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Lok Sabha Question No. 4019 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-18
Subject: Investment in Atomic Energy
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: Dharambir Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4019

TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.03.2020

## INVESTMENT IN ATOMIC ENERGY

4019.  SHRI DHARAMBIR SINGH:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether domestic investment is not sufficient for generation of atomic energy in the country;
- (b) if so, the reasons therefor along with the details thereof;
- (c) whether  any  scheme  has  been  formulated  to  promote  domestic  and  foreign direct investment in atomic energy sector;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether  there  is  a  plan  to  install  any  plant  to  generate  atomic  energy  in Haryana; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)&(b)There are presently twenty two (22) reactors with a capacity of 6780 MW in operation in the country. In addition, nine (9) reactors, with a total capacity of 6700  MW  are  presently  under  construction.  The  Government  has  also accorded administrative approval and financial sanction for twelve (12) more reactors with an aggregate capacity of 9000 MW in June-2017.

The Capital investment for the nuclear power projects is being funded with a debt to equity ratio of 70:30.

The  equity  part  of  Nuclear  Power  Corporation  of  India  Limited  (NPCIL)  is funded from internal resources and Government Budgetary Support.

- (c)&(d)The  present  policy  (Consolidated  FDI  Policy  of  Government)  puts  atomic energy in the list of prohibited sectors. However, there is no restriction on FDI in  the  nuclear  industry  for  manufacturing  of  equipment  and  providing  other supplies for nuclear power plants and related other facilities. Government of India  has  amended  the  Atomic  Energy  Act,  1962  in  2015  to  enable  the licensing of NPCIL's Joint Ventures for setting up nuclear power projects. To boost domestic investment, Joint Ventures have been formed by NPCIL with public  sector  majors  National  Thermal  Power  Corporation  Limited  (NTPC), Indian  Oil  Corporation  Limited  (IOCL)  and  National  Aluminium  Company Limited (NALCO).
- (e) Yes, Sir.
- (f) Four indigenous Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs), each of 700 MW are to be set up at Gorakhpur in Fatehabad district of Haryana. These are  planned  in  two  phases  of  twin  units  -  GHAVP  1&2  (2X700  MW)  and GHAVP  3&4  (2X700  MW).  Work  on  the  first  phase  (GHAVP  1&2)  is  in progress.  The  Government  has  also  accorded  administrative  approval  and financial sanctions for GHAVP 3&4 and pre-project activities are in progress. The four units, on progressive completion by 2031 will generate 2800 MW of power.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4016 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-18
Subject: Defence Manufacturing Hub
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Ajay (Teni) Misra

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4016

TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 th  March, 2020

## DEFENCE MANUFACTURING HUB

4016. SHRI AJAY KUMAR MISRA TENI:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  make  Uttar  Pradesh  the  largest  defence manufacturing hub in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the total number of persons likely to get employed in this manufacturing hub along with the investment agreements likely to be signed in this regard?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

रक्षा राज्य मंत्री

( श्री श्रीपाद नाईक )

(a) to (c):  A statement is attached.

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## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c)  OF  LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4016 FOR ANSWER ON 18.03.2020 REGARDING 'DEFENCE MANUFACTURING HUB'.

(a) to (c):  Hon'ble Finance Minster in his Budget Speech on 1 st February, 2018 had announced  setting  up  of  two  Defence  Industrial  Corridors  in  the  country.    In pursuance to the said announcement, it has been decided to develop one such corridor in  Uttar  Pradesh.    Subsequently  six  nodes  viz  Agra,  Aligarh,  Chitrakoot,  Jhansi, Kanpur and Lucknow have been identified.  The investment of Rs. 3700 crore were announced by Ordnance Factories Board (OFB)/Defence Public Undertakings (DPSUs) and Private Industries in Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor.

Setting  up  of  Uttar  Pradesh  Defence  Industrial  Corridor  would  catalyse indigenous production of defence and aerospace related items, thereby reducing our reliance on imports and promoting export of these items to other countries.  This will lead  to  generation  of  direct  &  indirect  employment  opportunities  and  growth  of private  domestic  manufacturers  including  Micro,  Small  and  Medium  Enterprises (MSMEs) and start-ups.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4013 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-18
Subject: Special Prosecutors
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu

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

## Lok Sabha

## Unstarred Question No. 4013 TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 18.03.2020

## Special Prosecutors

4013. SHRI LAVU SRI KRISHNA DEVARAYALU:

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

- (a)  the number of special prosecutors who have been appointed to exclusively deal with rape cases or cases under POCSO Act, 2012;
- (b) the procedure to ascertain the accountability of judges in rape cases, or cases under  POCSO  Act  2012,  where  there  is  a  provision  for  time  bound  disposal  of cases; and
- (c)  the details of number of convicts who have been given death sentences for child rape and their status as of now?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS

## & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## (SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD)

- (a), (b) &(c) : Information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4010 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-18
Subject: Stolen Statue
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: S. Jagathrakshakan, A. Ganeshamurthi, T. R. Paarivendhar, A.K.P. Chinraj

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4010 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.03.2020

## STOLEN STATUE

## 4010.     SHRI S. JAGATHRAKSHAKAN: SHRI A. GANESHAMURTHI: DR. T.R. PAARIVENDHAR: SHRI A.K.P. CHINRAJ:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Indian High Commission in London has received a report from Tamil   Nadu   Police   that   15th   century   bronze   statue   of   T amil   poet 'Tirumankai   Aalvar'   which   was   reportedly   stolen   from   a   temple   in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and was replaced with a fake one and that the stolen idol is the same one that is with Ashmolean Museum in Oxford;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the action taken by the Indian High Commission, London on this report?

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

(a) & (b) Y es.   High   Commission  of  India,  London has received the report about the stolen idol of T amil poet 'Tirumankai Aalvar'  from T amil Nadu Police.

(c) The Indian High Commission has taken up the matter with  Ashmolean Museum, Oxford.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4009 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-18
Subject: Doubling of Railway Lines from Thawe to Chhapra
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Alok Kumar Suman

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4009 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.03.2020

## DOUBLING OF RAILWAY LINES FROM THAWE TO CHHAPRA

## 4009.     DR. ALOK KUMAR SUMAN:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  construction  of  railway  double  lines  from  Thawe  to Chhapra is under consideration of the Ministry;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether demand for this railway line segment was being made for years to cater the transport needs of a large population; and
- (d) if so, the status of these projects and total expenditure incurred and time frame fixed for its completion?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (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 UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4009 BY DR. ALOK KUMAR SUMAN TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 18.03.2020 REGARDING DOUBLING OF RAILWAY LINES FROM THAWE TO CHHAPRA

(a) to (d):  There are two Broad Gauge routes from Thawe to Chhapra. One route  is  via  Siwan  and  other  route  is  via  Masrakh.  Double  line from Siwan to Chhapra already exists.

Doubling  of  railway  lines  are  taken  up  based  on  operational requirement, financial viability etc. Presently, doubling of Chhapra to Thawe  via  Masrakh  is  not  required  considering  the  capacity  of existing single line.

## STATUS  OF  PROJECTS  IN  BIHAR  (FALLING  FULLY/PARTLY  IN  THE STATE) IS AS GIVEN BELOW:

- (i) 55 Projects costing ` 71795 crore for 4952 km length falling fully/ partly  in  Bihar  are  under  different  stage  of  planning/approval/ execution.
- (ii)  36  New  Line  Projects covering a length of 3008 km at a cost of ` 54795 crore. Out of which, 472 Km length has been commissioned and  an  expenditure  of ` 13881  crore  has  been  incurred  upto March'2019.
- (iii)  05  Gauge Conversion Project covering a length of 1007 km at a cost  of ` 5462  crore.  Out  of  which,  716  Km  length  has  been commissioned  and  an  expenditure  of ` 3772  crore has  been incurred upto March'2019.

- (iv)  14  Doubling  Projects  covering  a  length  of  937  km  at  a  cost  of 11574 crore. Out of which, 68 Km length has been commissioned upto
- ` and  an expenditure of ` 2641  crore has been  incurred March'2019.

## BUDGET OUTLAY (FOR THE PROJECTS FALLING FULLY/PARTLY IN THE STATE OF BIHAR) IS AS GIVEN BELOW:

- (i)  Average  Budget  allocation  (In  Infrastructure  projects  &  safety works) has been enhanced to ` 3061 crore per year during 2014-19 from ` 1132  crore  per  year  during  2009-14.  The  average  budget allocation  during  2014-19  is  170%  more  as  compared  to  average allocation during 2009-14.
- (ii)  Total  allocation  of  Budget  for  Infrastructure  projects  &  safety works falling fully/partly in State of Bihar, in 2019-20 is ` 4093 crore which is 262% more than the average of 2009-14.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4006 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-18
Subject: Atomic Energy Deal
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: H. Vasanthakumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4006

TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.03.2020

## ATOMIC ENERGY DEAL

## 4006.  SHRI  VASANTHAKUMAR H.:

Will the Prime Minister be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is unveiling the deals with other countries for atomic energy;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and fund allocation in this regard; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a)to(c)    So  far  Inter  Governmental  Agreement  (IGA)  for  co-operation  in  peaceful uses of nuclear energy have been signed with the following seventeen(17) countries:  Argentina,  Australia,  Bangladesh,  Canada,  Czech  Republic, European Union, France, Japan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Namibia, Republic of    Korea,  Russia,  Sri  Lanka,  United  Kingdom,  United  States  of  America and Vietnam.   Budgetary provisions are made wherever required.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4005 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-18
Subject: National Policy on Statistics
Ministry: STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION
Asked by: Aparajita Sarangi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4005 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.03.2020

## NATIONAL POLICY ON STATISTICS

## 4005.  SHRIMATI APARAJITA SARANGI:

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

- (a) whether the Ministry conducts quality checks on data to address  the  data  quality  issues  with  regard  to  various surveys and vetting the information collected;
- (b) whether  the Ministry is planning on increasing the sample size of the surveys to improve accuracy and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the  other  steps  taken  by  the  Ministry  to  ensure  the availability  of  timely  and  credible  social  and  economic data; and
- (d) whether the Ministry plans to unveil a National Policy on Statistics and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  OF  THE  MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION AND MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  OF  THE  MINISTRY OF PLANNING [RAO INDERJIT SINGH]

(a):  There is a system of quality checks to address the data quality issues  with  regard  to  various  surveys  conducted  by  this  Ministry. These quality checks are done in different stages such as (i) during the  process  of  data  collection  through  effective  supervision,  (ii) immediately after the completion of field work, (iii) after transcription of data to the electronic mode and (iv) after generation of  tables  based  on  the  data  collected.  The  Ministry  follows  a rigorous procedure for validating the data collected through different surveys.

(b):  Assessment  of  appropriate  sample  size  for  different  surveys undertaken by the Ministry is systematically done with the consultation  of  subject  matter  expert  at  the  design  stage  of  the surveys keeping in view the efficiency of estimates and availability of manpower & other resources.

(c):    The  Ministry  regularly  brings  out  different  macro-economic aggregates  and  indicators.  The  statistical  processes  involved  in producing such estimates are open, transparent and in line with the best  international  practices  and  standards.  The  processes  are evolved after detailed deliberations in various technical committees and the recommendations thereon are placed in the public domain. The  Ministry  has  also  adopted  the  United  Nations  Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics to further strengthen the professional independence, impartiality, accountability and transparency in methods of collection, compilation and dissemination of official statistics.

The Ministry has also taken several other steps to improve the quality  and  timely  availability  of  survey  data  by  increased  use  of information technology for data capture and processing.

(d):  Yes Sir. The Ministry has formulated a Draft National Policy on Official Statistics and has held consultations with various stakeholders.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4003 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-18
Subject: Land Allotment to Tea Gardeners
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Naba (Hira) Kumar Sarania

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4003 (H) TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 th MARCH, 2020 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18

## LAND ALLOTMENT TO TEA GARDENERS

## 4003(H). SHRI NABA KUMAR SARANIA

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वािण�य एवं उ�ोग मं�ी ) be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the criteria on which land has been allotted to various tea gardeners in Assam along with the data on which such allotments were made;
- (b) whether land was given on lease to the British Government;
- (c) if  so,  the  duration  for  which  this  land  was  given on  lease and the law  under which this agreement was made along with the details thereof;
- (d) whether some parts of the land in the various tea gardens of Assam has been demarcated for the free roaming of wild elephants and if so, the details thereof;
- (e) the criterion on which the workers were brought to the tea gardens of Assam in the British regime; and
- (f) the details of the facilities that were assured to be given to them along with the details thereof?

## ANSWER

okf.kT; ,oa m|ksx ea=h ( Jh ih;w'k xks;y ) THE MINISTER OF  COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a): With a view to encourage the growth and expansion of tea industry in Assam,  land was offered for cultivation of tea on specially favorable terms under various  sets of rules from time to time, namely the Waste Land Grant Rules of 1838; the Old Assam Rules of 1854; the Fee Simple Rules of 1862; the Revised Fee Simple Rules of 1874 and the New Lease Rules of 1876.
- (b) & (c): No, Sir.  Land was not given on lease to the British Government.

(d): There is no official demarcation of tea garden areas for free roaming of wild elephant s. However, wild life migrate or stay for a short duration in some tea garden areas adjoining the Protected Areas and Forests of Assam.

