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Lok Sabha Question No. 1783 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-26
Subject: Skill Development Initiatives
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: RAVINDRA KUMAR PANDEY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1783 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.07.2017

## SKILL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES

## 1783.  SHRI RAVINDRA KUMAR PANDEY:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  launched  major  skill  development  initiatives including integrated system of skilled manpower at one place only;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to provide skilled manpower with proper course certification to such sectors which lack professionals such as Carpenters and Plumbers;
- (d) the business/professions identified for this purpose; and
- (e) the follow up action taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e) A  major  initiative  taken  by  the  Government  is  to  launch  the  National Labour Market Information System (LMIS) on 15 th July, 2017. The National LMIS is envisaged  as  a  single  platform  for  skill  development  related  data.  The  data  on National LMIS is displayed in the form of 10 national repositories namely trainers, training  centres,  training  providers,  assessors,  assessment  agencies,  employers, trained candidates, courses, certifying agencies and prospective candidates.

To meet the requirements of the industry, the Government provides long term training  through  Industrial  Training  Institutes  (ITIs)  in  135  trades  and  short  term training  through  the  flagship  scheme  of  Pradhan  Mantri  Kaushal  Vikas  Yojana (PMKVY) in 221 job-roles including Carpenter and Plumbing.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1781 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-26
Subject: Cartosat-2 Satellite
Ministry: SPACE
Asked by: MANOJ KUMAR TIWARI

(a)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## DEPARTMENT OF SPACE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1781

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2017

## CARTOSAT-2 SATELLITE

1781.   SHRI MANOJ TIWARI:
2. Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:
3. (a) whether space satellite Cartosat-2 is capable of helping Indian Agency in identifying terrorist hide-outs;
4. (b)
5. if so, the details thereof;
6. (c) whether  the  Government  is  contemplating  to  station  its  own satellite in orbit;
7. (d)
8. if so, the details thereof; and
9. (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PG & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH):

& (b)

Cartosat-2 series satellite is a high resolution imaging satellite placed  in  a  sun  synchronous  orbit  to  provide  high  resolution images  of  earth's  surface  at  sub-meter  resolution  (Black  & White  image)  and  at  2  meter  resolution  colored  image  (4 bands). The images obtained from these satellites are useful in identifying activities in remote areas, change detection analysis  and  variety  of  applications  requiring  high  resolution images, including strategic applications. (c), (d) & (e) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has already stationed five high resolution satellites in orbit.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1776 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-26
Subject: Renewable Energy Technologies under MPLADS
Ministry: STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION
Asked by: NAGENDRA KUMAR PRADHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1776

TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 26 TH  JULY, 2017

## RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES UNDER MPLADS

## 1776.   SHRI NAGENDRA KUMAR PRADHAN:

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

PROGRAMME

- (a) whether the Government plans to increase number and scope of renewable energy technologies to be recommended under the umbrella of MPLAD scheme;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  solar  energy  technologies  are  being  funded through MPLAD scheme in the current year and if so, the details thereof technology and State-wise;
- (d) whether the Government plans to include the development  of  solar  village  in  the  scope  of  MPLAD scheme and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether  keeping  in  view  the  above  proposals  MPLAD fund  will  be  enhanced  as  per  the  recommendation  of Committee for MPLAD and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): No, Madam.
- (b):
- Does not arise.
- (c): Works  relating  to  renewable  energy  technologies  including solar lights, solar geysers for Mid-Day Meal Scheme in government and  government  aided  educational  institutions,  non-conventional

energy  system/devices  for  community  use,  etc.  are  permissible under  Members  of  Parliament  Local  Area  Development  Scheme (MPLADS) as per provisions of the Guidelines on MPLADS. This list of  works  permissible  under  non-convention  energy  sources  is  an illustrative list and is not to be treated as an exhaustive list.

Implementation of the MPLAD Scheme in the field is undertaken by the District Authorities in accordance with the State Government's technical, administrative and financial rules and in accordance with the Guidelines on MPLADS. The details of works are not maintained centrally at the level of the Ministry.

(d) No, Madam.  However,  installation  of  solar  lights as  per provisions  of  Guidelines  on  MPLADS  is  permissible  where  the project is in a public place.

