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Lok Sabha Question No. 453 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-12
Subject: Fishermen in Neighbouring Countries Jails
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: S.P. MUDDAHANUMEGOWDA, RAJESHBHAI NARANBHAI CHUDASAMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.453 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.12.2018

## FISHERMEN IN NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES JAILS

453.    SHRI S.P . MUDDAHANUME GOWDA: SHRI RAJESHBHAI CHUDASAMA:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the total number of Indian fishermen and their boats in the custody of Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at present;
- (b) the total number of fishermen released during the current year from these countries;
- (c) the details of steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to secure release of all the fishermen; and
- (d) steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to rehabilitate fishermen and their families whose boats have been confiscated by these countries?

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

- (a) & (b) The details of Indian fishermen and their boats in the custody of Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and the number of Indian fishermen released from these countries are given at the annexure.
- (c) & (d) The Government attaches the highest priority to the safety, security and welfare of Indian fishermen. Our Missions and Posts regularly seek consular access to Indian fishermen detained in foreign countries, ensure their welfare and also pursue their early release and repatriation, along with their boats. Given the humanitarian and livelihood dimensions of   this   issue,   the   Government   has   put   in   place   several   bilateral mechanisms to ensure cooperation and understanding between India and the countries concerned, to promote the safety and security of Indian fishermen.

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## Annexure

| S. No.   | Mission/Pos t   | The number of Indian Fishermen in custody   | The number of boats in cus- tody   | The number of Indian Fisher- men released during current year   |
|----------|-----------------|---------------------------------------------|------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1        | Pakistan        | 482*                                        | 1050 $                             | 174                                                             |
| 2        | Sri Lanka       | 18                                          | 10                                 | 214                                                             |
| 3        | Bangladesh      | NIL                                         | NIL                                | NIL                                                             |
|          | Total           | 500                                         | 1060                               | 388                                                             |

* Pakistan has acknowledged custody of only 391 Indian fishermen. $ Pakistan does not acknowledge the number of Indian Fishing Boats (IFBs) in their custody. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 452 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-12
Subject: Ayurvedic and Unani System in Army Hospital
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: UDIT RAJ

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.452

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 12 TH  DECEMBER, 2018

## AYURVEDIC AND UNANI SYSTEM IN ARMY HOSPITAL

## 452. DR. UDIT RAJ:

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

- (a) whether  the  medical  facility for  personnel  of  Armed  Forces  including  exservicemen and their dependents under Ayurvedic and Unani system of medicines have been introduced in Army hospitals (R&R) Delhi Cantonment; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## 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) & (b): It has been decided to open an Ayurveda Out Patient Department  (OPD)  at  the  Army  Hospital  (Research  &  Referral),  Delhi Cantonment  in  collaboration  with  the  Ministry  of  Ayurveda,  Yoga  & Naturopathy,  Unani, Siddha  and  Homeopathy  (AYUSH)  for  the  families of

Service personnel and ex-servicemen on a voluntary basis.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 451 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-12
Subject: El-Nino Weather Patterns
Ministry: EARTH SCIENCES
Asked by: GOWDAR MALLIKARJUNAPPA SIDDESHWARA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

## 451 To BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2018

## MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCES UNSTARRED QUESTION No.

## EL-NINO WEATHER PATTERNS

451: SHRI 6.M: SIDDESHWARA

Will the Minister of EARTH SCIENCES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that India is likely to emerge unscathed from the El-Nino weather patterns as it is expected to set in only during the latter part of the four month monsoon season;
- (6) if the details thereof;
- (c) whether the country would have timely arrival of rains; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCES Dr. HARSH VARDHAN)

- (a-b) Climate Models at present suggest that weak El-Nino conditions may develop during December 2018-February 2019.
- (c-d) It is a bit early to confirm this aspect as we need to closely monitor other global parameters, which may be evolving in the next few months: India Meteorological Department issues the first long-range monsoon forecast by April every year:
Lok Sabha Question No. 448 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-12
Subject: CCTV Cameras
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.448 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.12.2018

