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Lok Sabha Question No. 3699 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-09
Subject: Minority Communities in Telangana
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS
Asked by: BHEEMRAO BASWANTHRAO PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3699 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.08.2017

## MINORITY COMMUNITIES IN TELANGANA

## 3699.  SHRI BHEEMRAO B. PATIL:

Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  various  minority  communities  in  Telangana  along  with  their comparative income, education and employment percentage in the State; and
- (b) the  percentage  of  women's  income,  education  and  employment  among these minority communities?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR MINORITY AFFAIRS (SHRI MUKHTAR ABBAS NAQVI)

(a)  and  (b):  Office  of  the  Registrar  General  of  India  (under  Ministry  of  Home Affairs,  Government  of  India)  has  informed  that  it  does  not  define  the  minority community  in  the  decennial  Population  Census  conducted  by  it.  It  has  further informed that Telangana was not a separate State during Census 2011. The State of Telangana was created after Census 2011 comprising of 9 complete districts and  part  of  the  district  Khammam  of  the  erstwhile  Andhra  Pradesh.  The  2011 Census  data  on  population  by  religious  community  for  the  State  of  Andhra Pradesh up to Sub-districts / Towns is available at the link: http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-01/DDW28C-01%20MDDS.XLS. The State-wise Education Level by Religious Community and Sex for Population Age 7 and above is available at the link: http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-series/C-09/DDW-0000C-09.xlsx.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3698 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-09
Subject: Constitutional Status of Aadhaar
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: HUKUM SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3698

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 09.08.2017

## CONSTITUTIONAL STATUS OF AADHAAR

## 3698.     SHRI HUKUM SINGH:

Will the Minister of ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is fool proof security protection for Aadhaar system;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the action taken by the Government in this regard;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to give Constitutional status to Aadhaar; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR   ELECTRONICS AND  INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY)

(a) and (b):  Government is fully alive to the need to maintain highest level of data security and  is  deploying  the  necessary  technology  and  infrastructure.  The  architecture  of  Aadhaar ecosystem  has  been  designed  to  ensure  non-duplication,  data  integrity  and  other  related management  aspects  of  security  in  Aadhaar  database.    Security  is  an  integral  part  of  the system from the initial design to the final stage. Security of Aadhaar data is monitored at all times i.e. at rest, in transit and in storage. Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has also been certified as per international standard, namely ISO 27001: 2013 by STQC in respect  of  Information  Security  Management  System  which  has  added  another  layer  of  IT security assurance. UIDAI- Central Identities Data Repository (CIDR) has been declared as a protected system in pursuance of sub-section (1) of Section 70 of the Information Technology Act, 2000.

Additionally, various policies and procedures have been defined clearly which are reviewed and updated continually, thereby appropriately controlling and monitoring any movement of people,  material  and  data  in  and  out  of  UIDAI  premises,  particularly  the  data  centres. Physical  security  of  UIDAI  Data  Centres  is  being  managed  by  armed  Central  Industrial Security  Force  (CISF)  personnel.  Further,  strengthening  of  security  of  data  is  an  ongoing process,  and  all  possible  steps  are  being  taken  in  this  regard.  Chapter  VI  (Protection  of Information) of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 and the Aadhaar (Data Security) Regulations, 2016 framed under the Act have been specifically drafted keeping in account the various security  requirements in respect of data collected by UIDAI.

(c)  and  (d):  There  is  no  such  proposal  with  the  Government.  However,  the  UIDAI  is  a statutory  authority  established  under  Section  11  of  the  Aadhaar  (Targeted  Delivery  of

Financial  and  Other  Subsidies,  Benefits  and  Services)  Act,  2016  on 12 th July  2016 by  the Government of India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3697 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-09
Subject: NCCC
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3697

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 09.08.2017

## NCCC

## 3697      SHRIMATI  RAKSHATAI  KHADSE:

Will the Minister of Electronics and Information Technology be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether  the Government  proposes  to  establish and formulate National  Cyber Coordination Centre (NCCC);
- (b) if so, the time by which it is likely to be functional;  and
- (c) the powers and responsibilities that are to be delegated to NCCC?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR   ELECTRONICS AND  INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY)

