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Lok Sabha Question No. 1477 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-28
Subject: Supply Chain
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Parbatbhai Savabhai Patel, Naranbhai Bhikhabhai Kachhadiya

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

## LOKSABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1477 (H)

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 28 th JULY,2021

## SUPPLY CHAIN

## 1477 (H). SHRI PARBATBHAI SAVABHAI PATEL:

SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA:

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- (a) whether India is getting several opportunities to increase supply chain in the world or carry out export after corona pandemic;
- (b) if so, the countries with which our commercial relations are likely to see an increase;
- (c) the products which are going to be exported more after this pandemic; and
- (d) whether the exporters of Gujarat are also going to avail this opportunity?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (d): The Government has taken a number of steps, including strengthening of domestic manufacturing and promoting trade ties, with a number of trading partners, so as to ensure reliable and adequate supply chains. This is an ongoing process, based on the changing requirements in a dynamic world. The existing Trade Agreements also ensure  seamless  supplies  for  the  domestic  manufacturing  sector  on  preferential terms. Further, a review of some of the existing Agreements has been initiated. In addition, bilateral trade negotiations with a number of countries have been initiated. We have entered into a Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (SCRI) with Japan and Australia to enhance the resilience of supply chains in the Indo-Pacific Region.

There  has  been  substantial  growth  in  India's  Merchandise  exports  in  April-June 2021 which was USD 95.39 Billion, exhibiting a positive growth of 85.88 per cent over the same period last year and a positive growth of 17.90 per cent over AprilJune  2019,  across  commodity  groups  such  as  Engineering  goods,  Petroleum products, Gems & Jewellery, Organic & Inorganic Chemicals, Textile & Garments, Electronic  goods,  Plastic  &  Linoleum  etc  from  across  the  country,  including  from Gujarat.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1473 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-28
Subject: Martyred Soldiers due to Terror Attacks
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Rahul Kaswan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1473

TO BE ANSWERED ON 28 th  July, 2021

## MARTYRED SOLDIERS DUE TO TERROR ATTACKS

1473. SHRI RAHUL KASWAN:

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

- (a) the year-wise details of Indian soldiers martyred due to terror attacks on the Indo-Pak border during the last three years;
- (b) the action taken by the Government in this regard; and
- (c) the likely time limit to eliminate the terrorists and the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI AJAY BHATT)

- (a) The details of soldiers martyred due to counter terrorist operations during last three years are as under:

| S. No.   | Year             |   Security Forces killed in Terror attacks* |
|----------|------------------|---------------------------------------------|
| (i)      | 2019             |                                          80 |
| (ii)     | 2020             |                                          62 |
| (iii)    | 2021 (upto June) |                                          16 |

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(b)  Terrorists carry out violent actions to destabilize the situation in J&K.  The Security Forces are combating terrorist activities along the LC by eliminating the infiltration bids and in the hinterland by carrying out Counter Terrorist Operations/responding to Terrorist initiated incidents.

The Army  carries out periodical review and refinement of the operating procedures  and  security  arrangements  of  all  its  camps/garrisons/installations,  based  on threat assessment and analysis of past incidents.  Based on these reviews, suitable drills and procedures are adopted to counter such threats.  Some of the measures employed are as follows:

- (i) Appraisal and upgradation of intelligence gathering capabilities.
- (ii) Provision of suitable weapons and equipment to soldiers.
- (iii) Drills to counter terrorist actions are refined and rehearsed.
- (iv) Upgradation of perimeter defence and surveillance capability.
- (v) Timely casualty evacuation and adequacy of medical facilities.

