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Lok Sabha Question No. 2389 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-26
Subject: Employment to Differently Abled Persons
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: SANJAY HARIBHAU JADHAV

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2389 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.12.2018

## EMPLOYMENT TO DIFFERENTLY ABLED PERSONS

†2389.     SHRI SANJAY HARIBHAU JADHAV:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  it  is  a  fact  that  Railways  are  considering  to  provide reservation  in  employment  to  persons  cured  from  Leprosy, dwarfs and acid attack victims for the first time but whether this reservation  is  to  be  provided  from  reservation  for  disabled persons;
- (b) if  so,  the  quota  fixed  by  the  Government  presently  for  disabled persons and whether the Government is considering to increase it; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

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

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (c)  OF UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO. 2389 BY SHRI SANJAY  HARIBHAU JADHAV TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 26.12.2018 REGARDING EMPLOYMENT TO DIFFERENTLY ABLED PERSONS

- (a) & (c): Yes, Madam.

One  percent  each  shall  be  reserved  for  persons  with  benchmark disabilities under the following clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) and one percent, under  clauses  (iv)  and  (v),  unless  otherwise  exempted  from  the provision of reservation for persons with benchmark disabilities herein under:-

- (i)   Blindness and low vision;
- (ii)  Deaf and hard of hearing;
- (iii)  Locomotor  disability  including  cerebral  palsy,  leprosy  cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy;
- (iv)  Autism,  intellectual  disability,  specific  learning  disabilities  and mental illness;
- (v)    Multiple  disabilities  from  amongst  persons  under  clauses  (i)  to (iv) including deaf-blindness.

(b):      Yes,  Madam. The quota for Persons with Disabilities is fixed by the Government as per the Department of Personnel & Training orders. Accordingly,  the  quantum  of  reservation  for  Persons  with  Benchmark Disabilities has been enhanced from 3% to 4%.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2387 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-26
Subject: Renewal of Catering Units
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: C. N. JAYADEVAN, KRUPAL BALAJI TUMANE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2387 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.12.2018

## RENEWAL OF CATERING UNITS

2387. SHRI C.N. JAYADEVAN: SHRI KRUPAL BALAJI TUMANE:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that the Supreme Court of India has allowed to  grant  renewal  of  all  catering  units  to  the  firm/company/cooperative  society/  individuals  irrespective  of  their  catering licence  against  the  provision  given  in  Catering  Policy,  2017; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken to implement the said order?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a)  and  (b):  Hon'ble  Supreme Court of India vide  its order dated 30.10.2018,  in Writ Petition No. 373 of 2017 and related matters, has  given  directions  regarding  renewal  of  certain  minor  static catering  units  on  Indian  Railways.  The  said  orders  of  Hon'ble Supreme Court are being further processed.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2385 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-26
Subject: Introduction of New EMU from Dhanbad
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: PASHUPATI NATH SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2385 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.12.2018

## INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMU FROM DHANBAD

†2385. SHRI PASHUPATI NATH SINGH:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to introduce a new EMU from Dhanbad to Ranchi;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor ?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a)  to  (c)    No,  Madam.    At  present,  there  is  no  such  proposal  for introduction  of  EMU  train  between  Dhanbad  and  Ranchi  owing  to operational constraints. However,  these two stations are well connected by 06 pairs of trains including 13303/13304 Dhanbad-Ranchi Express and one pair of passenger train.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2384 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-26
Subject: Use of Animals in Army
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: M. CHANDRAKASI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2384

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 TH  DECEMBER, 2018

## USE OF ANIMALS IN ARMY

2384.  SHRI M. CHANDRAKASI:

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

- (a) whether different types of animals are used for various purposes and operations in the Indian army;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the manner in which these animals are treated once they are unfit for serving and the kind of arrangement made for feed and veterinary care of these animals; and
- (d) whether  it  is  proposed  or  proposes  to  use  elephants  in  the  army  and  if  so,  the details thereof?

