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Lok Sabha Question No. 2119 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-04
Subject: Grade Pay to Assistant Account Officers
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: Kumbakudi Sudhakaran

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2119

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.03.2020)

## GRADE PAY TO ASSISTANT ACCOUNT OFFICERS

## 2119. SHRI KUMBAKUDI SUDHAKARAN:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the 7th CPC Resolution of Ministry of Finance had sought the recommendation of Department of Personnel and Training for implementing the revised grade pay of Rs. 5400 to Assistant Account Officers in Finance Division under the Ministry of Defence and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Department of Personnel and Training has issued directions to the Ministry of Finance for implementing the grade pay of Rs. 5400 to Assistant Account Officers in Finance Division under Ministry of Defence;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) if not, the reasons for the delay in implementation of the grade pay hike; and
- (e) the timeline required for the Government to roll out the implementation of grade pay of Rs. 5400 to Assistant Account Officers in Finance Division under Ministry of Defence?

## 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):    Yes,  Sir.  As  per  the  Ministry  of  Finance's  Resolution  dated  25.07.2016,  the  post  of Assistant Accounts Officer, Finance Division of Defence, Ministry of Defence has been referred to  Department of Personnel & Training for examination for up-gradation to Grade Pay of Rs. 5,400  (PB-2)  on  completion  of  4  years  of  service  in  Grade  Pay  of  Rs.  4,800  based  on  the decision of the Cabinet, as per the recommendation of the 7 th Central Pay Commission at Para 11.12.140 of the Report.
- (b):    No, Sir.
- (c):    Question does not arise.
- (d) & (e): The matter is under examination in consultation with the concerned Ministries/Departments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2113 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-04
Subject: Guruvayur-Thirunavaya Railway Line
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: T.N. Prathapan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2113 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.03.2020

## GURUVAYUR-THIRUNAVAYA RAILWAY LINE

## 2113. SHRI T.N. PRATHAPAN:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is planning to finish the work of GuruvayurThirunavaya railway line and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) the current status of the said project?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

## (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

(a) and (b):     The New Line Project between Guruvayur and Tirunavaya for a length of 35 Km was sanctioned in 1995-96 at a cost of ` 137.71 crore. Latest anticipated cost of project is ` 477 crore.

Final  Location  Survey  (FLS)  could  be  done  only  for  about  8  Km  upto Kunnamkulam.  Though  an  Agency  was  fixed  for  final  location  survey between Kunnmkulam & Tirunavaya and the trial survey to finalise the final alignment was already completed, the FLS had to be stopped due to severe public protest against the alignment.

FLS  could  not  be  taken  up  further  due  to  continuous  public  protest against the alignment.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2112 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-04
Subject: Review of Export Branding Strategy
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Shivkumar Chanabasappa Udasi

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2112 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04 th MARCH, 2020

## REVIEW OF EXPORT BRANDING STRATEGY

## 2112.  SHRI SHIVAKUMAR C. UDASI:

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

- (a) whether the Government has reviewed the branding strategy for export -oriented Indian products and services;
- (b) if so, the number of modes of branding campaign that has been identified and given a try;
- (c) whether any road map has been drawn as for the participation in International Trade Fairs, Expos and Seminars for the next three years; and
- (d) the details of the expected target of earnings from taking part in these events?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): The India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), established by the Department of Commerce promotes and creates awareness in international market about Indian products and services through branding  campaigns.  Branding  campaigns  have  been  undertaken  by  IBEF  around  international events for select export sectors to highlight their strength and achievements in major target markets through branding modes like venues, advertising through outdoor and print, media interaction, digital marketing (including social media), use of branding material etc. The branding strategy is reviewed regularly in consultation with concerned stakeholders to make suitable adjustment and maximise benefits for Indian products.

(c) & (d): Based on the proposals submitted by the Export Promotion Councils/ Trade Promotion Organizations, an annual plan for organizing participation of exporters in various international fairs and expos is drawn and supported under the Market Access Initiative (MAI) Scheme. No targets of earnings from such events are fixed .

