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Lok Sabha Question No. 316 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-03
Subject: Incorporating the Caste and Domicile Data in Aadhaar Card
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: K. Shanmuga Sundaram, Mohan Mandavi, P. Velusamy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 316

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.02.2021

## INCORPORATING THE CASTE AND DOMICILE DATA IN AADHAAR CARD

## 316. SHRI SHANMUGA SUNDARAM K.: SHRI VELUSAMY P.:

Will  the  Minister  of ELECTRONICS  AND  INFORMATION  TECHNOLOGY  be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  is  having  any  proposal  to  incorporate  the  caste  and domicile data in Aadhar card to be issued to the students;

(b)  if  so,  whether  the  Government  has  requested  all  State  authorities  to  furnish  the information to Aadhaar since these data are State subject;

(c)  whether  there  is  any  time  limit  fixed  by  the  Government  to  comply  with  these directives;

(d)  the  benefit  for  the  students  by  incorporating  the  caste  and  domicile  data  in Aadhaar card;

(e) whether these certificates will be entered during their study in Class V or VIII and if so, the details thereof; and

(f)  whether  the  Government  is  having  any  proposal  for  penal  provisions  for  not complying  with  the  legitimate  order  by  the  State  authorities  and  if  so,  the  details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR  ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI SANJAY DHOTRE)

(a):   No, Sir.   There is no proposal to incorporate the caste and domicile details in the Aadhaar card of a resident including student.

Unique  Identification  Authority  of  India  (UIDAI)  issues  Aadhaar  number  to  a resident, after collecting the required biometric and demographic details of a resident.

As  per  Section  2(k)  of  the  Aadhaar  (Targeted  Delivery  of  Financial  and  Other Subsidies,  Benefits  and  Services)  Act,  2016,  'demographic  information'  includes information relating to the name, date of birth, address and other relevant information of  an  individual,  as  may  be  specified  by  regulations  for  the  purpose  of  issuing  an Aadhaar number, but shall not include race, religion, caste, tribe, ethnicity, language, records of entitlement, income or medical history. (b) to (f): Do not arise in view of (a) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 315 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-03
Subject: Review Petitions
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu

- (a)  No, Sir.
- (b)    Supreme  Court  of  India  has  informed  that  the  following  number  of  Review petitions  and  Curative  petitions  were  dismissed  during  the  last  ten  years  i.e.,  from 2011 to 2020:-

| Case Type                |   Matters dismissed in last ten years |
|--------------------------|---------------------------------------|
| Review Petition (C)      |                                 19710 |
| Review Petition (Crl.)   |                                  6087 |
| Curative Petition (C)    |                                  2155 |
| Curative Petition (Crl.) |                                   620 |

Supreme  Court  has  further  informed  that  the  number  of  admitted  petitions and  average  time  spent  in  hearing  a  Review  petition  and  Curative  petition  is  not maintained.

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 315

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY THE 03.02.2021

## Review Petitions

315. SHRI LAVU SRI KRISHNA DEVARAYALU:

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

- (a) whether the Government maintains a record of the number of review petitions and curative petitions filed with the Supreme Court; and
- (b) if  so,  the  number  of  review  petitions  and  curative  petitions  admitted  and dismissed during the last ten years alongwith the average time spent in hearing a review petition and a curative petition?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF LAW & JUSTICE, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SH. RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD)
Lok Sabha Question No. 313 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-03
Subject: Quantum Based Technology
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Midhun Reddy, Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu, Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy, Pocha Brahmananda Reddy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.313

TO BE ANSWERED ON 3 rd  February, 2021

## QUANTUM BASED TECHNOLOGY

313. SHRI P.V. MIDHUN REDDY:

SHRI LAVU SRI KRISHNA DEVARAYALU: SHRI MAGUNTA SREENIVASULU REDDY: SHRI POCHA BRAHMANANDA REDDY:

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

- (a) whether DRDO has developed Quantum based technology for Random Number Generation;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the significant advantages of such technology;
- (d) the details of the countries in the world apart from India having such technology; and
- (e) whether the Government plans on exporting the technology to other nations and if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

- (a)  Yes, Sir.  DRDO Young Scientist Lab (DYSL)- Quantum Technology (QT) has developed Quantum based technology for Random Number Generation.
- (b)  DRDO has developed a fibre-optic branch path-based experimental prototype of Quantum Random  Number  Generator  (QRNG).    It  uses  a  Continuous  Wave  (CW)  laser  source  which emits light that is attenuated to a level which can be detected by single photon detectors.  The post  process  data  obtained  by  QRNG  at  raw  speed  of  around  150kbps  has  passed  the  global standard.  Efforts are being made to enhance the speed of QRNG.
- (c)  Quantum Random Generators would be essential in several security applications.
- (d)    There  are  countries  like  US,  Switzerland,  China,  Germany,  Canada,  Spain,  Australia  etc. who have developed the QRNG technology.
- (e)  At present prototype is demonstrated.  Plan is on to mature it as a finished product.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 311 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-03
Subject: Training Centres for Bamboo/Cane
Ministry: DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION
Asked by: Pratima Bhoumik

