Eiahth Series. Vol. XLI. No. 16 Thursday, Aueult 18. I'. Sr.van 27. 1918 (Saka)
LOK SABHA DEBh (English Version)
Eleventh Session (Eightb Lok Sabba)
(Val,. 'XLI cOlltatm Nos. 1 J to 20)
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[Eighth Series, Volume XLI, Eleventh Session, 198811910 (Sales)]
No.1S, Thursday, August 18, 19881 Sravana 27, 1910 (Saka)
COLUMNS
Obituary Reference 1
Oral Answers to Questions: 1-38
·Starred Questions Nos. 304 to 307, 313, 314, 316, and 318.
Written Answers to Questions: 38-275
Starred Questions Nos. 308,310 to 312,315, 38-48 317 and 319 to 324.
Unstarred Questions Nos. 3106 to 3136, 3138, 3140 48-274 to 3181, 3183 to 3243 and 3245 to 3287.
Correcting Statement to usa No.1 0241 dated 9th May, 1988 reo Investment in new projects by Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers.
Papers Laid on the Table 275-278 428 Messages From Rajya Sabha 278-279
Matters Under Rule 3n - 279-284
(i) Need to ensure that duty concessions announced on 279-280 Polyester Filament yarn and Fibre yarn in Budget are available to the consumers and weavers-
Shri Zainul Basheer
(ii) Need to promote tourism in the country - 280-281
Shri Satyendra Narayan Sinha
(iii) Need for improvement in the working of Telephone Exchanges 281-282 and installation of electronic exchanges in Akbarpur. Jalalpur and Tanda in Faizabad district-
Shri R.P. Suman
• The Sign t marked above the name of a Member indicates that the question was actually asked on th~ floor of the House by that Member. (ii)
COLUMNS
(Iv) Need to run a shuttle train between Kampte~ and Ambazari 282 Ordnance factory -
Shri Banwari Lal Purohit
(v) Need for speedy devilopment of Bharath Process and 282-283 Mechanical Engineers Ltd., Madras
Dr. A. Kalanidhi
(vi) Need to declare Neora Valley as a National Park and a 283-284 Biosphere Reserve -
Shrir ~~i O.K. Bhandari
(vii) Need to construct memorial for martyrs of the freedom struggle 284 in Shahajahanpur, Uttar Pradesh -
Shri Jitendra Prasada
Demands for Grants (Punjab), 1988-89- 284-368
Dr. G.S. Dhillon 285-291
Shri Bhattam Srirama Murty 291-295
Shri Jagannath Pattnaik 295-298
Shri V.S. Krishna Iyer 298-302
Shr; Mahabir Prasad Yadav 302-304
Shri Indrajit Gupta 304-312
Shri R.L. Bhatia 312-315
Shri Bhadreswar Tanti 315-317
Dr. Chandra Shekhar Tripathi 317-321
Shri Ram Narain Singh 321-324
Kumari Mamata Banerjee 324-328
Shri Piyus Tiraky 328-331
Shri Kamal Chaudhary 331-332
Shri Balwant Singh Ramoowalia 332-338 (iii)
COLUMNS
Shri N. Tombi Singh 338-341
Dr. G.S. Rajhans 341-343
Ch. Sunder Singh 343-347
Shri Yogeshwar Prasad Yogesh 347-348
Shrimati Usha Choudhari 348-351
Shri Ramashray Prasad Singh 351-353
Shri B.K. Gadhvi 353-364
Punjab Appropriation (No.2) Bill, 1988- 368-369
Motions to introduce and consider
Shri B.K. Gadhvi 368
Clauses 2, 3 and 1 369
Motion to pass -
Shri B.K. Gadhvi 369
Demands for Grants (Tamil Nadu), 1988·89 - 369--422
Shri N.V.N. Somu 375-384
Shrimati M. Chandrasekhar 384-389
Shri Suresh Kurup 389-392
Shri N. Dennis 392-397
Dr. A. Kalanidhi 397--404
Shri Harish Rawat 404-406
Shri R. Annanambi 407-409
Shri V. Tulsi Ram 409-410
Shri Thampan Thomas 410-412
Shri Narayan Choubey 412-415
Shri B.K. Gadhvi 415--421 (iv) COLUMNS
Tamil Nadu Appropriation (No.2) Bill, 1988- 422-423
Motions to introduce and consider
Shri B.K. Gadhvi 422
Clauses 2, 3 and 1 423
Motion to pass -
Shri B.K. Gadhvi 423
Motor Vehicles BiII-
Motion to consider - 423-428
Shri Rajesh pjlot 424-427 LOK SABHA DEBATES
LOKSABHA SOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:
Thursday August 18, 19881 Sravana 27, (a) whether a sports complex is being 1910 (Saka) construct~ in Himachal Pradesh after fail- ing more than 10,000 trees, thereby disturb- The LoIc Sabha met at ing ecology and environment of Potters Hill;
Eleven of the Clock (b) if so, the compulsion for oonstrUd- ing the complex at such a place; and [MR. SPEAKER in the Chailj (c) whether any survey was made be- fore the clearance of this project? OBITUARY REFERENCE THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE [English] DEPARTMENTS OF YOUTH AFFAm AND SPORTS AND WOMEN AND CHID UR SPEAKER: Hon. Members, it is with DEVELOPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF great shock and distress that we learnt of the HU~ RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT tragic and untimely demise of President Zia- (SHRIMATI MARGARET AlVA): (a) and ul-Haq, in an air crash near Bahwalpur yes- (b). As per information available with this terday. Department, only about 11 trees may be We offer our heartfetl condolences to affected, in the sports complex proposed to Begum Zia-ul-Haq and the mambers of the be constructed in Potters Hill Shimla. late Presidenrs family in their hour of grief. (c) Yes, Sir. We share the sorrow of the people of Pakistan at the tragedy that has occurred. SHAI R.P. DAS: Sir, the reply of the The House may stand in silence for a Minister is very unsatisfactory" But we have short while to express its sorrow. come to know that Himalayas Nature and Environment Preservation Society has con- The Members then Stood in Silence for ducted a survey and identified that more a Short While. than 10,000 trees are standing on that area where this H~h Altitude Sports Complex is ORAL ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS to be constructed. This Society apprehends that a large number of trees, mainly Deodar [English] would have to be cut down and this felling of trees would lead to extinction of wild life and Constructions of Sports Complex In flora Therefore, this Society is of the opinion Himachal Pradesh that this High AltHudQ Sports Complex costing about As. 15 crores ~tlouid be Imme- .- *304. SHAt R.P .DASt: diately abandoned. I would like to know from SHRI ZAINAl ABEDIN: the Minister whether it is a fact or not.
Will the Minister of HUMAN AE- SHRIMATI MARGARET ALVA: Sir, we 3 Oral Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Oral AnswelS 4 go in for a project only when the State the Government of Himachal Pradesh to sort Government allots the land to us. The High . out all these problems before they transfer A~itude Training Centre was needed and the the land for a project and the moment w~ erstwhile SNIPES Board set up a committee received this letter from the Ministry of Envi- under the chairmanship of Shri V.C. Shukla ronment at Delhi telling us that the Govern- to examine the different sites in Himachal ment of Himachal Pradesh had not sought Pradesh and U.P. Finally, a site has been necessary clearance from them. As I said, selected in Shimla. The Government of we ~ave stopped all construction and we Himachal Pradesh also suggested that we have refused to inve~t any more money even should develop a second site at Shillaroo. on the levelling work which we started and, Both the sites were transferred to us by the therefore, we are not proceeding until the Government of Himachal Pradesh on Government of Himachal Pradesh sort it out 25.3.1986 and 26.3.1986. Subsequently, with the Ministry concerned. I would also like there were some objections from the organ· to answer that we cannot have a high altitude isation which the hon.Member has men- Centre on the plains. It has to be at an tioned that 10,000 trees would be affected. altitude which is found suitable for training And, therefore, we stopped the work and the and, therefore, the question which he has Government of Himachal Pradesh set up an raised does not arise. expert committee to examine the site and thei, reply is with us. The expert group has SHRI CHANDRA PRATAP NARAIN said that only 11 trees would have to be cut SINGH: The hon. Minister in her reply says down for the actual construct-ion of the sta· that the Himachal Government had given dium. The fact that the whole land has been permission to build or construct this particu· transferred to us does not necessarily mean lar complex. But, as we are aware, the that the trees have all got to be cut out. It is Department of Environment anp Forests, only for the construction of the main Stadium has an environmental impact survey done that 11 trees have to be cut. In view of the specially of the ecological systems which protests and the letters from the Central are sensitive and where you have flora and Environment Ministry, we have stopped fauna of the endangered species, before work and until it is finally cleared, we have any work can be taken up in certain areas.lt said we will not invest any more money on is not a question of felling of clever trees. It is further work. a question of endangering the environment and ecological system of our sensitive areas SHRI R.P. DAS: I do not know why the that is, the Himalayan range. planners selected such a place for construc- tion of this sports complex. The Complex is So, will the hon. Minister instead of situated at 5,500' above the sea level. This spending so much money and then stopping Sports Complex has to be constructed at a work in future see to it that the Governm ent huge cost and considerable amount of of India does not spend money before an money has been spent on that already. This environmental impact survey is made? Complex is spread over a vast area measur- ing about 68 acres of land. Some more land SHRIMATI MARGARET ALVA: As I has to be acquired. In view of this, I would like said, we have not yet invested money. We to know whether the National Institute of only started levelling work and fencing and Sports cared to take necessary permission there has been an objection and we have from the Environment and Forest Ministry. stopped the work. We have not proceeded at All the big projects whether of the State or of all. Money has not been spent on any con- the Centre have to take permission from this struction work. Ministry. The hon. Minister for Environment and Forests is here. He may kindly reply to it. [ Translation]
SHRIMATI MARGARET ALVA: It is for SHRI BANWARI LAL PUROHIT: Mr. 5 Oral Answers SRAVANA27, 1910 (SAKA) Oral Answsrs 6 Speaker, Sir, I have received information THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT which is found to be very unfortunate that if AND FORESTS (SHRI Z.R. ANSARI): (a) this stadium will be constructed 10,000 trees and (b). No specific proposal for setting up a will be destroyed. When it involves felling of Yamuna Authority has bean received from 10,000 trees it seems that there is something the Government of Uttar Pradesh. However, fishy about it. I, therefore, request the han. the State Government has formulated Minister that she should go to Shimla herself schemes for improvement of sewerage, instead of relying on her officers. Shimla is drainage and tapping of nullahas discharg- not far off from here. She should go there and ing into the river Yamuna at Vrindavan , Agra see the whole thing herself and take a deci- and Mathura. These schemes would have to sion. Of course it will take your one day but be reformulated taking into account the it is a very important matter. budgetary constraints and the resource recovery in waste treatment. MR. SPEAKER: You take Shri Purohit also with you. SHRI YOGESHWAR PRASAD YO- GESH: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the hon. Minister SHRI K.D. SUL TANPURI: Mr. made a reference to Vrindavan, Agra and Speaker, SII, as has been said by the hon. Mathura covering a distance of 35 miles. But Minister on behalf of Himachal Pradesh, he did not mention about any scheme pro- there are only 1100 trees which are very posed by the Government of Uttar Pradesh small in size. There are no such trees which relating to Sangam-Prajag which is very may cause any loss. I can give concrete important and where the Yamuna joins the information about the place where the sta- Ganga. The Yamuna passes through all the dium is proposed to be constructed, be .. areas of Uttar Pradesh. Tho importance of cause this area falls in my constituency. Yamuna is no way less than Ganga in Indian There are no such trees, the felling of which literature. The greatness of Yamuna has may put the Government to any kind of loss. been vividly described in Hindi literature of Of course, it is true that the Government of mediaval period and sung by poets of me- Himachal Pradesh should have taken ap- diaval period and 'RITI' period as well and proval of the Ministry. I would like to request depicted in the Sansknt verses of Jaidev. It both the hon. Minister of Environment as well is the same Yamuna, about which Lord as Minister of Sports to prepare a tour pro- Krishna has himself said:- gramme and take a decision on the spot. Is the han. Minister prepared to do so. Hans Suta Ki Sundar Kagari, aur Wo Bat Ki Chhahi, MR. SPEAKER: That has been done. Udho, Mohi Braj Bisarat Nahin.
Setting up of Yamuna Authority If Yamuna is deleted from Hindi litera- ture, and 'Dharma' cultural link of 'Krishna *305. SHRI YOGESHWAR PRASAD Leela' will no longer be in existence. May I YOGESH: Will the Minister of ENVIRON- request the Government of India to take up MENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: this work themselves if there is not such scheme sponsored by the Government of (a) whether Government of Uttar Uttar Pradesh. Pradesh has submitted a proposal to Union Government to set up a Yamuna Authority; MR. SPEAKER; How can Yamuna be and deleted lrom I~erature?
(b) if so, the details thereof and the SHRI Z.R. ANSARJ: Sir. tht bon- action taken by Union Government thereon Member says that there is no IIIIftIIon d keeping in view the Importance of the Allahabad where the V.,una joina the Yamuna river in Indian literature? Ganga. In this connection I would tlke to 7 'Oral Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Oral Answers 8 inform the han. Member that the stretch Kandrlya Vldyalay.sln Deihl where Yamuna join Ganga at Allahabad, has been covered in the Ganga Action pran *306.SHRI JAI PRAKASH AGARWAL: and the cleaning work is being done there Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE under the Ganga Action Pian. So far as the DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: contention of the hon. Member about Cen w tral Government scheme for Yamuna. is (a) the number of Kendriya Vidyalayas concerned, I would like to inform him that we in Delhi at present and the number out of sincerely wish to take up !be work on them situated in the walled city; Yamuna on the same line as the work is being undertaken on Ganga. We hope that (b) the number of Vidyalayas proposed with the resources at our disposal and the to be opened in Delhi during 1988-89 and the experience to be gained from Ganga Action number of Vidyalayas out of them to be Plan, we will take up cleaning work in other opened in the walled city; rivers including the Yamuna to which we shall give priority. (c) the time by which these Vidyalayas are likely to start functioning; and SHRI YOGESHWAR PRASAD YO- GESH: As the pace of work heing done in (d) if these Vidyalayas are not proposed 10 Yamuna is very slow, will tile Central Gov- be opened, the r8asons therefor? ernment take up this work into its hands like Ganga and complete it? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPAR rMENT ~ OF EDUCATION AND CULTURE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN MR.SPEAKER: Look, it is true that the RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI l.P. Yamuna enjoys great importance. People SHAH I): (a) At present there are 29 Kendriya from all over India come to Vrindavan and Vidyalayas located in Delhi. There is no Mathura and it is a centre of congregation. Kendriya Vidyalaya located within the walled References have been made in writing and city. we have brought this thing to the notice of hon'ble Prime Minister as well. He has also (b) to (d). There is proposal to open a said that it wi~1 be done. You should, there- Kendriya Vidyalaya at Rajokri in the Air fore, pay attention towards it and get it done. Force campus during 1988-89. No new Kendriya Vidyalaya is proposed to be [English] opened in the walled city during 1988-89 as necessary land and infrastructure for a school in the civil sector is not available. This is a very important place. It is a very important river. Priority should be given. It should be done. SHRI JAI PRAKASH AGARWAL: Mr. Speaker"Sir, Kendriya Vidyalaya scheme is a very commendable scheme and particu- [ Translation] larly for the Government servants who have to proceed on transfers from one place to SHRI Z.R. ANSARI: I have already other because they find it difficult to get stated that we sincerely wish to accord prior- admission fQrtheirwords. Sir, in this connec- ity to river Yamuna but the resources at our tion I would liketo bring to your noticethatthe disposal have to be kept in view. The Central population of Delhi is 80,00,000 out of which Ganga Authority has also laid stress on .this 5 to 7 lakh people live in old Delhi. Out of point that we should take up work on these 5 to 7 lakh people 20 to 25 thousand Yamuna also. We will certainly takeup this persons are Government servants. They work s\Jbject to availability of resources and mostly go on transfers to Bombay, Calcutta make use of experience gained by us. and Madras. What difficulties Government is 9 ""I Answers SRAVANA 27.1910 (SAKA) Oral Answers 10 facing in opening a school in Old Delhi owing is not available. I think the Government has to which h has not been able to open a school also received one such proposal from the there. The people who want to get their Delhi Administration also. They have also words admitted in school, they have to go offered that they are, prepared to provide very far say about 20 miles from old Delhi. land as much as it is required. It is also Even then they do not get admission. You possible that a ready made school of the said that due to non-availability of land and M.e.D. or the Delhi Administration may be financial constraints, the Government is adopted for opening a Central school there. finding it difficult to open a school. Have you approached the D.D.A. for land? Are they SHRI L.P. SHAHI: The problem of stu- unable to provide land? There is no dearth of dents does not solve by adopting schools. land around Old Delhi. SHRIJAI PRAKASH AGARWAL: What SHRt L.P. SHAHI: Mr. Speaker, Sir, happened to the proposal that was submit- neither I overlook the requirements of Old ted to you by the Delhi Administration. Delhi nordo I day that it is not necessary. But the fact remain that land will be the first SHRI L.P. SHAHI:You provide land, we requirement to open a school anywhere and shall open the school. at the initial stage some building is also required till the school authorities build their MR. SPEAKER: Why are you afraid of own school building. The procedure for 307, tell me, gentlemen. opening a new school is that it is generally sponsored by the State Government or the SHRI BALWANT SINGH RAMOOW- Administration of the Union Territory or any ALIA: I have got the earlier one. Question public sector project or the army authorities NO.3D7 who put forward their request stating that they need a school and the same should be MR. SPEAKER: So, this is the point. opened there. The schools being opened in the civilian sector, are meant for the children [English] of Central Government officers liable to be transferred, are sponsored by some institu- SHRI M.L FOTEDAR: I hope tt is not of tion of the State Government or the Central I.P.C. Government. The sponsoring institution makes the land available. It is not necessary [ Translation] that it shourd be sponsored by the State Government only. It could very well be spon- Sale of Gold by Bharat Gold Mines sored by some other institution or a trust LlmHed stating that there is a need to open such a school in their area and we are prepared to 307. SHRI BALWANT SINGH RA- accept the demand in such cases. In the MOOWALlAt: rural areas and other places the school au- SHRI TEJA SINGH DARDI: thorities demand 15 acres of land, but for Delhi the o.D.A. said that they allot 4 acres Will the Minister of STEEL AND MINES of land. As such there will be no difficutty for be pleased to state: the Kendriya Sangathan to open a school in and around old Delhi or wherever the hone (a) whether K.S.R.Chari report was Member wants or any place proposed forthe submitted to Government on Bharat Gold purpose, provided 4crores of land in place of Mines Ltd. (B.G.M.L.) in 1985; 15 acres in made available to them.
(b) whether this report had recom- I SHRI'JAI PRAKASH AGARWAL: Mr. mended that B.G.M.L be allowed to sell I Speaker, Sir, the hon. Minister said that land gold; 11 Oral Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Oral Answsrs 12
(c) if so, whether this recommendation 8 June 1988 for selling the gold in open has been accepted by Government; and market. Duetothis. gold smuggling activities have increased and the tendency of convert- (d) if so, when and if there has been any ing black money into gold continues. The delay, the reasons therefor? price of gold in our country is more by Rs. 1250 per 10 gram as compared to foreign [ English] countries. The Government had constituted two official level committees last year for THE MINISTER OF STEEL AND gold control. What has been the perform- MINES (SHRI M.L. FOTEDAR): (a) to (d). ance of these committees. What are their A statement is given below. terms of references? Does the Government expect any concrete outcome of these in STATEMENT order to meet the rising demand of gold and what steps are being taken to check gold Sale of Gold by Bharat Gold Mines Limited smuggling?
Sharat Gold Mines Limited appointed [English] Shrl K.S.R. Chari to study the operations of the Company in March, 1985 and Shri Chari SHRI M.L. FOTEDAR: Hen. Member's submitted his report to BGML in September, main question pertains to Sharat Gold Mines 1985. A copy of this report was forwarded to and the decision taken in pursuance of the the Government of India in January. 1986 by Report afthe Chari Committee as to whether the Company. While foreseeing the inevita- gold obtained thus should be sold in the bility of the phasing out of the Kolar Gold domestic market. I have very clearly stated Mines, one of the suggestions made in the in my reply that the decision was taken in report was to give to SGML market price for pursuance of the above report. the gold produced by it. So far as question of smuggling of gold The question of phasing out of the exist- or any other question is concerned, I would ing mines of BGML in the Kolar Gold Fields, request the han. Member to refer that ques- which have been in operation for over a tion to the Ministry of Finance. century and have become uneconomic on account of exhaustion of reserves, was [ Trans/ation] examined in depth from various points of view and a decision was taken finally to phase out these mines over a period of SHAI BALWANT SINGH RAMOOW- seven years. At the same time, a package of ALIA: A problem has come up in our country measures was approved by the Government due to smuggling of gold. As per our cus- for making the operations of the Company toms, there is a demand for gold for ytomen economically viable. These measures in- at the time of marriages. When all these clude permission to BGML to sell ~s gold in problems are these what the Government is the open market observing procedures pre- doing in this regard? You are a part of the scribed by the Gold Control Administrator Government and an able Minister. and the necessary notification in this behalf has been issued on 8th June, 1988. PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE: This is a demand not from the women folk but from [ Translation] the men.
SHRI BALWANT SINGH RAMOOW- SHRI BALWANT SINGH RAMOOW- ALIA: According to the report submitted by ALIA: Hon. Minister of Finance is sitting by the han. Minister in the House, the Bharat your side. PI... consult him within 2 min- Gold Mines limited issued a notification on utes and t.n us. 13 Oral Answers SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) Oral Answers 14 (English] and the mine will continue?
SHRI M.L. FOTEDAR: I would like to SHRI M.L. FOTEDAR: I may inform the tell the Hon. Member that such decisions are Han. Member that we have taken a decision not taken in a huff. He has asked about the on.a package program~e to phase out these economic viability of the Sharat Gold Mines mines in seven years. and what is the production and how to make it economically viable. I have clearly stated So far as the retrenchment of labour is that. concerned, I would like to inform the Han. Member that there is no question of re- So far as other parts are concerned, it trenchment as such at this stage. But we will not be good for me to reply on behalf of would certainly like to have the voluntary the Finance Minister. I would request him scheme. I think the Hon. Member will not be that he can give a separate notice to the against any retirement or anything else Finance Minister. which is done voluntarily.
DR. KRUPASINDHU BHOI: Hem. The other mine which the Han. Member Speaker, Sir, I want to know from the Han. knows is under the State Government. Minister about the quantum of minable re- There also problems are perhaps similar serve which is economically possible in the there. The Hon. Member would be well Kolar Gold Fields and whether it is a fact that advised to approach the State Government nearer to the zone of quartz formation and for this. tertiary formation of that area, other deposits are peentifully available according to the New Nitrogen Fertilizer Plants rn Eighth' report of the GSI. What is the present condi- Plan tion and what is the gram percentage of per tonne of are in that particular area? -313. SHRI I. RAMA RAI: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to SHRI M.L. FOTEDAR: TheGSI is going state: deep into the question about finding re- serves in that area. So far as grade in the (a) the number of new projects for Sharat Gold Mines, the Kolar Mines, is con- Nitrogen Fertilizer Plants to be proposed for cerned, it is about 2 to 5 gram per metric the Eighth Plan period; and tonnes of are. (b) how many of them are likely to be set SHRI V.S. KRISHNA IYER: There is a up in the Southern States? contradiction in the reply given by the Han. Minister. In one place, he says that mines will THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE be phased out in a period of seven years and DEPARTMENT OF FERTILISERS IN THE in a package deal, again he say that it is to . MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI R. make it more viable they are permitting the PRABHU): (a) and (b). According to report of sale of gold in the open market. Since there the Study Group headed by the Chief Con- I are 15,000 labourers in the Kolar Mines, will sultant, Planning Commission, 4.. 5 new gas- the Minister give an assurance that under no based plants of 1350 tad am mania with I circumstances, those people will be re- matching urea capacity are required to be trenched and that he will take all steps so that set up in the Northern region during the VIII the mines continues to work in a viable Plan. A~hough no decision has been taken manner by giving all encouragement and by on the recom mendations of the Study allowing them to sell gold in the open mar- Group, the possibility of setting up gas.. I kat? By allowing them to ••H in the open based fertilizer plants in the Southern States I market, ma, J know at the same time, how will be considered. depending on the avaUa- . long do IS the Minister think that it wl1I last bility of gas in sufficient quantity in the Go- . I 16 Oral AnSW9l'S AUGUST 181 1988 Oral Answers 16 davari and Kaveri basins. was made there ware no gas finds in Kavari and Godavari basins. After this report was SHRI I. RAMA RAI: According to the formulated, these finds have come in Go- Agricu~ure, Ministry of the total requirement davari and Kaveri basins. The Government~ by the end of the 8th Five Year Plan of is still considering the report. we have not nitrogen will be 12.5 million tonnes. taken a final view. Whereas our installed capacity now is 7.8 million tonnes. There will be a gap of about As far as the demand of FACT expan- 5.1 million tonnes of nitrogen. To make up sion at Udyog Mandai is concerned. FACT this, at least 15 nitrogen plants are required has been asked to formulate a detailed proj- to be set up in the 8th Five Y.ear Plan in this ect report and as soon as it comes, the country. Government will certainly consider giving them the expansion to 900 tonnes of ammo- Out of the deficit of 5.1 million tonnes of nia
nitrogen in the country. 1.8 million tonnes is ~ expected to be in the southern region only, SHRII RAMA RAO: After hearing from next only to 3.1 million tonnes of nitrogen in the Minister about the Varadarajan Commit- the northern .,ne - Punjab, Haryana and tee report the deficit of nitrogen should be UP. Thus there is a clear case of setting up made good through a mix of 'make' and 'buy' four large factories in the southern States arrangement with the emphasis on the latter, alone. I don't call it as discrimination or step- namely t 'buy' in view of the cheaper cost of motherly treatment towards the south. import which is risky. As far as seH-suffi- ciency is concer.ned since we have the tech- Apart from the demand of Krishna- nical know-how and man-power has the Godavari region, will the Minister consider Government any plan to set-up joint venture the long delayed demand of the FACT to put plants in the Middle East countries and up a new large plant in replacement of its old Tanzania where plentiful and cheap gas small plant Udyog Mandai, if not by providing supplies are available with buy-back ar- naphtha at least by extending the gas pipe- rangement of this product? line from Bombay to Cochin. SHRr R. PRABHU: Obviously the SHRI R. PRABHU: The figures quoted Member is saying that fertiliser specifically by the Han. Member of demand and produc- urea is much cheaper outside the country tion are as projected by the Agricultural than in this country. As of today the han. Department. I would like to say here that the Member is right. The price abroad is equal to projected demand is a little on the high side the price at which it is sold in this country but and we are looking into the fact whether the the prices are going up. We cannot always demand will really reach 1291akh tonnes in think that the prices would remain lower than the 8th Plan. the Indian prices. Also, Sir, today India is not importing much fertiliser and, ,as such. the The Varadarajan Committee regort has prices in the international market are rea- given us a proposal that we should set up sonably low but if India, which is a major four or five gas based plants in the 8th Plan. consumer goes into the international market They have said that if we do not pave enough in a big way the prices will go up. So we capacity in the country we should also im- definitely have to look for self-sufficiency in port. That is make and buy option. the country. rts complete setf-sufficiency is not possible, there should not be more than As far as the demand that four or five 20% gap. As far as setting up of projects in plants should be set up in the south is con- the Middle East in the Joint Sector is con- cerned, I have specifically said in my reply cerned there are some proposals before ~he that the southern States also will be consid- Government to set-up fertiliser plants in the ered for fertilizer plants. When this report Middle East with buy-back arrangement and 17 Oral Answers SRAVANA27, 1910 (SAKA) Oral Answers 18 we are looking into it. under the consideration of the Government. No final decision has been taken in this [ Translation] respect.
SHRI MADAN PANDEY: Mr. Deputy SHRI M. RAGHUMA REDDY: Now we Speaker, Sir, the hon. Minister has stated are opening many more gas-based and just now and had stated the same earlier coal-based fertiliser plants. There is one also while replying to questions that in view coal-based plant in Ramagundam. Will the of the excess gas in the Bombay-Bijapur- Minister consider to open such of those coal- Hajira pipeline, it is necessary to set up gas- based plants in Singraulli collieries? Has the based fertiliser plants so that the shortages han. Minister thought of anything about that in our urea and nitrogen requirements may area? Further instead of inorganic fertiUsers be fulfilled. Will the hon. Minister be pleased whether there is any plan to improve the to state whether there is any proposal to set nitrogen fixing bacteria culture. Will the up a gas-based plant in.place of the out- Minister take up this issue with the Agricul- moded Gorakhpur fertiliser plant which is ture Minister? I want a categorical reply from using obsolete technology, simply by him. extending the existing pipeline by 150 k.m. and by utilising the existing infrastructure? SHRI R. PRABHU: Sir, Ramagundam coal-based fertiliser plant has been closed [English] for a whole year because of non-availability of power. It is very unfortunate that we have SHRI R. PRABHU: As far as Gorakhpur a super thermal power station just beside is concerned there is a proposal for rehabili- Ramagundam and still we don't have power tation of the old plant and a modernisation for that fertiliser plant. scheme~ We still do not have any scheme to set-up gas-based fertiliser plant at Gora- I request the han. Member to take it up khpur. with the State Government to give us power so that there would be enough fertilisers in SHRI K.S. RAO: Sir, ONGC has re- this country. vealed lot of gas is available in Krishna basin. I am happy that the han. Minister has SHRI M. RAGHUMA REDDY: Now come forward and said that they are propos- there is no power shortage. ing some plants there. It is found more eco- nomical to have mini-fertiliser plants in that SHRI R. PRABHU: As far as organic area. I wish to know from the han. Minister fertiliser is concerned, organic fertiliser can whether there are any applications from the never replace chemical fertiliser. Organic private and public sector to start mini-fertil- fertilisers have micro-nutrients which are to iser plants in the Krishna district. If so, what be properly added to chemical fertilisers. In are the details thereof? our extension programmes, we are teaching farmers and agriculturists how to hav~ a I SHRI R. PRABHU: I am not sure good combination of chemical and organic whether having mini-fertiliser plants is an- fertilisers. swer to the problem. In fact, Vardarajan Committee report has said that they are not Demands of BALCO Employees sure that small plants are as good as big plants and they would like to stick to 1350 -314. SHRI PURNA CHANDRA tonnes ammonia and a matching capacity of MALlKt: urea. It is a fact that some people in the. SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA: private sector have asked for permission to set-up fertiliser plants of a smaller capacity in Will the Minister of STEEL AND MINES the Krishna-Godavari basin and. these are be pleased to state: 19 Oral Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Oral Answers 20
(a) whether the employees of BALCO, ber, 1987, subject to the ap- Bidhanbag Unit observ~d demand week and proval of the Government. The dharna from 21.S.88 to 27.6.88 under the proposal for wage revision is Aluminium Mazdoor Union for realisation of under consideration of the Govt. their demands; Meanwhile, the Company has been advised to take the workers (b) if so, the details of their demands; into confidence and associate and them in the proposed moder- nisation schemes aimed at (c) the Government's reaction thereto? making Bidhanbag Unit of BALCO a viable one. THE MINISTER OF STEEL AND MINES (SHRI M.L. FOTEDAR): (a) to (c). A (ii) Interim relief has been paid and statement is given below. hence payment of advance does not arise. STATEMENT (iii) There are no employees in Yes, Sir. Bidhanbag Unit on Central D.A.
The following demands were made: (iv) This is a general issue and Government directions as appli- (i) Immediate implementation of cable to Public Sector Units are the agreement dated 30th Octo- being followed at Bidhanbag ber, 1987 with retrospective ef- also. fect. (v) The Bidhanbag Unit was earlier (ii) Immediate payment of advance in the private sector and it has as has been paid in other units of been nationalised and vested In BALCD. BALCD on 2.6.1984.
(iii) Payment of interim relief to the SHRI PURNA CHANDRA MALIK: May employees who are on central I know from the hon. Minister how much time D.A. ..pattern; the Government will take to implement·the agreement reached on 30th October 1987 (iv) Full neutralisation of the cost of between the employees! union and the living for all the workers with a management? And what are the reasons for minimum rate of As. 2.50 per delay? point in the consumer price in- dex. SHAI M.L. FOTEDAR: I may tell the hon. Member that th( management of (v) Stopping privatisation and deni- Bidhanbag unit had met Secretary (Mines) in gration of Public Sector Under- the month of June, 1988. The unit manage- takings. ment was advised to send their report by the middle of July 1988. That repo'rt is still The Government's reaction on each awaited. demand is as under: SHRI PURNA CHANDRA MALIK: (i) A Memor.andum of Understand- would like to know from the han. Ministerthe ing on wage revision was salient features of the proposed modernisa- reached between the manage- tion scheme of Bidhanbag unit in Jaykayn- ment of BALCO and representa- agar. What will be the production after im- tives of the unions on 30th Octo- plementation of the modernisation scheme? 21 Oral Answsrs SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) Oral Answsrs 22
SHRt M.L. FOTEDAR: The hon. Mem- problems of the workers of the Bidhanbag ber is aware that this was a sick unit. We unit of BALCO. The capacity of this unit has have nationalised it. I am seeking coopera- not ~et been utilised. The viability of a unit tion of the han. Member because he belongs always does not depend on the workers to that area. I mysen belong to the working alone, it also depends on the management class and he also represents the working as also the attitude of the Government. By class. We have to make every effort to make not providing sufficient working cap~a' you the unit viable. are not helping the unit to become viable. There is a captive power plant and n has SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA: You are a been kept idle for a number of years. It was ruling class. a very gorvj unit. In order to make it viable, nat only modslnization, but also some other SHRI M.L. FOTEDAR: You are a ruling measures have to be taken. class there. We belong to the working class there. There was an agreement between the workers' union and the management and it Iwould request the hon. Memberthat he has been pending with the Government for must make every effort to see that the the last one year and ten months. By when Bidhanbag unit becomes economically vi- will the Government ~ive its approval and able. I would like to seek his cooperation in whether there is any proposal to make this that. unit viable? What is the concrete proposal? Is there any proposal to utilize the captive So far as the modernisation scheme IS power plant which was set up 4-5 years back concerned, the consultants MECON had to augment the production of this unit and to given the report. Last time also, I said that utilise its full capacity? this year we are taking apart of the moder- nisation scheme in hand. But that moder- SHRI M.L. FOTEDAR: As the han. nisation scheme will also not help unless the Member is aware, this unit was in the pr:vate han. Member ensures uses the total gUPport sector and the private sector would never of the working class in that Bidhanbag unit have given it up unless it was uneconomical. for making the unit viable. Secondly, the technology there has become obsolete and the equipment has also be- I would request the han. Memberthat he come old. Now, the 8idanbag unit has be- must see to the larger interests of the State come a part of the BALCD and the workers and ensure that the working class cooper- there, and legitimately so, are claiming the ates with the Government so that the units, same wages as given to the other employ- whether In the public sector or in the private ees of BALCD. As the hen. Member is sector, do not become economically unvi- aware, an agreement has been reached able. between the labour union and the manage- ment there subject to the approval of the SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA: Sir, the Government. I have told that Secretary t Bidhanbag unit of BALCO - nationalised in Mines has sought certain clarifications both the year 1984 - was closed for several from the unions and the management and years. After the nationalisation, all workers, these are still awaited. I will make every who were there before nationalisation, were effort to see that whatever agreement in the not taken back. Only a section of the workers interest of the unit has been made that were taken back. should be implemented as soon as possible.
Since 1984, there has not been any I WOUld, however, like to inform the hon. increase in their wages, although in other Member that bringing the workers ofthis\Jnit units of SALCO, there has been an increase at par with the SALCO employees would twice or thrice. I met him twice to discuss the cost the company about Rs. 50 lakhs per 23 Oral Answers i\UGUST 18,1988 Oral Answers 24 year. f\lready, the unit is over-burdened and (b) Details of the 3 major, incidents it will become more over-burdened. are given below:
So far as the attitude of the Government (i) 28.3.1988 is concerned, it is not the attitude of the Centre alone, attitude of the State Govern- A fire incident in the Electri- ment is also applicable in this regard. I would cal Cable Gallery of Ther- request the hon. Member to use his good mal Power Plant resutted in offices with the State Government also so a loss of Approximately Rs. that the workers also help us in making this 7.0 lakhs. However, there unit economically viable. I have told you that was no loss of life or produc- we are going to make an investment of about tion. Rs. 8 crores for modernisation and this amount is likely to be sanctioned during the (ii) 12.5.1988 current year for Foils and Extrusion plant. We are trying te make every effort to make There were two incidents of this unit viable so that -the Bidnanbag em- fire in the Stores which were ployees do not remain dependent on the accidentally caused by the earnings of the BALCO company as such. I carbon spark emitted from would request the hon. Member to see that the exhaust pipe of locos. our workers generate wealth and that is The total loss suffered due equitably distributed. to burning/damage of the material is Rs. 13.4 lakhs. Untoward Incidents In Bokaro Steal Plant (iii) 18.7.1988
·316. SHAt RAM BAHADUR SINGH: The mobile platform Will the Minister of STEEL AND MINES be erected in connection with pleased to state: the relining of Blast Furnace No.3, and on which persons (a) whether several untoward incidents were working, tilted on ac- have taken place in the Bokaro Steel Plant count of failure of a pulley recently; block as a result of which the persons on the platform (b) if so, the details of the incidents fell down. 8 persons died in which involved death of workers, fire and the accident and 4 other loss of material during the course of past were injured. twelve months; and The details of 7 fatal acei-' (c) the steps taken to meet the situ- dents in the plant are given ation? below:
THE MINISTER OF STEEL AND (i) Shri D. Chaudhary. Electri- MINES (SHRI M.L. FOTEDAR): (a) to (c). A cian, SMS-I died on Statement IS given below. , 24.9.1987 while attending to a break down in Grab STATEMENT Hoist mechanism due to electric shock from the (a) During the last one year three <:ross bus bars. major incidents a . j .leven fatal accidents have taken place in (ii) Shri 11.K. Sharma, Crane Bokaro Steel Plant. Operator, SMS-I died on 25 Oral Answers SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) Oral Answers 26 3.11.87 due to serious burn pensation and ottier monetary injuries by the flame coming beneftts as per law to the next of out from the converter while kin of the deceased workers; charging hot metal. (iii) Employment to the dependents (iii) Shri R.C. Ram, Machine of the deceased ptant em~oy eas; Operator, Blast Furnace , was operating the Telpher , to transfer the muck box (iv) Regular imparting of education from cellar pit when Cross and training alongwith creation Trolley moved sudden Iy of an environment by the plant and swinging box h~ him Safety Department in which pre- causing his death on ventive safety measures get 2.12.87. adopted more readily by the workforce; (iv) Shri N. Ha~ue, Welder was working in "waste picking (v) Monitoring of the safety system fine, when an exp~sion in- in the Plant by a Bipartite side the empty drum took Committee consisting of repre- place causing his death on sentatives of management and 25.12.87. workers;
(v) Shri Shiv Nath Singh, A (vi) Implementation of remedial Contractors' labour was measures suggested by Enquiry found dead in dump siding Committees investigating into No. 7 of slag dump on incidents; 26.12.87. (vii) Regular medical examination of (vi) Shr; B.A. Manjhi, Loco workers. Driver, Traffic Department was run over by loco at 5.30 [ Translation] AM on 25.2.88 while he was crossing the track near SHRI RAM BAHADUR SINGH: Sir, in Blast Furnace No. 3 slag view of the reply given and the incidents side. which are constantly occurring in Bokaro, it seems that there is no co-ordination be- (vii) Shri Vidya Mandai, tween the two. It has been stated in the reply Contractor's Labour while that whenever any committee is set up to doing painting work near investigate any accident and whatever sug- finishing stand of Hot Sf{ip gestions are given by that committee, these Mill fell from a height of 20 are implemented. It was also stated that metre due to breaking of the there is a Bipartite committee for the con- safety bett and died on stant monnoring of the safety system in the 8.3.88. Plant but despite it a chain of accidents are occurring. In 1987, four accidents took place (c) Following steps have been in four months. Similarly, four accidents taken to meet the sttuation: occurred during four months of 1988. 12 accidents have occurred in a year which (I) Immediate and complete medi- means that on an average, there has been cal treatmeqt of the injured; one accident every month in the Bokaro t .. Plant. I want to know as to what remedial (i~ Prompt payment of cash com- measures have been suggested by the 27 Oral Answers . AUGUST 18, 1988 Oral AnswslS 28
Enquiry Committee and when were they oldest plant and it is more than 30 years old implemented? with the result that the machines in use there have become outdated and therefore, some SHRI M.L. FOTEDAR: I am completely accidents do occur. For example, a terrible · in agreement with whatever the hon. Mem- accident took place two years ago. I want to ber has stated. I have all sympathies for request the hon. Minister that this Plant those poor workers who have lost their lives should be modernised as it will result in in these accidents. We have a safety organ- increased production. However, it will mean isation in the plant itself and it is functioning. that an expenditure of some crores of rupees We are, however, making efforts to will have to be incurred. Even if you have to strengthen it more and as regards the work- spend Rs. 1000 crores for this purpose, you ers who have lost their lives in accidents, should go ahead with it because it will result maXimum admissible compensation will be in an increase in production an~ prevention paid to them. I am not satisfied with the of accidents. Will the hon. Minister pay spe- details which have been submitted by the cial attention towards its modernisation and Department in t~is regard. I assure the make neceslyary arrangements for Rs.1 House that I hvuld myself make efforts to thousand crores for this purpose as early as delve deep into this matter and try to find out possible keeping in view that thousands of as to how such accidents can be minimised. crores of rupees have been granted forother ,,~ plants. Moreover. discontent is spreading SHRI RAM BAHADUR SINGH: Sir, I among the workers for two reasons. The had asked what suggestions were made by workers. no doubt. produce more and get the committees but no reply has beep given. bonus on that basis also but they want that Similarly, no reply has been given as to this plant should be mod~rnised so that there whether these suggestions were imple- is further increase in production and acci- mented. My second question is that when dents are prevented. the Bipart~e Committee which is responsible for the constant vigilance of the safety sys- SHRI M.L. FOTEDAR: We will look into tem, came to know about any shortcoming in your suggestion. this system before the occurrence of any of these accidents and if so, when this had [English] been brought to the notice of the manage- ment and the workers? DR. DATIASAMANT: Sir, 70r 8 work- ers have died. They are giving good produc" I SHRI M.L. FOTEDAR: I do not know as tion. It is not a labour issue. these are all to which accident the han. Member is refer- accidents. The Hon. Minister has said that ring to. Perhaps, he wants to know in general those who havea died will be paid compensa- and I want to inform him that the Safety tion. etc. But I would like to point out that as Organisation is there to look into these per the Workmen's Compensation Actthose matters. I am not satisfied with the reply who are drawing more than Rs. 1600 are not provided by the Department and I want to go entitled to receive the compensation. So, into the bottom of this matter myself as to only the assurances are not going to work. I why so many accidents are taking place in would like to ask a categorical question as to Bokaro Steel Plant and I assure the House how much money each one of them has that whatever shortcomings are found those received. And secondly, since the public will be removed. sector acts strictly as per the law, what the Government is planning to do if this law SHRI RAM BAHADUR SINGH: Will I comes in the way of giving compensation to get this information later on? them?
SHRICHANDULALCHANDRAKAR: I SHRI M.L. FOTEDAR: I may inform the want to submit that Bhilai Steel Plant is the han. Member that all protective measures 29 Oral Answers SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) Oral Answ91S 30
are taken to protect the labour. A committee received the message of this accident when hu been appointed and its report containing I was in Tashkent. I issued orders from there suggestions and recommendations in four that an inquiry should be held immediately or five pages is before me. Those recom- and the dependents of those people who got mendations are being followed. killed should be provided employment in the Bokaro Steel Plant. I am not sure whether so So far as the accidents or incidents in far it has been complied with or not. Two or some steel plants and in particular the three people of the plant died and the depen- Bokaro Steel Plant is concerned, it is not only dants of those employees of the Bokaro the employees of the'steel plants who are Steel Plant will be given employment. involved in the accidents, In all the steel plants, labour is also available on contract Deficiencies on National Highways basis and these contract labourers also unfortunately become victims of these acci- *318. SHRI V. TULSIRAMt: dents or incidents. Compensation is being DR. S.L. SHAILESH: given to them also. With regard to Bokaro Steel Plant, so far as compensation is con- Will the Minister of SURFACE TRANS- cerned, " have figures with me as to how PORT be pleased to state: much compensation will be given to the contract labour and how much compensa- (a) the total length in kilometers of tion to the employees of the Bokaro Steel National Highways in the country and total Plant. If you want, I can give you all these percentage of the country's road transport figures. There are also other benefits such freight requirements met by it; as the Life Cover Scheme, Employees Benefit Society, Group Insurance, Provident (b) whether National Highways suffer Fund Scheme, etc. We are giving all these from serious deffciencies; benefits to the dependents of the deceased. (c) if so, the details thereof; [ Trans/ation] (d) whether any long-term plan has PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE: Mr. been formulated for the development of Speaker, Sir, the hon. Minister has stated in National Highways and to overcome their hJS reply that the workers who have lost their shortcom ings; lives in large number in different accidents in Bokaro Steel Plant will be paid compensa- (e) if so, the details thereof including tion. But there are several legal complica- capital outlay; and tions in this regard. You have also stated that the amount of compensation will be dis- (f) if not, the reasons therefor? closed by you. I want to know whether it is a fact that the Workers' Union has not only THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE demanded compensation but also employ- MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT ment for at least one of the kith and kin of the (SHRI RAJESH PILOT): (a) to (f). A deceased employee in the Plant. What Statement is given below. decision has been taken in this regard? STATEMENT [English] (a) The total length of National High- SHRI M.L. FOTEDAR: I am speaking ways network is 32, 138 kms. It is estimated from my memory and I am not sure whether that it carries 40°(0 of country's road transport I am correct and what I say is subject to freight requirements. verification. I think I have already issued the orders. I must tell the han. member that I (b) and (c). Deficiencies in the National 31 Oral Answ8rs AUGUST 18, 1988 Oral Answ9rs 32
Highways network as on 1.4.1985 are men- 2001) envisages development and expan .. tioned below in Table A. sion of National Highways network to 86,000 kms by the end of 2001 at an estimated cost (d) to (1). The 20 Year Plan (1981 .1 of As. 15,950 crores.
TABLE A
S.No. Scheme Deficiencies as on 1.4.85 excluding spillover from Sixth Plan
Physical Roughcosl KmlNos. Rs. crores (at 1985 Price level)
1 2 3 4
A. ROAD WORKS:
1. Construction of missing links 129 Km. 20.00
2. Improvement to low grade sections 596 Km. 30.00
3. Widening & strengthening single lane ] to 2-1anes . 5487 Km. Widening single lane to two lane 550.00 (without strengthening)
4. Strengthening of pavement
(a) 2nd phase strengthening in the reaches where 1st phase streng- thening already provided 6996 Km. 700.00 (b) Strengthening for reaches where only widening already provided on old two lane pavement
5. Strengthening existing weak major arterial routes 9050 Km. 1100.00
6. Construction of byepasses around congested towns or (improvement 191 Nos. 300.00 as permanent suitable link)
7. Replacing railway level crossing with over/under bridges. 379 Nos. 150.00
8. Reconstruction of culverts l.S. 50.00
9. Construction of approaches to bridges l.S. 60.00 33 Oral Answers SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) Oral AnswelS 34
1 2 3 4
10. Permanent remedial measures for flood loS. 60.00 prone reaches.
11. Way side amenities
i) Road side rest areas L.S. 15.00 ii) Truck parking areas loS. 15.00 iii) Highway Safety improvement works L.S. 40.00
12. landecaping of Highways L.S. 30.00
13. Construction of bridge fee l.S. 10.00 collection booths
14. Miscellaneous items L.S. 60.00
15. 4 lanlng of heavily trafficked sections 1294 Kms. 320.00
16. Construdion of Expressways 500 Kms. 500.00
Total for Road work 4010.00
B. BRIDGE WORKS:
1. Construction of missing major bridges
2. Replacing submersible 'bridges dips vented causeways with high-level 16 Nos. 20.00 bridges.
3. Reconstruction of weak and damaged 121 Nos. 120.00 major bridges
4. Construdion of minor bridges 1587 Nos. 225.00
5. Construdion of ROB/RUBs L.S. 150.00
6. Bridges on National Highways proposed for 41aning and expressways 200.00
715.00
Add for unforeseen works
715.00
Total Road & Bridge works 4725.00 35 Oral Answ9!S AUGUST 18,1988 Oral Answers 36
1 2 3 4
Improvement of Roads declared 2375 Km as National Highways during the Sixth Plan period 600.00
Grand Total 5325.00
Spill over works to 7th plan (1985-1990) 351.00
5676.00
[ Translation] coming down.
SHRI V. TULSIRAM: Mr. Speaker, Sir, [ Translation] the hon. Minister has stated in his statement that the total length of National Highways SHRI V. TULSIRAM: What is the length network is 32,138 Kms. in the country. Is this in Andhra Pradesh? length sufficient for the whole country? May I know its total length and condition in [English] Andhra Pradesh? SHRI RAJESH PILOT: Mr. Speaker, SHRI RAJESH PILOT: Mr. Speaker, Sir, regarding the total length in Andhra Sir, I agree with the han. Member's view that Pradesh, I can supply this information to the 32 thousand Kms. of National Highways is han. Member. not sufficient for the country. But as I have stated in my reply we are not able to fulfill our [ Translation] requirements on account of resource con- straints. We want to construct the required SHRI V. TULSIRAM: Mr. Speaker, Sir, length which is 66 thousand kilometers as Andhra Pradesh is a State which connects per the report but we are not able to do so the eastern with the western and northern dueto resource constraints. You may please with the southern parts of the country. There seethe figures. In 1950-51 only 11 percent are 4 National Highways in this State but of the total freight was transported by road they are all in a very poor condition. There and the rest 89 percent by other means. 26 are small bridges which cannot be crossed, percent of the total passengers travelled by if two vehicles go side by side simultane- road and the rest 74 percent by other means ously and thus to wait there. The position is of transport including railways. According to even worse at the railway level crossings the survey conducted in 1986-87, freight where vehicles have to wait for two hours or movement by road increased from 11 per- even more. Han. Shri Shiv Shankar, who cent to 49 percent and the rest 51 per cent hails from my State knows about all this and was transported by other means and as you may ask him. In a state which links the regards passengers, 86 per cent used road Eastern with the Western and Northern w~h transport and 14 per cent used other means. the Southern parts of the country, there are Thus we have made progress but we have only 4 highways which are in a deplorable not been able to increase our resources. condition and not a single km has been added to the length since Independence. I [Eng/Ish] want to ask whether there is any proposal for their expansion under the Seventh Five Year PROF. N.G. RANGA: Maintenance ia Plan and when will the small, bridges and 37 Oral Answers SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) Written Answers 38
railway crossings be expanded? Regarding the resources which are mentioned in the statement, I have men- SHRI RAJESH PILOT: Mr. Speaker, tioned that just to supplement the resources, Sir, the total length of National Highways in National Highway Authority has been Andhra Pradesh is 2299 kilometres which is thought over so that if the Government's 7.15 per cent of the total length of the coun- resources cannot be used, we can supple- try. It is a fact that there has been no expan- ment the resources from other sectors. sion. in Andhra Pradesh since Independ- ence. In response to an enquiry from the As far as this particular case of Assam han. Chief Minister I said that the Govern- is concerned, whatever proposals have ment had to face constraints in some re- come from Assam, last time it was regarding sources on account of droughts and floods floods and they were sanctioned. But some- last year and due to this priority could not be times, as I have been telling the House also, given to this work. This time the House may the implementation and the utilisation of be aware that the cess on petrol and diesel funds are not done properly by the States. has been increased and the whole House They are misused. That is what we have had approved this proposal for which the been pointing out everywhere. (Interrup- Government in thankful as it will yield a tions) , am not mentioning one State. The revenue of Rs. 320 crores, out of which Rs. utilisation of the funds by the State is not to 220 crores will go to the States and about Rs. the proper degree which it is supposed to be. 100 crores will come to us and the interest of That is why when you go from one State to Andhra Pradosh will definitely be looked another State, on seeing the road itself, you after. can make out that you have changed the State. To improve the conditions of the Na- [English] tional Highways, an authority is being thought over; and we will be coming before SHRI DINESH GOSWAMI: Sir, from the the Parliament to have its consent for form- statement it appears that the projected cost ing this authority. required to meet the deficiency is As. 4070 crores which mayor may not be available to MR. SPEAKER: The Question Hour is over. the Transport Ministry. But there are certain items like construction of missing links which require only Rs. 20 crores and also for per- manent remedial measures for flood prone WRIITEN ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS reaches require only Rs. 60 crores. I do not know what L.S. means. [English]
The han. Minister knows that in Assam Implementation of Madan Committee the flood has completely cut off the commu- Recommendations by Deihl Administra- nication from the northern areas. What pre- tion vents the Transport Ministry from spending this AS.aO crores to see that the existing *308. SHAI RAMASHRAY PRASAD roads which are there are made operational SINGH: Will the Minister of HUMAN RE- at the time of difficulties because this ;s not SOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to a heavy amount? state:
SHRI AAJESH PILOT: Mr. Speaker, (a) whether improvement in pay scales Sir, the total allocation in the Seventh Five or grant of special allowances to Heads of Year Plan was Rs. 985 crores or so but we Departments of Polytechnics under Delhi have already spent Rs. 1315 crore8 which Administration was covered in the recom· means the Government's Intention Ie to mendatlon of the Madan Committee; aupplament the resources of this lIdor to the maximum possible extent. (b) If not, the reasons for linking the 39 Written Answers AU~UST 18, 1988 Written Answers 40 proposal with the implementation of the THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE racommendationsofthaMadanCommltt8e; MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT (SHRI RAJESH PILOT): (a) The r8CX)mmen- (c) the date from which the Madan dation of the Conference of Southern State Committee's recommendations have been Transport Ministers held in 19n as modified implemented; by the same Conference held in 1979 is that States which require the re-constitution of (d) whether the consideration of the the Tribunal may propose local amend- proposal for special allowances to Heads of ments to the Motor Vehicles Ad, 1939. Departments caused delay in its final im- plementation; and (b) One proposal for a local amendment was received but was not found acceptable. (9) if not, the other reasons for delay in their implementation? (c) Does not arise. • THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE- Malthlll University, Oarbhanga SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI P. SHIV SHANKER): (a) to (9). The Madan Commit- *311. SHAI VIJAY KUMAR YADAV: tee Report pertains to the revision of Staff Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE Structure only. The recommendations of the DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: Committee have been approved by the Central Government in respect of technical (a) whether the University Grants institutions in Union Territory of Delhi on Commission and the Association of Indian 1.7.87 and are in the process of implemen- Universities have opined that Maithili Uni- tation. versity, Darbhanga is only.a society and not a university; The implementation of the revised Staff Structure is not Hnked with the revision of (b) if so, whether in spite of this, Maithili salary scales excepting thatthe new cadre of University continues to confer the degree senior tedurer provided in the report has to like a bonafide university; and be created. (c) if so, the action taken by Govern- ment in the matter? R.·Constltutlon of State Transport Appellate Tribunal THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE- SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI P. SHIV *310. SHRI E. AYVAPU REDDY: Will SHANKER): (a) to (c). Under the University the Minister of SURFACE TRANSPORT be Grants Commission Act, the right of confer- p:eased to state: ring or granting degrees shall be exercised only by a Universrty established or incorpo- (a) whether the Conference of State rated by or under a Central Act, or a State Act Transport Ministers at Aurangabad reoom- or an institution deemed to be a university mended to Union Government to re-consti- under section 3 of the Act or an institution tute the State Transport Appellate Tribunal specially empowered by an Act of Parlia- with three members; ment to confer or grant degrees. The so- called Maithili University does not fall under (b) if so, whether Union Government any of the aforesaid categories and is not; have considered the proposal; and therefore, empowered to award degrees. The institution has been directed by the UGC (c) whether suitable amendments to the to delete the word IUniversity' from its name Motor Vehicles Act are proposed to be intro- and to stop awarding d~grees. The Monopo- dl,l,~ to that effect? lies and Restrictive Trade Practices 41 Written Answers SRAVANA 27, 1910 (SAKA) Written Answers 42
'Commission have also restrained the institu- lower than the domestic prices in the coun- tion from describing itseH as a '~niv8rsity' tries of origin in order to support exports. and from conferring the award of degrees. However, the domestic prices of Indian Steel net of taxes and levies are comparable with Design of Varapuzha Bridge those of other major steel producing coun- tries. *312. PROF. K.V. THOMAS: Will the Minister of SURFACE TRANSPORT be Steps takenibeing taken by the main pleased to state: producers to reduce cost of produdion And to improve the international competitiveness (a) whether the design of Varapuzha include raising the capacity utilization in- bridge in Cochin has been finalised; creasing productivity, improviog techno'- economic, performance including energy (b) whether land for Muthakunnam- savings, improved maintenance and mod- Edapally section of National Highway No. 17 ernization of equipment. has been acquired; and Prawn Farm In Kerale with Asst. (c) the time by which the above National tance of Kuwait Fund Highway Section will be opened for traffic? *317. SHR I VAKKOM PURUSHOTHA- THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MAN: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT pleased to state the present stage of the (SHRI RAJESH PILOT): (a) and (b). No, Sir. project forwarded by the Kerala Governmen~ for developing prawn farming in the brackish (c) The National Highway Section be- water areas in the State w~h the assistance tween Muthakunnam-Edapally is already of "Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Develop- open to traffic except fDr the missing bridge ment"? at Varapuzha where the ferry service is at present in operation. THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI BHAJAN LAL): The Kuwatt Fund for Price of Indigenous Steel Materials Arab Economic Development have shown their interest ih financing the Kerala Fisher- *315. SHRI BRAJA MOHAN MO- ies Development Project for Prawn Culture HANTY: Will the Minister of STEEL AND of the Government of Kerala. The Fund have MINES be pleased to state: informed the Government of India recently. that they propose to send a team in Odobar, (a) whether the average price of indige- 1988 to appraise the Project . .nous steel materials is much higher than international prices; Cracks In Badrlnath Shrine Com- plex (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and *319. SHRIMATI USHA CH- (c) the corrective measures tak9,ll or OUDHARY: contemplated to redu~e the cost of produc- SHRI NITYANANDA MISHRA: tion and to improve international competl· tiveness? Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STEEL AND MINES (SHRI M.L. FOTEDAR): (a) to (c). It (a) whether Government's attention would not be realistic to compare Indian has been drawn to the reports of cracks steel prices with those prevailing in the inter- having developed iin Badrinath shrine com- national market as the latter are often ~ept plex; and 43 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Written Answers 44 (b) if so, the steps taken to preserve tt? Education and Training. Since this ass is· tance was released towards the end of 1987· THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE- 88, the process of actual establishment of SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI PoSHIV these Institutes by State Governments and SHANKER): (a) Yes, Sir. A recent Press Union Territory Administration concerned is Report (July 24) indicated that cracks have still in its initial stages and in-service training developed in the foundation of the Temple programmes have not yet com menced in the Complex. Institutes.
(b) The Badrinath Temple is not a cen- (b) Achievement of universalisation of trally protected monument. It is managed by elementary education would depend upon the Sri Sadri-Kedar Temple Committee. It several factors, of which a,,-ailability of teach- was in 1970 that cracks were obseorved in the ers would be only one, and there is no
Temple and in buildings nearby I due to ero- uniquely-indicated pupil-teacher ratio for the sion caused by the Alaknanda and sub-soil purpose. Moreover. a substantial number of flow of water. However, a recent inspection children would not be in a position to attend in June 19B8 by the Archaeological Survey whole-day schools and will have to be en- of India has not revealed any visible cracks. rolled in the Non-formal Education Centres. The Uttar Pradesh Government have also The requirement of teachers will also de- informed the Department of Culture that no pend on the rate of population growth in the fresh damage and cracks have been ob- relevant age-group. It is not possible to indi- served from November 1987 to July 1988 in cate a specific figure of teachers required to the Temple and its adjoining buildings. achieve universalisation of elementary edu- cation. Teachers Training by the District Institutes of Education and Training (c) The infrastructural requirements of each District Institute of Education and *320. SHRI K. RAMAMURTHY: Will the Training would depend mainly on the spe- Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVEL- cific local situation, including the facilities OPMENT be pleased to state: already available in an existing institution where it is being upgraded into a DIET. (a) the total number of elementary However, the infrastructural requirement school teachers who have so far been given which a typical DIET may have, is indicated professional training by the 400 District Insti- in the Statement below. tutes of Education and Training; STATEMENT (b) the number of teacher required to I achieve universallsation of elementary edu- Salient Infrastructural Requirement of a cation; and Typical DIET
(c) the infrastructural requirements in Physical Facilities: the District Institutes of Education and Train- ing in order to train teachers not only in the 1. Land: Adequate land, preferably curriculum but also in computer-based edu- about 10 acres. cational technology? 2. Buildings: THE MINISTER OF HUMAN RE- SOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI P. SHIV (i) Adequate building for the Insti- SHANKER): (a) The first instalment of Cen- tute having, for example, 5 class tral assistance has 80 far been sandioned to rooms, an auditorium, and hallsl 15 Stales and the Union Territory of Delhi for rooms for purpoullike Science Mtting up a total of 102 District Inst~utes of Laboratory. educational Tach· 45 Written Answers SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) Written Answers 46
nology and Computer Training, formal buffer stock. Work Experience, Art, Crafts and Music, and Administration. Proposals for Declaration of State Roads In Maharashtra as National (ii) A hostel with a capacity of about Highways 200 persons. *322. SHRI R.N. YADAV: Will the Min- 3. Equipment: ister for SURFACE TRANSPORT be pleased to state: (i) Adequate books, journals and ancillary equipment for the li- (a) whether the Government of Mahar- brary. ashtra has submitted proposals for declaring Nasik~Aurangabad-Nirmal, Dhulia-Jalgaon- (ii) Equipment for Science Labora- Jalna-Sholapur roads and certain other tory, Psychology and Work Ex- roads as National Highways, and perience. (b) if so, whether Union Government (iii) Audio-visual aids, e.g. TV and propose to declare them as National High- radio sets, video and audio cas- ways in view of increase in traffic? sette players, projectors, educa- tional cassettes and slides, etc. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT (iv) Micro-computers with peripher- (SHRI RAJESH PILOT): (a) No proposal has als. been received from the State Government for declaration of Nasik-Aurangabad-Jalna- (v) Equipment for Physical Educa- Nirmal road as a National Highway. The tion. stretch from Nasik-Sangamne is however a part of the National Highway. Proposals for (vi) Equipment for Art Education. declaration of the road from Dhule-Jalgaon- Jalana-Bir-Sholapur as a National Highway Buffer Stock of Fertilizers have been received. The stretch from Dhule- Jalgaon is however a part of the National *321. SHRI YASHWANTRAO Highway. GADAKH PATIL: Will the Minister of AGRI- CULTURE be pleased to state: (b) Owing to resource crunch under the Central Sector Roads Programme in the 7th (a) whether Government have consid- Five Year Plan and other priority considera- ered a proposal for creating buffer stock of tions, it is not possible at present to declare fertilizers; and new National Highways in the Maharashtra State. (b) if so, the details thereof and the decision taken in the matter? Income of OTC From 8 Privata Bus Before and After Strike THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI BHAJAN LAL): (a) and (b). The ques- *323. SHRI C. JANGA REDDY: Will the tion of maintaining a buffer stock of fertilisers Minister of SURFACE TRANSPORT be has come up from time to time. The question pleased to state: has been considered and on the basis of past experience it has been seen that (a) the average monthly income of Delhi adequate stocks are always available in the Transport Corporation from a private bus distribution system and whh the manufactur- under OTe operation before the strike in ers. Hence, it Is not necessary to maintain a March 1988 and how does It compar. with 47 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Written Answers 48 the income earned during April and May put into affect on the basis of the decision 1988 after the strike; taken.
