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Lok Sabha Question No. 5494 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-28
Subject: Approval to the MoU Proposal with OEM
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: V. SATHYABAMA, R.K. BHARATHI MOHAN, KRISHNAN NARAYANASAMY RAMACHANDRAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5494

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 28 TH  MARCH, 2018

## APPROVAL TO  THE  MoU  PROPOSAL WITH  OEM

5494.  SHRIMATI  V. SATHYA  BAMA: SHRI BHARATHI MOHAN R.K.: SHRI  K.N. RAMACHANDRAN:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  received  any  letters  from  Members  of  Parliament with  regards  to  the  delay  in  according  approval  to  the  MoU  proposal  with  Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the manufacture of small arms NBP pistols;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the response of the Government in this regard;
- (c) whether  the  Government  had  conducted  any  probe  suppressing  the  company verification in the facility of OEM on 2 August, 2017; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the status of the probe?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

र  ा रा य मं ी

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

- (a) Yes Madam, a letter was received from Hon'ble Member of Parliament stating  that  Grand  Power  Slovakia and  DCD-Grand Power  India (Pvt) Ltd, India  had  submitted  an  Expression  of  Interest  (EoI)  for  co-production  of state-of-the-art  small  arms  to  Rifle  Factory  Ishapore  and  the  same  was pending for approval.

(b) A proposal for signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was forwarded by Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) to the Department of Defence Production in March 2017.  The MoU was returned to OFB in July 2017 as it was found deficient in terms of procedure followed.  Earlier in September 2016, OFB had been asked to  formulate  a Standard  Operating Procedure (SOP) for selection of the technology partners.  The draft SOP for selection of technological partners submitted by OFB in August 2017 was examined in  the  Department  of  Defence  Production  and  OFB  was  directed  to incorporate the suggestions of the Ministry. The revised SOP, incorporating the suggestions of the Ministry, was submitted by the OFB in February 2018 which after examination has been approved by the Ministry in March 2018. (c) & (d): On  enquiry,  it  has  been  informed  by  the  Defence  Attache, Prague, Embassy of India, Slovakia that he had visited the firm M/s Grand August  2017  for  evaluation  /  verification  of  the credentials of  the  firm based  on  a  request  from Ministry of  Home  Affairs through  Ministry  of  External  Affairs  and  in  this  regard  a  report  was

Power,  Slovakia  on  2 nd submitted by the DA to the Ministry of External Affairs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5493 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-28
Subject: Operating Procedure
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: KRISHNAN NARAYANASAMY RAMACHANDRAN, R.K. BHARATHI MOHAN, V. SATHYABAMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5494

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 28 TH  MARCH, 2018

## APPROVAL TO  THE  MoU  PROPOSAL WITH  OEM

5494.  SHRIMATI  V. SATHYA  BAMA: SHRI BHARATHI MOHAN R.K.: SHRI  K.N. RAMACHANDRAN:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  received  any  letters  from  Members  of  Parliament with  regards  to  the  delay  in  according  approval  to  the  MoU  proposal  with  Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the manufacture of small arms NBP pistols;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the response of the Government in this regard;
- (c) whether  the  Government  had  conducted  any  probe  suppressing  the  company verification in the facility of OEM on 2 August, 2017; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the status of the probe?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

र  ा रा य मं ी

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

- (a) Yes Madam, a letter was received from Hon'ble Member of Parliament stating  that  Grand  Power  Slovakia and  DCD-Grand Power  India (Pvt) Ltd, India  had  submitted  an  Expression  of  Interest  (EoI)  for  co-production  of state-of-the-art  small  arms  to  Rifle  Factory  Ishapore  and  the  same  was pending for approval.

(b) A proposal for signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was forwarded by Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) to the Department of Defence Production in March 2017.  The MoU was returned to OFB in July 2017 as it was found deficient in terms of procedure followed.  Earlier in September 2016, OFB had been asked to  formulate  a Standard  Operating Procedure (SOP) for selection of the technology partners.  The draft SOP for selection of technological partners submitted by OFB in August 2017 was examined in  the  Department  of  Defence  Production  and  OFB  was  directed  to incorporate the suggestions of the Ministry. The revised SOP, incorporating the suggestions of the Ministry, was submitted by the OFB in February 2018 which after examination has been approved by the Ministry in March 2018. (c) & (d): On  enquiry,  it  has  been  informed  by  the  Defence  Attache, Prague, Embassy of India, Slovakia that he had visited the firm M/s Grand August  2017  for  evaluation  /  verification  of  the credentials of  the  firm based  on  a  request  from Ministry of  Home  Affairs through  Ministry  of  External  Affairs  and  in  this  regard  a  report  was

