LOK SABHA LIVE: 19 lakh farmers enrolled under govt's pension scheme

19:02 December 03

19 lakh farmers enrolled under govt's pension scheme

 As many as 18.80 lakh farmers have so far enrolled under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Mandhan Yojana (PM-KMY), a pension scheme for small and marginal farmers, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

Under the scheme launched in September this year, farmers between 18 and 40 years of age will get Rs 3,000 monthly pension after reaching 60. The scheme has an outlay of Rs 10,774 crore for next three years.

All small and marginal farmers who are currently between 18 to 40 years of age can apply for the scheme.

In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said PM-KMY is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme for small and marginal farmers.

As on November 29, 18,80,249 farmers have registered for the scheme. This includes 52,994 farmers from Madhya Pradesh. A total of 612 farmers enrolled from Bhind district and 382 farmers from Datia district of the state, he said.

These are dynamic figures which keep on changing on further registrations by farmers, he added.

"It is estimated that about 3 crore small and marginal farmers... may benefit from the scheme. Since it is a voluntary scheme, it is not feasible to indicate the time by which all the farmers would avail benefit under the scheme," the minister said.

He further said there is no provision for nomination or selection of farmers by the government for the scheme.

All small and marginal farmers across the country who are not otherwise covered under the exclusion criteria of the scheme are eligible to enrol themselves for PM-KMY, he added.  

19:01 December 03

Sanctioned Rs 9.26 cr for border ceremony at Akhaura: tourism minister

The Tourism Ministry has approved Rs 9.26 crore for the flag-lowering ceremony at Agartala-Akhaura border between India and Bangladesh, minister Prahlad Patel told Parliament on Tuesday.

Inaugurated in 2013, the check-post in Tripura is the second-largest Indian trading centre with Bangladesh. People visit the popular tourist spot to witness the ceremony in which the flags of the two countries are lowered by security personnel with a mutually coordinated performance.

Answering a question in Rajya Sabha, Tourism Minister Patel said the money has been sanctioned under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme under the project Development of North East Circuit in the year 2015-16.

 "Under the project funds to the tune of Rs 9.26 crore has been allocated for border ceremony at Akhaura border. The components for development includes Open Air Theatre, Conference Block, wayside amenities, signages, solid waste management etc," he said.

18:59 December 03

No proposal to sell onions at uniform rate across country: Govt

There is no proposal to provide onions at a uniform rate across the country, the government informed Parliament on Tuesday.

"No, sir. There is no such proposal," said Minister of State for Consumer Affairs Danve Raosaheb Dadarao in a written reply to the Lok Sabha. 
He also said the government has not delayed import of onions.

Last month, the Union Cabinet approved importing 1.2 lakh tonne of onion to improve the domestic supply and control prices that have skyrocketed to Rs 75-120 per kg across major cities now. 

The Centre has already banned exports and imposed stock holding limit on wholesalers and retailers for indefinite period. 

 

14:36 December 03

MoS (Independent) Mansukhlal Mandaviya introduces Recycling of Ships Bill, 2019

Recycling of Ships Bill restricts the use of hazardous material on ships and regulates the recycling of ships. 

13:36 December 03

Lok Sabha adjourned till 2:30 pm

13:08 December 03

INC MP from Tamil Nadu, H. Vasanthakumar asked the Centre to ban online games due to the negative impact on the young generation.  

12:52 December 03

BJP MP Hema Malinivoiced concerns over low attendance in government schools and lack of appropriate number of teachers, during zero hour.

"At many places (rural) in my constituency, schools are being operated in open. Children in villages are not receiving quality education. I demand that public-private partnership model be implemented in school education," she said.

12:09 December 03

Poonam Mahajan criticises Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury over his "Nirbala" comment

BJP MPs asked for an apology from Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury over his statements on PM Modi, HM Amit Shah, and FM Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday.

BJP’s Poonam Mahajan called him ‘nirbal’ (weak) and criticised him for supporting a party that practices dynasty politics, after he raised the issue of rising onion prices in Lok Sabha.

12:07 December 03

Lok Sabha discussed issues pertaining to Cyclone Fani, Palm oil production, Affordable medical devices, Funds under PM-Kisan scheme, Hill transport subsidy, Participative community policing and Web-based app on crime, during Question hour. 
 

11:44 December 03

Centre has granted funds for Cyclone Fani relief, expenditure is state's responsibility, says Nityanand Rai

Odisha BJP MP Jual Oram asked about the relief measures, fund allocation and spending after the Cyclone Fani.

MoS Home Affairs Nityanand Rai responded saying that Rs 3,383 crore relief funds were granted by the Centre while following Narendra Modi's visit to affected areas, an additional Rs 1,000 crore were also sanctioned.

"Spending and monitoring of expenditure is the state government’s responsibility," he said.​

11:16 December 03

Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan gave clarifications on review of standards and 'one nation-one card'.

11:07 December 03

Lok Sabha proceedings begin with Question Hour

10:51 December 03

Cong, TMC, DMK  give adjournment notice in Lok Sabha

• Trinamool Congress (TMC)has given Adjournment Motion Notice in Lok Sabha over 'heavy loss of lives & properties due to cyclone Bulbul in West Bengal'.
• Congress MP Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka gave Adjournment Motion Notice over the 'rape of a tribal girl in Puri during Rath Yatra'. 
• Congress and Indian Union Muslim League have given Adjournment Motion Notice over 'rising prices of onion and other vegetables throughout the country'.
• Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has given Adjournment Motion Notice over 'economic recession and unprecedented job loss in information technology sector'.

08:45 December 03

New Delhi: The Legislative Business in Lok Sabha on Tuesday will see a bill for consideration and passing.

The Recycling of Ships Bill, 2019 will be introduced by Union Minister Mansukh Mandavia for consideration.

The bill is to provide for the regulation of recycling of ships by setting certain standards and laying down the statutory mechanism for enforcement of such standards.