(e): No, Madam.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1773 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-26
Subject: Creation of New Posts
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: FEROZE VARUN GANDHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL & TRAINING)

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1773

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.07.2017)

## CREATION OF NEW POSTS

## 1773.   SHRI FEROZE VARUN GANDHI:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  assessed  the  need  for  creating  new  posts  under  Civil Services in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the number of new posts being created; and
- (c) the  steps  taken/being  taken  to  improve  the  performance  and  accountability  of  civil service cadre in the country?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office. (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

(a) & (b):  Department of Expenditure has informed that during 2016-17 (i.e. upto 31 st March, 2017),  7903  posts  at  various  levels  in  Ministries  /Departments  /  Autonomous  Bodies  / Attached Offices (including Defence Personnel, CPMFs, Hospitals, Schools etc.) have been created.

As  far  as  Central  Group  'A'  Services/cadres  are  concerned,  as  part  of  cadre restructuring since January 2014, a total of 1629 Group 'A' posts at different Grades have been created/upgraded and 1354 Group 'A' posts have been abolished/surrendered resulting a net increase of 275 Group 'A' posts.

In respect of All India Services, the Central Government after five years re-examines the strength and composition of each cadre in consultation with the State Government or the State Governments concerned and may make such alterations therein as it deems fit. The new posts are created in consultation with State Government.

(c): Performance of a Government servant is assessed on the basis of Annual Performance Assessment Report (APAR). APAR is an important document based on which an objective assessment of performance of an employee is made and feedback given to the employee for further improvement. APAR is also used as a basis for career planning and training of the employee.

Further, Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 have laid down instructions to incorporate the expected standards of the civil services and provide for accountability of civil servants to ensure good governance and better delivery of services to citizen.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1768 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-26
Subject: Development of Gandhinagar Railway Station
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: VINOD CHAVDA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1768 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.07.2017

## DEVELOPMENT OF GANDHINAGAR RAILWAY STATION

1768.  SHRI VINOD LAKHAMASHI CHAVDA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a):  whether  the  Government  has  chalked  out  any  plans  to  complete  the construction  of  Gandhinagar  railway  station  development  and  its  other related infrastructure with hotel within a time limit; and

(b):  if so, the details thereof and the budget provided for the project?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a) & (b): A special purpose vehicle (SPV) has been formed by Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation Ltd. (IRSDC) with Government of Gujarat (GoG) with equity contribution as 24% that of IRSDC and 76% of GoG. The SPV is developing Gandhinagar station having architecture in harmony with adjoining Mahatma Mandir and Gandhi Kuteer. The SPV shall be responsible for operation & maintenance of station, hotel and will have revenue streams from  Mahatma  Mandir  and  Gandhi  Kuteer  as  well.    A  works  contract  for approximately ₹ 147  Crore  for  redevelopment  of  Gandhinagar  station  along with  construction  of  a  300  room-hotel  on  the  air  space  of  the  station  has been awarded and ground-breaking done. Pile foundation is going on at site. Also, agreement for Project Management Consultant (PMC) has been signed between Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation Limited (IRSDC) and  Gandhinagar  Railway  and  Urban  Development  Corporation  Limited (GARUD)  on  14.07.2017.  A  work  of  cost ₹ 243.6  Crore  is  sanctioned  by Railway for this and ₹ 40 Crore have been allocated this year.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1767 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-26
Subject: Waste Disposal Plants
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: UDAY PRATAP SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1767 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.07.2017

## WASTE DISPOSAL PLANTS

†1767. SHRI UDAY PRATAP SINGH:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has proposed to set up waste disposal plants at all the major stations;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise;
- (c) the details of waste disposal plants set up by the Railways so far in the country including those meant for generating electricity,  location-wise; and
- (d) the steps taken to set up other plants?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a)  to  (d)  Railways  have  proposed  a  pilot  project  for  disposal  of municipal  solid  waste  generated  at  major  railway  terminals  in  an environment  friendly  manner,  including  conversion  of  waste  to energy. Jaipur (Rajasthan) and New Delhi (Delhi) stations have been identified for setting up pilot plants. Bio-gas produced by processing bio-degradable waste is proposed to be used to generate electricity in these pilot plants.

