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Lok Sabha Question No. 2367 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-30
Subject: GPS system
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: RODMAL NAGAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2367

TO BE ANSWERED ON 30/11/2016

## GPS SYSTEM

## †2367. SHRI NAGAR RODMAL:

## Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY òãðìððÐð ¡ðøÜ ÑßðøÌðð÷ò±ð¨îó Ùðüëðó be pleased to state:

- (a) whether some shortcomings have surfaced in the GPS system;
- (b) if so, the details and the reasons therefor;
- (c) the details of the steps taken by the Government for removal of these shortcomings;
- (d) the details of works undertaken by the Government to make navigation app more effective and to provide accurate information to the users; and
- (e) whether  the  Government  is  contemplating  any  action  plan  to  make  GPS  system  more transparent and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCES (SHRI.Y. S. CHOWDARY)

òãðìððÐð ¡ðøÜ ÑßðøÌðð÷ò±ð¨îó ÙðüëððâðÚð Ùð÷ü Üð¸Úð Ùðüëðó +ÉÉè® ÑðöÆãðó òãðìððÐð ÙðüëððâðÚð Ùð÷ü Üð¸Úð Ùðüëðó (gÉÉÒ ´ÉÉ<Ç. AºÉ. SÉÉèvÉ®ÉÒ)

- (a) The GPS System is not owned or controlled by the Government of India.
- (b) & (c):  Does not arise.
- (d) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has realised an independent Indian Regional Navigation  Satellite  System  namely  'Navigation  with  Indian  Constellation  (NaviC)  for  providing position,navigation and timing services over the country and 1500 km around it.
- (e) No, Madam.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2366 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-30
Subject: Taking Over of AICTE
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: RAMACHANDRAN MULLAPPALLY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2366 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.11.2016

## TAKING OVER OF AICTE

## 2366.  SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN:

- Will  the  Minister  of  SKILL  DEVELOPMENT  AND  ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state: (a) whether  the  Ministry  propose  to  take  over  All  India  Council  for  Technical Education (AICTE) from Human Resource Development Ministry; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## ANSWER (SHRI RAJIV PRATAP RUDY)

- (a) At present, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has no proposal
- to take over All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). (b) Does not arise.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 2364 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-30
Subject: NSS Survey
Ministry: STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION
Asked by: DINESH TRIVEDI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2364

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 30 TH  NOVEMBER, 2016

## NSS SURVEY

## 2364. SHRI DINESH TRIVEDI:

Will the Minister of STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  NSS  (National  Sample  Survey)  plans  to  conduct regular survey of employment and labour force;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the time by which the survey is likely to be commenced and completed ?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  FOR  STATISTICS  AND  PROGRAMME  IMPLEMENTATION [SHRI D.V. SADANANDA GOWDA]

- (a):   Yes, Madam.
- (b): At  present,  widely  used  comprehensive  data  on  labour  market (i.e.,  employment  and  unemployment  statistics)  are  available  from Employment and Unemployment Surveys conducted by NSSO usually once  in  five  years.    With  a  view  to  measure  changes  in  the  labour market  on  quarterly/annual  basis,  a  proposal  to  carry  out  regular survey of employment and labour force, namely, Periodic Labour Force Survey  (PLFS),  has  been  initiated  by  the  Ministry  of  Statistics  and

Programme  Implementation.  The  PLFS  aims  to  provide  quarterly changes of various indicators of the labour market for urban areas and the annual estimates of different labour force indicators for both rural and urban areas, at State/UT and all India level. The annual estimates of the parameters (both rural and urban areas) include (i) Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR), Worker Population Ratio (WPR) & Unemployment Rate (UR), (ii) Distribution of workers by industry and occupation,  and  (iii)  Average  earnings  of  workers.    However,  the quarterly estimates of changes for urban areas include LFPR, WPR and UR.

(c): For  launching  this  survey,  continuing  in  nature,  approvals  for creation/engagement of required manpower as well as procurement of handheld IT devices for collection of data have been obtained.  For an early  launch  of  the  survey,  the  processes  of  engaging  additional manpower and procuring handheld IT devices have been initiated.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2363 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-30
Subject: Courier Companies
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF POSTS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2363 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30 TH  NOVEMBER, 2016

## COURIER COMPANIES

2363. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL: Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: (a) whether a large number of registered and unregistered courier companies are operating in the country; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether  these  companies  are  giving  tough  competition  to  the  Indian  Postal Department; (d) if so, the details thereof; and (e) the steps taken by the India Post to compete with courier companies?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS & MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

