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Lok Sabha Question No. 2770 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-12
Subject: GI tag Designated Uppada Jamdani Sarees
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu, Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy, Beesetti  Venkata Satyavathi

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2770 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.03.2021

## GI TAG DESIGNATED UPPADA JAMDANI SAREES

## 2770.   SHRI LAVU SRI KRISHNA DEVARAYALU: SHRI MAGUNTA SREENIVASULU REDDY: DR. BEESETTI VENKATA SATYAVATHI:

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

(a) the details of measures being taken by the Government to promote the GI tag designated Uppada Jamdani Sarees of Andhra Pradesh;

(b) the details of progress made in this regard;

(c) the effect of such measures/certification to promote the product; and

(d) the details of other measures proposed to be taken in this regard?

## उत्तर

ANSWER

## वस्त्र मंत्री ( श्रीमती स्मृतत ज़ूबिन इरानी )

MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a) to (d): The handloom product Uppada Jamdani Sarees of Andhra Pradesh has been registered under Geographical  Indications  (G.I.)  of  Goods  (Registration  &  Production)  Act,  1999.  G.I.  Help Desk has been set up in Weaver Service Centre Vijaywada to promote the product and address issues related under the Act including legal advice.  The handloom producers of Uppada Jamdani Sarees are facilitated to participate in various marketing expos/events including e-commerce platforms to sell their  products.  A  Block  Level  Cluster  has  been  sanctioned  in  Uppada  village.    In  addition,  one Producer Company has been formed to extend the benefits of handloom schemes to the weavers and producers  of  Uppada  Jamdani.  Registration  under  India  Handloom  Brand  (IHB)  has  also  been granted to the product.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2766 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-12
Subject: Geo-spatial Mapping of Border Areas by Private Entities
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Ravneet Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2766 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12/03/2021

Geo-spatial Mapping of Border Areas by Private Entities

## 2766. SHRI RAVNEET SINGH BITTU:

Will  the  Minister  of  SCIENCE  AND  TECHNOLOGY वान और ौयोगक मंी be pleased to state:

- (a)     whether the Government proposes to permit geospatial mapping of  border  and  coastal  areas  by  private  entities,  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (b)      whether  this  proposal  have  been  opposed  by  the  defence establishment  for  security  reasons  and  if  so,  the  response  of  the Government thereto;
- (c)      whether  the  Government  undertook  due  consultation  process with all the stakeholders including the armed forces while formulating the said proposal; and
- (d)     if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE; MINISTER OF SCIENCE

AND TECHNOLOGY; AND MINISTER OF EARTH SCIENCES (DR. HARSH VARDHAN)

वाय और परवार कयाण मंी , वान और ौयोगक मंी और पृ वी वान मंी ( डॉ . हष वधन )

- (a):     Department of Science & Technology has issued Guidelines for 'acquiring and producing geospatial data and geospatial data services including  maps'  on  15 th   February,  2021  which  is  applicable  to  all stakeholders, save as specifically provided for under the said guidelines, within the territory of India.
- (b) to (d): The guidelines have been issued pursuant to recommendations received after due deliberations of the Committee of Secretaries which was  represented by the Ministry of  Defence also.  The Ministry of Defence consulted all  their stakeholders, after which the Committee of Secretaries recommended for the issuance of the guidelines.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2765 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-12
Subject: Telecast of Doordarshan Channels
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Annpurna Devi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2765

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.03.2021)

## TELECAST OF DOORDARSHAN CHANNELS

2765. SHRIMATI ANNPURNA DEVI:

Will  the  Minister  of  INFORMATION  AND  BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  all  the  channels  of Doordarshan  are  not  being  telecast  on  DTH  and  cable networks;
- (b) if  so,  whether the Government proposes to issue guidelines to  all  DTH  and  cable  operators  to  mandatorily  telecast Doordarshan Jharkhand;
- (c) if so, the time by which it is likely to be telecast; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND  CLIMATE CHANGE;  MINISTER  OF  INFORMATION  AND  BROADCASTING; AND MINISTER OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

- (a) In terms of provisions under Section 8 of the Cable Television  Networks  (Regulation)  Act,  1995,  this  Ministry has  notified  25  channels  of  Doordarshan  (including  Gyan Darshan),  besides  Lok  Sabha  and  Rajya  Sabha  Television Channels  that  are  to  be  compulsorily  carried  by  Direct-ToHome (DTH) and Cable Networks.
- (b) No  proposal  is  under  consideration  to  notify  Doordarshan Jharkhand as a mandatory channel to be carried by DTH/Cable Operators.
- (c) Does not arise.
- (d) The  notification  of  the  channel  to  be  mandatorily  carried would  precede  review  of  the  existing  mandatory  channels notified, rationale for the same etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2764 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-12
Subject: Portal for Complaints of Food Adulteration Cases
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Arvind Dharmapuri, Meenakashi Lekhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2764 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 TH March , 2021

