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Lok Sabha Question No. 3379 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-22
Subject: Video Recording of Proceedings
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: UDIT RAJ, KIRIT PREMJIBHAI SOLANKI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE (DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE)

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3379

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 22 nd  MARCH, 2017

Video Recording of Proceedings

3379.   Dr. UDIT  RAJ

Dr. KIRIT  P. SOLANKI

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  considered  video    recording  of proceedings in all  courts  of  the  country  and  if  so,  the  details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether such a recording is the fundamental right of a citizen and denying the same breaches Article 21 of the Constitution as right to information forms an integral part of right to life and if so, the details thereof ;
- (c) the circumstances under which such recording are permissible; and
- (d) whether the Government has received petitions regarding  the same  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  response    of  the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to  (d):  The  decision  on  video  recording  of  proceedings  in  all courts  of  the  country  lies  within  the  domain  of  judiciary.  The Government has been receiving suggestions for the implementation  of  audio-video  recording  of  court  proceedings.

The issue has also been discussed in the meetings of Advisory Council  of  National  Mission  for  Justice  Delivery  and  Legal Reforms.  In the meeting of eCommittee of the Supreme Court of India held on 8 th  January, 2014, Hon'ble  Chief Justice of India advised deferment of audio-video recording of court proceedings as  this  would  require  consultations  with  Hon'ble  Judges  of Supreme Court and High Courts.

The matter was taken up with Hon'ble Chief Justice of India. It  was  taken  up  for  discussion  by  the  full  court  of  the  Supreme Court.    No  consensus  on  the  subject  could  emerge.    On  audiovideo recording, in Writ Petition (Criminal) No.99 of 2015 (Pradyuman Bisht versus Union of India & others), Supreme Court of India has sought a report from senior counsel on functioning of CCTV cameras (without audio recording) at Gurugaon Courts and after  receipt  of  report,  the  Supreme  Court  of  India  may  consider directing installation of  CCTV cameras (without audio recording) in one district in every state, under the directions of the concerned High Courts.

Order XVIII Rule 4(3) of the Code of Civil Procedure enables a court to record evidence either in writing or mechanically in the presence of the Judge. Sections 161(3), 164 and 275 of the Code of  Criminal  Procedure  permit  recording  of  evidence  of  certain witnesses  by  video  electronic  means.  The  Delhi  High  Court  has issued  Video-Conferencing  guidelines  for  the  conduct  of  Court Proceedings between courts and remote sites.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3377 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-22
Subject: Non-Fare Revenue
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: RAVNEET SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3377 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.03.2017

## NON-FARE REVENUE

## 3377. SHRI RAVNEET SINGH:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Railways has taken any steps to increase the non fare  revenue  including  those  from  advertising  and  leasing  out  the excess land;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (c)  the  details  of  total  revenue  garnered  from  non-fare  sources  in the last three years and the impact of above mentioned steps on the same?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  &  (b):  Yes,  Madam.  Indian  Railways  are  exploring  avenues  for increasing non-fare revenue from many sources including advertising  on  Railway  assets,  station  redevelopment,  monetizing land along tracks, monetizing of soft assets. Railways' surplus land is being utilized for commercial development through Railway Land Development Authority.

-: 2 :-

(c)  The  details  of  revenue  from  non-fare  sources  in  the  last  three years and projected earnings for current year are given below:-

| Year                | Earnings ( ` in crore)   |
|---------------------|--------------------------|
| 2013-14             | 5,721.30                 |
| 2014-15             | 5,092.27                 |
| 2015-16             | 5,928.65                 |
| 2016-17 (Projected) | 10,100.00                |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3375 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-22
Subject: Maglev Transport Method
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE, SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL, Shrirang Appa Barne, VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT, RAHUL RAMESH SHEWALE, PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3375 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.03.2017

## MAGLEV TRANSPORT METHOD

3375. DR.SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE:

SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJIRAO:

SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:

SHRI VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT:

SHRI RAHUL SHEWALE:

DR.PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE:

## Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  introduction  of  Maglev  transport  method  in  the  country  for passengers and movement of goods is being considered by the Government and if so, the salient features thereof;
- (b)  whether the Government has conducted or proposes to conduct any study  or  preparing  a  detailed  project  report  through  the  RITES  in  this regard;
- (c)  if  so,  the  details  and  the  outcome  thereof  or  the  present  status thereof;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  Maglev  tech  need  100% electrical efficiency and the current infrastructure cannot be utilized for the purpose and if so, the reaction of the Government thereon; and
- (e)  the  manner  by  which the Government will be able to implement the project?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a)    Yes, Madam. Indian Railways (IR) have floated an Expression of

Interest  (EoI)  for  designing,  building,  commissioning,  operation,  running and  maintenance  of  levitation  based  train  system  on  Public  Private Partnership  (PPP)  basis.  The  salient  features  of  the  levitation  based transportation system are as under:-

- 
- It is planned to be built on either elevated columns or underground.
-  Very high speeds can be achieved in such a ground based transport system.
- The  Specially  designed  vehicle  carrying  passengers  /  goods  shall float  above  track  or  ground  magnets  by  using  principle  of  magnet
-  attraction / repulsion.
- 
- Riding comfort of such vehicles is expected to be very good.
- 
- The levitation based trains shall be powered by electricity.
- (b) No, Madam.
- (c) Does not arise.

(d)  IR  is  aware  that  the  current  infrastructure  cannot  be  utilized  for levitation  based  transport  system.  IR's  initial  thrust  is  on  setting  up  a technology demonstration system  of limited length to begin with. Thereafter  it  is  planned  to  jointly  develop  and  build  a  cost-effective solution of such a technology in collaboration with the chosen technology partner / partners.  The responses of various Firms received against the Expression  of  Interest  (EoI)  are  being  studied/examined  from  various aspects  which  includes  electrical  requirement  for  the  levitation  based train system also.

(e) The project is envisaged to be implemented on PPP basis.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3374 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-22
Subject: Gross Fixed Capital Formation
Ministry: STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION
Asked by: DEEPENDER SINGH HOODA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3374 TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 22 ND MARCH, 2017

## GROSS FIXED CAPITAL FORMATION

3374. SHRI DEEPENDER SINGH HOODA:

Will the Minister of STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION be pleased to state:

- (a) the  Gross  Fixed  Capital  Formation  (GFCF)  in  the  country  during each  of  the  last  three  financial  year  and  the  current  financial year;
- (b) whether the GFCF has been registering a decline during the said period;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the action taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATISTICS  AND  PROGRAMME  IMPLEMENTATION (SHRI D. V. SADANANDA GOWDA)

(a): Estimates of Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) in the country at current prices during last three financial years and the current financial year are given below:

| Year                 |   2013-14 |   2014-15 |   2015-16 |   2016-17 |
|----------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| GFCF (in Rs. crores) |   3511102 |   3762477 |   3989219 |   4096637 |

- (b): No, Madam.
- (c) & (d): Does not arise in view of (b) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3373 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-22
Subject: Judicial Reforms
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: VIRENDRA  KUMAR, UDIT RAJ, B.N. CHANDRAPPA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †3373

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, 22 nd  MARCH, 2017

## Judicial Reforms

†3373. DR. VIRENDRA KUMAR: DR. UDIT RAJ:

SHRI B.N. CHANDRAPPA:

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

- (a) whether the Government is formulating any outline for bringing about judicial reforms for  speedy,  effective  and  time  bound  delivery  of  justice  along  with transparency in judicial system for litigants;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to carry out structural changes in order to ensure accountability at every stage;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether  the Government  has  any  proposal  to  conduct  study on the specification of time limits adopted by the other countries in the world; and
- (f) if so, the response of the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (d)  :  The  National  Mission  for  Justice  Delivery  and  Legal  Reforms  has  twin objectives  of  increasing  access  by  reducing  delays  and  arrears  in  the  system  and enhancing  accountability  through  structural  changes  and  by  setting  performance standards and improving capacities.  The Mission has adopted a co-ordinated approach for  phased  liquidation  of  arrears  and  pendency  in  judicial  administration  by  providing support for better court infrastructure including computerization, encouraging increase in strength of subordinate judiciary, recommending policy and legislative measures in the areas  prone  to  excessive  litigation,  suggesting  re-engineering  of  court  procedure  for quick disposal of cases and laying emphasis on human resource development.