- (a) The Department of Posts does not regulate the Courier Companies.
- (b) Does not arise in view of (a) above.
- (c) No, Madam.
- (d) & (e) Does not arise in view of (c) above.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 2362 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-30
Subject: Employment Generation Policy for NER
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: SHIVKUMAR CHANABASAPPA UDASI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2362 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.11.2016

## EMPLOYMENT GENERATION POLICY FOR NER

## 2362.  SHRI SHIVKUMAR UDASI:

## Will the Minister of SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has charted out any Skill Development and Employment Generation Policy for the North Eastern States; and

- (b) if so, the details thereof and the hurdles being faced in its implementation?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SHRI RAJIV PRATAP RUDY)

(a) & (b) The Government has launched National Policy for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, 2015 for skilling at scale with speed, standard and sustainability in the  country.    The  Policy  recognizes  additional  challenges  faced  by  North  Eastern states due to inadequate infrastructure, poor investment and low industrial opportunities.  The  policy  emphasizes  upon  special  focus  on  Skill  Development  of youth in North-Eastern States.

At present, there are over 40 skill development schemes being implemented by Central Ministries/Department in the country. A number of these schemes are being implemented on pan India basis including North-Eastern States. In addition there are certain skill development schemes like 'Capacity Building and Technical Assistance' under  Ministry  of  Development  of  North  Eastern  Region  which  are  specific  to  skill development in North Eastern region.

The Ministry  of  Skill  Development  and  Entrepreneurship has  'Pradhan  Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)' which is the flagship skill development scheme of the Government.  Under  PMKVY,  till  11.11.2016,  around  52,000  persons  have  been trained and 3600 persons covered under the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in North-Eastern States. In addition, the Scheme  'Enhancing Skill Development Infrastructure in North-Eastern States and Sikkim' envisages establishment of 22 new ITIs and Upgradation of 48 existing ITIs in 8 North-Eastern States.

The Government has also notified common norms applicable to all Central Skill Development Scheme with effect from 01-04-2016 which provide for additional support like  10%  additional  base  training,  post  placement  support  etc.  for  training  in  special areas including North-Eastern States.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2360 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-30
Subject: Funds for Atal Innovation Mission
Ministry: PLANNING
Asked by: P.R. SUNDARAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PLANNING

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2360 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.11.2016

## FUNDS FOR ATAL INNOVATION MISSION

2360.   SHRI P.R. SUNDARAM:

Will the Minister of PLANNING be pleased to State:

- (a) whether the Government has earmarked funds for Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) for the years 2016-17 and 2017-18;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the total amount allocated, disbursed and spent in the last two years, year-wise and State-wise under AIM?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND MINISTRY OF HOUSING & URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION

(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

(a) & (b):  The Government has earmarked Rs. 150 crore for the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) in 2016-17 budget estimates. The budgetary allocations for 2017-18 will be made in forthcoming Union Budget.

- (c):    AIM is a new programme approved by the Cabinet on February 24, 2016.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2359 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-30
Subject: Laying Railway Lines
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: K. GOPAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2359 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.11.2016

## LAYING RAILWAY LINES

2359.   DR. K. GOPAL:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Railways has increased the speed of laying railway lines to 7.8 kms. a day from 4 kilometers in the normal course; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## ANSWER (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a)  &  (b):  During  the  year  2015-16,  commissioning  of  2828  km  new line, gauge conversion and doubling has been achieved, which is the highest ever achievement by Indian Railways. Thus the average per day commissioning  of  network  expansion  in  2015-16  was  of  7.8  km.    In previous  10  years  i.e.  from  2004-05  to  2013-14,  total  commissioning  of 14985 Km was done thereby giving a per day progress of 4.1 Km.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2357 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-30
Subject: Video Recording of Proceedings
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: RANGASWAMY DHRUVANARAYANA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE (DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE)

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2357

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE30 TH  NOVEMBER, 2016

## Video Recording of Proceedings

## 2357.

SHRI R. DHRUVA NARAYANA

Will the Minister of LAW AND JUSTICE be pleased to state:

- a) whether the Government has considered implementing audio/video  recording  of  proceedings  in  all  courts  of  the country;
2. b)
3. if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- c) whether such a recording is the fundamental right of a citizen and denying the same breaches Article 21 of the Constitution as right to information forms an integral part of right of life;
5. d)
6. if so, the details thereof;
- e) the circumstances under which such recordings are permissible; and
- f) whether the Government has received petitions regarding the same and if so, the details of the response of the Government to such petitions?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR LAW AND JUSTICE AND ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (Shri  P.P. CHAUDHARY)