(c)    The  security  situation  in  J&K  is  dynamic  and  ever-evolving.    Though  fragile,  the security environment has witnessed significant improvement in past two years and steps are being taken in all domains to effect irreversible damages on terrorist tanzeems and eliminate the scourge of terrorism.  However, laying down a time limit for elimination of the  last  terrorist  may  not  be  feasible  as  Pakistan  continues  to  provide  ideological, diplomatic and financial support to proxy  war in J&K by infiltrating terrorists into the Valley and smuggling weapons, ammunition & narcotics across the LC including use of drones and other measures.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1469 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-28
Subject: Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shashi Tharoor

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1469 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.7.2021

## PRAVASI BHARATIYA BIMA YOJANA

## 1469. DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government intends to expand the scope of Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana (PBBY) to provide insurance cover for Covid19 affected persons;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether such insurance benefits are being offered retrospectively to those impacted by Covid-19;
- (d) if not, the reasons thereof;
- (e) whether   the   Government   intends   to   make   the   PBBY   scheme applicable to countries other than the Emigration Check Required (ECR) countries as well in the light of the Covid-19 crisis;
- (f) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (g) whether any other means have been devised to ensure that workers in such countries are covered by some other scheme and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS [SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN]

(a) to (d) Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana (PBBY) is available as insurance cover to migrant workers going for employment in foreign countries. The scheme is being implemented by insurance companies authorized by the Government of India. The scheme provides an insurance cover of Rs.10 lakhs   in   case   of   accidental   death   or   permanent   disability   and   other benefits at a nominal insurance premium of Rs.275/- for two years or Rs.375/- for three years validity.

The   PBBY,   as   revised   in   2017,   gives   comprehensive   general insurance coverage which includes, amongst other benefits, compensation of Rs.10 lakhs in case of personal accident covering death & permanent disability, airfare for insured and attendant to return to India in case of permanent disability, hospitalisation expenses of insured due to any disease / illness up to Rs.1 lakh, maternity expenses for women workers (up to Rs.50,000/-), and hospitalisation expenses of insured's family in India due to illness (Rs.50,000/-), subject to conditions.

(e) & (f) PBBY scheme is mandatory for all Emigration Check Required (ECR) category workers going to ECR countries. PBBY is available as option for all emigrants going to any foreign country for employment.

(g) Indian   workers   in   distress   abroad,   including   due   to   Covid-19 pandemic, are assisted by Indian Missions and Posts abroad from Indian Community Welfare Fund. The assistance includes boarding and lodging, emergency medical care, legal assistance, payment of small fines, air passage and transportation of mortal remains.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1468 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-28
Subject: Vande Bharat Express
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Arvind Dharmapuri

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1468

TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.07.2021

## VANDE BHARAT EXPRESS

1468. SHRI ARVIND DHARMAPURI:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is planning to expand the network of Vande Bharat Express;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  the  plan  of  the  Government  to  operate  new  routes  with  respect  to this train and other semi-high speed trains in the country?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c) To prevent the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, Indian Railways (IR)  have discontinued all regular passengers carrying trains w.e.f. 23 rd March,2020.  Presently,  only  special  trains,  with  limited  stoppages, keeping in view the concerns and suggestions of State Governments are being  operated.  Prior  to  outbreak  of  the  pandemic,  02  pairs  of  Vande
- Bharat Express were in operation as detailed below:-
- i.   22435/22436 New Delhi- Varanasi Vande Bharat Express
- ii.  22439/22440  New  Delhi-Shri  Mata  Vaishno  Devi  Katra  Vande  Bharat Express

Introduction  of    new  trains  services,  over  IR,    is  an  on-going process and all available technologies are used for new trains.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1465 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-28
Subject: Human Rights Violations in Sri Lanka
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shyam Yadav Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1465

TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.07.2021

## HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN SRI LANKA

1465. SHRI SHYAM SINGH YADAV:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken note of the gross human rights violations   against   T amils   and   those   critical   of   the   Sri   Lankan Government in Sri Lanka;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has taken into account the aforementioned issue of human rights abuse before announcing the grant of $ 12 million for the installation of renewable energy systems in northern Sri Lanka;
- (d) whether the Government will take any concrete step in this regard; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN)