Railways  have  further  identified  08  major  stations  for  setting  up Solid

## Waste Management plants as under :

- (i) Secunderabad : Telangana
- (ii) Chennai : Tamil Nadu
- (iii) Varanasi :  Uttar Pradesh
- (iv) Allahabad : Uttar Pradesh
- (v) Patliputra/Patna : Bihar
- (vi) Mumbai : Maharashtra
- (vii) Sealdah : West Bengal
- (viii) Howrah : West Bengal

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1765 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-26
Subject: Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: POONAM  MAHAJAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1765 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.07.2017

## COMPREHENSIVE CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM

## 1765. SHRIMATI POONAM MAHAJAN:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has proposed Comprehensive Convention  on  International  Terrorism  (CCIT)  at  the  United Nations General Assembly;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  and  the  objectives  of  the  CCIT  and  the number  of  member  nations  of  the  United  Nations  who  have supported Government's proposal;
- (c) whether the Sixth Ad hoc Committee of the United Nations is examining the Government's proposal for the consideration of legal questions in the United Nations General Assembly; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  including  the  current  status  of  the proposal at the ad hoc Committee ?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS [GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD)]

(a) to (d) India  is  steadfastly  committed  to  efforts  to  combat global terrorism and has consistently advocated in various international  fora  a  policy  of  zero  tolerance  on  terrorism.  In  this context,  in  1996,  India  proposed  to  the  United  Nations  General Assembly  (UNGA)  the  adoption  of  the  "Comprehensive  Convention on International Terrorism' (CCIT).

There is growing international support for this initiative. In the World Summit held in September 2005, leaders stressed the need to make  every  effort  to  reach  an  agreement  on  and  conclude  a comprehensive convention on international terrorism in that session itself.  Several  countries  including  the  five  permanent  members  of the UN Security Council have voiced support for such a convention. Leaders  of  prominent  multilateral  groupings,  during  their  recently BRICS (October 2016) and SCO (June 2017) have also called for the early

concluded Summits, such as NAM  (September 2016), finalization of a CCIT.

As per the established procedures of the UNGA, once consensus  is  established  on  the  draft  text  of  CCIT  in  the  6 th Committee  (Legal  Committee)  of  the  UNGA  the  matter  will  be brought to the UNGA plenary session for adoption. The draft text of the  CCIT  will  be  discussed  in  the  6 th   Committee  meeting  of  the forthcoming  72nd  session  UNGA  that  will  commence  in  September 2017.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1759 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-26
Subject: Online Legal Education
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: E. T. MOHAMMED BASHEER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW & JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS

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## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1759 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.07.2017

## Online Legal Education

1759. SHRI E.T. MOHAMMED BASHEER:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  introduce  and  expand  online  legal education; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken in this regard so far?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR LAW AND JUSTICE AND ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## (SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY)

(a) and (b) : The Bar Council of India has informed that it has not introduced any online legal education in India for degree course in Law because contact classes are mandatory for such professional course in law.

However, the Bar Council of India in collaboration with All India Reporter Pvt. Ltd has also undertaken to impart the online education to all the law students and the provision of online teaching in the class rooms throughout the country on a no-profit no loss basis.

Moreover,  some  of  the  leading  institutions  like  Indian  Law  Institute,  the  West  Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata, etc are already running online additional certificate courses in law.

In  addition  to  the  above,  the  Ministry  of  Human  Resource  Development  has  informed  that they  have  launched  SWAYAM-MOOCs  (Massive  Open  Online  Courses)  online  portal  for providing contents on all subjects including in law, which can be accessed on 'www.swayam.gov.in'.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1755 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-26
Subject: Flexi Fare in Premium Trains
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: SANTOKH SINGH CHAUDHARY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1755 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.07.2017

## FLEXI FARE IN PREMIUM TRAINS

1755.  SHRI SANTOKH SINGH CHAUDHARY: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: (a)  whether  the  Railways  has  conducted  any  survey  to  ascertain positive/adverse impact of flexi fare scheme introduced last year; (b)  if so, the outcome thereof; (c) whether the Railways proposes to roll back flexi fare scheme in Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains in near future; (d)  if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and (e)  whether any committee has been constituted by the Railways to review the scheme and if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS ( SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a) to (e):  A Statement is laid on the Table of the House. ******

STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (e)  OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1755 BY SHRI SANTOKH SINGH CHAUDHARY  TO BE ANSWERED  IN LOK SABHA ON 26.07.2017 REGARDING FLEXI FARE IN PREMIUM TRAINS (a) to (e):  Railways regularly monitor earning and occupancy of all trains including trains under flexi fare scheme. Review of all existing schemes is  a  continuous  and  ongoing  process  to  effect  further  improvement. Accordingly, an interim review of the flexi fare scheme has been made and the following changes were made with effect from 20.12.2016 :(i)  10% rebate in basic fare on vacant berths/seats after preparation of first chart in Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Duronto trains. (ii) Tatkal quota has been reduced in flexi fare trains from maximum 30% to 10% of the total available berths. (iii)  Discounted fare has been offered in T. No. 12015/12016 New DelhiAjmer  Shatabdi  Express  for  the  passengers  travelling  between  JaipurAjmer  and  Ajmer-Jaipur  and  in  T.No.  12007/12008  Chennai  CentralMysuru Shatabdi Express for the passengers travelling between Bengaluru-Mysuru and Mysuru- Bengaluru. Operating cost of running of passenger services is increasing year after  year  resulting  in  adverse  impact  on  profitability  of  passenger segment.   Passenger segment is being cross subsidised by the freight segment.    In  order  to  generate  additional  revenues  from  passenger segment and reduce cross-subsidisation from freight, flexi fare system has  been  introduced  with  effect  from  09.09.2016  in  all  classes  of reserved  accommodation  except  First  AC  and Executive class of premium segment trains (Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Duronto trains) which offer  faster  transit  time  and  higher  level  of  amenities.    Additional earnings of about ` 551 crore has been generated from the trains under flexi  fare  scheme  (Rajdhani,  Shatabdi  and  Duronto  trains)  during  the period from 09.09.2016 to 30.06.2017.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1753 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-26
Subject: Acquisition of Land for Railway Projects
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: HARI BABU KAMBHAMPATI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1753 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.07.2017

## ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR RAILWAY PROJECTS

## 1753.  DR. KAMBHAMPATI HARIBABU:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  State  Governments  have  acquired  and  provided  land  for faster execution of railway projects;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
- (c) whether the Rail land Development Authority has proposed commercial development of vacant railway lands; and
- (d) if so, the details of the proposed projects for development?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a)  &  (b):  Land  for  Railway  projects  is  acquired  through  respective  State Governments. Funds are given to State Government as advance, based on demand  submitted  by  them. State Government,  in turn, pays the compensation to the land owners. The land is handed over to Railways only after  the  amount  of  compensation  is  deposited  with  State  Governments. This process is continuous and dynamic for which no centralized compendium is maintained.

(c) & (d):  The vacant Railway land, which is not required by Railways for its  immediate  operational  needs  in  interim  period,  is  entrusted  to  Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA), set up through the Railway (Amendment) Act, 2005 for commercial development, wherever feasible, in  order  to  mobilize additional financial resources.  At present, 49 sites measuring 497.21 hectares have been entrusted to RLDA for commercial development.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1749 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-26
Subject: Hiring of Consultant Firms
Ministry: PLANNING
Asked by: SANJAY JAISWAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PLANNING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 1749 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.07.2017

## HIRING OF CONSULTANT FIRMS

## 1749. DR. SANJAY JAISWAL:

Will the Minister of PLANNING be pleased to state:

- (a). whether NITI Aayog is hiring the services of foreign consultancy firms;
- (b). if so, the details of the firms hired during the last three years along with the works/projects undertaken by each of them;
- (c). the money spent by NITI Aayog on each of these firms, company-wise; and
- (d). the manner in which NITI Aayog exercises oversight on the works undertaken by such firms?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF HOUSING & URBAN AFFAIRS

## (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

(a) to (d): NITI Aayog hires consultancy services through open competitive bidding. The Request for Proposal provides that the applicant or a member, in case the applicant is a consortium, may either be a sole proprietorship firm / a partnership firm / a limited liability partnership/ a company incorporated  under  the  Companies  Act,  1956  or  a  body  corporate  incorporated  under  the applicable laws of its origin.

In order to promote PPPs in infrastructure in the States, Ernst & Young have been engaged. In order to transform Health and Education in 3 States each under Development Support Services for States (DSSS), consortium of McKinsey & Company and IPE Global; and Boston Consultant Group & Piramal Foundation Education Limited have been engaged respectively. M/s IPE Global in consortium with Horwath HTL France and Crowe Horwath HTL Consultants Pvt. Ltd has been engaged as Consultant for preparation of 'Concept Development Plans and Detailed Master Plans for Holistic Development of Package -I Islands (Ross, Smith, Avis & Long islands in A&N) and Package -III Islands (Minicoy, Bangaram,  Thinnakara, Cheriyam  &  Suheli islands in Lakshdweep)'

These projects are at an initial stage and no payment has been made so far. NITI Aayog monitors the progress through regular meetings and visits to the States.

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