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Lok Sabha Question No. 4033 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-17
Subject: New Railway Line between Namakkal-Ariyalur
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: T. R. Paarivendhar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4033 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.07.2019

## NEW RAILWAY LINE BETWEEN NAMAKKAL-ARIYALUR

## 4033.  DR. T.R. PAARIVENDHAR :

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to lay a new railway line to Namakkal-Ariyalur and Thuraiyur in Tamil Nadu and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (b) the  total  number  of  new  railway  line  projects  that  has  been proposed during this year across the country; and
- (c) the total amount earmarked for these projects; project-wise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (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. 4033 BY  DR. T.R. PAARIVENDHAR TO BE ANSWERED  IN  LOK  SABHA  ON  17.07.2019    REGARDING    NEW RAILWAY LINE BETWEEN NAMAKKAL-ARIYALUR

(a):  Survey  for  new  railway  line  between  Salem(Namakkal)  and Karaikal via Ariyalur & Turaiyur was conducted during 2012-13.  As per survey report the cost of the 227 Km long new line was assessed as 1443  crore.  However,  the  proposed  new  line  could  not  be  taken forward  due to unremunerative nature, and railways having large shelf of ongoing new line projects. However, new survey from Namakkal to

` Ariyalur has been sanctioned in 2018-19. Survey has been taken up. (b) and (c):  During last 4 years (2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18 and 201819)  53  new  line  projects  have  been  included  in  the  Budget  book subject  to  requisite  approvals.  As  on  01.04.2019,  there  are  189  new line  works  over  Indian  Railways  which  are  in  different  stages  of planning/ approval/ execution. Details of all works in progress and new works including funds spent on each project, allotment of funds and expenditure are made available in public domain on Indian Railways website i.e. www.indianrailways.gov.in >Ministry of Railways >Railway Board >About Indian Railways >Railway Board Directorates >Finance(Budget) >2019-20\_List\_of\_Works .

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4031 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-17
Subject: Doubling/Electrification of Delhi-Alwar Railway Line
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Balak Nath

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4031 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.07.2019

## DOUBLING/ELECTRIFICATION OF DELHI-ALWAR RAILWAY LINE 4031.  SHRI  BALAK NATH:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)    the present status of long pending work  of doubling  and electrification  of  Delhi-Alwar  railway  line  and  the  reasons  for delay, if any;
- (b)    whether any funds are being/have been allocated to this project and if so, the details thereof  and the time by which this line  is likely to be completed; and
- (c)    whether  there  is  any  proposal  to  run  EMU  between  Alwar  and Delhi Cantt. and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

## (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a) The  doubling  and  electrification  of  Delhi-Alwar  line  has  been completed and commissioned.
- (b) Does  not  arise,  as  the  work  of  doubling  and  electrification completed.
- (c) No, Sir. Owing  to  operational  and  infrastructural constraints including  terminal  constraints  at  Alwar,  introduction  of  EMU  trains between Alwar and Delhi Cantt. is not feasible, at present.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4028 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-17
Subject: Safety of Indian Citizens Abroad
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Locket Chatterjee

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4028 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.07.2019

## SAFETY OF INDIAN CITIZENS ABROAD

## 4028.     MS. LOCKET CHATTERJEE:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether   the   Government   has   taken   initiatives   for   ensuring   the safety of Indian citizens abroad, especially in Gulf Countries;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the role of Pravasi Bhartiya Seva Kendras in suitably addressing and resolving the issues faced by the Indian workers abroad?

## ANSWER

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

## [SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN]

(a) & (b) The Government attaches the highest priority to the safety, security   and   well-being   of   Indian   citizens   abroad,   including   in   Gulf countries.   Our   Missions   and   Posts   abroad   remain   vigilant   and   closely monitor   and   actively   follow   up   any   grievances   and   complaints   of mistreatment   of   Indians   with   the   authorities   concerned   in   foreign countries.

The Government has taken several steps to safeguard the interests of Indian citizens, especially in Gulf countries, including the following:

- (i) To enable Indian Missions/ Posts look after their safety and security and   provide   them   timely   assistance,   Indian   nationals   are encouraged to register themselves at the Indian Missions and Posts abroad. Our Missions/Posts abroad can also be approached through various means of communication, including 24 x 7 Help Lines.
- (ii) The on-line MADAD portal enables all Indian nationals and their family members to register their consular grievances on-line and track their redressal.
- (iii) Grievances related to Overseas Employment in notified Emigration Check Required (ECR) countries including Gulf countries, can also be logged in directly by or on behalf of emigrants on  e-Migrate portal.