(e) & (f) : It may not be valid to compare the time taken for disposal of cases by courts in the  country  with  the  time  taken  by  courts  in  other  countries.    The  courts  in  various countries  operate  in  different  environment  on  account  of  difference  in  availability  of infrastructure  facilities,  use  of  technology,  number  of  judicial  officers  per  million  of population (judge-population ratio), docket ratio (population case filing ratio), provisions of substantive laws and procedures in courts.  No assessment in this regard has been made.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3372 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-22
Subject: Speedy Implementation of Railway Projects in Kerala
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: M. B. RAJESH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3372

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.03.2017

## SPEEDY IMPLEMENTATION OF RAILWAY PROJECTS IN KERALA

3372.  SHRI  M.B. RAJESH:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)       whether  the  Government has formed a Joint Venture Company with the     Government of Kerala for the speedy implementation of rail projects in Kerala;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  all  projects  implemented  by  this  company  will  be  on cost sharing basis;
- (d) if  so,  the  major  projects  to  be  implemented  in  Kerala  by  this company along with cost of each project;
- (e) whether budget allocations for all projects will require matching allocations by the State Government; and
- (f) if so, the reasons for changing the pattern of budget allocations?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a) & (b): Yes Madam.  Ministry of Railways and State Government of Kerala  have  incorporated  a Joint Venture  Company   namely 'Kerala Rail   Development Corporation Limited'   (KRDCL)  on  03.01.2017  for

undertaking  survey  and  development  of  mutually  identified  viable railway  projects  including  projects  with  viability  gap  funding  in  the State of Kerala.

(c)&(d):  The  following  projects  have  been  identified  by  KRDCL  for taking up their viability studies:

1.  Rapid Rail Transit System  (Suburban  Rail  Project)      between Thiruvananthapuram-Chengannur 125.56  km.
2. Thalaserry-Mysore Rail Project 298 km.
3. Rail line to Cochin International Airport(CIAL)
4. Ernakulam Old Railway Station Development.

The cost of Project(s) and their financing pattern will be known only after the study is carried out by KRDCL and estimates prepared.

- (e) & (f): Individual Project(s) will be implemented by Project Specific Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV).  Funds shall be arranged through a mix of debt and equity.  KRDCL will keep a minimum of 26% equity in each of such Project SPV.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3370 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-22
Subject: Pradhan Mantri Yuva Yojana
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: KIRRON KHER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3370

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.03.2017

## PRADHAN MANTRI YUVA YOJANA QUESTION

## 3370. SHRIMATI KIRRON KHER:

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

- (a) whether an action plan for Pradhan Mantri Yuva Yojana has been created;
- (b) if  so, the details thereof along with details of the institutes included under this scheme;
- (c) the details of the funds allocated for the scheme;
- (d) whether e-Services are provided for the functioning of this scheme; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a), (b) & (c) Yes, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship launched its flagship  scheme Pradhan Mantri Yuva Yojana (PM-YUVA) on 9th November, 2016 to impart entrepreneurship education and training.

The year-wise number of students expected to complete the training programme is as follows:

| Sl No   | Year    | Number of students   |
|---------|---------|----------------------|
| 1       | 2017-18 | 60,000               |
| 2       | 2018-19 | 1,91,100             |
| 3       | 2019-20 | 3,25,900             |
| 4       | 2020-21 | 3,88,550             |
| 5       | 2021-22 | 71,750               |
|         | Total   | 10,37,300            |

The scheme is expected to create approximately 23,000 Enterprises over five years besides setting up of a total of 360 Social Enterprises. The scheme spans over five years (2016-17 to 2020-21) with a project cost of Rs. 499.94 crore and will provide entrepreneurship education and training to over 10.37 lakh students in 5 years through 2200 Institutes  of  Higher  Learning  (colleges,  universities,  and  premier  institutes),  300 schools,  500  ITIs  and  50  Entrepreneurship  Development  Centres.  The  State-wise details  of  the names and number of institutes identified for providing entrepreneurship education and training are available at MSDE''s website i.e. www.msde.gov.in .

