implemneted under the aegis and will be laid on the Table of the of the Government of India in the then House. Ministry of Rehabilitation. The project Execution was entrusted with the Rubber Board. Later this was converted into the Nationalised Banks in Assam Nucleus Rubber Estate and Training Centre (NRETC) in 1986 with a view to 5588. SHAI PROBIN DEKA: Will serve ~he training and demonstration the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to needs of the islands. Nearly all the initial state: works have been completed and the project is now running as a viable unit. (a) the total number of branches of nationalised banks opened in Assam (b) By the end of 1992-93, a total during the last three years and the of 970 hectares of land has been cov- locations thereof; ered under rubber cultivation in Andaman and Nicobar Islands which includes the Estate of the NRETC. (b) whether a number of posts reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Class III and IV (c) The NAETC is yet to yield any categories are lying vacant in these profit. banks; Investment by LlC and UTI (c) if so, the details thereof and the 5587. SHRI SOMJIBHAI DAMOR: reasons therefor; and Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to statE:': (d) the steps taken to fill up the above mentioned vacancies? (a) whether proposals from some State Government for making adequate THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE captial investments in those States by MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. the Unit Trust of India and the Life CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) to Insurance Corporation and to make capital (d). The information is being collected investment out of the deposits received and to the extent available will be laid through Indira Vikas Patras and Kisan on the Table of the House. Vikar Patras are pending with the Union Government; Export of Rice (b) if so, the details thereof, State- wise; and 5589. PROF. UMMAREDDY VENKA TESWARLU: (c) the time by which a final deci- SHRI SURENDRA PAL sion is likely to be taken in. this regard? PATHAK: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Will the Minister of COMMERCE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. be pleased to state: 363 Written Answers APRIL 29,1994 Written Answers 364 (a) whether the Government have Export of Cotton prepared any new scheme so as to further boost the rice export; 5590. SHRI D. VENKATESWARA RAO: Will the Minister of TEXTILES be pleased to state: (b) if so, the details thereof; (a) whether the Indian cotton has (c) whether the Government have been rated as one of the most contami- set up an Export Promotion Council for nated cotton in the World by International Rice; and agencies; (b) whether according to experts, (d) if so, the details thereof and if contamination in the Indian cotton in- not, the reasons therefor? cludes coloured thread, human hair and many extraneous material thrown in the cotton after packing during transporta- THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE tion; and (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE): (a) and (b). Steps taken to enhance the export (c) if so, the steps being taken to competitiveness of Indian rice include (i) improve the quality of the cotton? removal of inter-state restrictions on movement of rice and suspension of the THE MINISTER OF STATE OF levy on superfine non-basmati rice meant THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI G. for export purposes by some State Gov- VENKAT SWAMY): (a) and (b). Yes, Sir. ernments, (ii) Rationalisation of Minimum There is a need for improving the quality Export Prices, (iii) giving permission to and reduce the levels of contamination exporters to import milling equipment at present in Indian cotton to-day. Deficien- concessional duty under the Export Pro- cies at various stages of post harvest motion Capital goods scheme, (iv) rice management and obsolete ginning the exporters are also eligible for the benefits pressing machinery lead to contamina- of the 100% Export Oriented Unit Scheme. tion which includes presence of non- cotton fibres such as jute/hessian, woven plastics, organic matters like leaves, (c) No, Sir. feathers, leather as well as substances like grease/oil, tar, etc. (d) The All India Rice Exporters Association had requested the Govern- (c) Government has drawn up an ment for forming such an export Promo- Action Plan for improvement in ginning tion Council for Rice. Subsequently, they and pressing industry which includes withdrew their request and instead, re- inter-alia programme of education, train- quested the Government to allow them ing of workers, preparation of mainte- to form an association on the lines of the nance manuals for machinery. Soyabean Processors Association of India with powers to register export contracts. Waiving of Loans Presently, non-basmati rice is a sched- uled product of Agricultural & Processed 5591. SHRI SOBHANADREE- Food Products Export Development Au- SWARA RAO VADDE: Will the Minister thority. of FINANCE be pleased to state: 365 Written AnswelS I VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written AnswelS 366 I (a) whether Govemment are aware (c) and (d). Yes, Sir. At the third ot the fact that the managers of asso- meeting of the Indo-Romanian Joint Busi- ciate Banks of State Bank of India in ness Council held in New Delhi on 10 Calcutta and Bombay based branches January, 1994, some of the potential are alleged to have waived loans to the items for export from India were identi- tune of crores of rupees; fied by the two sides as drugs and pharmaceutical products, electronic com- (b) if so, the names of these ponents, consumer electronics goods, associate banks' and the amount of computer software, cosmetics, detergents, loans waived by them; and electric bulbs and tubes, kitchenware, garments and leather goods. (c) the action proposed to be taken in this regard? Losses Suffered by Indian Airlines THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 5593. SHRI SUSHIL CHANDRA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.v. VARMA: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIA- CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) to TION AND TOURISM be pleased to (c). The information is being collected state: and to the extent available/permissible will be laid on the Table of the House. (a) whether the Indian Airlines has been running in losses; Trade with Romania (b) if so, the manner in which the 5592. SHRI GEORGE FERNAN- outgo of funds as a result thereof is DES: Will the Minister of COMMERCE being met; be pleased to state: (c) the agency which has been (a) whether India and Romania providing funds to the Indian Airlines to have agreed for improvement in the make up for these losses; and trade and economic cooperation; (d) the manner in which the Indian (b) if so, the details thereof; Airlines propose to finance the purchase of aircraft during 1994-95 and thereafter (c) whether Romania is interested particularly in view of huge loss of funds in importing diversified manufactured as a result of losses suffered by it? goods from India; and THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIA- (d) if so, the details thereof? TION AND TOURISM (SHRI GHULAM NAB I AZAD): (a) Yes, Sir. THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE ~SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE): (a) and (b) and (c). Indian Airlines have (b). Yes, Sir. A trade agreement was been meeting its outgo of funds out of signed with Romania on Feb. 23, 1993 intemal resource generation, opening and ways to effect improvement in trade cash and bank balances, reduction in and economic cooperation are discussed working capital, short term borrowing, periodically between the two sides. and other capital receipts. 367 Written Answem APRIL 29, 1994 (d) During 1994-95, Indian Airlines (a) the totaIl.D.A. loan I8C8IYed by propose to receive 5 A-320 aircraft which India during· the last three years; and are under orders. This purchase Is being . financed by long tenn loans from consortia (b) the details of new loans IlkaIy of foreing banks. to be received from I.DA by the Union Govemment during the current ftnancIaI IDA Loan years? 5594. SHRI GOPI NATH GAJAP- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE ATHI: Will the Minister of FINANCE be MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI pleased to state: M.V.CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHy): (a). The details of pipeline projects likely to be finalised in 1994-95 are as foIlows:- (Rs. In Crores) 1990-91 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 Provisional 1388.60 2547.47 3407.30 21.3.59 (b) The details of pipeline projects likelY to be finalised in 1994-95 are as follows- Name of the Project Amount ($ mHllon) 1. Population IX 86.7 2. District Primary Education Project 250.00 3. T.N. Water Resources consolidation Project 170.00 4. A.P. Irrigation-III 100.00 5. A.P. Health Systems 150.00 6. M.P. Forestry 120.00 DlCGC Schemes for Banks Insurance and Credit Guarantee C0rpo- ration (DICGC) , a subsidiary of the Re- 5595. SHRI R. SURENDER serve Bank of India; REDDY: Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: (b) the amount received as guar- (a) the details of the various antee fee from the banks by DICGC schemes offered to banks by the Deposit during the last three years, year-wise; 369 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9, 1916 (SAKA) Written AnsW6fS 370 (c) the value of the claims pre- present DICGC is operating these ferred by the banks to the DICGC and credit guarantee schemes as indi- the amounts actually settled/paid by the cated below:- corporation during the same period, year- wise to the banks under the credit guarantee scheme and sought withdraw- (i) Small loans Credit Guarantee al from the scheme; Scheme, 1971 (d) whether several banks have This Scheme covers the advances recehtly expressed their dissatisfaction granted by Commercial Banks and Re- about the utility and the procedures of gional Rural Banks for the priority sector the credit guarantee scheme and sought other than Small Scale Industries. The withdrawal from the scheme; Guarantee Fee charged by the DICGC is 2.5% per annum, on the outstanding balances as at the end of the March (e) if so, the details thereof and the every year. reasons therefor; (ii) Small Loans (SSI) Guarantee (f) the measures taken or proposed Scheme, 1981 to be taken by DICGC to persuade the banks to desist from withdrawing from the scheme; and This Scheme covers the advances granted by Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks), Co-operative (g) the outcome thereof? Banks, State Financial Corporations and State Development Agencies for Small THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Scale Industries covered under Priority MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. Sector definition. The Guarantee Fee CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) charged by DICGC is 1.5% per annum The Deposit Insurance and Credit Guar- on the oustanding balances as at the end antee Corporation (DICGC) has twin of tile March every year. objectives, namely, (iii) Small Loans (Co-operative Banks) (i) to provide for the benefit of the Guarantee Scheme, 1984 depositors in banks, insurance against the loss of all or part of their deposits in all branches of This Scheme covers the advances a bank, and granted by the Primary Urban Banks for the purpose of Transport, Retail Trade, Business enterprises/Professionals, Con- (ii) to provide guarantee support to sumption Loans etc. and allied activities credits' extended by participating to Agriculture. The rate of Guarantee Fee institutions. Presumably, the charged by DICGC is 1.55% per annum. Hon'ble Member wishes to know the details of the various schemes offered to banks by DICGC under (b) and -(c). Year-wise break-up of its ·credit guarantee" functions. At Guarantee Fee received from banks, 371 Written Answem APRIL 29, 1994 Written Answers 372 claims preferred by banks and claims 3 Schemes during the last three years actually settled under the above is as under:- (Rupees in crores) Year Guarantee Claims Claims Claims Fee Received Settled Paid 1991-92 565.88 627.23 615.81 462.29 1992-93 702.78 1143.27 809.16 633.55 1993-94 850.85 1476.25 1091.85 882.58 (Provisional) (d) and (e). DICGC has reported Offer to UTI by Foreign Investors that during the year 1993-94, 32 Credit Institutions have opted out from the 5596. SHRI MANORANJAN above mentioned three Credit Guarantee BHAKTA: Will the Minister of FINANCE Schemes being operated by the DICGC. be pleased to state: Besides the names of 29 Banks were deleted from the list of participating (a) whether the Unit Trust of India institutions on account of default commit- has received firm offers from foreign ted by the'll in payment of guarantee fee. institutional investors, to buy shares of Further, 13 credit Institutions have ex- select Indian companies on their behalf; pressed their willingness to withdraw and from the Credit Guarantee Schemes. The main reasons advanced by Credit (b) if so, the details 1hereof? Institutions for opting out of the Scheme is high incidence of guarantee fee. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.v. (f) and (g). The Credit Guarantee CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) Scheme being operated by DICGC are No. Sir. Unit Trust of India has reported voluntary in nature and as such any that it has not received any firm offers Institution has option to withdraw partici- from Foreign Institutional Investors to pation from the schemes. DICGC, there- buy shares on their behalf. fore, cannot compel any Institution wish- es to continue its membership. DICGC has, however, taken a decision that (b) Does not arise. effective from 10th April 1994, if a Credit Institution wishes to withdraw from the Sick Tea Garden Credit Guarantee Scheme it has to with- draw simultaneously from all the Credit 5597. SHRI SHRAVAN KUMAR Guarantee Schemes in case it is parti- PATEL: Will the Minister of COMMERCE cipating in more than one scheme. be pleased to state: 373 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 374 (a) whether Tea Plantation Work- (a) the number of complaints re- er's Cooperatives in Assam, Tripura, ceived by the Securities and Exchange Meghalaya and other States in North Board of India from the investors against East have been successful in not only companies since its inception; reviving the sick tea gardens but also increasing their production by manifold; (b) the number of complaints dis- (b) if so, the details of such tea posed of and remaining complaints pend- gardens; and ing for disposal; and (c) these steps being taken to (c) the steps being taken by the promote such cooperative effort in other Government for quick disposal of com- sick tea gardens, including those under plaints in tuture? the Tea Corporation? THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE): (a) Tea MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. Plantation Worker's Cooperatives in CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHy): (a) Assam and Tripura have been successful The Securities and Exchange Board of in reviving a few sick tea gardens. India (SEBI) has received in total 10,65,610 investor complaints since in- (b) Details of tea gardens being ception to March, 31,1994. successfully run by the Worker's Co- operatives are as tollows:- (b) 4,32,832 complaints have been reported as redressed by the companies. (1) Woka Tea Estate in Furkating, Dist. Golaghat, Assam, (c) SEBI has taken a number of (2) Durgabari Tea Estate, Dimangam, preventive steps to tackle the problem of in West Tripura District. investor grievances which include:- (c) Tea Board renders financial and (i) Introduction of Stock-Invest. technical assistance to all such coopera- tive ventures under its various develop- mental schemes of the Board. There is, (li) Increasing the minimum applica- however, no proposal to hand over man- tion amount to Rs. 5,000/-. agement of the gardens of Tea Trading Corporation of India Ltd. to any such (iii) Reducing the number of minimum cooperatives. mandatory collection centres from 57 to 30. Complaints Received by SEBI 5598. DR. K.V.R.CHOWDARY: (iv) Association of SEBI nominated. SHRI CHHITUBHAI GAMIT: public representatives in the al- lotment procedures and appoint- Will the Minister of FINANCE be ments of Registrars to the Issue pleased to state: based on registration with SEBI. 375 Written Answers APRIL 29,1994 Written Answers 376 Export of Textiles (a) whether the Govemment have decided to introduce some modifications 5599. SHRI M.v.V.S. MURTHY: in the procedure of EXIM Policy to make Will the Minister of TEXTILES be pleased it simpler and more transparent; to state: (b) if so, the details of the proposed (a) the target fixed for export of modifications and the objectives to be textile during the years 1991-92, 1992- achieved thereby; and 93 and 1993-94 alongwith the target achieved; (c) the time by which the modifica- tions are likely to be announced and their (b) the target fixed for the year likely effective date? 1994-95; and THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE (c) the action plan prepared to (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE): (a) to achieve the target? (c). Keeping in view the process of liberalisation and the need to boost THE MINISTER OF STATE OF country's exports. the Export & Import THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI G. Policy, 1992-97 and Procedures related VENKAT SWAMY): (a) The target fixed thereto were further simplified and stream- for export of textiles, including Coir, Jute lined on 30.3.1994. A statement giving and Handicrafts during the years 1991- details of major changes made in the 92, 1992-93 and 1993-94 and the achieve- Policy and Procedures is annexed. ments are as below: STATEMENT (Value in Million US $/Provisional) 1. Third Party Exports can be Target Achievement effected under Duty Exemption and EPCG schemes. 1991-92 5451 5797 2. To reduce delay in the issuance 1992-93 6349 6590 of duty free licences, the number of standard input output norms for export 1993-94 7400 7072 products have been further enhanced. (upto Feb., 94) Now they stand at 3383 norms from 2211 norms that existed on 1.4.1993. Source: Textile Export Promotion Councils 3. The facility of granting duty free (b) and (c). The target for export licences on repeat basis, based on ad- of textiles during 1994-95 is yet to be hoc norms, will continue till such time as fixed. the ad-hoc norms are standardised and notified. Modification in EXIM Policy 4. The powers of Zonal Advance 5600. PROF. M. KAMSON: Will the Licensing Committees have been en- Minister of COMMERCE be pleased to hanced from Rs. 50 lakhs to Rs. 1 crore state: to constder request of duty free licences 377 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 378 based on ad-hoc norms. Where the further streamlined and now the Regional norms have been notified, these powers Licensing Authorities can revalidate/ex- stand enhanced frt>m Rs. 5 crores to tend the Export Obligation period for a As. 10 crores. period of twelve months. 5. To strengthen our industrial base, 10. Clubbing of more than one duty the duty free licence holders will be able free licence having the same technical to source their goods from local manufac- specifications has been permitted to the turers instead of importing the same with purpose of redemption/regularisation. an' added advantage of Deemed Export bent3fits. The facility of Advance Release 11. The requirement to fumish the Order has also been extended to Special supporting manufacturers name and Imp rest Licences, Advance Intermediate other details alongwith the application Ucences, Transferred Advance ~icences has been dispensed with. Licence holders and Sensitive list items in terms of value. have now been made solely responsible Additional 20% fIEOObi~ty permissible on for discharging the Export Obligation Sensitive List items on Value Based Undertaken, thereby they are free to get Licensing will now be permitted on the export item manufactured by any Advance Release Orders also. manufacturer. 6. The er.titlement limit to fumish 12. For the purpose of regularisa- Legal Undertaking (LUT) has been en- tion of default, a provision has been hanced from 3 items to 5 items of the made to condone the shortfall upto 5% past export performances level in respect in terms of value of a Duty Free Licence. of ExportlTradingiStar Trading House and Public Sector Undertakings. For others, 13. The facility of split-up licences it has been raised from 1112 times to 2 has also been extended to Duty Free times. Super Star Trading House will Licences. have unlimited entitlement for LUT. 14. Export of computer software 7. In respect of duty free licences and specified professional services abroad for a C.I.F. value of Rs. 1 crore and will now be counted towards grant of above, Bank Guarantees, where required status as ExportlTrading/Star Tradingl can be submitted in two parts. It is also Super Star Trading House. Transitional provided that on completion of 50% of arrangements are provided to provision- the exports, the Bank Guarantee liability ally recognize ExportlTradinglStar Trad- can be proportionately reduced by fur- ing/Super Star Trading House for a 6 nishing a revised Bank Guarantee. month period during which they can seek renewal/upgradation of their status. The 8. Submission of LUT alongwith ExportlTrading/Star Trading/Super Star application has been introduced to Trading House status holders will also be acclerate the process of imports and the allowed to import one/twolthreelfive car(s) resultant exports. respectively as a one-time facility. 9. The provisions for revalidation 15. The scope of importability of and extension in Export Obligation period items against Special Import Licence against duty free licences have been granted to ExportlTrading/Star Trading 379 Written Answers APRIL 29,1994 Written Answers 380 House and manufacturer exporters with of 5 years may be imported by all Actual ISO 9000 or 61S14OO0 certification is Users without a licence. being increased so as to render the scheme more attractive. 20. Physically handicapped persons may now import of cars specially de- 16. One time import of cars is now signed for them subject to conditions laid permitted to Export Houses/Trading Hous- down. es/Star Trading Houses/Super Star Trad- ing Houses on payment of customs duty [Translation] in free foreign exchange from their EEFC Account so that they are able to service the visiting business delegations better. Gold Import Scheme 17. In the case of Import of Gold 5601. DR. LAL BAHADUR RAWAL: and Silver against the above category, Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased its imports are now permitted on pay- to state: ment of concessional rates of Customs duty from their EEFC Account. (a) the quantity of gold imported during each of the last three years; and 18. Rate of entitlement of Special Import Licence has been enhanced for Export/Trading/Star Trading House. (b) the policy being adopted for Deemed Exporters who do not avail of importing gold? the facility of the Duty Exemption Scheme shall also be entitled for Special Import THE MINISTER OF STATE IN Licences at the rate of 5% of FOR value THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI of supply. M.V. CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHy): (a) As per available information, the 19. Import of second-hand capital quantity of gold imported during the last goods having a residual life of minimum three years is as under:- Under the various Schemes Under the NRI provided in the Exim Policy Gold Import Scheme Quantity (Tonnes) 1990-91 o.on 1991-92 0.062 0.9 (Mar. '92) 1992-93 18.360 131.5 1993-94 10.290 109.4 (Provisional) (Upto Dec. 1993) (Upto March 1994) 381 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 382 (b) Under the Export and Import THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE Policy, 1992-97, as amended, gold is MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY included in the Negative List of Imports. WELFARE (SHRI PABAN SINGH Import is permitted under the following GHATOWAR): (a) A Ii~t of dispensaries schemes:- being run for Beedi Workers under the Beedi Workers Welfare Fund in Madhya (i) Gems and Jewellery Scheme for Pradesh is given in the Statement at- replenishment purposes. tached. (ii) Duty Exemption Scheme for ex- (b) Although there are some pro- port production with specific Ex- posals no decision has so far been port Obligation. taken. (iii) Special Import Licences granted (c) In view of reply to part (b), does to ExportfTrading/Star Trading/Su- not arise. per Star Trading Houses and manufacturers acquiring the inter- STATEMENT nationally recognised certification of quality, for stock and sale Jabalpur Region purposes. Such licences are also issued against deemed export. MADHYA PRADESH (iv) NRI GOld Import Scheme. ,. Static-cum-Mobile Dispensary, Sihora Distt. Jabalpur. Hospitals Under Beedi Workers 2. Static-cum-Mobile Dispensary, WeHare Fund in Madhya Pradesi". Jabalpur Distt. Jabalpur. 5602. SHRI MAHENDRA KUMAR 3. Static-cum-Mobile Dispensary, SINGH THAKUR: Garhakotta Distt. Sagar. SHRI PHOOL CHAND VERMA: 4. Static-cum-Mobile Dispensary, Deori Distt.Sagar. Will the Minister of LABOUR be pleased to state: 5. Static-cum-Mobile Dispensary, Sagar Distt. Sagar. (a) the places where hospitals and 6. Static-cum-Mobile Dispensary, dispensaries are being run through beedi Damoh Distt. Damoh. workers welfare fund in Madhya Pradesh; 7. Static-cum-Mobile Dispensary, (b) the places where Government Hatta Distt. Damoh. propose to provide additional facilities of such type during the current year; and 8. Static-cum-Mobile Dispensary, Nahata Distt. Damoh. (c) the number of beedi workers likely to be benefited from these medical 9. Static-cum-Mobile Dispensary, facilities? Gwalior Dlstt. Gwalior. 383 Written Answers APRIL 29,1994 Written Answers 384 10. Static-cum-Mobile Dispensary , (a) the estimated external debt, Bengam.ganj Distt. Raisen. governmental and non-governmental concessional and non-concessional, as 11. Static-cum-Mobile Dispensary, on December 31, 1993 in rupees, US Bhopal Distt. Bhopal. dollars and SDRs, with break-up for multilateral, bilateral, IMF and commer- 12. Static-cum-Mobile Dispensary, cial borrowings, export credit, short-term Sanwad Distt. Kharagone. debt and memorandum items; 13. Static-cum-Mobile Dispensary, Rewa Distt. Rewa. (b) the corresponding final figures for December 31, 1993; and 14. Static-cum-Mobile Dispensary , Dhamtari Distt. Raipur. (c) the provisional figures for inter- 15. Static-cum-Mobile Dispensary, annual variations, in total and in each Rajnandgaon Distt. Rajnand- category and in debt-stock-GDP ratio gaon. and in debt-servicing ratio, including non- civilian credit? 16. Static-cum-Mobile Dispensary, Jarora Distt. Ratlam. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 17. Mobile Dispensary, Satna Distt. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI MV. Satna. CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) The category-wise break up of estimated 18. Static Dispensary, Indore Distt. extemal debt outstanding as on Septem- Indore. ber 30, 1993 is given in the attached Statement-I. 19. Static Dispensary, Katangi Distt. Jabalpur (b) Since the finalisation of ac- 20. Static Dispensary, Warasioni counts is in process, it is not possible Distt. Balaghat. to furnish the corresponding final figures. 