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Lok Sabha Question No. 4484 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-30
Subject: Development of Coal Industry
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: Sunil Kumar Mondal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  4484 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.3.2022

## DEVELOPMENT OF COAL INDUSTRY

## 4484. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL:

Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  formulated  a  plan/  programme  for  the  development  of  coal industry during the current year and if so, the details thereof;

(b) the amount of funds allocated in this regard for financial year 2022-23 and the funds released and expended during the financial year 2021-22 for the States particularly West Bengal; and

(c) the future initiatives being taken in this regard for West Bengal?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (c): Coal  companies  have  been  taking  up  various  projects  for  development  of  coal industry  from their internal resources/market borrowings and there is no budgetary support by Government of India for these projects.

However, there is a sub-scheme namely, "Development of Transportation Infrastructure in  Coalfield  Areas  (DTIC)"  under Central  Sector Scheme (CSS) of "Conservation, Safety and Infrastructural  Development  in  Coal  Mines"  to  give  financial  assistance  for  development  of transportation infrastructure in coal fields. This is not state-specific scheme and funds are granted to coal companies directly. An amount of Rs. 50.04 Crores has been allocated for the year 202223. Further, during 2021-22, Rs. 65.48 Crores was allocated for this purpose, out of which Rs. 58.22 Crores has been released.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4483 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-30
Subject: Unclaim money in Department of Post
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: Rodmal Nagar, Bharatiben Dhirubhai Shyal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF POSTS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4483 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30 TH  MARCH, 2022

## UNCLAIM MONEY IN DEPARTMENT OF POST

## †4483. SHRI RODMAL NAGAR:

DR. BHARATIBEN DHIRUBHAI SHIYAL:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is no claimant of crores of rupees in the department of Post and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has identified such customers and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to spend this amount for social work, enhancing postal services and other developmental works; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI DEVUSINH CHAUHAN)

- (a) Unclaimed  Savings  Bank  Accounts  and  Savings  Certificates  identified  under  Senior Citizens Welfare Fund Rules (SCWF) 2016 are claimed either by the Account Holders or by the legal heirs / nominees and settled as per the procedure prescribed in said Rule.
- (b) Holders of unclaimed Savings Bank Accounts and Saving Certificates are identified as prescribed  in  SCWF  Rules  2016.  As  on  30.09.2021,  3.01  Crore  accounts  and  certificates  are identified as unclaimed.
- (c) & (d) The unclaimed amount, lying in Savings Bank Accounts and Savings Certificates is transferred to Senior Citizen's Welfare Fund which is administered by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4482 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-30
Subject: New Tax Rules
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: Andimuthu Raja

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4482 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30 TH  MARCH, 2022

## NEW TAX RULES

## 4482.   SHRI A. RAJA:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that the new tax rules will benefit all the players in the Industry and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has calculated the tax to be paid by each operator as per the new policy; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof pertaining to the tax liability of each operator as per the new tax regime?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI DEVUSINH CHAUHAN)

- (a) Department of Telecom, as per the approval of the Union Cabinet, rationalized the definition of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) to exclude non telecom revenue for calculation of License fees. These changes came into effect from 01.10.2021 and are applicable to all licensees who are paying license fees/spectrum usage charges on revenue share basis.

(b) & (c) The rationalization of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) is applicable to dues which arise from the operations of the licensee after 01.10.2021. The License fee assessment for a financial year is done after the completion of financial year and on receipt of annual audited accounts from the licensee.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4477 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-30
Subject: Management of Buffer Stock
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Ramcharan Bohra

## ORIGINAL IN HINDI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4477

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 30TH MARCH, 2022

## MANAGEMENT OF BUFFER STOCK

## t4477. SHRI RAMCHARAN BOHRA:

Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC

- (a) the limit of fixed storage for buffer stock by the Government for various food items;
- (b) whether the Government has any proposal to set up storages under Public Private Partnership (PPP) model to manage the proposed buffer stock of pulses and tackle the problem of food shortage due to crop loss in any year and also resultant spike in the prices of essential food items;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)

