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Lok Sabha Question No. 941 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-08
Subject: Small Modular Reactors
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: S. Jagathrakshakan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 941

TO BE ANSWERED ON 08/02/2023

## Small Modular Reactors

941. SHRI S. JAGATHRAKSHAKAN:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is planning to focus on augmenting the use of Small Modular Reactors(SMRs), which are smaller and cost-effective;
- (b) If so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government is also planning to invite private companies to set up SMRs; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a & b) There is a thrust world over for a strategy to use nuclear power that could reduce reliance on fossil fuels over the coming years. Nuclear power is considered as one of the  most  promising  clean  energy  options  for  power  generation.  Deploying  Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) across the country especially in locations not suitable for large   nuclear plants, can produce large amount of low-carbon electricity. In order to move away from fossil fuel consumption, SMRs could be installed and operated for repurposing the aging fossil fuel based power plants.

However, nuclear power plants are to be installed and operated in line with stringent regulatory requirements to contain radiation and to avoid exposure to public in  all  circumstances.    Evaluation  of  various  design  options  for  SMR  for  safety requirements,  commercial  viability,  sustainable  and  scalable  fuel  supply  chain  etc, and subsequent safe processing or disposal of spent fuel will need to be undertaken.

- (c & d)   No such decision has been taken as at present.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 940 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-08
Subject: Survey of High Speed Rail Corridor
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: A. Ganeshamurthi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 940 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.02.2023

## SURVEY OF HIGH SPEED RAIL CORRIDOR

940. SHRI A. GANESHAMURTHI:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  there  is  a  demand  to  build  High-speed  rail  corridor connecting Chennai, Erode, Coimbatore, Thoothukudi and Madurai to neighbouring States, to boost the State economy;
- (b) if so, the response of the Government thereon;

(c)  whether  the  Government  is  likely  to  examine  the  proposal  and order  for  feasibility  study  and  survey  taking  into  consideration reducing carbon footprint also; and

- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a): No, Sir.

- (b) to (d): Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 938 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-08
Subject: Commercial use of Railway Land
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Ramdas Chandrabhanji Tadas, Narendra Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 938

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.02.2023

## COMMERCIAL USE OF RAILWAY LAND †938. SHRI RAMDAS C. TADAS: SHRI NARENDRA KUMAR:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)      whether  the  Railways  has  prepared/  is  in  the  process  of formulating a master plan for the commercial  use  of the additional land throughout the country;
- (b) if so, the details of the additional land identified by the Railways in the country including Wardha and Amravati railway stations of Maharashtra along with the price thereof;
- (c) the time by which this process is likely to be completed; and
- the  details  of  the  funds  likely  to  be  earned  by  the  Government

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a) to (d) :  Identification of surplus railway land for commercial use is a  continuous  process.  A  total  of  1278.72  Hectare(approximately) railway land has been identified and entrusted to Rail Land Development  Authority(RLDA) for commercial development including 1.01  Hectare  in  the  vicinity  of  Amravati  Railway  Station.  Besides,  a plot measuring 0.1255 Hectare has been identified for Multi Functional Complex  in  Wardha.  Commercial  development  of  Railway  Land  is undertaken  by RLDA  through  open  competitive bidding process. Valuation of the individual sites varies and is worked out using various valuation methods applying due diligence by the consultants appointed for individual site.

- (d) therefrom?

The commercial development of Railway land at this scale is complex in  nature  and  requires  detailed  techno-economic  feasibility  studies and  various  statutory  clearances  from  urban-local  bodies  etc.  which affects the valuation and completion time.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 936 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-08
Subject: Amendment in IT Rules
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Satyadev Pachauri, Bheemrao Baswanthrao Patil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 936

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 8.2.2023

## AMENDMENT IN IT RULES

## 936. SHRI SATYADEV PACHAURI: SHRI B.B. PATIL:

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

- (a) whether the Government has recently notified the amendment in Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Coad) Rules, 2021 for open safe trusted and accountable internet;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  these  rules  mark  new  partnership  between  the  Government  and  intermediaries towards making and maintaining internet safe and trusted for all Indians across the country especially in Uttar Pradesh; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): The policies of the Government are aimed at ensuring an Open, Safe and Trusted and Accountable Internet for its users across the country, including in Uttar Pradesh. With the expansion of the Internet and more and more Indians coming online, for achieving this aim and  protecting  the  rights  of  users,  the  Central  Government  has  notified  the  Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021('IT Rules, 2021'). As Internet and the issues in the cyberspace continue to evolve, the IT Rules, 2021 have been further amended in October, 2022.