21. Static Dispensary, Guna Distt. Guna.. (c) The debt as percentage of GOP in the years 1991-92 and 1992-93 was 22. Static Dispensary, Burhanpur 41.1 and 39.8 respectively, showing a Distt. Khandawa. decline of 1.3%. Similarly the debt ser- vice as percentage of current receipts has declined by 0.4% from 31.2 in 1991- [English] 92 to 30.8 in 1992-93. External Debt The extemal debt outstanding as 5603. SHRI SYED SHAHABUDDIN: on 31.3.92 and 31.3.93 and its Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased component-wise variation is given in the to state: attached Statement-II. 385 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 386 STATEMENT-I External Debt Outstanding As on 30.9.93 (Rs. Crores) ($ Million) (SDR Million) I. MULTILATERAL 79811 25532 36214 " A. Government Borrowings 73811 23612 33491 (il Concessional 49716 15904 22558 (ii) Non-Concessional 24095 7708 10933 B. Non-Government Borrowings 6000 1920 2723 (i) Concessional (ii) Non-Concessional 6000 1920 2723 II. BILATERAL 51813 16575 23510 A, Government Borrowings 43311 13855 19652 (i) Concessional 43311 13855 19652 (ii) Non-Concessional B. Non-Government Borrowings 8502 2720 3858 (i) Concessional 1262 404 573 (ii) Non-Concessional 7240 2316 3285 III. I.M.F. 16024 5108 7245 IV. EXPORT CREDIT 13658 4365 6191 V. COMMERCIAL BORROWINGS 36340 11625 16489 VI. NRI & FC (B&O) DEPOSITS 37035 11806 16745 VII. RUPEE DEBT 31974 10196 14462 387 Written Answers APRIL 29, 1994 Written Answers 388 (Rs. Crores) ($ Million) (SDR Million] VIII. SHORT-TERM DEBT 16249 5179 7346 TOTAL 282904 90386 128202 STATEMENT-II Extenal debt outstanding (In U.S. Million) Category As on As on Difference 31.3.92 31.3.93 1. Multilateral 23090 25008 1918 2. Bilateral 15466 16154 688 3. I.M.F. 3451 4799 1348 4. Export Credit 3990 4322 332 5. Commercial Borrowings 11700 11606 (94) 6. NRI & FC(B&O) Deposits 10144 11238 1094 7. Rupee Debt 10420 10616 196 8. Short Term Debt 7073 6347 (726) TOTAL 85334 90090 4756 Delivery of Shares in Stock (b) if so, the details thereof; Exchanges (c) whether the delivery schedule is 5604. SHRI SOMJIBHAI DAMOR: often changed in stock exchanges in the Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased country; to state: (d) if so, the reasons therefor; (a) whether there is any rule re- garding delivery of shares through the (e) whether Securities and Exchange stock-exchanges; Board of India has issued any directives 389 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 390 'to prevent frequent rescheduling of de- (a) whether the capital adequacy livery dates in these stock exchanges; norms first introduced for commercial banks, have also been extended to the (f) if so, the details thereof; and financial institutions; (g) if not, the reasons therefor? (b) if so, the details thereof; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (c) whether it is a fact that the MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. financial health of some of the financial CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) institutions has deteriorated over the and (b). The delivery of shares through years; the stock exchanges is regulated by the aye-laws and Regulations of the respec- (d) if so, the details and the rea- tive Exchanges. The Bye-laws of the sons therefor; .Stock Exchanges also contain 'provisions governing procedures for settlement of (e) whether presently there is no transactions in securities. In terms of the provision for financing the shortfalls in Bye-laws, delivery of specified shares is the financial institutions as in the case effected through a system of clearing of commercial banks for whom budgetary house. Under this system, selling brokers provisions were made in past two bud- deliver shares to the clearing house and gets; the clearing house delivers shares of the buying brokers after the pay-in and pay- out. (f) if so, the reasons therefor; (c) and (d). The delivery schedule (g) whether there is any proposal is sometimes changed in the major stock to extend the prudential accounting sys- exchanges on account of a variety of tem including income recognition and factors such as rising volume of turn- provisioning for doubtful debts for keep- over, postal delays, enormous paper ing the financial institutions in good health; work relating to transfer of shares, inter- t"ening holidays, and law and order prob- (h) if so, the details thereof; and lems. (i) if not, the reasons therefor? (e) to (g). Although the Securities and Exchange_ Board of India (SEBI) has THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE not issued a general directive in this MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI regard, it has point out delays in pay- M.V.CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): in and pay-out during its inspections of (a) and (b). The Reserve Bank of India stock exchanges. (RBI) has introduced on 29.3.1994 the capital adequacy norms for five aU India Capital Adequacy Norms For term lending institutions, namely, Indus- Financial Institutions trial Development Bank of India (lOBI), Industrial Finance Corporation of India 5605. SHRIB. DEVARAJAN: Will Ltd. (IECI), Industrial Credit and Invest- the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to ment Corporation of India Ltd. (1CIC1), state: Industrial Reconstruction Bank of India 391 Written Answers APRIL 29, 1994 Written Answers 392 (I RBI) and Export-Import Bank of India Fls have been defined as a term (Exim Bank). It has been prescribed that loan/credit facility on which inter- those Financial Institutions (Fls) which est remains past due for periods have dealings with official and/or non- prescribed in RBI's circular. official agencies abroad, should achieve Amount under any credit facility 8% ratio of capital to risk weighted assets is to be treated as past due when by March 31,1995. However, all the Fls it remains outstanding for 30 days should achieve a capital adequacy norms beyond the due date. of 4% by March 31, 1994. Fls which do not have dealings with official and/or non- official agencies abroad s'1ould achieve (ii) Asset Classification: Fls have the 8% norm by March 31, 1996. been advised to classify their loans/advances into four groups namely, Standard Assets, Sub- (c) and (d). RBI has reported that standard Assets, Doubtful Assets its Financial Institutions Cell monitors the and Loss Assets. activities of II all-India Financial Institu- tions by collecting information through returns pertaining to their assets and (iii) Provisioning: Fls have been ad- liabilities. On the basis of the information vised by RBI to write off loans gathered, it is difficult to conclude that falling under Loss Assets catego- the health of these Fls have deteriorated ry and make 100% provisioning over the years. against doubtful assets to the extent these are not covered by (e) and (f). RBI has reported that \ the value of the security. In addi- the guidelines regarding income recog- tion Fls have been advised to nition, asset classification, provis;oning, make provision of the secured etc., were prescribed for five term lend- portion in the range of 20% and ing institutions namely IDBI, IFCI, ICICI, 50%, depending upon the period. IRBI and Exim Bank by it on March 28, for which the advances have been 1994. Fls have been asked to commence cosidered as doubtful. Fls would the process of classification and assess be required to make a general the provisioning requirements. As such a provision of 10% of the total clear picture about the shortfalls in the outstanding advances under Sub- capital adequacy norms, if any, would standard Assets. The provisioning emerge only after Fls have completed required to be made according to the exercise of classification of assets. these norms have been phased over two accounting years, i.e., 1993-94 and 1994-95. (g) to (i). The guidelines regarding income recognition, asset classification, provisioning etc., which have been pre- As far as investments are con- scribed by RBI on March 28, 1994 tor cerned Fls have been advised that the five all India term lending institutions inter depreciation should be fully provided for alia, provide as follows: and such provisions may be worked out on a 'global basis' in respect of each (i) Income Recognition: The Non category of investments, such as shares, periorming Assets (NPA) for the govemment securities etc. 393 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 394 Development and Growth of Private (vi) Removal/reduction in Inland Air Airlines Travel Tax. 5606. SHRI PRAKASH V. PATIL: (vii) Indian Airlines should sign an Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND interlin€! agreement with private TOURISM be pleased to state: carriers. (a) whether the PHD Chamber of (viii) Review of cancellation rules of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) has Indian Airlines. suggested a 10-point strategy for devel- opment and growth of the private airlines (ix) Air taxi operators should be al- in the country; lowed to undertake international charter flights and NRls should be (b) it so, the details thereof; and allowed to travel on international charter flights. (c) the reaction of the Government (x) Fares should not be regulated. thereto? (xi) State Governments should be pre- THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIA- vailed upon to provide basic fa- TION AND TOURISM (SHRI GHULAM cilities at smaller airfields. NABI' AZAD): (a) Yes, Sir. (c) The aforesaid suggestions have (b) Some of the important sugges- been noted. tions made by the Chamber are as follows:~ Trade with US (i) Making available repair and main- 5607. SHRI S.B. SIDNAL: Will the tenance facilities on Indian Air- Minister of COMMERCE be pleased to lines to Air Taxi Operators. state: (ii) Upgradation of services being pro- (a) whether Indo-US trade had vided to Air Taxi Operators by touched $7billion in the last calender International Airports Authority of year; India and National Airports Au- thority. (b) whether US has relaxed export rules leading in increase of Trade with (iii) Change in the orientation of the U.S. to a greater extent; two Airport Authorities. (c) if so, the extent by which the (iv) Indian Airlines should provide trade between the two countries have ground handling facilities to Air improved in 1993-94; and Taxi Operators. (d) the further efforts being made (v) Reduction in the price of Aviation to increase trade between the two coun- Turbine Fuel. tries during 1994-95? 395 Written Answers APRIL 29, 1994 Written Answers 396 THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE): (a) Yes, MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. Sir. According to US Customs figures, CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) Indo-US trade was US$ 7.312 billion in and (b). The Central and Local Boards calendar year 1993. of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have been constituted on 28th March, 1994, (b) No significant changes have by appointing 10 directors on the Central been made in this respect. Board of RBI and 17 members on the four Local Boards of RBI. Four members (c) The overall bilateral Indo-US of the Local Boards, i.e. one from each trade increased by 11.103% in 1993-94 of the local Boards, have also been (April-January) over the corresponding appointed as directors on the Central period of 1992-93. Board of RBI. The names of these directors and members are given in the attached Statement. All these appoint- (d) Continuous efforts are being ments have been made for a period of made to increase bilateral trade with the four years. USA through participation in trade fairs and exhibitions, holding of seminars and (c) and (d). The reconstituted Cen- visits by specialised delegations from tral and Local Boards of RBI are broad various sectors for creating market aware- based and various interest such as in- ness. Besides the above, representatives dustry, agriculture, economics, law, man- of Ol.r two governments meet from time agement, labour etc. are represented. to time in order to remove bottlenecks Representation has also been given to and other difficulties. different regions of the country. Reconstitution of Board of STATEMENT Directors of R.B.!. CENTRAL BOARD OF RESERVE 5608. PROF. M. KAMSON: Will the BANK OF INDIA Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: 1. Sh. Ratan Naval Tata Chairman, (a) whether the Government have Tata Sons, Ltd., Bombay. very recently reconstituted the Board of Directors of the Reserve Bank of India 2. Sh. Krishan Lal Chugh, Chairman, after a lapse of ten years; ITC Ltd. Calcutta. (b) if so, the composition of the 3. Sh. Mumtaz Ahmed, Chief Execu- reconstituted Board and its life; tive, Namdang Tea Company (India) Ltd., Calcutta. (c) whether the reconstituted Board is broad-based and balanced represent- 4. Dr. C.H. Hanumantha Rao, Ex- ing various interests, viz. trade, industry, Member, Planning Commission, agriculture, banking, financial institutions, Hyderabad. economists, regions, etc. vis-a-vis the earlier boards; and 5. Dr. Bhai Mohan Singh, Chairman Emeritus, Ranbaxy Laboratories (d) if so, the details thereof? Ltd., New Delhi. 397 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 398 6. Dr. M.L. Shahare, Ex-Chairman, 3. Sh. Pradip Pannalal Shah, Manag- UPSC, New Delhi. ing Director, CRISIL, Bombay. 7. Dr.Amrita Patel, Managing Direc- 4. Dr. Neelkanth A. Kalyani, Chariman tor, National Dairy Development and Managing Director, Bharat Board, Anand. Forge Ltd., Pune. 8. Sh. Gopala Ramanujam, President, 5. Sh. Inder Chand Jain, Chartered Indian National Trade Union Con- Accountant, Khandelwal Jain & Co., gress, Madras. Bombay. 9. Sh. Vipin Malik, Chartered Ac- EASTERN AREA LOCAL BOARD countant, V. Malik and Associates, New Delhi. 1. Sh. Jamshed Jiji Irani, CMD, TISCO Ltd., Jamshedpur. 10. Sh.Sardara Singh Johl, Former Chairman, Commission for Agri. Costs & Prices, GOI, Ludhiana. 2. Sh. Tarun Chandra Dutl, Chairman, W.B. Inustrial Development Corpo- 11. Sh. Jamshed Jiji Irani, CMD, -from ration Ltd., Calcutta. Eastern Area Local ·Board. TISCO Ltd., Jamshedpur. 3. Dr. Su!Jrata Ganguly, Executive Vice-CMD, The Associated Cement 12. Sil. Prithvi Nath Dhar, Chairman, Companies Ltd., Bombay. Institute of Economic Growth, Delhi. from Northern Area Local 4. Dr. Subir Chowdhury, Director, 11M, Board. Calcutta. 13. Sh. Erasu Ayyapu Reddy, Advo- NORTHERN AREA LOCAL BOARD cate, Hyderabad.- from Southern Area Local Board. 1. Sh. Prithvi Nath Dhar, Chairman, Institute of Economics Growth, 14. Sh. Yezdi Hirji Malegam, Chartered Delhi. Accountant, Bombay.- from West- ern Area Local Board. 2. Smt. Shobana Bhartia, Executive Director, Hindustan Times, New WESTERN AREA LOCAL BOARD Delhi. 1. Sh. Yezdi Hirji Malegam, Chartered Accountant, Bombay. 3. Sh. Brij Mohan La", Industrialist, Hero Honda Group, New Delhi. 2. Dr. Bakul H.Dholakia, Prof. of In- dustrial Economics, 11M. Ahmed- 4. Sh. D.H. Pai Panandikar Ex-Sec- abad. retary General, FICCI, New Delhi. 399 Written Answers APRIL 29,1994 Written Answers 400 SOUTHERN AREA LOCAL BOARD (f) if not, the reasons therefor? 1. Sh. Erasu Ayyapu Reddy, Advo- THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIA- cate, Hyderabad. TION AND TOURISM (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD): (a) No, Sir. 2. Sh. N. Shankar, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Chemical (b) to (f). Do not arise. and Plastics India Ltd., Madras. [English] 3. Sh. K. Ramunni Menon, lAS (Retd.,) Trivandrum. Entry of Swiss Banks in Indian Financial Sector 4. Sh. Devineni Seetharamaiah, Char- tered Accountant, Brahmayya & 5610: SHRI BOLLA BULLI RA- Co., Hyderabad. MAIAH: Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: {Translation] (a) whether the Swiss banks have shown their interest to make their entry Implementation of Integrated in the Indian Financial sector; Tourism Development Scheme in Madhya Pradesh (b) if so, the details thereof; and 5609. SHRI SHIVRAJ SINGH (c) the decision taken by the Gov- CHAUHAN: Will the Minister of CIVIL ernment in this regard? AVIATION AND TOURISM be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. (a) whether the Union Government CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) to have received any proposal from the (c). Two Swiss Banks namely Habib Government of Madhya Pradesh for pro- Bank AG Zurich and Union Bank of viding financial assistance for implemen- Switzerland have sent applications to tation of integrated tourism development Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for opening scheme; Representative offices in Bombay. After considering various aspects, the proposal (b) if so, the details thereof; of Habib Bank AG Zurich was rejected. The proposal of Union Bank of Switzer- (c) the decision taken by the Union land is under RBI's consideration. Government thereon; [Translation] (d) whether permission has been given or proposed to be given to the Import of Copper Non-Resident Indians to make invest- ment in such schemes; 5611. SHRI RAJVEER SINGH: Will the Minister of COMMERCE be pleased (e) if so, the details thereof; and to state: 401 Written Answers VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 402 (a) the quantity of copper imported (d) if not, the reasons therefor and during each of the last three years the steps being taken to activate the alongwith value thereof; and Board; (b) the steps being taken to meet (e) whether the Government pro- the shortage of copper in the country? pose to reconstitute the Board; and THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE (f) if so, the details thereof and the . (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE): (a) Data time by which the Board is likely to be showing import of various items (includ- reconstituted? ing copper)are published in the 'Monthly Statistics of Foreign Trade of India Vol. THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIA- II (Import) brought out by Directorate TION AND TOURISM (SHRI GHULAM General of Commercial Intelligence and NABI AZAD): (a) No, Sir. Statistics, Calcutta. Copies of which are available in the Parliament Library. Latest (b) to (f). Do not arise. issue of this publication pertains to June, 1993. Investment Guarantee Pacts (b) Under the Current Exim Policy, 5613. SHRI SHRAVAN KUMAR Copper is freely importable Free Importa- PATEL: Will the Minister of FINANCE be bility would help to fill the gap between pleased to state: demand and supply in the country. (a) whether during the recent visit [English] of Prime Minister to Germany an invest- ment guarantee pact was signed be-i National Tourism Consultative tween the two countries; Board (b) if so. the details thereof; and 5612. SHRIMATI SHEELA GAUTAM: (c) the other G-7 countries witrl SHRI RAJESH KUMAR: which such pacts have been signec. recently alongwith the details thereof? Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIA- TION AND TOURISM be pleased to THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE state: MINISTRY OF FINANCE (M.V. CHAN DRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) No, Sir (a) whether the National Tourism Consultative Board had been constituted; (b) Does not arise. (c) An Agreement has been signe' (b) whether the Board has started with the Government of the United Kin~ functioning; dom on 14th March, 1994 in London fc the Promotion and Protection of Inves· (c) if so, the total number of ment between the two countries. Th meetings held so far; main features of the Agreement are; 403 Written Answers APRIL 29, 1994 Written Answers 404 The investments of either country THE MINISTER OF STATE OF will be protected by the other THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI G. country; VANKAT SWAMY): (a) to (d). The Gov- ernment has already set up a Cotton Most Favoured Nation Treatment Advisory Board (CAB) to advise the will be accorded by either country Government on matters pertaining to to the other country; production, consumption and marketing of cotton. The Board was last constituted There is provision for settlement in April, 1992 for a term of two years. of investment disputes; Multinational Companies in the Provision has also been made for Field of Mutual Funds providing compensation in case of expropriation/nationalisation; 5615. SHRI A. VENKATESH NAIK: Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased There is provision for free transfer to state: of investments and profits arising thereof between the two coun- (a) whether any conditions have tries; been imposed on multinational compa- nies entering the field of mutual funds in This agreement will be affective big way; and for ten years; thereafter it shall continue in force until a year after (b) if not, the steps take.n by the either Government has given Government to control the activities of written nutice of termination of the these companies against the Indian Com- other; panies? The Agreement will become ef- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE fective only after the exchange of MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.v. instruments of ratification. CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) and (b). Multinational Companies de- sirous of setting up Asset Management Cotton Board companies of India to manage domestic mutual funds need the approval of the / 5614. SHRI S.M. LALJAN BASHA: Foreign Investment Promotion Board. In Will the Minister of TEXTILES be pleased addition, individual mutual fund schemes to state: are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) in accor- (a) whether the Government pro- dance with the provisions of the Secu- pose to set up a Cotton Board on the rities and Exchange Board of India (Mutual lines of Tobacco Board; Funds) Regulations, 1993. These regula- tions are applicable to all domestic mutual funds irrespective of the nature of the (b) if so.the letails thereof; and sponsoring institution. The regulations stipulate eligibiltiy criteria, procedures for (c) the time by which it is likely to launching the schemes, investment ob- be set up? jectives, valuation policies and invest- 405 WrittenAnswers VAISAKHA 9, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 406 ment restrictions. These regulations implication. The eligibility of companies empower SEBI to initiate disciplinary which can access the International Cap- action against Mutual Funds violating the ital Market is governed by the Notification provisions. Thus, there are enough safe issued on 12.11.1993 reed in conji.Jnction guards in the regulations for SEBI to with the New Industrial policy of July, 1991. ensure that the Mutual Funds, irrespec A consistent track record of good per- tive of the nature of their sponsors, formance for a minimum period of three operate in a disciplined manner. years is a major Elligibility criterion. Policy on Euro Issue floatation is reviewed on an New Policy on Euro-Issues ongoing and continuous basis, con- sistent with macro-economic and balance 5616. SHRI DILEEP BHAI SANG of payments considerations. HANI: Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state; Eco-farm roductsP (a) the target fixed for Euro-Issues 5617. DR. R. MALLU: Will the in 1994-95; Minister of COMMERCE be pleased to state; (b) whether the Government con template to impose some restrictions on (a) whether any survey has been exposure of Indian Companies in interna conducted in export markets for marke- tional capital market; ing eco-friendly products specially tarm products; (c) if so, the reasons therefor; (b) if so, the details thereof; (d) whether a new policy on Euro Issue for Indian Companies in interna (c) whether the Government pro tional capital market is under active pose to encourage Research and Devel- consideration of the Government; opment work towards production of eco- farm products on the lines of Eco-Tea; (e) if so, the broad details and the and objectives thereof; and (d) if so, the details thereof? (f) the time by which the new policy on Euro-Issue is likely to be announced? THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE): (a) and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (b) No, Sir. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) No (c) and (d). Agriculture and Pro Target has been set for Euro Issue cessed Food Products Export Develop- mobilisations during 1994-95. ment Authority has formulated a scheme for generating relevant research and (b) to (f). The aggregate amounts development through research instilu- mobilised by companies through such tions for the common benefit of trade issues will be constantly reviewed by and industry for encouraging the Government in view of its macroeconomic production of eco-farm products. 407 Written Answers APRIL 29, 1994 Written Answers 408 Surrender of Telephone Lines (c) So far 10882 out of 101873 lines have been surrendered. 5618. SHRI BRAHMANAND MANDAL: (d) Yes, Sir. SHRI TEJ NARAYAN SINGH: (e) 6514 out of 58789 telephone lines have been surrendered. Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: (f) Instructions on provision of tele- phones at the residences of eligible (a) whether the Government have officers are uniformally applicable to all issued guidelines to the Ministries! De- the Ministries/Departments of the Central partments regarding surrender of tele- Government. phone lines under economy measures; (b) if so, the details thereof; 12.00 hrs. (c) the details of the achievement made in this regard so far; [TranslationJ (d) whether the Telcom Depart- SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN ment officials also come under the pur- (Rosera): Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Govern- view of this scheme; ment has declared some districts as backward districts in the country and in Bihar 22 districts are declared as back- (e) if so, the number of telephones ward out of 51 districts but I am sorry surrendered by the employees of this to say that the Government has not fixed department after the declaration of the any critieria in declaring some districts as scheme; and backward ones. I represent district of Samastipur, where 26 lakh people, out (f) the steps being taken to main- of the total population of 27 lakh, live in tain uniformity in all the Ministries! De- the villages and there is no irrigation partments by the Government in regard facility nor any canal to irrigate 80 to provision of telephone facility at em- thousand hectares of land. There are no ployees of Govemment residences? industries there. Near about 50.3 percent people live below the poverty line and 72 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE percent people are illiterate. In these MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. circumstances, one does not understand CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): (a) the locgic behind not declaring . This Yes, Sir. district as a backward district. On the contrary, the Government has declared (b) On the basis of the announce- some districts as backward district which ment made by P.M. in the NDC that 10% are much advanced. telephone lines would be surrendered, all the Ministries! Departments were re- Through you, I would like to know quested in Jan., 1992 to surrender 10% from the Government, whether any cri- of their telephone lines. teria or nomrs have been fixed to declare 409 VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKAl 410 a district as a backward district. Not only SHRI M. R. KADAMBUR Samastipur but also Khagaria and JANARTHANAN: We have come to know Nalanda are suffering due to wrong indirectly that the nation-needed south- criteria of selection. Mr. Speaker, Sir, if ern gas grid project is not concretised. you seek the opinion of the hon. Mem- Since the Planning Commission has also bers, they will also make complaints in supported the conecpt of sourthem gas this regard. I urge the Government to grid, Petroleum Ministry should have establish a criteria or norms in respect requested the Planning Commission to of declaring a district as a backward make provisions for the southern gas grid district so that injustice is not meted out project in the Plan. The fact that the to any of the districts. Government has failed to make token provisions even for the ancilliary pipeline SHRI NITISH KUMAR (Barh): I for the project reveals the South Indians also agree with him, injustice has been and the Chief Ministers of Southern done with some districts. States have been taken for a ride by the Petroleum Ministry and the project re- {English] mains in paper for some time. SHRI M. R. KADAMBUR So, the Government must come JANARTHANAN (Tirunelveli): Sir, the en- forward immediately to fulfil the hopes of tire South India and the people as a South Indians by allotting provisions in whole are hoping against hope to get gas the Budget for southern gas grid project through southern gas grid for their so that it will come true in action. I hope industrialisation purposes as they have that the Government will react to this heither coal reserve or any additional now. hydel resource. But much to their disappOintment, Government of India and SHRI TEJSINGHRAO BHONSLE Petroleum Ministry have not allotted even (Ramtek): Sir, I would like to bring to the a rupee as a token fund for this nation- notice of the Health Minister the fact that needed project either in the Demand for the All India Health Guides have been Grants of the Ministry or in the annual demanding for an increas of their pay for budget of any oil company. The Chief the last fifteen years. But their demand Ministers of all southern States irrespec- has not been fulfilled as yet. I had written tive of party affilieties adopted a unan- to the then Minister of Health, Shri imous resolution in their meeting two M.L.Fotedar in this regard in 1992. I had years ago urging the Centre to set up written to the Health Minister, Shri B. a southern gas grid. Following this, the Shankaranand also in 1993. But no honourable Petroleum Minister, Sharmaji action has been taken so far. These assured both inside and outside the Health Guides are working in remote and House that the Project will take off. But rural areas of the country and they are now, the Petroleum Secretary had replied getting a sum of just Rs. 50 which is not in the Sta:1ding Committee .... at all justifiable. MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Janarthanan, Government have been increasing what happen in the Standing Committee the wages of labourers from time to time is not referred to on the floor of the but nobody has drawn their attention House. So, you do not have to refer to towards the payor wages of these it. Health Guides. These Health Guides are 411 APRIL 29,1994 412 now on dhama at Jantar Mantar from passport cannot be issued to them until 28.4.1994 onwards. Their demand is a word is received in this regard. from genuine and it deserves the immediate our High Commission in Kampala. I, attention of the Govemment. I, therefore, therefore, demand that an action should request the hon. Health Minister to look be taken against our High Commission into the matter and taken necessary in Kampala for not providing assistance action for the redressel of the grievances to these 200 odd families, which have of the All India Health Guides and per- come from Rwanda so that no Indian suade them to stop their dhama. family is meted out such treatment in near future and the High Commissioner [Translation] of Rwanda should be asked urgently to issue passport of these people. SHRI KASHI RAM RANA (Surat): Mr. Speaker, Sir, through you, I would Mr. Speaker, Sir, I also want to like to draw the attention of the Govem- submit you that these families, who have ment towards a serious problem. Recent- migrated to India, have been living there ly, there was a coup in Rwanda in which for the last 300 years. They had to leave the Rwandian President was killed. The that place in a very short notice as a rebels did plundering and killing on a result of that they had left their valuables, large scale. Kigali is the capital of Rwanda, properties there only. These should be where 200 Indian families live. They have protected there and these families should also suffered a lot on this account. Even be given monetary help. I thank you for some of them have been killed and their providing me a chance to speak. shops have been looted. As we do not have, Indian High Commission in Kigali [English] therefore, when those Indian families urged the High Commissioner of Kampala MR. SPEAKER: The Government to save their lives, he plainly refused to will make a statement on this please. do so. Then the agitated families re- quested the High Commissioners of Amer- ica and France. The High Commissioners [Trans/ation] of both the countries, sent these Indian families along with their people from SHRI GUMAN MAL LODHA (Pali): Kigali to Kampala on humanitarian ground Mr. Speaker, Sir, employees, labourers but it is a very serious matter that our and Entrepreneurs numbered 20,000 be- High Commission in Kampala did not longing to near about 5 lakh small scale extend any help to them. industries are staging a Dharna at Jantar- Mantar Pak in Delhi. The reason being, An industrialist of Indian origin Shri these units have been lying closed for the Jobanpala, who also owns a hotel there last few months because the exemptions got a plane chartered to send those 200 granted to them under 489, was withdrawn Indian families to Burundi and thus did and as a result of that it is not possible a great job. These families arrived at to run these units. The employees and Ahmedabad six days ago from there. Industrialists, staging Dhama say that by When these families contacted Ministry doing away with the limit of Rs. 30 lakh of External Affairs for their passports, for the purpose of levying excise duty the they had not been extended any help as Government has ruined the small scale they have come from Kigali, therefore a industry of the country. 413 VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKAl 414 People from all states have come any difficulty in getting diesel now as well here to stage a Dharna under the aus- as in the near future. pices of confederation of small Scale Industries of India. I request that the hon. SHRI RAJENDRA AGNIHOTRI Minister should listen to their woes and (Jhansi): Mr. Speaker, Sir, the whole should give them some sort of relief Uttar Pradesh is facing a diesel crisis and otherwise the closure of 5 lakh industries the farmers are greatly inconve- will ultimately result into a big labourer nienced ...... (Interruptions) pr,oblem. Therefore the inspector Raj should be done away with. The exemp- [English] tion limit should be raised from Rs. 30 lakh to Rs. 75 lakh and those who SHRI HARADHAN ROY (Asansol): manufacture others brand should also be Refractory and Ceramic unit of Bum given this exemption. Standard Company along with the Indian Iron and Steel Company was taken over SHRI RAM NAG INA MISHRA by the Government in the year 1973. (Padrauna): Mr. Speaker, the other day Subsequently, it was nationalised in the we were disturbed because ..... (Interrup- same year by an Act. It was clearly tions) stated that Government will invest as much money as required for MR. SPEAKER: Come to the sub- modernisation and diversification of the ject directly. plant so as to make it viable. Up till now' not a single penny has been spent in this regard, inspite of several project reports SHRI RAM NAGINA MISHRA: Dur- prepared by them. Even the raw mate- ing the season of harvesting of wheat rials, spare parts and maintenance are and irrigating sugarcane crops the diesel not being taken care of. Thoug~ about vanishes from Gorakhpur Division. 