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Lok Sabha Question No. 2659 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-10
Subject: Dual Use Infrastructure Creation
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Sudhakar Tukaram Shrangre, Bhagwanth Khuba

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2659

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 th  March, 2021

## DUAL USE INFRASTRUCTURE CREATION

2659. SHRI SUDHAKAR TUKARAM SHRANGARE: SHRI BHAGWANTH KHUBA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any plan for creating dual use infrastructure integrating civil and military ecosystem to optimize resource utilization;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the timelines fixed for the transformation to be effective in the matter?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

(a) to (c):  Development of infrastructure to include construction of roads, strategic railway lines and tunnels is being carried out in a holistic and comprehensive manner to meet the civilian as well as operational requirements of the Indian Army.  In addition, a concept of 'Whole of the Nation Approach' has been enunciated which is aimed at facilitating incorporation of military requirements in national infrastructure development  at the planning stage itself thus rendering them capable of dual-use.

Existing Dual Use Naval Air Stations. The Indian Navy operates the following three Dual Use Naval  Air  Stations,  where  both  scheduled  and  non-scheduled  Civil  Flights  operate,  utilizing Military infrastructure:-

- (i)  Dabolim, Goa
- (ii)  Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
- (iii)  Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

: 2 :

Planned Dual Use Naval Air Stations. Under the UDAN-RCS III Scheme, the following Naval Air Stations are planned for 'Dual Use', to facilitate operations by Civil Flights:-

- (i)  Ramnad, Tamil Nadu.
- (ii) Campbell Bay, Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
- (iii) Shibpur, Andaman & Nicobar    Islands.

As far as the Indian Air Force (IAF) is concerned, the concept of dual use infrastructure integrating  military  and  civil  ecosystem  to  optimize  resource  utilization  already  exists  in  the form of Joint User Airfields (JUAs). Most of the Military controlled airfields are being used for civil  operations.    Similarly,  some  of  the  civil  airfields  are  being  used  for  regular  military operations.  At  these  JUAs,  airfield  infrastructure  and  Air  Traffic  Services  infrastructure  are commonly used by both civil as well as military operators.

Development of dual use infrastructure integrating  civil  and  military  requirements  is  a continuous process.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2658 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-10
Subject: Achievements in the Field of Space
Ministry: SPACE
Asked by: Shantanu Thakur

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF SPACE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2658

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2021 ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE FIELD OF SPACE

## 2658.  SHRI SHANTANU THAKUR:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the achievements made by the Government in the field of space during the last three years;
- (b) whether the Government has taken any initiative to boost 'ISRO' through 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PG &

## PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH):

- (a) The details of the achievements of the Department during the last three years is as follows:

| Financial Year           |   2018-2019 | 2019-2020   | 2020-2021 (till 28 th February 2021)   |
|--------------------------|-------------|-------------|----------------------------------------|
| PSLV                     |           4 | 4           | 3                                      |
| GSLV                     |           1 | -           | -                                      |
| GSLV - MkIII             |           1 | 1           | -                                      |
| Communication satellites |           4 | 1           | 1                                      |

| Financial Year               | 2018-2019   | 2019-2020   | 2020-2021 (till 28 th February 2021)   |
|------------------------------|-------------|-------------|----------------------------------------|
| Earth Observation Satellites | 2           | 4           | 1                                      |
| Space Science Satellites     | -           | 1           | -                                      |
| Navigation Satellites        | 1           | -           | -                                      |
| Technology Demonstrator      | 1           | -           | -                                      |
| Total Missions               | 14          | 11          | 5                                      |

## (b) & (c)

Government of India announced reforms for opening up the space sector to private entities by creation of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe) under the Department of Space. IN-SPACe will promote, handhold, regulate and authorize space activity by private sector which will result in enhanced private participation. This will also spur technological  development  and  innovation  within  the  country leading to self-reliance in the field of space technology, a step towards 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'.