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2107 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-04
Subject: Rat Hole Mining
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: Parbatbhai Savabhai Patel, Naranbhai Bhikhabhai Kachhadiya, Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2107 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.03.2020

## Rat Hole Mining

## 2107.      SHRI PARBATBHAI SAVABHAI PATEL: SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA: SHRI JASWANT SINGH BHABHOR:

Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state :

- (a)      the efforts made by the Government to reduce the number of rat hole mining incidents;
- (b)       whether the Government has made any provision for financial assistance in this regard; and

(c)       whether the Government has been successful in reducing the number of accidents due to such mines?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS, COAL AND MINES (SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI)

(a to c) Rat hole mining is illegal and illegal mining is a law & order issue, which is a State subject,  hence  primarily  falls  under  the  domain  of  the  State/District  administration  to  take necessary deterrent action. No rat holes mining is being done in any coal mine of Coal India Limited  and  its  subsidiaries.  All  the  coal  mining  operations  of  Coal  India  Limited  and  its subsidiaries  are  being  done  scientifically  and  methodically  by  adopting  the  appropriate technology and mining method after obtaining the mandatory working permissions from the Directorate General of Mines safety (DGMS).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2105 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-04
Subject: Digital India Scheme in Bihar
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Rama Devi, Giridhari Yadav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2105

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 04.03.2020

## DIGITAL INDIA SCHEME IN BIHAR

2105:

SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI: SHRI GIRIDHARI YADAV:

Will  the  Minister  of  ELECTRONICS  &  INFORMATION  TECHNOLOGY  be  pleased  to state:-

- (a) the details of the districts in Bihar where Digital India Scheme is implemented;
- (b) the District-wise number of persons in Bihar benefited through this scheme;
- (c) the amount of funds allocated/released/utilized in Bihar under the aforesaid scheme, district-wise; and
- (d) the  reason  as  to  why  the  full  utilization  of  the  funds  allocated  in  Bihar  under  the scheme was not done?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI SANJAY DHOTRE)

- (a):   Digital India is an umbrella programme, under which all the 38 districts in the State of Bihar are getting benefitted. The vision of Digital India Programme is to connect all Indians, empower them and transform them towards a Digital Society.
- (b):    Every  citizen  can  avail  the  e-Services  of  eDistrict  project  either  through  concerned department, online & through Common  Services Centres (CSCs), along with the Government-to-Citizen  (G2C)  e-Services  available  on  CSC's  Digital  Seva  Portal  (DSP). Total 179.29 lakh transactions have been recorded during FY2019-20, in the State of Bihar and 13.37 crore transaction have been recorded under eTaal-2.0 project over 67 e-Services integrated with eTaal-2.0 platform.
- (c):          Under  National  Rollout  of  eDistrict  Mission  Mode  Project  (MMP)  in  the  State  of Bihar, an amount of Rs.13.62 Crores have been released till date. Fund disbursed under the aforesaid scheme is done state wise and not districtwide.
- (d):     The schemes are ongoing schemes and funds are being utilized progressively.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2104 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-04
Subject: Raipur-Sarangarh Railway Line
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Gomati Sai

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2104 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.03.2020

## RAIPUR-SARANGARH RAILWAY LINE

†2104. SHRIMATI GOMATI SAI:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  names  of  33  stations  of  310  Km.  long  proposed  RaipurSarangarh-Jharsuguda railway line were announced in the year 2011-12;
- (b) if so, the names of the stations; and
- (c) the time by which the construction work of these stations is likely to be completed?

## ANSWER

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

(a) and (b) The work of Raipur-Sarangarh-Jharsuguda new line was included in Budget 2013-14 subject to obtaining requisite approvals. State Governments  of  Chhattisgarh  and  Orissa  were  approached  for  providing land free of cost and to share 50% cost of work. As no response has been received  from  both  State  Governments,  the  project  could  not  be  taken forward.

However,  project  of  Raipur-Kharsia  new  line  has  been  identified  by Chhattisgarh Rail Corporation Limited(CRCL)  State Joint Venture for feasibility study.

- (c) Does not arise, as project is not sanctioned.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2102 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-04
Subject: Linking Aadhaar with Election Card
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Sudheer Gupta, Gajanan Chandrakant Kirtikar, Bidyut Baran Mahato, Shrirang Appa Barne, Sanjay Sadashivrao Mandlik

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2102

TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, 04 th  MARCH, 2020

## LINKING AADHAAR WITH ELECTION CARD

2102. SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:

SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:

SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR:

SHRI SANJAY SADASHIV RAO MANDLIK:

