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Lok Sabha Question No. 2813 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-10
Subject: Compulsory Retirement of Government Officials
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: Andimuthu Raja

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2813

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.07.2019)

## COMPULSORY RETIREMENT OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

## 2813. SHRI A. RAJA:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has ordered compulsory retirement to some of the Government officials across the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State/ Union Territory-wise and the reasons therefor;
- (c) the  details  of  the  number  of  officials  against  whom  charges  have  been  proven  and  the number of officials against whom the case is under trial;
- (d) whether  the  Government  has  ordered  compulsory  retirement  to  those  officials  also against whom charges have not been proven so far and their case are still under trial; and
- (e) if  so,  the  reasons  therefor  and  the  ground  on  which  they  have  been  ordered  for compulsory retirement?

## 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)  to  (e):        As  per  the  applicable  Disciplinary  Rules,  Government  has  the  right  to  proceed against  corrupt  officials  on  the  basis  of  available  evidence.    The  Government  also,  has  the absolute right to retire Government officials prematurely on the ground of lack of integrity and ineffectiveness, in public interest, as per the provisions of Fundamental Rules (FR) 56(j)(l), Rule 48 of Central Civil Services (CCS) Pension) Rules, 1972 and Rule 16(3) (Amended ) of All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefits) [AIS(DCRB)] Rules, 1958.  These rules lay down the policy  of  periodic  review  and  premature  retirement  of  Government  servants,  which  is  a continuous process.

For  the  period  July  2014-May  2019,  a  total  of  36,756  Group-A  and  82,654  Group-B officers have been reviewed under FR 56(j)/similar provisions, out of which FR 56(j)/ similar provisions have been invoked /recommended against 125 Group-A and 187 Group B officers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2810 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-10
Subject: Defence Deals with Foreign Countries
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: H. Vasanthakumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2810

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 th JULY, 2019

## DEFENCE DEALS WITH FOREIGN COUNTRIES

2810. SHRI H. VASANTHAKUMAR:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  decided  to  enter  into  defence  deals  with  foreign countries;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the names of countries and total quantum of money involved in the deals;
- (c) whether any Indian company is involved in the deals;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

रक्षा राज्य मंत्री

( श्री श्रीपाद नाईक )

(a) to (e):  Procurements of military equipment and systems are undertaken based upon operational requirements of the Armed Forces as per Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP).  Such procurements from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are  made  through  Inter  Government  Agreements  (IGA)  with  friendly  foreign  countries and/or through contracts based on global RFPs after necessary approvals.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2806 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-10
Subject: Ongoing Railway Projects
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Geetha Viswanath Vanga

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2806 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.07.2019

## ONGOING RAILWAY PROJECTS

2806.   SHRIMATI VANGA GEETHA VISWANATH:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  south  Central  Railway  (SCR)  held  any  meeting  to review  new/  ongoing  railway  projects  and  also  to  finalise  new routes to be laid through Andhra Pradesh;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  and  outcome  thereof  including  demands received/action taken thereon, project-wise; and
- (c) if not, by when such meeting is likely to be held?

## 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.2806 BY SHRIMATI VANGA GEETHA VISWANATH  TO  BE  ANSWERED  IN  LOK  SABHA  ON  10.07.2019 REGARDING ONGOING RAILWAY PROJECTS. (a) to (c) Yes, Sir. In the overall interest of the nation and to ensure that project are planned  and  completed  in  time  without  cost  overrun,  lot  of monitoring  is  done  in  Railways  at  various  levels  (field  level, divisional level, zonal level and Board level) and regular meetings are  held  with  the  officials  of  State  Government  and  concerned authorities to resolve the pending issues that are obstructing the progress of projects and such meetings is a regular process. Based on above, 17 new line projects covering a length of 2027 km at a cost of ₹ 25599 cr in the State of Andhra Pradesh are in different stages of planning/approval/execution  and  186  km length has been commissioned with expenditure of Rs.2834 crore upto March 2019. The  details  of  all  such  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 or Pink Book 2018-19 or Pink Book 2017-18 or Pink Book 2016-17.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2805 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-10
Subject: Tobacco Farmers
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Raghu Ramakrishna Raju Kanumuru

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2805 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 th JULY, 2019

## TOBACCO FARMERS

## 2805. SHRI KANUMURU RAGHU RAMA KRISHANA RAJU:

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

- (a) whether the delegation of Tobacco Farmers from Andhra Pradesh has met the Minister of Commerce and Industry requesting to protect the tobacco farmers in the State of Andhra Pradesh by reducing the penalty  levied on them and sanction compensation to the tobacco farmers;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government has taken any decision on the request of the tobacco farmers association and if so, the details thereof?