(b) the reasons for; reduction of income, SurplUs Imported St.. 1 and Other if any; Material In Cochln Shipyard
(c) whether the private operator was *3t4. DR. V. VENKATESH: Will the allowed to take horne the entire earnings Minister of SURFACE TRANSPORT be plus a subsidy of Rs. 200 per bus against pleased to state: passes per day during these two months; (a) whether a large quantity of surplus (d) n so, whether any agreement was imported steel and other material is lying in entered into by the OTC in this regard; and the Cochin shipyard;
(e) if so, the details thereof? (b) whether tt was imported for building five bulk carriers; THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT (c) if so, the details thereof including the (SHRI RAJESH PILOT): (a) and (b). The total value of such materials; and average monthly income of OTe from the buses operating under kilometre scheme (d) the reasons for importing surplus was Rs. 2.27 crores. Since 17th March, 1988 materials? - date of strike - the private operators are retaining the earnings and the inoome de- THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE rived therefrom is not known to D.T.C. MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT (SHRI RAJESH PILOT): (a) to (d). Some (c) Yes, Sir as this was a compensation quantity of imported steel and pipes pro- paid for carrying the pass-holders free of cured forthe construction offive bulk carriers charge. is available in CSL.
(d) and (e). This arrangement necessi- The approximate quantity and value of tated by the strike was decided by the Govt. such stock of imported items are given be- in consultation w~h all concerned and was low:-
Quantity Value
Steel of various sizes 800 Metric Tonnes RS.30lakhs
Pipes of various sizes 12500 Metric Tonnes Rs.21 lakhs
Indigenous pipes are not available in agreed to with the owners and these account certain specifications and such pipes have for a part of the surplus stock. to be imported. The steel imported was in accordance with the design specifications supplied by the consultants and to meet the [ Trans/ation] planned schedule of construction of the vessels including material line up. The quan- Environmental Clearance of tity imported takes into account the possible Irrigation Project re-workl scrap arising, alternate allocation etc. for which precise estimates could not be 3106. SHRI VILAS MUTIEMWARI: made. In some cases, the procurement had Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND proceeded subsequent design changes FORESTS be pleased to state: 49 Written Answers SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) Written AnsweJ:S 50
(a) whether Bawanthadi Irrigation Proj- prevent their impending closure? ect in Bhandara District of Maharashtra is held up for environmental clearance; THE MINISTER OF STEEL AND MINES (SHRI M.L. FOTEDAR): (a) The (b) the reasons for not clearing this Kolar Gold Fields Mines of MIs. Bharat Gold project; Mines limited, in their lifetime spanning over 107 years have yielded over 795 tonnes of (c) whether local people have come gold which at current market price in India forward to do compensatory afforestation; would be valued at approximately As. and 25,361 crores.
(d) Hso, the time by which the project is (b) and (c). The total remaining, in'situ likely to be cleared? ore reserves are estimated at 6.9 million tonnes with a total gold content of nearly THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT 34.95 tonnes. The mineable reserves on a AND FORESTS (SHRI Z.R. ANSARI): (a) cut-off grade of 4 gms per tonne would be and (b). The project referred to the Ministry 3.45 million tonnes with a recoverable grade for environmental clearance in May 1981 of 4.21 gms per tonne. The recoverable gold was rejected from environmental angle in is estimated at 14.92 tonnes. At the present March, 1988 due to non .. furnishing of requi- rate of extraction, the reserves may last for site environmental action plans and particu- abou112 years. Keeping in view the declin- lars. Similarly, decision from the forestrl ing trend of production of gold and to make angle is pending due to non-furnishing of the company's operations economically essential particulars. viable, the Government, in Nov., 1987 have inter-alia decided to phase out the KGF (c) No concrete action plan on compen- Mines over a period of 7 years. Steps are, satory afforestation has so far been for- however, being taken by BGML to increase warded by the State Government to this the gold production by speeding up explora· Ministry. tio" and exploitation of promising shallow gold deposits including Yeppamana and (d) The recon~ideration of and a deci- Chigargunta in Andhra Prade~h as also sion on the project will depend on the fur- certain other deposits in Karnataka and nishing of the detailed environmental action adjoining areas. plans by the State Government. Subsidies to Adlv8Sis Under IRDP [English] 3108. SHRI MUlLAPPALL Y RAMA Kolar Gold Fields CHANDRAN: Will the Ministerof AGRICUL· TURE be pleased to state: 3107. SHRI SANAT KUMAR MANDAL: Will the Minister of STEEL AND MINES be (a) whether any enquiry has been made pleased to state: into the allegations of irregularities in the grant of subsidies to Adivasis under the (a) the estimated quant~y and value of Integrated Rural Development Programme; gold produced so far in the Kolar Goldfields; (b) the areas from which sua'h com· (b) the estimated reserves of gold in plaints have been reported; and these mines and for how long these are likely to last; and (c) the findings of the enquiries?
(c) the steps taken or being taken to THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE improve production in these goldfields and DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOp .. 51 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Written Answers 52 MENT IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICUL· (a) whether a 4-member South Korean TURE (SHRI JANARDHANA POOJARY): delegation which visited Pradip port in the (a) to (c). Whenever allegations regarding recent past _has submitted its report with irregularities in grant of subsidy under Inte- certain suggestions to improve the infras- grated Rural Development Programme tructural facilities at the port; (IRDP) are received, these are immediately referred to the concerned State Govern· (b) Hso, the details thereof; ments for corrective action. (c) the reaction of Government thereto? In 1987·88 a complaint was received alleging that in Devarkonda area of Nal- THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE gonda district of Andhra Pradesh, Sched- MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT uled Tribes were facing hardships since the (SHRI RAJESH PILOT) : (a) A three member State Government had fixed rigid norms fOr delegation from South Korea had visited assistance under rural development Pro- Paradip Port in July, 1988 for discussions in grammes in the ratio of 500/0 for Scheduled connection with the preparation of Detailed Caste, 10% for Scheduled Tribe and 40% Project Report (DPR) for the proposed de- for other weaker sections, whereas this area velopment of Paradip Port. The Report has is predominantly inhabited by Scheduled not been received so far. Tribes. The Government of Andhra Pradesh was requested to ensure that as per guide- (b) and (c). Do not arise. lines, at least 300/0 of assisted families under IRDP should belong to Scheduled Caste Report of Haldla Fertilizer Project and Scheduled Tribes without any restriction on the interse ratio between Scheduled 3110. SHRI SAlYAGOPAL Caste/Scheduled Tribes. In addition, the MISHRA: targets for the blocks should be determined SHRI MATILAL HANSDA: as: Will the Minister of AGRICUL lURE be (a) The percentage of assisted SC/ST ~_,leased to state: families should be equal to the SC/ST per- centage to the total population of a block, in (a) whether the foreign consultants case the tatter percentage is 50% or above. have since submitted their report on Haldia Fertilizer Project; (b) Wherever percentage of the SC/ST population to the tota! population is less than (b) if so, when; and 50% a mark up of 100/0 should be given to this percentage and the percentage of SC/ST (c). the salient features of the report? families assisted should be equal to the percentage so arrived at . THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS IN THE They were also asked to ensure that MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI. R. flew of investment to SCIST should also be PRABHU) : (a) and (b). Yes, sir; while MIs. commensurate with the percentage 01 their Toyo Engineering Corporation of Japan physical coverage. . submitted the report on ~ 9th, July 1988, the report of MIs. Uhde GmbH, West Germany Report of South Korean Delegation for was submitted on 21 st duly, 1988 to Hindus- Improvement of Paradlp Port tan Fertilizer Corporation limited.
3109. SHRI LAKSHMAN MALLICK: (c) The consultants have proposed that Will the Minister of SURFACE TRANSPORT the Haldia Fertilizer project can be rehabili- be pleased to state: tated and commissioned with an additional 53 Written Answers SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) Written Answ91S 54 investment of about Rs. 500 crores. The Ladakh Institute of Higher Studies proposal envisages that after rehabilitation the ammonia plant can operate at SCO/o capacity utilisation, urea and methanol 3112. SHRI PIYUS TIRAKY: Will the plants at 900/0 and salt and acid group of Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVEL- plants, excluding soda ash p~ant at 1000/0. OPMENT be pleased to state:
Conservation of Whales (a) whether the Ladakh Institute of Higher Studies at Bela Road, Delhi-6 was 3111. SHRI CHINTAMANI JENA: Will merged with Kendriya VidyaJaya San- the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FOR- gat.han; EST be pleased to state: (b) if so, the details thereof; (a) whether a dead body of a pygmy sperm whale was sighted for the third time in (c) whether the services of the teachers Indian sea about three hundred feet, off· of that school have not been counted for shore of Port Blair harbour recently; pension etc.;
(b) whether any post·mortem was done (d) if so, the re?sons therefor; to know tho causes; (9) the numberof affected teachers and (c) if so, the details thereof; and where the question of counting their past s.ervice for pension benefits ;s now under (d) the steps taken to protect whale and consideration; and breed them in Indian Ocean? (f) the time by wh ich the decision is likely THE MINIS1ER OF ENVIRONMENT to be taken? AND FORESTS (SHRI Z.R. ANSARI) : (a) According to the information furnished by THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE the Andaman & Nicobar Island Administra· DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATDN AND tion, a highly decomposed carcass of a CUL TUAE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMA~ pygmy seprm whale had been found off the RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI L.P. Port Blair Harbour. SHAHI) : (a) and (b). The Ladakh Institute of Higherstudieswas wound up by the Govern- (c) No, Sir. ment of India, and in its place a Vishash Kendriya Vidyalaya was started from (c) Does not arise. 1.4.1971 by the Kendriya Vidyalaya San- gathan forth@ ed ucation of the students from (d) Steps taken to protect whales in the border areas. Indian Ocean include: (c) to (I). Counting of service for pension (i) All Cetaceans receive protection in respect of the employees of the rest while under the Wild Life (Protection) Ladakh Institute of Higher Studies will be Act, 1972 regulated in accordance with the Depart- ment of Personnel and Administrative Re- (ii) the International Whaling forms a.M. No. 28-10/84-Pension Unit Commission, of which India is a dated 29.8.84 which lays down the proce- membor, has declared tHe In- dure to be followed for regulating the cases dian Oce~n as a sanctuary lor of Central Government employees going whales. Indian has been sup- over to a Central autonomous body or vice- porting all international moves to versa and employees of the Central autono- stop killing of whales. mous bodies moving to another Central - 55 Written Answers AUGl'ST 18,1988 Written Answers 56 autonomous body. Each case will, however, spect of promotional avenues and the ad- nave to be examined separately. There is no justment of senior teachers in the modified representation from such employees avail- scales have been brought to the notice of able on record of the Kendriya Vk:iyalaya Government and the University Grants Sangathan. Commission by the Delhi University Teach- ers' Association and similar other bodies in Dutch Assistance for Setting UP of a other states during the financial years 1987- Modern Port 88 and 1988·89; and
3113. DR. KRUPASINDHU SHOI: Will (b) if so, the nature thereof and the steps the Minister of SURFACE TRANSPORT be taken by Government to remove the anoma- pleased to state: lies?
(8) whether Gov~rnment have sought THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Dutch assistance for setting up of a modern DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND Inland port in the country; CULTURE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI L.P. (b) if so, the site selected for the location SHAHI) : (a) and (b). According to the Delhi of the port; University Teachers' Association, teachers appointed between January 1973 and July (c) the amount of Dutch assistance 1975, when M. PhillPh . D. was not the expected to be obtained therefor; minimum qualification for recruitment, will now have to wait for a longer period to be (d) whether some other sites have also appointed in the Readers'Grade. The DUTA been considered for the location of the port; and some other teachers' organisations and have also pointed out that Readers will now have no promotional avenues. The Scheme (e) if so, the details thereof? as amended in July 1988 provides that a lecturer on (''Ompletion of eight years of THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE service will be eligible for placement in a MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT senior Scale which is equivalent to the pre'- (SHRI RAJESH PILOT) : (a) and (b). The revised Readers' Grade. On completion of possibility of obtaining Dutch assistance for eight years in the Senior Scale ( A total of 16 a modern Inland Port at Palna has been years of service), he will be eligible for promi- discussed with Dutch Government. tion to the post of Reader, or placement in a Selection Grade equal to that of Reader. (c) The quantum of assistance cannot Those who have Ph. D. or M. Phil degrees be estimated at present. will be entitled to a benefit of three and one years of service respedively for the purpose (d) and (8). In the existing National of this promotionlplacement. In the original Waterway, Patna is considered to be a very scheme, provision was made for Senior suitable site among other possible locations. Scale for Readraws 10 provide promotionar avenues for them. However, as teachers Anomalies In Promotional Avenues of were against increasing the number of Teachers scales of pay, the two grades of Reader were combined into a single grade. 3114. PROF. NARAIN CHAND PAR- ASHAR: Will the Minister of HUMAN RE- U.N. Aided Afforestation Project SOURCE DEVELOPMENT b( pleased to state: 3115. SHRI PARAS RAM BHARDWAJ: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND (a) whether certain anomalies in re- FORESTS be pleased to state: 57 Written Answers SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) Written AnSW9rs 58
(a) whether World Food Programme of on the Table of the House. the United Nations has recently announced a contribution amounting to Rs. 101.3 crore Admission of SCIST Students In (US $ 577.9) million for a four year forestry College of Vocational Studies project in Madhya Pradesh; and 3117. SHRI DHARAM PAL SINGH (b) if so, the details thereof? MALIK : Will the Minister of HUMAN RE- SOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT refer to the reply given on 28 July, 1988 to AND FORESTS (SHRI Z.R. ANSARI) : (a) Unstarred Question No. 336 regarding and (b). According to a recent ('nnounce- admission of SC/STs in College of Voca- mant made by the UN World Food Pro- tional Studies, Sheikh Sarai, New Delhi and gramme (WFP), the on-going forestry proj- state; ect with WFP food aid covering 23 Districts in Madhya Pradesh is to be extended to all (a) whether the admission to conven- 45 Distrids in the State. WFP will contribute tional course have since been closed in food aid amounting to Rs. 101.3 Crores Delhi; (equh/alent to US $ 77.9 millions) for carrying out forestry activities like afforestation, reha- (b) if so, the action proposed to betaken bilitation/regeneration of degraded forests, by Government to admit those students who pasture development, development of forest have not been admitted so far to the Voca- villages, construction of feeder roads and tional courses as per provisional admission other forest development works. project slips/letters issued by the Delhi University agreement has not been signed so far. (Specia~ Cell) Admission Committee; and
Exploitation of Gold and Diamond (c) the time by which such students Deposits In Orissa would be- admitted to the vocational courses? 3116. SHRI JAGANNATH PATNAIK: Will the Minister of STEEL AND MINES be THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE pleased to state: DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND CULTURE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN (a) whether the State Directorate of RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI Mining and Geology and Geological Survey L.P.SHAHI) : (a) No, Sir. of India have decided to jointly take up a (b) and (c). According to the information programme to unearth the areas where furnished by the University of Delhi the total precious stones can be obtained; number of seats reserved for SC/ST stu- dents in B.A. (Pass) V~cational Studies is (b) if so, the details re~arding the sites in 67. Against this, 70 SC/ST students applied the State of Orissa having gold and diamond for admission to the Course. Out of these, 67 deposits; SC/ST students have been admitted. the remaining three SC/ST students have been (c) whether there is a proposal to set up offered the courses of their second prefer- Igems parks'; and ence.
(c) whether the backward districts like Punjab Agro Industries Corporation's Kalahandi have been- covered under the Tie with Voltas Limited for Agro-Basad joint exploration plan? Products
THE MINISTER OF STEEL AND 3118. SHRt AMARSINH RATHAWA: MINES (SHRI M. L. FOTEDAR ) : (a) to (d). Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING Information is being collected and will be laid INDUSTRIES be pleased to state: 59 Written Answers AUGUST 18,1988 Written Answers 60
(a) whether the Punjab Agro Industries Inland Water Transport Potential Corporation has a tie with Voltas Lim ~ed to Batween Kaklnada and Madras make a9ro based products in Punjab; 3120. SHRI T. BALA GOUD : Will the (b) if so, the items which they are mak· Minister of SURFACE TRANSPORT be ing and their capacity; pleased to state:
(c) whether C.F.T.R.I. Mysore has the (a)whetherthe Rail India Technical and technology for juice processing, potato chips Economic Service entrusted to investigate and soft drink concentrate; and the Inland Water transport potential between Kakinada Clnd Madras has completed its (d) if so, the details thereof? work on the Kakinada-Doulaiswarm canal;
THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (b) if so, whether it has found the seg- MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING IN- ment strong enough for transportation of DUSTRIES (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) : ( a) goods thereby easing the pressure on rail- and (b). Agro FaD' ·)unjab Limited has a tie ways and roadways; upwith Voltas Limited to makefruitproducts. The items of fruit products allowed to be (c) if so, the steps proposed to betaken manufactured by them include fru~ juice for transportation of goods through this concentrates, tomato puree and paste to- waterway ; and mato ketchup, fruit pulp juice, squashes etc. The capacity of the unit is estimated at 4, 000 (d) whether there is any proposal to M.T. strengthen the waterways in the other seg~ ments between Kakinada and Madras on a (c) and (d). Central Food Technological large scale? Research Institute, Mysore have technolo- gies for soft drink concentrates and they THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE have know-how for orange, lime and lemon MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT carbonated beverages. (SHRI RAJESH PILOT) : (a) No, Sir.
Institute of Water Sports (b) Does not arise.
3119. SHRI SHANTARAM NAIK: Will (c) and (d). The responsibility for devel- the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DE- opment of inland waterways other than VELOPMENT be pleased to state: National Waterways rests with the State Govts. However, the Central Government is (a) whether there is a proposal to estab- extending loan assistance to the State lish an institute of water sports in Goa; and Government for implementation of Centrally sponsored Schemes for improvement of (b) if so, the details thereof? waterways. Under this, a scheme relating to improvement of North Buckingham Canal in Tamil Nadu costing Rs. 2 crores has already THE MINtSTER OF STATE IN THE been sanctioned. A bcheme for integrated DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND development of four canals falling in the SPORTS AND WOMEN AND CHILD DE- territory of Andhra Pradesh has also been VELOPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF recently formulated by the State Govt. of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT Andhra Prade~h. (SHRIMATI MARGARET ALVA) : (a) No, Sir. Shortage of Workers in eochin Port
(b) Does not arise. 3121. SHRI T. BASHEER : Will the 61 Written Answers SRAVANA 27.1910 (SAKA) Written Answers 82
Minister of SURFACE TRANSPORT be MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT ( pleased to state: SHRt RAJESH PILOT) : (a) to (c). Construc- tion of Pune byepass between Oehu Road (a) whether there is crisis in a the Co- and Katraj is in progress in stages and is chin Port due to acute shortage of waker of likely to be completed by 1993. There is workers in the Port; however, no proposal to construct diversion between Oehu Road and Hadapsar. (b) whether the Port Trust Authorities have requested Government to lift the ban [ Translation] on the Recruitment and allow the Cochil\ Port to fill up vacancies in its workforce; and Import of Merino Wool
(c) if so, the steps taken in this regard? 3123. SHRI VIROHI CHANDER JAIN: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE pleased to state: MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT (SHRI RAJESH PILOT) : (a) No, Sir. But the (a) the quality of merino wool imported shortage of workers in flat on certain occa- by the country annually and the namesofthe sions when there is bunching of vessels. countries from which it is imported; •
(b) and (c). According to the existing (b) the year-wise quantity of merino gUidelines Issued by Government regarding wool imported during the last three years; creation of posts and filling up of vacancies, vacancies arising due to promotion, retire- (c) whether Government have endeav- ment or death can be filled up. However, as ored to produce merino like wool in the part of Cochin Port managements efforts to country itself by improving the breed of In- reduce the manning scale, Gochin Port Trust dian sheep in a planned manner; did not fill the vacancies. But since May, 1988, in order to meet operational require- (d) if so, the names of those areas ments, Chairman, Cochin Port Trust has where such wool is produced; and filled up 39 vacancies. (e) if not, the time by which the country Construction of Dehu Road-Hadapsar would become self-sufficient in the produc- and Dehu Road-Katraj Diversion of tion of high quantity wool? National Highway in Pune THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 3122. SHRI V. N. GAOGIL: Will the DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND Minister of SURFACE TRANSPORT be COOPERATION IN THE MINISTRY OF pleased to state: AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHYAM LAL YADAV ) : (a) and (b). The information is (a) whether construction of the Oehu being collected by the Ministry of Textiles. Road·Hadapsar and Oehu Road-Katraj Section of the diversion of National Highway (c) Yes, Sir. Government has taken a in Pune district is lying incomplete for several programme of cross breeding of indigenous years; sheep with imported merino type sheep to augment the merino type wool production in (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and different states since fourth five year plan.
(c) the steps proposed to be taken in the (d) and (e). The state which are produc- matter? ing m~rino type wool in smaller quantities are Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE H ills of Uttar Pradesh and parts of Rajast- 63 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Written Answers 64 han, Gujarat and Haryana. TRY OF STEEL AND MINES (SHRI YO- GENDRA MAKWANA ) : (a) and (b). Yes, [English] Sir. The tuel technology for steel plants is under review with regard to economics of Setting up of DMS Booths In Nolda using imported coal in place of indigenous coal as well as use of natural gas, due to its 3124. SHRI KAMAL CHAUDHARY: improved availability in different parts of the Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be country. pleased to state: (c) No, sir. (a) whether Government have any pro- posal to set up Delhi Milk Scheme booths in (d) and (e). Yes, Sir. This will prove Noida for Supply of OMS milk to the resi- economical and beneficial for steel produc- dents;' tion as it is expected to improve productivity of the plants and quality.of steel products. (b) if so, the details thereof; and Import of Milk Products (c) when the construction of such milk booths is likely to be started and the supply 3126. DR. G. VIJAYA RAMA RAO: Will of milk expected to beg in? the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND (a) whether Government contemplate COOPERATION IN THE MINISTRY OF to stop all gifts and commercial imports of AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHYAM LAL milk products due to the White Revolution YADAV ) : (a) to (c). No, Sir. Delhi Milk which has resulted in increase in milk pro- Scheme supplies milk to the Union Territory duction by 12 million M. T this year despite of Delhi only. country's worst drought in a century; (b) whether an assessment of Change in Fuel Technology Operation Flood III has been done in respect of milk production of self-sufficiency; and 3125. SHRI H.G. RAMULU: Will the Minister of STEEL AND MINES be pleased (c) if so, the details thereof? to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND (a) whether Government are consider- COOPERATION IN THE MINISTRY OF ing a change in fuel technology for the steel AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHYAM LAL plants; YADAV) : (a) There is no such proposal under consideration of the Government. (b) if so, the details thereof; (b) and (c). The performance of Operation Flood III is under regular review. (c) whether this reconsideration is a sequel to the foreign technologies; Setting up of Rural Telecommunication Corporation (d) whether this new technology will be economical and beneficial for steel produc- 3127. SHRI MANIK REDDY: tion; and SHRI SITARAM J. GAVALI: SHRI SUBHASH YADAV: (e) if so, the details thereof? SHRI PRAKASH CHANDRA: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be DEPARTMENT OF STEEL IN THE MINIS- pleased to state: 65 . Written Answ91S SRAVANA 27, 1910 (SAKA) Written AnSW91S 66
(a) whether Government propose to set CULTUAE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN up Rural Telecommunication Corporation RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHAI L.P. for promo~ing economic development in vil- SHAHI): (a) Yas, Sir. The mosque is pr0- lages; tected under the name of Mosque of Murshid' Kuli Khan. (b) if so, the details thereof; .. (b) The text of the Notification dated (c) funds allocated for this purpose; and 18th April, 1914 is as below:
(d) the time by which it is likely to be set IINo. 1769 - The notification No. 4844, up? dated the 12th November, 1913, published in the Calcutta Gazette of the 19th Novem- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE ber 1?13, which declared the tank and DEPAR~ENT Of RURAL DEVELOP- mosque of Murshid Kuli Khan at Katra in the MENT IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICUL- Labag sub-division of the District of Murshi- TURE (SHRI JANARDHANA POOJARy) : dabad to be protected monument. is con- (a) No, Sir. firmed under section 3(3) of the Ancient Monuments Preservation Ad. 1904 (VII of (b) to (d). Do not arise. 19(4).-
Permission for Namaz In Katra lIoaque, (e) No permission was granted for the Murahldabad performance of Namaz ever since its protec- tion. 3128. SHRI SYEO SHAHABUDDIN: Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE (d) It is a mosque not in religious usa DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: and has no IodOng arrangamanl
(a) whether the Katra Mosque in (e) and (f). Yes, Sir. Silcethe Mosque Murshidabad in West Bengal is a protected was not in religious use. the permission mor.~ment; could not be granted.
(b) if so, the date and text of the Notifi- [ Ttanslalioo) cation; Import of 0I1saeds (c) whether it is a fact that performance of Namaz was permitted in this Mosque till 3129. SHRI RAM DHAN:· 1983; SHRI BALWANT SINGH RAMOOWAUA: (d) whether Namaz for formerly prohib- ited and the Mosque has been locked since Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be then; pleased to state:
(e) whether Government have received (a) whether the Chairman of the Central any memorandum demanding permission . Organisation in the Edible Oil Industry has for the performance of Namaz in this requested Government to import oil-seeds Mosque; and instead of edible oils with a view to saving the edible oil industry and providing it with relief (f) if so. the response of Government for its development; thereto? (b) whether the import of oil-seeds THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE w')uld facilitate full utilisation of oilseed DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND crushing capacity; 67 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Written Answers 68
(c) whether the import of oil-seeds (a) whether Government are importing would benefit the country by saving foreign skimmed milk powder and butterfat, if so, the exchange; and details thereof;
(d) if so, the reasons for not encourag- (b) what are imports of milk products at ing import of oil-seeds in place of edible oils? (a) above as per cent of milk production;
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (c) what is the estimated value of milk DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND production in the country and estimated COOPERATION IN THE MINISTRY OF value of imports; AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHYAM LAL YADAV): (a) Yes, Sir. (d) whether imports in the past have been large during drought conditions and if (b)to (d). Government is generally not in so, the details thereof; favour of import of oilseeds keeping in view various considerations like the plant qua- (e) whether in view of Operation Flood nantive requirements, uncertain and varying projects and surplus in some States, economics of import of oilseeds, logistic and whether Government propose to stop im- administrative problems in obtaining and ports of gifts or commercial milk products; distribution of resu~ant oils. In addition, af- and fect of large scale imports of oilseeds on domestic prices has also to be kept in view. (f) the foreign exchange earmarked for 1986-87 and 1987-88 for commercial im- [English] ports of milk products and the actuals so far?
Committee for Studying Problem of THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Agriculture Marketing DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND COOPERATION IN THE MINISTRY OF 3130. PROF. CHANDRA BHANU AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHYAM LAL DEVI: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE YADAV): (a) The National Dairy Develop- ba pleased to state: ment Board (NODS) received a total quan- tity of approx. 38,004 MT of skimmed milk (a) whether Government propose to set powder, 18,336 MT of butter oil and 6, 058 up a high level commitlee to study the prob- MT of butter on gift and commercial basis lems of agricultural marketing in the country during 1987-88~ to boost rural economy; and (b) Imports as a percentage to total milk (b) if so, the details thereof? production of the country has generally been less than one per cent in recent years. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOP- (c) The estimated value of indigenous MENT IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICUL- milk and milk products during 1984-85 was TURE (SHRI JANARDHANA POOJARY): Rs.1 0,53,760 lakh as per the National Ac- (a) No, Sir. counts Statistics, 1987 published by the Central Statistical Organisation. The infor- (b) Does not arise. mation regarding estimated value of imports is being collected and will be laid on the Import of Milk Products Table of the Sabha.
3131. SHRIP.R.S. VENKATESAN:Will (d) During 1987-88 the effect of drought the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased on milk production was very severe. Conse- to state: quently, the procurementoffresh milk by the 69 Written Answers SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) Written Answers 70 organised sector was greatly affected. In (b) if so, the number of peasants/farm .. view of limited suppJies of EECgiftcommodi- ers who availed of the facility, State-wise; ties for Operation Flood Programme, the and National Dairy Development Board (NODB) had to import some quantity of skimmed milk (c) whether any small insurance agency power and butter oil on commercial basis. has been created at the panchayat level for this purpose so that they can come into (0) There is no such proposal under contact directly with the farmers and peas- consideration of the Government. ants?
(f) The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the Sabha. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND Crop Insurance Scheme COOPERATION IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHYAM LAL 3132. SHRIMATI VYJAYANTHIMALA YADAV): (a) Yes, Sir. BALI: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be , pleased to state: (b) A statement indicating the state- wise number of farmers covered under the (a) whether the crop insurance scheme comprehensive Crop Insurance Scheme introduced in 1985 has been availed of by during the year 1987-88 is given below. the large number of farmers in the country in the last three years; (c) No, Sir.
STATEMENT
S.No. Name of State No of farmers covered 1987-88
1 2 3
1. Andhra Pradesh 896186
2. Assam 126722
3. Bihar 1037533
4. Goa 1940
5. Gujarat 548840
6. Himachal Pradesh 5624
7. Jammu & Kashmir 47281
8. Karnataka 248803
9. Kerala 45292
10. Manipur 6840
11. Madhya Praqesh 583006 71 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Written Answers 72
1 2 3
12. Maharashtra 1205287
13. Meghalaya 1383
14. Orissa 319554
15. Rajasthan
16. Tamil Nadu 221615
17. Tripura 6209
18. Uttar Pradesh 930752
19. West Bengal 454892
20. Andaman & Nicobar Islands 592
21. Delhi 100
22. Pondicherry 2019
TOTAL 6690470
Lie Scheme for IRDP Beneficiaries MENT IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICUL- TURE (SHRI JANARDHANA POOJARY): 3133. SHRI S.B. SIDNAL: (a) A Group Life Insurance Scheme for the SHRI S.M. GURADDI: beneficiaries of Integrated Rural Develop- ment Programme (IRDP) has been started Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be by Government of India in collaboration with pleased to state: the Life Insurance Corporation of India (L1C) with effect from 1st April, 1988. (a) whether the Life Insurance Corpora- tion has introduced a I~e insurance cover for (b) and (c). The main features of the 40 lakh Integrated Rural Development Pro- Scheme are as under:- gramme (IRDP) beneficiaries; (i) All IRDP beneficiaries aged not (b) if so, the main features of the less than 18 years and not more scheme; than 60 years will be covered.
(c) the categories of the people likely to (ii) The scheme will apply to those be benefited by the scheme; and assisted under IRDPfrom 1.4.88 onwards. The period of insur- (d) the estimated number of beneficiar- ance cover will commence from ies during 1988-89? the date on which the asset is disbursed to the beneficiary. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVElOP- (iii) The insurance cover for each 73 Written Answers SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) Wrinen Answ91S 74
beneficiary will be operative till (b) the achievements made under the the date on which he completes schemes during 1987-88 and the target set age of 60 years or the period of 3 for 1988-89? years from the date of com- mencement of cover, whichever THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE is earlier. DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOP- MENT IN THE MINJSTRY OF AGRICUL- (iv) The scheme will be imple- TURE (SHAI JANARDHANA POOJARY): mented through the District Ru- (a) and (b). Information is being collected. ral Development Agencies (Zilla Parishads in Karnataka). Measures Undertaken to Increase Yield ofSplce8 (iv) Upon the death of the insured beneficiary, a sum of Rs. 3,000 3135. SHAI K. KUNJAMBU: Will the shall become payable by L.t.C. Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to to the nominee of the deceased. state: In the event of death due to accident, an additional sum of (a) whether the various developmental Rs. 3,000 (total As. 6,000) shall measures undertaken to increase the per become payable by L.I.C. hectare yield of various spices I etc. have produced good result; (vi) The Government of India will pay a sum of Rs. 15 crores to the L~e (b) if so, the per hectare yield of each of Insurance Corporation of India the spices before and after these measures during 1q88-89 and Rs. 20 were undertaken; crores during 1989-90 as lump sum premium to cover all bene- (c) the extent to which the yield is below ficiaries. This is a one time pay- as compared to World average; and ment which will cover the entire period for which policy will be (d) how long it will take us to reach these operative. 500/0 of this amount levels of production? will be Central Share and bal- ance 500/0 will be the contribution THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE of States. No part of the premium DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND is payable by the beneficiarY. COOPERATION IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICUL lURE (SHRI SHYAM LAL (v) Between 3 to 4 million IRDP YADAV): (a) and (b). Developmental meas- beneficiaries will be covered ures in the Central sector have been under- under the Scheme during 1988- taken from 1987-88 to improve the produc- 89. tivity of pepper. It is too early to assess the impact of the programme on yield. (c) The per hectare yield of pepper vis- Implementation of Central Schemes for a-vis other major pepper producing coun- Drought Prone Areas In Maharashtra tries is given below:-
3134. SHRI PRAKASH V. PATIL: Will Name of the Productivity the Minister of AGRICUL lURE be pleased country (kg./ha) to state: (As in 1987-87)
(a) the schemes under implementation 1 2 for the drought prone areas of Maharashtra with central assistance; and 1. India 240 75 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Written Answers 76
(b) the average percentage of rise in the 1 2 cost of production of gold atthese mines and which of the gold mines ara proving to be 2. Indonesia 460 uneconomical; and 3. Malaysia 2925 (c) whether due to decline inthe produc- tion of gold and the rise in the production cost 4. Brazil 1580 Government propose to discontinue the mining operations if so, the decision, if any, (d) Pepper is grown as a monocrop in taken by Government in the matter? other countries while in India it is grown with other crops. The yield potentials in these THE MINISTER OF STEEL AND different cropping s~uations are not compa- MINES (SHRI M.L. FOTEDAR): (a) Bharat rable. Gold Mines Limited a Central Govt. Under- taking under this Ministry, and Hutti Gold Mines Company Limited a Karnataka State Decline in Gold Production Govt. Undertaking are the two primary gold producing units in the country. While produc- 3136. PROF. RAMAKRISHNA MORE: tion at Kolar Gold Field Mines under BGML Will the Minister of STEEL AND MINES be has been declining over the years due to pleased to state: depletion of reserves through exploitation over 107 years, total gold production during (a) the annual percentage of decline in the last three years does not show continu- the gold production from the various gold ous/decline. The production of gold in the mines in the country during the last three mine of BGML and HGML during 1985-86, years, year-wise; 1986-87 and 1987-88 is given below.-
(Unit: Kgs)
1985-86 1986-87 1987-88
BGML 915.81 792.49 834.72
HGML 837.00 916.00 881.00
1752.81 1708.49 1715.72
(b) and (c). The average cost of production of Condition of Banklm Chandra ore at the mines of BGML has gone up from Chattopadhyay's House Rs. 918/- per tonne of ore in 1984-85 to Rs. 1443/- per tonne of ore in 1987-88 (provi- 3138. SHRI MANIKRAO HODLYA sional). There is no appreciable increase in GAV1T: the cost of production at the mine of HGML. SHRI C. MADHAV REDDY: The Government, havetherefore, in Novem- SHRI SITARAM J. GAVALI: ber, 1987, decided, to phase out the unecon- SHRI M. RAGHUMA REDDY: omic KGF Mines over a period of 7 years. It SHRI PRAKASH CHANDRA: has been decided, at the same time, to implement a package of measures including Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE development of new gold deposits and di- DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: versifying the operations of BGML into other areas to make the company economically (a) whether Government's attention viable. has been drawn to the pre •• report appear· 77 ~rm9nAnsw9~ SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) Written Answ91S 78 ing in liThe Hindustan Times" dated 8th JUI~ I DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: 1988 where-in ~ is stated that the Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyaya's House in Cal- (a) whether the Scheduled Castel cutta is in a dilapidated condition; Scheduled Tribe students are not being provided w~h recommendation in college (b) if so, the reasons thereof; hostels underthe Delhi University as per the reservation made for them therein; and (c) whetherthere is any proposal to take protective measures and declare ~ a na- (b) if so, the steps proposed 10 be taken tional monument; and to make available the reserved accommoda ... tion in hostels to Scheduled Castel Sched- (d) if not, the reasons thereof? uled Tribe Students? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE CULTURE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI L.P. CULTURE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN SHAH I): (a) Yes, Sir. RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI L.P. SHAHI): (a) and (b). The information is being (b) to (d). The house is not a centrally collected from Delhi University and will be protected monument. Protection of the prop- laid on the Table of the House. erty, primarily, concerns the Government of West Bengal who have been addressed in [Eng/ish] the matter. Information will be laid on the Table of the House when it is received. Non-Utilisation of Drought Relief Funds
Amount Released for Development of 3142. SHRI KAMAL NATH: Will the Paradlp Port Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: 3140. SHRI SOMNATH RATH: Will the Minister of SURFACE TRANSPORT be (a) whether many State Governments pleased to state: have not fully spent the amount sanctioned (a) the amount Union Government have for the current year for drought relief works; sanctioned for the development of Paradip Port during the Seventh Plan; and (b) if so, the name of such States;
(b) the amount released so far? (c) the amount actually spent on relief works by each State Government so far THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE during the current year; MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT (SHRI RAJESH PILOT): (a) The approved (d) the reasons given by State Govern- outlay for the development of Paradip Port ments for not spending the sanctioned during 7th Plan is Rs. 42.40 crores. amount; and (b) Rs. 37.28 crores. (e) the reaction of Union Government [ Translation] thereto?
Reservation of Scheduled Castesl THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Scheduled Tribes In Deihl University DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND Hostels COOPERATION IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHYAM LAL 3141. SHRI RAM BHAGATPASWAN: YADAV): (a) to (e). Ceilings of expendttura Wifl the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE with regard to drought relief for the current 79 Written Answers AUGUST 18. 1988 Written Answers 80
year (1988-89) has been approved for the [ Translation] States of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Mahar- ashtra and Rajasthan based on the recom- Agro-Forestry Collages mendations of the Central team and High , Level Committee on Relief. The State Gov- 3144. SHRI KAMMODILAL JATAV: ernment of Gujarat has reported expendi- Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND ture of Rs. 248.87 erorss upto 30th June. FORESTS be pleased to state: 1988 against the ceilings of expenditure of Rs. 117.73 crores approved upto July, 1988. (a) the number of Agro-Forestry CoI- Government of Rajasthan has reported teges existing at present and their locations; expenditure of Rs. 310.38 crores upto 8th August, 1988. against ceilings of expendi- (b) the main achievements of these ture of Rs. 216.25 crores (upto 31 st July, colleges; 1988 except As. 11.00 crores approved for drinking water upto 31 st March, 1989). Ceil- (e) whether Government propose to ing of expenditure of Rs. 31.21 crores for open an Agro-Forestry Colleges in the Madhya Pradesh and Rs. 17.62 erores to Chambal division; and Maharashtra has been approveq upto 30th June, 1988 for drought relief. These two (d) Wso, the time by which it is likely to States have not reported progress of expen- be opened? diture against the ceilings so far. THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT Integrated Oilseed. Policy AND FORESTS (SHRI Z.R. ANSARI): (a) and (b). There are no agro-forestry oolleges 3143. SHRI G.S. BASAVARAJU: Will existing at present. However, agIO-forestry the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased is one of the subjeds being taught in the to state: Indira Gandhi National Forestry Academy (erstwhile Indian Forest College) and the State Forest Service Colleges located at (a) whether an integrated oilseeds pol- Dehradun. Bumihat and Coimbatore. icy with gradual elimination of the subsidy in edible prices under the public distribution (c) and (d). There is no proposal at system is being considered by Government; present under consideration for opening an Agro-Forestry College in Chambal Division. (b) if so, by what time the final decision However, Indian Council of Agricultural in regard to the oilseeds policy would be Research (ICAR) have set up a National taken; and Research Centre for Agro-Forestry at Jhansi.
(c) the other elements of the policy that Decline In Income of Rural Families are being considered and to what extent it will be helpful for the country? 3145. DR. PRABHAT KUMAR MISHRA: Will the Minister of AGRICUL- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE TURE be pleased to state: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICUl lURE AND COOPERATION IN THE MINISTRY OF (a) whether agricultural scientists have AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHYAM LAL cautioned that there is a possibility of decline YADAV): (a) to (e). A proposal for an inte- in the income of rural families engaged in grated oilseeds policy, which harmonizes agriculture sector; production, distribution, imports and pricing is under the consideration of the Govern- (b) if so, whether they have suggested ment; and a decision is expected shortly. any alternative arrangement; and 81 Written Answers SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) Written AnswslS 82
(c) if so, the steps being taken by Gov- . pleased to state: ernment in this regard? (a) whether the per hedare average of THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE agricultural production in the country is less DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RE- than the average of agricultural production in SEARCH AND EDUCATION IN THE MINIS- many other developing countries; TRY OF AGRfCUlTURE (SHRI HARI KRISHNA SHASTRI): (a) No, Sir. (b) whether any time bound targets have been fixed to increase this average; (b) Does not arise. (c) if so, the details thereof; and (c) Does not apply. (d) if not, the reasons for not fixing the Scholarship to Female Students target?
3146. SHRI MADAN PANDEY: Will the THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVEL- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND OPMENT be pleased to state: COOPERATION IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHYAM LAL (a) whether Madhya Pradesh Govern· YADAV): (a) Our per hectare production of ment has decided to give scholarship to all coarse grains, groundnut, pulses and cotton female students for the uplift of women; is generally low as compared to many other developing countries. However, it is compa- (b) if so, whether Union Government rable or higher in case of paddy, wheat and propose to implement this scheme in this sugarcane in relation to some other develop- scheme in the whole country for upliftment of ing countries. women; (b) to (d). The time bound plan targots (c) if so, the time by which it will be done; have been fixed for increasing the produc- and tion. The following are the targets of produc- tion at the end of Seventh Plan: (d) if not, the reasons therefor? Foodgrains 175.2 miHion tonnes THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Oilseeds 18.0 million tonnes DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND CULTURE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN Cotton 9.5 million bales RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI L.P. Sugarcane 206.0 million tonnes SHAHI): (a) The information is being col- lected from the Government of Madhya These targets would generally raise the Pradesh. level of per hectare production.
(b) to (d). There is no such proposal [English] under consideration of the Government. Losses Suffered by H.C.L. Per Hectare Average of Agricultural Production 3148. SHRI M.V. CHAN- DRASEKHARA MUR- 3147. SHRt BALWANT SINGH RA- THY: MOOWALlA: SHRI V. SREENIVASA SHRI TEJA SINGH DARDI: PRASAD:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be Will the Minister of STEEL AND MINES b~ < 83 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Written Answe15 84
pleased to state: tural Costs and Prices has been requested by several organisations to determine. the (a) whether the Hindustan Copper Lim- minimum support prices for Turmeric and · ited, is still incurring huge losses; dried chill is : and
(b) if so, the details and reasons there- (b) if so, the reaction of CACP thereto? for; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (c) whether changes have been made DEPARTMENT OF AGRICUL lURE AND in the structure of the Board of Directors; and COOPERATION IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI ,SHYAM lAL (d) if so, the reasons thereOf? YADAV): (a) No, Sir.
THE MINISTER OF STEEL AND (b) Does not arise. MINES (SHRI M.L. F9TEDAR): (a) and (b). The performance of Hindustan Copper lim- Sl:Ipply of Seeds to States by National ited (HCl) has been improving steadily. HCl Seeds Corporation I' has made a profit of Rs. 10.75 crores (Provi- sional) during the year 1987-88 against loss 3150. SHRI ASHOK SHANKARRAO of As. 8.87 crores during the year 1986-87. CHAVAN:'WiII the Minister of AGRICUL- These figures excludes interest on Govern- TURE be pleased to state: ment loans. (a) whether the National Seeds Corpo- (c) and (d). The Memorandum & Ar- ration has supplied seeds to the States; and ticles of Association of HCl, 1967-68 pro- vide for a maximum number of 12 Directors (b) if so, the quantity of seeds de- of the Board of Hindustan Copper Limited manded by each States and the quantity including 4 whole-time Directors. The Board actually supplied, State-wise? of Directors of HCl has been re-constituted for the Company Years 1987-88 to 1989-90 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE in terms of the Memorancum & Article of o ARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND Association of the Company. CuOPERATION IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHYAM LAL Minimum Support Prices for Turmeric YADAV): (a) Yes, Sir. and Chillis (b) A statement indicating tentative 3149 .. SHRI V. SOBHANADREES- demand projected by the States for require- WAAA RAO: Will the Minister of AGRICUL- ment of seed from National Se~s Corpora- TURE be pleased to state: tion during kharif, 1988 and actual supplies made by the National Seeds Corporation is (a) whether the Commission for Agricul- given below.
STATEMENT
(QUANTITY IN QUINTALS)
S.No. State Projected, demand by Seed made available the State
1 2 3 4
1. Andhra Pradesh 5,760 1,700 85 Written Answers SRAVANA 2l, 1910 (SAKA) Written Answers 86
1 2 3 4
2. Andaman & Nicobar 330 934
3. Arunachal Pradesh 0.66
4. Assam 1,200 2,494
5. Bihar 12,500 20,830
6. Delhi 432 926
7. Goa 230
a. Gujarst 597 1,479
9. Haryana 3,750 1,261
10. HImachal Pradesh 1,837 1,348
11. Jammu & Kashmir 12,247 10,244
12. Karnataka 14,250 5,190
13. Kerala 7,228
14. M.P. 12,600 7,105 15. Maharashtra 21,320 7,924
16. Manipur 3,120 1,103 17. Meghalaya 1,175 425 18. Mizoram 267
19. Nagaland 245 20. Orissa 4,550 3,252
21. Punjab 2,535 987 22. Rajasthan 15,770 4,041 23. Sikkim 750 440
24. Tamil Nadu 10,900 2,004 25. Tripura 8,290 5,663
26. U.P. 2,200 19,369 27. West Bengal 11,260 13,397
Note (i) Besides making supply to State agencies, National Seed Corporation (NSC) has a net-work of its own dealers also in most of the States.
(ii) Figures under column 4 includes the supply by NSC to various States through its dAalers' net-work also. 87 Written Answers 'GUST 18, 1988 Written Answers 88 Shortage of Electrical Grad. Aluminium grade aluminium are being sought?. 3151. SHRIMATI KISHORI SINHA: Will the Minister of STEEL AND MINES be THE MINISTER OF STEEL AND AND pleased to state: MINES (SHRI M.L, FOTEDAR): (a) and (b). The indigenous production of aluminium (a) whether aluminium particularly of metal during the current year April to July electrical grade, is not adequately available 1988 has been more than 24,000 tonnes for conductor factories; over the previous year and the production of Electrical Conductor (EC) grade metal was . (b) if so, the details thereof; and more by 12,000 tonnes overthe correspond- ing period of the previous year as is evident (c) whether any imports of electrical from the table below:-
(Figures in 'ODD tonnes)
April to July 1988 1987 Increase
EC production 43 31 +12
Total 105 81 +24
Furth9r, the position has been reviewed recently and there would be sufficient availa- (c) the measures being taken to provide bility of EC grade aluminium to meet the additional staff to meet the requirements; demand. and
(c) Aluminium including aluminium rods (d) the period by which it is likely to be have been placed under Open General li- done? cence (OGL) w.e.f. 26.7.1988. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Upgradatlon of Kendrlya Vldya layas in DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND Andhra Pradesh CULTURE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI L.P. 3152. SHRI C. SAMBU: Will the Minis- SHAHl): (a) New Kendriya Vidyalayas are ter of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOP- opened every year depending upon the the MENT be pleased to state: suitability of the proposals received. Hencp- it is not possible to indicate the places where (a) the places in Andhra Pradesh where Kendriya Vidyalayas would be set up in the new Kendriya Vidyalayas are expected to be next two years. set up in the next two years; (b) The proposal to upgrade a school (b) the procedure of according permis- from secondary le\191 to Senior Secondary sion for upgrade a school from secondary level is considered on the basis of the follow- level to Senior Secondary School level; ing criteria:
Vidyalayas at stations Minimum enrolment of 20 in each i.e. Science, where there is more Commerce and Humanities stream. If there are than one Kendriya two more Vidyalayas at the station, one or two Vidyalayas. out of them may be upgraded, depending upon prospective enrolment, and if possible. streams should be distributed among them. 89 Written Answers SRAVANA 27.1910 (SAKA) Written Answ91S 90 Vidyalayas at stations Minim um enrolment of ~ 5 in each stream. where there is only one Vidyalaya.
Vidyalayas located in far Minimum enrolment of 10 in each stream. flung areas and at stations where no school having the plus two scheme and affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education is available.
Further, the Vidyalayas to be upgraded Crisis In Iron Ore Mining Industry Due should have adequate physical facilities like to Reduction In Export of Iron Or8 accommodation. laboratories, workshops and playfields as per the norms prescribed 3154. SHRIMATI JAYANTI PATNAIK: by the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan. Will the Minister of STEEL AND MINES be pleased to state: (c) and (d). As soon as the Vidyalaya is upgraded, necessary staff is sanctioned by (a) whether Union Government are the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan. aware that due to reduction in export of iron are, there is a crisis in the iron ore mining Under·Graduate Colleges.,by U.G.C. industry in Orissa leading to large scale retrenchment of tribal mine workers in differ- 3153. SHRI PRATAPRAO BHOSALE: ent parts of the State: Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (b) the details of export of iron are from Paradip Port during the last three years and (a) whether the University Grants whether it is expected to increase during the Commission proposes to open new ideal current year; and under-graduate colleges under the new education policy on pilot basis; (c) the steps being taken to deal with this crisis? (b) if so, the details thereof; THE MINISTER OF STATE. IN THE (c) the special features of such col- ,DEPARTMENT OF STEEL IN THE MINIS- leges; TRY OF STEEL AND MINES (SHRI YO- GENDRA MAKWANA): (a) Yes, Sir. (d) whether such colleges are likely to be opened by the end of Seventh Five Year (b) Details 01 exports of iron are from Plan; and Paradip Port during last three years are as under:- (e)' the courses proposed to be con- ducted by these colleges, State-wise? 1985-86 18.70 Lakh tonnes
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 1986-87 20.29 Lakh tonnes DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND CULTURE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN 1987-88 17.09 Lakh tennes RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI L.P. SHAHI): (a) No, Sir. It is unlikely that exports of iron ore from Paradip Port will increaso during the current (b) to (e). Do not arise. year, 91 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Written Answers 92
(c) Some of the steps taken or proposed CULTURE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN to be taken to improve export of iron are from RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI L.P. Paradip Port and thus to increase off-take of SHAHI): (a) Out of 512 art objects sent to iron ore from the mines in Orissa and other USSR by National Museum, 27 are reported parts of the eastern region are - to have suffered damage. All these art ob- jects were insured on a '·wall to wall" basis. (i) All out efforts by the MMTC to sell maximum possible tonnage (b) Yes, Sir. to over-seas buyers through Paradip port; (c) The Expert Evaluation Committee has since examined the damaged art ob- (ii) Offering an additional discount jects and recommended the quantum of for offtake from Paradip port over insurance claim for the dangers as under; the prices fixed from other ports. i) Jade bowl Rs.1,OO,OOO/- (iii) deepening of the port for carry- ing large sized vessels upto 170,000 OWl; and ii) Meera statue As. 25,000/-
(iv) extension of benefit of 100% iii) Chaturmukha export oriented units to the iron sivalinga Rs. 25,0001- are mining sector. (d) Out of these damaged art objects, Damage to Art Objects Sent to USSR three art objects viz. (i) Chaturmukhi Sival- inga, (ii) Gajendramoksha and (iii) 3155. SHAI BHATTAM Simhavyala belong to the Archaeological SAIRAMAMURTY: Will the Minister of Survey of India. HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: Construction of M. V. Sanjeevinl in Cochln Shipyard (a) whether it is a fact that 40 out of 200 Indian objects and sculptures of National 3156. SHRI ATISH CHANDRA SINHA: Museum sent to USSR for Festival of India Will the Minister of SURFACE TRANSPORT sustained damages; be pleased to state:
(b) whether a jade bowl of Moghul pe- (a) the present stage of construction riod, a 16th century statue of Meera and 5th and repair of the M.V. Sanjeevini in the century Chaturmukha Siva Lingam from Cochin Shipyard. Nachna are among those which have suf- fered damages; I (b) the expenditure incurred on the ship and the amount of advance or billed amount (c) whether an expert committee which received from the owner; approved the objects for the festival has examined them again and passed any re- (c) whether any loss has been incurred marks, ~ so, the details thereof; and on construction and repair of the ship; and
(d) whether the objects damaged in (d) if so; the details thereof? USSR belpng to Archaeological Survey of India, if so, the details of the same? THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (SHAI RAJESH PILOT): (a) The repair DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND works are in final stages of completion with 93 Writt9n Answ8rs SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) Written Answers 94 machinery now under trial. pleased to state:
(b)to (d). The total expeAditure incurred (a) the number and location of fertilizer on the rep~ir of M.V. Sanjeevini upto plants functioning in the country at present 31.3.1988 amounts to Rs. 506.42 lakhs and the production capacity of each-fertilizer which is inclusive of depreciation of Rs. plants and the fertilizers actually produced in 96.54 lakhs and over-head~ of As. 166.21 each plant annually; lakhs. The amount due from the shipowner is Rs.286.63 lakhs and the actual receipt upto (b) the number out of them run on gas; 31.3.1988 is Rs.261.44lakhs. and
National Highways In Orissa (c) whether the production cost of fertil- izers on the plants run on gas is less th~n the 3157. SHRI ANANTA PRASAD SETHI: other plants; if so the details thereof? Will the Minister of SURFACE TRANSPORT be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS IN THE The total length of National Highways in MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI R. Orissa and its percentage to the total road PRABHU): (a) A statement showing the length of the State? number, location, capacity and production of each fertilizer plant in the country is given THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE below. MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT (b) As on 1.4.1988, 12 gas-based fertil- (SHRI RAJESH PILOT): The length of Na- izer plants were in operation in the country. tional Highways on Orissa is 1,624 kms which works cut to about 1.250/0 of the total (c) There are several factors which road length in the State. determine the cost of production of fertilizers such as vintage of the plant, capacity utilisa- Production Capacity of Fertilizer Plants tion level, capital cost, prices of inputs, feed- stock etc. Although gas based plants are 3158. SHRI MOHANBHAI PATEL: considered to be more efficient, their cost of SHRI AMARSINH.RATHAWA: production is not necessarily, and, as'a rule, lower than that of the plants based on other Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be feedstocks. 85 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Written AnswelS 96
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Indigenous Steel Technology Government on these banks and the num- ber of children in the country taking advan- 3159. SHAI SATYENDRA NARAYAN tage of this scheme; SINHA: Will the Minister of STEEL AND MINES be pleased to state: (c) whether Government have pre- pared or are preparing any such scheme for (a) whether considerable part of the children of rural areas; technology for modernisation of steel plants in the public sector is being obtained from (d) if so, the details thereof; and abroad; (e) if not, the reasons therefor? (b) if so, the reasons for inadequate availability of indigenous steel technology; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF YOUTH AFFAIRS (c) whether MECON has any role to AND SPORTS AND WOMEN AND CHILD play in the expansion programme; and DEVELOPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (d) if so, the details thereof? (SHRIMATI MARGARET ALVA): (a) The toy bank scheme is meant to be imple- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE mented all over the country. DEPARTMENT OF STEEL IN THE MINIS- TRY OF STEEL AND MINES (SHRI YO- (b) The scheme envisages collection of GENDRA MAKWANA): (a) and (b). The toys and hence the Government has not position regarding the availability of indige- earmarked any funds for the scheme. As the nous technologies for various modernisa- toys collected are distributed among an- tion packages and the extent to which tech- ganwadis, creches, children's wards in hos- nologies may have to be imported will be pitals, foundling homes and orphanages, it is known only after the finalisation of the con- not possible to quantify the number of chil- tracts. dren taking advantage of the scheme.
(c) and (d). MECON is one of SAIL's (c) The existing scheme covers all principal consultants and is at present asso- children including those in rural areas. ciated with the modernisation/expansion of Durgapur Steel Plant, Bhilai Steel Plant and (d) The details of the scheme are given Bokaro Steel Plant. in the Statement below.
[ Translation] (e) Does not arise.
Toy Banks STATEMENT
.3160. CHOUDHARY AKHTAR OBJECTIVES HASAN: Will the Minister of HUMAN RE- SOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to Child psychologists acknowledge that state: more than 75% of personality traits develop before the' age of 5 years. Ensuring the (a) the number of c~ies in the country in proper physical, mental. and social develop- which Itoy banks' for children have been ment of children in the age group of 0-5 years opened by Government and the number of is, in fact, an essential pre-requis~e of har- cities in which mora such banks are pro- monious growth and development of any posed to be opened; society/nation.
(b) the amount being apent annually by 2. Pre-achool education is crucial for 111 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Written AnswefS 112 any educational planning at the national create awareness among older children level and for it what is required is not rigid~y about the lakhs of children who have never of techniques and formal modes of instruc- seen a toy. and the need to share the joy with tions but sensitizing of sense perceptions. t~em. Children may also be asked to remem- The child recreates the world around him ber to donate one toy to 'Toy Bank' while through movement, sound, paint, colour etc. accepting new toys on their birthdays. thus and thus reveals its hidden personality. One inculcating the spirit of cooperation. brother- of the most popular tools of pre-school edu- hood and sharing among them. The col- cation is 'Toy' and playing with toys incul- lected toys may be kept in the schools prem- cates these sensibilities, helps the release of ises. energy and keeps the child's latent potential to express itself, all of which in turn go a long DISTRIBUTION way in developing the child's personality traits. Distribution of the collected toys will be done by the Child Developmen1 Project Of- 3. In the modern times, whereas many ficer (COPO) in those areas where ICDS is in children can run a toy car or even fly a toy operation and by the District Social Welfare aeroplane with the help of remote control, Officer in non-ICDS areas under the overall there are millioQ,s of children who have never guidance and supervision of the District seen a toy. When children outgrow these Collector. School principals may be advised toys, they move on to the more sophisticated to contact the concerned District Collector/ toys rendering these toys 'Junk', to be District Social Welfare Offlcer/CDPO thrown in some corner of the house not through the District Education Officer. The knowing what to do with such a collection of State Governments may be requested to toys. Little do they realise that their 'Junk' direct all the District Social Welfare Officers/ can be a 'Treasure' for others. If somehow CDPOs to contact all the School Pnncipals these toys could be recycled into more pro- of their jurisdiction independently and with- ductive use for lakhs of underprivileged chil- out waiting for a formal call by the School dren, this will make a positive contribution to Principals to them in this regard. the cause of pre-school education. POINTS OF DISTRIBUTION 4. Keeping this in mind, the scheme of 'Toy Bank' was proposed as discussed be- The collected toys may be redistributed low:- among the following points failing within the same district as far as possible: (i) It may be opened in every school. (i) Anganwadis
(ii) Toys may be collected from 11th (ii) Balwadis to 14th November. (iii) Creches, day care centres in- '(iii) School children below the age of cluding mobile creches in labour 14 years may be asked to bring colonies one toy and deposit it in the 'Toy Bank'. (iv) Children'S ward in Hospitals
(iv) No cash should be accepted.3 (v) Foundling Homes and Orphan- ages. OPERATION OF TOY BANK TRANSPORTATION School Principals may explain the con- cept of 'Toy Bank' in the morning prayers! The District Social Welfare Officerl assembly on 9th and 10th November and CDPO will be responsible for transporting 113 Written Answers . SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) Writtsn Answers 114 the toys from the school to their destination. structed to contact the School They may use their own vehicle (Jeep) for Principals in their jurisdiction this purpose and distribute the toys among wHhout waiting for a formal call the different centres as outlined above. from the schopl principals.
DISTRIBUTION OF SURPLUS TOYS: (iii) They will also identHy the differ- ent distribution points in the In some areas particularly in metropoli- State district-wise and commu- tan cities there is every likelihood that even nicate the same to the District after distribution some surplus toys may be Social Welfare Officer/COPO left. For ~s di~,tribution the District Social giving the complete addresses Welfare Officer/COPO may contact the Col- of all the distribution points in lector of the District for identifying the their respective districts. centres where toys are required. (iv) They will also ensure that the ACTION POINTS: vehicle at the disposal of the District Social Welfare Officer! 1. State Education Department CDPO is in running condition anc had adequate funds for pet- Information folders will be sent to Sec- rol etc. retaries and Directors of the State Education Department requesting them to ask the (v) Director of Social Welfare will District Education Officers for getting the send a' report on the perform- scheme implemented in all the schools ance of the scheme in his State under their jurisdiction and provide effective to this Department' subse- coordination between the School Principals quently. and the District Social Welfare Officer for a proper collection and distribution of toys. 4. District' Collector
2. District Education Officer District Collector may be in over all charge for the operation of the scheme. " He will motivate the school principals The District Education Officer and the Dis- and see that the scheme is launched in every trict Social Welfare Officer will be reporting to school in his jurisdiction. He will coordinate him and seeking necessary guidance from with the District Social Welfare Officer/ time to time. CDPO to ensure that the toys co'lected are lifted from the school promptly and distrib- 5. School Principals uted among the different distribution points at the earliest, putting minimum strain on the (i) They will explain the scheme of school authorities for the storage of the col- toy bank to allthe school children lected toys. in the first week of November during the morning assembly 3. Social We~are Department/Director and ask the studef1ts to bring at in-charge of ICDS in other Nodal Depart- least one toy of any size and ments shape between 11 and 14 No- vember. (i) The matter may be followed up with the Department of Educa- (ii) Th&y may contact the District tion. Social Welfare Officer/ CDPO/ District Collector who will make (ii) All the District Social Welfare arrangements for lifting of toys Officers/COPOs will be in- from the schoo! premises to the 115 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Written Answers 116
different distribution points at the a proposal for clearance of Suraikhet-Ut- earliest. tamch~ni-Nawbara-Pali motor road project under Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980; 6. District Social Welfare Officer/CO PO (b) if so, the details thereof; and (i) He will contact all the School Principals in his area and finalise (c) the reasons for not clearing the the modalities of its collection project? and distribution. THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT (ii) He will contact the different AND FORESTS (SHRI Z.R. ANSARI): (a) points of distribution as inti- and (b). No such proposal has been re- mated to him by the Social Wel- ceived for clearance under the fare Department/District Collec- Forest(Conservation) Act, 1980 from Uttar tor. Pradesh. However, a proposal for diversion of 3.353 ha. of forest land for construction of (iii) He will ensure that the vehicle is Jalikhan-Uttamchani-Nawbara motor road in running condition and has in Almora District in Uttar Pradesh was re- adequate funds at his disposal ceived which has been approved and the for petrol etc. If necessary, he approval communicated to the State Gov- may contact Director of Social ernment on 30.9.1986. Welfare in advance. (c) Does not arise. (iv) Distribution of toys is primarily his responsibility and he must Proposal to Sat up Sanskrit Research ensure that this job is done put- Institute ting the minimum strain on the school authorities regarding the 3162. DR. CHANDRA SEKHAR TRI- storage of toys. PATHI: Will the Minister of HUMAN RE- SOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to (v) Ii there are any surplus toys in his ~tate: jUrisdiction he will bring the fact to the notice of Director, ICDS of (a) whether Government propose to set the State Government immedi- up a national level Sanskrit Research Insti- ately and transfer these toys to tute in Uttar Pradesh after the name of those areas as may be directed Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in the Nehru Cen- by him/her. tenary Year;
7. Involvement of ICCW and its Statel (b) if so, the time by which the said District Branches institute is likely to be set up and the details in this r&gnrd ; and Indian Council for Child Welfare (ICCW) and its branches should be invol'Jed both in (c) it not, the reasons therefor? the collection and distribution of toys. THE. MINISTER OF STATE IN lHE Environmental Clearance of Road DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND Project CULTURE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT (SHRI L.P. 3161. SHRI HARISH RAWAT: Will the SHAHI): (a) No, Sir. Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FOR- ESTS be pleased to ~tate: (b) Question does not arise.
