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Lok Sabha Question No. 1720 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-06
Subject: Swachh Bharat Mission
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: NIHAL CHAND CHAUHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1720

TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 06, 2018

SWACHH BHARAT MISSION

No. 1720         SHRI NIHAL CHAND:

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

- (a)  the  budgetary  allocation  made  by  the  Government  to  urban  local bodies  in  the  country  under  the  Swachh  Bharat  Mission  during  the  last two years and the current year;
- (b)  whether the funds allocated have been properly utilized by the local bodies  and  if  not,  the  names  of  the  bodies  which  have  not  utilized  the funds allocated to them, State-wise; and
- (c) whether the Government proposes to allocate more funds to the local bodies for better implementation of Swachh Bharat Mission?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

(a  to  c):    Under  Swachh  Bharat  Mission  -  Urban  (SBM-U),  funds  are released  to  the  State  Governments  and  Union  Territories  (UTs)  on  the basis  of  the  proposals  received  from  them.  No  separate  funds  are allocated to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).

The details of funds released to States/UTs during the last two years and in the current year are as under:

|   Sl. No. | Financial Year   |   Funds released (Rs. in crore) |
|-----------|------------------|---------------------------------|
|         1 | 2015-16          |                         1075.95 |
|         2 | 2016-17          |                         2037.5  |
|         3 | 2017-18          |                         1877.67 |

Funds are released only on submission of Utilisation Certificate (UC) for 75% of the funds released earlier and 75% on ground physical progress by the State/ UT.

There  is  no  proposal  for  allocating  funds  to  Local  Bodies  directly under the SBM-U.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1719 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-06
Subject: Violation of Human Rights of SCs/STs
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: HARISH CHANDRA MEENA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1719

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 06 TH  MARCH, 2018/ PHALGUNA 15, 1939 (SAKA) VIOLATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS OF SCS/STS

1719. SHRI HARISH MEENA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  National  Human  Rights  Commission  (NHRC)  has  recently issued notice to Rajasthan Government over violation of human rights against SCs/STs, rise in atrocities and denial of rights to them;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the total number of notices issued by NHRC to Rajasthan Government during the last five years; and
- (c) the details of action taken by the Government to punish the erring persons for the violation of human rights in the country?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) & (b): National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has informed that the

Commission held a Camp Sitting /Open Hearing at Jaipur Rajasthan on 18-19

January 2018 for considering matters of atrocities on SCs/STs and complaints about violation of their human rights.

During  the  hearing,  the  NHRC  considered  183  cases  and  complaints  and directions were passed in each case.

During the last five years, the Commission has issued 357 notices (including carry forward cases) to various authorities in the State of Rajasthan in the matters of alleged atrocities on SCs/STs.

## LS.US.Q.No.1719 FOR 03.06.2018

(c) Government of India is committed to the protection & promotion of Human Rights.  As  per  provisions  of  the  Protection  of  Human  Rights  Act,  1993,  the NHRC is mandated to get allegation of human rights violations enquired into. In  cases,  where  the  allegations  are  prima  facie  substantiated,  and  the concerned authorities have not taken appropriate action in the matter, the Commission makes recommendations as deemed appropriate in the light of the facts and the circumstances of each case. NHRC has intimated that the Commission under Section 18 of the PHR Act, 1993 makes recommendations. No record is maintained in respect of punishment awarded to erring Public servants  for  violation  of  human  rights.  However,  the  Commission  has recommended disciplinary action in only one case during the last five years.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1718 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-06
Subject: National Agricultural Insurance Scheme
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Pratyusha Rajeshwari Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, COOPERATION AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1718

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 6 TH  March, 2018

## NATIONAL  AGRICULTURAL  INSURANCE SCHEME

1718.   SHRIMATI PRATYUSHA RAJESHWARI SINGH:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  received  proposals  from  various  State  Governments including Odisha to extend the crop insurance facilities for Rabi and other allied crops under the National Agricultural Insurance Scheme in view of the recent drought and other calamities;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  extend  the  date  for  covering  insurance facilities  under  the  National  Agricultural  Insurances  Scheme  for  those  States  from  whom proposal has not been received till the years of drought/natural calamities; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंालय म राय मंी (SHRI  PARSHOTTAM  RUPALA)