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- (a) & (b): Yes, Madam.  Presently, equines (Horses & Mules) and canines etc. are being used in Indian Army for logistic, training and security related roles.
- (c) Ministry  of  Defence  has  issued  instructions  to  ensure  feeding, veterinary  care,  maintenance  &  rehabilitation  of  old  and  worn  out  army animals at 'Geriatric Care & Rehabilitation Centres'.  Retired army animals are  being  maintained  with  dignity  and  honour  at  these  Centres  till  their demise  due  to  natural  cause  or  till  their  adoption  by  suitable  acquiring agencies, viz. centre / state governments / NGOs / shelter homes.
- (d) There is no proposal to use Elephants in Indian Army.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2381 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-26
Subject: New Lines/Gauge Conversion
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: KIRIT PREMJIBHAI SOLANKI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2381

TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.12.2018

NEW LINES/GAUGE CONVERSION

2381. DR. KIRIT P. SOLANKI :

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Railways  have  received  any  request  for  Gauge Conversion,  new  railway  lines  and  doubling  of  railway  lines  for development of ports and industries in the State of Gujarat;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the time by which it is likely to be sanctioned?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a) to (c): Yes, Madam. Proposals+ are received by Railways at various levels i.e. Railway Board, Zonal Railways and Divisional Headquarters, etc.  As  receipt  of  such  requests/suggestions  is  a  continuous  and dynamic  process,  centralized  compendium  of  such  requests  is  not maintained.  However,  two  new  lines,  seventeen  gauge  conversions and five doubling projects covering a length of 117.38 Km., 802.51 Km. and 388.67 Km. respectively falling fully/partly in the State of Gujarat have  been  included  in  the  Budget  and  are  at  various  stages  of implementation. In principle approval has been given for Chhara Port,

Hazira  Port  and  Nargol  Port  to  serve  the  State  of  Gujarat  as  nonGovernment Railway.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2380 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-26
Subject: Extradition Agreement
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAJESH KUMAR DIWAKAR, SANTOSH AHLAWAT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2380 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.12.2018

## EXTRADITION AGREEMENT

2380. SHRI RAJESH KUMAR DIWAKER: SHRIMATI SANTOSH AHLAWAT:

## Will the MINISTER OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

be pleased to state whether the Government is signing an Extradition agreement with Morocco and if so, the details thereof along with the list of countries with whom Government has signed Extradition Agreement in the last five years and the list of countries with whom Government is in talks in this regard?

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

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

Extradition Agreement between the Republic of India and the Kingdom of

Morocco was signed on 13 November 2018  during the visit of Mr. Mohamed Auajjar, Hon'ble Minister of Justice of Morocco, to India. The Agreement provides a strong legal framework for seeking extradition of fugitive offenders who are accused of economic offences, terrorism   and   other   serious   offences   in   one Contracting   State   and   found   in   another   Contracting   State.   Any   offence punishable with an imprisonment of one year or more will be an extraditable offence. The Agreement contains all standard features and important safeguards. This Agreement will further strengthen bilateral relations to assist in dealing with criminal elements acting against the national interest of both India and Morocco.

In the last five years, India has signed Extradition Treaties/Agreements with Afghanistan, Lithuania, Malawi and Morocco.

Efforts   are   being   made   to   finalize   Extradition   T reaty/Agreement   with Bosnia & Herzegovina, Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Algeria. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 2379 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-26
Subject: Chinese Ship in Indian Ocean
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: RAGHAV LAKHANPAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2379

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 TH  DECEMBER, 2018

## CHINESE SHIP IN INDIAN OCEAN

## 2379.  SHRI RAGHAV LAKHANPAL:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of any reports of Chinese naval ships carrying out exercises in the Indian Ocean;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any contact has been established with these ships or contact established whenever there is a movement of naval ships from China in the Indian Ocean; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  surveillance  maintained  by  India  over  the  sea lanes in the Indian Ocean?

## 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): Government keeps a close watch on all developments having a  bearing  on  our  national  security  and  take  necessary  measures  to safeguard  it.  Further,  appropriate  steps  are  taken  to  ensure  that  the security concerns are adequately addressed through various measures including capability building and infrastructural development.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2378 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-26
Subject: Private Sector in Weapon Production
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: KAUSHAL KISHORE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2378

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 TH  DECEMBER, 2018

## PRIVATE SECTOR IN WEAPON PRODUCTION

2378.  SHRI  KAUSHAL KISHORE:

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

- (a) whether the Government is proposing to empower select private sector companies for production of weapons;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  sufficient  checks  and  balances  have  been  incorporated  to  ensure  total transparency in the process;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if not, the action taken by the Government in this regard?

