Home Affairs on Environment: Lok Sabha 2012-13
Q. No. Q. Type Date Ans by Ministry Members Title of the Questions Subject Political State Specific Party Representative Starred 13.03.2012 Home Affairs Shri Raghuvir Singh Natural Calamities Disaster INC Rajasthan *17 Meena Management Shri Gajendra Singh INC Madhya Rajukhedi Pradesh 29 Unstarred 13.03.2012 Home Affairs Shri Narayan Singh Inclusion in Calamity Disaster INC Madhya Amlabe List Management Pradesh 161 Unstarred 13.03.2012 Home Affairs Shri S. S. Disaster Management Disaster INC Tamil Nadu Ramasubbu Management Shri Rayapati INC Andhra Sambasiva Rao Pradesh 174 Unstarred 13.03.2012 Home Affairs Dr. Nilesh Narayan Cyclone Risk Disaster INC Maharashtra Rane Mitigation Project Management Starred 20.03.2012 Home Affairs Shri C.Sivasami E-office Project for Disaster AIADMK Tamil Nadu *83 CPMFs Management *85 Starred 20.03.2012 Home Affairs Shri Shivkumar Citizenship through Environmental BJP Karnataka Chanabasappa Udasi Registration Education, NGOs and Media 1008 Unstarred 20.03.2012 Home Affairs Prof.(Dr.) Ram Disaster Management Disaster BJP Uttar Pradesh Shanka Management Shri Manicka Tagore INC Tamil Nadu Sardar Partap Singh INC Punjab Bajwa Starred 27.03.2012 Home Affairs Shri Mangani Funding under CRF Disaster JD(U) Bihar *188 Mandal Lal and NCCF Management Shri Konakalla TDP Andhra Narayana Rao Pradesh 2216 Unstarred 27.03.2012 Home Affairs Shri Pradeep Majhi Disaster Preparedness Disaster INC Odisha of Nuclear Management Installations Shri Kishanbhai Energy INC Gujarat VestabhaiPatel Studies Health and
Sanitation Pollution 3042 Unstarred 24.04.2012 Home Affairs Shri Suresh NDMA Guidelines on Disaster BJP Karnataka Chanabasappa Disasters Management Angadi 3078 Unstarred 24.04.2012 Home Affairs Shri Ramashankar Satellite Link for Disaster BSP Uttar Pradesh Rajbhar Disaster Management Management 6235 Unstarred 15.05.2012 Home Affairs Shri N. Peethambara Disaster Management Disaster INC Kerala Kurup Management 6261 Unstarred 15.05.2012 Home Affairs Shri Syed Submission of Audit Environmental BJP Bihar Shahnawaz Hussain Records by NGOs Education, NGOs and Media 6270 Unstarred 15.05.2012 Home Affairs Shri K. P.Dhanapala Disaster Preparedness Disaster INC Kerala Management 6310 Unstarred 15.05.2012 Home Affairs Shri Prasanta Kumar Social Risk Disaster RSP West Bengal Majumdar Management System Management Shri Manohar Tirkey RSP West Bengal 6314 Unstarred 15.05.2012 Home Affairs Shri Khiladi Lal Disaster Management Disaster INC Rajasthan Bairwa Funds Management 6385 Unstarred 15.05.2012 Home Affairs Shri M. B.Rajesh Natural Calamities Disaster CPI(M) Kerala Management Shri Dinesh Chandra JD(U) Bihar Yadav Shri Hansraj BJP Maharashtra Gangaram Ahir Shri Kaushalendra JD(U) Bihar Kumar Shri Rajiv Ranjan JD(U) Bihar (Lalan) Singh Shri Jagdish Singh BSP Uttar Pradesh Rana 7374 Unstarred 22.05.2012 Home Affairs Smt. Kamla Devi Awareness at Village Disaster BJP Chhattisgarh Patle Level Management Environmental Education, NGOs and Media 7375 Unstarred 22.05.2012 Home Affairs Dr. (Smt.) Ratna Study on Traffic Pollution AITC West Bengal
De(Nag) Problem in Delhi 7387 Unstarred 22.05.2012 Home Affairs Shri E.G.Sugavanam Trees in NDMC Area Forest DMK Tamil Nadu Conservation 7455 Unstarred 22.05.2012 Home Affairs Shri P. T.Thomas Guidelines of NDMA Disaster INC Kerala Management 7467 Unstarred 22.05.2012 Home Affairs Shri Khiladi Lal Revision of Disaster INC Rajasthan Bairwa NDRF/SDRF Management 7542 Unstarred 22.05.2012 Home Affairs Shri S. R. Jeyadurai Theft of Electricity Energy DMK Tamil Nadu and Water Studies Water Management Starred 14.08.2012 Home Affairs Shri Bhoopendra Utilisation of Foreign Environmental BJP Madhya *79 Singh Funds by NGOs Education, Pradesh NGOs and Media Shri Ganeshrao SS Maharashtra Nagorao Dudhgaonkar 740 Unstarred 14.08.2012 Home Affairs Shri E.G.Sugavanam Fire Safety in Disaster DMK Tamil Nadu Buildings Management Health and Sanitation 752 Unstarred 14.08.2012 Home Affairs Shri S. Pakkirappa Report of NIDM and Disaster BJP Karnataka MCD on Illegal Management Constructions EIA 861 Unstarred 14.08.2012 Home Affairs Ms. Bhavana Gawali Implementation of Disaster SS Maharashtra (Patil) Disaster Management Management Act Shri Ganeshrao SS Maharashtra Nagorao Shri Adhir Ranjan INC West Bengal Chowdhury 872 Unstarred 14.08.2012 Home Affairs Shri Yashvir Singh Losses due to Flood Disaster SP Uttar Pradesh Management Shri Sanjay Bhoi INC Odisha Shri N.S.V. Chitthan INC Tamil Nadu Shri Prabodh Panda CPI West Bengal Shri Ramkishun SP Uttar Pradesh
Shri Bhismshankar BSP Uttar Pradesh Alias Kushal Tiwari Shri Manicka Tagore INC Tamil Nadu Shri Narahari AIFB West Bengal Mahato Shri Kaushalendra JD(U) Bihar Kumar Shri Shivkumar BJP Karnataka Chanabasappa Udasi Shri Ramen Deka BJP Assam Starred 21.08.2012 Home Affairs Shri Bhaskarrao Functioning of Disaster INC Maharashtra *131 Bapurao NATGRID Management Shri Eknath INC Maharashtra Mahadeo Gaikwad Patil 1427 Unstarred 21.08.2012 Home Affairs Shri Hansraj Disaster Management Disaster BJP Maharashtra Gangaram Ahir Training Centre Management 1556 Unstarred 21.08.2012 Home Affairs Shri Ramen Deka Diversion of Funds by Alternative BJP Assam NGOs Technologies Ms. Bhavana Gawali Disaster SS Maharashtra (Patil) Management Shri Ganeshrao Energy SS Maharashtra Nagorao Studies Dudhgaonkar Shri Inder Singh Environmental Ind. Jharkhand Namdhari Education, NGOs and Media Shri Devji Health and BJP Rajasthan Mansingram Patel Sanitation 1563 Unstarred 21.08.2012 Home Affairs Shri Pakauri Lal Revision in Notified Disaster SP Uttar Pradesh Disasters List Management Shri Khiladi Lal INC Rajasthan Bairwa Shri S. Pakkirappa BJP Karnataka Shri Arjun Ram BJP Rajasthan Meghwal Shri Tarachand INC Rajasthan Bhagora
Starred 28.08.2012 Home Affairs Shri Jose K.Mani Norms for Calamity Disaster KC(M) Kerala *233 Relief Management 2600 Unstarred 28.08.2012 Home Affairs Shri Jayawant Preparedness for Disaster INC Maharashtra Gangaram Awale Natural Calamities Management 2652 Unstarred 28.08.2012 Home Affairs Shri Narahari Environmental EIA AIFB West Bengal Mahato Clearance for Border Project Wildlife Management 2680 Unstarred 28.08.2012 Home Affairs Thiru Thalikkottai Cyclone Relief to Disaster DMK Tamil Nadu Rajuthevar Baalu Tamil Nadu Management 2730 Unstarred 28.08.2012 Home Affairs Shri S. S. NDMA Guidelines in Disaster INC Tamil Nadu Ramasubbu Fire Fighting Management 3701 Unstarred 04.09.2012 Home Affairs Shri Sameer Magan Removal of Hoardings Pollution NCP Maharashtra Bhujbal 3725 Unstarred 04.09.2012 Home Affairs Shri Naveen Jindal Stationing of NDRF Disaster INC Haryana Management 3839 Unstarred 04.09.2012 Home Affairs Shri M. I.Shanavas NDRF Unit in Kerala Disaster INC Kerala Management 3843 Unstarred 04.09.2012 Home Affairs Shri Premdas Purity Test of Health and SP Uttar Pradesh Katheria Drinking Water by Sanitation MCD Shri Vishwa Mohan Pollution JD(U) Bihar Kumar Water Management 3874 Unstarred 04.09.2012 Home Affairs Shri P.L.Punia QRT for Disaster Disaster INC Uttar Pradesh Management Management 3896 Unstarred 04.09.2012 Home Affairs Shri Rudra Madhab Planting of Saplings Environmental BJD Odisha Ray Conservation Forest Conservation *66 Starred 27.11.2012 Home Affairs Shri Bhoopendra Funds to NGOs Environmental BJP Madhya Singh Education, Pradesh NGOs and Media Shri Prabodh Panda CPI West Bengal 701 Unstarred 27.11.2012 Home Affairs Shri Bishnu Pada Compensation for Disaster BJP Andaman and Ray Natural Calamity Management Nicobar Islands
716 Unstarred 27.11.2012 Home Affairs Shri S. Semmalai Objection over Wildlife AIADMK Tamil Nadu Fencing Management 826 Unstarred 27.11.2012 Home Affairs Shri Sonawane Compensation under Climate BJP Maharashtra Pratap Narayanrao NDRF Change and Meteorology Prof. Saugata Roy Disaster AITC West Bengal Management 910 Unstarred 27.11.2012 Home Affairs Shri Eknath Impact of Natural Climate INC Maharashtra Mahadeo Gaikwad Calamities Change and Meteorology Shri S. S. Disaster INC Tamil Nadu Ramasubbu Management Shri Manicka Tagore EIA INC Tamil Nadu Shri A. MDMK Tamil Nadu Ganeshamurthi Shri E.G. DMK Tamil Nadu Sugavanam Shri A.K.S. Vijayan DMK Tamil Nadu Shri Hansraj BJP Maharashtra Gangaram Ahir Shri Bhaskarrao INC Maharashtra Bapurao Patil Shri Gowdar BJP Karnataka Mallikarjunappa Siddeshwara 912 Unstarred 27.11.2012 Home Affairs Shri Hukmdev Foreign Aid to NGOs Environmental BJP Bihar Narayan Yadav Education, NGOs and Media 1669 Unstarred 04.12.2012 Home Affairs Smt. Supriya Illegal Bore Wells Disaster NCP Maharashtra Sadanand Sule Management Dr. Sanjeev Ganesh NCP Maharashtra Naik 1732 Unstarred 04.12.2012 Home Affairs Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Compensation to Agriculture SAD Punjab Badal Farmers 1769 Unstarred 04.12.2012 Home Affairs Shri Gorakh Nath Banned and Environmental BSP Uttar Pradesh Pandey Blacklisted NGOs Education, NGOs and Media
Shri Nishikant BJP Jharkhand Dubey Dr. Ponnusamy AIADMK Tamil Nadu Venugopal 1782 Unstarred 04.12.2012 Home Affairs Km. Saroj Pandey Exploitation of Tribals Environment BJP Chhattisgarh and Forest Trade 2798 Unstarred 11.04.2012 Home Affairs Shri Bishnu Pada Clearance for Rural EIA BJP Andaman and Ray Roads Nicobar Islands 2852 Unstarred 11.12.2012 Home Affairs Shri Bhartruhari Assistance for Cyclone Disaster BJD Odisha Mahtab Mitigation Management 2895 Unstarred 11.12.2012 Home Affairs Shri Ramen Deka Assistance for Disaster Disaster BJP Assam Management Management 2907 Unstarred 11.12.2012 Home Affairs Shri Rudra Madhab Monitoring of NGOs Environmental BJD Odisha Ray Education, NGOs and Media Shri S. R. Jeyadurai DMK Tamil Nadu Dr. (Prof.) Prasanna BJD Odisha Kumar Patasani Shri Tarachand INC Rajasthan Bhagora Shri Chandre BJP Karnataka D.B.Gowda 2944 Unstarred 11.12.2012 Home Affairs Sardar Partap Singh Security to Hydro Alternative INC Punjab Bajwa Power Stations Technologies Energy Studies 3930 Unstarred 18.12.2012 Home Affairs Shri N. Peethambara Rehabilitation of Disaster INC Kerala Kurup Tsunami Victims Management 3939 Unstarred 18.12.2012 Home Affairs Shri S. S. Training by NDMA Disaster INC Tamil Nadu Ramasubbu Management 3991 Unstarred 18.12.2012 Home Affairs Shri P. Karunakaran Cyclone 'Nilam' Disaster CPI(M) Kerala Management Shri Basudeb CPI(M) West Bengal Acharia 3992 Unstarred 18.12.2012 Home Affairs Shri Yogi Adityanath Threat to Nuclear Alternative BJP Uttar Pradesh Plants Technologies Disaster
Management Energy Studies 4022 Unstarred 18.12.2012 Home Affairs Shri Prem Das Rai Landslide Disaster SDF Sikkim Management Management 4090 Unstarred 18.12.2012 Home Affairs Shri Purnmasi Ram Special Package for Disaster JD(U) Bihar Natural Calamity Management Capt. (Retd.) JD(U) Bihar Jainarain Prasad Nishad
NATURAL CALAMITIES 13th March, 2012
LSQ *17
SHRI RAGHUVIR SINGH MEENA SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH RAJUKHEDI
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether several parts of the country were affected by natural calamities like heavy rains, flood and cyclone etc.; (b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the loss of lives, property and damages to crops during the year 2011-12, State-wise; (c) whether any Central team has visited the affected areas; (d) if so, the details of the findings of the said team and the action taken thereon, State-wise; and (e) the details of the assistance sought by the affected States and the assistance provided by the Union Government during the said period, State-wise?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) to (e): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT REFERRED IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 17 FOR 13.3.2012.
(a) & (b): Yes, Madam. The details of States/ Union Territories affected by natural calamities like floods, cyclonic storms, earthquakes etc., as reported by the State Governments/ Union Territories in the year 2011-12 alongwith the loss of lives, property and damage to crops are at Annexure-I. (c) to (e): The States of Sikkim, West Bengal, Odisha, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and the UT of Puducherry have submitted memoranda for additional central assistance from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) for supplementing their relief efforts. The State-wise details of the assistance sought, visit of the Central Teams, status of the reports and assistance approved are at Annexure-II. LOK SABHA ANNEXURE STARRED QUESTION NO. 17 DATED 13-03-2012 Annexure-I
Statement showing State-wise details of damage due to cyclonic storms/ flash floods/ floods /landslides/ cloudburst/ earthquake etc. during 2011-12 (Provisional) As on 01.03.2012
S/No. State/UT No. of No. of cattle No. of houses Cropped area human lives heads lost damaged affected (lakh lost hectares) 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Andhra Pradesh ------2 Arunachal Pr. ------3 Assam 13 -- 277 4.17 4 Bihar 37 * -- 1603 -- 5 Goa 1 -- 134 negligible 6 Gujarat 53 175 4734 -- 7 Haryana ------8 Himachal Pr. 51 2374 10838 1.56 9 Jharkhand ------10 J & K 19 ------
11 Karnataka 84 51 419 -- 12 Kerala 152 531 14222 1.18 13 Madhya Pradesh ------14 Maharashtra 106 ------15 Meghalaya ------16 Mizoram ------17 Odisha 87 1493 290780 4.19 18 Punjab 14 4 26 -- 19 Sikkim 77 * 1333 23903 0.14 20 Tamil Nadu 57 669 99904 2.12 21 Uttar Pradesh 692 268 22858 5.25 22 Uttarakhand 19 10 107 -- 23 West Bengal 79 * 33 317481 0.09 24 A & N Island ------25 Puducherry 12 1256 86439 0.17 Total:- 1,553 8,197 8,73,725 18.87
* This includes 60 lives lost in Sikkim, 11 lives lost in West Bengal and 10 lives lost in Bihar due to earthquake of 18th September 2011.
Annexure-II
Status of memoranda received from the State Governments seeking additional Central assistance from National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) during 2011-12.
