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Lok Sabha Question No. 102 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-07
Subject: Single Window System
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Vivek Narayan Shejwalkar

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

## LOK SABHA

## ANSWER

## वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री ( श्री सोम प्रकाश ) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI SOM PARKASH)

- (a): Setting  up  of  National  Single  Window  System  (NSWS)  was  announced in the Budget 2020-21 with the objective to provide "end to end" facilitation and  support  to  investors, including  pre-investment  advisory, provide information related to land banks and facilitate clearances at Centre and State  level.  The  cell  was  to  operate  through  an  online  digital  portal. Envisioned  as a one-stop shop  for investor related  approvals  and services  in  the  country,  the  National  Single  Window  System  (NSWS) [www.nsws.gov.in] was soft-launched on 22 nd  September, 2021 by Hon'ble Commerce & Industry Minister.

Currently,  the  Know  Your  Approvals  (KYA)  Module,  a  pre-investment advisory is live with more than 4011 approvals across 32 States/UTs and 595  approvals  across  32  Central  Ministries/Departments.  Further,  249 Central  approvals  across  27  Ministries/  Departments  are  enabled  to  be applied through the NSWS portal. 19 States'/UTs' Single Window Systems

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 102.

TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 07 TH  DECEMBER, 2022.

## SINGLE WINDOW SYSTEM

## 102.   SHRI VIVEK NARAYAN SHEJWALKAR:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) the progress made on setting up a single window system for sanction and approval of new industries in the country;
- (b) whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  inconvenience  being  faced  by  the investors in getting information even after the single window system for approval is available at various IT platforms at the Central and State level for investment in India; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

have  been  linked  with  the  NSWS  Portal  thereby  providing  access  to approvals of these States/UTs to be applied through NSWS.

Various  schemes  like  Vehicle  Scrapping  Policy,  Ethanol  Policy,  Leather Development Program etc. are live on the portal. Investors are readily using NSWS to avail benefits under these schemes seamlessly on NSWS. Using process optimization and technology, investing in India is slated to become easier and seamless. The portal has about 3.7 lakh unique visitors. More than 44,000 approvals have been facilitated through NSWS.

- (b) & (c): This national portal integrates the existing clearance systems of various Ministries/  Departments of Government of India and State Governments without  disruption  to  their  existing  IT  portals.  Through  a  single  unified application form, the investors are able to apply for multiple clearances and also monitor the status of their applications through the investor dashboard. The investors are also able to raise queries and grievances on the portal as needed.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 101 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-07
Subject: Contractual Appointment
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Ritesh Pandey

- (a):

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 101

TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.12.2022

## CONTRACTUAL APPOINTMENT

## 101  SHRI RITESH PANDEY:

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

- (a) whether  the  number  of  persons  recruited  through  Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have been declining in the recent years and if so, the details thereof during the last three years;
- (b) whether the number of contractual appointments are steadily increasing in the Railways in the recent years and if so, the details thereof during the last three years;
- (c) whether  the  general  public  has  expressed  concern  over privatisation of Railways which is causing loss of jobs in the direct recruitment of RRBs; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the response of the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

- No, Sir.
- (b):
- No, Sir.
- (c) & (d):
- There is no proposal to privatize the Indian Railways.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 100 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-07
Subject: Rising Prices of Steel and Rice
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Asaduddin Owaisi

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 100 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07 th   DECEMBER, 2022

## RISING PRICES OF STEEL AND RICE

## 100. SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री ) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether keeping in view the rising prices  of  steel  and  rice  the  Government  imposed restrictions on export of these two items;
- (b) if so, whether the Government proposes to review the export curbs on these two items in view of prices cooling down; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken or being taken by the Government to lift the curbs on several items from export to increase forex reserve and balance of trade?

## ANSWER

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## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL)

(a): As  per  Foreign  Trade  Policy,  2015-2020,  the  Government  of  India  has  not  imposed restriction  on  export  of  Steel  and  Rice.  Export  Policy  of  Steel  and  Rice  are  'Free'.  However, Government of India has 'Prohibited' export of Broken Rice with effect from 08.09.2022.