## 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) Yes  Sir. A  d elegation  of  tobacco  farmers  from Andhra Pradesh  met the  Minister  for Commerce & Industry and highlighted the issues regarding penalty on sale of excess  Flue Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco and compensation for tobacco barns.
- (c) For every crop cycle in the state of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, notification permitting sale of excess production of FCV tobacco is being issued from time to time , so as to restrict /regulate  excess  and  unauthorized  production  of FCV tobacco produced by registered / unregistered growers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2804 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-10
Subject: Nuclear Insurance Pool
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: Gitaben Vajesingbhai Rathva

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2804

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.07.2019

## NUCLEAR INSURANCE POOL

## 2804.  SHRIMATI RATHVA GITABEN VAJESINGBHAI:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government plans to set up nuclear insurance pool to speed up the pending projects of the country;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and the  manner in  which it  would help to start new projects; and
- (c) the targets set for 2020 and the achievement made therein as on date?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER  OF  STATE  FOR  PERSONNEL,  PUBLIC  GRIEVANCES  & PENSIONS AND PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR.JITENDRA SINGH):

- (a) The Government has already created an Indian Nuclear Insurance Pool (INIP) on 12th June, 2015.
- (b) M/s.  General  Insurance  Corporation  of  India  (GIC-Re),  along  with  several other Indian Insurance Companies,  have  launched  the  Indian Nuclear Insurance Pool (INIP) with a capacity of Rs.1500 crore to provide insurance to cover  the  liability  as  prescribed  under  Civil  Liability  for  Nuclear  Damage (CLND)  Act,  2010.  This  has  addressed  issues  related  to  Civil  Liability  for Nuclear Damage (CLND) Act and had facilitated commencement of work in setting up new nuclear power projects.
- (c) The present nuclear power capacity is 6780 MW comprising of 22 reactors. There are 9 reactors with a capacity of 6700 MW (including 500 MW PFBR being  implemented  by  BHAVINI)  under  construction.    The  Government  in 2017 has also accorded administrative approval and financial sanction of 12 nuclear power plants totaling to a capacity of 9000 MW. On their progressive completion, the installed nuclear capacity is expected to reach 8180 MW by 2020 and 22480 MW by 2031.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2802 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-10
Subject: Frequent Shutdown of Reactors
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: Sudhakar Tukaram Shrangre, Suresh Kodikunnil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2802

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.07.2019

## FREQUENT SHUTDOWN OF REACTORS

2802.  SHRI SUDHAKAR TUKARAM SHRANGARE: SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether power production has been stopped frequently in 1000 MW unit I of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP) during the last three years;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor;
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to properly address the unusual problem of  frequent  multiple  breakdowns  and  resultant  shutdowns  of  reactors  of KNPP; and
- (d) the initiative taken to allay the concerns and fears of the local populace and general public in this regard?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER  OF  STATE  FOR  PERSONNEL,  PUBLIC  GRIEVANCES  & PENSIONS AND PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR.JITENDRA SINGH):

- (a)&(b)  No,  Sir.    During  the  last  three  years  (2016-17,  2017-18  and  2018-19),  the Kudankulam Unit-1 reactor was shutdown on eight occasions. Two of these outages were for planned refueling.
- (c) A  major  maintenance  and  overhaul  of  the  Turbogenerator  of  Unit-1  was carried  out  indigenously  by  Nuclear  Power  Corporation  of  India  Limited (NPCIL) through Indian contractors and the unit is now operating at its rated power. Further, NPCIL is closely working with Russian experts to address the issues in the conventional areas to ensure long continuous operation of the units.
- (d) NPCIL has taken up an exhaustive structured public outreach programme at Kudankulam  and  its  surrounding  areas  to  reach  out  to  all  sections  of  the society  and  allay  the  apprehensions  about  the  safety  of  nuclear  power,  the project and all related issues in a credible manner. The initiatives taken in this regard, include distribution of single sheets in simple local language addressing each of the issues concerning the local people, arranging visits to nuclear power plants, holding exhibitions, briefing local press and media and addressing community leaders and people's representatives. An information center  is  also  being  setup  at  the  entrance  of  the  site  to  disseminate information  about  nuclear  energy  and  the  plant  to  the  locals  and  general public.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2801 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-10
Subject: Killings of Tamils in Sri Lanka
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Ashok Mahadeorao Nete

