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Lok Sabha Question No. 2456 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-01
Subject: Digi-Gaon Project
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: NISHIKANT  DUBEY, PRABHAS KUMAR SINGH, RAVINDRA KUMAR PANDEY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2456

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 01.08.2018

## DIGIGAON PROJECT

## 2456. SHRI NISHIKANT DUBEY: DR. PRABHAS KUMAR SINGH: SHRI RAVINDRA KUMAR PANDEY:

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

- (a)    whether  the  Government  has  proposed  to  implement  Digital  Village  (DigiGaon)  pilot project in the country;
- (b)    if so, the details along with the aims and objective thereof;
- (c)   the number of villages targeted to be included in the Digital Village project in 2018-19, State-wise including Orissa;
- (d)   the amount provided for implementation of digital village in schemes related to health education and skill development for the year 2018-19? and
- (e)     the details of facilities to be made available in such digital villages?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR   ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI S.S. AHLUWALIA)

- (a), (b) and (c): Yes, Sir. The Government of India under the Digital India Programme has envisaged the Digital village pilot project to demonstrate the potential of digital technologies for providing various Government to Citizen (G2C) Services and other associated services to citizens, especially living in the rural areas across all States including Orissa.
- (d):  As  the  pilot  project  is  proposed  to  be  implemented  as  a  service-based  model  in collaboration with State Governments, no amount has been released by the Government so far.
- (e):  It  is  intended  to  provide  various  Government  to  Citizen  (G2C)  Services  and  other associated services useful for rural areas, such as Skill Development, Tele-education, Telemedicine under the project.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2455 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-01
Subject: Internet Facility in Trains
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNPURIA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2455 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2018

## INTERNET FACILITY IN TRAINS

- †2455.  SHRI SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNAPURIA: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:
- (a)  whether  the  Government has decided to provide  internet facility  in the running trains;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the names of the trains which have been selected for providing the said facility and the names of the Rajasthan bound trains included in it; and
- (d) the details of the trains departing from Sawai Madhopur?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a) & (b): Government has proposed to provide internet facility in moving trains. An appropriate technology is being explored to build a high speed mobile Broadband corridor along its track to provide internet facility to passengers.
- (c) & (d): All passenger trains are proposed to be provided with internet facility  including  Rajasthan  bound  trains  and  trains  departing  from Sawai Madhopur.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2453 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-01
Subject: Passenger Amenities at Stations
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: MALLIKARJUN  KHARGE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2453 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2018

## PASSENGER AMENITIES AT STATIONS

2453. SHRI MALLIKARJUN KHARGE:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the  norms  fixed  for  providing  various  passenger  amenities  at railway stations and trains;
- (b) the  details  of  the  system  at  present  for  monitoring  passenger amenities at railway stations and trains;
- (c) whether  the  Railways  have received any complaints/requests regarding the provision of passenger amenities at railway stations and  trains  during  the  last  three  years  including  the  current  year; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the decision/steps taken by the Railways thereon?

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

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

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2453 BY SHRI MALLIKARJUN KHARGE TO BE ANSWERED IN  LOK  SABHA  ON  01.08.2018  REGARDING  PASSENGER  AMENITIES  AT STATIONS (a)  &  (b):    For  provision  of  passenger  amenities  in  an  objective  manner, stations  on  Indian  Railways  have  been  clubbed  in  3  groups  i.e.  Nonsuburban (NSG), Suburban (SG) and Halt (HG). Further, these groups have been put in grades ranging from NSG(1-6), SG(1-3) and HG(1-3) respectively.  Passenger amenities at stations are provided in accordance with the category of each station. The scale of amenities provided at each category of stations have been notified and is also placed on the Indian Railways' Website. Monitoring  of  provision  and  maintenance  of  amenities  at  stations and trains is overseen by Officers at the Divisional Level and Zonal Level, who regularly inspect amenities and take remedial measures for rectifying deficiencies/shortcomings in passenger amenities. Improving  upon  the  standards  or  coaches  including  passenger amenity is  a  high  priority  area  of  Indian  Railways.  Regular  upkeep  of  all passenger amenity items identified as per class of coaches is carried out during laid down maintenance schedules in open line as well as periodical overhauls in  the  Railway  Workshop.  Besides,  identified  coaches  are  also subjected to a 'Mid-life' rehabilitation to restore the amenity fittings as per norms. (c) & (d): Suggestions/complaints regarding provision of various Passenger Amenities  such  as  for  opening  of  additional  booking  windows,  enquiry counters, provision of waiting room, platform shelter, foot over bridge, etc. have  been  received  during  the  last  three  years  and  current  year.  Action has  been  taken  for  providing  the  facilities  wherever  found  feasible. Further,  upgradation/augmentation  of  amenities/facilities  is  a  continuous process.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2452 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-01
Subject: New Facilities for Education
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: VINOD CHAVDA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2452