(a): Food Corporation of India (FCI) stores mainly Wheat and Rice. Buffer stocking norms for storage of wheat and rice (W.e.f: 22.01.2015) are as under:

(figure in LMT)

| As on       | Operational Stock   | Operational Stock   | Operational Stock   | Strategic_Reserve   | Strategic_Reserve   | Grand   |
|-------------|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|---------|
|             | Rice                | Wheat               | Total               | Rice                | Wheat               | Total   |
| 1st April   | 115.80              | 44.60               | 160.40              | 20.00               | 30.00               | 210.40  |
| Ist July    | 115.40              | 245.80              | 361.20              | 20.00               | 30.00               | 411.20  |
| Ist October | 82.50               | 175.20              | 257.70              | 20.00'              | 30.00               | 307.70  |
| 1st January | 56.10               | 108.00              | 164.10              | 20.00               | 30.00               | 214.10  |

The following assumptions in recommending the quantum of buffer stock norms:

(i): Operational stocks: stocks required for month to month distribution to the intended beneficiaries, under Tartgeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) and Other Welfare Schemes (OWS), and

(ii): Strategic reserve: Government will be required only to maintain and renew the stocks unless foodgrains are drawn from it in case of crisis situation such as abnormal shortfall in production of foodgrains in the country or natural calamity- In such a case; procurement will be required to be higher in the following season to the extent of drawal from the strategic

(b) & (c): There is no proposal with FCI to setup storage in Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode to manage the proposed buffer stock of pulses:

(d): Question does not arise:
Lok Sabha Question No. 4476 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-30
Subject: Rail Coach Restaurant
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Rakesh Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4476 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.03.2022

## RAIL COACH RESTAURANT

## †4476. SHRI RAKESH SINGH:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether a rail coach restaurant has been set up in the circulating area of main station under West Central Railway zone in Jabalpur;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the general public has also been extended the facility along with the passengers;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether the food items are made available at economical rates and if so, the details thereof;
- (f)  whether  starting  of  such  restaurants  at  other  stations  of  Jabalpur is  also proposed; and
- (g) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

- (a) & (b) Yes, Sir. It is located in the circulating area (on the side of platform no. 06).
- (c)  & (d) Yes, Sir. Since it is in the  circulating area, general public may also avail its services.
- (e) Rates are being decided by the licensee, as Railway-approved rates are not applicable for the rail coach restaurant. However, MRP is clearly mentioned in the catalogue displaying prices.
- (f)  & (g) Yes, Sir. At Madan Mahal railway station of Jabalpur, a contract has been awarded to start a rail coach restaurant.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4470 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-30
Subject: Guidelines for Geospatial Sector
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: K. Subbarayan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4470 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.03.2022

## GUIDELINES FOR GEOSPATIAL SECTOR

## 4470.   SHRI SUBBARAYAN K.:

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be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the new guidelines have taken effect to completely deregulate the geospatial sector for Indians and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b)  the  details  of  the  measures  being  taken/proposed  to  be  taken  by  the Government to assess its impact and identify the bottlenecks so that the full potential of the geospatial sector can be realized?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY & EARTH SCIENCES (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

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- (a)    As  per  para  8(ii)(1)  of  the  'Guidelines  for  acquiring  and  producing Geospatial Data and Geospatial Data Services including Maps' issued on 15 th   February,2021,  there  shall  be  no  requirement  of  prior  approval, security  clearance,  license  or  any  other  restrictions  on  the  collection, generation,  preparation,  dissemination,  storage,  publication,  updating and/or  digitization  of  Geospatial  Data  and  Maps  within  the  territory  of India.  Individuals, companies, organisations, and Government agencies, shall be free to process the acquired Geospatial Data, build applications and develop solutions in relation to such data and use such data products, applications,  solutions,  etc.  by  way  of  selling,  distributing,  sharing, swapping, disseminating, publishing, deprecating and destructing.  Selfcertification will be used to convey adherence to these guidelines. Further, as per para 8 (v) of the Guidelines, Indian Entities, whether in Government or outside, will be free to acquire, collect, generate, prepare, disseminate,

store, share, publish, distribute, update, digitize and/or create Geospatial Data, including Maps, of any spatial accuracy within the territory of India including underwater within its territorial waters by using any Geospatial Technology, subject to regulations on attributes in the negative lists.

