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Lok Sabha Question No. 4824 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-24
Subject: Redevelopment of Pragti Madan
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Sudhakar Tukaram Shrangre, P. C. Mohan

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4824 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24 th MARCH, 2021

## REDEVELOPMENT OF PRAGATI MADAN

4824.   SHRI SUDHAKAR TUKARAM SHRANGARE: SHRI P.C. MOHAN:

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

- (a) the present status of work on redevelopment of Pragati Maidan at New Delhi into an integrated Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC);
- (b) the target date for completion of work on the project; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government for time bound execution of the project?

## ANSWER

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## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

(a) to (c): The work on redevelopment of Pragati Maidan at New Delhi into an integrated Exhibitioncum-Convention Centre (IECC) is implemented by India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) with a target completion date of March, 2022.

The  implementation  of  project  is  monitored  on  a  regular  basis  by  NBCC,  the  Project  Management Consultant,  along  with  ITPO.  The  Project  Monitoring  Committee  chaired  by  CMD  ITPO  and  Coordination Committee chaired by Executive Director ITPO reviews the progress of the project and resolve the  interdependencies,  and  till  date,  90  Project  Monitoring  Committee  meetings  and  69  Co-ordination Committee meetings have been held.

The project is also monitored by the Government by way of Review Meetings and site visits to the project site on a regular basis. These meetings are attended at the ministerial/official level by, among others, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs, and other agencies.

As the project involves shifting of utilities, Department of Commerce has pursued with all the relevant departments/agencies including Ministry of Railways, Government of NCT of Delhi, Delhi Jal Board, NDMC, Delhi Police, Environment Pollution(Prevention &Control) Authority (EPCA) etc. to resolve the impediments to the project.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4823 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-24
Subject: Energy Generation Capacity
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: Annasaheb Shankar Jolle

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4823

TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.03.2021

## ENERGY GENERATION CAPACITY

4823.  SHRI ANNASAHEB SHANKAR JOLLE:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) the current energy generation capacity from Nuclear power plants; and
- (b) the targets set for making India a Renewable powerhouse in the world?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) The present installed nuclear power capacity comprises of 22 reactors with a total capacity of 6780 MW. In addition, one reactor, Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP)-3 (700 MW) has been connected to the grid on January 10, 2021.
- (b) The Government has set a target for installing 175 GW of Renewable Energy capacity  (excluding  large  hydro)  by  the  year  2022  which  includes  100  GW from solar, 60 GW from wind, 10 GW from Biomass and 5 GW from Small Hydro. A cumulative renewable energy capacity of 92.97 GW has so far been achieved in the country up to February, 2021.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4822 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-24
Subject: Common Entrance Exam for Soldiers
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Su Thirunavukkarasar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4822

TO BE ANSWERED ON 24 th  March, 2021

## COMMON ENTRANCE EXAM FOR SOLDIERS

## 4822. SHRI THIRUNAVUKKARASAR SU:

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

- (a) whether the Indian Army has recently cancelled its Common Entrance Exam for recruitment of soldiers after a question paper leak;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the number of aspirants reported for test from various places;
- (c) whether similar instances of paper leak were reported in the past also and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether any probe is ordered into the same and its findings thereof and the action, if any, taken against the culprits; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

- (a) & (b):  Yes, Sir.  The Common Entrance Examination (CEE) for recruitment of soldiers was cancelled  prior  to  the  conduct  as  the  Question  paper  was  purportedly  leaked  on  the  previous night.  The examination was planned to be conducted at 39 exam centres pan India.  A total of 22,257 aspirants were scheduled to appear in the exam.
- (c) to (e):  Four similar instances have come to light since 2015 after the adoption of new system of generating Computer Question Paper using automated process in coded CD form.