These   grievances   are   addressed   by   respective   jurisdictional Protectors of Emigrants (PoEs) as per laid down procedures.

- (c) The  Pravasi Bhartiya Seva Kendras (PBSKs)  provide a number of services, including the following:
- (i) Operating a 24x7 Help Line;
- (ii) Receiving, registering and monitoring grievance petitions of Indians and providing necessary advice / resolution and clarification to information seeking queries. If not resolved, the cases are escalated to the Embassy /Consulate for further follow up;
- (iii) Providing counseling sessions on legal, financial, medical and psychological matters;
- (iv) Conducting awareness sessions in labour camps to educate the workers on various issues they face during their employment, health related talks by experts, various schemes of Government of India for the welfare of the workers;
- (v) Liaising   with   help-groups,   individuals,   social   workers   and   related bodies to offer assistance to Indian Community Members.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4027 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-17
Subject: Price Fixation of Coal
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: Virendra  Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF COAL

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4027 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.07.2019

Price Fixation of Coal

## 4027.      DR. VIRENDRA KUMAR:

Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state :

- a. whether it is necessary to leave the fixation of coal price to the market;
- b. if so, whether the energy policy of the Government needs such fiscal policies which take care of the external factors; and
- c. if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a to c)      Nearly 65% of the total supply of coal is made to the power sector.  The power tariff is  regulated  by  independent  authorities.   It  has  social  as  well  as  economic  dimensions.   The policy relating to pricing of coal is primarily guided by these factors.

Pursuant  to  Colliery  Control  Order,  2000  dated  01.01.2000,  the  prices  of  coal  have already been decontrolled. Since then, the prices of coal, produced by the Coal India Limited (CIL)  are  notified  by  CIL  and  its  subsidiaries  after  obtaining  approval  from  the  Board  of Directors.  Around 10% of the total coal, produced by CIL, is sold through e-auction mode at market driven prices.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4026 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-17
Subject: Death of Passengers due to Heat
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Suresh Kodikunnil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4026 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.07.2019

## DEATH OF PASSENGERS DUE TO HEAT

## 4026. SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of four passengers succumbing to unbearable heat onboard Kerala express recently and if so, whether the  Government  has  received  complaints  about  passenger  coaches being ill fitted and uninsulated to prevent extreme temperatures;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  of  steps  taken to  modernize the coaches with a view to making them more resistant to extreme heat and temperature and to provide comfort to the passengers;
- (c)  whether  the  Railways  also  intend  to  provide  solatium  to  the immediate family members of the deceased; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. However, no complaints have been received about passenger coaches being ill fitted and uninsulated to prevent extreme temperatures. The coaches of Indian Railways (IR) are not uninsulated as non-AC coaches are properly painted with heat reflecting paint on the roof.  Thermal  insulation alongwith composite natural fibre ceiling is  also  provided  in  non-AC  coaches.  Modernization  of  coaches  is  a continual endeavour of Indian Railways. New specifications have been

developed  for  infrared  heat  reflective  coating  on  the  roof  exterior surface.  Around  100  coaches  have  been  turned  out  by  Production Units with this specification. This is being done with a view to further minimize  heat  infiltration  from  the  exterior  of  the  coach  in  order  to provide more comfort to passengers.

(c) & (d): No ex-gratia or compensation has been paid by Railways as the incident is not covered under untoward incidents as laid down in Section 124A read with Section 123 (c) of Railways Act, 1989.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4025 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-17
Subject: Dependence on Coal
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: Kirit Premjibhai Solanki

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 4025 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.07.2019

## Dependence on Coal

## 4025. DR.(PROF.) KIRTIPREMJIBHAI SOLANKI

Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state:

