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Lok Sabha Question No. 242 (STARRED), answered on 2021-12-15
Subject: Extension of Railway Line from Karimganj to Zamuang
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Kripanath Mallah

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 242 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2021

## EXTENSION OF RAILWAY LINE FROM KARIMGANJ TO ZAMUANG

*242.  SHRI KRIPANATH MALLAH:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware about the long pending public demand for extension of Baraigram-Anipur-Dullavcherra railway line  in  Karimganj  district  of  Assam  to  Zamuang  in  Mizoram  to boost inter-state rail connectivity and to enable socio-economic development in the remote areas of Assam-Mizoram border;
- (b) whether  the  Government  will  consider  to  include  the  said proposal in the upcoming Budget for the year 2022-23; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a) to (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 STARRED QUESTION NO. 242 BY SHRI KRIPANATH MALLAH TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 15.12.2021 REGARDING EXTENSION OF RAILWAY LINE FROM KARIMGANJ TO ZAMUANG

(a) to (c): Interstate rail connectivity between Assam and Mizoram is  already  available  as  railway  line  from  Katakhal  in  Assam  to Bhairabi  in  Mizoram  already  exists.    Further,  Bhairabi  to  Sairang railway  line  in  Mizoram  is  also  sanctioned.  Bhairabi  -  Sairang  is  a capital  connectivity  project  and  will  further  provide  connectivity  to remote areas of Mizoram. Zamuang is only 29 km from Sairang.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 241 (STARRED), answered on 2021-12-15
Subject: Bairabi-Sairang Railway Line
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: C. Lalrosanga

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 241 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2021

## BAIRABI-SAIRANG RAILWAY LINE

- *241.  SHRI C. LALROSANGA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the  target  date  for  completion  of  construction  of  railway  line between  Bairabi  and  Sairang  under  Northeast  Frontier  Railway (NFR);
- (b) the  total  project  cost  and  the  expenditure  incurred  so  far  on  the project;
- (c) the  length  of  the  railway  line  under  construction  and  the  details regarding number of bridges, tunnels and stations to be built; and
- (d) the  benefits  that  are  likely  to  accrue  to  the  local  population  in terms of employment generation, passenger movement and carriage of goods?

## 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 STARRED QUESTION NO. 241 BY SHRI C. LALROSANGA TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 15.12.2021 REGARDING BAIRABI-SAIRANG RAILWAY LINE

(a) to (d): Indian Railways have taken up construction of Bhairabi - Sairang (51.38 km) New Line project.  Anticipated cost of the project is ` 6527 crore. So far, an expenditure of ` 4343 crore has been incurred on the project. An outlay of ` 1038 crore has been provided for the financial year 2021-22 for the project.

The length of the railway line under construction is 51.38 km. Project involves construction of 55 major bridges having total length of 10.68 km, 87  minor  bridges,  32  tunnels  of  total  length  12.65  km    and  5  station buildings. Proposed  stations are Bairabi (existing), Hortoki,  Kawnpui, Maulkhang and Sairang - terminal station.

The completion of any Railway project depends on various factors like quick land acquisition by State Government, forest clearance by officials of forest department, shifting of infringing utilities, statutory clearances from various  authorities,  geological  and  topographical  conditions  of  area,  law and order situation in the area of project site, etc.  All these factors affect the completion time of the project.  As such, confirmed completion time of project cannot be ascertained. Nevertheless, every effort is being made to execute the project expeditiously.

This  is  a  National  Project  and  improving  connectivity  in  isolated portions of North East is a Government of India policy initiative. Employment  generation  opportunities  have  already  grown  due  to  ongoing large-scale  construction  activities  in  North  Eastern  Region.  Social  and economic development will follow as a consequence of improved connectivity with rest of the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2990 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-15
Subject: IPPB in Rural Areas
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: Ganesh Singh

- (a) Yes Sir.