(a) to(f)  The  Government  has  been  receiving  suggestions  for  the implementation of audio-video recording of court proceedings. The issue has also been discussed in the meetings of Advisory Council of National Mission for Justice Delivery and Legal Reforms. In the meeting of eCommittee of the Supreme Court of India held on 8 th January, 2014, Hon'ble the Chief Justice of India advised deferment  of  audio-video  recording  of  court  proceedings  as  this would require consultations with Hon'ble Judges of Supreme Court and  High  Courts.  The  matter  was  taken  up  with  Hon'ble  Chief Justice of India.  The Supreme Court had decided to take up the

matter  in  full  court  where  consensus  on  the  same  could  not  be reached.

Order XVIII Rule 4(3) of the Code of Civil Procedure enables a court to record evidence either in writing or mechanically in the presence of the Judge. Similarly, Sections 161(3), 164 and 275 of the  Code  of  Criminal  Procedure  permit  recording  of  evidence  of certain witnesses by audio video electronic means. For example, the Delhi High Court has issued Video-Conferencing guidelines for the  conduct  of  Court  Proceedings  between  courts  and  remote sites.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2356 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-30
Subject: JICA Association with DMRC
Ministry: URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: GEETHA KOTHAPALLI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2356 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30 th  NOVEMBER, 2016 JICA ASSOCIATION WITH DMRC

No. 2356 SHRIMATI KOTHAPALLI GEETHA:

Will the Minister of URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Japanese Government funding agency Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) proposes to extend its association  with  Delhi  Metro  Rail  Corporation  (DMRC)  beyond phase-III;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  Government's  reaction thereto;
- (c) whether  there  is  a  requirement/need  for  huge  capacity expansion in public transportation;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken/being taken to achieve that requirement; and
- (e) the details of the funds received from JICA for metro work in Delhi since phase-I construction in 1997 to till date?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SHRI M. VENKAIAH NAIDU)

- (a): No, Madam.
- (b): Does not arise.

CONT….

(c)& (d): Urban Transport intertwined with Urban Development is  a  state  subject;  therefore,  urban  transport  projects  are planned  and  executed  by  the  State  Governments.    Central Government has issued National Urban Transport Policy, 2006 with an objective to ensure safe, affordable, quick, comfortable, reliable and sustainable access for the growing number of city residents  to  jobs,  education,  recreation  and  such  other  needs within the cities.  Financial assistance is provided by the Central Government for urban transport projects like Buses, Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS), Metro Rail Systems, etc., posed by the concerned  State  Government,  under  the  prevailing  schemes based  on  the  feasibility  of the  project  and  availability of resources.

(e): As  per  the  available  information,  JICA  has  disbursed Rs. 26,400.28 crores upto 31.10.2016 for construction of Delhi Mass Rapid Transport System.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2354 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-30
Subject: Maitree Radio
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: V. SATHYABAMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2354 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.11.2016)

## MAITREE  RADIO

## 2354. SHRIMATI V. SATHYA BAMA:

## Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is considering to launch Maitree radio with focus on Bangladesh; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether there has been proposal to launch similar radio waves for the benefit of the people of other southern languages; and

(d) if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## {COL RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (Retd.)}

(a)  &  (b)    Prasar  Bharati  has  launched  an  exclusive  Bangla  channel  under  the caption 'Akashvani Maitree' on 23 rd  August, 2016 for audiences in Bangladesh to foster the ties of friendship and mutual co-operation between India and Bangladesh. This is one of the language services of the External Services Division of All India Radio.

(c) & (d) All India Radio already has language services in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam as part of the bouquet of services offered to Indian diaspora in South Asia,  Mauritius,  East  Africa,  West  Asia  etc.    That  is  apart  from  huge  network  of stations  of  AIR  in  all  South  Indian  states  serving  the  people  as  per  their  mother tongue, their culture, heritage etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2352 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-30
Subject: Policy Changes in SBM
Ministry: URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: P. KUMAR

No. 2352

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2352

## TO BE ANSWERED ON NOVEMBER 30, 2016 POLICY CHANGES IN SBM

SHRI P. KUMAR:

## Will the Minister of URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Union  Government  has  made  some  crucial  policy changes in the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) with regard to waste management and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether his Ministry proposes to generate electricity, compost and
- chemical fertilizers from municipal solid waste and biodegradable waste;
- (c)  if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Ministry has discussed the matter with other stakeholders in this regard and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  whether  the  Union  Government  has  decided  to  make  purchase  of electricity generated from the municipal waste mandatory and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SHRI M. VENKAIAH NAIDU)

(a): Yes, Madam.

Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) has enhanced the Viability Gap Funding (VGF)/Grant for implementation of Solid Waste Management (SWM) from 20% to 35%, subject to the overall State-wise funds envelope for SWM under Swachh Bharat Mission.

(b  to  e):  Government  of  India  after  inter-ministerial  consultations  has taken  new  initiatives  to  make  the  SWM  projects  in  the  Country financially  viable.  Central  Electricity  Regulatory  Commission  (CERC) has notified the generic tariff of  Rs. 7.04 per unit and Rs. 7.90 per unit for  Municipal  Solid  Waste  and  Refuse  Derived  Fuel    based  waste  to energy  plants, respectively  for the year 2015-16. Ministry of Power has

made  mandatory  for  the  State  Electricity  DISCOMs  to  purchase  all power  generated  from  MSW  at  the  rate  determined  by  appropriate authority.  As  per  the  latest  Policy  on  Promotion  of  City  Compost, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers will provide a fixed market development assistance of Rs. 1,500/MT of city compost for scaling up and consumption of the product.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2351 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-30
Subject: U/A Certification to Jungle Book
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: BALASUBRAMANIAM SENGUTTUVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2351 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.11.2016

## U/A CERTIFICATION TO JUNGLE BOOK 2351: SHRI B. SENGUTTUVAN

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that the children's film Jungle Book, a cinematic adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's Book of the same title has been issued U/A Certificate by the Censor Board; and
- (b) if so, the reasons for issue of U/A Certification for a children's film?

## ANSWER

## THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  INFORMATION  AND BROADCASTING [COL RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (Retd.)]:

(a)  &  (b):    Central  Board  of  Film  Certification  (CBFC)  certifies  films  for  public exhibition in accordance with Cinematograph Act, 1952, Cinematograph (Certification)  Rules,  1983  and  guidelines  issued  thereunder.  CBFC  issues certificates under the categories 'U', 'UA', 'A' or 'S' as applicable in accordance with Section 5A of the Cinematograph Act. The film 'Jungle Book'' (3D) (English) was examined by CBFC in accordance with the provisions of the Act and Rules. The film was judged in its entirety from the viewpoint of its overall impact. The film was in 3D technology and hence it was felt by the Examining Committee that some of the visuals and sound effects could be scary for children below 12 years. Therefore, the film was recommended for 'UA' certificate, i.e. universal viewing with parental guidance for children below 12 years. Similar grading was given for this film, i.e. 'Parental Guidance' in countries like Australia, Canada, USA, UK, New Zealand, South Korea, Singapore, Philippines.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2350 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-30
Subject: Impact of Infrastructure Projects on Land Prices
Ministry: URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: ASADUDDIN OWAISI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPOMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2350 TO BE ANSWERED ON NOVEMBER 30, 2016

## IMPACT OF INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS ON LAND PRICES

## No. 2350 SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

Will the Minister OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether    the    Government    has  appointed      a      committee including representation  of  all  the  infrastructure ministries to  assess  the  impact  of infrastructure projects on the prices
- of land;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  said  committee  has suggested  imposing  impact fee    on    land  owners  whose  prices  have  gone  up  due  to infrastructure  development;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether  the  Government  has  considered  the  report  of  the committee; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof and the time by  which  a  final  decision is  likely  to  be taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SHRI M. VENKAIAH NAIDU)

- (a)  to  (b):  No,  Madam.  No  such  committee  has  been  appointed  in  the Ministry of Urban Development. The Government has however set up an Inter-Departmental  Committee  to  formulate  a  National  Value  Capture Policy.
- (c) to (f): The Committee is yet to submit its final report.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2347 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-30
Subject: Advertisement for Delhi Metro Rail
Ministry: URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: CHINTAMAN NAVSHA WANAGA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2347 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30 th  NOVEMBER, 2016 ADVERTISEMENT FOR DELHI METRO RAIL

No. 2347    ADV. CHINTAMAN NAVASHA WANAGA:

Will the Minister of URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has received advertisement for Delhi Metro rail during the last one year;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether DMRC has received a large amount of American dollars for advertisement; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT

(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

(a)&(b): Yes, Madam. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has informed  that  they  have  earned  about  Rs.  97  crores  from advertisement during the year 2015-16.

- (c): No, Madam.
- (d): Does not arise.

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