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 1 ST  AUGUST, 2018

## NEW FACILITIES FOR EDUCATION

2452.  SHRI  VINOD LAKHAMASHI CHAVDA:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to introduce new facilities for the defence staff children education; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## 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): No such proposal is under consideration as of now.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2451 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-01
Subject: Operational Atomic Power Plants
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2451

TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2018

## OPERATIONAL ATOMIC POWER PLANTS

2451.  SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) the  number  of  existing/operational  atomic  power  plants  in  the  country, State/UT-wise; and
- (b) the number of proposals received by the Government from State Governments regarding the setting up of atomic power plants along with the response of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  FOR  PERSONNEL,  PUBLIC  GRIEVANCES  & PENSIONS AND PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR.JITENDRA SINGH):

- (a) The details of existing nuclear power plants in the country are given below:
- (b) In  the  recent  past,  there  have  been  no  proposals from  states for setting  up nuclear power plants.

| Location & State/UT    | Unit     |   Capacity (MW) |
|------------------------|----------|-----------------|
| Maharashtra            | TAPS-1   |             160 |
| Maharashtra            | TAPS-2   |             160 |
| Maharashtra            | TAPS-3   |             540 |
| Maharashtra            | TAPS-4   |             540 |
| Rawatbhata, Rajasthan  | RAPS-1 @ |             100 |
| Rawatbhata, Rajasthan  | RAPS-2   |             200 |
| Rawatbhata, Rajasthan  | RAPS-3   |             220 |
| Rawatbhata, Rajasthan  | RAPS-4   |             220 |
| Rawatbhata, Rajasthan  | RAPS-5   |             220 |
| Rawatbhata, Rajasthan  | RAPS-6   |             220 |
| Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu  | MAPS-1   |             220 |
| Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu  | MAPS-2   |             220 |
| Kudankulam, Tamil Nadu | KKNPP-1  |            1000 |
| Kudankulam, Tamil Nadu | KKNPP-2  |            1000 |
| Uttar Pradesh          | NAPS-1   |             220 |
| Uttar Pradesh          | NAPS-2   |             220 |
| Gujarat                | KAPS-1 $ |             220 |
| Gujarat                | KAPS-2 $ |             220 |
| Karnataka              | KGS-1    |             220 |
| Karnataka              | KGS-2    |             220 |
| Karnataka              | KGS-3    |             220 |
| Karnataka              | KGS-4    |             220 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2450 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-01
Subject: Limit of Free Luggage
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Richard Hay

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2450 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2018

## LIMIT OF FREE LUGGAGE

## 2450. PROF. RICHARD HAY:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  details  of  the  luggage  free  to  carry  by  passengers  while travelling in trains across the country, State/UT-wise including Kerala;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  impose  restriction  on  the free luggage in trains;
- (c)  if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (d)  the time by which it is likely to be implemented; and
- (e)  whether the Government is also planning to impose penalty for over luggage to carry in the trains according to the class across the country and if so, the details thereof?

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## ANSWER ( SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a):  Passengers  travelling  over  all  Indian  Railways  are  permitted  to carry  luggage  free  of  charge  with  them  in  the  compartment  up  to  70 Kgs. in First AC, 50 Kgs. in First Class/AC-2 tier, 40 Kgs. in AC 3-tier/AC Chair Car/Sleeper Class and 35 Kgs. in Second Class.

- (b) & (c): No, Madam. At present there is no such proposal.

(d): Does not arise.

