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Lok Sabha Question No. 659 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-20
Subject: Cyber Attack on KKNPP
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: Manish Tewari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 659

TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.11.2019

## CYBER ATTACK ON KKNPP

659. SHRI MANISH TEWARI:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Kudankulam  Nuclear  Power  Plant  was  subjected  to  a  cyber  attack recently;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the nature of the data accessed and reportedly dumped onto a website;
- (c) whether it is true that the cyber attack/intrusion was able to get access to the controls of the Nuclear power plant and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether  any  formal  investigation  has  been  ordered  into  the  incident  and  if  so,  the details of the members of the committee; and
- (e) the current status of the said investigation?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Yes,  Sir.    A  malware  infection  was  identified  in  NPCIL  KKNPP  Internet  connected system.
- (b) There was an identification of a malware infection on KKNPP administrative network used  for  day  to  day  administrative  activities.    The  affected  system  contains  data related  to  administrative  function.    Plant  control  and  instrumentation  system  is  not connected  to  any  external  network  such  as  Intranet,  Internet  and  administrative system.
- (c) No,  Sir.    The  malware  infection  was  not  able  to  get  access  to  the  controls  of  the Nuclear Power Plant.
- (d)&(e)Investigations  have  been  carried  out  by  the  Computer  &  Information  Security Advisory  Group  (CISAG)  -  DAE  along  with  the  national  agency,  Indian  Computer Emergency  Response  Team  (CERT-In).  The  investigation  concluded  that  the malware infection was limited to the administrative network of KKNPP.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 657 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-20
Subject: Setting up of High Court in Kurnool
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Adala Prabhakara Reddy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 657

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 20.11.2019

## Setting up of High Court in Kurnool

657.  SHRI ADALA PRABHAKARA REDDY:

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

- a) whether lawyers of Kurnool Bar Association are on protest for the last 50 days demanding for setting up of a High Court in Kurnool;
- b) if so, the details thereof; and
- c)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  consider  their  demand favourably and solve the problems of litigants?

## MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE, COMMUNICATIONS AND

## ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## (SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD)

- (a)  to  (c):  Yes,  Sir.  Lawyers  are  demanding  setting  up  of  High  Court  of

Andhra Pradesh at Kurnool.

Article  214  of  the  Constitution  provides  that  there  shall  be  a  High Court for  each State.  In  pursuance  of  Article  214  of  the  Constitution  and order dated 29.10.2018 issued by Supreme Court in the matter of Union of India Vs. T. Dhangopal Rao and ors [SLP (Civil) Dy. No. 29890 of 2018], a separate  High  Court  for  State  of  Andhra  Pradesh  namely  High  Court  of

Andhra  Pradesh  with    principal  seat  at  Amravati  has  been  established under  Andhra  Pradesh  Reorganisation  Act  2014  w.e.f.  01.01.2019  in consultation with State Government of Andhra Pradesh and the then  High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad for the States of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The matter of setting up and running of High Court is under the domain of State Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 656 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-20
Subject: Detention of Fishermen
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Kani K. Navas

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 656 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.11.2019

## DETENTION OF FISHERMEN

## 656. SHRI K. NAVASKANI:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of fishermen from various districts of Tamil Nadu detained by Sri Lankan Navy during deep sea fishing, district-wise;
- (b) whether   the   Government   is   making   any   efforts   to   continue   the dialogue   with   Sri   Lankan   Government   on   the   issue   of   frequent detention of fishermen; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof, and if not, the reasons therefor ?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS [SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN]

(a) to (c)  Government attaches the highest priority to the safety, security and welfare of Indian fishermen. It has been Government's constant endeavour to secure the early release of the fishermen and fishing boats in the custody of Sri Lanka.

Government   regularly   takes   up   the   matter   of   early   release   and repatriation   of   Indian   fishermen   with   the   Government   of   Sri   Lanka.   With sustained diplomatic efforts, 2079 Indian fishermen have been released since May 2014. Currently, there are 04 fishermen in Sri Lankan custody. Diplomatic efforts are ongoing to secure the release of remaining fishermen and boats.