(a) whether Government have received (c) This is not an activity approved by 117 Written Answers SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) Written AnswelS 118
the Implementation Committee for Pandit (i) Necessary Land on the wate Jawaharlal Nehru Centenary. front wou Id be made available or long term lease in case the en [English] trepreneur finances, the entirE expenditure on constructing th' State Owned Dairies/Dairy Farms berth, superstructure, other in frastructure and cargo handlin~ 3163. DR. A.K. PATEL: Will the Minis~ facilities. ter of AGRICUL lURE be pleased to state; (ii) in case of foreign ~quity capita (a) the locations of the State owned 400/0 01 total investment would bE dairies/dairy-farms when these were estab- fJermitted lished and investment made therein; (iii) In case of investment by Non (b) the profit/loss made by each one so Resident Indians, equ~y invest- far and also the annual production of various ment upto 74 % and upto 40O/C items in each case ;and would be permitted for invest ment on non repatriable anc (c) the plans for starting more such repatriable basis respectively. un~s along with their proposed locations? (iv) Private entrepreneur would bE THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE free to manage his operation~ DEPARTMENT OF AGAICUL TURE AND but would be governed by overal COOPERATION IN THE MINISTRY OF policies and directions issued ~ AGAICUL TURE (SHRI SHYAM LAL Government of India from time te YADAV): (a) to (c). The information is being time including ceiling limit on collected from States/Union Territories and charges leviable. will be placed on the table of the Sabha. Two offers have been received to this Concessions to Private Sector for tender by the Calcutta Port Trust. It is too Participation In Port Modernisation early to indicate Govt's reaction as the initial examination to be conducted by the Calcutta 3164. SHRIINDRAJITGUPTA:Wilithe Port Trust is not over. Minister of SURFACE TRANSPORT be pleased to state: [ Translation]
(a) the concessions which were offered U.G.C. Scholarships to the private sector for their participation in the Port modernisation work; 3165. SHRI JAGDISH AWASTHI: Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DE- (b) what has been their response; VELOPMENT be pleased to state:
(c) the Government's reaction thereto? (a) whether the University Grants Commission has increased the number as THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE well as the amount of scholarships; MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT (SHRI RAJESH PILOT): (a) to (c). In order (b) if so, the reasons for the increase; to ascertain whether private parties are prepareci to invest in the setting up of a (c) whether most of the students/re- container berth at' Haldia a tender was search scholars getting these scholarships floated in Sept/Oct., 1987 offering the follow- remain busy in preparing for competitive ing concessions to the entrepreneurs;1 examinations instead of doing their research 119 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Written Answef.9 120 wori<;and tance proposed to be given and guidelines
~ issued in this regard by Government? (d) if so, the steps taken byGovernment to check this tendency and to ensure that THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE research scholars remain engaged exclu~ DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND sively in the research work? CULTURE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI L.P. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE SHAH I): (a) No,. Sir. ,However, no offers DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND have so far been received from the State CULTURE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN. Governments of Assam, West Bengal and RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI L.P. Tamil Nadu for the establishmenl of Na- SHAHI): (a) and (b). the value of the vOdaya Vldyalayas in their States: research fellowships ~warded by the Univer- sity Grants Commission, has been ih- (b) No, Sir. In Rajasthan State 14 creased w.eJ. 1st April, 1987. Such revi· Navodaya Vidyalayas are already function- sions are made from time 10 time to attract ing and 6 more Vidyalayas have been sanc- some of the best talents to research pro- tioned to be established during 1988-89. grammes. (c) Does not arise. (c) and (d). The value of fellowships is so fixed'that it is not far less than the in~lal [Eng/ish] salary that a person with similar qualification might get. The UGC fellowships are Cleaning of Ganges awarded only to those who qualif' in a test held at the national iavel and who have the 3167. SHRI BHADRESWAR TANTI: necessary aptitude for research. The fellow- Will th~ Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND ship holders are required to obtain prior FOREST be pleased to state: permission for appearing in any examination conducted by any University or public body. (a) the measures taken so far to clean However, some research scholars do drop the Ganges at Hardwar and Allahabad un- out in favour of more attractive careers. der the Ganga Action Plan for the ensuring Kumbh Mela; and Setting up of Navodaya Vidyalayas (b) the expenditure incurred thereon so 3166. SHRI SHANTI DHARIWAL: Will far? the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DE- VELOPMENT be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT AND FOREST (SHRI Z.R. ANSARI): (a) (a) whether State Government have Under the Ganga Action Plan, 20 schemes expressed their inability in providing the havf1 been sanctioned for Hardwar- necessary resources for opening Navodaya Rishik~sh at a total estimated cost of Rs. Vidyalayas as per the policy laid down by 973.31 lakhs. Of these 8 are for interception Government; and di'lersion of waste water, 3 for Sewage Treatment Plants, 2 for Low Cost Santtation (b) if sal whether Rajasthan is also one and 7 other schemes inc~uding one electric of those States in which neither these crematorium. So far, 4 schemes have been Vidyalayas have been opened nor neces- completed at Hardwar·Rishikesh. In regard sary resources have been provided there· to Allahabad, 18 schemes at a total esti- fore as per the targets fixe' for opening mated cost of Rs. 1835.68 lakhs have been Navodaya Vidyalayas there; and sanctioned. Out of these 10 are for Intercep- tion and Diversion and one for a Sewage (c) if so, the details of the further assis- Treatment Plant. There are 2 low Cost 121 Written Answers SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) Wrlttiln Answers 122
Santtation Schemes and one for River Front among states, educationists, etc ... The Facilities. An eledric crematorium is being Government of India is not intending to constructed and there are 3 other schemes change or give up the three language for- for public amenities, intensive water quality mula. monhoring of the river and renovation of sewage farms. So far, six schemes in Al- Preservation of Monuments In Deihl lahabad have been completed. the major and Agra Diversion and Pumping Station Schemes at Gaughat, Chhachar Nallah and Gagar Nal- 3169. SHAI KHURSHID ALAM KHAN: lah will be completed before January, 1989. Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (b) The expenditure incurred so far under the Ganga Action Plan in Hardwar· (a) whether medieval period famous Rishikesh and Allahabad is Rs. 670 lakhs monuments is Agra and Delhi are not in an and Rs. 955 lakhs respectively. ideal state of up-keep and pres~rvation;
Implementallon of New Education (b) whether enormous amount of Policy by Tamil Nadu money is collected as entrance fee in these monuments; and 316B. SHRI P. KOLANDAIVELU: Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DE- (c) if so, what steps Government pro- VELOPMENT be pleased to state: pose to take to ensure better preservation and maintenance of these famous mQnu- (a) whether the New Education Policy is ments? being implemented throughout the country; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (b) whether Tamil Nadu Government is DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND not implementing the new education policy CULTURE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN Gince it is based on three language formula; , RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI L.P. SHAHI): (a) All the famous medieval period (c) if so, whether Government have Monuments in Agra and Delhi, which are accepted the two language formula of Tamil protected by the Central Government, are Nadu; and maintained and preserved properly as per archaeological norms. (d) if not, the reasons therefor? (b) No, Sir. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND (c) Does not arise. CULTURE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI L.P. SHAHI): (a) Yes, Sir. Study on Eco-System In N.E. States
(b) to ·(d). The National policy on 3170. SHRI BALASAHEB VIKHE PA- Education 1986 deals with the whole gamut TIl.!: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT & of education of which the three language FORESTS be pleased to state: formula is only a part. In Tamil Nadu lan- guage teaching is governed by a "two lan- (a) whether the proposed Institute of guage formula" but that does not mean that Rain and Moist deciduous forest at Jorhat for Tamil Nadu is not implementing the whole of undertaking a study on the eco-systems of National Policy on Education. As far as the rain forests in the north-eastern region has Government of India is concerned, the three since been set up; and language formula has been devised after a great deal of consideration and consuttation (b) if so, the details thereof? 123 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Written Answers 124 THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT the Federation; and AND FORESTS (SHRI Z.R. ANSARI): (a) and (b). Government orderfor setting upthe (c) the steps being taken to solve vari- Institute of Rain and Moist Deciduous For- ous problems of the workers? ests Research at Jorhat has been issued in April 1988. However, the Institute has not THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE started functioning because of lack of staff MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT and building. Action has been initiated to (SHAI RAJESH PILOT): (a) A strike notice appoint a Director and other staff would be from the All India Port and Dock Workers appointed in consultation with him. State Federation (Workers) indicating their inten- Government has been requested to identify tion to go on strike from the midnight pf 27th land and building construction would be July, 1988 was received. taken up only after land is available. Till then, the Institute will function from a rented build- (b) The charter of demands received ing. with the strike notice was for revision of wage structure, allowances and improvement of Diversion of National Highway Passing other service conditions of port and dock through Nagpur City workers and for recognition of the Federa- tion and its association in negotiations for 3171. SHRI BANWARllAl PUROHIT: determination of terms and conditions of Will the Ministerof SURFACE TRANSPORT service of port and dock workers and its be pleased to state: adequate representation on all bodies con- cerned. (a) the progress made in finalising the alignment and other technical details for (c) The strike notice of the Federation diverting the National Highway Passing was taken in conciliation by the Regional through the Nagpur City to outside the city; Labour Commissioner (Central), Bombay. and Industrial Pollution (b) if not, the reasons for the delay? 3173. SHRI VIJAY N. PATIL: Will the THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FOR- MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT ESTS be pleased to state: (SHRI RAJESH PILOT): (a) and (b). The proposal received from the State Govern- (a) whether the Federation of Indian ment in regard to the alignment has been Chambers of Commerce and Industry returned in June 1988 for modification as it (FleCI) has submitted a proposal for impos- did not confirm to the laid down standards. ing a pollution control tax and construction of Common Treatment Plants through an au- Strike Notice by All India Port and Dock tonomous corporation; Workets Federation . (b) if so, the reaction of Government 3172. DA. DAnA SAMANT: Will the thereto; and Minister of SU~FACE TRANSPORT be pleased to state: (c) whether Government propose to utilisa the services of the Pollution Control (a) whether the All India Port and Dock Cell of the National Productivity Council in Workers Federation had served a strike this regard? notice from 27 July. 1988 in support of its demands; THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS. (SHRI Z.R. ANSARI): (a) (b) if so, the main demands raised by No, Sir. 125 Written Answers SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) Written Answers 126
(b) and (c). Do not arise. States; and
SlUing up of Snow Leopard Reserve (b) Hso, the details thereof?
3174. SHRI RADHAKANTA DIGAL: THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND AND FORESTS (SHRI Z.R ANSARI): (a) FORESTS be pleased to state: Yes, Sir.
(a) whether Government propose to set (b) Details of the proposed Snow Leop- up snow leopard reserve in the Himalayan ard Reserves are as under:·
State Name of Reserve
Jammu & Kashmir Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary I Changthang Wildme Sanctuary, Hemis National Park and Kistwar National Park.
Himachal Pradesh Pin Valley National Park. Rupi Bhabha Wildlife Sanctuary, Great Himalayan National Park, and Kanawar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Uttar Pradesh Nanda Devi National Park, Govind Pashu Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary, and Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary.
Sikkim Khangchendzinga National Park
Arunachal Pradesh Mauling National Park and Mahao Wildlife Sanctuary.
Staff Strength in Indian Road Construc- (c) the numberof reserved posts lapsed tion Corporation during the years 1986, 1987 and 1988 so far after carried forward for three years; 3175. SHRI ANADI CHARAN DAS: Willthe Ministerof SURFACETRANSPORT (d) the number of reserved posts lying be pleased to state: vacant at present and the reasons theretor; and (a) the staff strength, category·wise in Indian Road Construction Corporation as on (e) the steps taken or proposed to be 31 March, 1985 and 31 March, 1988 and the taken to fill the backlog of these reserved number of Scheduled Castes and Sched- posts? uled Tribes amongst them; THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (b) the number of reserved posts car- MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT ried forward as on 1 January, 1986, 1 Janu- (SHRI RAJESH PILOT): (a) Statement I is ary, 1987 and 1 January, 1988 and those given below. reserved during the years 1986, 1987 and 1988 and the reasons for not filling these ~b) Statement II is given below. posts in these years and subsequently car- ried forward; (c) Nil. 127 Wrin9ll Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Written An..." 128 (d) 24 reserved posts are lying vacant (e) Efforts will be mad. to make good at present. Reasons ara mentioned in the the backlog in future recruitments. Statement II below.
STATEMENT I
Category-wise total strength of the Indian Road Construction Corporation as on 31.3.1985 and 31.3.1988
Category Total strength As on 31.3.1985 As on 31.3.1988 Total SC 5T Total SC ST
Group A 46 2 55 3 3
Group B 29 3 2 42 3 1
Group C 100 10 1 98 10 1
Group D 29 13 30 14 2 129 Written Answers SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) Written AnsW61S 130 o.!.oc!.... _- t ~o=:t:!~ill -C.Q::::I :l ;:) rn IQ) ~ CD Q...... ~ .... CD Q) 8;"'80) ..s C;tsCGC; "< c: g. c CD '"C ::l0) ~ ~-::::I o_~ c: ._ ~ 8 ;::: .- 0c ~ e ..... 8 «U al :::J -g ~ ..0 .... Sl>-rnc: ... ._ - CD .9 0 i CI) g E c: rJc:~a.~ CI) 0 CI) ~·Ba.~ c - m =~EQ)8. ~ ex: «:;:wZU) 3: CD 'S g...... : (a) whether suggestions have been 3178. CH RAM PRAKASH: Will the made to Ninth Finance Commission to allo- Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVEL- cate adequate funds for all programmes of OPMENT be pleased to state: afforestation and maintenance of ecological balance (a) whether a National Committee on Women had been set up; and (b) if so, the details of such sugges- tions; (b) if so, the composition of the said committee? (c) whether the Ministry propose to take certain steps on such suggestions; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF YOUTH AFFAIRS (d) if so, the details thereof; and AND SPORTS AND WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF (e) if not, the reasons therefor? HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENn SHRIMATI MARGARET ALVA): (a) A 29 - THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT member National Committee on Women AND FORESTS (SHRI Z.R. ANSARI): (a) to headed by the Prime Minister has been 59t (d). The Central Board of Forestry in its XXII up. meeting suggested that the Finance Commission should compensate the loss in (b) The membe~s of the Committee are revenue to the State, resulting from the drawn from a cross section, and include proposed ban on felling of trees. This Minis- women activists, State Ministers, Members try has taken up the matter with the Finance of Parliaments, Journalists, Lawyers, social Commission. workers and representative of media, aca- demics and of women's organisations. (e) Does not arise. Setting up of Autonomous Bodies to Construction of Bus-Queue Shellers Educate And Finance Women Entrepre- neurs 3177. SHRIMATI D.K. BHANDARI: Will the Ministerof SURFACE TRANSPORT 3179. DR. T. KALPANA DEVI: Will the be pleased to state: Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVEL- OPMENT be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal to construct more bus queue shelters in the (a) whether some States/Union Territo- Capital during 1988-89; ries have decided to set up autonomous bodies to educate and finance women entre- (b) if so, the details thereof; and preneurs; (c) if not, the reasons therefor? (b) if so, the names of such States/ Union Territories; THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT (c) whether Government propose to (SHRI RAJESH PILOT): (a) to (c). At request the remaining States/Union Territo- present, DTe has not taken any decision to ries to set up such bod ies; 133 Written Answers SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) Written Answers 134 (d) if so, the details thereof; and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RE- (e) if not, the reasons therefor? SEARCH AND EDUCATION IN THE MINIS- TRY OF AGRICUl lURE {SHRI HARI THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE KRISHNA SHASTRI): (a). No, Sir. DEPARTMENTS OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS AND WOMEN AND CHILD (b) The Indian Council of Agricuitura' DEVELOPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF Research is considering proposals for sup- HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT IN porting research programmes of Jawahar THE MINISTRY (SHRIMATI MARGARET Lal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidhyalaya, ALVA): (a) Yes, Sir. Jabalpur on citrus in Satpura Plateau & Nimar valley areas under the National Agri- (b) Kerala, Maharashtra, Union Terri- cultural Research Project (NARP) and Cess tory of Chandigarh, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Fund Programme. Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat. (c) The proposal for Nimar valley has already been 'Sanctioned for implementa- (c) Yes, Sir. tion. (d) The Centrally Sponsored Scheme [English] of Women's Development Corporations, along with the guidelines, has been circu- Physical Education Supervisors in lated to all the State Governments and Union • Delhi Administration Schools Territory Administrations forthe setting up of such autonomous Corporations. The 3181. SHRI HARIHAR SOREN: Will the scheme was also discussed at the Confer- Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVEL- ence of State Ministers in charge of OPMENT be pleased to state: Women's Development held on 4-5 July, 1988 in New Delhi. (a) the number of posts of Physical Education Supervisors in Government (e) The question does not arise. schools in Delhi; [ Translation] (b) the number of posts out of these lying vacant and since when; Research Centres for Citrus Fruits in M.P. (c) the time by which these vacancies are likely to be filled up; 3180. SHRI MAHENDRA SINGH: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased (d) the steps being taken in the matter? to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (a) the number of research centres for DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND citrus fruits set up in Madhya Pradesh under CULTURE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN the Indian Council of Agricultural Research; RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI L.P. SHAHI): (a) to (d). There are 18 posts of (b) ·if no such centre has been set up Physical Education Supervisors in Govern- there, whether any such proposal in respect ment schools under Directorate of Educa- of Madhya Pradesh is pending before Union tion, Delhi Administrat;on, out of which 7 Government; and posts are lying vacant for various periods. These POlts are filled up by the DeIhl Ad· (c) if 80, the time by which such centres ministration u per procedure pr8lCl'bld for are ••Iy to be set up there? direct recruitment and lor promotion for such 135 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Written Answ91S 136 posts. (c) whether Government have maae any study in this regard; and Sattlng Up of Special Monitoring Squads for Implementation of Schemas Under (d) what action taken by Government in SFPP this regard? 3183. DR. S.L. SHAILESH: Will the THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to AND FORESTS (SHRI Z.R. ANSARI): (a) ~~e: . and (b). Yes Sir. Studies on the extent of air and water pollution in Jharia, Raniganj and (a) whether his Ministry has asked the Talcher coalfields have indicated that the NABARD to set up special monitoring annual average value of dust fall and sus- squads for each State to keep a close watch pended particulate matter exceeds general on the implementation of the schemes under air quality standards, while sulfation values, the Special Foodgrains Production Pro- sulphurdioxide and nitrogen dioxide are gramme; within the air quality standards. The open- cast mining operation results in water pollu- (b) if so, the progress made in this tion due to wash off. from over-burden regard so far; dumps. (c) whether the monitoring squads have (c) Yes, Sir. The Central Mining Re-' started visiting districts were cases of over- search Station, Dhanbad and the Central dues and "farzi" loans have become com- Board for the Prevention and Control of mon features; and Water Pollution have made several studies to determine the extent of air and water (d) if so, in which of the States and the pollution in Jharia and Raniganj coalfield nature of irregularities detected and the areas. results achieved towards the successful implementation and monitoring of plans? (d) The action taken by Government to check pollution in collieries include: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND (1) Provision of dust suppression COOPERATION IN THE MINISTRY OF arrangement at Coal Handling AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHYAM LAL Plants, Coal Washeries and YADAV): (a) to (c). The information is being Coal Loading points; collected and will be laid on the Table of the Sabha. (2) Straying of water on mine haul road for suppressing dust raised during transportation of coal and Pollution In ColllerJls over-burden and reducing and preventing spillage of coal and 3184. SHRI R.P. DAS: Will the Minister over-burden on roads; of ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: (3) Minimising dust by providing buffer zones and green belts in (a) wttether Government ..e aw.. of and around the colliery areas the air and water pollution due to open-cast and raising of plantations on mining, heavy mechanization, use of HEMM over-burden dumps; on the surface in the coalfields; (4) Switching over to mechanised (b) Hso, the details thereof; coaffield- soft coke making in place of wise; open 'Shatta' system; 137 Written Answers SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) Written Answ91S 138 (5) Coalfield-wise Advance Envi- how far tt has been implemented; and ronmental Management Plans for Talcher, Singrauli and North (c) the steps being taken to implement if Karanpur Coalfields have been fulJy? prepared by the Department of Coal; and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OFI EDUCAT~N AND (6) The Ministry of Environment and CUllURE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN Forests ensures incorporation of RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHAI adequate pollution control L.P.SHAHI) : (a) to (c). With a view to bring· measures in the Environmental ing about improvement in science education Management Plans at the time of in primary and upper primary schools, Sci- grant of environmental clear- ence Kits are to be supplied to these catego- ance to the mining projects. ries of schools under the Centrally Spon- sored Schemes of Operation Blackboard Schemes Launched by NABARD in and Improvement of Science Education in West Bengal Schools respectively, both of which were taken up for implementation dl.lring 1987-88. 3185. SHRI ZAINAL ABEDIN: Will the During that year, Central assistance to Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to States and Union Territories was sanctioned state: to cover a total of 1.13,412 primary and 20,719 upper primar)' schools. It is intended (a) whether the National Bank for Agri- to supply these kits to all primary and about culture and Rural Development is planning 90,000 upper primary schools during the VII to launch vanous schemes in West Bengal; Plan period, subject to availability of funds. Central assistance to provide these science (b) if so, the names and details of the kits is sanctioned on the basis of detailed schemes; and proposals formulated by State GovernmentJ UT Administrations in the light of conditions (c) the time by which these schemes are , of the relevant schemes. likely to be launched and the amount allotted for these schemes? Disaster Management THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 3187. DR. B.l.SHAILESH: Will the DEPARTMENT OF AGRICUL lURE AND Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to COOPERATION IN THE MINISTRY OF state: AGRICUL lURE (SHRI SHYAM LAL YADAV): (a) to (c). The information is being (a) whether an international workshop collected and will be laid on the table of the was recently organised by the Afro-Asian house. Reconstruction Organisation, New Delhi and the National Institute of Rural Develop- Science Kits to Schools ment Hyderabad to learn from each other's experience in meeting the challenges posed 3186. SHRI CHINTAMANI JENA: Will by Nature; the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DE- VELOPMENT be pleased to state: (b) ff so, the salient features of the discussions held on disaster management (a) whether there is any proposal to at this workshop; and distribute Science Kits in the schools for promotion of science technology amongst (c) the follow· up action being taken the students; thereon? (b) if so, the details of the scheme, and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 139 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Written Answers 140 DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOP- submitted any proposal for starting a resi- MENT IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICUL- dential polytechnic fo(women; TURE (SHRI JANARDHANA POOJARY ) : (a) Yes, Sir. (b) if so, the dacisl0n taken in this re- gard; and (b) The Workshop discussed the expe- (c) the place where the institute is likely rience of member States, the short-term and to be located? long·term steps taken by member States for meeting natural disasters and identified THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE short-term steps to be taken to minimies the DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND damage by natural disasters. CULTURE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI (c) The final report of the Workshop and L.P.SHAHI) : (a) Yes. Sir. its recommendations are awaited. (b) and (c). A National Expert Commit- tee has been set up to consider the propos- Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes als from the various States and make recom- Teachers in Kendriya Vidyalaya mendation for the proposed residential poly- Sangathan technic for women to be approved for estab- lishment during the current financial year. 3188. SHRI C. JANGA REDDY: Will the Already the Committee has held one meet- Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVEL- ing for the purpo~e. The Committee is likely OPMENT be pleased to state: to hold its next meeting shortly to finalise its recommendations", (a) the number of teachers, category- wise belonging to Scheduled Castes and Conservation of Himgiri Forest Scheduled Tribes in Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan as on 30 April, 1988; 3190. DR. KRUPASINDHU BHOI: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FOR- (b) the number of teachers promoted to ESTS be pleased to state: different posts during the last three aca- demic sessions; and (a) whether there is depletion of Himgiri forest range in Orissa following large scale (c) whether there is any backlog and if smuggling of wood; and so, the details thereof? (b) if so, the details of steps taken to THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE conserve the forest and check the smug- DEPARTMENT, OF EDUCATION AND gling of precious forest wealth of Himgiri CULTURE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN Forest? RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI L.P.SHAHI) : (a) to (c). The information is THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT being collected and will be laid on the Table AND FORESTS (SHRI Z.R. ANSARI) : (a) of the Sabha. and (b). Details are being collected and will be placed on the Table of the House. Residential Polytechnic for Women Agro-Based Industries 3189. SHRJ MULLAPPALL Y RAMA- CHANDRAN: Will the Minister of HUMAN 3191. DR. KAUPASINDHU BHOI: Will RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased the Minister of AGRICUL lURE be pleased to state: to state: (a) whether the State of Kerala h~s (a)tha number of agro·based industries 141 Written Answers SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) Wtitten Answers 142 set up in Orissa; section of students in any particular state in deprived of the benefits of this scheme? (b) whether the number of such indus- tries is not adequate as compared to other THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE States; and DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND CULTURE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN- (c) if so, the details of steps taken to RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI L.P. increase the number of such units? SHAHI) : (a) and (b). Yes, Sir. the Navodaya Vidyalaya Scheme envisages the establish- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE ment of, on an average one Navodaya DEPARTMENT OF AGRJCUL TURE AND Vidyalaya, in each district of the country COOPERATION IN THE MINISTRY OF during the Seventh Plan Period. The educa- AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHYAM LAL tion in these vidyalayas in being uniformly YADAV) : (a) to (c). Information is being provided from VI to XII standard throughout collected from State Government of Orissa the country; and will be laid on the table of the House. (c) Statement I is given below: [Plac.ed Navodaya Vidyalayas in a Uniform in Library See No. l T-6450/88] Manner (d) Statement II is given below: [ placed 3192. PROF. NARAIN CHAND PAR- in Library See No. L T 6450/88] ASHAR: Will the Minister of HUMAN RE- SOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to (e) and (f). Although no State Govern- state: ment/Union Territory Administration has opted out of the Scheme, the State Govern- (a) whether the Navodaya Vidyalayas ment of Assam, West Bengal and Tamil are being opened all over the country in a Nadu have so far not made any specific uniform manner in accordance with the new proposal for the establishment of Navodaya education policy; Vidyalayas in their States. These State Government have again been requested, on " (b) the steps taken to make the scheme July 14, 1981 to send offers for the establish- uniformly applicable for the whole country; ment of Navodaya Vidyalayas during 1989- 90. (c) the names of the places where such Vidyalayas have been opened during the Construction of Cold Storage for NODS Seventh Plan, year-wise in each State/ Union Territory, till date; 3193. SHR! A.J.V.MAHESHWARA RAO: Will the Ministerof AGRJCUL TURE be (d) the names of the Districts where pleased to state: sites have been identified for the opening of such schools in 1988-89 specially in the (a) whether a contract was placed by States of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and National Dairy Development Board with a Haryana; French refrigeration firm for the construction of cold storage for its fruit and vegetable (e) whether any State Government has project and if so, the details of expenditure so far refused to cooperate with the Union incurred including amount paid in hard cur- Government in this regard and if so, the rency; details thereof; and (b) whether this contract was awarded (f) the steps taken by Union Govern- on the ground of non-availabil~y of technol- ment to open ,.such Vidyalayas in the -ogy for different temperatures in cold stor- States(s) concerned so as to ensure that no age; and 143 Written Answers AUGUST 18,1988 Written Answ81S 144 (c) if so, whether an inquiry will be made (leaf mosaic virus) citrus (greening virus, in the matter to find out whether it was tristeza virus, dieback), Banana (bunchy justified? top, panama wilt). Onion (leaf blight, yellow dwart virus), Garlic (Renifom virus). etc. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE These infested materials can be freed by in DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND v~ro culture, chemo therapy and thermo COOPERATION IN THE MINISTRY OF therapy treatments. AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHYAM LAL YADAV) : (a) Yes, Sir. An expendkure of exploitation of Gem Stone8 In Orissa about As. 16.58 crores has been incurred. J No amount is payable in hard currency. 3195. SHAI JAGANNATH PATTNAIK: Will the Minister of STEEL AND MINES be (b) No, Sir. pleased to state: (c) Does not arise. (8) whetherthe Government of Orissa is planning to deserve the I'Gem-Stone" area Tissue Culture Plants reserved for public Sector Exploitation; and 3194. SHRI JAGANNATH PATINAIK: (b) if so, whether the State Government Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be has taken prior approval of the Union Gov- pleased to state: ernment to de reserve the areas meant for exploring by the Orissa Mining Corporation (a) whether it is a fact that a~hough as per amended Ad and grant mining teases tissues cutture offers a unique opportunity of to a Joint Sector Company? preserving plants in a artificial environment free from diseases and pests at low tem- perature or through the use of growth reta- THE MINISTER OF STEEL AND rdants. some time the tissue culture plants MINES (SHRI M.L.FOTEDAR): (a) No. Sir. do not behave the same way as their mother plant does; and (b) Does not arise. (b) if so, the details regarding the vege- Container Terminal at Calcutta Port tatively propagated plants which suffer from the worst diseases caused by viruses. fungi 3196. SHRI PURNA CHANDRA MALIK or nematodes alike medicinal plants for the : Will the Minister of SU RFACE TRANS- purpose? PORT be pleased to state the details of the progress made in setting up of a Container THE ~MrNISTER OF STATE IN THE Terminal at Calcutta Port? DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RE- SEARCH AND EDUCATION IN lliE MINIS- THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE TRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HARI MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT KRISHNA SHASTRI) : (a ) Yes, Sir. It is true (SHRI RAJESH PILOn: (a) The container that genetic variation can occur during cul- handling project for Calcutta Docks envis- ture conservation. However this variation ages the following:- can be .iminatad by using appropriate sci- entific procedures. (i) .~ container parking yard; (b) Important vegetatively propagated (ii) Container freight station, roads plants that suffer from viruses. fungi or etc; nematodes are potato (golden nematede, tuber virus) Cassava (Bacterial blight. Afri- (iii) Electrical sutrstation and other can mosaic virus), Coconut (wi~) sugarcane ancillary ~ighting works " 145 Written Answers SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) Written Answers 146 (iv) Roads, water supply, drainage (c) the steps being taken by Govern- and miscellaneous works; and ment to improve the rural development pro- grammes in the country; and (v) provision of two transtainers. . (d) the funds to be allocated State-wise The civil works are in progress. during 1988-89 and 1989-901 Check on Nutritional Values of Fast Foods THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOP.- MENT IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICUL- 3197. DR. G. VIJAYA RAMA RAO: Will TURE (SHRI JANARDHANA POOJARY) : the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING IN- (a) The overall performance of the major DUSTRIES be pleased to state: rural development programmes of this De- partment, viz. Integrated Rural Develop- (a) whether there is a fast food boom in ment Programme (IRDP), National Rural our country which has been triggered by Employment Programme (RLEGP), has Defence Food Research Laboratory; been generally good and the targets for these programmes have been exceeded in (b) whether any check on nutritional most of the States. values of many fast foods is being cond ucted as compared to the original value of food before processing; (b) The States which are lagging behind are Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Jammu & Kashmir, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and (c) if so, the results thereof; and Nagaland under IRDP, Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, West Bengal and Pondicherry (d) whether Government are aware of under NREP, and Arunachal Pradesh, As- the invading of junk foods with very poor and sam, Jammu & Kashmir, Meghalaya, low nutritional value which have invaded the Mizoram, Goa &Pondicherry under RLEGP. market? THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (c) The performance of the States MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING IN- under the various programme are monitored DUSTRIES (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) : (a) regularly through monthly, quarterly and to (d). The information is being collected and annual returns prescribed for the purpose. will be laid down on the Table of the House. Concurr~nt Evaluation througll independent research organisations is also being under- taken on IRDP and NREP. Based on these Performance of Rural Development evaluation reports, as well as the periodical Programma reports furnished by the State Government, States are advised on the corrective meas- 3198. SHRI VIRDHI CHANDER JAIN: ures to be taken. Agriculture Minister has Will the Minister of AGRICUL lURE be also written to the Chief Ministers on the new pleased to state: initiatives to be taken under the programme. (a) whether the performance of rural (d) A Statement showing State-wise development programmes in the country allocation of funds during 1988-89 is given has not been uptothe mark as reported in the below. As allocation of funds is done on year Economic Times dated 10th July, 1988; to year basis, based on availability of re- source. It is not possible to indicate the exact (b) if so, the details of the States which amount of funds likely to be allocated, during are lagging behind lin the performance; 1989-90. 147 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Written Answers 148 STATEMENT Allocation of funds under major rural development programme during 1988-89. (Rs. in Jakhs) SI,No. State/UTs. IRDP NREP RLEGP 1 2 3 4 5 1. Andhra Pradesh 4922.08 8563.46 6561.90 2. Arunachal Pradesh 427.20 96.143 50.50 3. Assam 1493.76 1872.42 1374.10 4. Bihar 9606.33 13187.20 9588.60 5. Goa 89.00 97.40 78.90 -" 6. Gujarat 2306.64 2938.62 2261.80 7. Haryana 691.08 889.63 644.00 8. Himachal Pradesh 369.06 552.92 340.80 9. Jammu & Kashmir 572.09 671.41 414.40 10. Karnataka 2973.30 3961.44 3166 10 11. Kerala 1305.79 3462.27 2579.70 12. Madhya Pradesh 6599.79 7222.10 5699.50 13. Maharashtra 5076.53 6878.30 5482.70 14. Manlpur 118.61 111.47 71.50 15. Meghalaya 192.30 125.91 95.55 16. Mizoram 17800 76.66 43.00 17. Nagaland 186.90 88.14 84.00 18. Orissa 3557.74 3800.84 3030.00 19. Punjab 718.50 948.73 678.50 20. Rajasthan 3229.64 3581.29 2692.10 21. Sikkim 35.60 77.77 44.00 ?? &..&... TamIl Nadu 4697.52 6913.04 5406.65 149 Written Answers SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) Writt9n Answers 150 1 2 3 4 5 23. Tripura 164.18 270.83 184.50 24. Uttar Pradesh 13186.37 16240.02 11975.60 25. West Bengal 5389.59 7049.22 5193.85 26. A & N Islands 44.50 64.81 41.30 27. Chandigarh 8.90 21.16 Nil 28. D & N Haveli 8.90 34.26 21.00 29. Delhi 44.50 42.64 44.75 30. Daman & Diu 17.80 21.67 10.95 31. Lakshadweep 44.50 33.89 20.30 32. Pondicherry 35.60 37.96 44.25 ALL INDIA 68795.30 89953.62 67929.80 Cotton Product ion (c) No, Sir. 3199. SHRI AMARSINH AATHAWA: (d) The issue of extending crop insur- Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be ance to cotton and other crops will be consid- pleased to state: ered only after gaining sufficient experience from the crops covered so far. (a) whether the production of cotton during the year 1987-88 was much less than Wildlife Animals Affected by Bodhghat the production during the year 1986-87; Project (b) itso, the details and reasons thereof; 3200. SHRI PARAS RAM BHARDWAJ: Will the Minister of ENVIRON MENT AND (c) whether Government propose to FORESTS be pleased to state: introduce cotton crop insurance scheme; and (a) whether wild buffaloes are 1acing (d) if not, the reasons thereof? extinction as the Madhya Pradesh Govern- ment plans to go ahead with a proposal to THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE build Bodhghat Hydel project on the Indra- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICUL lURE AND vati river; COOPERATION IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHYAM LAL (b) if so, whether about 10,000 tribal YADAV) : (a) and (b). As per the current families would be displaced in the process; assessments, production of cotton during and tf1e crop year 1987·88 is 69.8 lakh bales of 170 kgs. each as compared to 70.1 lakh (c) the steps1aken to protect wild buffa- bales in 1986-87. loes of this region from extinction? 151 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Written Answers 152 THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT problem of ~afe drinking water supply. AND FORESTS (SHRI Z.R. ANSARI): (a) According to recent survey, there is a small (b) and (c). The State Government has number of wild buffaloes in their natural provided an amount of Rs. 100 crores under hab~at in the Raipur and Bastar districts of the State Sector MNP for supply of safe Madhya Pradesh. The effect of the Project drinking water faCilities in problem villages. on these buffaloes is one of the parameters In addition to the unutilised funds of Rs. for consideration while examining the proj- 18.34. crores as on 1.4.88, a sum of Rs. ect. 33.34 crores has been allocated to the State Government for 1988-89 for supply 0 safe (b) A total of 6109 tribal people are likely drinking water facilities to the problem vil- to be displaced. lages included in the action plan for 1988-89 under Centrally Sponsored Accelerated (d) Following steps have been taken to Rural Water Supply Programme. Out of this, protect the wild buffaloes in the area; Rs. 16.67 crores has already been released as first instalment of funds for 1988-89. (i) Indravati National Park has been Thus, adequate funds are available to cover constituted. in this area. An- the PVs included in the action plan for 1988- tipaaching measures have been 89. taken. Diesel Fuel to Trawlers (ii) Wild buffalo has been placed in schedu Ie-I of the 3202. SHRI T. BALA GaUD: Will the wildlife{Protection) Act 1972, Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to which brings the species in the state: category of the most protected species. (a) whether Government have recently received representations from fishery asso- Shor1age of Drinking Water In Mahar- ciations based in Visakhapatnam to supply ashtra diesel fuel to trawlers at international rates; and 3201. SHRI PRAKASH V. PATIL : Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased (b) if so, the details of such organisa- to state: tions and the steps taken to meet their demand? (a) whether in some parts of Maharash- tra drinking water availability is rather THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE meagre, and jf so, the names of such areas; DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND COOPERATION IN THE MINISTRY OF (b) whether the problem calls for better AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHYAM LAL central assistance since the States' re- YADAV): (a) and (br. A representation has sources are not able to met them; and been received from the National Fishing Trawlers and Allied Industries Association, (c) if so, whether the Central would Visakhapatnam requesting for supply of assess the need of the situation and give High Speed Diesel Oil to fishing trawlers at su~able assistance? International rates. Excise duty rebate on High Speed Diesel oil is available to fishing THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE vessels of 13. 7M length and above fitted with DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOP- engines of not less than 150 BHP. Additional MENT IN THE MINISTRY (' I:: AGRICUL- rebate of 50%of excise dutyon each 1.08 KL TURE (SHRI JANARDHANA POOJARY) : of diesel is available for every tonne of prawn (a) Some parts of Maharashtra are facing exported. Besides, deep sea fishing trawlers 153 Written Answers SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) Written Answers 154 approved as 1000/0 export oriented units are New jntegrated Past Management permitted use of duty free high speed diesel. Technology Dev$loped by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Drinking Water Supply Scheme for 3204. SHRI P.R.S. VENKATESAN: Karala Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: 3203. SHRI VAKKOM PU- RUSHOTHAMAN: Will the Minister of (a) whether Tamil Nadu Agricuttural AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: University has developed new Integrated Pest Management Technologies for many crops and if so, the details thereof; and (a) whattler construction of a drinking ... water supply scheme was started in Ranni in (b) whether these have been tried Keral3 in 1979 with the assistance of Union successfully under field condition and if so, Government; the details thereof? (b) if so, whether the construction has THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE been completed and the schem9 is in DEPARTMENT OF AGRICUL rURAL RE- operation; and SEARCH AND EDUCATION IN THE MINIS- TRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HARI KRISHNA SHASTRI): (a) Yes, Sir. The (c) if not, the reasons therefor? Centre for Plant protection studies, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore, THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE has developed integrated pest management DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOP- practices (IPM) for rice, cotton and oilseed MENT IN THE MINrSTRY OF AGRICUL- crops of the state. In cotton, cultivation of TURE (SHRI JANARDHANA POOJARY): variety MCU 10, backed by pest surveil- (a) DurinG 1979-80, rural drinking water lance, need based pesticidal spray on the scheme in Ranni village was sanctioned at basis of economic threshold level of the an estimated cost of As. 9.8 lakhs and work insect, inundative release of parasites and started. Subsequently, Government of India predators and cordoning-off the early in- approved a combined regional water supply fected areas are the recommended prac- scheme including Ranni Village at a revised tices. Similar technologies have also been estimate of Rs. 29.24 lakhs in September, developed for crops like rice, oilseeds etc. 1986. (b) Yes, Sir. These practices have been tried on the farmers' fields in Coimbatore (b) As reported by the State Govern- district. Data on different aspects of pest ment, the construction of scheme has not yet management, collected at various research been completed and the scheme is not in stations, are analysed at weekly intervals so operation as pipeline is only partially laid and as to give statewise fore-cast through mass construction of elevated reservoirs has not media for educating the farmers to adopt been taken up. IPM practices. . (c) It has been reported by the State Women Hostels In Orissa Government that the scheme is pending since last two-three years as the contractor 3205. SHRI NITYANANDA MISRA: has w~hdrawn himseH. It would take another Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE month in entrusting the work afresh. The DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: work is likely to be completed by March, 1990. (a) whether Government are giving 155 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Written Answers 156 incentives for expansion of vocation~1 edu- (c) the findings of survey conducted to cation among women; remove coastal pollution? (b) whether the facility of women's THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT hostel is not beil)g expanded proportionally AND FORESTS (SHRI Z.R. ANSARI): (a) and as such even the technically and voca- Yes, Sir. tionally proficient women remain unem- ployed in their home towns which cannot (b) The State Pollution Control Boards absorb them; and have been advised to ensure that the indus- tries, municipalities and hotels discharging (c) if so, the numberof such hostels that untreated effluents and sewage into the were set up in Orissa during the last three coastal waters be instructed to provide years and the extent of demand that still adequate treatment facilities. remains unfulfilled? (c) The findings of the survey are as THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE follows: DEPARTMENT'"' OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS AND WOMEN AND CHILD (i) Industrial discharge along the DEVELOPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF entire coastline, with particu!ar HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT reference to Gujarat and Mahar- (SHRIMATI MARGARET ALVA): (a) Yes, ashtra coasts, need to be closely Sir. monitored and their effects on marine life assessed. (b) The Programme of Working Women's Hostels is being expanded sub- (il) The disposal sites for the sew- stantially in the Seventh Five Year Plan age discharge from the munici- Period (1985·90). An outlay of Rs. 30 crores pality of Goa need to be identi- has been made in the Seventh Five Year fied. Plan to start 300 additional Working Women's Hostels to benefit 15,000 women. (iii) A programme for the manage- ment of estuarine water quality (c) 11 Hostels to provide accommoda- along the Kerala coast needs to tion to 676 working women with Day~care be drawn. centre facilities for 45 children in three hos- tels, in Orissa, have been sanctioned during (IV) Adequate treatment and proper 1984-85 to 1987-88. The Government of disposal of wastewaters from India will consider further proposals for industries at TnvandrufT', En- Working Women's Hostels in Orissa on nore, Pondicherry, Tuticonn, receipt of applications from Voluntary Or- Kakinada, Vishakhapatnam and ganisations through the State Government. Ganjam should be ensured. Coastal Pollution (v) Mangrove forests and the Malta estuary along the West Bengal 3206. SHRI MULLAPPALL Y RAMA- Coast need to be carefully pro- CHANDRAN: Will the Minister of ENVI- tected. RONMENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: [ Trans/ation] (a) whether any suggestions/directions Unauthorised Felling of Trees have been issued to coastal States for con- trolling the coastal pollution; 3207. SHRI JAI PRAKASH AGAR- WAL: Will1he Minister of ENVIRONMENT (b~ if so, the details thereof; and AND FORESTS be pleased to state: 157 Written Answers SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) (8) the State-wise estimated financial (1 ) Oeve~pm8'?t, ~ ,inf ~~$trudure loss inflected annually due to unauthorised ,.and enfor~mQnt qf l~af provi- felling of trees; S)ans fQr t~9r prQlectJoO of for- ests. I, (b) whether the Union Government have given any specific directions to the (2) Enactmenl,of th$ forest (Con- States in this regard; and servation) Act~, 1980." to check diversion of forest land to non- (c) if so, the details thereof? forest pijlpo~e~. > , ' " I Ii.' THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT (3) ~ve,loPJ11enl I of, alt~f:natJV8i AND FORESTS (SHRI l.R. ANSARI): (a) 'sources of energy to replace Information will be collected and placed on fuelwood in domestic and com- the Table of the House. mercial sectors. (b) and (c). Several measures have (4) Substitution. of wood by alterna- been taken including directions issued to live materrats in packaging, rail· States to check unauthorised felling of trees. way sleepers and building con- A Statement giving details is given below. struction. STATEMENT (5) Liberalised jmport policy for for- est products. . 1. Guidelines issued to the State Governments include the following:- (6) Fiscal incentives to industry which lead to wood substitution. (1) To avoid clear felling of natural forests and where such fellings (7) Use of preservative treatment ~re inevitable for restoration of stressed to prolong timber life, crop or other silvicultural consid- leading to reduction jn demand. erations, it should be restricted to areas not exceeding 10 hec~ (8) Control of shifting cultivation. tares in the hills and 25 hectares in the plains. [English] (2) To consider banning of fellings in Declaration of National Highways in the hills above 1000 metres, at And hra Pradesh least for some years. 3208. SHRI E. AYYAPU REDDY: (3) To identify critical areas in the SHRI MANIK REDDY: hills and mountains which re- quire protection from felling of Will the Minister of SURFACE TRANS- forests and need immediate vig- PORT be pleased to state: orous afforestation. (a) whether according to the Draft Road (4) To set apart 4% of the geo~ Development Plan the length of National graphical area as protection Highways in any State should be the area of areas like wildlife sanctuaries, the State divided by 50; national parks, biosphere re~ serves etc. (b) if so, as per this formula, what should be the length of National Highways in 2. Some of the oth~r protective meas- Andhra Pradesh and the existing length of ures are the following:- National Highways in the State; •• 159 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Written Answers 160 (c) the State toads which the Govern- (b) Does not arise. ment of Andhra Pradesh has requested the Union Government for declaration as Na- The length of National Highways in tional Highways; and Andhra Pradesh is 2299 kms. (d) the roads which are proposed to be (c) A list is given in the Statement declared as National Highways? below. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (d) Due to financial constraints, it is not MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT possible to declare any road in Andhra (SHRI RAJESH PILOT): (a) No, Sir. Pradesh as National Highway at present. STATEMENT S. No. Name of the road Length in Kms. 1 2 3 1. Vijayawada to Machilipatnam 70 2. Nellore to Hubli via Gooty 370 3. Kakinada to Jagdalpur via Rajahmundry, 360 Bhadrachalam and Venkatapuram 4. Hyderabad to Venkatapuram via Warangal, Nagaram 260 5. Nizamabad to Jagdalpur via Jagtial-Peddapalli- 280 Manthani-Bhopalapatnam 6. Ongole to Raichur via Giddaluru-Nandyal 340.., Kurnool-Uppal. 7. Chittoor to Bhadrachalam via Cuddapah- 680 Markapur-Macherla-Nagarjunasagar-Khammam 8. Hyderabad to Chandrapur via Karimnagar- 332 Mancheriyal connecting NH. 4 and NH. 7 ·f 9. Bhadrachalam Chintur-Sileru-Chintapally- 400 Paderu Araku-Vizianagaram-Palakonda and Srikakulam on NH. 5. 10. Naidupet-Tirupati-Chittoor connecting 130 NH. 5 and NH. 4 TOTAL 3,222 Fisheries Harbour at Munambam in Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to Kerala state: 3209. PROF. K.V. THOMAS: Will the (a) whether Kerala Government has 161 Written AnSWBlS SRAVANA27, 1910 (SAKA) Written AnsW91S 162 submitted the project report for constructing in Kerala at pres.pI and the steps taken to a Fisheries Harbour at Munambam, Er· inaease the same? nakulam district with revised implementa- tion schedule; THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT (b) if so. when this report was received; (SHRI RAJESH PILOn: (a) No. sir. (c) whether Kerala Government has (b) Does not arise.. agreed to share 50 per cent cost of the projed; and (c) An Agreement has been signed with the World Bank only for providing loan assis· (d) whether Union Government have lance of US $ 200 million for improvement of accepted the project report? National Highway projects. As on 31.3.1988, an expenditure of As. 19.19 crores has been THE MINISTER OF STAlE IN mE daimed for reinQJrsemenlirom the World DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULlURE AND Bank. COOPERATION IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHYAM LAl (d) The length d National Highways in YADAV): (a) Yes, Sir. Keraia is 790 Ions.. Due 10 CDnSIrads on resourcas, i is not possi)Ie at prasad to (b) The updated project report was dedare atrf new road as aNalional Highway r~ed from Government of Kerala in in KeraIa. Mardl.l988. Indla-. A_II.... Fa..., PImIIn (c) Yes, Sir. T...... (d) Based on the project report a draft 3211. SIR L RAIlA RAt WiI 1he memorandum has been prepared and ciraJ.. Minister 01 AGRIClLTUfE be pleased m lated among the ~ agerDes. stale: Target of addition of Roads 10 NaliDlaaI (a) wheIher Tanzania GowammenI Highway System have SCJI9It the assistalCe 01 GowammenI of India for selling up afertiizer pin in ... 3210. SHRI t RAMA RAI: WiI the country; and Minister of SURFACE lRANSPORT be pleased to state: (b) • so. the details ~_ and 1he decision taken themon? (a) whether a IaIget of adcing 3000 kilometers of road per year to the National THE UN,STER OF STAlE IN 1lE Highway system has been fixed; DEPARlIENT OF FERTIJZERS IN nE MINISTRY OF AGRICULlURE (SHRI R (b) whether the target fixed can be PRABHU); (a) ~ (b). Yes Sjr, ,altha in- achieved in view of the high mst of As. 50 stance of ... GavemJnent of Tanzania. a lakhs to As. 1 aore par kilometres d road; techno-economic f~,,~udy for the establishment of a gas--based fertiliser plant (c) the foreign credit obtained for the in th~fDUflQ ~pr~Rfrrqiects and last three years from the World Bank and the Dev~.,. ~-l».;ff?D"~ Asian Development Bank for the construc- tion and upkeep of the National Highways; T"~t~~.,ffecantly and SOUII1t~ ~~~rWlfr"ing the s~!gI~_rfft.JA ~~~era (d) the length of the National Highways tio~ f$ q;t~ItfJtb,R; ,,~v POl~, \ 163 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Writt9n Answers 164 Disappearance 01 Certain varieties of capital apparent crude steel consumption in Fish the western countries in 1986 was around 351 kg. 3212. SHRl VAKKOM PU- RUSHOTHAMAN: WiI1 the Minister of (c) The per capita consumption of steel AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: depends on varioLJs factors such as popula- tion growth, level of industrial development, (a) whether ~ome research was con- cons1ructlon ac11vi1ies, level of income and ducted with the assistance of the Indian steel prices. In view of the varying nature of Council of Agricultural Research to ascer- these factors, it cannot be forecast as to tain the cause of disappearahca of certain when the per capita consumption of steel in varieties of fish from the river waters in the the country is likely to reach half the level of Travancore region in Kerala; the consumption in the western countries. (b) if so, the detafts and findings thereof; Proper Surfacing of Unsurfaced Roads and 3214. SHRI K. RAMAMURTHY: Will (c) whether any method has been the Minister of SURFACE TRANSPORT be developed for growing these varieties of pleased to state: fishes in artificial environment? (a) the percentage of roads in the THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE country which are not properly surfaced; and DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RE- SEARCH AND EOUCATtON INTHE MINIS- (b) the steps being taken to ensure TRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HARI proper surfacing of these roads? KRISHNA SHASTRI): (a) No, Sir. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (b) and (c). Do not arise. MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT (SHRI RAJESH PILOT): (a) About 53%. Per Capita Steel Consumption (b) The development of roads is a 3213. SHAf K. RAMAMURTHY: Will continuous process and improvements are the Minister of STEEL AND MINES be being made subject to availability of funds. pleased to state: Assistance to Maharashtra for Drinking (a) the present per capita consumption Water Scheme of steel in the country; 3215. SHRI YASHVANTRAO (b) how does it compares with Western GADAKH PATIL: Will the Minister of AGRI- countries; and CULTURE be pleased to state: (c) when the per capita consumption is (a) the amount of the central assistance likely to reach half of the consumption in the sanctioned to the Maharashtra Government Western countries? in connection with the drinking water scheme during 1987·88; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF STEEL IN THE MINIS- (b) whether the State Government has TRY OF STEEL AND MINES (SHAI YO- submitted a supplementary demand for GENDRA tMl (d) Wnot, the reasons therefor? whether some other material has also been recovered alongwith them; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOP- (c) whether some persons have been MENT IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICUL- arrested in this connection; and TURE (SHRI JANA~DHANA POOJARY): (a) An amount of Rs. 32.65 crores was (d) if so, the action taken against them released as central assistance to State so far? Government of Maharashtraduring 1987-88 under Centrally Sponsor~d Accelerated THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Rural Water Supply Programme (ARWSP). DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND In addition, Government of India had also CULTURE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN approved ceiling of expenditure of Rs. 9.43 RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHAI L.P. crores and Rs. 0.43 crores to the State SHAHI): (a) As per report received from the Government to combat drinking water scar- Commissioner of Police, Delhi, the Crime c~y in rural and urban sectors respectively. Branch and Central Bureau of Investigation In addition an amount of Rs. 1.72 crores was (Antique Cell) seized images of various gods also sanctioned for purchase of rigs and and goddesses on 7/8.1.1988. other equipments. (b) The total number of seized objeds, (b) Yes, Sir. which include many items, besides the Images, is over 1500. (c) The State Government had submit- ted a supplementary memorandum seeking (c) and (d). Two persons have been assistance under Advanced Plan Assis- arrested and remanded to Police custody tance to the tune of Rs. 50.33 crores to and later on to judicial custody. provide drinking water facilities in the State for the period from April-June, 1988. The [English] Government of India have approved the ceilings of expend~ure of Rs. 5.00 crores and Rs. 0.2 crores for rural and urban drink- Reserved Seats for Trlbals in An- ing water supply sector respectively during damans the period April-June, 1988. 3217. SHRI NITYANANDA MISHRA: (d) Does not arise. Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: [ Translation] (a) whether there has been mounting Recovery of Rare Idols In Delhi dissatisfaction in Andamans where the seats reserved for tribals for higher educa- I 3216. SHRI MADAN PANDEY: tion are being allotted to non-tribals; SHRI AMARSINH RATHAWA: SHRI CHINTAMANI JENA: (b) the details of the demands made by the tribals in this regard; and Will the Minister of HUMAN RE- SOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to (c) the steps taken in the matter so far? state: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (a) whether the Delhi Police have re- DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND covered rare idols during the raids con- CULTURE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN ducted in Oelhi during July, 1988; RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI LP. SHAHI): (a) to (e). Information II being'" (b) • 10, the number thereof and lecttd and will be laid on the TIbII tl the 167 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 ~Vritten AnswelS 168 Sabha. Historical Research, who were consutted in the matter, do not have any information with Publication of Revised Chronicle of regard to the project for the publication of Maratha Rule; revised Chronicle of Maratha Rule. 3218. SHRI PRATAPRAO B. U. G.C. Grants to Universities BHOSALE: Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased 3219. SHRI SOMNATH RATH: Willthe to state: Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVEL- OPMENT be pleased to state: (a) whether the task of publication of revised Chronicle of Maratha Rule has been (a) the amount given by the University undertaken by certain prominent Marathi Grants Commission to different universities historians; in the country by way of grant or aid, so far dUring the Seventh Five Year Plan; and (b) if so, the details thereof; (b) the amount spent so far by the (c) the special features of this revised universities? edition; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (d) whether the caples of revised edi- DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND tion will be made available in all important CULTURE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN libraries of the country; RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI L.P. SHAHI). (a) and (b). A Statement showing (e) the names of members of the Edito- the development grants paid by the U.G.C. rial Board of this revised edition; and to different universities in the country during the first three years of the VII Plan is given (1) the honorarium to be paId to each below. The precise amount spent so far by member of the Board? each university is not available. However, grants are sanctioned by the UGC in in- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE stalments for each approved Scheme. A DEPARTMENTS' OF EDUCATION AND Statement of progress of expenditure in CULTURE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN respect of the previous Instalments is in- RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI L.P. sisted upon for release of the subsequent SHAHI): (a) to (1). The Indian Council ,of instalments of grants. STATEMENT CENTRAL UNIVERSITIES (Rs. in /akhs) 1 2 1. Aligarh Muslim University 815.61 2. Banaras Hindu University 1188.23 3. Deihl University 679.43 4. Hyderabad University 857.51 5. Jawahar Lal Nehru University 2251.12 6. Northern Eastern Hill University 716.89 169 Written Answers SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) Written Answ91S 170 1 2 7. Pondicherry University 857.51 8. Visva-Bharati University 303.46 INSTITUTIONS DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITIES 1. Banasthali Vidyap~h 47.65 2. Birla Institute of Technology and Science,Pilani 85.63 3. Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi 26.25 4. Central Institute of English and Foreign 111.80 Languages, Hyderabad 5. Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra 116.07 6. Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram 71.26 7. Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad 103.43 8. Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, 56.94 Kangri 9. Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 1349.31 10. Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad 110.51 11. Jamia Millia Islamia. New Delhi 398.53 12. Rajasthan Vidyapith, Udaipur 0.58 13. Shri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher 163.41 learning 14. Tata Institute of Social Science, Bombay 105.85 15. Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology. Patiala 31.26 STATE UNIVERSITIES Andhra Pradesh 1. Andhra Pradesh Open University, 33.35 Hyderabad 2. Andhra University 420.83 3. Jawahar Lal Nehru Technological 112.84 University, Hyderabad 171 Writt9fl Answers AUGUST 18, 1998 Written Answers 172 1 2 4. Kakatiya University 131.19 5. Nagarjuna University 169.70 6. Osmania University 498.21 7. Sri Krishna Devaraya University 124.15 8. Sri Venkateswara University 270.60 9. Sri Padmavati Mahila Vishwavidyalayam, 29.70 Tirupati Assam 1. Dibrugarh University 97.89 2. Gauhati University 144.96 Bihar 1. Bhagalpur University 144.09 2. Bihar University 85.12 3. K:S. Dharbhanga Sansknt University, 7.61 Dharbhanga 4. Magadh University 48.36 5. L.N. Mlthila University B.OO 6. Patna University 176.91 7. Ranchi University 78.53 Haryana 1. Kurukshetra University 167.48 2. Maharishi Dayanand University 96.40 Gujarat 1. Bhavnagar University 5.35 2. GuJarat University 221.04 S. M.S. University of Baroda 454.81 173 Written Answers SRAVANA 27.1910 (SAKA) Written Answ91S 174 1 2 4. Sardar Patel University 5. Saurashtra University 157.39 6. South Gujarat University 106.72 Goa State 1. Goa Univers~y 24.35 Himachal Pradesh 1. Himachal Pradesh University 90.45 Jammu & Kashmir 1. Jammu Univers~y 102.31 2. Kashmir 126.08 Karnataka 1. Alagappa University 28.57 2. Bangalore University 236.04 3. Gulbarga University 49.96 4. Karnataka University 111.21 5. Mangalore University 70.13 6. Mysore University 183.70 KeraJa 1. Calicut University 110.88 2. Cochin University of Science and Technology 181.11 3. Kerala University 237.23 . Manipur State 1. Manipur University, Imphal 160.90 Madhya Pradesh 1. Awldllh Pratap Singh University 134.48 175 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Written Answers 176 1 2 2. Bhopal University 153.43 3. Indira Kala Sangeet University 32.59 4. Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya 112.30 5. Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya 109.12 6. Jiwaji University 86.12 7. Ravi Shankar University 74.05 8. Dr. H.S. Gaur University 134.91 9. Vikram University 109.48 Maharashtra 1. Amaravati University 0.03 2. Bombay University 410.72 3. Marathwada University 181.48 4. Nagpur University 188.28 5. Poona University 475.12 6. S.N.D.T. Women's University, 328,81 Bombay 7. Shivaji University 116.93 " Orissa 1. Berhampur University 126.90 2. Sambalpur University 186.11 3. Utkal University 189.22 Punjab 1. Guru Nanakdev University 153.91 2. Punjab University 400.09 3. Punjabi University 120.08 1n Written Answers SRAVANA 27.1910 (SAKA) Written Answers 178 1 2 Rajasthan 1. Jodhpur University 195.52 2. M.L. Sukhadia Vishwavidyalaya 153.58 3. Rajasthan University 209.96 Tamil Nadu 1. Bharathidasan University, 102.72 Tiruchirapalli 2. Annamalai University 238.63 3. Anna University 338.95 4. Bharathiar University, Coimbatore 88.10 5. Madras University 298.92 6. Madurai Kamraj University 381.62 7. Tamil Univers~y 78.90 Uttar Pradesh 1. Agra University 74.74 2. Allahabad University 391.83 3. Avadh University 15.61 4. Bundelkhand University 2.55 5. G.B. Pant University of Agricunure and 19.07 Technology 6. Garhwal University 147.62 7. Gorakhpur University 185.54 8. Kanpur University 46.89 9. Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi 30.23 10. Kumaon University 109.65 11. Lucknow University 188.15 179 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Written Answers 180 1 2 12. Meerut University 144.54 13. Rohilkhand University 6.49 14. Roorkee Univers~y 516.20 15. Sampuranand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya 26.51 West Bengal 1. Burdwan University 191.02 2. Calcutta University 436.54 3. Jadavpur University 725.01 4. Kalyani University 140.97 5. North Bengal University 133.75 6. Rabindra Sharati University 63.68 Krlshl Vigyan Kendra, Bhanjanagar Snails in the Fruit and Vegetable Gardens in Orissa 3220. SHRI SOMNATH RATH: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to 3221. SHRI CHINTAMANI JENA: Will state: f' 9 Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased o state: (a) the time by which the construction of Krishi Vigyan Kendra Centre at Bhanjanagar (a) whether a large number of snails in in Orissa will be taken up; and the fruit and vegetable g~rdens destroy fruit and vegetable cultivation in certain parts of (b) the action taken by the Orissa Uni- Orissa; versity of Agriculture and Technology in this regard? (b) if so, the details thereof; and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (c) the steps being taken to check the DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RE- spreading of snails to save the cultivation? SEARCH AND EDUCATION IN THE MINIS- TRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HARI THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE KRISHNA SHASTRI): (a) and (b). The works DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND plan and estimate of KVK, building, COOPERATION IN THE MINISTRY OF Bhanjan.agar has already been approved by AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHYAM LAL the ICAR and communicated to the Orissa YADAV): (a) and (b). The State Government Univers~y of Agriculture and Technology I of Orissa has reported that there is sporadic Bhubaneswar. The university has been occurrence of giant African snails in Bari- advised to take up the construction work as pada of Mayurbhanj district and Bhubanes- soon as possible. war area of Puri district on fruit trees, vege- 181 Written Answers SRAVANA 27.1910 (SAKA) Written Answ91S 182 tables, lawn, kitchen gardens and ornamen- further reduce it to 5.5 million GRT; tal plants during rainy season. (c) if so, the reasons therefor; and (c) The control measures consist of spraying with 5% copper sulppate solution (d) the number of ageing and unecon· or sodium chloride (common Ialt), applica- omic vessels scrapped during the last three tion of Metaldehyde baits and mechanical years and the pending proposals? catch and kill. