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Lok Sabha Question No. 1453 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-28
Subject: MoUs for ICT Services
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: Jayant Sinha

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1453 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28 th   JULY, 2021

## MoUs FOR ICT SERVICES

## 1453.   SHRI JAYANT SINHA:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) signed between India and other countries in the field of Telecommunication/ICTs that are currently in force;
- (b) the common areas of interest for cooperation in the sector; and
- (c) the nature of the performance of these MoUs with respect to projects initiated, completed, or at various stages over the last ten years?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) The  Department  of  Telecommunications  and  Ministry  of  Electronics  and  Information Technology, have 12 Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) and 4 MoUs respectively, signed between India and other countries in the field of Telecommunication/ICTs that are currently in force.
- (b) The  common  areas  of  interest  for  cooperation  in  the  sector  are  Policy  and  Regulation; Spectrum Management; Wireless Communications; Satellite Communications; Next Generation Wireless Technologies like 5G, Internet of  Things  (IoT)/  Machine  to  Machine  (M2M) Communication, Big Data, Smart Cities, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence Technologies; Rural Telephony System; Standardizations and Certification; Technologies Development; Disaster  Management/  Emergency  Communications;  Network  Security  and  Incident  Response; Coordination of position at International Telecommunications Organisations; Capacity Building in High Technology Areas; Research and Development; Sharing Expertise and Best Practices in the field of e-Governance; Human Resource Development for IT education; Industry-to-Industry Cooperation; Cyber-Security; Joint Organization of Technical Workshops; Seminars and Training session in the field of ICT etc.
- (c) These  MoUs,  inter-alia,  enable  regular  interactions  in  identified  areas  in  the  field  of Telecommunication/ICTs facilitating trade, investment, exchange of best practices, information sharing, building technical expertise and capacity. These MoUs also help to explore opportunities for enhancement of bilateral engagements and cooperation at multi-lateral platforms.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1452 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-28
Subject: Blockchain Technologies
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Kotagiri Sridhar, Adala Prabhakara Reddy, Pocha Brahmananda Reddy, M V V Satyanarayana, Sanjeev Kumar Singari

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

## LOKSABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1452

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 28 th JULY,2021 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28

## BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGIES

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2. (a) whether APEDA  plans  to  implement  block-chain  based  technologies  in  the  supply chain side for exports in the Agricultural Sector;
3. (b) if so, the details thereof;
4. (c) whether the Government has implemented any pilot project in any of supply chains in the export industry; and
5. (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  &  (b): Yes,  Sir. APEDA  is  currently  testing  Blockchain implementation  in  its  web-based traceability systems.
- (c) & (d) : APEDA has adopted next-generation Blockchain and Cloud migration enabled Grape Net System, which is a web-based certification and traceability system for fresh grapes exported from  India  to the  European  Union.  The  Blockchain integration  will  help  track  all  details  of consignments, right from vineyards to the end customers. The system will keep a record of all the processes involved, which can be traced by international customers at the end of the chain to validate the authenticity and quality of grapes. This would also ensure a secured, scalable and cost-effective interface for all the stakeholders in the exports value chain.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1450 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-28
Subject: Vaccine Certificate
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Kuruva Gorantla Madhav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1450 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.07.2021

## VACCINE CERTIFICATE

## 1450. SHRI KURUVA GORANTLA MADHAV:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Ministry has approached any country or regions to discuss   an   arrangement   for   reciprocal   vaccine   certificate   for travellers; and
- (b) if so, the details and the progress in arrangements made thereof;

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

(a) & (b) While   there   have   been   multilateral   discussions,   including under the framework of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), regarding COVID-19 vaccination certificates, no multilateral arrangements in this regard have been reached so far.  India has been part of ongoing discussions   to   ensure   that   Indian   manufactured   vaccines   are   duly recognised in any multilateral arrangement.  India is also engaging with countries for mutual recognition of vaccination certificates.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1448 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-28
Subject: Atmanirbhar Bharat in Defence Sector
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Sougata Ray

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1448

TO BE ANSWERED ON 28 th  July, 2021

## ATMANIRBHAR BHARAT IN DEFENCE SECTOR

1448. PROF. SOUGATA RAY:

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

- (a) the details of procurement started through Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence sector of the country;

- (b) whether the Government has issued guidelines to mandatory purchase any items only domestically; and

- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI AJAY BHATT)

- (a) to (c):  A statement is attached.

