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Lok Sabha Question No. 94 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-16
Subject: Salary limit for family Visa
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: P. KARUNAKARAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.94

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.11.2016

## SALARY LIMIT FOR FAMILY VISA

94. SHRI P. KARUNAKARAN:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  any  foreign  country  has  raised  salary  limit  for  getting family visa;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the  details  of  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  assist  the emigrants?

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

- (a) & (b) Yes.  Kuwait  has  raised  the  salary  limit  of  expatriates  for getting  family  visas  from  Kuwaiti  Dinar  250  to  Kuwaiti  Dinar  450  from October  12,  2016.  Singapore  had,  with  effect  from  October  01,  2015, raised the limit of salary for applying for Dependent Pass from Singapore Dollar 4000 to Singapore Dollar 5000.
- (c) The Ministry has accorded high priority to ensure the welfare and protection  of  Indian  emigrant  workers  abroad. The  Indian  Community Welfare Fund (ICWF), Overseas Worker Resource Centre (OWRC), Indian Workers Resource Centres (IWRCs), Migrant Resource Centres (MRCs), MADAD  (Consular  Services  Management  System)  &  e-Migrate  portals provide  a  robust  framework  of  support  mechanisms  towards  ensuring welfare and protection of Indian emigrants. The Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana,  mandatory  for  Emigration  Check  Required  (ECR)  category  of emigrant workers going to Emigration Check Required (ECR) countries, provides an insurance cover of up to Rs. 10 lakh in cases of accidental death and permanent disability. In addition, Pravasi Kaushal Vikas Yojna (PKVY) aimed at training and certification of Indian workforce keen on overseas  employment  in  select  sectors  and  job  roles,  in  line  with international  standards,  is  being  implemented  to  facilitate  overseas employment opportunities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 93 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-16
Subject: Mono Rail
Ministry: URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RAJAN BABURAO  VICHARE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 93 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 th  NOVEMBER, 2016

## MONO RAIL

## No. 93.       SHRI RAJAN VICHARE:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  received  proposal  for  Mono
- rail projects from State Government of Maharashtra;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the said proposal has been approved;
- (d) if so, the details and the present status of project; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT

(SHRI RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

(a): No, Madam.

(b) to (e):

Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 92 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-16
Subject: Integration of MRTS with Chennai Metro Rail
Ministry: URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: K. GOPAL

No.  92

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 92

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 th  NOVEMBER, 2016

## INTEGRATION OF MRTS WITH CHENNAI METRO RAIL

DR. K. GOPAL:

Will the Minister of URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether State Government of Tamil Nadu has requested to the Union  Government  for  integration  of  MRTS,  Chennai  with Chennai Metro Rail;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and its likely benefits; and
- (c) the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT

(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

- (a) : Yes, Madam.
- (b) & (c) :  Government  of  Tamil  Nadu,  has  requested  Ministry  of Railways  to  accord  concurrence  for  taking  up  a  study  for integration  of  Chennai  MRTS  with  Chennai  Metro  Rail.  The integration will increase the share of public transport, improve operations  and  enable  effective  synergies  between  various modes of public transport in Chennai. Ministry of Railways has directed General Manager, Southern Railway to engage with the consultant appointed by Chennai Metro Rail Limited for the study
- regarding integration of Chennai MRTS with Chennai Metro Rail.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 91 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-16
Subject: Indiscriminate filling of Indian and Foreign Patents
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: DEVJI MANSINGRAM PATEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 91

## (To BE ANSWERED ON 16.11.2016)

## INDISCRIMINATE FILLING OF INDIAN AND FOREIGN PATENTS

## 91. SHRI DEVJI M\_ PATEL:

## Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the CSIR has recently and out a stern message to its laboratories to avoid indiscriminate filing of Indian and foreign patents;
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to in place system and processes that unimportant patents are not filed and demonetization of patents in pursued vigorously? put
- (b) if 5o, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor; and

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Yes, Madam: CSIR has sent out a message to all its laboratories to avoid filing of patents without appropriate techno-commercial evaluation:
- (b) In order to align the IP strategy of CSIR with the priorities of socio-economic development  including escalating costs of patent filings, this message was sent to exercise utmost due diligence in filing of patents:
- (c) CSIR has taken following steps to in place an appropriate system: put
- Establishment of IP Directorate at CSIR to analyse IP (Intellectual Property) life cycle from generation to exploitation:
- ii) Preparation of standard operating procedures (SOP) and guidelines for evaluation of invention in alignment with National IPR Policy-

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Lok Sabha Question No. 90 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-16
Subject: Air Station 6 KW FM to 10 KW FM
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: PRATAPRAO GANPATRAO JADHAV

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 90 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.11.2016)

## AIR STATION 6 KW FM TO 10 KW FM

## 90. SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV:

## Will the MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  received  any  proposal  to  convert  All  India Radio in Akola district of Maharashtra setting from 6 KW FM to 10 KW FM under the Twelfth Plan; (b) if so, the details thereof; and

- (c) the status thereof as on date?