Sl. State/ UT Assistance sought Visit of Amount Status of approval of funds from NDRF by High Level No. (Calamity details) [Rs. in crore] Central assessed by Committee (HLC). Team Team [Rs. in crore] 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Sikkim 2842.62 27- 30 291.36 + 41.64 Rs. 227.51 crore from NDRF subject to the adjustment Sept. NRDWP of 75% of the balance available in the SDRF account (Earthquake Sept 2011 & for instant calamity. 2011) from 7- 10 Rs. 41.64 crore from Special Component of National Oct. 2011 Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) for repair of damaged drinking water supply works. Payment of Air bills for airdropping of essential supplies, based on actuals.
HLC held on 15.12.11. 2 West Bengal 525.05 11 Oct. 103.17 Report of the Central Team has been considered by 2011 Inter-Ministerial Group (IMG) on 17-02-12. It is being (Earthquake Sept placed before HLC for its consideration in the next 2011) meeting to be held shortly.
3 Odisha 3265.37 26-30 1006.75 Rs. 908.30 crore from NDRF subject to the adjustment (Flood 2011) Sept. 2011 of 75% of the balance available in the SDRF account for instant calamity. Rs. 10.00 crore from Special Component of National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) for repair of damaged drinking water supply works. Payment of Air bills for airdropping of essential supplies, based on actuals.
HLC held on 15.12.11. 4 Kerala 1427.24 20-22 Oct. 225.56 Report of the Central Team has been considered by (Flood/ landslide 2011 IMG on 17-02-12. It is being placed before HLC for its 2011) consideration in the next meeting to be held shortly. 5 Uttar Pradesh 1458.37 10-12 467.74 Report of the Central Team has been considered by (Flood 2011) Nov. 2011 IMG on 17-02-12. It is being placed before HLC for its consideration in the next meeting to be held shortly. 6 Himachal Pradesh 886.90 24-27 120.09 Report of the Central Team has been considered by (Flood/ landslide/ Nov. 2011 IMG on 17-02-12. It is being placed before HLC for its cloudburst 2011) consideration in the next meeting to be held shortly. 7 Tamil Nadu 5237.01 7-11 Jan. 680.80 Report of the Central Team has been considered by (Cyclonic storm (1199.89+ 4037.12) 2012 IMG on 17-02-12. It is being placed before HLC for its ‘Thane’ 2011) consideration in the next meeting to be held shortly. 8 Puducherry 2435.66 8 Jan. 88.67 Report of the Central Team has been considered by (Cyclonic storm (296.30+2139.368) 2012 IMG on 17-02-12. It is being placed before HLC for its ‘Thane’ 2011) consideration in the next meeting to be held shortly.
INCLUSION IN CALAMITY LIST 13th March, 2012
LSQ 29
SHRI NARAYAN SINGH AMLABE
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government proposes to include `frost` in the category of natural calamities; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government has conducted any survey about the losses suffered on account of frost in the country; and (d) if so, the details thereof during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) & (b): The Government of India has constituted a Group of Ministers (GoM) to look into the issue of inclusion of cold wave/frost as an eligible calamity for relief under SDRF/NDRF. The GoM has considered the matter and suggested the constitution of a working group of agricultural scientists/ experts to examine the issue of quantifying the damages caused by cold wave/ frost for assistance as appropriate. Based on the report of the working group a final decision on the issue of its inclusion will be taken.
(c) to (d): This Ministry has not conducted survey about the losses suffered on account of frost in the country.
DISASTER MANAGMENT 13th March, 2012
LSQ 161
SHRI S. RAMASUBBU SHRI RAYAPATI SAMBASIVA RAO
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government has any proposal to establish a National Disaster and Crisis Management Centre; (b) if so, the details alongwith the proposed functions thereof and the time by which the said Centre is likely to be set up; (c) whether Russia has offered to extend support for setting up of the Centre; and (d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) & (b): The details of the proposal for establishing a National Disaster and Crisis Management Centre in the Country are being ascertained. (c) to (d): The Russian National Crisis Management Centre carries out operational management of on-duty forces in emergency situations and ensues population warning in case of major accidents and disasters. It further integrates the unified information network of all the structures involved in emergency prevention, forecasting and response. The Russian Emergency and Disaster Management Command Centre (EMERCOM) deploys GLONASS signals. During the visit of the Indian delegation headed by Home Minister, Russia highlighted the need to rapidly concertize cooperation under the Inter Government Agreement on Disaster Management signed in December, 2010 and urged early setting up of the Joint Commission envisaged under it. Russia further offered to help India establish a National Disaster and Crisis Management Centre.
CYCLONE RISK MITIGATION PROJECT 13th March, 2013
LSQ 174
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether a National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project is proposed to be implemented in cyclone prone area of Maharashtra; and (b) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a): Yes, Madam. (b): The State Government of Maharashtra is yet to submit the compliance report on the queries of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and world Bank on the final Detail Project Report (DPR) and Investment Proposals (IPs).
MOCK DRILL 20th March, 2012
LSQ *83
SHRI TARACHAND BHAGORA
SANJAY DINA PATIL
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether a mega mock drill was conducted recently by the National Disaster Management Authority and the Delhi Disaster Management Authority in Delhi; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the response by the various authorities was not satisfactory; and (d) if so, the corrective steps taken by the Government in this regard? MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS(MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN) (a) to (d): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House. STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION No. 83 FOR 20th MARCH, 2012.
(a): Yes, Madam. A mega mock drill for earthquake preparedness was conducted on 15th February, 2012 in Delhi. (b): The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), conducted a major earthquake preparedness exercise in Delhi several weeks preceding 15th February, 2012. This disaster management exercise comprised activities like workshops, awareness programmes, mock drills, public lectures and multi-media campaign. The exercise culminated in a state wide mega mock drill on 15th February, 2012 at 11.30 AM covering all the 9 districts of Delhi. The exercise was conducted under the supervision of respective Deputy Collectors with the participation of various stake holders in important government buildings, malls, cinema halls, high rise buildings, petrol pumps, CNG depots, hospitals, metro stations etc. falling under their jurisdiction. (c) to (d): The objective was to calibrate and measure the response and timeliness of various emergency support functionaries, so that corrective measures and necessary improvement can be effected. Improvement in this regard is a continuous process.
FUNDS TO NGOS 20th March, 2012 LSQ *85 SHRI GURUDAS DAS GUPTA P. LINGAM Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:- (a) the details of the funds received by various Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) from abroad during each of the last three years; (b) whether the Government has any mechanism to monitor that the funds received by these NGOs are being utilized for the purpose for which they are given; (c) if so, the details thereof; and (d) the action taken against the NGOs violating these guidelines? MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN) (a) to (d): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House. STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 85 FOR 20.03.2012
(a): As per the information available, the amount of foreign contribution received by Associations registered and Associations granted prior permission under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 during the period 2007-2008, 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 is as follows: Year Amount of foreign contribution received 2007-2008 Rs.9914.19 Crore 2008-2009 Rs.10987.05 Crore 2009-2010 Rs.10340.25 Crore
(b) & (c): The Government monitors the receipt and utilization of foreign contributions by any ‘person’ in the Country through the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 and Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011 framed under the Act. (d): (i) 24 cases have been referred to CBI.
(ii) 7 cases have been given to State Police. (iii) 35 NGOs have been placed in Prior Permission category. (iv) Accounts of 30 NGOs have been frozen. (v) 70 NGOs have been prohibited from receiving foreign contribution.
DISASTER MANAGEMENT 20th March, 2012
LSQ 1008
PROF.(DR.) RAM SHANKA SHRI MANICKA TAGORE SARDAR PARTAP SINGH BAJWA
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government is contemplating to set up a separate force to effectively tackle natural disasters in the country; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether State and District level disaster management plans are in place for implementation in times of disasters; (d) if so, whether the concerned civic and emergency response agencies have been thoroughly briefed on these plans; (e) if so, the details thereof; (f) whether the Government proposes to conduct mock drills to test the preparedness for disaster response in the metro cities as held in Delhi recently; and (g) if so, the details of such drills that have been conducted so far and the findings thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) to (b): Government of India has already constituted National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) under Section 44 of the DM Act, 2005 by up-gradation/ conversion of standard battalions of Central Armed Police Force, as a specialist force to deal with the disaster or threatening disaster situation. A total of 10 battalions of NDRF have been raised, out of which 04 battalions have been trained to deal with Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) calamities besides natural calamities. Based on vulnerability profile of different regions of the country, these specialist battalions have been presently stationed at the various strategic locations all over the country viz. Guwahati (Assam), Kolkata (West Bengal), Mundali (Odisha), Arrakonam (Tamil Nadu), Pune (Maharashtra), Gandhi Nagar (Gujarat), Bhatinda (Punjab), Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), Bihta, Patna (Bihar) and Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh). (c) to (e): Sections 23 and 31 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 provides that State Disaster Management Plan for every State and District Disaster Management Plan for every District shall be prepared by State Executive Committee and District Disaster Management Authority respectively and shall be approved by State Disaster Management Authority. The State Disaster Management Plan is required to prepare in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The guideline for preparation of State Disaster Management Plans has been issued by NDMA on July 2007 and till date 14 States have prepared draft State Disaster Management Plans. (f) & (g):NDMA undertakes mock exercises in vulnerable Districts and industries on various types of natural and man-made disasters to help the State Governments and District administration in reviewing the adequacy and efficacy of the State and District level Disaster Management Plans and to identify gaps in resources and systems. It is mentioned that this was for the first time that a mega mock drill was conducted in Delhi and it contemplates to undertake similar such mock drills in other vulnerable States.
The details of mock drills carried out by NDMA for the period 2006- March 2012 are as given below : S No Details Nos. a) Mock exercises conducted in States/UTs. 231 b) Mock exercises conducted in schools/colleges. 96 c) States/UTs covered. 35 d) Districts covered. 127 e) First responder trained. 8.5 lakh approx. f) Community sensitized. 16.5 lakh approx.
FUNDING UNDER CRF AND NCCF 27th March 2012
LSQ *188
SHRI MANGANI LAL MANDAL SHRI KONAKALLA NARAYANA RAO
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) the corpus of funds accrued to the Calamity Relief Fund (CRF) and the National Calamity Contingency Fund (NCCF) during each of the last three years and the current year; (b) the amount released to various States/UTs under CRF and NCCF during the said period, State-wise; (c) the amount requested for by the States, the amount recommended by the Central Inspection team and the actual amount released to the States for each natural calamity during the said period, State-wise; (d) whether there is wide variation in the amount released to the States in respect of the calamities; and (e) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN) a) to (e): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 188 FOR 27.3.2012.
(a) The information is as below:- i) Calamity Relief Fund (CRF) now designated as State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) (Rs. in crore) 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 3220.48 3791.87 4337.63 4023.79 Note:- This is the Central Governments contribution and does not include States’ contributions. ii) National Calamity Contingency Fund (NCCF) now designated as National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) (Rs. in crore) 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 1800.00 3160.00 3900.01 3998.00
(b) Details of funds released to States from the CRF (SDRF) and NCCF (NDRF) during the period 2008-09 to 2011-12 (till date) are at Annexure-I. (c) Details showing the amount requested by the States, the amount recommended by the Central Team and the actual amount released to the States by the Government of India for natural calamities during 2008-09 to 2011-12 are at Annexure-II (flood/landslide, cyclone, cloudburst, earthquake) and Annexure – III (drought). (d) to (e) Fund requirement for immediate relief only are to be met from the SDRF and NDRF. Memoranda received from the State Government invariably includes requirement for funds for long-term and permanent reconstruction activities, specifically those relating to infrastructure. Assistance for these items is not admissible from SDRF/ NDRF and the funds for these have to be sought separately through Additional Central Assistance, Special Plan Assistance, etc. Hence, there is a variation between the amounts demanded and the amounts released to the States.
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS OF NUCLEAR INSTALLATIONS 27th March, 2012
LSQ 2216
SHRI PRADEEP KUMAR MAJHI SHRI KISHANBHAI VESTABHAI PATEL
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has asked all the States having nuclear installations to prepare a plan for development of Export Processing Zone (EPZ) around the nuclear plants; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether mock exercises to look at the offsite nuclear emergency plans were carried out by NDMA in the wake of the Fukushima experience in the country; (d) if so, the details thereof; and (e) the extent to which nuclear installations in the country are safe for the families living in and around such installations?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a): Yes, Madam. (b) to (d): The existing regulatory requirements with regard to disaster preparedness of Nuclear installation are brought out in the following Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) documents:- # AERB safety code AERB/SC/S “Code of Pratice on Safety in Nuclear Power Plant Siting.” # Atomic energy (Radiation Protection) Rules, 2004, rule 33, (1). # AERB/SG/EP-2 Preparation of off-site emergency preparedness plan for Nuclear Installation. The AERB/SG/EP-2 covers all aspects of off-site emergency response plans, which the operating organization and state public authorities shall prepare and maintain in full readiness for implementation in the event of off-site emergency at nuclear installations in the country. All the nuclear installations have on-site and off-site emergency preparedness plans as per regulatory requirement. A series of workshop and Mock drills were carried out by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) during June to August 2011 in association with the , Nuclear Plant Organizations, District Administration, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board & Department of Atomic Energy, Crisis Management Group in all the State where Nuclear power plants are located. Accordingly, keeping in view the observations made during workshop / Mock drills, the concerned States were requested to prepare a plan for development of the Emergency Planning zone (EPZ) around the Nuclear Power Plants, which will facilitate not only better preparedness to cope with an unlikely event of nuclear emergency but also in winning the confidence of the people around. Mock-exercises were conducted at all the 6 States where Nuclear Power Plants are operating viz; tarapur (Maharashtra), Kalpakkam (Tamilnadu), Narora (Uttar Pradesh), Kokrapar (Gujarat), Kaiga (Karnataka) and Rawatbhata (Rajasthan) during the period June-2011 to August-2011. During the Mock exercises, the need for an enhanced level of preparedness and awareness generation of the community in the event of nuclear emergency were highlighted. Further, as a result of the gaps identified during mock drills the need for revising the existing off-site emergency plans was emphasized and this has been undertaken by NDMA along with other stakeholders. (e): Nuclear plants are sited, designed, constructed, commissioned and operated as per regulatory requirements by AERB. Nuclear plants during normal operation release negligible amount of radioactivity, which contribute to maximum 0.02 mSv exposure to public in a year which is significantly lower than the radiations due to natural background. Safety provisions built into the design of the plant ensures that possibility of accidental release of radioactivity is remote. As further backup the existing emergency plans ensures the safety of the families living in and around the nuclear installations.
NDMA GUIDELINES ON DISASTERS 24th April, 2012
LSQ 3042
SHRI SURESH CHANABASAPPA ANGADI
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the National Disaster Managment Authority (NDMA) has formulated guidelines on various disaster specific subjects; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether National and State disaster management plans are to be prepared on the basis of these guidelines; and (d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) & (b): Yes, Madam. NDMA has prepared the guidelines on various disaster specific subjects:- 1.Earthquakes 2.Tsunamis 3.Cyclones 4.Floods 5.Urban Flooding 6.Drought 7.Landslides and Snow Avalanches 8.Nuclear and Radiological Emergencies(Unclassified part-I) 9.Chemical Disasters (Industrial) 10. Chemical (Terrorism) Disasters 11. Medical Preparedness and Mass Casualty Management 12.Biological Disasters 13.Psycho-Social Support and Mental Health Services in Disasters 14.Preparation of State Disaster Management Plans 15.Incident Response System 16.National Disaster Management Information and Communication System 17.Scaling, Type of Equipment and Training of Fire Services (c) & (d):The Disaster Management Act, 2005 mandates the National Authority for laying down guidelines to be followed by the State Authorities in drawing up the State Plan and by the different Ministries or Departments of the Government of India for the purpose of integrating the measures for prevention of disaster or the mitigation of its effect in their development plans and projects. The National Disaster Management Authority has issued guidelines for preparation of State Disaster Management Plans in July, 2007.
SATELLITE LINK FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT 24th April, 2012
LSQ 3078
SHRI RAMASHANKAR RAJBHAR
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Union Government is contemplating to set up a special satellite link for the National Disaster Management Authority to establish coordination for the relief works during disasters; and (b) if so, the details thereof, and the expenditure likely to be incurred on it?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) to (b): No, Madam. However, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)/ Department of Space (DOS) have already established a satellite based Virtual Private Network (VPN) interconnecting the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) at Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the State Emergency Operations Centres (SEOCs). The total estimated budget for this project is Rs. 5.97 crore.