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## STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (c)  OF  LOK SABHA  UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO.  1448  FOR  ANSWER  ON  28.07.2021 REGARDING 'ATMANIRBHAR BHARAT IN DEFENCE SECTOR'.

(a)  Total 41 AoNs worth Rs.86623.55 Crore have been accorded to domestic vendors for capital acquisition since May, 2020.

- (b)  &  (c):    Guidelines  issued  by  the  Government  for  mandatory  purchase  of  items domestically and other action taken by the Government to ensure domestic procurement are enumerated below:-
- i. Ministry of Defence has notified two 'Positive Indigenisation lists' dated 21 st August,  2020  and  dated  31 st May,  2021  of  total  209  defence  items including  Weapons/system/equipment/ammunition  along  with  indicative timelines after which there would be an embargo on their import.
- ii. Department  of  Defence  Production  has  notified  46  items  under  the  latest Public Procurement Order 2017 notified by Department for Promotion of Industry  and  Internal  Trade  (DPIIT),  for  which  there  is  sufficient  local capacity  and  competition,  the  procurement  of  these  items  has  to  be  done from local suppliers irrespective of the purchase value.
- iii. As  per  the  Public  Procurement  Policy  2017  Dated  16 th September,  2020 which states that 'in procurement of all goods, services or works and with estimated  value  of  purchases  less  than  Rs.  200  Crore  in  accordance  with Rule  161(IV)  of  GFR  2017,  Global  Tender  enquiry  shall  not  be  issued except with the approval of competent authority as designated by Department of Expenditure'.

Further,  for  the  year  2021-22,  the  allocation  for  domestic  procurement  has  been enhanced  compared  to  previous  year  and  this  year  it  is  about  64.09%  of  the  allocated amount for military modernization (Rs.71438.36 Crore).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1445 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-28
Subject: Chandrayaan 3
Ministry: SPACE
Asked by: Su Thirunavukkarasar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF SPACE LOK SABHA

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 2021

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1445 CHANDRAYAAN 3

1445.  SHRI THIRUNAVUKKARASAR SU:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  launching  of  Chandrayaan  3  has  been  further delayed;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  proposed  functions thereof; and
- (c)
- the time by which it is likely to be launched?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Realisation  of  Chandrayaan-3  is  in  progress.  The  launch  of Chandrayaan-3 has been rescheduled.
- (b) The realization of Chandrayaan-3 involves various process including  finalization  of  configuration,  subsystems  realization, integration,  spacecraft  level  detailed  testing  and  a  number  of

special tests to evaluate the system performance on earth. The realization  progress  was  hampered  due  to  COVID-19  pandemic. However, all works that were possible in work from home mode were  taken  up  even  during  lockdown  periods.  Chandrayaan-3 realisation resumed after commencement of unlock period and is in matured stage of realization. (c) Chandrayaan-3  is  likely  to  be  launched  during  third  quarter  of 2022 assuming normal work flow henceforth.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1443 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-28
Subject: Common Service Centre
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Raksha Nikhil Khadse

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1443

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 28.07.2021

## COMMON SERVICE CENTRE

## 1443:   SHRIMATI RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE:

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

- (a)    whether Government proposes to launch Common Service Centre (CSC) to promote Rural e-Mobilities  Programme  whereby  urging  people  to  switch  to  electric  vehicles  to  preserve  & conserve environment by reducing their carbon foot-print and also to establish connectivity to remote corners of the country; and
- (b)   if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI RAJEEV CHANDRASEKHAR)

(a) and (b): Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is implementing the Common Services Centre (CSC) programme under pillar-3 of Digital India Program. The programme aims to set-up at-least one CSC at 2.50 lakh Gram Panchayats (GPs) across the country, for delivery of various Government-to-Citizens (G2C) and other citizen-centric e-Services to citizens. It is a selfsustainable entrepreneurship model which is run by Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs). As on June, 2021, total 3,99,675 functional CSCs across the country, of which, 3,00,955 are functional at Gram Panchayat (GP) level.