- (a) to (d): National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) was withdrawn on implementation of  Pradhan  Mantri  Fasal  Bima  Yojana  (PMFBY)  from  Kharif  2016  season.      The  PMFBY  is voluntary for all States/ Union Territories and State Governments including Odhisa are free to opt in favour of the scheme for both Kharif and Rabi crops as per the provision of scheme and its  Operational  Guidelines.    Accordingly,  States  have  to  notify  the  crops  and  areas  for  both seasons separately.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1717 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-06
Subject: Decoration of Metro Trains and Stations
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: J.C. DIVAKAR REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1717

## TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 06, 2018 DECORATION OF METRO TRAINS AND STATIONS

## No.1717. SHRI J.C. DIVAKAR REDDY:

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

- (a)
- whether  the  DMRC  and  other  Metro  trains/stations  in  the country  have  started  installation  of  decoration  work  at  the Metro  stations  including  on  the  upcoming  sections/lines  to convey the message of greenery and preservation of environment;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  steps  being  taken  in  this
- regard along with funds sanctioned/spent so far, State-wise;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  engaged  a  specialist  team  of artists to execute the work and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether  the  Government  has  also  roped  in  children  from
- nearby schools for the said work and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the funds sanctioned/released and utilized in this regard during
- each of the last three years and the current year?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

(a)&(b): The  Metro  Rail  Corporations  which  are  on  50:50  joint ventures  of  Government  of  India  and  respective  state  government have  informed that they  have  made  attempts  to  convey  the message  of  greenery  and  preservation  of  environment  through displays, external façade, livery design of interior &  exterior graphics  at  metro  stations,  garden  in  and  around  metro  stations, vinyl graphics and signages on trains, beautification of the median along the corridors and vertical gardens on pillars.  The details of funds allocated by these Metro Rail Corporations are given below:

(Rs. in crores)

| Name of the Metro Rail Corporation                                      | Amount                   |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------|
| Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.                                       | 0.09                     |
| Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (For Nagpur Metro Rail Project) | 0.36                     |
| Kochi Metro Rail Limited                                                | 4.54                     |
| Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.                                   | Sponsored by Corporates. |

(c)&(d): No, Madam.

(e): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1716 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-06
Subject: Functioning of Police
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: MAHEISH GIRRI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1716

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 06 TH  MARCH, 2018/ PHALGUNA 15, 1939 (SAKA) FUNCTIONING OF POLICE

1716. SHRI MAHEISH GIRRI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal to outsource non-core functions  such  as  police  verification  for  passport,  serving  court  summons etc. to reduce the workload of police force;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the time by which such proposal is likely to be approved;
- (c) the other steps taken by the Government to enhance efficiency of police force considering the additional work load and low manpower; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government to increase police-to-population ratio as per the United Nations (UN) norm of 222 personnel per lakh population? ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) & (d): There is no such proposal under consideration of the Government. 'Police'  being  a  State  subject  falling  in  List-II  of  seventh  schedule  of  the Constitution of India, it is primarily the responsibility of the State Governments/UTs to take appropriate steps to enhance efficiency of police force and to increase police-to-population ratio. However, Centre advises the States/UTs from time to time.

As  per  the  recommendations  of  the  United  Nation  (UN)  the  police-topopulation  ratio  should  be  222  police  personnel  for  one  lakh  citizens, whereas  in  India  the  ratio  is  151,  as  per  data  compiled  by  BPR&D,  as  on 1.1.2017.