DISASTER MANAGEMENT 15th May, 2012
LSQ 6235
SHRI N. PEETHAMBARA KURUP
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether there was lack of direction/ coordination amongst the various agencies involved in disaster management in the coastal areas of the country during the recent Tsunami in the Indonesian sea; (b) if so, whether the disaster management teams were not in place in many districts of the coastal areas; (c) if so, whether there was a failure on the part of the administration to activate the disaster management plan; and
(d) if so, the steps taken/proposed to be taken to lessen the response time in case of disaster and the details of preparedness in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) to (d): No Madam, there was no lack of direction/ coordination amongst the various agencies involved in disaster management in the coastal areas in the country during recent earthquake of 11th April 2012 followed by Tsunami threat in the Indonesian sea. A threat assessment about Tsunami was made by the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad based on the earthquake information and pre-run model for the State/ UTs of Andhra Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. Accordingly, regular advisories were issued by this Ministry to the States/ UTs concerned to take appropriate precautionary measures and to keep close watch and monitor the situation in their areas. Government of India took immediate steps by keeping in readiness 6 teams (233 personnel) of NDRF at Hindon Airport and 6 teams (180 personnel) of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) at Chennai Airport along with necessary equipments for deployment to the areas under Tsunami threat. The teams in other battalions of NDRF were also kept on high alert. Similarly, all the coastal States/ UTs governments activated their respective incident response teams and emergency operation centers and kept close watch on the progress of the incident. Information from the field was collected & analysed from time to time and the situation was monitored at the highest administrative level by Chief Secretaries of States/ UTs.
As such there was no failure on the part of the administration to activate the disaster management plan in the coastal areas in the country.
SUBMISSION OF AUDIT RECORDS BY NGOS 15th May, 2012
LSQ 6261
SHRI SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the NGOs who received foreign funds are submitting audited records as required under the existing laws; (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor alongwith the action taken against such NGOs; and (c) the effective measures taken by the Government to ensure submission of audit records by such NGOs?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a): Yes, majority of the NGOs who received funds are submitting the audited records on Format FC-6 (old FC-3) as required under the existing Laws. (b) to (c): Show Cause ;Notices were sent to 21,493 NGOs who have not filed their annual returns. Majority of NGOs have responded alongwith the pending annual returns. The cases of defaulting NGOs and those NGOs who are not existing at the given address, are being examined separately.
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS 15th May, 2012
LSQ 6270
SHRI K. P. DHANAPLAN
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Union Government has received any proposal from different State Governments to prepare report on the vulnerability of villages, for disaster preparedness; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government has sanctioned any budget for the same; and (d) if so, the details of the amount sanctioned, State-wise?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a): No, Madam. (b): Does not arise. (c): However, in order to strengthen the existing disaster management system, XIII Finance Commission has recommended Rs. 525 crore as grant in aid for Capacity Building for Disaster Response to the States, for its award period, 2010-15. The guidelines issued by Government of India for release and utilization of said grant-in-aid outline the broad activities to be under taken by the States which include preparation of Disaster Management plans based on Hazards, Risk & Vulnerability Analysis and setting up/strengthening of emergency operation centres. State Government is required to address the Vulnerability issue of villages in their respective DM Plan. (d): A statement showing the State-wise allocation of Capacity Building Fund for the years 2010-15 given at Annexure.
Annexure ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6270 State-wise allocation of Grant for Capacity Building for Disaster Response for the period of 2010-15.
Sl..No. Sttate 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Total 2010-15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1. ANDHRA PRADESH 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 30.00 2. ARUNACHAL PRADESH 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 5.00 3. ASSAM 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 4. BIHAR 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 5. CHHATTISGARH 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 20.00 6. GOA 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 5.00 7. GUJARAT 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 30.00 8. HARYANA 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 9. HIMACHAL PRADESH 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 20.00 10. JAMMU & KASHMIR 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 20.00 11. JHARKHAND 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 12. KARNATAKA 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 20.00 13. KERALA 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 20.00 14. MADHYA PRADESH 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 15. MAHARASHTRA 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 16. MANIPUR 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 5.00 17. MEGHALAYA 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 5.00 18. MIZORAM 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 5.00 19. NAGALAND 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 5.00 20. ODISHA 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 21. PUNJAB 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 22. RAJASTHAN 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 30.00 23. SIKKIM 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 5.00 24. TAMIL NADU 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 25. TRIPURA 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 5.00 26. UTTAR PRADESH 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 27. UTTARAKHAND 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 20.00 28. WEST BENGAL 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 Total 105.00 105.00 105.00 105.00 105.00 525.00
SOCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 15th May, 2012
LSQ 6310
SHRI PRASANTA KUMAR MAJUMDAR SHRI MANOHAR TIRKEY
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government had introduced any social risk management system particularly for the poor people of the country to protect them from various calamities; (b) if so, the details threof and the salient features of the same; and (c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) to (c): The Government has introduced various schemes which besides giving targeted benefit to the poor people as envisaged in the scheme, also help them in reducing their vulnerability to the risk from various calamities. These schemes are as under: (i) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS); (ii) Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY);
(iii) Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY); (iv) National Social Assistance Parogramme (NSAP) etc.
DISASTER MANAGEMENT FUNDS 15th May, 2012
LSQ 6314
SHRI KHILADI LAL BAIRWA
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the States have been asked to set up State Disaster Management Fund (SDMF) and District Disaster Management Fund as per the provisions of the Disaster Management Act, 2005; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the States have initiated action in this regard; and (d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a): It is mentioned that DM Act 2005 does not provide of setting up of fund named as State Disaster Management Fund and District Disaster Management Fund. (b) to (d): Does not arise.
NATURAL CALAMITIES 15th May, 2012
LSQ 6385
SHRI M. B.RAJESH SHRI DINESH CHANDRA YADAV SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR SHRI KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR SHRI RAJIV RANJAN (LALAN) SINGH SHRI JAGDISH SINGH RANA
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government has recently made any assessment of the annual losses caused to the country in monetary terms due to various natural calamities like cyclonic storms/flash floods/floods/ land slides/cloud bursts/hailstorms and earthquakes; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government proposes to formulate a comprehensive policy to deal with various natural calamities; (d) if so, the details thereof; and (e) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to reduce the losses due to natural calamities?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a): No Madam, (b): Does not arise. (c) to (e): The following measures have been taken by the Government of India for effective disaster management:- # In order to strengthen the existing disaster management system, has enacted and notified Disaster Management Act, 2005 on December 26, 2005 to improve and provide for institutional mechanisms for drawing up and monitoring the implementation of the disaster management plans, ensuring measures by various wings of Government for prevention and for mitigating the effects of disasters as well as for undertaking a holistic, coordinated, and prompt response to any disaster situation. # As per the Disaster Manangement Act 2005, the Central Government has constituted the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) with the responsibility for laying down the policies, plans, and guidelines for disaster managements. NDMA has already released 16 guidelines and 10 reports on natural as well as manmade disasters and also for preparation of State disaster Management Plans. National Policy on Disaster Management (NPDM) has been issued which covers all aspects of disaster management. # Similarly State Disaster Management Authority and District disaster Management Authority have been set up in the country. # The institutional mechanism of the State Government has been networked with the early warning systems and also with the National Emergency Operation Centre for receiving and dissemination of alerts/advisories/information relating to different natural calamities. # Suitable financial arrangements to meet emergent requirements in disaster situations have been made and the State Disaster Response fund has been constituted for each of the State in the country. # Grant-in-aid for capacity building for disaster response has been allocated to the States for the period 2010-15. # National disaster Response Force (NDRF) which is a specialized Force to deal with the relief and rescue activities during disasters has been constituted and located at different parts of the country for prompt relief and rescue purposes. # Regular mock drills are being organized by the National Disaster Management Authority and the National Disaster Response Force to sensitize and bring awareness to the stakeholders about the natural disasters. # Government of India is implementing National cyclone risk Mitigation Scheme and National School Safety programme – a pilot project. Both these schemes contain structural and non-structural measures to minimize the losses. # All these steps/ measures are expected to improve the existing disaster management practices and reduce the losses & adverse impact of natural calamities in the country.
AWARENESS AT VILLAGE LEVEL 22nd May, 2012
LSQ 7374
SHRIMATI KAMLA DEVI PATLE
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government has formulated any scheme to spread awareness at village level to mitigate the impact of natural calamities including earthquake; and (b) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) to (b): The Government of India has not formulated any specific scheme for spreading awareness at village level to mitigate the impacts of natural calamities including earthquake. The Government however is implementing certain schemes which includes the component of awareness to mitigate the impacts of natural calamities including earthquakes like:- 1.National School Safety Programme to promote culture of safety in schools by undertaking Information, Education and Communication activities, promoting non-structural mitigation measures and demonstrative structural retrofitting, at an estimated cost of Rs. 48.47 crore, is under implementation. The Scheme has got awareness component of Rs.8.05 crore. 2. National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project Phase-I at a cost of Rs.1496.71 crore to minimize the vulnerability to cyclone and making people and infrastructure disaster resilient is under implementation in the States of Andhra Pradesh and Orissa. Its one of the component envisages a framework for dissemination of cyclone warnings and advisories from the authorities to the community and to receive feedback in the event of a cyclone disaster. This two way communication system is meant to reduce the vulnerability of coastal communities by addressing the critical gaps of early warning dissemination in a timely, reliable and efficient manner and providing an opportunity to the community to communicate with the authorities in the event of cyclone emergencies. 3. Strengthening of Fire and Emergency Services has got an awareness component of Rs.4.38 crore. 4. Revamping of Civil Defence set up in the country is with an awareness component of Rs.2.60 crore. 5. Government of India has allocated Capacity Building grant for Disaster Response to the states for the period 2010-15. One of the activities which can be undertaken by the states relates to awareness generation programme of all stakeholders including villagers. 6. NDMA is carrying out awareness generation campaigns on various disasters including earthquake across the country through print and electronic media to prepare the masses during eventualities. The National Disaster Response Force has been conducting Familiarisation and Community Capacity Building and Public Awareness Programmes to spread awareness amongst local community, members of panchayati institutions/ local bodies, NCC, NSS, village volunteers and other government and non-government stakeholders. More than 18 lakh community volunteers and other stakeholders have been trained by NDRF in different parts of the country.
STUDY ON TRAFFIC PROBLEM IN DELHI 22nd May 2012
LSQ 7375
DR. (SMT.) RATNA DE(NAG)
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government has conducted any study regarding the growing traffic problems, congestions, narrow roads in and around the tourist spots in the National Capital Territory of Delhi; (b) if so, the details thereof and outcome of the study; and (c) the corrective steps taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) to (c) As per the information provided by the Transport Department of Government of NCT of Delhi and Ministry of Urban Development, no such specific study has been conducted. However, in order to tackle the situation in a comprehensive manner in the NCT of Delhi, Delhi Traffic Police have prepared a Traffic Management Plan, which is based on the principles of road safety education, regulation, enforcement and engineering solutions. Based on this Delhi Traffic Police have taken a number of steps to decongest and streamline the traffic in the NCT of Delhi, which include adopting the traffic management measures for removing traffic congestion, ensuring safe and smooth flow of traffic and reduction in road accidents and pollution, closure of cuts to ensure uninterrupted and smooth flow of traffic, construction of slip roads, restriction or movement of slow moving traffic during specific timings, installation of intelligent traffic system, E-enforcement, acquisition of modern enforcement equipments such as Radar Speed Measurement Devices, Interceptors, Breath Analyzers etc
TREES IN NDMC AREA
22nd May, 2012
LSQ 7387
SHRI E.G. SUGAVANAM
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether a large number of trees in the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) area have become weak due to rapid concretisation of pavements/roads, digging work for utilities which has damaged the roots of trees; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the NDMC has taken any steps to sanitise/strengthen the trees so as to prevent them from uprooting and planting of multiple number of trees in its jurisdiction and to maintain the greenery; (d) if so, the details thereof; and (e) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) & (b): No, Madam. New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has informed that concretization of pavement around trees is discouraged and generally kucha space of 6’X6’ is left around the tree. Further, digging near tree for utility services is permitted only in exceptional cases. (c) to (e): The NDMC is taking a number of measures for protection of trees and maintaining greenery in the area, which include providing adequate resources to its Horticulture Department to take care of maintenance and health of trees; purchase of tree ambulance; taking assistance of the Forest Research Institute, Dehradun to take stock of health of trees; taking preventive measures so that trees are not uprooted; planting new saplings; replacing the casualties by grown up saplings as well as by second avenue plantation; permitting open trench, only in exceptional circumstances, etc.
GUIDELINES OF NDMA 22nd May, 2012
LSQ 7455
SHRI P. T. THOMAS
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has reviewed the implementation of guidelines on the management of natural and man-made disasters by the Central Ministries and the State Governments; (b) if so, the details thereof and the status of implementation, State-wise; (c) whether the NDMA has finalized the disaster trauma care guidelines; and (d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) & (b): Disaster Management Act, 2005 mandates the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) for laying down guidelines to be followed by the State Authorities in drawing up the State Plan and by the different Ministries or Departments of the Government of India for the purpose of integrating the measures for prevention of disaster or the mitigation of its effect in their development plans and projects. It has no specific mandate for review of the implementation of guidelines. The NDMA however has issued 18 disaster specific guidelines so far. (c) to (d): There is no specific guideline on disaster trauma care. However, NDMA has issued Guideline on “Medical Preparedness and Mass Casualty Management” during October, 2007, which emphasises for institutional strengthening and capacity building for trauma care management. Its salient features include:- # Detailing the role of major stakeholders in Medical Preparedness and Mass Casualty Management (MPMCM) [includes pre-hospital (onsite) care as well]. # Establishment of effective emergency medical response including pre-hospital care and trauma management at the incident site such as establishment of incident command posts and rendering care during the first few “golden hours”. # Transportation of mass casualties during disasters.
# Institutional strengthening (Training of related Human resources). # Capacity building of community in first response, basic life support and initial trauma care. # Networking of critical care facilities at earmarked hospitals and trauma care- with referral linkages. # Hospitals including strategies to make them risk resilient. # Specialised incident – site and hospital capabilities to handle Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) casualties. # Setting up of trauma centres at regional levels. # Networking of Blood Banks and Laboratory services network. # Psychosocial support and mental health services. # Epidemiological surveillance and Public health measures for containment of disease outbreaks. # Adoption of new technologies used for effective mass casualty management.
REVISION OF NDRF SDRF 22nd May 2012
LSQ 7467
SHRI KHILADI LAL BAIRWA
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether there is any proposal to revive the assistance provided under the National Disaster Relief Fund/State Disaster Relief Fund in view of the rising prices; and (b) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) to (b): It has generally been a practice to review and revise the items & norms of assistance from State Disaster Response fund (SDRF)/ National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) after the Award of successive Finance Commissions are accepted by the Government. Following the implementation of recommendation of XIIIth Finance Commission with regard to its awards of grant to the States for response and relief, the Government of India taking into account various factors including price rise have revised items & norms of assistance from State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response fund (NDRF), on 16th January 2012. These norms are available on the Ministry of Home Affairs website; www.ndmindia.nic.in.
THEFT OF ELECTRICITY AND WATER 22nd May, 2012
LSQ 7542
SHRI S. R. JEYADURAL
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) the details of cases of theft of electricity and water detected during each of the last three years and the current year in the New Delhi Municipal Council areas; and (b) the action taken by the Government against the persons who have been found to have committed the theft of electricity and water?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a): The details of the cases of theft of electricity detected during the last three years and the current year are as under: Year Number of cases detected April, 2009 – March, 2010 7 April, 2010 – March, 2011 8 April, 2011 – March, 2012 6 April, 2012 – till date 0
However, no case of theft of water was detected during the said period. (b): Action as per the Delhi Electricity Supply Code and Performance Standards Regulations, 2007 was taken against the defaulters. Electric supply was disconnected and compounding charges amounting to Rs.9,12,394/- were recovered from the defaulters.
UTILIZATION OF FOREIGN FUNDS BY NGOS 14th August, 2012
LSQ *79
SHRI BHUPENDRA SINGH SHRI GANESHRAO NAGORAO DUDHGAONKAR
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:- a) the details of the Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) which have received foreign funds from abroad during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise; b) whether foreign funds received by NGOs are allegedly being misused due to corruption prevailing in the monitoring of receipt and use of such funds; c) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken to monitor the functioning of NGOs and utilisation of funds along with scrutiny of accounts and records of NGOs; d) the steps taken for ensuring filing of annual returns by NGOs; and e) the total number of cases of violation of guidelines by NGOs that have been referred to the Central Bureau of Investigation and the State Police for examination?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) to (e): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 79 FOR 14.08.2012.
(a): The amount of foreign contribution received by Associations registered and Associations that were granted prior permission under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 during the last 3 years are given below:- Year Total amount of foreign contribution received 2008-2009 Rs.10993.58 Crore 2009-2010 Rs.10430.59 Crore 2010-2011 Rs.10303.59 Crore
As far as foreign contribution received in 2011-12 are concerned, the same are still under compilation as the last date for submission of annual accounts by the NGOs is 31.12.2012. Similarly, details about the current year cannot be finalized at this stage. State-wise details of foreign contribution received are given at Annexure- ‘A’.