As part of National e-Mobility Mission of the Government of India which envisages to promote Electric  Charging  Infrastructure  and  Electrical  Vehicles  (EVs)  in  the  Country,  M/s  CSC  eGovernance  Services  India  Ltd.  (CSC  -SPV)  has  decided  to  take  this  initiative  to  rural  India through  its  network  of  Village  Level  Entrepreneurs  (VLEs)  by  way  of  enabling  them  in procurement/lease of Electrical Vehicles and charging stations through CSC empanelled original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). This initiative is named as 'CSC Rural e-Mobility Project'.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1442 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-28
Subject: Travellers from India
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Gangasandra Siddappa Basavaraj

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1442 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.07.2021

## TRAVELLERS FROM INDIA

## 1442. SHRI G.S. BASAVARAJ:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether travellers from India are not allowed in most parts of the developed countries on whimsical grounds relating to the pandemic which is now threatening to enter a third wave and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether even if travellers from India are declared negative both on departure from India and arrival overseas, the immigration travel laws of most of the developed countries bar Indian travellers on flimsy grounds and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether   such   treatment   to   Indians   tantamount   to   enforcing 'Apartheid' policy reminiscent of the colonial days that has forced more than 10 lakhs overseas Indian workers held up in India who are denied reentry overseas on valid work visas; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (d) Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, normal international travel services remain suspended.  International air travel to and from India is taking place through special arrangements, including air bubbles and the Vande Bharat Mission. The protocol for international travel varies from country to country and is based on their evolving pandemic situation. India   has   also   instituted,   since   March   2020,   certain   restrictions   on travellers entering India.

Some countries have placed a ban on the entry of Indian nationals. Even these countries have made provisions for exemption from the ban for certain categories. However, currently, most countries do not have restrictions imposed on travel of Indian nationals but require a negative COVID-19 report, along with compliance with other country-specific COVID protocols.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1439 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-28
Subject: Nationalized Coal Mines
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: Narendra Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1439

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.07.2021

## Nationalized Coal Mines

## 1439.         SHRI NARENDRA KUMAR:

Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state:

(a) the details of the nationalized coal mines under the Coal Mines (Nationalization) Act, 1973; and

(b)  the  names  of  schemes  being  run  for  promoting  coal  based  industries  like  cement  plants, power plants, textiles etc. in Rajasthan?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS, COAL AND MINES

## (SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI)

- (a)  At  present,  4  coal  blocks  under  Coal  Mines  (Nationalization)  Act,  1973  are  in  production whose details are attached at Annexure.
- (b)  No schemes of the Government of India are being run in Rajasthan to promote coal based industries such as cement plants, power plants, textiles etc.

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## Annexure

The  details of coal blocks under  Coal  Mines  (Nationalization) Act, 1973  presently in production:-

|   Sl. No | Name of Coal Block allocated   | State          | Name of the Company                 | End -Use    | Date of Allotment   |
|----------|--------------------------------|----------------|-------------------------------------|-------------|---------------------|
|        1 | Tasra                          | Jharkhand      | Steel Authority of India Ltd.(SAIL) | Sponge Iron | 17.04.1996          |
|        2 | Pakri-Barwadih                 | Jharkhand      | NTPC                                | Power       | 11.10.2004          |
|        3 | Moher                          | Madhya Pradesh | Sasan Power Limited (SPL)           | Power       | 13.09.2006          |
|        4 | Moher-Amlori Extn              | Madhya Pradesh | Sasan Power Limited (SPL)           | Power       | 13.09.2006          |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1437 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-28
Subject: Patents Act
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: K. Muraleedharan, Amar Singh, Mimi Chakraborty, Behanan Benny, Gaurav Gogoi, T.N. Prathapan

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1437. TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 28 TH  JULY, 2021.

## PATENTS ACT

## 1437.  SHRI K. MURALEEDHARAN:

DR. AMAR SINGH: MS. MIMI CHAKRABORTY: SHRI BENNY BEHANAN: SHRI GAURAV GOGOI: SHRI T.N. PRATHAPAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government intends to invoke the Patents Act, 1970 to increase the domestic production of COVID-19 vaccines;
- (b) if so, the details thereof including the anticipated timeline for such invocation and implementation of the same and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  invoked  compulsory  licensing  of  COVID-19 vaccines; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons thereof?

