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Lok Sabha Question No. 2313 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-05
Subject: Chennai Metro Rail Project
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Dr. T. Sumathy (a) Thamizhachi Thangapandian

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2313 TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 05, 2020

CHENNAI METRO RAIL PROJECT

NO.

DR. T. SUMATHY (a) SHRI THAMIZHACHI THANGAPANDIAN

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any plans to expedite the Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase-II corridor 3 and corridor 4;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the amount allocated, disbursed and
- utilized so far;
- if so, the details thereof and the expected time of completion of
- (c) whether the Government has allowed CMRL to mobilize  funds from private playersl foreign financial institutions; and

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE

MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase-II is at present being
- (a) implemented as a State Sector Project:
- Does not arise-
- & (d) The proposal for Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Ioan for 3 20,196 crore (equivalent to 357,476 million Japanese  Yen) for the project as a State Sector Project was supported by the Ministry: Loan agreement for Tranche for the project was signed on 21.12.2018 with JICA for 75.519 billion yen: Also, different components of the project, have been posed to Asian Development Bank (ADB), Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), New Development Bank (NDB) and World Bank for external assistance as a State Sector Project.

As per Detailed Project Report, the two corridors are expected to be completed in seven years from the commencement of work, by 2025-26.

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- (d) the two corridors?
Lok Sabha Question No. 2311 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-05
Subject: Projects under Bharatmala Pariyojana
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: S. Venkatesan, Kapil Moreshwar Patil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2311 ANSWERED ON 5 TH  MARCH, 2020

## PROJECTS UNDER BHARATMALA PARIYOJANA

## 2311.  SHRI S. VENKATESAN: SHRI KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  implementing  Bharatmala  Pariyojana  to  construct  roads  in border/coastal areas, religious and tourist places in the country;
- (b) if so, the details and the salient features thereof;
- (c) the details of the roads constructed across the country under the Pariyojana till date;
- (d) the  present  status  of  the  ongoing  projects  and  the  target  set  to  be  achieved  under  the Pariyojana;
- (e) the funds provided for the implementation of the project under the Pariyojana till date; and
- (f) the details of projects being implemented, completed and proposed in Madurai district of Tamil Nadu under the Pariyojana?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) to (e) The Government of India had approved Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase-I in October, 2017 with an aggregate length of about 34,800 km (including 10,000 km residual NHDP stretches) at an estimated outlay of Rs. 5,35,000.00 crores for development of about 9,000 km length of Economic corridors,  about  6,000  km  length  of  Inter-corridor  and  feeder  roads,  about  5,000  km  length  of National Corridors Efficiency improvements, about 2,000 km length of Border and International connectivity roads, about 2,000 km length of Coastal and port connectivity roads, about 800 km length of Expressways. Total 246 road projects with an aggregate length of about 10,100 km have been awarded till February, 2020 under Bharatmala Pariyojana with Total Cost as Rs. 2,38,413 crores approximately. Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase-I is targeted for completion by 2021-22.

(f) In Madurai district in the State of Tamil Nadu, 4-laning for 4 projects with an aggregate length  of  60  km  has  been  started,  detailed  project  report  for  4-laning  of  2  projects  with  an aggregate length of 81.80 km has been initiated.  Moreover, 135 km length of National Highways has been 4-laned under different phases of NHDP.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2310 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-05
Subject: Indiramma Flood Flow Canal
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Gaddam Ranjith Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI,

## DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2310

ANSWERED ON 0 5.0 3.2020

## INDIRAMMA FLOOD FLOW CANAL

## 2310. DR. G. RANJITH REDDY

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is true that Indiramma Flood Flow Canal in Telangana has been taken up under P a targeted irrigation potential of 40,000 hectares on priority basis;
- (b) if so, the details ther eof;
- (c) whether the project has been given 'priority' status and if so, the details thereof along with the deadline for its completion; and
- (d) the quantum of the funds sanctioned, allocated, released and utilized for this project du years and the current year, year - wise?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI & SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

## (SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA )

(a) to (d) During 2016 - 17, eleven ongoing projects of Telangana including Indiramma Flood Flow Canal Project were prioritized under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana - Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (PMKSY - AIBP) in consultation with the State for completion in phases. Funding mechanism through  NABARD  has  been  approved  by the  Government  for  both  Central  and  State  Share. Ultimate Irrigation Potential (UIP) of Indiramma Flood Flow Canal Project under AIBP is 40,000 ha.

As per approved scheme, entire eligible Central Assistance (CA) for Indiramma Flood Flow Canal project amounting to Rs. 382.40 crore has been released up to March, 2016 and it is not eligible CA.

