Need For Modernizing Surveillance Mechanism To Combat Terror Attacks In The Country

Sir, this is regarding recent bomb blasts. We have been observing this in our country every time. Each and every time, whenever it happens, it will have some major reaction and in general, the Government is not taking any preventive action, particularly in the State of Andhra Pradesh after Gokul Chart, whatever happened, the entire country, nationally and internationally, also knows about it. The people of Hyderabad earlier have been living very peacefully but everyone today is living with fear of the unknown. What happens, when it happens, nobody knows. In these circumstances, more surveillance is required in every busy area and Government offices in general; particularly, Hyderabad being a hub for pharma industry and IT industry, a lot of foreigners have been visiting very recently and a lot of countries have started giving alarm signals to their citizens while visiting the State of Andhra Pradesh, which is very dangerous, and it is also an unfortunate thing which is happening now. That way, all investments have been running away from the State of Andhra Pradesh. Recently, I also read in some newspaper that the Government of Andhra Pradesh gave much more importance by giving bullet proof cars to the Chief Minister, rather than simple CCTV cameras to set up at various busy areas. So in this regard, I have a couple of suggestions to make. Immediately, we have to install all CCTVs in every important place and also educate every citizen, as many citizens as possible, to observe terrorist activities and actions and reactions, and how to respond. And information system has to be improved. And, particularly, whatever technology available with us under Information Technology can be properly utilized. Instead, what we are doing is, whenever anything happens, we have some knee-jerk reaction and then we are all forgetting. So, we have to learn something from the developed countries like the USA. We know that nothing has happened after 9/11.

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Early Completion Of Chittoor Mega Food Park

Demand For Early Completion Of Chittoor Mega Food Park In Andhra Pradesh

Chittoor Mega Food Park is the first Mega Food Park being established in the country at the total cost of Rs. 126.54 crores, in village Mogili, at Chittoor District in Andhra Pradesh. Out of fifteen Mega Food Parks sanctioned during the Xlth Plan by the Ministry of Food Processing, this is the first Mega Food Park approved by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries. The Mega Food Park Scheme was approved by the Government during the XI Plan, with an objective of developing adequate infrastructure facilities with effective supply chain management from farm gate to retailer outlet in a market driven manner. The approval of first phase of Chittoor Mega Food Park was accorded in the year 2009. Till date only 50-60% works at the Central Processing Centre (CPC) have been completed. Special Purpose Vehicle viz. M/s Srini Mega Food Park Pvt. Limited have floated tenders for various components of basic enabling, core processing and non-core infrastructure at the CPC. However there has been inordinate delay in completion of this project. The early completion of this Mega Food 
Park will not only generate employment but people of Chittoor District it will also be benefited from the project. There will be economic development in the region. I, therefore urge upon the Government to take necessary action and direct the concerned agency for early completion of this project.

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The Appropriation Bill And The Finance Bill

The Appropriation (No. 3) Bill, 2012 And The Finance Bill, 2012

Thank you very much, Sir, for having given me this opportunity. To begin with, I may be permitted to quote a few headlines -- from one of the financial newspapers  which show our country's economic situation today. These headlines are, and I quote, 'Gloom to Deepen: India Inc', 'Moody's Adds Insult to Injury, Scissors Rating of 3 Banks', and 'Rupee Stays in a Hole, Sinks to 53.97 vs Dollar'.

Sir, today, every sector in India, whether it is steel, cement, telecom, power or infrastructure, is facing huge financial imbalance, mainly due to indecisions at various levels of the Government. Unfortunately, for the past couple of years, the Government has been reeling under scam after scam like 2G scam, Commonwealth scam, 
iron ore scam and so on. Because of indecision at the highest levels

of the Government, the country has been losing its direction which is reflecting very clearly in every economic activity and which is also directly resulting in weakening of our rupee. Sir, corporates, because of this indecision, are forced to refer their cases to CDR for financial restructuring, which does not augur well for an economy that has seen an unprecedented growth in the last couple of decades. If this trend continues, I am afraid, ultimately, all our banks and financial institutions, which are the backbone not only of our industry but the whole of our economy, may land in big trouble losing their credibility in the international market. Ultimately, the country will lose its credit rating. Sir, as we are all aware, yesterday, LIC's rating was downgraded. A few months ago SBI's rating was also downgraded. These are great institutions of trust and faith. They are the leaders in their respective sectors. Downgrading of the leader in a sector is a clear reflection as to what is happening in that sector. Sir, post- Independence, all our Indian entrepreneurs have worked very hard and created industrial growth which has helped all the banks in developing their own networks.