## ANSWER

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

## {COL RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (Retd.)}

(a) to (c)   Prasar Bharati has informed that the 6 KW FM transmitter at Akola is  quite  old  and  has  served  its  useful  service  life.  Replacement  of  this transmitter by 10 KW FM transmitter has been approved under 12 th  Plan. The process of procurement of 10 KW FM transmitter has been started.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 88 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-16
Subject: Proposal for bail out
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: PRATHAP SIMHA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.88 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.11.2016

## PROPOSAL FOR BAIL OUT

88. SHRI PRATHAP SIMHA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether railways has initiated a proposal for the bail out to foot higher wage  bill from  the  Finance  Ministry, including waiver  of dividend payment;
- (b) whether Railways is 8-10% short of revenue target during the 1st quarter of the current financial year;
- (c) whether Railways has also requested Finance Ministry to share the  Service  Tax  collected  from  railway  services,  if  so,  whether Finance Ministry has acceded to proposal of Railways;
- (d) whether  Railways  has  also  requested  Ministry  of  Defence  and Ministry  of  Social  Justice  and  Empowerment  to  provide  for  the concessional  tickets  offered  to  defence  personnel  and  Persons  with Disabilities,  if  so,  response  of  these  Ministries  to  share  the  subsidy burden; and
- (e) the measures being taken by the Ministry to implement 7th Pay Commission award?

## 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.

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO.88 BY SHRI PRATHAP  SIMHA TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 16.11.2016 REGARDING PROPOSAL FOR BAIL OUT

(a) & (b): Impact  of  implementing  recommendations  of  the  7th  Central Pay  Commission  on  pay  and  pension  assessed  to  be  around  Rs.20,000 crore annually has been provided in the expenditure budgeted for 2016-17. However, in view of trend of shortfall in earnings in the current year which in the Ist quarter fell short of the proportionate target by Rs.6,755 crore (14.8%),  some  steps  need  to  be  taken  to  avoid  eventuality  of  having inadequate  resources  to  meet  the  expenditure.    These  may,  besides increasing  earnings  &  economy  measures  to  curb  expenditure;  include deferring the payment of dividend, seeking help of the Ministry of Finance for  reimbursing  cost  of  social  services  obligation  being  borne  by  the Railway, etc.

(c) & (d): No  request  as  such  has  been  made  to  Ministry  of  Finance, Ministry of Defence & Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

(e): The  recommendations  of  the  7th  Central  Pay  Commission  as approved by Government have been implemented on Railways.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 87 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-16
Subject: Air Land use by Private Media House
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: CHINTAMAN NAVSHA WANAGA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.87 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.11.2016)

## AIR LAND USE BY PRIVATE MEDIA HOUSE

## 87.  ADV. CHINTAMAN NAVASHA WANAGA:

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

(a) whether the Government of India proposes to give All India Radio land to use by some Private media houses in near future;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and

(c) whether the Ministry has done census of people in NCR Delhi and on this ground, Ministry  has  decided  Indian  language  bulletin  (from  all  India  radio  Delhi)  shift  to respective State capital or any other prominent city?

## ANSWER

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

## {COL RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (Retd.) }

- (a) No, Madam.
- (b) Does not arise.
- (c) The  Ministry  of  I&B  has  not  conducted  any  such  census  in  NCR  Delhi. However, the shifting of Indian language bulletin to respective state capital is a virtual shift with a change of place of production of bulletin(s) only, to ensure better quality of bulletins in all respects and availability of large pool of talent having proficiency in the regional languages at the respective Regional News Units. There will not be any difference for listeners of the language bulletins as the frequencies and the timings of the bulletins will remain the same.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 86 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-16
Subject: Construction of ROBS
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: KUNWAR SARVESH  KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.86

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.11.2016

## CONSTRUCTION OF ROBs

† 86. KUNWAR SARVESH KUMAR:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the steps taken by the Government to expedite construction of Rail Over Bridges (ROBs) in the country; and
- (b) the amount of funds allocated, disbursed and spent on the construction of ROBs during the last three years, year-wise?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a) Funds  for  Road  Safety  Works  (ROBs/RUBs/Subways/Level  Crossings) come from Central Road Funds (CRF) as a percentage of cess collected on  Diesel  and  Petrol  by  Ministry  of  Finance.    The  progress  of  works  is commensurate with the availability of funds.
- (b) Year-wise  allocation  of  funds  and    amount  spent  on  construction  of ROBs/RUBs  during  the  last  three  years  and  in  the  current  year  is  as under:-