(b) and (c): The  Government  carefully  analyzes  production,  availability,  prices  and  market conditions  to  protect  the  interest  of  domestic  farmers  and  industrial  sector  while  ensuring adequate availability of commodity at reasonable prices for all consumers across the Country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 99 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-07
Subject: National Statistical Business Register
Ministry: STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION
Asked by: Sushil Kumar Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 99 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.12.2022

## NATIONAL STATISTICAL BUSINESS REGISTER

99.       SHRI SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH:

Will the Minister of STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the ministry has released the results of the 7th Economic Census;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, reasons therefor;
- the  steps  being  taken  by  the  ministry  to  create  a  National
- (c) Statistical Business Register;
- (d)
- the reasons for the delay in creating this Register;
- whether some States have not approved the provisional results of
- (e) the census so far due to data quality issues; and
- (f) if so, the steps being taken by the ministry to address this lacuna?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF  STATISTICS  AND  PROGRAMME  IMPLEMENTATION;  MINISTER  OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATEIN THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFIARS (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

- (a) & (b):  No Sir. The ministry has not yet released the results of 7th Economic Census (EC). The provisional results of 7th EC were shared with all State/UTs for their examination and consideration for approval by State level Coordination Committee (SLCC).

(c) & (d):   Development of National Statistical Business Register is a follow-up activity of 7th Economic Census.

(e) & (f): The data quality issues highlighted by State/UTs governments are under examination and resolution by the implementing agency  (CSC  SPV)  of  the  7th  Economic  Census.  The  ministry  is monitoring the data rectification activities being undertaken by CSC in coordination and consultation with concerned State/UT government. Till date, 6 State/UTs have communicated their approval on the provisional results of 7th Economic Census.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 97 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-07
Subject: New Crossing Station under Palakkad Division
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: M. P. Abdussamad Samadani

- (a)
- (b)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  97 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.12.2022

## NEW CROSSING STATION UNDER PALAKKAD DIVISION

- 97   DR. M.P. ABDUSSAMAD SAMADANI:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Railway Board has proposed new crossing stations at  Kulukkallur  and  Melattur  stations  in  the  Nilambur-Shoranur route under the Palakkad division;
- (b)
- if so, the status of the steps initiated to implement the proposal;
- (c) if  not,  the  hurdles  for  granting  approval  for  the  construction  of such crossing station;
- (d) whether  trains  have  been  reported  to  be  delayed  on  this  route due to lack of crossing stations; and
- (e) if  so,  the  details  of  the  measures  taken  to  resolve  the  delay  of trains?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

- No, Sir.
- Does not arise.
- (c) The  requirement  of  new  Crossing  Stations  at  Kulukkallur  and Melattur  Stations  is  not  justified  at  present  due  to  less  line capacity utilization and availability of adequate capacity. There are already two block stations viz. Angadipuram and Vaniambalam and 8 non- block stations within distance of 65.80 Km between Shoranur and Nilambur.
- (d)
- (e)
- No, Sir.
- Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 96 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-07
Subject: Utilisation of Railway Vacant Land
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Omprakash Bhupalsinh alias Pawan Rajenimbalkar, Sanjay Haribhau Jadhav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 96

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.12.2022

## UTILIZATION OF RAILWAY VACANT LAND

- †96.   SHRI OMPRAKASH BHUPALSINH ALIAS PAWAN RAJENIMBALKAR: SHRI SANJAY JADHAV:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  formulate  any  scheme  for construction  of  museums,  aquariums  etc.  on  the  land  lying  unused  at railway stations;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  the  names  of  the  stations  which  have  been  included  under  this programme;
- (d)  the time by which the said programme is likely to be implemented;
- (e)  the amount of funds allocated for each station for the above purpose;
- (f)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  utilise  the  unused  land  in  other districts  of  Maharashtra  including  Parbhani  Parliamentary  Constituency; and
- (g)  if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) At present, there is no such proposal.
- (b) to (g)    Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 92 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-07
Subject: Setting up of PM-MITRA Park
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Chandra Sekhar Sahu

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 92 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.12.2022

## SETTING UP OF PM-MITRA PARK

## 92. SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR SAHU:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री be pleased to state :

