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Lok Sabha Question No. 2517 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-15
Subject: Ratlam-Dungarpur Railway Project
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Kanakmal Katara, Arjunlal Meena

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  2517 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.03.2023

## RATLAM-DUNGARPUR RAILWAY PROJECT

## † 2517.   SHRI KANAKMAL KATARA:

SHRI ARJUN LAL MEENA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  Ratlam-Dungarpur via  Banswara  Railway  Project  was launched by the Union Government in 2014-15 and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the said railway project has been shelved;
- (c) if so, the reasons therefor and if not, the current status of the said project;
- (d) the details of the cost of the said project along with the total funds spent thereon so far;
- (e) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  complete  the  said  Railway line  project  with  its  own  resources  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof; and
- (f)
- if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

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

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (f)  OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2517 BY SHRI KANAKMAL KATARA AND SHRI  ARJUN  LAL  MEENA  TO  BE  ANSWERED  IN  LOK  SABHA  ON 15.03.2023 REGARDING RATLAM-DUNGARPUR RAILWAY PROJECT

(a)  to  (f):  Ratlam-Dungarpur  via  Banswara  (188  Km)  new  line  project was sanctioned on 2011-12 with the proviso to share 50% of the final construction cost of the project and providing land free of cost by the State Government of Rajasthan.

The total  requirement  of  land  for  the  project  is  1736  Hectares, out of which, Government of Rajasthan has acquired only 646 Hectares land so far and deposited only ₹ 200  crores as a part of construction cost of the project.  Government of Rajasthan has refused to share 50% revised cost of the project and requested that the entire construction cost should be borne by Railways.

Since  Government  of  Rajasthan  has  neither  provided  the  total land required for the project nor deposited their share to Railways as per the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the project is presently held up on account of the same.

Further, on the request of Government of Rajasthan, Bankability study  of  project  was  completed  and  as  per  report,  the  cost  of  the project (excluding the cost of the land) has been assessed as ₹ 4262.35 crore with the Rate of Return as (+) 2.73 %.  Since, this cost is without considering the cost of land, hence, if the cost of the complete land for setting up of this project is also included, then the Rate of Return of the project will be further reduced.

Government of Rajasthan has been requested that to make the project  viable,  Government  of  Rajasthan  can  consider  providing  land free  of  cost.    However,  Government  of  Rajasthan  has  not  agreed  for providing land free of cost.  Project is held up on this account.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2514 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-15
Subject: Amritsar Railway Station as World Class Railway Station
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Gurjeet Singh Aujla

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2514

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.03.2023

AMRITSAR RAILWAY STATION AS WORLD CLASS RAILWAY STATION

2514.  SHRI GURJEET SINGH AUJLA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  Amritsar  railway  station  is  one  of  the  major  railway stations of North India;
- (b)  if  so,  whether  this  station  is  proposed  to  be  developed  as  world class station under the Redevelopment Scheme; and
- (c) the time by which the redevelopment work is likely to be initiated?

## 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. 2514 BY SHRI GURJEET SINGH AUJLA TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 15.03.2023 REGARDING AMRISTSAR

RAILWAY STATION AS WORLD CLASS RAILWAY STATION

- (a)
- Yes, Sir.
- (b) Ministry of Railways has launched 'Amrit Bharat Station Scheme' for development of Railway Stations on Indian Railways.  This scheme envisages development of stations on a continuous basis with a long term approach.

It involves preparation of Master Plans and their implementation in phases to improve the amenities at the stations like improvement of station access, circulating areas, waiting halls, toilets, lift/escalators as necessary, cleanliness, free Wi-Fi, kiosks for local products through schemes like 'One Station One Product', better passenger information systems, Executive Lounges, nominated spaces for business meetings,  landscaping  etc.   keeping  in  view  the  necessity  at  each such station.

The scheme also envisages improvement of building, integrating the station with both sides of the city, multimodal  integration, amenities for Divyangjans, sustainable and environment friendly solutions, provision of ballast less tracks, 'Roof Plazas' as per necessity, phasing and feasibility and creation of city  centres at the station in the long term.

Amritsar  railway  station  is  one  of  the  stations  identified  for development under this scheme.