All five instances of paper leak are under investigation/have been taken to conclusion by Investigating agencies and are, presently, subjudice.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4820 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-24
Subject: Female Army Officers
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Shashi Tharoor

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4820

TO BE ANSWERED ON 24 th  March, 2021

## FEMALE ARMY OFFICERS

4820. DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

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

- (a) the number of female army officers that have left their positions in November, 2020 after the screening done by a Special Selection Board Number 5;
- (b) the number of female army officers who were released without a pension out of this number;
- (c) the details of the number of years that these Army officers had spent serving the Army;
- (d) the details of any Government schemes to offer alternative means of livelihood to officers who leave the army;
- (e) whether any of these schemes are directly aimed at employing women and if so, the details thereof;
- (f)  whether  any  help  is  offered  by  the  Army  to  these  female  officers,  through  alternative employment or any maintenance and if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

- (a) to (c):  The Women Officers considered in Special Selection Board No.5 held in November, 2020 were commissioned from 1994 to 2010, thereby, after having completed a period ranging from 10 to 26 year's service.  However, the result of this board is under observation of Hon'ble Supreme Court.
- (d) & (e):  Age relaxation has been provided to Ex-Servicemen, including Female Officers for the appointment to all Central Civil Services & Posts upto the level of Assistant Commandant in all  Para-Military  Forces  under  Government  of  India.    Adequate  reservation  has  also  been provided to Ex-Servicemen in various categories of posts.
- (f)  Women Officers, who have retired after 20 years of service, have been granted Pensionary Benefits.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4819 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-24
Subject: Online updation of Service Records of Railway Employees
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Rakesh Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4819

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.03.2021

## ONLINE UPDATION OF SERVICE RECORDS OF RAILWAY EMPLOYEES

† 4819.  SHRI RAKESH SINGH:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  drawbacks  have  been  noticed  in  the  online  updation system of the service records of the railway employees and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether this system has been developed by private sector;
- (c) if  so,  whether  the  confidentiality  of  the  data  of  the  department and employees has been ensured in this process;
- (d) whether railways employees are facing difficulty in operating this system;
- (e) if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  take  necessary  steps  to remove the difficulties and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMERCE & INDUSTRY AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a): No, Sir. As on date, more than 96% Service Records have been successfully digitized.
- (b): No, Sir.
- (c): Does not arise.
- (d): No, Sir.
- (e) & (f):
- Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4818 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-24
Subject: Vacant Posts in Navy
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah, Pushpendra Singh Chandel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4818

TO BE ANSWERED ON 24 th  March, 2021

## VACANT POSTS IN NAVY

## 4818. SHRIMATI MALA RAJYA LAXMI SHAH: SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL:

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

- (a) the number of vacant posts in Navy along with the details thereof;
- (b) the efforts made by the Government to increase the power and capacity of Navy during the last five years along with the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government has made efforts to strengthen maritime security in the Indian ocean region and has signed pact with various countries in this regard; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE

IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

- (a) The details of vacant posts in Indian Navy as on 31 Jan 2021 are as under:-
- (b)  Enhancing the combat capability/ modernisation of Indian Navy is an ongoing process and is undertaken in accordance with Long Term Integrated Perspective Plan (LTIPP).

| Category   |   Vacant Posts |
|------------|----------------|
| Officers   |           1044 |
| Sailors    |          12317 |
| Civilians  |          18072 |

(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

(c)  &  (d):    Yes,  Sir.  The  Indian  Navy  maintains  regular  presence  and  surveillance  in  India's maritime 'Areas of Interest'. Indian Navy Operation in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) are aimed at sustained surveillance for enhanced Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA), to show presence, address military challenges and tackle contingencies such as anti- Piracy, Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR) and Search and Rescue (SAR).

To  strengthen  Maritime  Security  in  the  IOR,  the  Government  has  undertaken  foreign cooperation initiatives with friendly foreign Navies through vast array of cooperative measures including capacity building, capability enhancement, constructive engagements and collaborative efforts etc. The details of pacts signed by the Indian Navy, to enhance maritime security in the IOR are as follows:-

- (i) Hydrography - 7
- (ii) White Shipping Agreement - 22
- (iii) Reciprocal Logistics Agreement - 6

Indian  Coast  Guard  (ICG)  has  also  signed  bilateral  Memorandum  of  Understanding (MoU)/  Memorandum  of  Cooperation  (MoC)  with  Coast  Guard  of  eight  countries  towards establishment  of  collaborative  relation  to  combat  transnational  illegal  activities  at  sea  and develop regional cooperation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4816 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-24
Subject: Jhunjhunu Railway Station
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Narendra Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4816 TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.03.2021

JHUNJHUNU RAILWAY STATION

†4816. SHRI NARENDRA KUMAR:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  convert  Jhunjhunu Railway Station into a Railway Junction in Rajasthan; and
- (b) if so, the time by when it is likely to be done?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMERCE & INDUSTRY AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a)  No,  Sir.  Jhunjhunu is an existing railway station which is already connected to Sikar and Loharu railway junctions on either sides. Sikar railway  junction  is  in  Rajasthan  and  Loharu  railway  junction  is  in Haryana.

