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Lok Sabha Question No. 2480 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-21
Subject: Starting of Vande Bharat Express Trains
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Kalyan Banerjee

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2480 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.12.2022

## STARTING OF VANDE BHARAT EXPRESS TRAINS

2480.  SHRI KALYAN BANERJEE:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government proposes to start Vande Bharat express trains  from  West  Bengal,  Assam  and  Orissa  to  run  between  the pilgrimage and cultural heritage stations of the States;
- (b) if so, the details of plans made by the Government in this regard; and
- (c) the details of proposals that have been received so far for Bharat Gaurav trains and the action taken thereto?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

- (a) and (b)  Indian Railways do not run trains, including Vande Bharat train  services,  on  State-wise  basis  as  Railway  network  straddles across State boundaries. However, introduction of new train services including Vande Bharat services inter-alia to promote/facilitate pilgrimage/tourism,  is  an  on-going  process  which  is  dependent  on factors like operational feasibility and availability of rolling stock, etc.
- (c) Total no. of 22 service providers have registered on Bharat Gaurav Trains  Portal.  Out  of  these,  04  service  providers  have  been  allotted rakes by Indian Railways as per their demand. During Financial Year 2022-23  (upto  30.11.2022),  total  26  commercial  trips  have  been operated under the Bharat Gaurav Trains scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2479 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-21
Subject: Upgradation of Ranaghat Railway Stations
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Jagannath Sarkar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2479 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.12.2022

## UPGRADATION OF RANAGHAT RAILWAY STATION

## 2479.  SHRI JAGANNATH SARKAR :

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has started a new scheme named Major Upgradation of Railway Stations, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has identified Ranaghat railway station to  be  eligible  for  upgradation  under  the  scheme,  if  so,  the  details thereof, if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the details of the number of railway stations to be upgraded in West Bengal under the scheme?

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

(a)  to  (c)  Yes,  Sir.    A  scheme  for  redevelopment  of  railway  stations namely 'Major Upgradation of Railway Stations' on Indian Railways has been launched. So far, 60 stations have been identified for redevelopment  under  the  scheme.    At  present  Ranaghat  Railway Station  has  not  been  identified  for  redevelopment  under  the  said scheme. Asansol and New Jalpaiguri Railway Stations of West Bengal have been identified for Redevelopment under the above scheme. ****
Lok Sabha Question No. 2477 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-21
Subject: Contribution of Textile Industry in Employment generation
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Sudheer Gupta, Bidyut Baran Mahato

## CONTRIBUTION OF TEXTILE INDUSTRY IN EMPLOYMENT GENERATION

## 2477. SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA: SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:

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

(a)  the  details  of  the  contribution  of  the  textiles  industry  in  industrial  production  and  employment generation in terms of percentage in the Gross Domestic Product during the last three years;

(b) the steps taken by the Government to increase the employment in the textile industry;

(c) the steps taken by the Government to enhance the investment for expansion of the textile industry including the modernization of the weaving and processing sector;

(d) whether the textile industry is facing problems as there has been a decline in the development of this sector during the last three years and the current year and if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the steps being taken by the Government to increase the share of Indian Textile products globally and the success achieved by the Government in this regard?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER वस्त्र राज् य मंत्री ( श्रीमती दर्शना जरदोर् ) THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES

## (SMT. DARSHANA JARDOSH)

(a) to (c): As per figures from National Accounts Statistics, the contribution of textile industry in GDP in terms of percentage share of industrial output was around 7% during the last three years.

Direct Employment in Textiles sector is estimated at 45 million. Government is implementing various schemes/programmes to increase employment, investment and expansion of textile industry including modernization of weaving and processing viz.  Integrated Processing Development Scheme, National Handloom  Development  Programme,  National  Handicraft  Development  Programme,  SAMARTHScheme  for  Capacity  Building  in  Textiles  Sector,  Silk  Samagra  2  &  Scheme  for  Integrated  Textile Parks, etc.