(b) to (d): As regards complaints of misuse of funds, action has been taken from time to time against certain NGOs in case of violations of various types. The steps taken include (i) cancellation of registration of 4349 NGOs, (ii) placing 35 NGOs in ‘prior permission’ category, (iii) freezing accounts of 32 NGOs and (iv) prohibition on 72 NGOs from receiving foreign funds. Action has also been initiated in case of complaints of corruption in the monitoring mechanism.
The Government monitors the receipt and utilisation of foreign contribution received by any ‘person’ including Non-Governmental Organisations in the country in terms of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 and the Rules framed under the Act.
The FCRA, 2010 provides for NGOs to receive foreign funds after registration or prior permission. Every application of NGOs for registration or granting Prior Permission is decided with inputs from the concerned security agencies. The NGOs who have been registered/ given prior permission for receiving foreign funds are required to submit annual accounts. These are scrutinized and wherever required, physical inspection is conducted. Based on the findings of the inspection team, appropriate action is taken.
The organizations receiving foreign contribution are required to submit Annual Accounts for each financial year within a period of nine months from the closure of the financial year i.e. by 31st December. Such Annual Accounts are to be submitted in the prescribed format duly audited by a Chartered Accountant. FCRA provides for a reporting mechanism by the recipients of foreign contribution as well as by the Banks.
Steps taken for ensuring filing of annual returns include sending of notices to defaulting organizations, cancellation of registration certificates and inspection of the accounts.
(e): On the basis of the complaints received in the past and enquiries made, 24 cases have so far been referred to CBI and 10 cases have been referred to State Police for investigation.
ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 79 FOR 14.08.2012 ANNEXURE- ‘A’
FOREIGN CONTRIBUTION RECEIVED (RS. IN CRORES) State/UT 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 Delhi 2018.00 1817.99 2014.53 Tamil Nadu 1655.15 1666.56 1555.17 Andhra Pradesh 1290.02 1327.18 1169.97 Karnataka 1039.40 1049.78 997.30 Maharashtra 984.75 926.731 904.90 Kerala 995.22 892.91 873.03 West Bengal 602.71 560.63 647.19 Gujarat 469.93 394.26 362.01 Uttar Pradesh 230.45 218.37 257.18 Orissa 240.06 214.64 211.20 Madhya Pradesh 168.27 142.64 144.97 Bihar 164.70 141.71 144.09 Rajasthan 141.77 127.85 141.33 Jharkhand 158.92 159.65 134.54 Himachal Pradesh 128.62 145.07 128.74 Uttarakhand 109.52 107.38 116.31 Punjab 121.74 87.37 87.10 Assam 84.00 93.21 86.27 Chhattisgarh 79.81 64.98 57.23 Manipur 48.29 36.81 47.01 Meghalaya 53.30 65.45 40.29 Jammu & Kashmir 24.41 26.17 38.14 Pondicherry 34.50 32.91 30.52 Nagaland 31.21 29.03 23.81 Haryana 33.93 28.07 22.30 Goa 29.26 24.39 18.71 Chandigarh 9.58 9.12 12.77 Arunachal Pradesh 12.52 9.04 9.96 Tripura 7.42 7.24 7.49 Sikkim 5.28 3.11 6.41 Andaman & Nicobar Islands 11.79 10.72 6.27 Mizoram 6.50 8.38 5.00 Dadra & Nagar Haveli 2.51 1.09 1.65 Daman and Diu 0.00 0.00 0.02 Total 10993.58 10430.59 10303.59
FIRE SAFETY IN BUILDINGS 14th August, 2013
LSQ 740
SHRI E.G. SUGAVANAM
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether there are reports that several high rise buildings in and around Connaught Place under the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) areas do not have proper fire safety certificates ;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government has taken any steps to protect the buildings from fire hazards and to remove the shortcomings;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a): All the high rise buildings constructed in Delhi authorizedly as permitted by the building sanctioning authority NDMC have clearance from the Delhi Fire Service (DFS) after the enforcement of Delhi Building Bye-Laws,1983. The buildings constructed prior to 1983 were also inspected under the provisions of Delhi Fire Prevention and Fire Safety Act, 1986 and Rules, 1987 and issued NOC after the compliance of the provisions.
(b): On the directions of Honorable Delhi High Court in the matter of Shri B.L Wadhera v/s Govt. of NCT of Delhi, a survey was conducted by DFS and 2377 buildings were identified, which did not have NOC from DFS. Out of these 2377 buildings, 145 buildings were in NDMC area. All these buildings were served notices and action was taken in compliance with the direction of Hon’ble Delhi High Court.
(c) to (e): The Government of Delhi has enacted Delhi Fire Service Act, 2007 and Rules, 2010 which is more comprehensive legislation concerning fire and life safety in high-rise buildings in Delhi and this Act and Rules have come into force with effect from 01.07.2010 and the construction of high rise buildings in Delhi would be better monitored from fire safety point of view.
REPORT OF NIDM AND MCD ON ILLEGAL CONSTRUCTIONS 14th August, 2013
LSQ 752
SHRI S. PAKKIRAPPA
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:- a) whether the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) have submitted any report concerning vulnerability of buildings in the Trans‐Yamuna area of the National Capital Territory of Delhi; b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon; c) whether illegal construction is still going on unabatedly in the Trans‐Yamuna area; d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken against all such illegal constructions; e) the total number of complaints received against MCD engineers concerning illegal constructions during each of the last three years and the current year and the action taken on each complaint; and
f) the measures taken to check illegal constructions in the NCT of Delhi in future?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) & (b): The Commission of Inquiry, constituted by the Government of NCT of Delhi, to look into an incident of collapse of building at Lalita Park, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi on 15th November, 2010, had assigned the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) the vulnerability survey of buildings in Trans-Yamuna area. The Institute conducted the survey of buildings by Rapid Visual Screening and submitted its report to the Commission of Inquiry on 11th August, 2011, which was included as an annexure in the final report of the Commission of Inquiry.
(c) & (d): Whenever any unauthorized construction comes to notice, action is taken against it under the provisions of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957. Action taken against the unauthorised constructions during the last three years and the current year in Trans-Yamuna area of Delhi is as under: Number of properties booked for demolition 3250 Number of properties sealed 437 Number of properties demolished 3919
(e): The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has informed that during the last three years and the current year (up to 08.08.2012), 16000 complaints have been received regarding unauthorised constructions. However, on the basis of gravity of the allegations made, 475 complaints were taken up for investigation by its Vigilance Department. The year-wise details in this regard are as under: Year Number of complaints Cases investigated by Regular Departmental Action received in Vigilance Vigilance Department (RDA) registered in Department of MCD of MCD Vigilance Department of MCD 2009 2753 116 40 2010 2520 91 63 2011 5383 124 25 2012 5344 144 8 (up to 29.02.2012) Total 16000 475 136
During the aforementioned period, 395 Engineers of MCD were proceeded against departmentally for allowing unauthorized constructions.
(f): Whenever any unauthorized/illegal construction is noticed, action against it is taken by the Building Department of the respective Zone as per provisions of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957. Recently, the infrastructure for detection and control of unauthorized/illegal constructions in Delhi has been revamped. In this context, a number of measures have been taken which include restructuring and strengthening of Central Control Room, Zonal Control Room, Demolition Squad etc.In addition, a Nodal Steering Committee has been set up by the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi to monitor actions against unauthorized/illegal constructions.
IMPLEMENTATION OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT 14th August 2012
LSQ 861
MS. BHAVANA GAWALI (PATIL) SHRI GANESHRAO NAGORAO SHRI ADHIR RANJAN CHOWDHURY
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government has conducted any review of the implementation of the Disaster Management Act, 2005; (b) if so, the details of the findings thereof;
(c) whether many State Governments have suggested changes in the said Act including bringing about flexibility therein; and (d) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto? MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) to (d): Yes Madam. A Task Force has been constituted on 23rd December, 2011 for review of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 under the Chairmanship of Dr. P.K. Mishra, former Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India and presently Chairman, Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission, Gujarat. The mandate of the Task Force is as under:- (i) To gather information from States/UTs/other Stakeholders regarding concerns/limitations being faced by the States/UTs in implementation / administration of the Disaster Management Act, 2005. (ii) To study the existing such Acts/best practices on the subject globally and consider its adoption in Indian scenario. (iii) To consult and hold workshops on Regional/National levels to discuss with States/UTs/other Stakeholders regarding the implementation/administration of the Act in the States/UTs and the imperative need, if any, towards amendments in the Disaster Management Act, 2005. (iv) To suggest necessary modifications/amendments, if any, in the Disaster Management Act, 2005 based on suggestions and deliberations with States/UTs/other Stakeholders. The Task Force has circulated the questionnaire for seeking comments/ views of all the stakeholders including the State Governments and Union Territories on DM Act, 2005. It has held consultations with representatives of the State Governments/UT Administrations/State Disaster Management Authorities at Regional Workshops held on 30.4.2012 at Shillong (NE states), 24.5.2012 at Hyderabad (Southern states), 1.6.2012 at Ahmedabad (Western States), 76.2012 at Chandigarh (Northern States) and 11.6.2012 at Bhubaneshwar (Eastern States).It has also held consultations/ discussions with National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, National Executive Committee (NEC), Ministry of Home Affairs and NGOs, UN and other International Agencies.
The Task Force is expected to finalize and submit its report to the Government by 30th September, 2012 for appropriate action.
LOSSES DUE TO FLOOD 14th August 2012
LSQ 872
SHRI YASHVIR SINGH SHRI SANJAY BHOI SHRI N.S.V. CHITTHAN SHRI PRABODH PANDA SHRI RAMKISHUN SHRI BHISMSHANKAR ALIAS KUSHAL TIWARI SHRI MANICKA TAGORE SHRI NARAHARI MAHATO SHRI KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR SHRI SHIVKUMAR CHANABASAPPA UDASI SHRI RAMEN DEKA
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether there are reports of losses due to natural calamities including flood in several parts of the country including Assam; (b) if so, the details of loss of lives, livestock and wild animals, crops and property reported during the last three years and the current year, State-wise; (c) whether any Central team has visited the calamity affected States to assess the damage; (d) if so, the details of the assessment made and assistance provided thereon, State-wise; and (e) the preventive measures taken by the Government to minimise the impact of flood in the country?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) & (b): Yes Madam. The details of losses to lives, livestock, property and crops due to natural calamities including floods, as reported by the State Governments during the last three years and the current year is given at Annexure. (c) & (d): During the current year, State Government of Assam has submitted a memorandum so far. Upon receipt of a memorandum from Government of Assam, an Inter-Ministerial Central Team visited the affected areas from 10th to 12th July 2012 for on-the-spot assessment of damages caused by the flood of 2012. The report of the Team is being processed for placing before Inter-Ministerial Group and High Level Committee (HLC) for consideration. (e) Government of India, in order to strengthen the existing disaster management system has enacted and notified Disaster Management Act, 2005 on December 26, 2005 to improve and provide for institutional mechanisms for drawing up and monitoring the implementation of the disaster management plans, ensuring measures by various wings of Government for prevention and for mitigating the effects of disasters as well as for undertaking a holistic, coordinated, and prompt response to any disaster situation. It is also mentioned that the Schemes for flood control are planned, funded, and executed by the State Governments concerned. The role of the Central Government is of a technical, catalytic and promotional nature. However, a State Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Water Resources Flood Management Programme with an outlay of Rs.8000/- crores has been approved by the Central Government, in November, 2007, for providing Central assistance to the State Governments for critical flood management and erosion control works. All these steps/ measures are expected to improve the existing disaster management practices, mitigation, control, check such recurrence of natural calamities and reduce the losses & minimize the adverse impact of natural calamities including flood in the country.
FUNCTIONING OF NATGRID 21st August 2012
LSQ *131
SHRI BHASKARRAO BAPURAO SHRI EKNATH MAHADEO GAIKWAD PATIL
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) has become functional; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether there is a proposal to set up centres of NATGRID in different parts of the country; and (d) if so, the details of the places identified for the said purpose?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI JITENDRA SINGH)
(a) to (d): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (d) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 131 FOR 21-08-2012
(a) & (b): No, Madam. NATGRID was set up as an attached Office of the Ministry of Home Affairs with effect from 1.12.2010. Further, Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has “in-principle” approved the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of NATGRID on 06.06.2011. Planning Commission has also accorded its ‘In Principle’ approval to the project on 8th July, 2011, as a ‘Central Plan Scheme’ under MHA from 2011-12. CCS approved the DPR on 14-6-2012 for an amount of Rs. 1002.97 crores for implementation of Foundation, Horizon-I and some elements of Horizon-II of the NATGRID Project. Work on the foundation and the first horizon of NATGRID is in progress. (c) to (d): No, Madam. NATGRID is headquartered at New Delhi and no branch / operational centre outside Delhi is envisaged. However, the Disaster Recovery Centre of NATGRID is proposed to be located outside Delhi.
DISASTER MANAGEMENT TRAINING CENTRE 21st August, 2012
LSQ 1427
SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the proposal for setting up of National Disaster Response Training Academy at Nagpur has been finalised; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) to (b): The Ministry of Home Affairs has accorded in principal approval to the proposal of National Disaster Management Authority for setting up of National disaster Response Training Academy at Nagpur. The NDMA has been asked to prepare a Detailed Proposal for obtaining the administrative and financial approval for the said training academy.
DIVERSION OF FUNDS TO NGOS 21st August, 2012
LSQ 1556
SHRI RAMEN DEKA MS. BHAVANA GAWALI (PATIL) SHRI GANESHRAO NAGORAO DUDHGAONKAR SHRI INDER SINGH NAMDHARI SHRI DEVJI MANSINGRAM PATEL
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
a) whether certain Non‐Governmental Organisations (NGOs) receiving funds from foreign countries were found to be involved in mobilizing the public against setting up of a Nuclear plant in Tamil Nadu;
b) If so, the details of such NGOs;
c) the total funds received by these NGOs during each of the last three years and actual funds diverted for mobilizing the support against Nuclear plant; and
d) the punitive action taken by the Government against these NGOs?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) to (d): There are reports about some organisation diverting funds purposes other than the permitted use of foreign funds. These matters are being investigated.
REVISION IN NOTIFIED DISASTERS LIST 21st August, 2012
LSQ 1563
SHRI PAKAURI LAL SHRI KHILADI LAL BAIRWA SHRI S. PAKKIRAPPA SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL SHRI TARACHAND BHAGORA
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government has revised the list of notified natural calamities recently and included frost and cold wave;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government proposes to revise the norms to release funds under the National Disaster Response Fund and the State Disaster Response Fund; and
(d) if so, the details thereof ?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) & (b): Yes Madam, the Government of India has approved the inclusion of cold wave/ frost in the list of eligible calamity for assistance from State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) and issued the notification in this regard on 13th August 2012.
(c) to (d): Following the implementation of recommendation of XIII th Finance Commission with regard to its awards of grant to the States for response and relief, the Government of India taking into account various factors including price rise etc. have recently revised the items & norms of assistance from State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF), on 16th January 2012. These norms are available on the Ministry of Home Affairs website; www.ndmindia.nic.in.
NORMS FOR CALAMITY RELIEF 28th August, 2012
LSQ *233
SHRI JOSE K. MANI
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Union Government has received any proposal from various States including Kerala to amend the norms for assistance from the Calamity Relief Fund (CRF) and the National Contingency Calamity Fund (NCCF) and to revise the list of natural disasters included therein;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon;
(c) whether the Union Government has issued guidelines to the State Governments to create State‐level disaster management authorities at the State and district levels; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the status of implementation of the guidelines by the States, State‐wise?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) to (d): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 233 FOR 28.8.2012
(a) & (b): The Government of India has revised items and norms of assistance from Calamity Relief Fund (CRF) now renamed as State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and National Calamity Contingency Fund (NCCF) now renamed as National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) on 16th January, 2012 in consultation with the State Governments/Union Territories and concerned Central Ministries/Departments. Few proposals for amendment of norms have been received from the State Governments and are under examination.
While no proposal for amendment of norms per-se has been received from Kerala, the State Government (among other States) have been moving proposals to include coastal erosion and lightning strikes in the list of natural calamities eligible for assistance under SDRF. These events, after due examination have not been included in the list of eligible events for purpose of assistance. Kerala and all other States have accordingly been requested to meet the expenditure on these events from out of their own resources. Inclusion of the events like cold wave and frost have, however, been considered eligible by Government of India and have been notified (on 13th August 2012) as eligible events for assistance under SDRF/ NDRF.
