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Lok Sabha Question No. 661 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-04
Subject: MoU for Puducherry Port
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Vaithilingam Ve.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.661

ANSWERED ON O4IO2I2O22

## MOU FOR PUDUCHERRY PORT

## 661. SHRI VE, VAITHILINGAM:

Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING  AND WATERWAYS  be pleased to state

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- (a) whether the Government of Union Territory of Puducherry  has signed an MoU with the Chennai  Port Trust with the approval of Ministry of Shipping to develop Puducherry  Port as its feeder port to handle cargo fleet and if so, the details and present  status  thereof;  and
- (b) whether several  projects have been sanctioned  to uT of Puducherry  under "SAGARMALA" scheme and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF PORTS, SHIPPING  AND WATERWAYS (SH RI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

- (a) Yes Sir, with the approval of the then Ministry of Shipping  an MoU was signed on 15.O3.2O17 between chennai Port Trust and Puducherry  Port as feeder port to chennai  Port. A trial run was carried out on 25.O2.2018  between chennai Port and Puducherry  Port by a special container  Vessel.  lt was observed that there were few areas in the channel and mouth of the Puducherry  Poil where the draft was less and capital dredging has to be carried out to sustain  the operation.  ln order to mitigate the siltation  problem, Tender  for capital dredging  to a tune of 7,30,000 cubic meters  at Puducherry Port was invited by Port Department,  Government  of Puducherry  and the work order issued. lt was ascertained from Puducherry Port Authorities that 45-50 % of the dredging has been completed as on 27 01 .2022
- (b) Government  of Puducherry  had foruarded  the proposal for development  ol Puducherry Port for financial assistance under sagarmala from the Government of lndia. As per DPR, details of the three Phases are as follows:

Phase-l- Capital Dredging and Container Berth- Rs. 75 00 Cr'

Phase-ll- Approach Jetty, Main Jetty and ancilliary facilities-  Rs. 59.60 Cr

Phase-lll-Extens  ion of Container Berth, approach road and bridges  , Rs.170.20 Cr.

After obtaining mandatory EC and CRZ clearances from MoEF & CC, an e -tender was floated in July 2020 and work has been awarded. An amount  of Rs.44.00 Crores has been sanctioned  by the Government  of lndia under "Sagarmala Scheme" on 30.03.2018 to take up the dredging work at  puducherry Port.
Lok Sabha Question No. 653 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-04
Subject: Operation of new Sainik Schools
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: S. Muniswamy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 653

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04 TH  FEBRUARY, 2022

## OPERATION OF NEW SAINIK SCHOOLS

## 653. SHRI S. MUNISWAMY:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  intends  to  select  individuals  or  organizations  to  operate  the proposed new hundred Sainik schools from amongst the ex-Sainik school students;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has finalized the Statewise number of schools to be allotted;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the minimum land area required to operate these Sainik schools like the existing 33 Sainik schools;
- (e) whether the Government intends to start schools till class 10 to begin with and proposes to have CBSE curriculum for these new Sainik schools; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI AJAY BHATT)

(a) to (f):  Government has approved the initiative of setting up of 100 new Schools from class 6 onwards to class 12 to existing/upcoming schools affiliated to CBSE or any other Board under the aegis of Sainik Schools Society of Ministry of Defence.  These schools will be established in partnership  with  NGO/private  schools  and  states  in  order  to  develop  ethos  of  national  spirit, indomitable courage to face challenges, unfailing respect for commitment to values of country and society, imbibe the importance of physical fitness and to embody national pride.  Based upon the  approval,  applications  have  been  invited  by  Sainik  Schools  Society,  Ministry  of  Defence through  web  portal  http://sainikschool.ncog.gov.in  from  all  willing  partners.    Schools  will  be shortlisted through a process of evaluation, subject to meeting of qualifying requirements framed for the  purpose  and willingness to agree to the approval by-laws  and  signing of the Memorandum of Agreement with the Sainik Schools Society.