(d) & (e): To increase the share of Indian textile products globally, the Government has approved Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles and Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel Parks (PM-MITRA) Scheme for setting up 7 Mega Textiles Parks over a period of 3 years. The PLI scheme for textiles will promote production of high value Man Made Fibre (MMF), Garments & Apparel and Technical Textiles in the country. The PM-MITRA scheme aims to develop integrated large scale and modern industrial infrastructure facility for entire value-chain of the textile industry and will enhance the production and competitiveness of the textiles industry.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2476 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-21
Subject: Construction of Space Launch Centre
Ministry: SPACE
Asked by: Kanimozhi Karunanidhi

(a) & (b)

Land acquisition  is  under  progress  by  Government  of  Tamil  Nadu. Till  date,  acquisition  of  land  to  an  extent  of  1946.44  acres  (out  of

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF SPACE LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2476

TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2022

## CONSTRUCTION OF SPACE LAUNCH CENTRE

## 2476.  SHRIMATI KANIMOZHI KARUNANIDHI:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) the present status of Kulasekarapattinam Space launch centre which  is  being  constructed  in  Thoothukudi  district  of  Tamil Nadu;
- (b) the current status of land acquisition for the project;
- (c) the details of funds allocated and released for the construction of Space centre infrastructure;
- (d) whether  any  expected  timeframe  is  available  for  the  space centre to be completed and made functional; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

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2376  acres)  is  completed  by  Government  of  Tamil  Nadu  and  the same is taken over by Department of Space. The remaining land is in advance stage of acquisition. (c) A total of Rs. 980.56 Cr. has been  sanctioned for the 'Acquisition  of  Land  and  establishment  of  space  Launch  centre infrastructure at Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu'.

Till  date,  an  amount  of  Rs.  210.20  Cr.  has  been  remitted  to Government  of  Tamil  Nadu  towards  land  acquisition.  Only on completion of entire land acquisition, the construction activities will be initiated. (d) & (e) Generally,  realization  of  such  space  launch  centre  infrastructure would take about 2 to 3 year time to become functional after the land acquisition and obtaining all statutory clearances. ****
Lok Sabha Question No. 2475 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-21
Subject: Reviewing Royalty Rates
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: Pinaki Misra

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2475

ANSWERED ON 21.12.2022

## REVIEWING ROYALTY RATES

2475. SHRI PINAKI MISRA:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  the  Committee  constituted  for  reviewing  royalty  rates  for minerals has submitted its report in March 2022;
- (b) if so, the details of the action taken by the Government in pursuance thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has decided a timeline for the revision of royalty rates for minerals;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): Yes, Sir. Ministry of Mines constituted a committee for reviewing of rates of royalty  of  those  minerals  where  royalty  is  calculated  on  per  tonne  basis  and  the committee has submitted its report on 07.03.2022.

The rates of royalty on minerals are revised from time to time under sub-section (3) of Section 9 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act, 1957). Royalty rates were last revised on 01.09.2014.

- (c)  to  (e):  No,  Sir.  No  such  timeline  has  been  decided.  In  terms  of  Section  9  of  the MMDR Act, 1957, every mining lease holder needs to pay royalty for major  minerals removed or consumed as per the royalty rates specified in the Second Schedule of the MMDR Act, 1957.  As  per  Section  9  (3)  of  the  MMDR  Act  Central  Government  shall notify the rate of royalty payable in respect of a mineral.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2474 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-21
Subject: FDI in Manufacturing Sector
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Rajesh Verma

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2474. TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 21 ST   DECEMBER, 2022.

## FDI IN MANUFACTURING SECTOR

## 2474.  SHRI RAJESH VERMA:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state: वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री

- (a) the details of the FDI inflow in the country during each of the last three years;
- (b) whether it is a fact that the share of FDI in the manufacturing sector has declined due to which employment has not been created;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the percentage of FDI share in IT sector during the last three years and the details of the employment opportunities created in this sector?

## 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): The details  of  FDI  Inflow  reported  in  the  country  during  each  of  the  last  three financial years is as under:
- (b): No Sir. The FDI reported through equity inflow in the manufacturing sector has increased from USD 12.09 billion in 2020-21 to USD 21.34 billion in 2021-22.
- (c): Does not arise.
- (d): The percentage of FDI Equity inflow reported in IT Sector viz. Computer Software & Hardware Sector and Electronics sector during each of the last three financial years is as under:

|   S. No. | Financial Year   |   FDI inflow (In USD billion) |
|----------|------------------|-------------------------------|
|        1 | 2019-20          |                         74.39 |
|        2 | 2020-21          |                         81.97 |
|        3 | 2021-22 (P)      |                         84.84 |