(e): Passengers are allowed to book and carry excess luggage beyond free  allowance,  with  them  in  the  compartment  up  to  the  maximum prescribed  class-wise  limit  on  payment  of  charges  at  1.5  times  of luggage rate. The classwise maximum limit is as under:

| Class                   | Maximum Limit   |
|-------------------------|-----------------|
| 1 st AC                 | 150 kgs         |
| First class/AC-2 tier   | 100 kgs         |
| AC 3 tier/ AC Chair Car | 40 kgs          |
| Sleeper Class           | 80 kgs          |
| Second Class            | 70 kgs          |

When a passenger is detected either enroute or at the destination with unbooked  or  partially  booked  luggage  weighing  more  than  the  free allowance/maximum prescribed class-wise limits, penalty as per rule is levied.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2447 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-01
Subject: Modernisation of Railways
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: SHARAD TRIPATHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2447 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2018 MODERNISATION OF RAILWAYS

## †2447. SHRI SHARAD TRIPATHI:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  fund  required  for  the  modernisation  of  railways,  laying new rail  lines,  doubling  of  rail  lines,  electrification  and  railway  protection, State/UT-wise including Uttar Pradesh;
- (b) the time and manner by which the said fund is likely to be mobilised;
- (c) whether the Railways proposes to implement the said programmes on Public Private Partnership mode; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a) Railways do not adopt any criteria for State/UT-wise allotment of funds. Funds are allocated Zone-wise on Indian Railways which cover one or more States/UT. However, the requirement of funds for modernization of Railways has been worked out to the tune of ` 8,56,000 crores in five years upto 2020. (b) As mentioned above, the fund is likely to be mobilized over a period of five years up to 2020 by way of Gross Budgetary Support, Internal Revenue Generation, Institutional Financing and through Public Private Partnership. said
- (c) & (d) Yes, Madam. Railways propose to implement the programmes for ` 1.30 Lakh crores in Public Private Partnership mode.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2446 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-01
Subject: Un-documented Immigrants
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVNTHI)

## GOVERNEMNT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2446

TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2018

## UN-DOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS

2446. SHRI MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVANTHI):

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the United States Administration has launched its zero tolerance policy towards undocumented immigrants;
- (b) if   so,   the   details   thereof   and   the   number   of   Indians   languishing   under undocumented immigrants list; and
- (c) the details of steps the Ministry is taking to ease the situation of the detainees and help them in their attempts to stay-on in the US?

## ANSWER

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

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

(a) to (c) President   Trump   issued   an   Executive   Order   titled   'Enhancing   Public Safety in the Interior of the United States' dated 25 th  January, 2017 which inter alia 'directs agencies to employ all lawful means to ensure the faithful execution of the immigration laws of the United States against all removable aliens'. Subsequently, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued two Implementation Memorandums dated 20 th   February, 2017 which inter alia instructed all DHS personnel to 'initiate enforcement actions against removable aliens encountered during the performance of their official duties.'

There are no authoritative figures on the number of undocumented Indian immigrants in the US. The U.S. Government does not release a comprehensive list, by nationality,   of   aliens   detained   for   entering   or   staying   in   the   U.S.   without   valid documents. From time to time, detentions of alleged Indian nationals for violation of U.S. immigration laws are reported or come to the notice of the Government. In such cases, our Embassy and Consulates in the U.S. take up the matter with appropriate authorities   and   render   all   possible   assistance   to   the   detained   Indian   nationals, including  by  visits   to   detention   centres.   From   time   to   time,   Indian   Embassy   and Consulates in the U.S. also facilitate issue of travel documents to undocumented Indians after due verification of nationality, to enable their return to India.

The Government does not encourage illegal migration of Indian citizens into other countries. The Government remains closely engaged with the US Government on all issues relating to safety and welfare of the Indian Diaspora.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2444 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-01
Subject: Frequency of Train No. 12877/12878
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: VISHNU DAYAL RAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2444 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2018

## FREQUENCY OF TRAIN NO. 12877/12878

†2444. SHRI VISHNU DAYAL RAM:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  Ranchi  to  New  Delhi  via  Daltenganj  Train  No.12453/12454 Rajdhani Express and train No.12877/12878 Garib Rath are proposed to be operated daily;

- (b) if so, the time by which it is likely to be done; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a)  to  (c)    Increase  in  frequency  of  12453/12454  Ranchi-New  Delhi Rajdhani Express (Bi-weekly) and 12877/12878 Ranchi-New Delhi Garibrath Express(Tri-weekly) is operationally not feasible at present, as 12453/12454 Ranchi-New Delhi Rajdhani Express (Bi-weekly), 12877/12878 Ranchi-New Delhi Garibrath Express (Tri-weekly) and 20839/20840 Ranchi-New Delhi Rajdhani Express (Bi-weekly) are presently running on a common path, on all days of the week.  Besides, there are terminal and maintenance constraints as well.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2442 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-01
Subject: Law to Check Data Theft
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: PANKAJ CHOWDHARY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2442