(a) & (b)  India continues to remain engaged with Sri Lanka at all levels in its   efforts   to   build   a   future   that   accommodates   the   aspirations   of   all sections of society, including the Sri Lankan T amil community, for a life of equality,   justice,   peace   and   dignity   within   a   united   Sri   Lanka.   The Government   of   India   has   consistently   called   upon   Sri   Lanka   during bilateral discussions at all levels to fulfill its commitments on addressing the issues related to protecting the interest of Tamils in Sri Lanka. This was reiterated during the visits of the President and Prime Minister of Sri Lanka to India in November 2019 and February 2020, respectively, and during the India- Sri Lanka Virtual Bilateral Summit on 26 September 2020 between the two Prime Ministers as also during EAM's visit to Colombo in January 2021.

At the 46 th   session of United Nations Human Rights Council, India reiterated that respecting the rights of the Tamil community, including through meaningful devolution, contributes to the unity and integrity of Sri Lanka and therefore delivering on the legitimate aspirations of the Tamil community is in the best interests of Sri Lanka.

(c) to (e)  Government, in consultation with the Government of Sri Lanka, has   undertaken a large number of development projects in Sri Lanka including   in   Northern   and   Eastern   Provinces.   India's   investments   and

development projects are based on the developmental priorities of the country concerned as well our overall interest and these stand on their own merits. India will continue to undertake infrastructure development projects in consultation with the Government of Sri Lanka to protect our interests and deepen our partnership further for mutual benefit.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1464 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-28
Subject: BSNL Services in Darbhanga
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: Gopal Jee Thakur

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1464 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28 th   JULY, 2021

## BSNL SERVICES IN DARBHANGA

## †1464. SHRI GOPAL JEE THAKUR:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of towers of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) installed in Darbhanga;
- (b) whether 3G service is being provided by all BSNL towers in the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has any plan to increase the number of towers equipped with 3G service in order to improve the BSNL 3G service which is too weak in rural areas of Darbhanga district at present and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the time by which Government is likely to start BSNL 4G services in Darbhanga and its nearby districts?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has informed that 200 mobile towers of BSNL are installed in Darbhanga. As on 31.05.2021, out of 1,56,058 Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) of BSNL in the country, 3G BTS are 62,417.
- (c) BSNL has informed that there are 58 3G BTS installed in Darbhanga, and they do not propose to increase the number of 3G BTS.
- (d) BSNL  is  providing  4G  services  on  limited  scale  using  its  existing  spectrum.    As  on 31.05.2021, 4G services are being provided by BSNL in Darbhanga through 38 BTS. 13 BTS are working in nearby Madhubani district.

For country-wide 4G services, BSNL has floated an Expression of Interest (EoI) on 01.01.2021 for  Proof  of  Concept  (PoC)  from  Indian  Companies  interested  in  participating  in  BSNL's upcoming 4G tender, where 4G Core network will be on Indian technology. Letter of Intent (LoI) has been issued to 5 eligible bidders on 01.07.2021.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1461 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-28
Subject: Anti-Drone System
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Keshari Devi Patel, Kanakmal Katara

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEFENCE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1461

TO BE ANSWERED ON 28 th  July, 2021

## ANTI-DRONE SYSTEM

## 1461. SHRIMATI KESHARI DEVI PATEL: SHRI KANAKMAL KATARA:

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

- (a)  whether,  considering  the  security  challenges,  the  Government  has  developed  any anti-drone system to neutralize every drone attack;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the names of the institutes and countries with which agreements have been signed to develop indigenous anti-drone system; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI AJAY BHATT)

- (a) & (b):  Yes, Sir.  DRDO has developed anti-drone system to neutralize enemy drone attack.  The  Indigenous  Drone  Technology  is  capable  of  counter  attacks  including detection,  Soft  Kill  (for  jamming  the  communication  links  of  Drone)  and  Hard  Kill (Laser based hard kill to destroy the Drone) of enemy Drones.  The System is already demonstrated to Armed Services and other internal security agencies.
- (c) & (d):  The indigenous DRDO Counter-Drone Technology is transferred to M/s BEL.