- (c) Development/ redevelopment/ upgradation of Railway Stations is complex  in  nature  involving  safety  of  passengers  and  trains  and requires various statutory clearances from urban/local bodies etc. and these factors affect the completion time. Therefore, no time frame can be indicated.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2512 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-15
Subject: Setting up of Steel Plants
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: Upendra Singh Rawat, Vijay Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2512

FOR ANSWER ON 15.03.2023

## SETTING UP OF STEEL PLANTS

2512.  SHRI UPENDRA SINGH RAWAT: SHRI VIJAY KUMAR:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

- (a) the status of the steel plants proposed to be set up in the country, State/UT-wise, particularly in various districts of Uttar Pradesh and district Gaya of Bihar;
- (b) whether the DPR has been finalized and land have been acquired for the setting up of new steel plants; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons for the delay if any, for the setting up of new steel plants in the country including Gaya district of Bihar?

## ANSWER

(SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF STEEL

- (a) Steel is a deregulated sector, the decision regarding setting up of steel plants in  any  State  is  based  on  commercial  considerations  and  market  factors  by  the concerned  Steel  companies/investors.  The  Government  acts  as  a  facilitator  for development of steel sector in the country.

As envisaged in National Steel Policy(NSP)-2017, to achieve the capacity of 300 million tonne, capacity enhancements are under consideration by ISPs and other steel plants, but there is no data available for setting up of new steel plants.

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

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2511 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-15
Subject: Protocol for Aarogya Setu Data
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Hibi Eden

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTORNICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK   SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2511

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 15.03.2023

## PROTOCOL  FOR AAROGYA SETU DATA

## 2511.   SHRI HIBI EDEN:

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

- (a)  whether  the  data  collected  by  Aarogya  Setu  till May  10,  2022  has  been  deleted  in accordance with the Aarogya Setu Data Access and Knowledge Sharing Protocol, 2020 and if not, the reasons therefor including current legislation or protocol governing the data collected by Aarogya Setu;
- (b)  whether  there  is  an  active  or  proposed  plan  to  prepare  a  new  protocol  to  govern  the previously collected data by Aarogya Setu;
- (c)  whether  there  is  any  demand  to  share  the  contact  tracing  data  collected  through  the Aarogya Setu mobile application;
- (d)  whether  the  Government responded to the incident in which  a US-based tech firm  was authorized by the state Government to collate, collect, manage and handle the health data of the people of Kerala; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a): Yes, Sir.

(b):  No,  sir.  In  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  the  Aarogya  Setu  Data  Access  and Knowledge Sharing Protocol, 2020, the contact tracing feature of the Aarogya Setu mobile application has been discontinued.

(c):  No, Sir.

(d)  and  (e):  We  are  not  aware  of  any  such  incident  in  which  US-based  tech  firm  was authorized by the Kerala State Government to collate, collect, manage and handle the health data of people of Kerala. No reference was made by Kerala State Government in this regard as well.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2509 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-15
Subject: Handicraft Haat
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Balak Nath, Ranjeeta Koli, Manoj Rajoria, Sumedhanand Saraswati

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2509

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.03.2023

## HANDICRAFT HAAT

2509. SHRI BALAK NATH: SHRIMATI RANJEETA KOLI: DR. MANOJ RAJORIA: SHRI SUMEDHANAND SARASWATI:

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

- (a) the efforts being made by the Government to set up urban or rural handloom/handicraft haats in the country including Rajasthan;
- (b)  the  efforts  being  made  by  the  Government  to  promote  local  handloom/handicrafts and textiles in Sikar, Alwar, Bharatpur and Karauli-Dholpur districts of Rajasthan;
- (c) if so, the location-wise details thereof and the funds allocated for the said purpose;
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e) the location-wise details of the urban or rural handloom/handicrafts haats in Rajasthan at present?

उत्तर

ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज् य मंत्री ( श्रीमती दर्शना जरदोर् )

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

(a) & (e): Government of India provides financial assistance on need-based projects received from states  for  setting  up  Urban  Haats  at  prime  locations  in  the  country  to  enable  the  participating weavers/artisans  to  sell  handlooms/handicrafts  products  directly  to  the  customers.  The  Location-wise details of Urban Haats and fund released in the State of Rajasthan are as follows:

|   Sl. No. | Location   |   Fund Released (Rs. in Lakhs) |
|-----------|------------|--------------------------------|
|         1 | Ajmer      |                           52.5 |
|         2 | Jodhpur    |                           70   |
|         3 | Jaipur     |                           52.5 |

(b) to (d): End  to end support is provided to promote  local handloom/handicrafts  through Marketing,  Design  and  product  development,  Training  programme,  Raw  materials,  credit  facility, Pension, Insurance, infrastructure support etc. Total 221 programmes have been implemented under the National Handicrafts and Handloom Development Programme during the financial year 2021-22 in the state of Rajasthan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2508 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-15
Subject: Action Plan for New Rail Lines
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Haji Fazlur Rehman