## LS.US.Q.No.1716 FOR 06.03.2018

The  reason  behind  the  considerable  gap  in  the  said  ratio  exists  due  to shortage of police personnel.  The vacancies in the service are caused due to factors  such  as  retirement,  resignation,  death,  etc.  All  these  factors  are recurring in nature and recruitment is a continuous process.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1715 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-06
Subject: Blue Whale Challenge
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1715

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 06 TH  MARCH, 2018/ PHALGUNA 15, 1939 (SAKA)

BLUE WHALE CHALLENGE

1715. SHRI A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is true that the Government has directed the State Governments to initiate legal action and sensitize police force regarding the Blue Whale challenge and if so, the details thereof;

(b)  whether  there  is  lack  of  awareness  among  policemen  regarding  misuse  of social media and if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether the Government has directed the State Governments to train police officials at district and police station levels to handle such crimes; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a)  to  (d):  Instances  of  children  committing  suicide  while  allegedly  playing  Blue Whale Challenge Game were reported in various States/UTs and all States /UTs were directed to monitor the situation closely and take action against proponent of the game. Police and Public order are State subjects and prevention, detection, investigation of crime including capacity building of police personnel are primarily the responsibility of states. Various steps are taken by MHA as well as States to modernize the preventive setup and equip police personnel with knowledge and skills for prevention and control of crime. Training to law enforcement personnel is regularly imparted through various national and state police academies/institutes.  Ministry  of  Home  Affairs  is  implementing  Cyber  Crime Prevention  against  Women  and  Children  scheme  in  the  period  2017-2020  which aims  to  train  27500  police  personnel  across  the  country  in  the  field  of  cyber domain.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1713 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-06
Subject: Reduction in Deployment in NER
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: SAUGATA ROY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1713

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 06 TH  MARCH, 2018/ PHALGUNA 15, 1939 (SAKA) REDUCTION IN DEPLOYMENT IN NER

1713. PROF. SAUGATA ROY:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has taken any decision to reduce the presence of central armed forces in the North East Region of the country;

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

(c)  whether  the  State  police  is  capable  to  counter  the  various  types  of insurgencies prevailing in the region; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) & (b) :  At present, there is no proposal to reduce the deployment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) in the North Eastern Region.

(c)  &  (d)  :    'Police'  and  'Law  &  Order'  are  State  subjects.  However,  Central Government is supplementing the efforts of the State Government to deal with the militancy/insurgency perpetrated by militant/insurgent groups of North Eastern  States  in  a  coordinated  way  which,  inter  alia,  include  deployment  of Central  Armed  Police  Forces  (CAPFs)  for  carrying  out  intensive  joint  counter insurgency  operations  and  providing  security  for  vulnerable  installations  and infrastructural  projects  based  on  threat  assessment,  sharing  of  intelligence, financial assistance  for strengthening of the State police  forces and intelligence

## LS.US.Q.No.1713 FOR 06.03.2018

agencies    under  the  Police  Modernization  scheme,    reimbursement  of  Security Related Expenditure, sanction of India Reserve Battalions, banning the Unlawful Associations operating in NE Region under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, declaring specific areas as 'disturbed areas' under Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 and issuing notifications for Unified command Structure, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1712 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-06
Subject: Registered NGOs
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: GOWDAR MALLIKARJUNAPPA SIDDESHWARA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SAHIIA

## REGISTERED NGOs

## 1712, SHRI GM. SIDDESHWARA:

## Will the Ministcr of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT he pleased to state:

- at present;
- (0) whether the accounts of such NCOs are registcred with thc Ministry &nd are properly audited annually by the authorized Chartered Accountafis enpanelled with thc Ministry;
- the details thereof and if not, the procedure fur thc NGOs to their accounts audited; and get
- maintain their accounts properly 01' them auditcd? gct

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI VIIAY SAMPLA)

registered on the portal ofwhich 64S8 are in operation;

- (b): The  total number of NGOg who have been provided funds are as follows:
- under which grants are givel to the NGOs The Ministry dves uot empanel chartered accountants for this rendered by them with utilization cerlificate and audited accounts signed by a chartered accountaut within 15 releascd to tat NGQ. Alsos the Ministry can initiate action (o blacklist such organization and takc legal get

During

2015-16

1447

During

2016-17

1476

During

2017-18 [Upto 28-02.2018]