The  current  IT  Rules,  2021  rules  cast  enhanced  obligations  on  intermediaries,  including social media intermediaries, to observe due diligence and provide that if they fail to observe such due diligence, they shall no longer be exempt from their  liabilityunder law for thirdparty information or data or communication link hosted by them. The enhanced due diligence required includes respecting the rights accorded to citizens under the Constitution, including in articles 14 (equality before law), 19 (protection of rights regarding freedom of speech, etc.) and 21 (protection of life and personal liberty), while discharging their duties.

Keeping  in  view  complaints  regarding  action  or  inaction,  on  the  part  of  the  social  media intermediaries and other intermediaries on user grievances regarding objectionable content or suspension  of  their  accounts,  the  Central  Government  has  also  established  three  GACs (Grievance Appellate Committees), as provided for in the said IT Rules, 2021 to enable users to  appeal  against  the  decisions  taken  by  Grievance  Officer  of  intermediaries  on  user complaints.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 934 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-08
Subject: Private Startups offering Satellite Services in Karnataka
Ministry: SPACE
Asked by: Annasaheb Shankar Jolle, Sanganna Amarappa Karadi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF SPACE LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 934

TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 08, 2023

PRIVATE STARTUPS OFFERING SATELLITE SERVICES IN KARNATAKA

934. SHRI ANNASAHEB SHANKAR JOLLE: SHRI SANGANNA AMARAPPA:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether The number of private startups in the State of Karnataka offering satellite services to global customers;
- (b) whether  the  government  is  likely  to accept  Public  Private Partnership (PPP) for the advancement of space technology and whether there is any proposal under consideration; and
- (c) If so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

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(a) Three known space startups located in Karnataka are offering satellite services to global customers. (b) & (c) In  light  of  the  space  reforms announced by the Government in 2020,  greater  participation  of  Non-Government  Entities  (NGEs) is  envisaged  in  carrying  out  end-to-end  activities  in  space sector,  under  these  reforms,  Government  may  consider  Public Private Partnership (PPP) for advancement of space technology.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 933 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-08
Subject: Maintenance of FOBs
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Asaduddin Owaisi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.933

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.02.2023

## MAINTENANCE OF FOBs

## 933. SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there has been a number of cases in regard to collapse of Foot Over Bridges (FOBs) in and around railway lines and stations in the recent past;
- (b) if so, the details thereof for the last three years;
- (c) whether Railways has done audit of FOBs in railway stations and along railway lines in the recent past;
- (d)
- if so, the outcome thereof;
- (e) the number of persons who lost their lives and got injured in these incidents; and
- (f) the steps taken or being taken by the Government to ensure that regular  monitoring  and  maintenance  of  FOBs  is  undertaken  for safety and security of railway passengers and passers-by?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND

ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

- (a) & (b):  There is only one case of collapse of a portion of Foot Over Bridge (FOB) in and around railway station in last 3 years.   Floor beam of span No. 1 covering platform no. 1 & 2 of FOB-1 at Ballarshah station in Chandrapur District (Maharashtra)  collapsed on 27.11.2022.

(c) & (d):  There is a well-established system of inspection of Foot Over bridges  on  Indian  Railways  and  governed  by  Indian  Railway  Works Manual.  Periodical  inspection  is  conducted  by  designated  Railway officials. Repair/strengthening /Rehabilitation/ Rebuilding of foot over bridges is  a  continuous  process  and  is  undertaken  whenever  so warranted  by  their  physical  condition  as  ascertained  during  these inspections. As a result of such inspection/safety audits the Repair/ Strengthening/ Rehabilitation/ Rebuilding of Railway foot over bridges is prioritized  and  carried  out  based  on  physical  condition  and  safety considerations. (e):    In  the  above  incident, nine persons got minor injury, nine persons got grievously injured and one of them died during treatment. (f):    Zonal  Railways  are  carrying  out  prescribed  periodical  inspections and special safety drive on all FOBs and taking remedial measures.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 931 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-08
Subject: PM Mitra Scheme
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Diya Kumari