(b) Since the launch of India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) on 01 st September, 2018 with 650 branches, the bank has enabled 1.36 lakh Post Offices (including 1.10 lakh in rural areas) to provide Banking services across the country. IPPB has also equipped nearly 1.89 lakh Postmen and Gramin Dak Sevaks with smartphone and biometric device to provide Doorstep Banking Services.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF POSTS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2990 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15 TH  DECEMBER, 2021

## IPPB IN RURAL AREAS

†2990. SHRI GANESH SINGH:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has formulated any scheme to take the facility of India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) to all rural areas across the country; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI DEVUSINH CHAUHAN)
Lok Sabha Question No. 2988 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-15
Subject: Profit from Export of Handicraft
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Rama Devi

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2988 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2021

## PROFIT FROM EXPORT OF HANDICRAFT

## 2988. SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI:

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

- (a)  whether  only  the  exporters  are  cornering  the  profits  earned  from  the  export  of handicrafts and not by the artisans;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with reaction of the Government thereto; and
- (c) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to ensure that the profit also reaches the artisans?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज् य मंत्री ( श्रीमती दर्शना जरदोर् )

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

- (a) to (c): No  Sir,  Exporters  and  artisans  are  integral  part  of  the  supply  chain  of handicraft  exports.  The  profit  margins  of  exports  are  shared  among  the  partners including  the  artisans. Eligible handicraft  artisans are also sponsored  fully  for participating in international marketing events under Marketing Support and Services Scheme of Office of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts). Further, the Government has taken several steps in promoting the interests of artisans. Every year the government organizes domestic marketing events like Gandhi Craft Bazaar, Craft Bazaar and Exhibitions to provide marketing platform to the artisans. Steps have been taken  to  on-board  artisans  on  e-commerce  platforms.  Producer  companies  have  also been formed to facilitate sale of products directly by the artisans.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2987 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-15
Subject: Jaleswar-New Digha Railway Line
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Achyutananda Samanta

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2987 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2021

## JALESWAR-NEW DIGHA RAILWAY LINE

2987. SHRI ACHYUTANANDA SAMANTA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  details  and  the  present  status  of  Jaleswar-New  Digha  railway  line and the timeframe within which the project is expected to be completed;
- (b) whether the proposed railway line of Bansapani-Barbil is likely to lead to smooth  movement  of  minerals  to  steel  plants  and  ports  of  the  State  of Odisha for exports;
- (c) if so, the time by which the same is expected to be completed;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  in  its  2016-17  budget  had  provided  for budgetary provision and placement for the above project in the Railway Pink Book; and
- (e) if so, the reasons for delay in implementation of the project?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

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

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF UNSTARRED BE ANSWERED  IN  LOK  SABHA  ON  15.12.2021  REGARDING  JALESWAR-NEW

QUESTION NO. 2987 BY SHRI ACHYUTANANDA SAMANTA TO DIGHA RAILWAY LINE. (a):  Digha-Jaleswar  (41  Km)  New  Line  was  sanctioned  in  2010-11.  The anticipated cost of the project is ` 1584 crore. The execution of the project could  not  be  taken  up  as  the  State  Government  of  West  Bengal  has  not taken up land acquisition in West Bengal portion. (b)  to  (e):  Bansapani-Barbil  rail  line  project  has  been  identified  by  Odisha Rail Infrastructure Development Limited, a JV Company of Govt. of Odisha (51%) and Ministry of Railways (49%) for development under Joint Venture Model.  Ministry  of  Railways  has  accorded  in-principle  approval  to  this project  for  taking  up  pre-investment  activities  subject  to  100%  funding  of the  project  by  Govt.  of  Odisha.  This  project  will  reduce  the  distance between Barbil and the steel plants in Kalinga Nagar area of Odisha. This project is not yet sanctioned. Hence, no fund had been provided for financial year 2016-17. Completion of any Railway project/s depends on various factors like quick land  acquisition  by  State  Government,  forestry  clearance  by  officials  of forest department, shifting of infringing utilities, statutory clearances from various  authorities,  geological  and  topographical  conditions  of  area,  law and order situation in the area of project/s site, number of working months in a year for particular project site due to climatic conditions, etc.  All these factors vary from project to project and affect the completion time of the project/s. As such, no confirmed timeline of completion of the project/s can be ascertained at this stage. Nevertheless, Railways are making all efforts to complete these projects at the earliest.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2986 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-15
Subject: Losses BSNL & MTNL
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: Sukhbir Singh Jaunapuria

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2986 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15 TH  DECEMBER, 2021

## LOSSES OF BSNL & MTNL

## †2986. SHRI SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNAPURIA:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government telecom companies BSNL  and MTNL  have been continuously  running  into  losses  as  compared  to  the  private  telecom  companies  which  are making profit;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the policy proposed by the Government to help these PSUs to overcome their losses;
- (d) whether BSNL and MTNL are likely to suffer more losses with the entry of a private TSP in the telecom sector;
- (e) if so, the State-wise details thereof;
- (f) whether the Government is committed to further strengthen the Government telecom network throughout the country;
- (g) if so, the details thereof; and
- (h) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (h) The details of profit and loss of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) for the last five years are as follows:

| Year    | Net Profit/(loss) (in Rs Crore)   | Net Profit/(loss) (in Rs Crore)   |
|---------|-----------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
|         | BSNL                              | MTNL                              |
| 2016-17 | (4793)                            | (2971)                            |
| 2017-18 | (7993)                            | (2971)                            |
| 2018-19 | (14904)                           | (3398)                            |
| 2019-20 | (15500)                           | (3811)                            |
| 2020-21 | (7441)                            | (2454)                            |

