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Lok Sabha Question No. 3653 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-08
Subject: Mining of Coal in Meghalaya
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: VINCENT H PALA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3653 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2018

## Mining of Coal in Meghalaya

## 3653.   SHRI VINCENT H. PALA:

Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state:

- (a) the status of cases in NGT and Supreme Courts regarding mining of coal in Meghalaya;
- (b) whether the Central Government has filed affidavit or counter affidavit in the NGT Court and Supreme Court regarding mining of coal in Meghalaya, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  accept  the  proposal  of  Meghalaya  State Government  and  Assembly  Resolution  to  adopt  the  policy  for  mining  of  coal  in Meghalaya as a special case; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details  of  action  taken  by  the  Central  Government  regarding  coal  mining  in Meghalaya?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COAL, FINANCE AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- a. Original Application  No. 73/2014,  filed before the National Green Tribunal,  and  Civil Appeal Diary No. 3067 of 2018 filed in Supreme Court  by All Dimasa Students Union, Dima Hasao District Committee are pending in the courts. In both the cases Ministry of Coal is a respondent. These cases are subjudice.
- b. An  affidavit dated 21.07.2014 was filed in OA no. 73/2014 before NGT duly signed by US(PCA),  MOC  and  Affidavit/  Status  Report   dated  24.07.2018  was  sent  to  Central Agency Section , Ministry of Law and Justice, Supreme Court for filing in  Civil  Appeal Diary No. 3067 of 2018 .

(c)& (d)    The proposal  received from the Commissioner & Secy., Mining and Geology Deptt.,  Govt.  of  Meghalaya  vide  letter  dated  18.07.2018  is  under  examination  in  the Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3652 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-08
Subject: Prototype Lithium-Ion Cells
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: KAVITHA KALVAKUNTLA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3652

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2018)

## PROTOTYPE LITHIUM-ION CELLS

## 3652. SHRIMATI KAVITHA KALVAKUNTLA:

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

- (a) whether CSIR has set up a demonstration facility in Chennai to manufacture Prototype Lithium-Ion cells;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  CSIR  has  secured  global  IPRs  with  potential  to  enable  cost reduction,  coupled  with  appropriate  supply  chain  and  manufacturing technology; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCES (DR. HARSH VARDHAN)

- (a)&(b) Yes, Madam. CSIR has established a facility at CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Chennai for fabrication of prototype Li-ion cells. Prototypes of both 18650 cylindrical as well as pouch Li-ion cells can be fabricated in this facility.
- (c)&(d)  Yes, Madam. CSIR has filed/ granted patents in major countries, viz., USA, Japan, Korea, China, Europe and Spain besides India.

CN103380529B; EP2630686B1; US9,882,206B2; P5707499B2; KR20137011630A; ES2536250T3; WO2012052810A1; WO2012/052811; JP5765644B2; US9985277B2; EP2630685B1; KR101791524B1; CN103299458B.

CSIR has signed an agreement with a company for commercialization of technology.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3651 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-08
Subject: Modernisation of Railway Stations in Maharashtra
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: ARVIND GANPAT SAWANT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3651 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2018

## MODERNISATION OF RAILWAY STATIONS IN MAHARASHTRA

†3651. SHRI ARVIND SAWANT:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of stations in Maharashtra targeted for modernization;
- (b) the quantum  of  funds  allocated  for modernization  of  railway stations  particularly  in  backward  and  rural  areas  of  the  country during the last three years and the current year, zone-wise;
- (c) the quantum of fund likely to be spent separately on each railway station; and
- (d) the targets fixed for modernization of those railway stations where works are under progress?

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.  3651  BY  SHRI  ARVIND  SAWANT  TO  BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 08.08.2018 REGARDING MODERNISATION OF RAILWAY STATIONS IN MAHARASHTRA (a): At present, modernisation/upgradation of stations is undertaken under 'Adarsh Station Scheme'. 1253 stations including 108 stations in the State of  Maharashtra  have  been  identified  for  development  of  stations  under this scheme. (b)  and  (c):  No  separate  fund  is  allocated  for  development  of  stations identified  under  'Adarsh  Station  Scheme'.  The  allocation/expenditure  on works for development of Railway stations is generally funded under Plan Head - 'Passenger Amenities'.  State-wise  details  of  funds  allocated  are not maintained. Allocation (excluding EBR) under Plan Head - 'Passenger

Amenities' during the last three years and the current year is as under:-

| Budget Estimates   |   Allocation ( ` in Cr.) |
|--------------------|--------------------------|
| 2015-16            |                  1748.5  |
| 2016-17            |                   838.28 |
| 2017-18            |                  1100.9  |
| 2018-19            |                  1657.86 |