(in Crore of ₹ )

| Year    |   Allocation of funds | Expenditure                  |
|---------|-----------------------|------------------------------|
| 2013-14 |                  1490 | 1482.34                      |
| 2014-15 |                  1740 | 1781.51                      |
| 2015-16 |                  2144 | 2218.39                      |
| 2016-17 |                  2443 | 934.48 (upto September 2016) |
Lok Sabha Question No. 85 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-16
Subject: Electoral Reforms
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: JAYSHREEBEN  PATEL

## 85. Į ीमती जयĮीबेन पटेल :

Èया ͪ वͬ ध और Û याय मंğी यह बताने कȧ कृ पा करɅ गे ͩ क :

- ( क ) वत[ मान मɅ भारत मɅ चुनाव आयोग ɮवारा ͩ कतने दलɉ को राçĚȣ य और राÏ य èतर कȧ माÛ यता Ĥदान कȧ गई है ;
- ( ख ) गत तीन व षɟ के दौरान ͩ कतने चुनाव सुधार ͩ कए गए हɇ तथा यǑद हां , तो त×संबंधी Þ यौरा Èया है ;
- ( ग ) Èया सरकार को माननीय गृ ह मंğी कȧ अÚ य¢ ता मɅ गǑ ठत के Û ġ मंğी èतर कȧ सͧमǓ त ɮवारा कȧ गई ͧ सफाǐ रशɅĤाÜ त ह ु ई हɇ ; और
- ( घ ) यǑद हां , तो त×संबंधी Þ यौरा Èया है तथा Èया सरकार का ͪ वचार उपयु[ Èत ͧ सफाǐ रशɉ
- को साव[ जǓ नक करने का है ?

भारत सरकार ͪ वͬ ध और Û   याय मंğालय ͪ वधायी ͪ वभाग लोक सभा

अतारांͩ कत Ĥæ न सं . 85

िजसका उ×तर बुधवार , 16 नवàबर , 2016 को Ǒ दया जाना है

## चुनाव सुधार

## उ×तर

ͪ वͬ ध और Û या य तथा इलेÈĚाǓ नकȧ  और स ूचना Ĥौɮयोͬ गकȧ  राÏ य मंğी ( Į ी पी . पी . चौधरȣ )

- ( क ) से ( घ ) : जानकारȣ  एकǒ ğत कȧ  जा रहȣ  है और सदन क े  पटल पर रख दȣ  जाएगी।

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Lok Sabha Question No. 84 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-16
Subject: Reconstituted Zones and Divisions
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: JUGAL KISHORE SHARMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 84

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.11.2016

## RECONSTITUTION OF ZONES AND DIVISIONS

- † 84.  SHRI JUGAL KISHORE:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  railways  has  reconstituted  zones  and  Divisions  in the country or has taken any final decision on the recommendation made by the committee set up for reconstitution;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  if  not,  the  time  by  which  a  final decision is likely to be taken;
- (c) whether the said committee has taken regional and geographical components more into account than administrative as well as operational components for ensuring universal development/extension of railways in all over the country;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if not, the steps taken/being taken by the railways for giving more importance to regional/geographical components while taking decision on the reconstitution?

## 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.

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (e) OF UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO.84  BY  SHRI  JUGAL  KISHORE  TO  BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 16.11.2016 REGARDING RECONSTITUTION OF ZONES AND DIVISIONS

(a)  &  (b):    Reorganisation  of  Indian  Railways  has  been  carried  out  from time to time keeping in view the administrative and operational requirements. A Committee was constituted in 2012 to examine requests for  creation  of  new  zones  and  divisions.  The  Committee  in  its  report, concluded  that  none  of  the  requests  for  creation  of  new  zones  and divisions is feasible.

(c) to (e): New Zones and Divisions on Indian Railways are set up keeping in  view  various  factors  like  size,  workload,  accessibility,  traffic  pattern and  other  operational/  administrative  requirements,  consistent  with  the needs  of  economy  and  efficiency.  The  Zones  and  Divisions  on  Indian Railways  are  neither  based  on  the  State/District  boundaries  nor  are created on the basis of regional/geographical considerations. The  said  Committee  was  constituted  to  analyse  the  large  number  of requests,  which  had  been  received  from  various  State  Governments, Union  Ministers,  Members  of  Parliament/MLAs,  etc.  for  the  creation  of new  Zones  and  Divisions  on  Indian  Railways,  from  various  angles  of railway working  like operational, financial, administrative and  staff related issues etc. and examine the feasibility of creation of the proposed new Zones/Divisions. The  Committee  had  submitted  its  report  after  examining  the  requests from these angles.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 83 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-16
Subject: Collapse of bridge on sukhro river
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: MAJ. GEN. (RETD) BHUWAN CHANDRA KHANDURI AVSM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 83 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.11.2016

## COLLAPSE OF BRIDGE ON SUKHRO RIVER

83. MAJ. GEN. B. C. KHANDURI AVSM (RETD):

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  rail  bridge  on  Sukhro  river  between  Nazibabad  and Kotdwar collapsed during the month of July 2016;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c)  whether the Government has taken steps to reconstruct the Bridge so that rail traffic is restored between Nazibabad and Kotdwar; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and  the  time  likely to be  taken  to reconstruct the   bridge ?