311: Ms. Pratima Bhoumik

Will the Minister of DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  setup  more  Vocational  Training  and  Skill Development Centres for Cane and Bamboo for their full exploitation, branding, packaging and marketing in India and abroad and if so, the details thereof along with the state-wise details of the new centres; and

(b) whether the Government has put a ban on import of finished products and raised the import duty by 25 percent on raw bamboo items, if so, the details thereof and its impact on domestic bamboo?

## ANSWER

## The Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region [Dr. Jitendra Singh]

(a) National Bamboo Mission has identified three existing institutes viz (i) North East Cane  and  Bamboo  Development  Council  (NECBDC),  Guwahati,  (ii)  Indian  Council  of Forest  Research  &  Education  (ICFRE),  Dehradun  and  (iii)  Kerala  Forest  Research Institute  (KFRI),  Peechi,  Kerala  and  NECBDC  has  established  five  institutes  which impart skill development in cane and bamboo sectors as under:

Government of India

Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region

## LOK SABHA

## Unstarred Question No. 311

To be answered on

Wednesday, February 03, 2021/ Magha 14, 1942 (Saka)

## QUESTION

## Training Centres for Bamboo/Cane

- (i) Training-cum-Production Centre, Ukhrul, Manipur
- (ii) Bamboo Technology Park, Jote, Arunachal Pradesh
- (iii) Integrated Cane and Bamboo Development Project at Tamenglong, Manipur
- (iv) Incubation Centre at Sairang, Aizwal, Mizoram.
- (v) Incubation Centre at Hi-Bermiok, Berthang, Sikkim

At present, there is no plan to set up more centres.

- (b) Government  has  increased  customs  duty  on  bamboo  for  use  in  manufacture  of agarbati  from  10  per  cent  to  25  per  cent,  to  encourage  use  of  domestic  bamboo. Government has not put a ban on import of finished bamboo products.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 310 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-03
Subject: Online Booking of Tickets
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Naranbhai Bhikhabhai Kachhadiya, Parbatbhai Savabhai Patel

- (a) :  Yes, Sir.
- (b) :  Yes, Sir.

(c) : Ministry of Railways on 31 st  December, 2020 has revamped and upgraded its e-ticketing website www.irctc.co.in and Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) Rail Connect Mobile App, which are used for booking of 'online' Railway tickets.  Focus of the

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.310 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.02.2021

## ONLINE BOOKING OF TICKETS

†310.  SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA : SHRI PARBATBHAI SAVABHAI PATEL :

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Indian  Railways  has  launched  the  upgraded  eticketing website and mobile app for online booking of train tickets;
- (b)  whether  the  people  would  be  able  to  log  in  this  website  with their old passwords; and
- (c) whether it will ensure smooth and easy operation and if so, the types of features inserted in these websites and apps?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMERCE & INDUSTRY AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

design  of  revamped  application  is  the  Railway  Customer.  It  has been  developed  by  IRCTC  through  Centre  for  Railway  Information Systems (CRIS), the Information Technology arm of the Ministry of Railways. Novel user personalization features linked to user 'log in' have  been  incorporated,  along  with  customizations  for  seamless travel experience, one stop train selection for booking, and integrated booking for meals and accommodation with tickets.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 309 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-03
Subject: Medical Assistance to Passengers
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Chandra Sekhar Sahu, Subrata Pathak, Ravi Kishan Shukla, Bidyut Baran Mahato, Sanjay Sadashivrao Mandlik, Manoj Kumar Tiwari, Ravindra Kushawaha, Shrirang Appa Barne, Sudheer Gupta

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.309 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.02.2021

## MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TO PASSENGERS

309. SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR SAHU:

SHRI SUBRAT PATHAK:

SHRI RAVI KISHAN:

SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:

SHRI SANJAY SADASHIVRAO MANDLIK:

SHRI MANOJ TIWARI:

SHRI RAVINDRA KUSHWAHA:

SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:

SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  put  in  place  any  mechanism  to  provide medical assistance to the passengers in the event of any mishap/emergency at the railway stations;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  medical  professionals  appointed and deputed at various railway stations across the country, zone-wise;
- (c)  the  number  of  Emergency  Medical  Rooms  (EMRs)  opened  at  Railway Stations  along  with  the  number  of  accident  victims  who  availed  benefits  of such EMRs since inception, zone-wise;
- (d) the funds allocated for the purpose so far; and
- (e) the other steps taken/being taken by the Government in this direction?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMERCE & INDUSTRY AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