## 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 (e): The Defence Production Policy, promulgated by the Government, aims at achieving substantive self-reliance in  the  design, development and production of equipment, weapon systems, platforms required for defence in as early a time frame as possible.

In  view  of  the  aforesaid  policy  and  the  'Make  in  India'  initiative, several  policy  measures  have  been  taken  by  the  Government  as mentioned below:

- (i) Preference to indigenous procurement;
- (ii) Industrial licensing: After opening up of the Defence Industry Sector  for  private  sector  participation  in  2001,  239  Indian Companies  have  been  issued  394  Industrial  Licenses  for manufacture of licensable defence items till October 2018.

- (iii) 'Make'  Procedure  has  been  revised  to  promote  indigenous design, development and manufacture of defence equipment/ platform  required  by  the  Armed  Forces  with  a  view  to achieve self-reliance.
- (iv) The Policy on strategic Partnerships intended to institutionalise a transparent, objective and functional mechanism to encourage broader participation of the private sector  was  promulgated  as  Chapter  VII  of  the  Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP)-2016 w.e.f. 31 st May, 2017.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2375 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-26
Subject: Special Purpose Vehicles
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: NARAMALLI SIVAPRASAD

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2375 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.12.2018

## SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES

2375.  DR. NARAMALLI SIVA PRASAD:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether special Purpose Vehicles have been set up to upgrade 21 Railway stations in Andhra Pradesh; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof including the progress of the projects till date and the proposed timeline for upgrading the stations?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a) and (b): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  AND  (b)  OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2375 BY DR. NARAMALLI SIVA PRASAD TO  BE  ANSWERED  IN  LOK  SABHA  ON  26.12.2018  REGARDING SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES

(a)  and (b): No, Madam. 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, necessary action has been initiated for redevelopment of major railway stations all over the country in a phased manner.

IRSDC  is the main  Project Development  Agency  (PDA)  for redevelopment  of  stations.  However,  Ministry  of  Railways  may  also designate  Zonal  Railways,  Rail  Land  Development  Authority  or  any other Central Government agency as PDA. The PDAs shall undertake redevelopment  of  stations  on  various  business  models.  The  cost  of station redevelopment project is to be met by leveraging commercial development of land and air space in and around the stations.

All  major  stations  on  Indian  Railways,  including  those  stations located in the State of Andhra Pradesh, have been entrusted to IRSDC and other PDAs  for undertaking the techno-economic  feasibility studies.  A MoU between Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) and National  Building  Construction  Corporation  Ltd.  (NBCC  -  Ministry  of Housing and Urban Affairs' representative agency) has been signed for development of 10 railway stations in various States, including Nellore and  Tirupati  stations  in  Andhra  Pradesh.  At  present,  bids  are  under invitation  for  Tirupati  station  and  Detailed  Project  Report  has  been prepared for Nellore station. Station redevelopment program is first of its kind and complex in nature  and  requires  detailed  techno-financial  feasibility  studies  and statutory clearances from local bodies etc.  Therefore, no time-frame can be indicated at this stage.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2374 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-26
Subject: Aadhaar Enrolment and Updation Centre
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: RAM CHARITRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2374 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26 TH  DECEMBER, 2018

## AADHAAR ENROLMENT AND UPDATION CENTRE

## 2374. SHRI RAM CHARITRA NISHAD:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

(a) whether Bharat Sanchar  Nigam  Limited (BSNL)  will soon offer  Aadhaar enrolment and updation facilities through its 3,000 customer service centres across the country;

- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether such services will be provided to the customers free of cost; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b) Unique  Identification  Authority  of  India  (UIDAI)  has  provided  financial assistance to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) for procurement and deployment of Aadhaar Enrolment Kits (AEKs) to provide Aadhaar enrolment and updation facilities in 3000 Customer Service Centres (CSCs) of BSNL across the country.

