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(Ninth Series, Vol. ,V. Second Session, 199011912 (Saka)] No. 23, Monday, April 16, 1990/Chaitra 26, 1912 (Saka)

COLUMNS

Oral Answers To Questions: 1-36

·Starred Question Nos. 451 to 456

Wr~ten Answers to Questions: 37-430

Starred Question Nos. 457 to 471 37-85

Unstarred Question Nos 4808 to 4842, 4844 to 4857, 85-415

4859 to 4885, 4887 to 4916, 4918 to 5019

Papers Laid on the Table 431-434

Commission of Inquiry (Amendment) Bill, 1990 435 As amended by Rajya Sabha

Message from RaJya Sabha 434-435

Statements by Ministers 435-439 448-452 (i) Bomb blasts involving 5718 Dooars Express 435-439 on 12.4.90 and 5609 Avadh Assam Express on 13.4.90 on Allpurduar Division ot North East Frontier Railway and fire Accident in 383 MOkameh-Danapur Passenger Train on 16.4.1990

Shri George Fernandes

·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. (ii)

CoLUMNS

(ii) Bomb explosion on a bus at Prembari Pal, 448-452 Ring Road, Delhi on 13.4.1990

Shri Mufti Mohammad Sayeed

Matters under Rule 377 439-444

(i) Need for allocation of more funds 439--440 for early completionof Bangalore­ Mysore metre gauge railway line

Shri Srikanta Datta Narasimha Raja Wadiyar

(ii) Need to enquire transportation of coal 440 by HINDALCO by rail

Shri Hari Kewal Prasad

(iii) Need for doubling of railway line between 440-441 Ranaghat and Lalgola in West Bengal

Dr. Asim Bala

(iv) Need for steps to prevent recurrence of incidents 441 like chlorine gas leakage in the Standard Alkali Factory in Thane-Belapur strip

Shri Vidyadhar Gokhale

(1/) Need to ensure that upgradation of slum 441-442 areas in Nagpur City is not affected due to forest law regarding 'Zhudpi Jungle'

Shri Banwarlilal Purohit

(vi) Need to float debentures for various railway 442-443 projects in Marathwada, Maharashtra

Dr. Venkatesh Kabde

(vii) Need for payment of 'Hill Compensatory 443-444 Allowance' to the Central Government and Public Undertakings employees posted in Himachal Pradesh

Shri Prem Kumar Dhumal (iii)

CoLUMNS

Demands for Grants (General), 1990-91 444-----447 Ministry of Industry 452-648

Shri M. Arunachalam 444-447

Shri Ishwar Chaudhary 452-45~

Shri Murli Deora 456-460

Shri Prahlad Singh Patel 460-463

Shri Chhedi Paswan 463-466

Shri Mitra Sen Yadav 466-469

Shri P. Narsa Reddy 469-473

Shri Mandhata Singh 473-479

Shri Piyus Tiraky 479-481

Shri R. Muthiah 481-486

Shri Janak Raj Gupta 486-489

Shri P.C. Thomas 489-+90

Shri Babubhai Meghji Shah 49Q-4~

Shri Harpal Singh Panwar 494-497

Shri R. Jeevarathinam 497-500

Shri M.S. Pal 509-502

Shri Amar Roypradhan 502-504

Shri Balasaheb Vikhe Patil 504-507

Dr. Laxminarayan Pandeya 507-510

Shn Rameshwar Prasad 510-511

Prof. K. V. Thomas 511-515

Shri Ram Krishan Yadav 515-518 Ov)

CoLUMNS

Dr. S.P. Yadav 518-520

Shri N. Dennis 521-525

Shri Chand Ram 525--527

Shri Ajit Singh 528-546

Demands for Grants (General). 1990-91 547-564 Ministry of Human Resource Development

Shri N. Tombi Singh 558-563 LOK SABHA DEBATES

LOKSABHA ers Association has represented against the departure in transfer guidelines; and

(f) if so, the action taken thereon? Monday, April 16, 1990IChaitra 26, 1912 (Saka) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN DE­ PARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE The Lole Sabha met at Eleven of the Clock MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ VELQPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) [MR. SPEAKER ;n the Cha;~ to (f). A statement is laid on the table of the House. ORAL ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS STATEMENT [English) The guidelines for transfer and posting Transfer of Teachers in Kendriya of teachersin Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan Vidyalaya Sangathan are approved by the Board of Governors of the Sangathan. In the light of these guide­ + fines, the Sangathan had drawn operational *451. SHRI UPENDRA NATH guidelines for the academic session 1989- VERMA: 90 with the approval of the then Chairman of DR. SUDHIR RAY: the Sangathan (Minister of State for Educa­ tion). A copy each of these transfer guide­ Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased lines and operational guidelines is presented to state: in Annexures I and" below.

(a) what are the guidelines for transfer The changes that were brought about in of teachers in the Kendriya Vidyalaya San­ the transfer guidelines during the year 1989- gathan; 90 were the following:

(b) any changes made in the last one 1. Addition of 'Compelling Adminis­ year: trative and Compassionate Rea­ sons' as a ground for transfer-as (c) whether the prescribed guidelines against the earlier criterion of have been followed in the matter 01 transfer 'Administrative Reasons'. in all categories; 2. The earliermedjcal groundfortrans­ (d) ~ not, the cases where the departure fer was specific. This has been from guideHnes was made and the reasons broadened and made general. therefore; 3. Earlier, death in the family of the (e) whether Kendriya Vidyalaya Teach- teacher was mentioned as a spe- 3 Oral Answers APRIL 16, 1990 Oral AnS"1S 4

cific ground tor transfer. This spa­ All India Kendriya Vidyalaya Teachers cU/C men/Ion has bgen dispensed Association in an open letter to the Prime w~h. Minister, have, inter-alia, mentioned the al­ leged vk>Iation of transfer guidelines and 4. Earlier, transfer of unmarried girls suggested a probe into it. This is being to places of their convenience was looked into. not provided for. Now it has been provided. ANNEXURE-I

5. Provision has also been made for Guidelines for Transfer of Teachers 1989- tram,fer on grounds of teachers 90 developing handicaps in the course of employment in KVS. 1. The general policy will be not to transfer teachers including Princi­ 6. For Principals, previously there was pals frequently. The normal trans­ a fixed tenure for 5 years in a sta­ fers will be effected only for organ­ tion. Now this has been dispensed isational reasons or on request or with. on medical grounds.

The transfer guidelines, inter-alia. pro­ 2. There will be no fixed tenure after vide that normal transfers will be made after which it may be necessary to trans­ effecting transfers of promotees In the first fer a teacherNice-Principal/Princi­ instance This policy had qeen followed during pal/Education Officer/Assistant the current academic session (1.5.89 to Commissioner. 30.4.90) also, except in the case of transfer of Trained Graduate Teachers on promotion 3. Transfer will be made after offering as Post Graduate Teachers. These trans­ promotions every year. fers on promotion could not be effected on account of a writ petition filed in the Madras 4. Transfers will generally be effected High Court, by Physical Education T each­ during the summer vacations. erSt who have prayed that they may also be Transfers will not be effected after made feeder category for promotion to the 31 st October. posts of Post Graduate Teachers as is done for Trained Graduate Teachers. In the light 5. Transfer will be made keeping in of legal opinion. the Kendriya Vidyalaya view the number of vacancies Sangathan has moved a petition before the expected to be filled up by promo­ Madras High Court and sought permission tions and direct recruitment. for promoting suitable Trained Graduate Teachers as Post Graduate Teachers. The 6. Transfers will be effected by ob­ Court has not disposed of the case. There­ serving the following prionties:- fore, before the promotional postings of Trained Graduate Teachers as Post Gradu­ (a) Transfers on administrative ate Teachers were effected, the transfers of reasons. existing Post Graduate Teachers were made with the approval of the then Chairman, (b) Transfers for reasons of seri­ KVS. ous illness requiring treatment away from the place of post­ The last date for effecting annual trans­ ing. fer of teachers as per guidelines is 31 st October. This was got extended with the approval of the Chairman, Kendriya (c) Transfer of spouses for joining Vidyalaya Sangathan to 20.12.89. the family and similarly trans- 5 Oral AnfMWI CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Oral Answers 6

fer of unmarried girls to a place grounds unless the teacher has ot their convenience. completed five years in his 8x\st~ng 1)\ace 0\ ~\\ng. 7. Mo request 'Of transtel'S witt mdi­ nat\\V ~ enterta\ned "un\ess a teacher has comp\eted three aca· demic sessions except in the cases Operational details of transfer.guidelines mentioned in (6) above. o( Teaching Staff for 1989-90

8. PRTs, TGTs and other category of The operational details of Transfer­ teachers in the identical scales will Quidelines of tea:hing staff of KVS for 1989· not normally be posted outside the 90, as discussed in a meeting with PS to region In which they were selected. MOS and Commissioner, KVS on 15.5.89 are listed below:- 9. Teachers of all categories on If'­ pointment will be posted as far as Board of Governors 01 KVS in its 52nd possible to schools in the interior meeting held on 27.12.88 approved guida· areas. hnes for transfer and posting of teachers, Vice-Principals and Principals. Under these 10. Subject to availability of vacancy, guidelines transfers are broadly categorised PGTsNlce-Pnnclpals/Pnnclpals/ under two heads:- Education Officers/Assistant Com­ missloneron promotlonoron direct A. Transfer In public Interest recrUitment will be posted to a d~­ ferent State than the one where B. Transfer on request they are posted, or are domICiled as the case may be and he/she will A. Transfer in public interest: normally not be moved out of that State for atleast 'S years unless Under .the category, following types at there are compelling reasons. transfers are contemplated.

11. PGTsNlce-Pnncipals/Pnnclpals/ i) Transfer on compelling administra­ Education Officers/Assistant Com­ tive and compassionate reasons. miSSioners who have 3 years or less to retire would not be posted ii) Transfer of Post Graduate Teach­ out on promotion/direct recruitment ers, Vice·Principals and Principals if already working in home State, who have completed three years in subject to availability of vacancies. North-Eastern Region (comprising the States of Assam, Meghalaya, 12. Teachers/Vlce-Pnnclpals/Princl­ Manipuf, Nagaland, Tripura, Arun· pals posted to hard stations as achal Pradesh and Mizoram). Tllis Identified by the Department of is in accordance with the Govern­ Personnel would be given station ment of India Policy. (This, how· of their choice subject to availability ever, excludes PGTs, TGTs and of vacancies aHer completion of 3 PRTs recruited especially In 1984 years stay at the hard station. This for North-East RegIOn). would be, however, not appijcable to teachers specifically recruited ill) Transfer of teachersNice-Princi· for North·Eastern Region. palslPrincipals who have com­ pleted three years at a hard station. 13. Not transfer TA wiIJ be paid for Three years to be reckoned from request transiers on what eyer the date of joining the hard sta- 7 Oral Answers APRIL 16, 1990 Oral Answers 8

tioos. (Hard stations as identified stay at a particular station may be by the earlier KVS Committee, as required 10r considering such re­ the Department of Personnel does quests. not maintain such a list). ii) Transfer on spouse basis: B. Transfer on Request Under the aforesaid category following The guidelines approved by the BOG heirarchy is suggested: . provide the following: a) Spouse of a KVS employee. This is a) Transfer for reasons of serious ill­ suggested as it will ensure smooth ness requiring treatment away from functioning of the Vidyalayas. the place of posting. b) Spouse of a Central Government/ b) Transfer of spouses for joining the Defence department employee and family and similarly transfer of the employee of the Autonomous unmarried girls to a place of their bodies and the undertaking of the convenience. Central Government and spouses of State Governments and under­ In order to implement the above, the takings of State Governments, the following hierarchy of priorities and details length of stay at the existing station are suggested:- being the determing factor.

i) Transfer on serious illness requir­ c) All other spouses. ing treatment away from the place of posting. Under this head, we iii) Transfer of unmarried girls to a may give consideration to cardiac place of convenience. Minimum problems, paralysis, renal failure, stay of one year at the existing cancer, TB, etc. and may include station may be required for consid­ cases of physically handicapped eration of transfer. (i.e. for spouse requiring medical treatment/atten­ cases/cases of unmarried girls) tion. However, only these cases of physical handicap may be consid­ iv) Transfer of PrincipalsNice-Princi­ ered where the handicap has de­ palslPGTs who have less than 3 veloped after joning KVS. The list is years to retire. No minimum stay at illustrative only and not exhaustive. a particular station is required. This The medical certificates in support is suggested because guidelines of cUHious illness should be from provide posting a promotee to the CMU/Civil Surgeon of Distt. hospi­ sameplacerrpromotedwithinthree tals or from Medical Superinten­ years of retirement. dents of Government hospitals or Head of Hospital attached to medi­ The other important part of the £,uide­ cal colleges/institutions or from lines is the sequence to be followed In affect­ CMO of project hospitals for project ing postings and·transfers. In this connection schools/officer irn;harge of Defence para 3 of the guidelines lays down that Sector hospitals for Defence Sec­ "Transfers will be made after offering promo­ tor schools. While transferring, the tions every year". point to be considered would be facilities for treatment not available From the above, the following sequence at the existing station and their of promotional postings, transiers and post­ 8V1i1abHity at the station where ing of directly recruited teachers, Viee-Prin­ transfer;s requested. No minimum cipals and Principals follows:- 9 Oral AnSW91S CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Oral Answers 10

1. Promotional postings in respect of II) In B (i) at NSP-2, a sentence may teachers promoted as TGTs, HMs, be added to the effect that only PGTs and Vice-Principals may be those cases of physically handi­ done first Similarly the vacancies capped willbe considered of Principals are to be filled first by wherein the physical handicap offering the posts of Principals to has developed after the em­ the promoted Vice-Principals. ployee has joined KVS. Accord­ ingly, any handicap which ex­ 2. i) Inter-regional transfers of isted before a person joins KVS teachers of all categories, Vice­ should not be made a ground for Principals and Principals. seeking transfer. In the same clause the Certificate from the ii) Inter-region al transfer of teach­ Head of the Hospital attached te ers of all categories. Medical College/Research Insti­ tution should be made accept­ 3. Posting of directly recruited teach­ able instead of requiring the ers and Principals. Certificate from the Head of the College or the Research Institu­ May kind Iy see the above operational tion. details of transfer-guidelines for formal ap­ proval, so that steps are taken to implement SdJ­ the same accordingly. (L.P. SHAHI)

A separate note regarding time-sched­ KVS/Com. KVS ule of direct recruitment/promotion of post­ ing of teaching staff, determination of staff strength, as discussed with PS to MaS and Sd/­ Commissioner, KVS on 15.5.89 is being put (Y.N. CHATURVEDI) up. 30.5.89

[ Trans/ation] Sd/­ (D.R. NANGIA) SHRI UPENDRA NATH VERMA: Mr. 16.5.89 Speaker , Sir, is it a fact that 181 teachers have been transferred in October-Novem­ May kindly see for any further directions ber 1989 on humanitarian ground and Rs. from MOS. four crores "ave been illegally taken from them? (Interruptions) Sd/­ (l.A.'MAL) [Eng/ish} 16.5.89 PROF. M.G.K. MENON: It is not cor­ MOS rect, Sir. The only transfers that I am aware of, which have been Jffected, are those The proposals from NSP-1 to 3 are which relate to cases where the individual approved subject to the following observa­ teachers have been suffering from extremely tions:- serious illnesses which are regarded as of a terminal nature such as cancer and so on.

I) The words "including death of [Translation] spouse" occ~ring in A (i) at NSP- I may be deleted. SHRI UPENDRA NA TH VERMA: What 11 Oral Answers APRIL 16, 1990 Oral Answers 12 is the definition of hum~nitarian ground? there are transfer guidelines and they were Such a large scale transfer of teachers on followed during the academic year 1.5.89 human~arian ground have never been done and 30.4.90. But there is a change in the in the history of the Education Department. guidelines which were affected by the previ­ ous Government during the last year and a [English] large number of transfers did· take place during the current year. PROF. M.G.K. MENON: Sir, a large number of transfers are indeed effected, but PROF. K.V. THOMAS: Sir, I am pained that was last year. The hon. Member has to hear such an answer from a pef'Son like specifically asked with reference to what has Prof. M.G.K. Menon. He said that this was happened during the last one month or in­ done by the previous Government, by the deed in the last few months and those are the previous Minister. Sir, it is quite different ones that I have referred to. Mainly no such because the Ministers may come and go, transfers have taken place in the last few they will change. But when you look at the months. All transfers referred to by the hon. Kendriya Vidyalaya structure and when you Member were those which were done previ­ look Into the guidelines which the hon. Min­ ously by the previous Government, by the ister himself has given, you will find that previous Minister in the last current year. there is no guideline. Any gUideline which can be given-there are a number of guide­ [ Translation] lines, look at any guideline, as for example, "(1) Addition of 'compelling administrative SHRI UPENDRA NATH VERMA: Mr. and compassionate reasons' as a ground for Speaker. Sir .... transfer-as against the earlier criterion of administrative reasons'." Now. it has MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Verma, you have changed. What is it? 'Compelling adminis­ already asked two supplementary q ues tion s. trative and compassionate reasons'. Now Dr. Sudhir Ray. MR. SPEAKER: That is all right. Come [English] to the question.

DR. SUDHIR RAY: Sir, the hon. Minis­ ( Interruptions) ter in this reply has admitted that All India Kendriya Vidyalaya Teachers Associat;on PROF. K.V. THOMAS: It is so viable, it sent a Memorandum to the Honourable can be changed. Now, what happens is, the Education Minister. I would like to know from entire matter of transfers of teachers has him the issues raised in the letter and whether gone Into the hands of Administration. (Inter­ there is any probe to be made on these ruptions) This has resulted in corruption. So, Issues. I would like to know whether he will make it specific. Sir, ~ specific criteria are there, PROF. M.G.K. MENON: Sir, as in the there cannot be any allegation. That is what statement which is laid on the Table of the I am telling. House,.the concluding paragraph says: PROF. M.G.K. MENON: Sir, I was not "Th. All India Kendriya Vidyalaya making any allegation; I was only pointing Teachers Association in an open letter out the facts. The hon. Member previously to the Prime Minister have, inter alia. had asked a question about transfers made mentioned the alleged violation of trans­ in the last month and I said no such transfers fer guidelines and suggested a probe have been made. I 'said, indeed a large into it. This is being looked into." number of transfers were made in the last calender year. Further, I pointed out that The statement clearly brings out that there were certain changes in the opera- 13 Oral Answsrs CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) Oral AnswslS 14 tional guidelines which were effected during c) how long will the Prime Minister or last year. the Department of Education take

~ to lay the probe report before the SHRI MANDHATA SINGH: Mr. House about the irregularities in­ Speaker, Sir, will the hon. Minister kindly volved in such transfers? enlighten us as to whether the guidelines prescribed by the Kendriya Vidyalaya San­ PROF. M.G.K. MENON: Sir, as far as gathan were changed only at the instance of the earlier question is concerned, I would like the then Minister orthe approval cf the entire to pOint out to the hon. Member that after the governing body was also obtained? Further, Chairman had approved these changes in I would like to know whether the Minister is the operational guidelines for transfers, they aware that many cases have gone to High were put to the Board of Governors and Courts in various States, and, if so, what approved. The second point is that we will action is being proposed on those cases. have to see and furnish to the House sepa­ rately-it can be treated as an assurance­ PROF. M.G.K. MENON: Sir, I would about the actual number of transfers ef­ like to draw the attention of the House to the fected in previous years. The letter to the fact that what the All India Kendriy a Vidyalaya Prime Minister was received relatively re­ Teachers' Association have in the open let­ cently and it is being looked into. ter to the Prime Minister stated is transfer of teachers in violation of transfer guidelines [ Trans/ation] and violation of guidelines for promotional postings and also arbitrary closing of the DR. LAXMINARAYAN PANDEYA: Mr. date for annual transfers. These, essentially. Speaker, Sir, through you, I would like to were the complaints that they had. I would know whether it is correct that inspite of also like to point out that we are aware that guidelines, transfers are made every year? when transfers take place, they have to be According to the guidelines transfers should on the basis of an application in a certain be made after ensuring the promotion and form prescribed by the Kendriya Vidyalaya posting first but this process has not been Sangathan. Many transfers were indeed followed in the past. Will the hon. Minister effected which were not an such forms. assure that transfers will be made after fol­ Further, when transfers are ordered by the lowing this process in future? Chairman, they become request transfers. Thirdly, all cases of transfers have to be [English] examined on merit with reference to the norms prescribed and it is these violations PROF. M.G.K. MENON: Sir, the prac­ which the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan tice is that, first effect is given to transfers of Teachers' Association has complained about. promotees. Thereafter normal transfers take These are essentially being gone into. Actu­ place and this is the guideline which exists. ally, the transfers which were effected on this As far as I am concerned and the Ministry basis were 181 compared to 742 which were and also the Government is concerned, the according to the guidelines laid down. guideline as laid down will be strictly fol­ lowed. SHRI NLRMAl KANTI CHATTERJEE: Mr. Speaker, Sir, what I want to know is:- [ Translation}

a) how many teachers were trans­ SHRI SHANTILAl PURUSHOTTAM ferred in that yeat or in the earlier DAS PATEL: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like two years? to say that during the regime of previous Government, not only transfer of as many as b) when did the open letter reach the 181 teachers was made but a large number Prime Minister's Office? and of students were admitted into Central 15 Oral Answers APRIL 16, 1990 Oral Answets 16 schools aU over the country under discre­ (a) whether there is any proposal to tionary quota. In Bihar alone, more than institute scrutiny of administrative/estabflSh­ 3000 children were granted admission un­ ment files in the Government offiCes to check der this quota. h is alleged that a large sum if the decisions are taken as per the existing of money amounting to Rs. 3-4 crores was rules and regulationslGovernment instruc­ made out of it. In this regard I had written to tions/orders and there is no violation of these the Government also. Today Education and no Government servant has been vic­ Department has become 'mini Bofors' . I would timised or favoured by the administrative like to know from the hon. Minister whether authorities; high level proble will be ordered in it and action will be taken against the responsible (b) if so, the details of steps being taken persons? in this regard;

{Eng/ish] (c) whether such a scrutiny will help bring out cases of corruptionlfavouritism/ PROF. M.G.K. MENON: The hon. nepotism in administration; and Member is correct about the number of trans­ fers of 181 teachers which were ordered (d) the fields in which such scrutiny has under the specific directions of the then been or is being instituted? Chairman of the Kendriya Vidya Sangathan. With regard 10 the question of what else was THE MINISTER OF FINANCE (PROF. involved in it. I cannot give any reply as it MAOHU OANOAVATE): (a) No, Sir. stands. (Interruptions) (b) to (d). Does not arise. [ Translation] [ Translation] MR. SPEAKER: I have not called you, please sit down. SHRI VIJA Y KUMAR MALHOTRA: Mr. ( Interruptions) Speaker, Sir, my question was that so many irregularities are committed in Government [English1 offices, rules are violated and transfers and appointments are mada on the basis of po­ PROF. M.G.K. MENON: I can only litical and administrative pulls and pressures. point out to the House that the only way in Illegal gratification is taken. Some employ­ which one can ensure that none of these ees are harassed whereas some are fa: anomalies take place which can lead to voured and benefited. With whom such suspicion. which can indeed lead to a sort of complaints should be made? Hundreds 01 situation the han. Member has talked about, such complaints are received by each and is to have explicitly guidelines for this pur· every M.P. who forwards them to the Minis­ pose, whether they are for admissions or ter concerned for taking necessary action on whether they are for transfers and to have them. But no action is taken by the Ministers. guidelines which are followed strictly without My question was, cann'tthe Government set any departures and that is what I intend to up an agency or consider to constitute an follow. With regard to past events. I can agency to whom such complaints can be certainly assure the House that I will have sent for investigation so that adherance of these looked Into. (Interruptions) rules and regulations and guidelines could be ensured? Some persons have been Scrutiny of Administrative Files working at a particular station for the last 20 years whereas some are transferred within *452. PROF. VIJAY KUMAR three months of their posting. Lakhsof rupees MALHOTRA: Will the PRIME MINISTER be are taken as bribe forthis purpose. To check pleased to state: all these things, will you institute scrutiny of 17 Oral Answers CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Oral Answ91S 18 administrative decisions so that people may there its~lf. Why have you rejected these make complaints to them. Why they should suggestions so casually. go to an M.P. or the Minister for redressal of their grievances? Why the Minister wants to PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE: There retain the discretionary power with him? is no question of casual rejection. There is a Why the hon. Minister has said that there way to give reply to the question and I have was no such purposal? given reply that way. I would like to tell the han. Member for his information that if any one does not want to go to the Vigilance PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE: I would Commission or other investigating agency, like to make it clear that the question was there are other machinery under the rules whether the Government purposes to insti­ and regulations about which I would read tute administrative scrutiny or not. Rules and out; regulations framed under Article 77 of the Constitution provide for a lot of such facili­ [English] ties. Hany complain,l is made to the Govern­ ment, there are several machineries avail­ "The transaction of business rules able with the Government through which it seeks to define the authority, responsi­ can be investigated. I would like to say that bility and obligations of each Depart· there is the Vigilance Commission under ment in the matter of disposal of busi­ Department of Personnel and Training and ness allocated. While providing that yet another agency is C.B.1. to look into such the business allocated to a Depart­ complaints. I would like to give you a good ment will be disposed or under the news that in the last session we have intro­ direction of the Minister in charge, these duced the Lokpal Bill under which not only rules also specify: (a) cases or cate­ the officers but Cabinet Ministers the Prime gory of cases to be submitted to the Minister have been brought under its pur& President, the Prime Minister, the view. I would like to assure that if any such Cabinet or its Committees for prior complaint comes before us, appropriate approval and (b) and circumstances in action will be taken on it. which the Department primarily con· cerned with the business under dis­ SHRI VLJAY KUMAR MALHOTRA: I do posal will have to consu~ other Depart­ admit that CBI and other agencies are there ments concerned and secure their but it has nothing to do with what I have concurrence before taking final deci­ mentioned. What I mean to say that some sions." are not transferred even after completing three years whereas some are transferred There are, therefore, built-in provisions in just six months after their posting. Some­ the transaction of business rules which can where a person with 15 years of service is take care of these things. waiting for promotion whereas his juniors are promoted. Somewhere orders are is­ [ Translation] sued by the Minister in favour of someone. In High Courts, they get justice after 20 years of Therefore, I would like to say that if· the litigation. No action has been taken against investigation through the Departmental in­ any person who has used his discretionary quiry is not proper or anyone objects to it, power arbitrarily. the Government should investigation can be assigned to any other constitute a machinery which may look into agency but investigation will certainly be the cases of ~,arassment and favouritism done. and after making final scrutiny, action should be taken against the guilty and justice should KUMAR I MAY-AWATI: Mr. Speaker, be done. Who will approach the CBI and the Sir, I agree with Shri Vijay KUIi ar Malhotra to Vigilance Commission? This can be 'done a great extent. It has been seen that be it 19 Oral AnsW81S APRIL 16, 1990 Oral Answ91S 20

National Front Government or the prev10us of letters. So it is not easy to recollect any Government, top officials harass their subor­ particular letter, but I would surely find out dinate employe86. E~her they take bribe or whether any letter on this issue has come to if their subordinate do not work according to me. Through I have got this very bad habit of their wishes, they are transferred to far flung replying to each and every letter. Therefore, areas.and ~ is happening with the employ­ I would surely take action, H necessary. ees belonging to weaker sections OIl a very large scale. I have received many such SHRI K.D. SUL TANPURI: I come from complaints. a hill area.lwould liketo seek some informa­ tion with reference to the question raised MR. SPEAKER: Mayawatiji, don't de­ here regarding the transfer of officials within liver sppech but put question. two-three months of their posting. The people who are transferred from Himachal Pradesh KUMARI MAYAWATI: Sir the Govern­ to Delhi, Lucknow or Punjab are allowed to ment frames rules and regulations to protect stay there for many years but nobody is sent the Government employees from putting to Himachal Pradesh in their place. I would them into any diffiCUlty or loss, so I would like like to have clarification from the hon. Minis­ to know from the hon. Minister whether steps ter in this regard. would be taken by the Government to put those rules and regulations into practice so PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE: As per as to provide benefit to the Government the convention in respect of transfers, wher­ employees, practice so as 10 provide benem ever transfers become necessary, only those to the Government employees, particularly people who have been at a particular place theemployees belonging to weaker sections for a longer time are transferred at the first of the society? instance. If any person has any complaint that he or she has been transferred or that PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE: Mr. efforts are being made to transferthem, then Speaker, Sir, I would like to tell the han. lady they themselves should air their grievances Member that if there is any complaint against to the concerned Ministry. I would like to give any departmental head that he IS not inves­ an assurance that such injustice would not tigating the case properly, I think the com­ occur. plaint should be made to the Minister con­ cerned and the Minister will definitely Inter­ [English) vene into it. If the head of the department has committed any mistake, I would like to as­ sure the han. Member that the matter would Recruitment to the Post of Director also be investigated. If there IS any complaint General, ICFRE against any Minister, that can be madetothe han. Prime Minister. *453. SHRI P. NARSA REDDY: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: SHRI HARI KEWAL PRASAD: Mr. Speaker, Sir, through you, I would like to (a) whether recently an advertisement know from the han. Minister whether Shri was made for recruitment to the post of Malhotra has wr~ten any letterto him regard­ Director General, ICFRE (Indian Council for ing that i.mportant issue to which the hon. Forest Research and Education), Dehra Dun; Member has drawn the attention of the House and whether the Minister proposes to get it (b) If so, the qualifications prescribed Investigated? for the post; and

PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE: Shri (c) the criteria adopted for calling the Malhotra is habituated to write large number candidates for interview? 21 Oral Answers CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Oral Answers 22

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (iii) Should not ordinarily be more MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ than 50 years of age on OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 1.1.1990. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ Desirable Oualification:- Doctorate in For­ VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) estry or other re­ Yes, Sir. lated sciences.

(b) and (c). A Statement is laid on the The above crneria were followed in table of the House. calling candidates for interview.

STATEMENT SHRI P. NARSA REDDY: Mr. Speaker, Sir, in the statement laid on the Table of the The qualifications prescribed for the post House, two categories have been shown. of Director General, ICFRE were as under: Forthe post of Foresters, 25 years of service and a minimum qualification of Chief Con­ (1) For Foresters:- servator of Forests or Additional Conserva­ tor of Forests is required. And for the second (i) An Officer of the Indian Forest category, that is, for Scientists, 30 years Service having completed 25 experience in research and preferably Doc­ years service with reference torate degree with five years experience is to the year of allotment and ~equired. I want to know from the han. Min­ serving at or not below the ister whether he has side-tracked these level of Chief Conservator of prescribed conditions in calling the candi­ Forests/Additional Chief Con­ dates for interview, who do not come within servator of Forests In a State. the purview of this, ij so, on what grounds?

(ii) Should have worked In For­ PROF. M.G.K. MENON: Sir, there are estry Research Establishment qualifications which are laid down as de­ for a period of at least 3 years. scribed by the han. Member. And these have been the criteria adopted for calling the (iii) Should not be more than 55 candidates for interview for these particular years of age on 1.1.1990. posts.

(2) For Scientists:- SHRI P. NARSA REDDY: The Director General's post is farthefirst1ime being taken (i) First Class Post Graduate up by the Government for appointment. My Degree in Forestry, Botany, humble question through you is whether the Agriculture or other related hon. Minister would be fair and try to see that Sciences or equivalent or First the best in the country is selected and there Class Bachelor's Degree in will be no discrimination between the north Engineering or Technology and the south. Candidates coming from the from a recognised Universityl south are being ignored. Institution:

(ii) Total 30 years experience in PROF. M.G.K. MENON: I can certainly Forestry Research/Forestry assure the hon. Member through you Sir, Education (25 years in case of that our intention and effort is to get the best candidates having Doctorate possible person for this jo~. Furthermore we degree) which would include do not believe in any discrimination-north, Administrative experience for south, east or west. It is an Indian who would at least 5 years; be selected, who will be eminently suited. 23 Orsl AnSwelS APRil 16, 1990 Oral Answers 24

Introduction of New Elective Subjects of more than five lakh students-by not In Kendrlya VldyalaYlIs imposing and by not opening more elective subjects because of constraint of funds, we *454. SHRI N. TOMBI SINGH: Willthe are restricting the future careers of more PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: than five lakh students who are ourchildren?

(a) whether All India Kendriya Vldy;_ laya In view of this fact, will the Government Teachers Association has been pressing for study tte possibilities of opening at least a introduction of more and new elective sub­ few subjects f'Jr a beginning w~hout the jects at plus two level in Kendriya Vidyalayas; involvement of more funds? I would like to know whether the Government has met the (b) if so, the details thereof; and Teachers Association which has taken pains to subm~ this memorandum so often in this (c) the reaction of Governmentthereto? regard.

THE MINfSTER OF STATE IN THE PROF. M.G.K. MENON: The Kendriya MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ Vidyalayas ate affiliated to the Centl al Board OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE of Secondary Education, the CBSE. They DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE appear for the All India Senior School Certifi­ MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ cate examination of CBSE. The CBSE in VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) pursuance of the new national policy on to (c). The All India Kendriya Vidyalaya education 1986 had revised the scheme of Teachers' Association has asked for Intro­ study for classes 11 and 12. That is what IS duction of more elective subjects such as being followed at the present moment. Physical Education, Music, Drawing and Civics at plus 1W(, stage in the Kendriya The question under consideration at the Vidy3layas. Kendriya Vidyalayas cater to moment which the hon. Member has re­ the educational needs of the children of ferred to, which comes from the demand of Central Government employees who are the An India Teachers' Association and transferable anywhere in India. Accordingly, Kendriya Vidyalaya Teachers' Association it is necessary to have un~ormity in courses which met the Chairman of the Kendriya throughout the country. Oftering more sub­ Vidyalayas on 20.11.1988, is for certain new jects at plus two level uniformly In all Ken­ subjects. This essentially is in anology of driya Vidyalayas would very substantially what IS being followed spec~ically in one increase the requirement of funds for addi­ ptace, namely in Delhi Administration. The tional teachers and class-rooms. Keeping in basic problem is, if this is introduced it will view the constraints of resources the num­ have to be introduced in all the schools. As ber of new elective subjects has to remain the hen. Member pointed out, throughout the restricted. country there are 744, including three of them which are abroad, schools. It will mean SHRI N. TOMBI SINGH: I emphasize appropriate teachers in each one of these the Government's inability to introduce more schools for each one of these subjects. It will elective subjects in the KVs uniformly be­ also mean an add~ionality in terms of expen­ cause of the requirement of more funds and diture on KVs. The question simply is, whether classrooms. As the Government is aware, in we can afford this at this stage. As it stands, the context of the Prime Minister's announce­ sufficient number of subiects are offered far ment that the Government's education pol­ the students to choose from and it is a icy is being changed, may I know from the question of whether we can afford more hon. Minister whether-in the background of money for this particular purpose. The ques­ the fact that at least 750 KVs are covering the tion of priority-where money allocated by whole country and abroad, including our Government for education should go-wUl embassies and they ere cateri ng to the needs be decided in terms of a review of the Na- 25 Oral Answers CHAITRA26, 1912 (SAKA) Oral Answers 26

tional Policy on Education, 1986 for which· percentage of Kendriya Vidyalayas in the the modalities are being worked out. rural areas and in the big cities respectively. It is the policy of the Government to establish PROf. N. TOMBI SINGH: I would Navodaya Vidyalayas/Kendriya Vidyalayas appreciate some of the difficulties faced in the rural areas and backward areas. Does because this is a very big organisation. I the Governme.nt propose to establish Ken­ would like to know from the hon. Minister, as driya Vidyalayas in all blocks of the country? I put in myfirst supplementary-whether the Governme~t will examine the feasibility of [Eng/~sh] opening more subjer.ts in areas-where there are a cluster of Central schools like Delhi, PROF. M.G.K. MENON: I would like to Bombay, Madras and Calcutta. Of course, inform the House, through you, that we are the uniformity .question will again arise. But dealing with-in the question asked by the In such cases where the funds Will not be hon. Member-two separate aspects­ "Involved,-because already it is 1here-by Kendnya Vidyalayas on the one hand and utilising their services, if we could make a Navodhaya Vidyalayas on the other. As far start in this regard: will the Government as the Navodhaya Vidyalayas are concerned, exercise Its conside~ation on this and take a the primary oQjective, as stated in the scheme, deciSIon as early as possible? was to have pace-setting schools essentially in the rural areas, normally in the rural areas. PROF. M.G.K. MENON: Sir, as far as That was what has been attempted to. But that aspect is concerned, I would like to say the Kendriya Vidyalayas which are for differ­ that the purpose of the Kendriya Vidyalaya ent purpose, Y-'ere essentially meant to cater Schools is to cater to the children of Central to, as I said earlier, the children of traflsfer­ Oovernmenf employees who are transferred. able Central Govern ment servants and there Therefore, -it may happen that "there IS a is no USEr in opening them in the rural areas. Central Government employee, who has a Where there is no such transfer of Govern­ child studying in Kendriya Vtdyalaya S~hool ment servant, the scheme, in any case, in Delhi. Some subjects are .offered to that would not serve the purpose. Therefore we child here. H the Government" servant IS opened them in all those areas in the coun­ transferred to Hyderab~d or Madras and if try, where there are sufficient number of the sama subject is not offere"d there, then children who belong to this category. There­ the child will be in trouble. Therefore, there fore, it is opened essentially on the baSIS of has to be a uniformity with regard to the the objective of opening such Kendriya subject offered in the total scheme. That is Vidyalayas. why. there is a uniform structure worked out through the CBSE which has been imple­ [ Trans/ation] mented. But If the teachers have and the hon. Member has any suggestion, that will SHRIDAU DAYALJOSHI: Mr. Speaker, certainly be taken note of In the review which Sir, I would like to know from the hon. Minis­ IS being conducted of the educational sys­ ter the norms for opening Kendriya tem as a whole, which will include major Vidyalayas Despite 750 Kendriya Vidyalayas entities in secondary education, in fact in the in the country, even today many districts, . school· educaHon, such as .Kendriya especially in Rajasthan, are lacking it. There Vidyalay.as. are a large number of Central Government employees in the Bundi District in Rajast­ han. Thoug h a representatio.n has been made [T~/ation] to the hon. Minister by those people in this regard, no action has been'taken to open a Kendriya Vidyalaya there. Will the hon. SHRI TASLIMUOIN: .Mr. Speaker. Sir, Minister see to it that a Kendriya Vidyalaya is 'would Uke to kno~from the G9vernment the opened there on a prioritx basis? 27 Oral Answers APRil 16, 1990 (kat Answers 28

[English] [ Translation]

PROF. M.G.K. MENON: Sir, I can cer­ PROF. PREM KUMAA Df«JMAl: Mr. tainly make available and J believe this was Speaker, Sir, th~ ~~ I wowJd like to In the Annex·ure. There are conditions relat­ subm~ to the non. Uitrister t.ttat thef8 is a ing to availability of land, buildings, a certain Kendriye Vidyataya in mY amstituem:y of nurnoer of students to be available for the Hamirpur in Him,'c:batPraGesh. Desptethe school and also wh,ether,hese are provided fact tnatthere are a ~ runberofGo_1m­ either by the State Government, Central ment employees there, there i&a heawr rush Government, institutions, for example, pub­ for admlssions as not more than 35 students lic sector undertakings, certain institutions of are admitted to each secmn. It is generally higher learning, and so on. said that, a Member of Padiament can rec­ ommend' the names of two stUdents tor So. the basic feature is that in order to admISsion. Consid~ring the fact thal the open a Kendriya Vidyalaya, there are certain number of admission seekers ru~into thou­ conditions so that we have land, temporary sands and only 35 seats are available in accommodation. sufficient number of stu­ each class, is there any proposal under the dents and these are offered by those who consideration of the. Central Government to wish to sponsor. Once those conditions are increase 'the number of sections from one of fulfilled, then we open but subjed to con­ three. Secondly, there is a place called Nalet straints on resources. The entire Kendriya ' in Dehru Tehsil of Kangra District in Hima­ Vidyalaya Sangathan scheme is based on chal Pradesh. last year, the Kendriya non-Plan funds and there is a constraint on Vidyalaya Sangathan gave us an assurance resources. We cannot, therefore, open them that they would open a Kendriya Vidyalaya in to the extent required. that place, if we complete all the necessary formalities. Now that all the formalities have But on the other hand, if these condi­ been compmted, does the Government tions are fulfilled, I will certainly be happy to propose to open a Kendriya Vidyalay'! there look into any individual case which the han. in this session itself? Member may be having in his mind and we can certainly open, [English]

[ Translation} PROF. M.G.K. MENON: Sir, the hon. Member has asked about the opening of SHRI BRIJ BHUSHAN TIWARI: Mr. Kendriya Vidyalayas. I would like to assure Speaker, Sir, with reference to the' han. him that if all the conditions which he has Minister'S statement regarding the norms or referred to are fulfilled, then certainly new opening Kendriya Vldyalayas, I would like to schools can be opened and new sections ask him whether he has received any com­ can be opened. plaints regarding the establishment of Ken­ driya Vidyalayas under political pressure, As far as a particular one in Kangra is despite the non-availability of the required concerned, it is under active consideration. number of children belonging to Central We will progress ~ in the current financiat Government employees. year.

[English] I would like to take this opportunity to refer to the points made by the hon. Member where he said that there is an allocation of PROF. M.G.K. MENON: Sir, I am not two Kendriya Vidyaiaya seats for every M.P. aware of it at the present moment. I shall And there are some who feel that there is an certainly look into it. I will be happy to receive allocation also for Mini.sters. There is no the inputs from the hon. Member. such allocation. The pesition is that Kendriya 29 .. Oral Answers CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) Oral Answers 30

Vidyalayas have been opened for th'e chil­ Extraction Plant for Wild Marigold 011 in dren of transferable Government servants. Himachal Pradesh Therefor~, they have an opti~um size of every section and children are admitted who *455. SHRI BHAKTA CHARAN DAS: fulfil these cr~eria. There may be in a section Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to certain number of vacant seats which are state: then filled in on other basis too. ~spects like compassionate grounds like that of Armed (a) whether the proposal to set up an Faeces Offices who do not like to be In the extraction plant for wild marigold oil in Hima­ field and so on should also be considered. chal Pradesh rs pending clearance with the But I doget very large numberof requests for Council of Scientific and Industrial Research . admission of those who do not fulfil this. (CSIR); crite~ia of being children of Central Govern­ ment servants who are transferable. It IS not (b) if so, the reasons klr not clearing the just possible to fulfil them for the very reason proJect: that there are no vacant seats. (c) whether CSIR explored the possi­ bilities of producing perfume out of rose oil: [ Translation] and.

. . (d) jf so, the details thereof? SHRI MADAN LAL KHURANA: Mr. Speak~l, Sir, there should be a prOVIsion THE MINISTER OF STATE. IN THE that1he Kendnya Vldyalayas throughout the MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ country should be made accountable. Some OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE . Management Committee should be consti­ DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE tuted to make these schools accountable, MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE'DE­ especially regarding irregularities in admis­ VELOPMENT {PROF. M.G.K."MENON}: (a) sIOns so that the interests of the parents1 to (d). A Statement is laid on the Table of the guardians are protected and admissions do House. not take place according to the whims and tanci~s ot the PrinCipals. '·would like to know STATEMENT from the hon. Mlnist~rwhether he is willing to consider the constitutlol') of a Management (a) and (b). The Research Council Of Committee or anything else on similar lines CSIR Complex, Palampur has recommended with elected members on its board? that an extraction unit of large size for wild marigold oil should be set up and made (English] available to thEt gro.wers on cost basis. This proposal is currently under examination by PROF. M.G.K. MENON: Sir as far as CSIR. A small capacity distillation unit for Kendriya Vidyalayas are concerned, there extraction of marigold oil has been set up in are structures at variol:ls development lev­ CSIR Complex, Palampur in 1989. Modali­ els, namely, at the Central level, at the re­ ties for financing and setting up of a larger gional levels and at the local levels. These unit would depend upon the response from are essentially the Management Commit­ Cooperative and Commercial Enterpreneurs tee's instructions. But they ate not based on and are being worked out. elected structures. We can certainly con­ sider as to how the management structure (c) and (d). Central Institute of Medici­ can be changed with time. Hthere are any nal and Aromatic PlaClts (CIMAP), Lucknow complaints w~h regard to any particuJar insti­ has introduced a variety of rose from Bul­ tution, I will be happy to look into iI, if the garia in Kashmir Valley, and has set up a same.will be brought to my notice. se,mi-commercial pilot plant for processing 31 Oral Answers APRIL 16, 1990 Oral Answers 32

rose oil. 5 Kg. rose oil was produced in 1989- aJso will develop. Moreover. there is a large 90 worth Rs. 5 lakhs. Major chemical con­ potential of this 'cultivation. I would like the stituents in rose oil have been identified by Minister to throw some light on this aspect. CIMAP. Oil factory examination of the rose oil has been carried out by two of the coun- • PROF. M.G.K. MENON: As far as wild try\ leading perfumers, who find it of supe­ marigold extraction oroil is concerned, there rior qualrty, equal to the best in the world. are already three extraction units in the pri­ Production of perfume is :Oone by industry. vate sector. One unit is in Kulu and two units are in the Mandi district which distil around "National Botanical Research' InstitUte~ on~ and a half tonnes of oil annually. This is has also developed aproces.s and designed collected in the wild form. It is certainly t~ue a field distillation unit for distillation of rose, that" we can increase the yield of marigold to OIl. something like 25 to 30 tonnes per hectare per year if we cultivate it rathert~an depend­ SI:-lRI BHAKTA CHARA,N DAS: 'Sir, the ing on the wild form. This can produce about Indian sCIentists are on the process of find­ 1 kilogram of oil. As the han. Member has Ing out measures to solve the rural economic pointed out, it is also true that if ~cientific problem of India. But those scientists are cultivation is carried out, we cal! get as much being neglecteq and the attention paid by th'e as Rs. SO,OOO to As; 1,00,000 pel hectare Council-of Scientific and Industrial Reseerch per year. That iswhy;the knowhow has been • t6wards this aspect is also negligible .. The. developed in terms of extraction and plants Minister In reply to part 'a' of my question has have.been set up. This is being exported to .sta,ted that there is a proposal by CSIR to set France and Germany at an export price of up a wild marigold oil plant. I would like to Rs. 2000 per kilogram. We wish to enlarge it. know fro~ the han. Minister through you, as But, as I said, CSIB does not operate com­ to what ar~ the steps take'n to. extract the oil mercial plants by itself. Therefore, it would and fi,nance Cooperative an~ Commercial have to ensure that this knowhow is avail­ Entrepreneurs who go in for wild marigold oil able to those in the cooperative sector who extraction. How much time will CS1R take to can grow marigold and offer it for scientific consider and clear the proposal? an.d technological purposes.

PROF. M.G.K. MENON: Asfar as CSIR [ Translation] is concerned, there is a proposal from the CSIR Complex at Palampur in Himachal SHRI MAHESHWAR SINGH: Mr. Pradesh.ltsJesearch council has suggested Speaker, Sir, through you, I would 'Iike to that a large size plant should be set up for know fr-om the han. Minister the results of the this particular purpose, namely, extraction of small capacity extraction unit The financial wild marigold oil. This proposal has to be assistance and the modalities for setting up examined because CSIR as such does not a large scale unit will depend on the reac­ operate commercial l:JnQertaki.ngs. It can tions of co-operative and commercial intre­ certainly operate certain facilities and later preneurs. Does the Government propose to these can be- actually taken over in the invite the Private Secto~ in this regard? And cooperative al"\d commercial sectors. But it if so have you approached any private sec~or can demonstrate as to how this can be done company? How much time will it take? . and forthis purpose, there is a small capacity unit already functioning. [English]

SHRI BHAKTA CHARAN DAS: Sir, the PROF. M.G:K. MENON: As I men-. wild marigold cunivation gives a profit of one tioned earlier, there are ·extraction units al­ lakh rupees in one hectare. If this cultivation ready set up in the private sector, ,i.e., one will be given emphasis, then the condrtions unit in Kulu and two units in MandL Knowhow of the poor farmers of Himachal Pr.adesh is available. But one may want to ask as to 33 Oral Af]swers CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Oral Answ91S 34

wh'9ther, in a large scale plant set up for Mr. Speaker, Sir, thehon. Ministerhasstated research, if somebody grows wild marigold in his reply that the plan Budget of the on a commercial basis with a high yield, oil Education Departments of Central and State extraction can be done there or not. Is any Governments has increased from Rs. 1097 service facility available to such persons or crores in 1986-87 to Rs. 2374 crores in not? What I have said is that this would be a 198~-90. This IS true but the budget alloca­ facility which can be set up in the cooperative tion is slightly more ·than 2 per cent of the sector and this is precisely the aspect which total Budget allocation. Whenever the issue , is current!y under the consideration 01 CSIR. of p'ogress of Education is raised, either a Committee or a Commission is set up. The [ Translation] Kothari Commission had submitted a teport in which H was' recommended that not less than 6 per cent of the total Budget be spent Curtailment in Eludget Allocations for on Education. Therefore, I would like to know Education what steps are being taken to implement the recommendations of the Kothari Commis­ sion? ·456. DR. MAHADEEPAK SINGH SHAKYA: Will the PRIME MINISTER be [English] pleased to state PROF. M.G.K. MENON: As you are (a) whether-there has been continuous aware-, the Kothari Commission report is curtailment in the budget allocations for now more than two decades old. We are, education during the last three years and therefore, in a new situation. As you are also consequent slOWing dowrf In the pace of aware, we have had a very extensive debate progress of education: and as a resuh of which we had wh'at is called the National Policy on Education, 1986. But this (b) it. so, the reasons therefor? f>olicy will now be reviewed. and we will see what should be don~. [English] With regard to the baSIC point made by the hon. Member, I am in full agreement with THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE him Education shoUl9 have the highest pri­ MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ onty. It IS what creates the human resources OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE of thiS country. However, I would also like to DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE provide·some information that·what we are MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ . talking of IS outlays on education and in the VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) National Policy on Education, 1986, what The plan budget of the Education Depart­ was stated is that in the 8th Plan and beyond, ments of Central and State Governments this will uniformally exceed six per cent of the has Increased from As. 1097 crores In 1986- national income. The Central Satistical 87 to Rs 2374 crores in 1989-90. Organization has recently released the fig­ ures regarding estimated national income (b) Does not arise. for 1.988-89 which places this figure, NNP at Rs. 306822 crores at turrsnl prices. And if { Translation) you compare the Budget for education as ., percentage of this, it comes to 4.2 per cent DR. MAHADEEPAK SINGH SHAKYA: for 1989-90. But then this is certainly below 35 Oral Answers APRIL 16, 1990 Oral Answers 36

what we should aim for and I would hope that [English] the hon. Finance Minister would ensure that this happens in due course. PROF. M.G.K. MENON: I would like to correct the impres!WDn fhat there has been a decrease. Let me give you the figures. From [ Translation) 1986-87, as far as the total Central plus States put together, Budget on education is concerned, on the Plan side, it has gone up DR. MAHADEEPAK SINGH SHAKYA: frGm Rs. 1097 crores to Rs. 1831 crores, Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would like to know whether' then Rs. 1848 crores and Rs. 2374 crores. the growth of populatIon has also been kept Similarly, in respect of non-Plan, it has gone In view while making the Budget allocation up from Rs. 7049 crores to Rs. 7982 crores for education. Will tl"-e Budget allocation for and then to Rs. 9482 crores to Rs. 11245 Education be reviewed every year in view of crores. It has, therefore, gone up steadily. an'lual growth of population? However, I am with the Member in the sense that the total amount required all that we [English] wish to have is l1ladequate, and he has certainly identified an extremely important area relating to the disadvantaged group, PROF. M.G ~. MENON: We have cer­ rural areas and literacy programme. As you tajnly put forward our requirements, bU1 on are aware, this year is declared as the inter­ the other hand, as you know we have al­ natio.nal literacy year and we have a major ready had pres~ntation of the Budget for the effort with regard to literacy. This IS being current year and with the constraint on re­ attempted through non-formal education, sources, one has certainly not ~en able to • through Operation Blackboard. through the get what we would have certainly liked to get. Adult Education programmes which are But we would like to ensure and thiS IS where essentially to ensure tnat functional literacy the reVIew of the Natronal Policy on Educa­ wilt"be given to 80 million illiterate adults in tion, 1986 comes rn that every rupee spent age group 15 to 35 by 1995 wrth the focus on actua", reaches the beneficiaries to the the rural area, on women and persons be­ ma)(tmum extent, and ih3t me system is longln9 to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled efficient, and It goes to the sectors which Tribes. have been highest pnority, which means elementa6ry education, literacy, girls' educa­ DR. BIPLAB DASGUPT A: May I know tion. vocationaltzatlon etc' from the Minister whether there has been a reduction in the allocation for the adult a [ Translation] education programmes of the universities by the UGC? I understand that there has been SHRI YUVRAJ: Mr. Speaker, Sir, a 20 per cent decline in the among given to through you, J would like to know what will be the universities in this international year of t~e impact of the gradual decrease In the literacy .. May I know what is the position in EducatIOn Budget. Our primary motive rs to this regard? eradicate illiteracy prevailing among the rural masses, particularly who are poor and re­ PROF. M.G.K. MENON: Sir, the actual sourceless. Thus the decrease in Education amount has not decreased but the Increase Budget will have a direct impact on the rural IS not what was expected. population; it will be~me difficult to educate them under these circumsta~s 37 WrIteiJ MsMJIS CHAITRA26, 1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 38

WRmEN ANSWERS TO OlJESTIONS . standing of the critical terrains of Antarctica, to guide us in selecting an appropriate site, (English] if it is later decided to set up a second permanent station in Antarctica. Voyage to Antarctica (b) The total sum spent tor the Antarctic -457. SHRI SUDHIR GIRl: Will the Programme during the years 19'89-90 . PRIME MINISTER ~ pleased to state: amciunted to Rs. 12.99 crores.

(a) the achievements of the voyage (c) An expedition is proposed to be sent made by the Indian Scientists and Techno­ to Antarctica during 1990-91. Te objectives crats to the Antarctica in the year 1989; of this expedition and attendant tasks are being worked out. (b) the financial provision made for the voyage and for the works undertaken In STATEMENT Al1tarctlca in the year 1989-90: and Achievements of the Summer Team of the (c) whether any voyage would be under­ 9th Inaian Scientific Expedition to Antarc­ taken in the year 1990-91 also: If so, the tica fDG-Maitri Area) details thereof? I. EARTH SCIENCES THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND JECHNOl- 1. Geological mapping of a 1000 sq. km. , OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE area in the Humboldt mountains, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION·,N THE nearly 100 km south of Maitri, was MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES completed .on a scale of 1 : 50000. DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): Garnetiferous biotite gneiss was found (a) The ninth Indian Expedition sent dunng tv ue the most abundant rock unit in the year 1989 to Antarctica successfully this region, predominant minerals accomplished all sCientific tasks designed being, quartz, calcite, plagioclase and for It In the field of Earth and Atmospheric biotite. Finer chemical and minera­ SCiences, Astrophysics, Biology and Polar logical analysis will be carried out in Medicine.These are briefly' outlined in the the months to come. s~atem'ent give below. The ninth expedition summer team also carried out the task of 2. A 10 sq. km area surveyed in the ~onverting the first Indian Antarctic Station Schirmacher hills near Maitri revealed at Dakshin Gangotrl, which had outlived its the presence of Sapherine bearing warranty, into a supp!y base. They also granulitic rocks. erected a glass greenhouse at Maitri. A team of 22 members has stayed behind In Antarc­ 3. A gravity survey was completed along tica to continue the sClentifi:: and logIstic five profiles covering nearly hundred work during the Antarctic winter. In addltio" gravity stations to resolve some enig­ to expanding the substance and quality of matic features seen in the aeromag­ our research activities around the Maitri netic data which was gathered two region this years a special exploratory expe­ years ago. dItion was sent to the Weddell Sea Region of Antarctica, as a part 01 a programme to 4. 150 rock samples from 140 statipns develop first hand knowledge and under- were collected from Schirm acher hitls 39 Written Answers APRIL 16, 1S90 Written Answers 40

fq.r fine structure geochemical analy­ 2. Lake studies indicated. that the den­ sis to ~odel possible regimes' of sity of microfauna were abundant in atomic mi'neral concentrations. semi-dry areas rather than in dry or freshly grown moss soil areas. II ATMOSPHERIC SCiENCES 3.· Bacteriological studies of Schirma­ 1. Synoptic Meteorological data was cher lakes indicated the total ~bsence collected enroute and at Maitri. 'The . of pathogenic Vlbrios temperature at Maitri ranged from- 7.6 0 C to 7.So.C and surface pressure . V POLAR MEDICINE from 967 to 1009 mb. Wind velocity varied from 9.4 to 40 knots. The data Physiological and psychological stud­ collected were redioed to IFldia Mete­ . ies were conducted on humans and orological Department, New Delhi, rabb~s to derive meaningful conclu­ once' every six .hours for climate sion on the pattern and mechanism of modelling, of which Indian Monsoons . adaptation to e~treme conditions of constitute and important element. climate and isolation.

2. Studies of the relationship between Developme':lt of Hilly Areas of Uttar the ozone layer and trace gases in the Prad'e9h Antarctic atmosphere, were contin­ ued alongwith observations of, the "458. SHRI C.M. NEGI: WilJthe PRIME ultravi01et radiations as a measure of MINISTER be pleased to refer to the reply ozone density. given on 13 March, 1990 top Unstarred Question No. 231 regarding industrial back­ 3. Intensity of Radon, a noble gas pro­ ward distriCts in U.P. and states: duced in the decay chain of Uranium 238 was 10und to be decreasing from (a) the reasons for economic back­ Goa to Antarctica and its concentra­ wardness of Chamoii, Pauri Garhwal, Tehri­ tion at Maitr; was found to be below G.arhwal, Uttar Kashi, Almora and Dehra normal. Dun;

III POLAR ASTROPHYSICS. • (b) the action plan contemplated for removing this backwardness; Studies of the stru€ture and evolution of solar supergranulation were made (c) the funds e~rmarked torthe pur~se using uninterrupted visibility of sun in the Eighth Plan; for several days at a stretch. (d) whether specific strategy is being IV OCEANOGRAPHY adopted for the developr1}ent of hilly areas of U.P. keeping in view their topography, cli­ mate and inaccessibility; and 1. Studies of primary productivity wera carried out to work out productivIty of (e) if so, the details thereof? polynya and freshwater lakes, Re­ sults revealed that production levels THE PR'IME MINISTER (SHRI VISH­ varied mainly with light condition rather WANATH PRATAP SiNGH): (a) and (b), than the avialability of nutrients. The hill areas have some special problems 41 Written Answers CHAITI3A 26, 1912 (SAKA) Written Af)swers 42 due to trai!", variable agro-climatic condi­ THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE tions, hig~ unit cost of infrastructure and MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ distinct socio-cu~ural features of the com­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE munities that inhabit hills. These difficultiEfs DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE constrain. economic development and en­ MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ danger ece-system. In order to strengthen VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) and supplement the efforts being made by Most,of th.e programmes in the Central and the concerned State Government the Hill Stat~ Governments, as well as in institutions Area Development Programr1)e (HADP) was and organisations connected with them were mooted by tt)e Central Government. How­ revamped in accordance with what was ever, the' responsibility of bringing about envisaged in National P~IiCY on Education faster economic devE!lopment rests with t~e 1986 (NPE).The anticipated expenditure on concerned State Government. The districts sch'emes of Central and State Governments of Chamali, Pauri 9arhwal, Tehri Garhwal, taken up in accordancewith NPEi~ Rs. 6028 Uttar Ka~hi, Almora and Dehra Dun fall under crore upto 1989-90. In ad~itiofl. funds drawn the Hill Area development Programme. from other b~dget heads, such as Rural , Development .. for construction of primary (c) The Eighth Plan has nCit yet been school buildings, have also been incurred. finalised and hence it is not possible to indicate the allocat.lon~. [Eng/is'h]

(d) and (e). The general approach that is Chairman of Kendriya Vidyalaya currently being thought of in the Eighth Plan Sangathan is to minimise a series of Special Area Devel­ opment Programmes as in the Seventh Plan *460. SHRI BABURAO PARANJPE:. and have, instead, integrated development Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to. done on the basis of decentralised area state: planning by local bodies. In the hill areas, hill development will be the accent in local de­ (a) whether there has been a regular velopment. The Centre will continue to ~s- . Chairman of Kendriya Vidyalaya Scfngathan sist.in providing suffiqienttechnic~1 and other during December, 1989 to March, 1990; and inputs to local authorities in fragile areas to draw up and Implement ecologically sound (b) ff not, the reason for not filling the programmes of area development on a . post? sustained basis. Special Central A~sistance in addition to the normal Central Assistance has been provided to the State Govern­ THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE ments for their Annual Plan ·1990-91. MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ OGY AND MIN ISTER OF STATE IN tHE [Trans/ation J DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ Amount spent on new Education Policy VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G,K. MENON): (a) and (b). By virtue of Rule 3 of Kendriya *459. SHRI JAGDISH SINGH KUSH­ Vidyalaya Sangathan Rules, Prime Minister WAHA: Will the PRIME M~NISTER bQ in his capacity as Minister in charge of Edu­ pleased to state the total amount spent by cation and Kendriya Vidyalaya Scheme was Government on new education Policy, 1986 the Chairman. Subsequently, witt; effectfrom so far? , 9.3.1990, the Minister of State in charge of 43 Written AnswelS APRil 16, 1990 Written AnsW9fS 44

Education has ~n designated as Chair­ man. THE MINISTER Of STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SC1ENCE AND TECHNOL­ Press Report captioned '1PKf Under OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Estimated LrrE" DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MIN'ISTRY 6F HUMAN RESOURCES: *461. SHRt SANAT KUMAR MANDAL: DEVElOPMENT fPlIDf. M.G.K. MtNON): Will the PRIME MtNlSTEf1 be lJieased.to (a) No prcposal df slum improvement scheme state~ invoMng 'zJJdpi juAgIe' in lMaharashtra is pending in t1lis Ministl'¥. (a) whether 1he attention of Govern­ ment has been invited 10 the repo~ cap­ (b) and (c). 00 net arise. mned "PKf under--es1ima1ed LTIE- appear­ ing in "Tt1e Hindu" dated 21 'March, 1990; Special Rec:ruiaIMnt Drive ier Sched­ and Wed CastesfScheduled Tribes • . (b) if -so, the reaction ther~? *463~ OR BHAGWAN DASS RA­ THOR: THE MiNISTER OF STATE iN THE OR. KIROO1 tAl MEE~: MINISTRY OF OEFfMCf (OR. RAJA RAUANNA); (a~ Yes, Sir. Will the PRNE MINISTER be p1eased to state: (b) The press repartmerety reflects the pel'SOflal opin~ of one of the leaders of.the (a) whether their is any proposaJ k:I. LTIE. The Govemme,t are of the view that launch another special recruitment drive to the IPKF has comp&eted a difficult task in Sri clear the backlog of reserved vacancies for Lanka, performing thejr duDes in an exem­ SchedUled .CasteslScheduled Tribes· in plary fashion with dedicattOO and valour. MlnistrieslOepartment of the Union Govern­ ment: and Forest Law of tZudpi Jungle' (b) if so, when and the details thereof *462. SHRI BANWAAllAl PUROHIT: and the time limit fixed? .WIII the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: THE PRIME MINISTER (SHRI VISH­ WANATH PRATA? SINGH): (a) Yes, Sir. (a) wh~ther due to the provisions in . Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 relating to (b) Action for filling up the reserved 'Zudpi Jungle', a large number of slum im­ vacancies will be initiated in June, 1990. The provement schemes 01 Maharashtra par­ drive is expected to be completed by the end ticularly in Nagpur district have not been of October, 1990. implemented: Agreement between Kendrlya Vldyalaya (b) whether Government propose to Sangathan and Public Sector BodIes send a hIgh level team to Nagpur to sort out the matter; and .. 464. SHAt MANDHATA SINGH: SHAt RAMJI LAL SUMAN: (c) if so. by wh4in and other steps wm the PRIME MINISTER be pleased Government propose to take in this regard? to state: 45 Written AnswelS CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 46

(a) the agreements arrived at between The matter has been taken up with the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and the au­ Chairman, Vidyalaya Management Commit­ thority that sponsors Kendriya Vidyalayas in tee, and the Assistant Commissioner con­ different sectors; cerned has been directed to discuss. the matter with the sponsoring authorities per­ (b) the provision in such agreements sonally to resolve the isslJe. relating to accommodation of Kendrfya Vidyalaya employees arrived at between STAT£MENT .j KVS and NTPC Baleo, ONGC and NMOC; Tetms and Conditions for Opening a (c) whethwthere is some discord among . Kendriya Vidyalaya Under CiviIDeience Kendriya Vidyalaya employees and spon­ Sedor soring authoriti~ in this regard in K. V Balco, Korba: and NOTE: Acc6ptance of terms and condi­ tions by the sponsoring authority is (d) if so. the details thereof and steps a pre-conditiDn to ·the opening 01 a taken by the Sangathan 10 solve the prob­ Kendriya VidyaJaya in the Civill lem? Defence Sector. The, sponsoring authority is required to submit in THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE quadruplicate. The acceptance and MINISTRY OF SCIENCE.AND TECHNOL­ confirmation of the terms and con­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE ditions. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES '1. GENERAL: DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) to (d). T~ prevalent forms of undertaking (a) The Sangathan does not take (containing terms and conditions) given by over an existing school. the authorities that sponsor setting up of Kendriya Vidyalayas in (i) Civil/Defence (b) The Sangathan oQens a New Spctor: and.(ii) Public Sector Undertakings! Kendriya Vidyalaya of its own in Institutions of higher learning are presented accordance with its own ap­ in Statement I and II below. proved pattern of education.

