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Lok Sabha Question No. 3572 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: Peace Talks with Taliban
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: G. HARI

## 3572.  SHRI G. HARI:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether India has joined Moscow format which includes Taliban for peace in Afghanistan;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether participation in the said Moscow format was against the earlier stand of India not to engage with the T aliban on any peace talk; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the reasons which made to deviate from the previous stand?

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

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

(a) to (d) Russia hosted a meeting on Afghanistan on November 9, 2018 in Moscow.   It   was   attended   by   a   delegation   of   the   High   Peace   Council   of Afghanistan,   and   official   delegations   from   Russia,   Kazakhstan,   Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, T ajikistan, Uzbekistan, Iran and the United States.

India supports all efforts at peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan that will preserve unity and plurality, and bring security, stability and prosperity to the country. India's consistent and principled policy has been that such efforts should   be   Afghan-owned,   Afghan-led,   and   Afghan-controlled   and   with   the participation of the Government of Afghanistan.

In this context, in keeping with its consistent position, India's participation at the meeting was at non-official level.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3572

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2019

## PEACE TALKS WITH TALIBAN
Lok Sabha Question No. 3571 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: Promotion of Handicraft
Ministry: DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION
Asked by: MAULANA BADRUDDIN AJMAL

## Government of India

Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region

## LOK SABHA

Unstarred Question No. 3571

To be answered on

Wednesday, January 2, 2019/Pausha 12, 1940 (Saka)

## QUESTION

## Promotion of Handicraft

3571.  SHRI BADRUDDIN AJMAL:

Will  the  Minister  of  DEVELOPMENT  OF  NORTH  EASTERN  REGION  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  steps  to  promote  the  traditional handicrafts  and  handlooms  from  the  North  Eastern  Region  (NER)  in  foreign countries through exhibitions, trade fairs, expos etc.;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
- (c) whether the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC) has opened any overseas office or posted representatives in Indian  embassies/missions  to  monitor  and  formulate  a  strategy  with  respect  to marketing of products from the said region; and
- (d) if so, the details of the programmes  initiated and their performance thereunder during the current year?

## ANSWER The Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region [Dr. Jitendra Singh]

(a)  and (b) The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation  Ltd.  (NEHHDC)  participated  in  Thai  International  Trade  Fair  held  at Bangkok  during  February  7-11,  2018  at  Queen  Sirikit  Convention  Centre.  In  this exhibition, NEHHDC showcased wide range of handicrafts and handlooms products from  North  Eastern  States.  The  Bodoland  Regional  Apex  Weavers  &  Artisans Cooperative Federation Ltd. (BRAWFED), Assam was funded by the Government for organizing a Thematic Exhibition on handicrafts of North Eastern Region at Thimphu, Bhutan for 5 days during financial year 2018-19.

- (c)   No Madam.
- (d)   Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3570 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: Ratification of Geneva Convention
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: VINCENT H PALA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3570

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2019

## RATIFICATION OF GENEVA CONVENTION

3570. SHRI: VINCENT H. PALA:

Will the MINISTER OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether steps have been taken to ratify the Additional Protocol I and II to the Geneva Conventions;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken to bring domestic laws in compliance with the Protocols; and

(c)    if not, the reasons for abstaining in spite of the availability of the option of 'ratification with reservations'?

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

(a) & (b) No decision has been taken to ratify the Additional Protocols I and II to the Geneva Conventions;

(c) The Additional Protocols I and II do not have provision concerning option of 'ratification with reservation'.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3569 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: Cancellation of Passports
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: SUNIL KUMAR SINGH, SANTOSH AHLAWAT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3569

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2019

## CANCELLATION OF PASSPORTS

3569 . SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SINGH: SHRIMATI SANTOSH AHLAWAT:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has issued orders for cancellation of Passports of NRI husbands for deserting their wives on the recommendation of Ministry of Women and Child Development and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government has taken any steps for the extradition of NRIs whose passports were cancelled; and

(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

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

(a) Yes.  The Ministry has, on the basis of 'Look Out Circulars' issued by the Integrated Nodal Agency under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, suspended   passports   under   section   10A   of   the   Passports   Act,   1967   and impounded/revoked under section  10(3)  of   the   Passports   Act,   1967,   of   NRI husbands for deserting their wives.