(c) to (d): Section 14 and 25 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (DM Act, 2005) mandate every State Government for establishing State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) in the State and District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) for every district in the State respectively. As per information received from various State Governments and Union Territory administrations all the States and UTs except Gujarat and Daman Diu have established SDMAs and DDMAs under DM Act, 2005. Gujarat State has constituted Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority under the Gujarat State Disaster Management Act, 2003 with effect from 1.09.2003. District Disaster Management Authorities have not yet been established in Gujarat. The Union Territory of Daman and Diu has also established a State Disaster Management Authority and District Disaster Management Authority prior to enactment of DM Act, 2005.
PREPAREDNESS FOR NATURAL CALAMITIES 28th August, 2012
LSQ 2600
SHRI JAYWANT GANGARAM AWALE
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government in collaboration with the States including Maharashtra has finalised the preparation for dealing with natural calamities including earthquakes;
(b) if so, the details of the said preparation along with the quantum and sources of funds established to meet the relief and rehabilitation works, State‐wise;
(c) whether any coordination has been established between various agencies including weather forecasting agencies for making advance warnings about natural disasters; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) & (b): Measures taken towards Disaster Management in the country including Maharashtra are integral part of such initiatives taken by the Government of India for preparedness, prevention, mitigation, response, recovery, reconstruction and rehabilitation. Appropriate institutional mechanisms in the form of State Disaster Management Authority and District Disaster Management Authority have been setup in the country to develop appropriate preparedness and response mechanism in disaster situation. These setups have also been networked with the early warning system and also with the National Emergency Operation Centre for receiving and dissemination of alerts/ advisories/ information relating to the natural calamities. Ten battalions of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) including one Pune, Maharashtra have been deployed throughout the country specifically for relief and response during disaster.
The States have also been encouraged to develop State Disaster Response Force (SDRF).
Financial mechanism in the form of State Disaster Response Fund has been institutionalized for disaster relief and response. A statement showing State-wise allocation for the period 2010-11 to 2014-15 is given at Annexure–I. Further for raising the capacity of the states to meet the disaster situation, a capacity development grant has been allocated for the period of 2010-11 to 2014-15. State-wise allocation of capacity development grant is given at Annexure-II.
(c) to (d): With regard to coordination between various agencies including weather forecasting agencies, it is mentioned that the advance warning is provided by the forecasting agencies of Government of India on real time basis for the impending natural disasters to all the concerned stakeholders for taking appropriate precautionary measures. Forecasting about climate change is pre requisite for taking preparedness measure to respond to the disaster is the most important element of disaster management. For this purpose the Government of India has designated the following offices as the nodal agencies for advance warning of different natural hazards: -
Name of Disasters Nodal Agencies
Cyclone India Meteorological Department Tsunami Indian National Centre for Oceanic Information Services Floods Central Water Commission Landslides Geological Survey of India Avalanches Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment Heat & Cold Waves Indian Meteorological Department
Annexure-I LOK SABHA ANNEXURE UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2600 FOR 28-08-2012
State Disaster Relief Fund during 2010-2015(Total) (Rs. in crore) Sl. State 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Total No. 2010-15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. Andhra Pradesh 508.84 534.28 560.99 589.04 618.49 2811.64 2. Arunachal Pradesh 36.74 38.58 40.51 42.54 44.67 203.04 3. Assam 263.77 276.96 290.81 305.35 320.62 1457.51 4. Bihar 334.49 351.21 368.77 387.21 406.57 1848.25 5. Chhattisgarh 151.32 158.89 166.83 175.17 183.93 836.14 6. Goa 2.96 3.11 3.27 3.43 3.60 16.37 7. Gujarat 502.12 527.23 553.59 581.27 610.33 2774.54 8. Haryana 192.90 202.55 212.68 223.31 234.48 1065.92 9. Himachal Pradesh 130.76 137.30 144.17 151.38 158.95 722.56 10. J & K 172.46 181.08 190.13 199.64 209.62 952.93 11. Jharkhand 259.45 272.42 286.04 300.34 315.36 1433.61 12. Karnataka 160.96 169.01 177.46 186.33 195.65 889.41 13. Kerala 131.08 137.63 144.51 151.74 159.33 724.29 14. Madhya Pradesh 392.75 412.39 433.01 454.66 477.39 2170.20 15. Maharashtra 442.69 464.82 488.06 512.46 538.08 2446.11 16. Manipur 7.22 7.58 7.96 8.36 8.78 39.90 17. Meghalaya 14.65 15.38 16.15 16.96 17.81 80.95 18. Mizoram 8.55 8.98 9.43 9.90 10.40 47.26 19. Nagaland 4.97 5.22 5.48 5.75 6.04 27.46 20. Orissa 391.58 411.16 431.72 453.31 475.98 2163.75 21. Punjab 222.92 234.07 245.77 258.06 270.96 1231.78 22. Rajasthan 600.66 630.69 662.22 695.33 730.10 3319.00 23. Sikkim 22.75 23.89 25.08 26.33 27.65 125.70 24. Tamil Nadu 293.52 308.20 323.61 339.79 356.78 1621.90 25. Tripura 19.31 20.28 21.29 22.35 23.47 106.70 26. Uttar Pradesh 385.39 404.66 424.89 446.13 468.44 2129.51 27. Uttarakhand 117.66 123.54 129.72 136.21 143.02 650.15 28. West Bengal 304.83 320.07 336.07 352.87 370.51 1684.35 Total 6077.30 6381.18 6700.22 7035.22 7387.01 33580.93
Annexure- II
LOK SABHA ANNEXURE UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2600 FOR 28-08-2012
State-wise allocation of Grant for Capacity Building for Disaster Response for the period of 2010-15. (Rs. in crore) Sl. State 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Total No. 2010-15
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1. Andhra Pradesh 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 30.00 2. Arunachal Pradesh 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 5.00 3. Assam 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 4. Bihar 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 5. Chhattisgarh 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 20.00 6. Goa 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 5.00 7. Gujarat 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 30.00 8. Haryana 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 9. Himachal Pradesh 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 20.00 10. J & K 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 20.00 11. Jharkhand 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 12. Karnataka 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 20.00 13. Kerala 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 20.00 14. Madhya Pradesh 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 15. Maharashtra 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 16. Manipur 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 5.00 17. Meghalaya 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 5.00 18. Mizoram 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 5.00 19. Nagaland 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 5.00 20. Orissa 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 21. Punjab 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 22. Rajasthan 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 30.00 23. Sikkim 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 5.00 24. Tamil Nadu 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 25. Tripura 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 5.00 26. Uttar Pradesh 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 27. Uttarakhand 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 20.00 28. West Bengal 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 25.00 Total 105.00 105.00 105.00 105.00 105.00 525.00
ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE FOR BORDER PROJECT 28th August, 2012
LSQ 2652
SHRI NARAHARI MAHATO
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether certain projects proposed to be implemented for the safety of borders are pending for want of environmental clearance; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the time by which these are likely to be cleared?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) & (b): Following projects for the safety of borders are pending for implementation for want of environmental clearances.
(i) Border fencing and roads in Dampa Tiger Reserve in Mizoram
(ii) Stretches of Gaduli – Santalpur road project in Gujarat passing through wildlife sanctuaries
(iii) Construction of Chitkul-Dumpti road in Himachal Pradesh
In addition, construction of some Border Out Posts (BOPs) in Dampa Tiger Reserve and Sundarbans (West Bengal) are also pending for want of environmental clearance.
CYCLONE RELIEF TO TAMIL NADU
28th August, 2012
LSQ 2680
THIRU THALIKKOTTAI RAJUTHEVAR BAALU
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:- a) the quantum of assistance provided to the States including Tamil Nadu affected by Cyclone Thane; and b) the status of relief and rehabilitation work along with the funds utilised thereon, State‐wise?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) to (b): In the aftermath of cyclone ‘Thane’ the Government of India released an amount of Rs. 523.977 crore, from National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to the State Government for undertaking relief measures in the affected areas of the State. Further, the entire Central share of State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) amounting to Rs. 231.15 crore has also been released to the State Government.
Financial assistance has also been extended to the Union Territory of Puducherry, by releasing an amount of Rs. 125/- crore for undertaking relief measures in the cyclone ‘Thane’ affected areas of the UT.
As per the scheme of SDRF/ NDRF, the State Government is responsible to ensure that money drawn from the SDRF/ NDRF account is actually utilized for the purposes for which the same has been set up and only on item of expenditure and as per norms approved by the GOI. The State Accountant General is required to monitor the expenditure and Comptroller & Auditor General of India causes audit of SDRF/ NDRF every year in terms of the scheme of the SDRF/ NDRF.
NDMA GUIDELINES IN FIRE FIGHTING 28th August 2012
LSQ 2730
SHRI S.S. RAMASUBBU
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued any fresh guidelines for firemen and adoption of new technologies for fire fighting; (b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government to ensure adoption of new technologies by the State Governments; (c) whether fire stations in the country particularly in cities lacks fire fighting capabilities; (d) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken by the Union Government to assist the State Governments in procuring fire fighting equipments, adoption of new technologies, training etc. ; and (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a): Yes, Madam. (b): The National Disaster Management Authority has recently issued guidelines on scaling, type of equipments and training of Fire Services. Fire Services is a State subject and has been included as a municipal function in the XII Schedule of the Constitution of India in terms of Article 243-W. As such, it is the primary responsibility of the State Governments to take necessary action to adopt these guidelines and allocate sufficient resources for strengthening and equipping Fire Services. (c): Yes, Madam. (d) to (e): In view of (b) above, it is for the States to strengthen their Fire Services by procuring fire fighting equipments and to adopt new technologies etc. However, in order to support the State Governments, the Government of India is implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme at a cost of Rs. 200 crore for `Strengthening of Fire & Emergency Services in the Country`. The Scheme attempts to fill the existing gaps in the fire fighting and rescue capability through introduction of modern technology such as Advanced Fire Tenders, High Pressure Pump with Mist Technology, Quick Response Team Vehicle, Combi Tools for Search & rescue and capacity building of various stakeholders. In addition, Government of India is also upgrading National Fire Service College, Nagpur at a cost of Rs. 205 crore to strengthen the institutional capacity for meeting the requirement of trained fire personnel. 13th Finance Commission has also recommended an allocation of Rs. 472 crore to the 7 States namely Andhra Pradesh (Rs. 17 crore), Haryana (100 crore), Mizoram (Rs. 20 crore), Odisha (Rs. 150 crore), Tripura (Rs. 15 crore), Uttar Pradesh (Varanasi, Rs. 20 crore) and West Bengal (Rs. 150 crore) for strengthening of Fire & Emergency Services. Government of India has already released 1st installments of the grant of Rs. 124.39 crore to the above mentioned 7 States.
REMOVAL OF HOARDINGS 4th September, 2012
LSQ 3701
SHRI SAMEER MAGAN BHUJBAL
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state
(a) whether the Supreme Court has issued any directives regarding removal of hoardings/advertisements in the National Capital Territory of Delhi;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Delhi Government in this regard;
(c) the role of the Union Government in removing the hoardings/ advertisements along the National Highways passing through Delhi; and
(d) the steps taken/being taken to remove such hoardings?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) & (b): Yes, Madam. In its order dated 20.11.1997 in CWP No.13029/85, titled Shri M. C. Mehta Vs. Union of India & Others, Hon’ble Supreme Court directed the civic authorities of Delhi including Delhi Development Authority, the Railways, the police and transport authorities to identify and remove all hoardings which are on road sides and which are hazardous and a disturbance to safe traffic movement. This was reiterated by Hon’ble Supreme Court in their order dated 10.12.1997. Subsequently, in the order dated 12th October, 2007 in the aforementioned Writ Petition, Hon’ble Supreme Court approved an outdoor advertisement policy for the city of Delhi. The said policy provides for guidelines for display of advertisements through different kind of advertising devices, classified into four categories, with certain restrictions, while some of the advertisement modes have not been permitted for display of advertisements. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) was directed to implement the policy.
The Hon’ble Supreme Court in their order dated 08.10.2010 directed MCD to consider two reports submitted by Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority (EPCA) and to place its decision in this regard before the Hon’ble Court. The decision of the Corporation has been submitted to the Hon’ble Court and the matter is sub judice.
(c): As per provisions contained in Section 143 of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 and Section 89 of the New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994, no advertisement can be displayed in public view, visible from a public street/public place, in any manner, whatsoever at any place within Delhi, without the permission of the Commissioner of the Delhi Municipal Corporation or the Chairperson of the New Delhi Municipal Council, within their respective jurisdictions. As per extant policy of Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, no advertisement hoardings are permitted on National Highways within the Right of Way except informatory signs of public interest such as hospitals, bus stations, etc. or advertisement of temporary nature announcing local events such as Mela, Flower Show, etc. Under the policy of private sponsorship of road signs and greening of National Highways, the private entrepreneurs are allowed to depict the name/logo of their company in a sign of specified dimension. Instructions are issued to executing agencies from time to time for removal of unauthorised hoardings.
(d): Action against illegal hoardings is a continuous process and the same is taken on regular basis through various administrative and legal instruments. The steps taken by the Delhi Municipal Corporations to discourage display of unauthorised advertisements include launching the Zero Tolerance Campaign for removal of unauthorised advertisements, banners, posters, etc; imposing penalties on unauthorised displays; monitoring new events in the city displaying outdoor advertisements and taking action against them if their displays are found to be unauthorised; etc.
STATIONING OF NDRF 4th September, 2012
LSQ 3725
SHRI NAVEEN JINDAL
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the National Disaster Management Authority(NDMA) had recommended stationing of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams at the capitals of all the North Eastern States including Sikkim and at Port Blair and Srinagar to tackle earthquake disaster;
(b) if so, the details of these recommendations;
(c) Whether the NDRF teams have been stationed at these cities including Gangtok as recommended by the NDMA;
(d) If so, the details thereof and if not, the reason there for;
(e) whether there was a considerable delay for NDRF teams in reaching the earthquake affected areas of Sikkim during the recent earthquake; and
(f) If so, the details thereof along with the reasons for delay in deployment of NDRF personnel in the said area?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) to (d): Yes, Madam. NDMA had recommended certain locations for permanent deployment of NDRF teams for providing immediate response to far flung areas during any natural and manmade disaster. The proposal has been examined in Ministry of Home Affairs in the light of Vulnerability profile of the country as well as air/road connectivity and permanent locations of NDRF teams have been approved for Aizawl (Mizoram), Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh), Gangtok (Sikkim), Siliguri (West Bengal), Baleswar (Odisha), Portblair (Andaman & Nicobar), Bangalore (Karnataka), Gandhinagar (Gujarat), Barmer (Rajasthan), Srinagar (J&K), Kangra (Himachal Pradesh), Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Varanasi (U.P.),Supaul (Bihar),Hyderabad, Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear teams of NDRF at Delhi ,Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai. These teams will be stationed at the respective locations only after the State Governments/ Union Territory provide suitable land/accommodation to house them.
(e) to (f): There was no delay on the part of NDRF to respond to Sikkim earthquake. Five teams each of NDRF from Hindon airbase and Kolkata moved to Bagdogra on intervening night of 18/19 Sept, 2011 for onward movement to Gangtok. However due to landslide on the road between Bagdogra to Gangtok and also non availability of airlift facilities due to bad weather conditions, there was some delay in further movement of NDRF personnel in the affected areas of Sikkim
NDRF UNIT IN KERALA 4th September, 2012
LSQ 3839
SHRI M. I. SHANAVAS
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the State of Kerala lacks a permanent State level disaster management facility which adversely affects rescue operations during natural disasters;
(b) if so, whether the Government proposes to establish a permanent unit of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in Kerala; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) to (c): As per Section 14 of the Disaster Management Act 2005, the State Government of Kerala has already established State Disaster Management Authority. Further, the State Government has been advised to set up a response force similar to National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) for rescue and relief during disasters. At present the NDRF is deployed in Kerala as and when its deployment is requested by Government of Kerala.
PURITY TEST OF DRINKING WATER BY MCD 4th September, 2012
LSQ 3843
SHRI PREMDAS KATHERIA SHRI VISHWA MOHAN KUMAR
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has recently conducted any purity test of drinking water;
(b) if so, the details and the outcome thereof;
(c) whether the Government has taken action against the concerned authorities for supplying contaminated water;
(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
(e) the details of instructions issued by the Government to supply water which meets the prescribed standards?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) & (b): All three Delhi Municipal Corporations conducted tests of drinking water regularly at consumer end individually as well as jointly with Delghi Jal Board (DJB). Drinking water samples are tested for presence of free chlorine and bacteriological examination. During the current year, out of 31122 samples tested for free chlorine, 2319 samples were found unifit & out of 950 samples tested for bacteriological contamination, 337 samples were found unifit.
(c) & (d): The Reports regarding all bacteriologically unfit samples are communicated to DJB for necessary corrective measures and DJB takes action as per the law.
