Question : IMPORT OF COLLAPSEABLE CONTAINERS

(a) whether there is any provision for import of certain special equipments to effectively deal with drought-situation in the country;

(b) if so, whether the Government have sought the opinions of some experts in this regard;

(c) if so, whether the Government have received any requests from State Government, Semi-Government organizations or Private parties for import of Collapseable Containers for providing drinking water to the drought affected areas more efficiently and more economically in view of the shortage of road tankers; and

(d) if so, the response of the Union Government thereto?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY ( SHRI RAJIV PRATAP RUDY )

(a) to (d) : The Government have no scheme under which a provision has been made to import special equipments to effectively deal with drought situation in the country. No requests from State Governments, Semi Government organizations or private organizations for import of collapseable containers for providing drinking water to the drought affected areas have been received.