Power,  Slovakia  on  2 nd submitted by the DA to the Ministry of External Affairs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5492 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-28
Subject: Vacant Post of Pilots
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: BHARAT SINGH, AJAY (TENI) MISRA, RANGASWAMY DHRUVANARAYANA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5492

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 28 TH  MARCH, 2018

## VACANT POST OF PILOTS

5492.  SHRI  BHARAT SINGH:

SHRI AJAY MISRA TENI:

SHRI  R. DHRUVA  NARAYANA:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether all the three wings of Armed Forces are facing shortage of pilots and if so, the details thereof and number of pilots working in the armed forces, wing-wise;
- (b) whether a number of posts of pilots are lying vacant in all three wings of armed forces and if so, the details thereof, wing-wise;
- (c) the time period since when these posts are lying vacant, wing-wise and the reasons for delay in filling up such posts;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to make recruitment process simpler and faster to address the shortage;
- (e) if so, the steps taken / proposed to be taken to attract the youth for becoming pilots in the armed forces; and
- (f) whether  the  Government  is  organizing  /  proposes  to  organize  career  fair  in  the Universities and if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                    (SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

j{kk ea=h

¼Jherh  fueZyk lhrkje.k )

## (a) to (c): The details are as follows:

## Indian Navy:

## The details are as follows:

735

82

Government Sanction :

Borne Strength :

653

Vacant Posts :

## Indian Army:

The details of Army Aviation are as under:

Sanctioned :

794

Held :

602

Vacant :

## Indian Air Force:

There is a marginal shortage of pilots in Indian Air Force against the authorised establishment.  However, the available strength of pilots in the IAF  is  sufficient  to  meet  the  current  operational  requirements.    With  the accretions  sanctioned  by  the  Government in the recent past, these shortages would be mitigated. (d) to (f): The  induction  process  has  been  streamlined  and  simplified. Selection process in vogue is satisfactory, with proactive steps been taken by the armed forces to reduce the shortage, which includes participation in career  fairs  /  exhibitions,  advertisements  in  print  and  electronic  media, motivational lectures in schools & colleges, visuals / signage at strategic locations, etc. Apart from the above, regular Army Melas at Army Command level, Aviation specific  demonstrations  during  NCC  parades,  advertisement through Additional Director General Public  Information and on website in open domain are undertaken for increasing awareness and attracting youth to armed forces.

192

:  2  :

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5488 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-28
Subject: IIIDEM
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: VIJAY KUMAR S.R., GAJANAN CHANDRAKANT KIRTIKAR, NARANBHAI KACHHADIA, T. RADHAKRISHNAN, ANWHAR RAAJHAA, KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH, SUDHEER GUPTA, BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5488

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, 28 th  MARCH, 2018

## IIIDEM

## 5488. SHRI S.R. VIJAYAKUMAR:

SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR:

SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA:

SHRI T. RADHAKRISHNAN:

SHRI A. ANWHAR RAAJHAA:

KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH:

SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:

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

- (a) whether the Election Commission of India (ECI) has established the India International Institute for Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM);
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with its aims, objectives and achievements since its establishment;
- (c)  whether  the  IIIDEM  conducted  a  training  programme  on  Capacity  Development  for  Election Management  under  the  Indian  Technical  and  Economic  Cooperation  (ITEC)  recently  and  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (d)  the  number  of  international  programmes  conducted  by  the  IIIDEM  along  with  the  number  and names of countries which participated in them so far; and
- (e) the steps taken/being taken by the Government for further improvement of processes and practices to ensure free and fair elections in the country?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR LAW AND JUSTICE AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS (SHRI P.P.CHAUDHARY)

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

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5487 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-28
Subject: Recruitment in Coal India Limited
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: DHANANJAY BHIMRAO MAHADIK, SUPRIYA SADANAND SULE, HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT, RAJEEV SHANKARRAO SATAV, JAYAKUMAR JAYAVARDHAN, P.R. SUNDARAM, VIJAYSINH MOHITE PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5487 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.03.2018

## Recruitment in Coal India Limited

## 5487 .   SHRI DHANANJAY MAHADIK:

SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE:

DR.HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT:

SHRI SATAV RAJEEV:

DR.J.JAYAVARDHAN:

SHRI P.R.SUNDARAM:

SHRI MOHITE PATIL VIJAYSINH SHANKARRAO:

Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the recruitment process of Coal India Limited (CIL) is fully transparent and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  part  of  the  vacancies  have  been  filled  through  campus  selection  for  various disciplines in approved institutions;
- (c) if  so,  the number of management trainees selected through campus selection during the last three years and the current year;
- (d) whether there is irregularity in campus selection; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the corrective steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## A N S W E R

## MINISTER OF COAL IN THE MINISTRY OF COAL AND RAILWAYS

## (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

(a):    In  all  cases  of  recruitment,  Coal  India  Limited  (CIL)  follows  the  Recruitment  Policy including  Government  guidelines  and  directives  on  reservation  etc.  as  approved  by  its  Board. Recruitment Policy and results of both written examinations as well as interviews are placed in public domain.

