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Lok Sabha Question No. 3634 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: Redevelopment of Madurai Station
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: R. GOPALAKRISHNAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3634 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2019

## REDEVELOPMENT OF MADURAI STATION

3634.  SHRI R. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a) whether Madurai Railway Station is one of the Railway Stations chosen by IRSDC for redevelopment; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

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

(a) and (b): Government has recently approved Railways' proposal for  redevelopment  of  railway  stations  by  Indian  Railway  Stations Development Corporation Limited (IRSDC) as Nodal Agency, through simplified procedures and for longer lease tenure. Accordingly, all the stations of Indian Railways, including Madurai railway station, have been entrusted to IRSDC for undertaking the techno-economic feasibility studies. Based on the outcome of the feasibility  studies,  the  stations  are  planned  to  be  taken  up  for redevelopment, in phases.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3631 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: Proposals for the Development of Communication Network
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: R.P. MARUTHARAJAA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3631 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 ND  JANUARY, 2019

## PROPOSALS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNICATION NETWORK

## 3631. SHRI R.P. MARUTHARAJAA:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

(a) whether  the Government  has  received  proposals  for the  development  of Communication network in the rural  areas from  various  State  Governments  including Tamil Nadu;

- (b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
- (c) whether the said proposals have been sanctioned by the Government;
- (d) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise including Tamil Nadu; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor and the time by which these proposals are likely to be approved?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS & MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a) to (e) BharatNet project is being implemented to create broadband infrastructure for  provision  of  connectivity  to  all  2.5  lakh  (approx.)  Gram  Panchayats  (GPs)  in  the country  and  Phase-I  of  the  project  to  connect  1  lakh  GPs  has  been  completed  in December, 2017. For expediting the implementation of BharatNet project in the country, a  modified  strategy  to  implement  BharatNet  Phase-II  was  approved  by  Cabinet  on 19.07.2017. The approved strategy, inter alia, provides implementation through Stateled Model, Private Sector, and CPSU Model.

Based on the Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) received, the Digital Communications Commission has approved the implementation of BharatNet Phase-II, with  funding  from  Government  of  India,  under  State  led  model  in  8  States  namely Maharashtra, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh & Telangana.

The State-wise details are as follows:

| S. No.   | State          |   No. of GPs |
|----------|----------------|--------------|
| 1        | Andhra Pradesh |        11254 |
| 2        | Telangana      |         6814 |
| 3        | Maharashtra    |        12740 |
| 4        | Jharkhand      |         1684 |
| 5        | Tamil Nadu     |        12524 |
| 6        | Gujarat        |         7692 |
| 7        | Chhattisgarh   |         5964 |
| 8        | Odisha         |         2945 |
|          | Total          |        61617 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3630 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: Scientific Research
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: NEELAM SONKER

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3630 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2/1/2019

## SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

†3630. SHRIMATI NEELAM SONKER:

Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ÉÊ´ÉYÉÉxÉ +ÉÉè® |ÉÉètÉÉäÉÊMÉBÉEÉÒ àÉÆjÉÉÒ be pleased to state:

(a) whether  the  Government  has  prepared  new  action  plan  to  promote  scientists  in  various space and scientific researches;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether promotion and pay-perks policy of the Government is responsible for migration of our scientists to foreign countries; and

(d) if so, number of the scientists who migrated to foreign countries during the last three years along with the complaints received from such scientists and the action taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, MINISTER OF EARTH SCIENCES AND MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE (DR. HARSH VARDHAN) ÉÊ´ÉYÉÉxÉ +ÉÉè® |ÉÉètÉÉäÉÊMÉBÉEÉÒ àÉÆjÉÉÒ, {Éßl´ÉÉÒ ÉÊ´ÉYÉÉxÉ àÉÆjÉÉÒ +ÉÉè® {ÉªÉÉÇ´É®hÉ, ´ÉxÉ A´ÉÆ VÉãÉ´ÉÉªÉÖ {ÉÉÊ®´ÉiÉÇxÉ àÉÆjÉÉÒ

(bÉ. c­ÉÇ ´ÉvÉÇxÉ)

(a) & (b):  To promote scientific fraternity and inculcate scientific research and innovation in the country, the Government has been implementing numerous schemes, programmes, fellowships and awards. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has been successfully developing new and cutting edge technologies indigenously, which are essentially required for the successful realization of its programmes. The organization has evolved strategy of providing very high priority to such developmental efforts by identifying separate development teams, providing the required technical support & direction, identifying the required funding and infrastructure and review support.