(b)    The Department is contemplating a proposal to assess the impact of the Guidelines issued on 15 th  February, 2021. Further, in pursuance to para 8  iii  (c)  of  the  Guidelines, Department  of  Science  &  Technology  has constituted  a  Geospatial  Data  Promotion  and  Development  Committee (GDPDC)  with representations from relevant Departments  with the mandate  which  includes promotion  of  activities  related  to  collection, generation,  preparation,  dissemination,  storage,  publication,  updating and/or digitization of Geospatial Data.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4468 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-30
Subject: Domestic Investment in Atomic Energy
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: Krupal Balaji Tumane, Bhavana Gawali (Patil)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4468

TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.03.2022

## DOMESTIC INVESTMENT IN ATOMIC ENERGY

4468.  SHRI KRUPAL BALAJI TUMANE: SHRIMATI BHAVANA PUNDALIKRAO GAWALI:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether domestic investment is not sufficient for producing atomic energy in the country;
- (b) if so, the details including the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether any plan has been prepared to promote domestic and Foreign Direct Investment in atomic energy sector;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether the Government proposes to setup any plant for producing atomic energy in Maharashtra; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof, district-wise?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)&(b)There are presently twenty two (22) reactors with a capacity of 6780 MW in operation  and  eleven  (11)  reactors  with  a  total  capacity  of    8700  MW  under construction  /  commissioning  at  various  stages  (including  KAPP-3  (700  MW) connected to the grid and PFBR being implemented by BHAVINI). In addition, the  Government  has  accorded  administrative  approval  and  financial  sanction for  ten  (10)  reactors  with  an  aggregate  capacity  of  7000  MW.  The  Capital investment for the nuclear power projects is being funded with a debt to equity ratio of 70:30. The equity part is funded from internal resources of NPCIL and Government Budgetary Support. Government of India has amended the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 in 2015 to enable Joint Ventures of Public Sector Enterprises to set up nuclear power projects to boost domestic investment.  Joint Ventures

have been formed by NPCIL with public sector  majors  viz.  National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL). As stated above there is a consistent increase in number of operating reactors based on successful methodology adopted.

- (c)&(d)The  present  policy  (Consolidated  FDI  Policy  of  Government)  puts  atomic energy in the list of prohibited sectors.  However, there is no restriction on FDI in  the  nuclear  industry  for  manufacturing  of  equipment  and  providing  other supplies for nuclear power plants and related other facilities.
- (e)&(f)The Government has accorded 'In-Principle' approval for setting up six nuclear power  reactors  of  1650  MW  capacity  each  in  cooperation  with  France  at Jaitapur site in Ratanagiri district of Maharashtra.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4467 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-30
Subject: Water Hydrant at Sirsa
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Sunita Duggal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4467 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.03.2022

## WATER HYDRANT AT SIRSA

4467.  SHRIMATI SUNITA DUGGAL:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Ministry has received any request regarding provision of water hydrant at Sirsa station in Haryana;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  action  taken  so  far  by  the Ministry; and
- (c) the  list  of  works  completed/sanctioned  for  the  development  of the stations under her Lok Sabha Constituency by the Railways since 2019?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a)  &  (b):  Yes,  Sir.  The  proposal  of  provision  of  water  hydrant  has been included in the soft upgradation of Sirsa Station.