- (a) and  (b):  Yes,  Madam.  The  Government  has  proposed  to  set  up  National  Cyber Coordination Centre (NCCC).   Phase-I of NCCC has been made operational.
- (c):  The Centre will scan the cyberspace in the country for cyber security threats at metadata level to generate situational awareness. NCCC will be a multi stakeholder body and will  be  implemented  by  Indian  Computer  Emergency  Response  Team  (CERT-In)  at Ministry  of  Electronics  and  Information  Technology.  The  Centre  derives  necessary powers as per provisions of section 69B of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Rules notified thereunder.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3696 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-09
Subject: Multi-functional Complexes
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: RITA TARAI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3696 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.08.2017

## MULTI-FUNCTIONAL COMPLEXES

## 3696.   SHRIMATI RITA TARAI:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  it  is  a  fact  that  no  work  has  been  undertaken  for establishment of 8 multi-functional complexes  at the railway stations in Odisha;
- (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the  steps  proposed  to  be  taken  to  expedite  work  in  this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c):   Nine stations have been identified for provision of Multi Functional  Complexes  (MFCs)  in  the  State  of  Odisha.  These  are Balasore, Banspani, Berhampur, Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, Jharsuguda, Rayagada, Sambalpur and Talcher. Out of these, MFC building has been completed at Banspani and building construction is  in  progress  at  Talcher.  Tender  for  MFC  site  at  Sambalpur  has been  called  and  is  scheduled  for  opening  on  26.09.2017.  Further, finalisation  of  alternate  sites  has  been  undertaken  at  Berhampur and Rayagada. Development Agreement of MFC at Cuttack has been …2/-

terminated and is under Arbitration.  Balasore, Bhubaneshwar and Jharsuguda  Junction  come  under  'A'  and  'A-1'  category  stations. Since all 'A'  and 'A-1'  category stations have been included in the 'Station  Redevelopment  Scheme'  the  proposal  of  development  of MFC  at  Balasore,  Bhubaneshwar  and  Jharsuguda  Junction  have been  deferred  as the facilities provided  in  Redevelopment  of stations are more than that of facilities provided in MFCs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3694 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-09
Subject: Renewal of Passports with 20 Years Validity
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: SANTOSH AHLAWAT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3694 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.08.2017

## RENEWAL OF PASSPORTS WITH 20 YEARS VALIDITY

## 3694.  SHRIMATI SANTOSH AHLAWAT:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  made  any  changes  in  regulations for  the  renewal    of  passport  for  those  young  citizens  who  are renewing their passports first time after expiry of their passport issued with a validity of 20 years;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if  not,  whether  the  Government  has  any  data  of  those  young citizens who renewed their passports after the expiry of 20 years; and
- (d) the number of applications still pending for renewal of passports of  young  citizens  holding  old  passports  with  a  validity  of    20 years?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI M.J. AKBAR)

- (a) & (b) The Government has not made any changes in regulations for the renewal of passport for those young citizens who are renewing their  passports  first  time  after  expiry  of  their  passport  issued  with  a validity  of  20  years.  The  practice  of  issuing  passports  with  20  years validity to all citizens was discontinued from 27.04.2000.
- (c) 4236 young citizens in the age group of 18 to 25 years (the age has been taken as on the date of reissue of their passports), who had previously held passports of validity of 20 years, have since renewed their passports.
- (d) There were 13 applications of young citizens in the age group of 18  to  25  years,  who  had  previously  held  passports  of  validity  of  20 years, pending for renewal as on 7 August, 2017.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3692 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-09
Subject: Mandatory Use of Aadhaar
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: ANTO  ANTONY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3692

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 09.08.2017

## MANDATORY USE OF AADHAAR

## 3692.     SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

Will  the  Minister  of  ELECTRONICS  AND  INFORMATION  TECHNOLOGY  be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  there  is  any  case  before  the  Hon'ble  Supreme  Court  with  regard  to  making Aadhaar mandatory to almost every aspect of social life in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the petitioners have contended that the issue of Aadhaar is repugnant to the right to privacy of every citizen in the country; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the response of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR  ELECTRONICS AND  INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY)