1053

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1712 TO BL ANSWERED ON 06.03.2018
Lok Sabha Question No. 1710 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-06
Subject: Kochi Metro Project
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: FAIZAL P.P. MOHAMMED

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1710

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 06 MARCH, 2018

## KOCHI METRO PROJECT

## No.1710       MOHAMMED FAIZAL:

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

- (a) The  present  status  of  construction  of  the  proposed second  stage  of  Kochi  Metro  project  in  the  State  of Kerala; and
- (b) The  funds  allocated  and  utilized  so  far  for  the  said purpose?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a) The  physical  progress  of  the  second  stage  of  Kochi
- metro  rail  project,  from  Maharaja's  College  to  Petta,  is about 38%.
- (b) Kochi  metro  rail  project  from  Aluva  to  Petta  has  been sanctioned  at  a  cost  of ₹ 5,181.79 crore,  out  of  which ₹ 3890.23 crore have been released by the Government of India and the Government of Kerala.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1707 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-06
Subject: Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: RAJENDRA AGRAWAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1707 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.03.2018

## TOP CLASS EDUCATION SCHEME FOR SC STUDENTS

1707. SHRI RAJENDRA AGRAWAL:

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

- Government   proposes to amend the income eligibility criteria  for  availing scholarship under Class Education Scheme for SC students; Top
- (b) if s0 the details thereof; and
- (c) the details of the estimated increase in the number of SC students to avail the benefit due to the proposed amendment?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI VIJAY SAMPLA)

- (a) & (b): The ceiling of total annual family income from all sources under the scheme has been increased from Rs.4.50 lakh to Rs.6.00 lakh which will be effective from the academic year 2018-19.
- (c): No such data is available
Lok Sabha Question No. 1706 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-06
Subject: Hoarding and Profiteering
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNPURIA

## Government of India Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1706

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.03.2018

## HOARDING AND PROFITEERING

1706.   SHRI SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNAPURIA: (OIH)

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- (a) whether the Government is aware that trading companies are indulging in hoarding and profiteering due to price rise of food grains and low minimum support price while farmers and consumers are incurring losses regularly; and
- (b) if so, the details of the remedial measures taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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## THE MINISTER OF STATE CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI C. R. CHAUDHARY)

(a)  & (b) : To ensure adequate availability of essential food items at fair prices in the general retail market, from time to time Central Government issues enabling orders to fix stock limits to carry  out  de-hoarding  operations  against  hoarders  of  specified  essential  foodgrains  based  on which  State  take  appropriate  decision  for  imposing  limits.  Central  Government  also  issues advisories to States/UTs for strict enforcement of Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (EC Act) & Prevention of Blackmarketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act,1980 (PBMMSEC Act) from time to time. The States/Uts as enforcement agencies for EC Act, 1955 and PBMMSEC Act, 1980 take action against unscrupulous trading, blackmarketing, hoarding, profiteering and speculative trading.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1703 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-06
Subject: Ramagundam Fertilizer Plant
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: SUKENDER REDDY GUTHA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1703 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.03.2018

## Ramagundam Fertilizer Plant

## 1703.  SHRI GUTHA SUKENDER REDDY:

Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has committed to complete the Ramagundam Fertilizer Plant works and start production in the plant by 2019;
- (b)       if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)       the quantum of funds earmarked and released so far?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  FOR  THE  MINISTRY  OF PLANNING; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

## (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

- (a)  :     Yes Madam.

(b)   :      Ramagundam Fertilizer Plant is being revived through 'Nomination Route' by  a  Consortium  of  PSUs  namely  M/s.  Engineers  India  Limited,  M/s.  National Fertilizers Limited and Fertilizer Corporation of India Ltd.  The consortium is setting up  a  gas  based  urea  plant.    The  Joint  Venture  company  namely  'Ramagundam Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited' has been formed to revive the Ramagundam unit of Fertilizer Corporation of India Ltd. The plant construction is under execution and has achieved overall physical progress of 73% as on 15.02.2018.

(c)  :      The  project  is  not  funded  by  the  Government of India and funds are being raised  by  the  company  itself  through  debt  and  equity  funds  from  the  promoter companies.

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