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Lok Sabha Question No. 1278 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-23
Subject: Non-Aligned Movement
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVNTHI)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1278 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.11.2016

## NON-ALIGNED MOVEMENT

1278. SHRI MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVANTHI):

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has skipped the meeting of the NonAligned Movement (NAM) recently;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof and the reason therefor;
- (c) whether  the  end  of  the  cold  war  and  India's  growing  alliance with the United States makes NAM increasingly irrelevant; and
- (d)
- if so, the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  & (b) Vice President Shri M. Hamid  Ansari  led  the  Indian delegation  to  the  17 th   Summit  of  the  Non  Aligned  Movement  (NAM) held at Margarita Island in Venezuela from 17-18 September 2016. The 17th  NAM Summit was preceded by deliberations at the Ministerial and Senior  Official  levels  from  13-16  September  2016.  Minister  of  State (External  Affairs),  Shri  M.J.  Akbar  led  India's  delegation  at  the Ministerial segment of the 17th  NAM Summit.
- (c) & (d) With a membership  of  118  nations, the Non-Aligned Movement  (NAM)  is  one  of  the  largest  groupings  of  developing countries.  It  plays  an  important  and  active  role  in  articulating  an independent  point  of  view  of  developing  countries  on  international issues. NAM also articulates its position on issues within the United Nations. As a founder member of NAM, India is strongly committed to its principles and objectives. India contributes actively to its deliberations, including at the Summit level, with the aim of strengthening NAM's capabilities to deal with contemporary challenges faced by developing countries.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1277 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-23
Subject: Extradition of Zakir Naik
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: HARI OM PANDEY, (SMT.) RATNA DE(NAG), V. PANNEER SELVAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1277 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.11.2016

## EXTRADITION OF ZAKIR NAIK

1277. SHRI HARI OM PANDAY: DR. RATNA DE (NAG) SHRI V. PANNEERSELVAM:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is planning to extradite controversial 'Peace TV orator Zakir  Naik'  from Saudi  Arabia  to  ensure peace and harmony in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the details of the steps taken/being taken in this regard?

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## ANSWER [GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD)]

(a) to (d) The  Ministry  of  External  Affairs  has  not  received  any extradition request in respect of Mr. Zakir Naik from the concerned law enforcement agency. The Ministry will take appropriate action once an extradition request is received.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1276 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-23
Subject: Technical Education in Karnataka
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: GOWDAR MALLIKARJUNAPPA SIDDESHWARA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1276 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.11.2016

## TECHNICAL EDUCATION IN KARNATAKA

## 1276.  SHRI G.M.SIDDESHWARA:

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

- (a) whether the Government plans to set up ITIs in Karnataka;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the time by which these are likely to be set up; and
- (d) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government to  boost  technical  education  in  various  States including Karnataka?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c) Vocational Training is a concurrent subject under the Constitution (entry 23). The  Central  Government  is  entrusted  with  responsibility  of  formulation  of  policy,  laying down training standards, norms, conduct of examinations & certification and affiliation/ deaffiliation of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) etc. Opening of ITIs can be done by private persons/ establishments or State Governments.
- (d) Directorate General of Training, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has taken following initiatives:
-  Encouraging opening of new ITIs through online system of accreditation.

## Qualitative

-  Quality improvement tool ISO 29990, effective utilization of NCVT MIS Portal.
-  Participation of representative of respective State Govt. in the inspections.
-  Initiative for good ambience of ITIs, Information Technology lab for all ITIs.
-  Grading of ITIs
-  Revision of syllabus

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1275 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-23
Subject: Subsidy to BSNL
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: RAJEEV SHANKARRAO SATAV, K. ASHOK KUMAR, SURESH CHANABASAPPA ANGADI, DHANANJAY BHIMRAO MAHADIK, SUPRIYA SADANAND SULE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1275 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23 RD   NOVEMBER, 2016

## SUBSIDY TO BSNL

1275.  SHRI SATAV RAJEEV:

SHRI K. ASHOK KUMAR:

SHRI SURESH C. ANGADI:

SHRI DHANANJAY MAHADIK:

SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

- (a) the  estimated  deficit  incurred  by  BSNL  from  the  rural  wireline  connection installed before April, 2002;
- (b) whether  BSNL  has  sought  compensation  from  the  Government  for  rural landline connection installed before April, 2002;
- (c) if so, the details thereof along with approved and granted subsidy to BSNL as compensation for deficit incurred by BSNL in operating rural wireline connections;
- (d) whether  subsidy  amount  will  be  paid  from  the  Universal  Service  Obligation Fund; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Rs.  9,942  Crore  is  the  estimated  deficit  incurred  by  BSNL  from  the  rural wireline connections installed before April, 2002.
- (b) Yes Madam. BSNL  has sought compensation from Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) for rural landline connections installed before April, 2002.
- (c) Out of the estimated deficit of Rs. 9942 Crore incurred by BSNL, a sum of Rs. 8,692 Crore has already   been paid  as  subsidy  to  BSNL from USOF  and  only Rs. 1,250 Crore remains to be disbursed. The details of subsidy disbursed to BSNL is as
- under:
- i. Rs.  6,000  Crore    @  Rs.  2,000  Crore    per  annum  for  the  period 18.07.2008 to 17.07.2011.
- ii. Rs. 1,500 Crore for the period 18.07.2011 to 17.07.2012.
- iii. Further Rs. 1,192 Crore for the period 01.04.2002 to 31.01.2004 was also paid as the difference between regulated rental and actual rental.
- (d) Yes  Madam,  the  subsidy  amount  of  Rs.  1,250  Crore  will  be  paid  from  the Universal Service Obligation Fund.
- (e) The Cabinet on 21.09.2016 has approved subsidy support of Rs. 1,250 Crore for the  period 18.07.2012 to 17.07.2013 to BSNL from Universal Service Obligation Fund  as  compensation  for  deficit  incurred  in  operating  Rural  Wire  line  connections installed prior to 1 st April, 2002. It may be noted that as per the Cabinet approval, no further  request  from  BSNL  for  financial/subsidy  support  from  Universal  Service Obligation Fund on this count shall be considered.  .

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1274 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-23
Subject: Agreement with French Agency
Ministry: SPACE
Asked by: KAVITHA KALVAKUNTLA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF SPACE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1274

TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2016

## AGREEMENT WITH FRENCH AGENCY

1274. SHRIMATI KAVITHA KALVAKUNTLA:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Indian  Space  Research  Organisation  (ISRO)  has entered  into  any  agreement  with  French  National  Space Agency  and  other  global  space  agencies  to  combat  climate change;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the  manner in which ISRO will be contributing to this global effort?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PG & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE

(DR. JITENDRA SINGH):

- (a) No  Madam.  Indian  Space  Research  Organisation  (ISRO)  has not  entered  into  any  agreement  so  far  with  French  National Space  Agency  (CNES)  and  other  global  space  agencies  to combat climate change.
- (b) Does not arise.
- (c) ISRO and CNES have jointly organized a meeting on April, 03, 2016 at New Delhi to highlight the importance of space inputs for climate change studies and to support government decisions taken during Committee of Parties (COP-21) meeting at  Paris.  Heads  of  space  agencies  and  their  representatives from  India,  France,  USA,  Japan,  Mexico  and  Europe  (ESA  & EUMETSAT)  have  attended  this  event  and  approved  the principles of a Declaration underlining the commitments made by  the  space  sector  to  evolve  space-based  operational  tools combining  in-situ  measurements  and  increased  computing resources; develop new technologies to be flown in space or encourage  their  research  community  to  contribute  actively with new models. Cooperation to cross-calibrate instruments and cross-validate their measurements, in order to achieve an international, independent system for estimating the emissions of all world nations based on internationally accepted  data,  thus  creating  a  level  playing  field  and  an independent basis for further reductions was also stressed at this meeting.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1273 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-23
Subject: ROBs in Maharashtra
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: A.T. (NANA) PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1273 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.11.2016

## ROBs IN MAHARASHTRA

†1273.  SHRI A.T. NANA PATIL:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Pimprala ROB, Dudh Federation ROB, Shivaji Nagar ROB of Jalgaon and Bhadgaon and Ashoda ROB of Kajgaon are included in  the  list  of  construction  based  on  cost  sharing  bans  between Centre and States;
- (b) if so, the action taken thereon so far; and
- (c) the  time  by  which  work  on  the  said  ROBs  is  likely  to  be completed?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

