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Lok Sabha Question No. 1195 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-25
Subject: Dirty Conditions of BioToilets
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: K. MARAGATHAM, RAJESHBHAI NARANBHAI CHUDASAMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1195 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2018

## DIRTY CONDITIONS OF BIOTOILETS

1195.    SHRIMATI K. MARAGATHAM:

SHRI RAJESHBHAI CHUDASAMA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  there  were  more  than  two  lakh complaints regarding choking, foul smelling and non-functional biotoilets in trains during 2016-17 and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  it  is  also  true  that  the  railways  has  decided  to  equip coaches  with  10,000  bio-toilets  without  waiting  for  results  of performance trials of different variants of bio-toilets;
- (c)  if  so,  whether  the  decision  for  large  scale  installation  of  biotoilets in coaches had been taken in a hurry; and
- (d) if so, the details  thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a)  Indian  Railways  have  received  some  complaints  regarding  foul smell and choking of bio-toilets in trains. Bio-toilets, being proliferated  in  Indian  Railways'  coaches,  are  sensitive  to  misuse. Generally, the problems  of choking and foul smell in  coach lavatories are due to  use of  toilet pan as garbage bins,  inadequate

water flow in flushing and inadequate ventilation.  Choking of  toilet pan/bowl makes the bio-toilet non-functional for further use. While educating travelling public to refrain from throwing garbage in the pan/bowl, provision of individual dust bin in each coach lavatory has been  made  mandatory  to  make  the  disposal of  waste  more convenient, thus preventing the toilet pans/bowls from being dumped with inorganic waste. In addition, improvement to flushing and ventilation systems is also underway to eliminate foul smell.

(b)  &  (c)  No,  Madam.  The  decision  for  large  scale  proliferation  of bio-toilets  based  on  Bio-digester  technology  of  DRDE  (Defence Research and Development Establishment), one of the laboratories of  DRDO  (Defence  Research  and  Development  Organisation)  was taken after reviewing, analyzing, examining and considering the inservice  performance  of  such  bio-toilets  for  a  period  of  about  10 months since their induction in passenger services in Bundelkhand Express in January 2011.

(d) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1194 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-25
Subject: Construction of Patan Bhildi Rail Line
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: DEVJI MANSINGRAM PATEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1194 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2018

## CONSTRUCTION OF PATAN BHILDI RAIL LINE

## † 1194.  SHRI  DEVJI M. PATEL:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  undue  delay  in  the construction of Patan Bhildi via Rani ki Vah rail line;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the steps taken/being taken by the Government for expediting and  timely completion of the construction work?

## 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. 1194 BY SHRI DEVJI M. PATEL TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 25.07.2018 REGARDING CONSTRUCTION OF PATAN BHILDI RAIL LINE.

(a)  to  (c):    Patan-Bhildi,  new  line  project  includes  renovation  of  old railway  line  from  Patan  to  Khalipur  (10  km)  and  41.03  km  new construction  from  Khalipur  to  Bhildi.  The  work  on  this  project  was objected  by  Archeological  Survey  of  India  (ASI)  near  'Rani  ki  Vav'. Indian Railways had approached National Monument Authority (NMA) for grant of No Objection Certificate (NOC) in this regard, which was, however, denied. Consequently, Indian Railways suggested an alternative alignment for which 'No Objection Certificate (NOC)' was issued by Archaeological Survey of India, New Delhi on 06.05.2015. Indian  Railways  accordingly  planned  and  had  started  execution  of project. The possession of 2.84 hect. land out of 2.92 hect. has been taken  in  June,  2018.  However  during  the  process  of  the  land acquisition,  an  issue  of  handing  over  of  small  area  of  566  Sq.  M  of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)'s land near 'Rani Ki Vav' has also cropped  up,  but  the  same  has  been  resolved  through  exchange  of equal  amount  of  railway  land.    Now  the  work  has  been  started  on land where possession is taken.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1193 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-25
Subject: Fast Track Courts
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: NARANBHAI KACHHADIA, CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI, RAMDAS CHANDRABHANJI TADAS

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1193 TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 25 TH  JULY, 2018

Fast Track Courts

1193.   SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA: SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI: SHRI RAMDAS C. TADAS:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  set  up  fast  track  courts  for speedy trial of Civil and Criminal cases separately;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the time by which it is likely to be functional?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State  for  Law & Justice and Corporate Affairs (SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY)