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2801

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.07.2019

## KILLINGS OF TAMILS IN SRI LANKA

- †2801. SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether the Government has taken any steps for early resolution of ethnic issues and restoring peace in Sri Lanka;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the incidents of killings of Tamils have repeatedly taken place in Sri Lanka recently;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and whether this matter has been raised before the authorities of Sri Lanka; and
- (e) if so, the outcome thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS [SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN]

(a) to (e) Government is of the view that the end of the conflict in Sri Lanka   provided   a   unique   opportunity   to   pursue   a   lasting   political settlement, acceptable to all communities in Sri Lanka, including Tamils. We have emphasised to the Sri Lankan Government on the need to take forward the process of broader dialogue with all parties and show concrete movement towards a meaningful devolution of powers,  including   the implementation of the 13th Amendment.

Government of India remains engaged with government, political parties and the people of Sri Lanka to take forward the process of national reconciliation and to arrive at a solution that meets the aspirations of the Tamil   community   for   equality,   justice,   peace   and   dignity.   India   has consistently called upon Sri Lanka to fulfill its commitments on addressing the issues related to protecting the interest of T amils in Sri Lanka.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2796 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-10
Subject: Space Station and Manned Space Mission
Ministry: SPACE
Asked by: Gajanan Chandrakant Kirtikar, Sanjay Sadashivrao Mandlik, Sudheer Gupta

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## DEPARTMENT OF SPACE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2796

TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2019

SPACE STATION AND MANNED SPACE MISSION

2796.   SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR:

SHRI SANJAY SADASHIV RAO MANDLIK:

SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether India proposes to establish its own space station and if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  present  status  of India's first manned space mission, Gaganyaan;
- (b) whether  the  modalities  regarding  space  stations  have  been worked out by the Government and if so, the details thereof;
- whether  India  also  proposes  to  send  first  human  mission  to space  by  2022  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  steps
- (c) taken in this direction; and
- (d) whether  ISRO  has  signed  an  MoU  with  Indian  Air  Force  to select and train astronauts and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Yes Sir.  The activities associated with Space station will be an extension of Gaganyaan Programme.

Gaganyaan Programme status:     The  design  and  configuration of major subsystems  are  finalised. The  qualification tests pertaining to human rating of flight systems has commenced and Cryogenic Engine tests are in progress. The crew training plan is finalised and the crew selection process has commenced.

- (b) No Sir.
- (c) Yes Sir. The Gaganyaan Programme has been approved by the Government of India and a new centre in ISRO, namely Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC) is created to carry out the activities related to human spaceflight. The Gaganyaan project team has been identified.
- (d) Yes, Sir. ISRO has signed a MoU with Indian Air Force for Crew Management Activities for Indian Human Spaceflight Programme.  The  scope  of  MoU  includes  co-operation  in  Crew screening  and  selection,  crew  health  management,  post  travel rehabilitation etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2794 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-10
Subject: MMTC
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Rajendra Agrawal

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2794 (H) TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 th JULY, 2019

## MMTC

## 2794(H). SHRI RAJENDRA AGRAWAL:

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

- (a) whether  the  Metals  and  Minerals  Trading  Corporation  of  India  (MMTC/ MTC) has imported or is importing explosives, weapons, defence equipment and atomic waste through the Mundra Port;
- (b) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (c) whether the Government has taken any action in view of the hazardous impact of the said imports; and
- (d) if not, 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) Metals  and  Minerals  Trading  Corporation  of  India  (MMTC/MTC)  has  neither  imported  nor  is importing explosives, weapons, defence equipment and atomic waste through the Mundra Port.
- (b) to (d) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2793 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-10
Subject: STP in Kolar District
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: S. Muniswamy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  2793

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 10.07.2019

## STP IN KOLAR DISTRICT

## 2793.   SHRI S. MUNISWAMY:

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

- (a)    whether the Government proposes to set up Software Technology Park of India in the country  including  in  Kolar  in  Karnataka  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof  including  the details of areas identified for this purpose;
- (b)   the criteria for selecting the areas for setting up such parks; and
- (c)   the funds allocated and utilised by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER FOR ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD)

(a):  Government is in process of setting up of 24 new Software Technology Parks of India (STPI)  centres  in  the  country  at  various  locations.  List  of  upcoming  STPI  centres  is  at Annexure .  Currently,  there  is  no  proposal  to  set  up  a  new  STPI  centre  in  Kolar  in Karnataka.