- (b): Yes, Madam.

(c): The number of candidates selected  as  Management Trainees  through campus selection during the last 3 years and the current year is as follows:

Year 2015 -497 Year 2016 -508 Year2017 -239 Year 2018 -46 (Campus selections are likely to be concluded by May 2018).

(d)  to  (e):  A  complaint  was  received  alleging  irregularities  in  campus  recruitment  and promotions in CIL which is under examination by the Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5485 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-28
Subject: Pending Defence Deals
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: MANSHANKAR NINAMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5485

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 28 TH  MARCH, 2018

## PENDING DEFENCE DEALS

5485.  SHRI  MANSHANKAR  NINAMA:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of defence deals pending on the basis of complaints at present;
- (b) whether  some  of  the  allegations  have  proved  false  and  if  so,  the  number  of  such allegations that proved false during the last three years;
- (c) whether the possibility of scams in defence deals is likely to be completely wiped out in case the process of allegations is made complex; and
- (d) the  impact  on  the  modernisation  of  the  armed  forces  due  to  pending  defence  deals  on account of allegations?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

र  ा रा य मं ी

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

(a) to (d): Capital Acquisition of defence equipment is undertaken in accordance  with the extant  Defence  Procurement  Procedure (DPP)  which incorporates provisions to ensure the highest degree of probity, public accountability,  impartiality  and  transparency  in  the  procurement  process.    It envisages signing of an Integrity Pact between Government and bidders for all capital  procurement / schemes of Rs.20 crore and above, as against the earlier requirement for such a Pact for schemes of over Rs.100 crore.

Allegations of corruption are dealt with expeditiously as per provisions of DPP  and  guidelines  on  the  subject,  which  include  provision  for  taking  action against vendors for vexatious or frivolous complaints.

Modernisation  of  the  Defence  Forces  is  a  continuous  process  based  on threat  perception,  operational  challenges,  technological  changes  and  available sources to keep the armed forces in state of readiness and remaining equipped with modern weapon system.  During the last three years and in the current year (upto  31.01.2018),  192  contracts  have  been  signed  for  capital  procurement  of defence equipment for armed forces.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5484 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-28
Subject: Monitoring the Progress of AntiCorruption Measures
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI VASAVA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5484

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.03.2018)

## MONITORING THE PROGRESS OF ANTI-CORRUPTION MEASURES

## †5484. SHRI MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI VASAVA:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Department of Personnel and Training monitors the progress of measures being undertaken to curb corruption through the annual action plans prepared in this regard;
- (b) if  so,  whether the Government has detected cases of corruption where proper action has not been taken through such monitoring of cases;
- (c) if so, the details of such cases during the last three years; and
- (d) the action taken by the Government thereon and the outcome 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 Central Government is fully alive and committed to implement its policy of 'Zero Tolerance against Corruption' and has taken several measures to combat corruption and improve the functioning of the Government.

As  a  part  of  this  policy,  a  Probity  Portal  has  been  launched  in  Department  of Personnel and Training (DoPT) through which following probity related issues are monitored at DoPT and Cabinet Secretariat level:

- i. Pending Sanction for Prosecution
- ii. Pending disciplinary proceeding cases
- iii. Implementation of Rotational Transfer Policy
- iv. Review under Fundamental Rule (FR) 56 (j) and other relevant rules for premature retirement.

Directions have been issued from time to time to concerned Ministries/Departments for strict adherence to applicable rules and time schedules.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5482 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-28
Subject: Dumping Garbage along Tracks
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNPURIA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5482 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.03.2018