In the process, four student satellites were made ready with the support  of  ISRO.  These  satellites  were  successfully  flown onboard PSLV-C51 on 28 February 2021. 35 space startups and industries are in consultation with ISRO for support related to various  domains  of  space  activity  such  as  development  of satellites, launch vehicles, develop applications, provide space based services etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2656 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-10
Subject: Galwan Encounter
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Sougata Ray

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2656

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.03.2021

## GALWAN ENCOUNTER

## 2656. PROF. SAUGATA RAY:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether China has admitted loss of lives of their commandos in the Galwan encounter;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the present status of disengagement at China border?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## [SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN]

(a) to (c) On 19 February 2021, the Central Military Commission of China   announced   awarding   posthumously   honorary   titles   and   merit citations to Chinese soldiers. As per the announcement, these titles were awarded for the role of these soldiers in the faceoff at Galwan Valley in June 2020.

Hon'ble Raksha Mantri had made a statement in the Rajya Sabha on 11 February 2021, wherein he conveyed that India and China had reached an agreement on disengagement in the North and South Bank of the Pangong   Lake.   The   disengagement   in   Pangong   Lake   area   has   been completed.

Government   will   continue   discussions   with   the   Chinese   side   to resolve the remaining issues along the Line of Actual Control in Eastern Ladakh and achieve the objective  of   disengagement   from   all   friction points and restoration of peace and tranquillity in the India-China Border Areas at an early date.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2655 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-10
Subject: Admission in National Law University
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Prathap Simha, D. M. Kathir Anand

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW & JUSTICE

## DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS ******

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2655 TO BE ANSWERED WEDNESDAY, ON 10.03.2021

## Admission in National Law University

## 2655.    SHRI PRATHAP SIMHA: SHRI D.M.KATHIR ANAND:

## Will the Minister of LAW AND JUSTICE to be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of eligibility and selection process for admission to National Law Universities (NLUs)  under non-resident Indian Sponsored (NRIS) category;
- (b)   the  reasons  for  which  admission  under  NRIS  category  is  unregulated and arbitrary; and
- (c)
- the steps taken by the Government to prepare a proper regulation and system for admission under NRIS category?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD)

- (a) to (c): The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2651 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-10
Subject: Tobacco Farmers
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2651 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 th MARCH, 2021

## TOBACCO FARMERS

## 2651.  SHRI MAGUNTA SREENIVASULU REDDY:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वािण�य एवं उ�ोग मं�ी ) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  it  is  a  fact  that  the  Government  has  failed  to  provide  remunerative  prices  to Tobacco farmers of the country while the cost of production has gone up rapidly and prices of crops have gone down drastically since 2019 and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  farmers  are  suffering  from  losses  on  account  of  non-remunerative  prices  of tobacco; and
- (c) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  action  taken/  being  taken  by  the  Government  in  this regard?

## ANSWER

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## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a) & ( b ) : Tobacco Board ensures the fair and remunerative prices to FCV Tobacco farmers by  fixing  Minimum Guarantee Indicative Price (MGIP) in consultation with FCV Tobacco farmers and Traders. The FCV Tobacco production  is  mainly concentrated in the state s of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. In the year 2019-20, the price realization of the FCV farmers was  above the  MGIP,  despite  the  unseasonal  rain  in  the  States of  Andhra  Pradesh  and Karnataka and COVID pandemic.

(c): Tobacco Board conducts e-auctions for sale of FCV tobacco on the designated auction platforms  for  encouraging  competition  among  the  traders  to  have  better  price  discovery. Further, in order to ensure better returns to the farmers, Tobacco Board conducts various yield and quality upgradation activities like, facilitating supply of essential inputs for production of quality tobacco viz., seed, fertilizers etc., energy conservation measures for reducing the wood fuel  usage  in  tobacco  curing,  field  visits  with  scientists  from  Central  Tobacco  Research Institute for technical advisory services, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2647 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-10
Subject: Sainik Schools for Girls
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Devusinh Jesingbhai Chauhan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2647