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Shipping Tonnage MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT (SHRI RAJESH PILOT): (a) No, Sir. The 3222. SHRI BHATTAM original Seventh Plan target was fixed at 7.5 SRIRAMAMURTHY: Will the Minister of million GRT which was also the target for SURFACE TRANSPORT be pleased to Sixth Plan. state: (b) No, Sir. (a) whether the Seventh Plan target for the Indian Shipping tonnage originally fixed (c) In view of answer at (b) above, does at 10 million GRT has been scaled down to not arise. 7.5 million tonnes which was the target for Sixth Plan; (d) The number of ageing and unecon- omic vessels scrapped during the last three (b) whether there is any proposal to years are as follows:- No. of vessels Million GRT 1 2 198f;-86 86 0.810 1986-87 29 0.525 1987-88 32 0.442 Proposals for the scrapping of 15 vessels are pending. Bauxite Mines Found in Chlntapalll trict stands at present; 3223. SHRI BHATIAM SRIRAMA- (d) whether any agreement has been MURTHY: Will the Minister of STEEL AND reached with the Government of USSR; and MINES be pleased to state: (e) if so, the details thereof? (a) whether huge Bauxite mines have been recently surveyed in Chintapalli THE MINISTER OF STEEL AND agency area in Andhra Pradesh; MINES (SHRI M.L. FOTEDAR): (a) and (b). Bauxite reserves of Chintapalli area are (b) the extent of Bauxite estimated to be estimated at about 380 million tonnes. A available and the proposals of Government feasibility report for an export oriented baux- for exploiting the same; ite mining complex based on Jerrela depos .. its of Chintapalli area in Andhra Pradesh was (c) the stage at which the aluminium considered in the Working Group on Non- plant at (K.D. Peta) in Visalchapatnam dis- Ferrous Metallurgy of the Inter ..Governmen· 183 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Writt9n Answers 184 tal Soviet-Indian Commission on Economic, Chancellor and the mode of his appoint- Scientific and Technical Co-operation held ment. According to the Committee, the best in Delhi in December, 1987. As a resu~ of system of the appointment of the Vice-Chan- examination of the feasibil~y report, both cellar would beforthe Visitor (Chancellor) to sides agreed that, with the given parame- appoint him from a panel of names recom- ters, economic viabil~y of the project cannot mended by a Committee consisting of nomi- be ensured. nees of the Visitor, the University and the UGC. This report was accepted by the UGC (c) At present, there is no proposal to and Central Government and commended set up an Aluminium Plant in Visakhapat- to all the State Governments. nam district. (d) and (9). Distinguished persons from (d) No, sir. different walks of life are being appointed as Vice-Chancellors. It would not be appropri- (e) Does not arise. ate 10 generalise that teachers are finding it difficult to accept the position of Vics- Guidelines Regarding Appointment of Chancellors. VIce-Chancellors [ Translation] 3224. SHRI SATYENDRA NARAYAN SINHA: Will the Minister of HUMAN RE- Centres of Indira Gandhi National Open SOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to University In Uttar Pradesh state: 3225. SHRI HARISH RAWAT: Will the (a) whether any guidelines have been Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVEL- issued by the University Grants Commission OPMENT be pleased to state: to all universities regarding the selection of Vice-Chancellors; (a) whether there is a proposal to open some study centres of Indira Gandhi Open (b) if so, the details thereof? University in Uttar Pradesh during 1988·89; (c) if not, t~e reasons therefor; (b) if so, the places wherethese centres are proposed to be opened; (d) whether it has been found that more and more teachers are finding it difficult to (c) whether one such centre is also take up the Vice-Chancellors' position; and likely to be opened in hill areas of Uttar Pradesh; and (e) if so, the steps being taken by Government in this regard? (d) ~ so, the place where this will be opened and when it is proposed to be THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE opened? DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION ANO CUL TUAE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI L.P. DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND ~ SHAHI): (a) to (c). The University Grants CULTURE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN Commission has not framed any guidelines RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI L.P. for the selection of Vice-Chancellors. How- SHAHI): (a) to (d). The Indira Gandhi Na- ever, a Committee appointed by the UGC on tional Open University has already opened Governance of Universities dnd Colleges 14 Study Centres in different areas of Uttar (Gajendragadkar Committee) in its report in Pradesh. These are located at:- 1971 had made detailed recommendations about the role and responsibility of a Vice- 1. Lucknow 185 Written Answers SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) Written Answers 186 2. Agra YADAV): (a) and (b). The per hectare yield of potato in the hill districts (Kumaon & Garhwal 3. Allahabad divisions) of Uttar Pradesh for the year 1985- 86 was 13.06 metric tonnes. It was more 4. Bareilly than the yield for the State of Himachal Pradesh and was lower than those of Tamil 5. Dehradun Nadu, West Bengal, Gujarat and Haryana. 6. Kanpur (c) Government of India is distributing breeder seeds, produced at Central Potato 7. Modinagar Research Institute, Shim la, to the States for multiplication and supply to the potato grow- 8. Varanasi ers in all the States for increasing productiv- ity. Hilly areas of Uttar Pradesh are covered 9. Gorakhpur under this scheme. Besides, the State Gov- ernment is implementing various program~~ 10. Su"anpur mes to help the farmers for increasing the productivity by supplying essential inputs 11. Haldwani such as seeds, fertilisers and plant protec- tion chemicals etc. 12. Jhansi Environmental Clearance of Develop- 13. Aligarh mental Projects 14. Moradabad 3227. SHRI HARISH RAWAT: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FOR- Establishment and location of addi- ESTS be pleased to state: tional Study Centres will be decided by the University on the basis of students' re- (a) whether Union Government have sponse to Its academic programmes. received proposals for clearance Of Madkot- BaunaJeepebu road under the prOVIsions of Per Hectare Potato Yield In U.P. the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980; and 3226. SHRI HARISH RAWAT: Will the (b) if so, when the proposals were Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to received and the time by which these are state: likely to be cleared? (a) the per hectare yield of potato in the THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT hill areas of Uttar Pradesh; AND FORESTS (SHRI Z.R. ANSARI): (a) No, Sir. (b) whether this per hectare yield is less than the yield in Himachal Pradesh and in (b) Does not arise. other parts of the country; and Rural Students In Navodaya Vldyalayaa (c) if so, the steps proposed to be taken by Government to increase the per hectare 3228. SHRI HARISH RAWAT: Will the yield of potato in these areas? Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVEL- OPMENT be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND (a) whether Navodaya Vidyalayas are COOPERATION IN THE MINISTRY OF not getting the prescribed number of rural AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHYAM LAL students for admission; and 187 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Written Answ91S 188 (b) if so, the percentage of rural stu- universities/institutes, the Programme of dents in the Navodaya Vidyalayas which Action envisages the establishment of Cen- have been opened so far and how far it is tral Council of Rural Institutes for the formu- less than the prescribed percentage? lation and implementation of a we II-coo rd i- nated program me of development of rural THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE institutes. Action has been initiated for the DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND formulation of a detailed scheme for the CULTURE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN development of rural institutes and the es- RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI L.P. tablishment of the proposed Central Council SHAHI): (a) and (b). No, Sir. It is not correct of Rural Institutes for the implementation of to say that the Navodaya Vldyalayas are not the programme. The proposal received from getting the prescribed number of rural stu- Gandhi Vidya Mandir for its recognition as a dents for admission. The Scheme provides rural university would be conSidered after that at least 75% of the seats in a district will the aforesaid scheme has been finalised. be filled by candidates selected from rural areas and the maining from the urban Targets under Operation Blackboard in areas of the district. The percentage of rural Maharashtra students admitted in Navodaya Vidyalayas till 1987 -88 works out to 77% which is more 3230. SHRI PRAKASH V. PATIL: Will than the prescribed percentage. the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DE- VELOPMENT be pleased to state: [English] (a) the targets set for achievement dUring 1987 under 'Operation Blackboard' in Report of the Gandhi Vidya Mandir Maharashtra, district-wise; regarding Rural University (b) whether all the districts have been 3229. SHRI PRAKASH V. PATIL: Will able to achieve the targets; the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DE- VELOPMENT be pleased to state: (c) if not, the districts where the targets could not be achieved and the reasons (a) whether the Gandhi Vldya Mandir therefor; and has submitted a report to Government re- (d) the time by which these are likely to garding setting up of Rural University; be achieved? (b) if so, the details of the suggestions THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE made; and DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND CULTURE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN (c) the reaction of Governmentthereto? RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI L.P SHAHI): (a) The scheme envisaged cover- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE age of 20% of the blocks and municipal DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND areas in 1987-88. Although States were CULTURE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN asked to keep in viaw that no district should RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI L.P. be left out, no district-wis9 targets were set. SHAHI): (a) to (c). The National Policy on (b) to (d). Do not arise. Education, inter-alia, states that the new pattern of the rural university will be consoli- [ Translation] dated and developed on the lines of Ma- hatma Gandhi's revolutionary ideas on Assistance to States under Border Araa education so as to take up the challenges of under Development Programme micro-planning at grass root levels for the transformation of rural areas. For the im- 3231. SHRI VIRDHI CHANDERJAIN: plementation of the policy directive on rural Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE 189 Written Answers SRAVANA 27.1910 (SAKA) Written Answers 190 DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND (a) the provision made in the Seventh CULTURE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN Five Year Plan for providing assistance to RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHAI l.P. various States by Union Government for SHAHI): (a) A provision of Rs. 200 crOTes Border Area (Education) Development Pro- was made faT the Seventh Five Year Plan gramme, State-wise; under the Border Area Development (Edu- cation) Programme (BADEP) for the border (b) the amount released so far to the States of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab and said States during 1987-88 and 1988-89 and Jammu & Kashmir. State-wise distribution of purposes for which this amount has been this amount was not made. released and the amount spent by the States so far; and (b) A Statement is given below. (c) whether Government would accord priority to primary education and to the works (c) Primary education, construction of of construction of hostels for middle and hostel for middle and secondary schools and secondary schools and residential quarters residential quarters for teachers are covered for teachers on Barmer and Jaisalmer which under the Border Area Development (Edu- are the most educationally backward dis- cation) Programme and priority is accorded tricts? within the available funds. 191 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Written Answers 192 ...... J c~o cc~c:~ c0::l .2 .... ; .g..!-e .g ~ " .2 as ~c :e . ~...... co (.) CD 'ft.cas~c fJCDa:'" :l(.) -0 E ::l .!!.c ::'I .2 :l E::l ~ .!a "Oc:.r.:. Q. CI) 'i as W .Q .!!! -g~E~m ..Qo~ cu ~ 1;) :l - ._ ~- _Q)cna) "iijo~ ._ ~ 02 ..... asCD~o~ t'CS > CD ~ ._ - 0 "C "0 c: ·c 0 .2 .g E u; c: (I) CD CC:E..c:·,;:: C E::J .t:.c:: ..r:...... "iCI) 8t'CS~~~ OOe! .... ~ 8 u; . CD.!!1 0) ..... 0 0>-0- ea ._ ....9! ~ -"Ccc ~ (l)J-c;"O > ~ C .... 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Q. c :::J::J o .- CI: §_ o :::l 0 0 °0-0-00 (5 -5 1a :::s u..(.) .... a.. u...._o_~>. u..(/)z I Q.. t- Q) z 'S LIJ '"C ::& c:: W ~ .§ ·S ~ CI) Q) -5 t:: Cb CI) -:::s 0 g. .! E '" ~ .... ns "- fA c: -~ (/) ....c: ::l o E «1 (J) ..c.... -:l .8ns c:: .Q ns E.... o -c: (J) .r::. +-' 01 C :; C ....c: o Ol o ,.... o N ci co o ex> l() C\I ....o c 195 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Written Answ91S 196 [English] STATEMENT-I Kendrlya Vidyalayas and Navodaya List indicating districts where Navodaya Vldyalayas In Rajasthan and GUJarat Vidya/ayas have not yet been opened 3232. SHRI VIRDHI CHANDER JAIN: RAJASTHAN STATE Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: 1. Bharatpur (a) the names of the districts in Rajast- 2. Bikaner han and Gujarat where a Kendriya or Na- 3. Bundi vodaya Vidyalaya has not been opened so far; 4. Dholpur (b) the time by which such vidyalayas 5. Jhunjhunu are likely to be opened in all the districts of Rajasthan; and 6. Sawai Madhoour 7. Sirohi (c) whether Government have any proposal to open Kendriya Vidyalayas in GUJARAT STATE Barmer and Jaisalmer towns where many departments of Union Government are func- 1. Ahmedabad . tioning? 2. Amreli THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND 3. Banaskantha CULTURE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN 4. Bhavnagar RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI l.P. SHAHI): (a) Statement-I showing the names 5 Gandhinagar of districts of Rajasthan and Gujarat where Navodaya Vidyalayas have not been 6. Mahesana opened so far is given below. Statement-II showing the location of Kendriya Vidyalayas 7. Panchmahals in Rajasthan and Gujarat is also given be- 8. Rajkot low. 9. Sabarkantha (b) The Navodaya Vidyalaya scheme envisages establishment of Navodaya 10. Surendranagar Vidyalayas on an average one in each dis- trict of the country during the Seventh Five 11. Oangs Year Plan subject to availability of funds and 12. Vadodara infrastructure. 13. Valsad Since Kendriya Vidyalayas are opened at places having concentration of transfer- STATEMENT-II able Central Government employees, no district·wis9 phasing can be envisaged. Statement showing the Kendriya Vidya/ayas in Rajasthan and Gujarat (c) Kendriya Vidyalayas are already, located one each at JaJipa (Barmar) and RAJASTHAN (41 ) Jaisalmer. There is no proposal to open new Kendriya Vidyalayas at these station.. 1. AIr Force Station, Jaisalmer. 197 Writt9n Answers SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) Written Answers 198 2. Air Force Station, Suratgarh. 25. Bikaner No. II, Bikaner. 3. Near Mati Dungri, Alwar. 26. 3 FBSU, AF CIO 56 A.P .0., Bikaner No.3. 4. Mahel Khas, Bharatpur. 27. Central Industrial Security Force, 5. Sagar Road, Bikaner. No. I. Campus Deoli, Distt. Tonk. 6. Jaipur No., I, Jaipur. 28. Lalgarh Jaitan, Distt. Sriganganagar -335037. 7. Jaipur No., II, Army Area, Jaipur Cantt. 29. Group Centre No. I, CRPF, Ajmer~ 305007. 8. Jaipur No., III, Malvia Regional Engi- neering College, Malvia Nagar. 30. Itarana, Alwar - Pin-301 001. 9. Air Force Station, Jodhpur. No. I. 31. Jaipur, PO - Khatipura, Jaipur. No. IV. 10. Jodhpur (Army) Military Area. No. III. 33. 19 Bn., BSF Anupgarh, Distt. Srigan· 11. Jodhpur (BSF) Mandore Road, Jodh- ganagar-Pin-335701. pur No. II. 34. Jhunjhunu. 12. Khetrinagar No. I, Distt. Jhunjhunu. 35. Gp. Centre No.2, CRPF, Fay Sagar 13. Khetrinagar No. II, Distt. Jhunjhunu. Road, Ajmer-305005. 14. Kota. 36. Central Sheep & Wool Research Institute, Avikanagar, Distt. Tonk. 15. Internal Security Academy, CRPF, Pin. 304501. Mount Abu, Distt. Sirohi. 37. Jobner, SKN College of Agriculture, 16. 21, GRC Camel Road, Nasirabad. Distt. Jaipur. 17. Army Station, Sriganganagar. 38. Banar, Distt. Jodhpur. 18. Rajpura Dariba Mines, Hindustan 39. Army Jodhpur No. II, Pin - 342001. Zinc ltd., Distt. Udaipur. 40. Banswara, P.O. ~answara. Pin- 19. Pratap Nagar, Udaipur. 327001. 20. Zawar Mines, Udaipur. 41. Anta Distt. Kota (sanctioned this year). 21. Eklingarh Forest, Udaipur. GUJARA T (33) 22. 5 FBSU, Air Force, C/O 56 A.P.O. Uttarlai. 1. MR Campus, Shahibagh, Ahme .. dabad. 23. Jalipa Cantt., Distt. Barmar. 2. s,.. Appbdfon Cenn. Ahme- 24. Jodhpur No. IV. AFS. Jodhpur. dIbId. 199 Written Answers AUGUST 18. 1988 Written Ans wers 200 3. Military Area. Ahmedabad Cantt. 25. 250 SU, AF, CIO 56 APO (AFS Jamnagar). 4. CRPF Gandhinagar. 26. Krishak Bharati Co-operative Ltd., 5. Sector 29, Gandhinagar. PO Fertilizer Nagar (Kribhco). Hazira, Surat-394515. 6. Oil & Natural Gas Commission, Mehsana. 27. Air Force Station, Jamnagar. 28. Junagadh. 7. Air Force Station, Bhuj. 29 Railway Colony, Bhilvnagar Para, 8. ONGC Ankaleshwar, Distt. Barauch. Bhavnagar ... 9. Harni Road, Baroda. 30. Viramgaon, Distt. Ahmedabad- 382150. 10. Military Are'rl Dharangdhara. 31. Sabarmati, New Railway Colony, 11. INS Valsura, Jamnagar. Distt. Ahmedabad. 12. Air Force Station, Naliya, C,stt. 32. Gandhidharr Rly. ColonYl P.O Kutch. Gandhidham, Distt. Bhuj. 33. IFFCO 1,,;l(Jf.dhidham, P.O. Uday- 13. Kalawad Road, Rajkot. anagar, Distt. Kutch-370203. 14. Ichhanath Bus Stand, Surat. [ Trans/ation] 15. University Quarter5, Vallabh Conference of Education Secretaries Vidyanagar. 3233. DR. CHANDRA SHEKHAR 16. Border Security Force, D.antiwada, TRIPATHI: Will the Minister of HUMAN Distt. BK. RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: 17. Air Force Station, Mehsana. (a) whether a conference of the State 18. Vadodara (Baroda). Education Secretaries and Education Direc- tors was held in New Delhi inJune 1988; and 19. ONGe, Distt. Kaira, Kansari. (b) if so, the points discussed in this conference and the decision taken thereon? 20. Infantry Lines, Jamnagar. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 21. Air Force Station, Makarpura Palace, DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND Baroda. CULTURE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI L.P. 22. Okha CIO Naval Officer-in-charge, SHAHI): (a) Yes, Sir. Saurashtra PB-13, Port Okha. (b) The Conference discussed compre- 23. Bhuj. hensive problems concerning all sectors of education other than Technical Education. 24. Gandhinagar Cantt., Ahmedabad. The recommendations made by the Confer- ence are given in the Statement below. 201 Written Answers SRAVAN~ 27,1910 (SAKA) ~'rjtt8n Answers 202 STATEMENT distributed under the scheme of Education Technology, should be properly maintained ELEMENTARY EDUCATION by bringing under implementation a rational- ised servicing system. A system of micro level planning should be introduced so as to effectively handle the Programme for the training of teachers problem of children remaining outside the engaged in computer literacy should .. be formal as well as non-formal educational improved to equip the teachers with system. For this purpose, household sur- adequate competencies. Adequate number veys are to be conducted. Local participation of Resource Centres should be established In the effort should also be sought. to take care of the training of teachers as well as servicing of computer equipment. In order that progress towards univer- salisation of Elementary Education is mean- Teaching learning materials meant for ingfully measured and monitored, a special Science Education should be qualitatively design of EducatiorJal statistics should be improved laying emphasis on teaching/ evolved after study by a group of experts learning of concepts as against mere facts, represented by the Ministry, the Planning figures and data. Commission and State Governments. The Three-Language formula should The scheme of Operation Blackboard be seriously brought under implementation should be implemented on a high priority in all parts of the country on a time bound basis, mobilising all possible resources. basis. Learning of the third language should Project supervision of non-formal education be linked to Class X examination. Deploy- centres should be strengthened. ment of teaching personnel for third lan- guage teaching should be such that by cross The District Institute of Education and movement of third language teachers from Training (DIET) should become the back- Hindi areas to non-Hindi areas and vice- bone of elementary education system in the versa promotes national integration. The country in terms of training of teachers as Education in the tribal areas at the primary well as providing resource support. Teacher stage should be in tribal languages. Education institutions which are sub-stan- dard and which indulge in malpractices UNIVERSITY AND HIGHER EDUCA- should be phased out. TION SECONDARY EDUCATION Selection of colleges for grant of au- tonomous status should be carefully done While Navodaya Vidyalayas have been such that only institutions with staff of good welcomed in all parts of India, quality of quality are selected. Institutions with estab- teaching should be ensured and adequate lished credibility should be sought out forthe arrangements should be made for filling up purpose. The University Grants Commis- of posts of teachers after imparting intensive sion should take steps for removing the training to them. Standards of teaching Hindi apprehensions and mis-conceptions pre- and English should be meticulously main- vailing in regard to the concept of autono- tained to facilitate switch-over to Hindi/Eng- mous colleges. Universities and colleges lish medium at Class VIII stage. should conform to a tight calendar for adm is· sions, examinations and declaration of re- The Educational T9chnology Cells of sults. the various States should be activised for taking full advantage of INSAT 1-8 transmis- Side by side with revision of the salar~ sion of educational programme. TV sets and scales of the University and College teach Two-in .. One Radio-cum-Cassette Players erSt there should be systematic perform 203 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Written Answers 204 anC9 appraisal as well. Education Programmes should be with ref- erence to creation of awareness and skill The operation of the existing scheme of development amongst the learners. Academ ic Staff Colleges should be watched for a period of 2 to 3 years. In-service training SCHOLARSHIPS of teachers should receive immediate atten- tion. Computer awareness should be an The State Governments should look essential element of orientation/refresher into the reasons why assistance under the courses for teachers. present scholarship schemes which are 15 to 20 years old is not availed of adequately- Under the Open University System, like under the National Scholarship there should be cross utilisation of the re- Scheme. sources of the Indira Gandhi National Open University by other open universities. GENERAL ADUL T EDUCATION Most of the schemes under NPE 1986 already brought under implementation, Considering that by 1990, 30 million should continue in the Eighth Plan as well. adult illiterates and by 1995,50 million adult illiterates have to be covered under the The management structure of the edu· National Literacy Mission, the number of cational system as a whole at all levels projects under the Mission should be signifi- should be fe-organised and revamped. An cantly increased - from the present level of All India Service, the Indian Education Serv- over 1000 projects. For this purpose, addi- ice, should also be introduced so that educa- tional resources should be mobilised by the tional professionals are recruited young, Central and State Governments. trained, put in different key positions at vari- ous stages and the overall quality of educa- Institutionalised continuing education tional administration is improved. facility in terms of Jana Shiksha Nilayams (JSNs) is now available only under Rural The National Book Trust should come functional me racy projects. The scheme to play a sign~icant role in production of facimy should be provided under the State books, specific to the requirements of the Adult Education Programmes also. The idea school system. is that Adult learf1ers should not relapse into illiteracy after the literacy efforts. On a pilot basis, universal basic educa- tional services for Adult Education and Pri- Voluntary agencies engaged in Adult mary Education should be made available in literacy work should be given resource sup- about 50 metropolitan concentrations/large port by the Directorates of Adult Education cities of India. and State Resource Centres forthe purpose of enabling them to prepare operation plans. [English] The existing scheme of grants-in-aid Road Accidents through the University Grants Commission to 92 Universities should be streamlined so 3234. DR. A.K. PATEL: as to avoid delays in the release of grants to SHRI CHINTAMANI JENA: provide incentive to institutions and individu- SHRI AMARSINH RATHAWA: als. Will the Minister of SURFACE TRANS- Monitoring of Adutt Education Program- PORT be pleased to state: rn111hou1d be with reference to the adual achiIwment of learners. Evaluation of Adult (a) the number of road accidents during 205 Written Answers SRAVANA 27,1910 {SAKA) Writtsn Answers 206 the last three years and the current year, THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Statl-wise and year-wise; and MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT (b) the number out of them which were (SHAI RAJESH PILOT): (8) and (b). A State- fatal? ment is given below. 207 Written Answers AUGUST 18,1988 Written Answers 208 "'0 0> (/) .... (I') ~ c .~ ,... 0> ~ .!: o..f/)"O ~ c: Q.) 0> 0 o..c/).)L= CI).-c co'":J '0 -0 I ~ CJ)Q. . n1"[; c: Q) Q) o 0 0 Q) ...... za:«-o :J ~ Q. C/) -..._ c: Q-o '- Q) 0>= .,...o Q.~ .=r.J) ....c Q) "'0 ex> C\J ·s CD CI) L() c: CX) ~""O en (\J Ol .... Q) o Ll) ~ 0>= Ll) C') .5 Q..~ C/) c: -Q.) 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Q) -0: cu 'r:: :J ns 'i:: *== - Zw -g ,8 .s::. ~id Q) 0 a.. a: en t- I- ::> ~ :::>t- C\I C\I ..- L() ..- ..- ,...o o C\I ..q to Lt) LO co ('I') C\I L() ..- LO Q) ..0 (ij Cl1 c: 0 C\I <.0 '(ij 'u; '"M fa '> 0 e Q_ Z- Cl. Q) >.. Q) .... a.. ~ .... - Q) ~ .c - ..c: .Q VJ "'0 Q) .JI::: c: CU 0 '0 ..J a.. Z 215 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Written Answers 216 Ahmedabad • Baroda Expressway pressway in Gujarat State has been sanc- tioned for an estimated amount of Rs. 137.2 3235. DR. A.K.PATEL: Will the Minister crores. Revision of cost estimate has not of SURFACE TRANSPORT be pleased to been considered so far. The targetted date state: for the completion of Expressway is Decem- ber 1991. (a) the progress of construction of Ahmedabad - Baroda Expressway; (c) and (d). At present there is no pro- posal to construct any other Expressway in (b) the revised cost, if any of the ex- the Country. pressway and when it is likely to be com- pleted; Production of Fertilizers (c) whether there is any proposal to 3236. DR. A.K.PATEL: Will the Minister construct more such expressways in the of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state the country; and production of fertilizers i.e. urea and ammo- nia sulphates during each of the last three (d) if so, the details thereof, State-wise? years and the current year? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE . THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS IN THE MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI R. (SHRI RAJESH PILOT): (a) The progress of PRABHU) : (a) The production figures of road works upto 30th June 1988 is 7.5% and urea and ammonium sulphate year-wise during the last three years and the current thatr,. of Bridge works is 5%. financial year upto June, 1988 are given (b) The Ahmedabad-Vadodara Ex- below:- {~OD MT) Year Urea Ammonium Sulphate 1985-86 7467.0 520.0 1986-87 9578.0 540.4 1987-88 9830.5 541.5 1988 (April-June) 2401.3 139.2 Committees Consisting of Nominated (c) the committees for which nomina- Public Representatives tions are presently being considered? THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE 3237. SHRI DAULATSINH,JI JADEJA: MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT Will the Ministerof SURFACE TRANSPORT (SHRI RAJESH PILOT) : (a) to (c). The be pleased to state: information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House. (a) the various committees under hi~ Ministry where public representatives are Involvement of Public in Conservation nominated including the cr l1mittees on of Forests shipping and tishing; 3238. SHRI DAULATSINHJI JADEJA: (b) the tenure of such committees; and Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND 217 Written Answers SRAVANA 27.1910 (SAKA) Written Answers 218 FORESTS be pleased to state: the States In respect of such industries as cause heavy pollution? (a) whether Government are taking steps to involve the public in protection of THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT environment and forests; and AND FORESTS (SHRI Z.R. ANSARI) : (a) A Central Board forthe Prevention and Control (b) if so, the details of forums orcommit- of Water Pollution has been set up in the tees under the Ministry where public partici- Centre and State Pollution Control Boards pation is welcomed? have been set up in 20 States under the provisions of the Water (Prevention and THE MINISTER FOR ENVIRONMENT Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. The Central AND FORESTS (SHRI Z.R. ANSARI) : (a) Pollution Control Boards acts as State Board Yes, Sir. for all the Union Territories. (b) (b) The Central Pollution Control Board (i) In the various Committees and is the national apex body for the prevention Boards of the Ministry like the and control of water and air pollution. The Advisory Committee for forestry Central Board coordinates the a€tivities of clearance, Environmental Ap- the State Boards on a nation -wide implem- praisal Committees, the Indiaa entation of pollution control and assessment Board of Wildlife, and the Na- under the different pollution control Acts. tional Wasteland Development The State Boards take action regarding Board, etc. there are non-official control of water and air pollution in the re- represe ntatives. spective states. (ii) Liberal financial grants are given Five States, viz. Arunachal Pradesh, to a number of non-governmen- Mizoram Sikkim, Nagaland and Manipur are tal organisations for promoting yet to constitute State Pollution Control awareness, implementing ac- Boards. tion oriented programmes etc. in the field of Environment and (c) The Centre keeps an overview of the Forestry. implementation of the pollution control measures by the State Pollution Control State Pollution Control Boards Boards. The Centre has requested the remaining States to constitute State Pollu- 3239. PROF. NARAIN CHAND PAR- tion control Boards. ASHAR: Will the Minister of ENVIRON- MENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: (d) Yes, Sir. The Central Pollution Control Board has constituted national and (a) whether the Anti-Pollution Boards zonal task force for major polluting industries have been set up in the Centre and all the and requisite monitoring is being done. States; Financial Assistance to Encourage and (b) if so, the pattern of their functioning Promote Food Processing Industries in and names of the States which have not set States up such a Board so far; 3240. PROF. NARAIN CHAND PAR- (c) what are the central guidelines to the ASHAR: Will the Minister of FOOD PROC- States in this regard; and ESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state: (d) whether any monitoring is done by (a) whether Government have provided the Central Board about the action taken by any financial assistance to encourage and 219 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Written Answers 220 promote the food processing industries in Development Corporation have provided States during the past three years and the financial assistance during the years 1985- current financial year; 86 to 1987-88 to encourage and promote food processing units like food grain proc- (b) Hso, the details thereof, State-wise essing units and fruit and vegetable proc- . alongwith the financial assistance which will essing units in various States in the coopera- be provided to these industries during the tive sector. Such assistance has been given remaining years of Seventh Plan; and towards collection/purchase of raw materi- als, setting up of processing facilities. con- (c) if not, the reasons therefor? struction of godown and cold storages (for horticultural produces) for the storage of THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE both raw material and finished products. MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING IN- DUSTRIES (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) : (a) Yes, Sir. 2. Financial assistance extended by the NCDC to the foodgrain processing units and (b) and (c). A statement is given below. the fruit and vegetable processing units in the cooperative sector during the years STATEMENT 1985-86, 1986-87 and 1987-88 and the financial outlay for the year 1988-89 are (b) and (c). The National Cooperative indicated below: (Rs. in lakhs) Year Foodgrain processing Units Fruit & Veg@table Processing units. 1985-86 41.499 6.36 1986-87 91.126 75.76 1987-88 78.18 39.406 Financial outlay for 1988-89 75.00 97.00 3. State-wise details of financial assis- mants/Cooperative Undertakings for the tance extended by NCDC are given in the development of fruit and vegetable process- Table below. ing on integrated basis. Under the Scheme financial assistance to the tune of As. 119. 4. An amount of As. 10.00 lakhs has lakhs (Rs. 49 lakhs as equity and Rs. 70 been released by the Department of Agricul- lakhs as long term loan) was given to the ture &Cooperation to the Jammu &Kashmir Bihar Fruit and Vegetable Development State Sheep & Sheep Products Develop- ment Board, Srinagar for the modernisation Corporation, an undertaking of the Govern- ment of Bihar for setting up of fruit and of the Meat Processing plant in the year 1987-88. As. 435.00 lakhs are likely to be vegetable processing unit at Hajipur in North given for this purpose to the different States Bihar. The unit is expected not only to pro- in the remaining period of the Seventh Five cure and process horticultural produce of the Year Plan. local farmers but also to provide seed mate- rial and extension services to them. A provi- 5. The Department of Food has a Plan sion of Rs. 40.00 lakhs is available for this Scheme to give assistance to State Govern- purpose during the year 1988-89. The hor- 221 Written Answers SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) Written Answell 222 ticutturally endowed states have been ad· would be interested to avail of this assia- dressed in order to ascertain whether they tance. Response from them is awaited. TABLE 51. No. State Year and Amount releasfld (Rs. in lakhs) 198586 1986-87 1987·88 1. Andhra Pradesh 4.504 27.059 2. Assam 4.0 3. Bihar 11.02 4. GUJarat 8.40 5.134 • 57.122 5. Haryana 24.05 6. Karnataka 1.237 3.027 0.233 7. Karala 5.08 3.51 3.23 8. Madhya Pradesh 4.246 0.378 9. Maharashtra 2.89 4.94 10 Manipur 2.181 14.0 11. Nagaland 14.57 10.13 12. Orissa 1.784 13. Rajasthan 3.085 1.825 14. Tamil Nadu 0.675 8.05 15. Uttar Pradesh 3.19 4.87 16. West Bengal 14.552 1.183 17. Himachal Pradesh 60.0 22.176 Activities of Nehru Yuva Kendra. alysed on account of the introduction of the new pattern of management which is being 3241.PROF. NARAIN CHAND PAR- rq,sented by the Youth Coordinators and ASHAR: Will the Minister of HUMAN RE- other services as also by the financial diffi- SOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to culties caused by restricted allocation of state: funds; (a) whether it is a fact that the activities (b) Hso, the steps taken by Govammant in the Nehru Yuva Kendras have been par- to rejuvenate the Kendras; and 223 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Written Answers 224 (c) if no steps have been taken so far, MINES (SHRI M.L.FOTEDAR) : (a) The the reasons thereof and the likely date by present installed capacity for production of which stalemate would be brought to an primary aluminium in tho country is 362,000 end? tonnes per annum, excluding that of Na- tional Aluminium Company (NALCO) which THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE is under construction aiming at installation of DEPARTMENTS OF YOUTH AFFAIRS an additional capacity of 218,000 tennes per AND SPORTS AND WOMEN AND CHILD annum of primary aluminium. DEVELOPMENT IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (b) and (c). As per the present demand (SHRIMATI MARGARET ALVA) : (a) to (c). and supply projections, surplus availability Consequent upen setting up of an autono- of aluminium is expected to emerge towards mous Organisation called Nehru Yuva the later part of the 7th plan period, and may Kendra Sangathan, by the Government, for last for a few years administration, and management of Nehru Yuva Kendras. all the then existing 248 It is true that the existing captive mines Nehru Yuva Kendras were transferred to it in of BALCO a1 Amarkantak and Phutkapahar a phased manner during 1987-88. All the are not likely tolast long. To ensure availabil- programme targets during 1987-88 were ity of bauxite for Korba plant of BALCO, the met by the Sangathan. The Sangathan is Gandhamardan Bauxite Project in Sam- fully financed by the Government of India on balpur district of Orissa was sanctioned by meet the deficit basis and grants -in-aid as the Government in July 1982. Work on the per budgetary provisions and norms are project, however, has been held up due to being released to the NYK Sangathan to local agitation since December, 1985. On under-take various youth programmes and the suggestion of the Govt. of Orissa, an to meet establishment expenditure. There is expert committee headed by Dr. B.D. no problem because of funds. Nagchoudhuri was appointed by the Govt. of India. After an in-depth study of the impact of Installed Capacity for Production of the proposed development of Gandha- Aluminium mardhan Bauxite Project on ecology and environment of the area, the expert commit- 3242. SHRI SANAT KUMAR MANDAL~ ted, inter alia, recommended that the "baux- Will the Minister of STEEL AND MINES be ite mines in Gandhamardhan Hills be pleased to state: opened with as little delay as possible." The Committee also recommended to set up an (a) the present installed capacity for Environmental Management Authority production of aluminium in the country; (E.M.A.) to ensure proper environmental protection measures. The E.M.A. has been (b) whether the possibility of India being set up and it has met on three occasions. surplus in aluminium metal from 1988-89 Efforts are being made to resume work on onwards for some years is gradually vanish- the Projec.1 with the co-operation of the State ing from the sight as production from the Government. State owned Bharat Aluminium Company (BALCO) may come to complete halt due to non-availability of bauxite from its existing USSR help for Manufacture of Iron captive mines at Phutkaphar and Amarkan- Powder tak;and 3243. SHRI SANATKUMAR MANDAL: (c) Hso, the steps being taken to save Will the Minister of STEEL AND MINES be BALCO from partial closure and ensure the pleased to state: availability of aluminium for domestic use? (a) whether 1PeQ USSR is likely to help THE MINISTER OF STEEL AND India in manufacturing 'of iron powder; 225 Written Answers SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) Written AnSW61S 226 (b) if so, the form of USSR participation [ T,ans/~tion] in the development of this project; and Navodaya Kendrlya Vldyalayas In (c) the long term iron powder export Bihar pact likely to be entered into with the USSR? 3246. SHRIMATI CHANDRA BHANU DEVI: Will the Minister of HUMAN RE- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE SOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to DEPARTMENT OF STEEL IN THE MINIS- TRY OF STEEL AND MINES (SHRI YO- state: GENDRA MAKWANA): (a) Preliminary dis- (a) the details of Navodaya and Ken- cussions have been held with USSR regard- o driya Vidyalayas opened in Bihar during ing possible areas of collaboration for manu- 1987 -88; and facture of iron powder; no final decision has so far been taken in the matter. (b) the total number of the seats pro- vided for students in these Vidyalayas? (b) and (c). Do not arise. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Illegal Felling of Trees by Naxalites In DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND Andhra Pradesh CULTURE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI L.P. 3245. SHAI SHANTI DHAR!WAL : Will SHAHI) : (a) A statement is given below. the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FOR- ESTS be pleased to state: (b) In each Navodaya Vidyalaya, there will be only two Sections of each class with (a) whether Naxalites in Andhra sanctioned in take of 40 students in each Pradesh are engaged in illegal felling of Section whereas in Kendriya Vidyalaya in trees from forests; each section of each Class, the maximum number of students to be adm itted is 35. (b) if so, the details thereof; STATEMENT (c) the concrete measures taken by Union Government to stop this illegal felling Details of Navodaya and Kendriya of trees from forests of Andhra Pradesh; Vidya/ayas Opaned in Bihar During 1987-88 1. Navodaya Vidyalayas (d) whether Government propose to prepare a National Forest Policy; and 1. BIT Mesra, Ranchi (e) if so, the time my which it will be 2. Chaibasa Campus, Singh- prepared? bhum THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT 3. Rewar, Nawada AND FORESTS (SHAI Z.R. ANSARI) : (a) to (c). Information is being collected from the 4. Shaktinagar, Bhagalpur State Government and will be laid on the Table of the House. 5. Rashtriya Sarvjanik Mela Bhawan Supaul, Saharsa (d) and (e). The revision of the National Forest policy is under consideration of the 6. Mirzapur, Bandukhar (also Government of India and is likely to be for- known as Bishanpur), a. mulated soon. gusarai 227 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Written AnsW9fS 228 7. Barum, Aurangabad accidents in the capital do not get compen- sation; 8. Vikram, Patna. (b) if so, whether it is due to ignorance 9. Jathian, Gaya of the public about the procedure and the facil~ies available; 10. Kharonadih, Muzaffarpur (c) if so, the steps taken to make people 11. 8ahadurpur (Pt. site) & aware of the existence of their rights includ- Darbhang (Temp. site), ing the procedure and authority to be ap- , Darbhanga proached; 12. Purnea, Purnea (d) the number of claims for compensa- tion preferred by the legal heirs/victims of 13. Chiri, Lohardega roads accidents in Delhi ~uring 1986-87 and 1987-88 ; and 14. Rajgrih, Nalanda (e) the number of cases where compen- 15. Lalmatia, Godda sation has been paid during 1986-87 and 1987-88? II. Kendriya Vidyalayas THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT 1. Tatanagar (SHRI RAJESH PILOT) : (a) to (c). Delhi Administration have intimated that the vic- 2. Khagoal (Oanapur) tims of road accidents/legal heirs of those deceased in road accidents are required to 3. Sonepur file claims for compensation with the Motor Accident claims Tribunals, who make 4. Lakhi Sarai awards. Delhi Administration has also stated that pUblicity through media has been made [English] about the procedure for securing compensa- tion through MACT. In addition, when the Compensation to Victims of Road sittings of the Lok Adalats are organised Accidents In Deihl adequate publicity is given to these sittings with a view to securing the awards of com- 3247. SHRI BHADRESHWAR TANTI: pensation in as many cases as possible. Will the Ministerof SURFACE TRANSPORT be pleased to state: (d) The numberof claims for compensa- (a) whether most of the victims of road tion preferred during:- Under General Category Under Hit & Run Category 1986-87 2,699 81 1987-88 2,198 41 (e) The number of cases where com- 87 and 1987-88 is as under:- pensation has been awarded during 1986- 229 Written Answers SRAVANA27, 1910 (SAKA) Written Answ81S 230 Under General Category Under Hit & Run Category 1986-87 1,302 73 1987-88 1,242 27 Elections of Chancellor and Pro- education, science and art etc., and chancellor of the Aligarh Muslim University (c) if so, the details thereof? 3248. SHRI KHURSHID ALAM KHAN: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: CULTURE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI L.P. (a) whethertha election of the Chancel- SHAHI) : (a) Yes, Sir. lor and the Pro-chancellor of the Aligarh Muslim University has not been held; (b) and (c). The Indo-Turkish Cultural Exchange Programme was finalised and (b) whether no University court meeting singed in Ankara on 3rd June, 1988 andis has also been held although it is overdue; valid till 31 st December, 1990. The pro- and gramme envisages collaboration/coopera- tion and exchange of expertise in the fields of (c) ;f so, 1he reasons therefor? Science and Education, Art and culture, children, Youth and Sports and Radio and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Television, more particularly through;' DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND CULTURE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN (1) exchange of academicians/ RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI Sc hola rs/special ists/profes- L.P.SHAHI) : (a) Yes, Sir. sors/Performing artists in the field of Indian artlfolklore/muse- (b) and (c). According to the Statutes, ology/archaeologylanthropol- an annual meeting of the court shall be held ogy/engineering & technologyl in respect of any year. The meeting of the statistics, mathematics, geol- court for the year 1988 has not been held so ogy, demography, econometrics far. and economic planning/social sciences/history archieves/ar- chives/libraries/language and Cultural Exchange Programme with literature; Turkey 3249. SHRI BALASAHEB VIKHE PA- (2) exchange of historical books, abstracts, journals and mltro- TIL: Will the Minister of HUMAN RE- films; SOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: (3) exchange of (a) publications and (a) whether any cultural exchange pro- documentation in the fields of gramme has been signed with Turkey re- formal and non~formal educa- cently; tion; and (b) inlul f'lIation/materi- als on educational system (b) if so, whether this programme in- (school level) in each other's cludes exchange of expertise in the fields of country; 231 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Written Answers 232 (4) award of scholarships to each be pleased to state: other's nationals; (a) whether the Government of punjab (5) translations jointly of historical has requested LJ nion Government to provide works and historical matarial more funds for proper maintenance of the and ho'ding of joint seminars! National Highways through the State; and joint research projects in the field of national; (b) n so, the details thereof and the reaction of Government thereto? (6) establishing a Chair of Turkish Studies in an Indian University; THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT (7) exchange of secondary school (SHRI RAJESH PILOT) : (a) No specific level text-books of history and request has so far been received from the geography and supplementary Government of Punjab during the current reading materials, publications, financial year (1988-89) to provide more slides, films and photographs; funds for maintenance of the National High- ways in the State. (8) exchange of colour reproduc- tions of masterpieces of art/stan- (b) Does not arisc. dard art publications, docu- ments/publications on folklore, Kendriya Vidyalayas and Navodaya artistic and cultural heritage of Vidya layas In Punjab both the countries and exchange of recorded music, photographs 3251. SHRI KAMAL CHAUDHRY: Will & slides on performing arts; the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DE- VELOPMENT be pleased to state: ·(9) helding of exhibitions, film weeks and participation in inter- (a) the names of districts in Punjab national film festivals organised where Kendriya Vidyalaya and/or Navodaya in both the countries: V\dyalayas have been opened; (10) exchange of children/youth (b) the names of the districts in Punjab delegations and experts in where Kendriya or Navodaya Vidyalaya has sports and participation in sport not yet been opened; competitions organised in both the countries; (c) whether Government intend to open such Vidyalayas in all the districts of Punjab; (11) implementation of the Protocol on Television signed on 10th (d) if so, the time by which Vidyalayas April,1986 between the two are likely to be opened in all the districts; and countries and; (e) if not, the reasons thereof? (12) exchange of radio prog ram mes depicting various facets of life THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE and culture in the two countries. DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION ·AND CULTURE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN Request for more Funds for Proper Ma In- RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI L.P. tenance of National Highways In Punjab SHAHI) : (a) to (e). The Navodaya Vidya- ., layas have been opened in the distrid of 3250. SHRI KAMAL CHAUDHURY : Ludhiana, Sangroor, Faridkot, Hoshiarpur Will the Minister of SURFACE TRANSPORT and Amritsar. Two more Navodaya 233 Written Answers SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) Written Answers 234 Vidyalayas in the District of Kapurthala and 13. Jullundur Cantt. No. II Opp, Cinema, Ropar are expected to start in 1988-89. Jullundur Cantt. Navodaya Vidyalayas have not yet been opened in the District of Bhatinda, Firozpur, 14. Jullundur Cantt. No. III Suranussi, Gurdaspur, Jullundur and Patiala. Na- Jullundur. vodaya Vidyalayas are likely to be opened in these districts by the end of Seventh Five 15. Pathankot No. I, Air Force Campus, Year Plan subject to availability of funds and Pathankot. infrastructure. 16. Pathankot No.1 I, Army Area, Pa- A list showing the location of Kendriya thankot. Vidyalayas in Punjab is given in the State- ment below. 17. Pathankot No. III, 16 Indp. Armed Brigade, Chakki, Pathankot. Since Kendriya Vidyalayas are opened at places having concentration.of transfer- 18. Halwara No. II, AFS Halwara, Distt, rable Central Government employees, no Ludhiana. district wise phasing can be envisaged. 19. Adampur No. II, AFS, Adampur Distt. STATEMENT Jullundur. List of Kendriya Vidya/ayas in Punjab 20. Nagai Bhur, Distt. Gurdaspur. 51. No Name of State and Address 21. HQ 17 Field Ammunition Depot CIO 56 A.P.O. Punjab (35) 22. Bhatinda Cantt. No. IV, C/O Stn. 1. Patiala. Hqurs. Bhatinda 2. Air Force Station, Adampur 23. Abohar. 3. Amntsar Cantt. No. I 24, Air Force Station, Amritsar Cantt. No. II. 4. Air Force Station, Barnala. 25. New Amritsar Cantt. No. '", 5. Station Headquarter Bhatinda, No. I. 26. Jallandhar Cantt. No. IV. 6. National Fertilizer Corporation, Bhat- inda No. II. 27. Kapurthala Cantt. Pin 144601 7. Air Force Station, Bhatinda No. III. 28. Mamun Cantt. Distt. Gurdaspur. 8. Station Headquarters, Faridkot 29. Nabha Cantt. Distt Patiala. Cantt. 9. Ferozepur Cantt. 30. Headquarter, 7 Inf. Division No. II, Farozepur Cantt. 152001. 10. Tibri Gurdaspur Cantt. 31. Diesel Components works N.F. Rail- 11. Halwara, Distt. Ludhiana. way, Patiala. 12. Jullundur Cantt. No. I Hardyal Road, 32. Hussalnpur Rail Coach Factory. Jullundur Cantt. Distt. Kapurthala. 235 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Written Answ81S 236 33. Bhatinda Cantt. Pin. 151004 Environmental Clearance of Hydel Project 34. Oappar, Distt. Patiala 140506 3253. SHRI MULLAPPALl Y RAMA- 35. Patiala, Pin 147001 CHANDRAN: Will the Minister of ENVIRON- MENT AND FORESTS be pleased to state: ICAR Package Schemes to Farmers (a) whether Government have uncondi- 3252. SHRI BANWARI LAl PUROHIT: tionally cleared Hydel Power Project at Will the MirJister of AGRICULTURE be Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. pleased to state: (b) if so, whether the State Government (a) whether the Indian Council of Agri· of Jammu and Kashmir has now stopped the cultural Research has recently worked out work on aforesaid project; and certain packages of technologies for farmers use in the current kharff and ensuing rabi (c) if so, the reasons thereof? crops; THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT (b) if so, the details thereof; AND FORESTS (SHAI Z.R. ANSARI) : (a) to (c). This minor hydel scheme was approved (c) whether any help has been provided in August, 1993 with the stipulations that the to State Governments to utilise the new project authorities will undertake afforesta~ technologies; and tion, restoration of the construction areas and provide fuel to the workers to prevent (d) if so, the details thereof? destruction of trees in the neighbourhood. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Excavation of water conductor system DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RE- has been taken up. It has been reported that SEARCH AND EDUCATION IN THE MINIS- work on the link canal has, however, been TRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HARI stopped. Reasons for stoppage of work are KRISHNA SHASTRI): (a) Yes, Sir. being ascertain from the State Government. (b) T9chnology bolletins on rice, wheat, maize, pulses, pearl millets, small millets Pay Scales of Music-Teachers In Ken .. have been prepared and circulated to the driya Vldyalayas and Deihl Administra- State Departments of Agriculture. Extension tion Schools agencies, etc. for communicating to the farmers. Details of improved cultivation 3254. SHRI C. SAMBU: Will the Minis- practices and varieties are provided in these ter of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOP~ bulletins forthe different agro-climatic condi- MENT be pleased to state: tions. (a) whether there are some discrepan- (c) Yes, Sir. cies in the pay scales of music teachers of Kendriya Vidyalayas and those serving in (d) Special Food Grain Production schools of Delhi Administration; Programme (SFPP) has been taken up with emphasis on technological back-u such as . (b) whether the All India Kendriya production and distribution of quality seeds, Vidyalaya Teachers' Association has re· increasing availability of fertilizers and other quested for removal for the same. inputs, increased area under high yielding varieties and timely plant protection meas- (c) whether Government have decided ures. to accede to their demand; 237 Written Answers SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) Written AnsW61S 238 (d) if SO, the details thereof; and remaining Vidyalayas? (8) if not, the reasons therefor? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE CULTURE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI CULTURE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN L.P.SHAHI) : (a) Four Kendriya Vidyalayas, RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHAI L.P. at Satna Mandsaur, GCF Jabalpur and SHAHI): (a) The pay scales of music teach- Jayant Colliery, Distt. Sidhi, were sanc- ers in Kendriya Vidyalayas and Schools tioned in 1987-88 in Madhya Pradesh. under Delhi Administration are as under: (b) Two Kendriya Vidyalayas at G.C.F KBndriya Vidyalaya: Jabalpur and Jayant Colliery, Distt. Sidhi were opened during the year. Rs. 1200-3Q-1S60-EB-40-2040 (for teaching music as co-curricular activity upto (c) Kendriya Vidyalayas at Satna and class VII.) Mandsaur could not start functioning as the required physical facilities were not made Delhi Administration available by the sponsoring authority. 0) As. 1400-40-1600-50-2300-EB- Commercial Crocodile Rearing 60-2600 (for Music Teachers teaching in Secondary Classes) 3256. DR. KRUPASINDHU BHOI: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FOR- (ii) Rs. 1640-60-2600-EB-7S-2900 ESTS be pleased to state: (for Music Teachers' teaching in Senior Secondary classes). (a) whether there is a need to stop the rearing and killing of crocodiles for commer- (b) All India Kendriya Vidyalaya Teach- cial purposes; and ers Association has demanded special grade for Music Teachers. (b) ~ so, the steps taken by Government to stop this illegal activity? (c) to (e). Since Music is taught as a co- curricular activity in elementary classes in THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT the Kendriya Vidyalaya sangathan it has not AND FORESTS (SHRI Z.R. ANSARI) (a) been considered necessary by the Kendriya and (b). Rearing and killing of Crocodiles for Vidyalaya Sangathan to appoint Music commercial purposes is already banned Teachers in a higher scale of pay. under the provisions of the Wild life (Protec- tion) Act, 1972. Export of Crocodiles and Kendriya Vldyalayas In Madhya articles derived therefrom is also prohibited Pradesh under the provisions of the Import and Ex- port Policy and the Convention on Interna- 3255. SHRI C. SAMBU: Will the Minis- tional Trade in Endangered Species of Flora ter of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOP- and Fauna (CITES). MENT be pleased to state: Soyabeen Cultivation (a) the details of Kendriya Vidyalayas sanctioned in 1987-88 in Madhya Pradesh; 3257. DR. KRUPASINDHU BHOI: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased (b) the number of such Vidyalayas actu- to state: ally opened during this period; and (a) whether Government have a pro- (c) the reasons for not opening the posal to expand areas under soyabeen cul- 239 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Written Answers 240 tivation; (d) when the renovation project is likely (b) whether the soyabeen growers in to be completed; the country are facing some problem; (e) whether the attention of Govern- (c) whether they are not getting good ment has been drawn to the report in the quality seeds; press about alteration in the design and architectural plan of the Fort; (d) if so, the steps taken to ensure the supply of good quality seeds forthe farmers; (f) whether the proposal to shift military and barracks and establishments from the Fort has been considered by Government; and (e) the details of the total and additional hectares of land proposed to be brought (9) if so, the results thereof? under soyabeen cultivation by the end of Seventh Plan? THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE CULTURE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURE AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI L.P. COOPERATION IN THE MINISTRy OF SHAH I): (a) The steps taken by the Archaeo- AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHYAM LAL logical Survey of India forthe c')nservatlon of YADAV): (a) Yes, Sir. Red Fort include architectural stabilization, underpinning, pointing, plastering of struc- (b) to (d). The soyabean growers have tures, restoration and replacement of miss- faced some problems regarding the ready ing and decayed material employed in con- availability of quality seed due to the un- struction besides application of preserva- precedented successive droughts. Con- tives to the monuments as and when neces- certed efforts are being made to produce sary. and supply quality seed under the National Oilseed Development Project and Oilseed (b) and (c). Estimated cost of the con- Production Thrust Project schemes. servation programme under implementation is Rs. 27,97,000/-. The main items of work {c} It was proposed to increase area comprise pointing, replacement of decayed under soybean from 10 lakh Ha. to 15 lakh and missing stones used in the construction Ha. by the end of 7th Plan. However, looking including repairs and restoration of railing at the present trend of area expansion, it and screens, etc. may cross 16 lakh Ha. Renovation of Red Fort (d) The work is likely to be completed by the end of 1990. 3258. SHAI SYED SHAHABUDDIN: Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE (e) No alteration in the design and DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: architectural plan of the fort has been made. (a) the steps taken by Government for (f) Yes, Sir. the renovation of the Red Fort; (g) The programme of vacation of bar- (b) the total estimated cost of the proj- racks by the occupants is to be implemented ect; in a phased manner and the concerned Department has already handed over south- (c) particulars of the major renovation eastern part of the fortification wall and Delhi or re-construdion works undertaken; Gate Complex. 241 Written Answers SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) Written Answers 242 Import of Scrap from USSR Clearance of Woollen Rags Plied up In 3259. SHRI V. TUlSIRAM: Will the Bombay Port Minister of STEEL AND MINES be pleased 3260. SHRI V. TULSIRAM: Will the to state: Minister of SURFACE TRANSPORT be pleased to ~tate: (a) whetherthere is a proposal to import steel scrap from the USSR; (a) whether any decision has been taken for clearing the dumps of woollen rags (b) if so, the details thereof; piled up in Bombay Port; (b) if so, the quantity of the woollen rags (c) when the first shipments are ex- piled there and since when; pected to reach India; (c) the action taken against the persons (d) the reasons for importing steel scrap responsible ior such pilling; and from the USSR; and (d) the estimated loss suffered by (e) the extent to which such an import Government as a result thereof? will improve the demand of the country? THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (SHRI RAJESH PILOT): (a) Bombay Port DEPARTMENT OF STEEL IN THE MINIS- Trust has decided as a special one time TRY OF STEEL AND MINES (SHRI YO- measure to allow clearance of all uncleared GENDRA MAKWANA): (a) Yes, Sir. consignments of woollen rags landed prior to 31.3.1988 on payment of demurrage fees (b) Trade Plan signed between USSR equal to 20% of c.Lf. value of the manifested and India provides for import of 51akh tonnes quantity provided clearance was effected of heavy melting scrap from USSR during within the time limit prescribed by the Bom- 1988. bay Port Trust. (c) During July-August, 1988 four (b) 23,000 bales of woollen rags have shipments covering lakh tonnes of heavy piled up and the periods are given below: melting scrap have already arrived at Indian ports. Landed during Number of Bales Period up to 1983 1,000 (d) The reasons for importing steel scrap from USSR are that imports are on 1984 7,000 rupee payment which saves fre9 foreign exchange and sources of import of scrap get 1985 2,000 enlarged which improves its availability at competitive prices. 1986 8,000 (e) Import of steel scrap is to meet its 1987 5,000 anticipated shortage on the basis of demand of various consuming industries and availa~ 23,000 bility of indigenous scrap. H&ncs import of steel scrap from USSR is a step towards In addition, 624 TEUs are awaiting meeting the dem'and in the country. - ctearance. 243 Writt9IJ Answ81S AUGUST 18, 1988 Written Answers 244 (c) The Port Trust had imposed demur- mango, lemons and other fruits have grown rage charges on the consignees for non- in abundance; clearance of cargo within the stipulated period. (b) jf so, the State-wise production thereof; (d) No loss directly attributable to piling up of woollen rags at Bombay port Trust has (c) the extent to which such a produc- been suffered by the, Government. tion will ease the position of pickles and "Murabba" and UChutney" in the country; Rich Rasarve of Tungsten In U.P. (d) whether there is any proposal to 3261. SHAI V. TULSIRAM: Will the export these items to foreign countries; and Minister of STEEL AND MINES be pleased to state: (e) if so, the details thereof? (a) whether a large and rich reserve of THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE tungsten has been found in hill districts of MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING IN- Uttar Pradesh; DUSTRIES (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER): (a) and (b). Impact of timely rains on the produc- (b) if so, the details of the quality and tion of mango, lemon and other fruits cannot quantity of tungsten found there; and be assessed as their prl duction also de- pends on other factors like incidence of pest (c) whether exploration to locate tung- and diseases and other climatic conditions. sten in Andhra Pradesh has also been undenaken, if so, the details thereof? (c) Apart from the availability of raw materials, production of pickles, murabba THE MINISTER OF STEEL AND and chutney depends mainly on the internal MINES (SHAI M.L. FOTEDAR): (a) and (b). and external demand. No Sir. However, an occurrence of low grade tungsten ore in the Almora District of Uttar (d) Pickles, chutneys and preserves Pradesh has been reported by the Director- are already being exported to foreign coun- ate of Geology & Mining, Government of tries. Uttar Pradesh. (e) During the year 1987, the following (c) National Mineral Development quantities of chutneys, pickles and pre- Corporation (NMDC) has been carrying out serves were exported:- survey for tungsten deposits in Buru- gubanda and Tapaskonda areas in East Quantity (in tonnes) Godavari district on the basis of the earlier (ProviSional) work by Geological Survey of India. As a result, two occurrences of WoHramite, one at 1. Chutneys 2336 Burugubanda of 550 metres strike length and another at Tapaskonda of about 1 kilom- 2. Pickles 6277 etre strike length, have been reported. 3. Preserves 193 Production of FruHs 3262. SHRI V. TULSIRAM: Will the Distribution of Pig Iron Minister of FOOD PROCESS·NG INDUS- mlES be pleased to state: 3263. SHRI NITYANANDA MISHRA: Will the Minister of STEEL AND MINES be (a) whether as result of timely rains, pleased to state: 245 Written Answers SRAVANA 27,1910 ($AKA) Wrinen Answers 246 (a) whether it is a fact that hnherto the (c) whether the workers and employees Mineral and Metal Trading Corporation was of Paradip Port are also eligible to get the both importing and distributing pig iron; benefit under that scheme? (b) whether recently Government have THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE taken a decision to assign distribution activ- MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT ~y to some other agency; (SHAI RAJESH PILOT): (a) to (c). A Pro- ductivity Linked Bonus Scheme has been in- (c) if so, in what way the MMTC per- troduced in 1988 covering the bonus pay- formance was found to be deficient; and able for 1987-88 onwards for the workers of the Major Ports of Bombay, Calcutta, Co- (d) in what way the introduction of the chin, Mormugao, Madras, New Mangalore, new agency will improve the situation? Paradip, Tuticorin, Kandla and Visakhapat- name Yes, Sir. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF STEEL IN THE MINIS- Acqu Isitlon of Art Objects TRY OF STEEL AND MINES (SHRI YO- GENDRA MAKWANA): (a) The Minerals & 3265. SHRI RADHAKANTA DIGAL: Metal Trading Corporation (MMTC) was Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE entrusted with the import of iron & steel DEVELOPMENT be pleased to s1ate: materials from 1985-86. The imported pig iron was delivered directly by them to the (a) whether Government are acquiring indentors. The distribution of indigenously art objects for the National Museum and produced pig iron continues to be done by other museums in the country; the producers themselves. (b) if so, the amount spent on the (b) It has been decided that MMTC acquisition of art objects and scufptures etc., would deliver the imported pig iron the SAIL in last three years; (museum-wise); and on high seas for inland distribution. (c) the details thereof? (c) and (d). The imported pig iron would be pooled with indigenously produced pig THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE iron to ensure equitable distribution within DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND the country. SAIL as the major producer of CULTURE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN pig iron in the country is able to adapt this RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI L.P. system more effectively. The change is not SHAHI): (a) Yes, Sir. related to any deficiency in the performance of MMTC. (b) and (c). Information is being col- lected and will be laid on the Table of the Output Linked Bonus Scheme In Ports House. 3264. SHRIMATI JAVANTI PATNAIK: Will the Ministerof SURFACE TRANSPORT Branch Sales Offices and Stock Yard. be pleased to state: of Sail (a) whether Government have intro- 3266. SHAI RADHAKANTA DIGAL: duced Output-Linked Bonus Scheme in Will the Minister of STEEL AND MINES be major ports; pleased to state: (b) if so, the names of the major ports (a) the number of branch sales offices where such scheme has been introduced so and stock yards of Steel Authority of India set far; and up at different places of the country; 247 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Written Answers 248 (b) whether Government have a pro- posal to expand the existing network of 4. Training of extension workers branch offices and stock years; and and farmers in better crop pro- duction technology. (c) if so, the details of the plan in that regard during the Seventh Plan? 5. Control of pests and diseases. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 6. Intensification of Research for DEPARTMENT OF STEEL IN THE MINIS- the improvement of production TRY OF STEEL AND MINES (SHRI YO- technology. GENDRA MAKWANA): (a) SteeJ Authority of India Limited has set up 43 Branch Sales [ Translation] Offices and 48 stockyards/consignment agency yards throughout the country. Cardamom Orchards In the Country (b) and (c). Such decisions are taken by 3268. SHRI MAHENDRA SINGH: Will the Steel Authority of India Limited based the Minister of AGRICUL lURE be pleased inter alia on the level of demand in the area. to state: Area Under Horticulture (a) the total number of cardamom or- chards in the country and whether such an 3267. CH. RAM PRAKASH: Will the orchard has been built in Madhya Pradesh; Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: (b) if not, whether any proposal is pending with Union Government; and (a) the all India average of area under horticu~ure; (c) if so, the time by which it is likely to be implemented? (b) the percentage of such areas in Punjab; and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND (c) the target fixed for horticulture cov- COOPERATION IN THE MINISTRY OF erage in the country and the steps taken to AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHYAM LAL achieve the same? YADAV): (a) There are 33153 cardamom holdings in the country. There IS no officiai THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE estimate of area under cardamom in DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND Madhya Pradesh. COOPERATION IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHYAM LAL (b) No, Sir. YADAV): (a) and (b). There is no official estimate of area under horticultural crop. (c) Does not arise. (c) Targets for horticultural crops have [English] been fixed in terms of production. The step taken for achievir.g the targets include; Survey for a Bye-Pass at Sangamner In Maharashtra 1. Production and distribution of quality Plant materials. 3269. SHRI BALASAHEB VIKHE PATIL: Will the Minister of SURFACE 2. Popularisation of improved culti- TRANSPORT be pleased to state: vation practices. (a) whether a survey was conducted on 3. Area expansion. Nasik-Pune stretch of the National Highway 249 Written Answers SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) Written Answell 2SO in Maharashtra for constructing a bye-pass crops during 1987-88 with the figures of at Sangamner; and average production during the last three years; (b) if so, the details thereof including the cost and time by which the bye-pass is likely (b) the names of States which have to be constructed? registered a decrease in 1987-88 as com- pared to the average production during the THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE preceding three years; and MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT (SHAI RAJESH PILOT): (a) and (b). Pro- (c) the strategy adopted for promoting posal for construction of a bypass at production of pulses, oil seeds and other Sangamner~ has been returned to the State crops in which the country depends on im- Government for examining an alternative port? alignment. This work, however, is not in- cluded in the approved 7th Five Year Plan. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Production of Crops during 1987-88 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND COOPERATION IN THE MINISTRY OF 3270. SHRI SYED SHAHABUDDIN: AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHYAM LAL Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be YADAV): (a) The estimated production of pleased to state: major crops during 1987-88 alongwith fig- ures of average production during the three (a) the estimated production of major years ending 1986-87 given below:- Crop Production (Mil/ion Tonnes) Averages production Production in 1987-88 (Prov.) Rice 60.9 55.8 Wheat 45.6 44.6 Coarse cereals 27.9 25.7 Pulses 12.4 10.9 Foodgrains 146.7 137.0 Total Nine Oilseeds 11.7 11.8 Cotton* 8.1 7.0 Jute & Mesta** 9.7 6.8 Sugarcane 174.5 179.8 * Million bales of 170 kgs. each. ** Million bales of 180 kgs. each. (b) In case of foodgrains, decline in average production during the preceding production during 1987 -88 as against three years was registered in almost all the 251 Wrinen Answ9fs AUGUST 18, 1988 Written Answers 252 States except Assam, Madhya Pradesh, In respect of oil seeds, two Centrally Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal,' Sponsored Schemes, namely Nationai whereas pulses recorded decline in the Oilseeds Development Project (NODP) and States of Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, Rajast- Oilseeds Production Thrust Project (OPTP) han, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. How- are in operation in major oilseeds growing ever, in case of oilseeds, production during States for the oevelopment of oilseeds. 