## 931. MS. DIYA KUMARI:

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

(a) the status of the implementation of PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM Mitra) parks scheme;

(b) whether the location of Greenfield/Brownfield Parks has been decided yet;

(c) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise especially for the State of Rajasthan;

(d) the details of funds allocated and released for the implementation of the Scheme to States, Statewise; and

(e)  whether  a  body  has  been  set  up  for  monitoring  the  implementation  of  the  Scheme  and  if  so,  the details thereof?

उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज् य मंत्री ( श्रीमती दर्शना जरदोर् )

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

- (a) to (d): The  Government  has  approved  setting  up  of  7  (Seven)  PM  Mega  Integrated  Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks in Greenfield/Brownfield sites with world class infrastructure including plug and play facility with an outlay of Rs. 4,445 cr for a period of seven years upto 2027-28. The  details  of  PM  MITRA  Park  scheme  can  be  accessed  from  www.texmin.nic.in.  All  states  were requested to send proposals to the Ministry under the Scheme.  In response, 18 proposals from 13 State Governments  including  that  of  State  Government  of  Rajasthan  for  setting  up  PM  MITRA  Park  at Jodhpur have been received.  The selection of sites for PM MITRA Parks is at an advanced stage.
- (e): A  Project  Approval  Committee  (PAC)  under  the  Chairmanship  of  Secretary  (Textiles),  will approve the guidelines for this scheme, sanction project activities and monitor the expenditure under the Scheme.

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## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 931 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.02.2023

## PM MITRA SCHEME
Lok Sabha Question No. 926 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-08
Subject: Increase in Landslides
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: Vishnu Dayal Ram

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 926

ANSWERED ON 08.02.2023

## INCREASE IN LANDSLIDES

926. SHRI VISHNU DAYAL RAM:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there has been an increase in the number of landslides observed in India;
- (b) if so, the reasons therefor, State-wise;
- (c) whether the Government conducts regular landslide zoning analysis;
- (d) if so, the procedure for the same and how often are these checks conducted; and
- (e) if not, the reasons for the lack of regular checks?

## ANSWER

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

(a): No, Sir. Geological Survey of India [GSI], an attached office of Ministry of Mines, has not carried out any such study on landslides.

(b): In view of (a) above, question does not arise.

(c): Yes, Sir. GSI conducts regular landslide zoning analysis.

- (d)  &  (e):  GSI  has  launched  a  program  called  National  Landslide  Susceptibility Mapping (NLSM) to prepare landslide inventory, and landslide susceptibility map on a 1:50,000  scale  in  a  seamless  manner  for  4.34  lakh  sq.  km.  area  prone  to landslides.   The  landslide  susceptibility  map  categorises  the  landmass  into  three zones - 'High', 'Moderate', and 'Low' based on the degree of likelihood of future landslide  initiation  in  an  area  under  natural  conditions.   GSI  has  completed  the preparation of the baseline landslide susceptibility map of the above mentioned area.

Besides,  GSI  has  been  carrying  out  1:10,000  scale  landslide  susceptibility mapping  of  critical  sectors  and  detailed  site-specific  landslide  investigations  on  a 1:1000 scale mostly as per the requests of the concerned State Governments, and other stakeholders.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 924 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-08
Subject: Food Wastage Problem
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Vishnu Dutt Sharma, Arvind Kumar Sharma

## Government of India Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

## Department of Consumer Affairs

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 924 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.02.2023

## FOOD WASTAGE PROBLEM

## 924. SHRI VISHNU DATT SHARMA: DR. ARVIND KUMAR SHARMA:

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- (a) whether  the  Government  has  set  some  time  bound  target  to  improve  the  food  wastage  problem according  to  'Food  Waste  Index  Report  2021'  as  released  by  the  United  Nations  Environment Programme (UNEP), in India, there happens a wastage of 50 kg of food per person per year which is one of the highest in the world; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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## THE MINISTER OF STATE CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)

(a) & (b)  : Government  has  carried  out  publicity  campaigns  through  the  print  and  electronic  media from time to time to sensitize people against food wastage. In addition, States/UTs were advised by Central Government to include a chapter on prevention of food wastage in the school syllabi in order to inculcate awareness amongst young students and sensitize them on the subject.