Sir, today, our farmers want support for sustainable farming but not doles. But Government after Government has preferred to give doles, for obvious reasons! Subsidies on fertilizers, oil, power, etc. are nothing but doles. Instead of giving these doles, Government should formulate good and balanced policies, have a level-playing field in business, so that different sectors of our economy can improve their financial health and, indirectly, will help the country's economy. The Government has to come out with aggressive plans, particularly in reducing imports which can go a long way in helping the farming community in improving their technology, agricultural implements and in yield-improvement technologies. The Government has been continuously silent about any aggressive policy in regard to production of renewable energy which can produce a lot of power, whether hydel or solar.

Sir, today many banks and Government departments are not taking any decision due to the 'fear of the unknown' which is a well- known fact. Unfortunately, we all agree that there is a complete breakdown and a paralysis of our decision-making process. It looks as if the Government is surviving with the support of ventilator. The 
country have had many scams and many problems like various by-elections, demands for smaller States, etc. I strongly request that the Government should deal with all these scams, etc. by appointing a task force exclusively for this purpose, without affecting the growth of the country.

Sir, in every developing economy, some systemic failures are bound to happen. But, we have to deal with such kind of failures in a matured manner and not in haste.

Sir, in any case, the time has also come for all the political parties to work with cooperation and coordination rather than confrontation and competition in the interest of the country. In any case, this Bill is a fait accompli approval. Thank you.

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The Indian Medical Council

The Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill, 2012

Sir, the Indian Medical Council Act was originally brought in 1956. It has been working extremely well for almost 50 to 55 years. Subsequently, prior to 2010, for five to six years, the CBI has been overviewing it and a couple of times, the Medical Council of India has been raided. It is obvious that everything was hushed up and managed and it was allowed to do all kinds of malpractices and things like that. The Government and the Ministry have become mere spectators. Even in 2010, when the Bill was finally brought, action was taken by the CBI, based on which the then President was arrested. It is really surprising to note that the whole thing has not happened overnight, like a magic. Fine, it has happened. The Ministry brought it before the House for ratification and asked for one year's time to form a proper Council again in a democratic way, particularly representing the whole country. It is really unfortunate that the hon. Minister is bringing it again and again. Last year, he brought it for taking one more year's extension. I am really unable to understand it. Are our Ministry and the Government so weak? Are we not in a position to reestablish a democratic autonomous body? Is the Government doing it for backdoor control? In fact, it reminds me of a small joke. When I was studying in intermediate, for two years I could not see a movie other than 'Yadon Ki Barat'. There was only one movie for continuously two years. Like that, the Ministry is coming every year for seeking extension. Ad hocism, as it is, is very bad. Moreover, if we see all over the world, our Indian doctors have got special quality and capability. Their foundation was extremely good. Our education system, particularly health care, is very important from our country's point of view. So such things are definitely not acceptable. By any chance, if the Prime Minister decides to run the whole country single handedly, is it possible? Is it possible without delegating powers and without creating autonomous institutions? This is really unfortunate to come to such a stage. In fact, in the last two years, so many scams have unearthed. There was no mention of any of these scams. The same story, the same saga have been continuing. There is no reply from the Minister. What is the guarantee that it will be completed in the next year also? We are not able to understand it.

I strongly oppose this Bill. Getting more time again shows the inefficiency of the Government. Thank you.

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Early Completion Of New Broad Gauge Railway Line

Demand For Early Completion Of New Broad Gauge Railway Line From Rayadurg To Thumkur

Sir, the new broad gague railway line between Thumkur and Rayadurg (207.65 km) via Kalyandurg, Madakasire and Pavagada was sanctioned in 2008-09, at a total cost of Rs.970.34 crore. This project of Rs.970.34 crores is to 103 be executed on a 50:50 cost sharing basis between the Railways and the State Governments of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

Sir, this line is very important for the States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. This new line would reduce the journey time from the present seven hours to four hours, and will also save journey on a 146 km-distance between Rayadurg and Chennai. The people of the three States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu would be benefited a lot after the completion of this line. The work on the line has not yet been completed.

In view of the above, I would urge upon the Government of India to take immediate steps, including sanctioning of funds, to facilitate early completion of the new broad gauge railway line between Thumkur and Rayadurg.

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