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Lok Sabha Question No. 3528 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: Regional Bench of Rajasthan High Court
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: RAHUL KASWAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3528

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 02.01.2019

## Regional Bench of Rajasthan High Court

† 3528. SHRI RAHUL KASWAN:

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

- a) whether the proposal to set up a bench of Rajasthan High Court in
2. Bikaner is under consideration of the Government;
- b) if so, the details thereof;
- c)  the action taken or proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard and
- d) the time by which the said bench is likely to be set up?

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

(a) to (d): In accordance with the recommendations made by the Jaswant Singh Commission and judgment pronounced by the Apex Court in W.P.(C) No.379  of  2000,  Bench(es)  of  the  High  Court  are  established  after  due consideration of a complete proposal from the State Government, which is to provide infrastructure and meet the expenditure, along with the consent of the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court, which is required to look after  the  day  to  day  administration  of  the  High  Court  and  its  Bench.  The proposal should also have the consent of the Governor of the concerned State. At present the Central Government has not received any proposal, complete in all aspects, from the State Government of Rajasthan regarding establishing a Bench of Rajasthan High Court at Bikaner.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3526 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: Amendment in CRPC
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: SHYAMA CHARAN GUPTA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW & JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †3526 TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 02 ND  JANUARY, 2019. Amendment in CRPC

## †3526. SHRI SHYAMA CHARAN GUPTA:

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

- (a)  the  details  of  amendments if any being made in Criminal Procedure Code and Civil Procedure Code (CRPC) for disposal of any case in six months;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  propose  to  conduct  the  examination  for  the  post  of district judge at national level while changing the present practice of conducting these exams by the concerned high courts; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a): No such proposal is under consideration

(b)  &  (c):  As  per  the  Constitutional  framework,  the  selection  and  appointment  of  judicial officers in subordinate courts is the responsibility of the High Courts and  State Governments concerned.   In so far as the recruitment  of judicial officers in the States is concerned, respective High Courts do it in certain States , whereas the High Courts do it in consultation with the State Public Service Commissions in other States.

In order to facilitate regular filling up  of these vacancies in a smooth and timebound manner, the Department of Justice vide its  letter dated 28 th April, 2017 suggested creation of a Central Selection Mechanism to the Hon'ble Supreme Court.  The Hon'ble Supreme Court suo motu converted the Government's suggestions into a writ petition on 09 th May, 2017 and directed all State Governments (including Union Territories) to file their responses and suggestions by way of affidavits.  The above matter is subjudice at present.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3522 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: Udaipur-Ahmedabad Gauge Conversion
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: ARJUNLAL MEENA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3522 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2019

## UDAIPUR-AHMEDABAD GAUGE CONVERSION

## † 3522.        SHRI  ARJUN LAL MEENA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Railways has started gauge conversion works of Udaipur-Ahmedabad broad gauge rail line via Himmatnagar;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof,  project-wise  and  the  fund allocated and spent thereon, as on date;
- (c) whether the Railways proposes to allocate additional funds to complete the said works in prescribed time-limit;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the time by which the said works are likely to be completed?

## ANSWER

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

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

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN REPLY TO PARTS  (a) TO (e) OF UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO.  3522  BY  SHRI  ARJUN  LAL  MEENA  TO  BE ANSWERED  IN  LOK  SABHA  ON  02.01.2019  REGARDING  UDAIPURAHMEDABAD GAUGE CONVERSION

(a)  to  (d):  Ahmedabad-Himmatnagar-Udaipur  gauge  conversion  project (297.24 km) has been sanctioned  in the Budget 2008-09. Latest cost of gauge conversion project is ` 1449.43 crore. An expenditure of ` 802.90 crore has been incurred upto March, 2018 and an outlay of ` 520.00 crore has been provided for the year 2018-19.

Out  of  297.24  km  alignment  of  the  project,  153.54  km.  falls  in Gujarat and 143.70 km. falls in Rajasthan.

Due  to  limited  availability  of  funds  in  the  earlier  years,  there  has been little progress on this gauge conversion project. Since 2014-15, the Budget allotment of this project has been improved and the project work has been expedited. The status of the project is as under:

1.     Ahmedabad-Himmatnagar (87.25 Km):
2. (i):   Ahmedabad-Asarva (1.87 km): Already an existing broad gauge line.

(ii):  Asarva-Himmatnagar (85.38 km): Work taken up.