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2508 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.03.2023

## ACTION PLAN FOR NEW RAIL LINES

†2508. SHRI HAJI FAZLUR REHMAN:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  formulating  any  action  plan  to expand Railways in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of the proposed new rail lines in the country, Statewise;
- (d) whether any new rail line is proposed from Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh to Dehradun via Sidhapeeth Mata Shakumbhari Devi temple;
- (e) if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) the current status of the said project?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

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

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (f)  OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2508 BY SHRI HAJI FAZLUR REHMAN TO  BE  ANSWERED  IN  LOK  SABHA  ON  15.03.2023  REGARDING ACTION PLAN FOR NEW RAIL LINES (a) to (c):   Yes, Sir. Railways  is giving thrust on  infrastructure creation  and  capacity  augmentation.  As  on  01.04.2022,  across Indian  Railways,  183  New  line  projects  of  total  length  20,937  Km, costing approx. ` 4.0 lakh crore, are in different stages of planning/sanction/execution, out of which 2,831 Km length has been commissioned and an expenditure  of  approx. ` 1.13  lakh  crore  has been incurred upto March, 2022.

The  Railway  projects  are  sanctioned  Zonal  Railway  wise  and  not State wise as the Railways' projects may span across various state boundaries.  The  Zone  wise  details    of  Railway  projects  including cost, expenditure and outlay are made available in public domain on Indian Railways website i.e. www.indianrailways.gov.in> Ministry of Railways>  Railway  Board>  about  Indian  Railways>  Railway  Board Directorates>  Finance  (Budget)>  Rail  Budget/Pink  Book  (year)> Railway-wise Works, Machinery and Rolling Stock Programme (RSP).

Presently,  163  New  line  surveys  of  total  length  14,187  km  are  in progress across Indian Railways.

(d) to (f): Survey for new line between Saharanpur- Dehradun (81.5 Km) has been completed. Project could not be taken forward due to low traffic projection.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2507 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-15
Subject: Increase the MPLAD Fund
Ministry: STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION
Asked by: Gajanan Chandrakant Kirtikar, Kalaben Mohanbhai Delkar, Bhagirath Chaudhary, Dean Kuriakose

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2507

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15-03-2023

## INCREASE THE MPLAD FUND

2507. SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR: SHRIMATI DELKAR KALABEN MOHANBHAI: SHRI BHAGIRATH CHOUDHARY: ADV. DEAN KURIAKOSE:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to increase the MPLAD fund from  Rs.  5  crore  to  Rs.  10  crore  given  to  each  MP  to  complete  the developmental works and to fulfil other social responsibilities in his/her respective area in view of the rise in the cost of building material and the wages of skilled and unskilled labourers, if so, the details thereof; (b the time by which and the amount being sanctioned under MLA and MP fund every year in different States of the country, item and State-wise; (c) whether the amount under MLA fund is being allocated equal to or more than that of the MP fund in some States of the country and if so, the details

thereof; (d) whether the Union Government intends to increase the MPLAD fund for the proper development of the parliamentary constituency, which includes about 8 to 10 assembly constituencies and also keeping in view the amount (e) if so, the time by which it is likely to be done and if not, the reason

- allocated under the MLA fund in various States of the country; and therefor?

## 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) to (e): The Ministry receives and examines, on a continuous basis, the new suggestions from stakeholders, including suggestions for revision of entitlement of funds under Members of Parliament Local Area Development

Scheme (MPLADS), following due process. Under Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), being administered by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, each Hon'ble Member of Parliament is entitled for Rs.5 crore annually, released in two equal installments of Rs.2.5 crore. The Members of Legislative  Assembly  Local  Area  Development  Scheme (MLALADS) annual entitlement may vary across States and is under the domain of respective State/UT Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2501 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-15
Subject: Redevelopment of Plots of NIC
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Arvind Ganpat Sawant

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2501 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.03.2023

## REDEVELOPMENT OF PLOTS OF NTC

## 2501. SHRI ARVIND GANPAT SAWANT:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any plans to redevelop the plots of National Textile Corporation (NTC) in Mumbai and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has any plans to rehabilitate the large number of occupants on such plots of NTC who are in possession of their respective premises since many years;
- (c)  if  so,  the  time  by  which  it  would  be  implemented  and  the  place  where  these  people  would  be rehabilitated;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  has  planned  to  rehabilitate  these  occupants  on  the  plots  of  NTC  in accordance with the policy of Government of Maharashtra and MHADA; and
- (e) if so, the details of the carpet area that would be allotted for the residents and shopkeepers presently residing in these buildings?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज् य मंत्री ( श्रीमती दर्शना जरदोर् )