## PORTAL FOR COMPLAINT S OF FOOD ADULTERATI ON CASES

## 2764. SHRI ARVIND DHARMAPURI: SHRIMATI MEENAKASHI LEKHI:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is a Government portal for registe ing complaints pertaining to presence of harmfulchemicals in the food items; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

(SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

- (a)& (b): Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has an online grieva portal namely 'Food Safety Connect' where a consumer can register complaint relating to the food articles , including   presence of harmful chemicals in food items . The por tal to register complaintis https://foscos.fssai.gov.in/consumergrievance. On  submission  of  complaint/ grievance, a unique reference ID is generated which i s sent to the complainant by email/SMS for  tracking  status  of  grievance.  The  grievance  rece ived  is  forwarded  to  concerned Food Business Operator (FBO) /State Designated Officer for taking necessary remedial actio n.

The status of consumer grievance is moni tored  by  FSSAI  through  quarterly  report submitted by State/UT Governments which are also taken up with States in the meeting of C entral Advisory Committee (CAC) , where Food Safety Commissioners of all States/UTs are represented.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2763 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-12
Subject: Mahila Police Volunteer Scheme
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Margani Bharat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UN-STARRED QUESTION NO.2763

TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.03.2020

## MAHILA POLICE VOLUNTEER SCHEME

## 2763.   SHRI MARGANI BHARAT:

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the aims and objectives of the Mahila Police Volunteer Scheme;
- (b) the details of funds allocated, sanctioned, released and utilized under the said scheme during the last three years in the State of Andhra Pradesh, yearwise;
- (c) whether it is true that funds allocated to AP in 2018-19 have not been utilized;
- (d) if so, the reasons therefor; and
- (e) the  efforts  being  made  by  the  Government  to  further  fine-tune  the  above scheme?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a)   The  Scheme  of  Mahila  Police  Volunteers  (MPV)  envisages  the  MPVs  as empowered,  responsible,  socially  aware  women  for  fostering  leadership  in  local settings to facilitate police outreach on gender concerns. The broad mandate of MPVs is  to  report  incidences  of  violence  against  women  such  as  domestic  violence,  child marriage, dowry harassment and violence faced by women in public spaces.

(b) to (e) The details of funds allocated/ sanctioned, released and utilized under the said scheme during the last three years in the State of Andhra Pradesh, year-wise are as under:

(in Lakh Rupees)

| 2016-17                         | 2016-17   | 2017-18             | 2017-18     | 2018-19               | 2018-19     | 2019-20               | 2019-20     | 2020-21               |
|---------------------------------|-----------|---------------------|-------------|-----------------------|-------------|-----------------------|-------------|-----------------------|
| Sanctioned Released Utilisation | /         | Sanctioned Released | Utilisation | Sanctioned / Released | Utilisation | Sanctioned / Released | Utilisation | Sanctioned / Released |
| 75.81                           | 75.81     | 0                   | 0           | 445.57                | 0           | 0                     | 0           | 0                     |

The  Ministry  regularly  reviews  and  follows  up  with  the  States/  UTs  regarding implementation of the scheme through formal communications and video conferences etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2762 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-12
Subject: Sale of Beverages as Dairy products
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Sudhakar Tukaram Shrangre, Shivkumar Chanabasappa Udasi, Sunil Kumar Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2762 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 TH March , 2021

## SALE OF BEVERAGES AS DAIRY PRODUCTS

## 2762. SHRI SUDHAKAR TUKARAM SHRANGARE: SHRI SHIVAKUMAR C. UDASI: SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SINGH:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that certain companies are selling almond, soya, oats and rice beverages as milk;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any clinical trials or scientific studies have been conducted of these chemically fortified beverages to prove that they are better than milk and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the fresh steps taken by the Government to stop use of the term dairy for such products?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

- (a) & (b): No such information is maintained by Food Safety and Standards Authority o India (FSSAI).
- (c): In dian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has not carried out any clinical trial scientific studies of these chemica l ly  fortified beverages to prove that they are better than milk
- (d): FSSAI has informed that p lant based beverages are non - dairy products by nature, and the use of dairy terms in respect of such products are regulated by the extant Food Sa Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Thirteenth Amendment Regulations, 2017.