700 persons have retired, no vacancy has been filled up and as a result of this A meeting had been convened in it could not achieve its production target. our District of the leaders of our party. Even the tripartite agreement, arrived at All the leades had gone there. Hundreds by the trade union, company and State of trucks had been parked at all the Gov&mment has not been implemented Petrol pumps. Everything was in chaos properly. They are violating all the terms because diesel was nowhere available. and conditions of the Agreement. Even The Same situation had prevailed last the Interim Relief order, as declared by year also. the Bureau of Public Enterprises, has not been implemented. Since the last 14 I could have brought it to the notice years not a single person is appointed of the Government, through you, but to increase the workmen of the unit and incidently I did not get a chance to do it is facing closure. that and so, we had to face a lot of diffICulties. I thank you for allowing me Through you, I request the today to speak on public grievances. We Governmet to take care of that unit and are being inconvenienced every other sanction Interim Relief to the workers._ day. You may try to get the Government The unit should be paid all the necessary come out with a statement and order money required for its diversification and them to ensure that fanners do not have modernisation (Interruptions) 415 APRIL 29, 1994 Re: Policy Regarding N.P. T. 416 [Translation] 12.16 hrs SHRI RAJENDRA AGNIHOTRI: RE: POLICY REGARDING N.P.T. The whole Uttat Pradesh is facing a diesel crisis. The hon. Minister should give a statement on it. [English] [English] SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOUDHURY (Katwa): Mr. Speaker, Sir, thank you for MR. SPEAKER: II is not a big calling me to speak. policy. You can approach the Minister and he will help you. Now, it has been confirmed by both Delhi and Washington that in London the [TranslationI representatives of the Governments of India and USA had met but they tried SHRI MOHAN SINGH (Ferozpur): to reduce the significance of the meeting Mr. Speaker, Sir, through you,l would like in relation to the Non-Proliferation Treaty. to draw the attention of the Government When this matter was raised in the to the Mahatam tribe which put up near House, even then the Government had the shores of Sutlaj river and this tribe is not come forth with any clarification. We, mostly engaged in agricultu~e and is known Members of Parliament, came to know as 'Raisikh'. Injustice has been done from the newspapers. Now a grave against this tribe for the last 40 years. The suspicion has arisen in the country people of this tribe fall prey to the devas- whether we are going to differ from our tation caused by floods every year. The well-established and well-accepted policy last four Chief Ministers of Punjab, Giani on Non-Proliferation Treaty that we are Zail Singh, Shri darbara Singh, Shri not going to accept...(Interruptions) Prakash Singh Badal and Shri Beant Singh recommended to the Central Government MR. SPEAKER: I think the Govem- from time to time to include the 'Raisikh' ment had made its point of view very tribe, which puts up in the border line clear even on. the floor of the House. areas and near the river shores, in the list of the scheduled tribes. In the wake of repeated recommentations the Punjab and SHRI SAIFUODIN CHOUDHURY: Haryan High Court gave its decision in We do not know as to what discussion 1975 under Civil appeal No. 132 that is going on in a hush-hush manner. Raisikh Tribe should be declared a Sched- Ultimately the Government must clarify. uled Tribe. The Supreme Court also gave a similar decision in 1982 under appeal MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Saifuddin, the No. 169. But it is distressing to note that Government had made its stand very the Government has not paid attention to clear on the floors of this House and the its several recommendations and the de- other House. Every now and then if you cision . given by the Supreme Court. I raise these issues don't think that it will demand the Government to include this affect. tribe into the list of the scheduled tribes at once by doing away with injustice being done to them. (Interruptions) 417 Re: Policy VAISAKHA 9, 1916 (SAKA) Regarding N.P. T. 418 SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOUDHURY: [Translation] Sir, I am telling you very honestly that a suspicion has arisen. SHRr NITrSH KUMAR (Barh): Why the meeting is taking place in a third country? Why the Government is not MR. SPEAKER: We must take coming out with any statement? All the ourselves as person who will contribute news-papers are full such news-items. towards bettering relations with the other at Such news-items have created an atmo- coury,tries. sphere of doubt. SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOUDHURY: {English] It is all right. Let them make a statement, Sir, on this. The whole country has SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOUDHURY: objected to that. We understand our If Mr. Shukla, the Parliamentary Affairs' policy. Minister comes forward and clarifies the things we will be happy. They may take time to discuss this in the Cabinet. MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Shukla had made a statement only two days back MR. SPEAKER: r will allow the on the floor of the Parliament. other two Members also to speak. Then, the han. Minister can reply. (Interruptions) SHRI SA1FUDD1N CHOUDHURY: That is all right. They should come out SHRI SRIKANTA JENA (Cuttack): with a clarification, Mr. Speaker, Sir..... (Interruptions) SHRI SRIKANTA JENA: Mr. Speak- MR. SPEAKER: I have not allowed er, Sir, actually when this issue was you. I am hearing Mr. Choudhury. Why raised in this House, the Parliamentary are you getting up? Affairs Minister said that in the NPT, whatever may be the Government's stand .... (Interruptions) SHRI SRIKANTA JENA: You must also hear us. MR. SPEAKER: Did he say or not? SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOUDHURY: SHRI SRIKANTA JENA: Yes, he Sir, reiteration of our well-accepted policy said that, Just after that, the next day, is not enough. A question had arisen we saw in the newspapers that some whether we are going to negotiate on any secret talk is being held between Delhi thing and whether some new things are and Washington in a third country viz. coming out. London. The Parliament was not aware as to what is going on there till it came out in the press the some secret talk is MR. SPEAKER: We are responsi- going on. If it was a bilateral talk, it could ble Parliament. Do not rake up anything have been held in Delhi or in Washing- which is not necessary. Please under- ton. Why is it happening in London? stand that. ' What is the agenda of that meeting? 419 Re: Policy APRIL 29, 1994 Regarding N.P. T. 420 Today, we saw in the newspapers that have anything to do with the Prime there is an American pressure to cap our Minister's visit to the U.S.? The entire Agni and other· nuclear experiments. nation is curious about these two ques- tions and that is why we want thatthe Actually, what is exactly the pres- Government should come out with a sure from America? What is the agenda clarification in this regard. of the meeting in London? The Govern- ment should clarify these two points to [English] the entire nation. SHRI JASWANT SINGH MA. SPEAKER: You should under- (Chittorgarh): I had raised this issuein stand that all the points in the discussion this very House twice earlier and, there- are not disclosed before the meeting fore, I will not repeat any of the aspects takes place. that I had said. Two new elementsare there. The Government's reaction has SHRI SRIKANTA JENA: No, Sir. If come in the other House. And otherthan it is a bilateral discussion, then they have the hon. Minister of Prliamentary Affairs, to do it. the Government has not authoritatively gien its views in the context of this MR. SPEAKER: If the Government meeting of the officials in London:wheth- has made its point very clear, then they er it is a question of the timings. will stick to the policy which they have adopted. If the Government were nowto come forward like they did in the other SHRI SRIKANTA JENA: The meet- House, a great deal of this will be ing is there. The Prime is going there. resolved. When will they do that? Sec- His visit has been fixed on 19th. If it is ondly, if they took note of certain state- a bilateral discussion, then why not in ments attributed to officials of the United Delhi? Why in London? Let the. Govern- States of America which have also ment clarity about the agenda and the appeared in the press, then, I think,this meeting in London. problem will not arise. [Translation] SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL (Chadigarh): I suppose the Governmenl SHRI NITISH KUMAR: Mr. Speak- has made it amply clear that thereisno er, such news-items that a meeting is to rethinking on our policy. There is no be held in a third country, though it is compromise on what we stand for.II a bilateral discussion between India and going by the press reports, we wereto the USA, have given rise to two ques- rush to a conclusion that we are going tions. The entire country wants to know to compromise with our national interest, our stand on the issue of NPT and the I am sure, this will not help. Ultimate~, changes to be incorporated in policy of the interest of the country will suffer.~ the Government. Secondly, the secret would only help in creating doubtsinthe talks which are being held in London, minds of the people. though these are no longer secret be- cause there have been newsitems about I think we should not be seento these talks the world over, do these talks be doing that. We should create a feeling 421 Re: Policy VAISAKHA 9, 1916 ($AKA) Regarding N.P. T. 422 of confidence in the minds of the people finnly and resolutely to our stand that the of our country rather than refer to the Treaty must be universal and non-dis- press reports and rush into make state- Criminatory. ments here. There is no change in this. As far SHRI RUPCHAND PAl (Hooghly): as London talks are concemed, it is well It is a matter of great importance involv- known that when there are Summit ing our national policy. Nothing should be meetings of this kind, preparatory talks allowed to just take place where the are held. This is in the nature of pre- nation may get confused on the well- paratory talks. known, well-announced declared policy of the Govemment. Here three new SHRI SRIKANTA JENA: In London; elements have come. A meeting of a in a third country! secret nature is being held in a third country. SHRI VIDYACHARAN SHUKLA: Just for a minute. Why don't you let me MR. SPEAKER: Even the Heads of complete? Sir, It has been clarified that the Govemments have met in different the composition of the Indian team is countries. such where most of the members of the Indian team are alredy abroad. They are SHRI RUPCHAND PAl: No. There either . serving abroad or living abroad is another new element that without and they have been called to assist the taking the concemed Ministry's officials Prime Minister's visit and the preparatory into confidence, new' and retired Diplo- talks or various points which will include mats have brought into service whose all kinds of points which will be discussed bias for the matter is known to the world. between the Prime Minister of India and The Washington officials have made the President of the United States. So, certain comments in this regard which this talk is taking place at a convenient have come out in the press, which raise venue. a grave question whether this Govemment is continuing its well-declared policy in It is true that no publicity was given this matter or not. It _is the responsibility to it. No publicity needs to be given to of the Govemment to reiterate and bring such a thing but there was no secrecy back the confidence of the nation in this about it. But because there was no regard. advance announcement that such and such teams are going to meet in London, MR. SPEAKER: Please hear pa- it does not mean that there was some tiently what the Minister of Parliamentary secrecy about It. Once the people have Affairs has to say. come to know of it, it is perfectly aH right. We have already statd and PMO has THE MINISTER OF WATER RE- calrified that the reason why it is being SOURCES AND MINISTER OF PARLIA- held in London Is because It is covenient MENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI VI DYA- to both the parties. The talks are in CHARAN SHUKLA): I have stated here preparation for the Summit meeting authoritatively and I like to repeat it that between the Prime Minister of India and there Is absolutely no rethinking in the the President of the United States. There Govemment about the NPT. We adhere is nothing more in it except this. I will 423 Re : Policy APRIL 29,1994 Regarding N.P. T. 424 request the hon. Members not to raise problem with regard to farming commu- unnecessary doubts which will quell the nity. There is a very serious problem pitch for such Summit meeting. which has risen. Since the Minister for Commerce and the Minister of State for As a matter of fact, the national Finance are here. I think, this is appro- Parliament I am sure, will take the view priate time to make this submission. and take the stand that will strengthen the hands of our Prime Minister to handle Sir, clove plantation is an important thses sensitive matters in such a manner plantation in India. We are having a lot that national interests are safeguarded to of foreign exchange in this, otherwise the the fullest extent and all the countries, farmers who are producing clove are in particularly the United States feel that the a great distress now. This is used for Parliament of India, the people of India medicine and also for perfumes. The are behind the Prime Minister as far as problem is there was a price of Rs. 400 the NPT stand of India is concemed and per kg about three years back but now there are no nagging doubts in anybody's it has come down to Rs. 65 per kg. The mind. farmers are about to abandon the plan- tation. As far as we are concerned, I will again say that our stand remains the There is a very serious plight which same and we resolutely will stand to it has caused due to some of the imports and will give into no pressure. which are taking place. Advance licens- ing Scheme is. there but this is being misutilised by many of the so called SHHI SAIFUDDIN CHOUDHURY: I manufacturers who are not actual man- take objection to the comments made by ufacturers and are using this advance the Minister. licensing for importing large amount of cloves which are of low quality and which MR. SPEAKER: There is nothing come to India through Ceylon as well as derogatory in it. Do not pull it on yourself. Nepal. This is being utilised instead of You are a very patriotic Member and you our domestic production. Our domestic are certainly bound to have ..... producers are seriously put to this prej- udice. SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOUDHURY: Are we creating doubts in the matter? would humbly submit to the Minister for Commerce because he deals MR. SPEAKER: Not at all. with the imports also to take it very seriously. I would also suggest .the Min- ister ,for Finance also may take it seri- SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOUDHURY: ously because the import duty also is to Are you not convinced? be taken into account. MR. SPEAKER: Unnecessarily do MR. SPEAKER: Please' complete not pull it on yourself. it. Do not repeat it. SHRI P.C. THOMAS (Muvattu- SHRI P.C. THOMAS: So, I urge puzha): Sir, I would like to draw the upon the Minister to please take a very attention of the House to a serious serious note of it. 425 Papers Laid VAISAKHA 9, 1916 (SAKA) Papers Laid 426 [Translation] YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS) AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINIS- SHRI MOHAMMAD ALI ASHRAF TRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS FATMI (Darbhanga): Mr. Speaker, Sir, I (SHRI MUKUL WASNIK): On behalf of would like to say that the maximum Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad, I beg to lay on foreign exchange coming to India is in the Table a copy of the Aircraft{Second the form of larg~ scale investments being Amenment) Rules. 1994 (Hindi and En- made by the NRls. But a demand is glish versions) published in Noticification being made in Canada, America, No. G.S.A. 117(E) in Gazette of India England and Australia for long for a dual dated the 25th February, 1994 under citizenship. Several hints were given here section 14A of the Aircraft Act, 1934 in the House that they may be given dual together with an Explanatory Note there- citizenship ... (Interruptions) on. [English] [Placed in the Library. See No. LT 5754/94] MA. SPEAKER: This is not a matter to be raised in the Zero Hour. Annual Report, Annual Accounts and Review on the working of [Translation] Tea Board, Calcutta for 1992-93 and statement for delay in The Question Hour, for which the laying these papers etc. questions are submitted with a notice of 20 days, get over in an hour. Here you THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE give a notice of 15 minutes and this Zero MINISTRY OF CIVIL SUPPLIES, CON- Hour will not go on for more than half SUMER AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC DISTRI- an hour. BUTION AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE (SHRI {English] KAMALUDDIN AHMED): On behalf of Shri Pranab Mukheljee, I beg to lay on Now papers to be laid on the table. the Table- (1) (i) A copy of the Annual Report (Hindi and English versions) of 1231 hrs. the Tea Board, Calcutta, for the year 1992-93. PAPERS LAID ON THE TABLE (ii) A copy of the Annual Accounts The Aircraft (Second Amendment) (Hindi and English versions) of Rules, 1994 the Tea Board, Calcutta, for the year 1992-93 together with [English] Audit Report thereon. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (iii) A copy of Review (Hindi and MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE- English versions) by the Gov- VELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT OF emment on the worKing of the 427 Papers Laid APRIL 29, 1994 Papers Laid 428 Tea Board, Calcutta, for the KAMALUDDIN AHMED): I beg to lay on year 1992-93. the Table: [Placed in the Library. See No. (1) (i) A copy of the Annual Report LT-5755/94] (Hindi and English versions) of the Indian Institute of Foreign (2) Statement (Hindi and English ver- Trade, New Delhi, for the year sions) showing reasons for delay 1992-93, alongwith Audited in laying the papers mentioned at Accounts. (1) above. (ii) A copy of Review (Hindi and (3) A copy of the Annual Accounts English versions) by the G()yo< (Hindi and English versions) of emment on the working of the the Rubber Board, Kottayam, for Indian Institute of Foreign Trade the year 1992-93, together with New Delhi, for the year 1992- Audit Report thereon. 93. (4) Statement (Hindi and English ver- (2) Statement (Hindi and English ver- sions) showing reasons for delay sions) showing reasons for delay in laying the papers mentioned at in laying the papers mentioned at (3) above. (1) above. [Placed in the Library. See No. [Placed in the Library. See No. LT-5756/94] LT-5758194] (5) A copy of the Coffee (Amend- (3) A copy of the Memorandum of ment) Rules, 1994 (Hindi and Understandig (Hindi and English English versions) published in versions) between the India Trade Notification No. G.S.A. 68(E) in Promotion Organisation and the Gazette of India dated the 4th Ministry of Commerce for the February, 1994 under subsection year 1993-94. (3) of section 48 of the Coffee Act. 1942. [Placed .in the Library. See No. LT -5759194] [Placed in the Library. See No. LT-5757/94] Notification under General Insurance Business (NatIo- Annual Report and Review on the nalisation) Act, 1972 and working of Indian Institute of Life Insurance Corporation Foreign Trade, New Delhi for Act, 1956, Custom Act, 1992-93 and statement for 1962 etc. delay in laying these papers etc. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI M.V. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE CHANDRASHEKHARA MURTHY): I beg MINISTRY OF CIVIL SUPPLIES, CON- to lay on the Table:- SUMER AFFARIS AND PUBLIC DISTRI- BUTION AND MINISTER OF STATE IN (1) A copy each of the following THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE (SHRI Notification (Hindi and English 429 Pepsrs Laid VAISAKHA 9, 1916 (SAKA) Papers Laid 430 versions) under sub-section (5) of Conditions of Services) Amend- section 17A of the Ganerallnsur- ment Rules, 1994 published in ance Business (Nationalisation) Notification No. G.S.R. 53 (E) Act, 1972:- in Gazette of India datect the 2nd February, 1994. (i) The General Insurance (Rationalisation of Pay Scales (ii) The Life Insurance Corporation and Other Conditions of Ser- of India Development Officers vice of Officers) Amendment (Revision of terms and Condi- Scheme, 1994 published in tions of service) Amendment Notification No. S.O. 81 (E) in Rules, 1994 published in N0- Gazette of India dated the 2nd tification No. G.S.R. 54 (E) in February, 1994. Gazette of India dated the 2nd February, 1994. (ii) The General Insurance (Rationalisation of Pay Scales and Other Conditions of Ser- (iii) The Life Insurance Corporation vice of Development Staff) of India Class III and Class IV Amendment Scheme, 1994 Employees (Revision of Terms published in Notification No. and Conditions of Service) S.O. 82 (E) in Gazette of India Amendment Rvles, 1994 pub- dated the 2nd February 1994. lished in Notification No. G.S.R. 55 (E) in Gazette of India (iii) The General Insurance dated the 2nd February, 1994. (Rationalisation and Revision of Pay Scale and Other Con- [Placed in the Library. See No. ditions of Service of Supervi- LT-516-U94J sory, Clerical and Subordinate Staff) Amendment Scheme, 1994 published in Notification (3) A copy each of the following No. S.O. 83(E) in Gazette of Notifications (Hindi and Engiistl India dated the 2nd February, versions) under section 159 of the 1994. Customs Act, 1962:- [Placed in the Library. See No. LT-5760194j (i) G.S.R. 387 (E) published in Gazette of India dated· the 15th April, 1994 together with (2) A copy each of the following an explanatory memorandum Notification (Hindi and English seeking to carry out amend- versions) under sub-section (3) of ments to the Duty Exemption section 48 of the Life .Insurance Scheme for hundred percent Corporation Act, 1956:- export oriented undertakings so as to provide for levy of (i) The Life Insurance Corporation duty on imported capital goods of India Class I Officers cleared in the Domestic Tariff (Rationalisation of Terms and Area in accordance with the 431 PapefS Laid APRIL 29, 1994 PapefS Laid 432 EXIM Policy at the rate prev- under Export Promotion Cap- o alent and the time of such ital Goods Scheme. clearance instead of the rate at the time of their import. [Placed in the Library. See No. LT-5762194] (ii) G.S.R. 388 (E) published in Gazette of India dated the (4) A copy of the Income-Tax(First 15th April, 1994 together with Amendment} Rules, 1994 (Hindi an explanatory memorandum and English versions) published in seeking to carry out amend- Notification No. 5.0. 279 (E) in ments to the Duty Exemption Gazette of India dated the 31st Scheme for Units set up in the March, 1994 under section 296 of Export ProceSSing Zones so the Income-tax Act. 1961. as to provide for levy of duty [Placed in the Library. See No. on imported capital goods 0 cleard in the Domestic Tariff LT -5763194] Area in accordance with the EXIM Policy at the rate prev- (5) A copy of the Allahabad Bank alent at the time of such clear- Officers Employees (Conduct) ance instead of the rate at the (Amendment) Regulations, 1992 time of their import. (Hindi and English versions) pub- lished in Notification No. HOILe- gaV333/1137 in Gazette of India (iii) 5.0. 259 (E) published in Ga- dated the 8th May, 1993 under zette of India dated the 28th sub-section (4) of section 19 of March, 1994 together with a the Banking Companies (Acquisi- explanatory memorandum re- tion and Transfer of Undertak- garding revised rates of ex- ings) Act, 1970 together with a change for conversion of cer- corrigendum thereto published in tain foreign currencies into Notification No. HOILegaV0814 in Indian Currency or Vic8-V8fSa. Gazette of India dated the 13th November 1993. (iv) 5.0. 260 (E) published in Ga- zette of India dated the 28th [Placed in the Library. See No. March, 1994 together with an LT-5764/94J e?'Ptanatory memorandum re- garding revised rates of ex- (6) A copy each of the following change for conversion of cer- Annual Reports and Accounts tain foreign currencies into India (Hindi and English versions) of Currency or vice-v8fSa. the Regional Rural Banks of the Year 1992-93, together with Au- (v) G.S.A. 362 (E) published in ditor's Report thereon:- Gazette of India dated the 4th ApriJ, 1994 togather with an (i) Rayalaseema Grameena Bank explanatory memorandum Cuddapah (A.P.) specifying the list of capital equiprnents allowed for import [Placed in the Library. See No. by Hotels and Restaurants LT-5765/94] 433 Papers Laid VAISAKHA 9, 1916 (SAKA) (il) Subansiri Gaonlia Bank, North (ix) Durg Rajnandgaon Gramln Lakhimpur (Assam) Bank, Rajnandgaon (M.P.) [Placed in the Library. See No. [Placed in the Library. See No. LT-S766/94] LT-Sn3l94) (x) Mahakaushall{shetriya Gramin (iii) . Kosi Kshetriya Gramin Bank, Bank, Narsinghpur Pumea (Bihar) [Placed in the Library. See No. [Placed in the Library. See No. LT-S774194) LT-S767/94] (xi) Junagadh Amreli Gramin Bank. (iv) Bhilwara Ajmer Kshetriya Junagadh (Gujarat). Gramin Bank, Bhilwara (Rajasthan) [Placed in the Library. See No. LT-S775194] [Placed in the Library. See No. (xii) Sharda Gramin Bank, Satna LT-S768194] (M.P.) (v) Gurgaon Gramin Bank, [Placed in the Library. See No. Gurgaon (Haryana) LT-Sn6l94] [Placed in the Library. See No. (xiii) Ratiam Mandsaur Kshetrlya LT-S769/94] Gramin Bank, Mandsaur [Placed in the Library. See No. (vi) Adhiyaman Grama Bank. LT-S177I94] Dharmapuri (Tamil Nadu) (xiv) Chambal Kshetrlya Gramin [Placed in the Library. See No. Bank, Morena (M.P.) LT-Sn0194] [Placed in the Library. See No. (vii) Jammu Rural Bank, Jammu l T-5778194) (J & K). (xv) Kshetriya Gramin Bank, Hoshangabad (M.P.) [Placed in the Library. See No. LT-Sn1194) [Placed in the Ubrary. See No. LT-S779I94] (viii) Faridkot Bathinda Kshetriya Gramin Bank, Bathinda (xvi) Surguja Kshetriya Gramin (Punjab) Bank, Amblkapur (M.P.) [Placed in the Library. See No. [Placed in the Library. See No. LT-Sn2l94) LT-S780194) 35 Papers LaId . APRIL 29, 1994 Papers Laid 436 (xviI) RaIgarh Kshetiya Gramin Bank, (xxiv) Gomti Gramln Bank, Jaunpur Raigartl (M.P.) (U.P.) [Placed in the Ubrary. See No. [Placed in the Library. See No. LT -5781194) LT-5788194) (xviii) Himachal Gramin bank, Mandi (xxv) Barabanki Gramin Bank, (H.P.) Barabanki (U.P.) [Placed in the Library. See No. (Placed in the Library. See No. LT-5789194j LT-S782194) (xxvi) Ganga Yamuna Gramin Bank, (xix) Cuttack Gramya Bank, Cuttack Dehra Dun (U.P.) (Orissa) [Placed in the Library. See No. (Placed in the Library. See No. .. LT-5790194] LT-5783194j -(xxvii)Shahajahanpur Kshetriya (xx) Tungabhadra Gramin Bank, Gram!n Bank, Shahajahanpur Bellary (Kamalaka) (U.P.) (Placed in the Library. See No. [Placed in the Library. See No. LT-S784194] LT-5791194] (xxi) Mayurakshi Gramin Bank, Suri (xxviii)Vindhyavasini Gramin Bank, (W.B.) Mirzapur (U.P.) [Placed in the Library. See No. [Placed in the Library. See No. LT-5792194] LT-5785/94) (xxix)Yavatmal Gramln Bank, Yavatmal (xxii) Nadia Gramin Bank, Krishnagar (Maharashtra) (W.B.) [Placed In the Library. See No. (Placed in the Ubrary. See No. LT -5793194J LT-5786194] (xxx) Chandrapur Gadchlron Gramln (xxiii) Kshetirya Kisan Gramln Bank, Bank, Chandrapur (Maha- Mainpuri (U.P.) rashtra) [Placed in the Library. See No. (Placed In the Ubrary. See No. LT-5787194) LT-5794194J 437 Papers LaId VAISAKHA 9.1916 (SAKA) Papers LaId 438 (xxxi) Tripura Gramin Bank. Agartala. (xxxviii) Rani Lakshmibal Kshetriya Gramin Bank, Jhansl (U.P.) [Place [Placed in the Library. See No. [Placed in the Ubrary. See No. LT-5803I94) LT-5796194) (xl) Surendranagar Bhavnagar (xxxiii) Pragiyotish Gao'nlia Bank. Kshetriya Gramin Bank. Nalbari (Assam) Surendranagar. (Gujarat) [Placed in the Ubrary. See No. (Placed in the Library. See No. LT-5797194) LT -5804194) (xli) Kankadurga Grameena Bank. (xxxiv) Gaur Gramin Bank, Maida Gudivada (A.P.) ~e~ Bangia) [Placed in the Library. See No. [Placed in the Ubrary. See No. LT-5805I94) LT -5798194) (xlii) Kalpatharu Grameen Bank (xxxv) Pandyan Grama Bank. Sattur Tumkur. (Kamataka) cram" Nadu) [Placed in the Libraay. See No. [Placed in the Library. See No. LT-5806/94} l T-5799194] (xliii) Mlthila Kshetriya Gramin Bank. (xxxvi) Sliri Venkateswara Grameena Laheriasaral (Bihar) Bank. Chlttoor (A.P.) [Placed in the Library. See Ho. [Placed in the Library. See No. LT -5807194) l T-58OOI94) (xliv) Nagarjuna Grameena Bank. (xxxvii) Bareilly Kshetriya Gramin Bank. Khammam (A;P.) Bareilly (U.P.) [Placed in the Library. Sse No. (Placed in the library. See No. LT-58OMMJ LT-5801 194) 439 Papers Laid APRIL 29, 1994 Papers Laid 440 (xlv) Sri Sathavahana Grameena (liii) Devipatan Kshetriya Gramin Bank. Karimnagar (A.P.) Bank, Gonda (U.P.) [Placed in the Library. See No. [Placed in the Library. See No. LT-5809/94] LT-5817194] (xlvi) Siwan Kshetriya Gramin Bank, (Iiv) Kutch Gramin Bank. Kutch Siwan (Bihar) (Gujarat) [Placed in the Library. See No. [Placed in the Library. See No. LT-58l 0194] LT -5818194] (xlvii) Tulsi Gramin Bank, Banda(U.P.) (Iv) Golconda Grameena Bank. Hyderabad (A.P.) [Placed in the Library. See No. [Placed in the Library. See No. LT-5811/94] LT-5819/94] (xlviii) Cauvery Grameena Bank, (Ivi) Sree Anantha Grameena Bank. Mysore (Kamataka) Anantapur (A.P.) [Placed in the Library. See No. [Placed in the Library. See No. LT-5812194] LT-5820194] , (xlix) Mewar Aanchalik Gramin Bank, (lvii) Hazaribagh Kshetriya Gramin . Udaipur (Rajasthan). Bank. Hazaribagh (Bihar) [Placed in the Library. See No. [Placed in the Library. See No. LT-58131941 LT-5821/94] (I) Kolar Gramin Bank, Kolar (lviii) Bik~ner Kshetriya Gramin (Kamataka). Bank,. Bikaner (Rajasthan) [Placed in the Library. See No. [Placed in the Library. See No. LT-58l41941 LT -5822194] (Ii) Etah Gramin Bank. Etah (U.P.) (lix) Buldhana Gramin Bank. Buldhana (Maharashtra) IPlaced in the Library. See No. LT-5815194] [Placed in the Library. See No. LT-5823/94] (Iii) Kapurthala Firozpur Kshetriya Gramin Bank. Kapurthala (Pb) (Ix) Krishna Grameena Bank. Gulabarga (Kamataka) [Placed in the Library. See No. LT-5816I94] (Placed in the Library. See No. LT-5824194] 441 P.A.C. Report VAISAKHA 9, 1916 (SAKAl P. U.c. Report: 442 (lxi) Nimar Kshetriya Gramin Bank to present the following Report (Hindi and Khargon (M.P.) English version) of Public Accounts Com- mittee: [Placed in the Library. See No. LT-5825/94) 1. Seventy Second Report regarding Janata Cloth Scheme. (Ixii) Marathwada Gramin Bank, Nanded (Maharashtra) 2. Seventy Fifth report regarding disinvestment of shares in the [Placed in the Library. See No. selected undertakings of the Public LT-5826/94] Sector during 1991-92. 