(P) - Provisional, Source: Reserve Bank of India

|   S. No. | Financial Year   |   % of FDI Equity inflow in IT Sector (Computer Software & Hardware Sector and Electronics Sector) |
|----------|------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|        1 | 2019-20          |                                                                                              16.2  |
|        2 | 2020-21          |                                                                                              44.47 |
|        3 | 2021-22          |                                                                                              25.32 |

Data on employment opportunities created through FDI is not maintained centrally.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2473 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-21
Subject: Advanced Fuel Option From Russia
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: Dr. T. Sumathy (a) Thamizhachi Thangapandian

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2473

TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.12.2022

## Advanced Fuel Option From Russia

2473.  DR. T. SUMATHY (A) THAMIZHACHI THANGAPANDIAN:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that Russian State owned nuclear energy corporation, Rosatom has offered a more advanced fuel option to Kudankulam Nuclear power plant;
- (b) if so, the details of the proposal including the stage of its deliberation;
- (c) whether it is also a fact that the technology offered will allow the reactors to extend their running cycle without stopping to load fresh fuel;
- (d) whether any test routine has been performed at the Kudankulam power plant and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether  any  study  regarding  the  environmental  impact  of  the  proposed technology has been undertaken if so, the details and the results thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Yes, Sir.
- (b) Russia had offered a more advanced fuel viz. TVS-2M type in place of UTVS type  fuel  for  use  in  reactors  at  Unit  1&2  at  Kudankulam.  After  detailed deliberations  by  experts,  considering  the  better  operational  performance  with TVS-2M type fuel assemblies, it was decided to use TVS-2M fuel in place of UTVS fuel assemblies in Kudankulam Units-1&2.

(c) Yes,  Sir.  Use  of  TVS-2M  fuel  assemblies  in  KKNPP  reactors  will  allow  18month operating cycles as against 12-month operating cycle with UTVS Fuel Assemblies presently in use in Unit-2.

(d) The first lot of TVS-2M fuel assemblies has been received in May-June 2022 from Russian Federation and loaded in Unit-1. They are performing satisfactorily.

(e) No, Sir. As the power generation would remain the same, there would be no additional environmental impact with the change in fuel.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2470 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-21
Subject: Deposits of Copper
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: Chandra Sekhar Sahu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2470

ANSWERED ON 21.12.2022

## DEPOSITS OF COPPER

2470. SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR SAHU:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the new deposits of copper in the Country are drying up and the type of breakthrough  technologies  that transformed  other  commodities  have  failed  to materialize for copper;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the facts in this regard;
- (c)  whether the demand for critical minerals such as copper, nickel and cobalt are expected to grow over the next three decades;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the steps taken by the Government to provide access to capital and technology on competitive terms in the Copper Mining Industries in the country?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)      &  (b):  As  per  available  information,  the  reserves/resources  of  minerals  are dynamic in nature.  Mineral  assessment/discoveries  is  a  continuous  process  and  a number of exploration agencies like GSI, MECL, AMDER, State DGM, State/Central Undertakings  and  private  sector  companies  are  engaged  in  exploration  of  mineral deposits in the country. As per National Mineral Inventory (NMI), total resources of Copper ore in the country as on 01.04.2020 is estimated about 1661 million tonnes (containing 12197 thousand tonnes of copper metal) which increased from the level about 1511 million tonnes (containing 12158 thousand tonnes of copper metal) as on 01.04.2015.
- (c)   & (d): Demand for critical minerals in India is expected to grow due to increased thrust  of  Govt.  of  India  towards  "make  in  India"  and  "Smart  City"  programme, Atmanirbhar  Bharat,  100  GW  target  for  Renewable  Energy,  PLI  schemes  for Consumer  electronics  industry,  accelerated  growth  for  electric  vehicles  etc.  and which will drive the demand of critical minerals in the country. Critical minerals are essential  to  Electric  Vehicles  technology  and  its  supporting  infrastructure,  and  the increase  in  the  electric  vehicles  in  the  market  will  have  a  substantial  impact  on critical minerals demand.