- (a) whether India's reliance on coal will continue to be between 42% and 50% even in 2047;
- ( b) if so, whether this will have any impact on India's commitments under the Paris Agreement; and
- (c) whether any steps have been taken to develop clean coal technologies and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)- (b): As per Draft India Energy Security Scenarios ( IESS) -2047 developed by NITI Aayog the share of coal in overall energy supply will be in the range of 38.5% (Ambitious) to 43% (in Business as Usual) Scenario.
- (b) This is unlikely to have any adverse effect on India's Commitment under Paris Agreement.
- (c) Coal companies have taken some initiatives under clean coal initiatives such as construction of coal washeries,  extraction  of  coal  mine  methane  and  surface  coal  gassification. Coal  India  Limited  (CIL) has planned  to  set  up eighteen  (18)  nos.  of  new  coal  washeries  with  a  total  throughput  capacity  of  97.1 Million tonnes per year.  Further, a Methanol Plant has been taken up by CIL at Dankuni Coal Complex to produce 0.68 MMTPA Methanol through Surface Coal Gasification route.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4024 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-17
Subject: Computerized Registration in Post Offices
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: Vijay Baghel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF POSTS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4024 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17 TH   JULY, 2019

## COMPUTERIZED REGISTRATION IN POST OFFICES

## 4024. SHRI VIJAY BAGHEL :

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

- (a) the post offices where computers have not yet been provided for computerized registrations in Chhattisgarh;
- (b) the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the measures taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to  (c) Nil Sir, Computers have been provided to all the 351 Departmental Post Offices to carry out computerized operations in Chhattisgarh Postal Circle.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4021 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-17
Subject: Extension of Patna-Kolkata Express
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Ram Kripal Yadav

- (a)  No, Sir.
- (b)  Does not arise.
- (c)  No, Sir.
- (d) & (e) Do not arise.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4021 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.07.2019

## EXTENSION OF PATNA-KOLKATA EXPRESS

†4021.  SHRI RAM KRIPAL YADAV:

Will the Minister of Railways be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  formulating  any  scheme  for  the extension of Patna-Kolkata Express;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  East  Central  Railway  has  sent  any  proposal  to  the Ministry of Railways with regard to the extension of the said train;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the time by which the Government will consider the said proposal?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4018 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-17
Subject: Tejas Train
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Kunhalikutty P.K., Jyotsna Charandas Mahant

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4018 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.07.2019

## TEJAS TRAIN

4018.  SHRI P. K. KUNHALIKUTTY: SHRIMATI JYOTSNA CHARANDAS MAHANT:

Will the Minister of Railways be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  plans  to  connect  Ranchi  with other important cities by introducing Tejas train;
- (b) if so, the details in this regard; and
- (c) the details of railway projects pending in the State of Chhattisgarh with the present status of each project?

## MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

## ANSWER (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a) & (b)  No, Sir.  At present, there is no such proposal.   Introduction of trains including Tejas Express Services is an ongoing process over Indian  Railways  and  is  done  keeping  in  view  traffic  justification, operational feasibility, resource availability, etc.
- (c)  As on 01.04.2019, 17 projects costing ` 34,090 crore for 2,766 km length falling fully/partly in Chhattisgarh are under different stages of planning/approval/execution.    Out  of  which,  373  km  length  has  been commissioned and an expenditure of ` 6,854 crore has been incurred upto  March,  2019.    Details  of  these  projects  are  available  on  Indian Railways website i.e. www.indianrailways.gov.in >Ministry of Railways >Railway Board >about Indian Railways >Railway Board Directorates >Finance (Budget).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4017 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-17
Subject: WTO
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Rekha Arun Verma

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4017 (H) TO BE ANSWERED ON 17 th JULY, 2019

## WTO

## 4017(H). SHRIMATI REKHA VERMA:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वा�ण�य एवं उ�योग मं�ी ) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the General Council of World Trade Organisation (WTO) has accepted India's demand to exempt it from the extant subsidy rules till the country gets permanent solution regarding its food stock;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the benefits received on this account;
- (c) whether efforts have been made to find out a permanent solution to food security issue and thus to assess the agriculture subsidy and present the same in WTO meeting which is likely to be held in Nairobi and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether some countries have opposed the said exemption beyond 2015; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the efforts made to ensure the continuance of the exemption?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b)  The  decision  taken  by  the  General  Council  of  the  World  Trade  Organization  (WTO)  in November 2014 makes it clear that the mechanism, under which WTO members will not challenge the public stockholding programme of developing Members for food security purposes, in relation to certain obligations under the WTO Agreement on Agriculture, will remain in place in perpetuity until a permanent solution regarding this issue is agreed and adopted. The decision thus protects India's public stockholding programme from any apprehension of breaching its commitments under the WTO Agreement on Agriculture. This decision  also includes a commitment to find a permanent solution.
- (c) , (d) & (e) The Nairobi Ministerial Conference of the WTO held in December 2015 reaffirmed, with consensus, the Interim Peace Clause decided during the Bali Ministerial Conference in 2013 and the General Council Decision of 2014 providing perpetual protection to public stockholding programmes of  a  developing  Member  for  food  security  purposes  from  being  challenged  in  relation  to  certain obligations  under  the  WTO Agreement  on Agriculture  until  a  permanent  solution  is  agreed  and adopted. At Nairobi, Members also agreed to work constructively  towards achieving a permanent solution. India is a member of G-33, a coalition group of developing Members, and has been making all efforts to negotiate and achieve a positive outcome on the issue of public stockholding for food security purposes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4016 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-17
Subject: Luxury Trains
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Nishikant  Dubey