Details relating to accommodation for (c) The Sangathan does not run KG employees of the Kendriya Vidyalayas un­ or Pro-Primary classes. der Project Sectorfor National The rmal Power Corporation (NTPC), Bharat Aluminium Co. (BALeO), Oil and Natural Gas Commission (d) In no case will the Sangathan (ONGe) and Na1ionalofv1lneral Development take the liability of appointing! Corporation (NMDC) are furnished In state· absorbing any of an existing meht "' below. school staff in the service of the Sangathan. The ex isting staff members are. however, free t:> Reports of unrest among some teach­ apply in response to the adver­ ers have recently been rec~ived on the Issue tisement for various categories of allotment of quarters to the teachers in of posts, issued by the Sangathan Kendrrya Vidyalaya, Salce. quarters to the from time to time and compete teachers in Kendriya Vidyalaya, Baleo, Korba. wrth outsiders, 47 Written Answers APRIL 16, 1990 Written Answers 4.8

2. LAND -AND BVILDING: withdrawn unless the Sangathan is satisfied with a~ernative ar- A Suitable piece of land measur­ -rangements made in this regard ing about 15 acres will have to be by the sponsoring aut~ority or provided, free of cost or at nom i­ until the Sangathan 'is .able to nallicence free, for the construc­ construct its oYJn buildings. tion 1)f the permanent Vidyalaya building. The sponsoring au­ 4. RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODA­ 'thority will also provide suitable TION: t~mporary accommodatio,n, free of cost, or on nominal rent for At least 50% residential accom­ running the school unti~ ~he modation will have be provided Sangathan is able to construct by the sponsoring authority on Its own permanent Vidyalaya priority basis on- the same terms budding on the land pr~vided by and conditions as applicable to the sponsoring authority out of their own staff of corresponding the limited resources at its dis­ status. The total number of such posal. This period may be about residential units will need to be 5-7 years after actual transfer of earmarked' before the school is. land to the Sangathan. A site opened. plan of the land proposed to be provided may please be at­ 5. ADMISSION PRIORITIES: tached. The following priorities liave been 3. TEMPORARY "ACCOMMODA: laid down for admission to the tION: Kendriya Vidyalayas in the De­ fence/Civil Sector:- To begin with atleast 20 rooms roughly of the size 016.1 m x 7.3 i) Children of transferable Central m, or 6.9 m ~ 7.3 m, which can Gdvernment employees includ­ accoinmodate atleast 40 stu­ ing Defence/CRPF/BSf Person­ dents per section are required. nel in uniform and employees of This accommodation is neces­ All India Servic~s and Indian sary to initially open classes ~ to Foreign Service; V with twe sections each and to proVldefGr consequential expan­ ii) Children of transferable employ­ sion of the Vidyalaya dunng next ees of Autonomous Bodies and 3 to 4 years, as also for Pnnlcl­ Public Sector Underta~irrgs fully pal's ropm, staff roam, library financedby Central Government: . room, Vidyalaya office and ac­ commodation for other miscella­ iii) Children of non-transferable neous ~ctivlties of the Vidyalaya. Central qovernment employees A sketch map of the accommo­ and Defence Personnel; and dation jndicating the sizes of the rooms, proPosed to be given iv) Children of other floating popula­ s~ould be enclosed. Temporary tiofl which includes civilian popu­ accommodation once prov.ided lation desirous of joining the shall under no circumstances be pattern of studies adopted in the 49 Written 4nswers CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 50

Kendriya Vidyalayas. STAFF:

The above policy has been ap­ The entire staff will be appointed proved by the Government of . bt the Kendriya Vidyalaya San­ India and no deviation from the gathan on the scales of pay and aforesaid policy can.be made. terms and Condition~ prescribed by it from time to time. NOTE: 7. VIDYALAYA MANAGEMENT (a) Subject to the child qualifying in the COMMiTTEE: admission test and lor interview, w~hin each priority category men­ The Vidyalaya Management tioned above, the children of those Committee will be constituted in employees wilo have had more Accordance with the pattern transfers durrng the proceeding prescribed by the Sangathan. seven years shall get preference over the children of those who have 8. 'AFFILIA TlON: . had less number of transfers dur­ ing this period. Those who have Qat The school will get itself affiliated had atleast one transfer Involving to the Central Board of Secon­ change of station during the pro­ dary Education, New Delhi at the ceeding seven years shall not be appropriate time. treated as fransferable. Transfer of less .than three month's duration! 9. In the event o( violation of the Temporary DutylTraining Coursesl . terms and conditidns for running Attachment and Detachment in the Kendriya Vidyalaya by the connection with Short-term assign­ sponsoring author~ty the San­ ment elsewhere will not be treated gathan will have the' right to as transfer for the purpose of closedown the Kendriya admission. The admissions to the Vidyalaya and examine the dis­ proposed Kendriya Vidyalaya will posal of assets and liabilities in not, therefore,. be automatic, and consuttation wnh the Government the students will be administered 0.1 India. an admission test and will be admitted to the class for which they 10. Further, aforesaid terms and are found fit and eligible. conditions are subject to mOdifi­ cations in the light of the ~rective (b) The Kendriya Vidyalaya Will strrctly of Government of tndiaIBoard of follow the·instructions issued from Governors decision taken from time to time by the Kendriya time to time. Vidyalaya Sangathan, in regard to admission, fee structure, syllabus; The terms and conditions as medium of instruction, utilisation of referred to above and accepted Pupils ·Fund, Text-books, exami­ and confirmed. nation, promotion, norms 10r sanc­ tion of staff, teachers qualifications, Place: SignatiJre of Sponsoring their appointment, promotion, trans­ Authority with seat fer etc. Dated: 51 Written Answers APRIL 16, 1990 Written Answers 52

STATEMENT ·11 (Central Schooll may be opened in the campus of a Government • Terms and Conditions for Opending of India Undertaking or Institu­ Kendriy.a VidyaJaya Campuses of PubJic tion of Higher Learning, if ~ agrees S@C_tor _UndenakingslJnstitutions of H,gher to bear the recurring and non­ Leaming recurring expenditure, including aCCOmmodation, land and future NOTE: Acceptance of terms and condi­ development facilities as also the tions by the sponsoring authority proportionate overhead charges is a pre-condition forthe opening on the proposed Vidyalaya. of a Kendriya Vidyalaya in the Public Seater 'Institution of Higher III LAND AND BUILDING FOR THE Learning. The sponsoring author­ PROPOSED ·KENDRIYA ity IS required to submit, in quad­ VIDYALAYA ruplicate the acceptance and confirmation of the terms and The sponsoring ·authority will conditions enumerated below. have to provide a suitable piece of land free of cost, measuring GENERAL about 15 acres on which land of Vidyalaya building/Staff quartersl (a) The Sangathan Does not take Hospital/Playground willl:lave to over any eXisting school. be developed and constructed by the sponsoring authority out (b) It opens a new Kendriya of its own funds in accordance Vidyalaya of its own With un iform with KVS norms. In case of exist­ curriculum-and panern ofeduca­ ing building, atleast 20 rooms of tion. such sizes as to accommodate atleast 40· students per section (c)' The Sangathan does not run KG are required. This accommoda­ Of Pre-primary classes. tion may be sufficient for classes upto with two sections including consequential expansion of the (d) In rio case the Sangathan will Kendriya Vidyalaya for 3-4 years. take the liability of appointing! ThiS may also include Principal's absorbing any of the staff mem­ room, staff room, library room, ber of the existing school in the . office and accommodation for service of the Sangathan. The other misceUaneous activities like ex istrng staff members may, music, Nee, Scouting and Guid­ however, apply in response to ing, SUPW, etc. A sketch map of the adverttsement for various the accommodation indicating categories of posts advertised the size of the rooms proposed by the Sangathan from time to to be provided may be enclosed. time. Temporary accommodation once provide to house the classes shall II FINANCIAL OBLJGA TJONS· not be w~hdrawn unless KVS is satisfied with alternate arrange­ ments made in this regard by the A new Kendriya Vldyalaya spon"soring authority. 53 Written "Answers CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 54

IV· RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODA­ and employees of All India Serv­ TION: ices and Indian Foreign Servic;e.

Cent percent residential accom­ (c) Children of transferable employ­ modation will have to be pro­ ees of· the Autonomous bodies vided on prioriiy basis by the and other Public Sector Under~ sponsoriRg authority on the same takings, tully financed by the terms and conditions as appli­ Central Government. cable to their own staff or corre­ sponding status. (d) Children of non-transferable Central Government employees V ADMISSIONS: Admission and Defence Personnel; and priorities In Kendriya (e) Children· of the other floating Vidyafaya In populatiOn which ~ncludes civil­ Public Sector ian population desirous of join­ Undertaking; ing the pattern of studies adopted Institution of in Kendriya ViQyalayas. Higher Learn­ ing: III Kendriya Vidyalayas In Institu­ tiqn of Higher Learning: Admissions in Kendnya VidyaJayas are regulated on the (a) Children of the employees of the sale criterIon of the test of trans­ Institution where land, building, terabl.[rty of the parent I.e. the equipment and recurring and number 01 transfers a parent has non-recurring expenses are pro­ undergone during'the preceding vided by the 'InstltiJtlon con­ seven years .. The children of the cerned; employees who hCl'Je undergone more·number of transfers during (b) Children of transferable Centr~ the preceding seven years will Government employees includ­ got preference over these chil­ ing DefencelCRPF!BSf'P~rsoll­ dren whose parents have under­ nel in uniform and employees of gone lesser number of transfers All India Services and lndian during the same period. Foreign Service;

II Kendnya Vidyalayas in Publac (c) Children ottransterabteemploy­ Sector Undertakings: ees of Aw.tOllOffious bodies and Public Sector Undertakings, fully (a) Children 01 the employees of the finartcecl by the Central Govern­ concerned undertaking prOVided' mint; it meets all expenses, recurring as well as non-recurring, land, (d) Children of non transferable building and equipment etc. Central Government employees and Defence personnel; and (b) Children of Central Government employees itlcluding Defencel (e) Children of the other iloating CRPFIBSF personnel in uniform population. which includes clvil- 55 Written Answers APRIL 16, 1990 Written Answers 56

. ian population desirous of join­ yll Vidyalaya M~nagemerit Commit­ .ing'the patte.rn of studies adopted tee: in the Kendriya VidYalayas. '"Fhe Vidyalaya Management Note: However, in the case ~f. Kendriya. Committee will be constituted in Vidyalayas get up in the campuses accordance with the pattern of ~ublic Sector Undertaking 'Insti­ prescribed by the Sangathan. tution of Higher Learning where the sponsoring authority bears the VII' Affiliation: entire expenditure: children of their employees will get overriding pnor­ The school will get inself affili­ ~y in admissions followed by the ated to the Central Board of general categories as enumerat~d Secondary Education, New Delhi above. After meeting the demand at the appropriate time. of the employee~ of the sponsoring Undertal\mg or Institution of Higher IX In the event of violation of the Learning, Sangathan will admit terms and conditions for running children of other priority catego­ the Kendriya Vidyalaya by the ries, Children comicg on transfer sponsoring authority the San­ from other Kemdriya Vidyal~yaswill gathan will have the right to close be automatically admitted. down the Kendriy a Vidyalayi;l and examine the distribution of No· deviation 1rom t-he aforesaid assests and liabilities in consuja­ admission policy .as approved by tion with the Government 'Of In­ the Government of India will be dia. made. The admissions to the pro­ posed Kendriya Vidyalaya will not, X. Further, aforesaid terms and therefore, be automatic. The stu­ conditions are subject to modifi­ dents will be administered an cations in the light of the directive admission test a.nd will be accorded of Government of IndialBoard of admission to the class from which Governors' decision taken from they are found fit and eligible. time to·time.

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Comptroller and Auditor General's THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Report on NCERT MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN DE­ .. .465. SHRI KUSUMA KRISHNA PARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MURTY: Will the PRIME MINISTER be MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ pteased to state: VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) and (b). The observations made In the Report (a) whether the attention of Govern­ of the Comptroller and Auditor General for ment has been drawn to the observations of the year 1987-88 in respect of NCERT have the Comptroller and Auditor General in his been noted. Corrective and remedial action la1est report on NCERT commenting on ~s has already been initiated on observation on wnrklng: and which such action was necessary. The ma­ (b) if so, the corrective steps taken, If Jor points highlighted in the Report on which any, thereon? action has been taken are given below: 67 Wotten Answers APRIL 16, 1990 W;ltten Answers 68 69 Written Answers CHAITRA 2~, 1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 70

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Funds for Education THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ *466. PROF. P.J.KURIEN: Will the OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: DEPARTMENT 'OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ (a) the State-wise allocation for educa­ VELOPMt:NT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): tion in the Seventh Five Year Plan; (a) and (b). A statement giving State-wise Seventh Plan outlays for education and (b) the percentage of increase in I~er­ percentage of expenditure to total Seventh acy in each of these States during the Sev­ Plan outlay is given below: enth Five Year Plan; (c) Information on percentage increase (c) the percentage of plan outlay being in literacy during Seventh Plan is not avail­ spend on education by each of the States; able, as the census data which forms the and basis of calculation of literacy rates were collected in 1981. The next census opera­ (d) whether there is any scheme to gIve tions are due only in 1991. any speci31 incentives to States which pro­ duce good result? (d) No Sir.

STATEMENT

Statewise Seventh Plan Outlays for Education (Including Culture and Sports) and Percent­ age of Anticipated Educational Expenditure to Plan outlay

(Rs. in Crores)

Slale/Union Territory Seve":th Plan Approved Anticipated Percentage of outlay for Education Expenditure to approvPd plan outlay

2 3

1. Andhra Pradesh 208.70 5.71

2. Arunachal Pradesh 52.50 18.48

3. Assam 186.00 13.32

4. Bihar 320.75 7.23

5. Goa 39.12 16.67

6. Gujarat 104.96 2.39

7. Haryana 161.41 5.99

8. Himachal Pradesh 64.70 9.22 73 Written Answers CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 74

2 3

9. Jammu and Kashmil' 82.62 10.28

10. Kamataka 132.00 3.85

11. Kerala 73.00 3.52

12. Madhya Pradesh 212.51 7.06

13. Maharashtra 324.38 3.41

14. Manlpur 37.12 11.42

15. Meghalaya 33.02 9.96

16. Mizoram 20.25 10.98

17. Nagaland 26.00 8.51

18. Orissa 175.50 9.47

19. Punjab 112.07 3.08

20. RajaS1han 216.40 10.15

21. Sikkim 28.00 18.50

22. Tamil Nadu 307.65 5.79

23. Tripura 29.67 18.85

24. Uttar Pradesh 332.25 5.11

25. West Bengal 320.00 7.10

26. A & N Islands 18.40 10.07

27. Chandigarh 31.25 15.03

28. D & N Haveli 8.08 12.83

29. Daman & DIU (Included in Goa) 75 Writtfjn Answers APRIL 16, 1990 Written Answers 76

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31. Lakshadweep 4.55 12.87

32. Pondicherry 40.15 29.24

Officers Missing From Transit Camp, tographs and basic data of the officer have Guwahati been published In local newspapers and telecast by Doordarshan Kendra. Guwahatl. ·467. SHRI KIRPAL SINGH: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state A Court of Inquiry has also been or­ dered and IS In progress. (a) whether some officers In the Rank of 2'Lt. of 871 Light Regiment are missing from (f) Yes, Sir transit camp, Guwahatl since 5th March, 1990; (g) Further action Will be taken on results of the Police Investigations and find­ (b) ~ so, the details thereof; Ings of the court of Inquiry.

(c) whether any efforts to trace these Computer Virus officers were made; ·468. SHRI MULLAPPALL Y RAMA­ (d) d so, the details thereof: CHANDRAN: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: (e) ~ not, the reasons therefor; (a) whether inCidents of computer Virus (f) whether family members of the affecting working of computers have been missing offICers have since been informed; reported In India; If so, the details thereof; and (b) the remedial steps contemplated In (g) what further action Government thiS regard; and propose to take to trace these officers? (c) the details of the faCilities available THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE to combat computer virus? MINISTRY 0:: DEFENCE (DR. RAJA RAMANNA): (a) and (b). One Army Officer, THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 21lt MUnish Sharma of 871 Light Regiment, MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ has been missing from Transit Camp. OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Guwahatl since March 5, 1990. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ (c) to (e). A First Information Report was VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) lodged With the Police on 16 March'90. All to (c). Reports of Computer Virus affecting major hosprtals have been contacted. Pho- working of Computers In Vlshakhapatnam. 77 Written Answers CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 78

Bombay, Delhi, Bangalore, etc. have ap­ to (c). No such proposal is under the consid­ peared in newspapers. Department of Elec­ eration of the Central Government. Patna tronics had set up an Expert Committee to University has been established under an make a detailed study of the cases of Com­ act of the State legislature, and as a matter puter viruses reported from time to time of policy, the Central Government do not possible reasons for spreading of such vi­ convert State Universities into Central Uni­ ruses and to suggest remedial measures. versities. The Committee has submitted its report. The recommendations of the Committee include: [English] Creation of general awareness; security training for computer users; protection of software and data by various methods and Performance of Non-Formal Education certain remedial measures such as usage of and Adult Education Programmes write protector tags' on system diskettes: strict control over transfering data and pro­ grammes between computers; frequent *470. KUMARI UMA SHARATI: Will the change of passwords; usage of audit utility PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: programmes;frequent changeof passwords; usage of audit utility programmes: proper (a) The State-wise number of persons files back up etc. Most of the recommenda­ benefitted with the help of various voluntary tions of the committee have been accepted organisations through educational projects for the Government. A number of antidote In areas like non-formal education, Adult programmes have been developed for vari­ Education etc. during each of the last three ous computer Viruses. These antidotes are years and the current year: and available in the market. (b) the expenditure so incurred during [ Translation] each year?

Patna University THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ *469. SHRI NITISH KUMAR: Will the OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ (a) whether Government propose to VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) accord Patna University the status of Central and (b). Central Government gives grant-in­ University: aid to Voluntary organisations to run projects for non-formal and adult education. These (b) If so. the details thereof: and projects comprise non-formal or adult edu­ cation centres run for about 25/30 learners (c) if not, the reasons therefor? each. The Statewise estimated enrolment in centres sanctioned to voluntary organisa­ THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE tions, and expenditure incurred in the last MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ three years 1987-88, 1988-89 and 1989-90 OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN DE­ IS given in Statements I and II below. PARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ No expenditure has been incurred dur­ VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) ing the current year on these schemes. 79 Wnlfen Answers APRIL 16, 1990 Writatn Anners 80

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STATEMENT·II

Year Expenditure Sanctioned on Expendffure Sanctioned on NFE Centres on AE Centres (Rs. In lakhs) (Rs. In lakhs)

1987-88 218.53 723.28

19BB-B9 551 02 955.06

1989-90 60091 1386.B2

[ Trans/ation] aided secondary and semor secondary schools In Delhi: Public Schools in Delhi St. John Sec. School, Khera Khurd "471. SHRI MADAN LAL KHURANA Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to 2. Maninder Shaktl Vldyalaya, Ke­ state: shaw Puram.

(a) whether public schools have been 3 Shahid Udham Singh Co Edn. Sec. started by the management commlttee3 In School, Shastri Nagar the bUildings of many aided senior and sec­ ondary schools In Deihl. 4 Shishu Bhartl Public School.

(b) If so, the names of such schools. 5. Mahavlr Jain Sr Sec. School, Na~ Sarak. (c) whether permission to run public schools In these bUIldings was In conformity 6 Kamlesh Bahka Vldyalaya, Sita With Deihl Education Act, 1973 and rules Ram Bazar. made thereunder; and 7 Ram)as Sr. Sec. School, Oarya (d) If n01, the action taken by Deihl GanJ. Admlmstmtlon In this regard? 8 Sant Nlrankan S.S.S, Pahar GanJ.

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 9 C.L. Bhalla D.A. V. Sec. School, MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ Jhandewalan. OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN DE­ PARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE 10. Nav Shaktl Sr. Sec. Schoo!, Rouse MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ Avenue. VELOPMENT (PROF. M G K. MENON): (a) to (d) According to the information furnished 11 . Daya Nand Model School, MandJr by the Deihl Administration the follOWing 15 Marg. public schools have been started by the Management Committees In the buildings of 12. J.V.S .. D.School, Link Road. 85 Written Answers CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 86

13. S.D. Hari Mandir Girls, Nabi Karim. [ Translation]

14. Swami Shivanand Mem. School, Release of Sikh Army Deserters Punjabi Bagh. 4809. S. ATINDER PAL SINGH: Will 15. S.D.Gujarat Sec. School, Kirti the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: Nagar. (a) the action so far taken about the Delhi Administration has not granted release of Sikh army deserters who left their permission to run these public schools in the barracks after operation Blue Star in 1984; buildings of aided schools. In regard to the action against these schools, Delhi Admini­ (b) the benefits proposed to be made stration is consulting their Law Department. available to the next kin of the soldiers who Action against these schools, if any, will died at that time; depend upon the advice of the Law Depart­ ment of Delhi Administration. (c) the time by which the jawans who are lodged in jails hundreds of miles away [English) from their native districts and outside Punjab and 12 jawans lodged in Naini jail in Allahabad are likely to be released and the reasons for Urban Sites for Educational Institutions delay in their release; in Punjab (d) the total number of such army de­ serters, the number of those who were killed 4808. SABA SUCHA SINGH: Will the while preventing them from leaving their PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: barracks and the number of those who are still in jails; and (a) the number of sites earmarked for educational institutions in urban estates in (e) the number of deceased army de­ Punjab; serters whose next of kin have been given financial assistance? (b) the number of such sites allotted to private institutions; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (DR. RAJA (c) the criteria for such allotments: and RAMANNA): (a) All personnel except 15 have been released from civil jails. (d) the difference of rate of1ee charged by them? (b) The following benefits have been given to the next of kin of the soldiers who died at that time. THE MINlSTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ (i) OrdinarJ Family Pension. OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE (ii) Army Group Insurance benefits. MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) (c) At present, there are onlytwoJawans to (d). The information is being collected and lodged in Naini Jail (U.P.) and they will be will be laid on the Table of the House. transferred to jails in Punjab. 87 Written AnswelS APRIL 16, 1990 Written AnswelS 88

(d) The total number of Army deserters 'Oak Forests' is 2,709. The number of those killed is49. 15 are still in jails. 4811. SHRI C.M. NEGI: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: (e) 49. (a) whether Government have con­ [Eng/ish] ducted any statistical survey of Oak forests in the country as a whole; Decline In TV sale (b) if so, the area under oak forests in 4810. PROF. SAVITHRI LAKSH- the country and in the districts of Pauri, MANAN: Will the PRIME MINISTER be Chamoli, Tehri, Uttarkashi and Almora of pleased to state: Uttar Pradesh;

(a) whether there is any fall in the sale (c) the name of place and area where of televisions last year; the biggest oak forests are. found in the country; and (b) whether Government propose to lift excise duty imposed upon black and white (d) the steps being taken for oak plan­ T.V.; and tations and preservation in Garhwal Hills?

(c) if not, the steps taken to bring T. V. to THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE the reach of rural buyers? MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE (a) to (d). The information is being collected MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ and will be laid on the Table of the House. VELOPMENT(PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) There has been a marginal decline in TV Nuclear fuel Complex and Orissa sand production from 4.4 million nos. in 1988 to 4 Comple~ million nos. in 1989 for Black and White TV sets, and from 1.3 million nos. in 1988 to 1.2 4812. SHRI BHAJAMAN BEHERA: million nos. in 1989 for Colour TV sets. SHRI ANADI CHARAN DAS:

(b) and (c). Black and White TV sets of Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased screen size exceeding 15 ems. but not ex­ to state the present status of the Nuclear ceeding 36 ems are already exempt from Fuel Complex and Orissa Sand Complex payment of excise duty. At present, there is with re~rd to completion and aenievements? no proposal to exempt other categories of Black and While TV .sets: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ The TV industry has been advised to OGY AND MINISTJ;R OF STATE IN THE step up marketing and after-sales-service DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE arrangements in rural/semi-urban and re­ MtNJSTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES mote locations and to devise imaginative DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): ways of increasing sales. Nuclear Fuet Complex was establlshtld at 89 Written Answers CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 90

Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh in the early (b) whether these recommendations have 70s to manufacture critical nuclear compo­ been 3ccepted by Goverr.ment; and nents for,the first generation power reactors. The present production capacities are ade­ (c) ~ so, the details thereof? quateto meet the requirements offuelforthe existing operating Pressurised Heavy Water THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Reactors. The production capacity of the MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ plants is being enhanced to meet the re­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN DE­ quirement of Atomic Power Projects under PARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE construction i.e upto Narora Atomic Power MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE -DE­ Project-II VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan Review The Orissa Sands Complex a Project of Committee recommended the "The San­ Indian Rare Earths went into commercial gathan should be headed by a full time production from October, 1986. The produc­ Chairman who should be an educationist." tion of minerals during the year 1989-90 is as under: (b) and (c). Government have taken the view that the Minister of State (Education) Ilmenite 88671 M.T. should continue to be the Chairman of the Kend riy a Vidy alaya Sangathan and the Board Rutile 223 M.T. of Governors.

Zircon 1118 M.T. [English]

Sillimanite 197 M.T. UGC Grant to Universities for Books and Journals Synthetic Rutile 7670 MT. 4814. SHRIGOPI NATHGAJAPATHJ: Monazite 589 M.T. Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

Certain addition/modification work in (a) whether University Grants Commis­ Orissa Sands Complex is in progress. On sion has been providing funds to different completion of this work, the production will universities for purchase of books and jour­ increase substantially. nals for its libraries;

[ Translation] (b) if so, the amount of UGC grants given to different universities for that pur­ Recommendations of KVS Review pose in the last 3 years; and Committee (c) the amount granted to Berhampur 4813. SHRI RAMJI LAL SUMAN: Will University in Orissa for Purchase of books in the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: the last three years?

(a) the detaHs of the recommandations THE MIN~STER OF STATE IN THE made ~y the Kendriya Vidyalaya Review MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ Committee in regard to the method of nomi­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE nat ion to the post of Chairman and his powers; DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE 91 Written Answers APRIL 16, 1990 Written Answers 92

MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ speech and hearing impaired; limited do­ VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) main computer assisted translation system; The University Grants Commission provides human-machine interface systems such as development grants to the univers~ies to shorthand and character recognition sys­ promote the quality and level of teaching and tem; mutti-Iingual information display sys­ research. These grants also include assis­ tem; limited ~bulary speech input-output tance for purchase of books and journals by systems etc. univers~ies. An amount of Rs. 17 crores is estimated (b) During the last three years, the UGC for this programme during the 8th Plan but provided atotalgrant of As. 1820. 741akhs to this is yet to be finalised. 101 universities for books and journals. The programme coordination will be (c) Berhampur University, Orissa was done by a core group within the Department provided a total grant of Rs. 16.50 lakhs of Electronics. during the last three years for purchase of books and journals. National Service Scheme

Computer Technology for Indian 4816. SHRI CHIRANJI LAL SHARMA: Languages Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: 4815. SHRI PYARELAL KHANDEL­ WAl: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased (a) the salient features of the National to state: ServIce Scheme; and

(a) whether Department of Electronics (b) the steps proposed to be taken to is responsible for developing computer tech­ make it more effective and creative with a nology for Indian languages: and view to channelise the youth energy in the right direction? (b) ~ so, the details of the schemes targets. funding. achievements and full time THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE manpower for programme coordination for MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ the above purposes? OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTME~T OF EDUCATION IN THE THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE The objective of the National Service Scheme DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE (NSS) is to develop the personality of stu­ MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ dents through community service and to VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) arouse social consciousness by providing and (b). Yes, Sir. Department of Electronics opportunity to interact constructive~ and has drawn up a programme, namely, Tech­ work creatively with peop\e. Any Student in nology Development for Indian Languages college or in university who volunteers for (TOil) for implementation during the Eighth NSS is expected to remain in it for a continu-. Plan. The main target and expected achieve­ ous period of two years, and is required to ments of this programme include develop­ render social service for a minimum of 120 ment of authoring system: ~anguage learn­ hours'per annum, besides, participating in ing systems, especially for slow learners, special camping programmes. The Scheme 93 Written Answers CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 94 has also been extended to + 2 stage in a few Suicide by Scientists States. 4817. SHRI HANNAN MOLLAH: Wi" (b) The following steps are proposed to the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: be taken dUring the Eighth Plan to make the Scheme more effective: (a) the particu lars of scientists/research students who committed suicide in various (i) ExpanSion of coverage under the research organisations of the Ministry during Scheme; the last three years; and

(ii) Introduction of the Scheme at +2 (b) whether any investigation has been level in more States; made into each of these cases and if so, the findings thereof? (iii) Involvement of students in national projects of importance; THE MINISTER ut- SlATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (DR. RAJA RAMANNA): (a) No scientist employed in (iv) Expansion of Training and Orienta­ any research organisation/laboratories of the tion Centres (TOC) and Training Ministry has committed suicide during last Orientation and Research Centres three years. However, one studel)t who was (TORe): and undergoing M-Tech Fellowship course, sponsored by Defence Research and Devel­ opment Organisation, at Indian Institute of (v) Institution of NSS awards for out­ Science, Bangalore committee suicide on standing volunteers. 25.12.1989. His particulars are:

Name Shri K. Surya Pmkash

Age 25 years

Academic Qualification BE

Permanent Address H.No. 2-4-1084 Nimboliadda Hyderabad.

(b) The Karnataka Police had earned Private Sector for Development of out investigations in this case. As per the Backward Areas Post mortem report the death was caused due to asphyxia, as a result of hanging. Shri Surya Prakash had left a suicide-note in 4818. SHRIPARASRAMBHARDWAJ: which he had not held anyone responsible Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to for his suicide. state: 95 Written Answers APRIL 16, 1990 Written Answers 96

(a) whether Government propose to 7. Dhar involve private sector for rapid development of backward areas of Madhya Pradesh in the 8. Guna near future; 9. Jhabua (b) if so, whether some areas have been identified for the purpose; 10. Mandla

(c) if so, the details thereof; and n. Narshinhapur

(d) by when the work is likely to be 12. Panna started? 13. Rajgarh THE PRIME MIN ISTER (SHRI VISH­ WANATH PRATAP SINGH): (a) The Gov­ 14. Seoni ernment of India have been providing sev­ eral incentives to enable entrepreneurs in­ 15. Shivpuri cluding those in the private sector to contrib­ ute to rapid development of industriatry 16. Sidhi backward areas all over the country includ­ Ing Madhya Pradesh. These incentives in­ 17. Surguja clude liberalisation in the areas of licensing in\}estment subsidy benefit in income-tax 18. Tikamgarh and concessional assistance from financial Institutions, etc. A list of identffied industrially Category 'B' (Six Areas: Equivalent to backward districts in Madhya Pradesh en­ 3-1/4 districts or 4 districts. titled for such benefits is given in the State­ ment below: Area I: (from Eastern Region) comprising block viz. STATEMENT Korba, Baloda, Champa, Kota, Masturi and Bilha List of Backward districts in Madhya (Bilaspur) block (from Bi­ Pradesh covered under Category A. B, laspur district) Bhatapara andC. Simga, Tilda, Bharsiwa (Raipur) Abhanpur and Category 'A' Rajim blocks (from Raipur district). 1. Balaghat Area II: (from Western Region) 2. Bhind comprising blocks viz Dewas and Tonk Khurad 3. Chhatarpur Block (from Dewas dis­ trict) Guiana. SluIjalpur 4. Chhindwara and Shajapurblocks (from Shajapur district). 5. Damoh Area III: (from Northern Region) 6. Datia comprising blocks 97 Written Answers CHAITRA 26.1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 98

Morena and Naura (from Rajnandgaon Raisen, Morena district) Shajapur (excluding Gu­ Iana, Shujalpur and Areas IV: (from Central Region) Shajapur blocks), Ratlam comprising blocks viz (excluding Ratlam and Bind-Itawa. Khuri-Banda Jaura blocks), Rewa (ex­ (Binaika), Rahatagarh, cluding Rewa and Rajpur Sagar, Sahgarh (Amar­ (Garh blocks) Sagar maul (from Sagar dis­ (excluding Bina-Itawa, trict), Vidisha and Gyar­ Khuri-Banda (Binaika) aspur (from Vidisha dis­ Rahatgarh, Sagar, trict) Sahgarh (Amarmau Blocks) Vidisha (exclud­ Area V: (From Western Region­ ing Vldisha and Gyar­ II) comprising blocks VIZ. aspur blocks) New se­ Maheswar, and Barwana hare. (from Khargone district) Ratlam and Jarua (from Preservation of the House of Rabindra Ratlam district) Nath Tagore Mandsaur, Malhargarh and Neemuch (from 4819. SHRI JANARDANA POOJARY: Mandsaur district). Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: Area VI: (from North-Eastern Re­ gion) comprising blocks (a) whether Government propose to viz. Rewa and Raipur preserve the house of Rabindra Nath Tag­ (Garh) ( from Rewa dis­ are; trict) (b) if so, the details thereof: and Category 'C' Nc. of districts: 19 (c) if not, the reasons therefor? Bastar, Betul, Bilaspur (excluding Korba, Baloda, THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Champa, ~

Opening of engineering College In expenditure during the 7th Plan is Rs. 278.275 Orissa lakhs.

4820. SHRI ANADI CHARAN DAS: Will Social Forestry the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: 4822. SHRI K. PRADHANI: Will the (a) whether government propose'o set PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: up any Engineering College and such allied institutes for higher technological education (a) the percentage of land covered in the State of Orissa; and under social forestry schemes in the coun­ try; (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor? (b) whether there has been any evalu­ ation of the green belts programme in the THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE country; MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (c) if so, the details thereof; and DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ (d) the steps, if any, likely to be taken to VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) enlarge the scope of green belts programme? No such proposal is under consideration of the Central Government. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ (b) Does not arise. OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE Funds for Irrigation in Andaman and MIMSTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES Nicobar Islands DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) In the Sixth Plan period (1980-85) about 4821. SHRI MANORANJAN BHAKTA: 4.65 million hectares of area was covered Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to under the Afforestation Programme, includ­ state: ing Social Forestry. During the first four years of the Seventh Plan, i.e., 1985-86 to (a) whether any funds were allocated in 1988-89, 7.14 million hectares have been the Sev~nth Five Year Plan for irrigation to covered. The expected area coverage dur­ Andaman and Mcobar Islands; ing the Seventh Plan period (1985-90) is about 9.0 million hectares. (b) if SO, whether the funds were·utilised fully; and (b) and (c). Under the Social Forestry Programme, activities for developing green (c) if so, the details thereof? belts in and around urban areas are already being implemented by the State level agen­ THE PRIME MINISTER (SHRI VISH­ cies. A country-wide evaluation of these WANATH PRATAP SINGH): (a) Yes, Sir. activities has not been carried out so far.

(b~ Yes, Sir. (d) The Social Forestry Programme has been enlarged substantially during the (c) AgaInst the 7th Plan approved out­ Seventh Plan period and this trend is ex­ lay of Rs. 270 lakhs for irrigation, the likely peded to continue. 101 Written Answers CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 102

Project in VSSC (b) The activities mentioned in (a) above also form part of the programmes for 1990- 4823. SHRI T. BASHEER: Will the 91. PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: Medium of Electronics and Computer (a) 'the new units or projects undertaken Education in Kerala by the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) during 1989-90; and 4824. DR. A.K.PATEL: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: (b) the programme of the Government in this regard during 1990-91? (a) the recommendations of Jha's re­ port on Electronics and Computer Education THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE in Hindi Medium. MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (b) the follow-up action taken on the DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE report: anc MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) (c) the measures taken to ensure will The projects and programmes for the year trained teachers, books, manuals and Labo­ 1989-90 are part of the approved Profile for ratory experiments for these programmes? Space Research for the decade 1980-90. The programmes and projects, included in THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE the Profile for 1980-90 under various stages MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ of realisation during 1989-90 and with which OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE the Vi~ram Sarabhai Space Centre is con­ DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE cerned, include the following major ones: MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) development of the Augmented The report of the Jha Comm~tee covers Satellite Launch Vehicle (ASLV), computer education in Hindi Medium. The for launching the low earth orbiting main recommendations include: starting 150 kg. class SROSS satellites. computer courses in Hindi, developing in­ structional material and software in Hindi development of the Polar Satellite and promoting multilingual word processing Launch Vehicle (PSLV) capable of facility. launching'1 000 kg. class IRS satel­ lites in near earth polar orbits. (b) As a follow Up' action on the report, the Department of Electronics has initiated initiation of some of the activities diploma courses in computer applications in need ed for the development of Geo­ Hindi Medium at 9 institutions. It is also synchronous Launch Vehicle organising DCA Teachers Training Pro­ (GSL V) capable of launching the gramme in Hindi medium at one Centre. second generation INSAT class of Incentives are also being given for writing satellites into geosynchronous orbit. books in Hindi medium.

in addition to the project activities, (c) The department of Electronics has regular Rand 0 activity on Space started schemes of financial assistance for Technology and Space Sciences promotion of original technical writing on is also carried out at VSSC. Electronics in Hindi. A number of technology 103 Written Answers APRil 16, 1990 Written Answers 104 development programmes were initiated by CMC Limited is involved in the mainte­ the Government for the use of Hindi in nance of imported as well as indigenous computers. A Graphics and Intelligence computers, software development for the based Script Technology (GIST) which pro­ domestic as well as export market, system vide facil~ies for transliteration among differ­ engineering and turn-key solutions to com­ ent Indian languages, has been transferred puterbased applications, computer network­ to industry for productionising. ing services and education and training in the areas of computers. Turnover of Ind Ian Computer Compa­ nies HCl Limited is engaged in the manu­ facturing of computer systems which includes 4825. SHRI RAMDAS SINGH: Will the personal minis, work stations, software PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: development, production of test and meas­ uring instruments, tele-communication prod­ (a) whether some Indian Computer ucts, reprographic systems, photocopiers companies have achieved a turnover of etc. and in marketing the imported instru­ rupees one hundred crore each; and ments, computer systems, communication products and software. (b) if so, the names of these companies and the details of their production during WIPRO Information Technology Lim­ 1988-89, 1989-90 and projection for 1990- ~ed (WITl) is engaged in the manufacture of 91? computer systems which include micros, minis, work stations and computer peripher­ THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE als like printers, software development both MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ for indigenous and export marketing, mar­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE keting of imported computer systems, soft­ DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE ware, med;cal instruments. MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) and (b). Yes, Sir. These companies are CMC The turnover figures for 1988-89 and Limited, Hindustan Computer Limited (HCL) the estimated ones for 1989-90 and 1990-91 and Wipro Information Technology Limited. for the three companies are as follows: (Figures in Rs. Crores)

Year CMC HCL" WIPRO

1988-89 105 177 94

1989-90 120 300 115

1990-91 152 375 150

• Financial Year for HCL is from July to June.

Value of Import of Electronic Goods (a) the total value of electronic goods 4826. SHRI RAMESHWAR PRASAD: imported and manufactured each year in the Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to country during the period 1st January 1986 state: to 31 st December, 1989: 105 Written Answers CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) Written Ans wers 106

(b) the value of eledronic goods ex­ MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ ported each year during the same period; OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE and DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ (c) the comparative figures in regard to VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) the value of these goods for the period 1984- to (c). The total value of production and 85 and 1989-90? export of electronics during the period from 1984-85 to 1989-90 is as under: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE

Year Production Export (Rs. Crores) (Rs. Crores)

1984-85 2081 155

1985-86 2880 178

1986-87 3855 258

1987-88 5285 343

1988-89 7030 520

1989-90 9210 850

Since foreign trade data is maintained (c) the annual amount spent so far on only for broad commodrty group, data for research and development by the Centre Import of electronic components/good is not since its inception? separately available. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Research and Development Pro­ MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ grammes of Centre for advanced OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Technology, Indore DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ 4827. SHRI M.M. PALLAM RAJU: Will VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: and (b). Centre for Advanced Technology (CAT) has been set up to take up major programmes in the areas of accelerators (a) whether the Centre for Advanced and lasers. The main program me in the area Technology at Indore has come up with any of accelerators is to construct two synchro­ innovative applications for industry and tron radiation sources, INDUS-1 and IN­ medicine, using laser and accelerator tech­ DUS-2. These synchrotron radiation sources nology: will emit intense vacuum ultraviolet radiation and X-ray which will find wide applications in (b) if so, the details reflecting direct basic research, medicine, and industry. CAT benefits to industry and medicine; and is also developing industrial electron accel- 107 Wtiten Answers APRIL 16, 1990 Written Answers 108 erators which could be used in cable industry THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE for producing heat resistant cables, food MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ preservation, producing degradable plastics OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE and heat shrinkab1e plastics etc. As part of DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE the laser programme a 40 Watt Carbon MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ dioxide Laser System for generaJ surgery VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) has been developed and is undergoing trails Yes, Sir. on animals at Hospitals. CAT is also devel­ oping other Laser systems for medical use (b) India has already indigenously buitt such as Laser Photocoagulator, laser Endo­ a number of satellites for Space Research. scope etc. A 500 Watt Power Carbondioxide Starting with the first satellite ARYABHATA, Laser for industrial applications which can India built two experimenta' remote sensing do precision cutting and welding etc. has satellites BHASKARA-I AND BHASKARA­ been developed. More powerful lasers giv­ II, an Experimental communication Satellite ing 1000 Watts, 2000 Watts and 5000 Watts -APPLE" and Rohini Series of satellites. are also under development. Having established infrastructure and'capa­ bility through experimental programmes, (c) The amount spent are: India built its own operational remote sens­ ing satellite, Indian Remote Sensing Satel­ Rs. in lakhs iite (IRS-IA) which was launched on 17.3.1988 and is now operational and pro­ Till March 1986 609.00 viding data, that is being used in the areas of forestry, hydrology, geology and agriculture. 1986-87 272.00 The first generation operationallNSAT­ 1987-88 644.00 I series satellites, conceptually designed by India, were procured from abroad. The sec­ 1988-89 940.00 ond generation indigenous INSAT-II space­ craft series are already under fabrication in 1989-90 1266.00 India. The INSAT-II series which is more complex and sophisticated than INSAT-I, Grand Total 3731.00 consists of two test satellrtes, of which one is expected to be used for operational pur­ Indigenous Satellites poses, followed by three operational satel­ lites. 4828. SHRt SRIKANTHA DAnA NARASIMHA RAJA WADlYAij:Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: The INSAT System provides for domes­ tic long-distance Telecommunications, me­ (a) whether space-craft and satellrtes teorological earth observation and data re­ are being bum in the country indigenously; lay. nationwide direct satellite TV broadcast­ ing to augmented community TV receivers in (b) if so, the achievement made in that rural and remote areas, nationwise Radio regard so far: and and TV programme distribution for rebroad­ casting through terrestrial transmitters, TV (c) the details of future plan of the and Radio programme and news feed as­ Government with regard to further increas­ sembly from various locations and disaster ing India's space capabilities? warning. 109 Written Answers CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 110

(c) The major new Schemes/Projects (b) if so, the details thereof? and Programmes proposed for implementa­ tion during the Decade 1990-2000 focus on THE PRIME MINISTER (SHRI VISH­ the operationalisation of space services on WANATH PRATAPSINGH): (a) and (b). An continuing basis to enable the country to Expert Groupon delineationol.ctew hiU areas derive full benefits of space technology inthe was const~uted for evolving appropriate cri­ areas of communication including TV and teria and listing of new hill areas that satis­ Radio broadcasting and networking, natural fied the aiteria evolved by the group. The resources survey and management, m·ete­ group had also considered Eastern Ghats. oralogy and introduction of specialised serv­ The report has been processed and deci­ ices such as search and rescue operations sions are awaited. It may, however, be and mobile comm unications, National level mentioned that the ~eneral approach in the Resource Information System, etc. Eighth Plan is to avoid a series of Special Area Development Programmes as in the tn pu rsuance of the objectives and goals Seventh Plan and have, instead, general set forth, more sophisticated satellites are rural development done on the basic of being built. These include IRS-1 B and sec­ decentralised area planning by IocaJ bodies. ond generation Remote Sensing Satellites, In the hill areas, hill development wiD be the IRS-1Cand 10, capable of imaging at higher accent in local development. The Centre spectral and spatial resolution, and second will, however, assist in providing sufficient generation INSAT -II satellrtes having almost technical and other inputs to local authorities twice the capability of INSAT-I satellites to in fragile areas to draw up and implement sustain the INSAT system for providing vari­ ecologically sound programmes· of area ous services mentioned in (b) above. development on a sustained basis.

In terms of launch vehides, Polar Satel­ Migratory Birds in Ghana Bird Sandu­ lite Launch Vehicle (PSL V), capable of ary launching IRS Class of 1 ton polar orbiting satellites is at the final stages of realisation. 4830. CH. JAGDEEP DHANKHAR: Cryogenic Technology has been initiated Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to which can permit the upgrading of PSLV to state: geostationary launch vehicle capable of launching 2 ton class of geostationary satel­ (a) whether the number of migratory lites. birds frequenting Ghana bird sanduary in Bharatpur is on the decline; and Development of Areas Under Eastern Ghats (b) if so, the steps being taken to attract migratory birds to visit Ghana Sanctuary? 4829. SHRIMATI T. MANEMMA: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE 'N THE (a) Whether there is any scheme to DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE develop the areas covered by the Eastern MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ Ghats in the Southern States similar to the VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) development of hill areas in Himachal According to the annual report of the KeD­ Pradesh and Western Hill areas of Western ladeo National Park ecological study (1988) Uttar Pradesh: and of the BOOJbay Natural History Society, the 111 Written Answers APRIL 16, 1990 Written Answers 112

population of almost all migratory waterfowl (a) the names and location of sanctuar­ has shown as increasing trend. However, in ies set up in Maharashtra so far; case of Siberian cranes, there has been a steady decline in the number of birds arriving (b) whether a sanctuary has also been at the park for wintering. developed in Jyotirlinga-Bhimashankara sector of Pune district in Maharashtra; and (b) Steps being taken to attract migra­ tory birds to visit the Keoladeo National Park (c) if so, the number of villages affected includE!: as a r~sLJlt thereof and the steps taken by Government to provide protection to the i) Strict protection measures against people and cattle of the affected villages and poaching and other disturbances for their rehabilitation? In around the park. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE ii) Enhancing supply of water to the MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ wetlands in the park. OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE iii) Continuation of research on the MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ ecology of the park, including VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) monitoring of Wildlife, particularly The names and location of sanctuaries set the endangered migratory birds. up in Maharashtra State are given in the statement below. iv) Complete exclusion of grazing by domestic cattle from Inside the park. (b) Bhimashankara sanctuary covering an area of 131 sq. kilometer in PunelThane [ Translation] district has been notified by Maharashtra Government. Sanctuaries in Maharashtra (c) Inquiry intothe extent of the rights of the people in the sanctuary area has not 4831. SHRI KISANRAO BABARAO been completed by the collectors concerned BANKHELE: Will the PRIME MINISTER be under section 19 of Wildlife (protection) Act, pleased to state: 1972. STATEMENT

Wildlife Sanctuaries in Maharashtra

SNo. Name District (s) Area (sq. Kms.)

2 3 4

1. Andhari Chandrapur 509.00

2. Aner Dam Dhule 82.94

3. Bhimashankar PunelThane 131.00

4. Bar Wardha 61.10 113 Written Answers CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 114

2 3 4

5. Chandoli Sangli/Satara/RatnagirilKolhapur 309.00

6. Chaprala Gadchlroll 135.00

7. Gautala Autram Ghat Au rang abad/Jalgaon 261.00

8. Great Indian Bustard Solapur/Ahmadnagar 8496.44

9. Jalkwadi Aurangabad 341.05

10. Kalsubal Harish Ahmadnagar 362.00 Chandragad

11. Karnala Ralgad 4.48

12. Katepurna Akola 15.00

13. Koyna Satara 424.00

14 Malvan Smdhudurg 29.12

15. Melghat Amravatl 1597.23

16. Nagzlra Bhandara 152.82

17. Nandur Madhmeshwar Nashik 100.10

18. Painganga Yavatmal/Nanded 324.62

19. Phansad Ralgad 70.00

20. Radhanagari Kolhapur 372.00

21. Deulgaon Rehekuri Ahmadnagar 2.17

22. Sagareshwar Sangli 11.00

23. Tansa Thane 304.81

24. Yawal Jalgaon 178.00

Total: 14.273.88 115 Written Answers APRIL 16, 1990 Written Answers t16

(English] allied institutes for higher technology -and higher education in district Hoshiarpur or at Crash of MlG·27 Aircraft in Nasik any other place in'Punjab; and

4832. SHRI R.N. RAKESH: (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, SHRI MANIKRAO HODLYA the reasons therefor? GAVIT: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased MINISTRY OfT SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ to state: OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE (a) whether a MIG-27 Aircraft crashed MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ at the ojhar Air Force Base in Nasik on 31 VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) March,1990; and (b). There is no proposalto start any'new Engfneering College in the State. (b) if so, the estimated loss of life and property: The Guru Nanak Dev University has proposed to set up an Institute of Applied (c) the causes of the accident: and Sciences in the Univers~ campus to con­ duct M. Sc. cours esin Bio-Technology, (d) whether any inquiry has since been Applied Chemistry, Sugar Technology and conducted in this regafd? Applied Physics, and courses in Computer Applications. The University has been in­ THE MlbllSTER OF STATE IN THE formed that this proposal'can be considered MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (DR. RAJA after the University Grants Commission RAMANNA): (a) A HAL manufactured MIG- agrees to provide funds for the purpose. 27 aircraft crashed at Ojhar Air Field in Nasik on 30 March, 1990 during a production test [ Translation] flight. Allocation 1or20-Point Programme (b) to (d). Gp. Capt. AV Awalegaonkar (Retd.),the pilot of the aircraft, was killed in 4834. SHRI KASHIRAM CHHABIL the accident. The Airframe and engine have DAS RANA: Will the PRIME MINISTER be been destroyed. A Board of Inquiry has been pleased to state: constituted to investigate and determine the cause of the accident, and the cost of the (a) whether amount earmarked for damage to the aircraft and property. implementation of 20-Point Programme has been utilised fully by the various states dur­ ing the last three years; Opening of Engineering College In Punjab (b) if so, the percentage of amount util­ Ised by each State; and

4833. SHRI KAMAL CHAUDHRY: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased te state: (c) the measures contemplat~d by Government to ensure that the amount ear· (a) whether Government propose to marked for m·poilit programme is utilis" open any Engineering College and such fully? 117 Written Answers CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 118

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE heads of the State Annual Plans A state­ MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ ment shOWing the financial performance In OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE respect of the state plan sector for 1987-88 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE and 1988-89 IS given below Details of ex­ 'v1INISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ penditure for 1989-90 have not been final­ VELOPMENT (PROF M G K MENON) (a) Ised yet It IS eVident from the attached to (c) The allocations for the 20-Pomt Pro­ statement that the utilisation of earmarked 'Jramme are denved from vanous sectoral amount has been generally satisfactory 119 Written Answ81S APRIL 16, 1990 Written Answers 120

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[English] brand name) are not allowed in case of Black and White and colour television in India; CTV Picture Tubes by Taloja Unit of BEL (b) ~ so, since when and the details of the Notification issued in this regard; and 4835. SHRI VAMANRAO MAHADIK: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to (c) the names of television manufactur­ state: ers who are using hybrid brand names?

(a) whether Taloja unit of Bharat Elec­ THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE tronics Limited has started manufacturing MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ and marketing of colour T.V. picture tubes: OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ (b) whether Licences have also been VELOPMENT ~PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) Issued to other public and private sector to (c). Use of foreign brand names are not units to manufacture CTV picture tubes; if allowed in the manufacture and sale of Black so. the details thereof: and and White and Colour TV sets as per the Industrial and Licensing Policy for Colour (c) the steps taken for smooth market­ Television Receivers sets laid in the Parlia­ In'] of CTV tubes manufactured by T 110ja ment on February 25, 1983 and as per IJnlt of B.E.L ? Government of India (Department of Elec­ tronics) Resolution No. 23 (20)/Secy (EC) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE dated January 1, 1986. Since hybrid brand fv1lr~ISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ names include a foreign brand name, the above policy would apply to them. OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) Effluents from Fact causing Pollution No. Sir. 4837. SHRI P.C. THOMAS: Will the (b) Mis. JCT Electronics Limited, Mis PRIME fV1INISTER be pleased to state: LJptron Colour Picture Tubes Limited and MI s Samtel Colour Limited have been given (a) whether any complaints regarding approvals for manufacture of colour picture pollution of Chithivapuzha river water due to tubes and all the three units are in produc­ release of effluents from Cochin division of tion FACT have been received;

(e) In viewof rep1y at (a) above,does not (b) if so, whether the land there has arise. become barren; and

Hybrid Brand Names for Indian Televi­ (c) if so, the steps taken to compensate sions the victims in this regard?

4836. SHRI D. AMAT: Will the PRIME THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTER be pleased to state: MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN DE­ (a) whether hybrid brand names (for­ PARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE eign brand name in conjunction with Indian MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE- 127 Written Answers APRIL 16, 1990 Written Answers 128

VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) [Trans/ation] Yes, Sir. Complaints regarding pollution of Chithivapuzha river from the effluents of Electronc Units In Himachal Pradesh Cochin Division of FACT had been received. 4839. SHRI K.D. SULTANPURI: Will (b) and (c). No specific demand for any the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: compensation has been received by the Government. (a) whether Government propoS$ to set up electronic units in Himachal Pradesh; and

LTC Facility to Retired Employees (b) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 4838. SHRI A.R. ANTULA Y: Will the MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE (a) whether Government have any MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES DE­ proposal to provide LTC facility to the retired VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) Government employees, as the same is and (b). No, Sir. However, 6 Industrial li­ presently available to the retired Railway cences, 40 Letters of Intent and 89 Registra­ employees. tions have been issued for the setting up of electronic units in Himachal Pradesh. (b) if so, the details thereof; and [Engli::./,j (c) If not, the reasons therefor? Investment in the Rural Sector THE PRIME MINISTER (SHRI VISH­ WANATH PRATAP SINGH): (a) No, SIr. 4840. SHRI J. CHOKKA RAO: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

(b) Does not arise. (a) the percentage of investment made for agriculture out of total investment during the present financial year and during the (c) Railway employees are only entitled current Plan as a whole; to the facility of Privilage Passes and not to LTC facility during their service. The facility (b) whether Government propose to of Complimentary Passes is extended to invest fifty per cent in the rural sector during them after their retirement depending upon the next Plan; and their status and years of service. Other Central Government employees are entitled (c) H so, the percentages proposed to only for L:rC facility and are not entitled to be allocated to agnculture, rural artisans and any Privilege pass facility dunng their serv­ agriculture labour? Ice. Since the Railway pensioners are en­ titled to post-retirement Compliementary THE PRIME MIN ISTER (SHRI VISH­ Passes only and· not the LTCfacillty, there IS WANATH PRATAP SINGH): (a) to (c). The no question of providing any LTC facility to sectoral allocation of Annual Plan 1990-91 other retired Central Government employ­ outl~y of all the States has not yet been ees. finalised. However, the tentative calcula- 129 Written Answers CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 130 tlons for the Centre and 23 States, taken Delhi were taken up as a special case, together, indicate 5.8% share of agriculture considering its archaeological, architectural and allied activities as such and 41 % for the and historical importance. rur'al sector in general in the Plan outlay for 1990-91. The approach to the Eighth Five Expenditure on IPKF Year Plan is being evolved. Sector-wise and scheme-wise investment will be indicated in 4842. PROF. RASA SINGH RAWAT: the Eighth Plan document. h is proposed 10 SHRI P.M. SAYEED: allocate 50% of the public sector outlay on DR. VENKATESH KABDE: programmes and projects for the benefit of SHRI P.C. THOMAS: rural and agricultural sectors. Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased [Translation] to state:

Money spent of Jama Masjid, Delhi (a) the total amount spent in Indian Peace Keeping Force during their stay in Sri 4841. SHRIRAGHAVJI: Will the PRIME Lanka; MINISTER be pleased to state: (b) whether Sri Lanka Government (a) the year-wise amount spent in the have also contributed towards this expendi­ last three years by the Archaeological Sur­ ture; and vey of India or any other Department of Government of India on Jama Masjid of (c) If so, the details thereof? Delt-w; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (b) the agency with which the owner­ MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (DR. RAJA ship, possession and management of Jama RAMANNA): (a) Rs. 299.12 crores upto Masjid rests: and February 1990.

(c) the reasons for spending money on The above expenditure is in addition to the repairs of the building by Government? Pay and Allowances, rations, etc., which would have been incurred even it the troops THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE had remained in India. MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (b) No, SIr. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ (c) Does not anse. VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (aj The amount jspent by the Archaeological [English] Survey of India on conservation during 1989- 90 is Rs. 32,118.00 and nil for the preceed- Computerisation in Defence Accounts 109 two years. Department

(b) The ownerhsip possession and 4844. SHRI HARISH RAWAT: Will the management rests with the Trust "S unni PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: Majlis Auqaf'·. (a) whether there is large scalecomput­ (c) Conservation works of Jama Masjid, ensation in Defence Accounts Department; 131 Written Answers APRIL 16, 1990 Written Answ6rs 132

(b) nso, whether ~ has resulted in the million hedares. The extent of forest cover in creation of surplus staff in some offices; and the country during the period 1981-83 as assessed by a study of the Forest Survey of (c) whether there is any plan to reduce India using satellite imagery was 64.20 mil­ the strength of the group '8', 'C' and '0' staff lion hectares. The difference iii the two fig­ to 20 percent of the existing strength due to ures is due to the fad that while revenue computerisation; and if so, the facts and records show legally recorded forest area, details thereof? irrespedive of forest cover I the satellite imagery shows only the area under forest THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE cover irrespective of its legal status. MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (DR. RAJA RAMANNA): (a) There are at present 14 (d) Ecological balance can be restored computer centres but there is no large scale by protection of forest lands and reforesta­ computerisation In the Department. tion of degraded forest areas.

(b) Does n01 arise. For protection, Forest (Conservation) Act was enacted in 1980 to check diversion (c) No, SIr. of forest land for non-forest purposes. The Act has been made more stringent by an Forest Cover amendment of 1988. Also, the National Forest Policy, 1988 lays more emphasis on conser­ 4845. SHRI ANAND SINGH: Will the vation of forests. There are speCific provi­ PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: sions of protection of forests from grazing, fires and encroachment. Besides, alterna­ (a) whether there IS a vast disparity tive sources of energy, wood substitution between the extent of forest cover in the and import of timber are encouraged to country as per revenue records and as per conserve forests. In addition, guidelines are satellite pictures; issued to State/UT Government5 from time to time for protection and conservation of (b) the details of estimates of forest forests and wildlife. Some of these relate to cover as per revenue records and satellite aVOIding felling of natural forests, ban fei­ pictures: lings in the hills above 1,000 metres, and setting apart 4 percent of the geographical (c) the reaons for thIs disparity; and area as protection ar ea.

(d) the steps being taken to ensure For afforestation, wasteland develop­ restoration of ecological balance that has ment programme is being implemented for resulted with the depreciatIOn of forest areas reforestation of degraded forest lands and shown ::is such as per revenue records? restoration of eclogica! balance.

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Meeing of JCM Council, KV MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN DE­ 4846. SHRI RAJ MANGAL MISHRA: PARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ state: VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) to (c). The area underforests as per revenue (a) whetherthecouncilformulated under records for the year 1982-83 was 67.16 Joint Consultative Machinery, Kendnya 133 Writt9n Answers CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 134

Vidyalaya Sangathan is scheduled to meet Afforestation in Rajasthan in near future; and 4848. SHRI GIRDHARI LAL BHAR­ (b) ff so, the details of its agenda? GAVA: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ (a) whether, as a part of the social OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE forestry programmt:, afforestation scheme DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE was launched in hundred fuelwood and. MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ fodder deficit districts to meet the basic VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) requirements of the community; and and (b). The meeting of the Council under the Joint Consultative . Machinery in the (b) if so, the names of such districts in Kendriya VidyalayaSangathan has not been Rajasthan? scheduled, as the employees' organisations are not agreed on distribution of member­ THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE ship amongst themselves. MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Eradication of Corruption DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ 4847. SHRI KAILASH MEGHWAL: Will VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: Centrally Sponsored 'Social Forestry includ­ Ing Rural Fuelwood Plantations' Scheme (a) whether Government have rnitiated was launched in 1980, initially in 101 fuel­ cuncrete and effective measures for eradi­ wood deficit districts in the country. The cation of corruption at all administrative lev­ scheme was subsequently extended to cover els in the Ministries/Departments and in all 58 other districts. public concerns: and (b) The districts covered under the (b) if so, the details thereof? Scheme in Rajasthan are Jaipur, Udaipur, Bharatpur, Alwar, Bilwara, Ajmer, Banswara, THE PRIME MINISTER (SHRI VISH­ Jhunjhunu, Kota and Sawaimadhopur. WANATH PRATAP SINGH): (a) and (b). Yes, Sir. Eradication of corruption is a con­ [ Translation] tinuousprocess. Effective, administrative and legislative measures as are considered Rivers Polluted during Kumbh Melas necessary will continue to be adopted In the fight against corruption. A comprehenSive 4849. SHRI SA TY ANARA YAN JATIY A: prevention of Corrution Act, 1988 was Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to brought, in making the provisions of the state: existing Antr-Corruption Laws more effec­ tive. A three-pronged strategy i.e. Preven­ (a) the steps being taken by Govern­ tivp., Surveillance and Detection and Deter­ ment to save river water used for drinking ent Punitive action is continued to tight cor­ from pollution, especially those rivers where ruption at all administrative levels. The Lokpal people bathe dunng "K.umbh Melas"; and Bill i 989 has been introduced in ParliamE''1t for containing corruption at hlg~ political (b) the steps proposed to be taken to levels. save Shlpra river in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh 135 Wmten Answers APAll 16. 1990 Written Answers 136 from pollution where Kumbh festival "Sing­ Financial Assistance for Sports to hastha" will be held in 1992 and about one Maharaabtr. crare people will assemble there? 4850. PROF. MAHADEO SHIWANKAR: Will the PRIME MINISTER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE be pleased to state: MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (a) the details of proposals received by DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE Union Government from Maharashtra in MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ 1987-88, 1988-89 and 1989-90 for financi~l VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) ~ssistance regarding development of sports Through an extensive national water quality and construction of stadia: monitoring programme the Central Pollution Control Board has Identified the rivers or (b) the projects cleared and financial their stretches which are In need of improve­ assistance provided to each of them; ment. The State Pollution Control Boards (c) the details of proposals pending for h'we been empowered to control pollution financial assistance and the reasons there­ under the provisIons of the Water (Preven­ for; and tIon and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and under the Environemnt (Protection) Act, (d) the measures being taken to provide 1986.lndustnes and Municipalities have been financial assistance to Maharashtra for directed to treat their effluents to prescnbed development of sports particularly In rural standards before discharge into rivers. Dur­ areas? ing "Kumbh Melas" the concerned Mela Authorities and State Health Departments THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE "eep strict vigilance on water quality. MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDelCATION IN THE (b) The State Government of Madhya MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE- Pradesh is executing a plan for cleaning the VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) Kshipra rivjer. Under this plan a total 01 to (d). The schemewise dt tails .:::f propo~als eleven schemes. inclJding schemes tOI received by the Union Government from th.-:: improvernent of sew€laQEl and drainage Government of Maharashtra dUling 19[;7- system at Ujjain. have been taken up rtt an 88, 1988-89 and 1989-90 for Central flnan- estimated cost of Rs. 605.90 lakhs, so 3S to cial assistance and approved along with maintain water quality sUitable for bathing. amounts sanclioned is as follows:- (i) Scheme of grants to State Sports Councils, etc.

Year No. of No. of Amount No. of No. pendm:; Proposals Proposals Sanctioned Proposals with Central received approved {Rs. in lakhs) rejected Government

2 3 4 5 6

1987-88 82 72 164.41 Nil

~988-89 6~ 24 17.18 3 Nil

1989-90 105 01 124.00 Nil 137 Written Answers CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) Written AnsW91S 138

'ii) Scheme of grants to Rura} Schools for creation of Basic Sports Facilities/lnfrastruc­ ture

Year No. of No. of Amount No. of No.p9nding Proposals Proposals Sanctioned Proposals with Central received approved (Rs. in lakhs) rejected Government

2 3 4 5 6

1987-88

1988-89 48 5 2,98,885 4

1989-90 2

(iii) Scheme of laying of Synthetic Athletic Track and Artificial Hockey Surfaces

Year No. of No. '-'. Amount No. of No. pending Proposals Proposals Sanctioned Proposals with Central received approved (Rs. in lakhs) rejected Government

2 3 4 5 6

1987-88

1988-89 2 2 95.00

1989-90

The financial assistance provided to policy applies uniformly to all States. Mahar­ each project under the above Schemes IS ashtra has as many as 170 such pending given In the Statement below. projects. Therefore, apart from those al­ ready sanctioned, no further projects are The balance of 9 cases of 1987-88 and being entertained till the completion of old 34 cases of 1988-89 have been returned to projects. the State Governments for rectification of certain deficienCies and are thiS not pending Assistance for development of sports in With the central Government. No propl'S;"lIS rural areas has been reflected in (ii) above. of 1989-90 either, are pending consideration Part of the expenditure under (i) above is at rresent, since keeping in view a large also for rural areas. number of Centrally assisted sports infra­ structure projects which are lying incomplete Apart the above, the Union Government at the State level. the Union Government has has incurred the following expenditure for deCided not to encourage new projects till conducting Rural Sports Tournaments in the the incomplete ones are completed. This State: 1·39 Written Answers APRil 16. 1990 Written AnsWEJIS 140

Year EiPfMdhure Maharashtra for giving cash prizes to winner (Rs. in lakhs) schools in the Districts, a substantial number of which would be situated in Rural Areas: 1986-87 1.56 Year Expenditure 1987-88 nil (Rs. in /akhs)

1988-89 2.75 1986-87 21.10

4.31 1987-88 22.60

Also under the Incentive Scheme of 1988-89 19.90 promotion of sports and games in schools through Prize Money, the following amounts 63.60 have been spent in the last few years in

STATEMENT

Scheme of Grants of State Sports Councils etc.

MAHARASHTRA

YEAR : 1987-88

51. No. Project and its location Amount approved (Rs. in lakhs)

2 3

1. District Level Sports Complex at Pravara Nagar 10.00000 (Ahmednagar)

2. Playfield at Pravara Nagar (Ahmednagar) 0.50000

3. Playfield at Newasa (Ahmednagar) 0.50000

4. Indoor Stadium at Chikhaldara (Amaravati) 1.77250

5. Open Stadium at Amaravati 5.00000

6. Playfield at Warad (Amaravati) 0.50000

7. Playfield at Walgaon (Amaravati) 0.50000

8. Playfield at Lehegaon (Amaravati) 0.34000

9. Playfield at Vidarbha (Amaravati) 0.50000 141 Written Answers CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 142

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10. Indoor Stadium at Aurangabad 5.00000

11. Swimming Pool at Aurangabad 5.00000

12. Playfield at Paithan (Aurangabao) 0.50000

13. Playfield at Beed 0.50000

14. Playfield at Ganeshpur (Bhandara) 0.50000

15. Outdoor Stadium at Bombay 0.50000

16. Open Stadium on Napean Sea Road (Bombay) 20.00000

17. Open Stadium at Muland (Bombay) 20.00000

18. Open Stadium at Andhen (Bombay) 20.00000

19. Playfield at Buldhana 0.15700

20. Playfleld at Malkapur (Buldhana) 0.35000

21. Swimming Pool at Chandrapur 5.00000

2~. Plnyfield at Mul (Chandrapur) 0.50000

23. Playfield at Nandurbar (Dhule) 0.14800

24. Playfleld at Shahda (Dhule) 0.34750

25. Playfleld at Kasare (Ohule) 0.39800

26. Swimming Pool at Dhule 5.00000

27. Playfield at Chopda (Jalgaon) 0.50000

28. Playfleld at Kasare (Ohule) 0.39800

29. Play field at Jalgaon 0.50000

30. Playfleld at Jalna 0.47000

31. Playfleld at GadhinglaJ (Kolh.1pur) 0.50000 143 Written Answers APRIL 16, 1 ~90 Written Answers 144

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32. Playfield at Bedai (Kolhapur) 0.50000

33. Playfield at Radhanageri (Kolhapur) 0.50000

34. Open Stadium at Chakur (Latur) 2.50000

35. Playfield at Mahal (Nagpur) 0.50000

36. Playfield at Mahal, Nagpur 0.50000

37. Playfield at Nagpur 0.09500

38. Playfleld at Nagpur 0.50000

39. Playfield at Umar, District: Nanded 0.26400

40. Playfield at Loha, District: Nanded 0.26400

41 .. Playfield at S.S. Prasar Mandai, Nanded, District: Nanded 0.50000

42. Playfield at Niphad, District: Nashik 0.50000

43. Playfield at Maadsangri, Distnct: Nashik 0.50000

44. Playfield at Acheler, District: Osmanabad 0.49500

45. Sports Complex at Parbhani 10.00000

46. Playfield at Hadapsar, District: Pune 0.50000

47. Indoor Stadium at Panvel, District: Ralgarh 4.00000

48. Playfleld at Shivajmagar, District: Ratnaglrl 0.50000

49. Playfll:~ld at Chiplum, District· Ratnagiri 0.49350

50. Flood-lighting at Palus, District: Sangll 0.81180

51. Playfield at Rahimatpur, District: Satara 0.50000

52. Playfleld at New English School, Satara 0.50000

53. Playfield a1 Pokalenagar, District: Sindhudurg 0.49500

54. Playfield at Deogas, District: Sindhudurg 0.28000 145 Written Answers CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 146

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55. Playfield at Shelgaon, District: Solapur 0.50000

56. Playfield at Hannur, District: Solapur 0.31695

57. Playfield at Jeur, District: Solapur 0.28300

58. Indoor Stadium at Solapur 5.00000

59. Playfield at Mahal, Disrrict: Solapur 0.50000

60. Playfield at Mangalweda, District: Solapur 0.50000

61. Playfield at Solapur 0.50000

62. Playfield at P.E.S.K. High School. Solapur 0.50000

63. Playfield at Akluj, District: Solapur 0.50000

64. Playfield at Barsi, District: Solapur 0.25000

65. Playfield at Mangal W. Edn. Society, Solapur 0.50000

66. Stadium at Solapur 0.50000

67. Playfield at Sudampuri. District: Wardha 0.50000

68. Playfield at Asithi. District: Wardha 0.34500

69. Playfield at Sewagram, District: W1rdha 0.27500

70. Playfield at Ramnagar, District: Watdha 0.26400

71. Playfield at H.M. Ratnabai Vidyalayc:l. District: Wardha 0.50000

72. Playfield at Waghapur, District: Yavatmal 0.50000

Total:- 164.41425

YEAR : 1988-89

1. Indoor Stadium at Mudholkar Path (Amaravati) 0.48000

2. Playfield at Rajura (Amaravatl) 0.50000

3. Playfield at Uttamsara (Amaravati) 0.34150 147 Written Answers APRil 16. 1990 Written Answe/S 148

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4 Indoor Stadium at Amravatl 0.50000

5 Playfleld at Khede (Dhule) 0.39500

6 Playfleld at Arvl (Dhule) 0.50000

7 Playfleld at Gangakhed (Parbhanl) 0.50000

8. Outdoor Stadium at Sh,rur (Pune) 2.46000

9 Playtleld at Astha (Sangll) 0.50000

10 Playfleld at Sangola (Solapur) 0.50000

11 Playfleld at Mohana (Amaravatl) 0.36000

12 Playfleld at Lonkhede (Ohule) 0.47000

13 Playfleld at Somal (Amaravatl) 0.35000

14 SWimming Pool at Hadapsar (Pune) 5.00000

15 Playfleld at Hadapsar (Pune) 0.50000

16 Playfleld at Chlnchanl (Sangll) 0.39000

17. Playfleld at Jadh (Sang II) 0.50000

18 Playfleld at Jadarbabaled (Sang II) 0.33200

19 Playfleld at KavalapJr (5angll) 0.50000

20 Playfield at Nagai (Sang") 0.50000

21 Playfleld at Barsl 046600

22 Playfleld at 50lapur 0.50000

23 Playfleld at Agalgaon (Solapur) 0.23300

24 Playfleld at Waghapur (Yavatmal) 0.50000

17.18750 149 Written Answers CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 150

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YEAR : 1989-90

1. State Level Sports Complex at Pune 124.00000 151 Written Answers APRIL 16, 1990 Written Answers 152

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Opening of Kendrlya Vldyalayas In [English] various Districts of U.P. Export of Computer Hardware and 4851. SHRIKALPNATHSONKAR: Will Software the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: 4852. SHRI VENKATA KRISHNA (a) whether Government propose to REDDY KASU: open Kendriya Vidy alay as in Ajamgarh, Basti, SHAI M.M. PALLAM RAJU: Deoria and Mhow districts of eastern Uttar Prac.esh in the coming two years; Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: (b) if so, the names of places where these schools are likely to be opened; and (a) the annual export and import of computer hardware and software for the last (c) if not, the reasons therefor? three years; and

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (b) the projected exports and import of MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ computer hardware and software over the OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE next three years? DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN DE­ to (c). One Kendriya Vidyalaya IS already PARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE functioning at Azamgarh. At present, there is MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ no proposal to open a second Kendriya VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) Vidyalaya at Azamgarh or new Kendriya The annual export and import of computer Vidyalaya at Basti, Deona or Mhow D'stllctS hardware and software for the last three of Uttar Pradesh.xyz years are as under:-

Year Clearance issued by Department Expon of computer Export of computer of Electronics for import of hardware softwa"e computer hardware and software by actL'al users

2 3

(Rs. Crores)

1987 82.0 40.7 70.0

1988 238.0 137.8 101.0

1989 90.0 233.0 157.0

In addition to the above, computer soft­ available. ware and certaIn configuration of computer hardware are under Open General Licence, (b) Over the next three years, total for which specific import figures are not import of computer hardware and software is 159 Written Answers APRIL 16. 1990 Written Answers 160 expected to be around Rs. 160 crores per Per Capita Income of Maharashlra annum. 4854. SHRI HARI SHANKAR MAHALE: The software and hardware exports are Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to expected to grow at the rate of 60% and 35% state: per annum. respectively, during the next three years. (a) the per capita income in Maharash­ tra at the end of the Fifth Five Year Plan; [ Translation] (b) whether the per capita income of the Plantation of Eucalyptus Trees State is increasing in comparison to other States; and 4853. SHRI MITRA SEN YADAV: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: (c) if not, the reasons therefor and the measures proposed to increase the per capita (a) whether emphasis is being laid on income of Maharashtra? the large scale plantation of eucalyptus trees throughout the country; THE PRIME MINISTER (SHRI VISH­ WANATH PRATAP): (a) The per-capita net (b) whether level of water is decreasing state domestic product of Maharashtra at due to plantation of eucalyptus trees: and the end of the Fifth Five Year Plan (1978-79) was Rs. 1803 at current prices.