(a)  & (b):  Fast Track Courts (FTCs) for speedy trial of Civil and Criminal  cases have  been  set  up  by  the  State  Governments.  The  Government  of  India  has  also supported the setting up of Special Courts to try criminal cases against MPs/MLAs in fast track mode. 12 Special Courts to try cases in fast track mode have been set up in  11  States  (One  each  in  Andhra  Pradesh,  Telangana,  Karnataka,  Kerala,  Tamil Nadu,  Uttar  Pradesh,  Bihar,  West  Bengal,  Maharashtra  and  Madhya  Pradesh  and two  in  NCT  of  Delhi)  for  expeditious  trial  of  criminal  cases  involving  elected MPs/MLAs.  In the remaining states, where the number of such cases is not very large, High Courts have been requested to give directions for trial of such cases in the Courts where they are pending, in fast track mode.

(c) & (d): Setting up of Fast Track Courts and their functioning comes within the domain  of  the  State  Governments  who  set  up  such  courts  as  per  their  need  and resources, in consultation with the concerned High Courts.

The 14 th Finance Commission endorsed the proposal of the Union Government to strengthen the judicial system in States which included, inter-alia, establishing  FTCs  for  cases  of  heinous  crimes;  cases  involving  senior  citizens, women, children, disabled and litigants affected with HIV AIDS and other terminal ailments;  and  civil  disputes  involving  land  acquisition  and  property/rent  disputes pending  for  more  than  five  years.  The  State  Governments  were  urged  to  use  the additional  fiscal  space  provided  by  the  Commission  in  the  form  of  enhanced  tax devolution  (from  32%  to  42%)  to  meet  such  requirements.  As  per  available information, 727 Fast Track Courts are functioning in various states.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1192 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-25
Subject: Grievance Redressal Officer
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: RODMAL NAGAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1192

TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2018

## GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL OFFICER

## 1192.     SHRI NAGAR RODMAL:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  issued  any  guidelines  to  appoint  a  grievance  redressal officer for the social networking companies/websites in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules, 2011 notified under Section  79  of  the  Information  Technology  Act,  2000  prescribes  that  intermediaries,  which include  social  networking  sites,  shall  publish  on  their  website  the  name  of  the  Grievance Officer,  contact  details  as  well  as  the  mechanism  by  which  a  user/victim  can  notify  their complaints. The Grievance Officer shall redress the complaints within one month from the date of receipt of complaint.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1191 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-25
Subject: Digital Connectivity in Gram Panchayats
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: RAVINDRA KUMAR PANDEY, NISHIKANT  DUBEY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1191

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 25.07.2018

## DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY IN GRAM PANCHAYATS

## 1191:        SHRI RAVINDRA KUMAR PANDEY: SHRI NISHIKANT DUBEY:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to promote Information Technology infrastructure for providing  digital connections in Gram Panchayats;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government also proposes to bring in private sector for promoting the digital connectivity in rural areas; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) and (b): BharatNet project is being implemented to provide broadband connectivity to all the Gram Panchayats (GPs) (approx.. 2,50,000) in the country. As on 15.07.2018, 1,18,087 Gram Panchayats have been connected on optical fibre cable (OFC) by lying 2,83,708 KM of OFC with 1,13,091 service ready GPs.

As  part  of  this  project,  the  last  mile  connectivity,  through  Wi-Fi  or  any  other  suitable broadband technology is being provided  at  all  the  GPs  in  the  country.  At  each  GP,  on  an average, 5 Access Point (APs) are being provided (3 APs of Govt. institution and 2 APs for public places)

(c) and (d): The cabinet approved a modified strategy for BharatNet on July 19, 2017 to expedite the implementation of BharatNet phase-II which includes, inter alia, implementation of the project under State Model, CPSE Model and Private Sector Model.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1189 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-25
Subject: Ban on Employment
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: PRABHATSINH PRATAPSINH CHAUHAN, NARANBHAI KACHHADIA, KAMLESH  PASWAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1189

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 25 TH  JULY, 2018

## BAN ON EMPLOYMENT

1189.  SHRI  P.P. CHAUHAN:

SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA: SHRI KAMLESH PASWAN:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  received  complaints  of  re-employment  of  retired Indian Armed Forces officials in the companies operating in defence sector;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof and the action taken / being taken by  the Indian Armed Forces to cancel such employment and blacklist such companies for specified time;
- (c) the details of employees  working  in  private  sector  defence  manufacturing companies whose parents are working in Indian Armed Forces;
- (d) whether there is any obligation on the part of officers to inform the Indian Armed Forces regarding  employment  of  their relatives in  private  defence  manufacturing companies; and
- (e) if not, the reasons for not informing the Indian Armed Forces as it causes conflict of interest between Indian Armed  Forces and the private sector manufacturing companies?