As per information available, total expenditure incurred on this project during the and current year (reporte d so far) are as under:

|       |                            | Expenditure (Rs. in crore)   | Expenditure (Rs. in crore)   | Expenditure (Rs. in crore)   | Expenditure (Rs. in crore)   |
|-------|----------------------------|------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------------------|
| S.No. | Project                    | 2016- 17                     | 2017- 18                     | 2018- 19                     | 2019- 20 (till               |
| 1.    | Indiramma Flood Flow Canal | 415.56                       | 252.33                       | 82.88                        | 40.00                        |

As informed by the State Government, Indiramma Flood Flow Canal project is planned to be completed June, 2021.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2308 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-05
Subject: Open Defecation Free
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Nitesh Ganga Deb

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO . 2308 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.03.2020

## Open Defecation Free

## 2308. SHRI NITESH GANGA DEB:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the target of Open Defecation Free has been achieved in the country by the end of December, 2019;
- (b) if so, the details of toilets built by the Government by the end of December, 2019;
- (c) whether the Government has fixed any deadline to complete the toilet projects in the country; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI (SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA)

- (a) Under Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) [SBM(G)], all the 6,03,175 villages in  the  country  have  declared  themselves  Open  Defecation  Free  (ODF)  as  on 2.10.2019. The Government has further advised all the States to ensure that  no one is left behind under SBM(G) and to identify the missed out rural households, if any, and support them to construct toilets under the programme.
- (b)  Under  SBM(G), 10.24  crore individual  household  latrines  (IHHLs)  were constructed from 2.10.2014 to 31.12.2019.
- (c)  and  (d)    The  Government  has  approved  Phase-II  of  SBM(G)  for  the  period from 2020-21 to 2024-25, with the focus on ODF sustainability by providing access to toilets facilities to the newly emerging eligible rural households of the country and Solid and Liquid Waste Management (SLWM) in the villages.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2305 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-05
Subject: Drinking Water Facility in Kuttanadu
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Suresh Kodikunnil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2305 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.03.2020

## Drinking Water Facility in Kuttanadu

## 2305. SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH :

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Union Government has taken any step for introduction of permanent drinking water facility in Kuttanadu;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Union Government has received any proposal from State Government of Kerala for financial assistance for the same; and
- (d) if so, the details and the present status thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FORJAL SHAKTI (SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA)

- (a)  &  (b)Government of India,in partnership with the States, has  launched  Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), which aims at providing potable water at service level of 55 litre per capita per day (lpcd) to  every  rural  household,  including  those of  Kuttanadu,  Kerala,  through  Functional  Household Tap Connection (FHTC) by 2024,with an estimated cost of Rs. 3.60 lakh Crore.
- (c)  &  (d)  Government  of  India  supplements  the  efforts  of  State  Governments  by  providing financial and technical assistance. In the current financial year 2019-20, an amount of Rs.248.76 Crore  has  been  allocated  to  Kerala  out  of  which  Rs.101.29  Crore  has  been  released  as  first instalment.  The  proposal  for  release  of  second  instalment  has  been  received  and  is  under consideration in accordance to the operational guidelines for the implementation of JJM.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2303 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-05
Subject: Promotion of National Sport Hockey
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Harish Dwivedi

## Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports

## Government of India Department of Sports

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2303

## TO BE ANSWERD ON 05.03.2020

## Promotion of National Sport Hockey

## †2303. SHRI HARISH DWIVEDI:

Will  the  Minister  of  YOUTH  AFFAIRS  AND  SPORTS  be  pleased  to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  promote  National  sport Hockey among the youth; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS [SHRI KIREN RIJIJU]

- (a) & (b) The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has not declared any sport discipline as National Sport. However, while the responsibility for promotion of sports, including hockey, rests with State/Union  Territory  Governments  and  concerned  National  Sports Federations, the Central Government is supplementing their efforts by  providing  expert  training  and  coaching  facilities  and  assisting Hockey India,  which  is  the  recognized  National  Sports  Federation (NSF) for Hockey.

The Central Government recognizes the importance of the sport of hockey  in  India,  its  popularity  among  the  masses  and  medal prospects of India in various international events etc. Keeping these facts  in  view,  the  Ministry  has  placed  the  sport  of  hockey  in  the 'High Priority' category so that it gets maximum admissible amount of assistance under the Scheme of Assistance to the NSFs.