(c) i1'so, the reasons for not emphasis­ (b) Between 1978-79 and 1986-87, the ing the plantation of other fruit bearing trees latest year for which comparative but provi­ and timber trees? sional estimates are available, the per-cap­ ita net state domestic product of Maharash­ tra increased by Rs. 1974, which is higher THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE than the increase in respect of all the other MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ States, except Haryana and Punjab. OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE (c) Does not arise. MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (English] (a) and (c). No, Sir. The Government of India has advised the States and Union Territories Clearance to Nohar Sidhumukh Project not to take up monoculture plantations, par­ ticularly of species like Eucalyptus. It has 4855. SHRI DAULAT RAM SARAN: also been emphasised that planting of mixed Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to species should be popularised, specially state: those species which satisfy peoples' need for fuelwood, fodder, fruit and small timber. (a) whether the Planning Commission has given clearance to the Nohar Sidhu­ (b) There is no scientific evidence to mukh Project; if so, the details thereof; and establish that planting of Eucalyptus trees is causing decrease in the level of water in difterent parts of the country. (b) if not, the reasons therefor? 161 Written Answers CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 162

THE PRIME MINISTER (SHRI VISH­ (b) the extent of the grant likely to be WANATH PRATAP SINGH): (a). No, Sir. released by UGC to the Universities of Madhya Pradesh; (b) In view of large spill over commit­ ment of on-going major and medium irriga­ (c) the names of the colJeges in Qack· tion projects, the State Government has ward areas of Madhya Pradesh to whom been requested to indicate the prior~y to be grant is being given or likely to be given by given by the State for the projects within the the University Grants Commission; and availability of resources in the 8th Plan. (d) the details thereof? [ Translation] THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Grantsto Universities in Madhya MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ Pradesh OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE 4856. SHRI CHHABIRAM ARGAL: Will MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) and (b). The details of the grant allocated (a) the names of universities in Madhya and released by the University Grants Pradesh which are the recipients of grants Commission to the universities in Madhya being released by University Grants Com­ Pradesh during the Seventh Plan period are mission and the extent thereof: as follows:

(Rs. in Jakhs)

51. No. University Total allocation Grants released for 7th Plan

2 3 4

1. Awadesh Pratap Singh Universrty, Rewa 140.28 118.61

2. Barkatullah Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal 184.98 123.97

3. Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore 163.30 122.85

4. Indira Kala Sangeet, Khairagarh. 98.15 29.25

5. Rav; Shankar University, Ralpur. 131.25 93.00

6. Guru Ghasi Das University, Bllaspur. 50.00 16.00

7. Dr. H.S. Gaur Vishwavldyalaya, Sagar. 193.45 134.49

8. Jiwaji University, Jiwaji. 147.75 99.68

9. Rani Durgawati Vishwavldyalaya, Jabalpur. 190.32 114.20

10. Vikram Universit~1 Ujjain. 180.50 96.46

--- 163 Written Ans ....rs APRlL 16, 1990 Written Answers 164

(e) and (d). According to the norms assistance from the UGC under Section prescribed by the University Grants Com­ 12-8 of the UGC Ar?t. The details of grant mission, there are 13 educationally back­ released to these colleges by the UGC dur­ ward districts in Madhya Pr adesh. 22 001- ing the Seventh Ptan period are given in the 1eges in these districts are eligible to receive statement below.

STATEMENT

51. No. District Name of the College Grant Paid

2 3 4

1. Baster 1. Government Degree College, Jagdalpur 3,35,613

2. Government P.G. College, Kankar 4,80,000

2. Betul 3. J.H. Government Degree College, Betul 5,23,000

3. Dewas 4. Government KP. College, Dewas 1,20,000

4. Dhar 5. Government College, Dhar 6,42,000

5. Jhabua 6. Government College Jhabua 2,51,178

7. Government College Alirajpur 60,000

6. Mandla 8. Rani Durgavati Government College, Mandla 2,32,300

7. Panna 9. Chhatrasal Government College, Panna 9,761

8. Rais~n 10. Government College, Bareili 1,87,440

11. Government Cotlege, Raisen 2,41,610

9. Rajgarh 12. Government Biaora Degree College, Biaora 1,00,000

13. Government College, Narsinghgarh 60,000

14. Government College, Rajgarh 4.32,520

10. Sargoja 15. H.C. Home Sc. College, Ambikapur 3,05,420

16. Government Degree College, Ambikapur 8,95,750

11. Sehore 17. Government College, Sehore 4,37,910

12. Sidhi 18. S.G.S. Mahavidyalaya, Sidhi 4,02.500 ~65 .... Answers CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA} Written Answers 166

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13. West Nimar 19. Government College, Barwani 6,06,450

20. Government College, Khargone 8,70,000

21- Government College, Sendhwa 1,95,280

22. J.N. Government College, Barwah 1,11,031

Total: 74,99,763

[English] (c) if so, the details thereof?

Ex·Servicemen in the Country THE MINISTER OF STATE ItJ THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (DR. RAJA 4857. SHRIARVINDNETAM: Willthe RAMANNA): (a) According to the estimates PRIME MINISTER be pleased to s1ate: received from the States/Union Territories, there are 43.62 lakh ex-servicemen in the (a) the number of ex-servicemen in the country as on 1.1.88. State-wise details <"Ire country, State-wise; given in the Statement below.

(b) whether Government propose to (b) No, Sir. place the subject on the concurrent list in the Constitution: and (c) Does not arise. STAT-EMENT

State-wise Break-up of Ex-Servicemen in the country as on 1.1.1988

51. No. StatslUnion Territory No. gn /akhs)

2 3

1. Andhra Pradesh 3.00

2. Assam 0.70

3. Bihar 2.22

4. Gujarat 0.12

5. Haryana 2.18

s. Himachal Pradesh 0.93

7. Jammu & Kashmir 1.04 167 Written Answ91S APRIL 16, 1990 Written AnswelS 168

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B. Karnataka 0.55

9. Kerala 3.20

10. Madhya Pradesh 1.00

11. Maharashtra 3.96

12. Manipur 0.04

13. M.eghalaya 0.06

14. Nagaland 0.03

15. Orissa 0.24

16. Punjab 4.81

17. Rajasthan 2.72

18. Sikkim 0.085

19. Tamil Nadu 6.69

20. Tnpura O.OB

21. Uttar Pradesh 8.72

22. West Bengal 0.40

23. Arunachal Pradesh 0.001

24. Goa 0.01

25. Mlzoram 0.10

Union Territories

1. Andaman & Nicobar Islands 0.004

2. Chandlgarh 0.12

3. Delhi 0.60 4. Pondicherry 0.01

Total: 43.62 169 Written Answers CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 170

Kendt1ya Vldyalaya In T.llicherry, VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) Kerala and (b). The framing of the National Cultural Policy is under amsideration of the Govern­ 4859. SHRI RAMESH CHENNITHALA: ment. No timelim~ has as yet been set. Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: Reframlng of Recognition Rules of Service Associations (a) whether there is any proposal to start a Kendriya Vidyalaya at Tellicherry in 4861_ SHRI RAM SAGAR (Saidpur): Kerala; and Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: (b) ~ so, the details thereof? (a) whether the Recognition Rules of THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Service Associations have been reframed; MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (b) . if so, whether these have b'een DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE notified; MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE. VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) (c) if not. the reasons for the delay in and (b). Kendriya Vidyalaya SangC'lthan has reframing the same; received a proposal from the Government of Kerala for opening of Kendriya Vidyalaya at (d) whether new service associations, Palayad near Tellicherry, Kerala. in the absence of reC9Qnition rules. are being given recognition; and No decision has yet been taken regard­ ing number and locations of new Kendriya (e) ~ so, the procedure for obtaining Vidyalayas to be opened in the country dur­ such recognition? ing 1990-91. ~ THE PRIME MIN ISTER (SHRI VISH­ National Cultural Policy WANATH PRATAP SINGH): (a) and (b), No, Sir. 4860. SHRI KALP NATH RAI: SHRI EDUARDO FALEIRO: (c) As certain issues have wider impli­ cations Government have not been able to Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased take a final view. to state: (d) and (e), Pending finalisation of the (a)_ whether Government propose to fresh Recognition Rules, at present no new evolve a National Cultural Policy; and Association is being given recognition,

(b) if so, details of the scheme and by Noise Pollutlon when it will be implemented? 4862. SHR1 RAM LAL RAHI: Will the THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (a) whether any measures are being DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE adopted by Government to check noise MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE- pollution; 171 WItten Answer.s APRIL 16, 1990 w.rrt.n A,...,.,. 11.2

(b) if so, the details thereof; and THE MlNtSTER OF STATE IN THE MiNISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOl­ (c) if not, the reasons therefor? OGY AND MtNlSTER OF STATE IN ntE DEPARTUENT OF EDUCATION IN lHE THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MiNISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ MINISTRY OF SCE~CE.ANO TECHNOL­ VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. UENON): (a) OGY AND MINISTER OF STAlE IN THE Yes, Sir. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES (b) For this session (1.5.89 to 3O.4f.90), DEVELOPMENT (PROf. M.G.K. MENON): all the formalities for direct reauitmem for (a) Yas, Sir. different categories, wherever soch recruit­ ment was due, have been completed. (b) The mam steps taken by the Gov­ ernment to check noise poftution 1ncIude: [ Translation]

(i) Standards in respect of nOIse Change in Sports Policy for dffferent areas nave been notified under the Environment 4864. SHRISANTOSH KUMARGANG­ (Protection) Act, 1986. WAA: Wtltthe PRIME MlNISTER be pleased to state: (ii) Oedaration of silence zones in sensitive areas. (a) whether Government propose 10 change its sports ~icy In view of India's (iii) Regulating the use of loud­ poor performance in World Cup Hockey speakers. Tournament at Lahore; and

(IV) Restriction on use of loud and (b) nso, the details thereof? electric homs in vemctes has been notified. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ (c) Does not arise. OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MlNISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCe DE­ AdverUaement of V1IC8ftt Posts by KVS VELOPMENT (PROF. M.~.K. MENON): (a) No, Sir.

4863. ~R. LAXMINARAY AN PAN~ (b) Does not arise. OEVA: Wdlthe PRtME MINISTER be pfeased to state: [English1

(a) whether it is a fact that during every Investment in Public Sector Electronic session Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan Units advertIses vacancies of different categones of teachers to fill them through direct recruit­ 4865. SHRI KS. R1C: Wilt the PRlME ment; and MINISTER be pfeased to state:

(b) if so, the reasons for not advert$ing (a) the investment made in the public the vacancies this session? sector etactlOOic units in the countly during 173 WritI4M Answers CHAITRA 26.1912 (SAKA) Written AnsWBts .174

the last three years under Department of THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Electronics; MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (b) whether the share of these public DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE sector units in exports is less vis-a-vis pri­ MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ vate sector electronic units; VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) The investment made in the three public (c) if so, the percentage of both the sector undertakings. namely. CMC Limited. sectors in export during the last three years Electronics Trade and Technoklgy Develop­ indicating their investments and export, year­ ment Corporation ltd. (ET& T), and Semi­ wise; and conductor Complex Limited (SCl) under the administrative control of the Department of {d) the steps contemplated to boost the Efectrona (DOC) during the last 3 years exports at electronic goods by Public Sector (both in the form of Joan and equity taken Units? together, is as under:-

(Rs. in ctOies)

CMC ET&T set

1987-88 5.49 2.00 4.22

1988-89 1.25 7.02

1989-90 1.75 2.75 1.50

(b) and (c). The total export of elec1ronic and private sector units during the last 3 Items by all public sector units including years is as under:- those under the Department of Electronics

Pubfic Sector % Share Private Sector % Share (Rupees Crores) (Rupees Crores)

1987 6.1 2.0 305.9 98.0

1988 11.3 2.4 463.7 97.6

1989 14.5 1.9 760.5 98.1

Investments made in Public Sector units (d) The following incentives are avail­ are mainly to meet the requirements of De­ able to both Public and Private sector units fencelStrategic needs. and import substitu­ for export of electronic items:- tion with some exports. Separate data for yearwise investments relating to exports is Cash Compensatory support@ not separately available. 12% of FOB price. 175 Written AnswelS APRil 16, 1990 Written AnswelS 176

Replenishment licence @ 20%. (b) Hso, the details thereof?

Import of populated PCBs to THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE the extent of ~k of REP licence MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOl­ is permitted against export of OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE electronic items. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ All industry duty drawback rates VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) have been fixed for a number ~f and (b). According to the information fur­ items. nished by Delhi Administration, it is running the following programmes to promote girls' Industry duty drawback rates in education: case of CKDISKD exports have been permitted. a) National Foster Parent Scheme;

Admissions in Schools of Assam b} Free transport facilities to girl stu­ dents in rural areas; 4866. SHRI L.K. ADVANI: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: c) Free supply of uniforms;

(a) whether Government have received d) Free supply of text books to girls in any complaint from students from Assam the age-group 6-11 years; that students wanting to study Hindi and Bengali were being denied admission to e} Scholarships to economically schools in Assam; needy girl students.

(b) if so, whether the matter has been In addition to the above, girls belonging taken up with the State Government; and to the Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes are getting the facilities of merit scholar­ (c) nso, the result thereof? ShiPS, remedial teaching and coaching facili­ ties including specialised coaching facilities THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE for talented students. MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Construction of Building for N.P.O.L DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ 4868. PROF. K. V. THOMAS: Will the VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: No, Sir. (a) whether the construction of the (b) and (c). Does not anse. building for the National Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL). Cochln Measures for Girls Education is over;

4C67. SHRI P.M. SAYEED: Will the (b) rt so, what is the final cost of this PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: project; and

(a) whether there isa plan to encourage (c) the time by when the NPOL is education among girls in DeIhl; and proposed to be shifted to the new building? 177 Written Answers CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) Written AnswelS 178

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (a) whether there has been a serious MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (DR. RAJA environmental problem in some of the indus­ RAMANNA): (a) No, Sir. trial areas of Karnataka State; (b) The estimated cost is Rs. 795.91 Lakhs. (b) if so, what suggestions were made by the Union Government to the State Gov­ (c) NPOL is pr~posed to be shifted to ernment in this regard; and the new building in a phased manner during current financial year. (c) the details of steps proposed to be taken to implement the suggestions? Plantation of Trees THE ~INISTER OF STATE 'N THE 4869. DR. VENKATESH KABDE: Will MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE (a) whether Government have any MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ proposal regarding plantation of trees in the VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) industrial and commercial complexes; Yes, Sir. There is water pollution problem due to the discharge of industrial effluent (b) if so, the details thereof; from the Aspirin manufacturing unit at Dod­ dabiJllapur industrial area near Bangalore. (c) whether there is a proposal to re­ ward persons in order to give a boost to this (b) and (c). The State Government was important activity; and advised by the Union Government to take action for closure of the unit under Section 5 (d) if so, the details thereof? of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Schemes of Karnataka pending for MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ clearance OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ 4871. SHRIMATI BASAVA RAJES­ VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) WARI: WilithePRIME MINISTER be pleased and (b). Planting of trees in industrials and to state: commercial complexes is the responsibility of the cone&rned parties. (a) the details of the schemes submit­ (c) and (d). Indira Priyadarshanl Vrik­ ted by Karnataka Government to the Plan­ sha Mitra Awards and the Indira Gandhi ning Commission for approval; Paryavaran Puraskar have been instituted for recognising outstanding contribution in (b) whether the Planning Commission the field of afiorestation and tree plantmg. has cleared these schemes; \~ so, the details thereof; Environment problem in Karnataka (c) if not, the reasons therefor: and 4870. SHRIMATI BASAVA RAJES­ WARI: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased (d) the time by which these schemes to state: are proposed to be cleared? 179 Written Answers APRIL 16,1990 Written Answers 180

THE PRIME MINISTER (SHRI VISH­ World Bank Assistance. The Project cov­ WANATH PRATAP SINGH): (a) to (d). The ered Bangalore, Shimoga, My sore , Man­ position regarding the Schemes of Karna­ dya, Dakshina Kannada, Belgaum and Gul­ taka Government cleared/pending in the barga districts. The estimated cost of the Planning Commission is as follows: Project is Rs. 96 crores. The project Profile was cleared from funding angle in principle subject to certain conditions on 12.6.1989. 1. Planning Commission had receIved a project profile on Integrated Rural Water 2. The following schemes of Karnataka Supply and Environmental Sanitation Proj­ relating to power have been cleared by the ect for clearance from funding angle for Planning Commission since 1985:-

SI. No. Name of Scheme Estimated Cost Capacity addition Date of (Rs. crores) (MW) approval

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

1. InstallatIon of D.G. Sets at 50.81 77.76 4.2.87 Kolar, Bidar, Jamakhandi and Indi (77.76 MW)

2. Sharavathy Tailrace HEP 160.59 240.00 6.5.87 (4x 60 MW)

3. Raichur TPP 4th Unit 225.10 210.00 14.8.87 (1 x 210 MW)

4. D.G. Plant at Yahlanka 122.03 120.00 29.12.88 Bangalore (120 MW)

5. Brindavan H.E. Scheme 15.08 12.00 10.4.90 (2 x 6 MW)

6. Bhadra Right Bank 'Canal· HEP 6.90 6.00 10.4.90 Additional Unit (1 x 6 MW)

No power generation scheme of Karnataka Government in the Eighth Plan keeping in is pending in the Planning Commission for view the availability of resources and the approval. committed liability on account of on-going irrigation projects in the State, which have spilled over to the Eighth Plan. 3. The revised estimate of Upper Krishna ProJect Stage-I amounting to Rs. 1207.82 {Trans/ation] crores has been submitted to the Planning Commission for approval. The Scheme is Aided Schools In Deihl under examination in the Planning Commis­ sIon. The clearance of the scheme would 4872. SHRI YADVENDRA DATI: Will depend on the priority given to it by the State the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: '81 Written Answers CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) Written Answsrs 182

(a) the number of aided schools in THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Delhi; MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (b) the number of posts sanctioned for DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE teachers and other employees in these MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ schools; VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) to {e}. Information in respect of aided schools (c) the number of post lying vacant in under Delhi Administration, Municipal Cor­ these schools for the last three-four years; poration of Delhi and Delhi Cantonment Board is being collected and will be laid on (d) the reasons for not filling these the Table of the Sabha. Information as avail­ posts; and able in respect of aided schools under New (e) the steps being taken 10 fill these Delhi Municipal Committee is furnished In posts immedIately? the Statement below.

STATEMENT

Names of the aided schools under Sancrioned posts Vacant posts New Delhi Municipal Committee Teachers Others

1. A.M. Arya Girls Primary School No.1 11 3 Nil

2. A.M. Arya Girls Primary School No.2 11 Nil

3. Khalsa Boys Primary School 7 4 Nil

4. Nirmal Primary School 5 3 Nil

Special Programme for Eastern Uttar Uttar Pradesh; and Pradesh (c) ~ so, the details thereof? 4873. SHRI RAM SAJIWAN: Will1he PRIME MINISTER be pleased to s1ate: THE PRIME MINISTER (SHRI VISH­ WANATH PRATAP SINGH): {a} Yes, Sir. (a) whether the Planning Commission while discussing the State Plan for the year (b) and (c). No special sc~emes was 1990-91 with the Government of Uttar submitted. However, al~tterdated 23.3.1990 Pradesh had suggested to chalkout a spe­ from Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh addressed cial programme for Bundelkhand and east­ to Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission ern part of the State with a view to reduce the has been received stating that: regional imbalance in the State; if so, the details thereof; i) while finalising the Annual Plan of Uttar Pradesh for the year 1990- (b) whether State Government has 91, it emerged that with a view to submitted any special scheme for develop­ giving right impetus to the develop­ ment of Bundelkhand and eastern part of ment of Bundelkhand region. ~ wilt 183 Written Answers APRIL 16, 1990 Written Answers 184

be advisable to constitute a Work­ MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ ing Group under the auspices of VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) Planning Commission with active At present, Government has no proposal to participation of the State Govern­ hold a Conference on Ramayana. ment. (b) Does not arise. ii) The Bundelkhand region compris­ ing five districts namely; Jalaun [ Translation] (Orai District), Jhansi, Hamirpur, Banda and lalitpur located in Survey for Army Cantonment in Hima­ Vindhyas abounds in rocky and chal Pradesh barren landforms. Water availabil­ ity both for drinkmg, as well as 4875. SHRI MAHESHWAR SINGH: irrigation is scarce. During summer Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to the problem gets accentuated. state: Water shortage causes poor agri­ cultural production on the one hand (a) whether a survey was conducted a and poor employment prospects few years back for establishing an army on the other. cantonment at village Averi of Aani Sub­ diVision in district Kullu of Himachal Pradesh; iii) No big industry is located in the region. The area has a good poten­ (b) ~ so, how many acres of land IS tial for cottage and village indus­ required for this purpose; and tries such as handmade paper, handloom etc. (c) the stage at which the proposal stands at present? iv) The implementation of the sugges­ tions and recommendations of the THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Working Group would go a long MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (DR. RAJA way in solving the region's prob­ RAMANNA): (a) Yes, Sir. lems. (b) 300 acres approximately. [English] (c) The proposal is at a preliminary Ramayana Conference stage.

4874. SHRI P. PENCHALLAIAH: Will [English] the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: English Medium Schools (a) whether Government propose to hold a Conference on Ramayana; and 4876. SHRI A.K. ROY: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: (b) if so, the particulars thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (a) whether basic schools with Wardha MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ Culture are dying and English medium OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE schools with Doon culture are flourishing all DEPARTMENT Of EDUCATION IN THE over the country; if so, facts in detail; and 185 Written Answers CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 186

(b) whether the new education policy is 20.5.1982 between the Ordn~nce Factory contributing to the creation of an alien ehtist Medak management and the Medak district cu~, if so, steps taken thereof? authorities, it was agreed to consider the latter's request for giving priority for employ­ THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE ment to one member of the family of each MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ land displaced person. OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE (b) In accordance With the aforesaid MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ understanding, employment has so far been VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) given to 298 persons in the above category. and (b). No specif:= data is available In regard to basic schools established as a part (c) Further recruitment in the above of the Wardha Scheme. It IS, however, true category depends on future production tar­ that such schools are facing financial and gets, availability of qualified and skilled per­ other difficulties. sons, and age of displaced persons.

Schools which claim to provide instruc­ [ Translation] tion in English medium have come up in large numbers throughout the country in Regularisation of Clerks and Grade IV recent years. Employees in Sports Authority of India

The National Policy on Education, 1986 4878. SHRI SHANKERSINH (NPE) envisages provision of support mstl­ VAGHELA: Will the PRIME MINISTER be tutions and programmes of Gandhian basic pleased to state: education. However, elitism manifests Itself In many ways in our education system (a) whether there are many clerks and Government have taken a deCISion to review Grade IV employees working on ad-hoc basis N.P.E. In the office of Sports Authority of India tor last 4-5 years; and Employment to persons who gave lands to Medak Ordnance Factory (b) if so, the number thereof and when these employees are likely to be regular-· 4877. SHRI M. SAGA REDDY: Will the ised? PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (a) whether the Management of the MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ Ordnance Factory, Medak had assured to OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE provide employment at least to one person In DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE each o~ the families who lost their agricultural MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ lands under the Defence Ordnance Factory; VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) Yes, Sir. (b) if so, whether the assurance has since been fuHilled; and (c) if not, the reasons therefor? (b) 32 Lower Division Clerks and 79 Grade IV employees are presently working THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE on ad-hoc basis in the Office of the Sports MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (DR. RAJA Authority of India. Their cases for regularisa­ RAMANNA): (a) In a meeting held on tion would be considered as and when regu- 187 Written Answers APRil 16, 1990 Written Answers 188 lar vacancies become available or more Cleaning of Polluted Rivers In Kerala posts are created. 4880. SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR: Will [English1 the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state the details of the plan to clear up the poUuted Appolntment of part·tlme basis rivers in the State of Kerala?

4879. SHRI HET RAM: Will the PRIME THE MINISTER OF STATE tN THE MINISTER be pleased to state: MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (a) whether no employee is employed DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE on part-time basis in Group A, B, C, or D MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ posts in the Government service; VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): A plan to clean the Periyar river has been (b) if not, the classes/posts to which submitted by Kerala State Po"ution Control employees are appointed on part time basis; Board to the Government of India for finan­ cial assistance. The plan proposes to under­ (c) whether sweepers are appointed on take studies of the river basin with regard to part time basis in Government departments/ water quality and classification, population public undertakings; demography, identification of polluting sources, existing sewerage facilities, etc. (d) whether sweepers appointed on part time basis by any Government Depart­ Use of TV in Promoting Education ment/pubic undertaking are prohibited from undertaking employment elsewhere dUring 4881. SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR: Will remaining hours of duty; and the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

(e) if so, the reasons therefor? (a) whether Government have any plan to use the vast potential of television in THE PRIME MINISTER (SHRI VISH­ promoting good education; and WANATH PRATAP SINGH): (a) and (b). No orders have been issued to appoint employ­ (b) if so, the details thereof? ees on part-time basis in Group A, B. C, or 0 posts in the Government Service. However. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE in certain Minlstrjes part time employees are M1NISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ appointed to perform certain specific job. OGY AND MINIS,iER OF STATE IN THE This arrangement is in vogue In certain DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE operational Ministries on account of func­ MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ tional requirement. VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) and (b). Under the INSAT Utilisation Pro­ gramme, a Central Institute of Educational (c) to (e). In certain Ministries and Technology (CIET) was set up in the NCERT Departments like the Departme"t of Posts, and State Institutes of Educational Technol­ Sweepers are appointed against posts cre­ ogy (SIE-ns) were set up in six States which ated on part time basis. These sweepers are have INS~T utilisation facilities, viz., Uttar not prohibited to take up second employ­ Pradesh, Bihar, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh. ment elsewhere during the period otherthan Maharashtra and Gujarat. Educational TV their duty hour!;. (ETV) programmes produced by the CIET 189 Written AnswelS CHAITRA 26.1912 (SAKA) Written AnswelS 190 and SIETs are telecast daily in the morning decrease. if any; for 3 hours and 45 minutes. on about 220 school days, covering five language regions, (b) whether there is any permanent viz., Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Oriya and T el­ arrangement for the medical treatment of ugu on a time-sharing basis (45 minutes for these 'animals in Kanha Park; if not, the each language). The ETV programmes for reasons therefor; children in the age-group 5-8 years and 9-11 years are telecast from Monday to (c) whether the area of Kanha National Friday. Programmes for primary level teach­ Park is sufficient to accommodate all the ers are telecast every Saturday. The ETV animals; programmes are relayed by all HPTs and LPTs in the six States having INSAT utilisa­ (d) if not, whether any new scheme is tion facilities and other Hindi speaking ar­ under consideration in this regard; and if so, eas. In order to provide access to 'he pro­ the details thereof; and grammesbeingtelecast, since 1987-88 under the revised Educational Technology Pro­ (e) the details of animals which fell ill gramme 24,897 TVs have been sanctioned during the last year and the number of those to elementary schools so far. who got cured and the number 01 those who died? Syllabus based school programmes produced by the respective Doordarshan THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Kendras for the secondary level are also MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ being telecast by the terrestrial stations of OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Deihl, Bombay, Madras and Snnagar. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ Besides. the University Grants Com­ VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) miSSIOn telecasts TV programmes on higher The main species of wild animals found in education entitled "Country-wide classroom". the Kanha National Park are tiger, leopard, To support this programme, the UGC has set spotted deer, sambar. barasinga, barking upfour Educational Media Research Centres deer, chausinga, black buck, gaur. wild dogs, and nine AudiO Visual Research Centres In wild boar. The estimated numberof animals UniverSities/Colleges for training In and as reported in the Annual Report of the production of TV software. The Commission National Park are given in the statement has prOVided TV sets to about 2000 col­ below. There appears to be no significant leges. decrease in population of animals.

[ Translation] (b) No, Sir.

Animals In Kanha National Park Wild animals are to be preserved in natural condnions Medical treatment is, 4882. SHRI MOHANLAL JHIKRAM: therefore, not considered in National Park. Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: (c) Yes, Sir.

(a) the details of animals found In the Kanha National Park at present, the number (d) A new scheme for establishment of thereof and the comparative position in the buffer areas of the National Park is included_ previous year together with reasons for in the VIII Plan proposals of this Ministry. 191 Written Answers APRIL 16, 1990 Written Answers 192

(e) The information will be collected Table of the House. from the State Government and laid on the

STATEMENT

Population of main species of Wild Animals in Kanha National Parle

51. No. Name of the animal Estimated 1988 Number 1989

2 3 4

1. Tiger 97 97

2. Panther 62 62

3 Chltal 17314 18194

4. Sambar 1863 1976

5. Barking Deer 781 792

6. Barasinga 547 540

7. Nllgal 120 111

8. Chousinga 193 206

9. Black buck 32 32

10. Gaur 671 725

11. Wild Boar 4291 4543

12. Hanuman Langur 6548 6555

13. Wild dog 171 176

[Eng/ish] up an Ordnance"Factory in the Rayalaseema district of Andhra Pradesh; and Ordnance Factory in Andhra Pradesh (b) if so, the details thereof?

4883. SHRI Y.S. RAJA SEKHAR THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE REDDY: Will the PRIME MINISTER be MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (DR. RAJA pleased to state: RAMANNA): (a) No, Sir.

(a) whether Government propose to set (b) Does not arise. 193 Written Answers CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 194

[ Translation1 Group SC ST

Promotion to SClST Employees In Delhi A Nil Nil University B Nil Nil

4884. SHRI RAJVEER SINGH: Willthe C 8 PRIME MINISTER b& pleased to state: D 57 4

(a) whether reservation facilities in Uniform Code for Colleges and Univer­ regard to recruitment and promotion are sities available to the employees belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes in 4885. SHRI BHOGENDRA JHA: Will accordance wIth the norms laid by Govern­ the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: ment in Delhi University and its affiliated colleges; (a) whether University Grants Commis­ sion have prepared any uniform code for all the colleges and Universities in the country (b) if so, the number of persons bene­ for.ensuring time bound academic sessions, fIted from this facility during the last three examinations and results and for fixing the years: and number of days or work in a year and mini­ mum daily teaching hours for lecturers; and (c) if not, the reasons therefor? (b) if so, the state of its implementation THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE in various Universities of the country, par­ MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ ticularly in Bihar? OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE to (c). The existing Government Instructions DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE for Central Universities provide for 15% MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ reservation for Scheduled Castes 7 1/2% VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENO~): (a) reservation for Scheduled Tnbes, both for and (b). The University Grants Commission direct recruitment and promotion, for Group bas recently circulated guidelines of a model A. B, C and D for non-teaching staff and In academic calendarto be followed by Univer­ the appointment of Lecturer for teaching sities. These guidelines indicate the time posts. UniverSity of Delhi has accepted the frame for the beginning of the academic above reservation quota for only non-teach­ year, last date for admiSSions, dates by ing posts upto the level of Section Officer. which examinations should be completed According to the information provided by and results should be declared. The aea­ University of Delhi, the number of Scheduled demiccalendar is required to be implemented Castes/Scheduled Tribes non-teaching from the academic session of 1990-91. UGC employees recruited in different categories has also made regulations for observing a In the University during the last three years is minimum of 180 teaching days in an aca­ as follows: demic year and for minimum workload for 195 Written AnswelS APRIL 16, 1990 Written Answers 196 teachers. UGC has informed that Universi­ THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE ties in Bihar are not sending information MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (DR. RAJA about minimum number of teaching days RAMANNA):

Ordnance Factories in Maharashtra (b) Capacities for making various cal­ ibres of ammunition, shells, guns, different 4887. SHRI VASANT SATHE: Will the types of explosives, and for filling ammuni­ PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: tions are being additionally created in the ordnance factories at Ambarnath, Varan­ (a) w~ether under the defence produc­ gaon, Chanda, Ambajhari, Bhandara, and tion plan, new ordnance factories are pro­ Kirkee. The outlay provided in 1989-90 was posed to be set up and the capacity of Rs. 13.29 crores; in 1990-91 it is expected to eXisting units in Maharashtra is to be sub­ be about Rs. 30 crores. stantially increased;

(b) if so, the details regarding progress (c) Semi-skilled persons are imparted of the plans under implementation, unit-wise. training in various trades under the Appren­ and outlays provided for the purpose during tices Act 1961. Skilled persons are trained 1989-90 and 1990-91 ; for 1-1/2 yea~ under the Skilled Artisan T raining Scheme. Both these categories also (c) the details of training faCIlities for attend speCially designed in-house training semi-skilled/skilled, fresh tec.hnical persons courses. Fresh Diploma Holders and Gradu­ in ordnance units and annual intake of fresh ate Engineers are trained under the Appren­ trainees for the last three years; and tices Amendment Act 1973. There are also short term in-house training schemes for (d) whether training facilities are pro­ them. The intake of fresh trainees for Mahar­ posed to be augmented and if so, the details ashtra during the last three years is given thereof? below:

Training Scheme 1987-88 1988-89 1989-90

(a) Trade Apprentices under 19' 162 30B Apprentice Act 1961

(b) Stipendiary Apprentices under Apprentices Amendment Act 1973-

(i) Graduate Engineers 33 33 31

(ii) Diploma Holders 35 35 33

(d) Training facilities forthe employees trolled (NC)/Computerised Numerically are tieing agumented in new technologies Controlled (eNC) machines. such as Computers and Numerically Con- 197 W~ Answers CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 198

Corruption ca ... against lAS Officers (a) whether nuclear power piant at of Gujarat Kaiga in Karnataka has been chosen to be set up in a rare tropical forest; 4888. SHRI PRAKASH KOKO BRAHMBHA IT: Will the PRIME MINISTER (b) ~ so, whether Government have any be pleased to state: move to shift the place; and

(a) number of corruption cases regis­ (c) whether the people of this region are tered against lAS officers in the State of feeling highly insecure keeping in view the Gujarat; bad effects of nuclear waste; and if so, the reaction of the Government thereto? (b) in how many cases the enquiry was conducted; and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN. THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ (c) the action taken against those held OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE responsible? DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES THE PRIME MINISTER (SHAI VISH­ DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): WANATH PAATAP SINGH): (a) to (c). The (a) The site of Kaiga Atomic Power Project information is being collected and will be laid with 2 units of 235 MWe each is bcated in a on the Table of the House. tropical forest are of Karnataka.

Corruption cases against lAS Officers (b) No, Sir. of Ma harashtra . (c) Government have received repre­ 4889. SHRI PRAKASH V. PATIL: Will sentations from certain groups of people on the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: this subject. In this connection the iollowing may be noted; (a) whether a number of lAS Officers In the State of Maharashtra are involved in At Nuclear power plant sites only low corruption cases; level radioactive wastes are generated; adequate precautions are taken to collect, (b) if so, the action taken against those treat and immobilise these radioactive lAS Officers found guilty; and wastes. These come down rapidly to a low level of radioactivity when th~y are buried (c) the number of officers out of them safely. Any releases to the environment will who have been transferred? be well within prescribed limits stipulated by Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) in THE PRIME MINISTER (SHRI VISH­ line with the guidelines of International bod­ WANATH PRATAP SINGH): (a) to (c). The ies such as International Commission of information is being collected and will be laid Radiological Protection (ICRP). Continuing on the Table of the House. efforts are being made to create awarene$S of these aspects based on scientific facts Kaig. Project among the local people to allay any fears.

The project utilises only minimal forest 4890. SHAt G. DEVAijAYA NAIK: Will area (120 hectares) for its site.'Compensa­ the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: tory afforestation programme stipulated ~y 199 Written Answers APRIL 16, 1990 Written Answers 200 the Ministry of Environment & Forests as a paper to the State; and part of the environmental clearance for the project, is being implemented. (c) the steps being taken by Govern­ ment to ensure that MIs. Hindustan Paper Supply of paper to Andhra Pradesh Corporation supplies the quota due to Andh ra p'radesh Government on time? 4891. SHRIMATI UMA GAJAPATHI RAJU: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE to state: MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (a) whether the allocation of white print­ DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE ing paper for text books made by Govern­ MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES ment to the Andhra Pradesh Government is DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): supplied by Mis. Hindustan Paper Corpora­ (a) Yes, Sir. tion ltd.: (b) During the last two years i.e. 1988 and 1989, the following quantity of white (b) if so, whether Government are aware printing paper was allotted and supplied to that in the last two years Mis. Hindustan the State of Andhra Pradesh by MIs. Hindus­ Paper Corporation Ltd. has not supplied the tan Paper Corporation:-

Year Quantity Allotted (in MTs.) Quantity Supplied (in MTs.)

1988 5427.00 5,103.62

1989 5278.00 1,467.64

(c) The supply of paper by Mis. Hindus­ (a) whether there is any National Park tan Paper Corporation to the education sector In the forests of Palamu district, Bihar; in the States/UTs. including the State of Andhra Pradesh has been behind schedule (b) whether there is any scheme before due to certain difficulties faced by the Corpo­ Government for its expansion; and ration such as spurt in the cost of productIon, natural calamities etc. Government of India (c) the time by which this scheme is have, in the meanwhile, allowed some in­ likely to be Implemented? c~ease in the level of subsidy to meet the price increase. Department of Education has THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE also issued necessary instructions to the MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL· Corporation to put in all possible ~fforts to OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE effect supplies as per al!otments made by DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE the Department of Education. MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): [ Translation] (a) to (c). Betla National Park is located in Palamu district of Bihar over 213 Sq. Kilo­ National Park in Palamu District, Bihar metres. Bihar Government has been re­ quested to extent the area of this park from 4892. SHRI JORAWAR RAM: Will the 213 Sq. Kilometres to 400 Sq. Kilometres, as PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: suggested in the Biogeographic Report 201 Written AnswelS CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) Written AnsW91'S 202 prepared by Wildlife Institute of India. This conducted into such complaints; subject is within the jurisdiction of the State Government. (d) if so, the details thereof; ·and

[English] (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Fuel for LC.A. Project from France THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (DR. RAJA 4893. SHRI YASHWANTRAO PATIL: RAMANNA): (a) Complaints, as and when Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to received are investigated by the Army Head­ state: quarters and the Commandant of the con­ cerned Depot. (a) whether Government are negotiat· ing with a French firm on the fuel supply for (b) No, Sir. the L.C.A. project; and (c) to (e). Do not arise in view of (b) (b) if so, the details thereof and which above. other foreign firms are being associated with the project? [English]

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE News item captioned" Alleged Fraud by MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (DR. RAJA Computer Companies" RAMANNA):(a) No, Sir. 4895. SHRI MANIKRAO HODLYA (b) Government is not negotiating with GAVIT: any foreign firm for fuel supply for LeA SHRI R.N. RAKESH: project. Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased [Translation] to state:

Sale of old Vehicles by Defence Ve­ (a) whether attention of Government hicles Depots has been drawn to the press report ap­ peared in the Hindustan Times dated 23 4894. SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN March, 1990 underthecaption UAllegedfraud YADAV: Will the PRIME MINISTER be by computer companies; pleased to refer to the reply given on 26 March, 1990 the Unstarred Question No. (b) if so, the details of the computer 2055 regarding sale of old vehicles by De­ brought using REP licences: and fence Vehicle Depots and state: (c) the action taken by Government (a) the name of the agency that investi­ againstthe REP licences operators and those gated into the allegations; computer companies?

(b) whetner complaints regarding reo THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE placement of engines and chasis of jeeps MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ were also received; OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE {c) if so, whether any enquiry has been MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES APRIL It, tlld 203 WI/lIn AnSWfll

DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): mates based on provisional results of the (a) Yes, Sir. National Sample Survey for the year 1987- 88 show that the poverty in rural areas has (b) and (c). No case of fraud relating to come down to 32.66 per cent from 40.4 per computer import has come to the notice of cent estimated for the year 1983-84. The Government. Custom House, Bombay has overall economic growth, as reflected in the reported the import of Desk top publishing growth ofthe Gross Domestic Product (GOP) systems consisting of Personal Computers. in 1987-88 over the year 1983-84, was 18.3 Laser Printers, Local Area Networks and percent. associated software under the name "photo composing machines". These imports are (c) The comparative provisional esti­ covered by the flexibilfty provisions (of paras mates of poverty for 17 large States for the 177 and 215) of the Import-Export Policy year 1983-84 and 1987-88 show that the applicable to REP/Additional Licence hold­ following States have recorded a significant ers for non-OGL Capital Goods, and are, reduction (Le. reduction by higher percent­ therefore, permissible at present. age points than the national average) in poverty over this period: Bihar, Gujarat, Strategy lor Reduction in Poverty Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. While all States 4896. SHRI SATYA PAL MALIK: Will took up implementation of poverty allevia­ the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: tion programmes with vigour, progress has been uneven depending, among other fac­ (a) whether any critical analYSis of the tors, on the base level of development Seventh Plan strategy for antipoverty pro­ reached earlier, the resource strength, grammes and its achiever"ents have been administrative efficiency, decentralisation made by Government; and impact of natural phenomena such as drought, floods, etc. (b) if so, the overall economic growth and reduction In poverty particularly in the (d) Strategy for poverty alleviation pro­ rural areas of the country; gramme during the Eighth Plan period is being evolved. The new strategy is expected (c) the States which have shown Signifi­ to concentrate on poverty alleviation through cant reduction In poverty and the reasons for accele·rated employment generation along unsatisfactory implementation of the pov­ with a more effective and better targetted erty alleviation programmes in other States: provision of basic services to vulnerable and groups. Details of the programmes would be incorporated in the Plan document. (d) the broad features of the strategy formulated by Government for poverty alle­ Inclusion 01 Bellary in Hyderabad viation programmes dunng the Eighth Plan Development Board period? 4897. SHRI H.C. SRIKANTAIAH: Will THE PRIME MINISTER (SHRI VISH­ the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: WANATH PRATAP SINGH): (a) and (b). During the Seventh Plan penod, reduction of (a) whether the Planning Commission poverty was sought to be achieved through had sent a study-team to Karnataka to study the dual process of economic growth and the inclusion of Sellary in the Hyderabad­ poverty alleviation programmes. The esti- Kamataka Development Boald: 205 Written MswelS CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 206

(b) if 10, whether the study team had copying in the examination of Central Board visited Karnataka and Sellary; held in March, 1990; and

(c) whether the study team has submit­ (b) if so, the action being taken by ted its report to the Planning Commission; if Government in regard thereto and the num­ so, the details thereof; and ber of cases registered so far?

(d) the action taken by the Planning Commission on the report? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE THE PRIME MINISTER (SHRI VISH­ MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ WANATH PRATAP SINGH): (a) No, Sir. OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE (b) to (d). Do not arise. MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): [ Translation 1 (a) and (b). According to the information furn ished by the Central Board of Secondary Copying in the Examination Education (CSSE) no case of mass copying has been rePorted from any examination centres during the examination~ conducted 4898. SHRI GANGA CHARAN LODHI: by CaSE in M~lrch, 1990. Some cases of Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to copying by individual candidates in these state: examinations have, however, been reported. The number of cases involving unfair means (a) whether Government's attention reported till 11.4.90 with regard to these has been drawn towards reported mass examinations are as follows-

(i) All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Class XII) 24 cases

(ii) AlllndJa Secondary ExaminatIon (Class X) 22 cases

(iii) Delhi Senior School Certificate Examination (Class XII) 260 cases

(i\l) Delhi Secondary School Examination (Class X) 361 cases

These cases will be processed by the CBSE as per their normal procedure.

Shifting of Pendit Govind Ballabh Pant any memorandum to shift Pandit Govind Institute of Environmental Studies Ballabh Pant Institute of Environmental Studies, Almora; 4899. SHRI M.S. PAL: Will th.e PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: (b) whether Government propose to (a) whether Government have received shift this institute outside Kumaon region; and 207 WriIt9n Answers APRIL 16, 1990 Writt9IJ Answers 208

(c) if so, the details in regard thereto? nished by Jawahar1al Nehru University. de­ falcation of funds to the tune of about Rs. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 2.32 lakhs on account of postage stamps MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOl­ and franking machine in the School of Inter­ OOY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE national Studies was detected by the Univer­ DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE sity in April, t 989. The matter was referred to MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES the Finance Officer for inquiry and report. DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): However, his report dated 31.7.1989 did not (a) No, Sir. clearly identify the guilty persons. Therefore, the Vigilance Officer of the University was (b) No, Sir. appointed as Inquiry Officer on 6.9.89 to conduct an inquiry into the said defalcation. (c) Does not arise. The terms 01 reference of the inquiry are as follows:- [English 1 (i) to determine as to who defalcated Financiallrragularities in J.N.U and cheated the Univers~y to the extent of about Rs. 2.32 lakhs; 4900. PROF. VIJAY KUMAR MALHOTRA: (ii) to fix responsibility in the matter: SHruDHARMESHPRASAD and VARMA: (iii) to suggest steps to prevent recur­ Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased rence of such serious lapses. to state: The inquiry is in an advanced stage. (a) whether Government have reo ceived any complaint regarding misuse of Meanwhile, the University has taken the the fund of the schools of the Jawaharlal following steps to prevent recurrence of such Nehru University tothetune of Rs. 2.5Iakhs: incidents:-

(b) whether any inquiry has been con-. (i) the despatch work of the School of duded into the matter; International Studies has been merged with the Central Despatch (c) if so, the details thereof and action of the University; taken against the persons found guilty: and (ii) specimen signatures of all officers (c) the measures being taken to avoid authorised to sign financial trans­ S!lch Incidents of financial irregularities! actions have been obtained and malpractices? kept with the Finance Department for being tallied whenever requisi­ THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE tions for advances or settlements MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ thereof are received; and OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES (iii) provisions regarding drawal of DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): advances are beifl9 enforced (a) to (d). According to the information fur- strictly. 209 Written AnswelS CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) Written AnswelS 210

RadlatJon for Development of AgrIcul­ (b) The use of radiation in agricultural tural Production research has no harmful effects on consum­ ers. 4901. SHRI MULLAPPALL Y RAMA­ CHANDRAN: Will the PRIME MINISTER be (c) AH the above techniques have been pleased to state: used in agricuHural research. Feasibility of using gamma irradiation for preservation of (a) whether radiation helps in increas­ perishable commodities such as spices and ing agricultural production; onion have been established.

(b) whether use of radiation for promot­ (d) Around 50 crop varieties ronsisting ing agriculture has harmful effects on con­ of cereals, pulses, oilseeds, cotton, jute and sumers: sugarcane have been released and are being grown by the farmers in the country. (c) whether thIs system has been ex­ perimented on any agricultural produce: and Improved methods for application of fertilizers and to reduce pesticide residue (d) if so, details of results thereof? contamination have been developed. Con­ siderable research and development work at THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Bhabha Atomic Research Centre on the MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ irradiation preservation of agricultural prod­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE ucts have been reviewed by the Govern­ DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE ment. Clearance for adopting this process MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES has been accorded for the preservation of DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): spices, onions and seafood meantforexpou (a) Radiation and Isotopes are used in agri­ purposes. cultural research. This in turn helps to in­ crease agricultural production. They are used Production of Heavy Water for; 4902. SHRI MULLAPPALL YRAMA- (1) Genetic improvement of crop CHANDRAN: plants-Improved crop varieties are SHRI M.M. PALLA ... RAJU: developed using radiation induced SHRI DAU DAYAL JOSHI: mutations. New crop varieties with higher yield, improved grain size Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased and shorter crop duration have been to state: developed in the country. (a) the number of plants in the country (2) Increasing efficiency of nitrogenous producing heavy water; and phosphatic fertilizers and micro­ nutrients for different crop-soil re­ (b) the total requirement ot heavy water gimes. and capacity of produdion of each plant in the country; (3) Management of pesticide use in agriculture. (c) whether Govemment propose to set up any more plant to produce heavy water; (4) Preservation of agricultural pro­ duce. (d) if so, the details of proposed Ioca- 211 Written Answers APRil 16, 1990 Written Answers 212 tions and expenditure involved; and (c) the steps taken to make the pro­ gramme of Social Forestry more effective? (e) whether Government propoc;e to increase import of heavy water? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES (a) and (b). The main achievements of the DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): Social Forestry Programme have,been: (a) There are six Heavy Water Plants In the country producing heavy water. (i) The 20-Point Programme targets for afforestation and tree planting (b) The total capacity of the plants In have been achieved during the operation IS roughly 365 MT per annum Two Seventh Plan pertod. more plants with a capacity of 300 MT per annum are under constructicn. (II) Tree planting actiVities have been . taken outside the forest areas and As heavy water is a strategic matenal, it Farm/Agro Forestry has been pro­ IS not In the national Interest to reveal pro­ moted. duction figures. (Iii) There has been increase in the (c) Yes, SIr. total production of wood biomass.

(d) The proposed plants would be lo­ (iv) Employment and incomes in the cated where feed matenals like synthesIs rural areas have been augmented. gas, water, adequate power, coal and natu­ ral gas as well as suitable land are available. However, the Programme has been The project estimates are being formulated. restricted to tree planting and thrust in favour of fuelwood and fodder production and (e) No, Sir peoples' participation was lacking.

Achievements in So cial Forestry (c) With a view to make the programme more effective and remove th& above-men­ tioned shortcomings, the Wastelands De­ 4903. SHRt SANAT KUMAR MANDAL. velopment Programme has been restruc­ Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to tured recently and endeavours to enlist state. people's participation, harness the inputs of sCience and technology, and achieve inter­ disciplinary coordination in programme plan­ (a) whether Government have at any ning and implementation. The strategy aims stage carried out an appraisal of the ach leve­ at integrated land use planning on watershed ments of the Social Forestry Scheme: basis, village level action plans, emphasis on conservation and natural regeneration, fuelwood, fodder and timber production and (b) if so, details thereof: and technology extension. 213 Written Answers CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) Written Answ9fS 214

Creation of Wildlife and Free Forest border area. Corridor [Trans/ation)

4904. SHAI SANATKUMAR MANDAL: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to Amount allocated to various Unlversi. state: ties of Bihar

(a) whether the creation of a 'Wildlife 4905. SHRI RAMESHWAR PRASAD: and free-10rest corridor' along the Indo­ Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to Bhutan border for tree passage of wild ani­ state: mals rs on the anvil; (a) the total amount allocated to various Universities in Bihar during the last three (b) if so, the broad features of this pro­ years; posal and the capital outlay involved: and (b) whether the amount aUocated is sufficient for these universities to perform (c) its advantages to both India and academic activities in view of the number of Bhutan? students, teachers and employees; and

(c) if not, the increase in the allocation THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE proposed by Government? MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOl­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MJNJSTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL· MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE (a) and (b). An Indo-Bhutan Coordination MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES Committee consisting of officials of India and DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G ..K. MENON): Bhutan has been set up to examine and (a) to (c). As per the pattern followed by the recommend various measures of protection University Grants Commission for providing and development of oorder. forests which development grants to the universities, a serve as migratory corridors for wild ani­ tentative allocation is provided for each uni­ mals, mainly elepllants. The committee had versity within the overall Outlay approved in met in May, 1989, when it was decided that each Plan. This allocation is determined by forest officials of West Bengal, Assam Arun­ taking into account the stage of develop· achal Pradesh and Sikkim should discuss ment of each university. the nature and type border problems with the officials of Bhutan of programmes offered by it, student and and proper programme should be plannedto fa!=ulty size and other relevant factors. The mitigate conflicts with conservation. universities then submit proposaJs on the basis of guidelines of the U.G.C. for ap­ proval. The details of the grants allocated by (c) The Wildlife corridors would help in the UGC to the universities and the grants the conservation of wiJalife species and released so far during the 7th Plan in Bihar reduce animal and human conflicts in the are as follows: 215 Written Answers APRIL 16, 1990 Written Answers 216

Rupees in lakhs

University Total allocation approved Grants released for 7th Plan

2 3

Patna 180.50 84.30

Bihar 171.70 110.00

Bhagalpur 198.37 105.35

Ranchi 23542 91.00

K.S.D. Sanskrit 72.62 16.00

Magadh 171.00 70.00

LN. Mithila 72.67 53.50

The allocations are not need-based. but were to be given to employees working in depend on the resources available to the Defence Headquarters/Ministry keeping University Grants Commission. What IS security pomt in view; important is also the ability of the Universi­ ties to absorb meaningfully the amount (d) if so, the details thereof and whether sanctioned; that is why the grants released that policy is being followed or has there are smaller than those sanctioned. been a change in that; and

[Eng/ish] (e) whether the identity cards of Gov­ ernment employees working in Defence of­ Thefts In Defence Offices fices have been renewed and If not, the reasons for the delay? 4906. SHRI MADAN LAL KHURANA' Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE state: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (DR. RAJA RAMANNA):(a) Only one inCident of theft (a) the number of thefts that have taken has occurred (in July 1988) in the Ministry of place in the Ministry of De1ence and Defence Defence and Defence Headquarters in the Headquarters during the last three years last 3 years. However, no sensitive docu­ wherein sensitive documents were stolen: ments were stolen.

(b) the progress made in unearthing the (b) The case was handed over to CSI for thefts and. action taken against guilty per­ investigation and the Army HQrs also or­ sons; dered a Court of Inquiry in the matter. The Court of Inquiry has been completed and (c) whether bIock-wise identity cards suitable action against the serving officials 217 WrltBn Answers CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 218 found responsible for dereliction in perform­ and economic factors like inadequate water ance of their duties has since been initiated. management and drainage, farm investment, infrastructure facilities and power develop­ (c) Yes, Sir. They are being given. ment are responsible for low per capita in­ come in Uttar Pradesh.

(d) Identity cards which have been is­ (c) The steps proposed in this regard sued to the non-gaz&tted employees are are to effectively utilise the water resources valid for their place of work only. However, available through integrated crop water gazetted officers were issued with Identity management, invEistment in agriculture, in­ cards valid for the entire Defence headquar­ frastructure, industries and rural develop­ ters Security zone. The existing policy has ment for generation of employment and further been tightened with effect from 1.1.90 income specifically for underprivileged sec­ and made need based even for group '8' tions of the population. gazetted officers. [English]

(e) Identity cards of the old series which Nomination of members of Parliament were valid upto 31 st Dec. 89, are being to Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangalhan renewed in a phased manner since the number involved is around 30,000. Mean­ 4908. SHRI MANDHATA SINGH: Will while the old cards will continue to hold good the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: till they are replaced by the new ones. (a) the details of Members of Parlia­ [ Translation] ment nominated to Board of Governors in Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan since begin­ Per Capita Income of U.P. ning alongwith their tenures; and

4907. DR. MAHADEEPAK SINGH (b) the guidelines that govern such SHAKYA: Will the PRIME MINISTER be nominations? pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (a) whether per capita income of Uttar MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ Pradesh is less in comparison to that of the OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE entire country; DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES (b) if 50, the reasons thereof; and DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) A list of Members of Parliament nomi­ (c) the steps proposed in this regard? nated from time to time alongwith their ten­ ure is given in the statement below: THE PRIME MINISTER (SHRI VISH­ WANATH PRATAP SINGH): (a) Yes, Sir. (b) Members of Parliament are nomi­ (b) Various geo-physical factors like nated on the Board of Governors of Kendriya proneness of large ar~as of the Eastern VidyaJaya Sangathan on the recommenda­ Region of the State to floods and droughts tions of Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs. 219 Written Answers APRIL 16, 1990 Written Answers 220 STATEMENT

Board of Govemors

SLNo. Name of the Member Tenure of Pat:liament From To

2 3 4

1. Sh. Manu Bhai Patel 8.9.67 7.9.70

2. Sh. Raja Ram Shastri 8.6.72 7.6.75 8.6.75 21.12.77

3. Sh. Samar Guha 27.3.74 26.3.77

4. Sh. Dilip Chakaravarty 22.12.77 21.12.80

5. Sh. Tapeshwar Singh 22.8.80 21.8.83 25.1.84 20.1.87

6. Sh. Chandulal Chandrakar 21.04.87 20.04.90

National Institute of Sports in Kerals MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): 4909. SHRI MULLAPPALL Y RAMA­ (a) and (b). Prior to the amalgamation of the CHANDRAN: Will the PRIME MINISTER be Society for National Institute of Physical pleased to state: Eciucatlon and Sports (SNIPES) with the Sports Authority of India (on 1.5.1987), the (a) whether there had beei1 any repre­ Board of Governors of SNIPES had received sentation to set up a unit of thE! National a request from the Government of Kerala for Institute of Sports in Kerala. if so the details the establishment of a NIS State Coaching thereof; Centre in Kerala.

(b) the action taken by Government in The State Government was required to this regard; and make available free of charge land measur­ ing about 50 to 100 acres alongwith a finan­ (c) the proposals under consideration to cial contribution of Rs. 1 crore or more. identify sports talents in Kerala and for the further promotion of sports in that State? SNIPES was to undertake to at the State Coaching Centre the following facili­ THE MINISTER OF STATE iN THE ties in a phased manner over the next 10 MINlSmV OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ years or so:- OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE (i) Athletic Synthetic Track of 400 m; 221 Written Answers CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 222

Oil Hockey field with artificial grass; (SAG), which concentrates on specified areas having genetic and environmental advan­ (iii) Hockey/Football fields; tages. There is no proposal under consid­ eration for the identification of sports talent (iv) BasketbaliNolleybali indoor hall; exclusively from anyone State only.

(v) A multipurpose hall for indoor ac- Notwithstanding the above, it may be tivities like gymnastics, badminton, mentioned that Kerala has a Water Sports table tennis, wrestling and boxing Centre and a Gymnastics Centre respec­ etc. tively at Alapuzha and Talacheri, established precisely because of the Kerala reservoir of (vi) A 100-bed hostel; talent in these two areas ot sports. All the 40 trainees at Alapuzha and all the 40 boys and (vii) Administrative block: 24 girls for the assessment camp for Talach­ eri are also from Kerala. (viii) An eight lane swimming pool SO m. length; Pollution control measures

(ix) A hall to serve as physical condi- 4910. SHRI MULLAPPALL Y RAMA­ tioning unit with necessary equip- CHANDRAN: Will the PRIME MINISTER be ment. pleased to state:

(x) Sports Library: (a) the results of the anti-pollution measures taken in DelhisinceJanuary, 1990: (xi) Sports Sciences Research Cell: and

(xii) Adequate store accommodation: (b) whether it is proposed to introduce the same measures in other parts of the (xiii) Living accommodation forcoaches country? and officials including category 'D' staff. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ Afterthe amalgamation of SNIPES with OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE SAl In 1987, the Governing Body of the DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE Sports Authority of India, in its meeting held MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES on 17th November, 1987, decided to set up DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): 6 Regional Centres of SAl. Since the re­ (a) The various anti-pollution measures taken quirements of Kerala would be served by the in Delhi since January, 1990 include: Centre at Bangalore, SAl did not conSider it necessary to set up a separate Centre at (i) Retrofitting of high efficiency Kerala. The State Government has been electrostatic precipitators in two of informed accordingly. the boilers ot the Badarpur Ther­ mal Power Station sothatthe emis­ (c) Sports talent is identified by the sions conform to the standards Sports Authority of India under their Scheme notffied. of National Sports Talent Contest Scheme (NSTC), which covers.the whole of the coun­ (ii) Implementation of vehicular emis­ try, and the Special Area Games Scheme sion standards from March 1, 1990. 223 Written AnsW91S APRIL 16, 1990 ~ Answers 224

(iii) Execution of schemes by the Delhi DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE Water Supply and Sewage Dis­ MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESO~CES posal Undertaking for increasing DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): their secondary treatment facilities (a) and (b). GoYemmeat has received a for treatment of sewage at treat­ memorandum demandingthat Hir.tdibe made ment plant. a comptdsory subject upto Class X in, Delhi schools affiliated to the CBSE as laid dOwn (iv) Installation of pollution control by in the Three Language Formula. If. prase nt, large and medium scale industries either ErlgIish or Hindi is a almpuJsory sub­ with a specified time limit. ject in Classes IX and X. In ordar to remedy thi-s deftelenc.'Y. the CBSE in its revised (v) An awareness campaign under­ schemaofstudiescornmurUcatedon 18.9.88 taken by Central Pollution Control sought to make Hindi a.compulsory subject Board through a Pollution Control in Classes IX and X. However, the scheme of Camp in Delhi. studies was stayed by the Supreme Court vide its interim order passed on 17th March, (vi) A ma~sive tree-plantation pro­ 89, in so far as it affected the teaching of gramme is being taken up during Sanskrit. Since according to old scheme, this year. Sanskrn could be taken instead c1 Hindi in Classes IX and X, this interpretation ;s being (viii) A programme for utilisation of fly­ followed in some schools affiliated to the ash from thermal power plants has CSSE even now. Therefore, in effect Hindi been taken up. remains optional in Classes IX and X. The matter is sub-judice. The major anti-pollution measures which Include control of pollution from motor ve­ [English 1 hicles and industries are being implemented in other parts of the country. Rotational Transfer of Officials

I Translation] 4912. SHRI MADAN lAL KHURANA: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to Three Language Formula state:

4911. SHRI MADAN LAL KHURANA: (a) whether a decision was taken on the Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to recommendations of the Central Vigilance state: Commission not to keep and official at one particular seat for more than three years; (a) whether Government have received some memoranda regarding enforcement of (b) if so, whether the decision is being the three language formula up to 10th class; followed by all the MinistrieslOepartments of and Union Government; and

(b) i1 so, the steps being taken by Gov­ (c) if not, the steps taken to implement ernment in regard thereto? the same?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE THE PRIME MIN ISTER (SHRI VISH­ MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOl­ WANATH PRATAP SINGH): (a) to (c). In­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE structions have been issued by the Govern- 225 WrllIM AnswelS CHAfTRA 26,1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 226 men! for 1ft8k.ing rotationaJ transfers in re­ (a) the number of I.P.K.F. jawans sent sped of sensitive posts. and killed in Sri lanka separately;

These instructions were reiterated by (b) the number of Indian jawans still this Department in 1971 for compliance by missing in Sri lanka; and the various Ministries/Departments of the Government of India. The need for strict (c) the details of compensation pro­ rotation of officers in sensitive posts was vided to the families of jawans killed or again emphasised in February 198,5. It is for missing in Sri lanka? Individual Ministries/Oepartments to ident~y sensitive posts and implement rotational THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE transfers. M'N1STRY OF DEFENCE (DR. RAJA RAMANNA): (a) Number of IPKF personnel rTranslation] sent to Sri lanka varied from time to time depending upon operational requirements. I.P.K.F. Personnel Upto 31.3.1990, 1155 personnel were re­ po,rted killed. 4913. PROF.RASASINGHRAWAT: SHRt JANARDHAN TIWARI: (b) Only one jawan is still missing in Sri SHRI P.C. THOMAS: Lanka.

Will the PRIME MINISTERbe pleased (c) Details are given in Statements' and to state: " below.

STATEMENT-'

Benefits to the NOK of Personnel Killed in Field/OP Area

In case of Death

Pensionary benefits

(a) Family pension at the rate of last Pay drawn till death or disqualification.

(b) Family gratuity at the specified rates ranging between Rs. 20001- to Rs. 190001- for Officers and As, 4501- to Rs. 1600/- for JCOs and OR depending on the rank.

(c) Death gratuity as under:-

*(i) Less than one year service 2 months pay

*(ii) Between 1-5 years service 6 months pay

*(iii) Over 5 years but below 20 years service 12 months pay

*(iv) 20 years or over service One month's pay for every, completed year of service subject to max. of 33 months payor Rs. 1 lakh whichever is less.

'Weightage of five years is added to actual service for calculation. 227 mtt.nA/1,,,,,, APRIL 16, fli(J

2. AGI benefits: The families would also be entitled to death benefits ffOtn AGI at the following scale:-

Officers Rs. 3,50,000/- w.e.f. 01 Apr, 89

JCOs.lOR Rs. 1,50,000/-

Authority:- SAO 5.2.78, AO 27/81 (as modified)

3. Other benefits:- Financial assistance at the following scale is applicable:-

AOBF- NOK of Officers are entitled to maxim um total of financial grant of Rs. 18,000/-

Authority:- SAO 13/5/82 (as modified)

AWWA- OffIcers Rs.2,OOO/-

JCO Rs.1,200/-

NCO Rs. 1,000/-

OR Rs.800/-

Army Relief Fund

OffIcers As. 1,000/-

JCO As. 3001-

OR Rs.200/-

Autt"lority·- AO 179n7

4. DSOP/AFPP and leave encashment as admIssible.

STATEMENT-II

Benefits to the NOK of personnel Missing in fieldlOP area

1. Special Family AIJowance

1. Officers

Special family allowance equal to 45% of pay of the rank is paid to the family for a period of 4 months·with effect from the date following that on which an officer IS reported missing. Thereafter. a special allowance equal to special family pension is 229Written Answers CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKAl Written Answers 230

payabl.e till death presumed or for a period of two months atter expiry of which eriod death IS normally presumed. p

2. JCOs/OR/NCs (E)

Rates of special family pension

Pay Rate

(a) If a widow is childless

Less than Rs. 1500/- 50% of pay

Between As. 1500/- and As. 3000/- 40% of pay, Min. As. 7501-

More than As. 3000/- 30% of Pay, Min. As. 1200/­ Max Rs. 25001-

(b) If the widow has children

In all cases 60% fa Pay, Min Rs. 750/­ Max Rs. 2500/-

Family Allotment

JCOs/OR on posting to the units serving in field/operational area, leave in­ structions with their concerned Record office to remit a certain amount of pay to their NOK. This amount is termed as Family Allotment. The quantum of such amount is fixed by the individual at his discretion.

(i) Where family allotment IS in issue:- If family allotment is more favourable than special family pension, it will be paid for 4 months from the date of missing. Where family allotment is not favourable, special family allowance equal to special family pension is paid for 4 months. Thereafter, in both cases special allowance equal to special family pension is paid for further period of two months or until death is presumed.

(ii) Where family allotment is not in issue:- Special family allowance equal to special family pension is paid for a period of six months. On the expiry of this period death will be normally presumed. If it is not presumed tor any reason, special allowance will be paid under special Government orders.

2. Susrenance Allowance

Sustenance Allowance is granted to the beneficiaries of personnel who are declared missing presumed dead, by the AGI at the following rates:- 231 Written Answers APRil 16, 1990 Written Answers 232

Officers Rs. 1200/- pm

JCOs/OR Rs. 5001- pm

20 Point Programme (a) the reasons for repeated occurrence of faults in the Kota Atomic Power Plant; 4914. POF. RASA SINGH RAW AT: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: (b) the number of times it has stopped functioning during the last year: and (a) Whether Government propose to continue schemes under 20 Pomt Pro­ gramme; (c) the details of the guidelines issued by Government to be followed With a view to (b) if not, whether Government propose prevent the recurrence of such faults in fu­ to give it a new shape to these schemes In ture? view of the changed circumstances: and

(c) if so, the progress made in this THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE reg;ud during the last three months? MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT FOREST MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINIS­ DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): TRYOFPROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION (a) Out of the two 220 MWe units in operation (SHRIMATI MANEKA GANDHI): (a) to (c). in the Rajasthan Atomic Power Station T'1e decision regarding the continuance or (RAPS)the availability of RAPS-1 has been other wise of the 20 Point Programme would lower mainly due to forced outages of long be taken alongwlth the finCllisatlor of the duration to rectify the recurring leak in the Eighth Five Year Plan. south end shield and the turbine blade fail­ ure Functioning of Kota Power Plant

4915. PROF. RASA SINGH RAWAT (b) The details of forced and planned Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to outages of RAPS 1 and 2 during the year state: , 9B9 are as follows:- No. of outages ;n the year 1989

RAPS-1 RAPS-2

1. Forced Outages 10 7

2. Planned outages

Total 11 8 233 Written Answers CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 234

The availability factors representing the Super Computer percentage of the total time these units operated during the year 1989 in respect of 4918. SHRI HARISH RAWAT: Will the RAPS-, and RAPS-2 are 54.6 and 79.7% PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: respectively. The availability of RAPS-2 has been good while that of RAPS-1 has (a) whether Indian Scientists have made been lower in view of the facts mentioned in preparations with regard to manufacture of (a) above. super computer; and

(c) The Nuclear Power Corporation is (b) ~ so, by what time Indigenous super making continuous efforts towards further computer is likely to be manufactured? strengthening of the preventive maintenance and performance e"aluation of equipment to THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE improve reliability. MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Atomic Power Plants in Rajasthan DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES 4916. PROF. RASA SINGH RAWAT: DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to (a) and (b). A parallel processing machine in stale: the performance range of Super computers with a peak computing power of about 1000 (a) the number of Atomic Power Plants Megaflops is likely to be ready by the end of operating in Rajasthan at present: 1991. This is as yet an R&D effort.