## 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)    While  there  is  no  ban  on  re-employment  of  retired  Armed  Forces officials in companies dealing in the defence sector, officers of the rank of Colonel or equivalent and above, who retire with pension, gratuity or other benefits  are,  required  to  obtain  prior  permission  of  the  Government  for accepting any commercial employment within  a  period  of one year of the

:  2  :

retirement.    There are  conditions that  stipulate that  they  should  not  have dealt with sensitive projects or the company which they wish to join. (b) & (c): Details are being collected from the Services. (d) & (e): Serving  officers  whose  spouse,  children  and  other  persons who  are  dependent  on  and  normally  live  with  the  officer  are  obliged  to intimate the appropriate authority if such dependent / family member takes up  employment  with  foreign  commercial  organisations,  including  foreign companies operating in the Defence Sector. Further, the son / daughter / other persons wholly dependent on an officer wishes to accept employment with a private firm with which the officer has had  official  dealings  during  the  last  three  years,  the  officer  concerned  is required  to  obtain  prior  sanction  of  the  competent  authority  as  indicated below:-

| Officer of the rank of Colonel or equivalent and above   | Central Government                       |
|----------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Lt. Colonel or equivalent and below                      | Chiefs / Vice Chiefs of the Armed Forces |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1187 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-25
Subject: Wi-Fi in Rural Areas
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: KIRIT PREMJIBHAI SOLANKI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1187 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 th   JULY, 2018

## Wi-Fi IN RURAL AREAS

1187. DR. KIRIT P. SOLANKI:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there exists a government scheme or programme to set up Wi-Fi in rural areas of the country specifically in the State of Gujarat;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the funds allocated for the same; and
- (c) if not, 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) to (c) BharatNet  is  being  implemented  to  provide  broadband  connectivity  to  all the Gram Panchayats (approx. 2,50,000) in the country. As part of this project, the last mile  connectivity,  through  Wi-Fi  or  any  other  suitable  broadband  technology  is  being provided at all the GPs in the country, including in the State of Gujarat. The project is targeted to be completed by March 2019. A total of Rs. 562 crore has been approved for 14050 GPs of Gujarat.

Other schemes being implemented to provide Wi-Fi services in Gujarat are:

- a)  Public  Wi-Fi  hotspots  are  being  set  up  by  BSNL  at  its  1850  Telephone Exchanges in rural areas of Gujarat.
- b)  Wi-Fi hotspots are being set up at 15 rural Railway Stations in Gujarat by M/s RailTel.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1186 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-25
Subject: New Station between Thanjavur and Alakudi
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: PARASURAMAN K.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1186 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2018

## NEW STATION BETWEEN THANJAVUR AND ALAKUDI

1186. SHRI K. PARASURAMAN:

## Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  having  any  proposal  to  operate  the empty rake of Uzhavan Express as a passenger special upto Thanjavur after completion of primary maintenance works at Thiruchi;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Railways  is  also  having  any  proposal  to  establish  a new railway station between Thanjavur junction and Alakudi station; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b) Yes, Madam. At present, 06865/06866 ThanjavurTiruchchirappalli  special  Passenger  train  is  being  operated,  w.e.f 29.05.2018,  by  utilizing  the  rake  of  16865/16866  Chennai  EgmoreThanjavur Uzhavan Express after maintenance at Tiruchchirappalli. (c) No, Madam.
- (d) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1185 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-25
Subject: Modernisation under Madurai Division
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: SURESH KODIKUNNIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1185

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2018

## MODERNISATION UNDER MADURAI DIVISION

## 1185.  SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  proposed  any  modernization  work  in Kottarakkara  and  Avaneswaram  Railway  stations  under  Madurai division in Kerala;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the  details  of  facilities  provided/proposed  to  be  provided  at  these stations?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to  (c):  Yes,  Madam. Kottarakkara and Avaneeswaram, both Railway scheme.  All Minimum Essential Amenities have been provided at both the stations as

stations, have been developed under Adarsh station per norms.