Further,  Hockey  has  featured  in  all  three  editions  of  Khelo  India Youth Games and First Khelo India University Games, 2020.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2302 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-05
Subject: Ocean based Tidal Energy Projects
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: Sisir Kumar Adhikari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2302

TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.03.2020

## OCEAN BASED TIDAL ENERGY PROJECTS

2302. SHRI SISIR KUMAR ADHIKARI

Will the Minister of New & Renewable Energy be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to set up ocean based tidal energy projects in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has identified potentiality of about 12455 MW production of tidal energy;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the status of tidal projects of Gujarat and Sunderban areas of West Bengal therein?

ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (I/C) FOR NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY, POWER and MoS for  SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

(SHRI R.K. SINGH)

- (a) to (b) The Government has not planned harnessing tidal power due to high capital cost ranging from Rs. 30 crore to Rs. 60 crore per MW.
- (c)  to  (d)  As  per  a  study  conducted  by  the  Indian  Institute  of  Technology,  Chennai  in association  with  CRISIL Risk and  Infrastructure Solutions Limited in December 2014, the tidal power potential of the country is estimated at around 12,455 MW. The potential areas are in the Gulf of Khambat, Gulf of Kutch & southern regions in Gujarat, Palk Bay-Mannar Channel in Tamil Nadu, and Hoogly river, South Haldia & Sunderbans in West Bengal.
- (e) Both the projects have been cancelled by the State Governments due to high capital costs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 198 (STARRED), answered on 2020-03-04
Subject: Law Reports
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Jasbir Singh Gill

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

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO.198

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 4 TH  MARCH, 2020

## Law Reports

## * 198. SHRI JASBIR SINGH GILL:

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

- a) whether the Supreme Court and High Courts are regularly publishing law reports;
- b) if so, the details thereof;
- c) if not, the details of the Courts, out of those mentioned in part (a) above, which are not regularly publishing law reports and the steps taken by the Government to ensure that these reports are published regularly;
4. whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  involve  private  publishers  to
- d) publish law reports and if so, the details thereof; and
- e) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  prevent  commercial  monopoly being created by few private publishers?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHONOLOGY

(SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD)

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

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (e) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*198 FOR ANSWER ON 4 TH  MARCH, 2020.

(a) to (e): Publication of Law Reports is a matter which falls within the purview of  the  judiciary.  Reportable  decisions  of  the  Supreme  Court  are  published  in Supreme Court Reports (SCR).  SCR is the official journal of reportable Supreme Court decisions, which is published under the authority of the Supreme Court of India.    In  respect  of  High  Courts,  as  per  information  received,  while  some  are publishing  Law  Reports  like  the  High  Courts  of  Madhya  Pradesh,  Punjab  & Haryana,  Orissa,  Karnataka,  Kerala , Sikkim,  Madras,  Rajasthan  and  Calcutta certain High Courts like Uttarakhand, Manipur, Patna, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Gujarat, Gauhati and Telangana are not publishing any Law Report.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 196 (STARRED), answered on 2020-03-04
Subject: Vacancies in various Courts
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Anubhav Mohanty

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

## STARRED QUESTION NO. *196

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, 04 th  MARCH, 2020

## Vacancies in various Courts

## *196. SHRI ANUBHAV MOHANTY:

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

- (a) the status of the vacancies of the non-Judicial officers and staff in various courts in the country;
- (b) the steps taken by the Government to ensure that the vacancies of the nonjudicial officers and staff in various courts in the country are filled on time so  that  the  courts  function  smoothly    and  efficiently  and  are  able  to dispose of a greater number of cases in shorter period; and
- (c) whether  the  Government  is  considering  filling  up  of  these  vacancies  on contractual  basis  by  candidates  who  fulfil  the  prescribed  mandatory qualifications and pass the basic tests and if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF LAW & JUSTICE, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS &

## ANSWER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD)

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

## STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  to  (c)  of  LOK  SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *196 FOR ANSWER ON 04 th  MARCH, 2020.

