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Lok Sabha Question No. 474 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-06
Subject: Operationalisation of GSLV
Ministry: SPACE
Asked by: Pratyusha Rajeshwari Singh

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## DEPARTMENT OF SPACE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.474

TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 06, 2019

## OPERATIONALISATION OF GSLV

474. SHRIMATI PRATYUSHA RAJESHWARI SINGH: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:
2. (a) whether the Government has taken steps to expedite operationalising of the Geostationary Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) by rectifying the snags noticed in earlier launches;
3. (b) if so, the details thereof;
4. (c) whether the Government has any plans to utilise the GSLV for commercial space launches; and
5. (d) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PG & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH):

- Yes, Madam.
- (b) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has carried out the the rectifications, modifications  and improvements  in  the Geostationary  Satellite  Launch  Vehicle  (GSLV),  based  on  the recommendations  made  by  the  failure  analysis  committees. These include change of bearing housing material, revision of

tolerances and seal clearances of Fuel Booster Turbo Pump of Cryogenic  Engine,  redesign  of  the  Cryogenic  Stage  Lower Shroud,  revision  of  connector  mounting  scheme,  wire  tunnel configuration and independent inspection & quality checks for all  critical  components  and  sub-assemblies.  Subsequently, GSLV-D5  with  indigenous  cryogenic  stage  was  successfully launched  on  05 th January  2014  from  Satish  Dhawan  Space Centre,  Sriharikota.  After  this  flight,  GSLV  with  indigenous cryogenic upper stage demonstrated its reliability through five more consecutively successful launches till date.

- (c) Yes,  Madam.
- (d) Antrix Corporation Limited, the commercial arm of the Department of Space, is exploring the possibility of  clinching commercial launch service contract using Geostationary Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 471 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-06
Subject: Collegium System
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: SAUGATA ROY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 471

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 06.02.2019

## Collegium System

## 471.  PROF. SAUGATA ROY:

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

- a) whether some controversy erupted over the Hon'ble Supreme Court Collegium's  recommendation  for appointment of  Supreme  Court Judges;
- b) if so, the details thereof;
- c)  whether the Collegium  is following any  criteria on  selection of Supreme Court Judges from sitting High Court Chief Justices/Judges of the country;
- d) if so, the details thereof; and
- e) the reasons for not considering the seniority of judges in this regard?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR LAW AND JUSTICE AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS (SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (e): The Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President under Article 124 (2) of the Constitution and as per the procedure laid down

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in the Memorandum of Procedure (MoP) prepared in 1998 pursuant to the Supreme Court Judgment of 6 th October, 1993 (Second Judges case) read with the advisory opinion of 28 th October,1998 (Third Judges case). As per the MoP, the proposal for appointment of Judges in the Supreme Court is initiated  by  the  Chief  Justice  of  India  in  consultation  with  Supreme  Court Collegium  members.  Beside  seniority,  other  factors  like  merit,  integrity, competence, regional representation etc are also taken into consideration by  the  Collegium  while  making  its  recommendation  for  appointment  of Judges in the Supreme Court.

The  Government  is  aware  of  some  reports  that  appeared  in  the media  on  Supreme  Court  Collegium  proceedings  in  connection  with appointment of Judges in the Supreme Court. Judiciary being an independent organ under the Indian Constitution is capable of handling its internal  matters.  The  Government  is  committed  to  the  independence  of Judiciary and does not intervene in its functioning.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 470 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-06
Subject: UN Visa
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: PRASUN BANERJEE

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.470

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.02.2019

## UN VISA

470. SHRI PRASUN BANERJEE:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether India will not give visa to people who hold UN visa and are stateless;
- (b) if so, the details thereof  and when was a change made in the policy in this regard; and
- (c) if   not,   the   reasons   for   denial   of   visa   to   exiled   Bangladeshi   poet   Daud Haider?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

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

(a) & (b) Indian Missions/Posts have the discretion to grant a single entry visa, not exceeding one month, to stateless persons subject to conditions.