Imple mentation and enforcement of Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act, 2006 and Rules and Regulations made there under primarily rests with State/UT Governments. Regular surveillance, monitoring, inspection and random sampling of food products are being ca out  by  the  officials  of  Food  Safety  Departments  of  the  respective  States/UTs  to compliance of the prescribed standards under the FSS Act and Rules and Regulations ma there under. In cases where the samples are found to be non - c nformi g, penal act ion is taken against the defaulting Food Business Operators as per  provisions of the said Act.
Lok Sabha Question No. 240 (STARRED), answered on 2021-03-10
Subject: Wardha-Nanded New Railway Line
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Ramdas Chandrabhanji Tadas

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 240 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.03.2021

## WARDHA - NANDED NEW RAILWAY LINE

- †*240.   SHRI RAMDAS C. TADAS:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the work of Wardha-Nanded new railway line is progressing rapidly;
- (b) if so, whether there is any proposal for construction of Over Bridge on the National Highway on this railway line; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (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. 240 BY SHRI RAMDAS C. TADAS TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK  SABHA  ON  10.03.2021  REGARDING  WARDHA  -  NANDED  NEW RAILWAY LINE

(a): Wardha-Nanded via Yavatmal, Pusad (284 km) new line project was sanctioned  in  2008-09  on  cost  sharing  basis  (60%  Railway  and  40% Government  of  Maharashtra).    The  anticipated  cost  of  the  project  is ` 3,168 crore.   So far, an expenditure of ` 1,362 crore has been incurred. An outlay of ` 450 crore including State's share has been provided for the year 2020-21.

Project involves acquisition of 1,811.73 Ha. Revenue land and diversion of 119.65 Ha. Forest land, out of which State Government has handed over  1455.55  Ha.  Revenue  land  and  Forestry  clearance  of  19.06  Ha. Forest land. Government of Maharashtra has to expedite acquisition of balance 356.18 Ha. Revenue land and diversion of 100.59 Ha. of Forest land.

Present status of the project:

Wardha-Yavatmal Section (78 km.) -  Agencies have been finalized  and work has been taken up in available land.

Yavatmal-Nanded  Section  (206  km):    Agencies  for  79  km  i.e.  from Yavatmal to Digras have been finalized. Tender for balance 127 km length will be initiated only after receiving the forest clearance and complete possession of Revenue land.

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(b) and (c):  Yes,  Sir.    Provision  of  construction  of  4  nos.  of  Road  Over Bridges/  Road  Under  Bridges  is  made  on  National  Highway  between Wardha - Nanded.  The details are as under:

- (i) Road  Over  Bridge (ROB)  on National Highway  (NH)  361  at chainage 12,221m between Wardha-Yavatmal.
- (ii) Road  Over  Bridge (ROB)  on National Highway  (NH)  361  at chainage 76,540m between Wardha-Yavatmal.
- (iii) Road  Under  Bridge  (RUB)  on  National  Highway  (NH)  222  near village Barasgaon between Yavatmal-Nanded.
- (iv) Road  Under  Bridge  (RUB)  on  National  Highway  (NH)  361  near village Manatha between Yavatmal-Nanded.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 239 (STARRED), answered on 2021-03-10
Subject: Special Trains for Tirumala Tirupati Darshan
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Goddeti Madhavi, Midhun Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.239 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.03.2021

## SPECIAL TRAINS FOR TIRUMALA TIRUPATI DARSHAN

- *239. SHRIMATI GODDETI MADHAVI: SHRI P.V. MIDHUN REDDY:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken any measures for the convenience of  pilgrims  visiting  Tirumala  Tirupati  from  different parts of the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to introduce special trains for Tirumala Tirupati Darshan; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof, and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (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.239  BY  SHRIMATI  GODDETI  MADHAVI  AND SHRI  P.V.  MIDHUN  REDDY  TO  BE  ANSWERED  IN  LOK  SABHA  ON 10.03.2021  REGARDING  SPECIAL  TRAINS  FOR  TIRUMALA  TIRUPATI DARSHAN (a) & (b)   Over the years the facilities to handle trains bringing pilgrims from different parts of the country to Tirupati and Renigunta stations have been vastly augmented.  Adequate modern passenger amenities have been provided at these stations for convenience of passengers. These include Retiring Rooms, air-conditioned and non-air conditioned Waiting  Halls,  Refreshment  Rooms,  Catering  Stalls,  Water-vending Stalls,  Cloak  Rooms,  Pay  &  Use  toilets,  lifts,  escalators,  Tourism Facilitation  Centres  run  by  Indian  Railways  Catering  and  Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) and Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation.  A Premium Lounge has been set up for passengers. As a tourist  attraction,  Dashavatara  statues  have  been  set  up  in  the concourse area. Airport style lighting has been provided at the station and rainbow colour lighting has been provided in the facade. (c) & (d)   Presently, taking into account the precautions and protocols to be observed in the ongoing Covid scenario, 45 pairs of special train services (some of them Daily and other non-Daily) connecting various parts of the country to Tirupati and Renigunta stations are in operation. Besides,  IRCTC  organises  tour  packages  by  rail,  road  and  air  from different  parts  of  the  country  for  Tirumala  Tirupati  Darshan.    These packages include transportation, meals, accommodation, sightseeing, travel  insurance,  tour  escort/tour  guide  and  arrangement  of  'Darshan