2.    Himmatnagar-Udaipur (209.99 Km): Work taken up.

(e):  Project is planned to be completed by December, 2019.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3520 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: Electrification of Thiruchi-Thanjavur Broad Gauge Line
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: PARASURAMAN K.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3520 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2019

## ELECTRIFICATION OF THIRUCHI - THANJAVUR BROAD GAUGE LINE

3520.     SHRI K. PARASURAMAN:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is having any proposal for electrification of Thiruchi - Thanjavur (50 km) and Thanjavur - Karaikal port broad gauge sections (103 km) and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has any proposal to construct subway at L.C.105 near Peravurani - Kattiyangadu gate; and
- (c)
- if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a) Yes,  Madam.    Electrification  of  Tiruchchirappalli  (Thiruchi)  Thanjavur-  Nagapattinam  -  Karaikal  port  Broad  Gauge  section  (153 Route kilometre) has been sanctioned at a cost  of ` 225.11 crore. ` 112.15 crore has been allocated to this project for 2018-19.
- (b) & (c) LC  No.  105  was  closed  during  gauge  conversion  after getting consent of District Administration.  Construction of subway at this location is technically not feasible.

Hence, there is no proposal to construct subway.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3517 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: Return Journey of Train No. 19576
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: MOHANBHAI KALYANJIBHAI KUNDARIYA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3517 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2019

RETURN JOURNEY OF TRAIN NO. 19576

## 3517.  SHRI KUNDARIYA MOHAN BHAI KALYANJI BHAI:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  received  representation  for rescheduling of return journey of train no. 19576 Nathudwara to Okha; and
- (b)
- if so, the action taken thereon?

## ANSWER

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

(a)&(b):  Yes,  Madam.    Representations  including  that  from  the Hon'ble Member of Parliament have been received for rescheduling  of  19576  Nathdwara-Okha  Express.      The  same have  been  examined  but  not  found  operationally  feasible  for implementation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3516 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: Fighter Jets
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: ABHIJIT MUKHERJEE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3516

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 ND  JANUARY, 2019

## FIGHTER  JETS

3516.  SHRI  ABHIJIT  MUKHERJEE:

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

- (a) the number of fighter Jets currently in operational status under the Air Force;
- (b) the number of Rafale Jets requisitioned in ready-made fly away condition; and
- (c) the manner in which the proposed Rafale fighter jets will help Indian Air Force in its duty towards the nation.

## 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) 31 Fighter Squadrons are operational in Indian Air Force.
- (b) 36 Rafale Jets were requisitioned in ready-made fly away condition.
- (c) It will enhance the operational capability of Indian Air Force.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3514 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: Satellite Images
Ministry: SPACE
Asked by: VENKATESWARA RAO MAGANTTI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## DEPARTMENT OF SPACE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3514

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 02, 2019

## SATELLITE IMAGES

## 3514.   SHRI MAGANTTI VENKATESWARA RAO (BABU):

- Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:
- (a) whether the Government has taken any steps to bring satellite images accessible to common people;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PG &

PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH):

## (a) & (b)

A  procedure  is  in  place  for  accessing  satellite  images  by  the common  people, as per the Remote  Sensing Data Policy (RSDP-2011) enacted by Government of India. ISRO also makes some  satellite  images  freely  accessible  to  common  people, which include images obtained from oceanographic & meteorological  satellites,  medium  resolution  satellite  images with a latency and visualisation of satellite images, and products through its web portals.

- (c) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3512 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: Coal Mineral Royalty
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3512 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2019

## Coal Mineral Royalty

## 3512. SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL:

Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state :

- (a) the time since when the coal mineral royalty has not been reviewed;
- (b) the losses suffered by the State Governments on that account, State-wise;
- (c) whether the Government has made any arrangement for compensation of the same; and

(d) if so, the time by when the new royalty rate of coal which is being planned is likely to be announced?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COAL

## (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a): The rates of royalty on coal and lignite were last revised vide notification no G.S.R. 349(E) dated 10.05.2012 vide which the rates of royalty on coal was made ad valorem @ 14% on price of coal, except for the State of West Bengal.

(b) & (c): Due to ad-valorem nature of rates of royalty, there is increase in revenue to the coal  producing  States  as  and  when  the  price  of  coal  increases.  Therefore  the  question  of losses to the State Governments on this count and compensation for the same does not arise.

In addition to Royalty, after amendment of MMDR Act in 2015, an additional amount in the form of District Mineral Fund (DMF) has started to accrue to the State Governments. 30% of the amount of royalty in respect of mining leases granted before 12th January, 2015 and 10% of the royalty in respect of mining leases granted on or after 12th January, 2015 is being collected by the State Governments as District Mineral Fund (DMF).