(e): The quality a water is ensured strictly as per standards of BIS 10500-2003 before supplying to the citizens of Delhi. Daily about 400 water samples are collected from the consumer end from various parts of the city. These samples are tested in six laboratories for physico-chemical and bacteriological parameters for ensuring quality.
QRT FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT 4th September, 2012
LSQ 3874
SHRI P.L. PUNIA
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government has any proposal to form a Quick Response Team (QRT) comprising of local people for disaster management; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a): No, Madam.
(b): In view of (a) above, does not arise.
PLANTING OF SAPLINGS 4th September, 2012
LSQ 3896
SHRI RUDRAMADHAB RAY
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
a) whether it is a fact that Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)/Delhi Government has planted 10 lakh saplings in the National Capital Territory (NCT) during the Commonwealth Games, 2010;
b) if so, whether only 20% of the plants have survived due to lack of watering facilities;
c) if so, the details thereof and the total expenditure incurred thereon; and
d) the reasons for planting saplings again in the same areas without making proper arrangements for regular water supply?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) to (d): The Directorate of Local Bodies, Government of NCT of Delhi has informed that the Horticulture Department of the erstwhile Municipal Corporation Delhi (now North, South and East Delhi Municipal Corporations) had planted 6,39,659 saplings on roads, roundabouts, etc in its jurisdiction during the Commonwealth Games, 2010. The total expenditure incurred in this regard was Rs.2.77 crore. The plantation was maintained by the Corporation and watering was done by using departmental tankers. No additional expenditure was incurred on maintenance. It has further been informed that maintenance was up- to-date and proper till these roads were handed over to the Public Works Department of the Government of NCT of Delhi in February-March, 2012.
FUNDS TO NGOS 27th November, 2012
LSQ *66
SHRI BHUPENDRA SINGH SHRI PRABODH PANDA
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) the details of the Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) which have received funds from abroad during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise and country-wise;
(b) the names of the NGOs against whom action for various irregularities or illegal activities including those NGOs against whom cases have been handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation and the State Police for investigation, has been taken during the said period;
(c) whether the Government has any mechanism to monitor the utilisation of funds received by NGOs for the purpose for which the same were received; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) to (e): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 66 FOR 27.11.2012.
(a): During the last three years foreign contribution received by Associations registered and Associations that were granted prior permission under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) are given below:-
Year No. of NGOs Total amount of foreign contribution received 2008-2009 23172 Rs.10997.35 Crore 2009-2010 22275 Rs.10431.12 Crore 2010-2011 22735 Rs.10334.12 Crore
State-wise details for the above three years are given at Annexure-I. The list of countries from where funds have been received are given at Annexure-II.
As far as foreign contribution received in 2011-12 are concerned, the same are still under compilation as the last date for submission of annual accounts by the NGOs is 31.12.2012. Similarly, details about the current year cannot be finalized at this stage.
(b): The names of NGOs whose cases have been referred to Central Bureau Investigation and State Police for investigation are given at Annexure –III and IV respectively.
(c) & (d): The Government monitors the receipt and utilisation of foreign contribution received by any ‘person’ including Non-Governmental Organisations in the country in terms of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 and the Rules framed under the Act.
The FCRA, 2010 provides for NGOs to receive foreign funds after registration or prior permission. Every application of NGOs for registration or granting Prior Permission is decided with inputs from the concerned security agencies. The NGOs who have been registered/ given prior permission for receiving foreign funds are required to submit Annual Accounts for each financial year within a period of nine months from the closure of the financial year i.e. by 31stDecember. Such Annual Accounts are to be submitted in the prescribed format duly audited by a Chartered Accountant. FCRA provides for a reporting mechanism by the recipients of foreign contribution as well as by the Banks. These are scrutinized and wherever required, physical inspection is conducted. Based on the findings of the inspection team, appropriate action is taken.
COMPENSATION FOR NATURAL CALAMITY 27th November, 2012
LSQ 701
SHRI BISHNU PADA RAY
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the public representative of the region during the 14th IDA meeting had raised a demand that relief compensation of Rs. 9.39 lakh with surrender of land was unjustifiable and the provision for transfer of land need to be dropped;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Administration proposes to consider demand for payment of compensation on Natural Calamity basis without surrender of land to the farmers; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely to be accepted?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) & (b): The 14th Island Development Authority meeting is yet to be held.
(c): No Madam.
(d): Does not arise.
OBJECTION OVER FENCING 27th November, 2012
LSQ 716
SHRI S. SEMMALAI
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the State Government of Mizoram has objected to the BSF’s proposal to fence the border and set up border check points on the Indo-Bangladesh Border;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the remedial measures taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) The State Government of Mizoram has not objected to the construction of fence, road and composite Border Out Posts (BOPs) on Indo-Bangladesh Border. Out of sanctioned length of 349.33 Km. for border fencing, work to the extent of 208.27 Km. has been completed and the balance work is in progress. However, the State Board for Wild Life of Mizoram has objected the proposal for construction of fencing, road and 07 BOPs in 56.53 Km., which falls under Dampa Tiger Reserve (DTR) forest area on Indo-Bangladesh Border.
(b): The proposal for construction of fencing, patrol road and 07 composite BOPs along the DTR has already been permitted by the Hon’ble Supreme Court subject to clearance from Standing Committee of National Board of Wild Life(NBWL). Based on the recommendations of the NBWL, a detailed survey was conducted by BSF along with officials from State Revenue Department, Wild Life and construction agencies on 1.12.2011 and on subsequent dates. The Survey Team had recommended diversion of approximately 1519.17 Hectare of land for construction of fence, road and 07 BOPs. However, State Board for Wild Life have objected to the proposal on the following grounds:-
(i) Fencing will restrict movement of wild animals to and fro Bangladesh.
(ii) Construction of road and fencing disturbs the sanctity of the lone Tiger Reserve of the State.
(iii) Construction of 07 BOPs (with about 33 security personnel in each) inside fencing will significantly undermine the security and habitat of wild animals.
(iv) There is no concrete and reliable report on movement of insurgents/illegal immigrants from Bangladesh through this land stretch within Dampa Tiger Reserve.
(c): The proposal of the State Board for Wild Life of Mizoram was discussed during the 26th meeting of Standing Committee of NBWL on 31.10.2012 under the Chairmanship of the Hon’ble Minister of State(Independent Charge) for Environment and Forest and after deliberations, the agenda was deferred for further evaluation as the project is required to be undertaken to address the issue of national security and protection of wild life.
COMPENSATION UNDER NDRF 27th November, 2012
LSQ 826
SHRI SONAWANE PRATAP NARAYANRAO PROF. SAUGATA RAY
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether farmers could apply for assistance under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) in order to avail compensation for the damages caused by natural calamities/inclement weather conditions of a severe nature directly to the Government;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the amount of compensation being given and the criteria adopted for assessment of losses for grant of compensation;
(d) whether there is any proposal to revise the method of assessment to make it more realistic; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) to (e): No Madam. As per the guidelines on administration of National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF), the relief assistance from NDRF to the affected individuals including farmers is considered on the basis of memorandum submitted by the State Governments for the sector-wise damages caused due to natural calamities to the Central Government. Based on the memorandum an Inter Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) is deputed for making on the spot assessment of the damages in the affected areas. Thereafter report of the IMCT is processed for approval of the High Level Committee.
The financial assistance from NDRF is towards relief & not for compensation of loss. The main objective of the relief fund is to assist the affected persons to start their economic activities again and the relief is by way of gratuitous assistance as an immediate help to overcome the stress.
The expenditure from relief fund is to be incurred in accordance with the items and norms of assistance approved by the Government of India for the notified natural calamities only. As per the revised item & norms of assistance from SDRF and NDRF, which have been circulated on 16th January 2012 and further modified on 28th September 2012, the extant norms inter-alia provide for assistance to the farmers in the form of Agriculture input subsidy for damage caused to crops due to the notified natural calamities only. Further there is no proposal to revise the methods of assessment at present. Details of assistance admissible to Farmers in various sectors for the damage caused due to natural calamities as per extant items & a norm is at Annexure.
IMPACT OF NATURAL CALAMITIES 27th November, 2012
LSQ 910
SHRI EKNATH MAHADEO GAIKWAD
SHRI S. S. RAMASUBBU SHRI MANICKA TAGORE SHRI A. GANESHAMURTHI SHRI E.G. SUGAVANAM SHRI A.K.S. VIJAYAN SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR SHRI BHASKARRAO BAPURAO PATIL SHRI GOWDAR MALLIKARJUNAPPA SIDDESHWARA
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether several parts of the country were hit by natural calamities including cyclone `Nilam` recently;
(b) if so, the details of loss of lives anddamage to properties and crops reported during the current year, State-wise;
(c) whether the Government has sent any Central team to assess the situation in the affected States;
(d) if so, the details thereof along with the assessment made thereon, State-wise; and
(e) the details of financial assistance provided by the Government to the affected States, State-wise?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) & (b): Yes Madam. The details of loss of lives, damage to property and crops as reported by the States/ Union Territories affected by natural calamities like to flash floods/ floods/ landslides/ cloudburst, Cyclone including cyclone ‘Nilam’ etc. during the current year 2012 is given at Annexure-I.
(c) & (d) The States of Assam, Kerala, Sikkim and Uttarakhand have submitted memoranda for additional central assistance from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) for supplementing their relief efforts. The State-wise details of the assistance sought, visit of the Central Teams, status of team’s reports and assistance approved, are at Annexure-II.
(e) A statement showing State-wise allocation and releases of funds from State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF)/ NDRF to the States during 2012-13 is given at Annexure-III.
Page 1 of 1 of Annexure-I L.S.U.S.Q. NO. 910 FOR 27.11.2012 Statement showing State-wise details of damage due to cyclonic storm/ flash floods/ floods / landslides/ cloudburst etc. during 2012-13 (Provisional) As on 17.11.2012
S/No. State/UT No. of No. of cattle No. of houses Cropped area human lives heads lost damaged affected (lakh lost hectares) 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Andhra Pradesh 40 1294 19440 7.96 2 Arunachal Pr. 3 88 229 0.27 3 Assam 168 9921 531186 3.28 4 Bihar 8 -- 1713 0.08 5 Chhattisgarh 5 65 -- -- 6 Goa 1 2 34 -- 7 Gujarat 26 67 2676 -- 8 Haryana ------9 Himachal Pr. 27 126 1750 -- 10 Jharkhand ------11 J & K ------12 Karnataka ------
13 Kerala 47 619 2455 0.172 14 Madhya Pradesh ------15 Maharashtra ------16 Meghalaya ------17 Mizoram ------18 Nagaland -- 2560 849 0.073 19 Orissa 4 -- 522 0.20 20 Punjab 8 3034 149 0.0271 21 Sikkim 18 34 23 -- 22 Tamil Nadu 15 90 744 -- 23 Uttar Pradesh 17 -- 1344 0.04326 24 Uttarakhand 201 705 5569 0.3854 25 West Bengal 241 4234 77981 0.02148 26 Puducherry -- -- 3 -- Total:- 829 22839 646667 12.51
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Status of memoranda received from the State Governments seeking additional Central assistance from National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) during 2012-13.
Sl. State/ UT Assistance Visit of Amount Status of approval of funds from No. (Calamity details) sought [Rs. in Central assessed by NDRF by High Level Committee crore] Team Team [Rs. in (HLC). crore] 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Assam 3846.31 10-12 July 552.41 Rs. 536.57 crore from NDRF subject to (Flood/ landslide 2012) 2012 the adjustment of 75% of the balance available in the SDRF account for instant calamity.
LC held on 12.09.12. 2 Uttarakhand 636.67 20- 23 -- Upon receipt report from Central Team, (Cloudburst/ flash Nov. 2012 it will be processed for placing before Flood/ landslide 2012) the IMG and thereafter before HLC.
3 Sikkim 600.11 6-9 Nov. -- pon receipt report from Central Team, it (landslide/ flash flood) 2012 will be processed for placing before the IMG and thereafter before HLC. 4 Kerala 76.19 1-3 Nov. -- pon receipt report from Central Team, it (Flood/ landslide 2012) 2012 will be processed for placing before the IMG and thereafter before HLC.
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Allocation and Release of Funds from SDRF/ NDRF during 2012-2013 As on 21.11.2012
(Rs. in crore)
Sl. Name of the State Allocation of SDRF Releases from SDRF Releases No. Central State Total 1st 2nd from Share Share Instalment Instalment NDRF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. Andhra Pradesh 420.74 140.25 560.99 210.37 -- -- 2. Arunachal Pradesh 36.46 4.05 40.51 18.23 -- 100.44
3. Assam 261.73 29.08 290.81 255.495 @ 199.50 45.00 (130.865+68 .64*) 4. Bihar 276.58 92.19 368.77 138.29 -- -- 5. Chhattisgarh 125.12 41.71 166.83 59.585 @ -- -- 6. Goa 2.45 0.82 3.27 ------7. Gujarat 415.19 138.40 553.59 207.595 -- -- 8. Haryana 159.51 53.17 212.68 ------9. Himachal Pradesh 129.75 14.42 144.17 64.875 -- -- 10. Jammu & Kashmir 171.12 19.01 190.13 77.605 -- -- 11. Jharkhand 214.53 71.51 286.04 107.265 -- -- 12. Karnataka 133.10 44.36 177.46 66.55 -- 282.35 13. Kerala 108.38 36.13 144.51 54.19 -- -- 14. Madhya Pradesh 324.76 108.25 433.01 162.38 -- -- 15. Maharashtra 366.05 122.01 488.06 174.305 @ -- 574.71 16. Manipur 7.16 0.80 7.96 6.99 @ -- -- 17. Meghalaya 14.54 1.61 16.15 ------18. Mizoram 8.49 0.94 9.43 4.04 -- -- 19. Nagaland 4.93 0.55 5.48 9.405 -- -- 20. Orissa 323.79 107.93 431.72 161.895 -- -- 21. Punjab 184.33 61.44 245.77 179.94 -- -- 22. Rajasthan 496.67 165.55 662.22 248.335 -- -- 23. Sikkim 22.57 2.51 25.08 11.285 -- -- 24. Tamil Nadu 242.71 80.9 323.61 121.355 -- -- 25. Tripura 19.16 2.13 21.29 9.58 -- -- 26. Uttar Pradesh 318.67 106.22 424.89 159.335 -- -- 27. Uttarakhand 116.75 12.97 129.72 169.565 36.03 -- 28. West Bengal 252.05 84.02 336.07 126.025 -- -- Total: - 1542.9 6700.2 235.54 1002.50 5157.29 3 2 2804.49 * SDRF share released, in advance, during 2012-13 for 2013-14. @ Includes arrears of central share for the previous i.e. year 2011-12.
Note: - Balance and 1st instalmment of Centre's share of SDRF for the years 2011-12 and 2012-13 has not been released for non-submission of requisite confirmations and supporting documents by the State Government as mentioned in para 11 of the guidelines [viz; submission of utilization certificate, constitution of State Executive Committee (SEC), Annual report and creation of SDRF duly certified by the AG (A&E) of State etc.].
FOREIGN AID TO NGOS 27th November, 2012
LSQ 912
SHRI HUKAMDEO NARAYAN YADAV
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) the details of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) receiving foreign aid of more than one crore rupees every year;
(b) the details of activities in which the said NGOs are engaged and whether any inquiry has been conducted into the said activities;
(c) the details of NGOs which are engaged in anti-national and political activities;
(d) whether the Government proposes to conduct any inquiry of the said organisations; and
(e) if so, the details of the agency through which the said inquiry is proposed to be conducted?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a): The details of Non Government Organisation (NGOs) receiving foreign aid of more than one crore rupees during the last 2 years is given in Annexure-I.
(b): The NGOs are engaged in the activities relating to cultural, economic,educational,religious and social programmes.
Inquiries are held as and when required during the process of monitoring the activities of the NGOs.
(c) to (e): There were reports that certain Non-Governmental Organisations were engaged in anti-national and political activities. On the basis of the complaints received in the past and enquiries made, 24 cases have so far been referred to CBI and 10 cases have been referred to State Police for investigation.