(c) As per the information provided by our Mission, visa was not denied to Mr. Daud Haider.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 469 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-06
Subject: Shortage of IFS Officers
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: OM PRAKASH YADAV, RODMAL NAGAR, SUMEDHANAND SARASWATI

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.469

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.02.2019

## SHORTAGE OF IFS OFFICERS

†469. SHRI OM PRAKASH YADAV: SHRI NAGAR RODMAL: SHRI SUMEDHANAND SARSWATI:

Will the Minister of EXTERAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken any steps to meet the severe shortage of officers in Indian Foreign Service;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether the Government is thinking of recruiting personnel from other civil services, armed forces and specialists from private sector to fill the severe shortage of officers in Indian Foreign Service; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

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

(a) to (d) Ministry is fully aware of the importance of cadre planning and management to appropriately augment its human resources. Accordingly, the Ministry   is   optimizing   utilization   of   human   resources   through   increasing recruitment in Indian Foreign Service, taking officers from other Ministries and Departments on deputation, including from the armed forces, and engaging consultants from private sector and academia.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 468 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-06
Subject: Online Child Sexual Abuse
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: ELUMALAI VELLAIGOUNDER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTIONI NO.468

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 06.02.2019

## ONLINE CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE

## 468.    SHRI V. ELUMALAI:

Will the Minister of Electronics and Information Technology be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether  it is true that the Cellular Operators Association of India has approached the Government flagging operational issues in implementing a directive that mandates use of an Internet Watch Foundation list for blocking online child sexual abuse content;
- (b) if so,  the details thereof;
- (c) whether  it is also true that such sites should be barred as per the Interpol list provided by the Government; and
- (d) if  so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI S.S. AHLUWALIA)

- (a) and (b): Yes, Sir.   Government, on 18.4.2017, had issued an order for implementing Internet  Watch  Foundation  (IWF),  U.K.  list  for  curbing  of  online  child  sexual  abuse material  (CSAM)  by  31.7.2017  by  those  Internet  Service  Providers  (ISPs)  who  control gateway traffic in India.  The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has raised the issue of fee & had desired that Government obtains such a list & provides to the ISPs. However, as per the IWF terms & conditions, this list is provided directly to the ISPs at a cost without involvement of the Government.
- (c) and (d): Yes, Sir.  Government is already implementing Interpol's 'Worst-of-List' on child  sexual  abuse  through  Central  Bureau  of  Investigation  (CBI),  which  is  the  national nodal agency of Interpol.  Department of Telecommunications (DoT) issues direction to relevant ISPs to block the websites appearing in the list.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 467 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-06
Subject: Joint Military Excercise with China
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: J. JAYASINGH THIYAGARAJ NATTERJEE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.467

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 6 TH  FEBRUARY, 2019

## JOINT MILITARY EXCERCISE WITH CHINA

## 467. SHRI  J.J.T. NATTERJEE:

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- (a) whether  the  Government  has  conducted  a  joint  military  exercise  with  China recently;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether this is first of its kind after the Doklam issue and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether this exercise was focussed on any threats and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether the exercise seeks to improve the relations between the two countries and if so, the details thereof?

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MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE)

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(a) to (c): Yes, Madam.  A Joint Exercise 'Hand-in-Hand' was conducted with China in Pujiang, China from 10 to 23 December, 2018.  A total of 130 personnel from each side participated in the Joint Exercise.

(d) & (e): The  exercise  was  based  on  the  theme  of  'Counter  terrorist operations covering joint training cum exercise under UN mandate at subunit level'.  Such engagements promote cooperation on training and help in confidence building between the armed forces of the two countries.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 465 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-06
Subject: Postal Ballots for NRI
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: RAJAN BABURAO  VICHARE

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 465

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, 06 th  FEBRUARY, 2019

## POSTAL BALLOTS FOR NRI

465. SHRI RAJAN VICHARE:

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

(a) whether it is a fact that the Government intends to bring a legislation to allow NRIs to vote through postal or e-ballots, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government has set any time frame for this; and

- (c) if so, the time by which it is likely to bring a legislation to this effect?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR LAW AND JUSTICE AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS (SHRI P.P.CHAUDHARY)

(a): No, Madam. (b) & (c): Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 464 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-06
Subject: Reforms in CBI
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: RANJANBEN BHATT

## MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL AND TRAINING)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 464

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.02.2019)

## REFORMS IN CBI

## †464. SHRIMATI RANJANBEN BHATT:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  seriously  contemplating  extensive  reforms  in  the  Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI);
- (b) if so, whether the Government has taken any steps in this regard;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## 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):     No Madam.