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 01.08.2018

## LAW TO CHECK DATA THEFT

## 2442 .    SHRI  PANKAJ  CHAUDHARY:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to make any effective law to check the increasing cases of data theft;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has received the report from Justice Srikrishna Committee in this regard; and
- (d) whether  the  Government  has  studied  the  said  report  and  if  so,  the  reaction  of  the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR   ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI S.S. AHLUWALIA)

- (a), (b)  and (c):  Yes, Sir. Government is considering bringing data protection legislation in the  country.  A  Committee  of  Experts  on  Data  Protection  chaired  by  Justice  Shri.  B.N Srikrishna (Retd.) had been constituted to look into the aspects pertaining to Data Protection. The Committee has submitted its report along with draft Bill to Government on 27th July, 2018.
- (d):   The report has been received on 27.07.2018, and is being examined.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2441 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-01
Subject: Re-development of Dadar Station
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: RAHUL RAMESH SHEWALE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2441 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2018

## RE-DEVELOPMENT OF DADAR STATION

2441.  SHRI RAHUL SHEWALE:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  decided  to  re-develop  Dadar Station in Mumbai;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  time  given  to  the railway authorities to re-develop the said Station;
- (c) the  details  of  the  funds  provided  by  the  Government  along with the work executed for re-development of the said station so far;
- (d) whether the Government has received requests/ representations from the public representatives to expedite the re-development work of the said station during each of the last three years and the current year;
- (e) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  action  taken/being taken  by  the  Government  on  such  requests/representations  so far; and
- (f) the  other  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  to  redevelop the said Station within the specified time?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

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

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (f)  OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2441 BY SHRI RAHUL SHEWALE TO BE RE-

ANSWERED  IN LOK SABHA  ON 01.08.2018  REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF DADAR STATION (a)  and  (b):  Railways  have  planned  for  redevelopment  of  major Railway  stations,  including  Dadar  station  in  Mumbai,  by  making Indian Railway Stations  Development Corporation Limited (IRSDC) as  Nodal  Agency,  through  simplified  procedures  and  with  longer lease tenures. Station  redevelopment  projects  are  complex  in  nature  and require  detailed  techno-economic feasibility studies and statutory clearances  from  local  bodies.  Therefore,  no  time-frame  can  be indicated at this stage. (c):  Redevelopment  of  stations  is  planned  through  leveraging  of commercial  development  of  vacant  land/air  space  in  and  around stations. Therefore, no funds have been earmarked for the purpose. Such projects shall generally be cost neutral to Railways. (d)  and  (e):  Yes,  Madam.    Ministry  of  Railways  has  received requests  regarding  redevelopment  of  Dadar  railway  station  from public representatives and replies have duly been issued to them. (f):  Based  upon  the  feedback received during various interactions with  developers,  investors  and  other  stakeholders,  Ministry  of Railways has formulated a revised strategy for station redevelopment on fast track. Accordingly, a Cabinet Note has been initiated in this regard.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2440 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-01
Subject: Rehabilitation of Slum Dwellers
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: SADASHIV KISAN LOKHANDE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2440 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2018

## REHABILITATION OF SLUM DWELLERS

†2440. SHRI SADASHIV LOKHANDE:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a) whether any steps have been taken / proposed to be taken by the Union Government for the rehabilitation of slum dwellers on the  railway  land  before  demolition  of  slums  in  the  country particularly in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## ANSWER (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a)  to  (c):  Most  of  the  slums  on  Railway  land  are  in  the approaches of Stations in Metros and big cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai etc. The Railway land is required for servicing  and  maintenance  of  track,  bridges  and  other operational  uses  and  also  utilized  for  execution of  various infrastructural projects for  meeting  future  growth  needs  of Railways,  which  include  projects  like  doubling/tripling,  traffic facilities etc.    In view of this, rehabilitation of slum dwellers on Railway land would not be feasible.

Ministry of Railways has already advised the State Governments  that  Housing  being  a  State  Subject,  they  should include existing slums on Railway land in their plan for rehabilitation/resettlement of slum dwellers of a city. Entire cost of such rehabilitation may also be borne by State Government or Urban Local Bodies as Railways may not be able to contribute towards cost of land or rehabilitation/resettlement.

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