1987-88 registered an increase in all the major States except Gujarat and Uttar Under these projects, financial assis- Pradesh. tance is provided to the States on various critical inputs like mu!tiplication and supply of seeds, provision for plant protection (c) In orderto increase the production of measures, improved farm implements sup- Pulses, the following strategy has been ply, organising large sized block demonstra- adopted:- tions etc, in order to induce the farmers to take up oilseeds cultivation on large scale. i~ Introduction of pulses crops in irrigated farming system such as length of National Highways dOUUj9 and multiple cropping; \j~ 3271, SHRI SYED SHAHABUDDIN: ii) Bringing additional. areas un- Will the Ministerof SURFA.CE TRANSPORT der:- be pleased to state the total length of Na- tional Highways in the country as on 1 April, a) short duration varieties of 1988 with breakup state and Union Terntory- urad, moong, etc. in rice fal- wise? lows by utilising the residual moisture in rabi season; THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT b) in summer pulses with irriga- (SHRI RAJESH PILOT): The total length of tion aft~r mustard, sugarcane, National Highways in the country is 32,138 potato and wheat; and Kms. A statement giving the break up State and Union Territory-wise is given below. c) in rabi under lentil; and STATEMENT d) under short duration arhar in rotation with wheat in North- S. No. Name of State/ Tota/length in ern States; Union Territory Kms iii) Inter-cropping of arhar in Soy- 1 2 3 abean, Bajra, Cotton Sugarcane and Groundnut, both under irri- 1. Andhra Pradesh 2299 gated and unirrigated condi- tions. 2. Arunachal Pradesh 330 iv} Multiplication and use of im- 3. Assam 2296 proved pulses seeds, adoption of plant protection measures; 4. Bihar 2117 use of phosphatic fertilisers and rhizobium culture; and 5. Chandigarh (U.T.) 24 v) Improved post-harvest technol- 6. Delhi (U.T.) 72 ogy; public policies including pricing and marketing of pulses. 7. Goa 229 253 Written Answers SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) Written Answers 254 (a) whether installation of effluent and 1 2 3 sewage treatment plants being capital inten- sive involves heavy expenditure and are 8. Gujarat 1491 uneconomical to the industries; 9. Haryana 698 (b) whether any provision is available for soft loan for these projects from Central 10. Himachal Pradesh 644 financial institutions; 11. Jammu & Kashmir 648 (c) whether there is any demand for longer instalments of loan to be recovered in 12. Karnataka 1996 a period of 15-20 years with low interest 13. Kerala 790 rates; and (d) jf so, the reaction of Government 14. Madhya Pradesh 2736 thereto? 15. Maharashtra 2888 THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT (a) 16. Manipur 431 AND FORESTS (SHRI Z.R. ANSARI): The extent of expenditure on such plants 17. Meghalaya 472 varies from case to case. While these do add to the cost of the project and the operational expense, these cannot be considered as 18. Mlzoram 551 uneconomical from the social cost point of in 19. Nagaland 113 view. Moreover, some cases, the revenue from recoveries/recycling also lead to reduc- 20. Orissa 1649 tion in these costs. 21. Punjab 882 (b) The assistance provided on conces- sional terms by a" India financial institutions 22. Pondicherry (U.T.) 23 10 eXisting units under modernisation assis- tance scheme covers, inter-alia, effluent 23. Rajasthan 2557 treatment and disposal systems also. 24. Sikkim 62 (c) Industrial Development Bank of India (1081) has reported that no such de- 25. Tamil Nadu 1766 mand has been received. 26. Tripura 200 (d) Does not arise. 27. Uttar Pradesh 2613 Opening of Agro-Based Industries 28. West Bengal 1561 3273. SHAI BALASAHEB VIKHE PATIL: Total 32138 Kms. CH: RAM PRAKASH: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be Incentives to Industries pleased to state: 3272. SHRI BALASAHEB VIKHE (a) whether Government are consider- PATll: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT ing to open more agro-based industries in AND FORESTS be pleased to state: the rural areas to support agricuhure and 255 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Written AnsW9rs 256 farmers; and crores of seedlings to be pl,anted, against which the achivement was 355 crores of (b) if so, the details thereof? seedlings. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (b) Independent studies of tree sur- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND vival, relating to afforestation done prior to COOPERATION IN THE MINISTRY OF 1987-88, have been carried out in some AGRICUL lURE (SHRI SHY AM LAL states. YADAV): (a) and (b). Government of India has been promoting agro-based industries (c) Supply of saplings to individuals is to support agriculture and farmers through generally done free or at nominal rates. various programmes. National Cooperative Panchayats and educational institutions are Development Corporation (NCDC) pro- being involved in the afforestation pro- motes and finances the fruit and vegetable gramme. processing units, foodgrains processing units, oil seed processing units and sugar factories in Cooperative Sector. Integrated Report Submitted by Foreign ConSUlt· Aural Development Programme (IRDP) ants to Hindustan Fertilizer Corporation encourages setting upoffruit and vegetable units, development of fisheries and acquac- 3275. SHRI PURNA CHANDRA ulture projects. Khadi and Village Industries MALIK: Wi" the Minister of AGRICULTURE Commission (KVIC) is assisting agro-based be pleased to refer to the reply given on 9 industries in the processing of cereals, May, 1988to Unstarred Question No. 10132 pulses and fruits, gur and khandsari, Cotton regarding revamping of Haldia, Namrup and Khadi and Silk Khadi etc. Barauni Fertilizer plants and state: Social Forestry Programme (a) whether the report submitted by the foreign consultants to the Hindustan Fertil· 3274. SHRI SYED SHAHABUDDIN: izer Corporation has been received by Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND Government; and FORESTS be pleased to state: (a) the target for social forestry and (b) if so, the salient features of the achievement during 1987-88, in terms of report and further action, if any, taken in number of treas planted and surviving; revamping the Namrup, Barauni and DUf- gapur fertilizer plants? (b) whether any independent evalu- ation has been made of the achievement THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE claimed for the programme; and DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI R. (c) whether any guidelines have been PRABHlJ): (a) Yes, Sir. issued for involving Gram Panchayats and educational institutions for uhdertaking a (b) The consultants in their report on the plantation programme in an identifiable and operating units of Namrup, Barauni and defined area as well as for encouraging Durgapur plants of Hindustan Fertilizer individual citizens through supply of saplings Corporation have suggested their revamp- at nominal prices? ing/rehabilitation in three main stages with minimum loss of production, at an estimated THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT cost of Rs. 486.39 crores. After rehabilita- AND FORESTS (SHRI Z.R. ANSARI): (a) tion, the plants are expected to achieve the The total target for all afforestation activities rated capacity utilisation. No decision has in the country during 1987 ·88 was 359 been taken on the report. 257 Written Answers SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) Written Answers 258 Technology Mission on Dairy Develop- cal interventions. ment The milk sheds covered/proposed to be 3276. DR. B.L. SHAILESH: covered under Operation Flood in U.P. are:- SHRI R.M. BHOVE: Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Bijnore, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Moradabad, Nainital, Will the Minister of AGR~CUL TURE be Bulandshahar, Badaun, Aligarh, Mathura. pleased to state: Agra, Mainpuri Etah, Farukhabad, Hardoi, Sitapur, Bara Banki, Lucknow, Unnao. (8) whether Government have set up a Kanpur, Etawah, Fatehpur, Rae Baraili. Technical Mission on Dairy Development; Sultanpur, Jaunpur, Allahabad, Mirzapur. Varanasi, Ghazipur, 8allia. (b) if so, the Mission's compos~ion and its main task and the areas in Uttar Pradesh (c) and (d). There is no proposal at this which will be covered by the "Operation stage to have mini missions. Flood"; Revision of Crop Insurance Scheme (c) whether the Mission will have sev- eral mini missions; if so, their main task; and 3277. SHRIBIRINDERSINGH:Wilithe Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to (d) whether any area in Uttar Pradesh state: particularly 10 the Eastern U.P. will be cov- ered by thestt mini-missions with a view to (a) the present position of the proposed extend the dairy coverage to increase milk revision of crop insurance scheme; and yield of cows and if so, the details thereof? (b) whether it is proposed to extend the THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE scheme to those agricultural commodities DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND also which at present are not covered under COOPERATION IN THE MINISTRY OF revised scheme? AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHYAM LAL YADAV): (a) It has been decided to estab- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE hsh a Technology Mission for Dairy Develop- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND ment. COOPERATION IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHYAM LAL (b) The Mission with its Headquarters at YADAV): (a) All State GovernmentslUnion Anand will be headed by Dr. V. Kurien, Territories Administrations have been ad- supported by an Empowered Committee at vised not to notify crops for insurance in the national level, a Technical Committaefor Kharif 1988 season due to the revision of the considering and reviewing the progress of Comprehensive Crop Insurance Scheme. research and development programmes of all the institutions involved in the Technology (b) No, Sir. Mission and State level Coordination' Committee headed by the Chiei Secretaries Setting up of Fishing Harbour at of the States for advising the Empowered Agardanda and Rawas Committee on fixing State level targets, for reviewing the progress periodically and to 3278. SHRI YASHWANTRAO ensure effective coordination at the State GADAKH PATIL: Will the Minister of AGRI- level. The main objective of the Technology CULTURE be pleased to state: Mission would be to accelerate the pace of increasing rural income and employment (a) whether the Maharashtra Govern- through Dairy Development and to raise ment has submitted proposals for setting up overall dairy productivity through tecnologi- fishing harbour at Agard and a and Rawas; 259 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Written Answers 260 (b) if so, the details thereof; pleased to state: (c) whether.he projects have been (a) whether Delhi Milk Scheme milk is sanctioned; and supplied in polythene packs instead of bottles; (d) if not, the reasons therefor? (b) if so, when this new system was THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE introduced; DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND COOPERATION IN THE MINISTRY OF (c) whether old packing system has AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHYAM LAL been changed completely; and YADAV): (a) to (d). The feasibility reports for development of fishing harbours both at (d) if not, the names of the places in Agardanda and Revas were prepared by the Delhi where milk is still supplied in bottles? Central Institute of Coastal Engineerjnm For Fishery (CICEF), under the Government of THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE India. The estimated cost 01 Agardanda DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND harbour was As. 23 crores, in 1985. The COOPERATION IN THE MINISTRY OF harbour was designed for the operatiol'D of AGRICULTURE (SHAI SHYAM LAL about 400 fishing vessels of sizes ranging YADAV): (a) and (b). Delhi Milk Scheme is from 10 mts to 23 mts. The estimated cost of supplying milk both in polythene packs and Revas fishing harbour was As. 10.83 crores In bottles. The milk supply in polythene in 1983 and the harbour was designed for packs was introd uced in 1983. the operation of 300 mechanised fishing vessels ranging in sizes from 11 mts to 14 (c) No, Sir. mts. (d) Milk is supplied in bottles almost in The Agardanda proposal could not be all areas of Delhi. accommodated within the outlay allocated for the concerned schema in the Sixth and [English] Seventh Plans. Hence in orderto explore the possibility of availing foreign assistance, Use of Fenpropathrin, Methomys and Government of Maharaslntra have been Trisoperos for White Fly requested to update the report. 3280. SHRI V. SOBHANADREES- A fishing harbour at Revas was pro- WARA RAO: Will the Minister of AGRICUL- posed only to provide for spill over boats, TURE be pleased to state: over and above a number of 700, from the Sassoon Dock Fishing Harbour. At the (a) whether International Crops Re- number of fishing vessels operating from search Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics and Sasson Dock has not exceeded 700, the Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University proposal is kept in abeyance. have recom mended the use of Fenpropa- thrin, Methomys and Trisoperos for the ef- [ Translation] fective prevention of white fly and helotheis in cotton crop in Guntur and Prakasam Dis- Supply of OMS Milk In Polythene Packs tricts of Andhra Pradesh; 3279. SHAI BALWANT SINGH RA- (b) if so, the decision taken by Govern- MOOWALIA: ment in this regard; and SHRI RAM DHAN: (c) if no decision has been taken so far Win the Minister of AGRICULTURE be the reasons therefor? 261 Written Answers SRAVANA 27.1910 (SAKA) Written Answers 262 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE [ Trans/ation] DEPARTMENT OF AGRICUL rURAL RE- SEARCH AND EDUCATION IN THE MINIS- Air Pollution TRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HARI KRISHNA SHASTRI): (a) to (c). The infor- 3282. SHRI SHANTI DHARIWAL: mation is being collected and will be laid on SHRIMATI KISHORI SINHA: the Table of the House. Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT Crop Insurance Scheme AND FORESTS be pleased to state: (a) whether the attention of Govern· 3281. DR. A.K. PATEL: Will the Minis- ment has been drawn to the news ~efT) ter of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: appearing in the 'Times of India' dated 5 June. 1988 under the caption IProspects of (a) whether demands have been made reducing air pollution dim·; to make to Crop Insurance Scheme appli- cableto all crops, to non-Ioanee farmers also (b) if so, whether U.N.E.P. on the eve of and for claim assessment on the basis the of International Environment day warned smallest unit; against the probable adverse effect of IIGreen houses-gases" on the health of the (b) the response of Union Government people; thereto; and (c) if so, the steps taken by Government (c) the share of Union Government so far to protect the environment from being under the Crop Insurance Schemeta be paid polluted and the tangible results achieved; to farmers who have insured their crops? and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (d) the details of Government's future DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND plans in this regard? COOPERATION IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHYAM LAL THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT YADAV): (a) Yes, Sir. AND FORESTS (SHRI Z.R. ANSARI): (a) and (b). Yes, Sir. (b) The demands for extending the coverage of crop insurance to all crops and (c) and (d). The steps taken by Govern- to non-Ioanee farmers have been examined ment in this regard inctude monitoring of air by the Government. However, it has not and water quality, setting up the standards been considered feasible to accept these and their implementation. proper siting of the demands. As regards the demand for claim industries and promotional measures assessment, on the basis of the smallest through incentives. Sufficient safeguards for unit, the implementing State Governments protecting env.ronment and control of pollu- have the option to implement the scheme tion are sought to be incorporated into on- even at village level provided requis~e yield going and new project proposals. Adion is data at that level for each of the insured crop also taken against defaulting un~sunder are available and it is possible for State there levant Acts. All these measures will be Governments concerned to conduct the continued to be implemented vigorously. minimum number of crop cutting experi- While in the-case of individual projects. the ments in each of such notified village. action can be seen to result in an immediate reduction in pollution 1wMI. the eMIr" (c) The Central share in the payment of impad of the varioul ..... tIMft ... be cIaIma is two-third of the total claim. measured only over • ,..,.. 01 lime. 283 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1988 Written Answers 264 [Eng/ish] germ plasm of trees used in prevalent agro-forestry sys- Memorial To Hazrat Amlr Khulro tems. 3283. SHRI KHURSHID ALAM KHAN: (ii) Evaluation of prevalent agro-for- Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE estry systems to· det~rmine if DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state: these can be improved. (a) whether demands have been made (iii) Management mixes of agro-for- for constructing a memorial at Patiyali, birth estry to find out the most suitable place of Hazrat Amir Khusro; and combination and to maximise production and sustainability. (b) ~ so, what is the reaction and re- sponse of the Government in this regard? (iv) Suitability of inter-cropping within tree-belts. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND (v) Productivity of various Silvi-pas- CULTURE IN THE MIN ISTRY OF HUMAN toral systems. RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI L.P. SHAHI): (a) and (b). Yes, Sir. Since the (vi) Effect on crop yields of tree subject matter primarily concerns a the State planting on bunds. Government of Uttar Pradesh, they have been advised to look into the matter. (vii) Economics of different agro-for- estry systems and comparative Agro-forestry econom ics of trees versus· crops. 3284. DR. B.l. SHAILESH: Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT AND FOR- (viii) Survival rate of trees under farm ESTS be pleased to state: forestry in various agro-climatic regions. (a) whether Government have pre- pared an action plan to plant adequate trees Import of Steel by MMTC to meet growing demands fortuel and indus- trial wood by 2000 A.D., if so the details 3285. SHRI SANAT KUMAR MANDAL: thereof; Will the Minister of STEEL AND MINES be pleased to state: (b) whether any studies in agro-forestry have been under-taken and if so, the salient (a) whether the Minerals and Metals features thereof? Trading Corporation (MMTC) has been au- thorised to import some millions of tonnes of THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT steel during the current year; AND FORESTS (SHRI Z.R. ANSARI): (a) No, Sir; (b) if so, the quantities and varieties of steel to be imported; the country of import (b) The Indian Council of Agriculture and the estimated cost thereof in terms of Research, the Forest Research Institute, foreign exchange; some Universities and organisations like the Bhartiya Agro-Industries Foundation have (c) whether this import will be on barter been conducting studies on various aspects basis for foreign exchange has been re- of Agro-forestry. The salient ones are:- leased/earmarked therefor; and (i) Collection and evaluation of (d) what are the urgent domestic re- 265 Written Answers SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) Writtsn Answers 266 quirements necesskating such on import (d) Imports are necessary to supple- and whether some part of this steel will be ment indigenous availabil~y of iron and steel made available to West Bengal's Engineer- materials. These would be made available to ing Industry? actual users, including those from West Bengal who register their demands with the THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MMTC. DEPARTMENT OF STEEL IN THE MINIS- TRY OF STEEL AND MINES (SHRI YO- Import of Pulses GENDRA MAKWANA): (a) The Minerals and Metals Trading Corporation (MMTC) is 3286. SHRIMATI JAYANTI PAT· authorised as the Canalising Agency to NAIK: import steel to meet the indigenous require- DR. KRUPASINDHU BHOI: ments. SHRI YASHWANTRAO GADAKH PATll: (b) The Import Plan for 1988-89 envis- ages import of 1.9 million tonnes of steel of Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be which 1.6 million tonnes consist of canalised pleased to state: items. However, the actual import will de- pend on the gap between demand and (a) the details of kind quantity and value availability. The items normally imported are of pulses imported during 1987-88 and pro- mainly flat products like plates, HR coils/ posed to be imported during current year; sheets, CR coils/sheets, tinplates, Tin Mill and Black Plate, Electrical Steel Sheets and bars (b) the names of supplier countries? and rods, structurals and alloy/stainless steel. The source of imports depend on the THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE competitiveness of the offers. Rs. 513 crores DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND in foreign exchange have been provided to COOPERATION IN THE MINISTRY OF MMTC for 1988+89 for can ali sed items of AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHYAM LAL iron and steel imports. YADAV): (a) and (b). Import of pulses is under Open General Licence. However all (c) Imports are paid for in foreign ex- contracts for import of pulses have to be change/rupee payments. However, MMTC registered with NAFED. Statements I and II also arranges for counter trade against for the year 1987-88 and 1988-89 (upto 30 these imports to the maximum extent pos- June 1988) in respect of imports of pulses sible. are given below. 287 Written Answers AUGUST 18, 1 ~'88 Written Answers 268 ctS E .~ ni ctS CiS c: E c ~ ca ~ U) N ::::s Q) ::::s c: CD - C'd :> « ~ af .~.. ca ctS "'0 c: CU~ E c: cu c: .::t:. cu L.. ctj ca ~ ::J E ~ (ij N I- 'N Q) c: co c: ::::s -.J c: 'i:: Q) ct1 os C/) N ~ .~. ~ co "'0 ~ (ij (J) ~ . c ~ r: cO ._ ctS I- 8 "'0 Q) ?;_ ctf 0 .... c E Z (/) .£ ~ os .... CU'(ij --::J ro a. ~ CI) l() :::l cu..t: c: .r:. ctS-o c:: ~ aJ. .~ .~ "0 Q) ~ "'0 0 en en c: ~ c: c >.. >.. ~ Q) cO cu ctf nfns Q) ct1 co Q) Q) §.::t:. ~ c:: E!:; N:= :0::::0} «S N c C .... C/) .::t:. .::t:. .::t:. :::s -:::s 'n; c: l- I- c: .S ~ .... os ct1 a.. 0 :.c ..c :.c :J :J :::l car. ::::s :J .t::. 0 r.Q) ..... (.) () I- ~:r: 0 0 CC« r- 1-1- l- I-- oz (I) t:: ,_~ .... .9 0) eX) I eX) ex) 0) ~ "- Q) . m ::::.. 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('I') o C/) C/) c: C/) c: n1 C/) Q) ci U') .. oi ,.... ,.... <0,.... 273 Written Answers SRAVANA 27,1910 (,SAKA ) Written AnswefS 274 [ Trans/ation] THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Supply of Pig Iron to Industrial UnHsln DEPARTMENT OF STEEL IN THE MINIS- Batala City of Punjab TRY OF STEEL AND MINES (SHRI YO- GENDRA MAKWANA}: (a) to (c). Yes. Sir. 3287. SHRI BALWANT SINGH RA- MOOWALlA: (d) To supplement indigenous availa- SHRI TEJA SINGH DARDI: bilny it is planned to import pig iron for which SAIL have placed orders with the Canalising Will the Minister of STEEL AND MINES Agency i.e. the Minerals & Metal Trading be pleased to state: Corporation. It is expected that with the arrival of the imports, the availability position (a) whether1here are a large numberof would considerably improve. industrial units in Batala city of Punjab which produce various kinds of goods on small STATEMENT CORRECTING REPLY TO scale by using pig iron; usa NO. 10241 DATED 9TH MAY, 1988 RE INVESTMENT IN NEW PROJECTS (b) if so, whether the representatives of BY RASHTRIYA CHEMICALS AND these small Units had complained of short- FERTILIZERS age in supply of pig iron in the past few months; THE MINISTER OR STATE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS IN THE (c) if so, whether Government have MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE: Sir, I irwite gone into these complaints; and the attention of the House to the reply givar to Unstarred Question NO.10241 in this (d) jf so, thetimebywhich pig Iron would House on 9th May, 1988. In reply to parts (b; be maae available to these units so as to & (c) of the original reply for item (iii) undel enable them to produce to their capacity? ·Projects' the following may be substituted:- FOR READ (iii) Production of 101 lakh tonnes (iii) Production of 1.0'1 lakh tonnes per annum of Newsprint/Fine per annum of Newsprint from paper from Bagasse. Bagasse. The mistake was on account of typo- 12.00 hrs. graphical error which was inadvertently committed. [ Translation] Although, the question was answered in SHRIMATI MEIRA KUMAR(Bijnor): Sir the last week of the session, it could not be ten Bihari students of D.P. School have been laid on the Tab!e of the House during the beaten. They are now staying in Bihar Bha same Session due to paucity of time. van . ...... I, therefore, crave the indulgence of the MR. SPEAKER: Give me in writing. I wil, House to the extent mentioned above. get it verified. ( Interruptions) 275 Papers Laid AUGUST 18, 1988 Papers Laid 276 SHRI YOGESHWAR PRASAD YO- India dated the 13th May,1988. GESH (Chatra): That school is situated on Mathura Road. Ten students have been (ii) The National Dairy Develop- beaten. (Interruptions) ment Board Workmen (Appoint- ment, Pay and Allowances) MR. SPEAKER: Please listen to me. Regulations, 1988 published in Why do you not listen to me? What is the use Notification No. DEL:NDDB in of it. Sir? I have already asked you to give me Gazette of India dated the 9th in writing. I wilt get it verified, (Interruptions) May, 1988 together with errata there to published in Gazette of DR. G.S. RAJHANS (Jhanjharpur): It is India dated the 13th May, 198B. reported in ITimes of India'. (Interruptions) (iii) The National Dairy Develop- MR. SPEAKER: What is the use of ment Workmen (Conduct, Disci- speaking in this manner? If you give me in pline and Appeal) Regulation, writing, ~ will get it verified. 1988 published in Notification No. DEL: NODS in Gazette of India dated the 25th March, 1988 together with errata thereto pub- 12.01 hrs. lished in Gazette of India dated the 13th May, 1988. PAPERS LAID ON THE TABLE (iv) The National Dairy Develop- [English] ment Board Officers (Conduct Discipline and Appeal) Regula- Notifications under National Dairy tion, 1988 published in Notifica- Development Board Act, 1987 and Es- tion No. DEL: NODS in Gazette sential Commodities Act,1955. Review of India dated the 25th March, on working and Annual Report of Na- 1988 together with errata thereto tional Seeds Corporation for 1986-87; published in Gazette of India Review on the working and Annual Re- dated the 13th May, 1988. port of Hindus1an Packing Co. Ltd. GUJarat for 1985 .. 87 etc. (v) The National Dairy Develop- ment Board (Amendment) THE MINISTER OF. STATE IN THE Regulations, 1988 published in DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND Notification No. SEC:AP: 46 COOPERATION IN THE MINISTRY OF SPP in Gazette of India dated AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHYAM LAL the 14th June, 1988. YADAV): I beg to lay on 1he Table:- (1) A copy each of the following NotifI- (vi) Notification No. DEL: cations (Hindi and English versions) under NDDB.SPL. published in Ga- section 50 of the National Dairy Develop- zette of India dated the 6th May I ment Board Act, 1987:- 1988 containing errata to the National Dairy Development (i) The National Dairy Develop- Board (Administration of Funds, ment Board Officers (Appoint- Accounts and Budget) Regula- ment Pay and Allowances) tion, 1988 [Placed in Library. Regulations, 1988 published in See No. LT -6410/88] Notification No. DEL: NODB in Gazette of India dated the 9th 2. A copy each of the following not~i March, 1988 together with errata cations (Hindi and English versions) under thereto published in Gazette of sub-section(6) of section 3 of the Essential 277 Papers Laid SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) Messages from R.S. 278 Commodities Act, 1955:- 4. Two statements (Hindi and English versions) showing reasons for delay in lay- (i) S.O. 1503 published ~n Gazette ing the papers mentioned at (3) above. of India dated the 14th May, [Placed in Library. See No. IT.6412 and 1988 regarding appointment of 6413/88] officers to exercise the functions of the Controller in the states. Notification under Major Port Trusts Act, 1963 (ji) The Fertiliser (Control) (Second Amendment) Order, 1988 pub- THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE lished in Notification No. S.D. MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT 724 (E) in Gazette of India dated AND DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINIS- the 28th July, 1988. TRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI P. NAMGYAL): I beg to lay on the (iii) The Fertiliser (Control) (Third Table:- Amendment) Order, 1988 pub- lished in Notification No. S.D. (1) Acopyofthe Notification No. G.S.R. 725 (E) in Gazette of India dated 786(E) (Hindi and English versions) pub- the 28th ,July, 1988. [Placed in lished in Gazette of India dated the 14th July, No.LT Library. See 6481/88] 1988 approving the Mormugao Port Trust (Distraint or Arrest and Sale of Vessels) 3. A copy each of the following papers Reaulations 1988 under sUb-section (4) of (Hindi and English versions) under sub- section 124' of the Major Port Trusts Act, section (1) of section 619 A of the Compa- 1963.,Placed in Library. See No. LT-6414/ nies Act, 1956:- 88] (a) (i) Review by the Government on (2) A copy of the Major Port Trusts the working of the National (Payment of Fees and Allowances to Trus- Seeds Corporation Limited, New tees) (Amendment) Rules, 1988 publbhed Delhi for the year 1986-87. in Notification No. G.S.R. 797 (E) in Gazette of India dated the 18th July, 1988 under sub- (ii) Annual Report of the National section (3) of section 122 of the Major Port Seeds Corporation Limited New Trusts Act, 1963.[Placed in Library. See Deihl for the year 1986-87 along No. LT -6415/88]. with Audited Accounts and com- ments of the Comptroller and Auditor General thereon. [Placed in Library. Sef:J No.L T- 12.02 hrs. 6412/88] (b) (i) Review by the Government on MESSAGES FROM HAJYA SABHA the working of the Hindustan Packaging Company Limited, [English1 Gujarat for the year 1985-87. SECRETARY-GENERAL: Sir, I have to (ii) Annual Report of the Hindustan report the following messages received from Packaging Company Limited, the Secretary-General of Rajya Sabha:- Gujarat lJr the year 1985-87 along with Audited Accounts and (i) "I am directed to inform the Lok comments of the Comptroller Sabha that the Rajya Sabha, at and Auditor General thereon its sitting held today, the 17th [Placed in Library See. No LT- August, 1988, adopted the fol- 6413/88] lowing motion in regard to the 279 Matters Under AUGUST 18, 1988 Ru/s377 280 [Secretary-General] ing industry was supposed to get Polyester presentation of the Report of the Yarn on cheaper rates. The Finance Minister joint Committee of the Houses had very clearly made this point during his on the Shipping Agents (Licens- Budget Speech. With the announcement of ing) Bill, 1987:- budget all the spinners of Polyester Yarn reduced their prices on 1st April, 1988 by 'That the time appointed for the about Rs.125/- per kg. as per the duty con- presentation of the Report of the cession announced in the budget. Joint Committee of the houses on the Shipping Agents (licens- 12.03 hrs. ing) Bill, 1987, be extended upto the first day of the last week of [MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER in the Chaj~ the 150th sassil)n of the Rajya Sabha". This concession was available to the weaving industry and to the consumers of (ii) IIln accordance with the provi- cloth for hardly a month and from 1st May, sions of rule 127 of the Rules of 1988 onwards Polyester Yarn Spinners in- Procedure and Conduct of Busi- :Iuding Government own undertakings ness in the Rajya Sabha, I am started increasing their ra!es by about Rs. 51 directed to inform the lok Sabha - to Rs. 101- per kg. per week and now the that the Rajya Sabha. at its sit- increase is of morethan Rs. 25/- per kg. over ting held on the 17th August, and above the price declared in April, 1988. 1988, agreed without any amendments to the Arms A large number of weavers, who have (Amendment) Bill, 1988, been producing Polyester cloth and sarees which was passed by the Lok are facing tremendous problems due to hike Sabha at its sitting held on the in price. Production is coming down and 9th August, 1988." looms are being closed one after another. I request the Government to kindly intervene in the matter immedIately and MAnERS UNDER RULE 377 ensure that concessions given through the Budget are passed on to the weaving indus- [English] try and the consumers. (I) Need to ensure that duty con- (ii) Need to promote tourism In cessions announced on poly- the country ester filament yarn and fibre yarn in 1988-89 Budget are SHRI SATYENDRA NARAYAN SINHA available to the consumers (Aurangabad): The demand for tourism and weavers. being treated as an export industry is justi- fied by the rising level of tourist traffic in the MR SPEAKER: The House now shall world. If a small city State like Hong Kong take up matters under rule 377. Shri Za:nul could attract three million visitors, there is no Basher. reason why a large country like India cannot target for five million tOUrists a year. This SHRI ZAINUL BASHER(Ghazipur): CQuid make tourism the highest foreign The U(\~on budget 1988-89 ..lr,ilounced a exchange earning industry and multiply num~rof liberal concessions including duty employment opportunities all round. The concession on Polyester filament Yarn and study made by ASSOCHAM into this indus- Polyester Fibre Yarn. This was meant for try is revealing about its potential. The in- giving relief to the consumers and the weav- vestment needed is hotels alone is stated to 281 Matters Under SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA ) Rule 377 282 be As. 1,500 crores and the necessary in- ernment that a new building should be con- centives for this must be provided. Airports structed for Akbarpur Telephone Exchange at all tourist centres must be properly and electronic equipments should be in- equipped. This is particularly true of the stalled in telephone exchanges situated in airports near the Buddhist centres of Bihar. Akbarpur, Jalalpur and Tanda. Besides this, If these centres are accessible through regu- I also request t~e Government to release lar plane services, the number of foreign adequate number of telephone connections tourists visiting them is likely to go up many so that subscribers may get relief. times. (Iv) Need to run a shuttle train [ Trans/ation] between Kamptee and Am- bazari Ordnance Factory (iii) Need for improvement In the working of Telephone Ex" SHRI BANWARI LAL PUROHIT changes and installation of (Nagpur): I would like to draw the attention of Electronic Exchanges in the House towards the introduction of a new Akbarpur, Jalalpur and landa local shuttle train between Kamptee and in Faizabad district of U.P. Ambazari Ordnance Factory and vice- versa. SHRI R.P. SUMAN (Akbarpur): Mr. About sixty thousand workers are en- Deputy Speaker, Sir, there is a significant gaged in the Ambazari Ordnance Factory contribution of Telecommunications in a and nearby Hingna Industrial Estate. Due to developed and a developing country like non-availability of railway train between India. There are a number of telephone Kamptee and Ambazari Ordnance Factory, exchanges in Faizabad district in U.P. but thousands of workers of the Ambazari Ord- they are not providing satisfactory services nance Factory as well as Hingna Industrial to the subscribers. There are several Indus- Estate are severely affected. Most of the trial towns such as Akbarpur. Jalalpur and workers engaged in the Ambazari Ordnance Tanda which are situated in this district Factory and Hingna Industrial Estate have to where a large number of businessmen and cover distance of about 10 to 20 kilometres weavers reside. The cloth made here is sent on cycle as these poor workers are not in a to the several parts of the country. Tanda position to pay exorbitant bus fares. Thus Thermal Power Project, Uttar Pradesh Spin- daily they are compelled to waste their en- ning Mill and Shri Gandhi Ashram are also ergy on cycling resulting in wasteful exertion located in this district The condition of tele- and low efficiency in work. phone Exchanges in Akbarpur and landa There is a persistent demand from the Tehsil in very pitiable. Subscribers are not residents of Kamptee and Nagpur and work- fully benefited with it. The equipments in ers of the Ordnance Factory and Hingna these exchanges are out-dated and need Industrial area to introduce the local shuttle repairs. The people are not getting tele- train. phone connections because of the limited capacity of these exchanges. Akbarpur In view of the position stated above, Ion Telephone Exchange is housed in a dilapi- behalf of the workers and people of Kamptee dated building while land has already been and Nagpur demand that illocal shuttle train acquired for it. The businessmen have to go between Kamptee and Ambazari Ordnance to Lucknow or Varanasi for making calls to Factory may be introduced immediately. big cities. It is absolutely necessary to im- (v) Need for Speedy development prove the condition of telephone Exchanges of Bharath Process and Me- situated in prominent towns of district Faiza- chanical Engineers Ltd. Ma- bad keeping its historical, religious and dras geographical importance in view. DR. A. KAlANIDHI (Madras Central): I, therefore, request the Central Gov- The Bharath Process and Mechanical Engi- 283 Matters Under. Rule 377 AUGUST 18, 1988 D.G. (Punjab), 1988·89 284 [Dr. ,A. Kalanidhi] Himalayas. It is, therefore, of paramount neers Limited - a Government of India importance that the Neora Valley be de- undertaking at Madras is threatened with clare~ as a National Park and a Biosphere closure and retrenchment. Ever since its Reserve. It is only then that its rich forest formation in 1980, some vested interests are wealth along w~h the varieties of flora and playing havoc on the growth of this com- fauna and indeed the whole ecological bal- pany. The plant suffers from outdated tech- ance can be protected. nology, old plant and machinery and poor market potential for its products. (vii) Need to Construct Memorial for martyrs of the Freedom Many orders from Sharat Heavy Electri- Struggle In ShahJahanpur, cals Limited. Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Uttar Pradesh Neyveli Lignite Corporation and other well reputed companies have been withdrawn SHRI JITENDRA PRASADA which has resulted in huge loss for the (Shahjahanpur): The country is celebrating company. Inordinate delay in execution of its 40 years of Independence and to achieve orders has also brought heavy losses. this Independence, a number of persons had to give the supreme sacrifice by giving Many ailing public sector enterprises their lives for the cause of freedom of their have been put on the right track by proven country. In District Shahjahanpur, three executives singled out for ths purpose. The martyrs, namely, Shri Ram Prashad Bismil, Government of India should sat right the Shri Ashfaqullah Khan and Shri Roshan· working of this company. It is high time that Singh gave the supreme sacrifice. They any attempt at paralysing the functioning of were hanged by the Britishers during the this undertaking and its subsidiary are effec- freedom struggle. Even after 40 years of tively dealt with and normalisation of activi- Independence, there is no suitable memorial ties and speedy development of this organ- yet for these martyrs. isation ensured. I urge upon the Government to con· (vi) Need to declare Neora Valley struct a suitable memorial in honour of these as a National park and 8 Bio- three martyrs in District Shahjahanpur so sphere Reserve that coming generations may be inspired and know about the sacrifices made for SHRIMATI D.K. BHANDARI (Sikkim): achieving tho freedom by their fore-fathers. The Neora Valley in the Kalimpong forest in Oarjeeling district is one of the dense virgin forests in the country. It has a wealth of flora and some of which are rare species. There 12.12 hrs. are about 2000 varieties of orchids alone. Some of the animal species are covered by DEMANDS FOR GRANTS (PUNJAB), the Wild Life Protection Act. The West Ben- 1988-89 CON TO. gal Government in collaboration with the army is planning to build a water reservoir at [English] 2000 m height in this valley. If this project goes through, there is every fear that this MR DEPUTY SPEAKER: Now, let us wilderness will be denuded. Already defor- take up next item "Further Discussion and estation has done havoc around the valley. voting on the Demands for Grants in respect The construction of water reservoir will of the Budget for the State of Punjab for undoubtedly damage the valley eco-system 1988-89." in the area. According to the scientists, the Neara Valley is the last remnant of a distinc- Time allotted is only two hours. We have tive vegetation in the We~t Bengal·Sjkkim already taken twenty four minutes and the 285 D.G. (Punjab), SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA ) 1988-89 286 balance time is one hour and thirty six min~ assistance in India itself, that will help dairy utes. Therefore, I request the han. Members industry a lot particularly in a forward State to be very brief and try to put the points very like Punjab. shortly. We have been emphasising more on Dr.G.S. Dhillon, you can continue now. food processing and better utilisation of vegetable and horticulture. ' DR. G.S. DHILLON (Ferozepur): Sir, yesterday I made a reference to our The Punjab Agro Industries Corpora- foodgrains contribution to the Central pool. tion filed industrial licenses application with We have 1.5 par cent of the total area under the Government of India in June, 1986. After irrigation in India. We were able to contribute two years, it is still pending. I do not want to sixty five per cent and even in the drought mention some of the points as they. concern year. it was round about sixty per cent. What the Agriculture Ministry. But my humble I suggested yesterday was that though we opinion is that there were just very minor have done so wen in agriculture and in pro- cloys put into that. Considering the problem duction of foadgrains, we have not done in Punjab, considering its border situation anything about the promotion of industry and and law and order problem thera, I think, we even itgro .. jn In Dairy farm earnings, though Gujarat DR. G.S DHILLON: I am not disclosing was three times bigger than us, comparing anything new. I am just referring to it in order with the forty years of the Cooperative to strengthen my own claims for this. Movement in Gujarat, comparatively in a much shorter period, we have done better The project envisages an initial invest- than that State. We contributed about ten per ment of Rs.22 crores, and includes an Agro cent of the total milk production in the coun· Research Centre, Potato and Grain Proc- try. Punjab has now overt3ken Gujarat. essing Plant, a Fruit/Vegetable Processing Whereas Gujarat could produce only 321akh Plant and Soft Drink Concentrate Manufac- lonnes of milk as compared to 43 lakh ton- turing Unit. The project proposes to utilise nes produced by Punjab. Dairying Industry 30,000 tonnes of potato and grains per year, in Punjab is providing direct employment to to produce food products for domestic mar- thirty thousand rural youths. But stin it needs ket. It also envisages utilisation of 8,000 more intensive technology, more intensive metric tonnes of fruit like pear, mango, training and also its diversification in proc- guava, etc. to produce juices and related essing. I am told that some of the coopera- productsforthe export market. 74 percentaf tive societies representatives were sent to total investment under this project is in the Denmark, but they were only six of them. If food area proposing to utilise 25 per cent of some sort of an institute could be opened on thefruitcrop in Punjab. Besides, Agro Indus- the training and advance studies of dairy tries Corporation has its own food process- 287 D.G. (Punjab), AUGUST 18,1988 1988-89 288 [Dr. G.S. Dhillon] been making efforts to promote large-scale ing plant at Abhor in my constituency. This projects in the State. And what are those project is very critical to realise crop diver- projects? They are very simple. You already sification in the State, for providing better have so many of them. When some people incomes to the farmers, and for creating refer to Punjab, they only refer to our crops more than 50,000 jobs in the country includ- and our share of foodgrains in the Central ing 15,000 jobs in the agricultural sector pool. There is nothing else to compare. I alone. So such a useful and urgent project is have been to a number of States is nothing being delayed for more than two years. I fail else 10 compare. I have been to a numberof to understand about it. The project will gen- States and I have been comparing ourselves erate around As. 175 crores of tax revenue with them. We stand at a very low bottom. AI! to the Government per annum. This project we want is not only support to small-scale will also prevent wastage of perishable sector, but also a petro-chemical complex, crops which in India is between 30 and 40 an electronic switching systems project, oer cent. The project commits a foreign video cassette recorders project, and agro- exchange ean ling equal to three times the based industries, particularly concerning total foreign exchange outflow relating to wineries-of course, I have mentioned capital good import, raw material import, etc. about that PepsI Cola project also. I now feel For the last two years the project is still that when I meet people-Ministers and pending for final clearance. There are so officers-they are all not as much allergic to many others in the agricultural sector or the this name, as they used to be earlier. I hope agro-industrial sector but in view of the time the allergy will disappear in course of time. that you have prescribed, I thought I will confine only to these two agro-industrial Now so many letters of intent are await- projects. ing. Out of more than 140, 62 letters of intent have been issued, whereas 78 cases are still A few days back, the Northern India pending with the Government of India. I hope Chamber of Commerce and Indus1ry met the he will kindly look Into it. Members of Parliament. Mr. Ramoowalia and some of us were there. They had talked We need upgradation of our technol- about so many other matters, but some of ogy. Government of India may have a fresh them which are very salient, which are very look at the problem and allot UNDp~'aJded vital, I thought I should bring them to the project for automotive parts, research and notice of the Government. development centre at Ludhiana, machine tool development centre at Batala and proj- There is no 'A' category backward dis- ect on exposure to new technologies. The trict in the State. Out of 118 blocks , 66 blocks last two projects were recommended by the are INo Industry Blocks'. When there is no Ministry of Industrial Development for inclu- employment potential available to our young sion in the piesent UNDP country pro- men, what else would thpy do, except to go gramme. for training somewhere near the border? In the neighbouring States like Jammu and Sir, I do not want to mention many other Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, there is a complaints and grievances about other different practice and more facilities are matters. But I am very particular about the available there. raw materials for which the following steps need to be taken: In order to stabilise the industrial econ~ amy of Punjab and to generate further (i) Enhancement of the annual ceil- momentum, industrial activity in Punjab ing of wagon from 30,000 to should be expanded. I am rather surprised 50,000 wagons; that the State, through the Punjab State % Industrial Development Corporation, has (ii) 100 movement from Ranigunj 289 D.G. (Punjab), SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA ) 1988-89 290 in respect of all priority areas; can it be a prosperous industrial town? and There should be some sort of rail-link. (iii) Speeding up of movement. Another point I would like to bring to your notice is about the self-employment They could just expedite this. The'~ re- programme. As far as industry is concerned, quirement of hard cokes for annual alloca- it has increased from 25,000 to 35,000, but tion be fixed at 14,000 wagons as requested in regard to service areas, they were allowed by the industry. There should be an assur- to remain at 25,000. ance by Coal India Limited regarding 100% movement against the sponsored pro- It is very strange that for dairy, piggery gramme. There is short-supply of iron and and poultry the financial assistance has steel material to SSI sector. The Govern- been reduced to As. 15,000 whereas under ment of India should immediately intervene the Central Investment Subsidy Scheme, to increase the overall State allocation and such type of activities are registered as in- supply the quantity at least as per the State dustry. This discrim ination under the self- allocation. They are also very aggrieved employment scheme needs to be done about the supply of raw material and they away with and these schemes should not be told us that if it is not available in sufficient classified like that. Rs.15,OOO is not suffi- quantity they should be allowed to import cient to set up viable projects. At least my them. But I cannot say whether it is a reason- calculation is that a limit should be fixed able demand and very urgent demand. But I somewhere between Rs. 45,000 to Rs. would request you kindly to examine this. 50,000. They also told us that that item should be exempt from customs duty. It is for your Sir, I would like to mention also about consideration. I am just placing before you the power sector. There are so many other the result of our discussion with them. We matters which instead ot mentioning ;n this cannot accept all the demands they made House Members can write to you because of but where we find them (easonable, I am the very limited time. suggesting them to you. You should accept them. The project reports of RTP Stage-III (2 X 210 MW) was cleared techno-economi- Now, the availability of non-ferrous cally by CEA during January 1986. The coal metals like Zinc, Copper, Tin, Cadmium etc. linkages of both the plants have already be improved through imports to remove been confirmed. The project has also been shortage. About the nucleus complex, my cleared from pollution point of view by the other friends will tell you that we had set up State and the Central Governments. The this complex at Goindwal. When I was the project is awaiting investment clearance Minister of Shipping and Transport in 1975, from the Planning Commission which needs I was in charge of the Aoad and highways to be expedited. also. So, a bridge was sanctioned over Beas river with rail-link connecting Goindwal. That Regarding the approval of GNDTP connected Amritsar district with Kapurthala- Stage-III, as I have said earlier, it was Doaba area and Majha area. This historic cleared from all the three sources, from town was declared as nucleus town. This is pollution and from other sources, which is a simple request for beiter communication still waiting for the investment decision and with railway link from Beas to Goindwal. You that needs to be expedited. were very .sympathetic in this project from the beginning, but recently I have received a Another one that we asked for in the last letter that due to non-availability of sufficient meeting also, in the last Session also, and number of load, passengers etc and also again we asked for, is a gal based power other potentia', it may not be viable. But how plant in Punjab. The Government has .1- 291 D.G. (Punjab), AUGUST 18,1988 1988-89 292 [Dr. G.S. Dhillon] the appropriate forum for placing the Budget ready decided to set up Gas Thermal Plants on Punjab and discussing and debating it, in the Northern Region at Auraiya in U.P. and would rightly be the State Assembly of Anta in Rajasthan and these projects are to Punjab. But for the fact that the Punjab State be executed by the National Thermal Power Assembly which was duly elected earlier I Corporation in the Central sector. was dissolved by the Government of India, this Budget would not have come before this Punjab is far away from the coal areas House. This is rather unfortunate. and is not rich in hydro power resources and as such gas facilities for generation of power Some announcements have been need to be extended to Punjab and that is made recently by the Prime Minister and why we have requested for gas linkages several other dignitaries. For instance, which should be set up somewhere in the about Thein Dam project, what is the prog- Central Punjab, in Jalandhar and Ludhiana ress achieved. May we know something or even we need not be worried about the about it? I shall be highly thankful if the situation at the border districts of Amritsar or Minister throws some light on that. Similarly, Ferozepur. I come to the Integral Coach Factory in Punjab. As a matter of fact, it was offered to There are many other points, but these Andhra Pradesh at one time. As far as the are some of the projects which are pending original location of the project was con- for your sanction and I request you to kindly cerned, Warrangal was actually chosen. But look into·it. then, it was shifted to Punjab. Now I am not trying to find fault with the Government for A couple of years back we sanctioned the decision taken and raIsing this issue at Krishi Vigyan Kendras for the areas infested this stage. I would only like to know whether by terrorists, near Mand area. We had Gov- there is any progress in this direction at all. ernment land there more than, I think 15000 After making that announcement, in favour acres. The amount sanctioned by the Agri- of Punjab, after depriving us of that project, culture Ministry was Rs. 1,00,35,000 to be I would like to know something about the worked in consultation with the Agricultural progress of the project in Punjab. University of Ludhiana. It is surprising that that land which belongs to the Government Similarly Yamuna-Sutlej Link Canal is is under the occupation of the unauthorised another aspect which requires urgent atten- persons and the Punjab Government is very tion. During the period of Akali rule, it was much helpless in this. I do not know why. alleged that much progress could not be This project will lead to an intensive research made for various reasons. Now the situation on crop utilisation, on scientific research and is totally changed and the whole State is many other fields. I thought I should mention under the President's rule. May I know it ~o that the Governor of Punjab will take it whether sufficient progress is achieved, as up. I talked about it to the Additional Chief far as this canal is concerned which is of vital Secretary Mr. M.S. Gill and the Governor importance not only to Punjab but to Hary- and they assured me about this perhaps six ana and also, as a matter of fact, tothe entire months back th~at they would get it done in economy of the country. four months. But still it is at the sarJle level that more than crores of rupees are lying One more aspect is the border fencing. without any utilisation. There again, the question of land acquisition comes. There is little progress or no prog- I thought, I should mention it to you, in ress at all. It was reported that some tardy the Punjab discussion. progress was there. Fencing operation is also not progressing satisfactorily well. That SHRI BHATIAM SRIRAMA MURTY is the information, I have with me. I shall be (Visakhapatnam): Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, happy if I am contradicted by the Minister 293 D. G. (Punjab), SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA ) 1988-89 294 himself and a different and more promising sight. That is what goes to the credit of Mr. picture is painted by him. Rebeiro. This announcement was made by him some time back. As far as Indo-Pakistan border is con- cerned, fencing acquires great importance That being so, how could you achieve and electrification of fencing is of no less any solution? He also further says that we consequence as that of fencing. What is the have to Jive with terrorism and he is preach~ stage, at which the matter stands? What is ing that it is part and parcel of the trouble. Not the progress achieved so far? merely that. As far as separatists are con- cerned, he has also got something very Similarly, various other matters of de- significant to say that it is not as if separatism tail, pertaining to socio-econom ic progress is a phenomenon particularly unique to of Punjab State can betaken into considera- Punjab, even in Spain and in Central Ameri- tion while discussing the Budget of Punjab in can States, terrorists and separatists are this august House. Butthen, as I pointed out there and they are also pleading for separa- earlier, the right forum could have been the tion and that, therefore, this is a uniform, Punjab Legislative Assembly itself. But as common, universal phenomenon. He was long as Punjab issue is not solved, as long as about to explain matters in that spirit. the President's rule continues, the democ- racy is not restored, the popular rule is not That being so, where is the solution? Is established, there is no other go for the there any end of the problem? We are not Centre but to place the Budget before the able to see that. Not merely that. The gover- Lok Sabha itself. But how long this situation nor has gone on record some time back that continues? Can the hon. Minister assure as long as internal remifications of terrorism that at least by the time when we next meet, are not eliminated and stemned out, it is till the time of the next Budget itself, at least difficult to fight terrorism in the State of the popular rule be restored in Punjab and Punjab. What is the cause of it? International that this House ne9d not be bothered with global connections are already there. As far the details of this because the rightful Body as Pakistan is concerned, they are ;s there in Punjab itself? You know what extending all support and they are equipping political solution is now being sorted out by them with the latest, sophisticated ammuni- the Government. Punjab issue is not merely tion and armament and that is all being done. an issue which pertains to Punjab only. It is It is well known. a national Issue and, therefore, the entire nation is exercised over the matter. Just Even though we insisted that a white because the terrorists are flushed out from paper on the subject may be placed before the Golden temple, it does not mean that the the House,unfortunately, we are unable to entire problem is solved. The problem has elicit fuller reply from the Government. In got to be tackled in its entirety and a solution spite of the fact that the Government goes has to be found. It has to usher in a new sort from pillar to post from one country to an- of exercise. other, from one Head of State to another Head of State and go on submitting details At one stage, it was felt and it was said after details but, for some reason or the that Mr. Rebeiro was not able to progress other, they failed to furnish the full details to effectively and efficiently for the reason that the House. some of the elements in the Akali Ministry itseH were standing in the way, as a hurdle But what are the international ramifica- and impeding the progress. Now Akali Gov- tions? The Governor spe8 ks about that. ernment is not there. What is the progress Unless we put an end to the international achieved and what Mr. Rebeiro says? He ramifications, ~ is difficulUo curb terrorism as goes on record now to say that the solution far as Punjab is concerned. Now, AK 47 to the problem of terrorism is nowhere in Assault r~les of China were captured. Simi· 295 D.G. (Punjab), AUGUST 18, 1988 1988-89 296 [Sh. Bhattam Srirama Murty) way of foreign exchange. Of the country's total cotton production, 23 per cent is almost larly, a number of countries are also in- f~om Punjab only. So, it is now highly essen- volved. For instance, Britain, America and tial that we should 9,0 in for diversification. Canada and the various other countries We can switch over to Horticulture where have also been extending support to them. there is a great potential. But, at present, it is Activities of arms smuggling and drug traf- only 3 per cent. We can think in terms of food ficking by smugglers in and around Pakistan processing and other agricultural growth border continue unabated. All these things also. So far as my knowledge goes, except are there and so it is impos~ible for them. the one Coach Factory at Kapurthala, there Therefore, the problem also continues. is virtually no large-scale industry in Punjab There is no prospect of the State Legislature and in order to create job opportunities we ever coming to grips with them. They cannot should think· in terms of large-scale indus- pass their own budget in the Legislative tries' also. At present, the industrial produc- Assembly of Punjab. It looks like that. tion in Punjab is anywhere between 3.5 per cent and 4 per cent - it is almost equivalent Sir. the han. Prime Minister himself has to our national growth. stated,' sometime back, on the floor of this very House that as long as the Akali Govern- Sir, as far as the Power Sector is con- ment was there, the State Government was cerned, there is a great demand for atomic there in Punjab - he challenged the Mem- power plant because both the hydel and bers of the Opposition here in a way - what thermal power plants are - there is also a were the provisions available for him to inter- proposal for putting up a plant either at vene in the matters and go ahead with his Bhatinda or Ropar District - becoming own schemes and plans in order 10 bring costlier. So, they are demanding an atomic normalcy to Punjab. So, now, the Akali power plant. This can be considered. Sec- Government is no longer there in power. ondly, as far as Punjab is concerned the President's rule is there now. Everything is infrastructure for railways should be 'give there directly under your control. You are more emphasis. Without a democratic proc- armed with every power. About 22 laws were ess, without a political solution and political passed. That being so, could you achieve stability, despite having allthe infrastructure the result which you wanted to achieve? Is there cannot be any economic or industrial there any sign of normality? Could you growth. The only lasting solutIon to the achieve the political solution? I would like to menace of terrorism is to strengthen the ask this question here. democratic process. That is why the Gov- ernment has taken some measures which . . Si~, there is no ray of hope and nothing we have observed recently. One such meas- IS In Sight. That being so, I would like to ure is by bringing a Bill in the House to specially urge upon the Government that it is prevent the misuse of religious institutions necessary for them to bring about a political for political purposes and misuse of funds. solution as early as possible in order to Further, in order to create greater security enable the people of Punjab themselves to and to create a sense of security in the minds shape their own destiny, their own future in of the people and to prevent the terrorist and the direction in which they want to shape. anti-national, anti-social activities, the Na- tional Security Bill has been introduced. SHRI JAGANNATH PATTNAIK (Kalahandi): Mr. Deputy-Speaker, Sir, atthe Another great event is the Operation o~tset I would like to say that in Punjab, in the Black Thunder which is a remarkable event midst of the drought condition also, what we not. only from the point of view of freeing the ha~e observed is !hat there is magnificient holiest of the shrines of terrorists but also agricultural growth in terms of rice, wheat 2,000 and cotton. By exporting Basmati rice, if I am because more than Khalistanis sur- I' rendered. The most important thing is that, correct, we are earning As. 240 crores by 297 D.G. (Punjab), SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA ) 1988~89 29B by this Operation, the terrorists stand ex- the Delhi incident and in the other parts of the posed that they are anti-social and anti- country in 1984 should be prosecuted and religious, because we have sufficient evi· proper legal action should be taken against dence that inside the Golden Temple they them; also the widows and other victims tortured even the Amritdhari Sikhs, including should be given proper protection. A sense women. So, they are being exposed. It is of security and confidence should be cre- high time for all the secular parties - in fact, ated in their mind that the entire nation is the present is the most opportune time - to thinking of, and realising, their difficulties reach the rural masses and convey to them and agony. the actual character of the terrorists who are anti-social elements and that the object of Regarding the Jodhpur detenus, we the Operation Black Thunder was to rally have discussed many a time and the Gov- people against the terrorists. It is high time ernment have declared their stand many a that all secular forces of the countr~' united time. On an experimental basis we released themselves. some of them also, and after that, we have our own experience. There is als~ another thing. When we are condemning the Sikh fundamentalists, Taking all these into account, we have simultaneously we should condemn the now to come out with a clearcut policy and Hindu fundamentalists also like Bal Thack- take initiative on these lines: one, it will be eray and others; they are showing an atti- based purely on the Constitutional frame- tude which is more dangerous for the COUfl- work; and, secondly, as we have come to the try. All religious fundamentalists, be they conclusion, political solution is the only solu- Hindus or Christians or Muslims, are equally tion. Forthat Lok Shaktiand mass campaign dangerous for the country's integrity and should be organised especially in collabora- unity. From that pOint of view, In order to tion with secular and left parties. That ;s the create among the masses a sense of nation- only way to solve the Punjab problem. If alism and patriotism to fight out the divisive there is political stability, then only we can and separatist forces, all the secular forces create economjc stability in Punjab. Thank of the country must unite. We have 10 create you. a sense of patriotism and nationalism which must be based on peace and anti-imperial- SHRI V.S. KRISHNA IYER (Bangalore ism. OtherWise, we cannot successfully figh1 South): Mr. Deputy-Speaker, Sir, it is really the situation in Punjab where the imperialist very unfortunatethatforthe second time, the forces are plaYing a great role. supreme legislature of our country is dis- cussing this Budget of the Punjab State. Now, the common people of Punjab, the When the proclamation of the President's Hindus as well as the Sikhs, are once again rule was placed on the Tabl-e of the House, regaining a measure of understaooi'1g that the Home Minister then said that it was going gives reason for hope. It is the common to be for a very short period. Then came the people who must force the Government and Punjab Budget. Even at that time, the Fi- the political parties to move, and if the com- nance Minister was saying that there would mon people force the political parties and the be elected body soon com ing into being and Government to move in the proper direction, the President's rule would be going to be for it will be of immense help to create a situation a short period. Now, it is more than a year where we can solve the problem, and a since the elected body was dissolved. And political solution can be found. now, we do not see any sight of the elected body being restored. There is a feeling in the minds of the Sikhs that the criminals, according to them Many Members have said that we and against whom the Commission has should think of a political solution to this given the report, those who were involved in problem. I was, hitherto, listening with rapt' I 299 D.G. (Punjab), AUGUST 18,1988 1988-89 300 [Sh. V.S. Krishna Iyer] from the State of Punjab but from the Sikh attention to the speech by the Hen. senior community. They are here also. I had an Member Mr. Dhillon. He, no doubt, made a opportunity to discuss with many of them very useful speech. But I expected from him about the Punjab' problem. They are also that he would throw some light for solving the very keen that it should be solved and a Punjab problem. But unfortunately, he did political solution must be found. They are not do so. Hats off to the people of Punjab, hundred per cent Indians and believe in the they are not in any way giving encourage- Constitution of India, in the unity and integrity ment to the terrorists. The people of Punjab of the country. We have persons like Mr. believe in the unity and integrity of the State Dhillon and Mr. Ramoowalia.lt is the duty of of Punjab and, therefore, of the country. It is the Government to have at least discussed with the members of the Sikh community of , only a few handful of terrorists who are responsible for the present situation of this House and the other House. Even that Punjab. step has not been taken by the Government. That is what I learnt. Unless the democracy Time and again, on the Floor of this is restored in Punjab and the President's rule House, Members from this side have been ends, I find there is no solution at all for the urging that the political solution must be Punjab problem. Government says: lito found by the Central Government. But, un- whom should we speak to in Punjab? There fortunately, the Central Government has not is no one with whom we could discuss in even taken initiative to find solution. That is Punjab? what I find from the speeches made on the other side. Though everyone has been say- 3.00 hrs. ing, though we have been demanding, though the whole country has been demand- This is really a sad state of affairs. There are ing that there should be a political solution people, there are representatives of Punjab but the Central Government is not taking in this House. Are they not interested in initiative. solving the problem? The Government must take it seriously. Let this be the last time You are aware, as a first step, we when the Punjab Budget comes for discus- wanted the Government to take into confi- sion in this House. dence the Members of this House particu- larly the leaders of the opposition of this I want to make two points about the House. We wanted the Government to have Budget. When the Budget was presented in a dialogue with the opposition Members so this House in the Budget Session, the Han. that a solution could be found. But unfortu- Finance Minister presented a deficit Budget nately for the past one year, the Prime Min- of Rs. 239.22 crores. The revenue receipts ister of this country has not cared even to talk were Rs. 1545 crores and the expenditure to the leaders of opposition parties with was As. 1785 crores. Added to this, there regard to Punjab problem. We don't under- was a budget deficit of As. 233 crores for the stand the reason. Why is the Government year 1987-88. How are you going to balance interested to continue with the present situ- this Budget with nearly Rs. 500 crores of ation? What is the effect of the President's deficit? We can understand if there is huge rule? It is more than one year. Has it im- deficit in the Central Budget. The Central proved the political situation or the law and Government can adjust it, they know how to order situation or the economic situation adjust it. But in a State like Punja'" which is there? No. It has not helped. On the other not a very big State how are you going to hand, even the economic situation is going adjust this deficit? It will certainly tell on the from bad to worst. I will come to that later on. economy of the State. The Government has not taken any step to fill it up. Here, we have in this House and also in the other House representatives not only So far as the economic situation of 301 D.G. (Punjab), SRAVANA 27.1910 (SAKA ) 1988-89 302 Punjab is concerned, Mr. Dhillon has given bility of administration of the State. For the details in his lengthy speech. I endorse every last one year you have not done anything. word of what he said. In the field of agricul- The economic condition of Punjab has not ture, hats off to the farmers of Punjab, they been ir1)proved an iota It is not merely a ritual have done better despite the terrorism was affair. It is fpr the representatives of the on the increase. They have done better than people of Punjab and the Punjab Legislature what they were normally doing. Hats off to to suggest schemes for their improvement. them. Now what is required in the State is But now we have been forced to discuss diversification of agriculture. As very aptly these matters. I would earnestly request that put by Mr. Dhillon, the Government must we should start more industries in Punjab. take up several schemes for the food proc- essing, for dairying, etc. It is nearly six With these words, I hope that this will be months since that suggestion was made by the last occasion when we discuss the the representatives of Punjab. But no action Punjab Budget. has been taken by the Government. How can the Central Government, sitting in Delhi, SHRI MAHABIR PRASAD YADAV think of all these things? Even the Governor, (Madhepura): Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I rise who was supposed to be very popular, has to support the