(a) whether the import of sub-standard Chinese goods such as crackers, fancy lights,
lampshades, etc. has witnessed a huge increase particularly during the festive seasons in
the country;
(b) if so,the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(c) whether the Government has made any assessment of the loss being incurred bythe
domestic manufacturers due to increase in such imports from China and if so, the details
thereof;
(d) whether the Government has taken any steps to boost the production and sale of
domestic products and put restrictions on the entry and sale of sub-standard Chinese goods
in the Indian markets; and
(e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?