Simultaneously  Transfer  of  Technology  (ToT)  of  the  Counter-Drone  System  is offered to other companies.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1460 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-28
Subject: Extension of Nuapada-Gunupur Rail Line
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1460 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.07.2021

## EXTENSION OF NUAPADA-GUNUPUR RAIL LINE

## 1460. SHRI SAPTAGIRI SANKAR ULAKA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  State  Government  of  Odisha  has  sent  a  proposal  to Railways  to  bear  50  per  cent  of  cost  for  extension  of  NuapadaGunupur line upto Therubali due to poor rate of return and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether the Railways has advised the State Joint Venture of Odisha to get bankability examined at their end and come up with a financial model;
- (c)   if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d)   the time by when the project would be made operational; and
- (e)   the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a): No, Sir. State Government of Odisha was requested to share 50% cost of project and provide land free of cost. However, they have given consent for providing land free of cost only.

(b)  to  (e):  Ministry  of  Railways  has  requested  ORIDL  (Odisha  Rail Infrastructure Development Limited), State JV (Joint Venture) company to explore financial viability and feasibility to undertake the project.    Further  consideration  of  project  is  possible  after  receipt  of report from ORIDL.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1458 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-28
Subject: Allocation of Coal Blocks
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: Bheemrao Baswanthrao Patil

1458. SHRI B.B. PATIL:

Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the private players are allocated coal blocks in the country;
- (b) if so, the details of the total number of coal blocks that are allocated to private players during the last three years, year-wise and coal block-wise;
- (c) whether the Government has achieved the target of revenue generation from allocation of coal blocks; and
- (d) if so, the response of the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): Yes, and Details of coal blocks allocated to private players during last three years (FY 2018-19 to 2020-21) is at Annexure.
- (c) & (d): Ministry of Coal does not set any target of revenue generation from allocation of coal blocks.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO - 1458

TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.07.2021

## ALLOCATION OF COAL BLOCKS

## ANNEXURE

| Financial Year   | Name of Coal Block                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
|------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| FY 2018-19       | No coal blocks were allocated to private players during this period.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| FY 2019-20       | i. Bikram ii. Brahampuri iii. Jamkhani iv. Jaganathpur B                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| FY 2020-21       | i. Chakla ii. Dhirauli iii. Gare-Palma-IV/1 iv. Marki Mangli-II v. Radhikapur (West) vi. Sahapur West vii. Takli-Jena-Bellora (North) &Takli-Jena-Bellora (South) viii. Urtan ix. Urtan North x. Bandha xi. Rajhara North (Central &Eastern) xii. Sahapur East xiii. Radhikapur (East) xiv. Urma Paharitola xv. Gondulpara xvi. Gare-Palma-IV/7 xvii. Gotitoria (East) xviii. Gotitoria (West) |
Lok Sabha Question No. 1454 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-28
Subject: Communication of ISRO
Ministry: SPACE
Asked by: Mahua Moitra

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF SPACE LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1454

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 2021 COMMUNICATION OF ISRO

1454.  SHRIMATI MAHUA MOITRA:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of technologies of ISRO that have been commercialized since 2014 including the additional technologies that are currently slated for commercialization and the commercialization roadmap determined; and
- (b) the details of technologies which had the most impact for the benefit of citizens?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) 60 technologies have been commercialized since 2014 through Indian  industries.  Currently  61  technologies  are  identified  for further  commercialization.  These  technologies  are  proposed  to
- be  commercialized  by  M/s  Newspace  India  Ltd,  a  CPSE  under administrative control of Department of Space (DOS).

The  following  technologies  have  made  most  impact  on  the

- (b) benefit of citizens:
- I. NavIC Messaging Receiver,
- II. Artificial Polyurethane foot
- III. Automatic weather station
- IV. Distress alarm system
- V. Lithium ion Battery
- VI. ISROSIL (Silica cloth)

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