demands for grants for the failed. He has not been able to implement a expenditure of the Government of the State single suggestion made by even the Mem- of Punjab for the year 1988-89. I have heard bers from Punjab. Members of this august House both from this side as well as the other side. Members of As far as the Industry is concerned, it is the Opposition said that the ruling party and a dismal affair. You may be surprised, in the the Prime Minister have not been able to State Budget of Punjab which has been solve the Punjab problem. When Shri Rajiv presented to this House, the provision under Gandhi took over as the Prime Minister his Industry is less than what it was in the last first and foremost consideration was the year. In 1987 ~88 it was Rs. 35 crores; now it Punjab problem and he has tried his best to has been reduced to As. 28 crores. The solve this problem. He got elections held in whole House has been demanding that in Punjab. Akali Party came to power in Punjab more industries should be started. Punjab. Han. Prime Minister thought that But it is not being done. You have, on the with their coming in power in Punjab the contrary, reduced the budget allocation for situation may get solved but the situation the 1ndustries. We wanted large and small came to such a pass that the elected govern- industries to be set up in Punjab. One of the ment had to be given a good-bye and the reasons for the youngsters taking to terror~ Assembly was dissolved. ism today is b~cause of unemployment. It is rampant in Punjab. The Unemployment is a I have read in political science book problem there. The Government of India has about federal Constitution and federal gov- not opened any avenues to solve this prob- ernment but these days I am hearing confed- lem. Instead of increasing the allocation for eration of political parties. Why do they not industries, they have reduced it. Apart from come with a solution? Why do they accuse the Railway project in Kapurthala not a this side only? Let them come with a solu- single project has been taken up. tion. Our Home Minister has offered to resign provided Punjab problem gets solved. Our Punjab is suffering from acute power Governhlent is sincere and is trying to solve shortage. The representatives of Punjab the Punjab problem. With a heavy heart the have been demanding that a nuclear power Home Minister had brought the National plant should be established in Punjab. Even Security (Amendment) Bill. I agree with the I for that you have made no provision. han. Members that it is unfortunate that Punjab budget is being discussed in the lok Now you have taken over the responsi .. Sabha. But what is the solution? What can 303 D.G. (Punjab), AUGUST 18, 1988 1988-89 304 [She Mahabir Prasad Vadav] them. be done? Should Punjab be allowed to se- cede? Let us remember there was civil war Sir, Punjab is a border State. It is a in USA when southern States tried to secede sensitive State. Everything - political, so- from the federation of USA. There was fight cial, economic - should be done in the and struggle and lakhs of people died in that interest of the people of Punjab. But compla- struggle for the unity and integrity of the cency should not be maintained. There is no USA. Even in England there had been some country in the world which has got so many such situation. So in India if it is a situation problems. India is surrounded by enemies that Punjab budget is to be discussed here on all sides - north, south, east and west. and everything has got to be done here I India has problems - both external and want to say that whatever is being done by internal. The internal problems are like the the Government is done in the national inter- Baburi Masjid problem, language problem, est. Our han. Prime Minister is trying his best religion problem and so many other prob- to solve the Punjab problem. I am not going lems. There are external problems also. The into the details because Mr. Dhillon has said greatest problem is that India has a very what should be done in the economic mat- large population. Not in the Asian continent, ters. What I say is that for the unity and but on earth, this is the country which has got integrity of the nation if thousands of time almost the largest population. About 80 Punjab budget has to be discussed in this crore people are living in India. Our country House there is no harm. It should be dis- is going ahead in spite of external and inter- cussed here but the unity and intAgrity of the nal problems. Therefore, the Members of the nation has got to be maintained. Opposition and the ruling party have to consider the situation obtaining in India. And Here I may give one or two examples. we have to be very considerate in that way. Mr. Indrajit Gupta was telling yesterday that Nepolean Bonaparte used to say: he has an apprehension that there would be misuse of this National Security Amendment "When people say that king is kind, Bill. That apprehension is not justified. There then the kingdom is gone. "? may be executive misuse of power; there may be misuse of power by the Police but I will request our han. Prime Minister not to here in this democratic country Supreme be kind in all circumstances. Kindness is a Court is there to see to the liberty and free- very good thing. But in the situation, that is dom of the citiZens. Recently we had the obtaining in India at present, the Prime Supreme Court judgement whereby Balbir Minister should be a bit strict in maintaining Singh has been acquitted by the han. Su- a discipline in the country. preme Court. In that way I the apprehension of any political party, individual or any MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: Shri Indrajit Member of the House is not justified. The Gupta. Try to be brief, Sir, because we want Supreme Court is there to see to the liberty to finish this by 3 o'clock. Then, we have to and freedom of every citizen of India. Our take up the Tamil Nadu budget. Constitution-makers - those persons who liberated India from the yoke of the imperial- SHRIINDRAJIT GUPTA (Basirhat): ists - had a foresight and vision that there will try to follow your advice, Sir. The only should be a constitution, which, when the trouble is that the general problems of situation so demanded, provided for the Punjab, apart from the political problems, martial rule in the country. They had appre- are seldom discussed here. We don't get the hended that there wen~ forces which could opportunity. I would really suggest, Sir, that endanger the unity and integrity of India. Government should consider whether the Therefore, Hsome sort of emergency meas- Consultative Committee 00 the Punjab, ures are brought forward by the Home Min- which exists, which has to be set up during ister, we have to be in a position to accept . President's rwe - it is .,_, now in aids· 305 D.G. (Punjab), SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA ) 1988-89 306 tence - but it is supposed to be called to eastern and other States. There is another discuss only some legislative measures or thing. How is it that this malady of terrorism Bi"s when they are applicable to the State, has afflicted this State so much and a large which is under President's rule and not 10 be number of youths belonging to the farmers' called otherwise. I think, this is taking a very families seem to have been attracted to- narrow and legalistic view of the whole thing wards this movement? Of course, so many in view of the situation in the Punjab. Why political factors are there, I am not going into should the Government n01 bestir itself and that as also the foreign hand which Shri occasionally, at least, summon meetings of Bhatia is fond of emphasising. I agree w~h this Consultative Committee inviting sug- hint bu1 I am not going into ~II that. gestions from the Members also beforehand as to various steps and important items You wHi see that two parallel things are which can be discussed. We can have an happening in Punjab. I do not have to go into exchange of opinion at least in the Consulta- the figures. I have the figures if you want. tive Committee and the Government might One is concentration of land holdings is benefit and get some useful suggestions increasing and there is a decline in the there. This kind of discussion for a couple of marginal holdings and small holdings. This hours In the whole year is not at all sat ,fac- is happening in Punjab where taken as a tory to anybody. whole agriculture is well developed and farmers are affluent. If you see more closely Many Members here have emphasised within this picture you will find that over the the fact that the questions of economic last ten years, the concentration of land development of Punjab on the whole are holdings has increased enormously and being neglected. This is not a question of correspondingly there is a decline in the allotment of money only t it is a question what marginal and small holdings and rural unem- outlook the Government takes on this whole ployment is growing. On the other hand, question, and its relations to the problems of Industrial production has not developed at terrorism, that is the problems of Punjab all. It was never a very big feature of the youth, particular Iy the Sikh youth3 being Punjab scene, but during the disturbances compelled by various circumstances to take industrial production has actually declined. to this path of ter rorism. Whatever industries were there, the total volume of production has declined and there I find here that according to some fig- is an incentive for aisinvestment. This way ures which are available as on 31 st March, private employers do not want to invest. In 1986, the total number of unemployed re- fact, there are many employers in Amritsar, corded - of course, many are not regis- for example, wo()IIen mills and silk mills, who tered, but whatever is available - in Punjab would like to close down their factories and was 6,55,430: of which urban part accounts if possible, shift them outside Punjab. Some fur 2,86,801 and the rural 3,68,629. These of those factories are lying closed for a long are quite serious figures.' There is another time and nobody has the encouragement to study madEl by some economists and invest new capital in Punjab because they socdialogists of the Punjab Agricultural Uni- say that the future is uncertain. Banks do not versity, who say that 35.55 per cent of all want to give loans easily to 1he industrialists. educated pel>ple are jobless, unemployed in People who used to supply raw materials Punjab. Very often, it is an interesting matter and other things from outside the Punjab. to debate as to why a State which certainly they also don't want to give their goods and cannot be described as one of the backward. certainly not on credit. The result now, Sir, is States, - it is perhaps the most developed that the industrial production has declined. State agriculturally - should have such a Agricultural production has not declined, problem. This is a developed State agricul- rather it has increased which is a very good turally and the farmers are quite affluent as thing. But please see what is happening to compared to farmers in other States, in the small and marginal farmers in Punjab 307 D.G. (Punjab), AUGUST 18, 1988 1988-89 308 [She Indrajit Gupta] to close down because they think that they and find out the situation. cannot compete with the batteries which are being imported from Japan or somewhere Another thing I would like to say is, it is else. But the point is tITat in a situation which very unfortunate that even those people who Mr. Bllta Singh is nevertired of telling us that are in employment, who are employed in you cannot compare Punjab with any other various undertakings and factories, their State because of what is happening there number is being reduced because of either and it must be treated as a separate special threatened closure or threatened retrench- case, and that is what I am pleading for that ment. I will give only two examples. it is the Government of India's job, at least during the President's rule to see that people Sir, there is the Beas Construction who are in employment are not chucked out Board and the Bhakra Beas Management. on to the streets like this. Because if for These are the projects on the Bhakra Beas example 650 workers are retrenched in the basin and they come under the Central Anand Battery then at least 65 out of them Government's Ministry of Energy. Mr. Vas- will go and join the terrorists. Why do you ant Sathe knows about it. It has been repre- want to provide recruits for these people? sented to him many a time. Now, this Beas Dissatisfied, disgruntled unemployed Construction Board and the Bhakra Beas people are the material by which they work. Management people have been saying that Therefore, you should try to see that they are a number of projects have been completed not retrenched. I wrote to the Governor and. therefore, the workers and statt are about this Anand Battery and I am thankful surplus to the r!aquirement. They say that that he replied to me saying that we will try to 5000 or 6000 workers are surplus, and, looK into the matter and see what can be therefore, they don't want to keep them; they done but I don't know subsequently what has should be chucked out. Now, the whole area happened and whether any effective steps which comes under this, the whole of Bhakra have been taken or not. Beas scheme is not only in Punjab, there are projects in Haryana and there are projects in The question of new projects has been Rajasthan. And many of them are on-going mentioned by a number of Members. I don't projects. They have not been completed. want to repeat that; I support it. But unless Now, we have been representing, I myself the industrial production now mainly comes have represented to the Ministry of Energy, in the public sector, continued decline will go thatthese workers who may become surplus on. The Private Sector will not grow in to requirement in a particular project, in a Punjab. It is a disinvestment. It is trying to get particular place, who have been working out from various constraints and difficulties. there for the last 15 or 20 years, who are So, if you want the ir.dustrial development at experienced and skilled workers, instead of all to take place, which will absorb unem- chucking them out why not try to see flow ployed people, it has to be in the public many of them can be absorbed in the allied sector. And as everybody here is saying that projects in Haryana and Rajasthan. At least, apart from the Kapurthala Railway Project they will get the jobs and they won't be nothing else seems to be on the agenda and starving on the streets. nothing is mentioned. The question of unemployment is very Then Sir, apart from these, there are vftally connected with the whole problem of only one or two things which I would like to political disturbance and political agitation. say. These Budget Grants actually have to Therefore, you should go into this question. take into account all the urgent security There is a factory called the Anand Batteries works which have to be done. The question - I think it is in Mohali - er,lp!oying 650 of the fencing on the border has been men- wori [Sh. Indrajit Gupta] we will not be called upon again here to pass up or to expose themselves to danger. Now the Budget for Punjab. At least before that, is the time to take some political initiative and let the Consultative Committe'e be called political initiative does not mean only, as once or twice and let us have some ex- Buta Singh says, that who are we to talk to; change of :deas and opinions and then we there is nobody with whom we can have a may be able to think'of some way to advance dialogue; but the political initiative means forward. that some unilateral decisions should be taken by the Centre and announced regard- SHRI R.L. BHATIA (Amritsar): Sir I rise ing the questions which I am raising. It does to support the Budget proposals of the not require a dialogue with anybody or a Punjab Government. Although much of the discussion with anybody. You are commit- proposals have been discussed here before ted to review this case of Jodhpur detenues me and my senior colleague Dr. Dhillon has and to release most of them but nothing was been able to describe them in detail, I will done after the first release of forty people. only refer to a couple of points which I You had set up a Commission of Inquiry to . suppose need to be mentioned here. inquire into the Delhi riots. That has given its Report. A sub-Comm ittee has also given The f:rst is that Punjab in the situation as further Report against some individuals. No it is requires a special attention by the action is taken. Then actually you are help- Centre. Normally. we would not have come ing the terrorists. At a time when public forward to you to ask specifically and em- opinion in Punjab is turning against the ter- phasised on certain po!nts but it is only in the rorists, these acts of omission and commis· circumstances that Punjab is passing new sian help the terrorists to go on instigating that we request you to give special consid- and inciting the people. Therefore political eration. initiative does not mean only thinking of how to form a Ministry. That may not be possible Punjab is basically an agricultural State. just now. Even for that some initiative should In the year 1968-69, you invested a lot of be taken to talk to people who are prepared money in Punjab and Punjab had the green to declare in front of the country publicly that revolution. Punjab was able to become a they will stand by the Constitution of India granary of India. Punjab was able to give you and that they are ag~inst any kind of seces· so much food that you stopped import of sionalism or separatism. Whoever comes foodgrains. Ever since that period, you have for a talk does not matter, they must commit not cared to invest in Pllnjab so far as agri- themselves before the people of the country culture is concerned. on that question. Once they do that. you should not have any inhibition in talking to Punjabis are industrious people; they them. But apart from that, what about these have a robust common se,1se. They are unilateral steps? If you take them now, it will easily adaptable to science and technology go a long way towards isolating the terrorists and all the benefits that can accrue from the trom the public in Punjab and wi" help to development. So far as the foodgrain5 map improve the situation and give us some of India is concerned, they have put a lot (Jf leeway in which we can carry on our mass labour into that and they have turned the worJ\ ~n the villages also, mass campaign to tide. So, my 1ir~t emphasis would be that you mobilise people which Mr. Suta Singh al- have ag~in a look at it and see that agricul- ways goes on praising and congratulating ture in Punjab is helped with better quality of people. But the political ground, political se(}ds, with better availability of water and atmosphere, for it is not being strengthened. o~her things. I can assure you that whatever It is not being improved dt all. Anyway, I do money you invest in Punjab, you will get thtl not want to take up more time. These are return. But if you invest the same money in some of the points which I wanted to empha- other States, you may not get the same sise and hope, next year, i.e. after one year, reWrn. Punjabis will definitely give you the 313 D.G. (Punjab), SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA ) 1988--89 314 return. Therefore, I request you to invest day, it was decided that there will be 10 more in Punjab so far as agricutture is con- atomic power stations in India by 2000 A.D. cemed. Can you give us one? Punjab need electric- ity for our industry so that we can produce There is no big industry in Punjab. I also more. During the agricultural season, see that it is very difficult for you to give us whether it is sowing or cutting, they shut the better industries. You have given us a Ka- industry; they do not give electricity and purthala Coach Factory. That is very good. divert it to some other area. If you give us one But 1 see that it does not solve our problem, atomic power station, it will help us. When- because technical engineers and skilled ever a question is put, you always tell us that workers you bring from abroad and other a site is being selected. I would like to remind States. So, ultimately, I don't think that our you that last year, in March, 1 put a question State is getting much benefit from it. and I have got the reply only last week quoting the same wording that the Selection In Punjab, there is a lot of scope for Committee is selecting the site and when small scale industries. If you provide us with they select it, then only the question of giving infrastructure, we will be able 10 have more an atomic power station will be considered. units and more employment. A big industry In this connection, I will suggest you another with an investment of Rs. 1 lakh gives em- way. Give us a gas based power station. ployment to one person, but a small scale That is not difficult for you. Gas is tremen- industry with same amount of investment dously available in India, and you have al- gives employment to seven people. There- ready brought some pipeline and all that. fore, I plead for the case of small scale Why do you not take it to Punjab? That will industries in Punjab. solve our problem. Do not give us an atomic power station if you do not want to give it, but Batala is a centre of foundries. It is one at least give us a gas based power station. It of the best places in India. I think it is compa- will greatly help us. rable to one or two places in the country. One is Kanpur; other is Calcutta; the third one is In Punjab as you know there is a great Bombay. So, in ordertofeed that industry we turmoil. There are many causes forthat; I will require pig iron. You are 'supplying us pig not go into the political side. But I will only say iron to the extent of 1.60 lakh tonnes. If you that if you can provide work to our young raise it to 21akh tonnes, I think it is not much, men, because ouryoung men are misguided but, that industry can flourish. Otherwise, and they have taken to a wrong path, it will there is a lot of unemployment due to non- help us. It is our duty to bring them back to availability of the raw-material. Or you allow mainstream and we can do this if we can us to import from outsIde sothat we can meet provide jobs to them. Unfortunately when our demand. they were children, especially from the agri- cultural families, who are educated, and who With regard to hard coke, 6,600 wagons now do not work in the field, because it has are allotted to Punjab, but you are giving us no attraction. Our agriculture is not paying only 3,300 wagons; whereas our require- that much. Formerly I it was good. But now ment is 14,000 wagons per year. You are the costs have gone so high, pesticides, helping Punjab in various ways because you even the electricity and all this infrastructure know that is a troubled State. You are going all gone high. out of the way to help us. But if you help us on this account, it will help Ui very much for SHAI BALWANT SINGH AAMOOW- the case of employment. If you give us ALIA (Sangrur): We have reached the satu- 14,000 wagons per year - somehow you ration point. manage and give us - it will create a lot of employment. SHRI R.L. BHATIA: It has become -I will not say law of diminishing returns - With regard to electricity, only the other virtually not attractive at all. So, our boys 315 D.G. ("~), AUGUST 18.1;. 1988-89 316 [She R.L. Bhatia} of making so m$ny accords - Punjab Ac- cannot find work there and they have taken cord, Mizoram Accord, Assam Accord Sri to wrong paths. It will be a great help if you Lanka Accord and you are now goin~ 'to can help us in this matter and the boys also make Gorkhaland Accord. These so-called can be brought back to the mainstream. accords have not yet been implemented. To our utter surprise, these accords are nothing There is a greater unemployment and but scrap of papers. also because of the poIHical snuation, the people have migrated from villa~es, and Have you tried to find out any solution to they have come to the towns. They want solve the Punjab problem? What are the work. Otherwise they will search for jobs. problems? The youths in Punjab turn vio- They were shopkeepers, they were doing lent, why? Shri Guptaji said that thi rty five per something. But all of them have become cent of the educated young people have jobless now. It has become an addnional become unemployed. Their future is bleak. burden for us. After forty years of Independence, seventy per cent of the people are illiterate and forty Therefore, I would request once again three percent of the people in the country are to give us a gas-based power station, help us living below the poverty line. You are not building some small scale industries and trying to solve the problem. You are not especially invest in agriculture which is our trying even to understand the problem. That main stay and I assure you that the Punjabis is the main difficulty. Many Industries have will give you a goad r,eturn. been closed in Punjab. Migration has taken place. Agriculture and industrial production SHRI BHADRESWAR TANTI (Kalia- has stopped and there is unemployment. bor): It is very unfortunate to have to discuss Now I the people of Punjab has reason to the Punjab Budget in this august House as believe that there is no extremism activities, there was a popularly elected Government but it is the Government of India, which is in Punjab and in the name of curbing the involved with the extremists and trying to kill extremist activities in Punjab the popularly the innocent people. You have dismissed elected Government, the Barnala Govern- popularly elected Government. ment, was dismissed by the Centre and the President's Rule was imposed in Punjab. You have talked about morality. Re· After the imposition of the President's Rule in cently you have dissolved the Nagaland Punjab, it h3s become very clear that the Government, where thirteen members have Government of India has failed to curb these left and joined in some Regionalforum. What insurgent activities or the extremist activities about Meghalaya? Out of sixty members, in Punjab. There is no life and liberty to the eighteen were elected under Congress people in Punjab. And there is a sense of ticket. Because of your horse trading you insecurity in the minds of the people of purchased many members and installed Punjab. Everyday people are migrating from your Government. Where is your morality? that State. Every day innocent lives are lost That is the dfstinction of your morality. I do and the Government have hopelessly failed not know how you are going to solve the to curb the extremist activities. The Govern- problems. You have not taken Opposition ment has not exen tried to solve the prob- into confidence. You have not tried that. The lems. You have not taken into confidence the Prime Minister failed to discuss the Punjab Opposnion in this House also. problem with the Opposition leaders. We have inherited the British system of Now the issue before us is very serious. Parliamentary Democracy. There is a saying Innocent lifes are being lost everyday on that the Prime Minister of England knows the account of extremism and you have not tried Leaders of the Opposition better than he to stop the killings of the innocent people. does his own wife lin fact, you are the master The youths have become violent and they 317 D.G. (Punjab), SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA ) turn to extremism activities. ing proportion that the killings of thousands of innocent persons started and the reports The Budget which you have placed of providing shelter to the extremists by the before this House is a deficit Budget. We elected representatives and the Ministers of know that in the past also, you have all along Punjab Government were received by the submitted deficit Budget and that is the taste Centre. Only then the Central Government given to the people of Punjab as well as to took this step. I would like Mr. Ramoowalia to the country. take not of it. Recently, flood has taken place in As- SHRI TEJA SINGH DARDI (Bhatinda): sam. tt was third wave. Because it is ruled by Today more assistance is being provided to non-Congress I Government, you have not terrorists. During the period of that elected gone there to study the problem on the spot. Government no arms and ammunition were l.akhs of people were rendered homeless. allowed to be piled up in 'Darbar Sahib' while Properties worth crores of rupees have been during the President's Rule the arm'S and. lost. Innocent I~es have been lost. Cattle ammunition reached Darbar Sahib and ex- washed away. Standing crops were dam- tremistsgot shE!lterthere. All such things are aged. No Minister from the Government of being done in this Rule. India has visitAd the State to study the situ- ation or any relief materials were sent from DR. CHANDRA SHEKHAR TRIPATHI: the Centre. It is very surprising. You are It is a well known that Mr. Barnala got all sorts doing the same thing in Punjab also. The of supports which he required from the families of those persons who were killed in Centre and Han. Prime Minister. The Gov- 1984 Delhi riots have not yet been properly ernment not only made announcement in rehabimated. If you go on giving slogans like this House but put it into practice also. It unity and integrity, garibi hatao, beka[i cannot be denied that the Government hatao, alone will not solve the problems? adopted the most liberal attitude. All hon. You should study the problem in a micro- Members are well aware of the fact that the scopic way and then solve the problems in a rallies and 'pad yatras' were organised, the practical way. opposition parties were taken into cor 'j. dence and exchange of thoughts took pla~u [ Trans/ation] with thAm, despite all these measures when peace could not be restored and law and DR. CHANDRA SHEKHAR TRIPATHI order could not improve there and danger to (Khalilabad): Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, just the life and property of the common man now several honourable members, while increased day by day, only in such circum- participating in discussion on Punjab stances the Centre had to take this step. No Budget, have stated that it is not appropriate one appreciates as such that Central Gov- to discuss Punjab Budget in the House. ernment should pass the Budget of State Punjab Budget should have been discussed Government in normal course, but when by the state representatives body only. No such situation arises in which it becomes one can deny this fact and we want to say it difficult to establish peace, meantain law with great pride that our Congress Party has and order and carry the administration under learnt to act under democratic frame work by the normal laws and life and property of establishing democratic values. But our citizens are endangered, in that case we are Central Government was compelled to inter- doomed to see such situation. Therefore it is vene when the popularly elected State not at all appropriate to level this allegation Government could not carry the administra- against the Centre. I would like to say even tion properly due to one orthe other reasons. this that today issues of development, pros- The centre was compelled to dismiss the perity and policy are not so important as popularly elected Government in Punjab compared to the safety of life and property of when the situation assumed such an alarm· each and every citizen of the country which 319 D.G. (Punjab), AUGUST 18, 1988 1988-89 320 [Dr. Chandra Shekhar Tripathi] think of the abnprmal situation which is pre- requir~sourtop most attention. Protection of vailing particularly in Punjab, and if it life and property of the people of Punjab spreads throughout the country. we are living in an atmosphere of perpetual terror bound to take into consideration that too. and unsecur~y and bringing of normally and are more important than development. A Sir, in this Budget, our hon. colleagues Hindi Scholar has said in couplet in inverse: have spoken a lot regarding the negligence of the various aspects of the development, tlAadmi n ban saka abtak hai sacha particularly in the field of energy. Nobody aadmi, can deny the fact that entire development is Pas Karle hi bhale vah Jnan ki based on the generation of electricity. akadami Punjab has got a special status not only in Jabtalak samajhega n vah mulya the field of agriculture, but we are very much manav rakta ka, proud that the latest and high-yielding varie- Chand per karke chadai kya kar- ties of wheat and rice have been adopted ega aadmi." and commendable efforts have been made by the Punjabis to increase the production of which means a man may collect a numberof cereals as well. Nevertheless, the labourers degrees from accadamies, he may reach to who are working in Punjab mostly belong to many heights, he may go to moon but he Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and other States. Be- cannot be a true human being in real sense cause of lhe atmosphere of fear existing in unless he understand the value of human Punjab, our labourers are either leaving blood. Sir, during our peace-march we had Punjab or some of them are being killed made efforts and had requested to those because of no fault of theirs. The family handful of persons who have taken law and members of those who have been killed order in their hands. while working on the farms or in industries or of those who have left Punjab or have run Tumahari Sar Pasandi se kate hal away from Punjab and have thus become kilna sar socho, jobless in their States, are now on the verge Jale hair kitna ghar, iska tumahe of starvation and death because' of the un- ahsas kya hoga, employment situation they are facing. Is Baha 10 khoon sarka par, magar there any special provision made in the itna to socha tum, Budget for them? If not, I would like to Vatan jab khoon mangega, humbly request the Minister that the prob- tumhare pas kya hoga." (Interrup- lems they are facing should also be taken tions) into consideration and a special provision for allotment of funds should be made forthose [English] who are jobless at present. SHRI BALWANT SINGH RAMOOW- Secondly, Sir, nobody can deny the fact ALIA: Sir, kindly ask the Member that when that a sizeable numberof persons belonging he is expressing anxiety about the killing in to any community, any race, any section has Punjab, he should have the same level of been killed. Most of the families have lost anxiety about the killings in Delhi also in their earning members. Their entire liveli- 1984. hood was depending on that member. No doubt some provision might have been DR. CHANDRA SHEKHAR TRIPATHI: made for their rehabilitation, for giving them Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, actuaUy what I am compensation or other assistance, but I telling or what I am submitting before the understand that they stand in need of special august House is not my personal expression consideration. Some special assistance, or submission. Actually, it is the responsibil~ some special consideration, some special ~y of every citizen of the country that he must amenities should be given to them even at 321 O.G. (Punjab), SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA ) 1988-89 322 the cost of our suffering. If some allocations certain Members in 8arnala's Cabinet who are cut down from other States, those should were not upto the mark and were earning a be allocated to Punjab, particularly keeping bad name to the Government, but after the in view their problems and their miseries. imposition of Presidents rule situation in- stead of improving, has deteriorated. As far 14.00 hrs. as the question of economic development is concerned, I agree with the views expressed [ Trans/ation] by Dr. G.S. Dhillon that in Punjab neither economic development has taken place nor Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is a fact that big industries have been set up. Punjab is we have achieved self~sufficiency in Agricul~ the first State in the country to have re- tural production and the people of Punjab mained in the forefront whatever the circum- have a pride for it. Punjab also has the similar stances have been because the peopla of pride in the field of industry, Ludhiana Ho- the State are industrious and have brought siery enjoys an important position in the field green revolution in the State. Punjab and of woollens, but now-a-days capitalists of Haryana are one and have remained so Punjab as well as of other States hesitate to since long. Therefore, my concern is about invest their capital there. Industrialists there the adjoining State. Punjab has developed are now trying to shift their units to other and is on the top. Haryana has also devel- States as they are feeling insecure. We are oped and is No two, but due to no solution of going to adopt the Budget for Punjab. We Punjab problem as yet, adverse effects are should try to provide all possible facilities also being felt in Haryana. People are being and amenities to encourage the setting up of killed daily. It is the moral duty of the admini~ heavy industries, raising of power genera- stration to protect life and property of the tion , improving the condition of agriculture people. If they fail, they must resign. There- and for ameliorating the condition of the fore, elections should be held at the earliest farmers in Punjab. and popular Government installed. At pres- ent, condition are visible in the State, which SHRI RAM NARAIN SINGH (Bhiwani): were seen before the Assembly elections. It is a matter of regret that the Punjab Budget, Allow the people of the State to settle their which should have been discussed in problems themselves and the Centre will Punjab Assembly is being debated here in also be free from the botheration. At present, lok Sabha. Punjab Assembly is being de· the Central Government is governing the bated here in lok Sabha. Punjab Assembly State and the persons being killed daily are was suspended when the condition began to bringing disrepute to the Government. deteriorate and there was sudden spurt in People of Punjab are industrious and can terrorists activities. prosper a lot. In the name of big industries, there is only a coach factory and in all the 14.02 hrs. districts of the State like Ludhiana, Jullund- har, Amritsar, there are both big and small [SHRI SOMNATH RATH in the Chaj~ enterprises, but the Government is not giv- ing any incentives to them. What did the When Presidents rule was imposed, farmers of Punjab and Haryana get in return condition began to improve and there was from the Government for making the country econ9mic development. However, after the self-sufficient in foodgrains and for helping imposition of President's rule, condition to stop the import of foodgrains by way of deteriorated and terrOlism increased. When: hard work. The work on thein dam is go;n9 on Barnala was the Chief Minister, tha number for the last 10 years but that has not been of persons killed was 3 to 4 par day. But now- ~mplet8d yet. I request the Government to a-days, 8 to 20 innocent persons are being immediately arrange large sums of money killed daily and this includes children. whose for early completion of the dam, so as to number is on the rise. May be, there were provide both water and electricity to Punjab. 323 D.G. (Punjab), AUGUST 18, 1988 1988-89 324 [She Ram Narain Singh] A .Ltttle while ago, it was loudly pro- Haryana and Rajasthan and to bring pros- claimed that this Budget is farmers oriented. perity to these States. Right now the work is But, in reality it is just the reverse. Farmers going on at snails pace and on the other get loans on the rates of interest between 11 hand water of S.Y.L. canal is flowing down per cent and 12 per cent while industrialists into the sea to no avail. The Haryana seg- all over the country get loans on the rates of ment of the canal was completed ten years interest varJing between 4 to 6 per cent. Work on Rajasthan canal was started 10 ago, and crores of rupees have already been spent on it. The Central Government have years ago but till date it has not been com- If changed the date of completion 3-4 times pleted. the Government is able to order early completion of Rjasthan canal, Then but the canal is yet to be completed. Latest Dam, S.Y.L. Canal, then half of the terrorism announcement of the Government fixed the date of completion as 31 st March, 1988 but will automatically get eradicated because by the pace of work in progress it seems, then children of the farmers will get employ- canal will not be completed even in two years ment and availability of water and electricity time. The reason for delay is terrorist at- will improve their economic condition. At tacks, which made the labourers flee from present, there is shortage of electricity eve- the site, because in the lates terrorist attack rywhere in Punjab and Haryana. Why does on the labourers working on the canal, 50 not the Government gets Atomic POMlr labourers were killed. Secondly, due to Station constructed there for solving the floods lining got damaged, work on comple- energy crisis. With these words, I thank the tion of aqueduct on Sirsa river got disrupted chair for giving me the opportunity to speak in between and there is also some dispute on the subject. with the contractor undertaking the work. Haryana is suffering big losses due to all this. KUMARI MAMATA &ANERJEE S. Y.L. canal is the lifeline of Haryana and (Jadavpur): Sir, I rise to support t"e Budget due to delay in its completion, the State is in respect of the State of Punjab. Adequate incurring losses to the tune of Rs. 100 crores funds have been allocated for the develop- every where. I request the Government to ment purposes in this Budget. It is a custom- make higher allocations in the Budget for its ary for the Government to present a Budget early completion. of the State in the House in special circum- stances the han. Minister who has pre- Secondly, the Government have stated sented this budget has done a good job. regarding holding of elections that elections Before speaking on a couple of points with will be held when terrorism is rooted out. But regard to the Punjab, I would like to state that the question is how to tackle terrorism. I I visited Punjab several times. In the year, would like to submit that in Punjab, 99 per 19B6-87, when we went there in the context cent of the terrorists are the sons of the of mass contact programme, we found that farmers. Educated boys of the cities find the citizens in Punjab are not money- employment somewhere or the otheror start minded. Punjab is economic~"y viable, their own business, but the boys of the rural majority of the people are entrepreneurs, areas have no second option that to work in they are quite wealthy and there is greenary the fields. In the villages, M.A., l.L.B. pass all around. At present. what is needed most boys roam on the roads in search of employ .. in Puniab is peace. Peace should be re- ment, they do not get employment and be- stored thera insteaef of a.Uocating more and come terrorists as a last resort. From the more funds. The Budget .presented by the' other side Pakistan is helping them w~h both Government is commendable. It is custom- modern weapons and money and that en- aryforthe Go~ment.ln reality, the impor- ables them to stand in a good position. tant thing is how to solve the Punjab prob- Therefore. the main reason for the growth of lem. The Central Government have taken terrorism is the lack of financial and other initiative in this regard and consulted oppo- incentives from the Government. sition parties arso to solve the problem at the 325 D.G. (Punjab), SRAVANA 27, 1910 (SAKA ) 1988-89 328 earliest. the Khalistan movement is led by a small group of people. People of all communities It is a matter of regret thai Punjab prob- are being gunned down. In spite of all this, lem has not been solved even after 3-4 the people of Punjab are loyal to the country. years. When we visited Punjab, we learnt Com man man does not suppOrt Khalistan one thing from our brothers and sisters - movement, leaving a few people, who must "Vahe Guru ji ka khalso, va he Guru ji ke be isolated and the Government has already fateh," Le. the sikhs in general were inter- made many efforts in this regard. Actually, ested in peace in Punjab. Bengal and Punjab the earning members of a large number of has one link with each other. Shri Rabindra families have been shot dead. As a result Nath Tagore referred to "Punjab. Sindh, thereof, their dependants are finding it diffi- Gujarat Maratha, Dravid Utkal Bang" - cutt to make' their two ends meet. Hon. when he composed National Anthem. He Minister, you are requested to pay a little started it with Punjab and ended it with attention to the Punjab problem which has Bengal - only because 'revolution' had become a national problem. Gadhviji. base in Punjab and that relation has that please listen to me ...... much impOrtance for the nation today as it was earlier. A large number of young men SHRI B.K. GADHVI: I am listening to hailing from Punjab had made sacrifices for you though I might have been looking else- the sake of the country. The people of where. Punjab are utterly loyal. The youth in Punjab thinks about interest of the country. More· KUMARI MAMATA BANERJEE: It will over, they are quite enterprising but unfortu- not do without looking towards this side. It is nately the prosperity and tranquility has quite regrettable that common man in been converted into bloodshed. A good Punjab is in distress. The petty shopkeepers number of people which include people of have closed their shops and migrated else- integrity, unemployed persons and pol~i· where. Some families have shifted because cians have made sacrifices in the interest of their earning members have been shot peace, but peace is still evading. Govern- dead. The atmosphere is so tense that shut- ment has been making efforts in its own, but ters of all the shops are downed before 7 it is the duty of every Indian to cooperate with P.M. The situation has worsened to such an the Government in restoring peace in extent that no business is transacted there. Punjab. In view of this. Punjab problem has become a national problem. The Central Govern- I would like to say a few thing more ment should own the responsibility to give about Punjab. There is power shortage in protection to those innocent people who are Punjab. More power should be generated being gunned down. President rule has and more industries should be set up. Indus- been promulgated there and that is why the tries would generate employment and con- Punjab Budget has been presented in this sequently, unemployed people would get House. Some prOVIsion should be mad. in work to do, who are engaged in terrorism the present Budget to give some Central and extremism at present. So more Indus- assistance to the bereaved families. We tries should be set up in Punjab. I would like ourselves have observed in Punjab that the to repeat what Shn Chandra Shekhar Tripa- families of those persons whose earning thi has pointed out, that a large number of members have been shot dead, are unable innacant paapIe have been gunned down to make their both ends meet and they do not indiscrihinately. People of all oommunit~s get any shelter. So f request the Government have been shot dead. It is a complicated to provide employment to at least one problem. I would like to congratulate the member of each such family at:' there is none masses in Punjab ~and requ&st the Members to look after the agAd parent(', in cartain of the House to jatO me in this regard that the families fhe Government should malw .- people of Punjab do not favour terrorism and rangemcnts for their rehabilitation.to .... • 327 D.G. (Punjab), AUGUST 18, 1988 1988 ..89 328 [Kumari Mamata Banerjee) Indira Gandhi. Her killers must be given death sentence. ate their sufferings. The riots that took place on 15th August Industry should also be set up in and afterwards in Jammu and Kashmir were Punjab. No doubt many industries have al- also very regrettable. Many people raised ready been there but now the industrialists slogans Ilke "Pakistan Zindabad". Similarly, are reluctant to set up large scale industries during a cricket match between India and because of lack of safety. The Central Gov- Pakistan also, some people raised pro- ernment should guarantee the safety of their Pakistan slogans. The Government of India lives and property. The outsiders in Punjab must take a serious note of these activities fan Khalistan movement while majority of taking place in the territory of India. I suggest the people of Punjab do not favour it. At the that this problem should be solved with the time of Naxalite movement in Calcutta in co-operation of opposition parties. 1968-69, similar atmosphere was pre.vailing there. We brought an end to that movement. The funds allocated for the develop- Any person belonging to Bengal was sus- ment projects in Punjab are alright but I feel pected to be a Naxalite everywhere in the that priority should be given to restore per- country at that time. We brought our end to manent peace instead of allocating more that movement with public cooperation. I funds. So 1he Government may take what- suggest that Government should hold talks ever measures they want to pchieve this and with the opposition parties to solve the we are here to support them in the House. Punjab problem. It is a very serious issue. SHRI PIYUS TIRAKY (Alipurduars): Mr. Chairman, Sir, though I am not a Mr. Chairman, Sir, we are speaking today on resident of Punjab, yet I am very much the Budget for the State of Punjab. The concerned about it. I feel extremely sorry Punjab Assembly should have done when I think about situation in Punjab. To- it. But, day, nobody wants to go there, because unfor1unately, we are discussing this sub- terror is prevailing there. Even the people ject, on behalf of the Assembly of Punjab, in this Parliament. The people of Punjab has living in Calcutta avoid visiting their relatives residing in Punjab. They say it openly that been kept down. They have no right to speak on their own Budget. But, you are trying to they are afraid of going there. I urge the Government to take more stringent meas- please the people of Punjab in an artificial manner. They have no opportunity to speak ures to deal with the situation prevailing there. No doubt our hon. Prime Minister and on their own problems and demands. Today, they are dumb-founded. There have been han. Home Minister have been making all several arrests in Punjab under the out efforts to solve this problem, but unless President's rule. Whatever you can say,'the everybody cooperates, it cannot be solved. Government has total failed. The Govern· As you know, a huge number of arms ment has assumed all the powers after the are being smuggled into Punjab but we do President's rule was promulgated. The De- not know that why Punjab border has not yet fence is with the Central Government. But, you cannot even seal the borders. You are been sealed. The documents recovered from the premises of Golden Temple reveal speaking about the arms inflow from Paki- the conspiracy of killing our han. Prime sta.n and the terrorists activities aided and Minister and the han. Home Minister. It also abetted by Pakistan. What has the Govern- revealed that the Government of Pakistan ment done to seal the borders immediately? was assisting them in this regard. We are Analysing these things, it means that the grieved to hear the sad demise of General Central Government likes to prolong this for There is Zta. W. do not want anybody to interfere in situation its own motives. a our intemal matt-er. We were greatly dis- prejudice against the Stat8~ ruled by the tMUed It the brutal murder of Shrimati Opposition parties. W8 have 88en the .. 329 D.G. (Punjab), SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA ) , 1988-89 330 tion in respect of Tamil Nadu also. There Government should clear up the prejudice cannot be a popular Government. Since the against the States ruled by Opposition-led . Congress Government could not form a Governments. The Opposition people love Government there, the thinking of this Gov· India. They are equally nationalist and they arnment is that there should not be any are for the integrity of this country. Whatever Opposition-ruled Government in Tamil Government or party was chosen by the Nadu so that Tamil Nadu could be kept people. this Government should acceptthat. under the President's rule. The Central They should try to accept the voice of the Government tried to do the same thing in people of Punjab. Karnataka also. But they have failed. The Government is creating the same condition Sir, there'is a provision forthe welfare of in West Bengal also. Therefore, wherever women and children. About a thousand there is a State Government ruled by the widows came to Boat Club on 12th of this Opposition parties, this Government tries to month 10 demonstrate against their griev- create a situation in such a manner that ances. What has this Government done for President's rule can be imposed. This is the them? Why don't you give them money and condition prevailing in this country. This is pension to those innocent women? They what the Central Government is doing. This have been camping in Delhi. There is no- Government is prejudiced against the State body to look after them. Therefore, I would Government which are ruled by the Opposi- request that they must be given the benefits tion parties. In this way, the entire politics in immediately. What is the healing touch you India is in a mess. are giving them? After so many years, have passed, so many families have been de- Sir, Punjab is now a victim of this de- stroyed in Delhi, Punjab and elsewhere sign. Even the Akali leaders were trying to nothing tangible has been done. cometogether. Theyweredivided and sepa- rated. They could not form a popular Gov- So, no healing touch, no sympathy, for ernment there, because the Central Govern- these people. With your police power and ment do not like that and allow that. If there economic pow~r, you will not be able to solve have been enough Congress people, there, this problem. Come forward with an open you would have allowed, as you have done heart. They are your people. One or two of in Meghalaya and Tripura. them may be mistaken, but not the entire community. Have confidence jn them. Try to Sir. today's papers speak of some inci- talk to them and solve the problem. Then dent in .Jammu & Kashmir. In Jammu & only the budget will work. You cannot keep Kashmir, the Pakistan flag was hoisted. money in the Budget for police purposes and What this Government has done? Why don't for your own people there. So many people the Government dismiss the State Govern- misuse the money. 50 per cent is going for ment of Jammu & Kashmir and bring it under kick-backs as you have taken everywhere. the President's rule? The Government don't In the development work, 50 per cent of the have'the guts to do that because their party money is pocketed by your own people. is in alliance with the Jammu and Kashmir There is still time to think. The other States Government. Anti-Indian slogans are going should not get involved in all these things. on shouted there; meetings are going on. As Take care of Jammu & Kashmir. That is a I said earlier, Pakistan flag was hoisted. But border State. Something very'bad is going here. the Government is silent over that on there; antj·national slogans are there and issue. This Government speaks of West the Pakistan flag has been hoisted there, Bengal and Karnataka situations. But they according to the news today ... do not apeak of their own Governments. What II hlPP8ning in Bihar? How are the MR. CHAIRMAN: Please conclude. poor people in Bihar treated? This Govern- menlia making all the rules. But, failed trJ SHRI PIYUS TIRAKY: Of cou,... Implement all the rulla framed so far. This money should be given. Whether I support or 331 D.G. (Punjab), AUGUST 18, 1988 1988-89 332 [She Piyus Tiraky) Most of the trade between Punjab and do not support, it is immaterial. You are Himaooal Pradesh is through Hoshiarpur. doing as you like. Go on as you like. Hoshiarpur is a gateway for entry into Hima· chal. The Hoshiarpur·Una road should be SHAI KAMAL CHAUDHRY (Hoshiar- bridged, widened and upgraded. The Hoshi- pur): Mr. Chairman, Sir, may I, at the outset, arpur-Gagret Oharamshala road should be thank you for allowing me to speak on the bridged, widened and upgraded. On the Demands 10r Grants in respect of the State Hoshiarpur Jutlundur Road, at Jullundur of Punjab? I had nearly thought that my Cantt. Rama Mandi, there is need to have an name would be deleted because I have seen over-bridge. I have already contaded the that most of the time·· Hon. Railway Minister and he has agreed to give his share. Before asking the Government to give Pepsi Project should be cleared at the more and more funds,' aid and grants for earliest and it should be given to Hoshiarpur Punjab, I would request the Government to which is producting fruit in Punjab. grant peace for Punjab. The Punjab Govern- ment has invariably been lying to the nation Regarding power generation, Ropar that there is peace in Punjab and that the Thermal Power Plant should be expanded killings have been stopped. But corruption immediately and gas-based power station there has been at its peak jor the last three and nuclear power plant should be installed years. Even for the Operation Black Thun- in Punjab. Thank you. der, it is the NSG under Mr. Ved Marwah which should be commended more than the MR. CHAIRMAN: In the beginning, Punjab Government. I would request the Hon. Member cast a reflection on the Chair. Government to deploy army to Punjab and It is expunged. save crores of money that is now being spent on police and paramilitary forces; that [ Translation] money can.be spent for the economic devel- opment of Punjab. SHRI BALWANT SINGH RAMOOW- ALIA (Sangrur): Mr. Chairman, Sir, the hone My senior friends have already given Members of this House have expressed their suggestions. I would only list a few of many views while di~cussing the Punjab them wnhout elaborating on them. First, Budget and I was disappointed as before Punjab shouki be dedared an industrially that the Government had neither paid any backward State, giving it 'A~ Category. The attention towards them in the part nor will Coach Factory which was supposed to have pay in ·future. While hoisting the flag at Red been in Hoshiarpur near Village Mehlanwali, Fort, the hone Prime Minister had said that has been taken away to Kapurtata because the people of Punjab are and have been the local Member of Parliament resigned ~ fighting bravery for the country. I had an and shifted to the Rashtrapati Bhawan aban- opportunity to meet the hone Prime Minister doning Hoshiarpur.1 would only request that yesterday evening, it was very kind of him the next major project should be given to that he again repeated these very words Hoshiarpur. A lot of area of Hoshiarpur is yesterday also that the people of Punjab are backward, Kandiand Bet area near Shiwalik struggling with the core of their hearts. When Ranges. The two legendary fairy tales by Sardar Buta Singh speaks ... (Interruptions). ... name Shah Nehar and Kandi Canal may bemade real and the work expedited more [English) funds should be made available for this financial year. Thousands of hectares of PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE (Ra- land will be irrigated with these two projects. japur): Did he tell you personally? •• Expu.... as ordered by the Chair. 333 D.G. (Punjab), SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA ) 1988-89 334 SHRI BALWANT SINGH RAMOOW- of India that no political solution ispossibiein ALIA: No, we were three, four persons. ,~Punjab so long as this Governor is there. He is very fond of ruling the state. He has ( Translation] immense desire to rule. It is the same Gov- ernor of Punjab who had said that he did not Buta Singhji asks the House to remain require any Advisor; that he would himsetf silent saying that it is a special case of look into all the files and not a single drop of Punjab. Let us see how it is a special case. water should go out of Punjab without his Punjab's special case is to impose stringent permission. He is fond of appearing on T.V. laws there, to take strict action and to deal daily and he is fond of reciting shalokasfrom with the people strictly. What is the actual the Guru Granth Sahib, no matter.H he re- position? The Governor of Punjab who has cites them wrongly. We are tired of hearing sent us a circular of the Punjab Government that a package programme is coming which asking us, the MPs to speak thus in the will transform Punjab completely. There will House: be no unemployment in Punjab. One lakh jobs would be provided there and electricity [English] would be made available all round. What is the position? I quote from my letter dt. 25th There has been a downward trend from March: year to year in the allocation to the Central Sector projects to the State of Punjab. Cen- [English] tral investment in Punjab has gone down from 2.20 per cent in 1978-79 to 1.05 per "Mr. Ramoowalia said that the Gover- cent in 1985-80. nor should stop talking of special package." [ Translation] [ Translation] PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE: How much was it then? It was March then and now it is August. He has been saying itforthe last 11/2years. SHRI BALWANT SINGH RAMOOW- Ask the Governor not to be fool the people of ALIA: It was 2.20 then and now it is 1.5. This Punjab. He is repeating daily that it is com- is what is happening, what are you allocating ing, we are tired of hearing and awaiting it. now. but has neither come, nor it will come. We are craving for it as before. The Additional [English] Chief Secretary of Punjab, Sardar Manohar Singh Gill has claimed that Punjab has the Expenditure on Punjab police rose by Rs. 44 capacity to produce 90 thousand tonnes of crores. honey but we have been provided with means to produce 700 tonnes only. Shrl [ Translation] Kundra, the Rural Development Officer 01 Punjab has said that we have 700 ponds fOI Previously it was Rs. 70.65 crores but rearing fish, but only 10 ponds are working now rt has risen to As. 114.6 crores. We want Mosquitoes are growing in the rest Nolhifl{ that Gadavi Sahib should take,the responsi- is being done for Punjab. Where will thE bility-Of this amount of Rs. 114 crores instead Punjab farmer go? The Punjab tanner W~ of forcing it on Punjab~ Punjab is a nationat asked to produce Eucalyptus trees. TIM problem. Though it is a national problem yet Punjab Governor has stated in a Jetter tha all expenses are being borne by the' poor Punjab has produced so many Eucalyptu~ people of Punjab, why it should not be brane trees that it has become a problem to dis by the Central Government. pose them of. It was told than that one plan would bring As. 400 after 8 years btl I request this House and all the people now farmers are being compelled to ael 335 D.G. (Punjab), AUGUST 18, 1988 1988-89 336 [Sh. 8aJwant Singh RamoowaliaJ ated capacity for generation of 15000 mega- them at such a low price of As. 130. I want to watt electricity for which I congratulate the bring tt to the notice of the House that mis- Minister. Do not think that we criticise only. trust is increasing all round. It was just said So far as electricity is concerned, Punjab has to hold rallies. It is a matter of regret that moved far ahead for which credit goes to when rallies were held in .which every Sh(i N.S. Basant, the Chairman of the Elec~ Punjabi and all the parties like C.P.I., C. P. M., tr.city Board. He has worked very hard. Congress, R.S.P., A.D.M.K. participated, There is no cut in~electricity supply during the whole of Punjab stood unitedly like an day time to the farmers in Punjab, nor there iron wall and as strongly as Himalayas on is any cut in case of industries. But there is a 14th April, 1987 saying that we would fight new proposal for generating electricity for out terrorists, some gentlemen at the centre which more money should be granted to us. thought that it would harm them if they all For three units of the Ropar Thermal Plant started fighting. When we were flying in the and the Mukerian Hydel Project additional sky on 14th April the string was cut and the amount of Rs. 10 crores is needed. 1500 Government was dismessed on 11 Jh May. MW. power is to be generated in the Guru This was the reward for assembling the Nanak Dev Thermal Plant and S.Y.L. people. Shahpur Candy, etc. 600 megawatt from Ranjit Sagar, 94 megawatt from Shahpur PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE: This Candy, 420 megawatt from Ropar Thermal might have been done keeping Haryana in Plant stage 3,420 megawatt from Gurun~ view. anak Dev Thermal Plant, 50 megawatt from S.Y.L. and 30 megawatt from U.S.D.C. This SHRI BALWANT SINGH RAMOOW- will push up the industrial development. Our ALIA: The case of thein Dam is still going on. Punjab Electricity Soard has been rewarded How will the work go on like this? Punjab is for being the best in the country. Therefore, a border State. Shri Indrajit Gupta has rightly help us to find additional funds needed for said that industrialists are not coming for- generation of electricity. We do not want ward to invest money there. They will not Atomic Energy Plant at all. Please pay atten- come so long as we will go on making a tion to our application as has already been mountain out of a mole hill in regard to requested by my friend Kamal Chaudhary, killings, etc. If private investment is not being Bhatiaji and Dhillon Saheb. You are very made there, the Government then should efficient in making plans but so far as their invest from the public sector. The position is execution is concerned, only Gad knows this that neither the Private investors are about it. Ray Saheb has sent here 62 proj- coming forward nor the Government is doing ects of Punjab. If half of them say 31 are anything. Like the package deal of the Gov- cleared and an announcement is made to ernor the case of the Thein Dam has been this effect, an atmosphere of prosperity will going on forthe last twenty years. According prevail in Punjab. But what will actually to the Government, initially the expenditure happen is that you vyill make a speech and was expected to be Rs. 220 crores but now not a single project will be cleared. What it has increased to Rs. 2000 crores. would be the use of this so much discussion. Some body said just now that industrial PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE: It is a development went down under the Akali mistake of the computer. Government. On 12th April, Mr. A.N. Chatha who is the secretary to the Punjab Govern- SHRI BALWANT SINGH RAMOOW~ ment said:- ALIA: Whose mistake is this? Some work is taken in hand but if it is not completed, it is not [English] executed properly, funds are not provided, the work is not allowed to be executed, then "The last two years could be termed as how the work will be done. Punjab has cre-~ the revival phase which saw the revival of 337 D.G. (Punjab), SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA ) 1988-89 338 industrial activity. This was clearly brought With these words, I express my dissat- about by the capital investment figure of the isfaction over the Punjab Budget which has industrial sector and these two years are been presented here in this House and urge 1986 to 1988. upon the Government to help Punjab in regaining its earlier position and to make [ Trans/ation] special provisions in the Budget for the development of Punjab and provide special He further said that many industries funds for creating more employment opper- have been installed in Punjab. If that had tun~ies there. Although, I wanted to cover been correct the snuation would not have two three points more which were raised been so. What is the situation? The situation here by our hon. friends, but as I have is that the industrial growth rate of 8.8 per already cc 'ered them in my yesterday's cent during 1970 to 1980-81 has now come speech, so in view of the limited time avail- down to 3.7 per cent. able, I thank you. PROF. MADHU DANDAVATE: Just SHRI N. TOMBI SINGH (Inner Ma- see how much loss is there when we people nipur): Mr. Chairman, Sir, I support the go away. Punjab budget for 1988-89. SHRI BALWANT SINGH RAMOOW· The House is a full of Punjab these days ALIA: Punjab usedto be atthetop among the and, for that matter, the nation's mind is full States so far as industries are concerned but of Punjab. I do not like to repeat the points now it has no place even among the first ten made by my predecessors from both sides. State of India. Every speaker invariably had maintained that it is very unfortunate that Punjab budget Let us have a look at the unemployment had 10 be discussed in the Parliament today. problem. Our han. friend Mr. Indrajit Gupta But the reasons and the circumstances, that has already spoken about it and this is true have compelled the discussion of the Punjab without any doubt that employment opportu- budget here, do not deserve repetition. nities in Punjab have decreased. Earlier employment was available in Gulf countries 14.48 hrs. but that hope is also ending due to closure of works there. Secondly now passports are [SHRI ZAINUL BASHER in the Chai~ not issued. The Police personnel openly demand Rs. 5,000 for verification of the I agree with some of my colleagues, passport form. Whoever appljes for veritica- who have said that the priority in Punjab is tion, he is clearly told that there will be no peace. So in order to bring peace to Punjab, verification. If somebody exhibits force, po- to the people of Punjab, to the masses of lice tells him either to pay Rs.4:000 or his Punjab, who are not interested in Khalistan, name will be entered in the list of terrorists who are not interested in insurgency and and he will not be issued passport through- terrorism, there are many urgent require· out his life time. I request you to prevent it. ments. The budget has provided funds How will it work if every Punjab Sikh is under different heads, like police and other termed as a terrorist. The unemployment administrative machinery, to bring peace to problem is becoming acute in Punjab due to Punjab. non issuance of passports. They cannot go abroad as that opportunity is also not there. Sir, it has been agreed that police alone We have already reached a saturation point can never bring peace in any part of the in agriculture. Therefore, I request that we country. It is more so in the case of Punjab. will have to find out a way for industrial It is a very advanced, highly civilised, edu- development in Punjab in order to generate cated and developed State. So, police alone more jobs for the people there. cannot help in this matter. Yesterday, we 339 D_G. (Punjab), AUGUST 18. 