- (a) to (d): Details of Cases before the Supreme Court in connection with making Aadhaar mandatory as well as its impact on right to privacy, are as under:-
- (i)     W.P. (C) No. 494/2012 (Justice (Retd.) K.S Puttaswamy &Mr.Parvesh   Khanna Vs UoI & Ors)
- (ii)      T.C.(C) No.151/2013 (S. Raju Vs Union of India & Ors.)
- (iii)     T.C. (C) No. 152/2013 (Vickram Crishna & Ors Vs UoI & Ors)
- (iv)    W.P. (C) No. 829/2013 (Maj Gen S.G Vombatkere & Mr. BezwadaWilson Vs UoI & Ors)
- (v)      W.P. (C) No. 833/2013 (Aruna Roy & Nikhil Dey Vs UoI & Ors)
- (vi)     W.P. (C) No. 37/2015 (Mathew Thomas Vs. UoI & Ors)
- (vii)    T.P. (C) No. 921 of 2015 (Union of India & Ors Vs Shri V.Viswanadham & Ors)
- (viii)   W.P. (C) No.  797/2016 (Maj Gen S.G Vombatkere & Mr. Bezwada Wilson Vs UoI & Ors )
- (ix)     W.P. (C) No. 342/2017 (Shantha Sinha & Anr Vs. UoI & Anr)

The  arguments  and  written  submissions  of  both  Petitioners  and  Respondents  have  been concluded  on  02.08.2017  in  the  matter  of  Right  to  Privacy  in  the  aforesaid  writ  petitions before  the  Nine  Judge  Constitutional  Bench  at  Hon'ble  Supreme  Court  of  India.  The Judgement has been  reserved by the Hon'ble Court.  Thus the matter is sub-judice.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3691 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-09
Subject: Reservation in Promotion
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3691

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.08.2017)

## RESERVATION IN PROMOTION

## †3691. SHRI BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has formulated a new policy on reservation in promotion;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the present system in vogue as per the directions of the Supreme Court; and
- (d) the reasons for giving consideration to the changes in the present promotion policy?

## 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)  to  (d):      Government  of  India  has  not  formulated  a  new  policy  on  Reservation  in promotion for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. However, as per the directions of the Hon'ble  Supreme Court in Contempt Petition No.314/2016, instructions in pursuance were issued  by  Department  of  Personnel  and  Training  on  30.9.2016  not  to  rely  upon  Office Memorandum  of  10.08.2010  for    implementation  of  own  merit  concept  in  promotion  for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3690 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-09
Subject: Screening of Movie ‘Lion’
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN

## GOVERNMENT  OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION  AND BROADCASTING

## LOKSABHA UNSTARREDQUESTION NO. 3690 IO BE ANSWERED  ONO9.OA.2O17

## SCREENING  OFMOVIE'LION'

## 3690. SHRI A, ARUNMOZHITHEVAN:

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- (a) whether  rhe covernmenr  is ptannitrS  to hotd  a spe.ial sceening of the Oscar nominated Dev  patet  starre.  novie, Lion  which ts likety to create awareness  about  the  jmportance  of adoption oi chitdrenj
- (bl lfso,  the detajls  thereofand  ifno! reasons  rherefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY BROADCASTING  ICOL  NAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE OF INFORMATION AND tRetd.)l

- (a) & (b) The special  sfie.nins  or the film ,Lion was organized  in Fitms  Division Auditorium, Mahadcv  Road, New Dethi on 23.02,2017.  The spccial screenjng  was hosled by Hon ble Minisrerofwom€n  and Chitd Devetopnent  to draw much.equired  anention towrrds lhe cdLse ol Joopuon  ofchrtdrcn.  covernm€nr endeavours  !o *nsnrzp peoptc and en.ou.age  then to  giv€  a new lese of tiie thoughr adoption. The Covernmenr intends  to reach  out and creale awa.€nes  throuet va.ious lorms ofart, and this was
Lok Sabha Question No. 3689 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-09
Subject: Setting up of Unit by Apple
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: GOPALAKRISHNAN CHINNARAJ

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 3689

TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.08.2017

## SETTING UP OF UNIT BY APPLE

## 3689.       DR. C. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

Will the Minister of ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  Apple  Company  has  proposed  to  set  up  manufacturing  unit  in  India  and  has sought permission from Government of India and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Union  Government  has  sought  investment  and  job  creation  details  from Apple in this regard;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether desired information has been provided to the Government;
- (e) if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) the  decision  taken  by  the  Government  with  regard  to  giving  permission  to  set  up manufacturing unit in India by the said company?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI P. P. CHAUDHARY)

(a),  (b)  and  (c):    M/s.  Apple  India  Pvt.  Ltd.  (AIPL)  has  proposed  to  set  up  manufacturing units in India for manufacturing of Apple iPhones. As per extant Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy, FDI upto 100% under the automatic route is permitted for manufacturing sector subject  to  applicable  laws/  sectoral  rules/regulations/security  conditions.  For  sectors  under automatic route, no prior permission/ approval either of the Government or the Reserve Bank of India is required. AIPL has sought some concessions from Government of India including deferment of duties on inputs/ sub-assemblies for manufacturing of their mobile phones. To assess the impact of concessions being sought by AIPL, they have been requested to provide the following information:

1. Installed capacity and production of Apple iPhones from the first phase set up in Bengaluru by AIPL, including the investment made and employment generated by the manufacturing facility.
2. Scale of the proposed investment in the second phase for manufacture of Apple iPhones in India, the proposed capacity and likely employment to be generated.
3. (d):  No, Madam.