(a) to (e):  Yes, Sir. In compliance of orders of Hon'ble Supreme Court and as recommended  by  Committee  of  experts  constituted  at  All  India  Institute  of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), instructions have been issued to provide a Medical

Box containing life saving medicines, equipments, oxygen cylinder etc. at all Railway  stations  and  passenger  carrying  trains.  Front  line  staff  i.e.  Train Ticket  Examiner,  Train  Guards/  Superintendents,  Station  Master  etc.  are trained  in  rendering  First  Aid.  Regular  refresher  courses  are  conducted  for such  staff.  List  of  near-by  hospitals  and  doctors  along  with  their  contact numbers is available at all Railway Stations. Ambulance services of Railways, State  Government/Private  Hospitals  and  ambulance  service  providers  are utilized  to  transport  the  injured/sick  passengers  to  the  hospitals/doctor's clinics.

However,  at  stations  where  private  professionals  are  interested  in establishing  Emergency  Medical  Rooms  (EMRs),  permission  is  given  to establish  EMRs  by  such  professionals  on  tendering  basis.  Total  41  EMRs (Western-10,  Southern-19,  Central-05,  South  Western-02,  West  Central-02, South Central-03) have been established by private professionals over Indian Railways.  Further, neither any accident victim has availed services of such EMRs nor any fund has been allocated for setting up of EMRs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 308 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-03
Subject: Listing of Court Cases
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: E. T. Mohammed Basheer

- (a):

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 308 TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 03 rd  FEBRUARY, 2021

## LISTING OF COURT CASES

308. SHRI E. T. MOHAMMED BASHEER:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that selective listing is allegedly being done  in  Hon'ble  Supreme  Court  while  hundreds  of  bail  applications  are pending; and
- (b) if so, the action taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE, COMMUNICATIONS AND

## ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD)

- No, Sir.
- (b): Government is committed to independence of judiciary. Listing of cases in the Supreme Court falls within the domain of the Supreme Court Registry and the Government has no role to play in this matter.
Lok Sabha Question No. 307 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-03
Subject: Construction Activities around Defence Establishments
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: M. K. Raghavan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.307

TO BE ANSWERED ON 3 rd  February, 2021

## CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES AROUND DEFENCE ESTABLISHMENTS

## 307. SHRI M.K. RAGHAVAN:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Ministry  has  updated  NOC  guidelines  for  construction  near  or  along  defence establishments after the one in 21.10.2016 and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  there  is  any  plan  to  modify  the  NOC  guidelines  in  the  interest  of  public  without compromising safety of defence establishments and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any incidents have been reported regarding misinterpretation of NOC guidelines by the authorities in the country especially at Kozhikode and if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  whether  there  is  any  direction  issued  by  the  Ministry  to  ban  construction  within  50m  and compulsory NOC for construction within 500m of Kozhikode Barracks in Kerala and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the amount invested by various stake holders of NIRDESH and the manner in which it can be made useful to tax payers?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

(a) & (b):  A proposal for revision of NOC guidelines is under deliberation in the Ministry of Defence  in  consultation  with  the  Services  and  Coast  Guard  taking  into  account  the  safety  of defence establishments.

- (c)  No such incident has been reported at Kozhikode to the Government.

(d)  NoC guidelines dated 18.05.2011 are applicable for all defence establishments.  As per the ibid  guidelines,  restrictions  are  imposed  on  constructions  coming  up  within  100  meters  (for multi-storey building of more than four storeys, the distance shall be 500 meters) from radius of defence establishments. (e)    A  total  amount of ` 49,66,65,118.45 has been contributed to the corpus of the society by various stakeholders of NIRDESH as on 31 st March, 2020.  GoI has not provided any grant-inaid  to  NIRDESH.    This  society  undertakes  research  activity  related  to  ship  and  submarine

- manufacturing and training of ship building workforce.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 305 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-03
Subject: Violation of Guidelines by Footwear Design and Development Institute
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Nusrat Jahan Ruhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

## (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  305 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03 rd FEBRUARY, 2021

## VIOLATION OF GUIDELINES BY FOOTWEAR DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

## 305. SHRIMATI NUSRAT JAHAN RUHI:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वा�ण�य  एवं  उ�योग  मं�ी ) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Footwear Design and Development Institute paid interest free mobilization advance to contractors in violation of CVC guidelines and CPWD manual which led to a loss of Rs. 4.62 Crore; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

okf.kT; ,oa m|ksx ea=ky; esa jkT; ea=h ¼Jh gjnhi flag iqjh½

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a) &(b): Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) is an autonomous organization under  the  aegis  of  Department  of  Commerce.    FDDI,  an  'Institution  of  National Importance',  is  governed  by  its  Governing  Council  constituted  under  the  Footwear Design and Development Institute Act, 2017.