(e) & (f): Gradual expansion of tea plantation in Assam during the British period led to acute shortage of labourers in the new plantations.  Accordingly, the British Government facilitated the migration of labourers from what is present day West Bengal, Bihar, UP, Madhya Pradesh, Odhisa etc.      The  Plantation  Labour  Act  enacted  in  1951  and  rules  made  thereunder  through  Assam Plantation  Labour  Rules,  1956  assure  medical  facilities,  drinking  water,  canteens,  crèches, education facilities, housing, conservancy, recreation facilities, other facilities (umbrella, blankets, raincoats etc.) to the tea garden workers in Assam.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4002 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-18
Subject: Indo-Sri Lanka Trade
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Jual Oram

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4002

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 th MARCH, 2020 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18

## INDO-SRI LANKA TRADE

## 4002. SHRI JUAL ORAM:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वािण�य एवं उ�ोग मं�ी ) be pleased to state:

- (a) the areas where Indo-Sri Lanka trade have been established;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  for  the  further  expansion  of  Indo-Sri  Lanka trade; and
- (c) if so, the details of the programme drawn up in those areas?

## ANSWER

## okf.kT; ,oa m|ksx ea=h ( Jh ih;w'k xks;y ) THE MINISTER OF  COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a) India Sri Lanka bilateral trade covers numerous products across many areas. For the year 2018-19, principle  commodities  of  India's  export to  Sri  Lanka  were  petroleum  products,  ships,  boats  and  floating structures, cotton fabrics and made-ups, two and three wheelers, drug formulations and biologicals, iron and steel  products,  motor vehicles/cars,  sugar,  paper,  paper  board  and  products,  cement,  clinkers,  asbestos cement etc while major commodities of import from Sri Lanka were ships, boats and floating structures, spices, fresh fruits, paper, paperboard and products, readymade cotton garments including accessories, other textile yarn, fabric made-up articles, copper and copper products, electrical machinery and equipments, other construction machinery, bicycle and its parts etc.

(b) and (c): The Government continues to engage proactively with Sri Lanka to strengthen trade relations. Bilateral and multilateral trade discussions are held from time to time to explore mechanisms for enhancement of trade. Further, assistance is provided under Market Access Initiative (MAI) to Indian exporters, Export Promotion Councils, apex trade bodies etc, for enhancing exports through participation in events in foreign countries, including Sri Lanka.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4001 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-18
Subject: Fire-Fighting Arrangements
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Ajay Bhatt

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4001

TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.03.2020

## FIRE-FIGHTING ARRANGEMENTS

## †4001. SHRI AJAY BHATT:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the fire-fighting arrangements have been made at all railway stations in the country;
- (b) if so, the zone-wise details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the steps taken or likely to be taken by the Railways to install such equipments at all railway stations?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

## (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a) to (c): Yes, Sir. Well equipped fire-fighting arrangements are available at  all  major  railway  stations.  Following  steps  are  being  taken  by  the Railways for fire-fighting arrangements at Railway stations:
1. Sufficient numbers of fire extinguishers, sand buckets with stands are made available at stations.
2. A schedule of inspection, testing and refilling of fire extinguishers is rigorously followed.
3.  The  station  staff  like  Station  Managers,  Station  Masters,  Porters, Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel are trained in handling of fire extinguishers during initial and refresher trainings.
4.  Supervisory  officers  check  the  fire  safety  measures  during  their scheduled as well as surprise inspections.
5. Fire Safety Audit of stations is conducted as per schedule.

6. Regular mock drills are conducted to assess preparedness in case of a fire accident.
7.  Station  Managers,  RPF  posts/Out  posts  and  control  rooms  keep  the updated telephone number of nearby fire stations and their in-charges to contact them in case of need.
8. Fire hydrants hoses with water sources and other fire safety measures are provided based on vulnerability assessed during fire safety audit.
9. A clear access road for the fire tender to reach nearest to the seat of fire is ensured at the station.
10. RPF conducts intensive drives against smoking in railway premises and carriage of inflammable material through rail.
11. Regular checking of health of electrical switches and circuits is done to reduce chances of short circuit.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4000 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-18
Subject: Trains from Gondia
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Ashok Mahadeorao Nete

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4000 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.03.2020

## TRAINS FROM GONDIA

†4000. SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  steps/proposes  to  take any  steps  to  provide  rail  facility  between  Gondia  and  Dongargarh during 10 am to 4 pm for pilgrims visiting the famous Bamleshwari Mata temple situated in a highly inaccessible place in Dongargarh in the State of Madhya Pradesh; and

- (b) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a)  &  (b)  At  present,  16  Pairs  of  Mail/Express  and  6  Pairs  of Passenger/MEMU  services  are  providing  adequate  connectivity  on the Gondia-Dongargarh sector, which includes 7 Mail/Express and 1 Passenger service leaving Gondia for Dongargarh between 10.00 hrs and  16.00  hrs.    Moreover,  to  clear  extra  rush  of  passengers  & facilitate pilgrims, Indian Railways, subject to operational feasibility and availability of resources, also operates special trains.

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