The losses  of  BSNL/  MTNL  are  on  account  of  reduction  in  revenue  and  increased competition leading to tariff reduction.

In order to strengthen BSNL and MTNL, the Government approved a revival plan for these PSUs on 23.10.2019. The revival plan inter-alia, includes measures to reduce the Staff cost  through  a  Voluntary  Retirement  Scheme  (VRS)  for  employees  of  age  50  years  and above, administrative allotment of spectrum for providing 4G services with funding through budgetary allocation, monetisation of non-core and core assets to generate resources to retire debt,  meet  CAPEX  and  other  requirements,  debt  restructuring  by  raising  of  Sovereign Guarantee Bonds and in-principle approval for merger of BSNL and MTNL. These measures are expected to help BSNL turn around and remain competitive.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2985 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-15
Subject: MPLAD Fund for North Eastern Region
Ministry: STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION
Asked by: Saikia Dilip

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2985 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2021

## MPLAD FUND FOR NORTH EASTERN REGION

2985. SHRI DILIP SAIKIA:

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

(a) the extent of the adverse effects on the development works in Assam including  North-Eastern  States  due  to  the  postponement  of  Member  of Parliament local area development scheme during FY 2020-21 and 2021-22; (b) whether the Government proposes to increase fund allocation especially to North-Eastern States; and (c) if so, the details in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  OF  THE  MINISTRY  OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION, MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

- (a)  The  Government  has  received  references  from  Hon'ble  Members  of Parliament  from  across  the  country  including  North  Eastern  Region requesting for release of pending instalments due to them to resume the ongoing works and clear the committed liabilities under MPLADS after the decision of the Government not to operate MPLADS during Financial year 2020-21 and 2021-22. However, the Government has not conducted any survey to assess the impact on local development works in the backward States like North Eastern Region including Assam after the decision of the Government  not  to  operate  MPLADS  during  FY  2020-21  and  2021-22. Further, the Government has approved the restoration of MPLADS during the remaining part of the Financial Year 2021-22 with release of MPLADS fund at the rate o f ₹ 2 crore per Member of Parliament in one instalment; and continuation of MPLADS up to 2025-26 with the annual entitlement per Member of Parliament (MP) at ₹ 5 crores.
- (b)  and  (c)  At  present,  there  is  no  proposal  under  consideration  of  the Government to increase the MPLADS funds.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2984 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-15
Subject: National Industrial Corridor Project
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Gopal Jee Thakur

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2984.

TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 15 TH  DECEMBER, 2021.

## NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL CORRIDOR PROJECT

## 2984.  SHRI GOPAL JEE THAKUR:

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

- (a) whether the Government is developing several industrial corridor projects in the country under the National Industrial Corridor Programme(NICP);
- (b) if so, whether the objective of the said projects is to develop future industrial cities in India;
- (c) whether the said projects will create employment opportunities and economic growth which will result in socio-economic development and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether there is any plan/policy to develop Bihar and Mithila region as industrial cities under this programme; and
- (e) if so, by when and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c): Government of India has taken up implementation of various industrial corridor projects under National Industrial Corridor programme. The aim is to develop greenfield industrial nodes in India which can compete with the best manufacturing and investment destinations in the world. The objective  for development  of  these  nodes  is  to  facilitate  provision of plug n play infrastructure at the plot level and help in expansion of industrial  output,  increasing  employment  opportunities,  provide  better living and social facilities for the new and growing workforce.
- (d) & (e): As part of the Amritsar Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC), Government of  Bihar  has  identified  land  in  Gaya  District  for  establishment  of Integrated Manufacturing Cluster (IMC). Consultant has been appointed for   project  development  activities  including  preparation  of  detailed master  planning,  preliminary  engineering,  site  survey,  preparation  of base map, technical assessment &  suitability of land for the IMC.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2983 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-15
Subject: CCTV in Stations at Bundelkhand
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: R.K. Singh Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2983 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2021