## 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 (d): No Sir. Since no patent has been granted for any COVID-19 vaccine in India, the question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1436 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-28
Subject: MEMU Services between Kannur and Mangalore
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Kumbakudi Sudhakaran

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1436 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.07.2021

## MEMU SERVICES BETWEEN KANNUR AND MANGALORE

## 1436. SHRI KUMBAKUDI SUDHAKARAN:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Southern Railways had introduced 8 MEMU car rakes in north Malabar route that were being operated exclusively for railway workers during the pandemic and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government is of the opinion that the availability of rakes is an issue for  operating  MEMU service between Kannur and Mangalore and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  received  several  requests  from  elected representatives  seeking  the  introduction  of  MEMU  services  between  Kannur and Mangalore and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government had planned to introduce MEMU services between Kannur  and  Mangalore  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  if  not,  the  reasons therefor; and
- (e)  the  reasons  for  delay  in  providing  MEMU  services  between  Kannur  and
- Mangalore?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND

## ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

- (a)  To  meet  the  requirement of movement of essential staff including Track Maintainers  for  emergency  maintenance  works  due  to  non-availability  of passenger  carrying  trains  (owing  to  discontinuation  of  regular  passenger services  in  view  of  the  prevailing  COVID-19  pandemic)    MEMU  rakes  were operated for three days from 02.06.2021 to 04.06.2021.
- (b)  to  (e)  Requests,  including  from  the  Hon'ble  Member  of  Parliament,  have been  received  inter  alia  regarding  introduction  of  MEMU  services  between Kannur and Mangaluru. Owing to operational constraints, including inadequate infrastructural facilities at Palakkad, MEMU car shed, and resource constraints, introduction of MEMU  train service between Kannur and Mangaluru is not feasible at present. However, introduction of trains, including

MEMU trains, is an ongoing process on Indian Railways subject to operational feasibility, traffic pattern, availability of resources, etc. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 1435 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-28
Subject: Indo Pacific Vision
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: S. Jagathrakshakan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1435 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.07.2021

## INDO PACIFIC VISION

- 1435 .SHRI S. JAGATHRAKSHAKAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken any initiative(s) to pitch for countries like Indonesia and Singapore to be invited to join in the future keeping in view the fact that India has many other partners in the Indo-Pacific and there is also a vital need to economically expand the Quad and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Quad nations need to better explain the IndoPacific Vision in an overarching framework with the objective of advancing everyone's economic and security interests; and
- (c) if   so,   the   details   thereof   and   measures   taken   by   the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS [DR. RAJKUMAR RANJAN SINGH]

- (a) No.
- (b) & (c) India envisages Indo-Pacific as a free, open, inclusive, peaceful and prosperous region built on rules-based international order,   with   respect   for   sovereignty   and   territorial   integrity, freedom   of   navigation   and   over-flight,   unimpeded   lawful commerce, peaceful resolution of disputes, as well as equality of all nations. India looks forward to productive collaboration with the countries in the region and beyond to ensure Security and Growth for all in the Region. The Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiatives (IPOI)   was   announced   by   Prime   Minister   at   the   14 th  East  Asia Summit in 2019 as an inclusive concept with a view to promote practical   cooperation   among   the   countries   for   the   peace   and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1434 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-28
Subject: Beautification of Railway Stations in Uttar Pradesh
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Bholanath (B.P. Saroj)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1434 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.07.2021

BEAUTIFICATION OF RAILWAY STATIONS IN UTTAR PRADESH

†1434. SHRI BHOLANATH (B.P. SAROJ):

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  plans  for  beautification  of  the railway stations in Uttar Pradesh;

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the time by when the work in this regard is likely to commence; and

(c) 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 UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO.1434  BY  SHRI  BHOLANATH  (B.P. SAROJ) TO BE ANSWERED  IN LOK SABHA  ON  28.07.2021 REGARDING BEAUTIFICATION OF RAILWAY STATIONS IN UTTAR PRADESH. (a)  to  (c)  Presently,  Railway  stations  are  beautified/upgraded under  'Adarsh'  Station  Scheme.  Various  passenger  amenities which  inter-alia  include  improvement  to  façade  of  the  station building,  retiring  room,  waiting  room  (with  bathing  facilities), separate waiting room for ladies, landscaping of circulating area, earmarked parking, signages, Pay & Use toilets, Foot Over Bridge, ramps  at  entry  to  station  for  physically  handicapped  and  senior citizens etc., separate parking for Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan)  are  proposed  to  be  provided  at  railway  stations which are identified for development under this scheme as per the respective category of station. 152 Railway stations in the State of  Uttar  Pradesh  have  been  identified  for  development  under 'Adarsh' Station Scheme. Out of these, 131 Railway stations have been  developed  as  per  norms.  Remaining  21  Railway  stations have been planned for development in Financial Year 2021-22.

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