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## ANSWER (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a) to (d): There is a Railway bridge No. 16 (seven spans of 9.15m each) across River Sukhro in Najibabad - Kotdwar section of Northern Railway. Due to flash floods in the river on 23.07.2016, the foundation of pier No. 4 of this bridge scoured and pier got damaged resulting into suspension of rail traffic on the bridge. Subsequently, pier   No. 1 and some protection work of the bridge also got damaged during second spell of flash floods occurred in the river on 13.09.2016.

For  restoration  of  rail  traffic  on  the  section,  action  has  been  taken  to rebuild the bridge by providing two spans of 30.5m each. It is planned to complete the bridge by March 2017.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 82 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-16
Subject: Foot over Bridge
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: BANSHILAL MAHTO

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.82 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.11.2016

## FOOT OVER BRIDGE

†82.  DR. BANSHILAL MAHATO: SHRI RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there are no Foot Over Bridges at the railway stations falling between  Champa  and  Korba  in  Chhattisgarh  and  Namkum  and  Rai  of Ranchi district, Jharkhand;
- (b) if so, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether there is any proposal for construction of Foot Over Bridges at all the said stations;
- (d) if so, the time by which construction of the said Foot Over Bridges is likely to commence; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## 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.

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (e)  OF UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO.82  BY  DR.  BANSHILAL  MAHATO  AND SHRI RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 16.11.2016 REGARDING FOOT OVER BRIDGE (a)  to  (e):  Two  Foot  Over  Bridges(FOBs)  are  available  at  Champa railway  station  and  one  FOB  is  available  at  Korba  railway  station. There are five railway stations viz. Balpur, Kothari Road, Madwarani, Saragbundia  and  Urga  between  Champa  railway  station  and  Korba railway station, which are 'E' category stations and do not qualify for provision  of  FOB  as  per  norms  of  Minimum  Essential  Amenities. However, one FOB has been provided at Madwarani railway station. Presently, there is no proposal for provision of FOB at the other four stations. There is no station having name as Rai. However, there exists a station  having  name  as  Ray  in  Ranchi  District.  There  are  sixteen railway stations viz. Ranchi, Argora, Piska, Itky,  Tangerbansali, Narkopi, Nagjua, Akashi, Irgaon, Lohardaga, Barkichampi, Barkakana, Bhurkunda, Patratu, Tokisud and Hendigir between Namkom railway station  and  Ray  railway  station.    FOBs  are  already  existing  at Namkom,  Ranchi,  Barkakana,  Bhurkunda,  Patratu  and  Ray  railway stations. Lohardaga, being a single platform railway station does not require  FOB.  Rest  of  the  stations  are  'E'  and  'F'  category  stations which do not qualify for  provision  of  FOB  as  per  norms  of  Minimum Essential  Amenities. Presently,  there  is  no  proposal  for  provision  of FOB at these stations. However, augmentation of amenities including FOBs at stations is a continuous process and is done as per traffic needs, inter-se priority of works and availability of funds.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 81 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-16
Subject: Aadhaar Data for Mobile Connections
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: DUSHYANT CHAUTALA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS

## DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.81

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 TH  NOVEMBER, 2016

## AADHAAR DATA FOR MOBILE CONNECTIONS

81. SHRI DUSHYANT CHAUTALA:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: (a) whether some private telecom players have requested for Aadhaar data for allocation of mobile connections; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government has given permission to any private mobile operator or other private agency to use Aadhaar data; and (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  measures  taken  to  ensure  the  privacy  of  the  mobile subscribers in case of giving Aadhaar details?

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

- (a) to (d) The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of House.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 78 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-16
Subject: Scheme for the development
Ministry: PLANNING
Asked by: BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA

- (a & b)  No Madam,
- (c & d) Does not arise.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PLANNING

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 78 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.11.2016

## SCHEME FOR THE DEVELOPMENT

## 78. SHRI BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA

Will the MINISTER of PLANNING be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether Government propose to formulate any special schemes for the development of districts under the Bundelkhand backward area in the coming five year plan;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, whether Government propose to consider any such scheme; and
- (d) if so, the details there of?

## 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)

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