(b) whether Government propose to set [English] up more such plants In the State In future: and Memorandum from Centre of Electron­ Ics Design and Technology (c) If so, the details thereof? 4919. SHRI HARISH RAWAT: Will the THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (a) whether the Employees Association DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE of the Centre for Electronics Design and MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES Technology, Aurangabad has submitted a DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): memorandum regarding their problems; (a) Two units each of 220 MWe capacity nuclear power reactors of the Rajasthan (b) if so, the details thereof; and AtomIC Power Station are at present in operation in Rajasthan. (c) the action taken by Government to redress their grievances? (b) and (c). In addition to these units in operation, units 3 and 4 of Rajasthan Atomic THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Power Project with a capacity of 235 MWe MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL· each are under construction at the same OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE sIte. Government have also approved set­ DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE ting up of additional four units of 500 MWe MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES each at the same site. DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): 235 Written Answers APRIL 16. 1990 Written AhswBlS 236

{a)to(c).lenerssigned as Convenor, Centre Implementation of Adult education for Electronics Design and Technology Programme (CEDT) Staff Welfare Association, Auran­ gabad have been received. Name of the 4921. SHRI HARISH RAWAT: Will the signatory is not mentioned therein. The matter PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: IS being looked into. (a) whether t~e Adult Education Pro­ [ Translation 1 gramme is being implemented in various States by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangthan Recruitment rules in ordnance Facto­ under National Literacy Campaign; ries (b) if so, the totaf financial assistance 4920. SHRI HARISH RAWAT: Will the given to the Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangthan PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: during last three years:

(a) whether recruitment rules have re­ (c) whether Government have discon­ cently been revised for workers in ordnance tinuedthe Adult Education Programme being factories; Implemented under National Literacy Cam­ paign: and (b) if so. the details thereof; and (d) if so, the reasons therefor? (c) whether these rules will also apply to dependents of the workers who died in har­ THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE ness and have been given employment in MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL· ordnance factories? OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (DR. RAJA DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): RAMANNA): (a) Yes, Sir. (a) Yes, Sir.

(b) The total financial assistance given (b) Recruitment Rules for Industrial to Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan during employees, Non-Industrial employees and 1988-89 and 1989-90 for implementing the Non-Gazetted Officers have been revised in adult education programme was Rs. 1989, as under:- 8.26,90,907/-.

(c) No, Sir. IES-Notifled videSRO No.1 8E, dated 6.7.1989 and amended vide SAO No. 36 o~ (d) Does not arise. 19.2.1990. [Eng/ish 1 NIEs-Notitied videSRONo.14E.dated 4.5.1989. Working Group on Electronics

NGOs-Notified vide SRO No. 13E, dated 4.5.1989. 4922. SHRIJANARDHANAPOOJARY: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to (c) Yes, Sir. state: 237 Written Answers CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 238

(8) whether a Working Group on elec­ (v) Training manpower coupled with tronic in its report has stated that application repair and maintenance centres and of electronics should go down to farm level; collection/dissemination of informa­ tion should be given high priority. (b) if so, the details of recommendations made by the working group; and (c) VIII Plan is yet to be finansed in terms of approach outlays and priorit.ies. But the (c) the action Government propose to above recommendations will be given effect take on these recommendations? to ~n Schemes that will be formulated and implemented in the VIII Plan when finalised. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ Clearance to Mangalora Refinery OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Project DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES 4923. SHRIJANARDHANA POOJARY: DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to (a) and (b). The report of the VIII Plan Work­ state: ing Group on Electronics Industry' which was set up by the Planning Commission contains (a) whether the Planning Commission the following specific recommendations in has taken any decision regarding setting up terms of electronics to go down to farm of Mangalore refinery project if so, the details level:- of the decision taken; and

(i) As electronics can playa major role (b) if no decision has been taken, the in improving the yield in terms of reasons for the delay? qualrty and quantity of agriculture and the agricultural products, there THE PRIME MIN ISTER (SHRI VISH­ is a need to promote electronics in WANATH PRATAP SINGH): (a) and (b). major application areas such as Decisions on Central public sector invest­ agricultu re, commercial crops, fish­ ment proposals exceeding Rs. 20 crores are eries etc. taken by the Government on the basis of the recommendations of the Public Investment (ii) Awareness should be creat~d' Board. The proposal for Mangalore Refinery among the farming community and Petro-chemical complex as a joint sec­ through educationltraining/demon­ tor project has yet to be considered for stration of agri-electronic instru­ investment appraisal by Public Investment ments and comparison with con­ Board. ventional methods. [Translation] (iii) Services should be provided to the farmers and others in the form of Scholarship for Environmental Sci· carrying out tests with emphasis on ences field test, as well as giving on-site recommendation/advice. 4924. SHRI GIRDHARI LAL BHAR­ GAVA:Willthe PRIME MINISTERbapleasad (iv) Rugged and reliable equipments to state: required at field level should be developed and produced. (a) whether Government had started 239 Written AnsW91S APRIL 16, 1990 Written Answel5 240

any Pitambra Patra National Environment MINiSTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL· Scholarship for promotion of and specialisa­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE 1M THE tion in any branch of environmental sciences DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE in 1978; and MINiSTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (b) if so, the names of prominent schol­ (a) and (b). No, Sir. However. the Govern­ ars to whom the scholarships was given in ment instituted the Pitambar Pant National the last three years and the details of impor­ Environment FellowstUp AWaJd in 1978 to tant research done by them and their contri­ encourage and recognise excenence in anr bution towards development of research in branch of research related to environmental the field? sciences. Names of Awardeesand details of research undertaken in the ~st three years THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE are gIven below:

Year of Name of the Awardee Details of research undertaken of Award

2 3

1987 Prof. S.C. Pandeya Since 1988, the Awardee has been working on the research project entitled "Fodder seH sufficiency as combatant of the desert and desertification with reference to Western India."

1988 Dr. V.M. Meher HomJi The Awardee will shortly be undertaking re­ search project entitled "A conservation strat­ egy for India in relation to vegetation strata, bio-climatic conditions and palaeo-Environ­ ment'".

1989 Dr. K.N. Mehrotra The Awardee will shortly be undertaking re­ search project entitled "Environmental Im­ pact of Pesticides in India".

[English] Jaipur Agricultural district and in Dhenkanal district of Orissa? Minor Forest produce Plantation in Orissa THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 4925. SHRI BHAJMAN BEHERA: Will DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES the names of minor forest produce p'~"ta­ DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): tlons and number of such plantations pro­ Central assistance has been provided to the vided free or planted by the agencies In Government of Orissa for raising minor for- 241 Written Answers CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 242 est produce plantations in the districts of Centre-State coordinated programme on Keonjhar, Kalahandi, Sundargarh, environment, the Government of India have Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Sambalpur, Phulbani, approved the purchase of equipment for Koraput and Dhenkanal. During the Seventh measurement of vehicular emissions. Plan period, Rs. 74.80 lakhs were provided by the National Wastelands Development Social Forestry In Andaman and Board to cover 2848 hectares area. Nicobar Islands

Asslstances to States for Implementing 4927. SHRI MANORANJAN BHAKTA: Motor Vehicle Act Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: 4926. SHRt VENKATA KRISHNA REDDY KASU: Will the PRIME MINISTER (a) whether any targets were set up for be pleased to state: Social Forestry Programme in Andaman and Nicobar Islands during the Seventh Five (a) whether.the StateGovernments have Year Plan; adequate financial resources towards being the required pollution ex>ntrol equipments to (b) if so, the details thereof; and rnpIement the new Motor Vehicle Act in effective manner; (c) the targets 10r social forestry fixed for the Eighth Five Year Plan for Andaman and (b) ;t not, whether Union Government Nocobar Islands? propose to give hnancicV assistance to State Governments in this regard; and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE A~D TECHNOL­ (c) if so, the details thereof? OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES MINISTRY Of SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (a) and (b). The targets and achievements DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE for Afforestation and Tree Planting activities MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES under the 20 Point Programme, which in­ DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): cludes Social Forestry, for the Seventh Five (a) to (c). Under the centrally sponsored Year Plan are given below:-

1985-86 1986-87 1987-88 1988-89 1989-90 (Seedlings in lakhs)

Targets 95.00 122.00 100.00 100.00 100.00

Achievements 95.00 122.32 100.43 107.59 105.79*

*Upto February, 1990

(e) For the Eighth Five year Plan targets target 10r 1990-91 under the 20 Point pro­ have not been fixed so far. The proposed gramme is given betow:- 243 Written AnswelS APRIL 16. 1990 Written AnswelS 244

Area to be covered:-2010 ha. (b) Does not arise in view of (a) above.

Farm Forestry:--66.90 Iakh seedlings (c) Yes, Sir. productivity linked bonus is not being paid. (Translation] (d) They are not entitled to productivity Projects of Uttar Pradesh pending linked bonus since MES employees as a clearance group are not engaged in production activi­ ties as undertaken by an industrial unit. They 4928. SHRI KALPNA TH SONKAR: Will are however being given ad-hoc bonus. the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: [English] (a) the names of the projects of Uttar Pradesh pending clearance with the Plan­ Strike by Deihl University Laboratory ning CommissIOn; and and Library Staff

(b) the time by which these projects are 4930. SHRI R.N. RAKESH: Will the likely to be cleared? PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

THE PRIME MINISTER (SHRI VISH­ (a) whether the Delhi University labora­ WANATH PRATAP SINGH): (a) No project tory and library staff had gone on strike in the of Uttar Pradesh Government is pending for month of March. 1990; clearance with the Planning Commission. (b) if so, the reasons therefor; (b) Does not arise. (c) the main grievances of the staff; Vacant Posts In MES Offices (d) details of work that suffered due to 4929.SHRIHARISHANKARMAHALE: strike: and Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: (e) whether any action has since been contemplated or proposed to be contem­ (a) whether a large number of posts in plated by Government in thiS regard? MES offices are lying vacant throughout the country; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ (b) if so, the reasons therefor and the OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE steps proposed to be taken to fill up the DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE vacant posts; MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (c) whether the productivity linked bo­ (a) to (c). The laboratory and library staff of nus is n01 being paid in these offices; and the University of Delhi launched an agitation in March, 1990 for redressal of the griev­ (d) if so, the reasons therefor? ances mentioned in their demand charters.

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE fhe main grievances of the laboratory MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (DR. RAJA and library staff relate to grant of higher pay RAMANNA): (a) No, Sir. scales, provi~ion of Selection GraCIe to cer- 245 Written AnswelS CHAITRA26, 1912 (SAKA) Written AnswelS 246 tain categories of staff, relaxation of qualifi­ (c) the future plans for Semiconductor cations for promotion, one-time upward activities? movement, creation of new posts, raising the age of superannuation to 65 years, etc. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOl­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (d) As a result of the boycott by the DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE laboratory staff, some of the practical exami­ MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES nations in colleges could not be held as DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): scheduled. Students were also put to incon­ (a) and (b). The proposal for rebuilding Semi­ venience due to the agitation 01 the library conductor Complex Limited (SCl) is under staff. consideration.

(c) Government of India has given high (e) According to information furnished priority to this area; a high-level National by the University of Delhi, appropriate action Microelectronic Council set up by Depart­ has been taken to redress several griev­ ment of Electronics plans and coordinates ances of the libr~ry and laboratory staff, The the growth of semiconductor activities in the redressal of grievances of University staff country. Besides Sel, Chandigarh, work is will be a continUing process. However, the carried-out in defence research laborato­ University is flot in a position to accept some ries, other national laboratories particularly of the demands made by these employees. of CSIR, leading academic institution, and in public and private sector units on different As a resun of the action taken by the aspects of semiconductor research and University, the library staff called off their' production. agitation on 27.3.90 and the libraries are functioning normally. However, the labora­ PSLV Launching tory staff have not resumed work yet. The University has informed the PrinCipals of 4932. SHRI M.M. PALLAM RAJU: Will Colleges that the decision of the Executive the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: Council regarding 'no work no pay' may be enforced. Meanwhile, the University is tak­ (a) the estimated cost involved in the ing action to reschedule the practical exami­ development of PSlV (Polar Satellite launch nations which were postponed as a result of Vehicle); the agitation of laboratory staff. (b) the month/year by which the satellite Rebuilding of Semiconductor Complex launch vehicle is expected to be launched: and 4931. SHAI M.M. PAL LAM RAJU: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: (c) the direct benefits anticipated there­ from? (a) the estimated cost of rebuilding the Semiconductor Complex Limited, Chandi­ THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE garh; MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (b) the time frame over which the revival DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE is to take place and the annual estimated MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES costs; and DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K MENON): 247 Written Answets APRIL 16, 1990 Written Answers 248

1a) The estimated cost of the Polar Satellite Government proposes to strengthen and Launch Vehicle (PSL V) development is Rs. expand the Scheme of Vocationalisation of 414.96 crores. Secondary educatIon with the main objec­ tives of enhancing individual employability (b) and (c). PSLV is a Launch Vehicle. and providing an alaternative to higher edu­ The objective of this vehicle is to place an cation. In the StateslUTs which are already Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) class satellite implementing the programme, it is proposed in Polar Sun-synchronous Orbit. An indige­ to cover a larger number of schools and nous Engineering Model of the IRS Satellite increase the coverage of vocational courses. (IRS-IE) will be f10wn in the first developmen­ In the remaining States the programme is tal flight of PSL V which is scheduled for proposed to be introduced during the 8th launch in 1991-92. The satellite will primarily Plan period. Linkages between Vocational provide a host of technical data which will be Courses and employment are being estab­ of use to evaluate the performance of PSl V­ lished. D1. In addition the satellite is also expected to provide remote sensing data for survey (c) and (d). While Rs. 84.20 crores have and assessment of earth's resources. been earmarked forthe Scheme during 1990- 91. the allocation for the 8th Plan is yet to be Vocationalisation of Education deCided.

4933. SHRI GOPINATH GAJAPA- Archaeological survey and excavations THI: in Garhwal region SHRI SRIKANTHA DAnA NARASIMHA RAJA 4934. SHRI C.M. NEGI: Will the PRIME WADIYAR: MINISTER be pleased to state:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased (a) whether any archaeological survey to state: has been conducted in the Garhwal Regions of Uttar Pradesh; (a) whether there is a need to give more emphasis on vocational education; (b) if so, the findings of the survey and the action taken thereon; (b) if so, the specific proposal of the Government In that direction In 8th plan; (c) whether the Archaeological Survey of IndIa has declared any shrine/monument (c) the fund earmarked therefor dUring as protected monuments; 8th plan period: and (d) if so, the details thereof, district­ (d) the details thereof? wise;

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (e) whether any archaeological excava­ MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ tions have been made in Garhwal district; OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE and DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE M~NISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES (f) if so, the details thereof? DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) and (b). There is a need to give more THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE emphasis on vocational education. The MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL- 249 Written AnswelS CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Written AnswetS 250 oGV AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE India has declared certain monuments as DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE CentraHy-protected (Statement-I). The UP MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES Government are reported to be taking steps DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): to protect another 16 monuments at the (a) Yes, Sir. State level (Statement-II).

(b) to (d). As a result of various explora­ (e) and (f). Yes, Sir. Excavations have tory surveys conducted by the Archaeologi­ been carried out at the following sites: cal Survey of India (AS I), the Government of U.P. and the University of Garhwal in differ­ Malari, District Chama Ii, Jagatg ram , ent areas of Garhwa) region of Uttar Pradesh: Jiwangarh, Virabhdara and Bharat Mandirin (i) pre-historic, proto-historical, early histori­ District Dehradun; Purola. District Uttarka­ cal and medieval sites and structures includ­ shi and Ranihat, District Tehri. The sitas ing temples; and (ii) rock paintings, sculp­ have yielded important archaeological data tures, coins and other antiquities; have been associated with proto-historical, early his­ brought to light. Archaeological Survey of torical and medieval periods.

STATEMENT-I

51. No. Locality Name of monument/site

2 3

Dehradun District

1. Hanoi or Onol Temple sacred to Mahasu

2. Kalsi Asoka Inscription

3. Karampur Kalinga Monuments

4. Lakha Mandai Temple and images in its vicinity

Chamoli District

1. Abdadri Remains of sixteen temples

2. Chandpur Fort with walls and ruins of dwelling houses inside it, and with flights of steps.

3. Gopeshwar Rudranath Tampte

4. Gopeshwar Trident of iron with a shaft with one ancient and three modern inscriptions.

5. Pandukeshwar Two temples

6. MandaI Rock inscription 251 Written AnSWBIS APRIL 16. 1990 wnn.n AnSwelS 252

STATEMENT-II Employment opportunities In Hill Areas 01 U.P. List of Monuments for whose protection the Government of U.P. is taking steps 4935. SHRI C.M. NEGI: wm the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: 1. Group of temples of Rathal. Distt. Uttar Kashi. (a) whether the Union Government are aware of the inadequate employment oppor· 2. Shiva Temple (Indreshwar Ma­ tunities in the hill areas of Uttar Pradesh hadev/Raho Temple) Paithani, particularly Pauri and T ehri Garhwal; and Distt. Garhwal. (b) if so, the remedial steps proposed to 3. Temples of Dewalgarh, Distt. Paurl be contemplated to create employment Garhwal. opportunities in these areas?

4. Group of temples of Sumari, THE PRIME MINISTER (SHRI VISH· Sumari. Distt. Pauri. WANATH PRATAP SINGH): (a) Yes, Sir.

5. Vaishava temple groups. Dewal, (b) Besides various development pro· Distt. Pauri. grammes in different sectors of the State economy, to generate employment opportu­ 6. AnsUiya Ashram, Chamoli. nities in hill areas including Pauri and Tehri Garhwal, there are special employment ori­ 7. Temples of Nala Chatti, Chamoll. ented programmes in rural and urban areas, as also employment oriented education for 8. Narain like temples, Distt. Chamoli. promotion of technical skills of people through strengthening of polytechnics/rural polytech· 9. Group of temples of Vaitarinl. nics, ITls/branch ITls and modernisation of Gopeshwar, Distt. Chamoli. trades and introduction of new trades suit· able for hills. 10. Temples of Ranighat, Tihan Garhwal. Apart from above schemes/pro­ grammes. emphasis under industrial sector 11. Huyun Village temple of Damyanti, has bet!n directed towards development of Tihari Garhwal. small scale, village and cottage industries, electronics, pharmaceuticals, herb-based 12. Temples of Palethi, Tihari Garhwal. LIn its , fruit and vegetable processing un~s, wool and sericulture industry, which directly 13. Group of temples of Dewal, Pauri. generate employment opportunities. Tour· ism has been recognised an an industry 14. Group of temples of Govlnd, Simh, which adds employment opportunities for Chamoli. local people. Employment service is being provided through different employment of· 15. Temple of Than Goan, Narkot, Uttar fices/job development units and coaching­ kashi. cum-guidance centres. In the Eighth Plan, the central thrust will be on the critical objec­ 16. Mahasu Temple of Pujeli, Uttar tive of employment generation, particularly Kashi. in the backward, including hill areas. 253 Written Answers CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 254

Curt. on conspicuous and ostenta­ considerable increase in unemployment and tlous·consumption poverty;

4936. SHRI KAlP NATH RAI: Will the (b) if so, the reasons therefor; PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: (c) the growth rate vis-a-VIs the growth (a) whether it is proposed to curb con­ in unemployment and poverty during the last spicuous and ostentatious consumption of three years, year-wise; and articles to reduce inequalities in the society; and (d) the remedial steps contemplated in this regard? (b) if so, what steps are proposed to be taken in the matter? THE PRIME MINISTER (SHRI VISH­ WANATH PRATAP SINGH): (a) to (c). The THE PRIME MINISTER (SHRI VISH­ overall growth rate during the last three WANATH PAATAP SINGH): (a) and (b). years has been more than 5 per cent, but the The Government IS commmitted to curb year-wise estimates for unemployment and conspicuous and ostentatious consumption. poverty for the last three years are not avail­ The steps include launching a sustained and able. muHi-pronged dnve against black money and keeping a strICt vigil on vulgar display of (d) Poverty alleviation and Increase in wealth. It has been decided to recast vanous employment are the abiding concerns of provisions of the Act relating to "Benami" planned development. In this context, some transactions to make it more difficu~ for the areas of thrust in the approach to the Eighth economic offenders to hold wealth In "Be­ Five Year Plan, now being evolved, would nami" forms. Administrative curbs against lay a greater emphasis on the development black money are being backed by economic of rural sector, a sharper focus on women's measures. Wrth a view to curbing tax eva­ role in economic activity and employment. sIOn and conspicuous consumption, the Budget forthe year 1990-91 has significantly [Translation J tightened the Gift Tax laws. It has also raised substantially the excise duty on a Wide range Cantonment Boards in Madhya Pradesh of lUXUry items usually consumed by the affluent groups. 4938. SHRI PYARELAL KHANDEL­ WAL: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pteased Steps to Check Unemployment and to state: Poverty (a) the expenditure Incurred on con­ 4937. SHAI PYAAELAL KHANDEL- struction and development works in each WAL: cantonment area of Madhya Pradesh sepa­ DR. A.K. PATEL: rately during the last three years: and

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased (b) the number of cantonments facing to state: drinking water problem and the remedial steps taken to solve this problem? (a) whether the overall growth rate THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE during the last three years has been mor~ MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (DR. RAJA than five per cent whereas there has been RAMANNA): (a) There are 5 Cantonments 255 Writtem Answers APRIL 16, 1990 Written AnswetS 256 in Madhya Pradesh. The expenditure in- works in each Cantonment is given below:- curred on construction and development (Amount in Rs.)

S.No. Name of the Expenditure incumKJ Cantonment 1987-88 1988-t'?9 1989-90

2 3 4 5

1. Saugar 10,35,200/- 4,29,870/- 5,68,0001-

2. Mhow 5.87,350/- , 0,96,4801- 13,80,700/-

3. Jabalpur 18,85,000/:- 43,43,000/- 78,53,0001-

4. Morar 5,01,215/- 4,81,3421- 1,86,059/-

5. Pachmarhi 2,17,506/- 1,76,6881- 3,27,760/- (Estimated)

(b) All cantonments lace the water prob­ Commission has proposed to establish lem to a greater or lesser degree. Various Bharat Bhavan hostels in selected universi· augmentation schemes have been prepared ties throughout the country; and some are under execution. (b) if so, the number of Bharat Bhavan Scheme for improving standard of Hostels proposed to be established and the sports estimated amount to be spent thereon; 4939. SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR (c) the objectives behind the establish· GANGWAR: Wilfthe PRIME MINISTER be ment of the Bharat Bhavan Hostels; and pleased to state: (d) whether these Bharat Bhavan Hos· (a) whether any new scheme for im­ tels will be established in each university? proving the standard of sports is under con­ sideratIOn of Government; and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOl· (b) if so, the details thereof? OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE OEPARTMENT OF EOUCATION IN THE THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K MENON): OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (a) to (d). The University Grants Commis­ DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE sion proposes to establish Bharat Bhavan MINISTRY OF HUMAN' RESOURCES Hostels in some selected universities in order DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): to offer opportunity to to students from differ· (a) -No, Sir. ent parts of the country to better understand cultural perspective of educational, social (b) Does not arise. and cultural integration. U.G.C. proposes to establish 35 Hostel Complexes In a phased [English] programme, depending upon the availability of funds. Each Complex would consist of six Establishment of Bharat Bhavan hostels four or two units of 50 rooms per unit. The estimated cost of one unit is around As. 4940. SHRI KS. RAO: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: 28.42 lakhs. So far, U.G.C. has agreed to provide Rs. one erore for Bharat Bhavan (a) whether the University Grants Hostel Complex in Delhi University. 257 Written Answers CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 258

Save PerlYlr Project THE PRIME MINISTER (SHRI VISH­ WANATH PRATAP SINGH): (a) to (c). The 4941. PROF. K. V. THOMAS: Will the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: and Pensions received approximately 2600, 2200 and 300 representations pertaining to (a) whether Kerala Government has various service issues during 1988, 1989 submitted a 'Save Periyar' Project to the andthecurrentyear(1.1.1990t031.3.1990), Central Government; and respectively. These representations/griev­ ances pertain to the Central and the State (b) if so, the action proposiI3d to be taken Governments as well as various other or­ In thiS regard? ganisations and agencies. The Ministry of Personnel, Public Gnevances and Pensions THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE has sent them to the concerned authOrities MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ for appropriate action. In so far as gnev­ OGY AND MIN!STER OF STATE IN THE ances are related to Government of India, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE Ministries/Departments have been advised MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES to set up institutionalised arrangements for DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): the redressal of grievances of Govt. ser­ (a) Yes, Sir. vants within the organisation. These arrange­ ments envisage appointment of Staff Griev­ The Project can be considered in the ance Officer, easy accessibility of the Staff Eighth Plan subject to availability of funds Gnevance Officer and head of the Depart­ and the expenence gamed from the Ganga ment/Secretary to the Staff, timely holding of Action Plan meetings of Departmental Promotion Com­ mittees etc. Grievances of Government Servants [ Translation] 4942. SHRIMATI f3ASAVA RA- JESHWARI: SHRI MANORANJAN Branches of Delhi Public Library in BHAKTA: Delhi

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: 4943. SHRI YADVENDRA DA IT: Will the PRIME MiNISTER be pleased to state:

(a) the number of. grievances of Gov­ (a) the number of branches of Delhi ernment servants received by the Ministry of Public Library and the locations thereof; Personnel, Public Gnevances and Pensions dunng 1988, 1989 and current year sepa­ (b) the number of employees category­ rately, wise working In vanous branches of Delhi Public Library,

(b) howmanyotthem have been settlfld. (c) the numberof new branches opened and dUring 1989-90; and

(c) the steps taken to dispose of the (d) the locations proposed for opening remaining gnevances expeditiously? more branches dUring the current year? 259 Written Answers APRIL 16, 1990 Written Answers 260

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (b) and (c). Do not arise. MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOl­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Promotion of SanskrH OEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 1N THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ 4945. SHRI K. D. SUlTANPURI: Will VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: There are 173 service points of Delhi Public Library in Delhi. The locations are given in (a) steps being taken to promote the Statement -I. [Placed inthe Library. See No. study of Sanskrit in the country; and LT - 844190] (b} whether Government propose to (b) There are 401 employe_es working in make the study of Sanskr~ compulsory in the Delhi Public Library. Category-wise details schools upto the 10th standard? are given in Statement - II. [Placed in the Library. See No. LT - 845/90] THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ (c) Two Sub-Branches at Onkar Nagar OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE and Peshwa Road and one Deposit Station DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE at Badli Village were opened dunng 1989- MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ 90. VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) For promoting the study of Sanskrit in the (d) A Sub-Branch at Delhi University Country, following schemes/programmes Campus and a Sports Library at Indira Gandhi have been under-taken:- Indoor Stadium are proposed to be estab­ lished during the current year. (i) Financial grants to Voluntary Organisations working in the field [English] of Sanskrit.

Development of Hill Areas in Himachal (ii) Financial grants to Adarsh San­ Pradesh skrit Pathshalas.

4944. SHRI K. D. SUL TANPURI: Will (iii) Financial assistance for eminent the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: elderly Sanskrit scholars in Adarsh Sanskrit Pathshalas and (a) whether there is any programme other Voluntary Organisations. under implementation for the development of hill areas in Himachal Pradesh: (iv) Financial assistance to States/ U.Ts. for the development of (b) if so, the details thereof and the Sanskrit education. progress made under the current Five Year Plan; and (v) Financial assistance for the pro­ duction of Sanskrit literature, (c) the details of schemes being drawn besides purchase of publication upforfurtherdevelopmentof the areas in the of rare manuscripts. next plan? (vi) Special Orientation Course to THE PRIME MINISTER (SHRI VISH­ post-graduate students in voca­ WANATH PRATAP SINGH): (a) No, Sir. tional disciplines like Epigraphy, 261 ~en AnsMHS CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Written Ans"1S 262

k:c>nography etc. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ (vii) Preservation of Oral Tradition of OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Vedic Recitation. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES (viii) Holding of All India Elocution DEVELOPMENT ( PROF. M.G.K. MEN­ Contest and Vedic Convention. NON): (a) and (b). Kerala State Government has reported that no large scale fellings of (ix) Vedic Endowment. trees have taken place_

(x) The Rashtriya Sanskrit Sanat­ (c) Steps taken by State Government to han an autonomous body estab­ strengthen forest protection and curb illicit lished under the Ministry am­ fellings are as shown below:- ducts examinations for various course. (i) Forest sections and beats are being reorganized into fores1 (xi) The Rashtriya Veda Vidya Pra­ stations on the models of police tishthan has also been estab­ stations. lished as an autonomous body under the Ministry for the devel­ (ii) Arms and ammunition have been opment of traditional and vedic supplied to forest flying squads. education. (iii) The mobility and communication (xii) The Central Sanskrit Board under facilities for the forest protection the ChaIrmanship of Vice-Presi­ staff have been improvtt4 by dent of India has been set up to providing vehicles and wireless advise the Govt. of India on pol­ sets. icy matters pertaining to the development of Sanskrit educa­ Marble Quarries In Banaskantha tion. District of Gujarat

(b) No such proposal is under consid­ 4947. SHRI KASHIRAM RANA: eration of the Government of India. SHRI HARIN PATHAK:

Illegal Felling of Tress in Kerala Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: 4946. SHRI S. KRISHNA KUMAR: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: (a) whether Government are aware of large scale unemployment caused due to (a) whether there are reports about closing of marble quarries near Ambaja in large scale Illegal felling of trees In the tor­ Banaskantha district of Gujarat for want of ests of Kerala; clearance from the Ministry of Environment and Forests; (b) if so, the details thereof: and (b) whether proposat from Gujarat Government in this regard has been pending (c) the action proposed to be taken in with the Union Government for a long time; this regard? and 263 WriIfen AnSW91S APRil 16. 1990 Wtiten Answers 264

(c) if so, the time by which clearance is Compensation for loN of Life and likely to be given? Properlybr Animals of Kanha NatIonal "-k

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 4949o.SHRIMOHANlAlJHIKRAM: Wdl MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOl­ the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: OOY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN. THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE (a) the number of people and cattle of MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES nearby villages killed by animals, especially DEVELOPMENT (PROF. MoGoK. MENON): by lion and leopard, in the reserve area of (a) Information is being collected from State Kanha National Park; Government and will be laid on the Table of the House. (b) the details of amount of compensa­ tion given to the families of those kUIed and (b) and (c). A proposal for de notification to the owners of cattle; of 198.28 hectares of marble mining lease area at Ambaji in Banaskantha district of (c) whether the compensation given is Gujarat State was received by the Central adequate as compared to the loss suffered; Government in July, 1988. The proposal whether any proposal is under consideration was incomplete, so additional, information to raise the amount of compensation; and had to be called from State Government. The proposal is being examined in the Min­ (d) the damage caused to the crops by istry. animals of Kanha National Park during the last year and the current year and the amount [ Translation] of compensation paid for the loss of crops?

Grant of Central Universities Status to THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Allahabad University MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL· OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 4948. SHRI RAMESHWAR PRASAD: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES DE­ state: VELOPMENT (PROF. M.GoK. MENON): (a) to (d). The information is being collected and (a) whether Government propose to shall be placed on the table of the House as grant Central University status to the soon a& received from the State Govern­ Allahabad University; and ment of Madhya Pradesh.

(b) if so. then? Vi:,; .. ·5 to Kanha National Park

49~O. SHRI MOHAN LAL JHIKRAM: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ state: OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE (a) the number of foreign tourists who MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE· visited Kanha National Park during the last VElOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) three years; No Sir. (b) the 'new works proposed to be (b) Does not arise. undertaken this year to make this National 265 Written Answers CHAITRA26, 1912 (SAKA) Written Answets 266

Part< more attractive and the amount sanc­ SClST OffIcer. of Section OffIcer Status tioned for these works; Working In Deihl Univ_sity

(c) the details of boarding and lodging and other1acilities forthe foreign tourists and 4951. SHRt RAJVEER SINGH: Will the whether the existing provisions are ade· PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: quate; and

(d) if not. the works proposed to be (a) the number of officers of the status undertaken to enhance the facilities? of section officer and above wor1(ing in Delhi University: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINiSTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOl­ (b) the number of SCIST officers among OOY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN DE­ them: PARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES (c) whether reservation quota in ra· DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): spect thereof has been filled; (a) According to the information received from the State Government of Madhya (d) if so, the percentage thereof; and Pradesh the number of foreign tOUrists who visited Kanha National Park dUring the past (e) if not, the detailed reasons therefor? three years is as given below:·

Year No. offoreign tourists THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL- 1986·87 1384 OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE 1987-88 1062 MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) 1988·89 996 to (e). According to the information fur· nished by the University of Delhi there are 113 officers of the status of Section Officer (b) No new work is proposed to be and 65 above the status of Section Officer in undertaken this year for making the Kanha the Delhi University, and that reservation National Park more attractive for tourists. quota of 15% for Scheduled Caste and 711 The objective of the management of Na­ 2% for Scheduled Tribe category is made tional parks is to promote wildlife conserva­ applicable upto the level'of Section Officer tion and not to promote tourism. and equivalent cadre in non-teaching posts. The post of Section Officer is filled by promo· tion. According to the Resolution dated 15th (c) and (d). -At present there are three July, 1983 of the Executive Council of the tourist complexes at Khatia, Kish and Mukki. University. an employee with at least five The tourism in Kanha NatIonal Park is being years' service in a cadre is considered for managed by Madhya Pradesh TOUrism promotion. There is at present no SCIST Development Corporation in respect of oHlCer of the status of Section OffJC8r as no boarding, lodging and excursIon vehicles. person has been found eligible for promotion The existing provisions are considered as Section Officer under the reserved cate- adequate. gory. 267 Written AnSwelS APRIL 16, 1990 Written AnS_1S 268

SClST Aaalstant engineer. In Engln.... • this facility; and Ing Department of Deihl University (c) nnot, the reasons therefore? 4952. SHRI RAJVEER SINGH: Willthe PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ (a) thetota! number of engineers posted OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE as Assistant Engineers and above in the DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE Engineering D~partmentof Delhi University; MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (8) (b) the number of engineers belonging to (c). Yes, Sir. University of Delhi has to Scheduled CasteslScheduled Tribes out provided for reservation of 10% in allotment of them; and of accommodation for type I & II acoommo­ dation and 5% in type III & IV, as per Govern­ (c) whether relaxation in appointment, ment instructions. According to the informa­ etc. have been given to them according to tion provided by the University I the number reservation rules? of SC/ST employees who have been pro­ vided different types of accommodation is as THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE follows:- MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Category No. of quarters allotted to DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE SC/ST employees MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) 43 to (c). According to the information furnished by the University of Delhi there are at present II 7 six Assistant Engineers. two Executive Engineers and one University Engineer in III 2 position in the Department of Engineering in the University of Delhi. There are seven IV posts of Assistant Engineers of which one post is reserved for Scheduled Caste Cate­ [English] gory in accordance wi1h the reservation policy. This post IS at present vacant. Opening of Stores of Kendriya Bhandar in States Accommodation for SC/ST Employees in Delhi University 4954. SHRI PRAKASH KOKO BRAHMBHATI: 4953. SHAI RAJVEER SINGH: Will the SHRI RAM SAGAR (Saidpur): PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased (a) whether Delhi University is provid­ to state: ing accommodation to the Scheduled Castes! Scheduled Tribes employees as per the (a) the details of branch stores of Ken­ rules laid down by Government; driya Bhandar operating in other cities out of Delhi; (b) ifso, the numberof persons to whom accommodation has been provided as per (b) whether there is a proposal to open 269 Written Answers CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) WrittM AnSW81S 270 more stores of Kendriya Bhandar in States; (a) to (c). Apart from the Nuclear Power and Plants presently in operation and under construction. Government have approved (c) if so, the details thereof, State-wise? setting up of additional 4 x 235 MWe units at Kaiga, Karnataka, 2 x 500 MWe units at THE PRIME MINISTER (SHRI VISH­ Tarapur, Maharashtra and 4x500 MWe Units WANATH PRATAP SINGH): (a) At present at Rawatbhata, Rajasthan for which action the Kendriya Bhandar is operating the fol­ towards advance procurement of long deliv­ lowing branch stores outside Delhi: ery and critical components. obtaining envi­ ronmental clearances and project financial (i) 4 Stores in Madras; sanctions is in progress. Discussions are also in progress for setting up of 2 x 1000 (ii) 2 stores in Bombay; MWe Soviet VVERs at kudankulam, Tamilnadu in terms ofthe Indo-Soviet Agree­ (iii) 1 store in Hyderabad; and ment of c:o-operation signed on 20th Novem­ ber, 1988. (iv) 1 store in Mussoories. [Eng/ish) (b) and (c). Kendriya Bhandar has proposals to open stores in Bangalore, Cal­ Cleaning of Yamuna River cutta, Nagpur, Dehradun and Lucknow. 4ClS6. SHRI KAMAL CHAUDHRY: Will [ Transfation] the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

Setting up of Atomic Power Stations (a) the details of the schemes for clean­ ing the river Yamuna in Uttar Pradesh, Har­ 4955. DR. LAXMINARA YAN PAN- yana and Union Territory of Delhi; and DEY: SHRI NATHU SINGH: (b) the amount allotted by Union Gov­ PROF. YADUNATH PANDEY: ernment to State Governments of U.P., Haryana and Union Territory of Delhi for the Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased purpose? to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (a) whether Government propose to set MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ up new power plants; OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE (b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise: MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES and DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) and (b). The meeting of the Central (c) the present stage thereof? Ganga Authority held under the chairman­ ship of the Prime Minister on 11.9.89 had THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE decided that pollution abatement schemes MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ for Yamuna will commence in the Eighth OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Five Year Plan. However, the taking up of DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE schemes and the amount to be allocated for MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES this purpose will depend upon the availability DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): of resources in the Eighth Five Year Plan, 271 Written AnslMlHS APRIL 16. 1990 which is yet to be finalised. number of amendments to the rules have been made. Many of these amendments are ImpIementMlon of Amendments to of general nature. which have been made for DelhI School Education Rules, 1873 updating the rules. The important amend­ ments of the rules made ar8:- 4957. SHRI MADAN tAl KHUR- N4A: (i) Rule 17(20) has been amended SHAI PRATAPRAO B. to provide Chat every autonomus BHOSAlE: school shall have the freedom to have its own syDabus and cur­ Will the PRIME MlNlSlER be pleased riculum. tl introduce the text to state: books and to assess its students and hold examinations upto the (a) whether Delhi School Education end of Middle stage: rules, 1973 have been amended to provide for better conditions of service and better "Provided that the Director controf over the mstitutions; may, if he is of opinion on scru­ tiny of any text book introduced (b) if so, the details thereof; and by an autonomous school that such text book is prejudicial to (c) the measures taken to oversee the the mterest of education, prohibit implementation and follow-up of the amend­ use of such book as a text book ments made In the rules? in such school-.

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (ii) Rule 22 has been amended to MINISffiV OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ provide for a compact Curricu­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE lum Committee. In the previous DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE Committee, there were 26 MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ Members, and in the revised VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) composition the number of Yes, Sir. members has been reduced to 16. (b) A statement is given below. (Iii) Rule 54 has been amended to (c) There is a separate branch under prescribe terms and cond~ions the overall supervision of Director of Educa­ for release of grant-in-aid to the tion In the Delhi Admtnistra1ion to oversee schools. the implementation and follow-up of the amendments made in the rules. However, (iv) Rule 69 has been amended to as the amendments have been notffied only provide for stoppage, reduction recently. it is too early to foresee any diffi­ or suspension of grant-in-aid to a culty in implementing the same at this state. school at any time by the Admin­ istrator in the event of violation of STATEMENT conditions, which have now been specified in the amended rules. In the Notification dt. 23.2.90 issued by the Delhi Administration tor amending the (v) Rule 96 {3) (0) has been Delhi School Education Rules, 1973, a amended to provide for the re- 273 Written Answers CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) Written Ans.." 274

vised composition of Selection '111e resignation submitted by Committee for the appointment an employee of a recognised of a Group '0' employee,. In the private school shall be accepted revised composition, a nominee within period of thirty days from of the director of Education has the ~ate of the receipt of the been exduded as it was not felt resignation by the managing necessary. committee with the approval of the Director. (i) Rule 98 (2) has been amended to provide as below:- Provided that if no approval is received within 30 days, then Every appointment made by such approval would be deemed the managing committee of an to have been received after the aided school shall, initially, be expiry of the said period". provisional and shall require the approval of the Director. (x) Rule 147 has been amended to proVide for a uniform rate of tui­ Provided that the approval of tion fees. In'the eartier provision, the Director will be required only a higher tuition fee was required where Oiredor's nominee was to be paid by the students from not present in the Selection higher income groups called CommitteeJOPC or in case there Grade-I. This has now been is difference of opinion among abolished. the members of the Selection Committee. Expert Group on New Hili Areas

Provided further that the pro­ 4958. SHRI J. CHOKKA RAO: Will the vision of this sub-rule shall not PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: apply to a minority aided school. (a) whether any Expert Group was (vii) Rule 100(C) has been amended constituted in May, 1986 for delineation of to providethat where a post (other new hUl areas for Hill Area Development thanthalof ateacher) in a school, Programme; and whether aided or ~. corre­ sponds to any post in the Gov­ ernment schools, the minimum (b) if so, then the Expert group submit· qualifications for recruitment to ted its "report and the time by which Govem· such post shall be such as has ment propose to implement its recommen· been specified for such corre­ dations? spondin~ post in the Govern ment school. THE PRIME MINISTER (SHRI VISH· (viii) Rule 109 has been amended to WANATH PRATAP SINGH): (a) Yes, Sir. specify the guidelines for fixation of seniority of the employees. (b) The Export Group submitted' its report on the 27th February, 1987. The re­ (ix) Rule 114 has beeh amended to port has been processed and decisions are provide as below:- awaited. 275 Written AnsW61'S APRIL 16, 1990 Written Answers 276

Universities Facing Financial Crisis to (d). Universities established by State Governments receive maintenance grants 4959. SHAI SAIKANTHA DAnA from the respective State Governments. The NARASIMHA AAJA WADIYAA: Will the U.G.C. only provides development grants to PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: the universities for strengthening institutional infrastructure like buildings books & jour­ (a) whether some umversities in the nals, equipment and other facilities designed country particularly in Bihar are facing series to promote the quality and level of teaching financial crisis; and research. Some time back it was, brought to the notice oT the Central Government that (b) whether Government have identi­ Universities in Bihar are facing acute finan­ fied such universities; cial crisis. The problem was mainly due to unplanned proliferation of colleges and conversion of affiliated colleges into con­ (c) ~ so, the details of those universities; stituent colleges as a result of which th~ and universities had to assume the financial responsibility for their maintenance. How­ (d) the steps being·taken or proposed to ever, it was not possible to provide any be taken by Government to help those uni­ special grant to the Government of Bihar versities to get over financial crisis? over and above the development assistance already being provided by the UGC to the THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Universities in Bihar. MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE The details of the grants provided by the DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE UGC to the universities and the grants re­ MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES DE­ leased so far during the 7th Plan in Binar are VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) as follows:

Rupees in Lakhs

University Total allocation approved Grants released for 7th Plan

2 3

Patna 180.50 84.30

Bihar 171.70 110.00

Bhagalpur 198.37 105.35

Ranchi 235.42 91.00

K.S.D. Sanskrit 72.62 16.00

Magadh 171.00 70.00

L.N. Mithila 72.67 53.50 2n Written Answers CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Written AnSwelS 278

Junior Fellowships to SCslSTs (b) whether any other action has also been taken against them; if so, the details 4960. SHRI YASHWANTRAO PATIL: thereof; and Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

(a) the number of junior fellowships THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE given by the CSIR to the Scheduled Castes MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (DR. RAJA and Scheduled Tribes candidates during RAMANNA): (a) The information is confi­ 1989-90: and dential.

(b) whether their quota has been filled (b) and (c). Department of Supply, dunng 1989-90 and if not, the reasons there­ which is the nodal department in this regard, for? have informed that no further actIon is taken after the banning orders are issued for a THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE specified period. According to the Standard­ MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ ised Code for suppliers, names of such firms OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE are removed from the list of approved suppli­ DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE ers af\d no contract of any kind whatsoever MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ is placed with the banned firm after issue of VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) the banning ~rders. Out of 1402 candidates who were awarded JUnior Research FellowshIps In the year Supply of Sub-Standard Goods ~ 989-90, 104 candidates belonged to SCI ST categories. 4962. SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV: Will the PRIME MINISTER be (b) Since Junior Research Fellowship pleased to refer to the reply given on 26th is not a regular appointment, 110 fixed quota March, 1990toUnstarred Question No. 2141 IS prescribed for SC/ST candidates. How­ regarding suppfy of sub-standard goods and ever, a relaxatIOn upto 15% marks was al­ state: lowed to SC/ST candidates since sufficient number of these candidates were not com­ (a) the particulars of those 86 firms ing in the selectIOn zone as per fixed stan­ which supplied the sub-standard goods; dard for selection of candidates. (b) whether any legal aaion was taken [ Translation] against them; if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and Goods Suppliers (c) the losses suffered dueto the supply 4961. SHRt HUKUMDEO NARAYAN of su~standard goods? YADAV: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to refer to the reply given on 26 THE MrHlSTER OF STATE IN THE March, 1990 to Unstarred Question No. 2140 MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (DR. RAJA regarding goods suppliers and state: RAMANNA): (a) A statement is aiven be­ Iow:- (a) the particulars of the five firms whose business has been banned by Gov­ (b~ Action has been taken for obtaining ernment; replacement of the sub-standard goods fai'- 279 Written AnsWBIS APRIL 16, 1990 ing which recovery of the amount already 12. MIs Earnest Healthcare ltd. Indore paid. In respect of 27 firms, replacement of the sub-standard goods has been effected 13. MIs Sudershan Plywood Industries or the amounts paid have been recovered. Pvt. Ltd. Calcutta Arbitration proceedings in terms of the con­ tract are in progress in resped of 2 firms. 14. MIs GO'Banerjee & Co. Ltd. Cal· Action for replacemenVrecovery is in prog­ cutta ress in resped of the remaining firms. 15. MIs Minitex Enterprises. Calcutta (c) Until the actions initiated for replace­ ment of sub-standard goodslrecovery of the 16. MIs Madhava Cotton Mills, Cal­ payment already made, reaches a stage of cutta finality, the loss suffered due to the supply of sub-standard goods cannot be quantified. 17. MIs Delta Rope Works. Calcutta

STATEMENT 18. MIs SC Mallik & Co. Calcutta

Particulars or 86 firms, which supplifld 19. MIs Unik Traders. Calqutta the sub-standard goods 20. MIs CI labs, 24-8, Basant La! Shah Road. Calcutta-53 1. MIs Swapon Industries, 24 Parga­ nas 21. MIs SM Roshid & Sons, Kanpur

2. MIS Ashok Timber Industries, 22. MIs Jawahar Lal Phool Chand, Vamunanagar Delhi

3. MIs PL Bhasin & Co., New Delhi 23. MIs Ani! Wood Works, 59120, Prabhat Road, Karol Bagh, New 4. MIs Arvind & Co. Alllahabad Delhi.

5. MIs Shree Balaji Enterprises, 24. Mis Kedar Corr)Jgation (India Rat­ Kanpur lam (MP)

6. MIs Janta Iron Stores, Kanpur 25. MIs Pragti Mg & Supplier$. 8-119, AmarColony. Lajpat Nagar-IV, New Delhi-24 7. Mis KC Ruby & Co. Aligarh 26. MIs Shankar Timber Industries, 8. MIs SwadeshiAgro Mech. Pvt. Ltd. Akhnoor Road. Jammu Kanpur 27. Mis Shankar Vijay Timber Inds. 93. Marine Drive. G-Road, 25 Ahura 9. Mis Tiwari Industries, Kanpur Mahal, Bombay- 400002.

10. MIs At \ndustries, Delhi 28. MIs Poddar Pharmaceuticals Pvt 11. MIs Rana lridustries, Allahabad ltd. Hardwar. 281 Written Answers CHAITRA 26. 1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 282

29. MIs Inca Inds. A-206. Somvihar, 45. East Pomt Tapes. 212 Matri Lane. New Delhi. Calcutta

30. MIs DIamond InternatIonal Export, 59120. Prabhat Road K. Bagh. New 46. MIs Pancheel Enterprises, 12-A, Delhi NS Road (2nd Floor) Calcutta

Mis. Kundra Shoes, GT Road, 47. MIs Commercial Enterprises, Kundh, D,stt. Sonepat Kanpur

32. MIs Pawan K. Joinery Mills. 48. MIS Orient Sales. Cecil Hotel, Akhnoor Road, Jammu. Ambala Cantt

33. MIs Eastern International, Ludhl­ 49. MIs Dutta &Co. 171-A, Netaji Park, ana Ambala Cantt-1333001

34. MIs Sh,va Boot Fy. Dayal Bagh. 50. MIs NJrankan Engg. Corpn 79/4. Agra. Latouche Road. Opp Gurdwara, Kanpur-I 35. Mis Ashoka Newar Fy Gohana 51. Mis West Cost Pharmaceutical 36. Mis Shn Ganesh Wool Traders. Works, 140 GIDC Estates Jalpur NAROOA. Ahmedabad-30

37. Mis Huda Bros, 3-South Kalka, 52. Mis Knshna Grease Mfg. Co. Pvt Allahabad Ltd. 279. Rai Bahadur Road. Cal­ cutta-700 053 38. Mis Obol Labs, 1. Prabhat Nagar, Jogeshwan (West) Bombay 53. MIs Knshna Trading Co. 48-8, Dr. Suresh Sarkar Road. Calcutta-14 39. M'S Sontex Rolled Bandage Works, Indore 54 Mis Amblca processing Industries. Jamunalal Bajaj St. Cal-700007 40 M's Bombay Pharma Products Indore 55 MIs Mahajan 800t Fy, Agra

41 MIs Hlndustan Chemical Corp, 928 56. MIs Ami Textiles, Kanpur Bipin Tntra Lane, Calcutta 57. MIs Gaur! Inds. 42, Nandan Road, 42. MIS A. K. Industnes, 48-8, Dr Calcutta-25 Suresh Sarhar Road, Calcutta

43. MIs Tapes and Allied Indus. 16611. 58. Mis Sachln T ex (P) ltd Echjay Oharamtala Road, Budge House-31 A, Carmicheel Rd. Bom­ bay-26 44. MIS Bomboo Wood Trading Corpn. 56, George Town, Lowther Road, Allahabad 59. MIs VV Industires, New Delhi 283 Written Answers APRIL 16, 1990

60. Mis Indian Rayon Inds Ltd Unit Mount Road & Vicotria Road, Jaya Shree Textiles, RISHRA Mustafa Bazar, Bombay-10, (Hooghly) n. Mis Assam 8engaJ Veneer Inds (P) 61. MIs Textile International 431136, ltd 9, Clive Aoad. Calcutta-1 Chowk Sharafa, Kanpur 78. Jension Nec:hQlson 'P' ltd. Indore 62. MIs Vardhman Enterprises. Kanpur 79. MIs CaJcuttaSoap fy. 23/1:3, Gari~ 63. Mis Vir Hosy Fy., (Regd), 2761nds ahat Road!, Cakutta-29 Area-A, lUdhina-3 80. MIs Beeka" Pesticides 'P ltd 64. Mis Ram Kumar & Sons, 133, Bombay Cotton Street, Calcutta-7 81. Mis Sun' 0" Co:. 'PO- ltd. 1OB British 65. MIs Caltex Hosy Mills, 782617, Nai tndian Street, Calcutta-i9' Basti Bara Hindu Rao. Delhi-6 82. MIs Rame tiGsy Works. B-XIt-122', 66. MIs Muir Mills, Kanpur Chowk Subhan Building:.ludt:iarra -141008 67. MIs Rajdhani Traders, 2A /55, Ramesh Nagar. New Delhi 83. MIs Hindustan Pulverising Mila, Annupam Bhawan, P8 No. 8062, 68. MIs Kanpur Tent Fy, 89/208, Bans Azad Pur, New Delhi. Mandi PB No. 136, Kanpur 84. MIs PK Industries, Sadal Road, 69. MIs Behari Boot Co. Agra Jallandhar City-141414

70. MIs Mishra & Co. 111/456, Brahm 85. Mis Unicure (I) Ud, Noida Nagar, Kanpur. 86. MIs Alpine Industries, New Delhi. 71. MIs Hari Nivar Fy. Gohana Committe. to Modernise Cooperative 72. MIs Rajendra Rubber Works, Laws Kanpur 4963.DR. LAXMINARAYAN PANDEY: 73. Mis Rajendra pd Gupta, 1147, Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to Napier Town, Home Science Col­ state: lege Road. Jabalpur-482001. (a) whether the Planning Commission 74. MIs Jai Society Wood Works. 871 has set up a 13 member committee to review 58, Bhannana Porwa, KaJpi Road, and modernise the co-operative laws; if so, Kanpur the details thereof;

75. MIs International Engg. Works, (b) whether various States have sepa­ Allahabad rate cooperative laws; if so, the details thereof;

76. MIs Meharban Kolabhai & Sons, (c) whether Government contemplate 285 Written Answers CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 286 to enact a comprehensive law in order to ment of credit to rural people, the coopeta­ achieve a common objective; tives over a period of time have diversified in terms of membership, operation and re-· (d) whether there has been a significant sources. In the process the cooperatives erosion in cooperative field; and have also been plagued by certain weak­ nesses, significant among the being- (i) (e) if so, the steps taken to improve mounting overdues, (ii) erosion of demo­ overall working of cooperatives in addition to cratic process, (iii) non-holding of elections review of the law? at regular periods, (iv) politicisation of coop­ erative system. The Government of India set THE PRIME MINISTER (SHRI VISH­ up a Committee on Cooperative law for WANATH PRATAP SINGH ): (a) Yes, Sir. Democratisation and professionalisation of The composition of the Com mittee is given in Management in Cooperatives (Ardhanarees­ Statement-I below:- waran Committee). 'to examine the various State Cooperative Acts and suggest guide­ (b) 'Cooperative Societies' is a State lines for legislative action to activise demo­ subject. The State Governments are respon­ cratIC process to promote professional sible for the supervision of and guidance to management'. the cooperative societies in the States. For this purpose each State Government has The Committee has recommended enacted its own Cooperative Societies Act deletion of various old provisions in the State and Rules. The list of the various State Cooperative Laws which had lost their rele­ Cooperative Societies Acts is given in State­ vance and suggested meascres to confer ment-II below:- complete autonomy on cooperatives in their operations. (c) The Government of India, in consul­ tation with the State Governments and ex­ The recommendatIons made in the perts in the field of cooperative, is working on Ardhanareeswaran Committee Report have a Model Cooperative Societies Bill and would been sent to the State Gover~ments for commend it to the State Governments for comments. adoption. The scope of the Committee set up by the Planning commission for reviSing trye (d) and (e). Cooperatives constitute a Cooperative Law is also being widened to very important segment of Indian economy. include a rapid assessment of cooperative Starting with limited spectrum of disburse- development and future directions.

STATEMENT-I

Model-State Cooperative Societies Bill Constitution of a Committee

The composition of the Committee is as follows:

1. Chaudhary Braham Parkash, Ex. M.P. Former General Chairman Secretary, National Cooperative Union and Former Union Minister of Agriculture & Coop.

2. Shri L. C. Jain, Member, Planning Commission Member 287 Written Answers APRil 16, 1990 Written AnswelS 288

3 Shn Ashlm Das Gupta, Finance MInister, Member Government of West Bengal, Calcutta

4. Shn Anna Saheb Shlnde, Vice Chairman, State Member Planning Board, Govt of Maharashtra

5 Dr I S Gulatl, Vice Chairman State Planning Board, Member Govt of Kerala

6 Shn R V Deshpande, MLA. Bangalore Member

7 Dr V KUrian, Chairman, National Dairy Development Member Board, Anand, GUjarat

8 Shn S S PUrl, Former Secretary, Planning Me(11ber commiSSion & Former Ex Director, National Cooperative Development Corporation

9 Mrs Shashl Rajagopalan, SAMAKHYA Hyderabad Member

10 Shn S K Misra Secretary Deptt of Member Agriculture and Coop

11 Shn V B L Mathur, Chief Secretary, Member Government of Rajasthan

12 Shn K N Ardhanareeswaran Spl Secretary, Member Ministry of Commerce

13 Dr M K Mlshra, JOlrt Secretary and legal Adviser, Member MInistry of law and Justice

Shn M V Pavate Consultant, Planning Commission acted as Convenor

STATEMENT -II 4 The Deihl Cooperative SOCieties Act, 1972 List of the various State Cooperative Socie- ties Acts 5 The GUJarat Cooperative Socie- ties Act, 1961 The Assam Cooperative Socie- ties Act, 1949 6 The Haryana Cooperative So- 2 The Andhra Pradesh Coopera- cletles Act, 1984 tlve SOCieties Act, 1964

3 The Bihar Cooperative Soclettes 7 The Himachal Pradesh Coop- Act, 1935 eratlve Societies Act, 1968 289 W,;iten AnswelS CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Written AnswelS 290

8. The J & K Cooperative Societies bound programme to bring these persons Act, 1989 above the poverty line; and

9. The Karnataka Cooperative (c) if so, the details thereof? Societies Act, 1959 THE PRIME MINISTER (SHAI VISH­ 10. The Kerala Cooperative Socie- WANATH PAATAP SINGH): (a) The num­ ties Act, 1969 ber and percentage of persons living below the poverty line in Punjab for the year 1987- 11. The Madhya Pradesh Coopera- 88 are provisionally estimated at 13.581akhs tive Societies Act, 1960 and 7.02 respectively.

12. The Maharashtra Cooperative (b) 'No, Sir, While the Government of Societies Act, 1961 India assists State Governments to rapidly alleviate poverty in their States, it does not 13. The Orissa Cooperative Socie- undertake any time-bound programme of its ties Act, 1962 own in respect of a particular State.

14. The Punjab Cooperative Socie- (c) Does not rise. ties Act, 1961 Defence Technology Park in Bangalore 15. The Rajasthan Cooperative Societies Act, 1965 4965. SHAI H. C. SRIKANTAIAH: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: 16. The Tamil Nadu Cooperative Societies Act, 1983 (a) whether Government propose to set up a Defence Technology Park in Banga­ 17. The Uttar Pradesh Cooperative lore; Societies Act, 1965 (b) if so, the time by when it will be set 1B. The West Bengal Cooperative up together with the proposed location; and Societies Act, 1983 (c) the advantages likely to be accrued 19. The Multi-State Cooperative therefrom? Societies Act, 1984. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE [English 1 MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (DR. RAJA RAMANNA): (a) Yes, Sir. Population below Poverty Line in Punjab (b) This Technology Park is proposed to be set up in the next 18 to 24 months, at 4964. SHRI KAMAL CHAUDHRY: Will C. V. Aaman Nagar In Bangalore near DADO the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: laboratories.

(a) the number and percentage of per­ (c) This park is planned to facilitate the sons living below poverty line in Punjab: transferof technologies developed by DADO to the industries which in turn will result in the (b) whether Government have any time- indigeneous production of the high technol- 291 Written AnsW91S APRil 16, 1990 Written Answers 292

O9y ~ems needed by Defence. Course in Faculty of Technology consist1ng of Deihl College of Engineering and Delhi Rare Earth Refining Project at Myaore Institute of Technology on 2 June, 1990; (b) whetherthe said examination is meant 4966. SHRI H. C. SRIKANTAIAH: Will for the Students of Delhi and the non- Delhi the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: students will be admitted on the basis of marks obtained in Class XII examinatIOn; (a) whether the Rare Earth Refining (c) if so, the reasons forthe departure from Project has been taken up at MYSore in the previous well established practice; and Kamataka; (d) whether Government propose to reconsider the issue and scrap the proposed (b) if so, how many kilometers away written examination and the admission done from Mysore City and K.R.S. reservoir it is on the basis of the marks obtained as was situated; the past practice in Delhi?

(e) whether any leakage of waste from THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE the plant is reaching K.R.S. reservoir; and MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (d) if so, the action taken to prevent the DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE same? MIN1STRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (a) to (c). According to the information MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ furnished by the University of Delhi and Delhi OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Administration the Un1versity has decided to DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE introduce the Combined Entrance Examina­ MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES tion for admission to B.E. courses for stu­ DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): dents of Delhi in order to remove difficuhies (a) A rare Materials Plant is being set up in due to alleged differences in standards of the Mysore district. three different Board examinations being conducted at Class XII level in Delhi and to (b) It is about 18 Kms. away from avoid delay due to late declaration/revision Mysore City and about 8 Kms. away fr::>m of results. For outside Delhi students, 15% K.R.S. Reservoir, seats have been reserved on pro-rata basis for other states and Union Territories and (c) No, sir. admission against these seats will be made on the basis of marks obtained in Class XII (d) Does not anse. level examination.

Combined Entrance Examination for B. (d) Decision to determine the method E. Course and criteria for admission to these two insti­ tutions is within the purview of the University 4967. SHRI VIJAY KUMAR 01 Delhi to which they are affiliated. MALHOTRA: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: Ralionlisation of Pay Scales of EDP Posts (a) whether the Delhi University has recently decided to hold a combined en- 4968. SHR'I RAMDAS SINGH: Will the trance examination for ad'T1ission to B. E. PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: 293 Written AnswetS CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 294

(a) whether the Committee set up under MinistrylOepartment and copy of such noti­ the Chairmanship of Dr. N. Seshagiri has fications endorsed to Implementation Cell, recommended for the rationalisation of pay Department of Expenditure. As directed by scales d Etectronic Data Processing Posts Ministry of Finance, the National Information under the Planning Commission, if so, the Centre (NIC) under the Planning commis­ details thereof; and sion evolved the job assignment chart for different levels of Data Entry Operators and (b) whether the same has been imple­ programming staff whk:h can be adopted by mented by the Planning Commission ~ not, different MrnistrieslDepartments with suit­ the reasons therefor? able modifications, if necessary, to meet any particular requirement. Copy 01 job descrip­ THE PRIME MINISTER (SHAt VISH­ tion has been circulated to all Ministriesl WANATH PRATAP SINGH): (a) and (b). Departments in January, 1990. Similarly, the Yes, Sir. However, the recommendations of Department Personnel and Training has the Commit1ee are in respect of Electronics devised Model Recruitment Rules which can Data Processing posts under the Govern­ be adopted by MinistrieslDepartments. After ment of India and not for the Plannmg com­ consulting NIC, the Department of Person­ mission alone. After considering the recom­ nel and Training circulated Model Recruit­ mendations made by the Committee, the ment Rules for group- C categories of Elec­ government of India have decided to intro­ tronics Data Processing Posts in February, duce the pay structure for EDP Staff as gIVen 1990. The Model Recruitment Rules for in the Statement below and notified vide Group '8' and 'A' posts are underconsidera­ Ministry at Finance, Department of Expendi­ tlon by them in consultation with Union Public ture (Implementation Cell) Office Memoran­ Service Commission. However, in the case dum in September, 1989. Asperthis. neces­ of Electronics Data Processing posts falling sary orders revising the pay scales etc. of under National Informatics Centre, Planning EDP posts will be issued by the concerned commission, it is being implemented step by step.

STATEMENT

No: F. 7(1 )IC/86(44) Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure Implementation Cell

New Deihl, Dated 11th Sept., 89

Office Memorandum

Sub:- Rationalisation of pay scales of Electronic Data processing posts.

The undersigned is directed to refer to the recommendations of Fourth Central Pay Commission centained In paragraph 11.45 of the Report wherein it was suggested that the Depanment of Electronics should examine and suggest reorganisation of existing Electronic Data Processing posts and prescribe uniform pay scales and designations in consultation with the Department of Personnel. tn pursuance of above suggestion, a Committee had been set 295 Written Answers APRIL 16, 1990 Written AnswelS 296 up by Department of Electronics in.November, 1986, After careful consideration of the recom­ mendations made by this Committee, Government of India has decided to introduce following pay structure for Eledronic Data Processing posts:-

S.No. Designation of post Pay Scale

2 3

Data Entry Operators

1. Dat~ Entry Operator Grade 'A' Rs. 1150-1500 This will be entry Grade for Higher Secondary with knowledge of Data Entry work.

2. Data Entry Operator Grade .t3' Rs. 1350-2200 This will be entry grade for graduates with knowledge of Data Entry work or pro­ motional Grade for Data Entry Operator Grade 'A'.

3. Data Entry Operator Grade 'C' As. 1400-2300 Promotional Grade.

4. Data Entry Operator Grade 'D' Rs. 1600-2660 Promotional Grade.

5. Data Entry Operator Grade 'E" Rs. 2000-3500 Promotional Grade.

Data Processing/Programming Staff

Data Processing Assistant Rs. 1600-3660 Entry grade for graduates Grade 'A'with Diploma/ Certificate in! Certificate in Computer application.

2. Data Processing Assistant Rs. 2000-3200 Promotional Grade. Grade'S'

3. Programmer Rs. 2375-3500 Direct Entry for holders of Degree in engineering or post-graduation in Science/ Maths etc. or post­ graduation in computer Application

Or

By promotion from Data Processing Assistant Grade 297 Written Answers CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 298

2 3

'B'

4. Senior Programmer RS.3000-4500 Promotional Grade.

2. All MinistrieslDepartments having Electronic Data Processing posts under their administrative control will review the designation, pay scales and recruitment qualification of their posts and revise the same in consuttation With their Financial Advisers to the extent necessary as per pay structurel indicated in para1 above. Where it is found necessary to revise the pay scale of existing posts, notification will be ISSUed by concerned Ministry! Department and copy of notification endorsed to Implementation Cell, Department of Expenditure. The revised pay scales will be operative from the date of issue of notification by concerned MinistrylDepartment.

3. tf as resu~ of above review, pay scale of any post undergoes a change, the pay of eXisting incumbents will be fixed as per Fundamental Rule 23 read with FR 22 (a) (II).

4. The review suggested in para 2 above will be made only with reference to existing Electronic Data Processing posts and it will not be necessary to create all the grades In all Ministries/Departments, as it will depend on re­ quirements of user Department. If MinistrylDepartment proposes to, create any grade which is not existing at present it will be done with approval of Financial Advisers and subject to procedures laid down for the purpose.

5. The qualifications etc. indicated against each grade each grade in para 1 above are only illustrative and Departments/Ministries will carry out the review of existing EDP posts in accordance with recruitment rules as al­ ready prescrjbed by them. To ensure uniformity in regard to Recruitment Rules for the EDP posts, Department of Personnel & Training is being re­ quested to devise model Recruitment Rules which can be adopted by Min­ Istry/Department.

6. The pay structure given in para 1 above is applicable to EDP posts as such and not to the cadres of Clerks, Telephone Operator, Telegraphist, Office Assistant, Stenographers etc. who may be utilised partly or wholly for EDP work, Where there is a doubt If any post falls in the category of EOP posts, reference may be made direct to National Information Centre (NIC), Min­ istry 01 Planning, New Deihl for clanflcation.

7. As regards the recom mendatlons of Com mittee for pay scaales of the posts of Systems Analyst and above, it has been decided to leave it to user Ministries/Departments/Organisations to determine pay scale in mnsulta­ tion with Financial Adviser, keeping in view level of post, duties and r9spon- 299 Written Answers APRIL 16.1990 Written AnsW91S 300

sibilities. recruitment qualifications etc. relevant to the post.

8. National Information Centre (NIC), Ministry of Planning wUJ be asked Ito evolve the job assignment charts for different levels of Data Entry Opera­ tors and Programming Staff, which can be adopted by different Ministries! Departments with suitable modifications, if necessary. to meet any palla­ lar requirements.

9. All MinistrieslOepartments are requested to initiate action on priority basis and results of review reported to Implementation Cell, Departments of Expenditure.

Sd/- (A. D. Bharadwaj) Under Secretary to the Government of India Tele. No. 301546413013733

To

, . All M~nlstnes 'Departments of the Government of India etc. etc. (As per standard nst).

2. Copy to Mmistry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, (Department of Personnel & Training) with the request that they may devise modal Re­ cruitment ru~s which can be adopted by Ministries/Departments as men­ tioned in paragraph 5 above.