(d):  Out  of  108  stations  in  Maharashtra,  104  stations  have  been  already developed under this scheme. The remaining stations are planned to be developed by 2018-19.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3650 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-08
Subject: Laying New Railway Lines in Punjab
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Gurjeet Singh,Aujla

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3650 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2018

## LAYING NEW RAILWAY LINES IN PUNJAB

## 3650.  SHRI GURJEET SINGH AUJLA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Railways is aiming commissioning of 3,500 km new railway lines in the financial year 2018-19;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the achievements made in the last two years in laying of new tracks,  doubling,  gauge  conversion  and  electrification  in kilometer, in Punjab?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a) and (b):   Railways has set the target of commissioning of 4100 km  in  2018-19.  This  includes  1000  km  of  New  Line,  1000  km  of Gauge Conversion and 2100 km of Doubling.

(c):      In  the  last  two  years,  40.5  km  of  Doubling  and  125  km  of Electrification was commissioned.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3649 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-08
Subject: Mechanised Cleaning System
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: POONAMBEN HEMATBHAI MAADAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3649 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2018

## MECHANISED CLEANING SYSTEM

3649.  SHRIMATI POONAMBEN MAADAM :

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has introduced a mechanized cleaning  system  for  comprehensive  cleaning  of  all  platforms, circulating areas and foot over bridges in the station premises;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  ever  monitored  the  progress  of cleaning at platforms, circulating areas and foot over bridges in the station premises;
- (d)
- if so, whether any flaws have been found so far; and
- (e) if  so,  whether  any  action  has  been  taken  thereon,  if  so,  the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a) & (b) Yes,  Madam.  One  of  the  initiatives  taken  to  maintain cleanliness standard at station premises is introduction of mechanized  cleaning  at  major  stations  over  Indian  Railways.  The mechanized cleaning system is used for comprehensive cleaning of all  platforms,  circulating  area,  foot  over  bridges,  retiring  rooms, waiting  rooms  etc.  in  the  stations  premises  where  conducive surface like tiles/kota stone is available. The station cleaning activities are carried out through mechanized means by using high pressure water jets, mechanised floor scrubber,  flippers,  Battery  Operated  Push  /Ride  on  Scrubber,  High Pressure  Jet,  Wet  &  Dry  vacuum  cleaner  etc.  along  with  the requisite  manpower.  The  activity  is  outsourced  to  professional agencies  to  maintain  high  standard  of  cleanliness  on  the  Railway station and its premises. In order to have effective waste disposal system, concrete washable aprons on platform tracks with jet cleaning arrangements are provided at important stations where long distance trains stop in the morning hours, to facilitate cleaning of night soil by washing into side drains and its subsequent discharge away from stations. (c) to (e) Regular inspections are conducted by various officials at the  Railway  stations  to  monitor  cleanliness  and  also  to  identify weak  areas  to  take  remedial  measures.  Cleanliness  Drives  are launched from time to time particularly during rush seasons to have wider monitoring. Use of CCTVs has been extended for monitoring of  cleanliness  activities  at  major  stations.  Under  'Swachh  Bharat Mission'  special  emphasis  is  given  on  clean  and  Hygienic  toilets, public awareness and periodic drives. Enforcement  of  Indian  Railways  (Penalties  for  activities  affecting cleanliness at railway premises) Rules, 2012 has been intensified. Third  party  audit  and  ranking  of  stations  on  cleanliness  is  also carried  out  annually  in  order  to  give  status  check  feedback  and install  healthy  competition.  This  is  done  at  407  major  A1  &  A category stations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3648 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-08
Subject: Indians Trapped in Zimbabwe
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: KONDA VISHWESHWAR REDDY

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3648

TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2018

## INDIAN TRAPPED IN ZIMBABWE

3648. SHRI KONDA VISHWESHWAR REDDY:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the details of total number of Indian citizens trapped in Zimbabwe; and

(b) the steps taken by the Government to ensure their safe and secure return to India?

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

(a) As per information and records, no case of Indian national being trapped in Zimbabwe has been reported.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3646 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-08
Subject: Irregularities in Station Development Work
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: NIHAL CHAND CHAUHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3646 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2018

## IRREGULARITIES IN STATION DEVELOPMENT WORK

†3646. SHRI NIHAL CHAND:

Will the Minister of Railways be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has received any complaints of irregularities  in  the  development  works  of  Railway  Stations  from various States/Union Territories during the last two years;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the fund allocated for the said works by the Government during the above period; and
- (c) the  strategy/rules  formulated  by  the  Governments  to  check irregularities of any kind in development works?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a)  to  (c):  Under  the  broad  plan  head 'Passenger  Amenities', several works  for  improvement  of  passenger  amenities  are  taken  up,  which includes development  of  stations also. ` 917.91  Crores, ` 1470.79 Crores and ` 1657.86 Crores have been allocated for the works under the broad plan head 'Passenger Amenities' during the year, 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19 respectively.