(b) & (c) Yes. The Ministry has forwarded extradition requests in respect of NRIs, who are accused of committing offence under Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code and other sections of law to the concerned countries.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3568 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: MoU betweeen CIL and NCL India Limited
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: M. UDHAYAKUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3568 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2019

## MoU betweeen CIL and NCL India Limited

## 3568. ADV. M. UDHAYAKUMAR:

Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  Coal India  Limited  (CIL)  and  NCL  India  Limited  have  entered  into  a Memorandum of Understanding for formation of joint venture for generating 3000MW of solar power and 2000 MW of thermal power;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether CIL is tasked to become a Net Zero energy company by the Government; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF COAL AND RAILWAYS (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a)  & (b): Coal India Limited (CIL) has signed an MoU with NLC India Ltd ( not NCL India Limited) on 08.10.2018 for formation of a Joint Venture Company for generating 3000 MW of Solar Power and 2000 MW of Thermal Power to create power assets to cater to the requirement of their own companies as well as for mutual benefit of business growth and diversification of respective promoter companies.
- (c) & (d): Yes Sir.  CIL has been tasked by Govt. of India to become Net Zero energy company. In this connection, following activities have been undertaken by CIL:
1. An  MoU  has  been  signed  with  Solar  Energy  Corporation  of  India  (under  MNRE). Accordingly,  one  solar  park  has  been  identified  at  Neemuch,  Madhya  Pradesh  by  Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for development of 200 MW solar power project  for captive consumption of  two subsidiaries of  CIL, namely- SECL and NCL.
2. Approximately  911 Ha of  land has been identified in five subsidiaries of CIL
3. SECI has prepared a draft DPR for 100 MW solar power project at the reclaimed land of Bishrampur and Bhatgaon Area.
4. MoU has been signed on 8.10.2018 with NLCIL (A Govt of India U/T under Ministry of Coal) for formation of  JV to establish 3000 MW of solar power.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3563 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: Transfer Policy For CSS Officers
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: LALLU SINGH

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3563

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2019)

## TRANSFER POLICY FOR CSS OFFICERS

## †3563. SHRI LALLU SINGH:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has formulated rotational transfer policy for Central Secretariat Service (CSS) officers;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the transfer of CSS officers is being carried out as per the said transfer policy of the Government;
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e) the steps being taken to strictly implement the rotational transfer policy for CSS officers?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

- (a):    Yes, Madam.
- (b):      Rotational  Transfer  Policy  for  CSS  officers  has  been  formulated vide this  Department's OM dated 16 th July, 2015.
- (c):    Rotational  transfer  of  CSS  Officers  is  carried  out  as  per  provisions  contained  in  the Rotational Transfer Policy.
- (d):    Question does not arise.
- (e):    Efforts are made to carry out rotational transfer of CSS officers as per provisions contained in the Rotational Transfer Policy.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3562 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: Relations with SAARC Countries
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: HEMANT TUKARAM GODSE

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3562

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2019

## RELATIONS WITH SAARC COUNTRIES

3562. SHRI GODSE HEMANT TUKARAM:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether frequent meetings of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries have strengthened India's relations with these neighbouring countries; and
- (b) if so, details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

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

(a) & (b) An informal meeting of SAARC Council of Ministers was held on the sidelines of 73rd UNGA Session in New York on 27 September 2018 which was attended   by   the   External   Affairs   Minister.   India   also   participated   in   other meetings of SAARC including SAARC Programming Committee Meeting, sectoral meetings and meetings of SAARC's regional centres/specialized bodies. However, the 19th SAARC Summit that was scheduled to be held in November 2016 in Pakistan   was   postponed,   as   several   SAARC   Member   States   including   India expressed their inability to participate due to concerns arising from increasing cross border terrorist   attacks   in   the   region   and   growing   interference   in   the

India has continued its commitment to regional cooperation with initiatives such as launch of South Asia Satellite, extension of India's National Knowledge Network and continued support to South Asian University and SAARC Disaster

India enjoys excellent bilateral relations, bolstered by close cultural and historic   ties   with   SAARC   countries   namely   Afghanistan,   Bangladesh,   Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Our bilateral relations with these countries have grown   and   expanded   in   recent   years   in   line   with   Government's   policy   of 'Neighbourhood First'. The Government desires normal neighbourly relations with Pakistan and is committed to addressing all outstanding issues bilaterally and peacefully in accordance with the Simla Agreement and the Lahore Declaration. However, any meaningful dialogue can be held only in an atmosphere free from terror, hostility and violence. The onus is on Pakistan to create such a conducive internal affairs of members states by one country. Management Centre (Interim Unit). atmosphere.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3558 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: Breach of Personal Data
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: P.K.SREEMATHI TEACHER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3558