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S. No. State 2009-2010 2010-2011 Total Contribution Received on Total Contribution NGOs Rs. NGOs Received on Rs. 1. Delhi 233 16180416607.49 244 17240958383.36 2. Tamil Nadu 291 13379419279.35 274 12159860208.19 3. Andhra Pradesh 216 10714367020.68 207 9267458388.22 4. Karnataka 210 10020897.55 211 7798737175.90 5. Maharashtra 179 7035922827. 50 179 6729067004.78 6. Kerala 168 7063239444.38 143 6805349173.93 7. West Bengal 112 4073743093.27 119 5014981849.04 8. Gujarat 75 2762862444.39 79 2405351040.50 9. Uttar Pradesh 54 976349459.91 59 1451504901.49 10. Orissa 44 1255423245.83 44 1212098401.92 11. Jharkhand 35 10342200.28 32 862169611.03 12. Himachal Pradesh 17 1350252819 14 1170499755.83 13 Madhya Pradesh 41 937219076.44 37 948854219.35 14. Bihar 14 160098885.90 42 972915500.02 15. Rajasthan 27 785011458.89 33 1039232835.54 16. Uttarakhand 31 751834989.64 29 791112538.79 17. Assam 20 647458519.90 19 591125291.80 18. Punjab 14 759920175.39 16 781432688.82 19. Meghalaya 17 489401729.82 13 249442780.40 20. Chhattisgarh 15 334377632.90 17 311178931.02 21. Manipur 7 179784869.04 12 283510692.05 22. Pondicherry 8 211454489.76 8 169536221.25 23. Nagaland 6 194884194.03 6 168286441.64 24. Haryana 7 172716410.7 8 149446118.08 25. Jammu & Kashmir 7 155893150.83 12 251772329.42 26. Goa 8 129289518.5 4 74323664.91 27 Andaman & Nicobar 2 96421640.93 2 47835589.54 Islands 28. Chandigarh 2 53047758.89 3 83579517.84 29. Arunachal Pradesh 3 71039078.00 4 59255477.80 30. Mizoram 3 54555776.48 NIL NIL 31. Tripura 4 57607261.83 3 45146695.44 32. Sikkim 1 13900169.00 2 53240886.00 33. Dadra & Nagar Haveli Nil Nil NIL NIL 34. Daman and Diu Nil Nil NIL NIL 35. Lakshadweep NIL NIL NIL NIL
ILLEGAL BORE WELLS 4th December, 2012
LSQ 1669
SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE DR. SANJEEV GANESH NAIK
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government has taken cognizance of death of innocent children due to fall in bore wells pitches across the country;
(b) if so, the details of the Government/ private bore wells which caused death of children and the action taken against the accused during each of the last three years and the current year, State‐wise; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government to check illegal boring of wells in future?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI R.P.N. SINGH)
(a) to (c): There have been some reported incidents of death of innocent children due to fall in bore wells across the country.
As per information provided by National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), data on death of innocent children due to fall in bore wells is not maintained by NCRB.
As per information provided by Central Ground Water Board information on accidents caused due to open bore wells in various states is not maintained centrally. However, as per the information obtained by the Board from the State Governments, no such incidents have been reported in respect of bore wells drilled by Government agencies.
As per Seventh Schedule, ‘Police’ and ‘Public Order’ are State subjects under the Constitution, and as such the primary responsibility of prevention, detection, registration, investigation and prosecution of crimes, including crimes against children, lies with the State Governments and Union Territory Administrations. However, the Union Government attaches highest importance to the matter of prevention and control of crime against women and children.
The Supreme Court has issued directives in the year 2010 to Chief Secretaries/ Administrators of all the States/ Union Territories to adopt certain measures such as registration of drilling agencies, capping the wells properly, erection of signboards and fencing, filling of pits and channels after completion of drilling operation, filling of abandoned wells by clay/ sand/ boulders/ pebbles etc, Further, the owner of land/premises, before taking any steps for constructing borewell / tubewell must inform in writing in advance to the concerned authorities in the area in this regard. The Supreme Court has also directed that in rural areas, monitoring of the safety status of the borewells / tubewells drilled should be done through village sarpanch and the executive from the Agriculture department and in urban areas through Junior Engineer and the executive from the concerned department of Groundwater/ Health/ Municipal Corporation etc.
COMPENSATION TO FARMERS’ 4th December, 2012
LSQ 1732
SHRIMATI HARSIMRAT KAUR BADAL
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government has paid adequate compensation to al farmers affected by fencing on Indo‐Pak Border;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the farmers and the Government of Punjab have been demanding more compensation;
(d) if so, the details thereof and the response of the Government thereto;
(e) whether the Government has put restrictions on number of crops, type of crops to be cultivated and movement of farmers along the border; and
(f) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) & (b): As per the available records, the land compensation for fencing along Indo-Pakistan Border except Jammu Sector, has been paid by the Government. In Jammu Sector, about 44 feet wide strip of land along 179 km. had been occupied for which compensation has not been paid so far.
(c) & (d): No such demand has been received from the Government of Punjab with respect to land acquired for fencing. However, the Government of Punjab has requested the Government of India to pay annual compensation for loss of income on account of restricted access to their land between international border and border fencing. State Government has been requested to give specific details of the said land along with the ownership details.
(e) & (f): In Punjab, crops like sugarcane, cotton and mustard etc. having height of more than 4 feet are restricted for cultivation ahead of fencing due to security reasons and to have clear observations ahead of fence, maintain vigil on the activities of anti-national elements and Pak Rangers.
Farmers whose lands are ahead of fencing are allowed to cultivate land everyday from 0700 hrs. during summer season and from 0800 hrs. to 1630 hrs. in winter season. However, during harvesting/sowing, due relaxation for opening/closing of fencing gates is given to farmers after consultation with them.
BANNED AND BLACKLISTED NGOS 4th December, 2012
LSQ 1769
SHRI GORAKHNATH SHRI NISHIKANT DUBEY DR. P. VENUGOPAL
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government has banned and blacklisted several Non‐Governmental Organizations (NGOs) receiving foreign funds;
(b) if so, the details thereof, NGO‐wise;
(c) whether it is fact that such bans issued on various NGOs have been set aside by the High Courts at various places recently; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) & (b): Government has prohibited 72 Organizations from receiving foreign funds. List of such organizations is given at Annexure-I.
(c) to (d): Recently, the Madural Bench of Madras High Court in its judgment dated 16.10.2012, relating to Rural Uplift Centre, Nagercoil and Good Vision, Kanyakumari, set aside he prohibition from receiving foreign contribution. However, it has been made clear in the Court order that it is open to the respondent (Ministry of Home Affairs) to take any action (if need be ), after following the principles of natural justice.
Annexure-I ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) AND (b) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1769 FOR 04/12/2012
List of organizations prohibited from receiving foreign contribution
S.No. Name and Address 1. Action for people’s Participation and Environmental Care, A-62, Ashoka Marine Drive, Ernakulam, Cochin, Kerala 2. Social Action Movement of Idukki, Pulianmela- 685565 District Idukki, Kerala, 3. Society for Action with the Poor, H. No. 126, Ward No. V, Manglath, Pannivizha, Adoor PO, Pathanamthitta Dt. Kerala Pin- 591523 4. Islamiya College kuttiadi, Calicut Distt. Kerala, 5. Community Service Society, S/83, Keelaperuvilltai, Asaripallam 629 201, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu 6. Society for People’s Action for Development, 11-4-5, Donica Road, Chenchupet, Tenali, District – Guntur, Andhra Pradesh 7. Vikash Parishad Gandhi Nagar, Korsput-764020 Distt. Koraput, Orissa 8. Children’s Development Communities India, 134, S.N. Banerjee Road, Calcutta 9. Association Madras Church of Christ, No. 11, Shenoy Road, Nungambakkam, Madras- 600034 10. New Life Community Development Society, Mubarak Bagh, Ajmer Road, Jaipur- 302006 11. Tibetan Culture & Education Foundation, C-10, Devetha Plaza, Residency Road, Bangalore 12. J & K Muslim Conference Wazirabad, H. NO. 114, Sardar Manzil, Srinagar (J&K) 13. Falah – e- Aam Trust C/o G.M. Butt, Village Lathishah, Sapore, Baramula ( J & K) 14. Public Relief Trust C/o Prof Yunus-Al-Umar, Islamic Study Circle, Augaf Building, Badshah Chowk, Srinagar (J & K) 15. Akandar Tryst C/o Muslim Augaf Trust, MujahidManjil, Srinagar (J & K) 16. Anjumane Hussamia Educational Association, 22-6-785, Hussamia Manzil, Panjeshah, Hyderabad, (Andhra Pradesh) 17. Asian Aid Organisation Welfare Trust, No. 55, Kodandaramn Garden, 2nd Stage, Coxtown, Jeevanahalli, Bangalore 560005 18. Christ’s Helping Hand Children’s Home, Near B.G.R. High School, Alcot, Gardens, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, 19. Pragati Orphen Home, Pagati Nagar, Old Town, Tanuku- 534211 Andhra Pradesh. 20. Aware (India) Foundation (AIF) H. 8-2-703/A/C/B 5, Banjara Hills Road No. 12, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
21. Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society H- 58, Old Khandala Road, Lonavla, Maharashtra – 410401 22. Tamil Nadu Muslim Munnetra Kazhagam (TMMK) No. 6, Vadaraikayyaar, Street, Chennai, 23. The Association, Society for Awareness of Human Society & Rural Advancement (SAHARA), Kalahandi, P.O. Numper Vis M. Rampur Kalahandi, Orissa- 766102 24. M. A. Wahab Islamic Public School Usmanganj, Lilong, Manipur 795130 25. Haryanvi Organisation for Progress and Ecology ( HOPE) H. No. 1592, Sector, 15, Sonepat, Haryana- 131001 26. Idar-E-Talimate Islamia, (Darul-Ulm Shahe-Alam), Jamalpur Road, Ahmedabad- 380001 27. Apostolic Christian Assembly, Chandigarh Ministry,123/1 Sector-55, Chandigarh 28. Congregation of the Daughters of St. Anne, St. Anne Convent, Assammore, P.O. Mohit Nagar, Jalpaigiri, West Bengal- 735101 29. Jamai Atul Falah, Bilariganj, Azamgarh, UP. 30. Development Organisation for Women (DOW), P.O. Batlagundu Distt. Dindigul, (TN) 31. Saraswati Charitable Trust, M-109, Greater Kailash-II, New Delhi-48 32. Adima Jati Seva Samiti (AJSS), Circular Road, Phulbani Sahi, Kandhamal, Orissa- 762002 33. Health Education Development Society, A-6, Tribeni, Sahidnagar, Bhubaneswar, Khurda, Orissa 34. Reach Valley View Academy, 21/B Shreeram Nagar, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 35. Reach in the Nilgiris, Plot No. 99, Sai Deep Apartments, VGP Saravanan Nagar, Madambakkam, Chennai-600073.
36. Shrimati Jashoda Devi Foundation Society, Pauri Garwal, Uttaranchal 37. Khwaja Khushal Charitable Trust, Vill-Bihargarh, PO-Morna, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh- 251316 38. Iqra Education Society, Haji Gulam Nagar, Mehrun Jalgaon-425135 39. Church of Christ Trust, Carmel Nagar, Siluvathur, Dindigul, Tamilnadu 40. Jameah Rashidiyah Trust, Surat- Via-Kim At/PO Nani Naroli, Surat, Gujarat- 394110 41. Khair-e-Ummat Trust (KEUT), 51-55, B.I.T. Chawl, 2ndfloor, Immamwada, Compound, Kambekar Street, Mumbai-400009 42. Action for Welfare and Awakening in Rural Environment(Aware), Administrative Office, 5-9- 24/78, Lake Hill Road, Hyderabad-500463. 43. Good Samaritan Evangelical and Social Welfare Association, Sathyavedu, Krishna Dt.-517- 588 (AP) 44. John Abraham Memorial Bethany Home, TANDUA, P.O.Bag NO.3, TANDUA- 501141, RangareddyDistt. AP. 45. John Abraham Memorial Bethany Home, House No.6-19, Plot No. 342, Vivekanagar Colony, Kukatpally, PO, Hyderabad-500072. 46. Society for Development Action (SODA), Iindapahi, PB No.16, Baripada, Dt. Mayurbhanj, Orissa. 47. Idar-E-Talimate Islamia (Darul-Ulm Shahe-Alam), Jamalpur Road, Ahmedabad-380001. 48. Samadhan Foundation, Chilakota Block No. 1564 D, Khadda Colony, Dahod, Gujarat-389160. 49. Shrimati Jashoda Devi Foundation (Society), Pauri Garwal, Uttranchal. 50. Maa Research Foundation, 31/10, Siddantha Colony, Arya Samaj Road, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh – 251 002 51. Bhartiya Cattle Resource Development, D-37, South Extension, Part-II, New Delhi. 52. Harpawat Charitable Trust, 30 C, Madhuban, Behind Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal, Udaipur, Rajasthan. 53. Rajasthan Harvest Ministries, Door No. 4/56, Arul Illam 5th Cross Street, Shanthi Nagar, Palayamkottai, Thirunelveli, Tamil Nadu-627002/ Door No. 15C, Opposite to World Gymn, Ratnada Subji Mandi, Jaipur, Rajasthan-342011 54. Calcutta Urban Service, 14/2, 1st Floor, Sudder Street, Kolkata-700016 55. Heritage Foundation, Village- Badhwar, Bye pass Road, Varanasi (UP) 56. Dhe Chen Chokhor Kagyupa Monastery, Clement Town, Dehradun 57. Agape Helping Ministries, 80-24-4/1, Jayasri Gardens, A.V.A. road, Rajahmundry, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh. 58. Matsyagandhi Mahila Welfare Association, Appu Ghar Fishermans Colony, Visakhapatnam (U), Andhra Pradesh 59. IGEP Foundation, C 3A/86C, Janakpuri, New Delhi 60. Madrasa Jamiyad Ravatul-e-Hat, Porbandar Bye Pass Road, New Micro Town, District- Mongrol, Junagadh-362225, Gujarat 61. Samast Muslim Khalifa Sunnatwal Jamat Navsari, 1/1057, Char Pul Road, Navsari, Gujarat- 396445 62. Evangelical Lutheran Church in Madhya Pradesh, Luther Bhawan, Post Box No. 30, Chhindwara- 480001 63. Mount View Academy, Madurai and Reach International Education and Social Welfare Trust, Kodimangalam, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 64. Christian Outreach Centre, Rayadupalem, Kakinada-5, Andhra Pradesh
65. Christian Outreach Ministries Properties Trust, H. No. 11-6-23, Laximpur, Warangal, Andhra Pradesh 66. Christian Outreach Ministries, H. No. 11-6-23, Laximpur, Warangal, Andhra Pradesh 67. Tuticorin Diocese Association, Tuticorin 68. Rural Uplift Centre, Nagercoil 69. Good Vision, Kanyakumari 70. Trust for Rural Uplift and Education, Tirunelveli 71. Aid India, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 72. Saccer, Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu
EXPLOITATION OF TRIBALS
4th December 2012
LSQ 1782
KM. SAROJ PANDEY
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether complaints of exploitation of tribals by the naxalites in tribal areas have been received; (b) if so, the details of such cases reported during the current year, State-wise; and (c) the steps taken by the Government to prevent exploitation of tribals and to provide them security?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS(SHRI R.P.N. SINGH)
(a) & (b): Yes, Madam. Several instances of exploitation of tribal communities by the naxalites has come to the notice of the government. Such instances primarily include sexual exploitation in Maoist camps, which have been disclosed through statements of several surrendered women CPI (Maoist) cadres of Odisha, Maharashtra, Bihar, Jharkhand and other States. This has been widely reported in the media also from time to time. Such instances of sexual exploitation include rape, forced marriage and molestation by senior male CPI (Maoist) cadres. In Chhattisgarh, some surrendered CPI (Maoist) male cadres have disclosed that they were forced by the senior leadership to undergo vasectomy operations as a pre-condition for marriage with women cadres. During an operation launched by the Border Security Force (BSF) in January, 2012 at a naxal hideout in Niliguda forest, PS Podia, District Malakangiri, Odisha, a large number of pregnancy test kits, condoms, contraceptive pills, etc. were recovered. Such recoveries have also been made in other States. There are allegations that women cadres of CPI (Maoist), who become pregnant, are forced to undergo abortion against their will. The surrendered women cadres have also disclosed that even if they are married to male cadres, they are not allowed to give birth to children since the senior leadership of the CPI (Maoist) feel that it impairs their fighting capability and mobility. Further, forced recruitment of children from families of poor and marginalized segments of the society by the Maoists has also come to notice. In order to instill a sense of fear in their areas of dominance, the naxals also kill civilians after branding them as police informers. Out of 5745 civilians killed by the Maoists since 2001, the overwhelming majority are tribals. The Maoists have in reality killed thousands of innocent Adivasis, whose cause they profess to espouse. This tragic reality is glossed over by the Maoist Front organizations and their apologists in towns and cities who have launched a propaganda war against the Indian state.
