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Lok Sabha Question No. 4288 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-11
Subject: Draft Bill on Bankruptcy
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: DEVAJIBHAI GOVINDBHAI FATEPARA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4288 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 11 th  AUGUST 2017

## QUESTION

## Draft Bill on Bankruptcy

## 4288: SHRI DEVAJIBHAI G.FATEPARA

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has finalised the draft bill on bankruptcy of financial institutions;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the time by which it is likely to be implemented?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI  ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

- (a) & (b) The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal to introduce a Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance Bill, 2017 ('the Bill')  on 14.6.2017 for providing a comprehensive resolution  framework  for  specified  financial  sector  entities  to  deal  with  bankruptcy situation  in  banks,  insurance  companies  and  financial  sector  entities.  The  Bill    when enacted will pave the way for setting up of the Resolution Corporation and would lead to repeal or amendment of resolution-related provisions in a number of sectoral Acts listed in Schedules to the Bill.   It will also result in the repealing of the Deposit  Insurance and Credit  Guarantee  Corporation  Act,  1961  to  transfer  the  deposit  insurance  powers  and responsibilities to the Resolution Corporation.  The Resolution Corporation when created would protect the stability and resilience of the financial system; protect the consumers of covered  obligations  up  to  a  reasonable  limit;  and  protect  public  funds,  to  the  extent possible.
- (c) The Bill is proposed to be introduced in the Lok Sabha  in the current monsoon session of the Parliament.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4287 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-11
Subject: Establishment of Meditech Parks
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: DIPSINH SHANKARSINH RATHOD

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4287 TO BE ANSWERED ON   11 TH AUGUST, 2017

## ESTABLISHMENT OF MEDITECH PARKS

## 4287. SHRI D.S. RATHOD:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has received proposals from the State Governments for financial assistance to develop/establish meditech park, if so, the details thereof, State/ UT - wise;
- (b)the present status of the said proposals;
- (c) whether any policy/ schemes has been rolled out for financial assistance to promote/ establish meditech parks in the States/UTs; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

- (a): No.
- (b): Not applicable, in view of (a) above.
- (c): No scheme is envisaged as of now.
- (d): Not applicable.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4286 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-11
Subject: Super Speciality Block and Emergency Blocks in Safdarjung Hospital
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: ARUN KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4286 TO BE ANSWERED ON   11 TH AUGUST, 2017

## SUPER SPECIALITY BLO CK AND EMERGENCY BLOCKS IN SAFDARJUNG HOSPITAL

## 4286.DR. ARUN KUMAR:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government had granted approval for setting up of super speciality block and emergency blocks in Safdarjung hospital;
- (b) if so, the details and status thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has approved  setting  up  robotic  system  in super  speciality  and emergency blocks;
- (d) if so, the details and present status in this regard;
- (e)  whether  only  one  per  cent  of  GDP is  spent  on  h ealthcare  in  India  as  compared to  10 - 16 percent of GDP in other countries; and
- (f) if so, the details and reasons thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

- (a)& (b): Government  hasapproved construction  of  807  bedded  Super  specialty  Block (SSB) and 500 bedded Emergency Block under redevelopment plan of Safdarjung Hospital with estimated cost of Rs. 1333 crore. The Emergency building structure has been completed.
- (c)& (d): Robotic System has been approved for Urology Department in Super Specialty Block  under  Redevelopment  Plan  of  Safdarjung  Hospital,  procurement  of  which  has  been approved by Integrated Purchase Committee and order for its procurement has been issued.
- (e)& (f): As  per  Economic  Survey,  2016 - 17,  expenditure  by  Government  (Centre  and States) on health as percentage of GDP for 2016 - 17 (BE) is 1.4 per cent.

The  allocation  of  funds  for  health  sector  is  based, inter  alia ,  on  the  availability  of resources and  competing  claims  on  these  resources.  An  increase  in  economic  growth  makes available increased resources for funding the health sector. In addition to this, avai overall  resources,  past  utilization,  requirement  and  absorptive  capacity, interalia ,  guide  the allocation to the health sector.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4284 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-11
Subject: Contractual Employees under National Health Mission
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: KRUPAL BALAJI TUMANE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4284 TO BE ANSWERED ON   11 TH AUGUST, 2017

## CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYEE S UNDER NATIONAL HEALTH MISS ION

## 4284. SHRI KRUPAL BALAJI TUMANE:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is operating a 'National Tuberculosis Programme' under the aegis of 'National Health Mission';
- (b) if so, details of the functional parameters of the schemes;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to consider regularization of the services of contractual employees enrolled under the scheme so as to enable them to avail various service benefits at par with paramedical and other staff engaged in hea lth related schemes/programs; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

- (a) & (b): Yes. The Government is operating a 'National Tuberculosis Programme' called as Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program (RNTCP) under the aegis of 'National Health Mission'.