## CCTV CAMERAS

448.  SHRI A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Railways  has  decided    to  install  CCTV  cameras  at  all manned railway crossings and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  Railways  has  identified  vulnerable  spots  across  the railway network where security deployment and CCTV coverage need to be provided; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a): No, Madam.
- (b)  &  (c):  Ministry  of  Railways  has  planned  to  provide  CCTV  based surveillance  System  at  Stations  and  in  passenger  carrying  trains  to enhance safety and security of the passengers. The project of installing CCTV cameras at 8244 Railway Stations (Including halt stations) and in 58276  passenger  coaches  of  trains  has  been  sanctioned  at  the  cost  of ₹ 3771 Crore. These include provision of CCTV cameras at 983 stations costing approximately ₹ 500 Crore being funded through Nirbhaya Fund.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 447 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-12
Subject: Upliftment of Kannur Railway Station
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: P.K.SREEMATHI TEACHER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.447 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.12.2018

UPLIFTMENT OF KANNUR RAILWAY STATION

447. SHRIMATI P.K. SREEMATHI TEACHER:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  the  proposed,  sanctioned  and  ongoing  projects  for the upliftment of Kannur railway station; and
- (b) whether there is any delay in the implementation of these projects and if so, the reasons therefor?

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

(a) and (b): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  AND  (b)  OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 447 BY SHRIMATI P.K. SREEMATHI TEACHER TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 12.12.2018 REGARDING UPLIFTMENT OF KANNUR RAILWAY STATION

(a): The following works are recently completed:

- (i) Subway connecting Platform No.1 and Platform No.2/3.
- (ii) Separate entry and exit for the station.

The proposed work is provision of Escalators.

The following projects sanctioned but yet to commence:

- (i)  Extension  of  Platform  no.  1A  by  161  metres  towards  Kozhikode end.
- (ii) Additional Food Over Bridge connecting all Platforms
- (iii) One Lift.
- (iv) IRS type Platform Shelters 2 bays.
- (v) Improvements to water supply arrangements.
- (vi) Augmentation of water supply - pipeline from Kannur South.
- (vii) Provision of additional platform.

The following of Projects are on Going:

Provision & Improvements to Passenger Amenities which is nearing completion.

(b):  There  is  delay  in  commencing  the  work  for  provision  of  additional platform at Kannur as the prerequisite is shifting the existing installations of  Bharat  Petroleum  Corporation  Limited  (BPCL).  M/s.  BPCL  has  already advised to shift the existing oil decanting facility to the last line on the eastern side of the Station.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 445 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-12
Subject: Rounding-off Charges
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: BHARAT SINGH, AJAY (TENI) MISRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.445 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.12.2018

## ROUNDING-OFF CHARGES

- † 445.  SHRI BHARAT SINGH: SHRI AJAY MISRA TENI:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Competition Commission of India has ordered investigation  of  the  practice  of  the  Railways  to  charge  higher prices  allegedly  through  'rounding  off'  in  multiple  of  Rs.5  for  rail ticket booking; and
- (b)   if so, the detail thereof?

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

- (a) Yes, Madam.
- (b) The Competition Commission of India was apprised on 23.10.2018 regarding the policy of rounding off rail ticket booking. Subsequent to which, the Competition Commission of India has passed an order on  09.11.2018  to  its  Director  General  (DG)  to  investigate  the matter.

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## ANSWER (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)
Lok Sabha Question No. 444 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-12
Subject: Dead Bodies of Workers
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: K.R.P. PRABAKARAN

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.444

TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.12.2018

## DEAD BODIES OF WORKERS

444. SHRI K.R.P. PRABAKARAN:

Will the Minister of External Affairs be pleased to state:

- (a) whether   complaints   have   been   received   by   the   Government regarding missing bodies of Indian workers who died abroad;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has taken up this matter with the countries concerned; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the response of such countries thereto?

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

(a) & (b) Yes. As per information available with the Ministry, families of two Inian nationals approached the High Commission of India in Kenya regarding two Indian nationals who have died on ship off the coast of Somalia, as a result of which their mortal remains have not yet been located.