(c):  High  level  platform have been provided at Sirsa, Suchan-Kotli, Ding, Kalanwali, Surera & Bhattu railway stations falling under Sirsa constituency.  In  addition,  a  monumental  flag  has  been  erected  at Sirsa Railway Station. Further, the work of soft upgradation of Sirsa Station and extension of passenger platform No.1 & 2 at

Mandidabwali & Ellenabad station to accommodate 24 coaches for the convenience of passengers has been sanctioned. Further upgradation / modernization of stations on Indian Railways is  a  continuous  and  on-going  process  and  priority  is  accorded  to higher  category  of  stations  over  lower  category  of  stations  while sanctioning and executing the works depending upon need, volume of passenger traffic and availability of funds.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4466 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-30
Subject: Central Consumer Protection Authority
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: P. C. Mohan

## Government of India Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

## Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4466

TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.03.2022

## CENTRAL CONSUMER PROTECTION AUTHORITY

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- (a) whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  constitute  a  Central  Consumer  Protection  Authority (CCPA);
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the date on which this body is likely to be constituted;
- (c) whether the rules relating to the composition and functioning of the CCPA have been finalised;
- (d) if so, the details of the members of this Authority and proposed functioning of CCPA;
- (e) whether CCPA will have judicial powers to prosecute the organisations which are indulging in anti-consumer activities;
- (f) if  so,  whether there will be a provision of invoking legal suit to recall an entire batch of faulty products based on a single complaint; and
- (g) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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## CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

- (a) & (b) : The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has been established w.e.f. 24.7.2020 under the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, to deal with matters relating to violation of rights of consumers, unfair trade practices and false or misleading advertisements.
- (c) & (d) : The  Central Government  vide  notification dated 29 th July, 2020  appointed  Chief Commissioner,  Commissioner,  Director General (Investigation) and Additional Director General (Investigation) by giving additional charges to Additional Secretary (Department of Consumer Affairs), Joint  Secretary (Department of Consumer Affairs), Director General (Bureau of Indian Standards) and Director General (National Test House) respectively.
- (e) to (g) : Under the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, the CCPA is empowered to conduct  investigations  into  violations  of  consumers  rights  and  institute  prosecution;  order  recalling  of goods  or  withdrawal  of  services  which  are  dangerous,  hazardous  or  unsafe;  order  discontinuation  of practices  which  are  unfair  and  prejudicial  to  consumers'  interest  and  can  also  impose  penalties  on manufacturers, endorsers and publishers of misleading advertisements.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4465 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-30
Subject: Expansion of Coal Mines
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: Pinaki Misra, D. Ravikumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  4465 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.3.2022

## EXPANSION OF COAL MINES

## 4465.   SHRI PINAKI MISRA: SHRI RAVIKUMAR D.:

Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government is planning to slow down or halt the frantic expansion of coal mines in the country in the wake of climate change commitments and the aggressive plans for a diversification to renewable sources of power and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether the newly opened coal mines are expected to last for at least 30-40 years and the manner in  which  the  Government  is  planning  to  meet  the  net-  zero  targets  by  2070,  if  the  new  capacity expansion goes unabated and if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether the Government has a plan for retirement of existing and newly operational coal mines to achieve the energy transition targets, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)  the various steps taken by the Government to achieve the energy transition?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): The studies shows that demand of coal in electricity generation in India will remain high and will have an increasing trend in the near future. Future coal demand scenario is likely to persist. For energy security of India, the Government has planned production of coal by way of expansion of existing  coal  mines  and  by  opening  new  coal  mines  both  in  public  and  private  sectors.  However, Government  is  also  exploring  renewable  sources  of  energy,  like  installation  of  solar  plants,  coal gasification,  scientific  mine  closure  and  plantation  etc,  to  reduce  carbon  footprints  which  will contribute in meeting the net-zero targets.

(c) & (d): In India, energy transition away from coal is not happening in foreseeable future. Although there will be push for renewable/non- fossil based energy, but share of coal in the energy basket is going  to  remain  significant  in  years  ahead.  Coal  demand  in  the  country  is  yet  to  peak.  The  draft Economic Survey 2021-22 projects coal demand in the range of 1.3 - 1.5 billion tonnes by 2030, an increase  of  63  per  cent  from  the  current  demand.  Thus,  as  of  now  there  is  no  scenario  of  energy transition away from coal affecting any stakeholder involved in coal mining.

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