Passes' for Tirumala Tirupati Darshan in advance.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 237 (STARRED), answered on 2021-03-10
Subject: Shatabdi Udyan, Kanpur
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Satyadev Pachauri

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.237

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 th  March, 2021

## SHATABDI UDYAN, KANPUR

*237. SHRI SATYADEV PACHAURI:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government is contemplating conversion of 'Shatabdi Udyan' a Defence Estate, adjacent to Central Ordnance Depot, Kanpur into a gigantic bio-diversity arboretum by allowing private players, NGOs, etc; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

## MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                    (SHRI RAJNATH SINGH)

(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  LOK  SABHA STARRED  QUESTION  NO. 237 FOR ANSWER  ON  10.03.2021  REGARDING 'SHATABDI UDYAN, KANPUR'.

(a) to (c):  The land in question located adjacent to Central Ordnance Depot (COD), Kanpur is not  defence  land  and  is  within  the  restricted  zone  of  250  yards  from  the  periphery  of  COD, Kanpur as per SRO No. 161 dated 16.05.1961 issued under Works of Defence Act, 1903. No  proposal  has  been  received  from  the  State  Government  or  any  of  its  agencies  for development of Shatabdi Udyan on the said land.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 236 (STARRED), answered on 2021-03-10
Subject: Hate Speech on Social Media
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Mitesh Rameshbhai (Bakabhai) Patel, Shardaben Anilbhai Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*236

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 10.03.2021

## HATE SPEECH ON SOCIAL MEDIA

## *236. SHRI MITESH RAMESHBHAI PATEL (BAKABHAI) SHRIMATI SHARDABEN ANILBHAI PATEL:

Will the Minister of Electronics & Information Technology be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the use of hateful and divisive language on social media platforms has increased during the last four years; and
- (b) if so, the number of complaints regarding the misuse of social media platforms registered so far along with the details of the action taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER FOR ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD)

- (a) and (b):   A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *236  FOR 10-03-2021 REGARDING HATE SPEECH ON SOCIAL MEDIA

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(a) and (b):  Cyber space is a complex environment of people, software, hardware and services on the Internet providing a possibility of instant communication by anyone from anywhere around the world. The global outreach of social media platforms to allow interaction among internet users for sharing, hosting, storing, transmitting user content has increased tremendously. Because of such features, specifically the option to  remain  anonymous,  there  are  certain  miscreants  who  use  hateful  and  divisive language on social media platforms.

'Police' and 'Public Order' are State subjects as per the Constitution of India and States are primarily responsible for prevention, detection and investigation through their law enforcement machinery. The Law Enforcement Agencies take legal action against the cyber-crime offenders as per the provisions of applicable laws.

Wherever the situation warrants, under the provision of section 69A of the Information Technology  Act, 2000, Government blocks unlawful and malicious online content, in the interest of sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of the State, friendly relations with foreign states or public order or for preventing incitement to the commission of any cognizable offence relating to above. Under this provision, 1385, 2799, 3603 and 9849 URLs/accounts/webpages were blocked during the years 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 respectively.

Government has recently notified Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, in which many of these issues have been addressed.  The  social  media  platforms  are  enjoined  to  develop  a  robust  grievance redressal system.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 235 (STARRED), answered on 2021-03-10
Subject: Sainik Express
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Narendra Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 235 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.03.2021

## SAINIK EXPRESS

†*235. SHRI NARENDRA KUMAR:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  Sainik  Express  14021/14022  is  proposed  to  be  run  on daily basis;
- (b) if so, the time by which it is likely to become operational; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

(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. 235  BY  SHRI  NARENDRA  KUMAR  TO  BE  ANSWERED  IN LOK SABHA ON 10.03.2021 REGARDING SAINIK EXPRESS

(a) to (c) Prior to COVID-19 pandemic, 14021/22 Delhi Sarai Rohilla-Jaipur Sainik  Express  was  being  operated  as  a  tri-weekly  service  and  it  has been  decided  to  increase  its  frequency  from  3  to  4  days  a  week. However,  the  train  is  presently  being  operated  as  a  tri-weekly  special service, in view of prevailing situation.  Owing to operational constraints increase in its frequency, to daily is not feasible, at present.

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