(c) & (d) Yes. The matter was taken up with the concerned authorities of   the   Government   of   Somalia   who   have   conveyed   that   the   mortal remains cannot be recovered as their death took place on ship off the coast of Somalia.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 443 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-12
Subject: Ramping Up Job Creation
Ministry: PLANNING
Asked by: POONAMBEN HEMATBHAI MAADAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PLANNING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.443 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.12.2018

## RAMPING UP JOB CREATION

## 443. SHRIMATI POONAMBEN MADAM

Will the Minister of PLANNING be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Union Government's Economic Advisory Council has recently spelt out a 'clear roadmap' to ramp up job creation and infrastructure financing avenues;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the sectors in which job creation and infrastructure financing avenues have been identified; and
- (c) the timeline for implementation of roadmap and the expected job creation in the next five years?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS

## (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

(a) to (c)  Government has set up Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister vide Notification  dated  September  26,  2017  under  the  chairmanship  of  Dr.  Bibek  Debroy, Member, NITI Aayog.  The Council has  from time to time  deliberated  on  wide  ranging issues such as review  of macro-economy,  agriculture  and  rural development,  skill upgradation, enhancing investments in health, logistics development, beekeeping development, etc.  Based on deliberations, the Council has been providing advisory inputs to the Government from time to time.  However, there is no specific policy paper submitted by the Council on the roadmap for job creation and infrastructure financing avenues.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 442 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-12
Subject: Track Renewal
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: KIRIT PREMJIBHAI SOLANKI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 442

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.12.2018

## TRACK RENEWAL

## 442.  DR. KIRIT P. SOLANKI:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)    whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  carry  out  a  track  renewal exercise;
- (b)  if so, the criteria being used to identify stretches of tracks that have completed their lifespan or carry heavy traffic;
- (c)  the total kilometres of track expected to be covered under the track renewal exercise, State/UT-wise; and
- (d)    the  total  cost  expected  to  be  associated  with  the  track  renewal exercise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a) & (b) Track renewal works are planned for sanction and execution in advance every year to ensure safety of running of trains.  The criteria for identifying  and  sanction  of  track  renewal  works  is  laid  down  in  Indian Railway  Permanent  Way  Manual  which  is  age/condition  basis  viz.  traffic carried in terms of gross million tonnes, incidence of rail fracture/failure, wear of rails, corrosion of rails, maintainability of track as per standards etc.
- (c) & (d) Details of track renewal are maintained Zonal Railway-wise and not  State-wise.  A  target  of  4400  km  over  Indian  Railways  in  Complete Track Renewal (CTR) units for track renewal with budget outlay of ₹11450 Cr. has been kept for year 2018-19.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 441 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-12
Subject: Cleanliness Standards in Trains
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: SANJAY HARIBHAU JADHAV

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 441 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.12.2018

## CLEANLINESS STANDARDS IN TRAINS

## †441. SHRI SANJAY HARIBHAU JADHAV:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  it  is  a  fact  that  the  train  passengers  can  lodge complaints  regarding  cleanliness  standards  in  trains  through ratings;
- (b) if  so,  the  trains  in  which  passengers  will  be  able  to  lodge complaints regarding cleanliness levels through ratings;
- (c) the measures taken by the Railways to ensure proper monitoring of the above services;
- (d) whether any initiative is being taken to spread awareness about cleanliness among railway passengers  so that they do not litter in trains; and
- (e)
- 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) No, Madam.  Rating is used only as feedback and not for lodging complaints.

Train  passengers  can  lodge  complaints  regarding  cleanliness standards by the following means:

- (i) Through Complaint / Suggestion book with Train Superintendent and Guards of Mail/Express/Passenger Trains.
- (ii) Through Web, SMS  and App in IR Web  portal COMS, Twitter account, CPGRAMS web portal and Help line number 138.
- (iii) For  immediate  assistance  of  on-board  passengers  'Coach Mitra' / 'Clean My Coach' facility has been provided in more than  1050  pairs  of  trains  having  On  Board  Housekeeping Service (OBHS).
- (c)   Regular  inspections  are  conducted  by  various  officials  on trains to monitor cleanliness.

Suitable  action  is  taken  against  the  contractors  who  are  found wanting in the performance of their duties for maintaining proper cleanliness in trains.

Cleanliness and Awareness Drives are launched from time to time to have wider participation and monitoring.

Passenger  feedback  is  being  included  in  performance  evaluation and monitoring of housekeeping contracts.