The program provides free diagnostic and treatment services for all forms of Tubercu in the country inclu ding Drug Resistant Tuberculosis, with the target of eliminating Tuberculo by 2025.

- (c) & (d): No.  Health  is  a  State  subject.  Under  the  National  Health  Mission  (NHM) financial  and  technical  support  is  provided  to  the  States/UTs  to  strengthen  their  he lth - care system  based  on  the  requirements  posed  by  the  States/UTs  in  their  Program  Implementat Plans.  Implementation  of  the  Mission  by  engaging  personnel,  inclu ding  contractual  Human Resourceunder NHM and issues related thereto lie entirely in the doma in of States/UTs.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4283 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-11
Subject: Benefits of Schemes to Intended Beneficiaries
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: HARI MANJHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO . 4283

Friday, August 11, 2017/Shravana 20, 1939 (Saka)

## Duplicate Beneficiaries under Social Subsidy Schemes

†4283. SHRI HARI MANJHI:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  noted  that  funds  provided  to  the  States  under various  schemes  with  a  view  to  give  facilities  and  assistance/benefits  to  the common people are not reaching the intended beneficiaries;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the names of such schemes; and
- (c) whether the Government has any monitoring mechanism in place to monitor and ensure the proper utilisation of the allotted funds and fix responsibility  in  such cases and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

(a) to (c):  The programmes of the Central Government have inbuilt mechanism to ensure delivery to the intended target groups, which include, inter alia, involvement of  local  bodies  in  implementation and monitoring through management information systems,  etc.  The  release  of  central  funds  is  made  on  the  basis  of  utilization certificates  (UCs)  submitted  by  the  implementing  agencies  and  submission  of audited accounts with regard to funds releases in the previous year. Online tracking of  funds  has  been  introduced  in  major  programmes.  Besides,  Monitoring  and Vigilance Committees and Performance Review Committees exist in many Programme  Divisions to ensure utilization of funds in accordance with the programme guidelines. Many recent initiatives of the Government like Direct Benefit Transfer  (DBT)  and  JAM  (Jan-Dhan,  Aadhar  &  Mobile)  Trinity  ensures  proper utilization of funds and minimize leakage of funds in various entitlement programmes..

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4282 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-11
Subject: Non-linking of Aadhaar with Accounts
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: SADHU SINGH, PREM SINGH CHANDUMAJRA

## Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Financial Services

## LOK SABHA

Unstarred Question No. 4282

To be answered on Friday, August 11, 2017/Shravana 20, 1939 (Saka)

## Non-linking of Aadhaar with Accounts

4282.  PROF. SADHU SINGH:

PROF. PREM SINGH CHANDUMAJRA :

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  large  number  of  farmers  are  deprived  of  crop  loan/farm  loan  and benefits  of  debt  waiver  because  of  unlinking  of  their  Aadhaar  number  with accounts;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise, including Punjab; and
- (c) the corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard?

## Answer

The Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance (Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar)

(a) to (c); There is no scheme of debt waiver for farmers under implementation by the Union Government. With a view to provide agricultural credit for short term crop loans at a reduced rate of interest to the farmers, the Government in the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has approved continuation of the Interest Subvention  Scheme  during  the  year  2017-18.  In  pursuance  of  the  provisions  of Section  7  of  the  Aadhar  (Targeted  Delivery  of  Financial  and  Other  Subsidies, Benefits  and  Services)  Act,  2016  (18  of  2016),  the  Government  in  the  Ministry  of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has issued a Notification dated 28.07.2017 which, inter-alia,  provides  that  any  farmer  desirous  of  availing  the  benefits  under  the Scheme, who does not possess the  Aadhaar  number  or,  has  not  yet  enrolled  for Aadhaar is required to make application for Aadhaar enrolment by 30.09.2017 and that  till  the  time  Aadhaar  is  assigned  to  the  individual,  benefits  under  the  Scheme shall be given to such individuals, subject to the production of certain identification documents prescribed in the Notification.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4280 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-11
Subject: Recruitment in Grameen Banks
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: TARIQ ANWAR

## Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Financial Services

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. † 4280

To be answered on the August 11, 2017/Shrawan 20, 1939 (SAKA)

## Recruitment in Grameen Banks

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4280: SHRI TARIQ ANWAR:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government has found irregularities in Grameen Banks recruitment process in the recent past; and
- (b)  if so, the details thereof along with the corrective steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## Answer

## Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance (SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a) and (b):  NABARD has intimated that no irregularities have come to notice in the recruitment  process  of  Regional  Rural  Banks  (RRBs)  in  the  recent  past.    The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), the agency responsible for conduct of  the  recruitment  examination,  has  intimated  that  it  has,  inter-alia,  adopted  the following measures for ensuring fair selection process in the RRBs:-

- i) Capturing photograph and signature at the time of online registration.
2. ii) Providing photograph on the call letter and providing photograph and signature on the attendance sheet.
3. iii) Matching  photograph  printed  and  pasted  by  the  candidates  on  the  call  letter with the candidate and matching signature made by the candidate on the call letter  with  the  signature  taken  on  the  attendance  sheet  at  the  time  of examination.
4. iv) Establishing  identity  of  the  candidate  using  the  original  and  copy  of  photo identity proof.
- v) Capturing left hand thumb impression on the call letter and attendance sheet at the time of both preliminary and main examination.
6. vi) Capturing  biometric  data  at  the  time  of  main/single  examination  of  Common Written Examination(CWE) for RRBs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4277 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-11
Subject: International Research Institute
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: C. N. JAYADEVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH)

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 4277 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH AUGUST , 2017

## INTERNATIONAL RESEAR CH INSTITUTE

## 4277. SHRI C.N. JAYADEVAN:

Will  the  Minister of AYURVEDA,  YOGA  AND  NATUROPATHY,  UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the State Government of Kerala has submitted a proposal to the Union Government for  approval  and  funding  with  regard  to  establishm ent  of  International  Research  Institute  of Ayurveda in the State; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATURO PATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

- (a) & (b):  The  Government  of  Kerala  has  requested  for  financial  support  of  the  Cen Government  to  establish  an  International  Research  Institute  of  Ayurveda.  However, Government of Kerala is yet to submit a full - fledged proposal with Detailed Project Report and other relevant information. The request of the state government could not be processed absence of the said details.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4275 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-11
Subject: Exemption of Handloom Products from GST
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: MEKAPATI RAJAMOHAN REDDY

(a): No, Sir.

(b): Does not arise in view of reply to part (a).

(c): The GST rate structure for the textile sector was discussed in detail in the GST Council meeting held on 3 rd June, 2017, wherein the Council recommended  the  detailed  rate  structure  for  the  textile  sector.  Accordingly, the GST rates for the handloom sector have been notified as under:

- 
- Khadi yarn under chapter 52 attracts nil GST.
-  Amber charkha under heading 8445 attracts nil GST.
- 
- Handloom [weaving machinery] under heading 8446 attracts nil GST.
- 
- Handloom fabrics falling under chapters 50 to 55 have been kept at a GST rate of 5%.

Further, Nil GST on handloom products will:-

- (a) Break  the  input  tax  credit  chain  and  then  the  garments  /  made  ups manufacturers  will  not  be  able  to  get  the  credit  of  tax  on  previous stages.

Result in zero rating of imported fabrics, while domestic fabrics will continue to bear the burden of input taxes.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

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## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4275

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY THE 11 TH   AUGUST, 2017

## SHRAVANA 20, 1939 (SAKA)

## EXEMPTION OF HANDLOOM PRODUCTS FROM GST

## 4275. SHRI M. RAJA MOHAN REDDY:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  exempt  some  products  like  handloom products from the ambit of Goods and Services Tax (GST);
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)
Lok Sabha Question No. 4272 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-11
Subject: Shortage of Beds in Hospitals
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: VIRENDRA  KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4272 TO BE ANSWERED ON   11 TH AUGUST, 2017

## SHORTAGE OF BEDS IN HOSPITALS

## 4272. DR. VIRENDRA KUMAR:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the ratio of hospital beds per thousand population is very low in India as compared to other developing countries;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to formulate any policy in this regard so th t number of beds in hospital could be raised; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

(a)& (b): A s  per  the  provisional  data  of  National  Health  Profile - 2017, compiled  by  the Central  Bureau  of  Health  Intelligence  (CBHI),  one  bed  in  Government  hospitals  includ Community  Health  Centres  (CHCs)  in  rural  and  urban  areas  is  avai lable  for  average  2046 population in the Country.