12.32112 hrs. 12 31112 hrs. PUBLIC UNDERTAKINGS ESTIMATES COMMITTEE COMMITTEE Forty-Fourth Report (i) Thirty-Third, Thirty-Fourth and Thirty-Fifth Reports and Minutes. [English] [English] DR. KRUPASINDHU BHOI - (Sambalpur): I beg to present the Forty- SHRI R. ANBARASU (Madras Cen- fourth Report of the Estimates Commit- tral): I beg to present the following tee (Hindi and English versions) on Action Reports and Minutes (Hindi and English Taken by Government on the recommen- versions) of the Committee of Public dations contained in their Thirtieth Report Undertakings: (Tenth Lok Sabha) on the Ministry of Rural Development-Jawahar Rozgar (i) Thirty-third Report on Indian Air- Yojana. lines - Under Utilisatios of neet; Idle Wages to Flying Crew; Avoid- able payment on leased Aircraft; Wasteful Expenditure on Training 12.32 hrs. of Pilots; and delay in Commis- sioning of Jet. Engine Shop and Minutes of the sittings of the PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE Committee relating thereto. Seventy Second Report and Seventy (ii) Thirty-fourth Report on Cement fifth Report. Corporation of India Limited and Minutes of the Sittings of the [Translation] Committee relating thereto. SHRI BHAGWAN SHANKAR (iii) Thirty-fifth Report on Educational RAWAT (Agra): Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg Consultants India Limited and Min- 443 ComrrIIttee on Welt. of SC&ST APRIL 29, 1994 Business of the House 444 utes of the sittings of the c0m- dations contained in the Sixteenth mittee relating thereto. Report (Tenth Lok Sabha) on ReselVations for and Employment (Ii) Minutes of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in State Bank SHRI R. ANBARASU (Madras Cen- of India and credit facilities tral): I beg to lay on the Table the extended to them. Minutes (Hindi and English versions) of the Committee on Public Undertakings (II) Reports on Study Tours relating to Procedural and Miscellaneous Matters. DR. RAMESH CHAND TOMAR (Hapur): I beg to lay a copy each (Hindi and English versions) of the following Reports:- 12.33 hrs (i) Report on Study Tour of Study COMMITIEE ON THE WELFARE Group I of the Committee on the OF SCHEDULED CASTES AND Welfare of Scheduled Castes and SCHEDULED TRIBES Scheduled Tribes on its visit to Lucknow, Kanpur, Allahabad, Korba, Bilaspur, Bhilai and Bhopal (I) T~-ninth and Thlrty-HVenth during January, 1994. Reports (ii) Report on Study Tour of Study [English] Group II of the Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and DR. RAMESH CHAND TOMAR Scheduled Tribes on its visits to (Hapur): I beg to present a copy each Guwahati, Shillong, Calcutta, of the following Reports (Hindi and English Bhubaneswar and Paradeep dur- v8rsiolls) of the Committee the Welfare on ing January, 1994. of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes including Minutes (Hindi and English versions) of the sittings of the Committee relating thereto; BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE (i) Twenty-ninth Report ot the Com- mittee on the Welfare of Sched- THE MINISTER OF WATER uled castes and Scheduled Tribes RESOURCES AND MINISTER OF on Ministry of CoaJ-ReselVation PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI for and Employment of Scheduled VIDYACHARAN SHUKLA): Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Coal India Umited. [English] (I) Thifty-seventh Report on Ministry With your permission, Sir, I rise 10 of Finance (Department of Eco- announce that Government Business dur- nomic AffairB-Banking DiviIion)- ing the week commencing 2nd May, AcIIan Tak8n on the Recommen- 1994 wiI consist ot:- 445 Business of the House VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) Business of the House 446 1 . Consideration of any item of Gov- in Fileria cases in some villages ernment Business carried over of Parjung block of Orissa. from taday's Order Paper. SHRI ANNA JOSHI (Pune): I re- 2. Discussion and Voting on the quest that the following items may be Demands for Grants (General) for included in the next week's agenda:- 1994-95 under the control of Min- istries of :- 1. Recovery of outstanding dues from NTC at Maharashtra Cotton (a) Defence Federation for purchase of Cotton (b) Agriculture bales. (c) Industry 2. Provision of 50 percent Central (d) External Affairs. assistance for construction of Court 3. Submission to the Vote of the buildings and residential House outstanding Demands for accommodation. Gants (General) for 1994-95 at 6.00 p.m. on Tuesday, 3rd May, [Translation] 1994. DR. LAXMINARAYAN PANDEYA 4. Consideration and passing of the (Mandsaur) Mr. Speaker, Sir, I request Finance Bill, 1994. that the following items may be included in the next week's agenda:- 5. Further cosideration and passing of the Transplantation of Human 1. Many drinking water supply Organs Bill, 1992 as passed by projects submitted by different Rajya Sabha and as reported by States especially Madhya Pradesh Select Committee. and Rajasthan have been pend- ing for a very long period with the SHRI SRIBALLAV PANIGRAHI Central Government for clearance (Deogarh): I request that the following and due to their non-clearance items may be included in the next week's hundreds of villages are facing agenda:- critical problem of drinking water. 1. The role of foreign companies 2. The problems faced by thousands and entrepreneurs to set up power of workers and employee due to plants in our country with partic- the closure of textile mills situated ular reference to Orissa where in Indore, Ujjain and Ratlam dis- there is a proposal to privatise trict of Madhya Pradesh in want public sector power plants includ- of any clearcut policy of the ing brand new ones. Central Government regarding revival of sick textile mills. 2. Study about the causes and nec- essary measures to be undertak- en by the Union Health Ministry SHRI RAJENDRA AGNIHOTRI in view of the abnormal increase (Jhansi): Mr. Speaker, Sir, I request that 447 Business of the House APRIL 29,1994 Business of the House 448 the following items may be included in Kasimpur on Pilibhit-Shahjahanpur the next week's agenda:- railway line. 1 . Pension and other financial assis- 2. Need to replace steam engines tance are given to the widows of by diesel engines on Pilibhit- Railway employees. They should Shahjahanpur railway line. also be given rail travelling facility like other pensioners of the Rail- [English] ways. 2. In case of death of permanent SHRI GUMAN MAL LODHA (Pali): disability of any Railway employ- I request that the following items may be ee, job should be give to one of included in the next week's agenda:- his adult dependants according to his educational qualifications and 1. Need to close the export oriented the limit of ten years should be abattoirs like Alkabir and others abolished and action be taken to proposed by Central Govemment ensure appointment after that as they are creating scarcity of period also. cattle. [English] 2. Need for Central Goverment in- tervention to prevent Razes SHRI SYED SHAHABUDDIN (Neelgay) from destroying the (Kishanganj): I request the following items crops in Aravali Hills and specially may be included in the next week's Pali District of Rajasthan. agenda:- [Translation] 1 . Discussion on the progress of the investigation by the CBI and the Commission of Enquiry in the PROF. RASA SINGH RAWAT case of the demolition of Sabri (Ajmer): Mr. Speaker, Sir, I request that Masjid at Ayodhya on 6th Decem- the following items may be included in ber 1992. the next week's agenda:- 2. Discussion on the incidence of 1. Need to start production and social violence and police atroc- broadcasting of all types of orig- ities against the weaker sections. inal programmes for Vivdh Bharati From Akashwani Kendra Ajmer [Translation] as all necessary faicilities equip- ments and other resources are DR. P.R. GANGWAR (Pilibhit): Mr. available there. Speaker, Sir, I request that the following items may be included in the next week's 2. Telecommunication facilities in Ur- agenda:- ban and rural areas under BET Beaware, district Ajmer 1 . Need to provide halts of trains at (Rajasthan) should be stream- Mudiya Bastana, Narainpur and lined and regularised. 449 Demands for Grants VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) (General), 1994-95 450 SHRI PRABHU DAYAL KATHERIA have been given by the hon. Members (Firozabad): Mr. Speaker, Sir, I request in this regard. As I have pointed out that the following items may be included yesterday also that if time allows me I in next week's agenda: shall speak about it and the points raised by the hon. Members during the discus- 1. Need to connect Shikohabad and sion would be analysed and sent to them Fahehabad in Firozabad district alongwith other relevant details, so that with Agra-Oraiya gas pipe line. they may suggest proper action on them. I think the hon. Members have taken it 2. Need to save lakhs of workers very seriously and valuable suggestions from rendering jobless due to the have been given by them. Water is a possible closure of factories in natural resource and there is no dearth Firozabad and Agra districts. of it in India. Some hon. Membes have pointed out about the scarcity of water. During rainy season we have water in abundance but after the rainy season is over, all water flow to the ocean and the 12.40% hrs. people face drought situation. The stor- age and economical use of water is [TranslationJ must. Therefore, we have started a big campaign through school and in big DEMANDS FOR GRANTS areas to make the people aware of the (GENERAL), 1994-95 need of economical use of water. (i) Ministry of Water SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN Resources-Contd. (Rosera): 80 percent bf water flow to ocean un-used. (Inrerruptions) THE MINISTER OF WATER RE- SOURCES AND MINISTER OF PARLIA- SHRI VIDYACHARAN SHUKLA: MENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI First listen me. If I fail to explain properly VIDYACHARAN SHUKLA): Mr. Speaker, then you ask question. I will try to satisfy Sir, at the outset of my speech yesterday your curiosity. I thanked the hon. Members for raising important points during the discussion. I We should realise one thing very get this opportunity to throw light on clearly. In our country, it rains roughly different projects and difficulties being for 100 days in a year. If we analyse experienced in their execution. The hon. minutely it takes 60 days in a year to Members should clearfy understand about have complete rainfall in India. There- the jurisdiction of this ministry. Demands fore, we should store water. For that are made or replies are given by us and purpose, introduction of small medium on the basis of such points further and major irrigations projects is inevita- actions can be taken. The main function ble. Until and unless we store the water of the Ministry is to formulate policy for we would not be able to utilise this water proper development of water resources properly because it does not rain through- and formulate new schemes for the out the year and it is limited too. We put entire country so that surface and ground endeavour to store water as per the water could be developed and controlled geographical situation of different places in a planned manner. Many suggestions through available means, so that water 451 Demands for Grants APRIL 29,1994 (General). 1994-95452 [SM Vidyacharan Shukla] to the maximum extent, possible (Inter- ruptions) could be utilised for drinking and irriga- tion purposes throughout the year. SHRI VIDYACHARAN SHUKLA: Mr. Dauji had made a lot of noise yesterday. Our national water policy was I would like to request him to listen to finalised in the meeting of Chief Minis- me. ters, on the basis of consensus. The meeting was presided by the Prime Minister. I am happy to see that the PROF. PREM DHUMAl (Hamirpur): decision arrived at unanimously is being Did he make noise or mention good implemented throughout the contry. The points. top priority has been given to drinking water in the national water policy. There- SHRI VIDYACHARAN SHUKLA: He after. the priority is given to irrigation, did not make a noise. He mentioned sanitation and industrial use. These three good points. I agree, I would like to say priorities have been accorded to water. to approve the priorities fixed by the committee. I repeat them. We would try SHRI NITISH KUMAR (BaTh): There at its level best to accomplish the task is nothing new in it. It has been happen- as per the priorities fixed by the ing from the very beginning. committee. The House will come to know the difficulties being faced by the Ministry. A number of difficulties have been ex- SHRI VIDYACHARAN SHUKLA: perienced while undertaking the priorities There was no such national water policy fixed by the House. Various State prior to the meeting held in 1987. It has Govemmets oftenly have difference of facilitated the Planning Commission and opinions and sometimes Planning Com- the Minister of Water Resources in ac- mission does not co-operate. There is no complishing their task. The work would use to say something more in this be carried out in the Eighth Plan as per regard. I would place some priorities the above priorities. Considerable amount fixed by the committee on the table of has been allocated for the purpose in the the House, to facilitate the House to current Five Year Plan. I would like to arrive at a decision. say something on the basis of the report on the subject submitted by the Commit- tee under the chairmanship of Shri Nitish First priority has been given to Kumar Ji. I hope that other members of complete on-going big and medium irri- the House might have seen this report. gation project by allocating adequate It has been mentioned therein that we funds. Until the requirements of on-going have to face great difficulties in our projects are not meted out, new projects working. The subject matter has been cannot be undertaken. While agreeing to assigned to the State fully. We try to their priorities the State Govemments march ahead with systematic planning violate the priorities. There are a number cooperating each other after resolving of projects whose 80-85-90% work has differences, disputes and hurdles. Out of been completed. Leaving aside these Rs. 32,500 crore earmarked in the Britisn projects the State Governments invest Plan. Rs. 1500 crore is for Central Sec- money in new projects. This money tor. We are endeavouring with this sum might have been invested in those projects 453 Demands for Grants VAISAKI"IA 9,1916 (SAKA) (General), 1994-95 454 which need a meagre amount for their irrigation works as a part of integrated completion. small development projects. The completion of these projects The sixth priority is in regard to will benefit the entire area and the people introduce severai surface water current for whom these projects were started. small irrigation projects. We, time and again, request the State Governments in Secondly, we should encourage this regard. maximum participation of people in major and medium projects in system and at local level. A command Area Project was Sometimes we get full cooperation prepared to encourage people's partici- from a State and sometime do not get. pation. We are busy in plugging the We have been waiting it for day and night loopholes found after reviewing it. I hope so that we could initiate our work on that that we would be able to streamline it basis. with the help of this House. In this connection, sometimes, we have to face The Seventh priority is to promote difficulties creation by the State. Govern- small surface water generation irrigation ments. The State Govemments have projects of both types individual as well been failed to derive the desired coop- as community projects. eration from the farmers residing in command area. As a result of which the The Eighth priority has been given people residing there are not getting in this report to introduce the concept of desired full benefits as well as its utility. command area for major and small projects which are having 500 hectare of Thirdly, a review of command area land or making comparatively proximal development should be undertaken by blocks out of it. We endorse it. We will the respective State Govemments so work on its basis. that it could be made more effective to divert it for irrigation purpose and The Ninth priority is about the maximum utilisation of water. We are verification and periodical study of basic also busy in performing this task. I would details in regard to number of wells. I like to submit that the hon. Members mean wells amount to open wells or must use their influence in their respective tubewells from which we take water. All States and cooperate with them in these things will have to be managed undertaking this task. proper1y again. We will be benefited if we The fourth priority should be given maintain the water in the manner in which it is being maintained otherwise, to modernisation and improvement of old the level of ground -water has been irrigation system including small irrigation projects. I accept the category in which started to descent. The saline water of this number was shown in command the sea has started to come up due to area by the Committee. I am citing it at excess exploitation of water in coastal the beginning of discussion so that it may areas. be recorded and we undertake work on its basis. The saline water has started to come up from a place where there was The fifth priority has been given to a source of drinking water. Therefore, we the repair and improvement in small will have to utilise it with the cooperation 455 Demands for Grants APRil 29, 1994 (General), 1994-95 456 [Shri Viclyacharan Shukla] The Govemment should bring im- provement in the use of public tubewells of State Governments after anlllysing and these should be revived. Much water carefully so that there may not be any can be saved from these tubewells, and difficulty in utilising it. I realise that we will have to take full cooperation of the State Governments in this regard. The tenth priority is to discourage the excess use of ground water. We would endeavour in this direction in a The 13th priority is regarding to planned way so that groundwater and give emphasis on large scale exploitation surface water could be used in a bal- of underground and surface water of the anced manner and maximum benefit catchment areas. could be derived. This is also approved and is the 14th point in the list of priorities. Demand The Eleventh priOrity is regarding to make available huge funds for expan- shortage of water and introduction of sion of flood forecasting and warning sprinkle and drip irrigation system in network was made to the Planning drought-prone areas. Apart from these Commission, but unfortunately the de- areas, it has been mentioned that in mand has been turned down. All the water shortage-prone areas we should funds made available are being utilised encourage the introduction of sprinkle for modernisation of the network because and drip irrigatio,) system throughout the it will be of tremendous help in checking country includi,.,g water surplus areas loss of life and property and crops worth because it is very essential to save water crores of rupees. Saving standing crops there. Therefore, sprinkle and drip irriga- is an extremely difficult task. tion system should be promoted, there also. For that purpose, the Ministry of Agriculture has formulated good plans 13.00 hrs. and I realise that the farmers have started to utilise these projects for the Maximum use of the present net- last several years. We have observed work will be made to warn the farmers that in the past when the use of chemical about the impending floods so that they fertilisers was introduced, the farmers did can protect the crops lying in the fields not use it for 4-5 years in the beginning. and in the threshing floors. That's why As soon as ~ey realised its utility and this work has been attahced utmost profitability, they started to use it. Now importance. they are using it properly and taking full benefit of it. I hope that the sprinkle and My fifteenth suggestion is regard- drip irrigation system, in which much ing formulating a master plan to control investment is made at initial level and the floods in various river basins and the Government has made provision for work in this direction has already been subsidy and more provision of funds for started. I hope after formulation of the the persons particularly belonging to the plan all will cooperate in its implemen- backward, adiveries and other classes tation. All efforts are being made to who are really in great need will facilitate formulate plans for imparting necessary the people. It will facilitate us to elevate training in this regard. However, due to irrigation and save water. resource crunch and in the absence of 457 Demands for Grants VAISAKHA 9, 1916 (SAKA) (General), 1994-95458 priorities the works could not be done abeyance. All the concemed Chief Min- effectively and efficiently. isters and the Lt. Govemor have not on six occasions and I think there is agree- I would like to submit to the han. ment on 90-95 percent points and on Members hailing from Rajasthan that only a few points there is disagreement undoubtedly water is scarce in the State, due to which it could not be implement- but the demand to make available atleast ed. I think when the final round of talks drinking water be pondered over sympa- gets underway then definitely some agree- lf1~tically. Recently when the dispute ment will be reached. I have cautioned about distribution of Narmada water the various parties that in the absence >urfaced and the Narmada Tribunal gave of a fixed time frame there is no point its award in this connection then ade- in lingering on the talks and much harm quate water was made available to will be caused instead of gain. If the Rajasthan. The han. Members from Centre is compelled to refer the matter Rajasthan as well as the people of the to the Tribunal then much time and State will clearly understand that we have money will be wasted. It is normal for got no intention to cut down share of the the Tribunal to take 10 to 15 years and State. It is our endeavour to made within this time many more problems will available maximum water to Rajasthan. crop up and especially the drinking water ''''e will also made efforts to exploit the problem of Delhi will become worse day ground waer reserves in desert areas by day. Therefore, through the House, because sometime at a depth of 4-5 I would like to appeal to all the han. thousand feet ground water reserves can Members hailing from concerned States be found to make available water to the to impress upon their respectve Govem- people of Rajasthan. So that, the short- ments to come to an agreement in age of drinking water being faced by the reagrd to the collective interests of all the people of Rajasthan could be mitigated. five States so that no further problems crop up and no further loss of water, as Some hon. Members made sub- is taking place at present, is witnesse as missions regarding non reaping of full the han. Members from Haryana stressed benefits of Chambal project. In this that due to the present barrage on connection on a number of occasions we yamuna many difficulties are being faced. have drawn the attention of the Govem- That barrage is like to give way any time and on many occasions waming shots ments of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh have been fired. If this barrage give way and I hope that in future the situation will then mass destruction will be witnessed. definitely improve. When the dispute of Yamuna water surfaced recently then all Many villages will be inundated and the four concerned States and National havoc will be caused over a large area. Tajewala headworks was build 25 to 30 Capital Territory of Delhi recognised and years ago and is in the danger of being appreciated the fact that even if more washed away any time. than due share of water of Rajasthan is to be given to the State then there should be no hitch. In this connection an agree- The proposal to construct a new ment was arrived at and the Chief barrage at Hathnikund has got underway Ministers of Rajasthan and other con- and all material has already been collect- cerned States expressed their satisfac- ed. Hathnikund is close to Tajewala. Till tion in this regard. However, due to some the time the barrage at Hathnikund is reasons it is at present being held in constructed the danger will continue to 459 Demands for Grants APRIL 29, 1994 {General}, 1994-95 460 [Shri Vidyacharan Shukla] be made available to the water scarcity areas and secondly, linking of Mahanadi loom. Therefore, an agreement at the with Cauvery will irrigate lakhs of hectares meeting of the five concerned States of land in between. I do nof clearly should be arrived at regarding the water remember at the moment how many of Yamuna river. The problem of mea- hectares of land could be ireigated The suring water in the Eastern Canal and proposal in this connection was probably Western Canal of Tajewala head-works sent to the various State Governments will continue to be faced. Sometimes it three years ago. Parleys in this regard is felt that U.P. is going to be the gainer are on. However, these are raising various and sometimes Haryana and Rajasthan objections. Once there objections, appre- feel that they are the losers. hensions and clarifications are removed, I hope an agreement will be arrived at In the new barrage latest technol- and the work will be started soon. There- ogy will be used to properly measure fore, it will be good to start the work water. There should not be any difficulty immediately. Otherwise the surplus water regarding distribution of water. Barrage of Mahanadi and Cauvery will can be constructed only at the appropri- unnecessarily flow into sea. ate site. That's why all have decided that barrage need be constructed at Unfortunately, when the report was Hathnikund only. I am in favour of an sent to the Government of Andhra early agreement in this regard. So that Pradesh it started saying that Godavari construction of barrage immediately starts. does not have sufficient surplus water. Similarly the Government of Orissa also Mr. Speaker, Sir, before replying to stresses that Mahanadi does not have the points raised by the hon. Members sufficient surplus water. I would like to make two-three points. Rivers of South India generally carry less SHRI SRIKANT A JENA (Cuttack): water and some more. As per the es- It is correct. Their assessment is cor- timates prepared by the National Water rect.... (Interruptions} .... Development Agency basins of Mahanadi and Godavri have more water than the SHRI VIDYACHARAN SHUKLA: Es- requirements of the area and Krishna timates were prepared by the scientists and Cauvery have less water. Surplus after thorough study. If all the water of water of various rivers need to be divert- Mahanadi and Godavari could be locally ed to Cauvery river through some via used then there is no problem. However, media to remove the shortage of water if there is surplus water then it should in Cauvery basin. As per an estimate be diverted . . prepared if even every drop of Cauvery water basin is tapped then too the water demand of the developed areas could Similarly the work of survey of not be met. Therefore, surplus water Himalayan rivers has also been entrusted wherever available is to be diverted to to the same agency for their proper the deficit areas and this task should be development. The agency is preparing its accomplished soon. Exemplory work in draft. this regard has been done by the Na- tional Water Development Agency. It will Often the hon. Members talk about have two good affects. Firstly, water will the non-implementation of the Garland 461 Demands for Grants VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) (General), 1994-95462 scheme fomulated by Dr. K.L. Rao for with you because Mahanadi's origin is in the linking of Ganges and Cavery and my area. (Interruptions) all other rivers. • I, therefore, request you to give It involves a lot of problems. We weightage to the national interest. When are doing it by dividing it into two parts you are sitting in the Parliament of the but even then we are facing dificulties. nation you must have broader outlook, There are a lot of technical problems in do not talk about the Orissa's interest linking, all rivers. That agency made a only. study in this regard and found that it requires a lot of energy in order to carry Likewise, we chalked out a useful water from North to South. Due to some Tank Board Scheme. It was meant to other technical problems this sort of remove silt from the 200-300 years old scheme is absolutely impossible. The ponds, lakes and tanks with the aim of only scheme which seems to be feasible providing more water for irrigation by is that we will have to carry out schemes incurring minimum expenditure. The most for North and South Separately and the unfortunate thing is that when we ap- rivers which Originate from Himalaya proached Planning Commission with this should be utilized in North India. The scheme it scrapped the entire scheme by rivers of South India should be linked saying that we need not worry in this together and likewise aU the rivers flOwing regard and Local Area Development South of Ganges can also be linked. Board and block Development board were quite capable of looking after the These are long tem schemes and maintenance of these ponds. the completion of these schemes will take time. These· can take years together SHRI NITISH KUMAR: Mr. Speak- but what is required is that we should er, Sir, there should be a separate accept it in principle and should consider discussion on Planning Commission. The it from the point of view of national clerks sitting in Planning Commission. interest. simply tum down the schemes prepared by the experts. Jena ji, I admit your view point that they view it from the point of national MR. SPEAKER: The Planning Com- interest but we come from I once again would like to thank [Translation] hon. Members for actively partiCipating in the discussion and giving it a new direc- SHRI DAU DAYAL JOSHI (Kota): tion and momentum. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am sorry to say tha~ yesterday I expressed my views for forty [English] minutes but the hon. Minister took it otherwise. My submission to the hon. MR. SPEAKER: Please take your Minister is that yesterday during the seats. You should stand up only with my discussion, the Ravi-Beas issue was permission. Please take your seat first. raised and Shri Jagmeet Singh ji had expressed his views. He had said that Rajasthan does not have any share in (Interruptions) the Ravi Beas, but the hon-Minister did not express his views on it. Hon. Sardar [Translation] Sahib, the panel of Chairmen has also said that Rajasthan has its share in Ravi- MR. SPEAKER: The hon. Speaker Beas. Therefore, we would like to talk to has made it clear that the questions the hon. Speaker on both these points which have not been answered, their and we will give notice to him fo half an written nlPlles will be sent to you. Many hour discussion on it. 467 Demands for Grants APRIL 29, 1994 (General), 1994-95 468 MR. SPEAKER: Is not this discus- SHRI DAU DAUAL JOSHI: You will sion of six hours sufficient. have to bear no expenditure in linking the Brahmputra with ttie Ganges. Other SHRI DAU DAYAL JOSHI: Shri projects will involve expenditure. This H.C. Mathur had discussion with Shri river has caused devastation in Assam Veerbhadra Singh at Manali and had and the people are in trouble. Their deposited one and half crore rupees with trouble has multiplied with the non-avail- your department for coal. Seventy five ability of water. Please take some pos- per cent amount out of it is to be paid itive action. Nothing new has been said by us and that we will have 67 percent in your speech. electricity. This amount of one and half crore rupees is lying with you but till date [English] no survey has been conducted. Same is the position of our Theen dam. We are MR. SPEAKER: This is not going not getting water from it. Same is the on record. Please take your seat. posotion in regard to Nathpa-Jhakhri dam. The Hathinikund dam is going to be constructed but no allocation has [Translation] been made for it till date. Construction of the Hathnikund dam is a must. My SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN: Mr. submission is that Rajasthan's share in Speaker, Sir, the hon. Minister has rightly Hathnikund dam should not be neglect- proclaimed that there will be separate ed. Likewise the Gurgaon project. budgets for the Southern India and the Northem India. I belong to the area MR. SPEAKER: I will not allow. where one has to live amid water through- The hon. Minister is not going to give the out the year. I have met the han. Minister reply on aU the projects. in this regard. Lakhs of acres of land in these three districts Darbhanga, Saharsa and Khagaria remain immersed in water SHRI DAU DAYAL JOSHI: We throughout the year. It was said that a have our share from Gurgaon, but it has dam will be constructed but only a canal :lot been discussed. My submission is has been dug. Neither the dam, nor the that the hon. Minister may have com- canal was constructed properly. You will plaint against the Planning Commission. be surprised to know that I had written Shri Nitish Kumar has also complaint to the State Government time and again against it. for the construction of Darjiya fura dam. This land is worth 10-12 crore rupees. The hon. Minister has said that he My submission is that the detail of it can had approached the planning commis- be found in the report as to how to sion in this regard. It is said that the control the floods. My submission to the budgetary allocation for water, which you hon. Minister is that a survey should be too consider an important subject has conducted in the Kosi beH, in the districts been reduced in comparison to the last Saharsa, Darbhanga and Khagaria, where year. the land worth crores of rupees is sub- mersed in water and causing destruction MA. SPEAKER: Please take your to thousands of people. It is quite pos- seat. You want to get all the projects to sible the hon. Minister might not be be passed here. having a ready reply to it but, however, 469 Demands for Grants VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) (General), 1994-95 470 I urge upon him to arrange to conduct those areas. I joined them. The problem a thorough su~ey there. You are having of dredging of the face of Vidyadhar. sufficient money so if need be, the where it meets the sea, if that is not Central assistance may also be increased done, then the entire southern districts and the Project of the dam. Kindly be of Bengal would be flooded because the completed. drainage is being chocked kindly look into that also. [English] SHRI M.R. KADAMBUR SHRI NIRMAL KANTI JANARTHANAN: First of all I plead with CHATTERJEE (Dum Dum): Firstly I make you to please protect the interst of the a submission to you. If this procedure is Tamil Nadu people. Last year the Min- adopted that individual Members would ister had come and assured a monitOring be given replies. committee. I want to know categorically whether the monitoring committee is only MR. SPEAKER: It is not possible. on the paper or whether it has come into This is the procedure. You have always being. The month of June is approaching been directing the Speaker and the and we are in need of water. We want Presiding Officers. It is not possible for a categorical answer. We want protection the Minister to reply to all the pOints from the Chair for the people of Tamil which are raised on the floor of the Nadu. The Minister must respond. House. You come to the point now. MR. SPEAKER: You have asked SHRI NIRMAL KANTI the question. CHATTERJEE: I appreciate that. What I am submitting on this point is that when SHRI M.R. KADAMBUR you give reply to the individual Member, JANARTHANAN: Tamil Nadu people are you can send the copies of that letter getting injustice from the Central Govern- to at least other Members coming from ment. In protest we are walking out. the same State. Because on the other side the Speaker is correctly insisting 13.34 hrs. that we should not repeat. That is one submission I am making before you. (At this stage Shri M.R. Kadambur Janarthanan and some other Han. The other thing is an incipient Member Left the House.) dispute is growing regarding the sharing of Ganga water. We from our end we [Translation] say that in Calcutta Port the problem of dredging is arising partly because of SHRI NARAIN SINGH CHAUDHRI sharing problems of the river side States (Hissar): Mr. Speaker, Sir, the hon. along the river Ganga. You should look Minister, in his statement has held the into it. That is the second point that I States responsibie for still hanged up want to mention to you. 5-6 per cent tailend work which is lying inexecuted for the last 5-6 years. This Just a third point which is that the project which is executed with 100 per- entire South of West Bengal is depen- cent Central assistance in persuance to dent for its drainage. The Minster was a tribunal decision taken years back and kind enough to send officials to some of foundation stone of which was laid by the 471 Demands for Grants APRIL 29, 1994 (General). 