(e): HCL is the only copper miner in India. For the growth of copper mining in India, HCL has executing mine expansion plan to enhance copper ore production from 4 million  tonne  to  12  million  tonne  per  annum  by  F.Y  2028-2029.  To  access  latest technology on competitive terms in Copper mining, HCL is adopting State of the art technologies like geophysical exploration method, drone survey, paste fill technology in its underground mines etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2468 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-21
Subject: Electrification of Railway Routes
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Gowdar Mallikarjunappa Siddeshwara

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2468 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.12.2022

ELECTRIFICATION OF RAILWAY ROUTES

2468. SHRI G.M. SIDDESHWAR:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a) the current status of the 100 per cent electrification of all broadgauge routes initiative;

(b)  the  estimated  emission  reduction  achieved  already  through  this shift and the cost savings which have arisen from such electrification;

(c)  whether  the  Government  has  set  up  solar  power  generation facilities  in  vacant  railway  land  as  proposed  previously,  if  so,  the details thereof; and

(d) the details of all power procurement routes for Indian Railways to achieve the set target of 20 GW renewable energy by 2030?

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. 2468 BY SHRI G.M. SIDDESHWAR TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 21.12.2022 REGARDING ELECTRIFICATION OF RAILWAY ROUTES

(a)  83%  of  Broad  Gauge  (BG)  network  of  Indian  Railways  have  been electrified upto November, 2022. (b)  Indian  Railways  (IR)  has  aimed  to  reduce  its  carbon  footprint  to achieve  'Net-zero  Carbon  Emission'  by  2030.  Per  thousand  Gross

Tonne Kilometer (GTKM) Savings on electric traction is as under:

| Type of traffic      |   Line Haul Cost of Electric Traction ( ` /Thousand GTKM) |   Line Haul Cost of DieselTraction ( ` /Thousand GTKM) | Diesel traction costlier by   |
|----------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|
| Coaching (passenger) |                                                    222.86 |                                                 502.83 | 2.25 times                    |
| Freight              |                                                    148.47 |                                                 453.6  | 3.05 times                    |

(c) and (d) Indian Railways (IR) plans to progressively shift its power requirement from diesel to electric traction. To cater the future energy demand  of  various  electrical  assets  in  Traction  and  Non-traction application, IR has planned to progressively procure renewable energy from different power procurement modes. As of November 2022, about 143 Mega Watt (MW) of solar plants (both on Rooftops and on land) and about 103 MW of Wind power plants have been commissioned. Further, about 2,150 MW of renewable capacity has also been tied up. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 2463 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-21
Subject: Upgradation of Dahod Railway Station
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2463 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.12.2022

## UPGRADATION OF DAHOD RAILWAY STATION

†2463. SHRI JASWANT SINGH BHABHOR :

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government proposes to upgrade railway station in Dahod, Gujarat which has been declared as smart city;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the number of platforms is likely to be increased during the renovation work of Dahod and nearby railway stations?

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

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

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2463 BY SHRI JASWANT SINGH BHABHOR TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 21.12.2022 REGARDING UPGRADATION OF DAHOD RAILWAY STATION

(a)  and  (b):  Dahod  Railway  Station  is  a  Non  Suburban  Grade-4 (NSG-4)  category  Railway  Station.  It  has  already  been  developed under 'Adarsh Station Scheme' and all Minimum Essential Amenities have already been provided commensurate with volume of passenger traffic. (c)  Construction  work  of  One  platform  and  one  Foot  Over  Bridge (FOB)  has  been  taken  up  at  Dahod  Railway  Station  in  connection with Dahod - Indore new line project.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2462 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-21
Subject: Export of Non-basmati Rice
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Bheemrao Baswanthrao Patil

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2462 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21 st   DECEMBER, 2022

## EXPORT OF NON-BASMATI RICE

## 2462.    SHRI B.B. PATIL:

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

- (a) the reasons for non-basmati rice holding major amount of rice exports to other countries from India;
- (b) whether the Government is planning to incentivise the non-basmati rice sales within the country; and
- (c) if so, the steps taken by the Government to promote the same?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): Basmati rice is a premium GI-tagged product with limited production base, confined to the  Indo-Gangetic  plains.  Due  to  its  high  price,  basmati  rice  is  a  niche  product  in  the international market. As all the other varieties of rice produced in India are categorized as nonBasmati rice, their exports account for a major share of total exports of rice from India.
- (b) & (c): Non-basmati rice is used as staple diet by a large share of population and already has a large consumption base in India.

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