A Joint Working Group (JWG) on Fisheries has been set up with Sri Lanka, as a bilateral institutional mechanism to help find a long-standing solution to all fishermen issues. It has also been agreed that Ministers for Fisheries of the two countries meet every six months to review the progress. So far three rounds of the JWG meeting and two rounds of Ministerial meeting have been held. Government is in constant touch with the Sri Lankan side to schedule the fourth round of the JWG and the third round of Ministerial Meeting.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 655 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-20
Subject: FDI in Coal Mining
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: Balubhau (Alias Suresh Narayan) Dhanorkar

## Government of India Ministry of Coal Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 655 To be answered on 20.11.2019 FDI in Coal Mining

## 655.     SHRI BALUBHAU ALIAS SURESH NARAYAN DHANORKAR:

Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of investment in coal mining from outside India as well as from within India in the last two years including the current year;
- (b) whether the Government has proposed any policies to attract more investors from foreign countries in the coal mining industry; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS, COAL AND MINES (SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI)

(a) to (c): The Government has reviewed Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy in the coal mining and Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade issued a Press Note on 18.09.2019  stating  that  100%  Foreign  Direct  Investment  under  automatic  route  has  been allowed for sale of coal, coal mining activities including associated processing infrastructure subject  to  the  provisions  of Coal  Mines  (Special  Provisions)  Act,  2015 and  the Mines  and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 as amended from time to time and other relevant Acts on the subject. Associated Processing Infrastructure includes coal washery, coal handling and separation (magnetic and non-magnetic). For sale of coal, allowing 100% FDI for coal mining activities including associated processing infrastructure is expected to attract international players and create efficient and competitive coal market.

FDI equity inflows (in US$ million) for coal mining sector during the years 201718, 2018-19 and 2019-20 (April-June) have respectively been 2.05, 1.27 and 1.78.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 654 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-20
Subject: State Government’s Approval for Mining
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: E. T. Mohammed Basheer

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 654

## ANSWERED ON 20.11.2019

## STATE GOVERNMENT'S APPROVAL FOR MINING

654. SHRI  E.T. MOHAMMED BASHEER:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  plans  to  scrap  the  provision  of  State  Government's approval for granting a mining place to the companies; and
- (b) if so, the details and the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF MINES, COAL AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI)

- (a): No, Sir. As per the present provisions of Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation)  Act,  1957  the  mining  lessees  for  major  minerals  are  allocated through a transparent, non-discriminatory method  of  auction only. State Governments are empowered to conduct the auction of mineral blocks in their respective states.
- (b) Does not arise in view of the reply given above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 653 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-20
Subject: Revival Package for MTNL and BSNL
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: M. Selvaraj

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 653 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20 TH   NOVEMBER, 2019

## REVIVAL PACKAGE FOR MTNL AND BSNL

## 653. SHRI M. SELVARAJ:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  revival  package/plan  for  the  ailing  MTNL  and  BSNL  has  been  finalized  and announced by the Government's and if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government to implement the said plan;
- (b) whether the employees of these two public sector companies have been taken into confidence before finalizing the aforesaid revival package; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS, LAW & JUSTICE AND ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD)

- (a) The Cabinet in its meeting held on 23.10.2019 approved the revival plan for Bharat Sanchar Nigam  Limited  (BSNL)  and  Mahanagar  Telephone  Nigam  Limited  (MTNL)  which  inter  alia, includes  measures  to  reduce  employees  costs  through  a  Voluntary  Retirement  Scheme  (VRS), administrative  allotment  of  spectrum  for  4G  services,  debt  restructuring  by  raising  of  sovereign guarantee bonds, monetisation of assets and in-principle approval for merger of BSNL and MTNL.
- (b) & (c) The  revival  plans  have  been  prepared  considering  the  recommendations  of  Indian Institute  of  Management,  Ahmedabad  for  BSNL  and  a  private  consultant  for  MTNL,  which  have been  prepared  by  them  after  consultations  with  various  Unions/Associations/employees.  These revival plans were recommended by Boards of BSNL and MTNL.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 652 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-20
Subject: ROB/RUB
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Ashok Kumar Rawat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.652 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.11.2019

## ROB/RUB

- †652.  SHRI ASHOK KUMAR RAWAT:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the traffic density of three level crossings, i.e., 247, 248 and 249 adjacent to Sandila railway station under the Misrikh Parliamentary Constituency in Uttar Pradesh State is more than one Lakh Vehicle Unit (LVU) and all these LC are eligible to be replaced with Rail Over Bridge (ROB);
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Railway  Ministry  has  taken  any  steps  so  far  for  cost sharing and to stop level crossing with necessary consent to make a consensus for ROB at these places;
- (d) if so, the details in this regard;
- (e) whether requests have also been received from public representatives in this regard; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof and the action taken in this direction?