- (b) to (d):     Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 463 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-06
Subject: Intrusion at Border
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: T.G. VENKATESH BABU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.463

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.02.2019

## INTRUSION AT BORDER

463. SHRI VENKATESH BABU T.G.:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the recent and increasing incidents of Chinese and Pakistani troops crossing over to the Indian side of the Line of Actual Control/Line of Control;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the number of such incidents reported during the last three years;
- (c) whether the Government has taken up the matter with the Chinese and Pakistani authorities to reduce tension along the border and to prevent the recurrence of such incidents; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

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

(a)  to (d)       As regards incidents of border transgressions from China, there is no commonly delineated Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the border areas between India and China. From time to time, on account of differences in the perception of the LAC, situations have arisen on the ground that could have been avoided if we had a common perception of the LAC. Government regularly takes up any transgression along the LAC with the Chinese side through established mechanisms including border personnel meetings, flag meetings, meetings of Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs, as well as through diplomatic channels. Government consistently  maintains   that   peace   and   tranquility   in   the   India-China border areas is an important pre-requisite for the smooth development of bilateral relations.

With regard to Pakistan, continued cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan   remains   a   matter   of   core   concern.   As   per   available   information,   Indian security forces have interdicted attempts by 371, 419 and 323 terrorists at cross border infiltration in 2016, 2017 and 2018 respectively. India has consistently called upon Pakistan to abide by its commitment, not to allow any territory under its control to be used for terrorism against India in any manner and take effective actions to end all   support   to   cross-border   terrorism   and   take   credible   and   effective   actions   to dismantle terrorist   infrastructure   in   territory   under   its   control.   Till   then   India   will continue to take firm and decisive steps to respond to cross-border terrorist infiltration and unprovoked ceasefire violations by Pakistan, including in support of terrorist infiltration.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 462 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-06
Subject: Indian Fishermen in Pakistani Jails
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: DEVUSINH JESINGBHAI CHAUHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.462

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.02.2019

## INDIAN FISHERMEN IN PAKISTANI JAILS

462. SHRI DEVUSINH CHAUHAN:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Pakistan Marine Security Agency (PMSA) very often apprehends the Indian fishermen and their boats and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether a large number of fishermen are lodged in Pakistani jails even after completing 22 months of their jail term and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to get all the fishermen and their boats released by Pakistani authorities?

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

(a) to (c) According to the available information, 503 Indian fishermen are believed to be in   Pakistan's   custody.   According   to   the   list   shared   on   1   January   2019,   Pakistan   has acknowledged the custody of 483 fishermen who are Indian or believed-to-be-Indian in their jails. These include fishermen who are in Pakistan for over 20 months. Besides, more than 1050 Indian fishing boats are believed to be in Pakistan's custody. However, Pakistan has not acknowledged their custody so far.

The Government, upon receipt of reports of apprehensions of the Indian fishermen, immediately takes up the matter with Pakistan through diplomatic channels and seeks consular access and their early release and repatriation, along with boats. Government's persistent   efforts   have   succeeded   in   securing   release   and   repatriation   of   1749   Indian prisoners, including 1725 fishermen along with 57 boats from Pakistan's custody since 2014. This include 179 Indian prisoners and fishermen who were repatriated from Pakistan in 2018.