- (a)  whether  the  Government  of  Odisha  has  submitted  a  proposal  for  setting  up  of  PM-MITRA  Park  at Ganjam;
- (b) if so, the details along with the salient features thereof;
- (c) the details of the expenditure likely to be incurred in the development of PM-MITRA Park at Ganjam;
- (d) the details of employment opportunities likely to be created by developing PM-MITRA Park;
- (e) whether Project Approval Committee has so far finalised their examination and submitted their report to the Government; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof and if not, the time by which the said report will be finalised?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज् य मंत्री ( श्रीमती दर्शना जरदोर् )

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES (SMT. DARSHANA JARDOSH)

- (a) & (b): Yes. The proposal sent by State Government of Odisha is for setting up PM MITRA Park at Gopalpur District Ganjam. The preliminary proposal report contains the requisite details about the feasibility of the site, cost of utilities etc.
- (c) to (f): With a view to attract investment, boost employment generation and position itself strongly in the  global  textile  market,  Government  has  approved  setting  up  of  7  (Seven)  PM  Mega  Integrated  Textile Region  and  Apparel  (PM  MITRA)  Parks  in  Greenfield/Brownfield  sites  with  world  class  infrastructure including plug and play facility with an outlay of Rs. 4,445 cr for a period of seven years upto 2027-28. The selection of sites for PM MITRA Parks is at an advanced stage.
Lok Sabha Question No. 91 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-07
Subject: Industrial Activities in Jaunpur District
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Shyam Yadav Singh

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 91. TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 07 TH  DECEMBER, 2022.

## INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES IN JAUNPUR DISTRICT

## 91. SHRI SHYAM SINGH YADAV:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that Jaunpur district is an extremely backward district facing lack of industry and employment opportunities;
- (b) if so, the steps taken by the Government to promote industrial activities in Jaunpur district;
- (c) whether  the  Government  intends  to  bring  Industrial  Development  Scheme  for Jaunpur district; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री ( श्री सोम प्रकाश ) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI SOM PARKASH)

- (a) & (b): Government  of  Uttar  Pradesh  has  informed  that  several  measures  are taken for development of industries in the State including Jaunpur. Time bound  clearances  are  provided  to  MSMEs  through  Nivesh  Mitra  and MSME Act-2020. The              Government has launched One District One Product (ODOP) Scheme, where by the traditional products of the districts have been identified and the focus has been laid on overall development of the industries related to identified product. Employment generation schemes like  Prime  Minister's  Employment  Generation  Programme  (PMEGP), Mukhyamantri Yuva Swarojgar Yojana (MYSY),  ODOP Loan Scheme and Vishwakarma Shram Samman Yojana (VSSY) etc. are implemented  in whole  of  Uttar  Pradesh  as  well  as  in  district  Jaunpur  to  facilitate          and incentivize setting up of micro enterprises in the district.
- (c) & (d): For the industrial development of Jaunpur district, total 05  mini  and major industrial estates have been  developed by the State

Government whose total area is 26.656 acres. In  mini  and  large industrial estates, units related to various products  are  functioning. Apart  from  this  Satharia  Industrial  Development  Authority  (SIDA) has been developed in 508 acres in which units related to various products are established. A total 18,573 no. of units are established  in  Jaunpur district  as  per  the  details  available  on Udyam Registration portal, in which 1,61,601 employment opportunities have been created.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 87 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-07
Subject: Towers for Mobile Communication
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: Vincent H Pala

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 87 TO BE ANSWERED ON 7 TH  DECEMBER, 2022

## TOWERS FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATION

## 87. SHRI VINCENT H. PALA:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that the entire border belt of Ranikor Constituency is without towers for mobile communication and if so, the details thereof including the steps taken to avail this facility; and
- (b) the time by which the setting up of tower for mobile communications will be completed and crucial service will be made available to the border residents?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b) As reported by Telecom Service Providers (TSPs), out of 140 border villages in Ranikor  block,  96  border  villages  are  covered  by  mobile  network.  Remaining  44  uncovered villages are planned to be covered under Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) 4G saturation scheme. The said project is being implemented by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and the target date of completion is December 2023.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 86 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-07
Subject: Pilgrim Special Train
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Rattan Lal Kataria

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 86 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.12.2022