(d): As regards  revision  of  the  rates  of  royalty  on  coal  and  lignite,  a  Study  Group  was constituted  on  21.07.2014  for  the  purpose  of  examining  the  issue  of  revision  of  present royalty rates on coal and lignite. The Study Group had earlier submitted its recommendation on 27.04.2016, however, pursuant to the change in scenario due to implementation of GST and  other  factors,  the  matter  was  again  refereed  to  Study  Group  for  reconsideration  of  its recommendation. The Study Group has made  its recommendations which are under consideration of the Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3511 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: Defence Procurement Procedure
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: PONNUSAMY VENUGOPAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3511

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 ND  JANUARY, 2019

## DEFENCE PROCUREMENT PROCEDURE

3511.  DR. P. VENUGOPAL:

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

- (a) whether  the  Defence  Acquisition  Council  approved  several  amendments  to  the Defence Production Procedure, 2016;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether it  is  also  true  that  the  Government  has  approved  procurement of 1,000 engines for the Army's T-72 tanks at an approximate cost of Rs.2,300 crore; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

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(a) & (b): Yes,  Madam.  Consequent  to  the  exercise  taken  up  by  the Ministry of Defence after promulgation of Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP)-2016  in  April,  2016,  some  measures  were  identified  on  account  of Business Process Re-engineering  in  Defence  capital  procurements.  After due approval of DAC, these amendments have been notified which are also available in public domain viz. http://mod.gov.in/.

(c) & (d): DAC  on  25.09.2018  has  accorded  Acceptance  of  Necessity (AoN) for procurement of 1000 HP Engine for 1000 T-72 tanks.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3510 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: Joint Military Exercises
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: RAGHAV LAKHANPAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3510

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 ND  JANUARY, 2019

## JOINT MILITARY EXERCISES

3510.  SHRI  RAGHAV  LAKHANPAL:

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

- (a) the  details  of  military  exercise  undertaken  by  the  Indian  Army,  Navy  and  Air Force jointly with the foreign military forces;
- (b) whether there is any increase or decrease in the same and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the names of the countries with which these exercises have been undertaken; and
- (d) the expenditure incurred on these exercises?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

र  ा रा य मं ी

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

(a) to (d): A Joint Tri-Services Exercise 'INDRA' was conducted with the Russian  Armed  Forces  in  Vladivostok,  Russia  from  19-29  October,  2017. This  was the first  such  exercise  in  which  the  Indian  Army,  Navy  and  Air Force engaged jointly with the Armed Forces of Russia.  The expenditure incurred on the exercise was met from the budget of the Services.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3509 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: IT Hub in Assam
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: SIRAJUDDIN AJMAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  3509

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 02.01.2019

## IT HUB IN ASSAM

## 3509.         SHRI SIRAJUDDIN AJMAL:

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

- (a)      whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  create  new  IT  Hubs  for  information technology in Assam, if so, the details thereof; and
- (b)  the number of IT Hubs already existing in the State along with the target set for the year 2017 and 2018?

## ANSWER

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

- (a):  No, Sir.
- (b):    However,  with  a  view  a  create  ecosystem  for  Electronics  and  IT  Sector,  MeitY  has accorded  approval  for  setting  up  of  Electronics  Manufacturing  Cluster  (EMC)  at  Kamrup District,  Assam  to  provide  support  for  creation  of  world-class  infrastructure  for  attracting investments  in  the  Electronics  Systems  Design  and  Manufacturing  (ESDM)  Sector.  To promote  investment  in IT/ITeS sector in the  North East Region  (NER)  and  create employment  opportunities  Government  has  launched  North  East  BPO  Promotion  Scheme (NEBPS).  NEBPS  aims  to  incentivize  setting  up  of  5,000  seats  BPO/ITeS  operations  by providing financial support up to ₹ 1 lakh/seat in the form of Viability Gap Funding.   Since the inception of the scheme, 15 BPO/ITeS units have been approved for a total of 1,160 seats in the Assam.

Further, Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) an autonomous society of MeitY has set up its centre at Guwahati, Assam to promote the region as one of the preferred IT destination and  to  attract  IT/  ITeS  Units  to  the  State  by  providing  statutory  Services  under  Software Technology Park (STP) Scheme of the Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3508 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: Gadag-Yalvigi and NandikoorMudigere Rail Line
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: PRATHAP SIMHA, SHOBHA KARANDLAJE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3508 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2019

## GADAG-YALVIGI AND NANDIKOOR-MUDIGERE RAIL LINE

3508.  SHRI PRATHAP SIMHA: KUMARI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that the work of laying of new railway line between Gadag-Yalvigi (58 Km) and Nandikoor-Karkala-Ujire-Mudigere (136 Km) in  Karnataka,  has  not  been  completed  so  far  due  to  less  monetary provisions in the budget;
- (b) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto and the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the efforts being made by the Government for the completion of laying these new railway lines by making necessary provisions for the said works?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a) to (c): Gadag-Yalvigi new line project (58 Km) has been included in the Budget 2017-18 subject to requisite clearances. Government of Karnataka has been requested to share 50% cost of this project with land free of cost.