3. Copy to Ministry of Planning, National Information Centre (NIC) with the request that they may evolve the job assignment charts for different levels of Data Entry Operators and Programming Staff which can be adopted by different Ministriesl Department as mentioned in paragraph 3 above.

Sd/- (R. D. Bharadwaj) Under Secretary to the government of India Tele. No. 3015464130113733

Studies on Use of Drugs in Sports troversy at the international sports meet;

4969. SHRI SANAT KUMAR MANDAL: (b) if so, the outcome thereof and if not, Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to the reasons therefore; and

~t.::tte: (c) the steps Government propose to (a) whether any expert studies has take to impose penalties against sports hllen ordered into the use of muscle-building coaches and trainers who order· or even anabolic steroids In amateur and profes­ suggest to their athletes the use of muscle sional sports in the wake of the r¢ con- building steroids? 301 Written AnswelS CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) Written AnswelS 302

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (c) Does not arise. MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN- THE CUltural Relations with finland OEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE OE­ 4971. SHRI BHAKTA CHARAN DAS: VELOPMENT (PROF. M. G. K. MENON): Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to (a) and (b}. No, Sir. state:

(c) Government condemn the use of (a) whether Government have a pro­ such substances by sportspersons, as well posal to establish Cultural relations with as inducements. directions and suggestions Finland; by coaches and trainers. Sports Federations and other Agencies employing such coaches (b) whether any cultural pad has been are being asked to take pun itJve action against sGned by both the countries~ and them wherever such practices are brought to light. Government wil1 keep vigilant watch (c) if so, the datails thereof? over this aspect.

Demand of Institutions/Colleges of THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Polytechnics MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOl­ OGY AND MINtsTER OF STATE IN THE 4970. SHRI VIJAY KUMAR DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MALHOTRA: Wilt the PRIME MINISTER be MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ pleased to state: VELOPMENT (PROF. M. G. K. MENON): (a) to (c). A Cultural Agreement between the (a) whether Government propose to set Republic of India and the Republic of Finland up more institutions/colleges," Delhi in view was signed on 10.6.1983. Th!s Agreement of the growing demand in near furture; provides for the promotion of cultural rela­ tions and mutual cooperation in scientific, (b) if so, the details thereof, including education and cultural fields between the the areas where such institutions are pro­ two countries. In implementation of this posed to be opened: and Agreement, two Programmes of bilateral cooperation in the fields of culture, science (c) If not, the reasons therefor? and education have already been imple­ mented. The Third Cultural Exchange Pro­ THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE gramme was Signed on 9.3.1990 in New MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ Delhi. This broadly envisages interaction in OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE the f,elds of science and education, lan­ DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE guages, art and culture, archaeology and MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ sports; exchange of exhibitions of art and VELOPMENT (PROF. M. G. K. MENON), crafts and the like; exchange of experts in (a) and (b). According to the information various disciplines relating to science, edu­ furnished by Delhi Administration they have cation and culture as also of artists, including made a provision for openil1g two colleges In performing artists; participation in interna­ trans-Yamuna area and one college In West tIonal film festivals organised in each other's Deihl in their plan allocation for 1990-91. country and interaction between radio and There is also a proposal to set up one Poly­ televiSion Organisations of the two coun­ technic at Papankalan during VIII Plan. tries. 303 Written Answers APRIL 16, 1990 Written AnsW81S ~04

Space Programme During 8th Plan Treatment of Industrial W....

4973. SHRI SANAT KUMAR MANDAL: 4972. SHRI GOPINATH GAJAPATHI: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to Will the PRIME MINIS;rER be pleased to state: state: (a) The machinery devised both at the Central and State levels to regulate ·and (a) the amount earmarked in 8th plan mon~or the treatment of industrial waste and for space programme; to enforce strict administrative controls to ensure fool-proof treatment of all such in­ dustrial waste before it being discharged into (b) the different space programmes river and sea; and proposed to be launched in 8th plan; and (b) whether there is any proposal under (c) the details thereof? consideration to introduce environmental education programmes both in the Schools THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE and Universities throughout the country? MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE VELOPMENT (PROF. M. G. K. MENON): DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE (a) to (c). The drat! Eighth Five Year Plan of MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES the Department of Space is under consid­ DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M. G. K. MENON): eration of the Planning Commission. The (a) The Machinery devised both at the outlay proposed in Rs. 3842.00 crores. The Central and State Government levels con­ proposals envisage two operational space sists of the following: systems, namely INSAT system and IRS system, which will need to be maintained (i) The Union Government -has and expanded to meet the projected de­ brought forward 3 legislations mand of services, with the necessary in-orbit namely Water (Prevention & replacements and operational ground sup­ Control of Pollution) Ad, 1974, port systems. In the case of IRS system, the Air (Prevention & Control of Pol­ acquisition/processin-g and dissemination of lution) Act, 1981 and Environ­ the satell~e date to the user community will ment (Protection) Act, 1986 to also be a major responsibility to be dis­ control environmental pollution charged by the Department of Space. Dur­ in the country. ing the Eighth Five year Plan period, it is envisaged to complete the operationalisa­ The Central and State Pollution tion of IRS-IS Spacecraft. IRS-Ie Space­ Contro\ Boards have been con­ craft.INSAT-1l Test Spacecraft. Augmented stituted as statutory bodies to Satellit"e Launch Vehicle (ASL V). and Polar implement the provisions of these Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSL V). Also devel­ Acts. opment of Geo-synchronous Launch Ve­ hicle (GLSV) and Cryogenics Engine and Stage const~utes an important activity pro­ (ii) Standards for discharge of efflu­ posed to be carried out dur~ng this period. ents from polluting Industries 305 Written Answers CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Written AnsWBIS 306

have been notified under these tricts where these projects are likely to be Acts. set-up;

(iii) Industries are directed to treat (d) whether Government of Punjab effluents to prescribed standards have sent some detail schemes to the Centre before discharging them into riv­ in order to encourage electronic industry and ers or into the sea. if so, the details thereof;

(iv) Conditional consent are issued (e) whether Government propose to to industries to ensure they pro­ start production of essential electronic com­ vide adequate pollution control ponentsthrough cottage industries in Punjab; measures. and

(v) Guidehnes have been framed for (f) if so, the details thereof and if not, the siting of industries. reasons thereof?

(vi) Clearance from environmental THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE angle is required for converSion MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ of Letter of Intent to Industnal OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN DE­ LICence. PARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ (vii) Task Forces have been set upto VELOPMENT (PROF. M. G. K. MENON): Inspect the effluent treatment (a) to (c). 45 Industrial Licences, 38 Letters plants and emiSSion control of Intent and 29 Registrations have been deVices of highly polluting indus­ issued for manufacture of electronic items tries. Telephones, Mini computers, Super Micro­ computers, Magnetic Heads, electronic Push (viii) Prosecutions are launched Button Telephones, etc. in Hoshiarpur, against defaulting units. Ludhiana, Ropar, Jalandhar, Kharar, Patiala and Sangrur districts and SAS Nagar, Mo­ (b) Environmental education has been halL included in the curricula of the text books prepared by the National Council for Educa­ (d) No such detailed schemes have tional Research & Training. been received in the Department of Elec­ tronics. [ Translation] (e) and (f). No, Sir. However, the De­ Electronic Industries in Pun1ab partment of electronics and Khadi and vil­ lage Industries Commission (KVIC) have a 4974. S. ATINDER PAL SINGH: Will joint programme for setting up of units for the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: Rural Co-operative production/assembly of electronic items from component level, in (a) whether Government propose to rural areas in Punjab. set-upvarious electronic industries in Punjab; Forest Area In Punjab (b) if so, the details thereof; 4975. S. ATINDER PAL SINGH: Will (c) the names of the projects and dis- the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: 307 Written AnswefS APRil 16, 1990 Writt9n Answ9fS 308

(a) the area and the percentage of land the protection of forests. under forest cover, districtwise in Punjab; Social forestry including farm (b) the minimum percentage ot land forestry, required to be under the forest cover accord­ ing to the environmental criteria; People's nurseries,

(c) the details of schemes 0('1 which Social forestry undel rural em­ Government are working to fill the gap; ployment programme;

(d) when this gap is likely to be filled; Silvipasture development;

(e) the types of trees which are being Operation Soil watch; planted, districtwise, Area oriented Fuel-woodlfodder (1) whether Government have some projects; special scheme for Punjab tor the protection of environment and to increase the area Seed development; under forest cover: and (h) The species of trees planted in (g) if so, the details thereof? Punjab include Eucalyptus, Shisham, Kikar, Khair, Neem, Poplar, etc. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ [English] OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARtMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE Industrial Schemes of Kerala for Eighth M1NlSTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ Five Year Plan VELOPMENT (PROF. M. G. K. MENON): (a) Aa:ordjng to a study of the Forest Survey 4976. SHRI T. BASHEER: Will the of India uSlng satellite imagery, the extent of PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: ForestCover in Punjab during the year 1986- 87 was 1161 Sq. Kms. which is 2.3% of the (a) the details of the industrial schemes geographical area of the state. No survey including expansion of existing units submit­ has been done to access the extent of forest ted by Government of Kerala for inclusion in cover district-wise in the State. the Eighth Five Year Plan or for considera­ tion of the Union Government; and (b) and (d). The National Forest Policy, 1988 stipulates that a minimum of one-third (b) the action taken or proposed to be of the total land area of the country should be taken by Government in this regard? under forest or tree cover. Exact time frame has not been fixed for bridging this gap. THE PRIME MIN ISTER (SHRI VISH­ WANATH PRATAP SINGH): (a) and (b). (c), (f) and (g). The following schemes Comprehensive proposals for the Eighth FIVe are being implemented in Punjab for protec­ Year Plan have not been received from the tion of environment and for increasing the State Government though a copy of the area under forest cover: document liT owards An Approach to Ker­ ala's Eighth five Year Plan" of March, 1989 Development of infrastructure for has been received. The said document does 309 Written Answers CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 310 not seek any projectwise allocations, though larger Central investment in Kerala it refers, ilter alia, to 'spill over projects' and 'industrial priorities'. Specific proposais for the industry sec­ tor forming part of Kerala's Annual Plan A reference has also been received 1990-91 were considered alongwith other in from the State Government urging higher the Planning Commission. The details of allocations to Fertilizer and Chemicals Tra­ allocations are contained in the Statement vancore (FACT) forthe year 1990-91 and for given below:

STATEMENT

Name of the Project/Scheme

I. State Sector Provision in Annual Plan 1990-91 (Rs. in Lakhs)

2

A.. Large and-1Aedium Industries 4091

1. Malabar Cements Limited

2. Kernfla Mnerals & Meta~ lim rted

3. Kerala Special Refractories limrted

4. The ChaJakudy Refractories limited

5. Kerala Clays & Ceramic Products limited

6. Kerata Automobiles limited

7. Kerata Hitech Industries limited

8. Steel Industrials Kerala limited

9. Traco Cable Company Limrted

10. Transformers & Electricals Kerala Ltd.

11. Kerala Electrical & Allied Engg. Co. Ltd.

12. United Electrical Industries ltd.

13. Metropolitan Engineertng Co. Ltd.

14. Electronic Technology Parks

15. Kerala State Electronics Development Corpn. 311 Written AnswelS APRIL 16. 1990 Written AnswelS 312

2

16. Kerala State Textile Corporation Ltd.

17. Sitaram Textiles Ltd.

18. Trivandrum Spinning Mills Ltd.

19. Cooperative Spinning Mills

20. Travancore Rayons Ltd.

21. Forest Industries (Travancore) Ltd.

22. Centre for Management Development

23. Kerala Financial Corporation Ltd.

24. Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation

25. Kerala State Financial Enterprises Ltd.

26. State Investment Subsidy

27. Kerala State Export Trade Development Council

28. Industrial Development Areas

29. Rehabilitation of Sick Industries

B. Mineral Development 60

c. Village and Small Industries

1. Small Scale Industries including 1835 Industrial Estates and cashew industries

2. Coir 490

3. Khadi and Village Industries 300

4. Handlooms 325 313 Written Answers CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 314

2

5. Powerlooms 25

. 6. Handicrafts 75

7. Sericulture 435

TOTAL 3485

NOTE: In addition, following provIsions have been made in respect of Fertilizer and ChemICals Travancore ltd. (FACT), a Central Public Sector Undertaking

1. New Ammonia Plant, Udyog Mandai Rs. 500 Lakhs

2. Various other schemes and projects RS.7500 Lakhs.

Programme of Flood Mapping And Agency (NRSA) is carrying out flood map­ Development of Geohydrologlcal Model ping of all major floods in the country using for Orissa satellite Imagery. As mapping is done only for maJorfloods, no specific flood maps have 4977. SHRI BHAKTA CHARAN DAS: been prepared for Orissa State so far. Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to NRSA has not been entrusted with the task state. of development of Geohydrological Model.

(a) whether the National Remote Sens­ Pension to Central Government Em­ Ing Agency was entrusted the task of flood ployees mapping. development of geohydrologlcal model of specific areas In some States: 4978. SHRt KIRPAL SINGH: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to sta1e: (b) whether such work has been started by National Remote Sensing Agency for the Remote Sensmg Application Centre. Orrssa (a) whether gratuity, family pension and In the State: and leave encashment are sanctioned to Gov­ ernment employees on the basis of last (c) If so, the specific steps taken In that drawn pay while their pension is calculated regard so far? with reference to their average emoluments drawn dunng the last 10 months of service THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE before retirement; MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE (b) if so, whether there is any proposal MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ under consideratIOn of Government to grant VELOPMENT (PROF. M. G. K. MENON); pension to the Central Government employ­ (a) to (c). The National Remote Sensing ees on the basis of last pay drawn; and 315 Wrirten AnswelS APRIL 16, 1990 Wnlten~ 316

(c) if so, the details thereof and H not, mated achievements during the Eighth Plan the reasons therefor? of the scheme; and

THE PRIME MINISTER (SHRI VISH­ (d) if not, the reasons therefor? WANATH PRATAP SINGH): (a) Gratuity and Family Pension are based on the pay THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE last drawn. leave encashment is based on MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ the pay plus D.A. last drawn by the retiring OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE employee. Pension is calculated wnh refer­ DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE ence to average emoluments draw., during MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ 10 months preceding retirement. VELOPMENT (PROF. M. G. K. MENON): (a) Yes, Sir. Research papers p.blished in (b) No, Sir. USA during 1985 and 1986 have examined the possibility of using Sanskrit grammar to (c) The Fourth Central Pay Commis­ evolve an appropriate knowledge represen­ sion has very recently reviewed the pension tation scheme. However, their appfication in structure of Central Government employees developing practical machine translation in depth and has specifically recommended system is yet to be established. that the existing scheme under which pen­ sion is calculated with reference to average (b) Department of Electronics has drawn emoluments drawn during the last 10 months up a programme, namely, Technology De­ of service should continue. This recommen­ velopment for Indian languages (TOil) for dation has been accepted by Government. implementation during the Eighth Plan with Hence the question of changing the rule to the thrust areas, namely, Development of calculate pension on the basis of last pay Learning Systems, Machine translation drawn does not arise. Systems and Human Machine Interface Systems. The activities relating to use of Language Based Research In India computers in language education and lan­ languages guage based research such as translation, text understanding, text generation and 4979. SHRI PYARELAL KHANDEL­ phonetics are included under the abovethrust WAl: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased areas. to state: (c) The main targets and estimated achievements of the programme include (a) whether Government are aware of development of authoring systems; language the growing interest of computer scientists in learning systems, especially for slow learn­ USA to use Sanskrit Grammar for develop­ ers, speech and hearing impaired; limited ing Machine Translation programmes: domain computer assisted translation sys­ tems; human-machine interface systems, (b) whether there is any scheme to such as shorthand and character recogni­ promote the use of computers in language tion systems; multi-lingual information dis­ education and language based research in play systems; Hmited vocabulary speech Indian languages, such as translation, text input-output systems etc. understanding, text generation and phonet- ics; An amount of Rs. 17 crores is estimated for this programme during the 8th Plan but (c) if so, the targets, budget, and esti· this is yet to be finalised. 317 W,itt9n Answers CHAITRA 26. 1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 318

(d) Does not arise. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ Technology Development for Indian OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Languages DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ 4980. SHRI SHANKERSINH VELOPMENT (PROF. M. G. K. MENON); VAGHElA: Will the PRIME MINISTER be (a) Yes. Sir. pleased to state: (b) The details of the projectstunded by (a) whether some projects for develop­ Departments of electronics, Science & T ech­ ing technology for Indian languages have nology and of Scientific & Industrial Re­ been funded by Department of Science and search in the area of developing computer Technology and Department of electronic; processing technology for Hindi and other regional languages are given in the state­ (b) if so, the details ot each of the ment below. The Department of Education projects funded by various departments of has not funded any project in this area. the Department of Electronics, Department of Science and Technology and Department (c) The Department of electronics has of Education. in the area of developing drawn up a programme namely, Technology computer processing technology for Hindi Development for Indian Languages (TOIL) and other regional languages; for implementation during the Eighth Plan. Various projects in this area will be coordi­ (c) the mechanism to ensure effective nated under this programme. coordination of all these activities; and (d) Centre and State co-ordination is (d) the details of the Centre-State being envisaged through interaction with Coordination functioning for these activities? State and Central language institu1ions. 319 Written AnswelS APRIL 16, 1990 Written Ans_1S 320

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Central Projects under Implementation basis, through the monthly Flash Report (FR) and the Quarterly project Implementa­ 4981. SHRI KAILASH MEGHWAl: Will tion Status Report (QPISR) systems respec­ the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: tively. The problem areas are highlighted for appropriate and timely action by the con­ (a) The Central projects which are at cerned authorities. The Ministry also acts to present under implementation and whether resolve the problems of inter-ministerial there is any proposal to review and recast nature faced by the projects to expedite their them; if so, the details thereof; implementation.

(b) the amount involved in each of these tTranslation] projects; Amount Allocated to Bihar Under Plan (c) whether there is any system of Expenditure monitoring and to check their implementa­ tion; and 4982. SHRt RAMESHWAR PRASAD: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to (d) if so, the details thereof and ~ not the state: reasons therefor? (a) the total amount allocated to State THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Government of Bihar under the plan expen­ MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FOR­ diture during the current financial year; ESTS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PROGRAMME IMPLEMEN­ (b) whether the said amount has been TATION (SHRIMATI MANEKA GANDHI): allocated on the basis of population; and (a) and (b). The central projects costing more than Rs. 20 erere each are on the (c) if not, the reasons therefor? monitoring system of the Ministry of Pro­ gramme Implementation. The list of such THE PRIME MINISTER (SHRI VISH­ central sector projects presently under im­ WANATHPRATAPSINGH): (a) Planoutlay plementation along with their estimated cost of Rs. 1805 crores has been agreed for the is given in the Annual Report of the Ministry, annual plan 1990-91 of Bihar circulated in the Parliament during the Budget Session. Generally all the projects are re­ (b) No, Sir. viewed from time to time, and necessary changes made in scope and parameters to (c) the size of the Plan outlay of a State optimise their implementation. is determined on the basis of available finan­ cial resources, which include (a) State's own (c) Yes, Sir. resources and (b) Central Assistance. Cen­ tral Assistance is allocated to the States on (d) As indicated above, the Minis1ry of the basis of the modified Gadgil Formula, as Programme Implementation monitors the approved by the National Development implementation at all on-going central sector council in August, 1980. For the purpose of projects costing more than Rs. 20 crere allocation of Central Assistance the States each. Monitoring of projects costing more are divided into two categories viz. Special than As. 100 crere each is done on monthly Category States and Non-Special Category basis and of projects costing between Rs. 20 States. The Central Assistance for Special crore to 100 crore each is done on quarterly Category States is pre-empted from the total 329 Written Answers CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) Written AnsWCHS 330 divisble pool and the remaining amount is principles embodied in the modified Gadgil allocated among the Non-Special Category Formula as will be seen from below: State like, Bihar on the basis of various

Item Weightage

1. Population 60%

2. Per Capita tax effort 10%

3. For States having per 20% capita income below national average

4. Special problems 10%

100%

Adult Education Centres In Rajasthan THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOl­ 4983. SHRI BEGA RAM CHAUHAN: OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE state: MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE· VELOPMENT (PROF. M. G. K. MENON): (a) and (b). According to the information (a) the number of villages In Rajasthan furnished by Government of Rajasthan the where adult education centres were opened number of villages in the State where adult during the last three years; and education programme was implemented and the number of Instructors appointed in these (b) the number of teachers appointed In Villages during the last three years were as adult education centres In each village? under:

Year Number of villages Number of instructors appointed

1987-88 4845 14537

1988-89 5805 19344

1989-90 6670 20016

[English} (a) The details of the projects in public sector which were under construction during eoat Escalation of Public Sector the Seventh five Year Plan and which could Projects not be completed within the prescribed time limit; 4984. SHRI KAMAL NATH: Will the PRIME M'NISTER be pleased to state: (b) the reasons forthe delay in comple· 331 Written Answers APRil 16. 1990 Written Answers 332 tion of these projects; and TATION (SHRIMATI MANEKA GANDHI): (a) Of the central sector projects under (c) the original and revised cost of each construction during the 7th Plan. 161 proj­ of such projects? ects, costing over Rs. 20 crore each. were delayed with respect to the original date of commissioning as per information available THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE in the Quarterly Monitoring System of Minis­ MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FOR­ try of Programme Imptemen1ation EST AND MINISTER Of STATE IN THE 31 .12.1989. The projects fan under different MINISTRY OF PROGRAMME IMPlEMEN- sectors as per details given beIow:-

(i) Atomic Energy 2

(ii) Coal 49

iiii} Fertilisers 7

(iv) Mines

(v) Steel 7

(vi) Petro-chemicals 4

(vii) Petroleum & Natural Gas 21

(vili) Power 34

(ix) Paper, Cement etc. (OPE) 8

(x) Railways 20

(xi) Suri ace Transport 21

(xii) T91ecommunication 7

Total No. of delayed Projects 181

(b) Various reasons for delay in com­ and lack of advance action of pletion of projects identified by MPI, as a development of infrastructure; result of monitoring and analysis of the re­ ports received from the project authorities, Inadequate project preparation; can be summed up as follows:-

Delay in acquisition of land; Delay in tie-upof adequate funds and sources of funds (budget­ Delay in obtaining clearance ary, internal, extra-budgetary and FromtoresVenvironmental angle external); 333 Written Answers CHAITRA 26. 1912 (SAKA) Written AnsWBIS 334

Delay in technology tie-up; Non-sequential and delayed supply of fabricated equip­ Delay in flnahsatlon of detaIled ments; engineering; Teeting troubles due to mal­ Delay In Import clearance; uncttontng of equipment;

Frequent scope changes; Selection of unproten technol­ ogy; Delay In tendering and order­ ing; Delays In right of Use (ROU) clearances; Lack of delineation of responsI­ bility With the Consultant and Difficult geology of project the project organisation; sites.

{c) The ongH'lal and reVised (latest Industrial relation and law and antICipated) cost of each delayed project, as order problems per Quarterly Monitoring System of MPI, as on 31.12.89. are given In the statement Inadequate supply of Inputs below:- 335 Written Answers APRil 16. 1990 Written Answe/S 336

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Affor.station In Madhepura District, candidates together with the percentage of Bihar marks required to be secured in each sub­ ject; 4985. SHRI RAMENDRA KUMAR YADAV RAVI: Will the PRIME MINISTER (c) whether there is any proposal to be pleased to state: enhance the amount of stipend;

(a) Whether land in Madhepura district (d) If so, the details thereof, and in Bihar is su~able for afforestation; (e) the time by when the first batch of (b) if so, whether government propose the selected candidates is expected to go on to take any effective steps for afforestatIOn training? there: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (c) If so, by what time and details MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ thereof; and OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE (d) If not, the reasons therefor? MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ VELOPMENT (PROF. M. G K. MENON): THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (a) Yes, Sir. MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (b) For admission to the Vocational DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE Course In General Insurance, a candidate MINlSTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES must have passed the Secondary School DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M. G. K MENON): Examination of CBSE With at least a grade (a) to (c). Afforestation and tree planting 8-2 each In English and MathematiCs. for activities under the 20-Pornt Programme SC/ST Students a C-I grade IS the require­ cover all the districts of Bihar Including ment Candidates who have passed the Madhepura. This Includes SOCial Forestry Secondary School Examination of any other for raising fuelwood, fodder, small timber, recognised Board (other then CBSE) with at etc. on public/commUnity lands and multiple least 60% marks each In English and Mathe­ use trees under farm forestry. matics and In the aggregate are also eligible. For SC/ST students, the requirement IS 55% (d) Does not anse (c) No stipend IS paid to the students Job Oriented Vocational course when they are In the school.

4986 SHRI R.L.P VERMA Will the (d) Does not anse. PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state (e) After July, 1990 (a) whether Directorate of Education, Deihl had Offered a Job-linked vocational Plantation Schemes Launched in course in 'General Insurance at + 2 stage In Rajasthan the vocational stream under the Vocational educatIOn Programme, 4987. SHRIMATI VASUNDHARA (b) if so, the details of the criteria RAJE: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased proposed to be adopted for selection of the to state' 369 Written Answers CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 370

(a) the details of the plantation schemes MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ launched in Rajasthan by the Central gov­ VELOPMENT (PROF. M. G. K. MENON): ernment, the State Government and Jointly (a) to (c). The main schemes implemented by the Centre and the State in 7th Plan; in Rajasthan for afforestation and tree plant­ ing activities during the Seventh Plar:_l period (b) whether those schemes have been (1985-90) were Rural Fuelwood PlantationS, properly implemented; and Decentralised People's Nurseries, Silvipas­ ture Development, Social Forestry under (c) if so, achievement made under Rural Employment Schemes, Desert Devel­ those schemes in that plan period? opment Programme, Drough Prone Areas Programme, Ravine Reclamation pro­ THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE gramme, World Bank/U.S.A.I.D. alded So­ MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ cial Forestry Project, etc. The overall targets OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE for afforestation and tree planting have been DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE exceeded. The details are as under:

Target 2.61 lakh hectares

Achievement 2.80 lakh hectares

% Achievement 107.2%

Environmental Degradation Due to VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) Population Explosion The steps taken to control environmental degradation due to population explOSion and 4988. SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANG­ industrialisation have been mainly as under: WAR: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: 1. Schemes for urban and rural devel­ opment to ensure better environ­ (a) the effective steps being taken by ment. Government to Control Environmental Deg­ radation due to population explosion and 2. Environmental appraisal of indus­ tndusrialtsation; trial and other development proj­ ects and prescription of remedial (b) whether Government propose to set steps for adverse impacts. up an EnVironmental MonitOring Agency; and 3. Necessary legislation for water/air pollution control and environmental (c) if so, the details thereof? protection.

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 4. Creation of organisational infra- MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ structure to implement the legisla­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE tions. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE- 5. Afforestation and ecological resto- 371 Written Answers APRIL 16, 1990 Written Answers 372

ration of degraded areas. Vehicular Pollution

6. Creation of Public awareness. 4990. SHRI BALESHWAR YADAV: SHAI P.M. SAYEED: (b) and (c). No. Sir. Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased PooyamkuHy Hydro Electric Project of to state: Kerala (a) whether the amended Motor Ve­ 4989. SHRIMATI GEETA MUKHER­ hicles Act is now being strictly implemented, JEE: Will the PRIME MIN ISTER be pleased so far as vehicle exhaust standard is con­ to state: cerned, in Delhi as well as other States;

(a) whether a study has been spon­ (b) if so, the number of vehicle owners sored by Ministry of environment and For­ against whom action has been taken in Delhi ests on the proposed Pooyamkutty hydro­ and in other States during the last 3 months; electric project in the Western Ghats in Kerala; and

(b) ~ so, the findings of the study: (c) ~ not, the reasons therefor in view of the air pollution increase in Delhi at a high (c) whether the findings have been speed? conveyed to the State Governments: and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (d) if so, the details thereof and the MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ reaction of the State Governments thereto? OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ The emission standards have been notified OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE under Rule 115 (2) of the Motor Vehicle DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE Rules, 1989 and have come into force with MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ effect from 1.3.90. VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) and (b). Yes, Sir. (b) A total of 110 vehicles have been challaned in Delhi till 10.4.90

The study has attempted to assess the (c) Does not arise. likely environmental and economic impacts due to the extensive deforestation as a result Release of Effluents by Sugar Mills In of the proposed Pooyamkutty hydro-electric Eastern U.P. project. 4991. SHRI HARIKEWAL PRASAD: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to (c) and (d). The study just completed by state: the Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi, is under evaluation. The State Government, (a) the steps being taken by Govern­ therefore, has not yet been informed of the ment to check spread of epidemic and dying findings. of fishes due to release of effluents in r~vers 373 Written AnSWSB CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) Wrhten AnsW91S 374 by sugar mills and distilleries in eastern Uttar which was also harmful; and Pradesh; (b) if so, what steps have been taken or (b) if so, the schemes proposed by being taken to clean the Ganga? Govemmentto pravent release of such efflu­ ents; and THf; MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE ANO TECHNOL­ (c) the likelY time by which the schemes OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE will be implemented? DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ Bic-chemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) be­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE tween 0.5 to 1.15 ppm is safe. In fact BOD DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE upro 3 ppm is permissible for bathing pur­ MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ poses. BOD levels in the majority of the VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) samples of Ganga water tested at 27 sta­ D (c). A number of measures are being tions along the River are now found to be taken to check pollution from sugar and less than 3ppm. Streptoccocci bacteria which distillery units. These include: are part of domestic sewage, are found in the Ganga, but there is no criteria value fixed for .\ NottflCation of standards prescrib­ them by health experts in Indian for pur­ ing levels for discharge of effluents ~ses 01 bathing. from sugar and distillery units. (b) Under the Ganga Action Plan 262 ii) The sugar and distillery units have schemes have been sanctioned torthe three been directed by the Uttar Pradesh States of UP, Bihar and West Bengal. The Pollution Control Board to set up emphasis has been to divert and treat effluent treatment plants, so that domestic sewage from the Class I cities on effluents conform to the prescrrbed the banks of the River and which is a major standards. source oft he pollution mentioned in (a) above. Measures to reduce industrial pollution, and iii) Prosecutions against the defaun­ schemes providing electric crematoria and ing units under the Water (Preven­ to improve san~ation facilities along the banks tion and Control of Pollution) Act, of the River, have also been undertaken. 1974 and Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 have been launched. Adherence to Pollution Control Meas­ ures by New Industries Steps to Clean the Ganga 4993. SHRI P.R. KUMARAMANGA­ 4992. SHRI NARSINGRAO SURYA­ LAM: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased WANSHI: Will the PRIME MINISTER be to state: pleased to state: (a) how many projects have been (a) whether "Streptoccocci" bacteria cleared for setting up industries in backward which ~auses enteric diseases were found in areas and the products they propose to the Ganga and Bio-chemlcal Oxygen De­ manufacture during ths last one year; mand (BOD) was found to vary between 0.5 to 1.15 parts per million (PPM) in the water (b) whether they have adequate waste 375 Written AnsW91S APRIL 16. 1990 Written Answers 376 treatment systems in compliance with Envi­ equipment installed or proposed to ronment (Protection) Act. 1986. Water be installed are adequate and (Prevention and Control" of Pollution) Ad. appropriate to the requirement. 1974 and Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Ad, 1981; and The industry will not be permitted to operate until it obtains the consent under (c) if so, the details thereof? Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and Air (Prevention and Controi of THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Pollution) Act. 1981. They should also sat­ MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ isfy the requirem~nts of the Environment OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (Protection) Act, 1986 and obtain approval DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE from the competent authority. MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) Entitlement of Pension to Ex-Service­ A total of 553 letters of intent and 176 indus­ men Married Second Time trial licences were granted for setting up industries in backward areas during 1989. 4994. PROF. PREM KUMAR DHU­ Details, such as name and address of the MAL: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased undertaking location, items of manufacture to state: and capacity in respect of all these are published regularly by Indian Investment (a) whether as per prevailing rules the Centre and this publication is sent to the second wife of ex-servicemen who gets Parliament Library. married second time after the death of first wife within five years of his retirement and on (b) and (c). According to the present attaining the age of 45 years is entitled to get procedure for identified group of polluting pension; industries, the letter of intent is converted to industrial licence only after the following (b) ~ so, the details thereof; and conditions have been fuHilled: (c) if not, whether Government propose i) The State Director of Industries to take steps to do away with this anomaly confirm that the sne of the project wnh the legally married second wife in this has been approved from environ­ regard? mental angle by the competent State Authority. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (DR. RAJA ii) The entrepreneur commits both to RAMANNA): (a) to (c). PriortoJune 1989, as the State· Government and Central on the Civil side, Ordinary Family Pension Government that he will instal the was in-admissible to the widows of Armed appropriate equipment and imple­ Forces Pensioners, who married after retire­ ment the prescribed measures for ment of the individual from service. In view of the prevention and control of pollu­ early ages of retirement of the Armed Forces tion. Personnel, Government order liberalising the provisions in this regard were issued on iii) The concerned State Pollution 2nd June 1989 recognising marriage after Control Board has certified that the retirement by Armed Forces personnel, proposal meets with the environ­ subject to certain oondnions, one of which is mental requirements and that the that it should be the first marriage. However, 3n Written Answers CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Written AnSW91S 378 in its judgement dated 29.8.89, the Hon'ble channels, dams, railway line or other labour­ Supreme Court of India has struck down the intensive projects; and provision of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 which debar Family Pension to post retlral (b) the area of forest land allocated to spouses against which a Review Petition the Revenue Department of Madhya has been filed by the Government. Pradesh?

Allocation of Land for labour Intensive THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Projects In Madhya Pradesh MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOl­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 4995. SHRI RESHAM LAL DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE JANGDE:Will the PRIME MINISTER be MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ pleased to state' VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) 49661 199 ha. forest land has been ap­ proved under Section 2 of Forest (Conserva­ (a) the area of forest land allocated In tion) Act, 1980 for diverSion for non-forestry Madhya Pradesh for construction of roads, purposes in Madhya Pradesh since 1.4.1987.

The details of area diverted are as below

I) Irngatlon and hydro Projects 46.481.264 ha.

II) Roads 25.650 ha.

III) Drinking Water Supply Scheme 62.050 ha.

IV) Thermal Power Projects 166.129 ha.

v) Railway Projects 41 808 ha.

VI) Mining Projects 1,650.833 ha.

VII) Others 1,233.465 ha.

Total 49,661 199 ha.

(b) Central Government has not ap­ (a) whether Talcher Heavy Water Plant proved any proposal under Forest (Conser­ has been successful: vation) Act for diverSIOn of forest land to revenue department In Madhya Pradesh (b) If not, the reasons therefor;

Failure of Talcher Heavy Water Plant (c) the efforts made to Identify the reasons for Its failure;

4996. SHRI OAU DAYAL JOSHI' Will (d) whether the Comptroller and Audi­ the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: tor General has given any report about the 379 Written AnswelS APRIL 16, 1990 working of Talcher Plant so far; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOl­ (e) if so, the details thereof; and OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCAmN IN THE (1) the efforts being made to make the MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ said plant viable? VELOPMENT (PROF. M.GJt MENON): (a) Twe proposals tor 8Xlrectionof minor mirier­ THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE als like sand, stones. bouiders hom river· MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ beds wilhin forast area in o.ags District OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE were received from Govemmant of Gujaral OEPARTMtNT OF EDUCATION IN THE for Clearance under the Forest (Conserva­ MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ tion) Act, 1980. VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) to (c). Yes, Sir. The technology of heavy (b) No, Sir. water production adopted at heavy Water Plant, Talcher has been proved. However, (c) Chief Conservator of Forests (Cen­ sustained operation of the plant could not be tral), Regional Office, Bhopal has been asked achieved due to constraint of inputs from the to inspect the area and submit his report. Fertilizer Plant of the Fertilizer Corporation of India (FCI) with which the heavy water Advertisement Regarding Breast Milk plant is integrated. Substitutes

(d) No, Sir. 4998. SHRI RAMDAS SINGH: Will the PRIME'MINISTER be pleased to state: (e) Does not arise. (a) the Government's stand about the (f) FCI have constituted a Com mittee to WHO/UNICEF rode against advertising review measures for sustained operation of breast milk substitutes; and their Fertilizer Plant at Talcher. (b) the steps taken against the recent Proposal for Mining Operation press pUblicity promoting Amul Milk Spray infant food as a substitute to breast milk? 4997. SHRI PRAKASH KOKO BRAHMBHATT: Will the PRIME MINISTER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE be pleased to state: MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (a) whether Gujarat State Government DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE had sent a proposal to use forest land on MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ riverbeds for obtaining minor minerals: VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) and (b). Government of India adopted the (b) if so, whether the permission for Indian National Code for Protection and mining operation in North Dangs Area as Promotion of Breast-Feeding on 19.12.1983 well as South Dangs Area for the non-forest which is based on the WHO/UNICEF Code. purpose has been given; and According to Article 5.1 of the Indian Na­ tional Code for Protection and Promotion of (c) if not, action taken by the Union Breast-Feeding, there shall be no advertis­ Government so far and by what time the ing of breast milk substitutes. In order to give same will be cleared? effect to the principles of the Code through 381 Written AnswelS CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) Written Answ9IS 382 legislation, the Infant Milk Foods and Feed­ cleared by Government from environmental ing Bottles (Regulation of Production, Sup­ angle in the last two years state-wise and ply and DistributIOn) Bill 1986 was intro­ union territory-wise; and duced and passed by the Rajya Sabha. The Bill could not however come up for consid­ (b) the cost of these projects? eration in the lok Sabha. On the dissolution ofthe Vllhh Lok Sabha, the above Bill stands lapsed. In the absence of legislation, no THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE steps could be taken against press publicity MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ of Amul Milk Spray Infant Food as a breast OGy AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE milk Substitute. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ Date Regarding Thermal Power Project VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): Ca} and (b). A State-wise and Union Territory­ 4999.SHRIN.DENNIS:WlllthePRIME wIse Itst of the Thermal Power Projects MINISTER be pleased to state: cleared by Government from environmentaV sInce 1st January, 1988 and the cost of these (a) the details of thermal power pro)eds projects is gIVen in the Statement betow. 383 Wnlten AnsW81S APRIL 16. 1990 Written AnswetS 384

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Population Below Poverty Line In (b) if so, the details thereof? Andaman and Nlcobar Islands THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 5000. SHRI MANORANJAN BHAKTA: MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOl­ Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE state: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ (a) the percentage of population in VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) Andaman and Nicobar Islands living below No such proposal is under consideration of the poverty line; and the Central Government.

(b) the efforts Govemment have made (b) Does not arise. or propose to make to bring the population above the poverty line? Jhum Cultivation In Eastern Ghat

THE PRIME MINISTER (SHRI VISH­ 5002. SHRI GOPINATH GAJAPATHI: WANATH PRATAP SINGH): (a) and (b). Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to Estimates of poverty are made for the data state: on household consumer expenditure col­ lected under the National Sample Survey. In (a) whether Government are aware of the case of smaller States and Union Terri­ the ruining of the ecology of eastern ghat due tories the size of the sample is very small to large scaleJhum cultivation by local tribals; which may not give reliable estimates. and However, when the samEt methodology as used for the bigger States is apphed to the (b) if so, the steps taken to prevent available data for Andaman and Nicobar 'Jhum or shifting cultivation and restore the Islands, percentage of population below ecology of eastern ghat? poverty hne works out to 1.86. The Govern­ ment, however, recognise the existence of THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE poverty in these Islands and have under­ MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ taken a number of programmes to develop OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE the infrastructure facilities and raise income DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE of tt:!! Islands. Special emphasis has been MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ laidtf, providing transport and power gen­ VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) eration tac~ities and for the development of Yes, Sir. Shifting Cuhivation is prevalent in fisheries and forest based activities. the States of Orissa and Andhra Pradesh in Eastern Ghat region and is reported to have Appointment of Vice-ChanceHors deleterious effects on ecology.

5001. SHRI ARVIND NETAM: Will the (b) A Centrally Sponsored Scheme for PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: Control of Shifting Cultivation with 100% central assistance ;s under implementation (a) whether Government propose to by the Ministry of Agriculture. The scheme introduce an institutional mechanism for the aims at restoring ecological balance in the appointment of Vice-Chancellarson the same areas under shifting cultivation by encourag­ ~nes as for the appointment of Judges of ing settJement of jhumias. 1509 families in High Court and Supreme Courts with a view Andhra Pradesh and 6281 families in Orissa to protect the autonomy of Universities: and are proposed to be settled under the scheme 399 Written AnSW81S APRIL 16, 1990 Written AnswelS 400 between 1987-88 and 1991-92 with an estI­ VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) mated cost of Rs. 275 lakhs and Rs.,', 700 Yes, Sir. lakhs respectively. (b) The hazardous chemicals which are Stoppage of reservoir Project work capable of producing toxicrty and accidents Near the source of Narmada River have been notified and their handling and storage has been regulated. Responsibili­ 5003. SHRIUTTAM RATHOD: Will the ties of those handling hazardous chemicals PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: as well as of local authorities have been Identified for prevention of accidents. (a) whether a panel appointed to review the work of the reservoir project near the Ban on smoking In Government OffIces source of Narmada river has recently called and Public Places forthe Immediate stoppage of work In pursu­ ance of the gUidelines of the Ministry of 5005. PROF. K. V. THOMAS: Environment and Forests; and SHRI R.N. RAKESH: SHRI ANAND SINGH: (b) if so. the details thereof? Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE to state: MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (a) whether there IS any proposal to DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE declare public places and Government of­ MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ fices as 'No smoking zones"; VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K MENON) (a) and (b). No reservoir project IS proposed at (b) whether thiS move IS meant to the source 01 Narmada river. Therefore. the protect non-smokers; questIOn of Immediate stoppage of project work does not anse. (c) If so, the arrangementto be made for smokers trl these zones: Hazardous Chemicals (d) whether Government have received 5004. SHRI K.S. RAO Will the PRIME representation from Voluntary Health Asso­ MINISTER be pleased to state ciation of India for use of the vast network of closed cirCUit TV systems of Railways to ban (a) whether Government have recently smoking; and notified the rules regarding the manuf acture, storage and Import of hazardous chemicals (e) if so, the action taken In thiS regard? under the Envlronme'1t (Protection) Act, 1986: and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (b) If so, the matn alms of these rules? MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K MENON): (a) DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE to (c). The matter IS under conSideration by MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE- the Government. 401 Writt9n Answ9rs CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 402

(d) No Sir. completion of the projects.

(e) Does not arise. Forest Land in Karnataka

Completion of Central Schemes in 5007. SHRIMATI BASAVA RAJES­ Karnataka WARI: Will the PRIME MINISTERbe pleased to state: 5006. SHRIMATI BAS AVA RAJES­ WARI:WillthePRIMEMINISTERbepleased (a) the area of forest land in Karnataka to state: State;

(a) The details of the various central (b) whether some areas under the projects under Implementation in Karnataka forest have been brought under the develop­ which could not be completed within the ing areas; scheduled time as perthe latest survey; and (c) if so, the total forest area so far (b) whether Government have malje converted into the irrigated land in the State; certain suggestions for their timely comple­ and tion, if so, the details thereof? (d) steps taken to preserve and save THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE forest lands in Karnataka State? MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FOR­ ESTS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PROGRAMME IMPLEMEN­ MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ TATION (SHRIMATI MANEKA GANDHI): OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (a) As per the Quarterly Monitoring System DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE of Ministry of Programme Implementation MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ for the Central projects costing over Rs. 20 VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) crore each, as on 31st December, 1989, The recorded forest area in Karnataka dur­ there were, apart from multi-state projects ing the year 1985-86 was 38,645 sq. Kms. like railway lines, power transmission lines etc., the following two central projects under (b) and (c). 22,779.05 hectares afforest implementation In Karnataka which could land has been diverted for non-forest pur­ not be completed within the scheduled time: poses between 1980 and 1989. Out of this an area of 871.31 hectares has been di­ I) Short Circuit Testing Station (CPRI). verted for irrigation projects. Bangalore In Power Sector. (d) Following steps have been taken in ii) Tele-Instruments ProJect, (ITI), Karnataka State to preserve and save forest Nainl and Bangalore in Tele-com­ lands: munlcatlon Sector.

(b) The Ministry of Programme Imple­ i) Development of social forestry mentation has been monitoring the imple­ including farms forestry and agro mentation of these projects and has been forestry. highlighting the problem areas for appropri­ ate and timely action by the concerned au­ ii) Integrated Development of Forests thorities, in order to expedite the timely in Western Ghats. 403 Wrinen AnSW91S APRIL 16, 1990 Written AnswelS 404

iii) Development of National Parks and (c) The Ministry, since 1986, has been Wildlife Sanctuaries. conducting a national Environment Aware­ ness Campaign involving voluntary organi­ iv) Protection of Forests from biotic sations, educational institutions, State De­ interference . partments of Environment, Media person­ nel, professionals etc. with the aim of aeat­ v) Afforestation under soil conserva­ ing environmental awareness at national tion scheme. level for the conservation and protection ot environment. vi) Sandal Regeneration. [ Trans/ation] Involvement of Voluntary Agencies In Environmental PrograI'M'MJs Setting up of Girls Hostels

5008. SHRI SRIKANTHA DA ITA 5009. SHRI RAJVEER SINGH: Will the NARASIMHARAJA WADrv AR:WiIl the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: (a) whether due to inadequate number (a) whether Government propose to of girls hostels in women colleges, many involve voluntary agencieslOrganisations to girls are deprived of college education; and check environmental degradation, and pol­ lution control programmes; (b) if so, the steps taken by Government in this regard? (b) if so, whether Government have examined the background of the voluntary THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE organisations proposed to be engaged in MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ such work; and OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE (c) the details of steps proposed to be MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ taken to create awareness among the people VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) regarding need to restore ecology and con­ and (b). Department of Education and the trol pollution? University Grants Commission have not received specific information that inadequacy THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE of hostel facilities have deprived many girl MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ students of college education. The Univer­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE sity Grants Commission is intact, providing DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE assistance to UniversitieslColieges for con­ MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ struction of hostels. For women's hostels, VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) the UGC meets 75% of the actual expendi­ and (b). Yes, Sir. Voluntary organisations ture of construction as against 50% in the are being involved in the implementation of case of men's hostels. several programmes like National Environ­ ment Awareness Campaign. Wastelands [Eng/ish) Development through afforestation, Ganga Study Centres of Indira Gandhi Open Action Plan, Eco-development Camps, Field University Demonstration Projects, organisation of 5010. SHRI GANGA CHARAN LODHI: technical seminar/symposia etc., after as­ Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to sessing the capability of such organisations. state: 405 Written AnswelS CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 406

(a) state-wise number of study centres of Indira Gandhi Open University in the 2 country; and Himachal Pradesh 4 (b) the funds allotted for these Study Centres during the current year? Jammu & Kashmir 2

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Karnalaka 4 MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL- OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Kerala 3 DEPMTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MlNISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE- Madhya Pradesh 9 VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) The State-wise number of Study Centres of Maharashtra 10 Indira Gandhi National Open University is given in the statement below. Mampur

(b) The budget of Indira Gandhi Na- Meghalaya 2 tional Open University for 1990-91 makes a provision of As. 160.70 lakhs for remunera- M&zoram tion and training of staff, counsetlors, etc., working at the Study Centres. tn addition, Nagaland expenditure on furniture equipment, sup- plies, travel postage, etc., of Study Centres Orissa 9 is met from the overall budget provIsions of IGNOlJ. Punjab

STATEMENT Rajasthan 6

State No. of Study Tamil Nadu 5 Centres Uttar Pradesh 17 2 West Bengal 5

Andhra Pradesh 8 Tripura

Arunachal Pradesh Sikkim

Assam 2 UNION TERRITORY Chandigarh Bihar 6 Delhi 16

Goa Lakshadweep

Gujarat 6 Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Haryana 7 Pondlcherry 407 Wntten Answers APRIL 16, 1990 Written Answers 408

New Scheme to select Teachers Lecturers test will be 55% marks at the Master's level. 5011 SHRI GANGA CHARAN LODHI Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to Candidates who have done M Phlll state Ph D are exempted from the test upto 1990 (December) and 1992 (a) whether It IS a fact that a new (December) respectively scheme has been form ulated for selection of teachers by U G C and Recruitment Policy In Armed Forces

(b) Ifso, whatarethe main objects ofthe 5012 S ATINDER PAL SINGH Will scheme? the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (a) whether any quota system on the MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ baSIS of language or religion has been Intro­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE duced for recruitment In the army, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ (b) whether any State-wise percentage VELOPMENT (PROF M G K MENON) (a) has been preSCribed on the baSIS of their and (b) The Scheme of revIsion of payscales population for teachers In UniVersities and colleges communicated to the State Government on (c) If so, the details thereof, separately, 22 7 88 also lays down that only those can­ didates who besides fulfilling the minimum (d) If not, the policy In respect of recruit­ tlctldemlC qualifications preSCribed for the ment of army, and • post of lecture- have qualified In a compre he nSlve test to be specially cond ucted for the (e) the reasons for continuous decline purpose Will be eligible for apPointment as In the number of Sikh recrUits since Inde­ it'c.urprs pendence?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE The main object of Introducing an ellgl­ MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (DR RAJA bl~l·y test for recruitment of lecturers IS to RAMANNA) (a) No, Sir reMove diSparities In standards of examlna tlons at Master's level between different (b) to (d) RecrUitment to the Army IS UniVerSIties, minimiSe local Influences and based on the Aecrultable Male Population Widen the eligibility zone for recrUitment to (RMP) AMP IS that proportion of the male tedchmg posts population which meets the qualitative re­ qUirement (OR) of the rrescnbed age limits and standards of education for enrollment State Governments Will be free to Into Army and IS reckoned as 10 percent of hold separate tests accredrted by the male population of the country or the the UGC or accept the national test State orthe District as the case may be The of the UGC current planning for RMP IS based on census data of 1981

The minimum eligibility conditions (e) There has not been a continuous for appeanng In the common JRFI decline In the number of Sikh recrUits 409 Written Answers CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 410

Assistance to Maharashtra for Forest (c) if so, the Central assistance ex­ Plantation tended to that university in 1987-89 and 1989-90; and 5013. SHRI VASANT SATHE: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: (d) the policy of Government with re­ gard to the expansion of such open universi­ (a) whether Union Government have ties in 8th Plan? given assistance to the State of Maharashtra for forest plantation in tribal areas; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN lHE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ (b) if so, the details of the areas cov­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE ered; and DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ (c) the different kinds of plants planted VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) in these areas under this centrally spon­ The State-wise number of open universities sored scheme during the last three years? set up in the country so far is as follows:

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Andhra Pradesh MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Rajasthan DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ Bihar VELOPMENT (PROF. M G.K. MENON): (a) and (b). Central assistance has been pro­ Maharashtra vided to the Government of Maharashtra for planting In forest areas, which include tribal (b) Yes, Sir. areas, under the scheme of Rural Fuelwood Plantations and the Drought Prone Areas (c) No development assistance has Programme. The districts covered are been extended to the Kota Open University Ahmednagar, Nasik, Jalgaon, Thane, Kol­ so far. However, University Grants Commis­ hapur, Sindhudurg, Parbhani, Pune, Sho­ sion provided a sum of Rs. 5,000 to the lapur, Sangli, Jalana, Dhule, Aurangabad, University in 1988-89 under its Book Writing Satara, Beed and Osmanabad. scheme and a sum of Rs. 60,000 in 1989-90 tor organising an international seminar on (c) Species being raised are mainly for Philosophy of Social Sciences. fuelwood, fodder and forest produce. (d) One of the objects of Indira Gandhi Open Universities National Open University (IGNOU) is to encourage the Open University and dis­ 5014. SHRIMATI VASUNDHARA tance education system in the educational RAJE: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased pattern of the country and to coordinate and to state: determine the standard In such system.

(a) State-wise number of open univer­ The expansion of the Open Univershy sities set up In the country so far; system In the 8th Plan would, to a large extent, depend on the availability of funds for (b) whether one such open university this purpose and the view taken in the matter has been set up at Kota in Rajasthan; by State Governments. 411 Written AnswelS APRil 16, 1990 Wntten Answers 412

Development of Tribal Languages In (a) the total amount spent by Union the Country Government for the Nehru Centenary Cele­ brations; and 5015 DR A K ROY Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state (b) the details thereof? (a) whether Government have any plan for the development of Tnballanguage THE PRIME MINISTER (SHRI VISH­ WANATH PRATA? SINGH)· (a) The total (b) d so, the details thereof, expenditure Incurred by the Implementation Committee for the Commemoration of the (c) whether there IS scope of develop­ 40th Anniversary of IndIa's Independence ment of tribal dialects of Chotanagpur and and the Jawanarlal Nehru Cemenary dunng Santhal Paragnas regIon In Bihar and the three years 1987 -SS to 1989-90 was Rs 11,64 45 lacs (d) If so, the steps taken so far?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (b) Broad details of actual expenditure MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ are as under OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE (Rupees In lacs) MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ VELOPMENT (PROF M G K MENON) (a) Pay and Allowance 8814 to (d) The Central Institute of Indian Lan­ guages, Mysore, IS engaged In the task of OffIce Expenses 23909 development and promotion of tribal lan­ guages The work consists of linguistic de­ Programmes and 83722 SCription, collection of folklore, preparation activItIes of Instructional matenals for primary schools and adult literacy programme and providing Total -116445 Lacs In servICe training to teachers and matenal producers for these languages and dialects Cloud Seeding Technique for Meeting In respect of the tribal dialects of Chotan Water Scarcity Problem In South India agpur and Santhal Paragnas of Bihar the Institute has prepared primers In Santhah, 5G17 SHRI Y S RAJA SEKHAR Mundan, Kurukh, Khana and Ho In collabo REDDY Will the PRIME MINISTER be ratIOn with the NCERT, phonetiC reader and pleased to state grammar In Mundart, grammar and diction­ ary In Ho and BhumlJ, grammar In Malta (a) whether hiS attention has been Work IS In progress In prepanng phonetiC drawn to a news Item published In the 'Hindu reader and grammar In Kurukh and gram­ dated the 17th March, 1990 under the cap­ mar In Santhall tion 'Cloud seedmg Will help end water scar­ city", Expenditure on Nehru Centenary Celebrations (b) rt so, Government's reaction thereto, and 5016. SHRI A VIJAYARAGHAVAN Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to (c) whether Government propose to state 413 Written Answers CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) Writt~n Answers 414

make use of this technique for meeting water THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE scarcity in Madras, Karnataka, Kerala and MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ drought-prone areas of Andhra Pradesh? OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE THE MINISTE:1 OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Not yet Sir. A draft technology status report DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE on Printing Machinery prepared under a plan MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DE­ scheme "National Register of Foreign Col­ VELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): (a) laboration" has been discussed in a work­ Yes, Sir. shop held in February, 1990.

(b) and (c). Government are aware of (b) and (c). The recommendations made the different cloud seeding techniques for in the draft report include: setting up of rainfall enhancement. However, it is pOinted Central Research Institute for printing ma­ out that during cyclonic conditions, rainfall chinery development, particularly using elec­ normally occurs under natural conditions tronics; quality of printing machinery and and artificial enhancement of rainfall may after sale service need to be improved due to not be needed. Cloud seeding is generally emergence of new technologies, competi­ attempted when there is defiCiency of actual tion and economic consideration; there is a rainfall (for example during monsoon sea­ need for training manpower for printing son) but tall clouds are present in sufficient industry both at technician level as well as for number. Government of India, through the design and development of printing machin­ Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, ery. The findings of the report will be dis­ Pune, is in a position to asset the States In seminated widely to all concerned indus­ their cloud seeding operations on their re­ tries, institutions, Ministries/ Departments. quest. Government of Uttar Pradesh, Karna­ taka, Gujarat and Kerala have availed the Representation to Women in Social services of the Institute in the past. Such a organisation request from Government of Kerala is cur­ rently being processed for operation during 5019. SHRI MADHAVRAO SCINDIA: the ensuring monsoon season. Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: Technology Status Report of Printing Machinery Industry (a) whether any decision has been taken to give due representation to women in 5018. SHRI M. ARUNACHALAM: Will Government social welfare and social serv­ the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state: ice organisations;

(a) whether Technology Status Report (b) if so, the details thereof indicating on printing machinery industry has been the quota laid down for women if any; and finalised; (c) the steps taken to implement the

(b) ~ so, the recommendations made In same? the report; and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (c) the action proposed to be taken on MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ those recommendations? OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 415 Wntten Answers APRIL 16, 1990 Written AnswelS 416

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE are procuring arms from across the border MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES through Pakistan. Their aim IS to kill the DEVELOPMENT (PROF M G K MENON) selected leaders of CPI (M) These Anand­ (a) to (c) Although no specific deCISIOn has Margls, on the garb of religion, are actually been taken In terms of Indicating or laYing practising Violence and are planning to kill down a quota for giVing due representatIOn the leaders of pohtlcal parties and whose of women In government, social welfare and cause was taken up even by Congress (I) sOCIal weHare organizations, yet a concerted leaders I demand a Statement from the effort IS being made by Government to give Home MInister I would like to know the representation to women, particularly In those whole thing and I would also hke to know organizations which are dealing With welfare whether the Government Will declare these and development programmes ThiS effort Anand Margls as a terrorist group (Interrup­ would be substantially strengthened The tions) Central Social Welfare Board also ensure that In regard to Implementation of welfare MR SPEAKER Please take your seat programmes particularly women's welfare programmes the grantee institutions provide SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOUDHURY I for a sizable number of women on their demand a Statement from the Home MiniS­ Managmg Com m Ittees ter (Interruptions)

12.00 hrs. [ TranslatIOn]

( Interruptions) MR SPEAKER Mufti Saheb wants to say something [Engl,.,h] THE MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS MR SPEAKER Please take your seat (SHRI MUFTI MOHAMMAD SAYEED) Sir, whatever the facts are about the actiVities of ( Interruptions) Anand Margls, I Will make a Statement as soon as the Report comes [ Translation] PROF SAIF-UO-OIN SOZ (Baramulla) MR SPEAKER I will listen to all you Mr Speaker, Sir, I had given a Calling Atten­ only after you go back to your seat Please tion notice and an Adjournment Motion on speak one by one I am not reading the the Situation In Kashmir arising out of con­ newspaper you please sit down tinuous curfewforthe 11 th day ThiS IS forthe eleventh day that there IS twentyfour hour (Interruptions) curfew In the entire city So, the old and the infirm, the wound and the Sick are faCing a [Engltsh] very great hardship The Home MInister had made a statement here that he would ask the Governor to allow some relaxation In curfew SHRI SAIF-UD-DIN CHOUDHURY but he has not done It, earlier he had allowed (Katwa) Sir, a very Sinister plot has been Just a two-hour relaxation In some areas of unearthed It has been revealed by the CIVil lines The people are dYing of starva­ Additional DIG, BSF that the Anand Margls tion There are no mediCines, there are no have set up a militant wing and they have life-saVing drugs and women have not been links With the international arms racket They able to go to hospitals to deliver babies. 417 Written Answers CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Written AnswelS 418

I want to understand how long the cur­ SHRI MOHAMMAD SHAFI: Do you also few will continue. Is it proper for the Central want to confine them? Government to treat Kashmir as a colony? I want to know: Can you impose curfew in any [English) other city like this? I want that the Home Minister should make a statement. The ( Interruptions) people are dying in Kashmir. You cannot confine the people only to their homes. with­ MR. SPEAKER: Please take your seat. out even medicines. (Interruptions) ( Interruptions) PROF. SAIF-UD-DIN SOZ: I think ~ is the darkest period in the history. Let the PROF. SAIF-UO-OIN SOl: We cannot Home Minister make statement. (interrup­ sh unless the Home Minister makes a state­ tions) ment. He must make a statement.

[ Translation] [ Translation)

MR. SPEAKER: It is enough, Mr. Soz, MR. SPEAKER: Listen to Shri Khurana both of you please take your seats. le1 Shn first. Khurana Spea~ (Interruptions) SHRI MADAN LAL KHURANA (South SHRI MOHAMMAD SHAFI (Srinagar): Delhi): I would like to say about the incident Was Jammu and Kashmir annexed to India of bomb blasts in Delhi. with a view to doing injustIce to Its people? MR. SPEAKER: No, no. MR. SPEAKER: Please take you seat and listen to Shrt Khurana. PROF. SAIF-UD-DIN SOl: He did not fulfil his promise. (Intern Jptions) [ Translation] SHRI MOHAMMAD SHAFI: You ask the Minister of Home Affairs to make a state­ MR. SPEAKER: Please take your seat. ment. People are dYing there (interruptions) He IS responding to your question.

MR. SPEAKER: Please take your seat. [English]

SHRI MOHAMMAD SHAFI: You can THE MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS not confine 40 lakh people to theIr homes. (SHRI MUFTI MOHAMMAD SAYEED): Sir, the Government is equally concerned about [English] the dIfficultIes that the people of Kashmir are facing due to impositIon of curfew. But I must We would request the Home Mintster to say that there cannot be any slackness and make a statement laXIty in dealing with the terrorists.

[ Trans/arion] PROF. SAIF-U D-OIN SOZ: Why should Innocent people suffer? (Interruptions) PROF. SAIF-UD-DIN SOZ: May I know your ruling, Sir? MR. SPEAKER: Prof. Soz. will you 419 Written Answers APRil 16, 1990 Written AnsMHS 420 please take your seat? SHRI MUFTI MOHAMMAD SAYEED: And lady Police has been involved in making ( Interruptions) searches. There are no complaints. Even Mr. Soz should know there are no com­ MR. SPEAKER: I am on my legs, please plaints. take your seat. PROF. SAIF-UD-DIN SOZ: Please al­ PROF. SAIF-UD-DIN SOl: BJP is low me: I will tell him. browbeating us. We shall not allow BJP to brow-beat us. (Interruptions) SHRI MUFTI MOHAMMAD SAYEED: But it is the compulsion of the situation-we MR. SPEAKER: You are not the have to impose the curfew, because when Speaker. you relax the curfew, the militants find it easy to escape from their hide-outs. ( Interruptions) PROF. SAIF-UD-DIN SOZ: But will you MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Tiwari, please take hold the entire population as hostages-the your seat. Now Mr. Home Minister. innocent, infirm and the old people?

(Interruptions) SHRI MUFTI MOHAMMAD SA YEED: Not at all; not at all. That is not our intention. SHRI MUFTI MOHAMMAD SAYEED: We are equally serious to apprehend those, PROF. SAIF-UD-DIN Sal: But you are the catch hold of those who have destroyed doing it. peace and tranquillity in Kashmir. I must inform the House that during last week, there SHRI MUFTI MOHAMMAD SA YEED: has been some breakthrough. (Interruptions) After Mr. Soz mentioned here about the imposition of curfew, I spoke to the Gover­ ( Translation] nor. Today, there was a relaxation in curfew, I understand. (Interruptions) SHRI MADAN LAl KHURANA: Please step up the efforts. [ Translation]

[English] SHRI MOHAMMAD SHAFI: You are referring to the Governor. (Interruptions) He SHRI MUFTI MOHAMMAD SAYEED: belongs to the Viswa Hindu Parishad and A number of hide-outs of these militants and Bajr ang Dal. He is associated with the B.J.P. terrorists were searched; and we have made a break-through in arresting, in apprehend­ SHRI MADAN LAL KHURANA: He was ing the hard-core terrorists. (Interruptions) a very good person when he was in Con­ Here, the hard-core finds sympathizers. I gress Party. Is it not so? want to inform the House that there are clear instructions by the State Government that [English] there should be no harassment to the com­ mon people. MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Khurana, please sit PROF. SAIF-UD-DIN Sal: But there down. The han. Minister is replying. Mr. Soz, ttas been harassment. please sit down. Mr. Pathak, please sit down. 42' Written Answers CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Written AnswelS 422

( Interruptions) out of this House.

PROF SAIF-UO-OIN SOl: You can­ 12_15 hrs. not browbeatr us. (Interruptions) At this stage, Prof. Saifuddin Soz and SHRI MUFTI MOHAMMAD SA YEED: I some other hon. Members left the House assure the han. Members of the House. (Interruptions) ( Interruptions)

Government is very keen that the srtu­ SHRI VASANT SATHE (Wardha):lfriIh ation is Kashmir should come back to nor­ to invite your kind attention of this House to malcy. Asfar as the curfew is concerned, it an uttar confusion prevaiftng because GI has been relaxed today; It will be relaxed contradictory statements made b¥ ttt. PM­ tomorrow. h will be done gradually. (Inter­ elgn Minister and t11e Prime Minister himself ruptions) Even the people of Kashmir want about the threat of a war-like situation that is that those who are responsible for destroy­ apprehended by senior leaders of the Gov­ Ing peace, should be dealt with. (Interrup­ ernment. This is a very serious matter with tions) People of Kashmir keep asking: how International ramifications and also national will you be able to catch hold of terrorists? consequences. Therefore, it would be desir­ Unless you catch hold of terrorists, there able 10 the interest of the national that the cannot be peace. So, there cannot be any Government comes out with a very clear laxity on that account. (Interruptions) statement of policy, because the Foreign Minister twice once here and again on 13th PROF. SAIF-UD-DIN SOl: But should April In Calcutta while proceeding to Hanoi you keep the old and the infirm as hostages? said, there is no question of war. The han. Prime Minister was pleased to sayan 10th SHRI MUFTI MOHAMMAD SAYEED: It April that the people should be forewarned. is for the State Government ... (Interrup­ Therefore, it is necessary that we must know tions) There cannot be any Imposition from about it. The officials has said that the Prime the Centre. Those who are responsible to Minister did not mean this. I do not under­ tackle the situation in Kashmir, those who stand if the officials-spokesman-are going to are at the helm of affairs in J &K, can make Interpret the Prime Minister. So, this creates the proper assessment. I had make it abso­ a confusion. Therefore, I think, th+s is ave", lutely clear to the Governor that the people of senous matter. We would expect the Gov­ Kashmir generally face difficulties. He should ernment to come out with a clear policy start relaxing the curfew: and I hope there statement and you allow discussion under wi" be peace and normalcy. (Interruptions) Rule 193 in this House properly on this very serious matter. (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Vasant Sathe. [ Translation] ( Interruptions) SHRI SURYA NARAYAN YADAV MR. SPEAKER: I have called Mr. Sathe. (Saharsa): Mr. Speaker, Sir, yesterday on 15.4.1990, I went to see the refugees who PROF. SAIF-UD-DIN Sal: There are came from Kashmir vally to Delhi. On being no medicines; there is a shortage of life­ asked the reason why they left Kashmir. they saving drugs. (Interruptions) I am not satis­ emphatically told me that they were forced to fied with the Minister'S reply. We are walking leave Kashmir by the local Muslims and the 423 Written Answers APRIL 16, 1990 Written Answers 424 local police. Not only that, if any person in the [English] Kashmir Valley is found bestowing even a small favour like offering a glass of water etc. SHRI MUFTI MOHAMMAD SAYEED: I to the personnel of Armed Forces, he is killed will make a statement on this at 1 P.M. by the local police and the local Muslims the very next day. The situation in Kashmir has MR. SPEAKER: Let us hear the lady become very alarming now. I therefore, would member. like to submit that strict measures be taken against the terrorists in Kashmir and Article SHRIMATI VYJAYANTIMALA BALI 370 of the Constitution be scrapped without (Madras South): I would like to bring to your any further ~ay as also more and more notice that out of 1,500 students studying in people belonging to other parts of India REC, Srinagar, about 40 of them are from should be allowed to settle there (Interrup­ my State of Tamil Nadu. Now the students tions) are desperate and they are in serious plight. The situation is very seriou~ because the SHRI MADAN LAL KHURANA (South College which is supposed to have re-opened Delhi): Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have given a in March has not re-Opefled up to date. notice of calling attention on the incidents of There is no information. In spite of all the bomb-blasts in two police stations of Delhi attempts made by the parents and the stu­ last week causing injuries to many persons. dents there is nothing whatsoever, they have Only the other day, a time bomb exploded in not heard any news from them. Now, I would Wazirpur area of North Delhi and similar request the concerned authorities and the incidents were reported from other parts of Government of India to tell us what they are the Country i.e. Bombay and Pune. From all going to do about of the plight which the this. it is all clear that... (Interruptions) For students are facing. I represent forty stu­ the lastfi'v'e years, you have been instrumen­ dents from my State who are studying in tal in creating an alarming situation. Sri nagar.

(Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: You have made your point, Madam.

MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Khurana, please SHRI A. CHARLES (Trivandrum): This address the Chair. is a very serious situation. (Interruptions)

MR. SPEAKER: No, Mr. Charles. I have SHRI MADAN LAL KHURANA: Sir, I called upon Mr. Sontosh Mohan Dev. would like to submit that some one should be held responsible for the incidents of recent ( Interruptions) bomb-blast in Delhi. As per my information, the intelligence agencies forewarned the [ Translation] Delhi Police well in time that some terrorist from Punjab and Kashmir were likely to SHRI BRIJ BHUSHAN TIWARI (00- sneak into Delhi. Despite this, no precau­ mariaganj): Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have given tionary measures were taken except the notice of a Calling Attention ... (Interruptions) routine declaration of Red Alert by the Delhi Police. In fact.. no concrete steps were taken. MR. SPEAKER: You. place your point. I would like the hon. Minister of Home Affairs to make a statement on this incident. ( Interruptions) 425 Written Answers CHAITRA 26. 1912 (SAKA) Written Answ8IS 426

[English] SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR (Bareilly): Mr. Speaker, Sir, I have given SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN DEV (Tripura notice of a calling attention in regard to strike West): The North-Eastern region is con­ of 12000 doctors in Uttar Pradesh. (Interrup­ nected by rail link and ~ is the only link. tions)

[ Trans/ation] [English] MR. SPEAKER: You have already spoken on it dunng the course of debate on MR. SPEAKER: Take your seat. Now, Railway Ministry. Papers Laid, Shri Ram Vilas Paswan.