## DUMPING GARBAGE ALONG TRACKS

## † 5482.  SHRI SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNAPURIA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  land  on  both  sides  of  railway  tracks  in  towns  and cities is being used for open defecation and garbage dumping;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  reaction  of  the  Government thereto;
- (c) whether any action has been taken by the railway officials to deal with this problem under the Swachh Bharat Campaign; and
- (d)
- if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a) to (d) Yes, Madam. The problem of open defecation alongside the railway tracks largely exists in approaches to stations falling in major cities where railway land is encroached upon. It not only causes public nuisance  but  also  affects  the  safety  and  train  operations.  Indian Railways has undertaken a series of measures to address this problem as under:
- (i) Guidelines  have  been  issued  to  Zonal  Railways  to  permit provision of suitable mobile toilets / eco-friendly mobile
- toilets  by  the  local  Government  for  the  use  of  encroachers  in the railway land to avoid human defecation on the railway track and nearby. (ii) Adequate toilets as per norms have been provided at  railway stations for the passengers. (iii) Regular cleaning drives and awareness campaigns           under Swachh  Bharat  Mission  have  been  undertaken  for  keeping railway premises  clean  which  include prevention of  open defecation. Indian  Railway  is  actively  associated  with  the  Government  of India's  initiative  for  generating  awareness  for  prevention  of open  defecation  alongside  the  railway  tracks  in  coordination
- (iv) with local Government.

At major trespass locations, alongside the stations in the city areas, boundary wall has also been planned, wherever feasible. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 5479 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-28
Subject: Change in Schedule of Train No. 12274/12273
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: MD. BADARIDDOZA KHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5479 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.03.2018

CHANGE IN SCHEDULE OF TRAIN NO. 12274/12273

5479. SHRI MD. BADARUDDOZA KHAN:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the Railways has changed the schedule, route and travel time of Howrah Duronto Express (Train No. 12274 & 12273); and

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

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a) & (b) Yes, Madam.  With a view to providing additional service on the Jasidih-Delhi sector, it has been decided to divert 12273/12274 Howrah-New  Delhi  Duronto  Express  via  Jasidih,  w.e.f.  09.02.2018, with change is schedule of the train.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5475 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-28
Subject: Confidentiality Agreement
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVNTHI)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5475

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 28 TH  MARCH, 2018

## CONFIDENTIALITY  AGREEMENT

5475.  SHRI  MUTHAMSETTI  SRINIVASA  RAO (AVANTHI):

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether India and France have signed new confidentiality agreement replacing the 2008 pact, among 14 other pacts; and
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  reasons  for  foreclosing  of  sharing  classified information on defence deals, including the Rafale fighter aircraft deal?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE

IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

र  ा रा य मं ी

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

(a) & (b): An Agreement between India and France regarding the Exchange and Reciprocal Protection of Classified or Protected Information was  signed  on  10 th March,  2018  during  the  State  Visit  of  President  of France to India.  This agreement defines the common security regulations applicable to any exchange  of classified and protected information between the two countries.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5472 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-28
Subject: Chinese Transgressions
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: MIDHUN REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5472

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 28 TH  MARCH, 2018

## CHINESE  TRANSGRESSIONS

5472.  SHRI  P.V. MIDHUN REDDY:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there have been increase in Chinese transgressions over the last one year or so;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether these transgressions  are taking place  in disputed  areas or  in new  areas; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

A    N    S    W    E    R MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                    (SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN) j{kk ea=h ¼Jherh  fueZyk lhrkje.k )

(a) to (d): There is no commonly delineated Line of Actual Control (LAC) in  the  border  areas  between  India  and  China.    There  are  areas  along  the LAC where both sides have differing perception of LAC.  Due to this both sides undertake patrolling upto their perception of the LAC and as a result transgressions do occur.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5471 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-28
Subject: Problems in Cantonment Areas
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: RAJENDRA AGRAWAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5471

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 28 TH  MARCH, 2018

## PROBLEMS IN CANTONMENT AREAS

5471.  SHRI  RAJENDRA AGRAWAL:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether people in the cantonment areas are facing many problems;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the corrective steps taken by the Government in this regard;
- (c) whether the Government has any proposal to provide financial assistance for the welfare of civilians residing in cantonment area and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to set up a high level committee to take note and solve the problems of the civic population residing in these areas; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

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- (a) & (b): Reports  and  representations  are  received  from  time  to  time about  difficulties  faced  by  residents  of  Cantonment  areas.    These  cover subjects such as closure of roads, delay in mutation of properties, renewal of  leases,  building  bye-laws  and  provision  of  civic  amenities.    These matters  are  addressed  on  case  to  case  basis  as  per  extant  rules  and instructions.
- (c) The Government provides financial assistance to Cantonment Boards in the form of general Grant-in-aid and Grants for creation of capital assets. These amounts together with their own internal revenue are utilised by the Cantonment  Boards  for  providing  civic  amenities  /  welfare  measures  for civilians residing in Cantonment Areas.  General Grant-in-aid of Rs.267.42 crore and Grant for creation of capital assets of  Rs.62.43 crore  has been provided for Cantonment Boards during the financial year 2017-2018.
- (d) & (e): There is no such proposal.  The problems are resolved on case to case basis as per extant rules and instructions.
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