Railway having well established systems, rules and procedures which guide  its  various  functions.  The  Railways  also  have  a  vigilance organization,  spread  over  the  entire  railway  system  which  conducts preventive, decoy and surprise checks. It also investigates complaints of corruption received. If any irregularity is detected, suitable disciplinary action is taken, depending upon the gravity of the charges.

Twenty complaints on the development works of stations have been reported  to  Vigilance  Organization  during  the  last  two  years  over

Indian Railways.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3645 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-08
Subject: Backward Districts
Ministry: PLANNING
Asked by: KINJARAPU RAM MOHAN NAIDU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PLANNING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3645 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2018

## BACKWARD DISTRICTS

## 3645.   SHRI RAM MOHAN NAIDU KINJARAPU:

Will the Minister of  PLANNING be pleased to state:

- (a)  the criteria laid down for grant of packages to the backward districts;
- (b)  whether the bigger districts such as Anantpur are treated on equal footing with the smaller ones;
- (c)  if so, the reasons therefor;
- (d)  whether funds to some backward districts of Andhra Pradesh have been withheld even after submitting utilisation certificate; and
- (e)   if so, the reasons therefor and the action taken to release the funds?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE   MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

(a) to (e):   Following the recommendation of the Fourteenth Finance Commission for the biggest ever increase in States' share in the divisible pool of Central taxes and duties from 32% to 42%, numerous Schemes  including  BRGF  meant  for  the  identified    backward  districts  stand  subsumed  in  the  larger devolution to States since 2015. Therefore, the Government of India does not release fund under such schemes for any backward district including Ananthapuramu in Andhra Pradesh, and hence no criteria has been laid down for grant of packages to the backward districts including the districts in Andhra Pradesh.

However, as per the provisions under Section 46(3) of AP Reorganization Act, 2014, considering the  special  development package  for the successor State of Andhra Pradesh,  the Central Government released an amount of Rs 350 crore in each year from 2014-15 to 2016-17 for the development of seven backward districts of Andhra Pradesh, including Ananthapuramu district, at the rate of Rs. 50 crore per district. The districts are Ananthapuramu, Chittoor, YSR Kadapa, Kurnool, Vizianagaram, Vishakapatnam and Srikakulam. No funds have been hitherto released during 2017-18 for Andhra Pradesh under AP Reorganization Act, 2014.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3643 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-08
Subject: Integrated Software System
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: JYOTIRADITYA MADHAVRAO SCINDIA, GAURAV GOGOI

(a)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3643 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2018

## INTEGRATED SOFTWARE SYSTEM

## 3643. SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA: SHRI GAURAV GOGOI:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Railways  have  decided  for  massive  overhaul  of various systems including use of integrated software system in joining hands with Japan and other agencies to optimize punctuality, use of stations and utilization of coaches etc.;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  in  the  absence  of  any  latest  technology,  the  railways have been incurring revenue losses; and
- (d) if so, the time by which the new system is likely to be introduced in the Railways?

## ANSWER

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

: No, Madam.

(b) : Does not arise.

(c)and(d):  Technology  upgradation  and  integration  is  an  ongoing process.    In order to strengthen and streamline its system, Railways is continuously adopting latest technology.      The potential to adopt modern  and  latest  technology  is  limitless  and  therefore  it  is  not possible to quantify the notional revenue losses in the absence of such technology.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3640 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-08
Subject: High Speed Corridor
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE, ANANDRAO  ADSUL, SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL, DHARMENDRA YADAV, Shrirang Appa Barne

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3640 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2018

## HIGH SPEED CORRIDOR

3640.   DR. PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE:

SHRI ANANDRAO ADSUL:

SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJIRAO:

SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV:

SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- whether the Railways is working on a plan to connect major cities
- (a) through a high speed corridor to reduce the travel time;
- (b) if so, the details of the aforesaid plan and the names of the cities proposed for linking through the said high speed corridor, State-wise;
- (c) whether there is any plan to connect Nagpur-Mumbai  and Lucknow-Delhi through a high speed corridor to reduce the travel time and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether  the  Railways  has  signed  MoU  for  developing  proposed high speed corridors and if so,  the details thereof; and
- (e) whether  the  Railways  has  identified  more  cities  for  high  speed corridors and if so, the details thereof, State-wise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a) to (e) : Government has identified the routes connecting four major metros  and  growth  centres  of  the  country  for  feasibility  studies  for high speed rail. Feasibility studies have been taken up for the following routes :-
- (i)    Delhi-Mumbai,

- (ii)   Delhi-Kolkata (via Lucknow),
- (iii)  Mumbai-Chennai,
- (iv)  Delhi-Nagpur segment of Delhi-Chennai,
- (v)   Mumbai-Nagpur segment of Mumbai Kolkata and
- (vi)  Chennai-Bengaluru-Mysuru.