- (b) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4815 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-24
Subject: Lithium Exploration
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: Beesetti  Venkata Satyavathi, Reddeppa Nallakonda Gari, Midhun Reddy, Sanjay(Kaka) Ramchandra Patil, Chandra Sekhar Bellana

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.4815

TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.03.2021

## LITHIUM EXPLORATION

## 4815.   DR. BEESETTI VENKATA SATYAVATHI:

SHRI N. REDDEPPA:

SHRI P.V. MIDHUN REDDY:

SHRI SANJAY KAKA PATIL:

SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR BELLANA:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government  has  commenced  exploration  activity for Lithium deposits in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the  total  estimated  deposits  of  Lithium  in  the  country  and  State-wise  break-up thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)&(b)The    Atomic    Minerals    Directorate  for    Exploration  and  Research  (AMD),  a constituent unit of Department Atomic Energy (DAE) is carrying out exploration for Lithium in potential geological domains in parts of Karnataka and Rajasthan. AMD is carrying out subsurface exploration in Marlagalla area, Mandya district, Karnataka. Reconnaissance surveys have been also carried out along Saraswati River  Paleochannel,  in  Jodhpur  and  Barmer  districts,  Rajasthan  for  locating Lithium Mineralisation associated with brine (saline water from salt lakes).

- (c) Preliminary surveys on surface and limited subsurface exploration by AMD, have shown presence of Lithium resources of 1,600 tonnes (inferred category) in the pegmatites of Marlagalla - Allapatna area, Mandya district, Karnataka.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4813 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-24
Subject: Impact of Lateral Entry on Reserved Posts
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: Dean Kuriakose

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL AND TRAINING)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4813

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.03.2021)

## IMPACT OF LATERAL ENTRY ON RESERVED POSTS

## 4813. ADV. DEAN KURIAKOSE:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of 'lateral entry' positions currently filled and proposed in all Government administrative  posts  and  the  percentage  of  SC,  ST,  and  OBC  representation  in  these lateral entry positions;
- (b) whether  the  proposed  lateral  entry  into  administrative  service  is  likely  to  reduce  the reserved posts for SCs, STs, and OBCs; and
- (c) if so, the details of the number of reductions in the posts?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

(a)  to  (c):  With  the  twin  objectives  of  bringing  fresh  talent  and  augmenting  the  manpower  at certain levels in the Central Government, it was decided to undertake lateral recruitment of ten Joint Secretaries and forty Directors/Deputy Secretaries in the identified Ministries/Departments on contract/deputation (including short term contract) basis.

Pursuant  to  this  decision,  eight  Joint  Secretaries  were  appointed  during  2019,  out  of whom seven are in position at present. It is now proposed to fill three posts at Joint Secretary level, twenty seven posts at Director-level and thirteen posts at Deputy Secretary-level through lateral  recruitment  on  contract/deputation  (including  short  term  contract)  basis.  No  centralized data on category of persons appointed through lateral recruitment in the Central Government is maintained.

Each post being filled is a Single Post in a specific domain area, and the candidates are either  to  be  appointed  on  contract  basis  or  those  from  State  Governments,  Union  Territories, Public Sector Undertakings, Autonomous  Bodies,  Statutory  Bodies, Universities etc. on deputation basis (including short term contract), who  would retain lien in their parent Departments. As such, there is no question of any reduction in reserved posts for SCs, STs, and OBCs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4809 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-24
Subject: Change in FDI Policy
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Dushyant Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT FOR PROMOTION OF INDUSTRY AND INTERNAL TRADE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4809. TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 24 TH  MARCH, 2021. CHANGE IN FDI POLICY

## 4809.  SHRI DUSHYANT SINGH:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state: वाणिज्य  एवं उद्योग मंत्री

- (a) whether the Government is contemplating change in FDI policy for e-commerce entities and if so, the details thereof;

- (b) whether e-commerce marketplaces will be allowed to have an indirect stake through their parent companies and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

- (c) the amount of FDI that will be affected by pursuing the changes of the policy and  whether  the  Government  has  received  any  complaints  from  domestic 'brick  and  mortar'  retailers  on  the  existing  FDI  policy  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;