(d) & (e)     Yes, under this scheme, e-Services are provided through two platforms: (1) Learning  Management  System  (LMS)  and  (2)  Online  Market  Place.  LMS  will  provide online entrepreneurship education and training courses. These courses will be built upon and adapt the best entrepreneurship education content available nationally and globally. Online Marketplace is a a web based platform connecting entrepreneurs to each other for peer-to-peer networking and investors, financial institutions and business services such as legal, accounting, technology and HR services .

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3369 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-22
Subject: Skill Development Service
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: HARI BABU KAMBHAMPATI, KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOMENT AND ENTRERENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3369 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.03.2017

## SKILL DEVELOPMENT SERVICE

## 3369.  DR. KAMBHAMPATI HARIBABU: SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDY KOTHA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has approved the formation of Indian Skill Development Service;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, including sanctioned and current strength of the cadre;
- (c) whether there is any proposal for creation of more dedicated cadres in the civil services; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Yes, Madam.
- (b) Government of India has notified Indian Skill Development Service Rules, 2017, vide notification dated 4 th January 2017 constituting Indian Skill Development Service (ISDS)  which  comprises  of  263  sanctioned  posts  and  current  strength,  as  on 28/02/2017 is 165.
- (c) & (d) As  on  date  there  is  no  such  proposal  for  creation  of  more  dedicated cadre in civil services.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 3368 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-22
Subject: Film Certification
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: MEKAPATI RAJAMOHAN REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION  & BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 3368 TO BE ANSWf,RED  ON 22.03.2017

## FILM CERTIFICATION

## 3368: SHRI M. RAJA MOHAN REDDY:

## Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

be pleased  to state:

- (a) whether  there has been a large scale resentment on refusal of film certification to a recent Hindi movie Lipstick  Under My Burkha;
- (b) ifso, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether Indian Film Industry has approached  the Government  to clear the film and not to suppress the freedom of expression  and if so, the details thereof and the resDonse of the Govemment thereto?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING [COL RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (Retd.)]:

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(a) to (c): ln pursuance  of the guidelines  issued under the Cinematograph  Act, 1952, the Central Board of Film Certification  (CBFC) has refused  to issue the certificate  to the film "Lipstick Under My Burkha" for public exhibition.  The legal regime  with regard to the functioning of the CBFC is well laid out and it is the Board alone  which decides within its jurisdiction. The aggrieved  producer,  has already moved  to the Film Certification Appellate  Tribunal, which is headed  by a former judge  of the High Court which also decides matters  as per due process of law. No grievance  or complaint  has been received  in this regard by the Ministry.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3366 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-22
Subject: Electronic Postal Order
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: OM PRAKASH YADAV, JANARDAN MISHRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF POSTS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3366 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22 ND   MARCH, 2017

## ELECTRONIC POSTAL ORDER

†3366.   SHRI OM PRAKASH YADAV: SHRI JANARDAN MISHRA:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  formulated  any  scheme  to  facilitate  electronic  India Postal Order;
- (b) if so, the provision made by the Government to avail this facility; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b) Department  of  Posts  is  facilitating  acceptance  of  RTI  fee  through  electronic Indian Postal Order (e-IPO) on ePost Office Web Portal. Initially, this facility was launched on 22.03.2013  only  for  Indian  citizens  abroad  to  seek  information  from  the  Central  Public Information  Officers  (CPIOs)  under  the  RTI  Act,  2005.  Later  on,  in  order  to  facilitate  for obtaining  the  information  under  the  RTI  Act,  2005  by  the  Indian  citizen  living  abroad  from Indian Missions/Posts under Ministry of External Affairs, the facility of e-IPO was extended to 176  Indian  Missions/Posts  on  27.09.2013.  e-IPO  facility  was  further  extended  to  Indian citizens living in India on 13.02.2014 to facilitate them to pay RTI fee online. .
- (c) Does not arise in view of (a) & (b) above.

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