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

(a) to (e): Production  activity  in  NTC  working  mills  were  suspended  due  to  Covid-19  pandemic and  nationwide  lockdown  imposed  by  the  various  State  Governments  from  March,  2020.    Normal operations were resumed in some of the NTC mills from January, 2021 but could not be continued due to  unavailability  of  working  capital  and  other  financial  constraints.    In  light  of  the  continued  poor economic viability of NTC mills, Ministry of Textiles is preparing an action plan for a way forward in the matter in consultation with NITI Aayog and Department of Public Enterprises, Ministry of Finance.

With regards to redevelopment of plots of NTC in Mumbai and rehabilitation of occupants on such plots of NTC, suitable action is being taken in consultation with Government of Maharashtra under applicable regulations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2500 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-15
Subject: Construction of Corridor
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Vijay Kumar

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2500. TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 15 TH  MARCH, 2023.

## CONSTRUCTION OF CORRIDOR

## 2500.  SHRI VIJAY KUMAR:

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

- (a) the time by which the construction of corridor near Gaya's Dobhi Highway-19 in the State of Bihar is likely to be completed for which foundation stone was laid;
- (b) the scheme of the Government for setting up of major industries in the State of Bihar especially in Gaya; and
- (c) the time by which these industries are likely to be set up?

## 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): No foundation stone has been laid under the industrial corridor program on  Amritsar-Kolkata  Industrial  Corridor  in  Bihar.  However,  National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has informed that the construction of Corridor near Gaya's Dobhi Highway in Bihar i.e. 4 laning of Patna-GayaDobhi Section of NH-83  is at advanced stage of completion.
- (b) & (c): Setting up of industries is a state subject and Government of Bihar has informed  that  it  has  policies  such  as  Bihar  Industrial  Investment Promotion Policy 2016 and Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Policy (Textile & Leather Policy), 2022 for the promotion of Industries.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2499 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-15
Subject: Vande Bharat Express Trains for Pilgrimage Site
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Navneet Ravi Rana

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2499 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.03.2023

## VANDE BHARAT EXPRESS TRAINS FOR PILGRIMAGE SITE

## †2499. SHRIMATI NAVNEET RAVI RANA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to connect Amravati Station, a place  of  pilgrimage  and  cultural  heritage  in  Maharashtra  with  Vande Bharat Express trains;
- (b) if so, the details of the schemes formulated by the Government in this regard, if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) the details of the proposals received so far for Bharat Gaurav trains and the action taken in this regard;
- (d) whether the Railways has assigned the task of preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR) for seven High Speed Rail (HSR) corridors to the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL);
- (e) if so, the progress report of the work done;
- (f)  whether  Delhi-Nagpur-Amravati-Pune  and  Akola-Mumbai-Prayagraj
- corridors have been sanctioned; and
- (g) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

- (a) and (b) At present, no such specific proposal is under consideration. However,  introduction  of train services including Vande  Bharat  Express  is  an  ongoing  process  on  Indian  Railways

subject to operational feasibility, resource availability, traffic justification etc. (c)  A  total  of  17  proposals/demand  have  been  received  for  Bharat Gaurav  Trains.  So  far,  09  rakes  have  been  inducted  for  operation  of Bharat  Gaurav  tourist  circuit  trains.  Remaining  8  rakes  are  under process of allotment. (d)  and  (e)  Yes,  Sir.  Ministry  of  Railways  has  assigned  the  task  of preparing  the  Detailed  Project  Report  (DPR)  for  the  following  seven High Speed Rail (HSR) Corridors to National High Speed Rail Corporation  Limited  (NHSRCL)  and  the  same  is  in  various  stages    of the study:(i) Delhi - Varanasi (ii) Delhi - Ahmedabad (iii) Delhi - Amritsar (iv) Mumbai - Nagpur (v) Mumbai - Pune - Hyderabad (vi) Chennai- Bangalore -Mysore (vii) Varanasi - Howrah (f)  and (g) No, Sir. Presently, no proposal of High Speed Rail Corridor between  Delhi-Nagpur-Amravati-Pune  and  Akola-Mumbai-Prayagraj  is under consideration by the Railways.

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