The Government has asked Pakistan to provide consular access as also early release and repatriation of the remaining Indian prisoners and fishermen along with their boats in Pakistan's custody.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 461 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-02-06
Subject: Pay Level in DANICS
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: FAIZAL P.P. MOHAMMED

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 461

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.02.2019)

## PAY LEVEL IN DANICS

## 461. MOHAMMED FAIZAL:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether providing Group 'A' status and pay in level 10 to Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Island Civil Service (DANICS) disturbs vertical relativity in the system; and
- (b) if so, the reasons for not disturbing the so called vertical relativity as already Goa, Mizoram and Arunanchal Pradesh are Group 'A' services which are feeder cadre for IAS (AGMUT) like DANICS?

## 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) & (b):     There is no proposal under consideration of the Ministry of Home Affairs who is the Cadre Controlling Authority in respect of DANICS officers for granting Group 'A' status and Pay Level-10 to DANICS.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 38 (STARRED), answered on 2019-02-05
Subject: Price Monitoring Cell
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: BALABHADRA MAJHI

## Government of India

## Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *38

TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.02.2019

## PRICE MONITORING CELL

## *38. SHRI BALABHADRA MAJHI:

Will  the  Minister  of  CONSUMER  AFFAIRS,  FOOD  AND  PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION miHkksDrk ekeys] [kk| vkSj lkoZtfud forj.k ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has created three more centres in Odisha as proposed by the State for transmitting price information to Price Monitoring Cell (PMC) and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  funds  under  the  proposal  of  the  State  of  Odisha  are  proposed  to  be released soon to activate the three new centres; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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THE MINISTER OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN)

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

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## STATEMENT REFERRED IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*38 FOR 05.02.2019 REGARDING PRICE MONITORING CELL.

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- (a) : Yes  Madam.  In  addition  to  the  existing  four  centres,  three  more price reporting centres have been created at Berhampur, Jeypore and Balasore on 19.12.2018.
- (b) & (c) : Funds  amounting  to  ₹  19,16,500/-  were  released  to  the  State Government  of  Odisha  for  its  seven  price  monitoring  centres  including  three new centres in December,2018 .

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Lok Sabha Question No. 37 (STARRED), answered on 2019-02-05
Subject: Circulation of Fake Currency
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: ADVOCATE NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *37

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 05 TH  FEBRUARY, 2019/ MAGHA 16, 1940 (SAKA)

CIRCULATION OF FAKE CURRENCY

*37. ADV. NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the circulation of Fake Indian Currency Notes is steadily increasing in the border areas of the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof, particularly after demonetisation;

(c) whether the Government has taken steps to strengthen the agencies to curb such criminal activities in the border areas; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

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

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION No.  *37  BY  ADV.  NARENDRA  KESHAV  SAWAIKAR TO BE ANSWERED ON 05 th   FEBRUARY, 2019 ON CIRCULATION OF FAKE CURRENCY.

- (a): No, Madam.
- (b): The question does not arise.
- (c) & (d): Yes, Madam. The Intelligence and security agencies of Central and State  Governments keep a close watch on the elements involved in the  circulation  of  fake  currency  in  the  country  and  take  action  on  any reported  violation  of  law.  The  Central  Government  has  taken  various measures to check the smuggling and circulation of FICN into the country, which inter alia, includes:-
- (i) The security at  the international borders has been strengthened by using  surveillance  technology,  deploying  additional  manpower  for  round the  clock  intensive  patrolling,  establishing  observation  posts  along  the international border and erection of border fencing.
- (ii) FICN Coordination Centre (FCORD) has been established by the MHA to share intelligence/ information among the different security agencies of the  states/  central  government  to  counter  the  problem  of  circulation  of FICN in the country. A Terror Funding and Fake Currency Cell (TFFC) has also been created in NIA to investigate terror funding and FICN cases.

(iv) FICN.

## L.S.S.Q NO. *37 FOR 05.02.2019

(iii) The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 has been amended to include the production or smuggling or circulation of High Quality Counterfeit Indian paper currency, coin or any other material as a terrorist act. A  Memorandum  of  Understanding  (MoU)  has  been  signed  between India and Bangladesh to prevent and counter smuggling and circulation of

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