[Eng/ish] (Interruptions)

SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN DEV: Let [ Translation] met complete. Now what happened in the last seven days is that there was a bomb SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR: blast. Mr. Speaker, Sir, a large area of Western Uttar Pradesh has been badly hit by ,",ail­ MR. SPEAKER: The Ministry is gOing to storms. No relief measures have been taken make a statement today. by the State Government. I therefore, re­ quest the Central Government to make ( InterruptIons) necessary arrangements to start relief wok in the affected areas at the earliest. (Inter­ MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Tiwari Please. ruptions)

SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN DEV: If the [English] Mimster is going to make a statement on it, thank you, Sir. Thank you (Interruptions) SHRI A. CHARLES: I have given a Calling Attention. (Interruptions) Sir, there is [ Translation] a shocking news that the hon'ble Minister Shri George Fernandes has given a report SHAI BRIJ BHUSHAN TIWARI: Mr. alleging that the Home Minister of the coun­ Speaker, Sir, in the maps of India appearing try Shri Mufti Mohammad Sayeed has links In the reports of the World Bank. Jammu and with terrorists. There is an eight page note. Kashmir has not been shown as a part of We want a categorical statement from the India. It has been reported in the newspa­ Prime Minister regarding this reports. (Inter­ pers also. Despite thiS, no action has been ruptions) taken by the Government on it. I would like In this regard ... (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: Please take you seat.

MR. SPEAKER: You made your pOint, SHRI A. CHARLES: Both the Ministers now please take your seat. are here. (Interruptions) 427 Wliten AnsW81S APRIL 16. 1990 Written Ans..,. 428

MR. SPEAKER: Please take your seat. You have had you say .. [ Translation]

5HRI HARIN PATHAK (Ahmedabad): Mr. Speaker. Sir. the situation in Gujarat is very bad. Kindly allow to make my submis- MR. SPEAKER: You have raised you slOn*' .In t h'IS rega rd . point. I cannot compel the Minister. MR. SPEAKER: I am mming to it. you (Interruptions) please take your seat.

SARI P.R.KUMARAMANGALAM (Sa­ SHRt BHAJAN LAL (Faridabad): Mr. lem): Sir, this House will have to draw Speaker. Sir. the Home Minister is present in presumption. Both the Ministers are present the House and right now he has made a brief in the House. It has been brought to tha statement on Jammu and Kashmir. You as notice of this House that there is a press well as the entire country are well aware of report to the effect that a report or an eight the fact that the situation in Punjab is at page letter has been written by Shri Fernan­ present very alarming. Statements issued des saying that the Home. Minister is in­ by Shri 5.S.Mann, the President of the Akali volved with terrorist. We would like to know Dal (Mann Group) during the last four days whether i1 is true or not. What is the situ­ on Punjab are extremely damaging and ation? The country cannot have a Home pernicious. He has stated that they do not Minister where another Minister in charge of accept the Const~ution of the country and Kashmir Affairs is saying that he has links that Khalistan would be created at all costs. with militants. We must know the correct He has been referring to the 'Anandpur Sahib position. .. (Interruptions} Resolution' which will disintegrate the coun­ try if accepted. He has also stated that in SHRI KAMAL CHAUDHRV (Hoshiar­ case of a Pakistani attacit: on India. they pur): Mr. Speaker, Sir. I would like to know would not lend their support to India. I would through you, whether the Prime Minister and therefore. like to know from the Government his Government are not guilty of letting out of India the action that has been taken against defence secrets. Are they trying to whip up him for his unerances and if no action has war hysteria in this country? I have spent 21 been taken, the reason therefore. Similarly, years in the Armed Forces. Out Armed Forces the situation in Assam has deteriorated to an are always prepared for any war. But we alarming proportion, so much so that it has were not going on the streets telling the become out of control. This is all on account country that we are prepared for a war ... of the weak policies adopted by the Govem~ (Interruptions) ment so I would like to know the action taken or proposed to be taken by the Government MR. SPEAKER: Now you have made in lhis regard. your point. Mr. Bhajan La!. SHRI HARIN PATHAK: Mr. Speaker. SHRI KAMAL CHAUDHRY: This is a Sir. like Punjab and Kashmir. Gujarat is also very serious maner ... (Interruptions) a border state. In the past 15days, morethan 429 Written Answers CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) Written Answers 430

7 persons was killed in the riots that took together.Onthe 14th instant, woman named place in Gujarat. Smt. Rama Devi, who was in family way, died on her way to hospital as she could not MR. SPEAKER: This matter has al­ be taken to hospital due to blockade of the ready been discussed in the House. road caused by long stoppage of a train at the said crossing. I was myself an eye wit­ SHRI HARIN PATHAK: I would like to ness of this tragedy. I would like to draw that say something d~ferent from what has al­ attention of the han. Railway Ministry to It ready been stated. I would like to state that any urge upon him to give necessary instruc­ this time in Gujarat the anti national ele­ tions to construct an over-bridge there as ments played active role in the riots. In also adequate compensation be given to the Mehatrane, a stengun costing Rs. one lakh family of the deceased ... (Interruptions) was recovered and in Ahmedabad a re­ volver made in France was recovered. In a [English] religious place In Ahmedabad, 40 people .were apprehended. One of the persons SHRI M.J.AKBAR (Kishanganj): The apprehended had been paying frequent visits Home Minister has make a very eloquent to Arab Countries. I would like to apprise the defence of curfew in Kashmir. House about this incident which IS a matter of grave concern at this was not an ordinary [ Trans/ation] riots. MR. SPEAKER: This has already been [English] discussed. Why are you repeating it again and again? As anti national elements actively par­ ticipated in It. SHRI M.J. AKBAR: What crime have the people of Assam committed that they are [ Translation] not taking action against ULFA ?Ih the state­ ment made by the Home Minister, he said that ULFA would not be banned. Why is he Yesterday at Ahmedabad. I also in­ Issuing a character cert~icate to ULFA when formed the Home Minister and invited hiS there is an absolute state of terror in the attention to it. I told him that It should be whole of Assam? I would like to repeatedly taken seriously as it is not a usual communal draw your attention ... (Interruptions) not. Elements who are bent upon causing destruction to the country are involved In It. MR. SPEAKER: You are not raising a As such stern action should be taken to bring new POint. Why are you wasting the time of them to the book. the House?

SHRI M.J. AKBAR: Nothing is being SHRI TASLIMUDDIN (Pumea): Mr. done against ULFA despite a spate of mur­ Speaker. Sir, at NC-31 level crossing at ders. Khaksi bagh adjacent to Purnea Railway Station in Bihar, trains are stopped for hours 431 Papers Laid APRIL 16, 1990 Papers Laid 432

12.31 hrs. MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOL­ OGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PAPERS LAID ON THE TABLE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES Detailed demands of grants of the DEVELOPMENT (PROF. M.G.K. MENON): Ministry of Labour for' 990-91 (a) I beg to lay on the Table- ( Translation] (1 )(i) A copy of the Annual Report THE MINISTER OF LABOUR AND (Hindi and English versions) of WELFARE (SHRI RAttl VILAS PASWAN): the Indian Institute of manage­ Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to lay on the table a ment, Ahmedabad, for the year copy of the detailed demands for grants 1988-89 along with Audited (English and Hindi versions) of the Ministry Accounts. of Labour for the year 1990-91. {Placed in library, See No. LT 662190] (ii) A copy of the Review (Hindi and English versions) by the Govern­ Annual Report and review on the ment on the working of the Indian working of society for promotion of wasteland development, New Delhi for Institute of management, Ahme­ 1988-89 dabad, for the year 1988-89.

[English] (2) A statement (Hindi and English versions) show reasons fordelay in THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION laying the papers mentioned at (1) AND BROADCASTING AND MINISTER OF above. [Placed in Library See No. PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI P. LT-664190] UPENDRA): On behalf of my colleague, Shrimati Maneka Gandhi: I beg to lay on the (3) (i) A copy of the Annual Report Table- (Hindi and English versions) of the Aligarh Muslim University, (1) (i) A copy of the Annual Report Aligarh, for the year 1986-87. (Hindi and English versions) of the Society for Promotion of (ii) A copy of the Annual Report Wastelands Development, New (Hindi and English versions) of Delhi for the year 1988-89 along the Aligarh Muslim University, with Audited Accounts. Aligarh. for the year 1987-88.

(il) A copy of the ReView (Hindi and (iii) A copy of the Review (Hindi and Eng Ilsh versions) by the Govern­ English versions) by the Govern­ ment on the working of the SOCI­ ment on the working of the Ali­ ety fOI Promotion of Wastelands garh Muslim University, Aligarh, Development. New Deihl. for the forthe years 1986-87, and 1987- year 1988-89. [Placed In LlbralY 88. See No. L T --663/90]. (4) A statement (Hindi and English Annual Report and Review on the work­ versions) showing reasons for de­ ing of Indian Institute of Management, lay in laying the papers mentioned ~hmedabad for 1988-89 and Annual at (3) above. [Placed in Library See Report and review of Aligarh Muslim No.LT -665/90] University, Aligarh for 1986-87 and 1987- 88 etc. (5) (i) A copy at the Annual Report (Hindi and English versions) of THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE the University of Hyderabad, 433 Papers Laid CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) Mess. from R.S. 434

Hyderabad, for the year 1988- lay in laying the papers mentioned 89. at (8) above. [Placed in Library See LT~68/90]. (ii) A copy of the Review (Hindi and English versions) by the Govern­ (10)(i) A copy of the Annual Report ment on the working of the Uni­ (Hindi and English versions) of versity' of Hyderabad, Hydera­ the Board of Apprenticeship bad, for the year 1988:89. Training (Western Region) Bombay, for the year 1988-89 (6) A statement (Hindi and English along with Audited Accounts. versions) showing reasons for de­ lay in laying the papers mentioned (ii) A copy of the Review (Hindi and at (5) above. [Placed in Library See English versions) by the Govern­ No. 666/90J ment on the working of the Board of Apprenticeship Training (7) (i) A copy of the Annual Report (Western Region) Bombay, for (Hindi and English versions) of the year 1988-89. the Indian Council of Historical Research New Deihl, forthe year (11) A statement (Hindi and English 1988-89 along With Audited versions) shOWing reasons for de­ Accounts. lay in laying the papers mentioned at (10) above. [Placed In Library (ii) A copy of the Review (Hindi and See No. L T -669/90]. English versions) by the Govern­ ment on the working of the Indian Council of HistOrical Research, New Deihl, for the year 1988-89. 12.32 hrs. [Placed In Library See LT -6671 90] [MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER in the Chai1

(8) (i) A copy of the Annual Report MESSAGE FROM RAJYA SABHA (Hindi and English versions) of the National Institute for Training [English] In Industrial Engineering, Bom­ bay, for the year 1988-89. SECRETARY-GENERAL: Sir, I have to report the follOWing message received from (II) A copy of the Annual Accounts the Secretary-General of Ralya Sabha:- (Hindi and English versions) of the national Institute for Training 'I am directed to inform the Lok Sabha In Industrial Engineering, Bom­ that the CommiSSions of Inquiry bay, for the year 1988-89 to­ (Amendment) Bill, 1990, which was gether With Audit Report thereon passed by the Lok Sabha at its sitting held on the 29th March, 1990, has ~iI) A copy of the ReView (Hindi and been passed by the Ralya Sabha at its English versions) by the Govern­ sitting held on the 10th April, 1990, with ment on the working of the Na­ the following amendment:- tional Institute for Training In Industrial Engineering, Bombay, Clause-2 for the year 1988-89.

(9) A statement (Hindi and English That at page 1, for lines 5 and 6, the versions) showing reasons for de- following be substituted, namely:- 435 Statt. by Minister reo APRIL 16. 1990 Avadh Assam Exp. 436 Bomb. blasts in Dooars Exp. &

2. In section 3 of the Commissions of regret, I apprise the House of 2 unfortunate Inquiry Act. 1952,- Amendment of section accidents in a single night caused by bomb 3 of Ac160 of Act 60 of 1952. blasts, the first involving train No. 5718, Doors Express and another more these (a) in sub-sections (1) and (4), for the accident to train No. 5609 Avadh-Assam words"the House of the People or, as the Express. Both these accidents occurred on case may be. the Legislative Assembly of the Alipurduar Division of Northeast Frontier the State:, whenever they occur, the words Railway. "each House of Parliament or, as the case may be, the Legislature of the State" shall be In the first accident at 21.30 hours on substituted: 12.4.90, while 5718 Guwahati-Katihar Dooars Express was on run between Bijni (b) sub-sections (5) and (6) shall be and Chaprakata on the Guwahati-New omitted. Bongaigaon Metre Gauge section, a bomb exploded under the moving train resulting in I am. therefore, to return herewith the the derailment of the 6th coach from the train said Bill in accordance with the provisions of engine at Km. 134/11 (Metre Gauge). As a rule 128 of the Rules of Proced ure and result of this accident, 1 passenger lost his conduct of Business in the Rajya Sabha with life and 10 passengers sustained injuries out the request that the concurrence of the Lok of which 5 \Yere grievous. Sabha to the said amendment be communi­ cated to this House. Immediately on receipt of information about the accident, the medical van from New Bongaigaon was rushed to the site and arrived there at 23.30 hours with Divisional 12.33 hrs. Officers and a medical team. The injured were taken to the Railway Hospital at New Commission for Inquiry (Amendment) Bongaigaon for treatment. Bill 1990 as amended by Rajya Sabha A much more serious accident occurred [English] a few hours later at 02.50 hours on 13.4.90 when a bomb exploded undertrain No. 5609 SECRETARY-GENERAL: Sir. I lay on Avadh-Assam Express at Km. 216/03 (Broad the Table the Commissions of Inquiry Gauge) between Kokrajhar and Fakiragram :Amendment) Bill, 1990, whi.ch has been stations on the New Bongaigaon-New Jal­ returned by Rajya Sabha with an amend­ paiguri Broad Gauge single line section, 8 ment. coaches marshalled 3rd to 10th from train engine derailed. of which 6 coaches mar­ 12.34. shalled 4th to 9th from train engine capsized. STATEMENT BY MINISTER As a consequence of this accident. 13 paso' sengers lost their lives and 65 passengers Bomb blast involving 5718 Dooars sustained injuries, out of which 21 were Express on 12.4.90 and 5609 Avadh grievous. Assam Express on 13.4.90 on Alipur­ duar division of North East Frontier 1m mediately on receipt of information Railway and Fire Accident in 383 about the accident. medical relief vans w~h Makameh-Oarapur Passenger Train on Divisional Officers and medical teams were 16.4.90 rushed to the site from Alipurduar, New Bongaigaon and Guwahati. The Divisional [English) Railway Manager, Alipurduar and some of the Divisional Officers who were on their way THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS (SHRI to the site of the first accident. turned back r,EORGE FERNANDES): With profound and reached the accident site near Fakira- 437 Stan. by Minister re. CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Avadh Assam Exp. 438 Bomb. blasts in Dooars Exp. & gram at 05.20 hours. The local Civil and track patrolling which had been discontinued Police officials also attended the accident since April 7th due to deployment of forces spot. elsewhere, has been reintroduced in the disturbed area between Srirampur Assam The Injured passengers were taken by and Patiladaha in coordination with the State· the Railway Medical Van to the Railway Government. Track patrolling is now being Hospital at Alipurduar. Some of the injured done jointly by Railway staff and armed were later shifted to the Air Force Hospital at personnel of the Assam Rifles. Railway motor Hashimara. trollies have been provided at strategic points to facilitate movement of police officials for The General Manager, Northeast Fron­ surprise checks and general supervision. tier Railway, who was at Calcutta rushed to Pilot engines with police escorts will run on the site to oversee relief arrangerqents. the sensitive broad gauge and metre gauge sections in the early hours of each morning. The Chairman, Railway Board, also For the present, running of passenger trains proceeded to the accident site. through the disturbed area is being confined to day light hours. I have spoken tothe Home I heard about the accident while in Secretary to deploy additional forces to Kashmir, and started for Hashimara but I had Assam for strengthening the patroUing of to turn back en route dUQ to inclement weather Railway installations to enable restoration of In the Northeastern region. Yesterday, I flew normal train services. to Hashimara and visited the injured In the hospitals at Hashimara and Alipurduar. I sincerely appeal to the people of the Thereafter, in the absence of the Assam Northeastern Region to assist the Govern­ Chief Minister and State Home Minister, I ment in isolating the misguided elements held discussions with the State Revenue who seem bent upon paralysing life in the Minister, the State Law Minister, the State region through such acts of terrorism. On my Planning Minister and State Government part, I would like to assure the House of our officials including the Chief Secretary. the determination to fight this menace and re­ Home Secretary and the Director General of store normalcy in the area without any delay. Police regarding measures for ensuring the safety of train running. All railway workers and I extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of per­ A deeply disturbing feature of the two sons who lost their lives in these unfortunate accidents is that they have occurred on the accidents and ~incere sympathies to the two arterial routes on the Broad Gauge and injured. Metre Gauge sections of Northeast Frontier Railway, on which depend the movement of I trust the House will join me in extend­ essential commodities such as foodgralns, ing heartfelt condolences to the bereaved salt, cement, fertilizers, petroleum products families and in condemning these mindless etc. to the entire Northeastern region. That acts which have resulted in the death of and there is a diabolical deSign to destablise the injury to innocent people. entire region become apparent when one considers that on the same night, the vital Sir, as' was coming to the House, 'have road bridge across the river Manas on the received information from the AGMlEastem National Highway, not far from the accident Railway that at about 9.45 hours today, that spot near Bijni, was also blown up. thereby is, at 9.45 this morning, there was fire in one d Isruptmg road comm u nication as well 10 the of the coaches of 383 Mok~meh-I)anapur North Eastern Region. The situatIon IS in­ Passenger while it was approaching Gulzar­ deed very grim. bagh. The Gateman of one of the leval crossings had noticed smoke in one coach In the aftermath of the two aCCIdents, and informed the Station when the signal 439 Matt91S Under APRIL 16. 1990 Ru/e377 440

[Sh. George Fernandes] cial year so that the project could be com­ pleted at an early date. was put back to danger to stop the train. Prompt action was taken to get the fire [ Translation] brigade and put out the fire. But by then 30 passengers had died. Injured passengers (it) Need toansure transportation of had been moved to the hosp~al. Exact Coal by HINDALCO by rail number is not yet known. I am awaiting further details. SHRI HARIKEWAL PRASAD (Salem­ pur): Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to raise 12.40 hrs. the following matter of urgent importance under Rule 377. MA TTERS UNDER RULE 377 The Coal India, Calcutta has asked North [English] Karanpura Field (Hazari Bagh) to supply coal to HINDALCO, Renukut (U.P.) on the (i) Need for allocation of More funds condition that the coal should be transported for early completion of Banga­ by rail. HINDALCO requires 10 thousand lore Mysore metre gauge railway tons coal per day, and if transported by rail, line it has to bear additional surcharge of Rs. 250 perton.lnviewofthis in ordertosave rupees SHRI SRIKANTA DAnA NARASIMHA 25 lakhs, HINDALCO is transporting coal by RAJA WADIVAR (Mysore): The people of trucks of Renu Sagar Power Company and Karnataka are very much agitated due to the thus Railway is being to loss of Rs. 10 lakhs Inordinate delay in the completion of the (approx.) per day. construction of Bangalore-Mysore Metre guage line. The project was started in 1979 In thiS regard I wrote a letter to the hon. and against the estimated cost of Rs. 26.02 Minister of Railways and the Prime Minister crores only Rs. 6.38 crores have been spent on 12th Feb. 1990. It is understood that even till the end of 1985. During 1985-86 only a now illegal transportation of coal by sum of Rs. 50 lakhs had been provided and HINDALCO is continuing. after repeated requests this was increased to rupees one crore. During 1986-87 also So, I request the Minister of Railways to only Rs. 50 lakhs had been provided, but stop the illegal transportation of coal by subsequently it was increased by Rs. 1.59 HINDALCO and recover the amount of loss crores. The amounts allocated in 1987-88, incurred by the Railways from them. 1988-89 and 1989-90 are also very meagre At this rate this project may take a number of (iii) Need for doubling of railway line years for com·pletion. between Ranaghat and Lalgola West Bengal Once the conversion of thiS line IS completed, it will increase passenger traffic [English] on that route. The railways will be able to earn additional revenue from that line. The DR. ASIM BALA (Nabadwip): Ranaghat­ tourist traffic will also increase manHold. The Lalgola railway line is a section of the Seal­ Government of Karnataka has been plead­ dah Lalgola Broad Guage Railway line. It mg every to year increase allocation for thiS covers a distance of over 160 kilometres work. from Ranaghat to Lalgola. This railway line passes through a densely populated area As such. I demand that allocation of and serves lakhs of daily commuters: Be­ fund forthe conversion of Bangalore-Mysore sides, there is a large numberof office goers project may be enhanced in 1990-91 finan- who are facing great difficulties daily die to 441 Maners Under CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) Rule377 442 railway traffic in that line. Krishnagar and inform the House that about 6 lakh people Beharampur are the district headquarters of live in slums in Nagpur alone. They are Nadia and Murshidabad respectively and staying there for the last 25-30 years. Slum are of very great historical importance and improvement schemes under 20 Point pro­ cuhural inheritance. gramme have already been implemented. As per the revised scheme it is now high time I would request the Railway Minister to that these people should be helped with take upthe coubling of the Railway line in the upgraded schemes, but the Forest law re­ Ranaghat-Lalgola section immediately. garding 'Zhudpi' jungle is coming in the way for clearance. The areas in the limit of Mu­ (Iv) Need for steps to prevent the nicipal Corporation of Nagpur where there recurrence of incidents take are thousands of hutments and not even a Chlorine gas leakage in the Stan­ singletree is beingtermed as "ZhudpiJungle". dard AlkaJi factory on Thane­ Belapur strip I earnestly request the Minister of Envi­ ronment and Forests to send a high level SHRI VIDYADHAR GOKHALE (Bom­ team to see that this major hurdle which is bay North Central): On the 3rd April, 1990, coming in the way of settling these slum at about 8 P.M. the terrible Chlorine-gas­ dwellers is removed. The land which comes leakage took place in the 'STANDARD under Municipal Corporation limit of the city ALKALI' factory (in Thane-Belapur strip which of Nagpur should be declared free from caused suffocation and vomitting etc. to "Zhudpi Jungle". hundreds of persons. (vi) Need to float debentures for On 25th March 1990, the concerned various railway projects In Mara­ Chlorine-gas-cylmders were okayed by thwada, Maharashtra experts of the so-called 'Disaster-preven­ tion-plan', ThiS plan prepared by the Com­ DR. VENKATESH KABDE (Nanded): mittee, comprising of the top officials of 'Nocil' Sir, I welcome the announcement made by and 'Standard Alkali' etc, has proved use­ the esteemed Railway Minister, at Bombay less. Many people were hospitalised as a that the Maharashtra Government has been result of gas leakage. It may also be recalled allowed to float debentures to complete rail­ that on 21 st October last, eight employees of way projects in Maharashtra. Marathwada is the above-mentioned company were injured a very backward region of Maharashtra. The due to leakage of sulphuric-acid. approved Manwad-Aurangabad-Mudkhed­ Adilabad broad gauge conversion has not I WOUld, therefore, request the Govern­ been completed although the work was ment to take necessary steps to prevent started in 1977. In Marathwada there has recurrence of such incidents In future. been demand and agitation for the following additional railway projects:- (v) Need to ensure the upgradation of slum areas of Nagpur city not (1) Conversion of Latur-Kurduwadi­ affected due to forest law re­ Miraj narrow gauge into broad garding 'Zhudpi Jungle' gauge.

SHRI BANWARILAL PUROHIT (2) Latur-Lature road as a new small (Nagpur): Sir, there is tremendous resent­ broad gauge line. ment amongst the slum dwellers of Nagpur city because most of the schemes for upgra­ (3) Parli-Bead-Ahmednagar as a new dation of slums are not bemg implemented broad gauge line. because of instructions' from Forest Depart­ ment of Government of India. I would like to Unless these railway lines are provided, 443 Matters under Rule 377 APRtl16,1990 DellI. lor GrMIS (GM..) _ '''91 Itfin. d /ndualty [Dr. Venkatesh Kabde] the prevaiing resentment among the em­ ployees coutI be rarnoveci. industrial and other development of Marath­ wada is not possible. Therefore, it is re­ quested that debentures may be floated not only for Manmad-Adilabad line as proposed 12.50 In. by the Railway Minister but for aU the above stated railway lines. OEMANDS FOR GRANTS (GENERAl). 1990-91 [ Translation] Minislry of Industry--QJIII (vii) Need for· payment of Hili com­ pensatory allowance to Central [English] Government and Public under­ takings' Employees posted in MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER: Now, we Himachal Pradesh take up discussion on the Demands of the Ministry of Industry. PROF. PREM KUMAR DHUMAL (Hamirpur): Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, there THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION is great resentment among the employees of AND BROADCASTING AND MINISTER OF Central Government and Public Undertak­ PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI P. ings posted in Himachal Pradesh for non­ UPENDRA): Sir, the Minister of Industry wiH payment of Hill Compensatory Allowance on reply at 4 o'clock and we can take the vote the pattern of State Government, since the immediately thereafter. employees working in Central Government offices and Public undertakings in other states MR. DEPUTY -SPEAKER: We have such as Sikkim and Rajasthan are enjoying time for 1 O'Clock till 4.30 PM. such benefits on the pattern of the State Governmentthey aregetting H.C.A. in Sikkim SHRI P. UPENDRA: The han. Minister and Border Allowance in Rajasthan. would reply at 4.30 PM.

In this r~gard, several organisations of MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER: Yes. Now these employees working in Himachal Shri M. Arunachalam will speak. Pradesh have expressed their resentment in the meetings organised by them and through SHRI M. ARUNACHALAM (Tenkasi): various other means that being the hill area, Mr. Deputy-Speaker, Sir, Let me begin as a they have to spend much more on the main­ former Member of the Council of Ministers tenance of their families. who looked after Industry Ministry by wish­ ing Shri AjifSingh we" in his assignment. He Generally it has been observed till now has an excellent foundat~on to build on. The that it were the State Government's employ­ question is, will he be able to? before I ees asking for the pay and allowances on the comment on ~ based on whatever little has pattern of Central Government, but in thiS been done by him during the last four months, case Central Government employees are let me take this opportunity to mention a few asking for payment of allowances on the points. pattern of State Government. As the Annual Administrative Report for Keeping in view the above, I urge the 1989-90 asserts, industrial growth in the first Government to grant H.C.A. immediately to four years of the Plan exceeded Plan tar­ the employees of Central Government and gets. 1989-90 saw in the first four months public undertakings posted in Himachal on some signs of sluggishness. Our efforts to the pattern of Himachal Government, so that put the growth back on the rapid growth path 445 Dem. for Grants (Gen.) CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) 1990-91 Min. of Industry 446

succeeded as the subsequent index figures after this Government has taken over•. My for July to November show. We have visual­ information is that no work is taking place on ised the manufacturing scene in the year the Small-Scale side and I suspect, Sir, the 2000 would be qual~atively quite different hone Minister busy as he is with party affairs from what is today. Our leader Shri Rajiv is totally innocent of this fact. Gandhi has directed us to re-adjust, re-equip and re-tool for accelerated growth by our Well Sir, they say they are going to have new strategies. We have taken that into our an employment-oriented strategy; and they view. That is all our achievement. But what is lay emphasis on Khadi and Village Indus­ it that the new Government has done during tries. I had the privilege of piloting a major the last four months? With the greatest amendment Bill of Khadi and ViUage Indus­ goodwill, I have tried to find what the strategy tries Commission Act a couple of years ago. of the new Government is. I am sorry to say Last year, the plan allocation was increased that I have drawn a blank. from As. 125 crores to As. 175 crores-a 40 per cent increase. We added 70-80 new There has been a lot of noise but no industries to the list. We said that the Mem­ action. There is a proverb in Tamil which bers should have experience in Khadi and says an half-filled vessel makes the most Village Industries and they should have a noise. I am only reminded of that proverb. five year tenure and be kept out of party Let me take first the oft -repeated claim of the pol~ics. What have they done? Just as they new Governm ent. We are rejecting the trickle have got rid of the Governors, they have got down theory-well, that never was our the­ rid of the members of the Commission and ory. What is thereto reject,ldo not know. We appointed new members who have no expe­ are restructuring the economy. Well, so far rience at all in this field. Is it a rationale act? they have restructured the Planning Com­ Is this how they handle the long-term devel­ mission with 10, 12 or 20 Members what is it, opment programme of the country? Please Sir. Three Members handling Industry and see the meagre increase they have given to squabbling among themselves as to who this sector, this year. Is this an emphasis on handles what portion of Industry. That is all employment? the so-called restructuring has so far been, as far as I can see. The poor Minister himself Sir, public memory is very short. But has none to assist him in 'running'-and he some may remember that the Janata Dal has not 'run· it-an important Ministry. The Party, before elections, said that they would Deputy Prime Minister thought he was so reduce salt price, n they came to power. busy that he needed another person to help Well, Sir, I had personally passed orders that him in drafting some party meeting minutes. iodised salt should be sold at Rs. 1.50 per It is none of our concern, Sir. But the Prime kilo. I would like to know from the han. Minister does not think it necessary to give Minister as to what he has done to imple­ him some assistance. The result has been ment not my decision, but his own party's complete lack of decision, cohesion and promise. What is the word, Sir? Humbug, if coordination. Chaos or Mayhem is the word, it is parliamentary and that is alii can say. for the way the Ministry is being run. Let me give you an example. With a 101 of fanfare rt was announced "We are giving emphasis to In tour months, I have not seen one small-scale industry." A new Department is major policy announcement or decision. being created. A Secretary's post is being There has been a total lack of coherent created. Sir, it1s all bluff, if I may say so. As policy approach. I will not use the word ~ far as I know, no Department has been 'dynamism', for this Government is a far cry created till last week. The matter is still being from that. Whether it is village industry, small­ debated. One officer has joined in the rank of scale industry or large scale industry, there a Secretary. That is all. On the contrary, the is no thinking. And whatever foundation we post of Development Commissionerfor Small built, I see no attempt to build any structure Scale Industries remains unfilled, four months on it. 447 Dem. for Grants (Gtln.) APRIL 16,1990 Start. by Min. r9. Bomb 448 1990-91 Min. oflndustty Explosion in a Bus in D9Ihi [Sh. M. Arunachalam] 13.00 hrs.

Sir, I speak with no animus. I feel only STATEMENT BY MINISTER frustrated. I am sorry to say so but whatever little I have seen so far makes me feel that Bomb explosion on a bus at Prembarl our people are baing taken for a ride. Pul, Ring Road, Deihl on , 3.4.1990

Before I conclude, I must refer to setting [English] up of new growth centres. The Administra­ tion Report says the matter is being re­ THE MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS viewed. It is a very important part.of our (SHRI MUFTI MOHAMMAD SA YEEO): Sir, strategy to develop backward areas. How I wish to apprise the Hon'ble Members of this long will they take to review it? I do not know. august House about the most unfortunate They say they are going to develop back­ incident of an explosion in a bus near Prem­ ward areas and re-introduce the incentive bari Pul on Ring Road in the area of PS scheme for small-scale industries. When are Saraswati Vihar on the evening of 13th April, they going to do it? Afterfive years, they will 1990. not be there. Meanwhile, they have abol­ ished. if I am not wrong, the income-tax On 1"3.4.1990 around 7.00 P.M. when a Incentive for backward areas. I really won­ private bus No. DEP 1217 was going from der, if the Minister is aware of what is hap­ Azadpurto Lajp?lt Nagar, an explosion in the pening or is he also being taken for a ride, by bus took place near Prembari Pul on Ring his colleague, the Finance Minister? Road. The officials of the Delhi Police reached the spot within minutes of the inci­ As you are well aware, the public sector dent. The Fire Brigade, Crime Team and the has a dominant role to play on the industrial Bomb Squad staff also reached the spot. set up fa th~ country's economy. It will be the The bus was badly damaged. The explosion pace-setter of the industrial growth. It IS had taken place on the right side near the pxpected to generate sizeable resources. Is midd Ie of the bus. The seats of the bus where there any thinking by the Industry Minister to the exploston had taken place had been diminish the public sector role by his Ameri­ thrown out and a hole was created in the can experience in privatisation policies? What under-carriage of the bus. A Maruti Gypsy the Minister of Industry is doing to achieve No. DNJ-3459 which was going along side the accelerated growth in industrial output? the bus also caught fire. The injured were No doubt, the Minister for Industry is busy. removed to the hospital and the fire was The Minister is also busy. It remamds me of extinguished by the Fire Brigade. The entire an anecdote in the tribes of Nilgiri Hills. area was cordoned off. When there is no rain, the tribal chief used to dance to invoke the rain God. Even then if Four persons died as a result of the the rain does not come, the tribal people will explosion on the spot and two persons suc­ be satisfied that their leader is attempting cumbed to the injuries after being admitted and doing something to please the rain God. to hospital. Fifty-one other persons sustained injuries, and thirteen of them are serious in To conclude, I see no evidence of any nature. thinking, let alone action. They think they can muddle along and people will not notice. I am On examination of witnesses, it was afraid it won't do. revealed that the bus had started from Azadpur at about 18.50 hurs. While on its ~ MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER: Now a State­ way to Lajpat Nagar it had stopped at 4 ment by the hon. Home Minister. places on the way, the last being Prembari Pul. The bus had stopped at the "T" junction red light and as soon as the light turned 449 Statt. by Min. '9. CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Bus in Delhi 450 Bomb Explosion green and it started to move, the explosion deepest sympathies to the bereaved fami­ took place. lies.

Preliminary investigation reveal that a [ Translation] high explosive similar to the one used in the Rajouri Garden and Tilak Nagar Police Sta­ SHRIJ.P. AGARWAL (Chandni Chowk): tions had been used. The explosive might Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to know have weighed about 1 to 2 kgs. and could from the hon. Minister of Home Affairs as to have been kept in a small packet under one what his intelligence agency was doing? of the seats. The bomb appears to have (Interruptions) been fitted with a timer device. Splinters comprising bits of iron rods appear to have SHRI MADAN LAL KHURANA (South been used. Delhi): Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, there were intelligence reports that terrorists from Ka­ A case FIR No. 162 dated 13.4.90 ula shmir and Punjab have sneaked into the 3021307/427/120-0 IPC and Section 3 and capital. The Delhi police was forewarned by 4 of the Explosive Substances Act and them but it js regrettable that no precaution­ Sections 3 and 4 of the TADA Act has been ary measures were taken. Responsibility registered at PS Saraswati Vihar, Delhi. must be fixed on somebody for this lapse.

I held a meeting of senior officials of the [English] Home Ministry and Delhi Administration, including Delhi Police to review the situation. SHRI NIRMAL KANTI ..CHATTEAJEE Instructions have been issued to all con­ (Dumdum): Security measures are impor­ cerned to tighten up secunty In the Capital. tant; but intelligence reports are equally As I have stated earlier, a general alert has Important. I want to raise this question. (Inter­ been sounded throughout Deihl. Special ruptions) surveillance is being maintained in public places like railway Stations, Airport, Cinema MR. SPEAKER: We do not allow it Halls, Bus terminals and busy market areas. here. On buses in particulars special steps are being made through notices and anounce­ [ Translation] ments to alertthe passanger about unclaimed packets etc. lYing under the seats and secu­ SHRI J.P. AGARWAL: After the inci­ rity arrangements have been stengthened to dent they say that they are investigating into check out the buses at depots before being It. Is it possible to check each and every put Into SElr\ ,r, on various routs. person? Bomb blasts have taken place also In police station in Delhi. Lt Governor, Deihl has announced ex­ gratia payment of Rs. 50,000/- each to the ( Interruptions) next of kin of those killed, Rs. 10,0001- each In the case of those sertously Injured and Rs. [English] 3,000/- each In the case of those who re­ ceived minor inJuries. MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER: OK, you have made your point.

I request the Hon'ble Members to' jOin me in condemning thiS reprehensible act of PROF. RAMGANESH KAPSE (Thane): cowardice on the part of anti-national ele­ There was a similar explosion ~t Malwa ments which has caused the loss of lives of Station. I want to know whether there is any Innocent people. I would also request the connection between the Delhi blast and the Hon'ble Members to join me in conveying the Pune Incident. 451 Statt. by MInister re Bomb APRIL 16. 1990 Oem for Grants (Gen.) 452 Bomb explosIOn In a Bus in Deihl 1990-91 Mm. of Indushy UR DEPUlY-SPEAKER We don't [English] allow d here MR DEPUTY-SPEAKER Okay, you ( InterruptIOns) have made your POint Shn Ishwar Chaudhary to speak [ Translation]

SHAt MADAN LAL KHURANA Last week bomb blasts took place In RaJouri 13.10 hrs. Garden and Tllak Nagar police statIOns Some offICers came to me and told me that DEMANDS FOR GRANTS (GENERAL), they had Information about the terrorists 1990-91 sneakIng Into the capital When officers say that terronsts have sneaked Into the capital, Ministry of Industry-Contd. why did you not take any timely action? What the hon MInister of Home Affairs said here [ Trans/atlon] has already appeared In the newspapers also SHRIISHWAR CHOUDHARY (Gaya) Mr Speaker, Sir, I rise to express my views [Fng/lsh] on the Demands for Grants at the Ministry of Industry I am thankful to you for providing SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOUDHARY me time to speak (Interruptions) (Katwa) These two inCidents of bomb blasts Inside the Thana have created grave SUSpl Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir as compared to clan In the minds of the people I t~lnk there other countnes India IS an Industnally back­ should be pubhc enquiry as to who are ward country and so far as Bihar IS con· behind It I want to know whether the Gov cerned It IS the most Industrially backward ernment would agree to It How did the blast State As such, the Government should feel take place Inside the Thana? It IS a very the necessity of setting up of Industries In the serious matter Will he agree for a public State enqUiry? We have to be veiY aler The country we live In IS predominantly [ Trans/atlon] an agrICulture country Due to lack of proper attention to agrICulture, people In their thou SHRI J P AGARWAL Is mere reading sands are ml9ratlng to Cities In order to out a statement enough? (InterruptIOn") check the exodus of people to Cities, steps should be taken to construct roads and pro­ Vide water and electrlClt~ In the Village so that SHRI HARISH RAWAT (Almora) Mr people could get the opportunrty of setting up Deputy Speaker, Sir, when such Incidents of sman scale Industnes In the Villages Itself take place In a row It gIVe semblance that Due to lack of these mfrastructural faclhtles, these Incidents are pre-planned I would like people are migrating trom villages to Cities to request that the House should hold a Though the Government IS av.are of thiS diSCUSSIon on thIS subject some day problem, yet no steps are being taken to check It This IS the reason why our country has become economically very backward, SHAt MADAN LAL KHURANA Were particularly In the matter of setting up of thpre any Intelhgence reports or not that small scale Units It IS very essential to ex­ terrorISts from Kashmir and Punjab had tend assistance In the form of capital to small sneaked Into the capital? If so, what action scl:lle Units Due to lack of capital and fman did you take? How long will we contlnJe to clal aSSistance, a number of proposals of hear about such inCIdents? small scale Units are pendmg I request that 453 DeIrJ. _Grants (Gen.). CHAITAA 26.1912 (SAKA) 1990-91 Min.of/ndustry 454

NqUisite dearanoe should be given to small position. I want that the hon. Minister should scalatrilsproposed to be set up in Bihar. As depute a study team comprising of the rep­ a matter of fact. Bihar is very rich in mineral resentatives of the Central Government, the deposU. Raw materials are available in State Government and the people from pri· abundance. These raw materials is being vate sector having requisite experience, to transported to other places from Bihar for Bihar to assess the potentials available in manufacturing finished goods. This is the the State. The Small Scale Industries in the reason why Bihar still suffers from poverty. State have been ruined due to shortage of \WI the han. Minister of .ndustry please try to electricity. So is the case with the heavy ascattain the reasons as to why Bihar, as industries which have been closed due to compared to other States, lies below the shortage of power. The Central Government povarty fine though it has abundant natw-al should impress upon the State Government resources? In view of the above situation, t to remove the shortage 01 all these inpllts. want that all the industries to be set up in Today the State Government of Bihar is in Bihar by the Centre but have not so far been need of financial assistance but the Central set up should be set up in the State without policy is not that liberal in respect of Bihar. any further delay. During the last 42 years, This is the reason why despite possessing no industry has been set up in Gaya, the all potentials Bihar is not able to mobilise constituency I represent. The few industries required finance. The problem of unemploy­ such as the Gaya Cotton Mill, Guraru Sugar ment has become acute in Bihar. This gives MiU, which were functioning in the area, have birth to' extremism. May I know whether the become sick. Today their condition is very Government ever proposed to solve this deplorable. Thousands of laboures working problem instantly. In view of the all the afore­ in these mills are living in a very pitiable said problems, the Government should take rondition. The Dehri-on-Sone and the Rohtas immediate steps in this regard. Groups of Industries in the area are lying closed for several years. There was a time In our country, the multi-national com­ when about 15·20 thousand labourers used pantes are being invi"ted to set up industries. to work in these industries. These industries Instead of this, small comp;mies should be used to produce vanaspati ghee. cement, invited to set up small industries and they paper and other such items. But today people shOUld be encouraged. In our country the are Uving in such an acute poverty that some growth of small scale industries is as good as of them have to sell their honour and some of nil and the few such industries existent now them have committed suicide. I would like are running on their our strength. These that the han. Minister should throw some industries are also not economically viable light on this problem in his reply and he must and are sick. Due to that, unemployment is pay attention to the deplorable condition of increasing in the country. We invite giant industries in our area. It has been one of our colddrink manufacturing units. But I wou1d long standing demands. The Bharatiya like to know if there a~e any guidelines to set Janata Party as well as the Government of up small scale industries? Of course, some Bihar also drew the attention of the Centr~l areas have been exclusively reserved for Government to the above problem. I would small scale industries. The heavy industries like that the han. Minister must pay his atten­ have been prohibited to produce those items. tion to it. As I have already pointed out that This matter needs to be reconsidered. In Bihar is rich ~n natural resources. But why practice, it is quite the opposite. The big Bihar is becoming poorer and poorer day by industries are crushing small scale indus: day? The previous Government did not pay tries. In our country the small scale indus­ attention to it. In 1970-71 , Bihar occupied 4th tries take up production on individual basis position. which was later relegated to 34th in and dueto that poverty continues to huntour terms of progress. If the present Govern· society as usual. Mahatma Gandh i had given ment also did not pay proper attention to its much encouragement to palm industry and devel"f.)f1lent. Bihar cannot regain its lost included it in the list of cottage industries. On 455 Oem. for Grants (Gen.), APRIL 16, 1990 1990-91 Min. of Industry 456

[Sh. Ishwar Chaudhary] from the Janata Dal Government. The pov­ ertyof Bihar is known to all and it is because the contrary, the Government of Bihar im­ the natural resources and mineral wealth of posed tax on the palm juice which is used for the State are not being processed there as a making candy sugar and 'gur'. A particular resu~ of which poverty is increasing there. section of the Harijan community are en­ Therefore, I would request the Government gaged in this occupation. The State Govern­ that as a poverty alleviation measure, indus­ ment imposed tree tax on this trade and tries should be set up there. We have been made it a source of its income. I would like to demanding it since the fifth and sixth Lok urge upon the han. Minister that inorder to Sabha and all Members of Parliament from give encouragement to this small scale in­ Bihar are worried about it. The Government dustry, the tree tax should be withdrawn should go deep into this problem and know immediately. Stringent measures should be the factual position. taken it the tree-tax is not waived particularly in this regard. With these words, I thank you, Sir, for allotin9 me time to speak and once again Thermal Power Station in Patratu and would like to request the han. Industry Min­ Barauni are in pitiable condition. Their pro­ ister to pay special attention towards Gaya. duction capacity is decreasing day by day. I Whatever Government have decided to do would like to know the reasons as to why our for the development of Gaya, is good but in industries become sick? The reasons should addition to that the Industry Minister should be identified and remedial measures should also think about the setting up of new indus­ be taken. In our area, industries are mostly tries there. dependent on power. Therefore for the development of industries, it is necessary for [English] the Government to pay attention towards these thermal power stations. The small SHRI MURLI DEORA (Bombay South): scale industries are on the verge of closure, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the biggest prob­ so instead of setting up big industries, small lem which the country is facing today is scale industries should be encouraged and massive unemployment, whether it is rural wherever heavy industries are necessary, or urban area. According to a recent survey they should also be set up. The main reason by ILO, the growth of labour force in our behind the closure of small scale industries country during 1980-2000 will be 110 million IS the non-availability of loans in time.The . young people between the age group of 15 major reason which came in light for the to 29 compared to 69 million people in the sickness and slackness in the industries, is earlier 20 years of 1960-80. So, the Govern­ the delay in the payment of sanctioned loans ment has rightly realised that the biggest by the Banks. I would request the Govern­ problem that we have is unemployment and ment to pay special attention towards it. we have to create employment all over the There is one more reason and that is non­ country. This can only be achieved if we compliance of the guidelines of the Bureau follow a proper liberal industrial policy as well of Public Enterprises by the big industries. as liberal fiscal policy. Recently, economists The attitude of Bokaro Steel city, BCCL­ have forecasted that in the coming year, Dhanbad, Tata Industries Group, HEC­ there will be lesser growth in GNP. I hope Ranchi, Indian Oil Refinery-Barauni is not that the Government is very serious about it liberal. Will the han. Minister send a study and will try to do everything possible to see team to Bihar to study the shortcomings of that the speed of industrialisation in our the State and Central Government Under­ country does not suffer. The liberal industrial takings and Private Sector Groups? policy coupled with a proper fiscal policy helps in more production. I would like to give I would like to say that we have a young a small example in this regard to the hon. Industry Minister and we have high hopes Minister. For example, consider cement. We 457 Dem. for Grants (Gen.), CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) 1990-91 Min. of Industl}' 458 were producing 19 to 20 million tonnes of handicap for production far as industries are cement ten ye,ars back. The price of cement concerned. I do not know why they did that. was Rs. 60 per bag and officially, it was As. We must try to give a boost to industries 18 to Rs. 19 per bag. The Government took which are manufacturing more than their a very bold step by allowing companies licensing capacities rather than putting more underMATP, large industrial houses, FERA, and more restrictions on them. companies etc. to manufacture cement. They delicensed the manufacture of cement. For Another big factor which is bothering one million tonne of cement production, you our economy is restriction of resources need Rs. 130 crores. You do not expect the available. Currently, a debate is going on in small scale, and medium scale sector to our country as to how the Government is to produce cement. So, the Government al­ come upwitll its new policy on foreign invest­ lowed big companies to manufacture ce­ ment. The hon. Minister, the Prime Minister, ment. It removed control on price also. As a the Finance Minister and Mr. George Fern­ result, today, in less than ten years, the andes addressed a seminar last week in production of cement has gone to 44 to 45 Delhi organised by World Economic Forum. million tonnes. It is more than double or more I am sure, the han. Minister knows what he than 100 per cent. And the revenue is also faced there. The Prime Minister said that the very satisfactory. In 1980-81, we were col­ Centre was preparing a list for foreign invest­ lecting less than As. 160 crores on excise ment. There is an editorial today, Mr. Minis­ duty of cement and today, the Budget esti­ ter, on your remarks, in the Times of India. mates are more than As. 1085 crores. Due to There was an editorial some days back in the a proper industrial and fiscal policy, the Financial Express where you were supposed shortage of cement is eliminated, the import to have said that against 100 or 150 million of cement is abolished, there is no out-go of dollars per year foreign investment, which is foreign exchange and no shortage of pro­ coming in our country, you are presuming duction. We have more cement and you are nearly one billion dollars. That is good and 1 getting more revenue. am not against that. What I am trying to say is that the time has come when the Govern­ SHRI HARISH RAWAT: Inspite of all ment must give clear-cut signals to the for­ these, prices are going up. (interruptions) eign investors. The Prime Minister said that those who are holding forty or less than forty SHRI MURLI DEORA: Now, the price IS per cent equity, they would not have any Rs. 70 to Rs. 80 per bag. It is better if Rs. 80 problem. Prof. Dandavate said that we still to Rs. 90 goes to the coffers of Industry would have a selective list. Shri George rather than going to the black market. At Fernandes says in the same meeting that we least, the person is paying tax and putting do not want any foreign investment. Mr. back that money for production. What I am Minister, you said that you are presuming to trying to say IS that there is no control. There get one billion dollars, ten-fold increase than was no restriction on cement. This is the what we are getting today. What signals are state 01 affairs today. You are going to an­ you giving to the people? What are you nounce the new industrial pohcy. I would like telling the foreign investors, whether you are to urge upon the Minister to come out with allowing them or not? the view that every industry In India must be allowed to manufacture cement. whether it is What is happening in Indonesia and small scale, mediufTl scale or large scale Thailand? There the foreign investment is sector, whether it IS FERA or non-FERA twenty or twenty-five times more than what company, whether it is under MRTP or non­ we are getting; it is four billion dollars a year. MATP. I was earlier a Member of the Com­ In India, the total foreign investment in the pany law Advisory Board which IS in your last twenty-five years is not even 1.8 billion department. I remember that everything that dollars. 1know that you are trying your best they were doing was to harp and create an to see that more and more investment comes. <459 Dem. for Grants (Gen.). APRL 16, 1990

ISh. Mufli Deora) happening in &he East European Q;Mdies, even in Russia. there is a trend to tagUIate What are they doing in Indonesia? Instead of the GcverIlllMft investment. You know very preparing a list where you will aJlow them. it well that it is not possible for the Government is better to prepare a list where you will not even &0 get a minimum ten per oant return allowthem. Select a list of 10-15 items where from the investment which we are making in you do not want the foreign investors, and our public sector 8fMt'pfises.. I wowtd re­ there nobody w~1 come, and then you allow quest the Minister k:) consider one paint. I am everyone in other areas whether they have not saying privatization, but ten par ad of forty per cent equity or more equity. In any the holdings of the pubijc Sector undedak­ international forum, the Finance Ministers or ings may be albwed to be diluted. ao be 1he Industfy Ministers of different countries, purchased by the generat public. Ther8 can specially the developing countries like ours, be a restridioR thai not more than so many come there, you did not go to the same shares can be puIChased br one penaon or ecanomist forum programme, but your other by one family. so that thera is no danger 01 coleague went. He witl tell you. how the any take-over. This will realy giN a good F818AC8 Ministers and the Prime Ministers of amount of resources to the ailing pubic tile devetoping countries themse1ves come sector tlndertakings. On the one said. aM the to athact foreign tn· ~tment. In our country, reports presented on the public sector enter­ we do not know what is bothering us. What prises by different Ministries they have said these entrepreneurs and the so-called mufti­ that none of the enterprises are doing v8lY nationals can do to us. We have several well, on the other hand they are expanding. powers under MATP, Department of Com­ But still they are expanding. So, let the pany Affairs Etc. which wit see that they Private sector expand more and more, let cannot exploit our country. I do not want to them manage their affairs more and more read the editorials. but I would lite to make and we should confine ourselves only to the you one request Alter the four hon. Minis­ infrastructure like tele-communication, rail­ ters made their speeches at one singaJ fo­ ways power etc. rum. a lot of confusion has been aeated. This was in Delhi last week. You have tried When we talk of employment. I would to remove that when you were in Bombay ~ke to remind the hon. Minister as to what yesterday and addressed two meetings. You BFR is doing. This department was created are incharge of this Department, and I would with the idea to help sick units-to take over like you to come out with definite programme the sick units-to help the entrepreneurs to say in what area you will allow the foreign and to see that the same people who were investment, up to what per centage of equity workingthere are restored. But unfortunately, they can hold. whether it would be allowed in this department has got very negative fea­ the selected areas or non-selected areas, tures. There are so many complaints about what technology transfer you will allow them, the fact that instead of helping the sick units whether there would be any problem, what to stablise, they are creating so many hurdles would be the investment restrictions and so for them. I would request the Minister-if the on. These points should be cleared so that Government is realty serious to propagate the confusion is removed. their slogans like Right to Work which it want to safeguard in the Constitution of our coun­ Under your Ministry, the Department of try-to see that more and more industrialisa­ Public Sector Enterprises is there. Although tion, be it in private sector or in public seCtor, there are several big public sector bodies is adhered to. like the ONGC, Oil India Ltd. etc., but they are not under the Department of Public Sedor [ Translation] Enterprises. Off and on, several eoonomists all over the world have also given their opin­ SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL ion on this. SpeciaUv. in view of what we see (Seoni): Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise to 461 DtHn. tor Grants (Gen.). CHAITRA26, 1912 (SAKA) 1990-91 Min. of Industry 462

express my views on the Demands for Grants The Government have spent crores of of the Ministry of Industry. Sir. rt is a fact that rupees on transportation. Had this amount aD the matters relating to the Ministry of been invested on setting up a smelting plant Industry are closely linked with the employ­ there itself, the Government would have ment generation also. Our Industrial policy certainly saved money. With this amount shoWd be as per out party's election mani­ many factories could have been set up there festo and aiso keeping ill view the prevailing where the people of that district could get conditions in our country. We want to benefit employment opportunities. It is simply wast­ aft the sections of the society including the age of money. I would like to draw your downtrodden and for that we should make attention particularly towards the Mandta our industrial policy employment oriented. district. We have been misusing the reserve And perhaps we rise to express ourselves in areas be it a Scheduled Castes Of Sched­ the House for the formu~tion of such em­ uled Tribes area. I would like to know from ployment oriented policy only. the han. Minister as to who is responsibte for this? I would also like to draw the attention of the Opposition Members that Mandla is an Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. I would like to Adivasidominated area and 90 percentot its say that the items of mass consumption population is Adivasis. Industries are set up should be allowed to be manufactured by the there forthe benefit of the Adivasis. AGrowth small scale Industries only and multinational Centre has been set up there with a view to companies should be prohibited to produce benefit the Adivasi but that is located about such items. There should be a clear cut six km. away from Jabalpur on the outskirts demarc.ltion of the items to be manufac­ as a result of which Adlvasis can not get tured by the Multinational companies and by benefit. Perhaps the Member who was rep­ the small scale Industries. I would liJ..e to resenting the area at that time did not pay submit to the han. Industry Minister that the attention towards this fact. There was cer­ area of production should be clearly demar­ tainly some mistake on the part of admini­ cated, so that no one can establish monop- stration and so this mistake should be recti­ " oly and the increasing disparity in the society fied. The growth Centre has been set up by could be checked. We would certainly suc­ the Government with the intention of benefit­ ceed in bringing about a balanced economic ing the Adivasls but benefits did not reach system in the country. them. In Seom district many big industries are openly violating the laws. They are not I would like to say that the area which I following any law in the name of environ­ represent is industrially backwald whereas ment. Tax arrears to the tune of As. 2500 the natural resources like rt;JangaMSe. coal. crores is due to these factories. And in spite etc. are available there in ~. In of that their licences are being renewed. I respect of human resource also. Madhya had objected to one such incident. The dis­ Pradesh is not only self reliant but far better ti lIery was closed forfou r days but on fifth day than other areas of the country. But unfortu­ Its licence was renewed on the pretext that nately, wrong policies have been followed the shortcomings would be taken into con­ there as a result of which our entire society sideration and the officers responsible for it has remained backward and exploited. I would be punished. Wilt the Government would like to cite an example. In Balaghat impose restrictions on the powers of such district copper and manganese are found in officers and public representatives so that it abundance and certainly 20 truck load of may not recur in future? The Members of copper is exploited from there every day and Parliament have to raise matters in the House sent to smelting plant Khetri. The Govern­ that the actual benefits of the schemes ment pays As. two to three lakhs every day meants for the Adivasis are not reaching to the truck owners for transportations. If a them and that breeds corruption. Therefore, smetting plant is set up in Balaghat itself it I would like to ask the han. Minister whether wouk1 save lot of money. the Government would resort to tough 463 Dsm. for Grants (Gen ), APRIL 16, 1990 1990-91 Mm oflndustry 464

[Sh Prahlad Smgh Patel] wrong poliCIes pursued by the previous Government measures In such cases of violation of laws Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, a factory be­ so that the Involvement of the public repre­ longing to the Dalmla group has remained sentative could be checked In such matters closed In my constrtuency, since 1984 as a We talk about the small scale industries. In result of which about 20,000 workers, espe­ my oplnton the small scale Industries should Cially, their dependent families are on the be given prlonty Though the Government IS verge of starvation With a sense of shame, gOing to formulate policy In this regard but I would like to state here that the womenfolk our experience In Madhya Pradesh IS that 32 (mothers and sisters) of those famlhes have per cent of small scale units are Sick Under been compelled to take to the flesh trade the Gwahor Growth Centre 70 per cent of Therefore, In the strongest poSSible terms, I small scale Industries are Sick The main urge that the Dalmla factory be opened reason of Sickness of these units IS the delay Immediately Apart from thiS, I would like to In grant of subSidy by one to one and half say that the objective of the Industrial policy years The young entrepreneurs haVing formulated by Pandlt Jawaharlal Nehru was sound financial background can somehow appropriate to some extent, but ItS another manage to run the Industry but the poor objective was that the large-scale Industries entrepreneurs have to repay the amount of should purchase parts and components from subSidy to bank In the form of Inlerest and the small scale industries But Instead of Instalment on the capital amount If any dOing so the large scale Industnes have unemployed or poor person suffers due to been Importing these components, as a result any Administrator or the Bank officers why of which the clOSing down of small scale, heshould be held responslblefortha1 There Units has become a regular feature Mr fore I would like to ask as to what steps Speaker Sir, there IS a saying that every big Government IS gOing to take to check such fish eats small fishes Our industrial policy things so that the small scale Industry could too has been pursued on Similar lines It be given prlorrty and we may establish bal would have been fair and Just on the part of anced economic system In the country We large scale Industries to help the small scale formulate poliCies keeping In view our na­ Industries, but unfortunately, the reahty IS tional Interests, but they are not properly just the other way round Moreover, when­ Implemented by the Administration There ever these big units purchase good from the fore, I would request the hon Industry MIn­ small Units, they do not make timely pay­ Isterthat we should make more efforts for the ments The Government should give a seri­ proper Implementation of our poliCies In this ous thought to It so that the small scale regard I would like to know from the han industrialists could also prosper Industry MInister as to what kind of changes IS he contemplating to bnng about In our Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir while on the Administrative structure? one hand the large scale industries place bulk orders With the small scale Units, but on With these words, I support the De the other hand, they make delays In taking mands for Grants of the Ministry of Industry the delivery of goods or they reject the and conclude my speech manufactured goods As a result the small scale unIts face an economIc crISIS and they SHRI CHHEDI PASWAN (Sasaram) are forced to stock those undelivered goods Mr Deputy Speaker Sir I rise to support the The Government should pay attention to­ Demands for Grants presented by the hon wards thiS aspect also It has been observed MInister I would like to draw the a11entlon of that on the one hand, various schemes and the hen. MInister towards the State of Bihar plans are announced on the paper, for the whICh IS industrially backward despite Its development of small scale and cottage Immense natural wealth ThiS IS due to the Industries but on the other hand, Govern- 465 Oem. for Grants (Gen.). CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) 1990-91 Min.of/ndustry 466 ment officials and financial institutions treat hon. Minister to immediately order opening them indifferently. Almost everyday, we find of the Dalmia Cement Factory in our area, advertisements in the newspapers regard­ which has remained closed for the past ing the sale of one or the other small scale many years. Further, I consider the loan unit. I would like to know the Government as amount of Rs. 25 thousand or 35 thousand to why advertisements regarding scale of given to 'the educated unemployed for set­ large scale units do not appear in the news­ ting up small-scale industries too inadequate papers? The most important reason for this in the present situation and, therefore, I is the wrong industnal policy being pursued requestthatthe amount should be increased by the Government. When the hon. Minister to a minimum at Rs. one lakh. Mr. Deputy replies to the debate, I would like him to Speaker, Sir, with these words, I support the outline the industrial policy of our Govern­ Demands for Grants of the Ministry of Indus­ ment. You would be surprised to know that try and thank you for giving me an opportu­ the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India nity of speak. has said in a statement that the big capital­ ists have arrears worth Rs. fifty thousand SHRI MITRA SEN YADAV (Faizabad): crore outstanding against them, which they Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am grateful to you had taken from our financial institutions like for giving me an opportunity to speak on IFCI, lOBI, I.C.I.C.1. Despite the fact that such an important subject like the Demand arrears amountingto Rs. fittythousand crores for Grants of the Ministry of Industry. Sir, our are outstanding against the big Industrial­ Industrial policy has been such that our growth Ists, how is it that only the small units and not rate has fallen steeply. The most important the big units are getting closed? Why is It that reason for it is that we have been giving only the small factories are forced to close undue opportunities to foreign companies to down? Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have been do business in our country, as a result, of observing that about Rs. one crore of loan of which. they have not only earned maximum tne big industrialists is being waived every­ profits. but they have also put our economy day With the active collUSion of the IFCI, In the doldrums. Due to the entry of forE'ign lOBI. I.C.I.C.I. and this information IS not companies, not only our economic condition disclosed to anybody in the name of ofiiclal has been upset, but even impediments have secrecy. Thus, in the name of secrecy, era res been created in the way of stability of the of rupees are being bungled with the active country. It is due to this reason that an connivance of the big industrialists and the atmosphere of unrest has developed in the financial institutions. The Government should country, terrorist and naxalite activities have give a serious thoughttothls issue also. If the Increased and the problem of unemploy­ large scale industries become sick, there are ment has gone on increasing. As a result of schemes under which many facilities are following this very policy, many countries of provided so that these industries may get the world became victims of these problems. revived. These facilities include reduction in The example of Chile is before us. Many the interest rates, waiver of penalty and other countries too have been harmed due to compound interest, long term loans to be the entry of foreign companies. No country repaid in easy instalments and even there is can escape from disorder in its internal situ­ a provision at the central level for waiVing the ation, if multinationals are allowed entry and current loan and the principal provided if their business grows. Our country too has company recoups its health. Some gUide· been similarly affected. It has been observed lines have also been issued in thiS regard, that about ninety percent of our wealth has but unfortunately no such guidelines regard­ been given away to foreign companies in the ing small scale industries have been formu­ form of loans, with the help of which they lated. Therefore, I urge the Government to established large scale industries in this consider ~ seriously. country and then they exploited and ex­ hausted it to such an extent that after some Lastly, I would like to strongly urge the time, those industrial units came in the cate- 467 Oem. for Grants (Gen.). APRil 16, 1990 1990-91 Min. of Industry 468

[Sh. Mitra Sen Yadav] you and have given it in writing to you? h is a large scale unit in the Public Sector and it gory of sick units. They diverted the profits so is there before you as an example. Our eamed to other states and other countries industrial policy has always given encour­ and established new industries over there. agement to foreign companies which in turn These industries. which were set up with the made enormous profits, looted the country help of ninety percent of our money, which and in the process unemployment has in­ w9'gave to the foreign companies in the form creased. This is the reason for the continu­ of loans, failed to provide employment to our ous decline in our growth rate. These indus­ unemployed youth, because following these tries, which were set up by the foreign com­ units becoming sick, those employed be­ panies were engaged in the prodl;ction of come the victims and then they did not get such lUXUry items like television sets, cars employmenf"anywhere else. In this manner, and a host of other things. which are gener­ every year, lakhs of people are becoming ally used by the rich who constitute hardly victims as a result of industries becoming five percent of our population. The common sick and the number of such jobless people man in the country is not even distantly is on the increase. The Government has paid concerned with it. Sir, my view is that encour­ scant attention towards this situation and agement should now be given to small-scale despite enactment of law, there has been no industries. I am aware that our present effective control. Government is laying a lot of emphasis on it and is making efforts in that direction, but I As such, our Government has declared would like to tell the Government that the that it proposes to ensure labour participa­ small industries would be successful only if tion in management, but we have not seen it the Government provides them with incen­ in practice anywhere in the country. Han. tives. The interest of the small scale indus­ Minister, is perhaps busy talking at the tries lies in allowing them to produce those moment. This is a serious issue on which he items which are today monopolised by the should pay anent ion. There is a public sector big industries, otherwise the small industries unit by the nameof Scooters Indiain lucknow. would not be able to compete with the large The factory set up at a cost of billions of scale industries and, thus, they would not rupees was sold by the previous Govern­ survive. Therefore, the large scale industries ment to an industrialist named, Shri Rahul should be restrained from producing those 8ajaj. for a few crores of rupees. The han. items which are produced by the small in­ Minister may be having more information dustries. You should see to it that the large about it and he might have got an opportunity scale industries do not manufacture hand­ to visit the factory also, but it is a fact that loom or any other products produced by the thousands of its workers have made a small scale sector. commitment in writing that they are ready to make good the losses of this umt and that Secondly, Government should guaran­ they are ready to operate it on profitable tee the supply of raw material to the small ba3is provided that the workers are given scale sector, otherwise, the big industries participation in its management To date no may obstruct supply of raw material to them. attention has been paid to that demand. no Thirdly, at least in Uttar Pradesh, you should action has been taken by the Government 10 set up an All India Small Industries Bank. that regard, as a result of which workers of The population pressure of the eastern re­ the factory are on the path of agttation and. gion of Uttar Pradesh is on the increase. Due thus. are on the verge of starvation. Al­ to the high density of population, fragmenta­ though, our Government talks of bringing tion of land holdings is taking place, §IS a about labour participation in Management. I resuh of which, unemployment rate has wonder why it is hesitating to make them reached peak levels. If you want to ease the participants in the management when they pressure on land, then you should encour­ themselves are demanding the same from age small scale industries. Moreover, by 469 Oem. for Grants (Gen.)~ CHAfTRA 26,1912 (SAKA) 1990-91 Min. of Indusfty 470 developing technologies suited to the local industrial growth and agricultural growth are industries, and by providing incentives to concerned there has been a commendable small scale industries, YO'J should solve the development in these areas, but yet there unemployment problem. Further, you should has been a percentage of 46 our of people make arrangements for marketing their pro­ who are below the poverty line. Therefore, duce. Whether these industries produce the Vice-Chairman had often in his public Mustard oil or wheat flour, chips or any other utterances said that there is a need for a things, what they need most importantly is change in the Industrial Policy and to have market for their produce. Therefore, in order employment oriented industrial schemes so to pay attention to all these matters, it be­ that most of the unemployed can be ab­ comes necessary to open an All India Small sorbed under these schemes. Industries Bank either in the eastern region or in Lucknow. He had also said that most of the rural areas have been neglected and that agricul­ you want to solve the problem of ture needs greater stepping up as far as unemployment with the help of our industrial planning is concerned. The Demand of the polil:y and if you want to improve OUf deterio­ Industry Department is a pointer. We can rating economic situation and check the see that this Demand I Demand No. 23 was wvest sweeping across the country, you earlier in 1989-90 for Rs. 776 crores and 55 should give encouragement to the bulk pro­ lakhs. This year it has come down to half of ducersinthe rUlal areas through small sc~e it that is Rs. 349 crores and 21 thousand and industries. This would solve the problem of so far as industrial development is con­ un.empk>yment and provide reasonable cerned, in 1989-90 it is Rs. 691 crores and prices ro our farmers. As a result of 110t now under this Demand it is only Rs. 664 getting jobs, the unemptoyed youth are get­ crores. Now we could see whether the ting into the wrong track and it is causing Government is interested in giving a fillip to widespread unrest In the country. Keepmg in the small scale sector and the rural areas view the factors such as the ever Increasing from the amounts allotted to these sectors. unemptoyment among the youth, the havoc Small scale sector is one of the most impor­ caused through plundering by the foreign tant sectors under which we can have a high companies, the production in the agricultural employment generation at low capital inten­ sector and the rural areas, we should formu­ sively because it promotes decentralisation late well thought out industrial policy which of industrial activity and help in widening the would act as a catalyst in removing unem­ entrepreneur base. For this, in 1989-90, an ployment and In revitalising our economy. amount of Rs. 134.4 crores was allotted. We expect only this much from our present This year, only a pittance. i.e. Rs. 5 crores Government. With these words, I thank you more has been given. This is the way unem­ ployment is being tackled by the Govern­ [Eng/ish] ment! Let us turn back and see the perform­ ance. In 1987-88, we had 15.761akhs units, SHRI P. NARSA REDDY (Adllabad): In which 1071akhs people were emptoyed.ln Mr. Deputy-Speaker. I am thankful to you 1988-89, units grew from 15 lakhs to 17 that you have given me an opportunity to say lakhs and the employment potent~1 rose up a few words on this Demand. The Industrial to 113 lakhs. Exports also had increased in policy of the Government IS In such an utter the small scale sector from As. 3,617 crores confusion that It is like a rudderless ship. In 1987-88 to Rs. 4,534 era res. One does not know where it is going and what are ~s objectives. H we look to the Now, apart from this sector, the other statement given by the Vice-Chairman of the sector which is very important so far as rural Planning Commission, the Vice-President of Industrialisation is concerned. is Khadi and the National Front. he had several times Village Industries. Hyou look at the figures made this observation that as far as the given In the Performance Budget. you will 471 Oem. for Grants (Gen.), APRIL 16, 1990 199CJ..91 Min.oflndustry 472