Project for Nandikoor-Karkal-Ujire-Charmady-Mudigere new line (136 Km) is not sanctioned.  Survey for this new line has been taken up.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3507 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: Construction of ROB/FOB
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: A.T. (NANA) PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3507 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2019

## CONSTRUCTION OF ROB/FOB

†3507.  SHRI A.T. NANA PATIL:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  with  regard  to  the  construction  of  FOBs  and  ROBs  in Jalgaon district of Maharashtra;
- (b) whether Pimprala, Dudh Federation, Shivaji Nagar Kajgaon Tq. Bhadgaon  and  Asoda  ROBs  of  Jalgaon  have  been  selected  for  the above works; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons for not undertaking the construction work at these places, despite approval for many years?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a): Road Over Bridge (ROB): The details of sanctioned ROBs in Jalgaon District of Maharashtra are as follows:

1. Pimprala ROB in lieu of Level Crossing (LC) No. 147.
2. Kajgaon ROB in lieu of LC No. 126.
3. 3.
4. Asoda ROB in lieu of LC No. 149.
5. 4.
6. Shivajinagar ROB.

Foot Over Bridge (FOB): There are two sanctioned works of FOBs at Jalgaon station.

1. Extension of existing FOB  at Jalgaon -  Already  completed  & commissioned
2. Construction of New FOB at Jalgaon - Work is in Progress.

(b):  The  work  of  construction  of  ROBs  at  Pimprala,  Kalgaon,  Asoda  and Shivajinagar  has  been  sanctioned.  However,  work  of  ROB  at  Dudh foundation  will  be  sanctioned  on  availability  of  consent  of  Cost  Sharing and LC closure from State Government. (c):  Ministry  of  Railways  and  State  Government  of  Maharashtra,  have signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that all ROBs sanctioned in Maharashtra State will be constructed by Government of Maharashtra on Single entity basis. Therefore, these ROBs are also being constructed by Government of Maharashtra.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3502 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: CCTV from Thane to Belapur Station
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: RAJAN BABURAO  VICHARE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3502 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2019

## CCTV FROM THANE TO BELAPUR STATION

†3502. SHRI RAJAN VICHARE:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  number  of  CCTV  cameras  installed  from  Thane  station  to Belapur station on harbour line in Maharashtra for security purpose;
- (b)  whether  all  the  cameras  are  functioning  properly  and  they  are monitored from time to time; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a):  439  number  of  CCTV  cameras  have  been  installed  for  security purpose  from  Thane  to  Belapur  stations  on  Harbour  line  of  Central Railway.
- (b)  &  (c):  Yes,  Madam. The cameras are functioning properly and are being monitored regularly by Railway Protection Force (RPF) officials/Station Master.

At  Thane station, CCTV cameras are monitored by RPF officials in control  room.  However,  Station  Masters  are  monitoring  the  CCTV cameras on other stations of Thane - Belapur Section.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3501 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: Discrimination against Women in HAL
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: KAUSHAL KISHORE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3501

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 ND  JANUARY, 2019

## DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN IN HAL

3501.  SHRI  KAUSHAL  KISHORE:

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

- (a) whether  discrimination  is  being  done  against  women  employees  in  Hindustan Aeronautics  Limited  (HAL)  particularly  in  the  matter  of  transfer  of  women  posted  in technical and medical departments;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the action taken by the Government in this regard; and
- (d) the  period  of  time  since  which  the  women  employees  have  been  requesting transfer  and  serving  there  along  with  the  details  thereof  and  Government's  reaction thereto?

## 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) to (c): No, Madam. Transfers in HAL are effected based on organizational  requirements  /  developmental  needs  of  the  employees. Women employees in HAL are not discriminated against, including those posted in technical and medical departments.

- (d) In the last 2 years, 57 women employees have requested for transfer on  various  personal  grounds  out  of  which  20  were  transferred.    The remaining could not be transferred due to organizational constraints.
- In HAL, the workmen, irrespective of men and women are employed to cater to the specific needs  of the organization and  accordingly manpower available in different Divisions is in conformity with the overall organizational goal and needs.

HAL  is  a  listed  Navratna  company  and  transfer  of  employees  within  the organization is within the administrative domain of the management.

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