The scheme for opening of 100 New Sainik Schools is open to all Private/NGOs/State Government  Schools  in  all  states  and  union  territories.    Communication  has  been  sent  to government  of  all  States/UTs,  to  sensitize  and  encourage  any  willing  schools,  within  their jurisdictions, to apply through the web portal.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 650 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-04
Subject: Mental Healthcare Act 2017
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Chhatar Singh Darbar, Mansukhbhai Dhanjibhai Vasava

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 650 TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 TH  FEBRUARY, 2022

## MENTAL HEALTHCARE ACT 2017

## 650. SHRI CHHATAR SINGH DARBAR: SHRI MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI VASAVA:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  Government  is  cognizant  of  the  declaration  made  by  World  Health  Organisation (WHO) that India is the most depressed country of the world;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has ascertained the reasons in this regard;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the steps taken by the Government for successful implementation of Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 enacted to ensure effective care of mental health of citizens of the country?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

(a)  to  (d):  As  per  the  World  Health  Organization's  Report  'Depression  and  Other  Common Mental  Disorders  -  Global  Health  Estimates'  released  in  2017,  the  estimated  prevalence  of depressive disorders in India is 4.5% of the total population which is not the highest in the world. Further, as per the National Mental Health Survey report released on 26th December, 2016, by the  National  Institute  of  Mental  Health  and  Neuro  Sciences,  Bangalore,  the  prevalence  of depressive disorders in India is estimated to be 2.7% of the total population.

(e):  The  primary responsibility of implementation of provisions of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017  is  of  the  States/UTs.  Department  of  Health  and  Family  Welfare  has  sent  multiple communications to the States/UTs requesting them to take the necessary action for implementation of various provisions of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017. In response, 27 States/ UTs have established the State Mental Health Authority. Further, all the Rules and Regulations required to be framed by the Central Government as per the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 have been framed and notified.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 649 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-04
Subject: Universal Health Coverage
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Nama Nageswara Rao

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 649 TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 TH  FEBRUARY, 2022

## UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE

## 649. SHRI NAMA NAGESWARA RAO:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

- a)    whether the WHO has advocated to the Government to allocate at least one percent of the GDP to Primary Health Care (PHC) to achieve Universal Health Coverage and health related Sustainable Development Goals and if so, the details thereof; and
- b)    the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  build  a  strong  PHC  system  capable  of  providing  a comprehensive, integrated and sustainable health care to all?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

- (a)            As  per  the  National  Health  Accounts  (NHA)  Estimates  for  2017-18,  the  Government Expenditure allocated to Health (i.e. GHE) was more than 1% of GDP.
- (b)      Under National Health Mission (NHM), technical and financial support is provided to the States/UTs  to  strengthen  the  public  healthcare  delivery  at  public  healthcare  facilities.  NHM support is provided to States/ UTs for setting up of new facilities as per norms and up-gradation of  existing  facilities  for  bridging  the  infrastructure  gaps,  including  in  rural  areas,  based  on  the requirement posed by them.

To  progressively  achieve  Universal  Health  Coverage,  Ayushman  Bharat-  Health  and  wellness Centres (AB-HWC) was launched in 2018 to deliver comprehensive primary healthcare services. Against a target of 1,50,000 Health and Wellness Centres by December 2022, the existing SubHealth Centres (SHC), Primary Health Centres (PHC) and Urban Primary Health Centres (UPHC) are under transformation into AB-HWCs to deliver Comprehensive Primary Health Care (CPHC) that  includes  preventive,  promotive,  curative,  palliative  and  rehabilitative  services  which  is universal, free, and close to the  community.  More  than  89,000  AB-HWCs  have  been operationalized by January 2022.

The 'India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package-I' (ECRPI) of Rs.15,000 Crores has been approved by the Cabinet on 22 nd April 2020 with an objective to prevent, detect and respond to the threat posed by COVID-19.

Further,  the  Cabinet  has  also  approved  the  scheme,  'India  Covid-19  Emergency  Response  and Health  Systems  Preparedness  Package-II'  (ECRP-II)  on  08th  July  2021  for  an  amount  of Rs.23,123  Crores.  The  scheme  aims  to  accelerate  health  system  preparedness  for  immediate responsiveness for early prevention, detection and management of COVID-19, with the focus on health infrastructure development.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 648 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-04
Subject: Shaksgam Valley
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shyam Yadav Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 648 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.02.2022

## SHAKSGAM VALLEY

648. SHRI SHYAM SINGH YADAV:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is mulling to ask China to de-facto return India's Shaksgam valley illegally occupied by China since 1963;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the number of occasions on which India has raised this issue with China?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

[SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN]

(a) to (c) China continues to be in illegal occupation of approximately 38,000 sq. kms. of Indian territory in the Union T erritory of Ladakh for the last six decades. Further, under the so-called China-Pakistan 'Boundary Agreement' signed in 1963, Pakistan illegally ceded 5,180 sq. kms. of Indian   territory   in   Shaksgam   Valley   from   areas   illegally   occupied   by Pakistan in Union T erritory of Ladakh to China.