(c) & (d):  Promotions of Scientists are governed by the Modified Flexible Complementing Scheme (MFCS), which are independent of the vacancy position subject to completion of residency period and  fulfilment  of  other  eligibility  conditions  and  successful  assessment  of  merit.  Under  MFCS, relaxation in residency period is also available for exceptionally meritorious candidates. Department of Space/ISRO has developed and implemented highly efficient and time tested merit based performance evaluation system for promoting Scientists/Engineers and support staff, and no promotional grievances in the system are noticed. Data on migration of scientists/engineers is not centrally monitored.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3629 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: Repatriation of Emirati Princess
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: SAUGATA ROY

- (a) No.
- (b) Not applicable.

(c) & (d) Pursuant to the Extradition Treaty between India and UAE, separate Extradition Requests from CBI and Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in respect of Mr. Christian Michel James were forwarded to UAE authorities in March 2017 and February 2018 respectively.  According to information shared by Ministry of Home Affairs, the subject Christian Michel James was extradited from UAE to India on 4th December 2018.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3629

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2019

## REPATRIATION OF EMIRATI PRINCESS

3629.  PROF. SAUGATA ROY:

Will the Minister of External Affairs be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has repatriated Emirati Princess caught by Coast Guard;
- (b) If so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether there is any link between the repatriation of Emirati Princess and extradition of Christian Michel, accused of Agusta Westland; and
- (d) If so, the details thereof?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

[GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD)]
Lok Sabha Question No. 3627 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: Defence Procurement from Private Sector
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: MANSHANKAR NINAMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3627

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 ND  JANUARY, 2019

## DEFENCE PROCUREMENT FROM PRIVATE SECTOR

3627.  SHRI  MANSHANKAR  NINAMA:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  permitted  the  procurement  of  defence  equipment from the private sector during the current financial year 2018-2019;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has decided to make maximum procurement of defence equipment from the private sector; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

र  ा रा य मं ी

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

(डा. सुभाष भामरे)

(a) to (d): Capital procurement of defence equipment from domestic and foreign  vendors  is  undertaken  as  per  the  extant  Defence  Procurement Procedure  (DPP).    During  current  financial  year  2018-19  (upto  October, 2018),  out  of  22  contracts  signed  with  Indian  vendors,  8  contracts  have been  signed  with  Indian  private  vendors  for  procurement  of  defence equipment.

Government  is  pursuing  initiatives to achieve higher levels of indigenization  and  self-reliance  in  the    defence  sector  by  harnessing  the capabilities  of  the  public  and  private  sector  industries  in  the country.

:  2  :

These measures include according priority and preference to procurement from  Indian  vendors  and  liberalization  of  the  licensing  regime.    Defence Procurement  Procedure  (DPP)  accords  the  highest priority  to  Buy  Indian (Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured) (IDDM).  The 'Make' procedure has been simplified with provisions for earmarking projects not exceeding  development  cost  of  Rs.10  crores  (government  funded)  and Rs.3  crores  (Industry  funded)  for    micro,  small  and  medium  enterprises (MSMEs); and with provisions for involving private  industry as production agencies and technology transfer partners. Government has also promulgated the policy on Strategic Partnership in the Defence Sector to encourage  broader  participation  of  the  private  sector  in  manufacture  of major defence platforms and equipment.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3624 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: Indian Ambassadors Abroad
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: KRUPAL BALAJI TUMANE, BHAVANA GAWALI (PATIL)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3624

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2019

## INDIAN AMBASSADORS ABROAD

†3624. SHRI KRUPAL BALAJI TUMANE: SHRIMATI BHAVANA PUNDALIKRAO GAWALI PATIL:

Will the Minister of EXTERAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the category-wise and country-wise number of the Indian ambassadors deployed abroad as on date;
- (b) the country-wise number of posts of ambassadors lying vacant along with the period of time from which the said posts have been lying vacant;
- (c) the time by which the said vacancies are likely to be filled;
- (d) the number of ambassadors belonging to Indian Foreign Service and Indian Administrative Service; and
- (e) the number of such ambassadors inducted from ex-cadre services which are not related to any specific Government service?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) As on date 93 Ambassadors, 32 High Commissioners and 5 Permanent Representatives are posted in various Indian Missions in foreign countries.
- (b) & (c) The post of Ambassador in Slovak Republic has fallen vacant in December 2018 and is in the process of being filled.  The Mission is currently headed   at   the   level   of   Charge   d'Affaires. Indian   Mission   to   Yemen   has temporarily relocated to Djibouti and is also headed at the level of Charge d'Affaires.
- (d) As on date, there are 127 Ambassadors / High Commissioners / Permanent Representatives belonging to Indian Foreign Service and 1 belonging to Indian Administrative Service.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 3622 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: Telecom Services in North-East Region
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: KAMAKHYA PRASAD TASA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3622 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 ND  JANUARY, 2019