1994-95 472 [Shri Narain Singh Chaudhril {Translation] Late Prime Minister Shrimati Indira Gandhi SHRI SYED MASUDAL HOSSAIN is still hanging up. It is a causing loss (Murshidabad): Mr. Speaker, Sir, there is to . the whole state and the farmers of a misunderstanding. The han. Minister Haryana are much affected. I am pOint- has mentioned that RS.' three crore has ing to the S.Y.L. What is the problem in been given for Down systems area of its completion? Farakka Dam but that amount would not be spent to save Farakka dam and not [English} a single penny would be spent on the area from Lalgola fa Jalangi. Every time SHRI ANIL BASU (Arambagh): The Rs. 2 to 3 crore is spent for this purpose Minister has not said anything regarding on the land which is going under the additional requirement in the coming Bangladesh Govemment. I would like a three years. As per the assessment of reply from the hon. Minister in this the Ministry it is Rs. 1800 crore. He has regard. not said anything about that. SHRI BHERU LAL MEENA My next paint is, regarding the (Salumbar): Mr. Speaker, Sir, the han. National Water Resource Council, after Minister has mentioned about many big adoption of the Natiomll Water Policy in projects and I support them too. I would 1987, no further meeting took place. like to make submission about Rajasthan What is happening to this Council which especially about Udaipur, Banswada and is charged by the Prime Minister I want Oungarpur for which no big scheme has to know whether you are going to hold been formulated. I have got a master- any meeting of the National Water plan prepared from the Commissioner Resources Council to take care of the and have sent it to the Planning Com- national water resource. missioner. I am also sending it to the hon. Minister. So I would like to know Thirdly, regarding sharing of Ganga whether the han. Minister would sanction water it has become a very very impor- amount for this master-plan or not ? tant problem for the coming days be- tween the States and with Bangladesh. [English} Because the existence of the Calcutta Port is entirely dependent on the avail- SHRI SRIBALLAV PANIGRAHI ability of Ganga water at Calcutta. (Oeogarh) :The construction of major irrigation project is very costly and also MR. SPEAKER: That was. raised by time consuming .. But in the case of Nirmal Kantiji. You can leave it. premier, major projects which are already constructed. for instance, Hiracut, be- SHRI ANIL BASU: The last point cause of. lack of proper maintenance the is regarding my constituency. I raised it ayacut area is getting squeezed· year with the Minister several times and also after year. With some more care for in my speech I referred to that regarding proper maintenance and for proper ren- providing water to Boro crop from the ovation of designs and the s~tem & silts DVC system which is causing flood in my will have to be removed, etc., a very area. large area will be served and additionality 473 Demands for Grants VAISAKHA 9, 1916 (SAKA) (General), 1994-95 474 will also be there. May I know whether Government, so I would like to know as the Governrnent will take into consider- to when this project would be started ? ation these aspects? The second point is regarding Mahanadhi-Godavari link- SHRI MANJAY LAL (Samastipur): age. It will be very good in the national Mr. Speaker, Sir, every year flood occurs interest. It is a rosy picture, no doubt. in North Bihar which is neither checked But in our situation, it does not seem to by the Central Government nor by the be practical because of the very high State Government. Water flows from amount involved in this. For the Sambal Nepal causes havoc in North Bihar. So, project, the ayacut is ready, but the canal I would like to know whether the system is not there. So, I request that Government would talk to Nepal the provision of proper funds should Government to take some preventive commensurate with the project. measures so that North Bihar could be saved from recurrence of flood fury every SHRI JAGMEET SINGH BRAR year. (Faridkot): Hon. Speaker, Sir, as per your direction, the hon. Minister has replied. [English] I just want to ask him about one impor- tant question. Thien Dam Project was SHRI SRIKANTA JENA: In Orissa, envisaged in the year 1964; and the flood and drought occur simultaneously. States of Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana The hon. Minister says that there is are going to get benefit out of the surplus water. Yes, there is surplus irrigation-cum-hydel project. For the last water; but if you calculate the irrigation 30 years, that Project is moving at a of the whole State, you will find that only snail's pace. Will the hon. Minister pro- 19 per cent has een irrigated, the lowest vide adequate funds for Thien Dam in the country. Rengali Dam-Upper Colab Project so that the pressure on Punjab Dam is complete since the last five is decreased and the States of Rajasthan, years, the irrigation channel is not availale Haryana and Delhi. because the State Government do not have funds for irrigation channel. MR. SPEAKER : Please under- stand that we do not talk about the They require nearly Rs. 1,500 crore Projects; we talk about the policies here, for Rengali itself. If you say that Mahanadi in the Parliament. water can be brought to Andhra Pradesh and via Andhra Pradesh, it can come to Tamil Nadu, it is just impossible. Anything SHRI JAGMEET SINGH BRAR : that was thought of at that point of tirne But, you never allow us to talk about the is not possible. The Subernrekha project policy. is not operating. I do not know what is happening in Subernrekha. It is hardly 10 [Translation] to 20 per cent in operation The work has progressed. These are certain projects SHRI TEJSINGHRAO BHONSLE where flood is there and the drought is (Ramtek): Mr. Speaker, Sir, there is a there, The water is there. The water goes Kuchhi Joint Project on Kanhan river of straight away into the sea. Looking at Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra which that, you say that surplus water is there. would greatly benefit both the States. But as per the S.R. Sen Committee This project is now with the Central report, the entire eastern Uttar Pradesh, 475 Demands for Grants APRIL 29,1994 (General), 1994-95 476 [Shri Srtkanta Jena] solution of those problems which are being adjudicated or are being consid- Bihar and Bengal and Orissa are surplus ered by the various tribunals. We can in water. But the water is not utilised. It al'r'Ne at such decisions if we all exercise can be utilised. Hardly 5 per cent ground- some self-restraint. Otherwise, expres- water is being utilised in Orissa whereas sion of opinion here and at various 90 per cent is utilised in Haryana. This forums really queers the pitch rather than is the imbalance. To balance it, the help in solving the issues. Government of India has a role to play. You can say that the State Government Our Members. of Parliament com- of India has a role to play. You can say ing from Punjab, Haryana and North- that the State government should spend Western areas know about the tribunal money. The State Governments are history. Interim report was submitted and reeling under financial problerns. How after submision of the interim report, really would you utilise the natural re- there was a reference made by the State sources like water and utilise it properly Government concerned-party States-to for the benefit of the State itself? the tribunal for certain clarifications, It will Mahanadi comes from your State. You help in removing any sense of grievance can take some water· to your constitu- that the fanners and the people living in ency. But please look at the Mahanadi this basin have. water to be utilised in that particular State itself. Similar is the case of Cauvery. We SHRI NURUL ISLAM (Dhubri): I know the nature of the dispute. The want to know frorn the hon. Minister dispute has been going on not for 10 whether any policy decision has been years or 20 years but almost for cen- taken with regard to river Brahmaputra turies. The first agreement was arrived to declare it as a national water. The at in 1894 and for each 50 years, it has ravages done by this national water been renewed. Ultimately, when no should be compensated by the national agreement could be made after the Government. renewal was over, this dispute was handed over to the tribunal. Secondly, in my constituency, 54,000 families have been rendered Interim report created some prob- landless and sheHeriess due to erosion lems. Final report is awaited. The tribunal by river Brahmaputra. I want to know is hearing the party States. Government from the hon. Minister whether any steps of India is not a party to this dispute have been taken for anti-erosion and for possible and it does not create any checking the floods. problems whatsoever. I have already indicated in my main reply that Cauvery SHRI VIDYACHARAN SHUKLA: Sir, is a water deficit basin. Therefore, unless I have tried to avoid the issues which are there is augmentation of water supply by under adjudication of tribunals or other the river links and the water transfer judicial bodies. I have also tried not to canals,this problem cannot be resolved make any mention of such problems in spite of our best efforts. It is because which are rather explosive or volatile we cannot increase the quantity of water because expression of such opinions without Increasing the quantity of water here can create problems for uHimate by such water transfer link canals. 4n Demands for Gli3nts VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) (Genera/). 1994-95478 I have also not referred to Farakka will try to complete it as quickly as Barrage, Calcutta city port and Calcutta possible. About Rangali, Upper Kolab city water supply problem mainly be- Dam and Subemarekha. cause these concer,n international prob- lems. We are having a useful and hope- [Translation] ful dialogue with the Government of Bangladesh and we want to solve it on SHRI DAU DAYAL JOSHI: When thE\ basis of friendship and it was scheduled to be completed and understanding.This is a difficult task but when it would be completed? nonetheless, with the support given by this House, we hope to make progress [English) in the mater so that this problem can be resolved. This is the only thing which will SHRI VIDYACHARAN SHUKLA: We create problems between the otherwise cannot say about this. These problems friendly countries of India and Bangladesh. are created and it is our effort to resolve Similar is the case with SYL. This is of it and complete it as quickly as possible a very sensitive nature and therefore, we but the dispute and the. problems are have taken note of the opinions and sometimes created by various reasons various angles that have been given by including politics. And it creates problems. the hon. members while participating in Therefore I would request the hon. this debate. They have given their view- Members to keep politics out of water points; we will take all those viewpoints just as we must keep religion out of into account before we make progress politics so that such troubles do not arise in the matter and I am sure this matter which will create problems for us every- will be resolved soon. where. Now, our friend was asking about About Brahmaputra, we have given the meeting of the National Water Re- special status to this mighty river; we solUtes Council. This meeting was fixed have set up a special board to look after last month but due to certain reasons, the problems including development and it had to be postponed. We hope that otherwise and that board has proper staff in the coming weeks, this meeting will be and proper budget has been given to it. held. This board is doing good work and I hope that the problems that have been men- Shri Hussain wanted to know some- tioned by the hon. Members will be thing about river problems which makes resolved by this board. a border between India and Bangladesh. Those problems are suh that it is diffICult [Translation) and I think it Is not proper to say anything. We have to resolve it by mutual SHRI RAMVILAS PASWAN: Say consultations and give and take basis. something about Bihar and Kosi river We do not want to say anything here also. which will create problems in resolving these issues which arise from time to time and year by year. We have to [English] resolve them carefully. We are very conscious about the progress of Thien ~HRI VIDYACHARAN SHUKLA: Dam: it is a very useful project and we About Bihar, I must say that nothing is 479 Demands for Grants APRIL 29,1994 (General), 1994-95 480 [Shri Vidyacharan Shukla] MR. SPEAKER: A number of cut motions to the Demands for Grants complete without mentioning Bihar. I relating to the Ministry of Water Re would like to say that we have gtven an sources have already been moved. Shall outlay of Rs. 50 crore in the Eighth Plan I put all the cut motions to the vote of under the scheme Flood Proofing mea the House together or does any hon sures in North Bihar for flood protection Member want any particular cut motion works in the area represented by the to be put to vote separately? hon. Member, Mr. Ram Vilas Paswan I shall now put all the cut motions But unfortunately, the Government together to the vote of the House. which is run by his party has not been able to use any of this amount. Out of Rs. 50 crore, the Government of Bihar All the Cut Motions were put and has been able to use only a few lakhs negatived. of rupees so far. This money has been put at their disposal. We cannot send a Central Team from here to do the work Mr. Speaker I shall now put the If the congestion has to be removed, it Demands to the vote of the House has to be removed by the local Govern ment. The required money has been The questions is; provided, the scheme has been sanc tioned and every thing is done. Shri Ram Viias Paswan is not able to persuade his “That the respecive sums not ex own Government to do anything in this ceeding the amounts on Revenue matter. I am quite helpless in this regard. Account and Capital Account shown in the fourth column of the order SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN: Is it Paper be granted to the President, your money or the Planning Commis out of the Consolidated Fund of sion’s money? India, to complete the sums nec essary to defray the charges that will come in course of payment SHRI VIDYACHARAN SHUKLA: It during the year ending the 31st day is sanctioned by the Planning Commis of March, 1995, in respect of the sion and given by us. (Interruptions) heads of demands entered in the second column thereof against Demand No. 82 relating to Ministry MR. SPEAKER: No please. You of Water Resources.” cannot have another round of clarifica tions. All these things are not going on record. The motion was adopted. (Interruptionsf •Not recorded. 481 ?r n 7LmaT VAISAKHA 9191 S4M)Ann Moumment of 482 (General), 1994-95 s,tt,ng 0f the House for lack of uorum Demands for Grants (General) for 1994-95 in respect of Ministry of Water Resources voted by Lok Sabha No Name of Demand Amount of demand Amount of Demand for of for Grants on Account Grants voted Demand voted by the House by the the House on 17th March 1994 Revenue Capital Revenue Capital Rs Rs Rs Rs Ministry of the Water Resources 82 Ministry of 5 0 00 000 1 54 00 000 282 9800 000 17 71 00 000 Water Resources MR SPEAKER Before I announce 15.00 hrs. that we will take up the Demand relating to the Ministry of Human Resource De (At 1500 hours quorum bell was velopment after the Lunch Hour, I would rung No quorum was made like to say that we are very happy that the At 15 03 hours once again hon Minister has referred to many of the quorum bell was rung and suggestions given in the Report of the no quorum was made) Standing Committee on Irrigation Not only has he referred to the suggestions but 15.11 hrs has also indicated that the approach gested by the Standing Committee in many ANNOUNCEMENT RE cases can be adopted I would like to AD OURNMENT OF THE HOUSE congratulate the Chairman and Member TILL TWENTY FIVE MINUTES of the Standing Committee for the report PAST FIFTEEN F I would also like to congratulate the Min THE CLOCK FOR LACK OF ister for adopting a very positive and helpful UORUM attitude Thank you very much [English] ADDITIONAL-SECRETARY There The House stands adourned to is no quorum So the House cannot meet again at 3 pm today meet We cannot start the House till there is quorum The Chanman has directed that the House will meet at 3 25 13.54 hrs p m The Lok Sabha then adourned for Lunch till Fifteen of the clock The Lok Sabha re-assembled at twenty-five minutes past Fifteen of the Clock 483 Demands for Grants APRil 29, 1994 (General), 1994-95484 15.25 hrs. slips to the Table within 15 minutes indicating the serial numbers of the cut [SHRI TARA SINGH in the ChaiiJ motions they would like to move. Those cut motions only will be treated as DEMANDS FOR GRANTS moved. (GENERAL). 1994-95-Contd. Motion moved: (ii) Ministry of Human Resource "That the respective sums not ex- Development ceeding the amounts on Revenue Account and Capital Acccont shown [English] in the fourth column of the Order Paper be granted to the President, MR. CHAIRMAN: The House will out of the Consolidated Fund of now take up discussion and voting on India, to complete the sums neces- Demand Nos. 47 to 50 relating to the sary to defray the charges that will Ministry of Human Resource Develop- come in course of payment during ment for which 6 hours have been the year ending the 31st day of alioHed. March, 1995, in respect of the heads of demands entered in the Hon. Members present in the House second column thereof against whose cut motions to the Demand for Demand Nos. 47 to 50 relating to Grants have been circulated may, it they Ministry of Human Resource De- desire to move their cut motions, send velopment." Demands for Grants (General), 1994-95 in respect of Ministry of Human Resource Development submitted to the vote of Lok Sabha No. Name of Demand Amount of demand Amount of Demand for of for Grants on Account Grants Submitted to the Demand voted by the House vote of the House on 17th March, 1994 Revenue Capital Revenue Capital Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. 2 3 4 5 Ministry of Human Resource Development 47 Department of 403,21,00,000 9,00,000 2017,05,00,000 43,00,000 EducatIon 48 Department of Youth 21,78,00,000 24,00,000 111,90,00,000 1,19,00,000 Affairs and Sports 49 Depar1ment of CUlture 29,62,00,000 150,07,00,000 50 Department of Women 117,80,00,000 587,99.00,000 and ChId Development Demands for Grants 485 VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA) (General). 1994-95 486 [Translation] sovereignty through education, were left behind and we continued to give more SHRJ CHfNMAYANAND SWAMI emphasis on bookish knowledge only. (Badaun): Mr. Chariman, Sir, I am The burden of books went on increasing thankful to you for giving me an and that increased to such an extent opportunity to express my views on this that the burden of books has become important subject of Education. There more than the weight of a child. is no. need to teU the House about the imp~rtance of education to a nation. The . House knows it very well that Now the Children, who go to schools, education is a foundation stone for carry the weight of books more than own personality development and nation build- weight. These books are not a burden ing. Every thing like personality devel- on their body alone but also on their opment, family development, distiny of heart and mind. When the mind and society and progress of nation depend heart of a child remain overburdened upon education. ArQund 1930, when then the bud of education cannot bloom. The bud of education blooms only when freedom movement was going on under they have an open sky atmosphere for the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, a their thinking, sentiments; memories and committee was constituted under the viewing all around. Education cannot be Chairmanship of Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru imparted from books. It comes from the and active cooperation of renowned happenings in your own surroundings. Educationalist Dr. Zakir Husain to look No teacher, college or university can give into our Education system. The com- so much knowledge to the the student mittee felt a need of formulating a as his surrounding atmosphere, family, National Education Policy and it had society, environment and street of villag- also given its recommendations. But es can impart to him. The knowledge from that time till 1986 the Govemment which can be acquired by a child from has not formulated any National Edu- his parents, cannot be acquired through cation Policy. This committee was a degree of university. constituted under the Chairmanship of Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru who later be- came our first Prime Minister. He should Education is not merely a knowl- have had implemented those recommen- edge of reading and writing. Education dations immediately after attaining inde- is a natural process of inculcating moral pendence and then a formal Education values. Moral values are like mould for policy should have been announced. But a person which become a base for it was not happened as a result of shaping his personality. Reading and which the existing Britisher's education writing develop mind only but it does not policy become education policy of our develop personality. From books one can country. We might have .Dlade certain have only bookish knowledge and other amendments or partial changes in jt but informations. We can definitely deliver a no radical change was brought abOld. lecture on it but when the question of in it. But the questions like creating cIlatacter building arises that would cre- national self-respect through education, ate a crfsis beeause books cannot build making national identity through educa- character. Character is shaped by his tion, getting direqtion for personality surrounding atmosphere, his parents, his development through' education, the. reS- brouther-sister and existing social and olution of self-reliance and economic natiOl'lai environments. 487 Demands for Grants APRIL 29,1994 Committee on P.M.B.R. 488 (General), 1994-95 [English} the Government of Manipur for promoting girl's education more SHRI RAMASHRAY PRASAD vigorously.] (18) SINGH (Jahanabad) : I beg to move: [Need to provide funds to the "That the Demand under the Government of Manipur for tak- head Department of Education ing over Private Colleges.] (19) be reduced by Rs.l00." "That the Demand under the [Need to enhance the amount head Department of Art and of grant by the Union Govern- culture be reduced by Rs. 100." ment to the State Government of Bihar for imparting job orient- [Need to open centre Sangeet ed education] (1) Natak Akademi in Manipur] (20) [Need to open a Kendriya Vidyalaya MR. CHAIRMAN: Shri Swami in Jahanabad district in Chinmayanandji, you may continue next Bihar) (2) time please. Now we take up Private Members Business. [Need to open a Central University in Bhiar] (3) [NeE;J (I) raise the standard of 15.33 hrs. education in the country] (4) COMMITTEE ON PRIVATE "That the Demand under the MEMBERS' BILLS AND head Department of Art and RESOLUTIONS Culture be reduced by Rs. 100." Thirtieth Report Need to set-up centre of 'Natya Kala Parishad' in Jahanabad [English] district, Bihar with central assis- tance] (5) SHRI KIRIP CHALIHA (Guwahati): Sir, I beg to move: SHRI YAIMA SINGH YUMNAM (In- ner. Manipur): I beg to move: "That this House do agree with the Thirtieth Report of the Committee "That the Demand under the on Private Members' Bills and Res- head Department of Education olutions presented to the House on be reduced by Re. 100." the 27th April, 1994." [Need to establish a Central Univer- MR. CHAIRMAN : The question is: sity in Manipur.] (17) • "That the House do agree with the {Need to enhance the amount of Thirtieth Report of the Committee grant by Union Government to on Private Members' Bills and Res- 489 Resolution re: VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA)Education Institutions etc. 490 Reservation in torOBe olutions presented to the House on off but I am talking about the people who the 27th April, 1994." are downtrodden. Had they been capable enough, they would have uplifted them- The motion was adopted. selves. When no party came forward to implement the recommendations of 15.34 hrs. Mandai Commission, it was in 1985 that our party decided to implement these RESOLUTION RE: RESERVATION recommendations. At that time we had IN \EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS, said that in regard to reservations for ETC. FOR OBC-Contd. other backward classes, the same con- stitutional provisions should be adopted {English] which are applicable to scheduled castes and scheduled tribes. The backward class- MR. CHAIRMAN: Now we take up es, as identified by the Mandai Commis- further discussion on reservation in edu- sion, should get the benefit of reserva- cational institutions, etc. for OBC. Shri tion. Further the poor should also be Ram Tahal Chowdhary may continue. benefited by this. Poverty is the main cause of backwardness. The reservation policy has been formulated to uplift the (Translation) poor. SHRI RAM TAHAL CHOWDHARY The people belonging to some other (Ranchi): Mr. Chairman, Sir I would like castes should also be given reservation to put my views on the Resolution moved on the basis of their poverty. We also by one han. Member on Mandai Commis- feel that the women and handicapped sion's recommendations. A few days persons should also be brought under its ago, the first person was appOinted purview. Today, the plight of the people under Mandai Commission's recommen- belonging to backward classes is very dations. pitiable and they have no place in the society. They are educationally, econom- The caste system is prevalent in ically, socially and politically backward. our society. There are a large number Therefore, it is being talked about to of backward classes in our society. They bring them in the mainstream. Though are living a miserable life. I am of the Mandai Commission's recommendations view that no society can progress if these have been implemented, yet there are classes are castawayed. In this connec- many loopholes in them. In many States, tion, our party's policy is very clear that such as Rajasthan and Delhi, the list of the backward people belonging to high such classes is still to be prepared. castes should iilso get the benefit of Therefore, this work must be expedited. ..reservation. It is on this basis that they The States where the lists have been have been provided ten per cent reser- prepared, it has been found therein that vation. It is necessary to uplift the people the names of the castes existing in a of weaker sections through fraternity. If particular State have not been included we can bow to pick up a thing for our in the list while the castes which do not poor or handicapped brother,. we can exist in that State have found a place also take pain to upUft the backward therein. Such type of irregularities have classes of the society. I am not talking been noticed in many places. So, these about the people who are already well needed to be rectified. 491 Resolution f6: APRIL 29, 1994 Education Institutions etc• . 