Further,  Food  Safety  and  Standards  Authority  of  India  (FSSAI)  has  launched  a  social  initiative known as 'Save Food Share Food' to help promote donation of surplus food and reduce food waste by integrating various food distribution agencies and other stakeholders. FSSAI has also notified Food Safety and  Standards  (Recovery  and  Distribution  of  Surplus  Food)  Regulations,  2019  which  specify  the responsibilities of food donors and surplus food distribution organizations so that the donated food remains safe for human consumption.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 921 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-08
Subject: Jute and Natural Fiber Cluster
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Dulal Chandra Goswami

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 921 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.02.2023

## JUTE AND NATURAL FIBER CLUSTER

## 921. SHRI DULAL CHANDRA GOSWAMI:

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

- (a)  whether  there  is  any  plan  to  develop  the  country's  only  jute  and  natural  fiber  cluster  located  at Purnia in the State of Bihar as a model cluster;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government is considering to recognize the said cluster as National Artisan Training Centre; and
- (d) if so, the time by which the final decision is likely to be taken in this regard?

## उत्तर ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज् य मंत्री ( श्रीमती दर्शना जरदोर् ) THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES

## (SMT. DARSHANA JARDOSH)

(a) to (d): No  such  proposal  to  develop  jute  and  natural  fibre  cluster  at  Purnia,  Bihar  has  been received in the Ministry of Textiles.

The  Ministry  of  Textiles  supports  farmers  and  industries  through  implementation  of  schemes related to jute, procurement of raw jute under MSP and issuing of production control-cum-supply order for manufacturing of jute sacking bags. National Jute Board Scheme 'Jute ICARE' supports farmers in increasing  the  production  and  quality  of  raw  jute  resulting  in  increase  in  their  incomes.  The  scheme 'Jute  Integrated  Development  and  Jute  Resource-cum-Production  Centre'  supports  artisans  through imparting training for self-sustenance in production of Jute Diversified Products. Jute Corporation of India through its departmental procurement centers including 7 such centres in Purnia district carries out procurement of raw jute under MSP Operation to avoid distress sale by farmers. Further, supply order for production of jute sacking bags to jute mills in Bihar is continuously given by Jute Commissioner Office to support the industry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 79 (STARRED), answered on 2023-02-07
Subject: Advisory for Action against Gambling/Betting
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Thirumaa Valavan Thol

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *79 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.02.2023

ADVISORY FOR ACTION AGAINST GAMBLING/BETTING.

*79.  SHRI THIRUMAAVALAVAN THOL:

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

- (a) whether the Government has issued any advisories/warning regarding  action  against  advertising  on  any  media  for  promotion  of gambling or betting;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any action has been taken by the Government for violation of  the  said  instructions  against  any  individuals,  TV  channels,  Radio Channels,  Magazines,  Newspapers,  online  platforms  and  any  other digital media or entities; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING; AND MINISTER  OF  YOUTH  AFFAIRS  AND  SPORTS  (SHRI  ANURAG  SINGH THAKUR):

(a) to (d): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  to  (d)  OF  LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO *79 FOR ANSWER ON 07.02.2023

(a) to (d): 'Betting and Gambling' comes under Entry 34 and 62 of List II  of  the  7th  Schedule  of  the  Constitution  which  provides  for  their regulation  by  States.  Based  on  the  erstwhile  Public  Gambling  Act, 1867, most State Governments have enacted their own laws to deal with betting and gambling within their jurisdictions. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting vide advisories dated 13.06.2022  and  03.10.2022  advised  private  satellite  TV  channels, digital  news  publishers  and  OTT  platforms  to  refrain  from  publishing advertisements  of  online  betting  and  gambling  platforms  and  any  of their  surrogate  products.  These  advisories  were  also  informed  to social media platforms. This  Ministry  takes  suitable  action  whenever  a  specific  violation  in this regard comes to the notice of the Ministry.

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