Of  the  above-mentioned  feasibility  studies,  those  for  MumbaiNagpur, Delhi-Nagpur and Chennai-Bangaluru-Mysuru have been taken up under Government to Government cooperation with the Governments of Spain, China and Germany respectively. Presently, only Mumbai-Ahmedabad  High Speed Rail Project (MAHSR) has been sanctioned with the financial and technical assistance from Government of Japan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3639 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-08
Subject: Wrong Information from Enquiry Number
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: HARISH DWIVEDI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3639 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2018

## WRONG INFORMATION FROM ENQUIRY NUMBER

## †3639.     SHRI HARISH CHANDRA ALIAS HARISH DWIVEDI:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  about  the  wrong  information being  provided  from  the  online  rail  enquiry  system  or  enquiry number and is so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether exact information is not often provided regarding platform number at the time of arrival of trains and station on national train enquiry system; and
- (c)  if so, the efforts being taken by the Government to overcome the above-said lacunae?

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## ANSWER (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a) and (b): A few cases regarding furnishing of incorrect information related to rail enquiry like train running, platform number at the time of  arrival/departure  of  trains  etc.  have  come  to  notice.  Various factors like terminal congestion, signal failure, accident, alarm chain pulling,  improper  updation  in  National  Train  Enquiry  System(NTES), negligence by staff, technological failure, etc can affect the information being provided through rail enquiry.
- (c):  In  order  to  make  enquiry  service  more  effective,  the  NTES through which the information is disseminated has been completely integrated with Control Office Application distributed over all Divisions  to  capture  information  of  trains  at  each  station  which  is then  updated  in  the  NTES.    With  this  integration,  it  has  become feasible to give updated information regarding train running, on near real-time basis along with other train related enquiry. Besides, proper training is imparted to concerned staff and suitable action is taken against the staff if found negligent on duty.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3634 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-08
Subject: Safety from Fake News
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: HARISH CHANDRA MEENA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3634

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 08.08.2018

## SAFETY FROM FAKE NEWS

## 3634. SHRI HARISH MEENA:

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

- (a) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  educate  people  to  stay  safe  from  fake information being circulated on social media;
- (b) whether the Government  proposes to create a platform where a citizen can identify fake news or hoaxes; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof

## ANSWER

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

(a): Government has taken several initiatives for user awareness relating to cyber safety. The  Indian  Computer  Emergency  Response  Team  (CERT-In)  issues  advisories  about cyber safety and security. Ministry of Electronics and Information technology (MeitY), through  a  program  namely  Information  Security  Education  &  Awareness  (ISEA),  has been highlighting the importance of following the ethics while using Internet and advice not  to  share  rumours/fake  news.  Government  has  also  asked  WhatsApp  to  convey various steps taken by them to deal with fake news and also to share learning material to educate the same.

- (a) and  (c) :

Presently, there is no such proposal with MeitY.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3633 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-08
Subject: Wardha-Nanded Railway Line
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: BHAVANA GAWALI (PATIL)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3633 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.08.2018

## WARDHA-NANDED RAILWAY LINE

## †3633. SHRIMATI BHAVANA PUNDALIKRAO GAWALI PATIL:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the steps taken by  the  Government  to  connect  WardhaYavatmal-Nanded railway line with Nagpur-Goa railway line;
- (b) whether Wardha-Yavatmal-Nanded railway line is being constructed in phases;
- (c) if so, the reasons therefor;
- (d) the  funds  allocated  by  the  Government  so  far  for  completing this  work  speedily  and  the  time  by  which  the  construction  of missing link is likely to be completed; and
- (e) the time by which the construction work of above-said line is likely  to  be  completed  and  whether  any  time-limit  has  been fixed in this regard and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a)  to  (e):        Wardha-Nanded  via  Yavatmal-Pusad (284 km) new line project has been taken up on cost sharing basis with Government of Maharashtra (Railways 60% & GoM 40%).  Latest anticipated cost of the project is ` 3169 crore.  An expenditure of ` 714.72 crore has been incurred  upto  March,  2018  and  an  outlay  of ` 379  crore  has  been provided in 2018-19. The project is being constructed in two phases as the project is lengthy: (i) Wardha to Yavatmal (78 km) and (ii) Yavatmal to Nanded (206 km). Earthwork  and  work  of  major  bridges  /  minor  bridges  /  RUBs have been taken up in Wardha-Kalamb section of Phase-I. Target date of completion can be fixed only after complete land

acquisition.  694.08 Ha. land has been acquired out of 1678.48 Ha.

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