492 Reservation in torOBC [Shri Ram Tahal Choudhary) I:!eing given to Adivasis and 5 per cent to Harijan brethren. The llImaining per- The hon. Minister had said that he centage of reservation should be given was going to offer more facilities to the to the sons of that soil. The backward people belonging to backward classes. classes do not get any facility from any Shri Kesariji had himself pronounced in quarter. The other classes of people are this House that they are going to offer appointed against the vacancies reserved appointment to the very first person on for them. Therefore, it should be made the basis of the verdict of the Supreme compulsory that the people belonging to Court. Thereafter, thes", people would a particular district are appointed against continue to get their due in Government the vacancies existing in that district. In as well as private institutions. The people a recruitment test for CRPF held in belonging to those backward classes Ranchi, the people belonging to back- which were identified by the Mandai ward classes were rejected on account Commission must avail the same facil- of their height being half or one inch less ities and concessions, which are being than the prescribed height and in the availed by the Scheduled Castes and name of Harijans people from other Scheduled Tribes. Then only we can help categories were selected. The people in their development. who actually were harijans, were not selected. The climate and atmosphere of You have decided to set up the that region is such that the people living office of the Backward CJasses Commis- there are short-statured. Their height is sion in Delhi. We feel that there should just equal to the height of the people of be one br'ln('~ each of this office in every Nepal. This factor should also be taken State. Further, a Backward Classes Fi- into consideration while giving them nance Corporation should be set-up so employment opportunities in armed forc- that they can get an opportunity to run es. This has been one of the reasons their own businesses by getting loan on for the non-development of the people low-interest rates. As most of the people living in that region. The backward pe0- belonging to backward classes depend ple should also get this facility on the on agriculture, they ought to get more lines of the provisions already in vogue subsidy on electricity and fertilizers. at Panchayat and Gram Sabha level or in the Lok Sabha. If you want to ame- I hail from South Bihar region liorate their lot, you will have to pay more which is also known as Vananchal or attention towards their welfare. To begin Jharkhand. There, the condition of the with, you will have to. make provisions for people belonging to backward classes is at least a hostel in" every district. They much more worse than that of the will have to be given training so that they Adivasis. I express my regret that no could be brought in the mainstream. reservation has been given to the back- Otherwise, the people belonging to poor ward people of that region. These people families would not be able to progress. have been divided in two categories The hen. Welfare Minister had himself which have been listed in Annexure 1 said that it is not the question of getting and Annexure 2 respectively. They are employment in Government institutions even not getting these facilities which only but these people should be given they used to get earlier. I have no grudge employment in the private sector as waU. against those who are availing of this It was decided to seek the opinion of all facility. There, 45 per cent reservation is parties in this regard. But, I am sorry to 493 Resolution re: VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA)EducatiOO'/nstitufions etc. 494 Reservation in torOBC say that we have to resort to vociferous not be able to get employment. That is protest in the Lok Sabha to give them why, this decision had to face wide- their legitimate due. However, it should spread protest and some youth were be avoided. You should implement the even provoked as if some foreigners policy of reservation in letter and spirit. have been given this facility. These Those officers who do not implement this classes have been deprived of the 0p- policy should be dealt with stringently. It portunities and facilities for centuries and is only then that these people would be they had no representation In the ad- able to enjoy these benefits, otherwise ministration. However it was an effective these provisions would remain on the step in the direction of giving reservation paper only. If you want to bring them in to those people in the Government the national mainstream, you would have services. The Government had then said to think over all these aspects so that it was the first step and later on they the society can also progress. would provide reservation in the edu- cational institutions. Further, they would Thank you for giving me an oppor- also be given some other facilities so that tunity to speak and with this, I conclude. they could be uplifted socially and educa- tionally and they could join the main- SHRI NITISH KUMAR (Barh): Mr. stream of the society. Chairman, Sir, first of all, I would like to thank Shri K. Ramamurthy for moving a Mr. Chairman, Sir, it is very much resolution. He has, once again, given an justified to give this special opportunity opportunity to the Members in the House to the people belonging to backward to speak for the rights of backward classes. The people arguing against it classes in regard to giving them social are of the view that everybody must get justice and reservation. There are two equal rights and they argue in favour of things mentioned in the Resolution. First- equal opportunities to all alike. ly, the people belonging to backward But equal opportunity to all cannot classes should get the benefit of 27 per cent reservation in educational institu- be ensured unless the have-nots and neglected ones are made fit and com- tions and secondly, they should be given petent for participating in a competition. some relaxation in the prescribed max- imum age limit so as to enable them get A lame and a healthy person cannot run with the same speed. Undoubteldy the employment in Central Government lame person will lose the race. Thus this Services and Public Sector Undertakings. underprivileged class has been deprived Mr. Chairman, Sir, the demand for of its opportunity for thousands of years. providing 27 per cent reservation in The rule of manu was enforced here in educational institutions is being raised for which the people of this class were a long time. The National Front Govern- debarred from getting education. This ment implemented the Mandai Commis- country had been slave very frequently. sion Report in 1990 and decided to The reason behind this is not the intemal provide reservation for backward classes discord or bickerings, the key reason was in the Govemment services. But, there that only a particular class of the society was no indication of giving this benefit continued to rule the country 8{ld the in the educational institutions. Until and larger part of the people was not allowed unless these people are given reserva- to pa~icipate in State affairs. h created tion in educational institutions, they would an impression in the mind of underpriv- 495 Resolution re: APRIL 29, 1994 Education Institutions etc. 496 Reservation in torOBe [Shri Nitish Kumar] My second pOint was regarding age-relaxation. After the announcement ileged that no Govemment can amelio- of reservation in 1990, the matter was rate their lot. Thus the people were referred to the Supreme Court. The deprived of joining State-affairs remained Supreme Court pronounced its judge- indifferent and neutral and invaders easily ment in favour of the OBC. After taking conquered the country. Ours is a history some time the Government has imple- of continuous defeat in wars. But our mented it and the candidates belonging society did never try to find out the to backward classes will get the benefit reasons behind such defeat. Moreover, of reservation for the first time in the whenever the society attempted to find UPSC examinations to be held in 1994. out its solution, it created a great com- But the question is what are the faults motion. It is why that when reservation of those who have been debarred from was provided for the people belonging to appearing at these examination during backward class in 1990, agitation was last three or four years? Those eligible launched deliberately against it. The sit- candidates who could have appeared at uation today is such as the Mandai the examinations in 1990 but were un- Commission report has been accepted able to do so as the reservation case by the people so enthusiastically that was sub judice should also be allowed today no party is ready to oppose it. to enjoy relaxation in their upper age- Their only end is not to lose their vote- limit. I have raised this issue several bank. Many raised their eye-brow that times, and Shri Sitaram Kesari now in time and a marathon discussion was held abroad for treatment had assured us on it. It had caused tense situation but categorically to consider it. But this as- ultimately those very detractors had to surance is not being fulfilled. change their stance and accept the recommendations of the Mandai Com- Regarding this I had corresponded mission. with the hon. Prime Minister on 13.12.1993. Its reply has been given Mr. Chairman, Sir, we have accom- through Shrimati Margaret Alva. But the plished a small task but the people of hon. Prime Minister himself should have backward class can capitalize over it only replied to it. He is now very busy in when they are it only when they are defecting hon. members of other parties educated, well-trained, get their job, and to the Congress party. One of such hon. have a good status in the society. There- members Shri Ram Lakhan Singh Yadav , fore. people belonging to backward class is sitting here. He has given the reply should be provided reservation in edu- through Shrimati Margaret Alva that- cation also. [English] I am thankful to Shri K. Rama- murthy who has introduced the Private MAs the scheme of reservation for Member's Resolution here. The Govern- OBCs has been just started, it will ment and the august House should be premature to examine whether accept this resolution unanimously. If the or not it is necessary to provide Govemment really believes in social jus- any relaxation/concession irl t~ tice it should accept and implement it. matter." 497 Resolution re: VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA)Education Institutions etc. 498 ReseNation in forOBe [TranslationJ even in this year. The Supreme Court had given its verdict in the Indira Sahni The Government, has thus cate- Vs Govemment of India that the people gorically denied the demand and stated belonging to backward classes should be that it will not provide any age relaxation, given ancillary and incidental benefit. It whereas all the hon. members including implies that they should be given relax- those who opposed it in 1990 and ation in upper age limit and number of pr.0voked people to launch agitation, had attempts as well. Certain sections of supported it unanimously to povide age- OBCs have been deprived of this facility relaxations to the OBC at that time. But as the people belonging to the 'creamy the reply given by Shrimati Margaret Alva layer' have been debarred from having is quite different. She has stated that reservation facility and to deny the re- according to the policy of the Govern- maining people belonging to backward ment, there will be no relaxation in upper class of concession in upper age-limit age limit for the candidates who belong and number of attempts is very just. I to the OBC. It will be sheer injustice to strongly support this resolution and de- OBC candidates. The progress of all the mand to include other things besides programmes which are implemented for these two points. The spureme court has the OBes are being hampered at every prescribed the -maximum percentage for stage. reservation to be 50 percent, Members belonging to all sides demand to raise In favour of giving relaxation in the ceiting and introduce a constitution upper age limit my submission is that all amendment Bill, if necessary. We had the candidates who have been deprived pledged to provide reservation for the of this benefit for so many reasons poor people because they are not in- should be given relaxation in their age cluded int it. They should be provided the limit and also for number of attempts for reservation facility from 5 to 10 per cent. apearing of UPSC examinations whether During the agitation in 1990 it was they belong to the Scheduled castes or proposed that there should be concrete Scheduled tribes. Such as the candidates proposal to provide 5 to 10 per cent to who have sustained injuries while serving the poor people. In other words reser- in army or the persons of nine catagories vation facility should be given to the poor who have been displaced from Kuwait people belonging to unreserved category and Iraq etc. are already entitled for this also and if necessary, a constitution benefit, whereas candidates belonging to amendment bill should be introduced other Backward classes have got the therefor. The Government have not benefit of reservation facility after such obliged by providing reservation facility a long period and some of them have upto 27% because 52% population belog been debarred from such facility in the to OBCs. It is our right which we should name of 'creamy layer'. The Government have been provided much eariier. Now is putting off concession in upper age the 1991 census report has been pub- limit through pretexts. Now it says that lished and it shows that their number has it is endeavouring to provide this facility increased. Therefore the number of posts shortly, provided it is necessitated. It is reserved for them should be raised. In of course very necessary. The basis of the wake of the growth of population our argument is that had they been given belonging to the Scheduled Castes and the facility in 1990, they might have got Scheduled Tribes their joint quota should an opportunity to appear at examination be raised to 25 per cent and 27% should 499 Resolution re: APRIL 29,1994 Education Institutions etc. sao Reservation in forOBe [Shri Nitish Kumar] Supreme Court has also pronounced its verdict in this regard. Now it has been be reserved for the people belonging to proved that Shri V.P. Singh was right at the other backward classes as had been that time because Shri P.V. Narsimha recommended by the Mandai Commis- Rao is also talking in support of sion. This commission was set up in a implementing the recommendations. specific circumstance. That time the Kaka Though the Govemment has diluted the Kalelkar Commission recommended 33 recommendations, it is a matter of hap- per cent quota for the other Backward piness that it did implement them. My Class . .But the Govemment at that time submission is that they should be did not intend to implement this implemented honestly. On the one hand recommendation, therefore, another the recommendations of the Mandai commission headed.by Shri B.P. Mandai Commission are being implemented, on was set up deliberately; The people who the other hand the process of privatization, had stronghold in society did not want globalisation is in progress and reservation to give any such benefit to the other has been restricted to Public Sector and Backward Classes. So, the constituting Govemment jobs only. The Public sector of the Mandai Commission was as equal undertakings are also being liquidated to intrigues so that the recommendations gradually. Therefore there will be no of Kaka Kalelkar Commission may not be reservation there also. Moreover, a large implemented. ~ number of persons have already been recruited in Government jobs, and many 16.00 hrs. of them surplus there, therefore, the OBC do not have any prospect of Subsequently the Mandai Commis- recruitment there also. sion diluted the Kaka Kalelkar Commis- sion for which we are pleading today, But Our demand is that facility of reser- we are not satisfied with the recommen- vation should also be available in the dations of the Mandai Commission which Private Sector. The Constitution should have provided 27 per cent quota for the be amended to this effect envisaging that OBCs whereas the Kaka Kalelkar Com- any company set up in the private sector mission had recommended 33 per cent in this country should give employment quota. We, constitute 52 per cent of the to the people as per the reservation total, of the total population therefore, the policy. There is a need to amend the people belonging to the other Backward Constitution in order to enforce reserva- classes should be provided sa per cent tion in every field. quota. Those who think that after getting 27 per cent quota we are satisfied are Not only this, they should be given mistaken. We will fight for our cause. the benefit of reservation in the Legisla- This august House should scrap the ture also, be it Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, ceiling of reservation quota of 50 percent. Legislative Assembly or Legislative Coun- cil. The people belonging to scheduled Not only this much, even the va- castes and scheduled tribes cannot get cancies for jobs are becoming very lim- entry into the Rajya Sabha because ited and reservation is being scraped there is no reservation for it. Therefore, there. It was we who had raised the issue we demand that there should be reser- for implementing the recommendations vation in Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha, of the Mandai Commission and the Legislative Assemblies and Councils. 501 Resolution re: VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA)£ducation Institutions etc. 502 Reservation in (orOBC Besides, schools and colleges should be muslims, some affluent mustims but most opened in their areas for their social, of the people of this minority community educational and economic development. are in a worse conditi<;>n. They live a bad Technological training should be impart- life. We will have to give reservation to ed to them. Special courses should be the minority Muslims in every field if we conducted in order to train them to sit consider them as backward people. The in the competitive examinations. The most backward among them should be CSovemment should make special ar- classified separately and given spedal rangements for this. A Financial Devel- reservation through an amendment. The opment commission has, of course, been less backward muslims can be given set up for the economic development of reservation on the basis of their percent- the backward classes but it is like a drop age and proportion in the society. in the ocean and they will be least Madam Chainnan, the people of benefited by that. Some Ministers or the oppressed class, the socially back- affluents may occasionally give some ward class have awakened now. Now assistance from that to these people for this 'lemon-juice' system will not do that setting up some small business and you give job to a person and get flashed nothing beyond that. for advertiseOlent. Our leader, Shri V.P.Singh had resolved that he will not 16.04 hrs. enter Delhi unless Mandai Commission Report is implemented. He came after 7 [SHRIMATI SANTOSH CHAUDHARY in the months and went to garland the person Chaitj who was given tna job. Was the role your This time,less allocation was made Government played in the fitness of for the schemes meant for backward things? That became an issue of debate, class in the current Budget. Therefore, the national agenda throughout the coun- try and ultimately you had to acquiesce I once again thank the hon. Member for in. That person was not allowed to moving this resolution which has given welcome Shri V.P. Singh. It was the us an opportunity to discuss this question greatness of Shri V.P. Singh that he again in the House and we should all called at his home to see him. He unanimously agree upon it so that we garlanded the person and fulfilled his can make efforts to fulfil the aspirations resolve. Efforts to suppress the aspi- of the weaker sections of society. This rations of the backward people will not section will not keep mum if efforts are go off now. not made to fulfil its aspirations. There- fore, in order to take the country ahead Madam, the struggle of the back- on the path of progress, the people of ward class for their rights will continue the minority community, the backward unabated. If you deny them their rights, classes, the economically backward-there the day is not for away when they will are 90% illiterates in our State and a dethrone you and capture the seat of large number of them are the minority power in Delhi. This agenda has been Mulisms-need to be educated. There decided now and nobody can stop them. should be a country-wide debate on it. This is right that you have brought 8abu Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia had rightly said Ram Lakhan into your fold and given him that he considered all the .muslims, women a miflisterial berth and Shrl Ajit Singh is oppressed and trlbals as backward class- in the waling list. You cannol stop this es. There may be some educated wave but people like Shri Ram Lakhan 503 Resolution re: APRIL 29,1994 Education Institutions etc. 504 Reservatiori in forOBe [Shri Nitish Kumar] larJy when Mandai Commission Report was submitted for consideration. The cannot save your party for long. It is the articles 16(14) and 15(4) were not there people of mettle and not those enjoying in the original Constitution. They were others' patronage who are able to come introduced by way of an Amendment in to power. We, therefore urge you to give 1951. What made the Government at him a dose of sagacity because the that time to introduce these articles was, Cabinet Minister is way abroad for treat- there was a background in which the ment and the Minister of State is here. Government of Madras had issued a So, kindly accept the resolution moved Communal Government Order making by Shri Rama Murthy of their party and reservation in medical and other educa- announce reservation for the backward tional institutions and for appointments classes in the administration and also do on the basis of castes. Caste alone was justice with backward class aspirants for taken as the criterion to make reserva- competitive examinations whose future is tions at that time. Then, that Government linked with country's development. I Order issued by the Government of condemn Shrimati Margarate Alva's letter Madras was challenged in the High Court which I received today stating that Shri of Madras on the ground that it violated Sitaram Kasari has given assurance of Article 29(2) of the Constitution which the Government policy in the House. again provides provision that no ad- mission can be denied to any citizen on Kindly fulfil that assurance and give the basis of caste, creed, race, etc. age relaxation. With these words, I sup- Therefore, the court held, in this case, port the proposal moved by Shri Tindi- that article 29(2) of the Constitution is vanam and thank you. ultra vires and so the Government Order should be struck down. Then, the Gov- [English] ernment of Madras went in appeal to the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court SHRI u.K. NAIKAR (Dharwad naturally confirmed the jiJdgement of the North): Madam, I support the Resolution Madras High Court. So, the Government moved the hon. Member Shri Rama- by Order was struCK down. mut\h'j. Th\S t\esc\u\\on mOiled '0'1 the hon. Member seeks reservation in re- spect of appointment and educational Then, the issue was raised in the admissions. This has been covered under Interirn Parliament in 1951. At that time, articles 16(14) and 15(4) of the Constitu- Dr. B.A. Ambedkar was the Law Minister tion. I will later come to the plain reading and Pandit Nehru was the Prime Minis- of the constitutional provision. But here ter. An amendment was introduced at the question is how to approach the that time and these two articles were subject. This is a very sympathetic sub- inserted in the Constitution. The term ject in respect of the progress of the "reservation" appears only in article 16(4} weaker sections of the society, and and not in article 15(4}. Article 15(4) says therefore, it should be considered dispas- that the·Governrnent may make a special provision tor the advancement of the sionately. Backward Classes. But here nothing is Madam, I have seen in this House, preventing the State in this clause to many long speeches also when this make a special reservation in favour of subject was discuSSed in 1985-86, particu- the socially and educationally backward 505 Resolution re: VAISAKHA 9, 1916 (SAKA)Education Institutions etc. 506 Reservation in forOBC classes of people for further advance- ment which binds me. But the point i am ment. So, this is the condition for making going to explain on this aspect is that ' the reservation. Article 16(4) says: the approach of everyone up to this stage is wrong. Even at the time when Rajivji was the Prime Minister, this sub- "Nothing in this article shall prevent ject was discussed thoroughly on the the State from making any provi- floor of the House. I was also seeking sion for the reservation of appoint- a chance to speak on the subject but I ment or posts in favour of, any was not given a chance because there backward class of citizens which, were many good number of people who in the opinion of the State, is not were experts spoke on this subject. It is adequately represented in the ser- not a question of solving unemployment. vices under the State." It is only a question of sharing the power by the weaker sections of the society to Madam, according to my under- achieve socio economic justice in soci- standing, the condition is very clear. The ety. That is the intention. It is not as if question of reservation would arise only the Government is going to provide full when there is no adequate representa- employment to one class or community. tion to a particular class of people. Then, that reservation should be made in favour I am also sure that at that time, of that particular class or group. It is the the total feeling of the Members of this intention of the framers of the Constitu- House was that caste should not be tion at that time that the benefits should taken as a criterion for reservation. Only go to the group of people or even a class economic criterion can be taken even of people, but not for an individual. If a though economic criterion would defeat reservatien is made on inimical basis by the main objective of the Constitution. individual names, then it would defeat the That has not been taken into account. main objective of the Constitution which Therefore, if the question of reservation has been inserted in 1951. Therefore, the arises, it only arises in the case of condition precedent is, until and unless inadequate representation up to making assessment is there that a particular adequacy in that. community has adequate representation or has no adequate representation, there The Constitution is also very clear. is no question of making reservation. A group of people or class of people This approach was not made anywhere should be benefited and not individuals. in this country till today. That is the That is how Justice Gajendragadkar when difficulty. Everyone had considered this he gave the judgement in Supreme Court aspect for his own convenience. said: "If the group of people or class of people comes under one category oj Madam, why should reservation be caste, that should be declared as back- made for those people who have got ward class." It is because the intent is, adequate representation in service? I do the benefit should go only to the group not understand the logic of it at all. of people or class of people and not to Therefore, even take the judgement of individuals. That was the observation of the Supreme Court. I am not going to the then Chief Justice Gajendragadkar. comment on the judgment of the court. There,fore, this is a case where reserva- Whatever they have said, it is a judge- tion is to be made only for those who 507 Resolution re: APRIL 29, 1994 Education Institutions etc. 508 ReservaNon in torOse [Shri O.K. Naikar] movement is unecessary. Movement means a change. Change is essential to have no adequate representation in ser- movement. Without movement, progress vice. will not be achieved. Then. this provision is provided in Therefore, Partiament should take the fundamental chapter. I am drawing into consideration all the aspects of the your attention to the observation made matter at the time when these questions by Dr. Ambedkar when this was ex- arise. plained in Partiament. He said: -Funda- mental Chapter provides certain rights Article 46 gives very important right which are existing whereas the Directive to the weaker sections. Though it is not Principles are provided for achieving the in the nature of right. but at least an progress of the people of the nation. A obligation has been created on the part trend may be developed subsequently of the Government to implement it. It has that the judiciary may lay stress only on been said therein that it is the duty of the Fundamental Right to protect and not the Govemment to take special care to to implement the Directive Principles. promote educational and economic inter- Therefore, the results would be hindering ests of the weaker sections of the the progress of tile weaker sections of society, particularly of SC/ST to prevent the people and that is very bad in this injustice and exploitation. According to country." Dr. Ambedkar, weaker sections means backward classes and Scheduled Castes Therefore. he has openly said in and Scheduled Tribes as they are enu- this House. It is the right and privilege merated in their respective SChedules. of the high~st court of the land to Similarty. backward class means the interpret the provisions of the Constitu- caste enumerated or identified as the tion but if the decision based on such backward class. interpretation comes in the way of ob- jectives aimed at in the Constitution, then These are the people who are it is also for Partiament to amend the subjected to exploitation for several years. Constitution wherever it is necessary These are the people who cannot stand here and there. on their own legs unless a lift is given to them by the Government. That is how. Dr. Ambedkar who has piloted the constitutional Bill, himself Therefore, when you give them the made it very clear that the supremacy opportunity to develop, you should not of the Partiament is more. and not of the look into the case to which they belong. judiciary. You should simply see whether they can stand on their own legs or not, before About Directive PrinCiples, Dr. you consider giving them the assistance Ambedkar has made a very clean distin- to develop their personality. This is how tion, Directive Principles represent they this problem should be approached. dynamic move towards the progress whereas Fundamental Rights represent Shri K. Ramamurthy has said that the static stand which will not lead to 27. percent reservation should be there. movement. For achieving progress, I do not accept this view though I do 509 Resolution re: VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA)Education Institutions etc. 510 Reservation in forOBC not say that it is incorrect because if you to those people it will be an injustice to make only 27 percent reservation, if the those people and it will not continue for total population of the backward class is long. 52 percent, I do not know whether it would amount to reservation to the upper You have removed creamy layer. class or to the backward class. It is correct that the person who has already taken benefit out of it he should , Therefore, the reservation should not be included. But what you are going have been always to the extent of the to do for the upliftment of remaining population it has contained. That is the people of these classes. Their upliftment reason why I disagree with the Resolu- cannot be done even by implementig the tion moved by Shri K. Ramamurthy, but recommendations of Mandai Commission on the whole I accept the reservation on because there is no arrangement for caste basis and this should be to the their education. How the recommenda- extent of the total population. tions of Mandai Commission and the decision of Supreme Court will be imple- [Translation] mented for them. Poor people are still grazing cattle of others. SHRI RAMASHRAY PRASAD SINGH (Jahanabad): Madam, Chairman, You have introduced Bills in this I whole heartedly support the Private House and enacted laws for abolishing Resolution moved by Shri Ramamurthy the child labour. I would like to know and congratulate him for it. Shri Nitish whether it could be properly implement- Kumariji has already said so many things ed? Children of lower-age group are about it. The first thing in it and the gist compelled to work becuase there is no of this Resolution is that there should be arrangement for their education. Nothing 27 percent reservation in educational can be done if you will not work honestly. institutions for the persons belonging to You surely, would have been able to backward classes. The second point is uplift the condition of the poor, if you that for the employment in the Central would have made honest efforts. Government's offices and its undertak- ings, the age limit should be lowered. You have set up several commis- The recommendation made by Mandai sions one after another. Mandai Commis- Commission are being discussed since sion's report remained pending for many 1990 and these have been implemented years. Who is responsible for it? There but the Government should realise that should be proper arrangement for educa- what a confusing politics it has played tion of children living in villages and are on this issue. This would no~ have taken below the creamy layer. place if there would have any uniformity in the field of education. It is really Today teachers do not go to teach ironical that our educational system does in village-schools, then how those chil- not have uniformity. These days in pri- dren will get education. Several private vate schools Rs. 500-600 are being schools have been opened which charge spent on the education of a child and in higher fees and poor children cannot Government school this expenditure is afford it. Wards of poor people cannot very little. If uniformity can't be brought go there because they charge Rs. then you should provide reservation in 400-500 as fees. Apart from it hundreds every thing. If reservation is not provided and thousands of rupees are being spent 511 Resolution re: APRIL 29,1994 Education Institutions etc. 512 Reservation in lorOBe [Shri Ramashray Prasad Singh] People are "struggling for their rights in Assam and Bihar and innocent people on their maintenance. Mandai Commis- are being killed there. Youth from the sion's Report was kept pending for so section below the creamy layer, who do many years. It would have been better not get enough food to eat and clothes if this would have been implemented in to wear are rising against this injustice. 