(b):  For setting up of a new STPI centre, State Government/ Centres of Excellence/ Higher Educational Institution is required to provide:

-  minimum 2 acres of developed land free of cost on long term lease

or

50,000 sq. ft. built-up area free of cost on long term lease, and

-  Feasibility  study  would  be  required  by  STPI  jointly  with  the  State  Government/ Centres  of  Excellence/  Higher  Educational  Institution  to  assess  the  potential  of  the location.

(c):  The cost for setting up of new STPI centre shall be borne by STPI only from its internal accruals. Hence, no funds are allocated by the Government for the same.

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## Annexure

## List of upcoming STPI Centresalong with Fund details

|   Sl. No. | State             | Location   |
|-----------|-------------------|------------|
|         1 | Madhya Pradesh    | Bhopal     |
|         2 | Madhya Pradesh    | Chhindwada |
|         3 | Madhya Pradesh    | Jabalpur   |
|         4 | Punjab            | Amritsar   |
|         5 | Jharkhand         | Dhanbad    |
|         6 | Jharkhand         | Jamshedpur |
|         7 | Jharkhand         | Bokaro     |
|         8 | Uttar Pradesh     | Agra       |
|         9 | Uttar Pradesh     | Varanasi   |
|        10 | Uttar Pradesh     | Meerut     |
|        11 | Uttar Pradesh     | Gorakhpur  |
|        12 | Nagaland          | Kohima     |
|        13 | Arunachal Pradesh | Itanagar   |
|        14 | Odisha            | Balasore   |
|        15 | Odisha            | Sambalpur  |
|        16 | Odisha            | Jajpur     |
|        17 | Odisha            | Angul      |
|        18 | Odisha            | Koraput    |
|        19 | Bihar             | Darbhanga  |
|        20 | Bihar             | Bhagalpur  |
|        21 | Haryana           | Panchkula  |
|        22 | Gujarat           | Bhavnagar  |
|        23 | Karnataka         | Davangere  |
|        24 | Himachal Pradesh  | Kangra     |
Lok Sabha Question No. 2792 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-10
Subject: Purchase of S-400
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Deepak Baij

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2792 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.07.2019

## PURCHASE OF S-400

## † 2792.   SHRI DEEPAK BAIJ:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether procurement of S-400 missiles from Russia by India has been opposed and has already been threatened with a ban;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the factual position in this regard; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to protect the interests of the country keeping in view the attitude of American Government?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS [SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN]

- (a) to (c) A contract for the supply of the Russian S-400 Long Range Surface to Air Missile System to India was concluded in October 2018. The U.S. 'Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act' (CAATSA) requires the imposition of certain sanctions on persons/entities that   have   knowingly   engaged   in   a   'significant   transaction'   with   the defence or intelligence sectors of Russia. The U.S. Department of State will   determine   whether   a   transaction   is   'significant'   for   purposes   of section 231 of CAATSA on a case-by-case basis. The U.S. National Defence Authorization Act of FY 2019 contains a provision for Presidential waiver for CAATSA sanctions subject to reporting and certification requirements by the Administration. Government keeps a constant watch on all developments having a

bearing on India's security and takes all necessary measures to safeguard it. Our requirement for the S-400 system has been clearly conveyed to the U.S. side, including during the visit of U.S. Secretary of State to India on 26 June 2019.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2791 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-10
Subject: Black Box in Trains
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Rajan Baburao  Vichare

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 2791 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.07.2019

## BLACK BOX IN TRAINS

## †2791.    SHRI RAJAN VICHARE:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Railway proposes to place black box in 500 trains on the lines of the aircrafts within next ten months which would play an important role in emergency situation of accidents;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

## (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a)and(b)  Indian  Railway  has  started  installing  Loco  Cab  Audio  Video Recording  system  (LCVAR)/  Crew  Voice/Video  Recording  System (LCVR/CVVRS)  in  Diesel  and  Electric  locomotives.    This  system, which  is similar to Black Box, provides invaluable data to investigators  which  helps  them  in  understanding  the  sequence  of events  leading  up  to  an  accident  and  for  identifying  operational issues and human factors.

32  locomotives  (25  Diesel  and  7  Electric)  have  already  been provided with LCVRs/CVVRSs. Further, Purchase Order for 480 Nos. CVVRSs has already been issued.

- (c) Does not arise.

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