Department of Commerce has received an audit para from the Office of the Principal Director of  Audit, relating to non-compliance of guidelines of Central Vigilance Commission and Central Public Works Department (CPWD) Works Manual on mobilization advance, by  FDDI.  The  report  observes  that  the  management  of  FDDI  has  accepted  the  audit observation and confirmed that the Institute has stopped giving mobilization advance. The Audit has appreciated the action by the management and stated that this would be verified during future audits.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 299 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-03
Subject: Nuclear Energy Production
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: B. Y. Raghavendra

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.299

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.02.2021

## NUCLEAR ENERGY PRODUCTION

## 299. SHRI B. Y. RAGHAVENDRA:

Will the PRIME MINISTERbe pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is true that nuclear energy is going to be the main source of energy for Indi's rising energy requirements in the near future;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of the present status of nuclear energy production in India;
- (d) whether the Government has any proposal to increase the capacity of nuclear energy production in the country; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)&(b)Nuclear energy is a clean, environment friendly base load source of power available 24X7. It also has huge potential which can ensure long term energy security of the country in a sustainable manner.  Therefore nuclear energy is an important component  of  the  country's  energy  mix  and  is  being  pursued  along  with  other sources of energy in an optimal manner.

- (c) There are presently 22 reactors with a total capacity of 6780 MW in operation and one reactor, KAPP-3 (700 MW) has been connected to the grid on January 10, 2021. In  addition,  there  are  8  reactors  (including  500  MW  PFBR  being  implemented  by BHAVINI) totaling to 6000 MW under construction at various stages.
- (d) Yes, Sir.
- (e) The  Government  has  accorded  administrative  approval  and  financial  sanction  for construction  of  12  nuclear  power  reactors  -  10  indigenous  700  MW  Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) to be set up in fleet mode & 2 units of Light Water Reactors  (LWRs)  to  be  set  up  in cooperation with  Russian  Federation.  On progressive completion of the projects under construction and accorded sanction, the nuclear capacity is expected to reach 22480 MW by 2031. The Government has also accorded 'In-Principle' approval for five new sites for locating nuclear power plants in future.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 298 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-03
Subject: Import of Auto Components
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Gautam Gambhir

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

## (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 298 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03 rd FEBRUARY, 2021

## IMPORT OF AUTO COMPONENTS

## 298. SHRI GAUTAM GAMBHIR:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वा�ण�य  एवं  उ�योग  मं�ी ) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the auto industry imports INR 1 Lakh Crore worth of components and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government is working on any plan to decrease imports by auto sector in furtherance of boosting local economy and becoming self sufficient; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

okf.kT; ,oa m|ksx ea=ky; esa jkT; ea=h ¼Jh gjnhi flag iqjh½

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a) The value of imports of auto components in India for the last two years (2018-2019 and 2019-20) and the current year (April - November vis-à-vis last year) are as under:
- (b & c) : Automobiles and Auto components have been included in the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme approved by Government for 13 key sectors for enhancing India's manufacturing capabilities.

| Imports of Auto Components by India (In Rs. Lakh Crore)   | Imports of Auto Components by India (In Rs. Lakh Crore)   | Imports of Auto Components by India (In Rs. Lakh Crore)   | Imports of Auto Components by India (In Rs. Lakh Crore)   |
|-----------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
| 2018-19                                                   | 2019-20                                                   | 2019-20 (Apr-Nov)                                         | 2020-21 (Apr-Nov)                                         |
| 1.23                                                      | 1.09                                                      | 0.74                                                      | 0.55                                                      |

Source:

Department of Commerce, Government of India

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Lok Sabha Question No. 297 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-03
Subject: Coaching Terminal at Latur
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Sudhakar Tukaram Shrangre

- (a) Yes, Sir.
- (b)  &  (c)  Works  have  been  prioritised  for  approval  and  execution  on Indian  Railways  based  on  operational  and  commercial  requirement. Needs are being assessed to work out timelines for construction work.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 297 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.02.2021

COACHING TERMINAL AT LATUR

297.   SHRI SUDHAKAR TUKARAM SHRANGARE:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  work  for  development  of  coaching  terminal  at  Latur Station is under consideration;
- (b)  if so, the reasons for delay in approval of the work; and
- (c) the time by which construction work on the project is likely to be taken up?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMERCE & INDUSTRY AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)