## CCTV IN STATIONS AT BUNDELKHAND

†2983. SHRI R.K. SINGH PATEL:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  CCTVs  have  been  installed  at  the  crowded  railway station areas and outside the premises in Manikpur, Banda, Chitrakoot and Mahoba station of Bundelkhand in Uttar Pradesh;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, whether the Ministry proposes to install the same and the time by which these are likely to be installed?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

- (a)  &  (b)  Closed  Circuit  Television  Cameras  (CCTVs)  have  been installed  at  Manikpur  station  (27  cameras),  Banda  station  (40 cameras) and Mahoba station (27 cameras) of Bundelkhand region in  Uttar  Pradesh.  CCTV  cameras  are  provided  in  station  premises and at Entry/Exit gate of stations.
- (c)  CCTVs  at  Chitrakoot  station  are  targeted  for  installation  by October, 2022.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2981 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-15
Subject: Minimum Purchase Amount
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Manish Tewari

## GOVERNMENT OF II{DIA

## MINISTRY  OF GONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD &  pUBLtC  DISTRIBUTION

## DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIG DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO,29E{ TO BE ANSWERED  ON  .l5I}'  DEGEiiBER,2O2l

## MINIMUM PURGHASE AMOUNT

## 298I. SHRI MANISH TEWARI:

Will the Minister of  CONSUIf,ER  AFFAIRS,  FOOD AND PUBLtc

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- (a) whether the Government has revlsed the minimum purchase amount under Open Market Sale Scheme (OfiSS) (D) policy to 5 rakes that translates to {3250 MT of food grains  and has removed the maximum purchase amout and if so, the details  thereof;
- (b) whether this amount is beyond the capaci$ of any small/medium  scale buyer and allows only a few multibillionalres  to capture  and control the supply and if so, the reasons  for revising  tlre purchase limits; and
- (c) whether  the OMSS is meant to moderate the open market prlces  especially during the lean season by releasing wheat and rlce at predetermined  prices from time to time and this purpose is now being defeated  by lifting the upper limit of purchasing  food grains and if so, the details thereof?

## AN SWE R

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TINISTRY  OF RURAL DEVELOPiIENT AND coNsuMER AFFA|RS, FOOD &  pUBLtc  DISTRIBUTION (sADHVr NTRANJAN JYOTI)

- (a):  Yes Sir. Eale/movement  of wheat through rake under OMSS (D) policy 2021-22, b:dders  who intend to purchase large quantity  In a slngte e-auction will be allowed to particlpate. A b:dder will have to bid for manimum 05 rakes (one rake  =  265O MT) and there wil! be no upper restrictlon on number of rakes that a b:dder may bid.
- (b)r Under OMSS (Dl20.21-22,  small private  trader can purchase wheat from {-9 IltlT per person per depot from nomlnated FCUStato Agency depots without participation  in e.auction.  Furlher a bulk eonsumer/trader can bid for the illinimum  and maximum quantity of wheat ranging from {0 MT (in multiple of  ,t0) and 5OOO MT respectively.  For rice the minimum  and maximum  quantity that a bulk consumerllradet can bid is 50 MT and 3500 MT respecttvety.
- (c): The obiective of the OMSS (D) scheme is to offload the Foodgrain  stocks In centrat poot over and above buffer and strategac  reserye noms through open sale. Since the lntroduction  of OI|ISS (D) scheme for the yea? 2021-22, there is substantial  lncrease in quantum  ol sale compared to last year which is serving the very objective of  offloading of  surplus stock as vtell as controlling Inflationary  trends  in economy.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2980 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-15
Subject: Deterioration of MTNL Services
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: Arvind Ganpat Sawant

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2980 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15 TH  DECEMBER, 2021

## DETERIORATION OF MTNL SERVICES

## 2980.   SHRI ARVIND GANPAT SAWANT:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  it  is  true  that  MTNL  mobile  services  have  been  seriously  deteriorated  in Mumbai and Delhi;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  it  is  true  that  number  of  Base  Transceiver  Station(BTS)  towers  are  not sufficient enough for the mobile services in Mumbai and Delhi;
- (d) if so, the number of additional mobile towers required to be installed; and
- (e) the amount required for additional installation of such towers?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b) As per Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), MTNL is meeting the network performance related parameters for mobile services in Delhi and Mumbai.

(c) to (e) As on 30.09.2021, MTNL is having 2775 BTSs in Delhi and 1553 BTSs in Mumbai. MTNL augments its mobile network based on techno-commercial considerations.

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