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

- (a)  whether Election Commission of India has given any suggestion to the Government to connect Aadhaar Card with Election Card;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the aims and objectives thereto;
- (c) the response of the Union Government in this regard along with the expenditure involved therein;
- (d) whether  the Government  has  considered  all  the aspects like preserving  the  personal  information  and  data  theft  on  the  issue  of connecting Aadhaar with Voter Card;
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the time by which the Election Card is likely to be connected with Aadhaar Card; and
- (f)  the  other steps taken/being taken by the Government to ensure the authenticity of voters and to avoid repetition?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD)

(a)   to (f) : In order to ensure preparation of error free electoral roll and to prevent duplication of entries, a proposal to amend Representation of the People Act, 1951 to enable linking of electoral data with Aadhar system has been received from the Election Commission. The matter is under examination.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2099 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-04
Subject: Nagpur-Nagbhir Railway Line
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Ashok Mahadeorao Nete

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2099 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.03.2020

## NAGPUR-NAGBHIR RAILWAY LINE

## † 2099.  SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  NITI  Aayog  has  sanctioned  the  conversion  of Nagpur Narrow Gauge Railway line to Broad Gauge line from Nagbhir in the tribal region in Maharashtra;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof; and
- if not, the reasons for the delay along with the time by which
- (c) the said project is likely to be sanctioned?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

## (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a) to  (c)  :  Yes,  Sir.  The  gauge  conversion  work  of  'NagpurNagbhir railway line into broad gauge line' has been taken up by Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (MRIDC) a Joint Venture Company of Government of Maharashtra and  Ministry  of  Railways.  Revised  cost  estimate  of  this  work amounting ₹ 1400 Cr. has been sanctioned by Ministry of Railways on 30.10.2019.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2098 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-04
Subject: Emergency Medical Facilities for Passengers
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Ravindra Kushawaha, Ravi Kishan Shukla

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2098

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.03.2020

## EMERGENCY MEDICAL FACILITIES FOR PASSENGERS

†2098. SHRI RAVINDRA KUSHWAHA:

SHRI RAVI KISHAN:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  certain  cases  wherein  emergency  and  smooth  medical services were required to be provided to the railway passengers have come to the notice of the Government;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Railways  has  taken  any  steps  to  set  up  emergency medical  centre/first  aid  centre  along  with  a  doctor  at  major  railway stations;
- (d) if so, the details of emergency equipment/other related accessories being provided; and
- (e) the time by which it is likely to be set up?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

## (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a) & (b): Yes, Sir. A large number of passengers are rendered First Aid Medical  Assistance  during  the  journey.  Further,  on  the  receipt  of requests, 60,806 rail passengers requiring medical care were attended by railway/ private doctors on payment basis during 2018-19.

(c)  to  (e): In  compliance  of  orders  of  Hon'ble  Supreme  Court  and  as recommended  by  Committee  of  experts  constituted at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), instructions have been issued to provide  a  Medical  Box  containing  life  saving  medicines,  equipments, oxygen  cylinder  etc.  at  all  Railway  stations  and  passenger  carrying trains. Front line staff i.e. Train Ticket Examiner, Train Superintendents, Assistant Station Master etc. are trained in rendering First Aid. Regular refresher courses are conducted for such staff. List of  near-by  hospitals  and  doctors  along  with  their  contact  numbers  is available at all Railway Stations. Ambulance services of Railways, Stat Government/Private  Hospitals  and  ambulance  service  providers  are utilized to transport the injured/ sick passengers to the hospitals/doctor's clinics.

In  addition,  as  per  orders  of  Hon'ble  Bombay  High  Court, clinics have been established at 24 sub-urban stations of Mumbai run by  non-railway  Medical  Professional  Groups.  Such  clinics  have  also been  established  at  29  other  railway  stations  in  the  country.  These clinics  can  attend  any  patient  besides  rendering  emergency  medical care to bonafide railway passengers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2097 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-04
Subject: Displacement due to Mining
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: Ramya  Haridas

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2097

ANSWERED ON 04.03.2020

## DISPLACEMENT DUE TO MINING

2097.  MS. RAMYA HARIDAS:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a) The total number of individuals displaced due to mining in the country at present;
- (b) Whether displaced individuals have been awarded compensation/rehabilitation;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether  the  Ministry  has  ensured  alternative  livelihood  development  and  skill development for displaced individuals; and
- (e) If so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF MINES, COAL AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI)

- (a) to  (c):    No,  Sir.  No  such  information is available with Ministry of Mines, as the subject of providing compensation and rehabilitation to the individual/families displaced due to mining activities is pertains to the respective State Governments.
- (d) & (e)  :  The  Mines  and  Mineral  (Development  &  regulation)  Act,  1957  provides provision  for  constitution  of  District  Mineral  Foundation  by  the  State  Govt.  with  the objective that it works for the interest and benefit of the persons and areas affected by mining related operations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2096 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-04
Subject: Achievements of I-Prism
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Gitaben Vajesingbhai Rathva, Parbatbhai Savabhai Patel, Naranbhai Bhikhabhai Kachhadiya, Pradeep Kumar Singh, Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2096.

TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 04 TH  MARCH, 2020.

## ACHIEVEMENTS OF I-PRISM

## 2096.  SHRIMATI RATHVA GITABEN VAJESINGBHAI:

SHRI PARBATBHAI SAVABHAI PATEL:

SHRI PRADEEP KUMAR SINGH:

SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA:

SHRI JASWANT SINGH BHABHOR:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state:

वाणिज्य

## एवं उद्योग मंत्री

- (a) the details of the achievements of I-Prism which is a competition relating to Intellectual  Property  (IP)  for  the  students  of  schools,  polytechnic  institutes, colleges and universities;
- (b) whether its second edition has been as successful as the first one; and
- (c) if  so,  the percentage of schools in India that has been benefited by the said competition?

## ANSWER वाणिज ् य एवं उद्योग मंत्री ( श्री पीयूष गोयल ) THE MINISTER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI  PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a): A  on  ' IPR  Awareness,  Outreach  and  Promotion '  activity  under  the  National IPR  Policy  2016,  Cell  for  IPR  Promotion  and  Management  (CIPAM)  of Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade in collaboration with ASSOCHAM and ERICSSON India, had launched I-Prism   contest (with a special  focus  on  students  of  schools  and  colleges)  in  2018.  I-Prism  invites entries  from  students  under  two  competitive  categories:    film  and  comic making and awards are given to top three entries under each category.  73 applications were received in the first edition.

In  addition,  a  Conference  on  Anti-Counterfeiting  was  organized  on  18 th December, 2018. In the first edition (2018-19), about 15,000 institutions were reached out.

- (b): Yes, Sir. The second edition of I-Prism received 97 entries. Total outreach of the second edition (2019-20) was 24,000 institutions, which encluded 18,000 schools.
- (c): As per MHRD's latest report on  'Educational  Statistics at a Glance', 2018, the  number  of  schools  at  secondary  and  senior  secondary  level  (target audience  for  IPRISM)  in  2015-16  is  2,52,176.  Considering  this  figure,  the outreach of IPRISM in 2019-20 has been calculated as 7.1% schools.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2094 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-04
Subject: Import of Furniture and TV Sets
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Pratima Bhoumik

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  2094

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 04 th MARCH, 2020

## IMPORT OF FURNITURE AND TV SETS

2094.  MS. PRATIMA BHOUMIK:

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

- (a) whether the Government is in the process to impose restriction on import of furniture and if so, the details thereof along with the reasons behind it;
- (b) whether the Government is planning to put import of Television (TV) sets under the restricted category; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a), (b) & (c): Government regularly monitors import of goods keeping in view concerns of quality standards, safety and security to protect consumer interests. Monitoring is also done in cases of surge in imports keeping in view the interests of domestic industry. This is a continuous and ongoing process and Government comes up with appropriate policy response whenever required.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2093 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-04
Subject: Halt at Kankavli and Sawantwadi  Stations
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Vinayak Bhaurao Raut

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2093

TO BE  ANSWERED ON 04.03.2020

## HALT AT KANKAVLI AND SAWANTWADI STATIONS

†2093. SHRI VINAYAK RAUT:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Union Government proposes to add additional halts on Tejas Express train route at Kankavli and Sawantwadi stations; (b)  if  so,  the  time  by  which  these  new  halts  are  likely  to  be  added along with the details thereof; and (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

## ANSWER (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

(a) to (c)  22119/22120 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminal - Karmali Tejas  Express  is  a  fast  service  with  limited  number  of  stoppages enroute.  Proliferation of stoppages enroute the train, including those at  Kankavli  and  Sawantwadi  Road,  is  operationally  not  expedient. However, passengers of Kankavli and Sawantwadi Road may avail the service from Kudal. Moreover, both Kankavli and Sawantwadi Road are trains respectively including the services of 12051/12052 Madgaon-Dadar Jan well connected  to  Mumbai  by  14  pairs  and  12  pairs  of Shatabdi Express.

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