(c): The aforesaid problem has to be seen in the overall context of the LWE insurgency. The Central Government closely monitors the LWE situation and supplements the efforts of the State Governments over a wide range of issues, both on the security and development fronts. These measures include deployment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), help to State Governments towards capacity building of State Forces and implementation of a wide range of development schemes in LWE affected States. The State Governments initiate legal action when they receive complaints of exploitation of tribals, under the relevant provisions of law. As regards forced recruitment of children, the matter was brought to the notice of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), which is implementing ‘Bal Bandhu Project’ in areas of civil unrest. In order to prevent exploitation of tribals, the Government of India also issues advisories to the State Governments from time to time. The Union Government has recently advised the State Governments to consider facilitating vasectomy reversal operations of willing Maoist cadres who were forcibly sterilised. The Government has also enacted the Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 to recognize and vest the forest rights and occupation in forest land in forest dwelling scheduled tribes and other traditional forest dwellers, who have been residing in such forests for generations, but whose rights could not be recorded. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs have issued comprehensive guidelines to the State/UT Governments for expeditious recognition of forest rights. The Ministry of Environment and Forests has also written to the Chief Ministers of all States to treat bamboo as a minor forest produce and respect the rights accrued to communities as per the aforesaid act.
CLEARANCE FOR RURAL ROADS 11th December 2012
LSQ 2798
SHRI BISHNU PADA RAY
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government had conducted any meeting in January 2011 on the issue raised by the Peoples` representative for clearance of 24 rural roads for the villagers coming under forest area settled since 1952; (b) if so, whether the Andaman Public Works Department has given forest clearance for the same; (c) if so, the number of roads for which forest clearance has been obtained as on date; and (d) if not, the reasons for non-completion of forest clearance of roads?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) Yes Madam. (b) Out of 24 rural roads, 9 were taken up by Andaman Public Works Department for forest clearance. (c) Forest clearance has not been received. (d) Proposals for 2 roads have been sent to Ministry of Environment & Forests. Proposal for remaining 7 roads are under process at various stages.
ASSISTANCE FOR CYCLONE MITIGATION 11th December, 2012
LSQ 2852
SHRI BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:‐
(a) whether the World Bank has provided assistance to mitigate the effect of cyclone in the country;
(b) if so, the details of the assistance provided during each of the last three years and the current year along with the utilisation of such funds; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government to provide relief to the cyclone affected areas during the said period, State‐wise?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a): Yes, Madam.
(b) & (c): The total cost of National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project (NCRMP) (PHASE‐I) is Rs. 1496.71 crore out of which Rs. 1198.44 crore are to be provided by the World Bank as an Adaptable Programme Loan and the balance Rs. 298.27 crore is to be contributed by the states of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. The project envisages to strengthen the structural and non‐structural cyclone mitigation efforts to reduce the cyclone risk and vulnerability with the following principal components.
(i) Last Mile Connectivity for dissemination of Cyclone warnings,
(ii) Structural and Non‐Structural Measures. Structural measures such as multipurpose cyclone shelters, roads to habitation and cyclone shelters, bridges and Saline embankments work. Non‐structural measures such as Shelter Belt Plantation and Capacity building of the community,
(iii) Technical Assistance for Cyclone Hazard Risk Mitigation, Capacity Building and knowledge Creation,
(iv) Project Management and Implementation Support.
The Government of India has so far released Rs. 187.10 crore to provide relief to the cyclone affected areas out of which Rs. 72.80 crore has been utilized by the State Governments of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
ASSISTANCE FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT 11th December, 2012
LSQ 2895
SHRI RAMEN DEKA
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:‐
He details of financial and technical assistance provided to the State Government of Assam to develop the infrastructure for disaster management during each of the last three years and the current year?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
This Ministry does not provide any financial and technical assistance to the State Government of Assam to develop the infrastructure for disaster management.
MONITORING OF NGOS 11th December, 2012
LSQ 2907
SHRI RUDRAMADHAB RAY SHRI TARACHAND BHAGORA DR. (PROF.) PRASANNA KUMAR PATASANI SHRI D.B. CHANDRE GOWDA SHRI RAJAIAH SIRICILLA SHRI S. R. JEYADURAL
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:‐
(a) whether the Government has any mechanism to monitor the working of NGOs in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the mechanism adopted to monitor the use of funds received by these NGOs;
(c) whether the Government proposes to make it mandatory for NGOs to make their activities transparent; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the action plan of the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a): The Government monitors the receipt and utilisation of foreign contribution received by any ‘person’ including Non‐Governmental Organisations in the country in terms of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 and the Rules framed under the Act.
(b): The FCRA, 2010 provides for NGOs to receive foreign funds after registration or prior permission.Every application of NGOs for registration or granting Prior Permission is decided with inputs from the concerned security agencies. The NGOs who have been registered/given prior permission for receiving foreign funds are required to submit annual accounts. These are scrutinized and wherever required, physical inspection is conducted. Based on the findings of the inspection team, appropriate action is taken.
The organizations receiving foreign contribution are required to submit Annual Accounts for each financial year within a period of nine months from closure of the year i.e. by 31st December. Such Annual Accounts are to be submitted in the prescribed format duly audited by a Chartered Accountant. FCRA provides for a reporting mechanism by the recipients of foreign contribution as well as by the Banks.
Steps taken for ensuring filling of annual returns include sending of notices to defaulting organizations, cancellation of registration certificates and inspection of the accounts.
(c) & (d): In order to make the activities of the NGOs transparent, the Government has displayed or uploaded lists of associations in the following categories on the website of the Ministry of Home Affairs:
(1) Association whose cases referred to Central Bureau of Investigation
(2) Associations whose cases referred to State Police for investigation
(3) Associations prohibited from receiving foreign contribution
(4) Associations placed under prior permission category
(5) Associations whose accounts have been frozen
(6) Registration of 4139 NGOs have been cancelled
(7) List of Registered Associations
(8) List of Prior Permissions Sanctioned
(9) Associations that received over one crore rupees in a Financial Year
SECURITY TO HYDRO POWER STATIONS 11th December, 2012
LSQ 2944
SARDAR PARTAP SINGH BAJWA
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the hydro‐power plants in the country including Himachal Pradesh are under threats;
(b) if so, the details thereof:
(c) whether the Government proposes to provide foolproof security to these power plants to deal with any security threat;and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) to (d): The Government continues to receive from time to time inputs regarding threats to vital installations in the country, which include dams, hydropower plants etc. These inputs are promptly shared with the State Governments/Union Territory Administrations concerned, as the State Governments are primarily responsible for ensuring security of these installations.Security agencies also carry out periodic security audit and make recommendations for strengthening security. Advisories, based on these recommendations,are also issued from time to time to the State Governments. Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) are also deployed in many of these installations for providing fool-proof security.
REHABILITATION OF TSUNAMI VICTIMS 18th December, 2012
LSQ 3930
SHRI N. PEETHAMBARA KURUP
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government has conducted any review on the status of the rehabilitation work carried out for the families affected by the Tsunami in the country; (b) if so, the details thereof, State‐wise; and (c) the details of the works undertaken and the funds allocated and utilised for the rehabilitation work, State‐ wise?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) & (b): Yes Madam. The Empowered Group of Ministers conducted a review on 21st December, 2011 on the status of the rehabilitation work carried out for the families affected by Tsunami in the Country. It was directed that the State Governments of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry may prepare a new Disaster Risk Reduction Project which could include a majority of the unfinished works of Emergency Tsunami Reconstruction Project (ETRP) besides new initiatives/ mitigation measures since the World Bank could not extend the closing date of ETRP beyond 31st December, 2011. These States may approach the World Bank for fresh assistance. The State Government of Kerala is required to take steps to overcome the legal difficulties and expedite the completion of the pending works.
(c): The details of works undertaken and the funds allocated and utilized for the Rehabilitation Work are given in Annexure-I and Annexure-II respectively.
Page 1 of 1 of Annexure-I L.S.US.Q.NO. 3930 FOR 18.12.2012 Details of Works undertaken (Till Sept. 2011)
States/UT Total Agricultu Roads No. of No. of No. of No. of No. of houses - (kms) Bridges Ports/ Boats Fishing Fisheries Constru- re land Jetties Harbours landing cted reclaimed Centres (Ha) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Tamil Nadu 80795 8175.35 1518.06 41 02 2727 08 07 Kerala 11977 2151.00 421.74 20 19 3989 11 22 Andhra 481 - - - - 11394 - - Pradesh Puducherry 7121 951.42 128.00 03 - 7892 - - ANI 9797 4397.89 355.50 - 52 2065 - 03 Page 1 of 1 of Annexure-II L.S.US.Q.NO. 3930 FOR 18.12.2012 FUNDS ALLOCATED AND UTILIZED (TILL NOV. 2011) Rs. in crore Actual Expenditure States/UTs Approved Outlay
Tamil Nadu 4165.33 3087.78 Kerala 1441.75 1386.19 Andhra Pradesh 210.16 154.53 Puducherry 771.73 648.71 ANI 2792.99 2858.40
TRAINING BY NDMA 18th December, 2012
LSQ 3939
SHRI S.S. RAMASUBBU
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is training engineers from Municipal Corporations to spot unsafe buildings and strengthen them to withstand tremors; and (b) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) & (b): Yes, Madam.The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), in association with the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) has conducted 6 training programmes for Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) engineers on Rapid Visual Screening (RVS) and 350 MCD engineers have been trained for screening of buildings for their safety using RVS.
CYCLONE `NILAM` 18th December, 2012
LSQ 3991
SHRI P. KARUNAKARAN SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government has received any representation regarding the gross human rights violation which led to the drowning of six sailors of the cargo vessel MT Pratibha Cauvery during the `Nilam` cyclone off the Chennai Coast; and (b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a): This Ministry has not received any representation in the matter.
(b): Does not arise.
THREAT TO NUCLEAR PLANTS 18th December, 2012
LSQ 3992
SHRI YOGI ADITYA NATH
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the intelligence agencies have expressed apprehensions of terrorist attacks on the nuclear power plants in the country; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the steps taken for the safety of nuclear power plants?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) to (c): The Government continues to receive from time to time inputs regarding threats to vital installations including nuclear power plants in the country. These inputs are promptly shared with the authorities concerned including the Department of Atomic Energy. Central Industrial Security Force(CISF) has been deployed to secure all the Nuclear Powers Plants in the Country for providing fool-proof security. Departmental security personnel are also deployed by the Management of the installations to assist CISF.
Security agencies also carry out periodic security audits and make recommendations for strengthening security. Advisories, based on these recommendations and other inputs, are also issued from time to time to the authorities concerned including the Department of Atomic Energy.
LANDSLIDE MANAGEMENT 18th December, 2012
LSQ 4022
SHRI PREM DAS RAI
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) documents disasters occurring in the country; (b) if so, the number of recorded landslides that have occurred in the State of Sikkim in the last three years, area‐ wise; (c) whether any case studies have been prepared on better crisis management during landslides; (d) if so, the details and outcome thereof; and (e) the number of capacity building trainings held for Sikkim for the purpose since the inception of NIDM?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a): Yes, Madam. National Institute of Disaster Management(NIDM) has documented some of the major disasters that occurred in the past. From 2011, the Institute has started compiling and publishing India Disaster Report, documenting major disasters.
(b): NIDM has not carried out documentation of Landslide in Sikkim.However, the Landslide associated with the Earthquake of September, 2011 has been included in the documentation report of Sikkim Earthquake 2011.
(c) & (d): NIDM has not prepared any case studies on crisis management during landslides. However, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) carries out Landslide Hazard studies and submits its report to the local authorities for implementation of the recommendations.
(e): NIDM conducts training programmes on mitigation and management of landslides which includes post disaster response and relief. The NIDM in collaboration with centre for Disaster Management, G B Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Sikkim has conducted 8 training courses in Sikkim since its inception for Capacity Building, which were attended by 359 participants. Lal Bahadur Shashtri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) in collaboration with NDMA conducted training programme for State Civil Service Officers promoted to IAS during 2.4.2012- 4.4.2012. The training covered areas like (i) case study on Sikkim earthquake (ii) disaster management.
SPECIAL PACKAGE FOR NATURAL CALAMITY 18th December, 2012
LSQ 4090
SHRI PURNMASI RAM SHRI (CAPT.) JAI NARAYAN PRASAD NISHAD
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Kosi Flood tragedy of 2008 was declared a national calamity and a special package was allocated to the State of Bihar; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the details of the relief measures adopted by the State Government of Bihar including deployment of boats in relief and rescue missions; and (d) the measures taken by the Union Government to have a permanent solution for floods in Kosi river?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a) & (b): There is no provision in the schemes of Calamity Relief Fund (CRF)/ now notified State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) and National Calamity Contingency Fund (NCCF)/ now notified National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) for declaring a calamity as a “National Calamity”. However, in case of a calamity of ‘severe nature’, the assistance to the concerned State Government is provided at national level in the form of logistic and financial support in order to meet the situation effectively.
There was no special package allocated to State of Bihar. However, for immediate relief, Government of India approved an amount of Rs. 497.35 crore from NCCF subject to the adjustment of 75 % balance available in the CRF account of the State for the instant calamity. In addition, an amount of Rs. 117.21 crore has been recommended by HLC as additional financial assistance over and above the extant norms for the families in dire need of immediate sustenance as well as operation of relief camps for the period over and above specified in the CRF norms. Further Rs. 2273.15 crore has also been allocated by concerned Central Ministries for repair, reconstruction/ rehabilitation in their respective sectors in the context of Kosi flood 2008.
(c): As per information received from the State Government of Bihar, relief measure, adopted by the State Government are given at Annexure-I
(d): The measures taken by Union Government to have permanent solution for floods in Kosi river is given at Annexure-II.
Annexure-I
ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4090
Statement showing relief measure, adopted by the State Government during Kosi flood 2008
Sl. No. Particular Qty.
i) No. of relief Camps 398 ii) No. of Health centres 244 iii) No. of Veterinary centres 105 iv) ratuitous relief (wheat & rice) 17559 Qt. v) Cash dole distributed Rs.23744 lakh vi) Utensils Rs. 1663 lakh . vii) Cloths Rs. 1663 lakh viii) No. of People evacuated 9.93 lakh ix) Airdropping as food packets 121892 packets. x) Readymade food packets 208957 packets xi) Polythene sheets distributed 342176 pieces. xii) Assistance for desilting of land Rs 550 lakh xiii) Assistance for land conservation Rs. 2326 lakh xiv) Agriculture input subsidy Rs. 4785 lakh xv) Assistance for house damages Rs. 7783 lakh xvi) No. of Boats deployed 2329
Annexure-II
Statement showing measures taken towards permanent solution for floods in Kosi river
1. To advise on Kosi beach closure works, Government of Bihar constituted a Kosi Breach Closure Advisory Team (KBCAT) on 26.8.2008 under the Chairmanship of Shri N. Sanyal, Retired Engineer-in-chief, Government of Bihar and former Chairman, Ganga Flood Control Commission. The team visited the site on 31.8.2008 and suggested certain remedial measures to close the breach and to restore the breached section. All these works have been completed and the eastern afflux bund has been restored to its original section on 31.5.2009 with 100% central assistance. MOWR has provided Rs. 115 crores as 100 % Grant-in-aid to the Government of Bihar for re-construction of the breached portion of Eastern Afflux Bund of Kosi Barrage in Nepal.
2. In addition, Kosi High Level Committee, constituted by the Government of Bihar under the chairmanship of Chairman, Ganga Flood Control Commission also inspected the flood protection works on river Kosi from 11-14.10.2008 and made certain recommendations for the works to be executed before flood season of 2009. All the works recommended by KHLC have also been completed on 30.6.2009.
3. A high dam in Nepal on Saptakosi is under joint investigation of India and Nepal. Cost of investigation is 100 % borne by Govt of India.
4. The maintenance of the Kosi barrage, canal systems and afflux bunds and all other flood protection works on river Kosi in and around Kosi barrage is entrusted with the Government of Bihar. The Government of India has been reimbursing the expenditure incurred on actual basis to the State Government, since 1992 for the maintenance of works in Nepal portion.
5. Government of Bihar has also undertaken the works of “Raising and Strengthening of Kosi embankments” with a estimated cost of Rs.339.39 Cr with central assistance (centre share: Rs 254.54 Cr) under Flood Management Programme (FMP) – a state sector scheme under central plan.
6. The Central Water Commission has a network of hydrological observation sites on river Kosi at Birpur, Baltara, and Kursela. During the high flood situation, Central Water Commission regional office, Patna issues flood forecasts to the local administration for taking appropriate remedial measures. During floods, water levels are observed on hourly basis and forecasts are issued twice in a day depending upon the flood situation. The Central Water Commission regional office, Patna has already set up its control room and started functioning since 15th June 2009.
7. Government of Bihar has also set up a control room to monitor the flood situation in the State. It has constituted nine Flood Fighting Task Groups to keep close surveillance along the embankments during flood season. A Task Group is set up for river Kosi.
8. Further, the State Government has been advised to stock required materials in sufficient quantity like boulders, sand bags, etc. at site to meet emergent situations.
9. One officer from Ganga Flood Control Commission, Patna has been deputed at Kosi barrage to monitor the safety of the embankments and afflux bund and inform to the Control Rooms in case of any emergency situation.