[Sh. P. Narsa Reddy] vested. In 1989 we have got 231 enterprises In whICh Rs. 84,564 crores have been in­ find"that In 1 989-90, Rs. 404 crores were vested The profit has also come to such an ear-marked. this year hardly Rs 20 crores extent that the export earntngs as well as tax has been exceeded. Now we could see In Increase has been commendable and by no what manner the Government proposes to stretch of Imagination we can say that the tackle the unemployment problem by takmg publIC sector has been neglected and it has up schemes In the rural area The Planning not attained the commanding heights. Commission time and again asserted that under the 8th Plan, the GOP would be about 14.00 hrs. 7 per cent, minimum 6 per cent and they will have to go beyond that I submit that there Now I come to the POint of developing has been a misnomer that agriculture had the backward areas There IS no doubt that been neglected and therefore more money growth centres have been sanctioned and and more concentration must be there to­ they are being gIven to vanous places I wards agrICulture rather than Industrial pro­ would like to submit that of the 100 growth ductIOn In the Seventh Plan, there has been centrps which have been sanctroned 60 have a significant Increase In industrial produc­ been earmarked and 40 are yet to be ear­ tion The normal target of 8 per cel"'t Increase marked In the State of Andhra Pradesh, has been exceeded except In the last year there are several hIlly and backward areas I e In 1989-90 when there has been a slight So the growth centres may be earmarked for fall because of vanous factors But there has those areas where coal, water and power never been a downward trend In the agncul are available In districts like Adllabad where tural production dUrtng the last two or three Infrastructure IS avaIlable, It IS necessary years In 1987-88, because of the two years that we may have growth centres In such continuous drought, the production had fallen areas In 1988-89 an 1989-90 the grain production was 170 million tonnes and 172 mIllion ton So far as Industrral development of nes respectively So, there IS no case at all Andhra Pradesh IS concerned, I may point for the Planning Commission or the Govern­ out that there are two schemes which need ment to say that agriculture has been ne­ MinIster s attentIon and they must be taken glected and only Industrial growth has been up One IS the Defence propellent factory gIven greater Importance whIch should be located at WarrangaJ be­ cause the State Government has come for­ There have been several Clltlclsms of ward to give the reqUIred land of 7500 acres the public sectol mdu5trles by the prevIous and the electriCIty Mr Jayaraman, Director Government It was saId that the 19561ndus­ of Ordnance FactOries had also VISited the tnal Policy of gIVing greater emphac IS to site In 1986 ThiS IS a backward al ea And public sector hao been given a go by and the since Government has promised to give core sectors are not kept at the Government necessary Impetus to backward areas, I level and they are given to multI-national would earnestly request the Government cOrporatIonS and there has been qUite an that thiS factory must be located at Warran­ erosion be~use of the multi-natIonal corpo­ gal rations coming Into It I would respectfully submit that so far as the publiC sector IS Several hundred million tonnes of baux­ concerned, It had made a commendable Ite are depoSits are there In east Godavarr pre-gress In the last four orflve years 11 could and Snkakulam belt There was a scheme be seen from the development that had for establishing an aluminIum proJect In col­ taken place under thIS sector laboration with the USSR The RUSSians also came and Inspected the sIte. The proJ­ In 1951 we had hardly five enterprises In ect feaSibility reports had been prepared In whICh an amount of Rs 29 crores was 10- 1980 according to whICh the cost worked out 473 Oem. for Grants (Gen.), CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) 1990-91 Min.oflndustry 474 was As. 500 crores and about 300 people about Industrial Policy Resolution. What would have got employment. Instead of balanced growth? When we say that, our exporting bauxite ore, I would request the eyes wide open that those who wield political Government to consider this matter and set power, their constituencies, their favourite up a factory in an area where Industrial districts are benefited by large-scale invest­ backwardness is very much acute. ment and I will not take any names. Even dUring the regime of the previous Prime When Hyderabad State was there, it Minister, a backward district like Sultanpur was Mr. Layak Ali, the former Prime Minister, which includes in itself in the constiJuency of who said that he was going to make Adilabad hon. Shri Rajiv Gandhi, was mentioned by as Manchester of his State. There the infra­ the hon. Minister while giving reply to a structure of all types is available. So different question in this very session when he said types of industries could have come there. that Sultanpur is a zero-industry district. It is Now there are certain factories put up by a part of Faizabad Division in UP. While Birlas. One of their factories Seer Silk Fac­ Faizabad Divisional headquarter has no tory has been closed down three or four Industry, that is included in the list of districts years ago making 3000 people jobless. For which are supposed to be having industry that the BIFR has given a decision that the but Sultanpur which has now enough of scheme is vIable and It asked the lOBI to take industrres against that balanced growth it up. But BIFR is Just an advisory body. I theory, that is still indicated in official paper would urge upon the Government that BIFR as zero-industry district and that answer is could not sustain Itself by being a mere probably based on the information received advisory body. It should have some teeth: It from the UP Secretariat which was read out should have some statutory power so that It by our Minister here in this House. This is a can give order where it feels that the factory pitiable state of affairs as far as assessment IS viable and could be run. I would request of backward areas or zero-industry areas the Government that such factories must be are concerned. taken over by Government. Birlas having seen that, they do not get monumental prof­ Therefore, Sir, Without wasting any Its, they just desert them and leave it to the precIous time, I would like to highlight that fate of the poor who are now jobless. I thank balanced Industrial growth has been ne­ you, SIr, for having given me the opportunity glected so far during the last Seven five year to speak on Industry Ministry's Grants. Plans. It has been only talked about. While I make the political allegation that those who were in power-I will not mention the names SHRI MANDHATA SINGH (Lucknow): and the year-whosoever was in power, got Mr. Deputy-Speaker, Sir, at the outset I must the political influence utilised and tried to say that when we are at the tail end of the open some industries, big or small, in the debate of every Ministry's grants, the last areas of their choice. While all the time, we speakers are the worst sufferers. So, you have been talking about the planned devel­ have to find out some ways, that means. to opment for the country, but the strategy is give us also enough opportunity to have our that plan nlOg is impossible without.pooling of say. Anyway that is not my main pOint. I Just resources at a particular level and through­ wanted to draw your attention to this fact. out the process of planning, there has been no methodology adopted. Sir, I will begin that the debate was started by our esteemed colleague, Shri 14.04 hrs. Vasant Sathe who waxed eloquent about the all-round balanced growth, which as he [SHRI JASWANT SINGH-in the Chai~ said, was propounded by the first Prime Minister of the country, Pandit Jawaharlal SHRI MANDHATA SINGH: We have Nehru in the much publicised and talked yet to develop a system where resources 475 Dem. for Grants (Gen.), APRil 16, 1990 1990-91 Min. of Industry 476

ISh. Mandhata Singh] shall provide them whh the right to work. I can see that h is a very important aspect of can be pooled at a particular level and indus­ our promise and we stand committed and in try is set up or any development project set the next Five-Year Plan we have to do up without any polHical considerations. Then, something very. concrete and posHive about Mr. Sathe talked about the infrastructural it. I must also emphasise. as was indicated facilities. I have no debating point to score by an earlier speaker. my friend Mr. Mitra with him when he talked about irrigation, Sen Yadav of the Communist Party of India enough water, power supply, and roads and when he said that the consumer goods that what not. They are certainly essential. But he are in great demand in this country, the forget to mention two most important tac­ production of those ordinary consumer tors-natural resources and manpower; not goods, should be entrustsdto the small and only unskilled manpower, but we have medium sector, to the cottage industries enough of skilled manpower also in this sector, and the multinationals or big indus­ country, and when we plan for industrial tried houses should be debarred from pro­ development, we forget, as our friends from ducing them. When the hon. Minister is think­ Bihar and other places have already pointed ing about ooming forward with a new Indus­ out, that this country is fortunately endowed trial Policy Resolution. r urge upon him. l with rich natural resources and rich man­ urge upon the Ministers concerned, the power also, intellectual power also. But all Cabinet itsel. that it should take serious note the time we have been wailing about the ofthedistortions in our industrial policy where brain-drain, the so-called brain-drain, our we should draw a hard line that such and graduates and technocrats running away to such items will have to be produced by the foreign lands. The CSIR and other institu­ bigger sector, call ~ public sector or the tions fund our institutions for every single highly technological sector. But for the ordi­ young boyar girl whom we tram as a techno­ nary consumer goods like soap and deter­ crat in our IITs and other institutions, most of gent powder, pens, ball pens and all that, them either opt for the Civil Services-they everything has now gone to the big sector try to become lAS officers or if they fail to do and therefore, if we do not change our route, so, they run away to foreign lands to earn we will never be able to give employment their livelihood. Can this be called the plan ned opportunity to the teeming youth of this development of the country where the tal­ country. For this there has to be a basic ents of young men and women trained with change in the emphasis. I wish to underline our money are utilised by the multinationals the fact that during the last seven Five Year in America? My own family is the worst Plans, during the last 42 years of our free­ sufferer where three of my own cousins who dom, we have been concentrating on capital are top grade technocrats have run away to intensive industry which requires huge sums the United States of America and they have of money. Then, the parallel sector is called been forced to accept American citizenship the labour intensive sector. I have risen here in order to import their wives there. The last to press upon the urgent necessity and the one is going on the 22nd of this month. So need to go in for labour intensive technology. that is a tragedy and while planning for We have eminent scientists of the stature of industrial development, we must never ig­ Prof. Menon and Dr. Raja Ramanna in our nore the great potential of our rich natural Council of Ministers. They can catch hold of resources and our rich manpower, specially many other people also in this country who the trained manpower. can give us labour intensive technology, by using which we can ensure the 'right to work' Then, Sir, almost all the speakers have to millions of our young men and women who been emphasising the need for employment have no jobs and who have no opportunity to oriented projects and they have been hitting put in their labour. For this, naturally the at the new National Front Government be­ attention is drawn towards the handicrafts cause we have pledged to the people that we and I will not detail them out. Then, we talk 477 Oem. for Grants (Gen.), CHAITAA 26,1912 (SAKA) 1990-91 Min. of Industry 478 about handloom sector or the power loom involved there what capital is needed there? sector or dozens and dozens of handicrafts When we talk of food processing and agro­ which are very much in demand not only in industries, we should ensure that if we can­ this country but outside also. It earns valu­ not give As. 100/- aquintal to the poor farmer able foreign exchange for our country. and if the consumer gets potato chips at Rs. 1,250 a quintal, naturally a person like me Mr. Chairman, Sir, as I representthec~y wants to know where those Rs. 1,1501- go. of Lucknow. I am bold enough to remind that The kisan and the consumer are cheated the chicken industry is almost a cottage and the middleman runs away with the cream. Industry and it earns huge amount of foreign That should stop immediately. exchange. For this, one training centre that was being run by the Governmentthere, has We have been talking loudly about now been closed down in December last. Is workers' participation. I would not repeat the that the pitiable state of affairs through which case of Scooters of India. I make a personal we can encourage handicrafts in our coun­ appeal to our dynamic Minister 10 look into try? Even the rural women come out with their problems. certain products which are very fashionable even in cities like Paris, New York and I have to underline the bureaucratisa­ Washington: they do not involve much ex­ tion of the entire set-up, I have my own penditure and investment. But so far we friends amongst the lAS cadres, They are have wasted our 42 years of freedom: we very able and bright people. But the tragedy have not harnessed their technical knowhow is that today an lAS Officer becomes Educa­ or energy. tion Secretary, tomorrow he becomes the Secretary of Public Enterprises, on the third Sir, I will not take much of your time. day he will become the Health Secretary, the fhen, people talk about agro-tndustry and fourth day he may become Foreign Affairs food processing units. We have a separate Secretary, the fifth day he may preside over Minister here for textiles: for sugar, we have the Ministry of Steel and Mines and on the a separate Ministry in the States. We have a last day of the week, he may be attached to separate Minister here for food processing Shri Murasoli Maran to look after Urban with his own paraphernalia of Ministers. Our Development. This kind of affairs should not your.g and dynamic Industries Minister is be allowed to continue any more. We should already sitting before us. Where is the need have an ~lIlndia cadre for expertise in all the for multiplicity of so many departments? I sedors of public activity where they should wish to make a bold suggestion that all kinds specialise; and then the country can be of industrial actiVity should be placed under guaranteed a certain amount of progress. one department under the charge of one Minister designated as Industries MinIster, If the work needs the assistance of other Workers' participation in management people, separate sub-sections or depart­ still remains a slogan. It should not be al­ ments can be worked out. What I wish to hit lowed to remain a slogan. There is talk about at IS that we should not compartmentalise or workers' participation. As the han. Minister departmentalise the process of industriali­ knows. 1 have been a participant as a Dele­ sation. When we talk of about food process­ gate in the first Conference/Seminar held ing. I want to give one example. We, still, here in the Vigyan Bhavan, and there also I have not bef:m able to plovide Rs. 100 per had said-and I have been saying it all quintal for the potato that IS purchased from along-that there has to be an effective our farmers. But when It is converted into participation. Half-a-dozen bureaucrats s~­ potato-chips and sold intheposh Hazradganj ting at one place, along With one Union locality of Lucknow in poly1hene bags. the representative is not workers' participation. consumers have to pay Rs. 1,250 for one It has to be translated into effective participa­ qUintal of potato chips. What technology is tion. 479 Dem. for Grants (Gen.), APRIL 16, 1990 1990-91 Min. of Industry 480

[Sh. Mandhata Singh) registered under the Companies Act during the year 1988-89. There were 27 Govern­ ment and 21,884 non-Governmental com­ Mr. Sathe said-I am referring to the panies with the authorised capital of As. person who initiated the debate and nobody 2,465 crores and As. 2,330 crores respec­ has taken notice of it-that work culture has tively. Simultaneously, 10 Government gone down. It has deteriorated. The sick unit companies with unlimited liabilities were and public sector are the same; there is no registered afresh. They should not have work cuHure there. There are many reasons. given any more licence with their background I will not go into the details. hat complex with the unlimited liabilities. Further, 76 non­ problem can be solved. We can have a new Governmental companies with limited liabili­ work culture only when they are made part­ ties were also given chance afresh during ners inthe running of the institution, and then 1988-89. Their authorised capital was Rs. they can be accountable. You make others 7290 crores, which were registered during masters and expect only the labourers to act April-December 1989. The foreign compa­ as bonded labour. New work culture can nies at work as on 31 51 December 1989 were never be born in this country. 455. Besides the Companies Act, 1956 and the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Prac­ My special thanks to you for bearing tices Act 1969, the Department of, Company With me for a couple of minutes more than Affairs deals with the work relating to Char­ what was probably due to me. I support the tered Accountant Act, 1949, the Cost and Grants for the Ministry of Industry. Works Accountants Act 1959 and the Com­ pany Secretaries Act, 1980. So, the Ministry • SHRI PIYUS TIRAKY (Alipurduars): has to deal with all these companies. More­ While supporting the Demand 10rthis Minis­ over, the Department of Company Affairs try, I should like to give some figures so that deal with the administration of the Partner­ our young Minister can correct the lacuna ship Act, 1932; the Companies (Donations which was there during these 40 years of to National Funds) Act, 1951 and the Socie­ independence. ties Registration Act 1860. So many sub­ Jects are to be dealt with by this Department. The Corporate Sector Review has mentioned that the number of Government I would now like to touch upon the controlled as well as non-government con­ pending cases. A number of 317 inquiries trolled companies is 1,155 in the country. are pending with the MRTP Commission as The activity-wise distribution of companies on 31 st March 1989 in Suo motu inquiries at work as on 31 st December 1989 shows instituted under Section 10 (a) (iv). 75 cases that 51.4 per cent of the companies at work are pending with the Commission as on 31 st on that date were engaged in processing March 1989 regarding inquiries into unfair and manufacturing: 25.5 per cent compa­ Trade Practices instituted under Section 36 nies were engaged in various other activities (B) (a). 93 cases are pending as on 31 st like agriculture, mining, construction, utili­ December 1989. They relate to the applica­ ties, transport, communication and storage tions sent by the Director-General of Inves­ sys1em etc. There were 324 companies tigation and Registration under Section 36 limited by share and they were at work with (8) (c). Suo motu inquiries instituted under unlimited liabilities as on 31 st December, Section 36 (B) (d) revealed that 470 cases 1989. All these companies were non-Gov­ were pending with the MRTP Commission ernmental private companies. Such compa­ as on 31 st December, 1989.78 cases were nies with unlimited liabilities are scattered all pending as on 318t December, 1989 under over the country. There are 153 such com­ the Temporary injunction under Section 12 panies in Maharashtra; 80 in Gujarat: 49 in A. Under the heading Award of Compensa­ Delhi: 35 in Goa and the remaining 7 are in tion under Section 12 B, 3,465 cases were other States. Some new companies were pending as on 31 st December, 1989. So, 481 Oem for Grants (Gen), CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) 1990-91 Mm of Industry 482 what I want to say IS that there IS a need to Tamil Nadu We have, particularly, all along, give a new turn to the Industrial pohcy be­ been demanding the expansion of the so­ cause, so far, the prevIous Government had called Salem Steel Plant from the present followed the polICY of pro-capitalist, pro­ status of Steel roiling plant to a pucca steel bureaucratic, anti-working class, antl-people plant by uSing the available Iron ore In that and anti-consumer That must have to be area As we are well-expenenced In the fIeld changed Immediately Otherwise, the ex­ of dlsappomtment, thiS Government also pectatIOns of the people Will be belled Hthe has very well disapPOinted us In thiS expan­ polley IS not corrected, then, naturally I the sion scheme Like thiS, we have all along people Will not forgive this new Govemment been insisting for the expansion of Hlndus­ also tan Photo Films Institute at Ooty by expand­ Ing the colour photo film institute there. But The nch have become ncher and the now the tragedy IS that though It IS not poor are becoming poorer There IS nodoubt prOVided With an expansion scheme, the that Industnally, our country has developed eXisting project Itself IS gOing to suffer so But the distribution of power and dlstnbutlon much by the announcement made by the of profit IS hanging In the balance and It IS Finance MInister by prOViding duty conces­ because of the faulty policy and therefore sions for Imported Jumbo rolls change In our policy IS a must The pollcy­ makers so far have always been In favour of In Cauvery baSin even though the in­ big people the bureaucrats and the capital­ vestigations are all over for the setting up of ISts The common people In the country must an all refinery project at Nanmanam and be taken Inti.) conSideration In every project Adlyakkamangalam, we find no concrete The partiCipation of the working class In the steps to bnng them Into reality In the near management IS abogus slogan Rather, future I request the han MInister to use hiS workers must have a control over the man­ good offices on hiS colleague, the Mlntster of agement In every aspect of the running of the Petroleum to get thiS unit at least In the 9th Industry That would be the perfect policy Plan penod and I Wish thiS Government will work In thiS line Apart from all thiS negligence on the part of thiS Government on the one Side, we are MR CHAIRMAN Shn Muthlah to speak haVing a Government of our own on the I must caution you about the time How many other Side which IS politically biased even minutes do you need? With regard to gOing ahead With certain eXist­ Ing Industrial proposals For Instance, we SHRI R MUTHIAH (Penyakulam) Ten have got a proposal of graphite project at minutes Sivaganga Preliminary works on thiS project have already been Inaugurated by the for­ MR CHAIRMAN Please try to con­ mer Prrme Minister Shn Rajlv Gandhi dunng clude Within five minutes hiS VISit there But as soon as the DMK Government came to power, for some politI­ SHRI R MUTHIAH Mr Chairman, Sir cal reasons, thiS has now been abruptly thank you very much for haVing given methls abandoned and the eXisting graphite has opportunity to say something on behalf of my been transported to some other place through party Ali-India ADMK, on thiS very Important some private agencies, which too It IS said, at Demand of the Ministry of Industry the behest of the son-m-Iaw of the present Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu With th,s attI­ At the outset I regret to pOint out our tude of the Central and the State rulers, I grave disappOintment over thiS Demand fear, after some tIme we Will hearthe State of because of the total neglect and absolute Tamil Nadu as 'Zero industrial development Silence of the Government on certain long­ S1ate' as we are heanng about some of the pending genuine demands of the people of districts as the 'Zero Industry DistriCt' now. 483 Oem. for Grants (Gen.). APRIL 16,1990 1990-91 Min. of industry 484

[Sh. R. Muthiahj ward areas. H it is not so, without assigning any reason, please go ahead with concrete steps to recovar the subsidy aids they have This Government has pledged in its gotfrom the Government. Then only, we can manifesto to the people that 50% of the find a solution for creating employment Government's resources will be deployed opportunities for the people in the backward for the development of the rural economy. areas. In my area in Bodi, we have got some Naturally the industrial development is an very good silk cotton and other things which area where the people will expect the fulfil­ can be used by the Khadi and Village Indus­ ment of the pledges of this Government. But tries. The Khadi and Village Industries De­ our Minister will have to clarify as to how far partment has to do something in Bodi area. it is going to be deployed for the develop­ They are just procuring and sending it to ment of the rural economy. other places. They should do some process­ ing work at Bodi itself. Apart from Andipatti like this for the development of back­ and Bodi, in my Constituency, there are ward areas this Government has committed Sedapatti and Kambam areas. They are much. Some subsidies have been introduced also having no industry uptothistime. Hence, for the development of the backward 3mas. I request the hon. Minister to concentrate on The State Government also has sanctioned such areas where we find no industries upto huge amount of subsidy and other aids In the this time. form of supply of concessional tarrif power and so on. But what we find in the backward Finally, I wish to draw the attention of areas in the industries started by the entre­ the hon. Minister to some alarming fear now preneurs by getting these concessions from mounting in the minds of the entrepreneurs, the~Central and the State Governments is due to the action taken by this Government that in so many cases they have st:-"rted in the matter of Larsen and Toubro. Govern­ industries in the backward areas to promote ment acting through LlC, have now initiated employment opportunities in that area: but a move for removing the Ambanis from the actually what they are doing is that they are management of Larsen and Toubro. While getting their own men from their own places the reasons for the Government's action in to that backward area. Hence 1 wish to taking steps to throw this family out of L& T emphasize that our Minister should kindly go have not been clarified, I think that the through all this past experience. have a Government has taken this decision only complete survey on these industries that with some good intention to protect the inter­ after getting subsidies from the State and the ests of the public and small share holders in Central Government whether they have given L& T. If it is so, I want to know from the proper and adequate employment opportu­ Government as to whether the same yard­ nities to the backward area people where stick will be applied to other companies also, they have started industries. in the same manner. I have got a glaring example in Tamil Nadu with respect to a I have got personal experience of my large cement company. the India Cements constituency in Andipattl area irom where Limited, Madras, which is one of the biggest the former Chief Minister and our political and the oldest cement manufacturing com­ mentor Dr. MGR had contested. DiJe to his panies in India with an installed capacity of individual interest. some industries have been around 1.5 million tonnes per annum. In this started in that area. But they have not given glorious cement company, what had hap­ employment even for some 5 per cent of the pened during early '80s, was that the pro­ local people. Everywhere the same thing will moters with their mismanagement and mis­ occur. Hence, have a complete survey on appropriation swindled the money of the these industries as to whether they have company to the verge of its total collapse. given at least 50 per cent of their employ­ ment opportunities to the people in the back- Then, the financial institutions who were 485 Dem. fOf Grants (Gen.), CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) 1990-91 Min. of Industry 486 then holding over 50 per cent of the equity ans owns hardly about 5 per cent of the capital of the company took firm steps to equity. change its management and removed the family of the promoters by a resolution at an I have elaborated it since this is a com­ extra-OldinaryGeneral Body Meeting held in pany in Tamil Nadu whose history I know 1981. A spectacular turn round through thoroughly, Sir. But I am told that there are professional managemen1 under the control about 12 companies otthis category, and so of the financial institution was achieved in on. I would also like to know from the Minister the company. The World Bank team which whether the Government is going to take examined a dozen of cement units in the some action against all these 12 companies. country for assistance for modernisation in 1985, rated India Cements as the best­ If it isso, are you going to act inthesame managed company for granting assistance. manner as was done in the case the l& T? As such, the company was doing well and had a massive expansion programme for I request the hon. Minister to see that modernisation with an outlay of Rs. 150 there is no regional imbalance while holding crore. the charge of this Ministry. With these words, I conclude. Within five years, they had wiped out the entIre accumulated loss of about Rs. 5 crore [ Translation] made by the promoters and there was inter­ nal generation of resources to the tune oj SHRI JANAK RAJ GUPTA (Jammu): about Rs. 50 crate even after paying the Mr. Chairman, Sir, more attention should be maximum bonus of 20 per cent to the work· paid towards the industrial sector, for in­ ers and a recorded dividend of 20 per cent to creased production, for the progress of the the shareholders. country and to increase the country's wealth. ( Interruptions) At this juncture, during 1989. the pro­ moters who had never ceased their machi­ Maximum encouragement should be nation to regain control of the company and given to industries, to increase the country's who were the close friends of the DMK wealth and for the country's progress. leader, Mr. Karunanidhl, staged a quiet come­ lack. The gravest problem facing us today is that of unemployment. If encouragement is The same family of Mr. Srinivasan. who given to the industries and if industrial devel­ had systematically swindled the company, opment takes place as a result, then it would has come back again. The same person was reduce the gravity of the problem and it removed dUring 1981 for misfeasance. mis­ would be of great help in solving the problem appropriation, mismanagement and for so of unemployment. I would like the Govern­ many other reasons in the past and his ment to pay attention towards this direction return to the company has been made pos­ and it should endeavour its level best to sible by the same financial institution in 1989 encourage industries. People should be after the DMK came to power. encouraged for this and they should be provided with facilities and the necessary This family does not enjoy, on any ac· provisions should be made available. count, more than 5 per cent of the equity capital. Now. I would like to know whether First of all, we should liberalise the the Government-which has acted in tile licencing policy, so that people do nat face case of l& T. where the holdings of the difficulties in getting licence. One widow Ambanis are about 34 per cent-WOUld sit system should be started so that the difficul­ back and be a silent spectator in the case of ties faced by the people like running from India Cements where the family of Srinivas- pillar to post are removed and they may 487 Dem for Grants (Gen ). APRil 16. 1990 1990-91 Mm of Industry 488

[Sh Janak Raj Gupta] Sir, the Poonch and RaJOuri area in the State of Jammu and Kashmir, from where I benefrt by saving their precIOus time and get come, IS problem-ndden and backward I Into work, as soon as possible would like to request the han M,nister, who IS a very dynamIC and hardworking person to Apart from thiS, there IS no harm In pay attentIOn to th,s area and to take maxI­ haVing big Industries but more attention mum steps to set up Industrtes In the back­ should be paid to the small-scale Industries ward areas, so that the people of those areas because If small scale Industnes are In small may also benefit from It because neither areas Including at the dIstrict level, Tehsil much land IS available there nor do the level and at the block level. It would benefit people have any kind of bUSiness and as the the people International border IS nearby, they cannot move far, also Therefore, I Wish that a The second thing IS that, one of my survey be conducted In RaJouTI, Poonch, learned fnend was Just now saytng that there Jammu, Bhadarwal and Klshtwar areas should be so polrtlcal consideration In ISSU There IS a lot of scope for Industnes In that 109 licences and 10 the selection of sites for area FrUIts and vegetables are available In setting up Industrtes I would also say that plenty and forest-based and many other there should be no political consideration Industrres could be set up there After con­ Nevertheless Industries should be estab ducting a survey, Industries whICh have scope Itshed In places on the baSIS of feasibility, should be established there so thatthe people that IS In places where raw matenals elec­ may get benefitted triCity and labour are easily available Not only the country would benefit profrt but also BeSides, there are two mdustrles In the people reSJdlng In that area would benefit Jammu and Kashmlr-H M T and I T I You from It have promised that they would be expanded and money would be allocated for that pur­ Sir, the Issue of labour partICipation In pose I believe that, In view of the present management was discussed here With great conditIons, more ftnances should be pro­ enthUSiasm I understand that so far no Vided to that state so that the maximum method has been evolved to Implement It number of people may get employment If nor has any steps been taken to ensure would also help In curbing the present un labour participation Therefore, It IS naces rest Not only thiS, an Industnal climate IS sary to Implement It, as soon as possible If prevalent for the establishment of both the there IS a good relation between the labour Industnes In the Poonch and RaJoun areas and the management then there would be and I would like the han M,ntster to get better work 111 the factOries and Increase In established Industries In that area ThiS would production which In turn would benefit the enable the setting up of more Industnes In nation As far as Public Sector Undertakings Jammu and Kashmir which IS a backward are concerned we should pay attention to It area and which In turn would benefit the also because It has been observed that people at that state generally, the Public Sector Undertaking are runntng at a loss In 1984-85, the net loss Here, there was also a diSCUSSion about was to the tune of Rs 1112 crore and by mdustrlal growth centres The Government 1986-87 the net loss Increased to Rs 1710 had sanctioned the setting upof many Indus­ crore The loss IS on the Increase There IS tnal growth centres Sanction was given for no benefit from It because neither can we setting up one centre In the Sambh area of compete WIth the big monopolists nor can my constItuency also and an amount of Rs we reep any profrt from It We should pay 35 crore was earmarked for the purpose more attention towards It so that we gain Order was also Issued for the purchase of profit from these undertakings and our na land, but to date no land has been acqUired tlon makes prog ress and no money has been spent The people 489 Oem. for Grants (Gen.), CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) 1990-91 Min.of/ndustry 490 of that area had high hopes that ~ would the Industrial Policy which has to be an­ provide employment to the unemployed and nounced and these are in relation to my the labourers, but to-date, no work has been State, that is Kerala. Kerala is a backward started, there. I would like the work on the State as far as industries are concerned. It is industrial growth centre at Sambh to com­ a State where there are so many resources, mence, so that the hopes of the people are for example TitanilljT1 is something which is fulfilled and the centre is established. The available in the shores of Kerala. In fact, it hon. Minister should endeavour his level would be a monopoly in Kerala. But there is best to encourage small scale industries in no public sector undertaking. There is no our area, so that our people staying in the proper factory where this resource is prop­ backward, and border areas and the areas of erly tapped and used for the country. The Kandi may benefit from it. Government should think of a public sedor undertaking to tap this resource and exploit [English] it for the State as well as the country.

SHRI P.C. THOMAS (Muvatwpuzha): Then, I have a suggestion with regard to Mr. Chairman, Sir, the Government is now the big industrial houses. These big houses gOIng to come froward with the new Indus­ In our State as well as in other parts of the trial Policy shortly and I am sure, the sugges­ country are having command over the Gov­ tions made here by the hon. Members would ernment as well as over the people of our be taken into consideration by the Govern­ country. I can put forward one instance of ment. Mavoor Rayons which is controlled by the Birlas. I have a few suggestion to make. The first and foremost thing that the Government 15.00 hrs. has to take care is to create a proper indus­ trial atmosphere in the country for the indus­ That is a big factory in Calicut. Years back tries to start as a well as for the Industries to there was a strike; and there was a lock out. grow. When wethink of that, the most impor­ The factory did not run for months and years. tant aspect in that may be to give top priority At least the Government had to make an to the maximum efficiency in the industrial understanding or an Agreement with Mayoor sector. How can we create an atmosphere Rayon. The Government had actually to where the outcome from an industry is mortgage the forest wealth in Kerala State to maximum and we have the utmost efficiency? the big industrial house. What has been The workers should be satisfied, the man­ agreed upon to give bamboos and other raw agement should be satisfied, there should material to big industrial house for more than be profrt and the Government should also five years at a very low price which actually get its due share. The Government should is to cut at the roots of the income which the see that in the industries, the labourers are nation is to receive. I would say that when the given due participation in the management Industrial policy is thought of the Govern­ as well as actual ownership of the industry. ment has to see that the control of such big We should also see that the incentives which industrial houses is minimi'sed. Because of are giventothe labourers are increased in all the paucity of time, I will stop here. respects. The workers should have a feeling that they actually get a share of the profit. It [ Translation] should not be in the manner as we give bonus to the workers at present, which IS not SHRt BABUBHAI MEGHJI SHAH based on actual profit sharing, but is a kind (Kutch): Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I support of casual allowance. t think, the Government the Demand for Grants presented to the has to think over thiS aspect very seriously. House by the Industry Minister and along With it, through you, I would like to give some I have a few suggestions With regard to suggestion to the Minister of Industry, with 491 Dem. for Grants (Gen.), APRil 16, 1990 1990-91 Min, of Jndustry 492

[Sh. Babubhai Meghji Shah} large quantity in the country and raw material for the production of paper is also available. reference to the discussions, that have taken , am not in favour of cutting tress for produc­ place in this House. While discussing about ing paper but we are not properly utilislng the cement, Shri Murli Deara just now said that bagasse capacity avattable wlthin the coun­ in 1982, there was a passive method for try. Our sugar industries crush about 10 cement and that encouraged the cement emre tonnes of sugarcane to produceeugar industry and increased its production. There and out of them itsel at least 9 crore laMes was definitely an increase in the production, of bagasse is produced. If. even 10 per cent but he did not give the figures with reference of that is utilised for producing paper, then to the increase in the price of cement. Sir, we would be able to produce about ao takh one is at a total loss to comprehend the tonnes of paper in our country. Today. we influence, the cement lobby made on the spent Foreign exchange worth more than then Minister of Industry, Shri Narain Dutt Rupees 200 crere to import pulp and paper Tiwari. A cement bag costing As. 30 in the of inferior quality, from across the world. evening was being sold at a cost of As. 130, Through you, I would like to submit to the by next day morning. The Associated Ce­ han. Minister of i.-lustry that I do not agree ment Company was the largest cement with him, when he says that we are self­ producing company in the country, during reliant as far paper is concerned. You find 1980-81. Ouring that year, 1 crore 75 lakh out the actual state of things. Hindustan tonnes of cement was produced in the coun­ Paper Corporation was established in this try, out of which 531akh tonnes were sold by country with two objections: To increase the A.C.C. TheV made a sales realization of As. production of paper in the country and to 206 emre by selling cement at the rate of As. make available paper at cheaper rates, but it 400 per tonne and they did not suffer any is a matter of regret that the private sector loss on account of it, but then, not keeping In paper lobby is very powerlul and influentjal. mind the average prioeof Rs. 600 per tonne, Even today the Thapar Group dominates the prevalent in the country. they sold it in the Hindustan Paper Corporation. Our Hindus­ open market price of Rs. 1200 per tonne, tan Paper Corporation has been working in that is 60 rupees per bag. What is the posi· the influential sphere of the Thapar Group tion? Cement production has definitely in· from the beginning itself. This is the reason creased but now after the new Government why it took ten years' time to set up the has assumed office, that is, within four newsprint paper plant in Kerala while nor­ months. the price of a cement bag has in· mally it takes a maximum two years time tor creased by a minimum of As. '5-20. Ire· any paper plantto start production. but since Quest the hon. Minister of Industry Mr. Zutshi of the Thapar Group has joined the Hindustan Paper Corporation as the 15.03 hrs. Chairman or Managing Director, he has adopted this technique to somehow delay [SHAI VAKKOM PUAUSHOTHAMAN in the establishment of the plant and to some­ the Chm~ how increase the cost of paper in this coun­ try. Due to his efforts, the cost' of paper is thaHhe investigation conducted t:,rough the constantly increasing in this country, which Bureau of Industrial cost and prices are not is a matter of concern for all of us. The cost authentIC. An independent committee should of paper has not increased, any where in the be constituted 1orthepurpose and investIga­ world, as it has increased in our country. tion should be conducted through it. Same is Then, you look at our consumption. There is the case with the paper industry. The paper not even a consumption of one Kilogram per mdustry is considered self-sufficient. as far capita. Our Industry Minister has lived in as production is concerned. but it is a fact foreign countries, he may be knowing that that we Import pulp. The materials neces· there is a per capita consumption of more ~ary for production of pulp is available In a than 200 kilograms of paper, in the United 493 Dem. for Grants (Gen.), CHAITRA 26. 1912 (SAKA) 1990-91 Min.of/ndustry 494

States of America. Taking that into consid­ plan, investments worth over 40,000 erore eration, our Government should pay look rupees were made on our Public Sector into as to why our consumption is not in­ Undertakings but people did not get employ· creasing and as to why paper is not becom­ ment opportunities, in accordance with it. ing cheap in our country. Under the Sixth five year plan, more than 18 lakh people were to be provided with em­ Now, I would like to say something, with ployment, but despite making a similar in­ regard to salt. The Parliamentary, constitu­ vestment in Public Sector Undertakings, they ency of Kutch, from where I was elected, 15 have a capacity to provide employment to the largest producer of sa~ in the country. In only 1·51akh people. You should take note of our area, licences for producing salt have it. In our Manifesto; we had stated about been mostly issued to small producers, but providing employment to the maximum last year, the Ministry of Industries gave number of people and about providing money permission to big companies coming under for seH-employment to those, whom we are the M.R. T.P. to sell Salt. A~hough, this pur­ unable to provide employment. You should pose was to use sa~ only for the production pay attention to it that the situation of provid­ of Soda Ash and Caustic Soda, they were ing money should not arise. You should also allowed to sell salt. The result of this encourage small scale industries which can action is that the small producers of salt are provide employment to more people with running at a loss. As such, the price of salt less investment. One person gels employ­ has not gone up in the country. If you look at ment if a capital investment of As. 15,000 is the figures of salt production in the country, made in a small scale industry and even if you Y'ill find out that the consumption of salt Rupees two lakh are invested in a big indus­ has not increased quantitatively confined to try, only one person gets employment. Due the increasing consumption of edible oil and to this reason, small scale industries should sugar. No one can muster enough courage be encouraged. to increase his or her salt consumption. Nowaday, saltless diet IS a much talked An independent committee should be about subject. One to all this, the consump­ constituted to look after the sick industries. tion of salt is on the decline and along with if We do not have any faith in the committee the difficulties being faced by the small pro­ related tothis in your department. The number ducers are on the increase. I request that the of sick industries is growing. Whatever is big industries (companies) should not be written in your report is always favourable. permitted to sell salt in the open market. I Therefore, an independent committee should hope that you would seriously pay attention be constituted for this purpose. With these to this subject. Now, I would like to draw your words, I conclude my speech. I am grateful attention towards the Khadi and Village in­ to you for giving me time to speak. dustries. This provides maximum employ­ ment opportunities to the people. There are SHRI HARPAl SINGH PANWAR more than 40 lakhs of people, in our country (Kairana): Han. Mr. Chairman, Sir, whatever who are employed In the Khadi industry. Out may have been done in respect of India's of them more than 15 lakh people belong to Industrial development, the rural sector has the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes always been neglected. Small-scale and and this industry provides employment to cottage industries in villages should have more than 20 lakh women. The Khadi Gra­ been encouraged but the faulty policies and modyog (Khadl and village Indus1ries} should IH-designed programmes of the Government be given more money and It should enter Into did exactly the opposite. large industries new markets also. have been set up with an Investment ranging from Rs. 500 crores to Rs. 1,000 crores but Just now, some one stated about capI­ these industries have not generated em­ tal intensive industries. We should pay our ployment opportunities In line with their size. attention to it. Under the seventh fIve year The unemployment problem would not have 495 Oem. for Grants (Gen.). APRIL 16,1990 1990-91 Min. of Industry 496

(Sh. Harpal Singh Panwar] artisans are on the verge of starvation and the Government should assure them a steady assumed such serious proportions and the income. Besides this the Government should poverty in the country would not have been give the,." incentives to work harder in their so a cute if we had encouraged trades like respective fields. carpentry, Weaving and pottery in the rural section during our First and Second Five­ Despite its proximity to Delhi, Western Year Plans. AH that we thought or tried to do Uttar Pradesh has always got a raw deal. remained on paper only. A list of no-Industry There has been so industrial development in districts was prepared but no action was this area. The land is very gentile and the . taken because the necessary infrastructure local people are subsisting on agriculture for setting up of an industry such as roads alone. I would request the Government to and communication facilities is not available. pay special attention to all districts in West­ So the setting up of industries in the private ern Uttar Pradesh because unemployment sector on the public sector was not consid­ problem in this area can be solved only when ered. Areas where there are no industries industries are set up there. There are many should be identified and new industries should unemployed people there. be set up there. Industries have a tendency to concentrate in fixed areas thus making it The sugar industry has become the difficult for rural areas to develop. This has problem industry in this country. Barely 35% led to unemployment in villages. -36% of the total sugarcane production reaches the industry. The rest of the sugar­ Sir, even if industries are set up in cane produce is purchased by crushers at villages the local villagers are not given jobs very low rates. The proposal to set up sugar on the plea that are unskilled. A law should mills at a distance of 25 kms. or 40 kms. has be introduced to reserve a fixed percentage no justification. A mill should be set up keep­ of employment opportunities for people in ing in view the area's requirements. In rural areas and they should be imparted Muzaffarnagar district there are 4-5 mills of training in training institutes so as to make which one is not working at all. Even if 15 them skilled workers Land is acquired from more mills ar set up the sugarcane produce farmers for setting up industries in the pri­ wi!: not reach the mills. So to say that setting vate sector on public sector but they are not up of 1-2 mills wiH solve the sugarcane paid proper compensation for it. The land is problem is mere eyewash. The Government then developed and sold at the rate of thou­ can import sugar but it cannot reform the sands of rupees per square yard. So there laws to the benefit of sugarcane farmers. So should be a law to prevent acquisition of I request the Government to do away with such land for setting up industries either in distance restrictions between sugar mills. the private sector on the public s~ctor. Such an injustice should not be done to farmers In case of small-scale industries. because they develop a sentimental attach­ ment with their land. Laws should be such [English] that their implementation is easy. The legal process is so cumbersome that a person PROF. N.G. RANGA (Guntur): Is there gets frustrated and wonders IT his project will any such restriction now? even get oft the ground. The rate of interest on loans for setting up new industries in the [Translation] small-scale sector is so high that loan-see pens are scared whether they would be able SHRI HARPAlSINGH PANWAR:There to repay. So this rate of interest should be should be so mileage restriction. I have reduced. studied the former Prime Minister Chaudhry Charan Singh's analysis of the country's The country's craftsmen and otherskilled economic condition. He has made it clear 497 Oem. for Grants (Gen.), CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) 1990-91 Min. of Industry 498 that the country's unemployment problem this august House. Now a new Minister has can be solved only by expanding the small­ taken over. He is young and dynamic. The ,scale industry sector because 50 persons Minister must devise ways to rehabilitate the are employed in a Rs 500 crore factory and sick unrts. In Tamil Nadu alone, there there 100 person are employed in a Rs. 5 lakh are a large number of textile mills closed due factory. Large industrial houses should not to sickness. Efforts must be taken to reopen be allowed to enter the handicrafts sedor the mills. New machinery must be installed in because they restrict the growth of small­ these sick units and they should be revived. scale industries. Small-scale industry should An expert committee must be constituted to be given freedom of operation and even go into the whole question. Either the sick legal concessions if necessary. This will mills should be taken over the Government generate employment opportunities for the or they should be auctioned for the public. unemployed. Sir. the Tamil Nadu Industrial Invest­ *SHRI R. JEEVARATHINAM (Ar­ ment CorpotMion is lending loans to the akkonam): Han. Chairman, Sir, I wish to say industrialists. 65% capital is lent by the Tile a few words on the demands for grants has the rest 35>% has to be borne by the relating to the Ministry of Industry. industrialists. This ratio should made as 75% by the TIIC and 25% by the industrialists. A unit of Marutl Udyog Limited that IS in TIIC is funded by lOBI and lOBI charges high the North should be set up in Tamil Nadu for interest from TIIC. TIIC, in turn, charges manufacturing Maruti car, Maruti Jeep and higher interest from the customers. Both Maruti van. The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu these interest rates should be considerably is a partner in the National Front Govern­ reduced. The'" only, there will be incentive ment here. He even boasts he was instru­ for starting new industries. TIIC and lOBI are mental in bringing the National Frontto power. charging compound interest from the cus­ I, therefore, hope the han. Minister of Indus­ tomers if the interest is not paid in 6 months. try would accept on the Chief Minister's This is an oppressive state of affairs. Charg­ behalf my demand for setting up of the ing of compound interest on loans by finan­ Maruti units in Tamil Nadu. cial institutions should be avoided at all costs.

There is a BHEL unit Arakkonam in my Sir, Hotel and lodge industry is a grow­ Parliamentary constituency. That should be ing industry in urban and semi-urban areas. expanded. The BHEl promised to provide Presently, the subsidy is not being made employment to the wards of those whose available to Hotel and Lodge industry. The lands were occupied for setting up of the unit central subsidy that has made available to In Arakkonam. That promise has not been Hotel and Lodge industr,y so far has to De fu/filled so far. Even the engineers who got restored. trained in that unit are still to find employ­ ment. A large number of causal workers in Sir, this is a vast country. We cannot that factory have been terminated from afford concentration of industries at one employment. These matters must be sym­ place. This would not be conducive for the pathetically examined and employment to development and growth of a greater India. the local population should be provided in Industries should be set up at Taluk and the BHEL units. Block level. When Shri N.D. Tiwari was the Finance Minister he assured this House that industries will be set up even at Block level. Sir, there are a large number of sick The hon. Minister belongs to U.P. and the units in the country especially In the textile then Finance Minister also belongs to U.P. '. and heavy industrial sectors. For the last 5 theretore, hope the Han. Minister would fulfill years, / had been highlighting thiS point In what his predecessor has assured.

*Translation speech originally delivered in Tamil. 499 Oem. for Grants (Gen.), APRIL 16, 1990 1990-91 Min. of Industry 500

[Sh. A. Jeevarathinam1 of the country . Industries should be started in backward areas particularly in my Arakkonam and Pallipatu constituency. Sir, the prices of cars have increased a lot. Even middle income group people want SHRI M.S.PAl (Nainital): Hon. Mr. to own cars. t, therefore, request the Hon. Chairman Sir, first of alii express my grati­ Minister to allow import of cars at reduced tude for giving me an opportunity to speak. I excise duty so that these could be available welcome the new industrial polk;y particu­ in the market at lesser prices. A car ordinarily larly in case oismall industries, large indus­ cost Rs. 2 to 5 lakhs now. This cannot be tries and food-processing industries and afforded. However, ~ you resort to importing express my support tor the Demands of cars at reduced excISe duty, definitely that Grants. Hon. Shri Ajit Singh has come up to would bring down the prices of cars manu­ the high expectations we had of him. The factured in India. When we can welcome saying "worthy son of worthy father" is most capital from NRI and other private individu­ appropriate for him as he is the son of als from abroad, why should we not allow Chaudhry Charan Singh. I would like to raise Import of cars at reduced excise duty. Sir, I a point concerning women in defence serv­ also request that cars should be produced in ices. There is limited scope for women to India at low cost. When I purchased a fiat car, work in industry. There is an institution in the t paid only Rs. 8000. Today the same fiat car Army called the Nursing Service. It is a wing costs 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lakhs. Therefore, a low of the Army where women from all over the cost car manufacturing unit must be estab­ country work. There is a long-standing lished in Tamil Nadu. demand will the Government for making this a corps. Nothing has been done in this Sir. there is no scooter factory in Tamil direction till now. Therefore, whenever a Nadu. A scooter factory either In Central Cabinet meeting is held the proposal for sector or in private sector must be set up in giving the Nursing Service the status of a Tamil Nadu and that may kindly be set up in corps should be seriously considered so that my Arakkonam Parliamentary Constituency. women can work independently there. I come from the Uttarkhand Kumaon region. A part Sir. we should also reviewthe pattern of of the Bareilly district called Behari falls in my lending under IRDP. IRDP programme was constituency. This district neither falls under launched to develop rural areas. After the the jurisdiction of Bareilly nor under the Ut­ change of the Government at the centre. I tarkhand Kumaon region. While taking a feel the funds under IRDP efre not being policy decision Behari should be attached to utilised properly. The 30% subsidy underthe the Kumaon Nainital region. A part of Baheri programme is not percolating to the poor is hilly and another part is plain area. 80% of people to whom it is intended. This should, the people living in the hilly area serve in the therefore, be examined. army and on retirement return to this area. I urge the hon. Minister to show special con­ [English J sideration to ex-servicemen for grant of in­ dustrial loans and subsidies. This facility MR. CHAIRMAN: Yes, What you speak should be given to them as these people are is beyond the scope of Industry. Please not well-versed in the technicalities of run­ conclude. ning an industry. I thank the hon. Minister for restoring the facility of subsidy in my con­ (Translation 1 stituency which was withdrawn by the previ­ ous Government. The Government should SHRIR.JEEVARATHINAM: Industries adopt a liberal policy in case of agro-based should be spread all over the country. They industry. The sugar indutry in particular has should not be concentrated in one place. plenty of scope and sugar mills should be set That would harm the balanced development up at a distance of 15 kilometres. There 501 Oem. for Grants (Gen.), CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) 1990-91 Min. oflndustry 502

should be no restrictions as far as setting up giving me an opportunity to speak on the of sugar mills is concerned. The sugarc~ne Demands for Grants of the Ministry of De­ is tresh during the harvest period in October fence. but it becomes dry by June. This causes a lot of problems to farmers. Therefore more sugar 15.41 hrs. mills should be set up in order to utilize fully the sugarcane produce. Food-processing [English] industries should be set up at a distance for 15-20 kms. Another problem being faced by SHRJ AMAR ROYPRADHAN (Cooch farmers is non-availability 01 subsidy for trac­ Behar): Mr. Chairman, Sir, you know it very tor-trollies. If I buy a taxi for my industry. I get well that for the lat 42 years we have been '. a 20"0 subsidy on it. But subsidy is not pursuing the policy of pro-capitalist and anti­ available on tractors and allied machinery. labour, that is to say, the anti-people policy in So, I would ask, the hon. Industry Minister to respect of the industrial policy of the Govern­ grant a subsidy on these items. The Govern­ ment and naturally today I cannot expect a ment should n01 spend money on those sick drastic change, yet I am supporting it. u.n~s which has outlived their life-span. The - Government should rehabilitate new indus­ Sir, the new Government has announced tries which are not functioning due to lack of 'that they will announce a new Industrial funds. tn UttarPradeshtheU.P.F.F.C. makes Policy and I hope that in the new Industrial provision for loans. This should be done on Policy the labourers will get an important role a regional basis. The area is divided into the and I also hope that the workers' participa­ Kumaon region, the Garhwal region and the tion in the managemlnt will be ensured. Ruhelkhand region. This will remove the (Interruptions). That is a commitment and I difficulties of srnaH entrepreneurs. I strongly hope that in the new Industrial Policy that will oppose the policy of the previous Govern­ be done. ment regarding Scooters India Limited. I request the hon. Industry Minister to let this Regarding the sick industries, I would unit remain in the public sector. The Govern­ like to say that such a policy should be ment should not issue export licences for adopted so that the sick industries will not be Items produced in India. There should be a more sick and they w : be healthy ones. liberal export policy in respect of medical equipment and drugs. Drugs produced in Sir, while I am supporting the Demands India are not of international standards. So for Grants of the Ministry of Industry. t would the Government should adopt a policy of like to draw the attention of the hen. Minister, liberalisation towards foreign drug compa­ through you, regarding the 'no industrY dis­ mes which at present are not able to manu­ trict. Sir, you know, in this counby after 42 tacturedrugs in India. Large industrial houses years of Independence there are 90 'no should not be issued licences to manufac­ industry' districts and particufarfy these are ture minor items like soap. in North Bengal, Bihar and the North-East­ ern region consisting of seven States popu­ I welcome the self-employment scheme larly know as 'seven sisters'. My friend, Mr. tor the educated unemployed under which Tombi Singh is here, he also knows ~ very there is a provision for loans upto Rs. 25,000 well how these districts are neglected for a on Rs. 50,000. long time.

Sir, , would request for immediate im­ Sir, the han. Minister of Industry will plementation of this scheme. People in rural agree with me that Amethi is not the only areas should be educated on the various place where all the public sector industries aspects of this scheme so that they are will be set up. There are other 'no industry' aware of what the Government proposes to districts in other places also. If you take the do for them. With these words Jthank you for path of your predecessor, then you know, ;n 503 Oem. for Grants (Gen.), APRil 16, 1990 1990-91 Min.oflndustry 504

[Sh. Amar Roypradhan] for the benefit of the backward areas of the country. one Five Year Plan there is only one district [ Translation] covered on an average. That means, to cover all the 90 districts, it will take 90 years. SHRI BALASAHEB VIKHE PAT I So, backward areas will be still more back­ L(Kopargoan): Mr. Chairman Sir, I wish to ward and they continue to remain backward , congratulate the hon. Minister for presenting if we have such a policy. So, through you, .the demands for grants of the Ministry of Sir, I would like to request the hon. Minister Industry. I hope that the hon.Minister will that he should take such a step that these no take care of the interests of farmers while industry' districts will be covered with a short f~ming the new industrJe,I,policy. span of time. Hthe public sector do not agree I" to come forward to set up industries in these \ First of all, I would like tq say some thing areas, then he should take them in the public about the public sector, Our deman81 is to sector-at least one public sector unit in each make the public sector accountable. And 'no industry' district. By this way you cover all this need for accountability has been felt these 90 district in a very short span of time. right from the Pt. Nehru's time as he was the person who formed the basic infrastructure You know, wherefrom I come. That is, of the public sector. North Bengal, which is an industrially back­ ward region. Some Ministers or officials say, There is lot of hue and cry these days 'No,no, the industries cannot be set up there about participation of labour in manage­ bediuse they are backward areas and via­ ment. I also agree with it but at the same time bility is not t.here.' But I say, there is scope for I feel that public sector can improve a lot if industry there. My good friend, Mr. Piyus political interference is stopped altogether. Tiraky is there. In his constituency there is Reservation for scheduled castes and sched­ one place called Jantia Hills which is near to uled tribes should be provided in private Alipurdwar where dolomite is in plenty avail­ industries also as it is being done in public able. The previous Government, the 'ex­ sector and Government organisations. pired' Government, took a decision not to utilise this dolom ite but to have a tiger project When we set up a new industry in a there. The previous Government did not particular area, the people of that area should make use of this dolomite to make cement. be given priority in employment. It has been Then, zinc and copper is available in Sikkim, often observed that the local residents of that Oarjeeling, Jalpaigudi and Cooch Behar: area do not benefit much since outsiders coal deposit is there in Bagracoat. The past come and grabthe work available. If need be Government. or the previous Government or we should not hesitate in making amend­ the expired Government said that it is dust ments even in our law to this effect. coal and it cannot be utilised. In West Ger­ many and East Germany, these dust coals Many of our friends have raised the were properly utilised. Why not in India? This point of rural industrialisation. There is no has not ben utilised for a long time. You will doubt that more the industries in villages be astonished to know that Siesmic Survey more the county will progress and it will also was not done in North Bihar, North Bengal, check the tendency of rural youth migrating Sikkim and other North Eastern regions. The from villages to urban areas in search of previous Government did not do this mini· better job prospects. mum requirement for the industrial grovvth. So, through you, Sir. I would like to request Big industrialists will continue with to the hon. Minister to complete this Siesmlc exploit the farmers in villages unless we plan Survey in these areas. I support the De· to set up some agro-based industries in mands and I hope that they will do some1hing villages and the farmers are made partners 505 Dem. for Grants (Gen.), CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) 1990-91 Min.oflndustry 506 and given aqual share. Until then, the exploi­ We should also try to reduce their cost by tation of the farmer labourer and the region improving upon the the process of manufac­ will continue. W. should make efforts to set turing it. If we fail to do it. We will have to face up agro-based industries and food process­ lot of problems in the coming years. As a ing industries and make the farmers. Share result of implementation of Land Reforms the profits. This will be not only an instrument Act, the number of small farmers is increas­ of development but also help in setting up an ing day by day and tractors and power tillers exploitation free Society in our country. This are becoming necessary for them. We should is a new policy which has been adopted by make basic alterations in the power tillers to many other countries. The problem of pollu­ make them more useful. I have seen myseH tion has become very acute as result of that small farmers in China use power tillers tremendous increase in the number of in­ of 18 hp. I have myseH operated it. dustries that are being Act up every day. Paper and chemical industries are respon­ Now I turn to sugar industry. I fully agree sible to a great extent for air and water with the policy of 1700 or 1750 to 2500 metric pollution. I feel that air pollution has adverse tonnes but before issuing new licences. You effect on horticulture. Fly ash accumulated should also take care of the fact that it should on the leaves of fru~ trees and the effluents not in any way have any adverse effect on reduces the fertility of the soil and conse­ the neighbouring mills, I have seen it a quently the farmers have to suffer severe number of times that whenever we issue any loss for no fault of theirs. I want to stress licence on the basis of political considera­ upon the point that it will be more practical to tion, not only the neighbouring sugar mill enact a powerful law instead of preparing becomes sick, but the new mill also fails to various projects in the first place. You have establish it self. We should be more careful mentioned in the report that small scale in such cases. At the same time, wherever industries can spend upto Rs. 45 lakhs on the production of sugar cane is more, we pollution control and R&D. Earlier, the limit should not hesitate in issuing more licences. was Rs. 25 lakhs. That is right but since We have nearly 30 factories which are these small scale industries are directly af­ manufacturing machinery used in sugar mills fected by different kinds of pollution. I would but their R&D is of very poor quality and we like to say that different limits should be fixed have to import high technology for our sugar in every case because the requirement for mills. The real problem with us is that we research work and import of necessary don't have trained technicians and engi­ machinery for pollution control is different in neers to operate the latest equipments that each case. My opinion is that if economic we import. I wish to say that when we import viability is disturbed by using pollution con­ high technology, at the same time we should trolling devices. The Government should think of giving proper training to our techni­ start giving loans on more liberal terms. cians and engineers to operate them. We Right now we have adopted the policy of find that our education policy and modern giving soft loan to meet the high cost of technology have no linkage with each other. pollution controlling devices, but to sustaIn We should make necessary changes in our the economic \liability of a particular industry eduction policy to make it technology ori­ we should give short term loans also. Pres­ ented. There is need for advance planning ently our home production is much more and expertise in technology. costly as compared to the cost of imported goods. As your have mentioned in you re­ Secondly, I would like to say that we port, we are finding it very dificult to sell our should find out ways to make maximum tractors and power tillers because of their possible use of Bagassepaper. It will make high prices, but I have seen even small the diversification of sugar mills possible and farmers using tractors and power tillers in lot of energy can also be saved. If we start China and many other countries because using bagasse for manufacturing paper, we these machines cost less in those countries. can save our forest and foreign exchange. 507 Osm. for Grants (Gen.), APRIL 16. 1990 1990-91 Min. of Industry 508

[Sh. Balasaheb Vikhe Patil] public-in our country. But what is the reason and what are the circumstances respons1ble With these words, I thank you for giving for the better performance of the private me a chance to express my views. sector compared to the public sector whereas it should have been the other way round. DR. LAXMINARAYAN PANDEY A That is why, the public sectors, be it HSL (Mandsaur): Mr. Chairman Sir, I what to National Aluminium Corporation, HMT or present my party's view point regarding the Cement Corporation, are often blamed for Demands for Grants of the Ministry of Indus­ bridging their deficit increasing the prices of try. various commodities. Decentralisation is the foremost need of the hour. We should go in I personally feel that the policy of previ­ for modern technology now. Even then the ous Government regarding industry which performance of public sector is not better we all had been following was so defective than the private-sector. I feel that we should that it totally tailed to bring about a balanced think over it seriously and try to prepare development in the field of Industry all over proper guidelines for the public sector so that the country. Consequently, some areas had it can be proved that-public sector is more a large number of industries and there was a beneficial to people than private sector. saturation point whereas other areas for example Bihar , Orissa, Madhya Pradesh 16.00 hrs. and Rajasthan always remained backward areas. Although, suHicient quantity of raw I want to make another request that material is available in those areas. Desp~e even the organised sector of industries has that these regions could not make any prog­ failed to generate more job-opportunities. ress in the field of industry owing to same That is why, we have not getting the desired shortcomings in our policy. It is high time to results. We can always hope to generate form a new industrial policy and I think the sufficient job-opportunities if we give prefer­ Government has already thought in this di­ ence to agro-based industries. The reason rection. I understand that the new Govern­ being that even today agriculture is undoubt­ ment must have discussed the matter with all edly the biggest industry in our country which other political parties including the BJP as to automatically proves it to be the biggest what should be the layout of our new indus­ source available for generating employment trial policy. In this regard, I would like to opportunities. There has been a long stand­ request that our industrial policy should lay ing to treat agriculture at par with Industry but stress on making our industries employ­ the Government has not taken it seriously. It ment-oriented. I do not want to get entangled we grant equal facilities to Agriculture as in in figures but today the situation is that, the the case of Industry. then I feel that the opportunnies of empioyment have reduced problem of unemployment can be solved to as compared to the increase in percentage a great extent. We should adopt revolution­ of development of industries for example, in ary me3Sures to achieve our goal of Creating 1987 there was 8 percent rise in the indus­ more and more job. Opportunities in this trial development whereas the opportunities field. Modernisation of factories and full employment have declined. This is the rea,­ exploilation of their capacity is also very sons why we are facing the problem of necessary. unemployment. Same is the case with other industries also and it is being said that mis­ Today, there are a number of multina­ management is prevailing in every industry. tional companies in our country and now Therefore, I would like to invite the attentio'1 they are entering the field of Automobiles of the han. Minister to this point. and Electronics and producing consumer items and lUXUry items which are useful to Secondly, I would like to state that we the rich alone. No attention is being paid to have industry in both the sectors-private and the production of items of mass consump- 509 Oem. for Grants (Gen.), CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) 1990-91 Min.of/ndustry 510 tion and their availability at cheaper rates. taxes but at the same time, these provisions Five-star hotel culture is being encouraged. should be made for small scale industries Small-scale and medium in dustries are also and it should be ensured thatthey do not gradually closing down due to the dominat­ face any hardships. They should be granted ing attitude of big industrial families. The loan on cheaper rates of interest. In this speaker who spoke prior has explained the context, I would like to cite an example of situation pretty well. Multinational compa­ Madhya Pradesh. It is known as a backward nies are manufacturing almost everything­ State despite the fact that iron, cement store even things like soap. Therefore we must and manganese are available there in plenty. determine. What items are to be manufac­ But this state has not been able to make tured by small scale industries medium or much progress in the field of industrial devel­ largescale industries. Andthis division should opment only because there are some loop­ be done with utmost care. We will have to holes in the industrial policy of the Govern­ ensure that the large scale industries are not ment. Jhabua and Bastar have plenty of allowed to manufacture small consumer bauxite dolamite and many other minerals. items. When I was going through the Eco­ Iron are is being sent to Japan for purification nomic Survey, I found that one out of 11 from Madhya Pradesh because we don't small scale industry In the country is sick and have any such factory in our country. We though the factory has been set up there is need to make mental changes in our policy no production. As a result, the capital is for balanced industrial development of such stuck, whether it was granted by Industrial backward regions. We should lay stress on Development Bank or any other financial promoting agro-based cottage industries and body. On the one hand, the money has been small scale industries. I wish that now we wasted and on the other hand, large scale should form such an industrial policy which industries are trying to exploit the situation has a balanced attitude in every respect and by grabbing those sick industries. We should does not have any of those flows which were give it a serious thought because only after there earlier. We should try to provide equal taking all these points into account, we will opportunity and financial assistance to all be able to form a flow less new policy. the states.