## TELECOM SERVICES IN NORTH-EAST REGION

## 3622. SHRI KAMAKHYA PRASAD TASA:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Ministry of Communications is responsible for entire development of telecommunications in North-Eastern Region;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether BSNL network services in  Assam are  very  poor  and  if  so,  the  details thereof and the steps taken by the Government in this regard; and
- (d) the number of BSNL mobile towers installed by the Government in Assam and especially in the district of Jorhat ?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS & MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a) & (b) For  development  of  telecommunications  in  the  North  Eastern  Region (NER), the Government:

- (i) has approved Comprehensive Telecom Development Plan for mobile connectivity for the Region which includes installation of  6673 mobile towers for 8621 identified uncovered villages, 321 mobile towers for National Highways and strengthening of transmission network in the region.
- (ii) is  implementing  BharatNet  project,  which  includes  provision  of  connectivity  by broadband to 11,956 Gram Panchayats (5860 in Phase-I and 6096 in Phase-II) in the Region.
- (c) & (d) As  per Telecom  Regulatory  Authority of India  (TRAI)  Performance Monitoring Report for the Quarter ending September, 2018, M/s Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited  (BSNL)  is  meeting  the  benchmarks  for  all  the  parameters  for  Basic  Wireline Service, Cellular Mobile Telephone Service and Broadband services in Assam Service Area.

BSNL Assam Circle is maintaining a Mobile network throughout the Circle with 2,884 Base Transceiver Stations (BTSs) in Assam including 129 BTSs in Jorhat District of Assam. For expanding coverage and capacity of mobile network, BSNL under phase VIII.4 project has installed 467 BTSs, out of the planned 964 BTSs in Assam Circle.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3618 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: Train to Bulandshahr
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: BHOLA SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3618 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2019

## TRAIN TO BULANDSHAHR

## † 3618 SHRI BHOLA SINGH:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  there  is  any  passenger  train  operating  from  Delhi  to Bulandshahr;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  any  plans  have  been  chalked  out  to  make  Bulandshahr Railway Station a better one; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) &  (b) Yes,  Madam.    At present, one pair of train  namely 64567/64568  Tilak  Bridge-  Bulandshahr  MEMU  (Daily)  via  New  DelhiDelhi  is  catering  to  the  needs  of  passengers  of  Delhi-Bulandshahr sector.

(c)  &  (d)  Bulandsahar  is  a  Non-Suburban  Grade  (NSG)  -  6  Category Railway  Station.  All  minimum  essential  amenities,  except  foot  over bridge,  have  been  provided  at  all  the  stations  including  Bulandsahar over Indian Railways in a phased manner. However, modernization of station is a continuous process and at present, these are undertaken under  Adarsh  Station  Scheme.  Selection  of  Railway  stations  under Adarsh Station Scheme is based on the identified need for upgradation of amenities at the station. Stations are considered for inclusion under this  scheme  whenever  there  is  any  proposal  for  further  selection  of more stations under this scheme based on the relative importance of the  station  and  justification  based  on  passengers  handled  at  the station.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3616 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: Police Verification for Passport
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: JANAK RAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3616

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2019

## POLICE VERIFICATION FOR PASSPORT

†3616. SHRI JANAK RAM:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether   the   Government   has   received   complaints   regarding   police verification for making passport;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government for their redressal; and
- (c) whether the Government is going to take any steps for making the process of police verification simple and smooth and if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## [GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD)]

(a) to (c) Attention of the Ministry has been drawn at times by the passport applicants that there have been delays in getting police verification for obtaining a   passport.   The   main   reasons   for   delay   are   (i)   resource   and   man   power constraints in the Police Department, (ii) non-production of documents by the applicants   in   support   of   their   address   etc.,   to   the   police   at   the   time   of verification; and (iii) applicant being not present at the residence when the police visits for the purpose of verification.