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

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STATEMENT  REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO.  1273  BY  SHRI  A.T.  NANA  PATIL  TO  BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 23.11.2016 REGARDING ROBs IN MAHARASHTRA (a) to (c): Road Over Bridges (ROBs):  Pimprala:- Work for construction of ROB  in  lieu  of  Level  Crossing  (LC)  No.147    between  Shirsoli-Jalgaon station has been sanctioned on cost sharing basis. General Arrangement Drawing (GAD) has been approved and working Drawing is under preparation.  Railway  makes  all  effort  to  complete  the  Railway  portion alongwith approach by State Government. Dudh  Federation  ROB:    Level  Crossing  (LC)  No.148    between  JalgaonPadali  stations  do not qualify for its replacement by Road Over Bridge (ROB) on cost sharing basis as traffic density at this level crossing is less than one lakh Train Vehicle Unit (TVU - A number arrived at by multiplying the number of train units and road vehicle units passed in 24 hours). Shivaji  Nagar ROB by re-construction of ROB at Jalgaon:- This  is under consideration for re-building by Jalgaon Municipal Corporation  on deposit term basis. The General Arrangement Drawing (GAD) has been approved by Railway. ROB at Asoda: Work for construction of Road Over Bridge in lieu of Level Crossing (LC) No.149 Spl. on Igatpuri-Bhusawal section has been sanctioned in Railway Budget 2016-17. ROB at Kajgaon to Bhadgaon: Work for construction of Road Over Bridge in lieu of Level Crossing (LC) No.126   on Igatpuri-Bhusawal Section has been sanctioned in Railway Budget 2016-17. GAD is under preparation. 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.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1272 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-23
Subject: NSG Membership
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: V. PANNEER SELVAM, HARI OM PANDEY, MANOJ KUMAR TIWARI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1272 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.11.2016

## NSG MEMBERSHIP

1272. SHRI V. PANNEERSELVAM: SHRI HARI OM PANDAY: SHRI MANOJ TIWARI:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any plan to reboot the efforts for getting  the  permanent  membership  in  'Nuclear  Suppliers Group (NSG)' in near future;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the manner in which it would help in getting a significant edge to the country in global power equation?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b) It  is  understood  that  consultations  on  the  issue  of India's membership are ongoing within the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG). The Government continues to engage with all NSG members at the appropriate levels for an early decision on India's application for membership of the Group.
- (c) Membership  of  the  NSG  would  place  India's  existing  civil nuclear cooperation  on  a predictable basis and  facilitate the enhanced  investments,  industrial  tie  ups  and  technology  access required  to  accelerate  augmentation  of  nuclear  power  capacity  in India.  As  a  member  of  the  Group,  India  would  be  in  a  position  to contribute further to global non-proliferation objectives and be part of the rule making process for nuclear commerce.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1271 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-23
Subject: Low Cost Goods Transportation
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: DIPSINH SHANKARSINH RATHOD

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1271 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.11.2016

## LOW COST GOODS TRANSPORTATION

1271. SHRI D. S. RATHOD:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  plan/policy  for  low  cost goods transportation in the country; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a) & (b) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a) AND  (b) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1271 BY SHRI D.S. RATHOD TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 23.11.2016 REGARDING LOW COST GOODS TRANSPORTATION

- (a)  &  (b)  Evaluation  of  various  alternatives  relating  to  rationalization  of freight  structures  is  an  on-going  process.  Recently,  Railways  has  taken various initiatives to rationalize the freight rates, which are as under:-
- 1.
- Freight rates for Coal traffic have been rationalised.
2. Rationalisation of Merry-Go-Round (MGR) system w.e.f. 01.04.2016.
- 3.
- Withdrawal of Port Congestion Charge from 13.04.2016.
4. Extension  of  Automatic  Freight  Rebate  scheme  for  traffic  loaded  in empty flow direction w.e.f. 13.04.2016
5. Withdrawal of Busy Season Charge for traffic loaded in BCN group and BCNHL wagons w.e.f. 01.05.2016 till 30.06.2016.
- 6.
- Withdrawal of dual freight policy for iron ore w.e.f. 10.05.2016.
7. Re-introduction  of  short  lead  concession  and  reduction  of  minimum distance for charge from 125 km to 100 km w.e.f. 15.07.2016
8. BCN  group  permitted  for  two  point  booking  and  mini  rake  w.e.f. 15.03.2016.
9. Distance  for  mini  rake  increased  from  400  km  to  600  km  w.e.f. 15.03.2016.
10. A liberalised policy with delegation of  power  to  Zonal  Railways introduced for two point booking of covered wagons in which any two stations within a distance of 200km in busy season and 400km in lean season have been permitted for two point booking w.e.f. 22.07.2016.
- 11.
- Proliferation of Roll-on Roll-off (RORO) service on Indian Railways.
12. Permission to notify Group I and Group II station/ goods sheds as CRTs for lift on-lift off operations w.e.f. 12.07.2016.
13. Charging  of  commodities  for  transportation  by  containers  has  been liberalised.  43  additional  commodities  de-notified  for  charging  at  FAK rates.
- 14.
- Guidelines for Station to Station Rate policy issued.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1270 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-23
Subject: Use of Regional Languages in Courts
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: JAYSHREEBEN  PATEL, RAVNEET SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE

## DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1270

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 23.11.2016

## Use of Regional Languages in Courts

## 1270. SHRIMATI JAYSHREEBEN PATEL:

## SHRI RAVNEET SINGH:

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

- (a) the number of operational division benches in the High Courts in the country;
- (b) the pending demand for establishment of Division Benches, State-wise;
- (c) the details of those High Courts where hearing is allowed in regional languages;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  are  mulling about  hearing  to  be  allowed  in  regional languages in courts and has received proposals from the State Governments in this regard; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

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

- (a)  &  (b)  :    Setting  up  of  division  benches  in  the  High  Courts  are  within  the  administrative control  of  the  Chief  Justices  of  the  High  Courts.  The  Government  has  no  control  over  the administrative  functioning  of  the  High  Court.  As  such,  no  information  is  maintained  by  the Central Government in this regard.

(c)  :     Use of Regional Languages has, so far, not been allowed in the hearings of the High Courts.  However, use of Hindi has been authorized in the proceedings in the High Courts of the States of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

(d) & (e): Based on requests from the State Government of Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Karnataka and Chhattisgarh the Government sought the advice of the Chief Justice of India as per a decision of Cabinet taken in  1965.  However, Hon'ble the  Chief  Justice  of  India  vide  his  d.o.  letter  dated 18.01.2016  has  conveyed  that  the  Full  Court,  after  extensive  deliberations  disapproved  the proposals and reiterated the Resolution which was adopted on 07.05.1997, on 15.10.1999 and on 11.10.2012.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1269 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-23
Subject: Uniform Civil Code
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: SANJAY JAISWAL, KALIKESH NARAYAN SINGH DEO, ASHWINI KUMAR, RANGASWAMY DHRUVANARAYANA, E. AHAMED, SAUGATA ROY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT

## L O K     S A B H A

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1269

TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 23 RD NOVEMBER, 2016.

## U N I F O R M     C I V I L     C O D E

## +1269. DR. SANJAY JAISWAL

SHRI KALIKESH N. SINGH DEO

SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR

SHRI R. DHRUVA NARAYANA

SHRI E. AHAMED

PROF. SAUGATA ROY

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

- (a) whether  the  Law  Commission  has  submitted  its  report  on  Uniform Civil  Code  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  response  of  the Government thereto;
- (b) the details of the discussions held with various stakeholders/ organisations;
- (c) whether  different  communities  and  organizations  have  opposed  the move of the Government; and
- (d) if  so,  the  ground  of  their  opposition  and  the  steps  taken  by  the Government in this regard?

## A N S W E R

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

## (SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY)

- (a) No, Madam.
- (b) to (d) Does not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1268 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-11-23
Subject: Anti-corruption Legislation
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: RAMCHARAN BOHARA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1268

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.11.2016)

## ANTI-CORRUPTION LEGISLATION

## 1268. SHRI RAM CHARAN BOHRA:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of anti-corruption steps taken  by the Government to eliminate corruption during the last three years;
- (b) whether the Government considers that present measures are sufficient to deal with it;
- (c) if  not,  whether the  Government  proposes to  amend/introduce any  legislation  in  this regard; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## 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):    The Fight against corruption is an ongoing process. The Central Government is fully alive and committed to implement its policy of 'zero tolerance against corruption' and has  already  taken  several  measures  to  combat  corruption  and  improve  the  functioning  of government. These include:-
- i. Enactment of the Lokpal & Lokayuktas Act, 2013;
- ii. Enactment of The Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014;
- iii. Reiteration  by  CVC  of  instructions  on  transparency  in  tendering  and  contracting process;
- iv. Introduction of e-Governance and simplification of procedures and systems;
- v. Implementation of Citizen Charters by Ministries/Departments;
- vi. Setting up and making operational additional Special Courts exclusively for trial of CBI cases in different States.

During the last three years, the Government has introduced following legislations in the Parliament for effectively tackling corruption:-

- i. The Lokpal & Lokayuktas and other Related Law (Amendment) Bill, 2014;
- ii. The Whistle-blowers Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2015;
- iii. The Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill, 2013.

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