Today in the field of industry, licence SHRI RAMESHWAR PRASAD (Arrah): policy is under a number of controls. To set Around two lakh industrial units in the coun­ up an industry, a person has to knock van­ try are sick and have closed down. Lot of ous doors. The industrialist can be saved investment had been made in these units from a lot of harassment if we adopt single and as a result of the closure, thousands of window scheme. One has to go to one office workers have been rendered jobless. But for licence and another office for registration there was no mention of reopening these and some other place for money which re­ units in the new industrial policy. My demand sults in sheer wastage of time and effort. We is that all such units which are sick or not should lay stress on simple procedures operating, should be started once again. whether It is Self-Employment or Rural Industrial development in its real sense is Employment schemes if we want them to be closely associate with the development of successful. Impractical and unnecessary the region, the people and agriculture which procedural restrictions should be removed implies that these indJstries should neces­ at once. A training system should be devel­ sarily be agro-based. Mere presence of oped on the basis of professionalism and a industries for its namesake only does not CentrallnstituteforTraining should be set up ensure development of that particular re­ for management services. We must achieve gion. For instance, a number of industries excellence in professionalism, then only we have been set up in Bihar but women there can make our public sector more competent. are still forced to carry bricks on their back to earn livelihood. Therefore, we should change As far as taxes are concerned, big our industrial policy and prepare a fresh one companies are exempted from a number of 511 Oem. for Grants (Gen.), APRIL 16, 1990 1990-91 Min. of Industry 512

[Sh. Rameshwar Prasad] a hug. profit. None of the public sector undertakings in Kerata have made any loss. which should be balanced in every respect. In this context, I think, iUs our legitimate right A provision of As. 6945 crores has been to have more central undertakings in Kerala. made in the Budget during the current year Moreover, there is a change in the attitude of for industries in public sector which is about the labour. Ther. has been a complaint that Rs. 500 crores less than the provision made Karala is a pIa::e where there is a lot of labour last year, which was Rs. 7526 crore. It is trouble. But the people, .who were creating almost clear now that the Government aims the trouble, have now become a part of the at encouraging the private sector and mak­ Government. So, they have decided that ing the public sector weak and inactive. We there should nOt be any more trouble. (Inter­ want that necessary steps should be taken ruptions) Both the Communist friends and and more capital should be invested in the the people who were creating the labour public sector to make it more powerful and trouble, have taken a very ~d decision that loans to private companies should be dis­ they win not create any labour trouble, So, do continued. It is wrong to be extra liberal with not worry ~t the labour trouble. foreign or muhinational companies at the cost of our self-sufficiency. Nowadays, we Secondly, our friends in the Govern­ are not able to achieve targets of command­ ment earlier were against the capitalists. ing height. My demand is that we should lay They said that Tatas, Birlas and Datmias are stress on achieving such targets in order to capitalists and so they should not be allowed reach commanding height, while preparing to survive. That also has changed in Kerata our new industrial policy. The products manu­ now. The Kerala Government is giving a red factured by small scale and cottage indus­ carpet reception to T atas, Sirlas and Dalmias. tries will definitely be costlier as compared to So, please use your good offices so that the large scale industries. The need is to some other private companies and firms are keep the cost factor equal in both the cases also coming up in Kerala. (Interruptions) to encourage cottage industries, Bhojpur district is still a no-industry region. A cotton SHRt AMAR ROYPRADHAN: Sirla is yarn factory should be opened there and already a member of your party. (Interrup­ Dalmia Nagar factory should be reopened to tions) provide 22 thousand labourers with jobs once again. PROF. K.V. THOMAS: t am telling about our friend's reaction. (Interruptions) [English] SHRt A. CHARLES: He is now invited PROF. K.V. THOMAS (Ernakulam): Sir, by t~e Marxist Government there. (interrup­ I wish to bring to the notice of the han. tions) Industries Minister that there is a disturbing trend due to the steady decrease of the PROF. K.'v'. THOMAS: Sir, coir industry central investment in Kerala. In 1973-74, the is a traditional industry in Kerata. Our Chair­ Central investment in Kerala was 3.28. After man also knows that five lakh people in the ten years, in 1983-84, it was 1.76. Now, it is coastal areas of Kerala are concentrating on 1.23. I cannot understand why Kerala has coir industries. 80 per cent of the total pro­ been so much neglected by the Central duction 01 coir is also from Kerala. But, now Government. Ours is a State where the this co;r industry is at a point of no survival. numberof educated unemployed is the high­ Till last year you have given cash credit est in the country. In this connettion, I would facilities to the coir industry. This year you also like to bring to the notice of the Govern­ have not extended it. If that cash support is ' ment that all the public sector undertakings not given, definitely the- coir industry in Ker­ like FACT, HMT, Cochin Refineries, Hindus­ ala cannot survive. Secondly, in coir, there tan Organic Chemicals, IRE, H IL are making should be some kind of semi-mechanisa- 513 Dem. for Grants (Gen.), CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) 1990-91 Min.oflndustry 514 tion. Otherwise it will be difficult for the ooir ered to be a major industry. Then. the tax industry to compete with the artificial fibres. structure changes. So, unless you take a In coir industry, one significant factor is the scientific attitude towards the industries cooperative sector that is functioning in connected with natural rubber, we cannot Kera'a. But Lmfortul'latety this cooperative start any industry in Kera!a which is the main sector is also under the grip of the two State producing the natural rubber. communist parties. As a result of this, what­ ever amount you are sending from Delhi, We have a lot of bamboo. The State does not reach the real coir workers. So, the Government itself has got a Bamboo Corpo­ Government should find out what better ration. Unless the Government of India is method could be adopted so that the 'amount prepared to give us a helping hand. our sent by you to Kerala for the survival of the bamboo industry cannot survive. Earlier, the coir industry reaches the real coir workers. Government of India has given institutions to all the Central Government offices that they We have given some proposals from should take bamboo mats. We are prepared Kerala. One is to set up a new Ammonia­ to give bamboo mats at a very reasonable Urea Complex. There is a proposal to give a price. But what the Central Government of­ Ammonia-Urea Complex for the southern fices do is, instead of taking bamboo mats. States during the Eighth Five Year Plan. I they take the ariticial mats at a higher price. request the Government to allot this Ammo­ nia-Urea Complex to the FACT which is a I request the hon. Minister to give spe­ profit-making concern. cial instructions to all the Central Govern­ ment offices that bamboo mats should be Cochin Refineries IS one of the major oil taken either for the floor mats or for decora­ refineries in South India. It is also making a tive purposes. huge profit. They have submitted proposals forthe expansion of the refinery as well as for Unfortunately, the public sector under­ starting new petro-chemical projects sur­ takings are always being criticised that they rounding the eochin Refinery. When the are white elephants. But look at the answer Cochin Refinery was started, one of the aims you have given in the Parliament. There are was to start a number of petro-chemical 27 public sector companies which do not projects around Cochin. But we have not have either a Chairman or a Managing Di­ succeeded so far in this. rector for the last two years. The National Textile Corporation (UP) Limited has no Another important point is that the ONGC Chairman and Managing Director from 1985 have announced that they have detected a onwards. How can a public sector company sizeable quantity of petroleum in the Arabian survive without a Chairman and Managing Gulf region which is equivalent to the Bom­ Director? In my own State, there are two bay High. So, in that connection, a new oil major public sector companies without refinery can also be started in Kerala. Kerala Chairman and Managing Director. Every year is one of the States manufacturing natural you are changing the Chairman and Manag­ rubber. But unfortunately all the products ing Director of the Cochin Shipyard. In an­ connected with natural rubber are being other public sector company also, namely, manufactured In other States. One of the FACT, there is no Chairman and Managing reasons is the unscientific attitude of the Director. My request is that you should select Government. anybody whom you like and appoint them as the Chairman and Managing Director imme­ diately.ln the case of public sector, you have For example, in Kerala, there are a large your own choice of Chairman and Managing number of small industries. But it any, of Director. But once you have selected them, those industries manufactures goods worth you should give them the full authorhy. I more than Rs. 25 lakh per year, is consid- know that you are a responsible Govern- 515 Oem. for Grants (Gen.;, APRil 16. 1990 1990-91 Min. of Industry 516

[Prof. K. V. Thomas] dustries with the help of smaU capital andfew labourers. All big factories 01 steal, cement ment. But I want them to be given full author­ and fertilizer should be under Government ~y. control'while smaller factories 01 soap and aJuminium wares should be developed in Another point is about small scale in­ villages. licence for these industries should dustries. Unless the small industries are fed. neither be given to the capitalists nor to the they will not survive. They cannot compete pubic sector. These industries should be left with the major industries. They should be for cottage industries so that villages could given raw materials. In Kerala. the small also progress and industrial development industries do not get iron, steel and cement. could be accelerated. I would like to submit One of the major small scale industries is that even today there are many trad~ional candle manufacturing industry. We are not professions in which thousands of artisans getting paraffin wax. The price of paraffin are engaged like the potter, blacksmith and wax has already gone up. So, I request the those who make pattals (leaf plates) but due Government to see to it that we are alloted to lack of education, they fail to develop their sufficient paraffin wax so that for the coming technique. It is the responsibility of the Christmas season, there will be enough Government to organise training camps to candles available to the people. With these refine their techniques and skill so that they words, I conclude my speech. may turn themselves into skilled craftsmen, develop cottage industry and manufacture [ Translation] fine things. There is enough scope for agro­ industries also. In my own constituency, SHRI RAM KRISHAN YADAV Azamgarh, plenty of sugarcane is produced (Azamgarh): Hon. Chairman. Sir, India is a but there is just one sugar-mill. This forces vast country with huge population. Besides, the farmers to wait for 8-1 0 days for crushing it is rich in minerals and cheapest labour in the sugarcane. Sometimes they have to go the world is available here. Therefore, indus­ back disappointed and sometimes the sug­ trial development and revolution should have arcane dries in the fields itself. Similarly, been the logical consequence. But I am many other things are produced like the sorry to say that owing to the wrong policies potatoes but even they rot for want of proper of Government, we could neither achieve marketing facilijy. The farmers have not been industrial progress nor industrial develop­ trained. Discouraged by all this, the farmers ment. I feel that the entire industrial power is have now given up the cultivation of sugar­ in the hands of a few capitalist houses like cane. Therefore, agro-industries are a must Tata, Birla, Dalmia and Goenka. Due to the to enable the farmers to progress. I think that conspiracy hatched by them and some electricity is indispensable for industrial Government officials, the public sector has growth anywhere in the world. Most of our failed to progress and the entire industrial indigenous in'dustries which are either sick power has been grabbed by these big houses. or have closed down is because of the non­ availability of electricijy. Since almost all the Therefore, I think that our country can industries are dependent on electricity the progress a lot if these big houses are de­ Government must generate more electricity prived of their industrial power. I would like to sothat small scale industries are set up in the suggest that no licence should be given to vil:ages. If small-scale village based indus­ these big houses any more and emphasis tries are supplied electricity just as the heavy should be laid on the promotion of public industries, there would be development and sector industry for the industrial develop­ progress in our villages. ment of the country. Again no licence should given to set up big factories for manufactur­ Another suggestion is regarding the ing those things which can be manufactured good technicians, overseers and engineers by small-scale and village-based agro-in- and scholars who migrate to foreign coun- 517 Oem. for Grants (Gen.), CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) 1990-91 Min.ofolndustry 518 tries for money after receiving their educa­ PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE: We are tion. Their migration is a heavy loss to our equally concerned about it. country as they go to other countries after being educated in this country. The Govern­ MR. CHAIRMAN: Yes, Mr. Yadav, you ment should adopt a policy which would please continue. check this brain-drain for at least some time so that the overseers and engineers edu­ [ Trans/ation] cated in this country remain here and work for the betterment of the country. SHRI RAM KRISHAN YADAV: Hon. Chairman, Sir, I was submitting that there Again, I would like to submit that our should be a change in the psyche and labour thinking is also to be blamed. The production force should be valued more than the capital. and manufacturing are the means of devel­ ,There is no dignity of labour in this country opment for any nation but in our country the whereas the clerks, LA.S. and LP .S. officers politicians as well as our countrymen have are respected. Unless, there is a change in lost confidence in them. Our education sys­ this mentality, there can be no change in tem produces clerks, I.A.S. and I.P.S. offi­ industrial scenario of the nation. I would like cers and does not believe in production. this country to move towards socialistic pat­ There is no dignity of labour in this country tern and to come out of the mire of capitalistic and the people here believe in capitalist system so that a congenial atmosphere is system. This mentality should change and created for industrial development. With people's faith in dignity of labour should be these words. I conclude my speech. restored and workers should be respected and recognised. DR. S.P. YADAV (Sambhal): Mr. Chair­ man, Sir, while supporting the Demands for [Eng/ish] Grants of the Ministry of Industry, I would like some changes to be made in the industrial SHRI A. CHARLES (Trivandrum): Mr. policy as the present Industrial policy was Chairman, Sir, there is an alarming news formulated some 40 years back by the that the Vigyan Bhavan is under a serious Congress Government and has now be­ fire. A conference of police officers of all the come outdated. This policy has done little States is going on there. There is a huge fire. good to the nation. Since the development of

We are worried about their security. I would the rural areas is a necessity I industry can be request the han. Home Minister to make a made to playa major role in it. The Govern­ statement. The conference that is being hold ment should think how rural development at the Vigyan Bhawan is of the top pOlice can be accelerated. The barren land of rural officers from the various States. areas should be utilised for setting up indus­ tries. There are many chemical industries MR. CHAIRMAN: You have conveyed which create pollution. The chemical factory the news. The concerned person will look at Gajraula is one such instance. The efflu­ into it. ents have made the river water poisonous and even animals do not drink it. If they do, SHRI A. CHARLES: We want a state­ they die. This has created mosquito menace ment from the Home Minister. also. So such industries should be set up on I barren land in rural areas. On the one hand MR. CHAIRMAN: It there is any need thiS is the condition whereas on the other for a Statement to be made, he will take care hand there is mushroom growth of industries of it. in cities. The cities are undergoing continu­ ous expansion and as a result there is in­ SHRI HARISH RAWAT: It is a very crease in population also, and this is creating serious matter. We are all concerned about more problems for cities. Therefore, the it. industries should be set up on barren land 519 Dem. for Grants (Gen.). APRIL 16, 1990 1990-91 Mill. of Industry 520

[Sh. S.P. Yadav] was done there but today it is in a shambles. I would like to request the han. Minister to and it would be easier also. take care of all such sick units and ensure how they can be revived. There is yet another problem related to industries. The Financial Corporations give Besides, some agro industries should loans to industries in various States. If an be set up in Sambhal Lok Sabha Constitu­ industry financed by them becomes sick due ency, which I represent and which is a back­ , to certain reasons, then despite small amount ward area. This should be done to acceler­ of loan, they auction the factory and the ate the pace of development there. Sambhal family is put to Jot of trouble. I would like to produces toys of horns, show-pieces and cite an example. A small unit by the name of excellent jewellery. I would like to request 'Aroma Chemicals' was set up in Chandausi the hon. Minister to give adequate encour­ town in Uttar Pradesh which manufactured agement to people, small artisans engaged pepermint. A chemical engineer was given a in these trades so that they may earn their loan of Rs. 2 lakhs for setting up this factory livelihood comfortably. in 1972. But owing to the misrule of Con­ gress Government, Menthol price kept fluc· Sir, these units are very small and they tuating between Rs. 100 per kg and Rs. 400 fail to get Government help and assistance per kg and this forced the factory to clcse as they are not included in the Government down. At this the U. P. Financial Corporation survey. Nevertheless, they contribute in auctiOned that Unit with assets of at least Rs. export and earn foreign exchange for the 10 lakhs 10r a mere Rs. 1.15 lakhs and country. Sir, I would like,. that a survey be received a lot of black money. Mr. ChairfTlan, conducted and they be provided help and Sir, the Govern ment must lay down the terms assistance. A survey about availability of and conditions conSidering the amount of raw materials and possibility of setting-up loan for auctiOning as there is lot of scope for small-scale industrial units should also be corruption under the present Iaws. How come conducted and appropriate action should be that a unit which did not repay a loan of Rs. taken. 2 lakhs and an interest of Rs. 2 lakhs was auctioned for merely Rs. 1.15 lakhs? This There is yet another place called Oaf­ gives a glimpse of the mess that has been tara in my constituency. It is one of the created by the heavyweights of the Corpora­ biggest producers of tomatoes. So if a to­ tion who were appointed by the G~vernment r.1c..to sauce factory is set up there, it would or through the representatives of lhe Gov­ piOvide work to many people. ernment. The auctlor:ing of the industria: units is a daily news and the sale deed of a Mr. Chairman, Sir, I would not like to number of factories have been cancelled by speak any more but" stress that the hon. :he High Court Minister should formulate an industrial policy which wOi,J!d put an end to the corruption that I would like to request the hon. Minister had set in during Congress rule and help in to conduct a survey of those industries Which accelerating industrial development. were auctioned without the proper recovery of Government money. Another survey 16.41 hrs. should be conducted about the possibilities of setting small-sea Ie industries in rural sector. [English] I would like to cite one more instance. Bahjor town of Moradabad, is known for the oldest MR. CHAIRMAN: Now Mr. Dennis. glass works factory but due to the wrong policy of the Government, the industry has PROF P. J. KURIEN (Mavelikara): Sir,l been ruined and number of labourers have want some information about the reported been rendered jobless. Quality glass work fire .. (Interruptions) 521 Dem. for Grants (Gen.), CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) 1990-91 Min. of Industry 522

MR. CHAIRMAN: Let them make en­ pendence, an 1ndustrial climat-e has been quiries. I cannot press them. created; and our industrial production is now five times that of the industrial production in PROF P.J. KURIEN: MrDandavate has 1951. But this improvement is npt enough. heard about the reported fir~. We want some We rank third in the number of scientists and information. If he has some information, he technologists in the world; but we rank tenth may share it with the House. in industrial production. Our scientists and technologists are knocking at the doors of THE MINISTER OF FINANCE ( PROF. foreign countries, for lobs. Their knowledge MADHU DANDAVATE): Mr. Kurien, the d~­ and experience could be better utilized for ficulty is that if I make some ex tempore the industrial development of our country. s1atement on the basis of information from the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, and if Japan has achieved industrial progress something is missing, tomorrow I will face a and prominence; so also some other coun­ privilege motion. So, ~ is better that a com­ tries like Korea. The Japanese treat their prehensive statement or information is given products with the label 'Made in Japan' as 'by the Minister concerned. prestigious products. They maintain the high quality and standardsoftheirproducts. They I have already found out some prima do hard work, and they have advanced in facie case: how it happened, how had the technology and modernization. We can fol­ short circuit taken pi ace; nobody has died -aU low their model. that I know. But I will not say it officially. Their market is not confined to a particu­ PROF P. J. KURIEN: Mr. Dandavate, lar village, district or State. It is international­ whatever information you have, please share ized. So, our goods must also have interna­ with us. tional standards, to withstand the keen competition. PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE: That will come. (Interruptions) 16.44 hrs.

MR. CHAIRMAN: Now Mr. Dennis. [MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER in the Chair)

16.42 hrs. The quality of our goods must be good, If we have to promote exports. Good quality [English] products should be encouraged, and bad quality products should be discouraged. SHRI N DENNIS (Nagercoll): Sir, our Regarding technology, we have to cope up country is basically an agricultural country, with the fast-changing technology of the and about 75% of the people depend on modern days. But we are importing technol­ agriculture. But agriculture alone cannot solve ogy from foreign countries. We are importing unemployment and other economic prob­ even those equipments that we could make lems of the country. We have to reduce the in ourcountry. We are not developing indige­ number of persons depending on agricul­ nous technology. ture, and they have to be made to opt for industry. We are assembling various parts of the In the agricultural sector, we have actu­ equipments imported from foreign countries. ally achieved our target of self-sufficiency. This practice would not take us to self-reli­ So, our attention has to be turned towards ance. Labour is comparatively cheap in our the industrial development of the country. At country. So also with cheap labour as raw­ the time of independence, our industrial materials available we can attain industrial development was almost 'Ni!'. Since inde- progress. 523 Dem. for Grants (Gen.), APRIL 16, 1990 1990-91 Min. of Industry 524

[Sh. Dennis} tries there. Kanyakumari District be included forthe implementation of the IIGrowth Centre Power is an important ingredient for the Scheme". The number of these "Growth development of industries. That has to be Centres" in the first phase has to be in­ generated effectively. Regarding backward creased. Moreover, the central investment areas, our policy is to remove imbalance in subsidy scheme should not be given up; it the country. The Industrial Policy Resolution has to be revived; or else, before the imple­ of 1956 is forthe dispersal of industries away mentation of the "Growth Centre Scheme", from metropolitan cities and towns. But in­ therewould be a vacuum and there would be dustries are emerging in metropolitan cities no scheme for industrial development in the and towns and the rural population is migrat­ backward area. In Tamilnadu, in the last 20 ing to cities and towns. There is congestion years, not even a single industry in the public and concentration of industries in cities and sector had been established; this aspect of towns. Therefore, licences should be given omission has to be taken into consideration for the establishment of industries in the for the establishment of industries there. backward areas and rural areas and not for the establishment of industries in big cities Regarding public sector industries, at and towns. the time when the policy was adopted, it was expected that the wea~h generated out of Some distncts had been Identified as public sector industries would be utilised for backward but even today they remain back­ the establishment of furthermore industries ward without Industrialisation for long. Such and other developmental works. Such Pub­ areas should be taken into consideration lic sector industries are running at a loss; separately. A special approach should be whereas their counter-parts in the private adopted to suit the circumstances and the sector are earning profit. This is due to nature of the place for industrial develop­ mismanagement and unnecessary spend­ ment. For their development. Infrastructural ing on unproductive schemes by the man­ facilities should be created for their indus­ agement. trial development. I wish to point out that Kanyakumari District has been identified as 16.50 hrs. an industrially backward district. But not even a single industry either in the public sector or Therefore, the profit is less there. Per­ private sector has been established there. sons committed to the tasks assigned to Mere classification or identification of that them have to be appointed as heads of the district as an industrially backward district is public undertakings. A restriction also has to not helpful at all. The tempo of implementa­ be put on their indiscriminate spending. tion goes down and down in consonance with the distance it travels; and when it raaches distant places like Kanyakumari, Regarding small scale industries it is there everything subsides without anything not possible to provide employment to the left out for implementaion. So, We have to large number of unemployed persons by big pay attention for the industrialisation of such industries alone and small scale industries distant areas. Kanyakuman is for away from have to be promoted. About one crore of the Central and State Capitals, New Deihl people are employed in the small scale sector. and Madras. There is ample scope tor the Incentives given are not enough. Adequate establishment of rubber based industries, working capital has to be provided for the titanium industry, zirconium industry, coir running of small scale industries so that they industry and fibre industry, tyre Industry and function as viable units. Subsidy given to industries whose Raw-materials for the es­ these small scale industries is not given at tablishment of these industries are found in the proper time and that point of delay also abundance there. So, attention should be has to be taken into consideration rectifica­ paid for the establishment of these indus- tion. 525 Oem. for Grants (Gen.), CHAITRA 26, '9'2 (SAKA) 1990-91 Min.oflndustry 526

Another aspect is infiltration of big busi­ Charan Singh. It is said that most of the ness houses in the area of small scale indus­ textile industries are made sick in this coun­ tries. This should be stopped. They are try and thereafter given a subsidy of As. 800 snitching the benefits meant for the small crores or any other assistance so as to scale ind ustries, and the big busi ness he uses revive them. But afterthey regain their health should not take away those benefits. and start functioning normally, they are handed over back to their proprietors. I am at Khadi and Village Industries, Commis­ a loss te understand the rationale behind this sions and State Khadi Boards have to start policy. Chowdhary Charan Singh had re­ job oriented cottage industries small scale vealed with the help of figures the number of industries. They should also set up these weavers who are thrown out of employment industries in the villages and not in district with the installation of a single textile mill. In this aspect headquarters and towns. my letter addressed to han. Vishwanath Pratap Singh, I had written that there are [Translation] plenty of English-speaking intellectuals in the Planning Commission but there are no SHRI CHAND RAM (Hardoi): Hon. downtrodden and backward villagers as its Deputy Speaker, Sir, Iwouldn'ttake much of members: the time of the House. I am pleased to note that the portfolio of Industries has been en­ "Jis ke pair phati na biwai, trusted to Chowdhary Ajit Singh, the son of woh kya jane peer parai." Chowdhary Charan Singh. Chowdhary Charan Singh always espoused the cause of I may cite an example of shoe-manufac­ rural areas and wanted to bring about radical turing in this context. If you close down or changes in the villages so as to ensure their impose ban on exporting shoes on Bata speedy progress and development and usher Company that manufactures shoes on a in an era of prosperity in the country. The large scale, millions of people can get em­ time is ripe now, I suppose, for the Govern­ ployment. Bata company gets its shoes ment of Janata Dal to review and reconsider manufactured from the villages of Delhi and its policy of industrialisation. Mahatma Gandhi Agra and puts on its seal on them. Labour is had blessed and Dr. Vishwaysharaia had thus put in by the poor villagers or the poor formulated an action plan for industrialisa­ shoes-makers and the profits are earned by tion when I was studying at Lahore. If we only the company. The State Trade Corporation translated that plan into action, much of the too issues licences as well as places its problem car) be solved. His plan on the one orders through the middlemen or the bro­ hand envisaged the need for the establish­ kers. ment of small and cattage industnes in the villages and for every type of encourage­ In the profession of weaving, we have ment to such units, and on the other. it was handlooms and powerlooms. Such bundles against such heavy industries as contribute of cloth of muslin as pass through a ring are towards unemployment. If our policy on manufactured in India but now the Indian industrialisation is based on these principles, weavers are running from pillar to post in the objectives of our Planning Commission distress. Thread is nor available to them as and of the Government for the development market is not available to them. A simple of this country can be easily achieved. . solution to this problem is to provide work to Unemployment and poverty can not be the villagers and close down the large indus­ removed merely by formulating plans, dis­ tries. These large industries are being closed bursing huge sums and by establishing elec­ down because they are running at a loss and tronics industries. The only key to removing the .brokers also exploit the situ':ltion. The poverty is to put in sincere efforts in the village artisans are in a miserable condition direction of implementing GandhlJi's plans but the people whom they sell their products which were ardently supported by Chowdhary have become millionaires. This is not a 527 Oem. for Grants (Gen.), APRil 16. 1990 1990-91 Min. of Indust/)' 528

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[English] hea~hy trend. There is no difficulty in Solving these problems if only our planners think of THE MINISTER OF tNOUSTRY (SHRI devising methods of removing poverty and AJIT SINGH): I am indeed grateful to the unemployment. There is no need of much hon. Members who have participated in the ingenuity in it. Though the portraits of Gandhiji debate and given many valuable sugges­ have been installed in every department, tions aimed at creating an atmosphere for ministry and the Parliament, we are reluctant sustained industrial growth. They have raised to follow his teachings. Why were so many important issues concerning the strategy to years taken to diagnose the disease of be adopted for accelerating industrial growth. unemployment? I am fortunate to be eleded to this house from the Hardoi constituency of It is not possible in the time at my the biggest state of U.P. to which I have disposal to rep1y to all the issues raised by shifted from Haryana. U.P. accounts for the the hon. Members. especially the one about lowest per capita income in the country. the industry in Hardoi. However, I would like There is no industry there despite the fact to dwell upon some of the major policy is­ that our Prime Minister too comes from that sues concerning industrial growth. state. The reason therefor is that little atten­ tion is paid to U.P. The people of Hardoi At the outset, I am constrained to ob­ asked us during elections whether we can serve that while our economy has grown set up an industry there. I was stunned to reasonably well in the past few years, the hear that. People will cast their votes in our benefits of such growth have not been wide­ favour only if an industry is set up there. spread. While industries have grown result­ Thus; I promised 1hem that I would see that ing in a growth of an average of 7.B percent an industry is installed there within three in the. Seventh Five Year Plan, growth in months or else I would resign. Now it is upto employment in these industries has not been you to think over the matter. proportionate. The sector has not made adequate contribution to solving the problem of unemployment. Industrial development, I don't want to take much -of your time. therefore, should result in maximisation of You should give serious thought 10 our plan­ employment, a principle which also finds a ning process. Our socialist Finance Minister mention in our election manifesto. Secondly, is present here and I wish him to go back to there has been some mis-direction in invest­ the policies enunciated by Gandhi~ and ment. Production of items of elitist consump­ Chowdhary Charan Singh. I wish him to take tion has picked up and production of mass full advantage of this opportunity to change consumption goods has not received the the course of history by translating those investment that it requires. Thirdly, there has policies into action. been regional imbalances in industrial de­ velopment as the benefits of industrial growth have remained confined to a few areas in the Sir, I don't want to go into the statistics. country. This has further been compounded I only hope that Chowdhary Ajit Singh, the by the lack of adequate attention to the small son of Chowdhary Charan Singh would bring scale, cottage and village industries sector. about a transformation in the whole system Fourthly, the programme for technological and the approach. People from rural areas upgradation and modernisation has also not are migrating to Delhi, creating slums and progressed with the speed that is required jhuggi-jhoupries here. This adverse trend and, therefore, our industry has not achieved can be checked if such transformation IS sufficient competitiveness to be able to brought about. With these words, I thank compete internationally. Finally, amongstthe you. major drawbacks, i would also like to draw 529 Oem. for Grants (Gen.), CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) 1990-91 Min. of IndlJStry 530 the attention of the hon. Members to tlie fact This sector also has the capacity to attract that industries have not taken the full benefit small savings and divert them to productive of agricultural development and. therefore, channels. the two sectors have not built the strong inter-linkages that are essential for making A sustained growth of the small scale our economy strong and balanced. sector is not possible without modernisation and continued technological upgradation. In order to evolve the strategy for indus­ This is also important from the point of view trial growth and development, we have to of enabling small scale units to produce keep in mind the deficiencies of the past. We quality goods at reasonable prices. While also have to keep in mind our policy of socia­ they are already contributing to the export eeonomicdevelopment which centres round effort, it will enhance their international the people, their right to productive and competitiveness and their capability for in­ gainful work and eradication of mass pov­ crease in exports. Because of the inherent erty. In this light, the most important objec­ flexibility and dynamism which the small­ tive, therefore, forthe industrial sector would scale sector exhibits, the range of products be to ensure development of industry in a produced in this sector can increase easily manner which maximises employment. This Since the small-scale sector is already widely wouHj be done not only in promoting larger dispersed, by adopting supportive policies investment in those sectors of production we should be able to remove the imbalance which are inhereryly labour-intensive, but in regional growth of industries so that all also by ensuring 1hat where alternative regions of the country get the benefits of choices of technology are available labour industrialisation in a more equitable manner. intensivetechnologies are given preference. Whereas industrial production accounts for To provide financial assistance to this over 25 per cent of our national product, it sector, this Government has already de­ provides only 12 percent of ourtotal employ­ cided to restore the investment subsidy ment. There is, theretore, an urgent need for scheme which was discontinued in October making the industrial sector broad based for 1988, with one important change that this maximising employment. The resultant in­ subsidy w~1 only be given to the small-scale crease in the effective size of the Indian sector in rural and backward areas. For market would further boost industrial devel­ sustaining a rapid rate of growth of the~an­ opment. Analysis of d'!_ta collected through scale sectof, we have to tackle the problem the annual survey of Industries has revealed of non-availability of credit in adequate that the fixed investment for creating one measure on time. The decision of Govern­ work place in the large scale sector was ment to set up the Small Industries Develop­ about nine times that in the small scale ment Fund is intended to find a solution to sector. ' It is, therefore, but natural that the this problem. In addition, the National Equity small scale sector receives our greatest at­ Fund in the lOBI and Introduction of the tention. We attach the greatest importance "single-window" scheme in the State Finan­ to the growth of thi~ sector as this sector cial Corporation, will ensure flow of credit to alone can help in achieving the twin objec­ units in this sector. From 2nd April this year, tivesof providing gainful employment to larger the Small Industries Development bank of number of people and in ensuring dispersal India has become operational. Since it will of industries for a balanced regional growth. exclusively look after the refinance needs of This would also help us in our determined the small and tiny units, it will greatly assist effort for reduction of poverty and also for in the promotion of new units and ir, strength­ reduction of disparity in income, wealth and ening the existing units. standard of living of our people. This sector has shorter gestation period and is adapt­ Apart from credit, in order to provide able for semi-urban and rural environments protection to the interests of the small-scale where infrastructure is not fully developed. units, Government had announced a list of 531 Oem. for Grants (Gen.), APAIL 16, 1990 1990-91 Min. oflndustry 532

[Sh. Ajit Singh] ti ny sector wh ich accou nts for the majority of the units in the small scale sector an9 has items reserved for production exclusively in shown its capability to promote growth, the small-scale sector. The list contains 836 employment and technology absorption. The items. There have been complaints regard­ tiny sector will receive the fullest protection ing encroachment into the reserved area by and support so that there is no erosion of its large and medium scale units. Government access to credit, market share and eco­ have set up a Committee to deal with such nomic viability. cases effectively and promptly. The third sub-sector pertains to what is We intend to closely monitor the flow of called the modern small scale sector, which credit to the small-scale sector and also the has the potential to bring about self-reliance action taken on violation of the reservation and achieve international competitiveness. list so that the small-scale units get the full The Government will keep in mind the dis­ benefit of all the policy measures of the tinctions and frame policies which would Government which are meant for the devel­ ensure that all the three sub-sectors realise opment of this sector. their full potential and make their contribu­ tion towards growth, employment and trade. The present tnvestment limit in the plant and machinery for small scale sector is fixed The village and Khadi industries consti­ at As. 35 lakhs and for ancillaries at As. 45 tute an important segment of the economy. lakhs. ~ has been estimated that about 90 Since this sector deals wtth very widely dis­ per cent of the small scale units have an persed artisans, it is important that attention investment below Rs. 2 lakhs and about 95 is given to its sustained growth. This will help per cent units, below As. 5 lakhs. Some to increase the level off earnings of artisans, industry associations and industrial units sustain and create avenues of self-employ­ have suggested that the ceiling limit should ment and also ensure regular supply of goods be revised. The present limits were fixed in and services in local markets through the 1985 and if we take into account the escala­ use of these skills. It would also help to tion in the cost of plant and machinery and preserve the country's proud tradition of the need for modernisation and upgradation craftsmanship and artistic heritage. In fact, of technology, then this limit has to be raised. the village and cottage industries seem to be On the other hand, there is a strong feeling the main hope for the development of our of a section of industry that since 90 per cent people especialiy in the hilly and mountain­ of the small scale units have an investment ous regions of our country. The programme below As. 2 lakhs, therefore, there is no for support to this sector will also play an case for increasing the investment. exceedingly important role in creating em­ ployment opportunities and in preventing Government will take into account all undesirable migration from rural areas to these view points while evolving the policy towns and cities. In this context, the Khadi frame-work. It is our considered view that and Village Industries Commission will be there is an imperative need to recognise and energised to play an important role. Since accept the existence and rationale of three the programmes of the Commission are different sub-sectors of the small-scale sec­ aimed at providing a large share of employ· tor. This first and the foremost is the village ment to members of Scheduled Castes and sector which refers to cottage or household Scheduled Tribes, and also to women, enterprises. This sub-sector has tremen­ strengthening of the activities of the Com­ dous potential to combat poverty by provid­ mission will also help to achieve the impor­ ing opportunities for work ar.d for utilisation tant objective of Government to improve the of local resources and skills with relatively condition of people in these categories. The low investment and minimal dislocation. The main thrust of our policy in this sector would second sub-sector is what is known as the be to upgrade the technology of the artisans 533 Oem. for Grants (Gen.), CHAITRA 26,1912 (SAKA) 199()"91 Min. of Industry 534 by supplying improved tools and equipment, technological upgradation in the . large and raw material and marketing support and also medium sectors also. We have to increase improve their skills through training. In re­ our competitiveness in the international gard to marketing support, it will be our policy market through injecting substantial compe­ to focus production of mass consumption tition in the dome~ic market. Unfortunately, goods in rural areas in units in this sector. It the policies of pro\ection to the Indian indus­ is our intention to set up a marketing organi­ try in the domestid market so far followed has sation which will operate at the all India level. only led to a premium on inefficiency. We It will provide marketing support to these cannot continue such a policy. We will, there­ industries and, where possible, organise fore, bring about increased competition within sales of their products even in large metro­ the domestic market and also gradually politan towns and cities. It will also help in expose our industries to international com­ exploiting' the full potentials of these goods petition. In order to achieve a higher rate of for exports. growth of the industrial sector, it is also necessary to free our entrepreneurs from In order to take up these programmes the rules and regulations which inhibit their effectiveiy, Government have already set up initiative. Bureaucratic control has to be a new department in the Ministry of Industry. reduced. Changes will be introduce in li­ This department will be responsible for small­ censing with the objective of enabling a scale industries, the village and cottage substantial part of industry to function with­ industries and also agro-based industries. In out control. I am already in the process of order to collect reliable and comprehensive reviewing the existing policies and hope to data on the basis of which detailed plans can introduce the new revised policy shortly. I be prepared, Government have already expect that, thereafter, there will be greater launched the second All India Census of transparency in the rules and regulations. registered small-scale units. The new De­ These reviews will also reduce the scope for partment will thus take up realistic planning the use of discretion which has often been and implementation of the schemes outlined found to be arbitrary and leads to corruption. earlier, in a purposive manner. Honourable Members have made refer­ While I intend to bestow particular at­ ence to the weakness in our public enter­ tention to the small, village and agro-based prises. Mention has been made of their industries sector, I am fully conscious that desired role in the development of the core we will need to pay attention to the problems sectors of our economy from commanding of industries in the medium and large-scale heights. However, it has also been stated sectors also. that they are not functioning well. I am aware of the weakness of our public enterprises in In the present stage of our develop­ regard to inadequate resource generation, ment. there are many areas of deep con­ poor project management, high capital out­ cern. Our Balance of Payments position is put ratio, over-manning, high cost of produc­ under strain. Our productivity is low as tion and lack of continuous technological compared to the industrialised countries. upgradation and inadequate attention to There is a common perception thatthe goods research and development. These are genu­ produced by the Indian industry are not of ine concerns whiCh particularly afflict the the desired quality and do not possess the public enterprises. Although some improve­ strength to compete internationally. We have ment is discernible in the management of to tackle all these problems in a decisive these undertakings, there is still consider­ manner in the immediate future and I am able scope for improvement. There is a need determined to do so. We have to go along an for stepping up the efticiency and productiv­ accelerated and sustained industrial growth ity as also generation of adequate internal path. For all this to happen, there has to be resources to meet the requirement of in,-;est­ subStantial investment in modernisation and ment and growth of the public sector itseH 535 Dem. for Grants (Gen.), APRil 16, 1990 1990-91 Min. of Industry 536

[Sh. Ajit Singh] cations in such cases for directing defaulting companies to refund the due amounts. apart from contribution to the overall national economic growth. We propose to bring about Honourable Members have expressed a White Paper on the public sector in which deep anguish over widespread sickness in these aspects will be looked into. I would be the small sector as well as in the large and addressing myself to various steps neces­ medium sectors. I share their concern. As sary forthe improvement in the performance hon. Members are aware, there is already a of public sector like labour participation in statutory body, Board for Industrial and Fi­ management, participation of employees and nancial Reconstruction, which has specially public in the equity capital of the enterprises been set up to look into industrial sickness of and greater com mitment to functional auton­ large and medium sectors and to formulate omy concurrently with public accountability. rehabilitation packages for such of those as A critical review of the ftJnctioning of the loss­ can be viably turned around. making undertakings will also be gone into and efforts initiated to make them profitable. SHRI HARJSH RAWAT (AI~ra): Is Some hard decisions may also be neces­ there any recommendation? sary in cases of those public sector under­ takings which have either outlived their utility SHRIAJITSI~GH: Yes; BIFRhasgiven or whose performance cannot be improved. many recommendations.

Some concern in expressed regarding (Interruptions) the activities of large industrial houses and the restrictive and unfair trade practices being We are also thinking about how to either followed in the market place which affect the prevent or cure widespread sickness in the interest of the general public adversely. Here, small-scale sector. Hon. Members have also we have to make a distinction between the spoken about nationalisation. At this stage, legitimate industrial and business activities I would like to point out that the accumulated of large sized companies and industrial and experience of the Government in managing trade practices which are inimical to con­ nationalised and taken-over industrial units sumer interests. To that exte'nt, strong legal has not been satisfactory. We have not been action will be taken against any enterprise able to run on a viable basis most of the indulging in monopolistic, restrictive or unfair nationalised andtaken-over units. It is, there­ trade practices, which include charging un­ fore, our policy not to nationalise industrial reasonably high prices without relevance to units any longer. Hon. Members would agree the cost of production, manipulation of prices that scarce resQurces of the country cannot so as to impose unjustified cost on the con­ be frittered away over units which cannot be sumers, misleading the consumers through run on a sustained viable basis. false advertisements and marketing prod­ ucts and providing services of sub-standard SHRI MURLI DEORA (Bombay South): quality. The present legal provisions relating You are rejecting new nationalisation. to these activities will be further tightened. SHRI AJIT SINGH: We will not take. Numerous complaints have been re­ State Governments are taking over. How­ ceived from depositors regarding non-re­ ever, I would add that if any State Govern­ fund of fixed deposits on maturity and of non­ ment wants to nationalise any sick unit and payment of interest on these deposits from run it from its own resources, I would be many companies. Earlier, apart from ap­ prepared to consider such a request on a proaching a civil court for relief or asking for case by case basis. winding up of the defau~ing company, the depositors had no other means of getting back their money. We have now emPQwer9d SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE the Company law Board to entertain appli- (Bolpur): What will you give? 537 Oem. for Grants (Gen.), CHAITRA26, 1912 (SAKA) 1990-91 Min. of Indus"y 538

SHRI AJIT SINGH: We give approval. It are unable to understand what is the policy is forthe Finance Minister to do whatever he of this Government. can. SHRI AJIT SINGH: It has been the In this context, I would commend for policy of the Governmentfor quite some time serious consideration by the han. Members, not to take over sick units. As far as the State the suggestion that in place of the non-viable Governments are concerned, as I said, they sick units, a new industrial :.mdertaking could will consider it their responsibility to know the be started in which the layout force of the sick reasons tor sickness of those units and if units could be employed after re-training. possible take over the sick units. This would serve the twin purpose of invest­ ment for productive purposes as well as When I am talking about the re-employ­ provide employment for the labour force m,ent of labour, as I said, the suggestion i! rendered jobless. that a thought may be given to using the assists of the sick companies and, in that lance again thank the han. Members for sense, I use the labour also so that viable the interest they have shown in industrial un~s could be set up using the same assets. development and for their valuable sugges­ tions in this regard. I would now request the SHRI SOMNATH CHA TIERJEE (Bolpur): House to pass the demands for grants of the What will happen to the liabilities? Ministry of Industry. (Interruptions)

SHRI SOMNATH CHA ITERJEE: I find [ Trans/ation] that the han. Minister has today said that Government has adopted the policy of not MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: We had a nationalising any industry. Even if an indus­ full-fledged discussion for not less than 8-9 try which was not properly managed earlier hours just now. had become sick, which can be managed properly and can be made viable, .even with SHAI MURLI DEOAA: I didn't receive regard to those industries, is it the Govern­ the reply. ment's policy that they will not be national­ ised? I would request the han. Minister to MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: I am giving make it very clear. What will be the future role you some time to ask the question provided of BIFR? Shrimati Subhashini Ali pointed out it is a question in the real sense of the word. that BIFR is sitting on various proposals and Many hon. members have raised their hands cases of various companies and they are not and we don't have much time. The han. duly performing the job for which it has been Minister may then reply all the questions set up except trying to wind up the compa­ together or one by one. nies. In these matters where sickness is not lessening unfortunately sickness is accentu­ SHRIISHWAR CHAUDHARY: For the aUng We have to have a proper policy as to last 42 years, no industry in the internation­ what will happen to the workers. The han. ally reputed district Gaya of Bihar has been Minister said that the labour force are to be set up. This has provoked terrorism and re-employed. How are they to be re-em­ subversion there. played in respect of some of the closed industries? Who will take up the responsibil­ My second submission is that the Rohtas ity ohunning it? Where from the finance will Group of Industries stands closed for years come? If you pass on the responsibility to now. Consequently 15 to 20 thousand people State Governments, how the State will get have been rendered unemployed so much the resources? Therefore, I would request so that even after selling off their assets, the Hon. Minister to make na little more clear including their clothes and homes, they are because even now grey areas are there. We unable to make both ends meet and have 539 Dem. for Grants (Gen.), APRil 16. 1990 1990-91 Min. of Industty 540

[Sh. Ishwar Chaudhary] (Interruptions) been driven to the brink of starvation and SHRI SAIFUOOIN CHOUDHURY: suicide. Does the Government propose to have not stated that. I want to have one establish an industry under the new indus­ clarification. The han. Minister has said that trial policy in Gaya or revive the Rohtas the experience is that those units which had Group of Industries? (Interruptions) been taken over or nationalised did not per­ form well. Why didn't they perform weH? MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: 8-10 hours' Have they done any review? There should time has passed. Hwe go one by one, almost be a White Paper on this. Just bUnd1y he is equal time will be consumed further. telling that there will not be any further na­ tionaJisatfon. We don't agree with this. [English] SHRI MURLI DEORA (Bombay South): SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN DEV (Tripura Sir, I had already drawn the attention of the West): Sir. I would like to ask only three han. Minister regarding last week's seminar. questfons. My first question is: Whether last week, there was a seminar in Delhi: Government is considering to introduce the "World Economic Forum". There is an edito­ transport subsidy which is to be given. It is rial in the Times of India today. Hhas drawn not inteUigible from the han. Minister's reply. the attention of the people of India about the Secondly, in the past, in the backward dis­ confusion created by the han. Members of tricts for the hotel industry there used to be the Government. subsidy, specially for the development of tourism. The hon. Finance Ministerthe other MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER: You are day said that it is for the Small-Scale Indus­ repeating what you have already said in your tries. But hotels are not coming under Small­ speech. Scale Industries. Is the Government copsid­ ering this proposal? Thirdly, in his reply, the SHRI MURLI DEORA: Shri George han. Minister has stated that Government Fernandes, Shri Ajit Singh and the Prime has to think of taking hard options of closing Minister have said something about foreign down certain sick Public Sector Undertak­ investment. I would like the hon. Minister to ings which are perpetually sick. Can the hon. clarify the position. Minister cite one or two such instances? Which are those industries to 'be closed SHRI DHARAM PAL SHARMA (Udham­ down? pur): Sir, I want to know from the han. Minister as to what effective steps his Minis­ MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER: It should be try is taking to re-start the HMT Factory at a pointed question. Shn Saifuddin Choudhury Srinagar. (Interruptions) to ask his question now. MR. DEPUTY -SP'EAKEA: You have SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOUDHURY made your point. Please take your seat. (Katwa): Sir, I put a pointed question. The han. Minister has stated that they are not [ Translation] going to nationalise any sick industry any more ... (Interruptions). I am talking of sick SHAI HUKUMhEO NARA YAN YADAV industry. Otherwise, there is no question of (Sitamarhi): Mr. Deputy Sp~aker. Sir,l would natfonalisation. like to know from the han. Minister whether Government propose to ban produdion of such items and commod~ies in big indus­ THE MINISTER OF FfNANCE (PROF. tries as are produced manually by putting in MADHU DANDAVATE): Do you want na­ physical labour in the cottage industries, tionalisation of losses and privatisation of keeping in view the present competition profits? 541 Dem. for Grants (Gen.), CHAlmA 26. 1912 (SAKA) 1990-91 Min. of Industry 542 existing between big industries and the cot­ the cooperation that is requirQCJ from the tage ·.industries and give due consideration financial instnutions' side to the BIFR for to the policies laid down by Chowdhary implementing its reconstruction scheme, this Charan Singh. does not come forth. There are many in­ stances available, if necessary, that can be Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, being a farmer, supplied later. What I would like to know, as I would like to know from the Government a matter of policy, is whether the Industries whether it would take over the sick and Ministerwould bring about an amendment in unproductive cattle of the farmers to be the Act, under which the BIFR has been returned to them after proper treatment and constituted, to authorise the BIFR to ensure after making them hea~hy and milk-yielding that the cooperation is forthcoming 1rom the in the same manner in which it takes over financial institutions. and returns to the industrialists their sick unns after making them healthy, strong and [ Translation] viable or this privileged scheme is meant only for the industrialists. SHRI PHOOL CHAND VERMA (Shajapur): Mr. Deplrty Speaker, Sir. I come [English] from the Shajapur Constituency of Madhya Pradesh. A proposal for setting up an indus­ SHRI NIRMAL KANTI CHATIERJEE try there has been pending with the Indus­ (Dumdum): My question is very simple. tries Ministry. I would like to know from the There are sick units. But there are no sick hon. Ministerthe action proposed to betaken owners. My question is, what has been the by the Government in regard to that pro­ policy adopted towards sick owners? The posal. other question is, what is the policy regard­ ing the foreign capital in the country? We had MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: You give this in the past one kind of policy. Recently, I am in writing to the han. Minister and he shall also confused about it. I want an elaboration reply. on the statement about the invasion of for­ eign capital into Indian industry. [English] [ Translation]

SHRI HARIN PATHAK (Ahmedabad): SHAI S. KRISHNA KUMAR (Quilon): Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, of the 35 Textile The Minister would appreciate that one of mills closed down in Gujarat, 19 are situated the main thrusts of industrial policy should be in Ahmedabad itself. 9 mills are run by the the utilisation of existing capacity whether in NTC. I would like to know from the han. the public or in the private sector. It is on this Minister ...... basis, licensing has been introduced and the establishment of new units prevented such MR. DEPUTY -SPEAKER: We don't as in the textile sector, jute in West Bengal have time for individual issueS'. and some sugar mills in many other States. Traditionally. cashew industry is concen­ [English] trated in Kerala. Already, there is under­ utilisation of capacny and the cashew work­ force is getting only hundred days of work in SHRI P.R. KUMARAMANGALAM (Sa­ a year or less than that due to non-availabil­ lem): Mr. Deputy-Speaker, Sir, the issue ny of raw material. Would the Government that is important is, a lot of han. Members consider licensing the cashew industry so have felt that the BIFA has a number of that the establishment of new units is pre­ cases pending before it. We understand, vented. whether it is in Kerala or in any other quite reliably, that it is essentially because State? 543 Dem. for Grants (Gen.), APRJl 16, 1990 1990-91 Min. of Industry 544

[Sh. S. Krishna Kumar] have had an eight-hour discussion on It. If, even after that there still remainsa suspiclon [Translation) in your mind, the time has been allotted for that. I can't permit individual questions. SHRI JANARDAN TIWARI (Siwan): would like to know from the Govemment as ( Interruptions) to what it proposes to do to stop the bungling by those big capitalists who have drawn You give it in writing. millions of rupees in the name of sick indus­ tries and who have drawn millions of rupees ( Interruptions) in the name of sick industries and have invested the same in the industries. [English]

SHRI BALASAHEB VIKHE PATll SHRI AJIT SINGH: I would like to (Kopargaon): Would the Government make request the hen. Members that if they have mandatory provisions by amending Guide­ any questions on individual units, if there are lines Ad. for those industries which do not any problems about their districts or if they submit in time the deposits collected by them have any particular point, they are free to as in certain cases the deposits have been meet me and discuss it later. Today we are withheld for a decade or so. I demand an discussing only the policy questions amendment to this effect in the law...... (Interruptions) ......

[English] The first question raised was about the transport subsidy; the Government has plans SHRI BAL GOPAL MJSHRA (Boklngir): to continue it. The Government is bringing I would like to know from the hon. Minister out a White Paper on public sector. Some­ whether he will put a full-stop to the deputa· one has raised that question. About ineffi­ tion in public sector units because in all the cient units, about what to do for the viable public sector undertakings people go on and non-viable units; those questions will be deputation; they are not concerned about discussed in that White Paper. the welfare of the units; they are more con­ cerned about personal welfare; as a result [ Translation]. the public sector undertakings are incurring heavy losses. SHRI RAJENDRA AGNIHOTRI (Jhansi): Mr. Deputy Speaker., Sir, there are Secondly I would like to know whether many districts in our country where industrial responsibility will be fixed in the pubic sector development is almost nil. I would like to units and incent~ves will be given for profit know whether Government would declare and loss to the employees of the public them as 'no lndustry Districts' and pay nec­ sector units. essary attention towards their development.

Thirdly, , would like to know whether the [English) Government of India will decide to put heavy industries in the backward districts of the MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: This is not country. (Interruptions) correct on the part 01 the hon. Members. Now we have discussed the demands for [ Translation] grants pertaining to Industries for about ten hours. The Hon. Minister has replied also. I ( Interruptions) just wanted to give you an opportunity to ask a very important question on policy matter. MR. DEPUTY-SPEAKER: It tends to You cannot have all the questions put to the be coma a regular debate that way and we Minister and replied to by the Minister in the 545 Dsm. for Grants (Gen.). CHAITRA 26.1912 (SAKA) 1990-91 Min. of Industry 546

House. n you have any questions, please ment win take all necessary steps required in write to the Minister or meet him. If he thinks this regard. that he can reply or he can convince you, he will either reply to you or will convince you. If I would also like to inform han. members the matter is not important, then it is his about Rohtas. The Supreme Court had discretion to deal with it in the proper man­ decided that it is to be nationalized. This ner. No more questions now. Let him reply to work is to be done by the State Government. only the important policy matter questions Centre has performed its duty assigned to it. and then I will put the Demands to the vote of It is forthe State Government to do rest of the the House. job.

( Interruptions) [English]

[ Translation] MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: I shall now put all the cut motions moved to the De­ MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: No, you can't mands for Grants relating to the Ministry of do like this. Industry to vote together, unless any han. Member desires that any of his cut motions .. , .(lnterruptions) .... may be put separately .

You are a senior Member of the House The cut motions Nos. 6 to 15 and 62 and and you know it very well that this IS not the 63 were Pl!t and negatived way of asking questions. MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: I shall now .... (Interruptions) .... put the Demands for Gr~nts relating to the Ministry of Industry to vote: Not like this. Sit down, please. The question is: .... ( Interruptions) .... "That the respective sums not exceed­ SHRI AJIT SINGH: Some members ing the amounts on Revenue Account have asked about the sick Industries and the anq Capital Account shown in the fourth role of B.I.F.R. I request them to raise these column of the Order Paper be granted questions during the discussion on the to the President, out of the Consoli­ Demands of Grants of Ministry of Finance, dated Fund of India to complete the otherwise they can ask these questions sums necessary to defray the charges during Questions Hour. that will come in- course of payment during the year ending the 31 sf day of I would like to say about the question March, 1991. in respect of the headsef raised by Shri Hukumdeo Narain about the Demands entered in the second col­ reserved items, that there are 836 items in umn thereof against Demands Nos. 51 the reserved list. Apart from this after receiv­ to 53 relating to the Ministry of Indus­ ing complaints against large and medium try." scale industries, we propose to constitute a committee to examine them. The Govern- The motion was adopted 547 Dem. for Grants (Gen.), APRIL 16, 1990 Resource Development 548 1990-91 Min. of Human Demands for grants, 1990-91 in respect of the Ministry of Industry voted by the Lok Sabha

No. and Name of demand Amount of demand lor Amount of Demand for grant on account voted grant voted by by the house on the House 28th March 1990

Revenue Capital Revenue Capital Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs.

2 3 4 5

51 Ministry 0 Industry Department of Industrial Development 95,38,00,000 68,40.00,000 286,15,00.000 205,21,00,000

52. Department of Company Affairs 2,2500,000 1,00,000 6,74,00,000

53. Department of Public Enterprises 12,63,00,000 7468,00,000 37,87,00,000 224,03,00,000

17.50 hrs. A list showing the serial numbers of cut motions treated as moved will be put up on DEMANDS FOR GRANTS (GENERAL), the Notice Board shortly. In case any Mem­ 1990-91 ber Hnds any discrepancy in the list he may kindly bring it to the notice of the Officer at the Ministry of Human Resource Develop­ Table without delay. ment Motion moved: [English]

MA. DEPUTY SPEAKER: The House "That the respective sums not exceed­ will now take up discussion and voting on ing the amounts on Revenue Account Demands Nos. 47 to 50 relating to the Min· and Capital Account shown in the fourth istry of Human Resource Development for column of the Order Paper be granted which 10 hours have been allotted. to the President, out of the Consoli· dated Fund of India to complete the Han. Members present in the House sums necessary to defray the charges whose cut motions to the Demands for Grants that will come in course of payment have been circulated may, ij they desire to during the year ending the 31 st day of move their cut motions, send slips to the March, 1991, in respect of the heads of Table within 15 minutes indicating the serial Demands entered in the second col­ numbers of the cut motions they would like to umn thereof against Demands Nos. 47 move. Those cut motions only will be treated to 50, relating to the Ministry of Human as moved. Resource Development." 549 Dem. for Grants (Gen.), CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Resource Development 550 1990-9 f Min. of Human Demands for grants, 1990-91 in respect of the Ministry of Human Research Development submitted to the vote of Lok Sabha

No. and Name of demand Amount of Demand for Amount of Demand for grant on Account voted Grant to be submitted to by the House on the vote of the House 28th March, 1990

Revenue Capital Revenue Capital Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs.

2 3 4 5

47. MiniStry of Human Resource Development Department of Education 424,39 00,000 25.00,000 1285,10,00,000 75,00,000' .

48. Department of Youth Affairs and Sports 26,27,00,000 57,00,000 78,81,00,000 1,71,00,000

49 Art and Culture, 28,90,00,000 5,00,00,000 87,71,00,000 15,00,00,000

50. Department of Women and Child Development 92,82,00,000 25,00,000 273,77,00,000 75,00,000

SHRI K.S. RAG (Machlipatnam): I beg "That the demand under the Head to move: "Department of Education" be reduced by Rs. 100." "That the demand under the Head "Department of Education" be reduced [Need to train larger number of teacher by Rs. 100." on NCERT pattern.] (39)

[Need to cover larger number of "That the demand under the Head deserving ·Scheduled Castes and "Department of Ed ucation" be reduced Scheduled Tribes st udents and those by Rs. 100." belonging to economically weaker sections under the discretionary [Need to open more Kendriya grants.] (37) Vidyalayas to cover wards of Central Government employees and employ­ "That the demand under the Head ees working in public sector under­ "Department of Education" be reduced takings.] (40) by Rs. 100." "That the demand under the Head [Need to introduce uni10rm syllabi in "Department of Ed ucation" be reduced school education throughout the by Rs .. 100." country to eliminate dispanty In stan­ dards of education in various States.] [Need to provide adequate staff in all (38) Kendriya Vidyalayas so as to com- 551 Dem. for Grants (Gen.), APRil 16, 1990 1990-91 Min. of Human [Sh. K.S. Rao] "Department of Education-be reduced by Rs. fOO: plete the courses before annual ex­ aminations.] (41) [Naedtoopen mors Regional Centres of Indira Gandhi National Open Uni­ "That the demand under the Head versity so as to cover larger number 1)apartrnentofEducat~n"bereduced of stUdents.] (47) by Rs. 100." "That the demand under the Head (Need to streamline the admissions in "Department of Ed ucation" be reduced Kendriya Vidyalayas.) (42) by As. 100."

"That the demand under the Head [Need to introduce uniform UGC pay "Department of Educat~n" be reduced scale for all university and college by Rs. 100." teachers.] (48)

[Need to impart free education to all "That the demand under the Head girl students upto Higher Secondary "Department of Education" be reduced level in all the States and the Union by Rs. 100." territories.] (43) [Need to establish more Technical "That the demand under the Head Teachers Training Institute for poly. "Department of Education" be reduced technics in the country.] (49) by Rs. 100." "That the demand under the Head [Need to open more vocational/pl'9- "Department of Education" be reduced fessional institutes in block/sub-divi­ by Rs. 100." sional headquarters in all the States and the Union territories.] (44) {Need to establish more Indian Insti­ tutes of Technology.] (50) "That the demand under the Hea9 "Department of Education" be reduced "That the demand under the Head by Rs. 100." "Department of Education" be reduced by As. 100." [Need to Introduce computer courses in Higher Secondary School by giving {Need to establish Regional Engineer­ liberal grants to all the State Govern­ ing Colleges in more States.] (51) ments and Union Territory Admini­ strations.] (45) "That the demand under the Head "Department of Education" be reduced "That the demand under the Head by Rs. 100." "Department of_Educatlon"be reduced by Rs. 100. ,. [Need to increase the monthly sti­ pends of apprentice engineering [Need to provide laboratOries for graduates and diploma holders.] (52) scheme students in Higher Secon­ dary Schools by giving liberal assIs­ "That the demand under the Head tance to all the State Government "Department of Education" be reduced and Union Territory Administrations.] by Rs. 100." (46) [Need to set up more number of In­ "That the demand under the Head dian Institutes of Management.] (53) 553 DMt.IorGrants (GBn.). CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Resourcs Devslopmflnt 554 1990-91 Min. of Human "That the demand under the Head athletes for participation in OlYUPfC "Department of Youth Affairs and and AS1AD competitions.) (59) Sports· be reduced by Rs. 100." "That the demand• under the Head [Need for better organisation of youth "Department of Youth Affairs and weHare activities for promotion of Sports· be reduced by Rs. 100.· national integration.) (54) [Need for providing attractive incen­ "That the demand under the Head tives to outstanding sport persons to "Department of Youth Affairs and encourage sports activities.) (60) Sports· be reduced by Rs. 100." "That the demand under the Head (Need for reorientation of National "Department of Youth Affairs and Service Scheme for improvement of Sports" be reduced by As. 100." life in rural areas particularly eradica­ tion of illiteracy.] (55) [Need for impartial selection of ath­ letes for participation in international "That the demand under the Head sports.] (61) "Dep.artment of Youth Affairs and Sports" be reduced by Rs. 100." "That the demand under the Head "Department of Youth Affairs and [Need for increased participation of Sports" be reduced by As. 100.· youth from rural areas in mternational exchange of Youth Delegation under [Need for instituting more national Cultural Exchange Programme.] (56) awards for sport persons and selec­ tion of awardees by Committee con­ "That the demand under the Head sisting of outstanding sport persons.] "Department of Youth Affairs and (62) Sports" be reduced by Rs. 100." "That the demand under the Head [Need tor streamlining management "Oepartment of Youth Affairs and of Sports Authority of India so as to Sports" be reduced by Rs. 100." bring about better co-ordination of sports activities in the country.] (57) [Need for establishment of regional sports coaching centres by providing "That the demand under the Head liberal Central assistance to Slate "Department of Youth Affairs and Governments and Union Territory Sports" be reduced by Rs. 100." Administrations.] (63)

[Need for location sports talents at a "That the demand under the Head "Art fairly young age and preparing them and Culture- be reduced by Rs. 100." for national and international sports competitions by launching compre­ [Need to establish more Zonal Cul­ hensive coaching programmes.] (58) tural Centres to cover a" the States and Union Territories.] (64) "That the demand under the Head "Department of Youth Affairs and "That the demand under the Head "Art Sports" be reduced by Rs. 100." and Culture" be reduced by As. 100."

[Need for launching programmes in [Need for broad-based participation various sport disciplines for compre­ in Festivals of India/exhibitions or­ hensive coaching and training of ganised in foreign countries to pres- 555 D9n). forGranrs (Gen.). APRIL 16, 1990 1990-91 Min. of Human ISh. K.S. Rao] [Need to provide liberal assistance to State Governments and Union Terri­ ent the image of~he countly.] (SS) tory Administrations for integrated ' Child Development Services.] (72) "That the demand under the Head" Art and Culture" be reduced by Rs. 100." ''That the demand under' the Head . "Department of Women and Child (Need to undertake extensive ar­ Development"be reduced by As. 100." chaeolog ieal surveys in under-cov­ ered areas.] (66) [Need to extemalliberal assistance to voluntary organisations for establish­ "That the demand under the Head II Art ing more creches and health-care and Culture" be reduced by As. 100." centres for day-care children.] (73)

[Need to include more monuments "That the demand under the Head and sites for preservation and con­ "Oepartment of Women and Child servation under the Centrally pro­ Development" be reduced by Rs. 100." tected historical monuments.] (67) [Need to establish more childhood "That the demand under the Head "Art education centres to cover more chil­ and Culture" be reduced by Rs. 100." dren belonging to .disadvantaged sections in rural and backward ar­ [Need to establishment and mainte­ eas.] (74) nance of archaeological museums in more States particularly in Southeren "That the demand under the Head region.] (68) "Department of Women and Child Deveit>pment" be reduced by As. 100." "That the demand under the Head "Art and Culture" be reduced by Rs. 100." [Need for undertaking urgent legisla­ tion to ban sex determination tests [Need to further develop Salarjung throughout the country in the SAARC Museum, Hyderabad, by acquiring Year of Girl Child.] (75) more arttreasures and antiques.] (69) "That the demand under the Head "That the demand under the Head "Art "Department of Women and Child and Culture" be reduced by Rs. 100." Development" be reduced by Rs. 100."

[Need to establish a National Council [Need to provide liberal assistance to of Science Museum at Hyderabad.] voluntary organisations for conduct­ (70) ing condensed courses for women in primary/middle/high school level "That the demand under the Head "Art examinations to cover more women.] and Culture" be reduced by Rs. 100." (76)

[Need to set up another National "That the demand under the Head Library on the pattern of the National "Department of Women and Child Library, Calcutta in Southern region Development" be reduced by Rs. 100." preferably at Hyderabad.1 (71)

"That the demand under the Head [Need to give liberal assistance to "Department of Women and Child voluntary organisations for setting up Development" be reduced by Rs. 100." more working women hostels.] (77) 557 Oem. for Grants (Gen.), CHAITRA 26, 1912 (SAKA) Resource Development 558 1990~91 Mm. of Human

"That the demand under the Head [Need for financial assistance to Stata "Department of Women and Child Governments to provide better edu­ Development" be reduced by Rs. 100." cation to Scheduled Tribes particu­ larly, of the North Eastern Regjon and [Need to extend liberal financial as­ Tripura State.] (100) sistance to voluntary institutions for income generating activities to cover SHRI GIRDHARILAL BHARGAVA large number of needy women.] (78) (Jaipur): I beg to move:

''That the demand under the Head "That the demand under the Head "Department of Women and Child "Department of Youth Affairs and Oevelopment"be reduced by Rs. 100." Sports" be reduced by Rs. 100."

[Need to streamlining the procedure [Need to come out with a sound policy in the Central Social Welfare Board on the matters relating to tribal youth for extending assistance to needy of North Eastern Region and of Tripura women and children speedily,] (79) State with a View to bringing them in the country's mainstream.] (107) "That the demand under the Head "Department oi Women and Child "That the demand under the Head Development" be reduced by Rs. 100," "Department of Youth Affairs and Sports" be reduced by Rs. 100." [Need to extend liberal assistarce to voluntary organisatton for estab!ish­ [Need to formulate a policy for the ment of Short-stay Homes for the development of rural sports in the wenare of destitute women.] (BO) coun1ry.] (108)

"That the demand under the Head MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: Now, the "Department of Women and Child first speaker would be Prof. N. Tombi Singh. Development"be reduced byRs, 100." 17_44 hrs. [Need to open more Training-cum­ Production Centres to cover Ic:uger PROF. N. TOMBI SINGH (Inner number of women belonging to Manlpur): Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, now, it is weaker section.] (81) a debate from the Ministryof Industries tothe Ministry of Human Resource Development. SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN DEV (T npura (Interruptions) We are switching over from a West): I beg to move: very important subject to another fairly im­ portant subject. In order to put an emphasis "That the demand under the Head we have discussed Demands by way of "Department of Education"be reduced questions and answers etc., in this House, by Rs. 1," relating to the Ministry of Industry. Sir, I would say that the Human Resource Devel­ [Failure to evolve a sound education opment is responsible for so many other policy with a view to creating jobs for departments within that Ministry. As all of us educated unemployed youth of the here are aware, we are discussing this country.] (99) demand in the context of the present Gov­ ernment not having been able to appoint a fullfledged Cabinet Minister in charge of "That the demand under the Head Human Resource Development. Prof. Menon "Department of Education" be reduced IS a very knowledgeable and able person. by Rs. 100 . But he does not liold the position of a Cabinet 559 Oem. #or Grants (Gen.), APRil 16, 1990 Resource Development 560 1990-91 Min. of. Human {prof. N. Tombi Singh] our planning. It is economic development versus human development. The Ministry of Minister. The news has it that the Govern­ Human Resource Development has indeed ment is likely to appoint more Cabinet Minis­ placed before itself the mighty task of striving ters during reshuffle. We hope that Human for fuWilment of the basic human needs. In Resource Development would have a this regard, what we need is a total survey of fullfledged Cabinet Minister. The hon. Prime the vastness of the country, the different Minister, who is in charge of the Human regions where different problems obtain and Resource Deve10pment for the time being, also the history of the development of our has indicated outside the House that the free India in the process of education. Just education policy is being reviewed. because a new Government has come, this new Government defends itse" on anything Now, the education policy of the Gov­ or everything by saying that we are a few ernment is a vast subject. It is such a subject days old and what has been done. has been on which the possibilities are indicated from done, and the discredit should go to the both the sides and there is not much room for previous Government. I am not making my any politics, much less of party politics in observations that foHow on any party line this. When I make some observations by because this is purely an academic issue. way of initiating the debate on this very That is most important here. Education of a important demand, , am not taking a political country like ours should be very realistic. or a party stand. I am taking only an aca­ The policy to be formulated should not be on demic position so far as Human Resource the basis of any party lines and this is abso­ Development is concerned. It covers gen­ lutely impossible as I have said earlier. Now, eral education. Again in that, there are so what are the realities and sources which are many other sub-sections which are equally available today? We have the Demands for important. These are Culture, Arts, Women Grants and so, we are discussing a few and Child Development, Youth Affairs and aspects of this here. In the morning, during Sports which come under the Ministry of Question Hour, we heard Prof. Menon Human Resource Development. mentioning a few aspects of the problems in this field. The heavy burdens on this matter I would like to read a few lines from the are on the shoulders of this Government. We introductory portion of the Annual Report, can discuss education at the elementary Part-III, of this M;n~stry because this is very stage, at the secondary stage and then at the important in the absence of a new education university stage. We can discuss them aca­ policy. The new education policy is not sup­ demically and approach them with a broad posed to overthrow everything because there mind. But then, we have limitations when we are so many constraints. There are so many go to different regions, as our country has other factors. The Prime Minister himself different regions and different levels, of has indicated that there will be a change in development. Economic development and the policy. The Introductory lines are: social development levels are unequal all over the country. Whether we make a begin­ "In the broad context of 'Human devel­ ning at the elementary stage or at the secon­ opment:goalsforthe90's'the UNICEF dary stage and then come to the university report on the State of the World's Chil­ stage, we cannot say that one particular dren 1990 says: 'As the international standard should suit the whole country. We community formulates development have to see that different regions require goaJs and strategies for the 19905, different adjustments. Although university there is a growing consensus that education looks to be a better beginning at a human development must now take better slatus level. I make a beginning with centre stage." the univers;ty education because the de­ mand today is for more and more universi­ Economic development is the objective in ties all over the country. The problem of 561 Dem. forGrsnts (Gen.). CHAITRA 26. 1912 (SAKA) RssoUI'CS Otwelopmsnl 512 1990-91 Min. of Human educated unemployment is growing every­ was pointed out that the Government is not where. The States where these problems in a position to provide sufficient vocational were not existing previously, are also facing training or the kind of discipline which wit them now. I represent the North-Eastern enable them to get employment as soon as region. There are no industries. Education is they complete their education at the Ken· growing as in any other region. It is because driya Vidyalayas. Of course. the Kendriya children have to be kept occupied somehow Vidyalas form a small percentage of the total by sending them to some educational institu­ number of higher secondary schools in the tion or to some university. This hself be­ whole country. This is because we cannot comes an anernative to employment. The providethefuncfs and other class roomfacili­ society has to keep the children occupied ties in the Kendriya Vidayalas. Hthis is the somehow. University education is just a form position so as far the Kendriya Vidyalas are of keeping growing children, semi-adult chil­ concerned, what will be the position with dren occupied if they are not in employment. regard to Government schools throughout As soon as education is over, it turns out to the country? The position is so bad there. be educated unemployment problem. In the Now, the education has become a commer­ North-Eastern region, particularly in my area, CIal and business proposition all oyer the educated unemployment is more. You ex­ country. In this background when we talk of etude Assam. Assam is more or less a big paying capitation fee for admission to engi!­ State with full of problems. Leaving apart neering and medical colleges, that is some­ Assam, if you consider the picture, there are thing understanding. But when we have to many universities in the North-Eastern re­ spent thousands of rupees per month for a gion like Manipur University, Guwahati Uni­ child to start with nursery and then .elemen­ Yersity, Dibrugarh University, and Tnpura tary education in order to groom him up for University. The Assam Central University higher education in good public schools and and the Nagaland University are now com­ other private institutions to the name of In9 up. sophistication, we find that the educatiQn has really become a business proposition. These universities are going to create That way, the Government schoots in the many degree-holders who will not be ab­ States are providing only employment secu­ sorbed by any employment agency as there rity to the teachers. But so far as their serv­ are no sufficient employment agencies in ices to the children are concerned, that is these small States. Now, the problem will be certainly of a very low profile and that pattern that these educated unemployed people will is no of much use. We are, therefore. spend­ be resorting to a kind of activity generally ing unnecessarily money on the Govern­ known as insurgency. But it cannot be as ment schools without providing quality edu­ bad as Punjab or Kashmir. It has got its own cation, without attracting good number of hIstory and hs own bad impact on the body intelligent students to these schools and we politics of the country so far as that region is are not able to provide standard education to concerned. When we think of education policy those who obtain education in these schools. for the whole country, we have to think of They do not get the necessary'vocational or vocationalising as also relating education to realistic type of education which -wiU equip work and employment' potential. Only then them in order to get higher education. we sha" be able to do justice to those whom we have educated at the University level In In view of this, whatever review or a similar manner, if we want to produce change in the National Policy on Education vocationally educated and technically edu­ is contemplated by the Government. orintha cated youngmen and women at the Univer­ human resource development in a wider sity level, the preparation should start from scale. that has to be done in the context 01 the higher secondary level. As we discussed the present available fads. a certain question and Ustenedto tha answer given by the hon. Minister this morning, it Now, I come to the other aspect of tbe . 563 Oem. for Grants (Gen.), APRIL 16, 1990 Resource Development 564 1990-91 Min. of Human [Prof. N. Tombi Singh] MR DEPUTY SPEAKER: Would you like to continue tomorrow or you want to finish it today only? univers~y education. We have backward and advanced areas in our country. There SHRI N. TOMBI SINGH: Sir, I will be are metropolitan cities like Delhi, Madras, grateful to you nyou give me time to speak Bombay and Calcutta. There we find a totally tomorrow. different atmosphere. Though we have the same Central Board of Secondary Educa­ MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: The House tion operating there also but the standard of then stands adjourned to meet at 11.00 A.M. education, the infrastructure and the atmos­ tomorrow. phere in the metropolitan cities is different. Then, apart from these metropolitan cities, 18.00 hrs. we have developed areas also. But if we look to the backward areas, as I have alrpady The Lok Sabha then adjourned till Eleven pointed out, to the North-eastern areas for of the Clock on Tuesday, April 17, 1990/ instance, then we will find ... Chaitra 27, 19 12 (Saka)

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