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 02.01.2019

## BREACH OF PERSONAL DATA

## 3558 :   SHRIMATI  P.K.  SREEMATHI TEACHER:

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

- (a) whether incidents of breaches of personal data of Indian users from internet companies such as Facebook, Twitter and Google etc. are increasing ;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the action taken thereon?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) and (b):  One incident of breach of personal data of  Indian users from  Internet/Social media company was reported to the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In).
- (c):  The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) issued advisories to users regarding  best  practices  to  be  followed  for  protection  of  account  information  while  using Social Media. The Government constituted a committee of expert on data protection, chaired by Justice (Retd) B.N. Srikrishna, Supreme Court of India to study various issues relating to data protection and come out with Data Protection Bill. The said committee has brought out a draft Personal Data Protection Bill (PDPB-2018) on which opinions have been sought from the  public,  which  are  currently  being  processed  and  the  bill  is  intended  to  be  placed  in Parliament.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3557 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: Elimination of Poverty
Ministry: PLANNING
Asked by: GOWDAR MALLIKARJUNAPPA SIDDESHWARA, PONGULETI SRINIVASA REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PLANNING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.3557 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2019

## ELIMINATION OF POVERTY

## 3557. SHRI G.M. SIDDESHWARA: SHRI PONGULETI SRINIVASA REDDY:

Will the Minister of PLANNING be pleased to state:

- (a) whether a poverty elimination working group was set-up by the NITI Aayog with an objective of making India poverty free;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether terms of reference for poverty elimination included the outlining of a pragmatic definition of poverty and making suggestions for improvements in strategies and programmes of poverty elimination including the existing programme; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)OF THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

(a) to  (d)  Pursuant  to  the  decision  taken  in  the  first  meeting  of  the  Governing  Council  of  NITI  Aayog held  under  the  Chairmanship  of  Hon'ble  Prime  Minister  on  8th  February,  2015,  a  Task  Force  on Elimination  of  Poverty  in  India  was  constituted  by  NITI  Aayog  on  16th  March,  2015  under  the Chairmanship of Dr. Arvind Panagariya, former Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog. Terms of Reference of the Task Force of NITI Aayog were as follows:

- i. To coordinate and develop synergy with the Central Ministries and State Governments Task Forces.
- ii. To develop a working definition of poverty.
- iii. To prepare a roadmap for the elimination of poverty.
- iv. To suggest strategies and anti-poverty programmes including reform of the existing ones.
- v. To identify successful anti-poverty programmes from which all states and UTs can learn,
- vi. Any other relevant measures.

The report of the Task Force was submitted to Prime Minister's Office on 11th July, 2016. The report of the Task Force primarily focuses on issues of measurement of poverty and strategies to combat poverty. Regarding estimation of poverty, the report of the Task Force states that 'a consensus in favour of either the Tendulkar or a higher poverty line did not emerge. Therefore, the Task Force has concluded that the matter be considered in greater depth by the country's top experts on poverty before a final decision is made.  Accordingly,  it  is  recommended  that  an  expert  committee  be  set  up  to  arrive  at  an  informed decision  on  the  level  at  which  the  poverty  line  should  be  set'.  With  respect  to  strategies  to  combat poverty,  the  Task  Force  has  made  recommendations  on  faster  poverty  reduction  through  employment intensive sustained rapid growth and effective implementation of anti-poverty programmes. The report of the Task Force is under consideration of the Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3556 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: Introduction of Additional Coaches
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: KIRIT SOMAIYA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3556 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2019

## INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL COACHES

## 3556.  DR. KIRIT SOMAIYA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Railways has received requests for introducing 15 coaches local trains in Central Railway;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (a) whether  the  Railways  has  taken  decision  to  introduce  15 coaches  local  trains  in  Mumbai  sub-urban  railway  under  the Central Railway; and
- (b) if so, the time by which  these local trains will be introduced?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (d):      Yes,  Madam.    Representations  including  that  from  the Hon'ble Member of Parliament, have been received for introduction of additional  15  coaches  Electric  Multiple  Unit  (EMU)  services.    At present, Indian Railways are operating sixteen services of 15 coaches Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) on the Mumbai-Kalyan & KalyanDadar  sections  of  Central  Railway.    Introduction  of  more  EMU services of 15 coaches/increase in frequency of such services in not feasible, at present.  However, augmentation of load of existing EMU services/  introduction  of  more  EMU  services  is  an  on-going  process on Indian Railways.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3554 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: Blocked Drainage System
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: KIRTI (JHA) AZAD