(e) and (f): Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3687 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-09
Subject: Merging of Vision Document with Medium Term Strategy Paper
Ministry: PLANNING
Asked by: ADVOCATE NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PLANNING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3687 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.08.2017

## MERGING OF VISION DOCUMENT WITH MEDIUM TERM STRATEGY PAPER

## 3687.   ADV. NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR:

Will the Minister of PLANNING be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  decided  to  merge  Vision  Document  with  Medium  Term Strategy Paper;

(b) if so, the details and aims thereof;

(c)  whether  some  State  Governments  have  given  some  suggestions  in  the  initiatives  of  the Union Government and if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the whole exercise is likely to achieve fast economic growth; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

## 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 (e): The Government has decided to discontinue the system of Five-Year Plans beyond March, 2017 and to formulate (i) A long-term vision with a 15 years perspective, which will also factor in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the period up to 2030, which is co-terminus with the period to  achieve  SDGs, (ii) A seven  year strategy for achievement of the national development agenda from 2017-18 to 2023-24 implementable policy and action as a part of 'National Development Agenda',  and (iii) A three-year Action Plan for 2017-18 to 2019-20.

NITI Aayog has prepared the three Year Action Plan draft document after extensive consultations with the Central Ministries/Departments, eminent experts/economists and State Governments. The Three Year Action Plan document is at draft stage and has been shared with the States for feedback and comments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3686 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-09
Subject: Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: OM BIRLA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3686 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.08.2017

## NUCLEAR NON-PROLIFERATION TREATY

† 3686. SHRI OM BIRLA:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  sign  Nuclear  NonProliferation  Treaty  to  achieve  power  generation  capacity  of 63000 MW by 2032; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI M. J. AKBAR)

(a) & (b) No. There is no proposal under consideration to sign the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3684 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-09
Subject: Demand of Water in Cities
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: SHASHI THAROOR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3684 TO BE ANSWERED ON AUGUST 09, 2017 DEMAND OF WATER IN CITIES

No. 3684            DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether rising demand for water in cities such as Mumbai where 3,750  Million  Litres  per  Day  (MLD)  of  water,  including  water  for commercial and industrial  use  is  available,  whereas  4,500  MLD  is needed has been noticed by the Government;
- (b) if so, whether primary sources of water for cities like Mumbai and other cities in the nation are lakes created by dams across rivers in proximity;
- (c)  whether  the  distribution  of  available  water  means  providing connections to the residents of major cities through piped connection which on average numbers in millions, given the size of most metro cities in India and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether breaks or limitations of distribution results in the tapping of ground water, where the Centre for Science and Environment, has suggested that 48% of urban water supply in India comes from ground water, which results in the drastic decrease in  ground water and if so, the facts in this regard?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

(a) to (c):  Yes, Madam.

(d): Yes, Madam. As per  71 st  City Water Excreta Survey Report 200506 published by Centre for Science & Environment, 48% Urban Water Supply in India comes from Ground Water, which is causing decrease in  ground  water  tables  across  the  country.  Also,  as  per  report  of Standing  Committee  on  Water  Resources  (2015-16)  of  Ministry  of Water  Resources,  River  Development  and  Ganga  Rejuvenation, exploitation of ground water for irrigation, domestic and industrial purposes, in a proportion more than the rainfall recharge are main factors that have resulted in depletion of ground water in the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3683 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-09
Subject: Bridge on Khawthlangtuipui
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: R. PARTHIPAN, FAIZAL P.P. MOHAMMED

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3683 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.08.2017

BRIDGE ON KHAWTHLANGTUIPUI

3683. SHRI R. PARTHIPAN: MOHAMMED FAIZAL:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  India  and  Bangladesh  have  decided  to  construct  a bridge over Mizoram's Khawthlangtuipui river recently;
- (b) if so, the details thereof including its cost and time frame for completion;
- (c) whether this will facilitate trade and improve communication between the two countries;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) whether this will also improve road connectivity between the two regions and if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI M. J. AKBAR)

- (a) No.

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