## PILGRIM SPECIAL TRAIN

## †86.     SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  operates  Deluxe  Trains,  Special  Tourist Trains and  Luxury  Tourist  Trains  for  the  convenience  of  the pilgrims;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  link  Kurukshetra  with  the newly  declared  pilgrimage  site  of  Soron  to  facilitate  the  pilgrims and boost transport connectivity;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether there is need of running more trains keeping in view the heavy rush of pilgrims in Geeta Gyan Sthali area in Haryana State; and
- (f)      if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND

## ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

- (a) and (b)   Indian Railways have issued the 'Bharat Gaurav Trains' policy on 23.11.2021 with an objective to showcase India's rich cultural heritage and  magnificent  historical  places  through  theme  based  tourist  circuit trains.

In  addition,  Luxury  Tourist  Trains  are  being  run  by  Indian  Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) / State Tourism Development Corporations.

- (c) and (d)  Kurukshetra is already connected with Soron Shukar Kshetra by Rail link via Delhi, Ghaziabad, Aligarh and Kasganj.
- (e) and (f)   To cater to the need of travelling passengers of Geeta Gyan Sthali  area  (Kurukshetra)  in  Haryana,  50  no.  of  Mail/Express  trains  are running presently.

Introduction  of  train  services,  inter-alia  to  promote  pilgrimage  is  an ongoing process over Indian Railways subject to operational feasibility, traffic justification and resource availability, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 85 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-07
Subject: Global Innovation Index
Ministry: PLANNING
Asked by: Su Thirunavukkarasar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PLANNING

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 85

TO BE ANSWERED ON  07.12.2022

## GLOBAL INNOVATION INDEX

## 85.  SHRI THIRUNAVUKKARASAR SU.:

Will the Minister of PLANNING be pleased to state:

- (a) the position of India's ranking in the list of Global Innovation Index during the last three years and the current year;
- (b) whether India's ranking in the list of Global Innovation Index during the current year 2022 is not as per the level of expectation;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (d)   the corrective steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION; MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

## (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

- (a): India's ranking in the Global Innovation Index during the last three years and the current year is as follows:
- (b): India's ranking in the Global Innovation Index during the current year 2022 is as per the level of expectation.
- (c): Does not arise.
- (d): Does not arise.

|   2019 |   2020 |   2021 |   2022 |
|--------|--------|--------|--------|
|     52 |     48 |     46 |     40 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 84 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-07
Subject: Extension of Railway Line from Theni towards Kumily
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Dean Kuriakose

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 84 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.12.2022

## EXTENSION OF RAILWAY LINE FROM THENI TOWARDS KUMILY

84. ADV. DEAN KURIAKOSE:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  received  any  request/proposal  to extend  the  railway  line  from  Theni  towards  Kumily  in  Idukki district;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government intends to connect Kumily with Erumeli so  that  the  project  is  likely  to  help  lakhs  of  Ayyappa  devotees who visit Sabarimala every year; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

- (a) to (d): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (d)  OF UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO.  84  BY  ADV.  DEAN  KURIAKOSE  TO  BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 07.12.2022 REGARDING EXTENSION OF RAILWAY LINE FROM THENI TOWARDS KUMILY (a) & (b): Yes, Sir. Survey for a new line between Dindigul and Kumuli via  Theni  (123  Km)  &  via  Theni  and  Bodinayakkanur  (133.6  Km)  was completed in 2014. The project could not be taken forward due to low traffic projection as per survey reports.

Another survey for Dindigul - Sabarimala (201 Km) new Broad Gauge (BG)  line  has  been  sanctioned.  Survey  has  been  taken  up.  Proposed alignment  will  pass  through  Theni  and  Lower  camp  area.  Further consideration  will  be  possible  once  survey  report  is  finalized  and results thereon are firmed up.

(c)  &  (d):    No  proposal  for  new  line  between  Kumuli  and  Erumeli  is under  consideration.  However,  Angamali  -  Sabarimala  (Erumeli)  new line  project  (116  Km)  has  been  sanctioned.  The  Detailed  Estimate  of the project has  been  prepared  by  M/s  Kerala  Rail  Development Corporation Limited (KRDCL).

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