The Ministry has taken a number of following innovative measures to simplify the police verification process:

- (i) The Ministry has successfully connected, till date, 730 Police Districts out of the total 768 Police Districts with the Passport Seva Project digitally under the District Police Headquarter (DPHQ) model.
- (ii) The Ministry has launched the mPassport Police App for speedy submission of   Police   Verification   Report   (PVR).   The   App   would   facilitate   the   field   level verification officers to directly capture the PVR into the system digitally. With the launch   of   this   App,   the   need   to   download   and   print   the   physical   Personal Particular   Form   and   Questionnaire   would   no   longer   be   required   resulting   in paperless   end-to-end   digital   flow   of   the   Police   Verification   process,   further reducing the time required for completion of PVR.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3615 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: Wardha-Yavatmal-Nanded Broad Gauge Line
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: RAMDAS CHANDRABHANJI TADAS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3615 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2019

## WARDHA-YAVATMAL-NANDED BROAD GAUGE LINE

†3615. SHRI RAMDAS C. TADAS:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the status of the ongoing construction of Wardha-Yavatmal-Nanded new broad gauge rail line as on date; and
- (b) the amount of funds allocated for the said project along with the time by which it is likely to be completed?

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

- (a): Wardha-Nanded via Yavatmal-Pusad new broad gauge line (284 km) is being executed in 2 phases:
- (i)  Wardha to Yavatmal (78 km):  Land acquisition has been taken up.  Works have been taken up in available land.
- (ii)    Yavatmal-Nanded  (206  km):    1473.181  Ha.  land  is  required  for  this section. Possession of 857.815 Ha. land has been taken. Land acquisition for balance 615.815 Ha. has been taken up.
- (b): ` 379  crore  has  been  allotted  for  Wardha-Nanded  via  Yavatmal-Pusad new broad gauge line (284 km) for 2018-19.

Completion  of  project  depends  upon  many  factors  such  as  land acquisition,  statutory  clearances,  shifting  of  utilities  etc.  As  such  no  time frame for completion of the project can be given.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3614 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: Employee Welfare Policy
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: (SMT.) RATNA DE(NAG), HARI OM PANDEY

- (a)
- (b)
- No, Madam.
- Does not arise.
- (c) Employee  harassment  cases,  whenever  brought  forth  either  by way of complaint or otherwise, are suitably taken up in accordance with the laid down service conditions.  In the last three years,  21 (twenty one) cases of employee harassment have been reported from Howrah, Delhi  and  Lucknow  Divisions  of  Indian  Railways,  out  of  which  12 (Twelve)  cases  have  been  disposed  off  and  remaining  cases  are  at various stages of disposal.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3614 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2019

## EMPLOYEE WELFARE POLICY

3614.  DR. RATNA DE (NAG): SHRI HARI OM PANDAY:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to revamp the Employee Welfare Policy of the Railways;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  detailed  list  of  nodal agencies and officers appointed for it; and
- (c)  the  details  about  the  employee  harassment  cases  specially  in Howrah, Delhi and Lucknow divisions of Railways during the last three years and current year?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  RAILWAYS

## (SHRI  RAJEN  GOHAIN)
Lok Sabha Question No. 3610 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: Promotion of Hindi
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAMESH POKHRIYAL NISHANK

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3610

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2019

## PROMOTION OF HINDI

†3610. DR. RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK':

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of bodies (pithas) established by the Government for promotion of Hindi language;
- (b) the number of countries in the world to which Indian Government provides scholarship or fellowship in Hindi;
- (c) whether  the   Government   has   made   provisions   to   teach   Hindi   in   Indian   embassies abroad;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the details of facilities being provided by the Government to foreign students for learning Hindi in India?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

[GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD)]

- (a) Promotion of Hindi (our Raj Bhasha) in foreign countries is a high priority area for the Ministry of External Affairs.   Propagation of Hindi abroad through Missions/Posts and Cultural Centres is done by Hin di Division of the Ministry of External Affairs and ICCR actively. A total number of 26 Hindi Chairs have been established by ICCR in various foreign countries. (b) Scholarships to study Hindi at Under-Graduate, Post-Graduate and Ph.D. levels and fellowships for research in Hindi are offered to foreign nationals of all the countries. (c) & (d) Hindi Division of the Ministry of External Affairs supports Hindi teaching in foreign
- universities, schools and other educational institutions by providing Hindi books, Hindi teaching aids (such as software for learning Hindi, CDs, etc.), honorarium to teachers for teaching Hindi in Missions,   financial   support   and   grant   to   the   institutions   and   organizations   involved   in propagation and promotion of Hindi abroad.

A total number of 27 teachers were sent to Indian Missions/Posts and Cultural Centres in the year 2018-19, of which 21 were supported by Hindi Division of MEA and 06 by ICCR.

- (e) ICCR provides scholarships to the foreign students to learn Hindi in India.  This includes monthly   stipend,   monthly   house   rent   allowance,   tuition   and   compulsory   fees,   annual contingency (book) allowance and medical reimbursement on CGHS rates.

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