(d)  &  (e)  Following  efforts  are  made  by  the  Railways  to  spread awareness about cleanliness among railway passengers :-

- (i) Publicity /  awareness campaigns through display of posters, banners, distribution of leaflets, Printing of slogans in tickets, reservation slips, tender notices etc.
- (ii) Announcements over the Public Announcement system.
- (iii) Display of notices in trains requesting passengers not to train toilets while the train is stationary at station. (iv) Improving awareness on proper use and Do's /Don'ts of biotoilets  through  stickers/  posters,  announcements,  displaying of models etc. (v) Involvement of scouts and guides, Social / Charitable organisations and other NGOs in cleanliness campaigns. (vi) Arranging 'Nukkad  Nataks' (street plays) on cleanliness theme in station vicinity. (vii) 'Swachhta-Hi-Sewa' campaign had a major component of involving passengers. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 439 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-12
Subject: LED Lights at Stations
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: VASANTHI M.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 439 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.12.2018

## LED LIGHTS AT STATIONS

## 439. SHRIMATI VASANTHI M.:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to State:

- (a) whether  the  Railways  has  decided  to  provide  100  percent  LED lighting at all its  stations and service buildings by the end of this financial year; and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)     whether  it  is  true  that  100  per  cent  LED  lighting  across  railway stations  will  improve  the  energy  scenario  and  will  reduce  energy consumption  by  about  10  per  cent  of  its  non-traction  energy consumption; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Yes, Madam. All electrified Railway stations other than those in gauge conversion  have  already  been  provided  with  100%  LED  luminaries  by 30.03.2018.

Also, 99% of service buildings have been provided with 100% LED

lights over Indian Railways.

- (b)  &  (c)  Yes,  Madam.  Use  of  100%  LED  lights  will  reduce  energy consumption  for  non-traction purpose  by  about  10%.  This  will be equivalent to about 240 million units of electricity per annum.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 438 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-12
Subject: Agreement with Roscosmos
Ministry: SPACE
Asked by: C. MAHENDRAN

- 438.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF SPACE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.438

TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2018

## AGREEMENT WITH ROSCOSMOS

- SHRI C. MAHENDRAN:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Indian  Space  Research  Organisation  (ISRO)  and Russia's federal space agency Roscosmos have agreed to work together for first manned space mission 'Gaganyaan';
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether under the agreement Roscosmos has offered ride to Indian  astronauts  short  visit  to  International  Space  Station (ISS)  onboard  Soyuz  spacecraft  for  short  training  mission  in 2022; and
- (d)
- (a)
- if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PG & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH):

- Yes Madam.
- (b) ISRO and ROSCOSMOS have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 5 th  October 2018 on 'Joint Activities in the field of Human Spaceflight Programme'.
- (c) No, specific missions to International Space Station on Soyuz have not been included in the MoU.
- (d)
- Not applicable.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 436 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-12
Subject: Artillery Gun System
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: R. PARTHIPAN, C. MAHENDRAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.436

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 12 TH  DECEMBER, 2018

## ARTILLERY GUN SYSTEM

436. SHRI R. PARTHIPAN:

SHRI  C. MAHENDRAN:

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

- (a) whether the Indian Army propose to induct 3 artillery gun systems recently after the Bofors artillery gun system procured from Sweden in early 1980s;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether these new systems are fully imported or developed indigenously;
- (d) if so, the details thereof in each gun system; and
- (e) whether the Government has any plan to couple this with 'Make in India' initiative and 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): The  Indian  Army  has  recently  inducted  two  gun  systems (i)155mm/39 Calibre M777 A2 Ultra Light Howitzer and (ii)155mm/52 Calibre Tracked Self propelled (K-9 Vajra-T).

(c) to (e): 145 number of 155mm/39 Calibre M777 A2 Ultra Light Howitzer are  to  be  imported  from US government,  out  of  which, 25 are  being  fully imported and balance 120 guns are to be assembled, integrated and tested in India under the Make in India initiative.

The  155mm/52  Calibre  Tracked  Self  Propelled  guns  is  to  have  50% indigenous content in cost terms. Indigenisation process entails amalgamation  of  private  Indian  industries  in  manufacture  of  various  sub assemblies.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 435 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-12
Subject: Strategy against China and Pakistan
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: ANUPAM HAZRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.435

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 12 TH  DECEMBER, 2018

## STRATEGY AGAINST CHINA AND PAKISTAN

## 435. DR. ANUPAM HAZRA:

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

- (a) whether  her  Ministry  has  taken  any  special  project  in  defence  strategy  for combating the aggressive activities of China and Pakistan; 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): Government  is  fully  cognizant  of  activities  /  developments impinging  on  our  national  security  and  takes  all  necessary  measures  to safeguard  it.    Divulging  specific  information  in  this  regard  is  not  in  the interest of national security.

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