1990. Till today one batch of OBCs would have been covered but you have stopped I request you to give an assurance it. Now, in 1994 you are going to to introduce a Bill to this effect. You will implement it. It is also essential, other- get due credit for' it. With these words wise we will consider that you are adament I conclude. to your old policy. SHRI RAMESHWAR PATIDAR Constitution of India has several (Khargone): Madam, Chairman, I support provisions to provide reservation for the Resolution moved by hon. Rama- backward classes. It says that special murthy for providing reservation for people arrangemets should be made for their belonging to other backward classes in education but so far we have not done educational institutions. anything in this regard. Several times, it has been said in this House that there The starting words of recommen- are many villages whose inhabitants are dations made in the Mandai Commission below this creamy layer. No arrangement Report are like that: has been made for their education. State Governments are not paying the required "Backward Class Commission had attention towards education. The same recommended to reserve 70 per condition is with the Bihar Government. cent seats for backwards in all the Bihar's condition is same as it was 50 technical and vocational institutes." years earlier. Now you should not have this rigid attitude on the issue raised How these posts will be filled when here. One Bill should be brought for eligible candidates will not be available. uplittment of people belonging to other Eligible candidates will not be available Backward Classes by providing reserva- without proper arrangement of education. tion for them in educational institutions. As most of the·· people belonging to How these people will progress if they backward classes live in villages, slums will not be given the right to get edu- of big cities and remote areas. What is cation. Only the fools nourish such illu- the arrangement of education at these sion that they can shadow the sun. They places? What is the condition of schools used to be foolish people. Their foolish- in these areas? Today, in schools, 100 ness is like cutting the tree while sitting students are crammed in one room and on it and these people do not have any there is only one teacher to teach them. fear to get hurted. Your wrong policies Several Primary schools are such, where have created a section in the society one teacher teaches all the students which has chosen a path of violence in studying in 1st to 5th class. In a little an organised way. You are trying to better situation two teachers teach all the remain in power. The situation would not five classes. What will be the position of have been worse if attention would have students coming out of such schools been paid towards this section. where there is no seating anangement 513 Resolution re: VAISAKHA 9, 1916 (SAKA)Education Institutions etc. 514 Reservation in forOBC or classroom, where the whole building belong to SC/ST and tribal communities leaks and classes become ponds during and 43 percent backward class people rainy season and there is no arrange- may be living there, but they will not be ment for blackboards. Therefore, the given reservation. They will be given union Government launched a scheme reservation facility only in such areas named 'Operation Blackboard. In such a where, their population is less than the situation how a student from backward 50 percent. It is a meaningless proviSion. cl,\ss or from this type of school could Mostly backward class people live in compete the students from convent villages but they will not be given res- schools. Kendriya Vidyalayas, Central ervation if 50 percent population of the Schools and Convent Schools which village belong to SC/ST. In this way it impart quality education to their students. has become a drama to get political These have all the facilities. The poor milege and political propaganda. This students are asked to compete other drama, in the name of reservation should students for getting employment. There- be stopped and arrangements should be fore, reservation was essential and ar- made to provide actual benefits for back- rangements for it was made. If one ward class people. student is asked to pluck fruit from tree while standing on the table and on the Recently, the Panchayat elections other hand one student is asked to pluck are going to be held under the new law fruit while standing on the ground. Then enacted. Government has announced how the second student will succeed? 7th April, as last date for inclusion of voters name in the Voter's list. Thou- Students of backward classes can sands of people found their names not pluck the fruit of succes~ because missing in the Voters' list during the he is standing far below than his fellow competetor. The report submitted by Legislative Assembly elections in the Backward Classes Commission said that State. Mostly the names of poor and these people cannot make any progress backward class people are cut from the unless arrangement is made for reser- voter list. vation of seats for them in educational The names of only those helpless and technical institutions. Today persons who could not produce them- arrangement has been made for 27 selves for raising their objection or put percent reservation of seats for them for forth their claims vehemently are struck appointments in the Central Government down. Its deadline is the 7th April b~ Services, but no such arrangement has 3 p.m. The people belonging to the ruling been made by the State Government. party and others have enlisted hundreds For example I would like to say that the Panchayat elections are being held in my of names therein. The names of minors area. It has been made a part of the of the age of 12 and 13 are also included Constitution by the 72nd Amendment. in the list, but the names of the genuine For Panchayat e!ections of Madhya claimants are not included. Therefore, Pradesh, arrangements have been made names are being included with a political to reserve seats for backward classes, motive. Therefore, the Constitutional provi- but condition has been imposed that sion of reservation through Panchayat viUages where 50 percent inhabitants level has been reduced to a mockery. belong to SC/ST tribals, no reservation The deserving candidate cannot be wi. be provided for these people. In benefited unless the Government has viftages, where 50 percent inhabitants true will-power to do so. Therefore, such 515 Resolution re: APRIL 29, 1994 Education Institutions etc. 516 Reservation in forOSe [Shri Rameshwar Patidar] vide the benefit to them it is necessary that a law should be enacted for every politicking and dramas cannot yield any issue. The people belonging to Backward good results for the OBCs. Therefore, Classes must be fully represented in all through you, I would like to submit that areas right from rural economy and though reservation has been provided in reconstruction to animal husbandry, dairy Central Services like the UPSC, lAS, IPS farming, cottage industry, adult literacy and Forest Services but the same has and University education. I would like to not been provided in the States by the point out that they have awakened po- State Public Services Commissions. litically. They cannot be suppressed for Therefore, unless statutory provision for long. They form 52 percent of the pop- reservation is made in the State services, ulation. Therefore, they are determined they cannot be benefited. Shri Nitish to get 52 percent reservation. It is, Kumar has rightly stated that the pop- therefore, in the interest of the Gov- ulation of the backward class people is ernment and us, the members of Parlia- 52 percent but they are not getting 27 ment to give them their due rights. percent reservation properly even in the Central Services, not to speak of provid- Caste-system is prevalent today in ing the same in State Services. Though our society, especially in the Hindu Soci- 21 percent reservation has been provid- ety. Therefore, the people belonging to ed in certain States but that should be backward castes have always been sup- implemented expeditiously. Otherwise, pressed. The children of the people procrastination will not serve any pur- whose economic condition is poor, can- pose. The facility should be provided not progress. Therefore, if the Govern- both by the UPSC and the State Public ment wants to uplift them, they should Service Commissions, although vacan- be provided stipends and the facility of cies are very few. Moreover, the stan- hostels and they should enjoy reservation dard of education is becoming more and also. The Central Government has pro- more high and competitions are be- vided 27 percent quota for OBCs the coming more and more tough. In this cut- reservation is being given to those back- throat competition, the people belonging ward classes whose names appear both to the other Backward classes cannot get in the list given in the report of the employment. Almost all the vacancies MandaI Commission as well as in the list have already been filled. Therefore, provi- of the State Backward Classes Commis- sion of 27 percent reservation should be sion. On this occasion, I would like to made for the OBCs in all Government suggest the Government that the State aided industries. It is my personal experi- Backward Class Commissions have been ence that in the wake of inundation due more closer to the people and are always to the Mansarovar dam the Government aware of the ground-realities and they has given Rs. 10 to 20 crores to big have scrutinized the names more minute- industrialist and they can have set up big ly. Therefore, the list prepared by the, factories. Provision has been made there State Backward Class Commissions that only the children of the displaced should be accepted by the Central persons will be given emptoyment but it Government and reservation in Central is not being done so, because there is Services should be provided accordingly. no such legal provision and therefore, can~es from other areas are called This time the Government has and recruited. Therefore, in order to pro- introduced in a parallel marketing system 517 Resolution re: VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA)Education Institutions etc. 518 Reservation in torOBe as regards gas agencies. Gas agencies MR. CHAIRMAN: If the House have been allotted to several big industri- agrees I extend it for an hour. alists and multi-milliionaries and now they are giving gas connections to the rich SHRI KRIP CHALIHA (Guwahati): and high caste people as they can afford Madam, Chairman, I thank Shri K. higher prices for them. These agencies Ramamurthy for moving a Resolution to are also being allotted to rich and affluent provide reservation to backward classes. pe9,pe. The reservation in the allotment The hon. Members of the House have of LPG agencies should also be main- once again got a chance to express their sentiments through it. It is a burning tained in the parallel marketing system as is done in the case of allotment of problem and it has been politicised to derive political mileage. We have also got LPG agencies under the Petroleum and an opportunity to discuss it. I was think- Gas Commission. Only then it can bene- ing to express my views in this regard fit the people at large. Otherwise, it will for the last several days. Now, I have go under the control of rich people. In got the opportunity. I would like to ·make this way, hatching of a new conspiracy two-three points here. will begin. Therefore, Sir, through you I would like to request the Goverment to Madam, there is caste system in provide reservation in the new system at the Hindu religion. In my opinion, now it the earliest. has become inevitable for us to say in unison that caste factor has endangered Madam, the Backward Class the very existence Hindu religion and Finance and Development Corporation mainly the casteism is undermining it, I has been constituted recently. But it has would like to speak to the leaders of the been allotted negligible amount of funds. Hindu religion who are invloved in politics It will not serve any purpose. At least a of religion. Casteism has its roots in the provision of 52 per cent of the budget time immemorial and the practice to give should be earmarked to give financial respect to high caste people has been assistance to backward people who continuing for ages. It has disintegrated constitute 52 per cent of the population. the society. I don't agree that discrim- Only then, they will get reservation as ination among people should be prac- well as financial benefits. Provisions of tised on the basis of religion and caste. meagre amount will prove just like a drop History is witness to the fact that caste ism in the ocean and there is no use of has been a means and the basis of running a corporation with negligible funds. different type of exploitation. Today, the It should be provided maximum funds so situation has deteriorated to such an that people could get benefit. extent that the harmonious relations among the people of different classes is I support the Resolution moved diminishing and communal tension has here and thank you for giving me an cropped up. If we want to see the country opportunity to speak. united we will have to ponder over these problems seriously. If the issue of back- MR. CHAIRMAN: The time allotted ward classes has been raised just to get for this subject was upto 5 p.m. only. a political mileage, I realise, it will not yield any good results. I think that there SEVERAL HON. MEMBERS: It may should not be any rift and rivalry between be extended for an hour. the backward and the forward and only 519 Resolution re: APRIL 29, 1994 Education Institutions etc. 520 Reservation forOSe [Shri Krip Chaliha] Our heads hang in shame when we see the people resorting to agitation on merely then unity of the country can be main- changing the name of a university after tained. Baba Saheb Ambedkar. I do not think it is proper to make it a big issue. It is not Madam, Chairman, I hail from such the question of any political party but we a State in which the most backward will have to leam from our, age old people reside. Even our Raja hails from traditions. I hope the religionists will keep backward and downtrodden class. It is these things in mind. It is very shameful a place where civilisations i.e. Aryans that in India, disputes in Hindi belt and in South are taking place in the name and Mangols mingled with each other. of castes. The special status wihch the women enjoy in my region is not seen When the Aryans, our ancestors, in other State of India. Our Society has came here, they came alone. They settled progressed under the civilisation estab- here and mixed with our society. It is lished by tribals and Mongol, Aryans and here where they gave a new shape to we should march ahead by following their their future and tried to establish a new system. So far as 27 per cent reservation civilization. The evil of narrow-mindedness is concemed, it is a good step. However, which is pervading other States of India, it is not true that Nitish Bhai had strongly is not witnessed in our region~ When I supported Mandai Commission's recom~ was a student in the university, the caste mendations. Shri Devi Lal was the leader was not used to be added with our name. of backward classes. He was piloting One day, my father got an application Janata Dal but to counter his base form for me to appear in lAS. exam- among backward classes, Shri V.P.Singh ination. There was a column of the caste became the champion of Mandai Com- in that form. I asked my father as to mission. A lot of noise was made to which caste do we belong? My parents extract political mileage out of Mandai told me that we belong to such and such Commission's report. Shri Nitish Bhai has caste. I fett very sorry when I saw certain just said that the people would have cast~ being given due protection in the understood their true intentions. If one name of castes. I wondered that when plays wrong politics in the name of true we study and play together and when our intentions, then wh,o would care to listen? blood has the same colour, then why this Uttar Pradesh did not listen to you but discrimination. In our region, there is no they paid heed to Shri Mulayam Singh discrimination in the name of religion. because he had worked for the weHare Today, I am sorry to say that our of backward classes with true intentions. civilisation and society are fast deterio- You had tried to extract political mileage rating. with the intention that you would have the backing of 52 per cent population and OUr King Ahom had established a if other parties supported your view, the new system in our society. I can proudly country will become more prosperous. admit that the system he had established But this dream was not the real one. can be adopted to give a new shape to There is a need for social movement to the future of India. Still it is heard that remove social distortions and bring the in the name of caste, the people are people belonging to backward class in bumt and they are not allowed to share the mainstream. Shri Shahabuddinjl the water of a wei, used by high castes. speaks about the injustice meted out to 521 Resolution re: VAISAKHA 9, 1916 (SAKA)Education Institutions etc. 522 ReS6lVstion in forOBe Muslims. Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad emo- can advance only with a feeling of mutual tionally speaks about secularism and cooperation and faith and not with con- asks that how many Muslims and how flict. Shri Jaiprakash Narainji had not many Hindus are in Government service resorted to agitation for the sake of in Kashmir? The issue of allotment of power. Similar1y, Mahatma Gandhi had agencies was also raised just before. I also not led the freedom movement to , would .Uke to know that how many people become the Prime Minister or the Pres- belonging to Assam are able to get ident of India. When I look at Nitish agencies? Rajasthan, Bihar and Uttar Kumar Ji, I think that he too will one day Pradesh have headquarters of their busi- go for such an agitation, not for becoming ness organisations and they are able to an M.P. or a Minister but for the welfare get an agency but the Assamese do not of the people. get these agencies. Only family members get agencies. Therefore, we will have to think deeply and bring social justice to Now, coming to the resoulution, the the people of this country. demand of 27 percent reservation is a genuine demand because the people of the backward classes can not get em- 17.00 hrs. ployment without education. All the peo- ple of our State belong to the backward classes. The condition of our schools and Gandhiji also had the same vision. colleges is worse. There was no room We will have to follow the tradition of that for a table in the school I read in. In my period and understand the environment. college, 600 students received education We will also have to see as to what we in a small room and its roof trickled in ought to do. We cannot build a true rainy season due to which the college society by making wrong statement used to be closed in rains. against anybody and expressing our hatred. Gandhiji had said it truely that to clean a dirty table, a clean duster should Regional imbalance apart from so- be used. Therefore, it is necessary that cial justice is another issue and it shoufd , our intentions should be bonafide. It is be removed. All these questions concem justified to give reservation to backward the Mure of India as we should think classes to bring social justice but for this, over these. Gandhiji had said: we will also have to bring social reforms and make concerted effort to maintain "We should make endeavours to unity. We will have to stop the conflicts wipe off tears of all the people.- arising between upper castes and lower castes and reduce the tension between them. We should encourage intercaste I am sure that we politicians rising marriages. If the mother belongs to above parochial politicial interests will upper caste and the father belongs to launch a movement for bringing about a backward class they should be given amicable social and cultural atmosphere incentives. We should also encourage and a change in people's outlook so that such marriages where the mother is the country may move ahead. We are, either a Muslim or a Hindu and the father now, stepping in the threshold of 21st is a Christian. This wltl bring equality and century and this is no time to count the awareness in our society. Our society past' mistakes and give punishments. 523 Resolution re: APRIL 29, 1994 Education Institutions etc. 524 ReselVation in torOBC [Shri Krip Chaliha) the national cake, in the services and weHare measures that the SOCiety pro- We have to work in keeping with vides. So, we are not at the end of the the present atmosphere. We have to road. We are stlll on the road. show a path to our posterity and see what hope can we give them. After fifty Madam, I also look forward to the years, when our progeny will be at the time when all segments of our society helm of affairs, with what dream should would have progressed uniformly to a they move ahead one of development or stage where none would be called a of conflict, of hope and life. I hope that backward and at that stage perhaps the we shall succeed in it. reservation quota shall be reduced to nil. That may take some time to come. But, I thank Shri Ramamurthy ji for I can envisage the visualise that stage raising this question here. He is a Member when by the beneficial impact of the of Congress party. No poltical benefit can philosophy of social justice and the be derived from it. I thank people who scheme of reservation, not only in public sincerely want to bring about a social employment but in ail other spheres of change and also thank you for granting human activity. every group which is me time to speak. considered to be or measured to be backward today would have reached a [English] level of excellence on par with the rest of the country and the most forward in SHRI SYED SHAHABUDDIN the country. So, when somebody asks (Kishanganj): Madam, Chaiman, who- me?"· When shall it go? Shall we always soever might have fired the Mandai have to live with the caste system?" My missile and whatever the motive, today answer is, "No". But, caste system shall it has launched the satellite of social prevail only upto the time till we have justice in the political space over us. And, such inequalities in our society. that satellite of social justice is sending down beneficial radiations which are 17.08 hrs. bound to affect the very course of Indian society and Indian polity in times to [SHRI NrnSH KUMAR in the Chair) come. While supporting the Resolution Madam, I regard the implementa- before us in general terms, I would like tion of the 27 percent formula of reserva- to take this opportunity to present to you, tion in favour of the backward classes Mr. chairman a scheme of reservation as just a historic stage in a long joumey which should lead us towards that goal. towards a SOCiety in which social justice In my view, in our society there should shall prevail and in which every segment be a universal reservation principle, not of our National existence, every social only in proportion to population of the group, every community but whatever group concerned but also in proportion name you call it. whatever be itS badge to Its level of backwardness. You will of identity, shall be proud to have a share appreciate, Mr. Chairman, that if every in the scheme of things, to have a finger group was equally backward there would on the levers of power, shall participate be a hundred percent reservation leaving in the political life and have a share in nothing for the common pool. But, as 525 Resolution re: VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA)Education Institutions etc. 526 Reservation in torose various groups are at different levels of cut off limit at one percent and micro backwardness and if the quota is a group who form a proportion of less than function of both its population and its one percent shall have the option of level of backwardness, at the end you jOining themselves with any major group leave a common pool for common or combining among themselves to form endeavour and my view is that as a group of their own. But they shall not backwamdess recedes in the background be denied the benefit of the reservation and. as various groups move towards system of the benefit of the quota. uniformity, that common pool will enlarge itself and finally the quota will disappear. Now, at what adiministrative level shall the reservation apply? We think and Sir, there is also another aspect speak today about the Central level and that in a vertically stratified society we the State level. Mr. Chairman, I am one have to start with the people at the of those who believe in a Panch Khambha bottom of the heap. Therefore, while we Raj. It is because we are moving towards shall fix the quota for every backward the Panchayati Raj institutions where group, the benefit of that quota must decision making and employment shall preferentially go to the lowest in that be available at five levels viz. The group. They should have a prior claim Panchayat, the Block or the Tehsil or the so long as they meet the demand of Taluka as we call it, the district the State minimum qualification. The quota is being and the Centre. I have a feeling that given to a group and the beneficiary is there has to be a system of reservation the individual and those individuals who applicable to each level according to its have been particularly handicapped but own character of plurality. who have come up to that common level, but have attained the minimum level of The third point thaI I would like to qualifications, they should be the first make is this. What are the fields in which beneficiary but the quota should not the reservation should be available? The lapse. If persons are not available in Mandai formula has been limited to equal measure, then obviously, the leve! public employment only. We are moving of entrance will go up and other mem- into a state of privatisation where public bers of that group shall move in to fill employment is receding, going down and in that quota. So the quota shall not private sector is expanding. Over a lapse, the quota shall not be diverted, the period of time, if you limit it to only public quota shall remain for the group to which employment, the entire exercise shall it belongs but at the same time as I said become meaningless. Therefore a time the more unfortunate members shall has come to assert the national will that have the first claim and the more for- reservation shall extend to all employ- tunate members shall come in later. ment, whether private or public. It must also extend to all social services provided Sir, I have just argued tha~ there by the State not only education-education should be a universal scheme of reserva- is only one social service-why not hoiJs- tion in which every social group should ing, why not welfare? In every scheme enjoy reservation. But obviously, there that the Govemment provides either for are administrative difficulties. I I would the development of an area or for the consider that there are micro groups in development of an individual, the benefit our society for whom therefore we have must be spread over the entire national to defihe a cut off limit. I would put that spectrum cover all the groups in an 527 Resolution re: APRIL 29,1994 Education Institutions etc. 528 Reservation in forOBe [Shri Syed Shahabuddin] that to give by one hand and to take it away by the other hand is really cheat- equitable measure and therefore perhaps ing. If you do not have sufficient level the Resolution is inadequate to some of education and if you announce a quota extent. It speaks only of education. I and then you say you do not have would like it to be expanded to the entire candidates even with minimum qualifica- spectrum of social services and welfare tions for a particular social group, then activities of the Government. I am happy you have really taken from the other Mr. Chairman, that while intervening in hand what you have given by the one the debate, you spoke about participation hand. I think the greatest failure of our in the political life of the country. I think polity, of our society since Independence you are very right when you said that has been that we have not been able we cannot· be content with partiCipation to fulfil the mandate that we gave to in the administrative sphere only. The ourselves in 1950 of providing compul- time has come when every group must sory primary education to our people. have an equitable participation in govem- Unless we broad-base our education, ing the country, a share in the gover- unless we bring all our children into the nance of the country. Therefore, there scheme of education, we cannot possibly has to be a system for reservation in the have the flowering of the total genius of Legislatures. But before we come to this nation; and the genius is not limited reservation in the Legislatures, may I, as to one section of the country only; the a Member of a political party, look genius in equal measure is endowed by inwards and ask myself am I prepared God in every human being; only it in my own party to give an equitable requires a little polishing. share in the working of the party, in running the party, in distributing tickets Therefore, I would plead at this when we have distribute tickets to all point that the Govemment must think in sections of the society which we consider terms of introducing a system of uniform to be a part of our social constituency? quality education at the school level and Charity must begin at home. As members then after that you can have a selection of political parties we have got to see if you like based on the performance at there is democratisation, there is the school stage. But unless that is done, equalisation in the inner govemance of any reservation sysem shall be reduced every political party before we can de- to a meaningless Charade. Therefore, I mand, as t said, a reservation in the would say that you must make budget Legislature. allocation; you must provide for econo- mic incentive; you must think of even Therefore, I