ANSWER MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

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

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (f)  OF  UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.652 BY SHRI ASHOK KUMAR RAWAT TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 20.11.2019 REGARDING ROB/RUB

(a) to (d): Yes, Sir. These Level Crossings (LCs) qualify for their replacement by Road over Bridge (ROB) on cost-sharing basis with State Government as traffic density  is  more  than  one  lakh  Traffic  Vehicle  Unit  (TVU).    Accordingly,  State Government has been approached to submit the formal proposal for construction of ROB at these locations alongwith necessary consents for sharing of cost and closure  of  LC.  Despite  regular  chasing  from  Zonal  Railway  at  Chief  Secretary level, no response has been received from State Government.

(e) & (f): Yes, Sir.  However, Railway is not in a position to take any action in the absence of consent from State Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 651 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-20
Subject: Retrenchment of BSNL and MTNL Employees
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: Prataprao Govindrao  Patil Chikhalikar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 651 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20 TH   NOVEMBER, 2019

## RETRENCHMENT OF BSNL AND MTNL EMPLOYEES

## †651. SHRI PRATAPRAO PATIL CHIKHLIKAR:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to merge the two public sector Telecom Service Providers (TSPs), BSNL and MTNL and if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government in this regard;
- (b) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  retrench  employees  of  these  two  TSPs  and  if  so,  the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (c) whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  the  number  of  BSNL  subscribers  is  very  less  in comparison to other private sector TSPs and if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor along with the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS, LAW & JUSTICE AND ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD)

- (a) & (b) The Cabinet in its  meeting  held  on  23.10.2019  approved  the  revival  plan  of  Bharat Sanchar  Nigam  Limited  (BSNL)  and  Mahanagar  Telephone  Nigam  Limited  (MTNL)  which  interalia, includes in-principle approval for merger of BSNL and MTNL and measures to reduce the staff cost by offering Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) to the employees of age 50 years and above of BSNL and MTNL.
- (c) BSNL has informed  that  as  on  31.08.2019,  market  share  of  BSNL  in  landline  and  mobile services  is  49.67%  and  9.98%  respectively.    BSNL  has  further  informed  that  the  reason  for  less connections in comparison to other private Telecom Service Providers is due to not having separate spectrum for 4G services.  The Cabinet in its meeting held on 23.10.2019 approved administrative allotment  of  spectrum  to  BSNL  for  providing  4G  services  through  capital  infusion  by the Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 650 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-20
Subject: Disinvestment in NLCI
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: D. Ravikumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 650 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.11.2019

## Disinvestment in NLCI

## 650.        SHRI RAVIKUMAR D.:

Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state:

- (a)          whether  the  Government  is  going  to  disinvest  Neyveli  Lignite  Corporation  of  India (NLCIL) and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b)        whether the Government has any plan to sell the shares to the State Government of Tamil Nadu and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS, COAL AND MINES

## (SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI)

- (a)        The Alternative Mechanism, in its meeting held on 13.04.2017, approved disinvestment of 15% paid up equity capital in NLC India Limited (NLCIL) through Offer for Sale (OFS) by promoters through the Stock Exchange Mechanism to maintain the Minimum  Public Shareholding  (MPS)  norms  of  Securities  &  Exchange  Board  of  India  (SEBI).  Out  of  the approved 15% disinvestment, OFS of 5% paid up equity is completed during the financial year, 2017-18. Disinvestment through OFS route is undertaken through Stock Exchange Mechanism by open market bidding, subject to favourable market condition and the appetite of the investors.
- (b)        There is no such proposal under consideration of the Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 647 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-20
Subject: Development of Kollam Station to International Standard
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: N.K. Premachandran

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.647 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.11.2019

## DEVELOPMENT OF KOLLAM STATION TO INTERNATIONAL STANDARD

## 647. SHRI N.K. PREMACHANDRAN:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the railways has identified stations for development to international standards;
- (b) if so, the details of amenities and development included in the stations proposed for development to international standards;
- (c) the details of works proposed and initiatives taken at Kollam Railway Station as a part of development;
- (d)  whether  the  construction  of  pit  line  is  essential  for  the development of Kollam Railway Station;
- (e) if so, the action taken for construction of pit line; and
- (f) the details of proposals pending with railways for the construction of pit line at Kollam Railway Station?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