(a)  to  (c)  :  The  selection  and  appointments    in  subordinate  courts  falls within  the  purview  of  the  High  Courts  concerned  and  respective    State Governments.    Information  on  these  vacancies    is  not  maintained  in  the Union   Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 195 (STARRED), answered on 2020-03-04
Subject: Assistance to Employees of Sainik Schools
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Annasaheb Shankar Jolle

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 195

TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 th  March, 2020

## ASSISTANCE TO EMPLOYEES OF SAINIK SCHOOLS

*195. SHRI ANNASAHEB SHANKAR JOLLE:

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

- (a) whether the pension and mediclaim assistance to the staff of Sainik Schools has been a long pending issue especially of Sainik School, Bijapur and if so, the details threof;
- (b) whether the Government has taken cognizance of these basic and serious issues of these staff who have been instrumental in moulding the best personalities especially in the armed forces;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  have  complete  control  of  the  Sainik Schools through the Sainik School Society, Ministry of Defence and also proposes to direct  the  States  to  ensure  uniformity  in  allocation  of  funds  for  their  respective schools; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                    (SHRI RAJNATH SINGH)

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(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  LOK SABHA  STARRED  QUESTION  NO.  195  FOR  ANSWER  ON  04.03.2020 REGARDING 'ASSISTANCE TO EMPLOYEES OF SAINIK SCHOOLS'.

(a)  No, Sir.

(b)  & (c):  Does not arise.

(d)  &  (e):  Sainik  Schools  are  managed  by  a  Society  which  is  registered  under  the Societies Registration Act. The overall administration, supervision and control of the Sainik Schools  vests with a body  called the Board  of Governors  under  the chairmanship of Hon'ble Raksha Rajya Mantari (RRM). All State Governments are required  to  fulfill  responsibilities  as  given  in  Memorandum  of  Agreement  (MoA) signed by the State Governments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 194 (STARRED), answered on 2020-03-04
Subject: Transportation of Mortal Remains of NRIs
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Sangamlal Kadedin Gupta, Chandra Prakash Joshi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.194 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.03.2020

## TRANSPORTATION OF MORTAL REMAINS OF NRIs

## † *194. SHRI SANGAM LAL GUPTA: SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to transport/ bring the mortal remains of Non-Resident Indians to India free of cost or at a minimum charge;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government so far in this regard?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (DR. SUBRAHMANYAM JAISHANKAR)

- (a) to (c) A statement is laid on the T able of the House.

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (C) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*194 REGARDING TRANSPORTATION   OF   MORTAL REMAINS   OF   NRIs TO   BE ANSWERED ON 04.03.2020

Government of India attaches high priority to addressing and resolving the issue pertaining to transportation of mortal remains of Indian nationals who die   abroad. Indian   Missions/   Posts   abroad   extend   all   possible   help   in transportation of mortal remains of Indians to India.

There have been some requests regarding the high and variable cost of transportation of dead bodies of Indian nationals from Gulf countries to India. The matter was taken up with Ministry of Civil Aviation and Air India and based on the discussions, Air India implemented a flat rate for transfer of mortal remains of Indian nationals from Gulf countries to various destinations in India. The flat rate implemented by Air India amounts to average reduction of fares of up to 30-35% to some of the major destinations in India from Gulf countries.

In addition, our Missions and Posts abroad continue to provide assistance for free of cost transfer of mortal remains to India under this Ministry's Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) in deserving cases on a means-tested basis.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 189 (STARRED), answered on 2020-03-04
Subject: Export of Arms
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Ramapati Ram Tripathi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 189

TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 th  March, 2020

## EXPORT OF ARMS

*189. DR. RAMAPATI RAM TRIPATHI:

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

- (a) whether the Government  proposes or has any proposal to export arms, ammunition and armament systems to the developing and semi-developed countries and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Defence Research and Development Organisation has submitted any proposal to the Government in this regard and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the action taken/being taken by the Government thereon; and
- (d)  whether  the  Government  has  conducted  any  comparative  cost  study  of  the countries exporting arms and if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                    (SHRI RAJNATH SINGH)

j{kk ea=h

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

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## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA  STARRED  QUESTION  NO.  189  FOR  ANSWER  ON  04.03.2020 REGARDING 'EXPORT OF ARMS'.

(a) to (d):  Self-reliance in defence production to meet the requirement of our Armed Forces is imperative from both strategic and economic perspective.  Furthermore, to expand  the  domestic  defence  manufacturing  ecosystem  and  enhance  their  global comptitiveness,  efforts  are  being  made  to  promote  export  of  defence  platforms  and equipment  to  friendly  foreign  countries  (FFC)  subject  to  extant  export  control regulations.  Many other steps have been taken to promote defence exports including, inter-alia, reduction in time taken for issuing export authorizations. These platforms/equipment are exported/supplied to FFCs either on commercial terms or by following the Lines of Credit etc. In view of strategic sensitivities involved, the list of such  countries  is  not  disclosed.    Defence  Research  and  Development  Organisation (DRDO) does not directly export any product and has not submitted any proposal to the Government in this regard.  The Government has not conducted comparative cost study of the counties exporting arms.

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