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3554 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2019

## BLOCKED DRAINAGE SYSTEM

†3554.    SHRI KIRTI AZAD:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  public  drainage  system  has  been blocked due to construction work of railway line at Sakri Railway station;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  complaints  from  public  have  been  received  by  the Railways in this regard; and
- (d) if so, the time by which the blocked drainage system is likely to be restored?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  and  (b):    It  has  been  noticed  that  there  exists  a  Kachcha Nali/drain  near  Level  Crossing  No.  39  which  is  chocked  due  to garbage/silting/earth etc.

(c): No, Madam.

(d): Restoration work has been taken up.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3553 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: Deteriorating relations with SAARC Countries
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3553

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2019

## DETERIORATING RELATIONS WITH SAARC COUNTRIES

†3553. SHRI KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether our relations with SAARC countries have deteriorated to some extent;
- (b) if so, details thereof; and
- (c) the steps being taken by the Government to improve relations with SAARC countries?

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

(a) to (c) No. India enjoys excellent bilateral   relations,   bolstered   by   close cultural and historic ties with SAARC countries namely Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan,   Maldives,   Nepal   and   Sri   Lanka.   Our   bilateral   relations   with   these countries have grown and expanded in recent years in line with Government's policy   of   'Neighbourhood   First'.  The   Government   desires   normal   neighbourly relations with Pakistan and is committed to addressing all outstanding issues bilaterally   and   peacefully   in   accordance   with   the   Simla   Agreement   and   the Lahore Declaration. However, any meaningful dialogue can be held only in an atmosphere free from terror, hostility and violence. The onus is on Pakistan to create such a conducive atmosphere.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3552 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: Non-availability of Pantry Car
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: DEVJI MANSINGRAM PATEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3552 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.01.2019

## NON-AVAILABILITY OF PANTRY CAR

## †3552. SHRI DEVJI M. PATEL:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether it is a fact that Chennai- Jodhpur express train up/down 16125/ 16126 completes its journey in three days and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  people  travelling  in  a  train  of  such  a  long  distance  face  a  lot  of inconvenience due to non-availability of a pantry car;
- (c) if so, whether the Government is contemplating to provide pantry car in the said train for the benefit of passengers; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a)  At  present,  22663/22664  Chennai  Egmore-Jodhpur  Express  (weekly)  has  a scheduled running time of  42 hours 45 minutes/ 42 hours 50 minutes.
- (b) to (d) At present, there are about 235 pairs of long distance trains having more than 24 hours travel time in which pantry cars have been provided. Since there is paucity of pantry cars, attachment of pantry cars to any train depends upon order of priority  with  respect  to  category  of  trains  viz.  (i)  Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Duronto/Other such Premium trains, (ii) Long distance Premium, Superfast trains, (iii) Mail/Express trains  with  more  than  24  hours  journey  time,  and  (iv)  Remaining  trains,  with preference  to  trains  with  vestibules.  However,  passengers  of  the  trains  without pantry cars are provided catering services through train side vending, static units available  at  all  stations  en-route  etc.  These  passengers  also  have  an  option  of ordering  food  of  their  choice  through  e-catering  which  is  available  at  all  major stations  en-route.  Presently  train  no.  22663/22664  Chennai-Jodhpur  Express  is running without pantry car with catering services being provided through Train Side Vending.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3550 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-02
Subject: E-Market Place
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: SHOBHA KARANDLAJE, PRATHAP SIMHA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3550

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 ND  JANUARY, 2019

## AIR FORCE  AIRPORTS

3550.  SHRI  JAYADEV  GALLA:

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

- (a) whether  it  is  true  that  Ministry  is  planning  to  use  Rajahmundry  and  Vijaywada airports  in  Andhra  Pradesh  as  Air  Force  airports  and  to  park  its  fighters  and  other aircrafts; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the progress made in this regard, so far?

## 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) & (b): Indian  Air  Force  (IAF)  has  initiated  the  process  for  acquiring land at Rajahmundry.  The proposal in respect of Vijaywada is at feasibility stage.
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