Some projects under the Smart Cities Mission would not be able to meet the June 30 deadline and the respective state governments would be responsible for completing them thereafter, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Secretary told the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs. In its report on the …
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Forest Right Titles, 08/08/2016. As per the information received from various State Governments upto 31st May, 2016, a total of 17,46,338 titles have been distributed. Details of implementation status of Forest Rights Act, 2006 are at Annexure-1. The information regarding steps taken for effective …
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Funds for disposal and recycling of e-wastes, 08/08/2016. Based on a survey carried out by the Central Pollution Control Board in 2005, the generation of e-waste in the country was assessed at 1.46 lakh ton and was estimated to exceed 8 lakh ton by …
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Menace of Plastic Wastes and Hazardous Chemicals, 08/08/2016. Central Pollution Control Board has estimated that 5.6 million tons of plastic waste per annum is generated in the country. A total of 684 hazardous chemical is listed under Schedule of the Manufacture, Storage and Import …
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Eco-sensitive zones near sanctuaries and national parks, 08/08/2016. Guidelines have been prepared by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change for preparation of proposals by the State Governments for declaring eco-sensitive zones (ESZs) around National Parks and Sanctuaries including demarcation of ESZ areas.
The Rajya Sabha passed a bill seeking to provide better healthcare for people suffering from mental illnesses as members across the political spectrum sought urgent steps to address the lack of infrastructure and shortage of psychiatrists in the country. The Mental Health Care Bill 2013, which provides for protection and …
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Fast and Junk Food, 05/08/2016. As informed by Directorate General of Health Services, Unhealthy dietary habits can lead to Obesity, which is a known risk factor for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like Diabetes, Cardio-vascular Diseases (CVDs) and certain Cancers. A study conducted by National Institute …
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Grant to Farmers for Damage to Crops, 05/08/2016. The State Government is primarily responsible for taking necessary relief measures in the wake of natural calamities. For undertaking relief measures, funds are available with the State Government in the form of State Disaster Response Fund …
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Implementation of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yohana, 05/08/2016. Total 16 insurance companies including all concerned Public Sector Insurance Companies and 11 Private Sector General Insurance Companies have been empanelled for implementation of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). Names of these Companies are given …
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Malnutrition in Tribal Children, 05/08/2016. Malnutrition is not a direct cause of death among children but can increase morbidity and mortality by reducing the resistance to infections. However, it is estimated that malnutrition is a contributing factor in about 45% of all deaths in …
The Standing Committee on Energy present this Twentieth Report on ‘Power Generation From Municipal Solid Waste' relating to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. The Committee had a briefing on the subject by the representatives of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Ministry Of Urban Development, Ministry Of …
The Standing Committee on Energy present this Twenty-first Report on the action taken by the Government on the recommendations contained in Thirteenth Report of the Standing Committee on Energy on 'Development and Status of Small Hydro Sector'.
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Air Pollution by Thermal Power Plants, 04/08/2016. As per data compiled by Central Electricity Authority (CEA), the total CO2 emissions from all grid connected coal based Power Stations during last three years is given at this document. The specific CO2 emissions from these plants …
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Ganga River Cleaning Projects, 04/08/2016. As on 30th June 2016, 97 projects have been sanctioned under Namami Gange programme in 53 towns at an estimated project cost of Rs. 8588.21 Crores. Out of these 12 projects are sanctioned exclusively under new components of Namami …
Question raised in Lok Sabha Generic Tariff for Solid to Waste Energy Projects, 04/08/2016. Section 61(h) read with section 62 of the Electricity Act, 2003 provides for Appropriate Commission to specify terms and conditions for determination of generation tariff and for promotion of co-generation and generation of electricity from renewable …
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Impact of Climate Change on Rainfall Distribution Pattern, 04/08/2016. Climate change has significant impact on rainfall distribution pattern of the country. Based on the analysis of rainfall data of more than 100 years, India Meteorological Department and other institutions have observed that there is …
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Impact of Groundwater Lever on Drinking Water, 04/08/2016. Ground water monitoring data of CGWB for Pre-Monsoon 2016, compared with decadal mean of pre-monsoon (2006-2015), indicates that out of total wells analyzed, around 65% of the wells are showing decline in ground water levels in …
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Projects Under Namami Gange Mission, 04/08/2016. 97 projects have been sanctioned under Namami Gange programme in 53 towns at an estimated project cost of Rs 8588.21 Crore. Out of these, 12 projects are sanctioned exclusively under new components of Namami Gange programme at a …
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Storage Capacity of Reservoirs, 04/08/2016. As per assessment made by Water Commission (CWC), live storage capacity of completed projects in the country in 2010 was about 253.388 Billion Cubic Meter (BCM) where as it was around 225.14 BCM in 2004. Thus the storage capacity …
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Ban on Diesel Cars, 02/08/2016. Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 13029 of 1985 in the matter of "M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India & Ors." filed a report No. 32 dated March, 2007 suggesting the Supreme Court …
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Coastal Zone Management Plan, 02/08/2016. Coastal Zone Management Plans (CZMPs) of coastal States and Union Territories (UTs) approved by the Government of India in 1996 are in force till January, 2017. The Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification, 2011 and Islands Protection Zone (IPZ) Notification, …