However, no such data in respect of other countries is centrally maintained.

- (c)& (d): Since  Health  is  State  subject, it  is  primarily  the  responsibility  of  the  Stat Government to make efforts for increasing the bed strength in their Hospitals in accordan requirement and fund availability.

However, the Central Government provides assistance to the State Governm ents in their efforts to provide better health care facilities to people through various schemes includ National Health Mission (NHM).

As far as three Central Government Hospitals located in Delhi viz. Safdarjung Hosp Dr. RML Hospital and Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC) & Associated Hospitals are concerned,  Government  has  approved  redevelopment  of  Safdarjung  Hospital  with  additiona 1307 beds and LHMC with additional 570 beds.

In addition, the Central Government has also set up 6 new AIIMS at Jodhpur, Bhop Bhubaneshwar, Rishikesh, Raipur and Patna under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) .  Government  has  also  taken  up up- gradation  of  existing  Government  Medical Colleges.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4270 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-11
Subject: Health Cards for Women
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Richard Hay, PARBHUBHAI NAGARBHAI VASAVA, George Baker

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4270 TO BE ANSWERED ON   11 TH AUGUST, 2017

## HEALTH CARDS FOR WOM EN

## 4270. PROF. RICHARD HAY: SHRI PARBHUBHAI NAGARBHAI VASAVA: SHRI GEORGE BAKER:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is planning to issue health card to all the women across the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(c) the number of States initially being covered under this programme;

(d) the funds likely to be sanctioned for this programme along with the target likely to be set under this programme;

(e)  whether  the  steps  have  been  taken in view of the f act that certain diseases are spreading particularly among women, if so, the details thereof; and

(f) whether the Government proposes to provide free medical check up facility or women under this programme, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

(a) to (d): Ministry  of  Health  & Family  welfare  and  Ministry  of  Women  and  Child Development  (MOWCD)  has  jointly  developed  Mother  and  Child  Protection  card  for documenting and monitoring service for antenatal, intra natal and post natal care to P women.  It  includes  information  on  f ree  transport  facility  to  Hospital,  institutional  deliv preparation in case of Home delivery for Pregnant women, new born care, immunization a stages of Child development, growth monitoring of child till 3 year of age.

Every Pregnant woman is to b e given the Mother and Child Protection Card at the time of registration  of  pregnancy  in  all  the  Public  Health  facilities  in  all  the  states/UTs. printing of MCP card are provided to all the states/UTs in the annual Programme implement Plan.

(e) & (f): Government of India (GOI) is providing free services for Pregnant women unde JSSK wherein free drugs, diagnostics, blood and diet, free transport from home to inst between facilities in case of a referral and drop back home is provid ed to women delivering in Public Health Facility.

GOI  is  also  providing  free  Population  level  screening  for  women  for  common  Non communicable disease including Cervical cancer and Breast cancer. Screening for all incl women for Oral cancer, Diabetes , Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke underNational Program for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDC and certain diseases like HIV, Reproductive tract infection (RTI)/Sexual transmitted in (STI) and Tuberculosis is being done under National Health Mission.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4269 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-11
Subject: Defence Infrastructure
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: NIHAL CHAND CHAUHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4269

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH  AUGUST, 2017

## DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE

4269.  SHRI  NIHAL CHAND:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) the  steps  taken  by the  Government to set up strong defence infrastructure along Indo-Pakistan border in the bordering States including Rajasthan; and
- (b) the steps taken to provide proper road and rail network in the Indo-Pakistan border areas to counter security threats?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

र  ा रा य मं ी

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

(a) & (b): Government is fully seized of the security needs of the country and  reviews  the  same  from  time  to  time.    Required  measures  including development  of  infrastructure  like  roads,  rail  and  airfields  are  taken  to safeguard the sovereignty, territorial integrity and security of India.

A Long  Term  Roll-on Work  Plan  which  includes roads to  be constructed along the Western Borders has been worked out for execution by  Border  Roads  Organisation  (BRO).    Besides,  in  order  to  improve  rail connectivity in the forward areas, a few strategic railway lines have been identified.

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