Government of India has never recognised the so-called ChinaPakistan 'Boundary Agreement' of 1963 and has consistently maintained that it is illegal and invalid. The fact that  the entire Union T erritories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh are an integral and inalienable part of India has been clearly conveyed to Pakistani and Chinese authorities several times.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 646 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-04
Subject: Ayurvedic University in Himachal Pradesh
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Kishan Kapoor

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.-646 ANSWERED ON 04/02/2022

## AYURVEDIC UNIVERSITY IN HIMACHAL PRADESH

## 646.   SHRI KISHAN KAPOOR:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether the Government proposes to set up an Ayurvedic University in the hilly State of Himachal Pradesh to promote Ayurveda in the country; and
- (b) If so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTRY OF AYUSH (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

- (a)  to  (b): No  Sir,  at  present no such proposal to open any new Ayurveda University in Himachal Pradesh is under consideration by  the Central Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 640 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-04
Subject: Pending Cases Related to Land Acquisition
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Rama Devi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LAW & JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †640 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 4 th  FEBRUARY, 2022

## PENDING CASES RELATED TO LAND ACQUISITION

## †640. SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI:

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

- (a) the number of pending court cases related to land acquisition at present, Statewise;
- (b) the number of cases out of them that are pending for more than ten years;
- (c) whether these cases are lying pending due to shortcomings of land acquisition laws; and
- (d) if so, the response of the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) to (d): Land acquisition is a concurrent subject.  Land acquisition is undertaken by the Central and State Governments under various Central and State Acts, including the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (RFCTLARR) Act, 2013.  Information on pending land acquisition cases is not centrally maintained in the Department of Justice.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 634 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-04
Subject: Reservation for Women in Judiciary
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Suresh Kodikunnil

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 634

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 04.02.2022

## Reservation for Women in Judiciary

## 634. SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to implement reservation for women and dalits in judiciary;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  constitute  a  Committee  for studying the requirement of affirmative action in judiciary by considering the  existence  of  systemic  gaps  and  under-representation  of  dalits  and women in judiciary; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE

## (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) & (b): Appointment of Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts is made under Articles 124, 217 and 224 of the Constitution of India, which do not provide  for  reservation  for  any  caste  or  class  of  persons.  However,  the Government has been requesting the Chief Justices of High Courts that while sending proposals  for  appointment of  Judges,  due  consideration  be  given  to

suitable  candidates  belonging  to  Scheduled  Castes,  Scheduled  Tribes,  Other Backward  Classes,  Minorities and Women  to  ensure  social diversity in appointment of Judges in High Courts.

(c): No Sir.

(d): Does not arise in view of (c) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 632 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-04
Subject: Deaths of Unvaccinated Person during Omicron Wave
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Gaurav Gogoi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 632 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  4 TH   FEBRUARY 2022

## DEATHS OF UNVACCINATED PERSON DURING OMICRON WAVE

## 632. SHRI GAURAV GOGOI:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that around 75 percent deaths during the recent Omicron  wave  of  Covid-19  were  of  unvaccinated  persons,  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has inquired into the circumstances under which these persons had not received vaccination, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the measures taken by the Government for vaccination of all citizens in light of the recent Omicron wave;
- (d) the  time  by  which  the  Government  intends  to  complete  administering  booster doses to persons above 60 years of age and roll out booster doses for those below 60 years of age and also vaccine to children below 15 years of age; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

(a) to (e) Based on findings of certain scientific studies it is correct that unvaccinated persons are at greater risk of mortality from Covid-19. Data on deaths due to Covid-19 disease with respect to their vaccination status is not maintained centrally.

Regular review of COVID-19 vaccination is carried out at National, State and District level to identify various challenges for COVID-19 vaccination to devise corrective measures and to ensure coverage of eligible beneficiaries with vaccine doses. On recommendation of National Technical  Advisory  Group  on  Immunization  (NTAGI),  Government  of  India  has  started vaccination of adolescents aged 15  years to less than 18  years from 3rd January 2022 and administration of precaution dose to Health Care Workers, Front Line Workers and persons aged  60  years  and  above  with  comorbidities  from  10 th January  2022.  Adequate  doses  to vaccinate  all  eligible  beneficiaries  with  1 st dose,  2 nd dose  and  precaution  dose  have  been made available to State/UTs.