In addition, following works have been proposed at both the stations:-

-  Provision of additional Fans.
-  Provision of Platform Shelters 2 bays each including replacement of damaged AC sheets with Galvalume sheets for Platform shelter and Foot over Bridge Roof.
-  Pay and Use Toilets in circulating area & Concourse.
-  Ramps at entry of station for physically challenged persons
-  Landscaping of circulating area at  Avaneswaram.
-  Provision of LED clock with real time connectivity at Avaneeswaram.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1183 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-25
Subject: Maritime Dialogue
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: PR. SENTHILNATHAN, KRISHNAN NARAYANASAMY RAMACHANDRAN, R.K. BHARATHI MOHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1183

TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2018

## MARITIME DIALOGUE

1183. SHRI P.R. SENTHIL NATHAN: SHRI K.N. RAMACHANDRAN: SHRI BHARATHI MOHAN R.K.:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has held effective bilateral maritime dialogues with France and Indonesia and has proposal to have maritime dialogue with China and Russia to strengthen our maritime ties in Indo-Pacific region;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has proposed any specific agenda on providing safety and security for Indian mariners and fishing community in this region through these maritime dialogues;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the Government's stand in this regard; and
- (e) the current status of our ties with foreign countries in Indo-Pacific region?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) India has held bilateral maritime dialogues with a number of countries in the Indo-Pacific region including Australia, China, France, Japan and the United States.   The dialogues are conducted alternately in India and in the dialogue
- partner countries. (b) The third maritime dialogue with France was undertaken in Paris from 1415 June 2018 and the second maritime dialogue with China was held in Beijing on 13 July 2018. (c) & (d) The agenda for maritime dialogues covers a broad spectrum of issues in the maritime domain including safety of personnel and security of shipping and sea lanes. These dialogues, inter alia, cover exchange of views on best practices and cooperative mechanisms to tackle challenges related to safety and security of marine personnel. (e) India enjoys friendly relations with all countries of the Indo-Pacific region. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 1182 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-25
Subject: ICCR in Kerala
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: SHASHI THAROOR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1182

TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2018

## ICCR IN KERALA

1182. DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the regional office of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) in Thiruvananthapuram has been an important link for cultural and academic activities between foreign countries and Kerala for the last four decades and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the closure of this office and merging its functions with the Chennai Office, will severely be disadvantageous to students in Kerala, who require assistance from the Council, owing to the 725 Km distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Chennai;
- (c) if so, the details thereof, and
- (d) the remedial measures taken/ proposed to be taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) Yes, the Regional Office of ICCR in Thiruvananthapuram has been an important link for cultural and academic activities between foreign countries and Kerala.

The Council keeps sponsoring cultural   groups   from   Kerala   to   foreign countries   for   performances   and   similarly   invites   foreign   cultural   groups   for performances in Kerala.  Apart from cultural activities, the Council also sponsors foreign students from various countries for studying in universities/institutes in Kerala under various scholarship schemes administered by ICCR.

(b) The Regional Office in Thiruvananthapuram is operational in the same capacity as before.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1181 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-25
Subject: Indo-US Relationship
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: SHIVKUMAR CHANABASAPPA UDASI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1181

TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2018

## INDO-US RELATIONSHIP

## 1181. SHRI SHIVKUMAR UDASI:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the impact on India's relationship with America consequent upon aligning with Russia and China on the issue of sanctions against Iran;
- (b) the areas of mutual interest on which broad consensus between the US and India has been arrived at;
- (c) the crucial areas on which divergent views between the two countries emerged; and
- (d) the manner in which the Government proposes to address these areas of the Indo-US relations?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (d) On 08 May 2018, the U.S. Administration announced its decision to withdraw from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran and reimpose the U.S. sanctions suspended under JCPOA, in two stages effective 6 August 2018 and 4 November 2018.

India has maintained that the Iranian nuclear issue should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy by respecting Iran's right to peaceful uses of nuclear   energy   as   also   the   international   community's   strong   interest   in   the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program. All parties should engage constructively to address and resolve issues that have arisen with respect to the JCPOA.

- India-U.S.   bilateral   relations   have   developed   into   a   comprehensive strategic   and   global   partnership,   based   on   shared   democratic   values   and increasing convergence of interests on bilateral, regional and global issues. IndiaU.S. strategic partnership extend to the entirety of human endeavour.

India and the U.S. continue to engage with each other, including at the highest legfvel and in structured Ministerial and Senior official-level dialogue mechanisms, on a wide range of issues of shared interest and concern.

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