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4016 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.07.2019

## LUXURY TRAINS

4016. DR. NISHIKANT DUBEY:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that many luxury trains are running below capacity and are hardly generating the revenue to meet their own working expenses; and
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof and Government's response thereto?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  and  (b):  Luxury  trains  being  operated  on  Indian  Railways  are managed by State Tourism Corporations such as Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation, Karnataka Tourism Development Corporation,  Maharashtra  Tourism  Development  Corporation  and Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation which are responsible for generating revenues and meeting their expenses.

From the data collected from these corporations, the percentage occupancy of the trains show an upward trend.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4015 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-17
Subject: Industrial Clusters
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Geetha Viswanath Vanga

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4015 TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 17 th  JULY, 2019.

## INDUSTRIAL CLUSTERS

## 4015. SHRIMATI VANGA GEETHA VISWANATH:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  developing  industrial  clusters  in  Andhra Pradesh and Telangana including incubation center with joint ventures in Kakinada, East Godawari district in Andhra Pradesh and if so, the details thereof and progress made; and
- (b) the  role  of  NASSCOM  in  setting  up  of  warehouses  in  Vishakapatnam, Andhra  Pradesh  and  progress  made  under  Joint  Venture  with  Andhra Pradesh Government?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज् यएवंउद्योग मंत्रालयमेंराज् यमंत्री( श्रीसोम प्रकाश) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE &INDUSTRY (SHRI SOM PARKASH)

- (a) Yes  Sir,  Government  has  developed  the  following  Industrial  Clusters under Industrial Infrastructure Up-gradation Scheme (IIUS)/ Modified IIUS (MIIUS) in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana:
1.  Auto Components Clusters, Vijaywada
2.  Up-gradation of Hindupur Growth Centre & IP Gollapuram, Anantpur
3.  Up-gradation of Industrial Growth Centre, Bobbili, Vizianagaram
4.  Pharma Cluster, Hyderabad
5.  Pashamylaran Industrial Area, Medak

There  is  no  project  under  IIUS/MIIUS  scheme  in  Kakinada  and  East Godavari District in Andhra Pradesh.

- (b) As  per  the  information  provided  by  NASSCOM,  they  have  set  up  the Startup warehouse under its 10,000 Startups initiative in Visakhapatnam in an agreement with the Andhra Pradesh Government in 2016 and since then  have  incubated  33  startups  both  physically  and  virtually  combined helping them  with initial mentoring, handholding  technical sessions, investor connect and mentor connects. Andhra Pradesh Government has also got chance to exhibit at various NASSCOM events for market access.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4014 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-17
Subject: Nagpur-Nagbhir Railway Line
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Krupal Balaji Tumane

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4014 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.07.2019

## NAGPUR-NAGBHIR RAILWAY LINE

## †4014.   SHRI KRUPAL BALAJI TUMANE :

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken any decision to convert Nagpur-Nagbhir  railway  line  into  broad  gauge  line  in  the railway budget; and
- (b) if so, the time by which the same is likely to be done along with the current status thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

## (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a) and (b) :  Yes, Sir. The work of 'Nagpur-Nagbhir railway line into broad gauge line' has been included in the Budget 2013-14. This work is being taken up by Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development  Corporation  Limited  (MRIDC),  a  Joint  Venture Company of Government of Maharashtra.

'In Principle Approval' of Ministry of Railways for this work has been given to MRIDC on 09.07.2019.

Timeframe  for  implementation  of  the  project  will  be  decided after sanction of the project.

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