Any decision on extension of eligible  beneficiaries  for  precaution  dose  and  vaccination  of children  below  15  years  of  age  is  as  per  the  recommendations  of  The  National  Technical Advisory  Group  on  Immunization  (NTAGI)  on  the  basis  of  review  of  available  scientific evidences.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 631 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-04
Subject: Ayushman Bhrarat Cards
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Subhash Chandra Baheria

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 631 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04 TH  FEBRUARY, 2022

## AYUSHMAN BHARAT CARDS

## 631. SHRI SUBHASH CHANDRA BAHERIA:

Will the Minister of Health and Family Welfare be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  number of families  which  have  been  issued  Ayushman card under Ayushman Bharat Yojana in Rajasthan as on date;
- (b) the number of families which have received benefits under the said scheme; and
- (c)  the  details  of  amount  spent  on  the  families  benefitted  under  the  said  scheme  in Rajasthan?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

(a)  to  (c):  In  Rajasthan,  Ayushman  Bharat  -Pradhan  Mantri  Jan  Arogya  Yojana  (ABPMJAY) is implemented in convergence with the States' health insurance scheme. To avail  benefits  under the converged scheme, eligible beneficiary families can use their existing Jan Aadhaar cards. As of 31 st January 2022, Jan Aadhaar cards are issued to approximately 1.34 crore families.

Approximately 20 lakh hospital admissions worth Rs. 1,220 crore are authorized under the integrated scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 628 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-04
Subject: Mahila Police Volunteers
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: E. T. Mohammed Basheer

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UN-STARRED QUESTION NO. 628

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.02.2022

## MAHILA POLICE VOLUNTEERS

628.   SHRI E.T. MOHAMMED BASHEER:

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has made any study on the impact and functioning of Mahila Police Volunteers;
- (b) if so, the details and findings thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  modify  the  scheme  as  per  the  practical experience; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a) to (d): A third party Evaluation Study of Mahila Police Volunteers (MPV) Scheme was  conducted  by  NITI  Aayog.  The  said  study  found  inadequacies  in  institutional structure and implementation of the scheme.  Taking into account the findings of the third party evaluation, the past experiences and in consultation with States/ Stakeholders,  it  has  been  decided  to  discontinue  the  Mahila  Police  Volunteers Scheme, while suitably incorporating appropriate provisions under other components of 'Mission Shakti', an umbrella scheme for safety and empowerment of women.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 627 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-04
Subject: Headquarter of Southern Army Command
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Anumula Revanth Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 627

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04 TH  FEBRUARY, 2022

## HEADQUARTER OF SOUTHERN ARMY COMMAND

627. SHRI ANUMULA REVANTH REDDY:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  the  Headquarter  of  Southern  army  Command  is  not  located  in  a Southern state due to which Southern Cantonment Boards face difficulty in carrying out their day to day activity;
- (b)  if  so,  whether  there  is  any  plan  to  shift  the  Headquarter  of  Southern  Command  to  any Southern States;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  has  received  any  representation/proposal  to  shift  Headquarter  of Southern army Command from Pune to Secunderabad Cantonment which is one of the largest Cantonment situated in Southern India; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the response of the Government thereto?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI AJAY BHATT)

- (a)    Location  of  various  Headquarters  of  Army  from  Command  to  the  Brigades  are  driven primarily by operational logic and other important aspects like availability of land to accommodate the  forces,  support  infrastructure  around  the  location,  aspirations  of  the  men  in uniforms etc. Headquarters Southern Command is located in Pune since its operational area is in states  of  Rajasthan  and  Gujarat.  However,  one  of  its  subordinate  formations  is  located  in Hyderabad-Secunderabad  in  Telangana  State.  Pune  also  facilitates  tri-service  synergy  with Indian  Navy  Command  Headquarters  located  at  Mumbai  and  Indian  Air  Force  Headquarters located at Gandhinagar.

: 2:

(b) & (c):  There is no plan to relocate Headquarters Southern Command to any Sothern State.

- (d) & (e):  Yes, Sir. A representation of the Hon'ble MP regarding 'Need to shift Headquarters of Indian Army's Southern Command to Secunderabad'  was received in February, 2020.

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