- (c) & (d) Enrolment for Aadhaar and mandatory biometrics updation of the children on  attaining  the  age  of  5  and  15  years  are  done  free  of  cost.    Registrar/Enrolment Agency may charge convenience fee from the customers for rendering other Aadhaar related services as per charges prescribed by UIDAI.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2372 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-26
Subject: Acquring Mines Abroad
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2372 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.12.2018

## Acquiring Mines Abroad

## 2372. SHRI JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL :

Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state:

- (a)   whether the Coal India Limited (CIL) proposes to acquire coal mines abroad on its own or  through  the  International  Coal  Venture  (Private)  Limited  in  order  to  meet  the growing domestic demand of coal and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)   the present status of the coal blocks acquired by CIL in foreign countries;
- (c)   whether the CIL has assessed the potential benefits for the country's energy security as a result thereon; and
- (d)    if so, the details thereof;

## A N S W E R

## MINISTER OF COAL AND RAILWAYS

## ( SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL )

- (a) Coal  India  Limited (CIL) pursues  initiatives  for  acquisition  of  Coking  Coal  mines abroad with a view to import the Coking Coal from those mines into the country in order to meet the growing domestic demand. The countries where the CIL has pursued this initiative  are  Australia  and  Canada.  Further, Board  of  Directors  of CIL  has  decided  to withdraw from the International Coal Ventures Limited (ICVL).
- (b) As on date, there are no coal blocks which have been acquired by CIL in foreign countries.
- (c)  &  (d) India  is  dependent  on  Coking  Coal  imports  due  to  scarcity  of  technocommercially  viable  domestic  reserves  of  Coking  Coal. CIL,  therefore,  pursues  the initiatives  to  acquire  Coking  Coal  assets  abroad  with  a  view  to  explore,  develop  and operate such assets and import the Coking Coal to India for supply to domestic steel sector. The objective of such initiatives is to enhance the energy security of the country through securing long term supply sources of such Coking Coal assets abroad.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2371 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-26
Subject: Cleanliness at Stations
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: M. UDHAYAKUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2371 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.12.2018

## CLEANLINESS AT STATIONS

## 2371. ADV. M. UDHAYAKUMAR:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Railways  had  called  a  meeting  of  its  all  zonal General  Managers  to  chalk  out  an  action  plan  on  maintaining cleanliness at stations;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Railways have also been directed to constitute a Special Task Force to ensure removal of encroachments  from its properties and construct biodiversity parks, plant trees and beautify the areas; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d) Yes, Madam. As per directions of Hon'ble National Green Tribunal, a meeting through video conference with General Managers of Zonal Railways was held on 27.11.2018 for finalisation of Action Plan for effective implementation and monitoring mechanism with  respect  to  Solid  Waste  Management,  Littering  of Solid and Plastic Waste, Defecation of Railway Tracks and Removal of encroachments etc.

Action  Plan  covering  the  above  aspects  is  available  on  Indian Railways website www.indianrailways.gov.in at the link 'http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/Action\_Plan\_Cleanliness\_Station. PDF'.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2370 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-26
Subject: Results-Framework Document
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: KIRRON KHER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2370

TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.12.2018

## RESULTS-FRAMEWORK DOCUMENT

## 2370        SHRIMATI  KIRRON  KHER:

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

- (a) whether the Government has published  any Results-Framework Document for the past five years;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if  not,  whether  the Government has framed any alternative evaluation framework for  assessment,  which  clearly    identifies    objectives,    success    indicators    and target/actual  values on those indicators?

## ANSWER

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

- (a):    Yes, Madam.
- (b):        The  publications  of  Results-Framework  Document  (RFD)    are  accessible  on Ministry  of  Electronics  and  Information  Technology's  website.    The  URL  of  RFD  is 'http://meity.gov.in/performance-management'.  The  Results-Framework  Document  for year 2013-2014, published during the past five  years is also available on the Ministry's Official website.
- (c):  Does not arise in view of (a) and (b) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2367 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-26
Subject: Duplicate Passbook
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: SANJAY SHAMRAO DHOTRE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF POSTS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2367 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26 TH  DECEMBER, 2018

## DUPLICATE PASSBOOK

2367. SHRI SANJAY DHOTRE:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is no provision to issue duplicate Term Deposit Passbook to the account holder by the concerned post office in case of loss of original pass book and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)      Madam, there is  provision to issue   Duplicate  Time Deposit Passbook  to the account  holder  by  the  concerned  Head  Post  Office  in  case  of  loss  of  the  original Passbook.
- (b)       In view of emphasis on prevention of frauds in Post Offices, the authority for issue of duplicate Passbook is restricted to the Head Post Offices only.

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