look forward to the compensating the poor parents for loss time when, apart from public employ- of the labour inputs of their children ment, private empoyment, education and whom you wish them to go to schools. social services there shall also be an Unless you do that, the children will not equitable participation in the political be sent to schools. Do whatever you like. governance of the country and in law It is not time for'me to go into the details making. of that. But in order to make elementary, primary and secondary education mean- Coming the education, which is the ingful for the people, creative for the heart of this Resolution before us, I think, people, productive for the people, we it is well understood and well appreciated have also to look into the content of 529 Resolution re: VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA)Education Institutions etc. 530 Reservation in (orOBe education, bring it closer to life, make it that at any point of time we would obvious to them that whatever a child determine, with the resuh of every census, might do to be educated is good for him the educational level or the economic and thus broad-base education so that level or the employment pattern of every out of that will grow the tree of merit, single social group. That is absolutely which would cover all the communities essential. and all the social groups in the country. The~efore, I would plead that we must Finally, I come to the question of give due regard, due attention to this age. question of education at least at the school stage, because without supply Here I am afraid, while agreeing you cannot meet the demand; that is the with you immediately, I disagree with you basic economic principle. We generate a in the long run. I agree with you that four demand and we do not generate supply; batches of our young men have been that is really where we are trying to cheat defrauded of their rights. People who the people. were eligible to appear for the Civil Services Examination in 1990, 1991, 1992 and 1993 must be given age We have established a Commis- concession. It is because of intemal sion at the central level and at the State political wrangling, it is because of our level for identifying the group. Unfortu- judicial process that they were not able nately, we have not yet devised a na- to take advantage of the Mandai formula. tionally acceptable parameter for deter- Therefore, they deserve the concessions mining the level of backwardness. We and they deserve the consideration. I have to do that. Secondly, in every would appeal to the hon. Minister who census, those parameters must be enu- is sitting here to treat their case with merated along with the group cencus; sympathy and compassion. you must have a group census and for every individual you must check those But in general, once a child grad- parameters in order to be able to estab- uates at the age of 17, he should be lish the level of backwardness of every taken in young, say, four years or five social group through cross-tabulation at years, after he has come out of the high the end of every ten years to see school and there shall come a time when whether its level of backwardness in this will happen. relation to the average of the nation has gone up or gone down; hopefully it would I recognise that today, it is not that have gone up; that means that the quota the children of all social groups are would be reduced. passing out of the high school roughly at the same age of 17. Today, I know As I said, I look forward to the time the children belonging to the lower caste when the quota of every group would be and backward sections of our society reduced to zero; that will be the real come out of high school at a slightly achievement of excellence for the entire higher age and they ned certain conces- nation. What is necessary is to have a sions. But in the long run when every- Mcaste" census; by caste I mean every body comes out. of the high school at a social group which is identifiable and to slightly age and they need certain con- have a system of cross-tabulation as cessions. But in the long run when used to be done in the British time so everybody comes out of the high school 531 Resolution fe: APRIL 29,1994 Education Institutions etc. 532 Reservation in (orOBe [Shri Syed Shahabuddin) the interview letters were not issued to them and if issued, they were rejected at the age of 17 he should be picked at the selection stage on the plea that up, say, four years after he has come they were not competent for the post. If out of the high school and should be at all they got selected that was by steer given three chances like anybody else. stroke of luck, appointment letters were not issued to them or they were declared Therefore, in the long run, I am unfit in the medical test and if a very against any age concession but in the lucky person got the job, his record of short run, today, I agree with you, Mr. service is maligned so that he does not Chairman, that there should be an age get promotion further. concession for those who did not benefit from the Mandai Regime during the last Mr. Chairman, Sir, I teil you this on four years. the basis of my experience. I would like to tell the hon. Minister that every Govern- ment that comes to power talks of With these words and with these reservations but nobody knows what is qualifications I support the Resolution actually happening. This is happening before the House. everywhere in the Banks, in Universities, in schools, colleges and in jobs. I may [Translation] go to the extent of saying that unless the concerned department is headed by a SHRIMATI SANTOSH CHOW- person of the same caste, these people DHARY (Phillaur): Mr. Chairman, Sir, can get the fruits of reservation because while supporting the bill presented by reservation is there but the will to enforce Shri Ramamurthy ji seeking 27% reser- it is lacking. These people can not get vation for the backward classes, I would reservation unless the peoples' psyche like to reveal some of my experiences gets changed. in brief. The constitution provides for reservation for the scheduled castes and Some hon. Members have made a scheduled tribes but in fact they are not mention of the distribution of gas agen- benefited from that. As a Member of cies-I too maintain that gas agencies are Public Service Commission in 1975, I not distributed to them in proportion to experienced that no reservation was their ratio. Even if they get one, the facts given to them. Even after being elevated remains there that the other people have to the post of Chairperson, Public Ser- got that sanctioned in their name. They vice Commission, I found that vacancies do not get new gas connections while as meant for them were not advertised the people of the other communities get because the roaster was not available them. They are implicated in one way or with the government or was not ready the other and their gas agency cancelled. at hand, even if the posts were adver- tised. These roasters are prepared in Something has been said about their respective departments. So, they scholarship right now. In my opinion the did not get their rights. When posts were way of disbursing scholarship to the advertised somehow and they applied for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes is these, their applications were rejected. In faulty. A child needs money to buy books case their applications were accepted, and for the uniform at the time of going 533 Resolution re: VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA)Education Institutions etc. 534 Reservation in (orOBe to his school but he is given money after carpentary. They have all aong been 6 months or at the fake end of the deprived of education and that is why academic year. That money also gets they could not progress. deposited in the bank. You know that most rural people are illiterate. This is my personal experience and I have visited I would like to submit that the villa!ile after village to gather it. backwards are 52 per cent in our country but only 27 per cent reservation has been made. I would like to submit that I would also like the hon. Minister instead of 27 per cent reservation, 52 to ensure that the money sent by the per cent reservation should be made. In Centre to the States is disbursed prop- addition, 10 per cent reservation should erly. I assert that it is not being distrib- be made for those who are economically uted properly. There is no agency to backward. monitor it. I would like to draw the attention I do not want to speak more. All of the Govemment towards it faulty hon. Members were expressing their policies. The policy announced by the views here and I too wanted to open my Govemment in 1993 is faulty. While mind before you. implementing the policy, the Govemment has indulged in discrimination. History stands a testimony to the fact that Gandhiji did a lot for the I would like to draw the attention upliftment of the scheduled castes but, towards confusing reservation policy for today, his name has also been made backwards. The policy announced by the controversial in this case. But history Government in September, 1993 for other does not change by merely tearing off backward classes is not only faulty but the pages of annuls or by daubing them unconstitutional also. While implementing black. this policy, the Government not only ignored relevent facts but also discrimi- nated against backward community. In I support the bill brought by Shri the absence of age relaxation and in- Ramamurthy and thank you for granting creased number of chances, reservation me time to speak. is a cruel joke played on the backward. This reservation is meant for socially and DR. P.R. GANGWAR (Pilibhit): Mr. educationally backward section of society. Chariman, Sir, I rise to support the Bill Under the constitution 9 particular sections moved by Shri Ramamurthy. For the are availing of all the benefits of the upliftment of any group or community, reservation and without these, the task educational advancement of it is a must. will remain unaccomplished. Backward Backward classes have always been class youths gained impression from the deprived of education. India was already report of the Mandai Commission that backward before independence and has due to the reservation, they will also be become more backward because of lack able to successfully complete in the of education. Most of the backwards live higher and middle level examination for in the rural areas and are engaged in Govemment employment. However, they professions like agriculture, stitching and could not get justice. 535 Resolution re: APRIL 29,1994 Education Insfflutions etc. 536 Reservation in forOBC [Dr. P.R. Gangwar1 Therefore, the Centre should make its intentions clear regarding the senti- 17.31 hrs. ments behind reservation. If reservation provision is not made for them then they [SHRIMATI SANTOSH CHOUDHARY in the are not going to sit quitely, because they Chaif) have already awakened. They will strug- gle for their rights till prOvision of reserva- tions is made. On 4th March, 1994 the hon. Min- ister in reply to a question had started With these words I support the Bill that there is no provision of extending moved by Shri Ramamurthy. reservation in educational institutions for other backward classes. Then again on SHRI MANJAY LAL (Samastipur): 17.3.94 it was stated that there is no Madam Chairman, first of alii am thankful provision for reservation for obtaining to Shri Murti ji for moving this resolution. assistance from industrial and trading Concession in age limit and reservation organisations, financial institutions, the in educational institutions has been re- Central and the State Govemments. ferred to in it for the Backward Classes. Then on 18.3.94 it was stated that non Madam, there are two ways, a man decision has been taken regarding giving becomes poor or rich. age relaxation to backward classes in written examinations conducted for entry One, he is rich by wealth and the into services. other is by heart. The one who is poor and has shortage of money can be made The Supreme Court in its historic rich in a short while by giving him money judgement of November, 1992 proclaimed but we can not make rich immediately the Govemment's reservation policy of one who is poor by heart. It will take time 13.8.90 as constitutional. However, once and keeping this thing in mind, the again the Govemment indulged in dilly makers of our Constitution, had made dallying tactics and announced its imple- this provision for the backwards who are mentation only in September, 1993. The backwards by thousands of years. This Govemment's latest announcement is reservation policy is not merely for :unbiguous as there is no provision for Govemment jobs but for bridging the gap fee exemption and age relaxation and of social imbalance and social justice. increased number of attempts. Is this not This is for the upliftment of the back- the dual policy of the Govemment? wards by heart, it is for the enlightenment of their seW respect. It is for the equality I would like to urge the Govemment and prosperity of the country. But how that the time has come for making will we take them towards equality and provision of reservation of 50 per cent prosperity, how will we provide them instead of 27 per cent for backward jobs? How. the wrestler will fight when classes and 10 per cent for economically there is no arena? Education is must for backward sections. On the lines of 5 them to give them job and a place in· years age relaxation, no Omit on attempts the society but if they do nc~ get an and fee exemption, similar provisions opportunity for education, ·how wiD they should also be made for backward get jobs. The prevailing education policy classes. in the country. creates labourers In the 537 Resolution re: VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA)Education Institutions etc. 538 Reservation in forOBe schools of villages and officers in the more than 50 per cent but in Tamilnadu public schools of city. On a student in it is 69 per cent. The backward people a village schools one to four rupees are want that reservation should be increased. spent while that on the student in a public My submission is that if we want to lead school Rs. 100 to Rs. 1000 are spent. the country towards equality, prosperity That is why the great socialist leader, Dr. and brotherhood and if we want to realise Lohia, who was also a great thinker and the dreams of Mahatma Gandhi, we will a ,man of letter's had said," Primary have to amend the constitution and the education should be equal for both, the percentage of reservation will have to be son of the President and the son of a increased. Today, the people of back- peon." If primary education is equal for ward class who were fast asleep since all and if both the son of the President thousands of years have awakened. There and the son of a peon study together is none to stop them. Their movement then only the President will care for the is called naxalite movement.. Atrocities shed and black board etc. in the school. have been committed on their mothers The school will run smoothly even in and' sisters. They have been backward case both the students get spoil. since years, they are naxalites. They also want to earn this bread by hard labour It has been mentioned in the Con- and lead a life of repute. They want to 1 0 stitution that we will educate all within live in dignity but they are killed on the years, but today illiteracy and poverty are pretext of being naxalites. Nobody can going side by side in the country. Illit- stop the tribals and the harijans who eracy is increasing at the same pace the have been backward for many years. At poverty is increasing. The percentage of the time of flood in the river, if someone both these is nearly equal. Therefore, the tries to enter it, he flows with the current resolution, brought is right. But where are of the river and dies. There is none to the Government jobs? There are only 87 stop the fast current of the river. These lakh Govemment jobs throughout the people are awaken today. country and our population is 90 crores, the result in that one out of 100 can get They are full of vigour and vitality a job. The new liberal economic policy therefore, . they are not going to stop. will lead to automation, the automatic machines will be set up by the multina- tional companies and there will be no [English] jobs since privatisation in every walk of life will bring an end to the Govemment THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE jobs. If we have money, we can give it MINISTRY OF WELFARE (SHRI K.V. to anyone but when there is no money THANGKA BALU): Madam, the time what will we give. When we will have no allotted to this Resolution is already over. jobs, what will we give. Therefore, my I suggest that the time be extended by submission is that reservation should be some more time. implemented in private sectors too. There is no such provision at present in the [Translation] Constitution but such a provision should be made. MR. CHAIRMAN: The hon. Mem- The Supreme Court has given the bers are of the view that the time be verdict that .reservation should not be extended for this Resolution. 539 Resolution re: APRIL 29, 1994 Education Institutions etc. 540 Reservation lorOBe SOME HON. MEMBERS: The time lot of have-nots. They constitute landless should be extended. Mr. Chairman: The agricultural labourers, marginal farmers, time for this Resolution is extended by small farmers, artisans, hawkers and so one hour. on, Mud-huts are their mansions. Their house sites are road sides. They are SHRI MANJA Y LAl.: Dr. Lohia Sahib inheritors of indebtedness. used to say that the backward classes should be given 60 per cent reservation. Their inheritance is illiteracy. This He also wanted to give reservation to the is economic status of these people. In Muslims and to the women. He also the field of education their status is very used to take the women as backwards. dismal. Their representation in the Cen- He used to say so but when I say that tral Government is abysmal. The report the backwards should get 60 per cent out of the Mandai Commission itself clearly of 100, it means that the Muslims and stated about the negligible representation the women should be included in it. I of the other backward classes in the would like to submit through you to the Central Govemment services. In Class- han. Minister and the hon. Minister of I service their representation is 2.6 per Parliamentary Affairs that they should cent. The total number of persons in the ask the han. Prime Minister and the Bill Class-I service is 11,707. But the total to increase the reservation should be number of O.B.C persons in that service brought in this session. With these words is 303. So, the representation in the I am thankful to you for giving me an Class- I service is only 2.6 per cent. Is opportunity to speak. it fair sharing of power? Certainly not. So also, madam, the total number of per- [English] sons in Class-l service in autonomous bodies is less. Their representation SHRI P.P. KALIAPERUMAL amounts to 5 per cent. The total number (Cuddalore): Respected Madam Chair- of Class-I jobs in autonomus bodies is person, thank you very much for giving 81,325 whereas the persons belonging to me the opportunity to spea~. OBCs are only 4,147. So also, in the public sector undertakings the total num- I welcome, without any reservation, ber of Class-I jobs. are 80,994 whereas the Resolution requiring reservation of the total number of O.B.Cs. are only seats in educational institutions for Other 3,719 and the percentage of O.B.Cs is Backward Classes, I applaud my hon. 4.59. These figures clearly indicate that friend Shri K.Ramamurthy, for moving they have no sufficient sharing of power this Resolution. in the Central Government services as well as in the States Government. This Resolution has been necessi- tated by three condition prevailing among What can we infer from this? Why the Backward Classes. The best half of they are not able to share the power the Indian humanity is the people be- according to their population or in pro- longing to backward classes because as portion to their population? There should per the Mandai Commission's Report, be two reasons. There are no ;qligible they constitute fifty-two per cent of the educated youths tor these jobs. The Indian population. But a large majority of second point is that they do not match the people of these classes are lucldess up to the merit standard. :rhese are the 541 Resolution re: VAISAKHA 9,1916 {SAKA)Education institutions etc. 542 Reservation in torOBe two reasons for the dismal representation deterioration in law and order situation -in the sharing of power. and particularly absence of safety for the girl students. These are some of the I want to ask one thing. Are the reasons for the backward class students backward class students inbom idiots? not being able to achieve merit stan- No. Are they dunces? No. If anybody dards. In India, girl students are not able says yes, it is a baloney. It is a fallacy. to go to schools. They ate being It 1$ a canard. The youths of these intimidated. pathetic classes are not inferior in intei- ligence to the youths of any other class Indian educational cosmos is cloud- or caste. Every child is invested with ed with discrimination and dichotomy. power. It is latent. Education is only to Most of the children of the OBCs are culf out the latent power among the enrolled in doomed schools. So, there is children. So, why they are not able to no meaning in the consideration of merit get minimum educational qualifications to for admission in the schools. What is apply for Class-I jobs or other jobs? merit and how is the merit standard There are several reasons. They have fixed? Merit standard is fixed by marks no economic backing because of poverty scored in the examination. The memory of their parents. Secondly they are not power of the students is the only test. provided with equal opportunities to The students who are having more acquire good education. memory power score more marks. In the present system, marks can be scored by In India there is a dichotomy in the adopting malpractice and also by mani- educational curriculum or educational in- pulation, So, the present system of merit stitutions. We find Doon schools; we find standard is bogus. doomed schools. There are schools with- out buildings. There are school buildings Madam Chariperson, education is without roof. There are schools without a life-long process and it is not one that teachers. There are teachers without ends with schools and colleges. So, why teaching aids. There are high schools should we give importance to the marks and higher secondary schools without scored? Let us give them a chance to libraries, laboratories and lavatories. These continue their study according to their are the schools where the backward wishes. Children of the Other Backward class students belonging to Scheduled Classes can measure up to the merit Castes and Scheduled Tribes are admit- standards if they are given a better deal, ted. better schooling, special care and special coaching and economic backing. Madam, they are not provided with special care and special coaching facili- Dr. Ambedkar had stated that edu- ties in their house or in their educational cation is the secret arm for conquest of institutions. Lack of better educational power and power is the master key to institutions in the rural areas, occupation- open each and every lock. Let us not al handicaps, discouragement because disarm the Other Backward Classes of of unemployment for the educated youth, people on the pretext of bogus merit defective educational system Which fails standards. Then, payment of money to to train up to need-based occupation, get seats in the educational institutions social and environmental conditions, are now legalised .. How can children of 543 Resolution re: APRIL 29, 1994 Education Institutions etc. 544- Reservation in forOBe [Shri P.P. Kaliaperumal) moting the cause of the backward class- es. The Mandai Commission Report was indigent aBCs get admissions in the heaping dust for more than a decade professional colleges by paying money? until for political expediency, suddenly They are not able to measure up to the the notification for providing 27 per cent present merit standards because of the reservation for OBCs in Central Govern- reasons which I have just mentioned. ment jobs was issued. The notification was subsequently put to test before the Madam, provision of reservation of Supreme Court. The Supreme Court in seats in the educational institutions of all its judgement upheld the notification but disciplines is neither unconstitutional nor subject to the exclusion of the creamy injustice. It is constitutional and it is a layer from enjoylng the benefits of OBC way of rendering social justice ot the reservation. . Backward Classes. Articles 46 to our Constitution dictate the State to promote The Supreme Court while deliver- special care the educational and with ing the judegement has said that the economic aspect of the weaker sections. overall reservation for the OBCs, SCs It .further dictates to protect the weaker and STs should not exceed fifty per cent. sections from social injustice. Hence, for This has upset the apple cart of the all these reasons wholeheartedly sup- I scheme of various States Governments port the Resolution moved by my hon. who have provided more than fifty per friend. I also request the Government to cent reservation for OBCs, 5Cs and 5Ts increase the quota to 52 per cent in for their continuous and consistent de- proportion to the population of the Back- velopment. ward Classes. The Tamil Nadu Government is the SHRI R. NAIDU RAMASWAMY only Government which has provided a (Periakulam): Madam Chairperson, I rise high percentage of reservation for the to speak on the Resolution which is OBCs, SCs and STs appreciating the before the House for providing reserva- Constitutional mandate in this regard. tion for Other Backward Classes in educa- The Tamil Nadu Government provides tional institutions and for giving age thirty per cent reservation for OBCs, relaxation in respect of aBC candidates. twenty per cent reservation for Most Madam, reservation tor aBCs has Backwark Classes, eighteen per cent been in force in almost all the States and reservation for 5Cs and one per cent particularly in Tamil Nadu it is in force reservation for STs. A total of sixty nine since 1920 since the days of Justice per cent reservation is in existence in Party. The percentaglf of reservation in Tamil Nadu which is the Constitutional respect of OBCs in jobs and educational gift given to the poor and the downtrod- institutions has always been on the den by the Tamil Nadu Government. increase and never been curtailed for the purpose of largely promoting the rapid The provision of sixty nine per cent advancement of the socially and educa- reservation in Tamil Nadu is the result tionally backward classes. of the steady and purposeful evolution of the Dravidian movement as the champi- The Government, at the Centre on and saviour of the cauae of the has, aJways been lagging behind in pro- baakwaRt cIas8ea. the ScheduJed Castes - 545 Resolution re: VAISAKHA 9,1916 (SAKA)Education Institutions etc. 546 Reservation in forOBC and the Scheduled Tribes. Reservation tion for OBCs in educational institutions as the basic instrument of balanced and age relaxation for OBCs clear1y social development was the brainchild of proves that the Centre is anti-backward the Dravidian movement victoriously and classes. gloriously led by Periyar, Anna, Dr. MGR and presently by the most benevolent Dr. Madam, coming from Tamil Nadu, Puratchi Thalaivi. I must say with great pride, this is the only State in India which does not have The House must gratefully remem- the practice of untouchability. ber that the masses in Tamil Nadu dislodged the Congress Party in the 18.00 hrs. State way back in 1967 as in the view of the masses, the Congress Party cannot Under the dynamic leadership of be trusted with the onerous task of Dr. Puratchi Thalaivi, Scheduled Castes, protecting the interests of the dalits and Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes· the backwards. The mandate of the are appointed as Purohits in temples as people enthroned the Dravidian move- a statutory requirement. There are schools ment. Today the people have by their under the State Government which teach massive verdict crowned Dr. Puratchi Vedas to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Thalaivi as the unquestioned leader of Tribes and Backward Classes. This is the the Dravidian movement. social courage and social commitment of our leader, Dr. Puratchi Thalaivi. The House may recall with great anguish and pain that the Congress The Dravidian movement is not Party took around two years to issue the only a rationalist movement but a reform- notification providing for reservation for ist movement. After Buddha, it was OBCs in the Central Government jobs Periyar who brought about a quantum despite the Supreme Court upholding the change in the social composition of the twenty seven per cent reservation. This Dravidian societies. The principles of shows how much the Centre is con- Dravidian movement should be emulated cerned for the OBCs. by all in India so that the necessary social eqUilibrium on the basis of the The Executive order issued by the reservation policy is settled. Shri Periyar is no more with us. Dr. Puratchi Thalaivi Government specifically excludes the is now the reincarnation of Shri Periyar. availability of reservation for OBCs in I call upon the Congress to at least tollow educational institutions and age relax- Dr. Puratchi Thalaivi in the matter of ation. Both these are available to OBC safeguarding the interests of the OBCs, ~ndidates in the State Govemments. It SCs and STs under the Constitution. may be appreciated that reservation for development is a package. It is an all out support to the society given under The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assem- the Constitution. It is not a support Which bly has passed a resolution to the effect is conditional or restricted. It should be that the Centre must amend the Constitu- aM exten8ive, all pervasive and maxi- tion to lift the ceiling of 50 per cent of mum. Therefore, the failure of the Cen- total reservation imposed .by the tral GcMtmment to provide for reserva- SUpreme Court jt,~to proted the 547 Resolution re: APRIL 29.1994 Education Institutions etc. 548 Reservation in forOBC [Shri R. Naidu Ramaswamy] to provide for more than 50 per cent ceiling. Let the Government also amend 69 per cent reservation presently in force the executive· order providing for reser- in Tamil Nadu. Only a Constitution amencj;. vation for OBCs in educational institutions ment can undo the judgement which and for age relaxation. These are all poses a great threat .to the development wanted. efforts of the Tamil Nadu Government in this regard. The Centre is keeping its MR. CHAIRMAN: There are many figures crossed over the matter. The other Members to speak on this Resolu- delay in the matter of amending the tion. But we have today decided to sit Constitution only confirms my argurnent only up to 6 o'clock. The remaining that the Congress Party is against the Members can take part in the discussion interests of the Backward Classes. This later. Resolution moved by the Congress Mem- ber is. therefore. nothing but shedding of The House stands adjourned to crocodile tears. Government is lacking meet again on Monday, the 2nd May, commitment and it requires one of its 1994 at 11 AM. own Members to bring a Resolution to highlight the importance of the matter. I 18.03 hrs. cannot, therefore, support this fruitless exercise. Let the Government table a The Lok Sabha then adjourned till Resolution and our Party would support Eleven of the Clock on Monday, it and let the Government translate the May 2, 1994Naisakha 12, 1916 Resolution into immediate action. Let the (Saka). 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