1988 1988-89 340 (Sh. N. Tombi Singh] few moments ago that Naxalite activity in passed the National Security (Amendment) West Bengal was subdued not by the police, Act. applying to Punjab and Chandigarh. It or by the Government, but by the peopJe was clearly mentioned that this was only a themselves. temporary measure. But these measures are necessary in order to bring peace to Now, we would like to usher in a situ:- Punjab. ation like this in Punjab. It is the people themselves who ultimately will have to come It has to be said to the credit of the up. As Shri Ramoowalia said just now that farmers in Punjab that in spite of the difficult every Sikh should not be characterised as a circumstances prevailing in Punjab and in terrorist or an insurgent or in other words the absence of peace, they have been able every Sikh should not be suspect. I am very to put Punjab in the forefront of agricultural happy to hear this from a leader of his production and in various other fields. calibre. Nobody in this country, particular!y the Government under Shri Rajiv Gandhi's In this context, I would like to mention a leadership, would like to call every Sikh as a little incident which comes to my memory. terrorist. It is not at all correct to say that Some twenty years back when my region every Sikh is a terrorist. There might be was reeling under insurgency, I was touring some such people on the wrong path, but as a Minister in that troubled hilly area ad- ultimately it is the community which has to joining Manipur and Nagaland. My jeep was prevail upon these terrorists and misled stopped by a youngmen suspected to be a elements; it is not the Government alone but terrorist; he was perhaps well armed. He the Government measures are necessar}' said: "The State cannot prosper because of as a part of a set of measures. what I was doing." When I asked him why and what was that I was doing, he said: UYou In the statement presenting the Budget, have brought so many security people with it . has been mentioned that certain areas you, jawans with you, it is these people who have been selected for increased expendi- come from the rest of India, people from ture. Education is one of the areas. We are CRP, other paramilitary forces etc. from very happy, but when we educate more and other States, and they are eating our food more people, YO,ung boys and girls, the other and, therefore, we cannot prosper." I told side cf the story is that we have to find him: lilt is the kind of people like you who employment facilities for these people. have invited these people. When I have to go to my people in my territory with heavy Punjab has the richest potential for security guards, it is vou who have com- sports talents. Education must be covering pelled us to do that." sports education and sports facilities also. I would like to impress upon the hon. Minister That way when we make complaints, that in Punjab if at all we have to divert the allegations agairlst the police organization attention of the young people, the common and similar security forces, I would like to say masses, particularly the children oftha farm- that rather than putting the blame on the ers in the rural areas, it is the sports educa· Government. p,utting the blame on the po- tion which will have a great effect. Of COL!rse, lice, or criticising the expenditure of some it is not for Punjab alone, but the contribution particular departments, it is we, the citizens, made by Punjab in the field of sports, differ- who should address ourselves and have a ent athlAtics and other allied fields in the rethinking in our own hearts as to where we context of the whole country. in the interna- stand in this matter it is we who should bring tional field, need over-emphasis, it is well peace and work for the dev ~ ,opment of the known. Therefore, I would like to suggest to country. In West Bengal. the Naxalite activi· the Han. Finance Minister that when the ties were not control!ed by police. I agree expenditure on education is increased for with Kumari Mamata Banerjee who said a the State of Punjab. due share should also 341 D.G. (Punjab), SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA ) 1988-89 342 be given for the sports education. There vision of independent India in the following should be a proper grooming and use of our words "Punjab Sindh Gujaral Maratha, sports talents. The Government should see Dravid Utkal Banga" and today we have that the sportsmen and sportswomen who reached that stage that the people are afraid earn laurels for the State or for the nation in of bringing the name of Punjab on their lips the national or international fields should be even oui side of the state of Punjab and given scholarship irrespective of the fact that horrified to th ink about the sort of people who they are employed or not. I think, this is the have come over to Punjab ..... one way by which we can groom our sport talent. With these words, I support the SHRI BALWANT SINGH RAMOOW- Punjab Budget. ALIA: Shri Rajhansji, inspite of that much of fear this year, 500 or even more than one [ Trans/ation] thousand labourers over and above the number of the last year came tdPlJlljab. Our DR. G.S. RAJHANS (Jhanjharpur): Mr. people know where lies the fault. All the Chairman, Sir, I would like to say only two- migrated people are aware that all the Indian three points. I rise to speak on the Punjab \i [Dr. G.S. Rajhans] landlords have been living luxuriously land compared to thA genuine one, you cannot raising slogans of Khalistan and inciting distinguish between the machine made in others to kill everybody, to grab and forcible Punjab and the one manufactured in any occupy the land. other country. So, talented are the people of Punjab. Hence what is required is the we [Eng/ish] should cooperate in developing their talent. In the Budget, you have made higher alloca- All expansion is life. All contraction is tions for the public re1ations and education. death. All love is expansion. All selfishness I would like to stress that bright aspects of is contraction. Love is therefore only the law Punjab should also highlighted in the T.V. of life. He who loves lives. He who is selfish programmes so that the people may know is dying. Therefore love for love's sake be- more about Punjab. The coumry isone entity cause it is only the law of life. and ~ is we, who iive outside Punjab, and are equally responsible to keep it united. [ Translation] Can't they make their brethren under- With these words,j I conclude. stand? Some of my friends also tow their . CH. SUNDER SINGH (Phillaur) : Mr. line. Chairman Sir, Shri Ramoowalia has done incalculable harm to Punjab. Great injustice SHRI BALWANT SINGH RAMOOW- is being done 10 the Punjabis. I am saying ALIA: You have encouraged some of the this about all the punjabis that they have Khalistan protagonists. made agreat progress. It is said that they are very brave and have made great sacrifices CH. SUNDER SINGH: Do you alone bllt all of them have ooen put to great hard- need a separate Khalistan, ~o not we need ships. In his context, guilty are those who one? Our population is 20 crore so much label them as very brave as thE:!y have made injustice is being done to us, do we not need great sacrifices. Now these very people say a Harijans than? Give us four States so that that we want Khalistan. Actually, they say VI(- too may make progress Seats have been that a great injustice has been done to them. Hserved for us by the han. Prime Minister I would like to submit that I was labour because we are weak minister there. I never allowed any labourer to remain idle in Punjab and provided land to But we do not demand Harijans than everyone. The labourers come from outside because we are the citizens of India, Hindus the State. The states from where these and Sikhs have all come from other pl~ces. labourers comes are really inefficient. They have made the man a labourer. I was the "Ae aabrue gang/Koi din hai yaad labour minister. I have provided land to every tujhko/ Jab tere kinara koi karvan labourer. The labourer come to Punjab from aaya. other Stat~s because their states are ineffi- cient. for 10-15 years, I was the labour min- We are part and parcel of India, there- ister there. I told that I do not accept anyone fore we do not demand any separate State. as labourer, sc I provided land to ev~ry one. I It is the Government's fault that they have MR. CHAIRMAN: Chaudhary Sahib, in not implemented any land reforms. That is which language are you speaking? Please why the sons of big landlords have become speak in Hindi, (Interruptions) terrorists where4s the poor landowners are the harijans. I have been making all out CH. SUNDER SINGH: Can't you make efforts on my part to get the entire land your children understand? You should tell distributed among them. But they have not them not to do so. They kill their own father been given anv land and as a result, the in the process. I tell you the truth, Sir, you 345 D.G. (Punjab), SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA ) 1988-89 346 should make the terrorists understand and but how can elections take place when take strict action against them. people have migrated from that place. How can elections be held unless peace is estat>-- Labourers from other States come to lished there. You should establish peace work in Punjab. This is so because ample there at the earliest and root out the terror- work in available in Punjab and they get. ists. They will understand only if stringent proper wages there. people in the other measures are taken and not with love. You States do not work because they have not love them out of fear. You have fear in your done land reforms. Why do they not do land mind that they may not kill you. I live alone in reforms? The Congress M. L.As and the the village without the protection of any Harijan M.L.As are responsible for this situ- gunman or a gun. I rely on my own strength. ation. I am not talking about the Congress You people have 25 gunmen with you, so Government arthe Opposition Government. who will protect the common man when so No matter which Government is in power, much of police is w~h you. I do not care if my the Harijan M.L.As should fight for the land life is gone, at last my name will remain. reforms in their respective States I fought for this cause when I was in Punjab and every- I want to add that so far as Gurudwaras, body supported me in it. Sir, It is a matter of Temples and Mosques are there, peace fighting for one's right. cannot be established. We have a population of 20 crbre in [English] India but you have hold on the Government and the land is in your possession. You are "Whe~e should you seek for God? afraid of them now because you have Are not the poor, the down-trodden committed a sin. You torture and ill-treat the and the miserable Gods? Harijans. You have hold on the Government Worship them first. I do not believe in and you have occupied the land. God and religion who cannot wipe put tears from the widow's I want to tell you that in the end every- eyes, who cannot bring a morsel thing is going to come in our hands because o11ood to the orphan's mouth." you people will die while fighting amongst yourself. Those who have a right over it (Swami Vivekananda) should get the possession and that will take place. Is this acceptable to you? The poor [ Trans/ation] Harijan is watching the situation silently.and waiting forthe day when these people will die God lives in the poor. Mahatma G·andhi, and he will soupy the land. Guru Nanak Dev have all saidthat we should serve the poor in whom God lives. God does Besides, I want to tell you that if you not live in Gurudwaras or temples. Temples want to improve the situation in Punjab, you are centres of feuds. Nothing can be done should make your children understand. unless people have sacred feelings in their They are a" tho children of Zamindars and heart. Temples are used day and night for you alone can convince them. The situation making public~y. All this is wrong. You can- in Punjab is very bad. Shri Bhatia has very not set this right unless you have courage in rightly said that maximum material should be your heart. A lot of good things are said in the sent there because it is a backward area and temples and Gurudwaras day and night, but therefore there should be sufficient quota of people have not changed. You sHould leave everything available so that people may set all this, We should become a human being up industries there. People are unable to set rather than becoming a Hindu, Muslim or up industries there because no one has Sikh. It is difficult to become a human being. peace of mind there and everyone is migrat- One can become a human being only when ,n9 from there. You talk of holding elections we follow the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi, 347 D.G. (Punjab), AUGUST 18~ 1988 1988-89 348 [Ch. Sunder Singh] belonging to 14 parties visked out State. You Swami Vivekananda and Guru Nanak Dev. have great restraint and I count you among with these words I conclude. those brave people. The Congress had provided you an opportun~y to run the popu- SHRI YOGESHWAR PRASAD YO- lar Government there but you have not been GESH (Chatra): Mr. Chairman, Sir. while successful in it. Nevertheless, the confi- discussing about Punjab, Shri Ramoowalia dence of people has increased ever since quoted the han. Prime Minister and said that the enforcement of Governor's rule. The the latter spoke very high of the people of people there have started thinking that there Punjab. I also agree that Punjab has always are not among those who used to be killed by been on the border of India and ~ is continu- the terrorists. The terror~s run away after ing with the same tradition even today like an killing the poor labourers and innocent injured lion. despite facing all types of or- people sleeping in their houses. In spite of deals. Facing all these problems they have this people are getting un~ed and the villag- created the maximum Iidood ki tareh dabdab ers are also facing them, Besides they are kar badhna seekho". Just as the growth of doing their business also. You cannot ignore doob does not step despite its being the achievements made during the pressed under a stone, similarly the devel- Governor's rule. There has been a heavy opment of Punjab has not been curbed reduction in the number of youth who had despite all the problems. fallen a prey to the smuggling of charas and other poisonous drugs after Governor's rule. In spite of famine and drought condi- There has been a big gold haul and smug- tions, the production of food has been quite gling has also been reduced. Therefore, all high in Punjab and holds a similar potential these achievements cannot be ignored. The for future too ... Yet terror prevails in Government should be given co-operation in Punjab.Production has started within the this field. If you have a soft corner for the stipulated time in the Integral Coach Factory people of Punjab in the real sense, then you which was set up there. Punjab has always should co-operate. The problem of Punjab been famous for small industries. But now it has become a matter of concern for other is on the decline not only in case of industry States also. The problems which have ag- but in case of trade as well. If there is a gravated forthe Hindus, sikhs etc. of Punjab, decline in industry and business then it will ar9- the problems of the whole India. The certainly be an economic fall. Due to terror- provision of 4,656 crores 44 lakh and 48 ism, industries in Punjab lost their credibility thousand made in the consolidatod Fund of in respect of loans and raw material arso and Punjab State is alright and it should be used many branches have been closed down and properly. I agree with Shri Ramoowalia that a number of people have stopped all busi- all the sikhs and all ihe Punjabis are not ness transactions. In spite of all these prob- terrorists. The Government should keep lems, Shri Ramoowalia was telling that the strict vigilance if such incidents continue production of electricity has increased and taking place there. With these words I con- development has taken place in other fields clude. too. It is wrong to say that if development has taken place then some Sardarji is respon- SHRIMATI USHA CHOUDHARI sible tor it and if there is some chaos then the (Amravati) : Mr. Chairman, Sir, I support the Governor is to be blamed. I want to say: Demands for Grants for the development of Punjab presented to seek approval of the ItAe bulbule rangeeniyan, tujhe sujhi House. I would also like to say few words on hai gane ki, the subject, not because of its gravity as was Magar mujhko pari hoi fikr tere stated by Mamtaji, but out of common con- aashiyane ke:" cern of the every citizen of the country in the affairs of Punjab. First of all, I would like to Shri Ramoowalia was saying that people refute the charges of the political parties that 349 D.G. (Punjab), SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA ) 1988-89 350 democratic system in the stat~ has allocation should be made. Several hon. been muzzled. I think they have politicised Members here have made complaints the matter. At the time of holding of elections against reduction in Punjab Budget alloea· in the State. Our party Government and our tion in comparison to the budget allocation of leader Rajivji did not care for the narrow the previous year. I request the Government partisan interests, but the unity, integrity, to also make plans to set up small industries prosperity of the state in addition to curbing in the villages besides setting up big indus- of terrorism were his prime concern. Since tries. I was told by the people of Gurdaspur the holding of elections untill the time of about 'the disappearance of about 500 police action in Gurudwaras, every care was youths belonging to that area. It is for the taken that no step of the Government hurts Government to verHy truth of the allegation. the feelings 01 anyone. "n addition to this, I but one thing is absolutely clear that my would also hke to state that since independ- foreign and domestic forces are active in ence. in the bordp.f areas like ours desired Punjab who are preventing peaceful solution development could not take place, whather to the Punjab problem. There are no two it be the Gt;rUda5?Ur region of Punjab or the opinions about the fact that poverty is the Mewat r~.on of Haryana. When we visited biggest weakness of man. For encouraging th9C')G regions a~, party workers we found the peaceful settlement of the poor in the'vil- lack of p(opGr rl,JvefopJ1ient of transportation lages it is necessary to set up sma" indus- fadl:~ies ther~. There proper rail and road tries in the villages itsel1. Therefore in addi- facilities need to be developed as the re- tion to making provision of funds for security gions are Industrially backward. Green r,evQ- In Punjab, proper provision of funds should lution took place in both Punjab and Hary- also be made for the setting up of small ana, but in the border areas agricultural industries there as the doubts expressed in development is visible in lesser degree in the House that the amount allocq(ed for comparison to rest of Punjab. Therefore I security purposes a exceeds to the size of request the Government 10 make special the Punjab Budget. This should not be done. provision of funds in the Demands forGrants Therefore after making allocations for secu- which tile House is going to adopt for bring~ rity purposes, the Government should ac- jng about development in Punjab and also cord priority to set up small industries in the make adequate provision of funas in the villages and increase generation of power. futurd. During my one month stay in Gur- daspur I met a cross varied sections of In the end, I would like to request the people. who often made complaints with Government 10 give priority to give jobs to regard to the Amritsar-Pathankot railway the dependants of the people and the sol- line, The Government should give maximum diers killed in combatting terrorism in the assistance and develop transportation facili- state and take steps for their rehabilitation ties in Gurdaspur, because there many and make proper provision for this in the things made up of wood are made on large budget. I know from the close quarters that scale. Whatever Chaudhary Saheb stated nobody in Punjab is in favour of Khalistan in the House is correct and specific and does and there is feeling of affection, unity and not smack of politics, : support and request national integrity among them. In addition to the fulfillment of the demand raised by him this, the Government should also look into regarding the setting up various industries in the demand for giving additional increments the backward areQs in Punjab. During the and promotions to the soldiers engaged in election campaign, we noticed ladies work- fighting terrorism, because their work is not ing in the fields even in the afternoons, of lesser importance than that of fighting though in Maharashtra usual practice is to against enemy nation in the war or waging work in the mornings and evenings. Punjab the freedom struggle. problems cannot be solved only by setting up big industries in the state, but it should be complemented by increasing setting up With these words, I hope that the Cen- more small industries for which more budget tral Government will make proper allocation 351 D.G. (Punjab), AUGUST 18, 1988 1988-89 "352 [Shrimati Usha Choudhari] the innocent people are being murdered. in the Budget for setting up'of small indus- What is all this? tries in the villages for rehabilitating widows and the families whose future has become The incidents taking place in Bihar are dark due to terrorists violence easily being ignored by the Government though the number of such incidents taking I would alse like to state in the House place in Bihar is more than that of Punjab, that this is not an appropriate occasion to even then the Centre does not deem it nec- discuss as to who is responsible for Punjab essary to impose President's rule there problem, no matter which party is ruling because Congress Party is in power in the there and whosoever is guilty for this imbro- state. It is a matter of regret that 'national glio. However, by giving equal treatment to interest have been relegated over narrow all the State of the country, the Central selfish and the survival of other political Government should make proper alloca- parties has been put at stake by the Central tions in the 81 I et of Punjab. I do not want Governm ant. to make comments on the remarks made by the opposition. sAg I would like to quote the example of Bhindranwale, who was given great respect _ SHRI RAMASHRAY PRASAD SINGH and approval for his activities. why? This (Jahanabad) : Mr. Chairman, Sir, it is a was done to finish Akal; Oal, but he started matter of great sorrow that the Punjab talking about finishing the Congress Gov- Budget and demand for grants are being ernment and the country. All these mistakes discussed in the House, because it should are being committed by the Centre. have been normally debated upon in the Punjab Assembly. For how many years For instance there was an agitation by Punjab has been under the president's rule. and they were committing murders. Since President Rule is normally clamped under there was leftist's Government in Tripura, it some very special circumstances. The was you who were inciting them, But lateran popular Government of Punjab was dis- you compromised with them. Killings were missed by the Central Government on the taking place there. There was no mass· charges that the Punjab people is being movement, they wanted to spread chaos pressurised by some ministers of Punjab just to come to power there. Even having Government not to apprehend terrorists. observed all these things, you kept national- Some irrelavant allegations were also made, ism on one side and the party politics on the increase in number of killings was also other, You have been givi'ng importance to mentioned, but the Government should also casteism. You ware wrong in all these things take note of the fact as to whether any but the country is suffering today as a result improvement has been made since procla- thereof and the innocent people are. losing mation of president's rule in Punjab and their lives. induction of para-military forces in the State. Some says there is considerable improve- ment some says there is no improvement. Keeping in viaw the present situation in Such type of misleading statements are not Punjab and as has been pointed out by all of proper. Submission is this that if improve- my colleagues from Punjab that in compari- ment has taken place then all must agree, if son to last year, less money is being pro- not then what are the reasons? vided in the Budget. May I know the reasons therefor? A major part of the allocations Killing are on the. rise, not only in made in the budget is being spent on Para- Punjab, but allover the country. Movements military forces and security, which should be ara being launched at various places, brane by the centre and there should be no whether ~ be Mizoram, Tripura, Bihar, Dar- reduction in the allocations made for the jelling or any other part of the country and developmental works there. 353 D.G. (Punjab), SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA ) 1988-89 354 I want to say one thing more. We have by the people of that State, the success started thinking about those areas where the which we wnness today in the developmen- people are taking up arms and the unem- tal areas would have been there. But still we ployed youths have already taken up arms. have to admit that Punjab is a problem State I want to say not to force them to take up so far as the peace and tranquillity is con- arms every where. The development work cerned and the Government of India is doing which is based on caste and party politics will its best in the interest of Punjab in trying to have to be abandoned and its fruit will have upkeep the interest of Punjab. In that sense to be taken to the poor people. You will have it is a problem State and needs all sorts of to think about those who have taken up arms help, in the financial matters also. rightly or wrongly. Therefore, development is very essential. The condition of the poor I agree with Mr. Indrajit Gupta, as he people is worsening because of the develop- said that perhaps one of the factors which ment work which is being carried on caste contributes to the youth to become criminal, basis. This should be looked into and a to become extremists, may be their frustra- survey conducted in this regard. tion, their being out of job, their being unem- ployed. This is one of the factors. But that What is happening in my constituency? factor cannot be termed as a very major Poor people are being killed there, for which factvr. The major factors are ,somewhere there are many reasons. It is regretful that in else. We have to contain the fanning which big villages with a population of more than has been done to the fire of violence. If you 300 poor persons and Harijans, no arrange- want to solve the problem of Punjab, as nhas ments exist even for imparting primary edu- been stated time and again even by the cation. If yuu do all this, terrorism there will Prime Minister, the Home Minister and oth- definitely be rooted out. But you are not ers, congenial and conducive atmosphere doing so. It is my suggestion that you must have got to be created and that can only be make arrangements for primary education created when violence is totally abjur~d, is as provided in the rules that a village having given up and within the Constitution of India a population of more than 300 Harijans and any solution can be thought about. I need not the poor must have a primary school, you remind this august House that the Prime should work accordingly. I want to say that Minister even stated that the Government is you are not doing it. prepared to talk with anybody provided the people with whom they talk are to be made THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE clear that they give up the violent activities DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE IN THE and they are prepared to talk within the MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI B.K. framework of the Indian constitution. But that GADHVI): Mr. Chairman, Sir, I am most is a separate matter so far as this Budget is grateful to the Members who participated in concerned. this discussion and I do acknowledge that we have received many good points for Sir, there was one of the important consideration and many good suggestions. points raised, and I should say that Mr. Sir, it undoubtedly goes to the credit of the Ramoowalia, with all due respect to him, was people of Punjab-they may be Sikhs, Hin- a bit unkind to us in saying, in 'saying that "we dus, Muslims or anybody else-that their say that Punjab has got a special problem, dedication to nation and their work in the it is our special problem at the State, but our developmental activities in Punjab both in approach to Punjab is not with a preferential agricultural fields as well as in the industrial treatment, is not with a special treatment". field have showed a considerable .resilience That i. not a correct statement of facts. Sir. and therefore the people of Punjab deserve naturally I would say that the Central Goy. to be congratulated. In view of the situation ernment Is trying to help Punjab Govern- and the conditions obtaining in Punjab per- ment by providing special financial assis':. haps but for the courageous stance adopted tance. Perhaps had there not been any 355 D.G. (Punjab), AUGUST 18, 1988 1988-89 356 [Sh. B.K. Gadhvi] state that you better scrutinise the Budget assistance from the Central Government to papers causally and don't be so unkind to us. Punjab State, then you are not in a position even to save you plan, much less meet the Sir, it would be an ideal situation and total non-plan expenditure and perhaps by everybody would wish in this House that we the end Qf the year in the Supplementary do not have to scrutanise or sanction the Demands for the Central Government which budgets which legitimately belong to the I placed on the Table only yesterday, a very State Assemblies. We would have been huge amount is shown in them for Punjab. most happy, if the conditions obtaining in By the end of the year perhaps we will have Punjab were such that the Assembly could to give you financial assistance to the tune of have passed this Budget. But because of the about Rs. 700 to Hs, 800 crores. This is a compelling Circumstances, Punjab Assern- special dispensation given by the Central bly has no opportunity to pass this Budget Government with a view that the tempo of and we have to pass this Budjet. And the development in the State should be main- entire House and the nation is aware that tained and if the tempo of development is compulsion is very justified and legitimate. maintained, then only we can have job op- But, Sir. I would say that as the Members portunities, employment avenues for the have desired and wished that time should be youths for whom we all ",re equally con- such that we would not have to pass the cerned. ensuing Budget for the next year. Everybody wishes that. Let us wish, try and hope that a Many of the Members have expressed congenial atmosphere would be created in their views about specific projects, also that State so that the direct representatives about the dev'elop.rjl~iit. in certain SjJC~:!:~' in the Assembly would be in a position to areas and diversification etc. scrutinise their own programmes of eco- nomic development and do justice to the 15.42 hrs. people. These are the general remarks and I do not wish to take much moretime of the [MA. DEPUTY SPEAKER In the Chailj House because there are still lot of Bills pending. Sir, in this respect I would submit that we have taken into consideration all areas But as I said the development has where there is a need for development - it shown resilience and even the growth also, and that is borne out of the record available may be agricultural sector, it may be agro- .....:.. based industries sector, it may be medium- to us. Mr. Gupta's point about the unemploy- scale sector or large-scale industries sector. ment, is a very well-taken point. But in this And if you compare the figures, then I would also, I would say that the apprehension i-ay that presently for Punjab we are giving which he has shown is not on a very sound normal Central assistance. The allocation is footing. The growth at unemployment both in Rs. 57.11 crores, assistance for externally urban and rural areas is not much alarming. aided projects is Rs. 1 crore, special plan I can provide you the figure that in urban loan is Rs. 650 crores, police housing is Rs. areas, for the educated unemployed, the 10 crores and for your rehabilitation around figures' has not grown much and so is the Golden Temple Rs. 30 .crores we have .case in the rural areas. But it is does not given, but we know that much more would be mean that we have notto solve this problem. needed. So, you would appreciate kindly Certainly we have to solve this. that we are trying to meet the total deficit of the State because we know that augmenta- So far as agriculture is concerned, Dr. tion of resources for this State in this condi- Dhillon, Mr. Bhatia, Mr. Kamal Chaudhary tion may be very difficult, and we do not want and other Members have pointed out this. I to put more burden by way of imposition of should say that agriculture is well looked more taxation on the people. That is why I after. We are fairly meeting both our targets 357 D.G. (Punjab), SRAVANA,?7, 1910 (SAKA ) 1988-89 358 of production as well as procurement. This Even in the area of implementation of time, because of the last year's drought, the project, Iwould say that so Iar'as Unit No. . there is a little shortfall in the procurement 3 of 210 MW of Rupar thermal plant is target so far as wheat is concerned. Rice is concerned, it was commissioned within 34 yet to come. But even. then, we have been months against the time-schedule of 45 ableto procure about 47.37 lakh tonnes of months. wheat, which is 73% contribution in the total Central Pool. That is why, I congratulate the SHRI BALWANT SINGH RAMOOW- farmers of Punjab. -- ALIA: Extention of Rupar thermal plant. - , . $HRI R.l. BHATIA (Amritsar): Also SHRI B.K. GADHVI: Iwould say that it conqratuiats the officials anJ ihe procure- has been cieatAn from environmental ancle ment agencies. and from the other angles and now Irorn the point of view of investment, the clearance is awaited which is before the Planning SHRI B.K. -GADHVI: The procurement Commission. But I believe and hope that agencies, of course, have to do their duty there would not be time over running. It may and for doing their duty well, I appreciate be on schedule. them. So far as plant load factor is concerned, But it'l th>3 other areas where the farmers Punjab has achieved 70% against 56.3% are to be helped, I would say, for a short-term during 1987-88 and the per capita consump- credit advance in .cooperative sector, in tion of power today is 502 KW which is the 1987-88, it was Rs. 315.70 crores. We have highest in the country .. enhanced it to Rs. 500 crorcs 1N:s,'eM: You said that aqriculture has reached a So far as long-term loan is concerned, saturating point. Some hon, Member was last year it was Rs 61 crores and this year it speaking and you remarked that perhaps it is is Rs. 65 crores. . having diminishing return. That is not the case. We told you that agriculture may not So far as power is concerned, last year come to a standstill or to a saturating point. in the Plan, total State Pla.n was Rs. 650 - Further tubewells are there for the energisa- crores out of which, the pian torpcwer itself- tion and in the Seventh Plan, one lakh tu- because power should be a"t.\~cl-bleand, I bewell conne.ctions were to be given. You understand, many of the Members have should be happy to know that this was to be raised the point that there is a big constraint completed by the 8:-:d of Seventh Five Year about the availability of coal and that if any Plan but this has been achieved two years other form of energy is available it would De prior to the end of the Seventh Plan. good-was Rs. 352.16 crores for the power . sector alone which was 54.18% and this But I would like to say that we are going year the Plan is Rs. 700 crores. Shri Balwant to put up additional capacity. In 1988-89, an Singh Ramoowalia would appreciate that additional capacity of 388 Megawatt would this year's Plan is bigger than last year's be put up. Therefore, the total plan target Plan and out of this, for power we have put would be achieved. 96 per cent of the plan - Rs. 384.07 crores. target has been achieved within four years and the rest would be achieved by the end of the Plan. This is so far as energy is con- From 1985 to 1990, the target was 768 cerned. MW and we have already achieved 347 MW and by the end of 1988-89, we expect. to - SHRI R.L BHATIA (I\mritsar) : What achieve generation caoac'ty.ot 388 MW and about the position in respect of gas-based thus you would see ·tlwt appreciable work - project5 andatomic power project? has been done. 359 D.G. (Punjab), AUGUST 18 t 1988 1988-89 360 SHRI B.K. GADHVI: I will come to that ment should be given by our financial institu- later. tions. In 1986-87, investment was As. 157 crores. In 1987-88, it was Rs. 185 crores SHRI AZIZ QURESHI (Satna) : What from lOBI and from IFeilt was Rs. 50 erores. about the transmission loss in respect of In 1987-88, it was As. 85 crores. This year's power? figure, we have not yet obtained. But I be- lieve that the tempo of investment also is not . SHRI B.K. GADHVI: I am telling you. diluted. Subject to confirmation of the fact, as per my information is concerned, the present trans- Dr. Dhillon pointed out about dairy. I mission losses are around 17 to 18 per cent. would like to say that we have got this in our so far as the distribution points are con- view. Sir, now I have got the figure about the cerned, So far as installation of sub-stations investments in respect of this year also. This are concerned, upgradation of transmission is provisional. During 1987-88, for which you lines are concerned, they are also being take credit, the total investment was As. constantly kept in view and remedial meas- 255.35 crores; for 1987-88 it was Rs. 258.97 ures are taken, There is an area of leakage crores and today it is Rs. 280.35 erores. This also when I say about this. I am happy to is the investment we have made in the inform the House that the Punjab State Elec- Centrally sponsored schemes. So, it is tricity Board is doing a good job in finding out wrong to say that Centrally -sponsored the persons who are pilfering power. Every schemes are not coming up. year-this figure is also subject to confirma- tion-around two crores of pilferages are 16.00 hrs being detected and people are brought to book. So far as the other areas are concerned, Dr. Dhillon and Mr. Bhatia suggasted about SHRI AZIZ QURESHI: This is highly diversification in agriculture. We have cer- .appreciable. tainly taken note of it. In the are of oilseeds, in the area of cotton, in the area of horticul- SHAI B.K.GADHV1: So far as irrigation ture, a new thrust is being given. New areas is concerned, 39000 hectares of add~ional are also being earmarked and more help is irrigation potential is anticipated to be also being rendered to the farmers. achieved in 1987-88. An additional irrigation potential of 50,400 hectares is proposed to So far as dairy is concerned, I would say be created during 19S8-89. This is in respect that. extensively, dairy courses are being of the various major, minor and small irriga- organized at the door step of the farmers tion projects. with a view to inducing the farmers to adopt I to dairying and milk-producing on scientific Sir, some hone Members said that in- and commercial lines. 4,777 milk producers dustrial growth also should be there. I agree were trained during 1986-87; 5,750 during that both should go hand-in-hand. Perhaps, 1987-88; and this year we envisage that in a State Like Punjab, where industry is 6,730 milk-producers would be trained. The agro-based and other industries can come total targe1 for the Seventh Five-Year Plan up well, more thrust needs to be given to the was 21,350. But if you make the calculation Food Processing industries and agro-based forthethre8 years also, we have achieved a industries. I would like to say that presently substantial success in training. Apart from in the area of industry, there are 1,36,826 the Dairy Development Programme which small-scale units, and medium and large- has been taken in this budget, under scale units are only 378. So far as loan is Op_eration Flood III, the major programme concerned, financial assistance has to be would be taken, and I am hopeful that dairy givan because investment is not coming products and milk would receive a little more from the privata sector. Therefor., invest· boosting. Some of the Members .. o. 361 D.G. (Punjab), SRAVANA 27, 1910 (SAKA ) 1988.. 89 362 SHRI BALWANT SINGH RAMOOW- counters how many dreaded extremists of ALIA: The problem is in marketing of milk. 'A' Category have been killed, what type of sometimes the milk produced is not IHted by weapons we could seize and what hide-outs the milk plants. we could djslocate, we could unearth and we could let that they do not have much more SHRI B.K. GADHVI: Then there is a shefter to take shaker. This b, the parameter case for putting up more chilling plants, of achievement. I am sure the House would chilling centres. We can then treat the milk appreciate. and ncan sustain for some more time and go for longer distances. Some Members asked aboutthe defictt. As I have already said we are giving a special Mr. Gupta asked about details of Ropar . sum of As. 650 crores and other help also. Thermal Station, State-III. I have already told you about this. He also asked me as to About the Thein Dam was also asked. I what happened to the border fencing. The think, Shri Aamoowalia quoted its cost at Rs total fencing which was to be covered was 2,000 crores. That is not a correct figure. I 188.8 kms. Till now 75.8 kms. have already would request all the opposttion members to been fenced. The remaining area is affected rely more on the facts rather than facts cited by floods. Because of floods, we are not in a in t~e press because more you go with the position to make progress right now. That is press report, more misconception will be why, it has slowed down. The moment the there. (nterruptions) . waters are pver, the programme would re- ceive the tempo and it would be done within SHRI BAlWANT SINGH RAMOOW- the time. ALIA (Sangrur) : In the interest of the coun- try, I got this report denied by you. I have Members have criticised the law and done service to the country. order situation also. About killings, some Members have said that we claim that the SHRI B.K.QADHVI: The total cost pre- killings have stopped. But we do not claim sented today of the Thein Dam is Rs. 976 that the killings in Punjab have stopped. We crores. Up to 31 st March, 1988, we have do claim that our activities to nab the terror- spent As. 392.93 crores. This year the allo- ists and to procure the weapons have shown cation is As. 120 crores and the two units of a remarkable progress.' Because of fencing 150 MW are expected to be com missioned and other things, infiltration of the terrorists during 1991-92 and two more in 1992-93. from across the international border also has this is the status position so far as Thein slowed down. Perhaps they are trying to find Dam is concerned. 50 far as 5YL Canal is out some other areas for their infihration. concerned" work is going on. That is the achievement which the Govern- ment has got. This action of the Government Shri Dhillon highlighted about the against the extremists, combating the ex- GNDP Batinda Stage-III. The point is thatthe tremists, has regenerated confidence site is being shifted ten kilometres away from amongst the people. ~his is the atomsphere the present plant site on the advice of An- that we find today. Total exposure of the tipollution Board and the project is now about extremists has been done. Tbis Sikhs also to be submitted to the Government of India. know that they are no longer their friends, The whole linkage clearance has been their well-wisheres. Everybody knows that. granted and the techno-econom ic clearance Therefore, their isolation has become much for earlier project has also been granted. more conspicuous. That is one of the rea .. sons. We know that, in desperation, a man Some of the Members raised other with automatic rifle may kill one man or ten specific points about the pending projects men I they art in. group. But the dimension with the Government of India and lOme of as to what arrest. have been made. in an- the ptObIems which Government of India 363 D.G. (Punjab), AUGUST 18, 1988 1988·89 364 [Sh. B.K. Gadhvi] would try to solve them. With these words. could solve about the allotment of more once again, I thank all the Members for wagons, about serna problems pending with participating and giving me very valuable the Planning Commission, Letter of Intents suggestions. with the Industry Ministry, how many have been granted and how many have come. MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: I shall now These are the specific problems concerning put the Demands for Grants (Punjab) to vote. the various Ministries. Shri Bhatia made a point about the Pig Iron. I appreciate the The question is: points made. I assure that all the individual and specific points concerned various Minis· "That the respective sums not exceed· tries which have been raised, it is my prac- ing the amounts on Revenue Account tice always to draw the attention of the vari· and Capital Account shown in the ous Ministries' to the points raised. Fourth column of the order Paper, be granted to the President out of the Consolidated Fund of the State of SHRI BALWANT SINGH RAMOOW- Punjab to complete the sums neces- ALIA: I will appreciate, if you write to them. sary to defray the charges that will come in course of payment during the year SHRI B.K.GADHVI: I would write to ending the 31 st day of March, 1989, in them and I am hopeful that so far as the respect of the heads of demands en- legitimate problems are concerned, other tered in the second column thereof Ministries of the Government of India also against Demand 1 to 29". The motion was adopted Demands for Grants 1988-89 in Respect of State of Punjab voted by Lok Sabha No. of Name of Demand Amount of Demand for Grant Amount of Demand for on Account Voted by the Grant voted by the House on 24-3-1988 House 1 2 3 4 Revenue Capital Revenue Capital Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. 1. Agricu~ure and Forests37,04,05,000 17,21,63,000 37,04,05,000 17,21,64,000 2. Animal husbandry and Fisheries 12,96,66,000 81,50,000 12,96,66,000 81,50,000 3. Co-operation 6,78,77,000 22,80,42,000 6,78,77,000 22,80,42,000 4. Defence Service Welfare 1,60,22.000 6,50,000 1,60,22,000 6,50,000 5. Education 178,88,2g,OOO '5,32,000 178,88,28,000 6,33,000 6. Elections 82,66,000 82,66,000 365 D. G. (Punjab), ~ SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA ) 1988-89 366 1 2 3 4 7. Excise and Taxation 4,28,84,000 4,28,84,000 8. Finance 160,49,97,000 3,18,30,000 160,49,96,000 3,18,30,000 9. Food and Supplies 1,56,15,000 515,44,26,000 1,56,16,000 10. General Administration 6,93,50,000 6,63,50,000 11. Health and Family 66,43,94,000 66,43,95,000 Welfare 12 .. Home Affairs and Justice 55,70,16,000 1,75,00,000 55,70,15,000 1,75,00,000 13. Industries 6,32,43,000 7,92,32,000 6,32,43,000 7,92,33,000 14. Information and Public Relations 1,51,85,000 1,51 ,85,000 15. Irrigation and Power 56,53,64,000 381,47,24,000 56,53,64,000381,47,24.000 16. Labour and Employment 1,86,10,000 1,86,09,000 17. Local Government, Housing and Urban Developm ent 1,71,42,000 10,22,00,000 1,71,43,000 10,22,00,000 18. Personnel and Administrative Reforms 29,11,000 29,11,000 19. Planning 3,80,96,000 3,80,97,000 20. Programme Implementation 2,00,000 2,00,000 21. Public works 62,97,48,000 40,48,80,000 62,97,48,000 40,48,80,000 22. Revenue and Rehabilitation 16,03,66,000 16,03,65,000 23. Rural Development and Panchayats 22,35,42,000 23,00,000 22,35,43,000 23,00,000 24. Science, Technology and Environment 11,50,000 61,00,000 11,50,000 61.00,000 367 Punjab Appropriation AUGUST 18,1988 (No.2) Bill 368 1 2 3 4 25. Social and Women's WeHare and We Hare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes 20,62,08,000 71,50,000 20,62,07,000 71,50,000 26. Technical Education and Industrial Training 7,63,24,000 15,17,000 7,63,24,00.0 15,17,000 27. Tourism and Cuttural Affairs 88,68,000 1,82,48,000 88,68,000 1,82,48,000 28. Transport 44,15,75,000 6,54,00,000 44,15,76,000 6,54,00,000 29. Vigilance 71,18,000 71,19,000 16.10 hrs. Bill. PUNJAB APPROPRIATION (NO.2) BILl* Sir, I beg to move: ** [English] "That the Bill to authorise payment and apropriation of certain sums from and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE out of the consolidated Fund of the DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE IN THE State of Punjab for the services of the MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI B.K. finanCial year 1988-890, be taken into GADHVI): I beg to move for leave to Intro- conSideration. " duce a Bill to authorise payment and appro- priation of certain sums from and out of the MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: The question consolidated Funds of the State of Punjab is ; for the services of the financial year, 1988· 89. "That the Bill to authorise payment and appropriation of certain sums from and MA. DEPUTY SPEAKER: The question out fa the Consolidated Fund of the is: State of Punjab for the services of the financial year 1988089, to be taken into 11Th at leave be granted to introduce a consideration:" Bill to authorise payment and appro- priation of certain sums from and out of The motion was adopted the consolidated Fund of the State of Punjab for the services of the financial year, 1988-89.- MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: The House shall now take up clause by clause consid- The motion was adopted eration of the Bill. SHRI B.K.GADHVI: Sir, I introduce the The question is: • Published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary Part II Section 2 dated 18.8.88. ··Introduced/moved with the recommendation of the President. 369 D.G. (Tamil Nadu), SRAVANA 27. 1910 (SAKA ) 1988-89 370 "That Clauses 2 and 3 and Schedule DE PARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE IN THE Stand part of the BilL" MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI B.K. GADHVI) : As the House is aware, the an- The motion was adopted nual financial statement of the Govemmenl of Tamil Nadu for 1988-89 together whh the Clauses 2 and 3 ... Schedule were Demands for Grants were laid on the tablS of added to the Bill. this House on the 17th March, 1988. An explanatory memorandum on the Budget MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: The question was also circulated among the Hon. Mem- is: bers. After general discussior. of the Budget and discI,..-.)sion of the Demands for Grants "That clause 1, Enacting Formula and on Account, the House granted Vole on the Long tittle stand part of the Bill" Account sufficient to meet the expenditure of the State during the first six months of 1988- 89. The motion was adopted I would now request the House to con- Clause 1, Enacting Form ula and long sider and grant the halance of Demands Title were added to the Bill. needed for meeting the expenditure of the State Government during the current finan- SHRI B.K. GADHVI: Sir, I beg to move: cial year. IIThat the Bill be paszed." MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: Motion moved: MFl DEPUTY SPEAKER: The question is: "That the respective sums not exceed- ing the amounts on Revenue Account "That the Bill be passed" and Capital Account shown in the Fourth column of the Order paper, be The motion was adopted grant~d to the President out of the Consolidated Fund of the State of Tamil Nadu to complete the sums necessary DEMANDS FOR GRANTS (TAMIL to defray the charges that will come in NADU),1988-89 course of payment during the year . ending the 31 st day of March, 1989, in [English] respect of the heads of demands en- tered in the second column thereof THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE against Demands 1 to 59. It Demands for Grants, 1988-89 in respect of State of Tamil Nadu Submitted to the vote of Lok Sabha No. of Name of Demand Amount of Demand for Amount of Dernand Demand Grant on Account Voted for Grant submitted by the House on to the vote of the 28.3.1988 House 1 2 3 4 Revenue Capital Revenue Capital Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. 1. Land Revenue Department 12,34,97.000 12,34,96,000 371 D.G. (Tamil Nadu), AUGUST 18, 1988 1988-89 372 1 2 3 4 2. State Excise Department 2,26,71,000 2,26,71,000 3. Motor Vehicles Acts Administration 2,10,32,000 2,10,32,000 4. General Sales Tax and other Taxes and Duties Administration 11,54,93,000 11,54,93,000 5. Stamps Administration 75,56,000 75,56,000 6 Registration 5,00,52,000 5,00,52.000 7. State legislature 1,05,25,000 1,05,24,000 S. Elections 9,08,05,000 9. Head of State, Ministers and Headquarters staff 23,99,80,000 23,99,86,000 10. Milk Supply Schemes 1,68,33,000 1,68,32,000 11. District Administration 29,09,05,000 29,09,04,000 12. Administration of The Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act. 1959 2,58,84,000 2.58,83,000 13. AdministratIon of Justice 11,50,50,000 11,50,49,000 14. Jails 6,41,33,000 6,41,33,000 15. Police 75,80,45,000 75,80,45,000 16. Fire Services 5,59,48,000 5,59,47,000 17 Education 344,85,65,000 344,85,64,000 18. Medical 78,02,56,000 78,02,56,000 19. Public Health 43,77,63,000 43,77,62,000 20. Agriculture 73,69,83.000 73,69,82,000 2 .. Fisheries 4,05,04,000 4,05,04,000 - 22. Animal Husbandry 18,44,48,000 18,44,47,000 373 D.G. (Tamil Nadu), SRAVANA 27, 1910 (SAKA ) 1988-89 374 1 2 3 4 23. Co-operation 26,15,62,000 26,15,62,000 24. Industries 4.42,53,000 4,42,53,000 25. Cinchona 2,13,43,000 2,13,42,000 26. Handlooms and Textiles 10,45,87,000 10,45,87,000 27. Khadi 2,28,67,000 2,28,66,000 28. Community Development Projects and Municipal Administration 97,21,93,000 97,21,93,000 29. Labour including Factories 13,21,44,000 13,21,43,000 lO. Social Welfare 48,59,40,000 48,59,40,000 31. Weltare of the Scheduled Tribes and Castes etc. 32,37,24,000 32,37,23,000 32. Welfare of the Backward Classes, etc. 8,22,43,000 8,22,42,000 33, Housing 2,76,37,000 2,76,37,000 34. Urban Development 29,92,34~OO 29,92,34,000 35. Civil Supplies 78,82,69,000 78,82,68,000 36 Irrigation 43,34,28,000 43,34,28,000 37. Public Works-Buildings 1,87,64,000 • 1,87,63,000 38. Public Works-EstablishmAnt and Tools and Plant 15,52,35,000 15,52,34,000 39, Roads and Bridges 40,36,68,000 48,36,68,000 40. Road Transport Services and shipping 3,1 B,05,OOO 3.18,04.000 41. Relief on account of Natural Calamitie3 59.77,000 59,76,000 42. Pension and other Retirement 8enef!ts 77,91,39,000 77,91,38,00 43. Miscellaneous 179,12,0(,000 179,13,02,000 375 D.G. (Tamil NatJu), AUGUST 18, 1988 1988-89 376 1 2 3 4 44. Stationery and Printing 9,08,18,000 9,08,18,000 45. Forest Department 9,52,85,000 9,52,85,000 46. Compensation and Assignments 20,31,63,000 20,31,62,000 47. Information, Tourism and Film Technology 1,94,02,000 1,94,02,000 48. Rural Industries 10,91,16,000 10,91,15,000 49. Water·Supply 63,55,02,000 63,55,01,000 50. Capital outlay on 1,95,69,000 1,95,68,000 Agriculture 51. Capital outlay on Industrial Development 6,96,69,000 6,96,68,000 52. Capital outlay on Irrigation 28,57,95,000 28,57,95,000 53. Capital outlay on Public Works-Builoings 22,83,70,000 22,83,69,000 54. Capital outlay on Roads and Bridges 21,57,20,000 21,57,19,00 55. Capital outlay on Road Transport Services" and Shipping 30,12,000 30,12,000 56. Capital Outlay on Forests 12,05,21,000 12.05,21,000 57. Capita! outlay on 79,75,000 79,75,000 Rural Industries G8. Miscellaneolls Capital Outlay 7,12,14,0()O 7,12,13.0~ 59. Loans and Advances by the State Government 181,88,65,000 181,88,64,000 [ Translation] thcmk you and the members of thA Telugu Desam party forgiving me this opportunity to SHRI N.V.N. SOMU (North Madras): imtiate this discussion on the second siange Han. Oy. Speak~r, Sir, at the outset let me of the Tamil Nadu Budget. As I spoke in ., Translation of the speech Origir.ally delivered in Tamil. 7 D.G.(Tami! Nadu), SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA ) 1988-89 378 amilwhen the Budget was discussed last responsibility for ensuring a fair and free ssion,I would like to speak in Tamil while elections." •• lIt'tf'tR •. ' - r.. ."'" ~ ) ~ ~ ) ,. "'! •• " • If the Co~gress p:rty whic is ruling now has The State Government has asked the even the slightest regard and respect for CentralGovt. to increase its rice allocation 'these words of our Hon. President, they, fartheState from 50000 tons to 80000 tons. must forthwith come forward to conduct the Ineednotexplain to this Govt. the plight and elections in the State. About the reasons sufferingsofthe people of Tamil Nadu due to adduced by the Central Govt. for postponing severedrought conditions. The drouqht : the elections in the State, a neutral newspa- conditionshave created foodgrains scarcity per 'The Hindi; has stated:- mtheState.Nowthe Governor's administra- oonhas asked for the increase in the rice "The injustice of prolonging the allocationfrom 50QOOtons to 80000 tons. If President's rule in Tamil Nadu for no serious thisis not done, there is every danger Of or justifiable reason other than the narrow reducingtheper family quota of rice distribu- self-perceived interests of the party ruling at oonra.tionshops in the State from the pres- the Centre, that is the Congress party, re- ent12 kilos to 8 kilos. That would further ceives in Governor's rule on opportunity to rvethe already starving teeming millions manover things in its favour in blatant disre- the State. I, therefore, urge upon the gard of the principle of fair opportunity to all ntral Govt. to sympathetically consider sections of the democratic party to which the request of the Governor. There should President has repeatedly referred and no hesitation for the Central Govt. to sought to raise a significant institutional is- rease the quota as asked for by the sue." vernoras he is only the representative of eCentre. Not only this. Even the Illustrated Weekly of India has strongly condemned the WhenIspoke during the last session on postponement of elections in Tamil Nadu on e Budget in the last session, I made a the ostensible pretext of Govt. Servants and ventplea that such occasions should not teachers agitation. Let me quote what the createdany more for discussing a State journal has to say:- dgetin this House: I appealed that that uldbethe last occasion for this House to "Compare the stand with the position . ussthe State Budget. I urged upon the adopted in the State's memorandum to the vt.thatthe Tamil Nadu Budget should be Ninth Finance Commission ..... 'The Govt. ussedbya duly elected legislative of that employees' it states, have now become ate.TheCentral Govt. has however with- completely unionised and are acutely con- t any rhyme or reason postponed the scious of their rights. In such a situation, it is ions.Let me, in this context, rsrnlnd the being increasingly difficult to resist their nlra!Govt.of the words of our Hon. Presi- legitimate claims on the ground of jack.neyed ntShri R. Venkataraman telecast on the expressions like 'lack of resources' by the e01 this year's independence day. State. The above gives to rise to two valid questions. If all the above had been recom- Letme quote:- mended to the Finance Commission by the State Govt. why did the Governor not reveal "Ireferto certain elements in our society it to the striking workers, the confidentiality of ichfortheir narrow ends seek to undercut the documents not withstanding, if only to undermine the electoral process to avert the prolonged strike, which resuited in erlerewith and thereby seek to thwart the considerable loss of State revenue and man hanismof the bailot is to lay an axe atthe days or was it deliberately kept in the dark so ryloundationof our polity. Political parties that the strike would provide the Governor a etherruling or in opposition have a grave convenient excuse to suggest postpone- 379 D.G. (Tamil Nadu), AUGUST 18,1988 1988.. 89 380 [She N.V.N. Somu1 erative department has spent 108.25 lakhs ment of eledions". during May when the election process was first set in motion and again Rs. 71.251akhs I would like to emphatically ask the Govt. the in July. same question. So, in total, 2 crores have been wasted Sir, there is a proverb in Tamil: for a on this. I charge that the Governor has lame person, even a natural slip is an ex- frittered away the scarce resources of the cuse. There is another proverb: an imperfect State in this irresponsible manner. dancer complains about the courtyard, something like a bad workman blaming his Hon. Shri Chidambaram is always re- tools. There is also another proverb: a man ferring to the rule of dravidian parties in the fallen would pretend that had just leapt play- State as dark era. This is his oft-repeat fully. likewise, this Govt. has postponed the meaningless reCitation. I do not take him elections cIting this Govt. teachers and ser- seriously. But let me giv~n ~ compaflson of vants agitation as a ground. the achiAvements of the DMK Govt. which ruled the State for 9 years and those of the Not only this, this Govt. has suspended Congress Govt. which ruled the State for 20 nearly 42 persons and transferred 27 per- years so that that could be an eye-opener for sons for participating in the strike. Now the Shri Chidambaram. agitation is over. Parties concerned have already signed an agreement. Still, the 42 The Congress Govt. which ruled the persons have not been reinstated; the trans- State for ~O years was callous to the demand fer orders of 27 persons have not been for changing the name of the State to 'Tamll cancelled. This Gavt. must immediately give Nadu'. In Virudhunagar, Sankaraninga up its vengeful attitude. The DMK party to Nadar sacrificed his life for that cause by which I belong and its leader Dr. Karunanidhi fastIng unto death. The Congress Govt. was have spoken in plain terms that there should stIli unmoved. But as soon as the DMK came be no difference in the pay scales of the to power, in 1967, the first act was to change State Govt. employees and the Central the name of the State to 'Tamil Nadu'. That Govt. employees. Whether it involves 348 was the achievement of our DMK Govt crores or 359 crores, Dr. Karunanidhi has categorically assured the employeos to DUring the 20 years of Congress rule, accede to their demands when his party only 1,15,000 dgnculturalland pattahs were comes to power. The Govt. employees and distributed. The number during the 9 years teachers have returned to work now, I urge DMK rule was 3,80,000. upon the Govt. to give up its vengeful attitude and reinstate the suspended employees and During the 20 years of Congress rule, cancel the transfer orders of the 27 employ- on1t 63,770 persons were issued reSIdential ees. housing pattahs. During the 9 years rule of DMK, 5,14,435 persons were given residen- The Prime Minister and other congress- tial pattahs. men are eulogising the administration of the State under the Governor. They perhaps do not know how much money is being squan- During the 20 years of Congress rule, dered by the Governor from the public ex- ncthing was done to confertenancy rights on chequer. Let me cite one single example. the poor :andless agricultural labourers The The Governor has spent so far more than 2 DMK GoYl. though ruled for a comparatively crores for announcing and postponing the lesser period of 9 years enacted the Ten· cooperative societies elections twice. ancy Rights Act and thus benefitted 1,75,000 poor landless agricu~ural labour· According to official sources, the Coop- ers. 381 D.G. (Tamil Nadu), SAAVANA 27, 1910 (SAKA ) 1988-89 382 .' . The Congress Govt. which ruled the strueting houses for the Adi Dra\lida'commo- State for 20 years enacted the Agricultural nity in any of the States at that tin•. It was tand ceiling Ad' which specified 30 acres as DAly when Or. Karunanidhi became the ceiling. However, not an inch of. land was Chief Minister, a special plan for building given to the poor people. In 1960, before the houses exclusively for Harijans was made Act could be enacted, the barons transferred and 42000 houses were constructed for the th~ land holdings in benami titles. Only the Adi Dravidas. DMK Govt. brought the rats out of the bags by specHying the ceiling as 15 acres and The number of Adi Dravida colonies thus be benefittt\d more than 40000 poor electrified during the Congress rule was agricultural tandfF.)SS labourers. 2000. The number of such colonies electri- fied during the DMK regime was 23,000. Only 20,250 towns were elEictrified Look at the contrast. during the 20 years of Congress rule. The number during the DMK rule was, 41,000. Therefore, whatever results that are Only 2 lakh pumpsets were given electrical flowing during this Governor's rule now are connections during the Congress rule. The merely consequential effects of the efficient OMK Go'it. qa\'e 7.5 lakh electrical connec- administration of the OMK party and its split tions to purt1lJsets. away party AIADMK. All these damaging remarks of the Congressmen about us and During the 20 years of Congress rule, a the misrepresentation of us in official func- meagre q~antum of 8 lakh acres were tions and on the media are not going to have brought under irrigation. When the DMK any effect on the people of Tamil Nadu party was in power more than 16 lakh acres because they are w!ser than the Congress- of agricultural lands were brought ,under men. irrigation. I came to know that when the Prime During the 20 years of Congress rule, Minister visited Thanjavur, I think, he en- there was no proposal for slum clearance. tered the hut of a poor family and enquired Orly during the DMK p&riod, a separate from the housewife what she had cooked fry Board for slum clearance was created. Tam 11 the day. So courteous was, that he was nc.. Nadu was the first State 10 have a Board of able to understand thebasic problems of the that kind. Morethan 30000 houses were built poor and the poorest of the poor in whose hut during the DMK period under the slum clear- he happened to make an entry and that the ance programme. family was not having even a handful of rice to cook a meal. The ladv was dismayed and The number of largescale and medium gave a befitting repfy to the Prime Minister scale industries during the Congress rule that what she could cook Nhen she had no was 11,164. It was 26,381 during the 9 years means to buy even rice for the family. Tf1is is rule of DMK. the State of pover1y in Tamil Nadu. Do not, therefore, glorify the Governor's rule. Not only this. Let me thank my Han. colleague Dr. Kalanighi for reminding me of Sir, the drinking water problem is haunt- one thing. When the State was experiencing ing the Madras city for long particularly s;nce seVE're famine conditions during the Con- 1983. This is the pathetic situation. Han. Oy. gress rule, the Congressmen ririiculed the Speaker, Sir, I had so many times invited the people by adviEing them to eat rate meat and attention of the Govt. in this august House to pork if rice was not adequately available. this grave problem .. The Govt. ;s turning a Here are the peopla who glorify ti"is Con- Nelson's eye to the problem. Hon. Chief gress rule. It is a matter of great shame. Minister of Andhra Shri NTR is ever wilting to otfer the Krishna river w£1ters to the Madras There was no specific ptan for con- city. 30 crores Vlere allocated innial1y when 383 D.G. (Tamil Nadu), AUGUST 18, 1988 1988-89 384 .. [Sh. N.V.N. Somu] House discussing the State Budqet. Eie:· Dr. MGR was the Chief Minister and thereaf- tions must be held quickly and it should not ter 30 crores of twc more instalments have' be postponed merely because a mouse died been disbursed for the project. 90 crores or horse met its death or such other mean- have been so far given. Krishna Water is yet ingless frivolous pleas. I thank you very to flow in the pipes of Madras city. The North much, Sir, for providing me this opportunity. Madras constituency which I represent is I would like to add that my Hon. Colleague inhabitated by poor labourers. There are Dr. Kalanidhi would speak the rest. many coolie workers, mill and factory work- ers. They have to stand in long and serpen- [English] tine queues for water even after mid night and again HraS8 poor souls have to get up SHRIMATI M. CHANDR/5EI The Governor had already stated that Sir, we are not here discussing about the .'",$. the Budge deficit would increase to 450 extension of President's Rlje at ail but what .'.~ crores. In the same way, when the Budget . ~a:k~na;;e;~~I~~~~~;~hnelast 8 months, Iam .~ session of Parliament was on, he an- nounced many tax concession. We do not oppose the tax concessions. But we do like The State Administration has been " this utter disregard for this highest legislative geared up. All public and social amenities ~ . ~ forum. like the drinking water, power and fuelJ availability, supply of food grains through the .~ More than 150 LTTE men have been Public Distribution System have improved. .:>1 arrested in the Madras City recently. lnno- Genera!iy, the people are happy over the cent Tamilians are bring rounded up. Pa- steps taken by the Government to b~ing relief tients convalescing in hospitals, lame and to them. maimed persons are booked and brought to jails. Crores and Crores of rupees. are being Coming to the Budget, Sir, I am giad that spent daily for the implementation of the the Centre has proposed the plan outlay for Indo-Sri Lankan accord.' I assail this Govt.'s Tarnil Nadu to th.e tune of Rs. 1457 crores as extravaganza and also condemn the arrest against the last year's budget provision of of innocent Tarnilians on cooked up cases. Rs. 1250 crores giving a rise of 16 per cent. Appropriation Account Budget of Tarnil Let this be the last occasion fcr the Nadu Administration with the current year House to discuss the State Budget. I made deficit of Rs. 124 crores is understandable. an appeal of the same sort during the last There has been any fresh levy of taxes. This session. It has callen on deaf ears. lance has not affected the Plan. Even at the begin- again make this honest appeal to the Govt. ning of the year there was a deficit of Rs. 250. that this should be the last occasion this crores. 385 D.G. (Tamil Nadu), SRAVANA 21.1910 (SAKA ) 1988·89 386 The House is weJl aware of the reason started, it is all the more necessary to make for the extension of the Governor's ruJe. available goods seeds to the farmers imme- Thais was a strike by the Government diately. ~ has been reported that there is employees of the State Government and shortage of certified seeds. Because of also there was the teachers' strike in which severe drought condItion faced by the coun- they demanded the parity of pay scales with try for three consecutive years and therefore the Central Government employees. The the seeds had either been consumed or present State Government has given an have lost the capacity to germinate. Hence, interim relief which itself amounts to Rs. 80 I would plead with the eentf'e that certifi~d crores. In addition, there is the expenditure seeds should be procured and made avail .. which has to be involved in setting up of a able to the farmers not only in Tamil Nadu but Pay Commission. It is encouraging to note to other parts of the country as well. the earnestness of the State Government to implement the Centre's socio·economic Sir, under Dairy Development, a provi- programmes. In the Plan outlay the Centre sion of just one crore rupees has been made. has laid great stress on power devel9pment This is very much on the low side and ~':,r in the State for which I think we should healthy growth of children both ~n m'lnd and enhance the amount, at least 60% more body, consumption of milk af".ti milk products instead of giving only Rs. 502 crores as haf,) in sufficient quantity is v.ery necessary. To been earmarked now. Though much ha.s step up production o~ "milk and milk products, been said about the work that has been do ne a minimum outlay of Rs. 3 crores should be in the last 20 years, we know what ~ las set apart for the Dairy Development Pro- happened to the people of Tamil Nadu (jur- gramme. People belonging to weaker sec- ing the first decade after the Cong ,ress tions and backward communities can be Government. Sir_ as the Governmen tare helped through this Dairy development pro- aware, Tamil Nadu has mostly bee n de- gramme. They witt have cows and buffaloes pending on thermal power productio nand and by providing milk to the dairies, they can power is the most important factor f( Jr run- improve their financial position. ning industries, whether big, med i lum or small. My friends from Tamil Nadu j would The Centre has provided a very meagre agree that for the last two decades tr lere has amount of Rs.4 crores only for Civil Supplies. hardly been any expansion in the industrial I would request the Centre to arrange for sector. Whatever progress has beE! n made distribution of foodgrains to the poor and in the industrial sector in the State w:as made weaker sections throughout the State at a during the period of Congress rule, that is, highly subsidised rate. For this purpose, the prior to the last two decades. For industrial provision should be automatically be in- growth, I would like the Centre to come creased. forward to increase the outlay for power development to a modest amount of Rs. 800 Sir, as already pointed out earlier, there crores so that we can expand the existing has not been much industrial development power-generating capacity and also start in the State for the last two decades or so. new industries. Slackness in industrial growth and the in- crease in population caused steep increase Sir, for agriqulture, a provision of Rs. in unemployment among the. educated, 136 crores has been made. This amount skilled and rural people. Tamil Nadu was one covers 11 items. In these items, I do not find of the industrially advanced States and from any provision for the supply qf high-yielding a third position about twenty years ago, variety of seeds and certified seeds to farm- Tami! Nadu has now been pushed back to ers at normal or subsidised rates. Now that 14th posnion as far as industries are con- almost aft the parts of the country have cerned. The per capita income of the State ~xperienced a good monsoon in the last two has touched the bottom while the per capita months, and the sowing season has already inoome of other States has been steadily 387 D.G. (Tamil Nadu), AUGUST 18, 1988 1988-89 388 [Shrimati M. Chandrasekhar] City was the worst affected due to nqn .. increasing. Unless some radical steps are availability of drinking water to about 20 lakh taken in the industrial front, that is, expan- people in the city. It is in this context that I sion of the existing industries, starting of new would request the Center to take immediate industries and reviving the sick industries steps for the augmentation of drinking water including the textile industry, the condition of supply to the city's population, even by the poverty stricken section in Tamil Nadu desalinisation of sea water. I would also like cannot be improved. to point out that there has been heavy down- pour of rains in several parts which will continue for two more months in Tamil Nadu In the current year, a new thrust has and the Centre should take steps to create been envisaged to accelerate the pace of water-sheds, water basins, etc., in the rural industrial growth to promote overall eco- areas so that the rain-water does not get lost. nomic development. The long delayed con- cessions and incentives particularly for as- sisting the growth of small scale and ancil- Sir, under Transport and Communica- lary industries amounting to RS.15 crores tion, for construction of roads and bridges, a have now been made available. This is a provision of Rs.56 crores has been made. welcome step in the right direction to encour- The provision of this amount is not at all age industrial growth and create more sufficient. Due to population influx into the employment opportunities for 'the lower urban areas and due to dearth of housing strata of the society. accommodation in the cities and towns, people started migrating to the outskirts of the city after constructing their own houses. Schemes costing about As. 27 crores But these people are facing a lot of difficul- for constructing link roads, housing, welfare ties and they live in insanitary conditions. of handicapped and promoting employment Roads and drainage systems are to be for women are being actively implemented. improved in and around the cities and towns This would perhaps get completed in the in Tamil 'Nadu. For instance, beyond next two or three months but more funds Saidapet, a suburb of Madras, upto Chan- would be needed for the benefit to reach gleput, thousands of housing complexes larger numbers spread throughout the State. and reSidential pockets have sprung up in the last two decades. But they are without The housing scheme for the Scheduled any basic amenities like drinking water, Castes and the Scheduled Tribes is im- roads, drainage and transportation facilities. proved by the Kamaraj Housing Scheme, Wherever the railway lines cut across these which provides fire-proof roof. I would plead new colonies in Madras City and other ma- for more such houses to the weaker sec- Jors towns like Tiruchy, Coimbatore, Madu- tions. When the Prime Minister inaugurated rai, etc" subways should be constructed for :'1'"1 ficheme In South Areot, this month, the easy and quick movement of transport and people belonging to weaker sections were other vehicle from one side to the other to all very happy. This helps prevention of avoid accidents, etc. I WOUld, therefore, destruction of these houses, particularly request the Government to step up the pro- during communal riots. This is a very good vision fO( roads and bridges, take up the improvement. subway construction work on a priority ba- sis. In my constituency, in an area about 50 Sir, Tamil Nadu was one of the worst kms. from Madras, fishermen living in Puli- affected States due to drought conditions in cot have to cross a rivulet. They experience the past four years in so far as water supply, a lot of difflcu1ty when there IS not enough not only for Irrigation purposes but even for water in the rivulet to cross by boat. Very drinking purposes is concerned. The geo- often, they have to experience this problem graphical constraint contributes to the prob- particularly women to cross the rivulet. A lem. All the members are aware that Madras bridge over that rivulet is very essential. 