- (d) whether  the  new  companies  which  are  planning  to  invest  in  India,  will  be affected by the proposed changes in FDI policy;

- (e) if  so, the amount that will be affected due to the change in policy and if not, the reasons therefor; and

- (f) whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  apply  such  a  policy  to  other  retail businesses and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज्य  एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री (श्री सोम प्रकाश) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI SOM PARKASH)

- (a): There is no proposal to bring in changes in FDI policy for e-commerce sector in India, presently.
- (b): Does not arise.
- (c): As there is no proposal to bring in changes to FDI policy for ecommerce sector in India, at present, the question of amount of FDI affected does not arise. The Government has received representations from  traders'  bodies/  associations  whereby  it  has  been  alleged  that certain marketplace entities have created complex ownership structures to circumvent the FDI policy provisions and are engaging in Inventory-based model of e-commerce through controlled vendors/preferred sellers. Further, there are allegations regarding deep discounting, predatory pricing, exclusive arrangements, etc.
- (d) to (f): Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4808 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-24
Subject: Fast Track Courts
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Lallu Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LAW & JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 4808

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 24 th  MARCH, 2021

## Fast Track Courts

## +4808. SHRI  LALLU SINGH:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government proposes  to form a fast track court to provide justice to the undertrial prisoners in various jails of the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has received any suggestions/proposals in this regard;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the details of the action being taken by the Government in this regard?

## A N S W E R

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

## (SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD)

(a  to  d):    There  is  no  such  proposal  before  the  Government.  Setting  up  of  Fast Track Courts (FTCs) and their functioning fall within the domain of the respective State  Governments  in  consultation  with  the  High  Courts.  However,  the  14 th

Finance Commission had endorsed the proposal of Union of India for setting up of

1800 FTCs during 2015-2020 for dealing with specific cases of  heinous nature, civil cases related to women, children, senior citizens, other vulnerable sections of society and property related cases pending for more than 5 years. The Commission had urged State Governments to utilize enhanced fiscal space available through tax devolution (32% to 42%) for this purpose. As per information made available by High Courts, there are 894 afore-mentioned functional FTCs in the country.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4806 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-24
Subject: Induction of New Weapons in Armed Forces
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Prathap Simha, L.S. Tejasvi Surya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4806

TO BE ANSWERED ON 24 th  March, 2021

## INDUCTION OF NEW WEAPONS IN ARMED FORCES

4806. SHRI PRATHAP SIMHA: SHRI L.S. TEJASVI SURYA:

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

- (a)  the  recent  inductions  of  new  aircraft,  weapons,  missiles  and  radar  systems  into  the  Armed Forces.
- (b) whether the Government will induct any further indigenous fighter aircraft into its fleet and if so, the details thereof, including the highlights of the cost, deadline and the features thereof;
- (c) the number of companies involved in the manufacturing and the expected number of jobs the process would create;
- (d) whether the Government can further boost 'Atmanirbharta' in Armed Forces by inducting LCH and LUH Helicopters; and
- (e)  the  status  of  the  clearance  and  approval  accorded  to  the  two  helicopters  and  the  details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

(a)  to  (e):    The  induction  of  new  aircraft,  weapons  etc  into  the Armed  Forces  is  a  continuous process.  The details of important recent inductions in this regards are as under:-

## Indian Army:

- (i)  Cheetal Helicopters.
- (ii)  Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mark 0/I/II/III.

## : 2 :

- (iii)  ALH (Weapon System Integrated [WSI]).
- (iv)  20 mm Turret Gun - Integrated with ALH (WSI) platform.
- (v)  70 mm Turret Gun - Integrated with ALH (WSI) platform.

## Indian Navy:

- (i)  Dornier 228 aircraft
- (ii)  Advance Light Helicopters (ALH MK III)
- (iii) Chetak Helicopters
- (iv)  P81 aircraft

## Indian Air Force:

- (i)  Rafale aircraft
- (ii) Light Combat Aircraft
- (iii) C-17 and C-130 transport aircraft
- (iv)  Chinook and Apache Helicopters

The Government is committed to boost 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' scheme by inducting LCH and LUH helicopters in Armed Forces.

So  far,  till  February  2021,  the  Government  has  issued  523  Industrial  licenses  for manufacturing of various items in Defence sector.

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