## (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

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

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (f) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 647 BY SHRI N.K. PREMACHANDRAN TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 20.11.2019 REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF KOLLAM STATION TO INTERNATIONAL STANDARD

(a) & (b):  Ministry  of  Railways  through  various agencies is undertaking techno-economic feasibility studies of Railway stations.  Based on the outcome of these feasibility studies, stations are planned to be taken up for  redevelopment  in  phases,  especially  the  stations  located  in  major cities, pilgrimage centres and important tourist destinations.  The cost of station redevelopment project is to be met by leveraging commercial development  of  land  and  air  space  in  and  around  the  stations.    The railway  stations  are  taken  up  for  redevelopment  based  on  financial viability. Presently, work of redevelopment is in progress at Gandhinagar(Gujarat) and Habibganj(Bhopal) stations.

The facilities proposed in a redeveloped station include congestion free non-conflicting entry/exit to the station premises, segregation  of  arrival/departure  of  passengers,  adequate  concourse without  overcrowding,  integration  of  both  sides  of  the  city  wherever feasible,  integration  with  other  modes  of  transport  systems  e.g.  Bus, Metro, etc., user friendly international signage, well illuminated circulating area and sufficient provision for drop off, pick up & parking etc.

(c) Kollam railway station has been entrusted to Rail Land Development Authority(RLDA) for redevelopment.  RLDA has

initiated  process  for  engaging  Consultant  for  feasibility  study,  detailed master planning, urban designing, engineering and preparation of Detailed Project Report(DPR).

- (d) to (f) Construction of Pit line is not planned at Kollam railway station.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 646 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-20
Subject: Expansion of Bhandara Road Railway Station
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Sunil Baburao Mendhe

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 646 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.11.2019

## EXPANSION OF BHANDARA ROAD RAILWAY STATION

†646. SHRI SUNIL BABURAO MENDHE:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  plans  for  the  development  and expansion of Bhandara Road Railway Station of Maharashtra;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof and the time by which the said work is likely to be completed;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  provide  stoppage  to  Bilaspur Rajdhani and other trains at Bhandara Road Railway Station;
- (d)  if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

(a)&(b) : Minimum Essential Amenities as well as desirable amenities as per norms have already been provided at this station.  Bhandara Road station has also been developed as Adarsh station.

(c)to(e):  Rajdhani  Express  services  are  premium  class  services  with  very limited stoppages enroute.  Stoppage of 12441/12442 Bilaspur - New Delhi Rajdhani Express at Bhandara Road station is neither operationally feasible nor  commercially  justified.    Besides,  3  pairs  of  express  services  provide connectivity for Delhi area to the passengers of Bhandara Road .

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Lok Sabha Question No. 645 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-20
Subject: New Railway Lines in West Bengal
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Subhas Sarkar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.645

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.11.2019

## NEW RAILWAY LINES IN WEST BENGAL

645. DR. SUBHAS SARKAR:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government proposes/plans to start any new railway line or new train connecting Bankura, West Bengal to different parts of West Bengal and India;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a) to (c): Bankura already exists on Adra-Kharagpur Double route.

Further  one  Gauge  conversion  project  of  Bankura-Damodar

Valley (97 km) with New line Material Modifications (MMs) BowaichandiKhana, Rainagar-Mashagram, Bankura(Chhatna)-Mukutmonipur, Mukutmonipur-Uprasol, Bankura(Kalabati)-Purulia via Hura and Mukutmonipur-Jhilmili  leading  to  total  length  of  project  as  305.25  kms had been sanctioned, presently costing ` 2372 crore. Out of which, Gauge conversion of Bankura-Rainagar (96 km) and Material Modification of new line Rainagar-Mashagram (20.9 km) has been commissioned. Work  on  balance  MMs  is  held  up  as,  State  Government  of  West Bengal has not provided requisite land.

Bankura station is presently being served by 51 Mail/Express/Passenger train services which connect Bankura to various prominent places like Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati, Chennai Mumbai, Bangaluru, Asansol, Dhanbad, Hatia/Ranchi, Kharagpur, Patna, Bhubneswar,  Visakhapatnam,  Ernakulum,  Allahabad etc. which are considered adequate for the present level of traffic. Introduction of new train  from  Bankura  is  not  feasible,  at  present,  due  to  operational  and resource  constraints.  However,  introduction  of  train  is  an  ongoing process  over  Indian  Railways  and  is  done  keeping  in  view  the  traffic justification, operational feasibility, resource availability,  competing demands etc.

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