389 D.G. (Tamil Na.du), SRAVANA27, 1910 (SAKA ) 1988-89 390 Sir, Tamil Naeu has Iocationaf disad- When a public reception was given to vantages and geographical constraints, the President in Tamilnadu, he openly contributing to ns drinking water problem mentioned about the so-called Kamaraj rule and scarcny of waler resources for agricul- and the so-called de-generation which hap- 1ural purposes. This should bel solved with pened to the State while non-Congress the cooperative efforts of the Centre as well Parties were ruling. This is unbecoming of a as the neighbouring States. The farmers Governor. This should not happen. When need to be helped. the President's Aule is imposed in a State, the Governor should be partial and he The Central food policy, procurement should shown courtesy at least not to men- and distribution should take into account the tion in a public fundion or not to openly special needs of the State. The State flour propagate about the virtues of the Congress mills, especially the medium units are expe- I rule in a public function. riencing difficulty to get wheat at economical prices. Either imported wheat or wheat pro- Regarding the industrial situation, the cured from the North should be given to Governor has already announced that the Tamil Nadu flour mills on a rational formula. second phase of industrialisation is going to come. Now what is the actual situation in Tamilnadu? About 41 major and medium It would give the State some relief and sized industries remained closed in aid better resource management ff the cur- Tamilnadu; they are not taking any proper rent limit of ways and means advance of As. steps for opening them or for their proper 80 cr0res IS at least doubled. functioning. The entire handloom industry is in a crisis especially in Tamilnadu, which is It is not wa,1hy that the State's borrow- one of the major sources of living for lakhs of ings are coming down as compared to ot~er people. The government promised earlier to States. provide yarn at a controlled rate. Instead, they said that they would compensate the It would also be of immense relief and mill owners by giving them additional elec· great help if the present overdraft limit of tricity. This has not come into practice. Now, seven days IS extended to two to three. thousands of handloom weavers are unem- weeks. A week's overdraft finance limit adds ployed. So, if you are genuinely interested in to the financial strajn rather than producing doing something for Tamil Nadu, take this the adequate relief contemplated. With matter very seriously and find a solution for· these words, I support the Tamil Nadu this crisis in the handloom industry. Budget. Another point is, the number of small SHRI SURESH KURUP (Kottayam): I scale units in Coimbatore which I know per- wish this may be the last time for any State sonally because it is very near to our place. budget to be discussed here in this House, are remaining closed. Many others are fac- especially Tamilnadu where the ruling party ing closure. This also the Government IS trying to postpone election for their con- should take into consideration. venience. The tragedy in Tamilnadu is that the distinction between the administration In the textile sector they say that some and the Congress Party has been so blurred, mills are being opened. But what is the so whithered away, that even the Governor situation? About half the wDrkers are re- is openly propagating, canvassing for a trenched and the wages are also cut down. Congress rule in that State. I do not know Is that the way in which you open the textile why. I do not know why a person Itke Gover- Industry? What is the use of opening textile nor, who had been all through his life a mills where somewhat half the workers are bureaucrat, is openly canvassing for a Con- retrenched and the wages are cut? I do not gress rule. know what you are doing With them. If thIs is 391 D.G. (Tamil Nadu), AUGUST 18, 1988 . 1988-89 392 [Sh. Suresh Kurup] SHRl SURESH KURUP: You can prac- the way in which you are trying to impose ticatly compare wtth them. But when com .. Kamaraj rule in that State, it Wm be a pathetic pared to Punjab budget which is passed just s~uation. now, Tamil Nadu budget is much low. That also I want to point out. Regarding the public distribution sys- tem, in rural areas ~ was promised that 12 kg These are some of the important things of rice will be given to one family and in the which I want to mention and before conclud- urban areas it is 20 kg. And, in the rural areas ing, I want to tell you, that without delay, - you are not giving this. I tell you, that 12 kg of this is the demand of the people of Tamil rice per family per month is not provided in Nadu - without delay, you should conduct Tamil Nadu,lthinkthe authorities will take all the elections and proper democratic rule this into consideration. should be established in Tamil Nadu, notthis bureaucratic rule. In the agricu~ural sector minimum statutory wages are not given to the agricul- SHRI N. DENNIS (Nagercoil): Mr. tural workers; nothing is done about that. Deputy-Speaker Sir, supporting the Budget Nobody is there to take care of them. proposal, I wish to make a few points. And above all, regarding the Cauvery A tax free Budget with several welfare waters dispute all thrpugh these years you measures was presented in Lok Sabha in have been saying that just because a non- March 1988. In each and every sector, there Congress Government is in power in that was enhanced allocation. It provided bene- State, this dispute is not properly solved. fits to all sectiDns - farmers, weavers, Now that you are practically ruling Tamil Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Nadu, why are you not solving the problem? common people. Effective follow-up action was carried out. PROF. N.G. AANGA (Guntur); In eight months? Previously, in the past twenty years, developmental activities did not progress SHRI HARISH RAWAT (Almora): In well in Tamil Nadu. Only populist schemes future. were adopted. No planned schemes for long standing over all permanent economic SHAI SURESH KUAUP: In future? You growth and development was adopted in are hoping against hope. I still repeatedly tell Tamil Nadu. you. You are not going to come to power in . Tamil ~adu. So, if 1Pu want to sotv~ the Regarding agricultural s~tor, relief Cauvery problem you can solve the prob- was given to the agriculturists through the lem. All these years you have been pointing Budget effective follow up action carried out the accusing finger towards the non-Con- in this sector and the comparatively better gress Government. monsoon show signs of better starting in the agricultural activities in Tamil Nadu. Regarding the Budget, in this whole thing, no comparative figures are given. If we In the past few years, the area under want to compare about each and every cultivation has fallen in Tamil Nadu from 2.4 account, you have to give the figures of at million hectares to 2 million hectares. least, last year's budget. Nothing is pro- vided. At least, last year's figures have to be Tamil Nadu has registered a negative given, Hyou want to have a comparison. growth rate in crop area and production of almost all crops. , SHRI HANNAN MOLLAH (Uluberia): They compare them with this year's figures. Per hectar~ rise production, as per T",."iI "/'2"/'" 1988.RO ~OA 393 D• G• ( , g"", , ,avu/, SRAVANA 27,1910 (SA,,(A ) ...... """" ... 1983·84 figures, was not encouraging. In t~ siart industries without delay. Now, they Andhra ~ was 2,106 Kgs.; in Haryana, it was have to observe long procedural formalities 2,486 Kgs.: in Karnataka nwas 1,953 Kgs.; resulting in long delays for establishing in- in Punjab it was 3,063 Kgs. and in Tamil dustries. The glorious days of industricd Nadu it was 1,949 Kgs. prominence of Tamil Nadu have pasted TamU ~adu which used to be third in indus- Comprehensive planning is necessary trial prominence has now gone down to 14th to make improvement in the present stagna- position. So due to poor performance in tion. Enhanced allotment has to be made for industry and agriculture and because of this sector. administrative lapses, poverty and unem- Cauvery water dispute has to be settled ployment are prevailing in Tamil Nadu. at the earliest. It is a long pending dispute. According to 1984 figures the people who Several meetings have been held, but no live below this poverty line in Tamil Nadu is settlement is arrived at. Some effective 39.6 which is one of the highest among steps have to be taken for referring the Indian States. The national figure is 36.9 par matter to a tribunal in the interest of the riots cent. Punjab's figure is 13.8 per cent. Hary- of Tamil Nadu. ana it is 15.6 percent. Unemployment is also It was pointed out on several occasions mounting up. In 1970 the number of unem- that west flowing rivers should be diverted to ployed was four lakhs. In 1986 nhas gone the drought affected areas of Tamil Nadu. upto 21.86 lakhs. This number pertains to Steps have to be taken in this regard also. those who have registered with the employ- ment exchanges. There are other unem- Riots in large numbers depend on minor ployed persons also who are not registered Irrigation tanks. But they are not properly with the employment exchanges. The per maintained. Si~ has to be removed in time capIta income in Tamil Nadu is also very low. before monsoon and encroachment of tanks As per 1985-86 the per capita income in also should be severely dealt with. Punjab was 1656: Goa, 1754, Haryana Industrial growth in Tamil Nadu in the 1229, Pondicherry 1255, Maharashtra recent past was very slow compared to the 1045, and Tamilnadu 779. So developmen- other States of India. Public sector industries tal activities did not prosper well in the recent have not been established in Tamil Nadu for past. They have to be speeded up, stream- the past fifteen yea~s. In the private sector lined and monitored. also, industrialists of Tamil Nadu have not been encouraged to start industries in the During the President's rule, there is State. In the recent past, they have started improvement in the administration and de- establishing industries outside Tamil Nadu. velopmental activities. A clear administra- More over, there were several small scale tion is given during this President's rule and sick industries became sick in Tamil Nadu. corruption is effectively controlled and As per 1986 figures, it was 15,436, next only checked. Accumulated files have been to West Bengal. A large number of heavy cleared. Governor, Secretaries and officers industries numbering 55 also became sick in person hear public grievances. Recently as per 1986figures.ln between 1970-71 and an amount of As. 300 crares has been allot- 1984·85 the per capita annual industrial ted for the expansion of Salem Steel Plant. growth is 2.26 percent whereas the national My hon. friend has already said about drink- growth is 2.48 per cent. For Punjab it is 4.9 ing water to Madras. It has to be speeded up. per cent and for Goa it is 11.33 per cent. Concerned State Governments and Central Government must be persuaded to take 17.00 hr•. early steps for ear~y implementation of this , scheme. So is the casa wtth water problems The industrial policy followed for Tamil of other areas of this State. Nadu has to be reviewed and modified and should be made easier for the entrepreneurs Regarding prohibftion, nowth.re is only 395 D.G. (Tamil Nadu), AUGUST 18, 1988 j 1988-89 396 [Sh. N. Dennis] vehicles by the candidates and their sup- partial prohibHlon. Foreign liquor is permit- porters has to be stopped effectively. ted. Illicit toddy and arrack are available in each and every vilJage. Pol;cemen are col- Another point regarding my constitu- luding with the sellers. The health and econ- ency is about the boiled rice ... People of omy of the poor persons is severely affected Kanyakumari district particularly are secus· and the women and children are worried tomed to eat boiled rice. Now raw rice is about it. So, my suggestion is that total being supplied against their interest and prohibition has to be introduced. Effective habit. So, boiled rice has to be supplied and implementation of the present prohibition immediate steps to be taken for the supply of system is an imminent necessity. Prohibition boiled rice. Committees from village level to the district level also have to be constituted. Regarding fisheries, Tamil Nadu has a long coast line - both, the East Coast and Regarding education, Tamil Nadu oc- the West Coast. The West Coast comes in \ cupied a high position and standard in the my constituency. A large number of fisher- field of education. It ranked first in the all- men are living in congested and unhygieni.c India competitive examinations like lAS and circumstances and their economic condition Allied Services. Now in the recent past, is very poor. They have no landed property politics has eroded the educational institu- and they are houseless too. Their only occu- i tions and has , severely v~iated the system pation is fishing and this fishing is seasonal. and standard. There is indiscipline cfmong During the off season they are unemployed. teachers and students and now the perform- Moreover, sea erosion is also caused in the ance in the all-India competitive examina- West Coast frequently, every year, causing tions like lAS is very miserably poor. great damage to the poor fishermen. Sea erosion walls are erected in certain places Tamil Nadu should get the benefit of but the fishermen find it inconvenient to Navodaya schools. Poor students of rural operate their fishing potent:al across the sea areas should get the benefit of these Na- erosion walls. For operation of the vessels in vodaya schools in Tamil Nadu. The policy Kerala, horizontal walls inside the sea are pursued by the previous government in this erected. Such facilities have to be provided regard has to be given up as is detrimental it to the poor fishermen of Kanyakumari dis- to the progress and prospects of the poor trict also. children of Tamil Nadu. Mr. DEPUTY SPEAKER: Now wind up Regarding formation of East Coast please. Road, from Madras to Kanyakumari, an amount of Rs. 4.5. crores is provided by the SHRI N. DENNIS: Yes, I am finishing, Centre for this purpose. Some work was Sir. Another point is regarding Sethu done at first, but after some time this work Samudram project. This is one of the long was stopped and it is yet to be started again. pending projects in the country. The implem- The work has to be started and completed at entation of this project would improve the the earliest. The road should be extended aconomic condition of the Southern States. upto the border of Tamil Nadu, that is, upto Kollemcodo. . Another important point I would like to bring to the notice of tne han. Mini94er is that Sir, the bridges at Manakudy and Then- during el~ion day vehicles are used for gapattanam should be constructed at the taking voters. In Kerala it is stopped. Simi- earliest. Similarly, the bridges at Ganapa- larly, such a system has to be introduced in thian Kadavu and some other bridges in Tamil Nadu also. In the next elections, this other parts of the district should be con- taking of voters on the date of election in structed at the earliest. 397 D.G. (Tamil Nadu), . SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA ) 1988-89 398 , Sir, regarding power position, Tamil Mr. Deputy-Speaker, Sir, at the outset, I am Nadu is deficient in power. A proposal for a thankful to you for giving me a chance to thermal power station at Rajackam-Manga- participate in the debate which is the second lam in Kanyakumari Distri.ct be expedited stage of the budget for Tamil Nadu. It is very and completed at the earliest. Similarly, unfortunate t~at we are again and again atomic power project at Koodamkulam has discussing this subject in this august House. also to be speeded up. Regarding voltage If the elections were conducted in time, there position, I would like to point out that in would have been popular government in several parts of Kanyakumari District, there Tamil Nadu and that would discuss this is very low vo~age of power supply and this budget in their legislature. It clearly shows causes great inconvenience to the people. I that people of the Congress-lor the ruling would therefore request the Government to party do not have faith in democracy and take speedy steps to remove the difficunies they are afraid of faCing the election. They faced by the people due to low voltage want to maintain 1he President rule and try to supply of power. Sir, there are irrigation improve the strength of the Congress~1 and channels in the district are poorly maintained thereafter they can conduct the elections. I and they have to be modernised. They got can tell you even the fallen tree can be lifted silted very often and the silt has to be re- up and given fife but not to Congress-I be- moved in time. Several irrigation branch cause Congress-I is in its last stage and channels of Chittar Pattanam Kal, Nayyar taking its last breadth in Tamil Nadu. Any and some branch channels of IAnanthanar amount of oxygen or emergency drugs will Kal' are filled with sand and mud and water not help Congress-I to survive. Shrimati cannot pass through them. They become Maragatham Chandrasekhar has pointed out of use. Early steps should be taken for out about the overall deficit for 1988-89 their renovation. As far as Neyyar channel is whieh is estimated at As. 124 crores. But she concerned, the apportionment of water itself has very conveniently forgotten the cumula- is not definitely fixed so that Kerala and tive deficit of Rs. 327 crores at the end of Tamil Nadu can have their share as per the 1988·89. You have mentioned that you apportionment. The inter-State river running expect the deficit to come down to some between Kerala and Tami! Nadu proposals extent by better collection, buoyancy of tax have to be worked out and effectively imple· and reduction in non-developmental expen- mented. The quantity of water to be shared diture. I would like to know from the han. by the two neighbouring States has not been Minister what are the items that come under fixed very clearly. the non-developmental expenditure and how much you are able to reduce thereby Comingto Industry, Sir, in Kanyakumari narrow down the deficit because already six District is in the most southern part of India months is over. How much you are able to and Tamil Nadu. Kanyakumari district has re2uce the gap of the deficit, I want to know been classified as industrially backward. from the hon. Minister. There are ample opportunities for the estab· lishment of Titaniam-Dioxide, Zirconium- Sir, the plan outlay for the year 1988w 89 Dioxide and Aubber based industries in this has been As. 1457 crores for this year when district. The raw materials for starting these compared to the previous year when it was industries are abundantly available here. As. 1250 crores. Mrs. Chandrasekhar is Now, there are proposals for taking these happy about 'his. It is only 16.7 per cent and raw materials to other districts for locating it is a meagre increase only_ You have pro- industries out of these raw materials. I would vided As. 500 crores for the power sector. request that industries based on those raw This is not also sufficient for Tamil Nadu to materials which are available in plenty in the improve the power supply. In spite of the district, should be started in Kanyakumari nuclear power plant at Tirunetveli the ther- District itself at the earliest. mal power stations for North Arcot district and Cuddalore of South Areat district have DR. A. KALANIDHI (Madras Central): not been cleared by the Centre. You havfI .... ,...,...... 399 u.u. r I ami' Naauj,.. AUGUST 18, 1988 1988-89 400 of [Dr. A. Kalanidhij population of the Madras city has shifted to not also mentioned whether you are going to the outskirts and they are suffering a lot due encourage the private sector to set up power to lack of connecting roads, san~ation, water generation. Unless you give water and elec- supply and basic amenities. You should pay tricky, we cannot show any improvement in attention to this and remove the agony of the industry. people who have settled in the outskirts of the Madras city. I understand that Rs. 247 crores have . been allotted for water supply, housing and It is most unfortunate that only Rs. 69 urban development, out of which only a crores have been aHotted for industry. Mrs. small amount is allotted for water supply. Chandrasekhar has said that during the The Madras city is often threatened with/the Congress regime Tamil Nadu was occupy- shortage of water. As a result, people• of ing the third position in industrial arena. It is Madras city quite often vacate and go to the totally wrong. It is only when Mr. neighbouring States. You are not willing to Venkataraman was the Industries Minister sanction the Telugu Ganga project or give Tamil Nadu occupied the fourth position and permission to Telugu Ganga project even during the period of Karunanidhi when he though N.T. Rama Rao, the hon. Chief Min- was the Chief Minister, Tamil Nadu occupied ister of Andhra Pradesh is willing to give the third position, and now it is occupying the enough water to Madras. I do not want to 14th position. You are willing to supply wa- accuse late Mrs. Indira Gandhi that she had ter; you are not willing to give power. How ,brought this project out of political motiva- can we improve our industry? Unless you tion, but on the contrary the Veeranam proj- give water and electricity, we cannot im- ect which was brought by Mr. Kalaignar M. prove our industries. You have to think about Karunanidhi was shelved down during the it. You have not explored the possibility of Emergency, out of political motivation, by exploiting minerals like bauxite, granite, Mrs. Gandhi. But I do not want to cast any copper and gold. I would like to request aspersion on late Mrs. Gandhi in this matter. Shrimati Maragatham to correct her state- I only plead that the Telugu Ganga project ment because it was during the Congress should be speeded up and Ganga-Cauvery regime, Tamil Nadu was in the 4th position in should be linked up soon. inudustries. During the DMK, it was in the 3rd position. (Interruptions) You have provided only Rs. 118 crores Mr. Venkataraman himself accepted for Social Welfare and Nutrition. For nutrition that Tamil Nadu was in 3rd position during alone only half of that amount has been Dr. Karunanidhi's regime. allotted, whereas late Mr. M.G. Ramachan- dran has allotted Rs. 200 crores for noon- Another point is, Rs. 150 crores have meal scheme. You have reduced ~ to less been allotted for Scheduled Castes and than Rs. 100 crores. It is unfair to reduce it Scheduled Tribes. I am quite happy that yoo like that and confer on him the posthumas allot more and more funds. But you give award. " you have really any regard for the them better treatment. You see, what is late Chief Minister Mr. M.G. Ramachandran, happening in Bihar, what is happening in you should increase it to Rs. 200 crares so Tamil Nadu. It was not merely giving them that the noon-meals scheme will have a money. It is the respect and the better treat- really nutritious meal rather than an ordinary mentthat they want. You have to understand noon meal. that point. In public sector undertakings as well as in Government undertakings, ma~y Rs. 84 crores are allotted far transport of the posts meant for the Harijans are still and communications. As Mrs. Chan- kept vacant. The Government has not taken drasekhar has rightly pointed out. the people keen interest in filling up the posts. I request are afraid of the Madras city and the dense the Government to take necessary action. 401 D.G. (Tamil Nadu), SRAVANA 27, 1910 (SAKA ) 1988-89 402 Another point is about Kamaraj New the young girls to teach the married girls net Harijan Housing Scheme. It is nothing but to have child birth or are you going to employ old wine in the new bottle. It was a scheme young girls to educate the ur.ma. (ied girls to started by our beloved Ranga's friend, late postpone the marriage? You have not ex- Mr. C.N. Annadurai and subsequently fol- plained these things properly. It is very ri- lowed by Or. Karunanidhi. He implemented diculous. the fire proof housing schemes in all the districts. Now you have renamed it as Kama- It is very unfortunate that the Govern- raj New Harijan Housing Scheme. I am quite ment has announced incentives to the small happy that at least you are able to remember scale industries, while Parliament was in Kamaraj and able to use Kamaraj's name, session. ! am not opposing the incentives though belated. At least, during the election given to the small scale sector. But I am time you are using, thinkinq that you will get opposing the manner in which the Governor votes. We were the first person to protect has announced it. When there was Parlia- Karnaraj. During the emergeruy when the mentSession h8iP, it was the right p';:J(-:(~ -i.., arrest warrant was issued during the Con- announce this. But unfortunately, they' have gress regime, Dr. Karunanidhi prevented it. adopted an attitude and asked the Govern- He not only prevented issuing orders, but ment to announce it. That was very very protected Mr. Kamaraj and gave shelter for unfortunate. Kamaraj. Kamaraj was very happy about the OMK in his late years, for the help provided About the handibom indi.stry, which Mr. 'to him and in saving democracy. Suresh Kurup has mentioned, it is in the doldrums. 35 lakhs of weavers are there in One more point, I would 'make. You Tamil Nadu and the handloom industry is have allotted RS.27 crores for the Kamaraj second largest, next to agriculture. But you Housing Scheme, If one house costs about are not able to provide them conon and yarn.(>, Rs.20,O()0, you will be able to build one On the contrary, you are exporting cotton' thousand houses. In how many .iistricts, you and yarn to forei!::Jn countries. if Y'_'u pc: 11lit are qoing to provide houses, you have not import as well as improve the quality and mentioned. availability of yarn and cotton, and if you supoly cotton and yarn to the weavers at Rs. 3 crores has teen allotted for pro- subsidised price, I think, there would not viding employment fer 25,000 Woman in a have been any problem, to the hand!oom year. That means, you wiil be allotting only weavers. You have mentioned about rfo:a::tl- Rs.1 0/- per day per woman. Even a mason vation 01 the handioom weavers' housing now gets Rs.40 and a carpenter gets RS.50 scheme. I want to know how mar.y houses per day. That means, are you going to give have been built, at least, in the SiX months of Rs. 10/- per woman per day as part-time or the President's rule. You have mentioned full-time job? that 2000 new houses are to be built in this year. But I understand from relia~:e soueo Another thing is, you are going to make that not even a single house has bee" the unernployed women or unmarried started constructing for housing the wee\'- women io postpone th» marriage. It is not ers. It is only in the paper. Are you going to necessary. Ir'l the country of poverty, they announce this scheme fOI individual weav- themselves are postponing the marriage. ers or fer tne cooperative societies? You want to educate the married girls to postpone the child birth. This is also r.ot About the sales tax, , .voulc like to know necessary. ThE: essential commodities and whether you are intere~ted In levying ;; food prices have gOil8 up that they them- single point tax or multi-point tax. S;ngle selves are postponing chile birth. The other point sales tax is going to heir no: only the thing is, you arc going to employ the young consumer but also the traders. Hence I re- ,.girls for these jobs. Po.reyeu going to employ quest the Government to 1r,1pOSe single 403 D.G. (Tamil Nsdu), AUGUST 18, 1988 1988-89 404 \ [Dr. A. Kalanidhi] ernment have postponed the payment of point sates tax. electricity dues by farmers by six months. There is no point in it. The farmers are not in I am quite happy that you are going 10 a position to repay you. What is the use of instal the statue of Mother TamiJ at Karaikudi asking them to pay when they are not in a and Kamban Mandapam. I congratulate you position to do ~? Please write off the entire for that. Eut, at the same time, you have dues Instead of simply postponing it. forgotten tha world poet Tiruvalluvar for whom a statue was to be erected at Kan- Finally try to clAar the Telugu-Ganga yakumari :lear Vivekananda rock which was project, Sethu Canal project, power projects initiated by Mr. Karunanidhi and subse- and other projects pending with the Central quentiy pursued by late Mr M.G. Rama- Government. chandran. Unfortunat~ly, you have not mentlcned anything about rt. So, I request MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: You are tak· the Government to erect the statue for the ing too much advantage. Nothing will go on poet at Kanyakumari. record from now. Shii Hansh Rawat to speak. Suddenly you are shedding crocodile tears forthe devebpment of famillanguage { In terruptio'1s) * and culture, showing sudden love and affec- tion towards Tamil language. On the or.e [ Translation] hand, you are announcing this and, on the other hand, you are imposing Hindi through SHRI HARISH RAWAT (Alrnora): Mr. front-door as well as back-door. So, the Deputy Speaker, I welcome the budgot pro- slogan Ten Madura Tamil Osai Ulagam EI· posals put forward by the han. Finance lam Paravum Vagai Saithal Vendum be- Minister wholeheartedly and if my friend .Dr. c.omes a laughingstock. Congress people Kalanidhl has no objection I support in Hindi say !hat they want to improve the ianguage and suggestions put forward by him except- in Tamilnadu. I tell you that the peoele of ing a few sentences said in the end. I support Tamilnadu will not be carried away by this them in Hindi, if he has no obj.action. promIse and ,,('fe tor you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, in the federal Before concluding, I have to saythatthe system, nobody will like that the Budget of Budget allotment for health and welfare is any State should be passed In the Parlia- very meagre and it is only 3%. The A.N ment. We are not doing it out of any plaasule Muda!iar Com m~tee suggested 10% Budge and I think that the Government IS also not sho'-4ld be allotted for health care. Then only doing it out of any pleasu re but it is being we can achiAve the goal of h~alth for all by done out of compulsion. The responsibility 2000 AD. You have said thai. you are going for this compulsion rests with those our to cfjen 110 Primary Health Centres in friends who were the members of the Tamil l'arrll!nadLJ. Try to improve the existing Pri- Nadu Government at that time. They know it mary Healtt, centres which do not have very well that it was their mutual conflict. enolAJh drLl9s. syringes, and modicines and Whenever a Government in Tamil Nadu fell, Inf rastructu reo it was ail due to mutual conflicts between the regional parties. President's rule had to be As Shrimati M. Chandrasekhar has imposed because the parties there were nchttv mentior.ed there is a severe drought quarreling among them3eJvAs. The incident in Ta:r.llnadu and it has very ba<.lly affected behaviors exhibited in ,the State Assemoly I the Slate) and the electricit~ dues of the and what has happened there, I underztand, farmtrs dre stili pending for payment. Gov- there cannot be anything more indecent in a * Not re,:orded. 405 D.G. (Tamil Nadu), SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA ) 1988-89 406 state Uke Tamil Nadu where the democratic Nad.u, talks to anybody, ~he people say that and decent tradkions are very strong. There present rule is good. They say th~t they are was no attern&tive to imposing Prasident's definitely getting the same quantity of ration 'rule. I understand, that President·s rule in .from the ration shops as should be made Tamil Nadu had not only become necessary available to them as per their ration cards. for democracy but also a boon for the people Previous!y l'\obody was propared to give of Tamil Nadu. No tax has bean imposed in wheat to them but it is not so now. When they the Budge proposals put forth by the hone used to complain to the Ministers in the past Minister. So far as budget outlay is con- about non-availabilny of wheat, rise, k3ro- cerned it has been ,increased in every se~tor sene oil and other essential ~oods, nobody as has been thoroughly explained by my was preparead to listen to them. If they now go friend Shri Dennis and Shrimati Chandra to the Governor and submit their application Shekhar for whom I have great respect. immediate action is taken. Whoever weighs Recently, I had an opportunity to visit Madu· less, hi~ licence of the ration shop is rai and some forward areas. On seeing the cancelled. A person like me who believAs in state of roads there it does not look like the democracy cannot favour, the Governor's same Tamil Nadu about which we used .to rule but it cannot be denied that good work ts say in Uttar Pradesh that the Stato had being done there at present. The Governor developed the most. I observed queues of and the bureaucracy are doing good work ladiec:; for drinking water after every half~a~ jointly. My suggestion is that more and more mile on way to Rame5hwaram from Madu- funds should be allOCated to them so that rai. The state of hospitals is also very bad. sectors like power road construction, educa- Under such conditions, Tamil Nadu should tion, drinking water, agriculture, health etc. be helped the most. Whatever amount is which arA lagginu behind can be looked into given, it will be less. Wo have t~ken t:p th~ by them and some work can be done there. responsibility now and we will have to dis- I work with trade unions. I will insist upon the charge this responsibility large-heartedly. Finance Minister of State to look into the We cannot evade this resfJonsibility by say- small scale industrie$ whether it is hand loom ing that there was D.M.K Government in sector, N.T.C. pr Co!1age industries, where Tamil Nadu which did nothing. During the the condition is very had and thousands of last two years of the M.G. R. Government the people have been rendere~ unemployed. condition deteriorated to the extent that for- Some efiorts have been Made to reopEm the ward moving areas of Tamil Nadu iaggGd mills Iring closed but these efforts have not behind. Dr. Karunanidhi has said many made much difference in the seriousness of things and he has tried to lir,k Karunanidhi the situation. I want that some package deal rule with evet:y achievement. The whole should be struck so that the mills lying closed country knows why the Karunanidhi Govern- under ha:1dlcom sector can be reopened so ment had to be 'tjismissed and how that that the people may gat employment and Government was"Qccused by her own par· youths may feel that the Governor's rule tymsn. If we go deep in all these matters, all imposed by !he centre is doing good work talk will remain confined to the Karunanidhi since the time pow~Jr has baen taken over by Government and his party and the Budget them. We should make efforts to bring the proposals will r9main undiscussed.1 want to atmosphere of happirl6ss and prosp~rity say only this that Tamil Nadu faced the which prevailed at the time of Mr. Kamraj so critical situation to such an extent which that the poople of Tamil Nadu may becor"e could not be reversed even by the the hGpeful abotit the futur e and the people who M.G.A. Government. After the death of knew only to fight elections by means of M.G.R. there rose a dispute about his suc- slogans should feel that the people cannot qessor as to who is real and who is unreal. be ",isguidet1 by sheer slogans. Nobody knows whether there would be sp'lit in the party. Today the people are appreclat- With these words. I support the Budge ing the Governor's rule. Hone goes to Tamil for Tamil N3du again 407 D.G. (Tami! Nadu), AUGUST 18, 1988 1988-89 408 *SHRI R. ANNA NAMBI (pollachi): Hon. Kamaraj HOusing Plan. The Hall. Minister Dy. Speaker, Sir, I thank you'very much on may please clarify whether the scheme for- behalf of the Jayalalitha faction of the AI- mulated by Dr. MGR and the Kamaraj Hous- ADMK for providing me this opportunity to ing Plan proposed by this Govt. are one and speak on the demands for grants for the the same or different from each other. State of Tamil Nadu for the year 1988-89. t Likewise, 64.84 crores have been allo- I am bound to support these demands cated for the welfare of Scheduled Castes. as these demands have been brought be- This is an inadequate allocation. Harijans tors the House for the benefit of the Tamil are the backbone in our society and they people. 4384 crores have been asked for as play a vital roie in electing and forming expenditure forthe current year. This expcn- Governments both in the State and at the diture is of very low order: centre. They thei'efore'~hould notbetorqot- ten. Under the IRDP, 200 houses are being Hon. members who spoke before me allotted for Cl. Union. But the population of a highlighted the problems of the State. Par- Union is 2000. Therefore, the allotment of ticularly, Hon. member M. Chandrasekhar Hcuses should be atleast doubled. I request rightly demanded that more industries the Minister to do the needful. should be set up in Tamil Nadu. I feel here demand is genuine. Only 8.8-1-crorss have 147.37 crores have been allocated for been allocated for industries. For the past agriculture. For the past two year s, the State many years, industries have net been set up is experiencing severe drouoht conditions. in Tarnil Nadu. Tamil Nadu is lagging behind The lands if1the rice gramHy of Tarnil Nadu in inudustrial development. In Coimbatore, . -Thanjavur district and Trichy district have in Karaimadai area, the Govt. prooosed to gone dry. When Dr. MGR.was the Chief set up a Rai!w3Y Coach factory .11:ai WaS Minister he del nanded ~r, higher aiiocation later diverted to Punjab. Many such indus- for drought relief measures. But the Centre tries oriqinally proposed to be set up ill Tamil gave only Re. 30 croros. This should be Nadu have bean diverted to other States. increaseo. Hon. Minister may try to do something to prevent this. Only in Tarnl Nadu the number of rice eaters are more. When there is a demanJ tor For Roads and bridqes 96.73 crorns r,igher rice allocation for the State, the Tarnil have been allocated. But for the past 13 Nadu Govt. has taken steps tc reduce the years not even a sinqle national highway has rice quota per family under ration cards from been constructed in the State. Despite the 12 kilos to 8 kilos. This is not an appreciable announcement of the Central Govt. for con- step. Hon. Dr. Kalanidhi while speakinq re- structing a railwav ove~-~1r:dg6 in Ncrth ferred to \/eeranarr. and Tcluqu-Ganqa Coimbatore, despite the Govt. allocated Rs. Projects. The Veeranarr: Project '{'';us 1 croro for the project, it is yet to take-off. 'vVe planned by the DMK Govt. under Or. Karun- had been often remindinq this Govt. on this anidhi and it was not executed. Crores of matter and no action b iorthcominq. Hon. funds were allocated for the project hut it was Minister mc..y kindly taxe steps to do the net implemented. Stili one can S8Q the needfJI. massive cement pipes requsitioned for the project lying unused on the roads. Padarn- During the period et late Dr. MGH, a barai hyde! project in my Poilocahi constitu- plan for building 30 lakh houses for Harijans ency was also planned at a cost of 7.5 crore s 'vas torrnulated and preliminary wad' wC.s under Dr. Karunanidhi when' he was the over. But we fe€i extremely sorry that the Chiet MInister, But it w&s not exccuteo V'v'h~:n same pian is being rer,8med !:>y this Gcvt. as Or: MGR becarr:e the Chief Minister he ailo- • Tr-mslation of the speech ori9inaily ce!ivE:red in Tamil. 409 D.G. (Tamil Nadu), SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA ) 1988-89 410 cated 173 crores for the project and His now way you humiliated them by extending your generating many million units of power. But support to their Government. it does not f would like\ilo urge upon the Govt. on one behove to the Government of India. This thing. The Tetugu-Ganga Project was not an should not be the practice. ordinary project. It is a far reaching proposal. It was joint efforts of the Tamil Nadu and Just now Shri Rawatji, who is an hone Andhra Pradesh Governments. It was inau- Member from your party. made a true narra- gurated in the presence of Late Madam tion of the problem of drinking water. He had Gandhi. This project should be expeditiously gone there and saw the problem to himself. implemented. I congratulate him for not bringing ,politics into~. As regards the Telugu Ganga Project, With these words, I conclude. the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh has said that he is prepared to compensate SHRI V. TULSIRAM (Nagarkurnool): every loss the State will suffer on this ac- Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, you have asked me count. But the Central Governroent has put to express my views within 2 to 3 minutes. the case in cold storage. This issue needs to But 2 to 3 minutes time just passes away , be considered in the public interest and in while getting prepared to begin the speech. the interest of the poor people. The han. Members who were to speak on this subject are not present. Even then you . You are not holding elections there for say that this is to be passed today itseH. your self .. interests. But Iwould like to say that However, I express my thanks to you for elections should be held there at the earliest. providing me an opportunity to speak. If you are confident that you will win the election, why are you not holding the elec- We are discussing the Budget for tions. Whoever comes in major~YJ will get Tamilnadu here. Several of the han. Mem- the opportunity of forming Government bers expres their views about it. Some hon. thers. You have imposed President's rule in Members said that development is taking the State and that is why you are here to place in Tamilnadu and some others said have the Budget passed. You are making a that no development is taking place there. In drama. Nobody ever does like this. There is this connection, I would certainly say that no no law and order problem in the State. We person other than you .know more as to what fail to understand as to what are the ob- development is taking place there. I would stacles that prevent you from clearing the Hke to say that Shri M.G. Ramachandran did Telugu Ganga Project. They are prepared to a lot for the poor people and for the develop- receive it and our Chief Minister is prepared ment of Tamilnadu till such time he hap- to give it. Then why are you not setting this pened to be the Chief Minister of the State. issue. If it involves the question of funds. You A very unfortunate situation has developed should accord permission for that. You may thereafter and it is not known what is the will please clear it immediately. It may be that of the God. On one hand the Government your department may not accept it, even honours him with the award of Padma then you must recommend it. Just now some Bibhushan and makes his widow the Chief hon. Members from your party also said that Minister of the State with ~s support and on there is a problem of drinking water. Hon. the other hand Ittopples the Government the Deputy Speaker ~nows this thing very well. next day. We cannot understand the object But one thing you may keep in mind that behind this action. They are prepared to do even though you practise hard austerity t you any thing and everything to meet their seHish are not going to form a Government there. ends. They do as they wish. Gadhaviji, this practice would not do. Till such time Shri With these words, I conclude. Ramachandran remained the Chief Minister of the Stat., you availed of his services and SHRI THAMPAN THOMAS (Mav .. he also served you. But aft.,. his demise the ali [Sh. Thampan Thomas] have no right. The present Congress cannot I request that there should be an opportun~y praise Kamraj. Only the Janata Party can for the State legislature to discuss the claim Kamraj. Whatever hedid as a leader of budget at the earliest opportunity. This Tamil Nadu, only the Janata Party can claim should be last one but white going through for that. The Congress cannot claim in the the budget provisions I feel that this may not name of Kamraj. You are claiming some- be the last one as nothi'l9 seems to have thing because of elections. That is not been decided about elections there. h ap- proper. pears that major items of expenditure allot- ted in the budget relate to expendtture on The problems of Tamil Nadu are vary police. Is the Prime Minister going to visit serious. Fragmentation is taking place every Tamil Nadu more times before the coming where. The States are being destroyed. elections? He has already visHed three Factories are being closed. People are living times. The expenditure incurred by the State below the poverty line. Therefore, this Gov$rnment for that AUtpose and the budget is not all reflading the needs of the amount provided in the budget for police and people. securHy is ,very huge. I know when he visited Dharmapuri the railway track was changed, SHAI NARAYAN CHOUBEY (Midna- towers were changed, the high-powered pora): Sir, I fail to understand why the Gov- transmission lines were removed and a he- ernment has extended the President's rule? lipad was installed. Crores of rupees were It is because the Government is not sure spent on that. This is all at the expense of a that, if an eladian takes place, they would be poor State where 40 per cent of the people abletowin.lnthestatement inthis House, on are living below the poverty lines. The 17th March1988, the Minister of Finance Tamilians will not forget the wastage that you had said: • are committing. So also is the expenditure on IPKF. The policy adopted by the Govern- IIGovernment have postponed by ment and the expenditure incurred for this six months the payment of electric- purpose is not for the developmental activi- ity dues by farmersand ordered re- ties of Tamil Nadu. When you discuss the connedion of power to agricultural budget whatever amount that you have to spend should be spent for the poor people. pumpsets even where only part Forty per cent people are living below the payment has been made." poverty line there. Moreover if you go to Sivakasi you will find six year old children are That means for six months, you are again working there to get a meal a day. While conti~uing and you don't know whether this taking into account the child labour in India, would be the last six months. But I would like you will find the maximum number in Tamil to bring to your notice that the entire South is Nadu. Bonded labour is also the maximum in agog with the Sri Lanka affairs. We had sent Tamil Nadu. Forty per cent of the people live our army to Sri Lanka. We are prom ised that below the poverty line. Shrimati Chan- peace shall come in Sri Lanka. Even from drasekhar and Shri Dennis made some the ramparts of the Red Fort, on 15th Au- remarks about non-Congress rule in Tamil gust, our Prime Minister stated that there Nadu. May I ask you: Can Congress escape was no peace in the South, but now peace from that? In the previous rule, the Congress has come. I am sure, the entire South is agog was also a party. What happened now is a with the news of Sri Lanka. Peace has not different thing. They cannot escape from the come as yet. The IPKF personnel are being responsibility of putting the State below the killed. LTIE personnel are being killed. poverty line and creating difficulties for the Government has failed to keep tts promise people of that State. that peace shall be brought. Is it a fact that till you can do somet~ing over there, you will I must also tall you that you cannot taka continue the President's rute? This question cred~ for the good things of Kamraj. You must be answered. • 413 D.G. (Tamil Nadu), SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA ) 1988-89 414 You are continuing with the President's are taking steps. What steps? You have not rule on a partiun basis. It seems that Con- mentioned that. I tell you, ~ is amest partisan gr_ Party h. bien destined to rule the attitude. I want the situation in Tamil Nadu to wholl of the cauntry for alt times to come. improve. but the problems facing the m. There was men. when there was no Con- dium and small industrias are the problems gress and the" IhaU be India, when there of the whole country. It is a problem of the will be no Cong,... Naturally, you are not west. east, north and the south, it is a prob- like Param 8rahma that you will continue to lem of Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, rule this (X)untry for all time to come. The Orissa, Bihar, Gujarat and various other symptoms are v.ry much in the sky of India. . States. Suddenly why you have develop$d a You are only manipulating the things. Prime soft corner for the people of Tamil Nadu. It is Minister is going off and on there. He has no because elections are there. You have only time to go to the other places. He has no time one aim, you do not have any concern forthe to come to the Parliament and listen to the people of TamO Nadu. You have no mercy views of ev~n the speakers belonging to the for them. You only want to win the elections. ruling party. ~ut he goes straight to Tamil But I do not know who will win ..... (Interrup- Nadu because he thinks or you think that you tions). will be coming back to power through your own manoeuvres. You are saying: What about the land reforms and the land ceiling? lain particular, the Public Distribu- tion System is being streamlined to Many thi.ngs have been said about the ensure that consumers get essen- hand loom industry. Handloom industry is in tial suppHes in time and in quanti- crisis not only in Tamil Nadu, butthrough-out t ill which they are entnled to. The the country. Of course. in Tamil Nadu t the resuns of the efforts taken for ton- hand loom industry is in deep crisis. It is all ing up the State administration will because of your policy, your new textile be evident in the months to come." policy, your education policy and all other policies. All these have led us into pitfalls. Is it not a fact that the udministration, which was in vogue during the time of late Shri You have been telling us for a long Ramachandran, was an administration with period that we are being taken to the 21 st your support? century but on the 15th August, I was hear- ing the speech of the Prime Minister from the 18.00 hrs. ramparts of the Red Fort and he wants us to take to 250 years back when India was a very You have been supporting them and now great country. I do not know, where are we that he has gone and dead, and the house is going. divided, you said: Head you lose, tail I get, or tail I get, head you lose. Wonderful logic. As I was saying, a large number of This is the ruling party, Congress party. You people depend on the hand loom industry. shook hands wnh them when Ramachan- But unless you do away with your textile dran was alive, now that he has died, you policy, you cannat do anything for these throw that party in the dustbin and try to people whether in Tamil Nadu or elsewhere. come to power alone. This attempt will be foiled by the peo~e of Tamil Nadu to come lastly, l find that you have decreased by the backdoor in the process of elections. certain allocations, while some aflocatlons have, of course, been raised. If you ae~ page I am very glad that on page 2 of the 7 of the Explanatory Memorand~m, you will budge speech, you say that you are aware of find that allocations u.fWclter 8UPPl1, sanita- the various problems faced by the large, tion, housing and urban development have medium and small industries and that you been deereuad from 174419 to 71550 and 415 D.G. (Tamil Nadu), AUGUST 18, 1988 1988--89 416 [Sh. Narayan Chou bey] rations of the people and what are the needs than to 65456. These figures are in thou- of the people. It was unfortunate that our sands of rupees. What is the reason forthis? Members sitting opposke did not raise their Is it because you have allotted Rs. 27 crores voice against the practice of horse-trading for the new Kamraj Harijan Housing when the Members were ... (Interruptions) Scheme? What is the meaning of all this? SHRI NARAYAN CHOUBEY: After I would request you let this be the last seeing what has happened in Nagaland, budget for Tamil Nadu in this House. Let they should not say these things. (Interrup- Tamil Nadu House come into being and tions) discuss thair own budget and you look forthe country. You may lose elections, but this' MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: Please or- country remains. Whosoever wins will come, der, order. Mr. Minister you may continue. but if you lose, accept this loss with grace and come to power, if you can, but do not try SHRI B.K. GADHVI: In Nagaland also to manoeuvre this budget and your State with a view to prevent horse-trad;ng, with a machinery for coming back to power as you view to not encourage the horse·trading, we are doing now in Tamil Nadu. If you do so, had to take action and impose the you will fail in this manoeuvre. President's Rule. That is well known to you all but when it suits to your convenience you MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: Now, the always say that this was not proper. Forget Ministerwill speak for 10 to 15 minutes so the about all these things because to under- time of the House has to be extended ac- stand the democratic value in proper per- cordingly.1 think the House has no objection. spective is not within your competence; to understand the norms of democracy in a SOME HON. MEMBERS: Yes, Sir. proper perspective is also not wnhin your competence. Sometimes they cherish to THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE make a single swallow bring the summer but DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE IN THE that could not come true. Therefore, if you MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI B.K. are still hoping that the TamiJ Nadu people GADHVI): Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am would not support the Congress then all your grateful to the hon. Members who have hopes would be bilied and the future will tell participated in this discussion and they have you .. (Interruptions) certainly furnished very valuable points. Since we are deliberating upon the Budget MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: Please allow proposals, on the Demands for Grants, I the Minister to speak. No interruptions wouJd not have liked some Hen. Members to please. speak with the tenor of polnics but quite a few Hon. Members sitting opposite spoke about MR. B.K. GADHVI: Mr. Somu and other the politics, election and the likely result of friends including Mr. Choubey who I thought the election according to their perception. have the proper understanding of the situ- ( Interruptions) ation in Sri Lanka and about the Accord, they criticised it. They didn't appreciate the diffi- Mr. Choubey told that we are not sup- culties of our Tamil brothers in Sri Lanka. For posed to rule for eternity. No party in a the first time we could solve the problem of democratic country can live until it has got our Sri Lankan brothers, with the consent of the support of people and we are very happy the Sinhalese and now they have got a place tofind evan our place of prestige inthe house in Sri Lan~a as a matter of right. It has of Mr. Choubey himsaH. opened new avenues for them to fuHiII their needs and aspirations. And today what is the Sir, the Congress is synonymous w~h condnion of the refugees who were residing the people and we know what are the aspi- in the camps in Tamil Nadu because the 417 D.G. (rami Nadu), SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA ) 1988·89 418 atmosphar. in Sr1 Lanka was not congenial did not want to augment addbional resource for them. Now, tome of them have gone mobilisation and therefore, we did hot put back. I request you to kindly understand all any taxes when we came with the Budget. this in a proper perspective. Despite the financial constraints, I may point out that in the priority sector of Agriculture, SHRI N. V.N. SOMU: All of those who the plan outlay for this year is Rs.136 crores were in hospitals, who were physically as against RS.101 crores in 1987-88. We handicapped and inured were arrested. have selected 8 districts of Tamil Nadu where special rice production programme is SHRI B. K. GADHVI: Mr. Somu, if you launched. inculcate some sense of tolerance, it will be better for you. They are going back to Sri SHRI ANll BASU (Arambagh): There is Lanka because they find the atmosphere nothing new about it. It is in the Seventh congenial. That is a great achievement for alt Plan. of us. So, in away, the Accord has created an atmosphere of returning to normalcy for SHRI B.K. GADHVI: Since you do not our brethren whose cause we are espousing know the techniques of administration, you not today, but since long. And now, there is talk in that way. There cannot be anything a solution to this problem and we must new in these matters. There can only be appreciate It. I do not understand why you continuance and upgradation. You will be always try to see something fishy even in a able to know this, only when you have a good cause. That would not help you or pay chance of administering any State or the you any dividends. That will not help you in Centre. convincing the people about your bonafide to serve them. [ Translation] Sir, I really wanted to avoid aU this. But SHRI V. TULSIRAM : Leave the region since they raised it, I have to reply. Mr. Kurup of administration to us for ~me days, so as has mentioned about the Governor's public to enable us gain experience. utterances. I totally refute Mr. Kurup. The Governor has never convassed for the SHAI B.K. GADH VI: For experience, Congress and no Governor would do such a you can ask the High Court. They will tell how thing. . many prim a· facie charges have been proved. DR. A.KALANIDHI: He had done that at Vellore. [English] SHRI B.K. GADHVI: As a head of the Sir, Mr. Somu has pointed out that State, with the reins of administration in his enough rica is not made available. In the own hands the Governor is entitled to give a Samba Season, that is from January to June picture of prospect and retrospect and in that 1988, a quantity of 4.88 lakh tonnes of rice sense, if he had referred to Shri Kamaraj and has been procured as against }he target of some other leaders who ruled that State, 9.30 lakh tonnes. But every month we are there is nothing objectionable about ~. releasing 50,000 tonnes of wheat except the last two months. We have also allowed the These are very minor points. The main State to procure the rice from the other point that has been made is that enough States as well as from the open market. It allocations are not made in vital areas. I may be noticed that last year was a very know that the financial condition of the State severer year so far as drought is concerned. of Tamil Nadu are not in good shape be- Even then there was no starvation deaths cause th.re is a huge deficit. Because they which in hseH is an evidence that there is no are under the President's Rula, the Centre shortage of foodgrains. 419 D.G. (Tamil Nadu), AUGUST 18, 1988 1988-89 420 [Sh. B. K. Gadh vi] Special Component Plan for Scheduled Regarding industries, I would say that Castes is Rs. 150 crores. A sum of Rs. 14 the total outlay for industries was Rs. 69 crores is expected from the Government of crerss and a comprehensive package of India as Special Central Assistance. In assistance including rationalisation of com- addition to this, an integrated package of mercial taxes and several new incentives schemes with an outlay of Rs. 26 crores has were announced by the State Government also been announced. So in this package on 8th May, 1988. During the President's we have taken into account giving of good Rule in the State, more than 1600-sick small link roads to Scheduled Caste habitations, scale industrial units have been revived. provision of drinking water to scheduled. caste colonies, provision of fire-proal Next comes the power. It is also a criti- houses to scheduled castes and special cal area. The outlay for power, as everybody programme of employment to women. knows was Rs. 502 crores. The additional capacny proposed to be created during So far as the water supply is concerne~ 1988-89 is 352 MW: 60,OOOpumpsets will be of course the problem last year was difficult. energised during 1988-89 bringing the total It was not only difficult in Tamil Nadu but also number of pumpsets energised to 12 lakhs. in many other parts of the country. It was' The achievements made during 1988-89 mainly because of drought. Fortunately this upto June 1988 are as follows:- year, as of today, these are good rains all over Tamil Nadu. The problem is not there. 1) 24,412 agricuttural pumpsets I do not wish to say that drinking water were given service connection. problem should not be solved on permanent basis. Certainly ~ should be solved. Drinking 2) 12,370 ~uts were electrnied. water problem all over the country needs to be solved on a permanent basis. 3) 6 Adi-dravidar colonies had been electrified. So far as Telugu Ganga project is con- cerned, the environmental clearance is One point was raised about the public awa~ed. It would be given and then I am health. For strengthening the primary health hopeful that both the irrigation as well as care system, the following targets have been drinking water problems of the concerned fixed for 1988-89:- States would be solved. Community Health Centres 24 Shrimati M. Chandrasekhar wanted an enhancement of the allocation for Tamil Primary Health Centres 325 Nadu. I do not assure at the moment, but I can certainly say that the Central Govern- Sub-Centres soo ment would not be averse to the imperative need of Tamil Nadu in any area, and we So far as the nutrhional meal pro- would certainly go to help them wherever gramme of the late Chief Minister is con- there is a genuine difficulty and for the just cerned, some Members have criticised that and genuine cause of the people, money you have brought down the allocation. Allo- would not be a constraint. cation has not been reduced on that. So far as the waNara of Scheduled Castes and Dr. Kalanidhi said about Kamaraj Hous- Scheduled Tribes are concerned .... ing Scheme. Presently, 8000 houses are being built and each house is costing about DR. A. KALANIDHI: It has been re- As. 10,000. He also said about the hand- duced. loom weavers. For hand loom weaver we have introduced a housing scheme under SHRt B.K.GAOHVI: The size of the which 2000 houses for handloom weavers 421 D.G. (Tamil Nadu), SRAVANA 27,1910 (SAKA) . Tamil Nadu 422 1988-89 ApproprIation (No.2) Bill are being built in this budget. 31st day of March, 1989, in respect of the heads of demands entered in the A point was raised about the statue for second column thereof against De- Saint Thiruvalluvar. It is agreed but we are mands 1 to 59". awaiting for finafisation of the design; the de$ign has not yet been finalised. The motion was adopted. You were telling me about CM's pro- gramme.ln the budget estimate for 1987-88, 18.24 hrs. nwas As. 172 crores; now under the budget estimate for 1988 .. 89, nis Rs. 176crores. So, TAMIL NAOU APPROPRIATION (NO.2) it is not reduceq; on the contrary, it has been BILL·1988 enhanced. (English] Mr. Kurup perhaps does not know or he may not be knowing about it. He said, why 5HRI B.K. GADHVI: I beg to move for you have not given the figures of last year leave to introduce a Bill to authorise payment also because we can compare them with and appropriation of certain sums from and these figures. He would be pleased to know out of the Consolidated Fund of the State of that in this budget the last year's figures are Tamil Nadu for the services of the financial given. The figures for the budget estimate year, 1988-89. and the revised estimate for 1987-88 and the estimate for 1988-89 are given. So Mr. MA. DEPUTY SPEAKER; The question Kurup's point was not weU takan. is: SHRI NARAYAN CHOUBEY: When "That leave be granted to introduce a will the election be held? Bill to authorise payment and appropriation of certain sums from and out of the Consoli- SHRI B.K.GADHVI: The election would dated Fund of the State of Tamil Naduforthe be held when the Election Commission services of the financial year I 1988 .. 89." would announce the date of the election. The motion was adopted. I believe I have tried to cover all the points raised by the Hon. members. I once SHRI B.K.GADHVI: I introduce ** the again thank all of them for participating in the Bill. budget. SHRI B.K.GADHVI: I beg to move u. MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: I shall now put the Demands for Grants (Tamil Nadu) to "That the Bill to authorise payment and vote. The question is: appropriation of certain sums from and out of the Consolidated Fund of 1he "that the respective sums not exceeding State of Tamil Nadu for the services of the amounts on Revenue Account and the financial year 1988.. 89, be tak.an into Capnal Account shown in the Fourth consideration. " ' column of the Order paper, be granted to the President out of the Consolidated MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: The question Fund of the State of Tamil Nadu to is: complete the sums necessary to defray the charges that will come in course of "That the Bill to authorise payment and payment during the year ending the appropriation of certain sums from and • Published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary. Part II. Section 2 dated 18.8.88 . .. Introduced/moved wnh the recommendation of the President. 423 Motor Vehicles 8111 ; AUGUST 1., , .. t Motor Vshicle. Bill a4 [Mr. Deputy Speaker] (SHRf RAJESH PILOT): I bag to move: out of theCtonsolidated Fund of the State of lamit Nadu for the services of "That the Bill to consolidate and amend the financial year 1988-89, be taken into the Jaw retating to motor vehides, be consideration. " taken IOto consideration-. The motion was adopted. MR. Deputy-Speaker, I must thank you MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: The House specially, because I have been waiting tor will now take up clause by clause considera- the last ona and a haN years for this. tion of the Bill. The Motor Vehicles Bill, 1988 is to MR DEPUTY SPEAKER; The question consolidate and amend the law relating to is: the motor vehicles. So far it has been the Motor Vehicles Ad, 1939 that has been the "That Clauses 2 and 3 stand part of the main instrument for regulating motor ve- Bill". hicles in the country. Though it had been amended several times in a piecemeal way, The motion was adopted. the need had been felt for bringing out a fresh legislation replacing told old one taking into Clauses 2 and 3 were added to the Bill. account changes in the road transport tech- nology, pattern of passenger and freight MR DEPUTY SPEAKER: The question movement, development of road network in is: the country and particularly the improved techniques in the motor vehicles manage- IIThat clause 1, the schedule, the Enact- ment. Members of Parliament on numerous ing Formula and the long title stand part occasions have stressed the need for such a of the Bill". comprehensive leg islat ion. The motion was adopted Over the years, number of Committees Clause 1, the schedule the Enacting had gone into d~ferent aspects of the road Formula and the Title were added to the transportation who had recommended up- Bill. dating, simplification and rationalisation of the provisions in the norms relating to motor SHRr. B.K.GADHVI: Sir, I beg to move. vehicles. The Government had a~rdingly "That the sm be passed." set up a Working Group in January, 1984 to review all the provisions of the Motor Ve- MR DEPUTY SPEAKER: The question is: hicles Act, 1939 and to submit and draft proposals for a comprehensive legislation. "That the Bill be passed." the recommendations of this Working Group had been examined. In addition to The motion was adopted obtaining the comments of the State Gov- ernments, these recom mendations were 18.26 hr •. considered in a specially convened meeting of the Transport Ministers in April, 1986, I MOTOR VEHICLES BILL would also like to add that the suggestions were invited from the public and various [English] organisations connected with road trans- port. Based on such a country .. wide dialogue on the recommendations of the working . THE MtNlSTER STATE OF THE oF Group, the Government had formulated the MIN.TRY OF SURFAce TAANSPORT 425 Motor V,hicles Bill SRAVANA 27, 1910 (SAKA) Motor Vehicles Bill 426 proposals. A consolidated" Bill is now for permits for good: carrJers t grant consideration of the honourable Members. of stage carriage permits on non .. nationalized routes to all eligible The more important features of the applicants, removal of quota Motor Vehicles Bill, 1988, are as follows:- restrictions in respect of AU India Tourist Permits. etc. (a) Rationalisation of definitions of certain terms, also providing for (i) Introduction of a 'Rent a Cab' enabling provision to notify defi- system to help tourism promo .. nitions of new types of vehicles tion in the existing classHications to take care of future types of ve- 0) Automatic renewal of permits, hicles. subjed to satisfactory past per- formance. (b) Stricter procedure in the matter of grant of driving licences pro- (k) Provision that it is the State viding for requirement of com- Governments and not the State prehensive test covering knowl- transport undertaking which will edge of rules of road and driving notify intention of nationalization skill. of any routelarea and after due exercise finalising the same, In (c) Validity of driving licence for case such a published scheme personalised vehicles for 20 does not get approved within a years or up-till the holder attains year, the scheme will lapse. This 40 years of age. is particularly to ensure provi- sions of adequate transport (d) The registration of vehicles only services to people all the time. after fulfillment of laid down stan- dards of critical components, (I) Admtntstrative mechanism for safety standards and pollution maintenance of National Regis- control standards. ters for driving licences and for registered motor vehicles, im- (e) Provision of issuing fitness cer- plementation of road safety tificates for vehicles in accor- schemes, etc. dance with the uniform proce- dure throughout the country and Attempt has been made that the rules and enabling provision to authorise regulations in respect of important aspects provide testing stations, as may are uniform throughout the country and be recognised by the State hence the rule making power is being vested Governments, for the work of in certain cases on the Central Government. fitness certificates. All the matters in respect of which rules are to be made and the notifications are to be issued relate to administrative details and (f) Enabling provision for Central procedure and delegation of legislative Government to notify the new powers is of gener~lIy acceptable norms. system of issuing registration marks for vehicles. This legislation would be basically im- plemented by the state Governments and (g) Empowering the Central Gov- UT Administrations. The existing infrastruc- ernment to fix age limits for dif- ture available for the same would be utilised ferent types of vehicles. in this behalf. The additional expenditure required for the implementation of the pro .. ~ (h) Liberalised schemes for grant of posed legislation would be only marginal. 427 Motor V.hlcles til, AUGUST 18, 1988 p.... LaId 42. ISh. Rajesh Pilot] "The the But to consolidate and amend As I mentioned earlier, the comprehen- the Jaw r.'ating to motor vehicle., be siva revislon to the existing Motor Vehicles taken into consideration. • k:t. 1939 for replacement of the tame by tha Motor Vehicles BiU. 1988 • designed to meet The dlscossion will continue tomOrrow. modern day requirement and for meeting the future needs. As can be seen ft Is nearly after half a century, 49 years to be exact, that the .. earlier Act is being replaceQ by the new one. PAPERS LAIO ON THE TABLE - During this period, dimensions qf the road CONTD. transport operations in the country have undergone a tremertdous change. As [English] against a vehicle population of about 31akhs in 1951, it has already cross~d the limit of Notification Reducing the Expect 100 lakhs. Vehicles of new types and de· Duty on Coffee Under Cuatoms Act, 1962 signs are used. Regulating the operations of a variety fo vehicles meeting variety of needs . and operation on different types of terrains THE MINISTER OF ~TATE IN THE call for a new approach. While formulating DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDJTURE IN THE the provisions of the Bill. care has been MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI B.K. taken to keep in view socio·eqonom ie. tech- GADHVI) : I beg to lay on the Table: nological and administrative factors. Special attention is also given to the road safety A copy of NotWication No. 238/88 Cus- aspects. pollution control and regulation of toms (Hindi and English versions) pub- movement of hazardous equipment. In lished in Gazette of India dated the 18th short, the attempt has been to provide a August. 1988 together with an explana- proper framework of legislation to meet the tory memorandum reducing the export present and future requirements. I have no duty on coffee from As. 170/- per quintal doubt that the Hon'ble Members would to Rs. 1001- per quintal, under section consider the provisions of the Bill in this 159 of the Customs Act, 1962. [Placed background. in Library See No. LT ·6416188] Sir. I therefore move that the Bill to consolidate and amend the law relating to 18.32 hr•• motor veryicles. be taken into consideration. The Lok Sabha then adjourned till Eleven MR. DEPUTY SPEAKER: Motion of the clock on Friday. August 19, 19S81 moved: Sravana 28, 1910 (Saka). Printed at S. Narayan & Sons, Delhi-S.