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 th  March, 2021

## SAINIK SCHOOLS FOR GIRLS

## 2647. SHRI DEVUSINH JESINGHBHAI CHAUHAN:

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

- (a) whether there is no Sainik school for girls and if so, the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether the Ministry is planning to open Sainik schools for boys and girls in various parts of the country;
- (c) whether the Government of Gujarat has sent any proposal to Central Government for setting up of Sainik Schools;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  remove  regional  imbalance  in  the  officer  cadre  of Defence services by bringing public schools/education within the reach of common man?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

- (a)  and  (b)  :  After  the  success  of  Pilot  Project  for  admission  of  girl  cadets  in  Sainik  School Chhingchhip, Mizoram in the academic session 2018-19, the Government has decided to admit girl  cadets  along  with  boys  in  all  Sainik  Schools  (presently  33  in  number)  from  the  academic session 2021-22. Sainik Schools are established on receipt of a specific request from the State Government. The State Government is also required to provide infrastructure in the form of land, educational and residential building, games fields and other equipments.
- (c)  No, Sir.
- (d) Does not arise.
- (e)  In order to bring public school education within the reach of common man the Government has  set  up  33  Sainik  Schools  in  the  country.  Further,  Sainik  Schools  with  the  support  of  the Central and State Governments are aimed to provide quality education through scholarships and other merit-cum-means based support.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2646 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-10
Subject: My Stamp Scheme in Kanpur
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: S. Ramalingam

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF POSTS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2646 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 TH  MARCH, 2021

## MY STAMP SCHEME IN KANPUR

## 2646. SHRI RAMALINGAM S.:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  postal  department  of  Kanpur  district  in  Uttar  Pradesh  has  recently  printed  and released postage stamps with images of gangsters Chhota Rajan and Munna Bajrangi which were printed under the My Stamp Schemes;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has instituted any enquiry committee to look into the said lapse and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the action taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS, EDUCATION AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI SANJAY DHOTRE)

- (a) No, Sir. No postage stamps with images of gangsters Chhota Rajan and Munna Bajrangi were  printed.  However,  personalized  'My  Stamp'  with  images  of  gangsters  Chhota  Rajan  and Munna Bajrangi were  got  printed  at  Kanpur  Head  Post  Office  in  Uttar  Pradesh  under  the  'My Stamp'  scheme  where  any  bonafide  customer  can  get  a  My  Stamp  prepared  for  his  family members, friends etc. as per the provisions of the scheme.
- (b) A customer, the proponent in this case, approached Philatelic Bureau, Kanpur Head Post Office and paid the prescribed  charges for issue of two sheets of My Stamp. He also provided photographs of two persons, which were later found to be of Chhota Rajan and Munna Bajrangi, to be printed on one sheet each of My Stamp. The proponent had given his Aadhaar Card as the proof  of  his  identity.  Hence,  on  production  of  photographs  and  the  proof  of  identity  of  the proponent,  the  counter  assistant  prepared  one  My  Stamp  sheet  each  with  the  given  two photographs.
- (c) & (d) Yes, Sir. An enquiry was conducted and serious lapses were noticed on the part of concerned counter Postal Assistant and Supervisor (Dy. Postmaster) of Kanpur Head Post Office. Both of them have been placed under suspension and charge sheets under Rule-14 of The Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules 1965 have been issued to them.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2645 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-10
Subject: Arrangements for Kumbh Mela
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Subhash Ramrao Bhamre, Amol Ramsing Kolhe, Sunil Dattatray Tatkare, Supriya Sadanand Sule, Kuldeep Rai Sharma, DNV Senthilkumar. S.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2645 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.03.2021

## ARRANGEMENTS FOR KUMBH MELA

2645.     DR. SUBHASH RAMRAO BHAMRE:

DR. AMOL RAMSING KOLHE:

SHRI  SUNIL DATTATRAY TATKARE:

SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE:

SHRI KULDEEP RAI SHARMA:

DR. DNV SENTHILKUMAR S.:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Ministry has made adequate arrangements for the travel of  pilgrims  who  are  expected  to  visit  Haridwar  during  Maha  Kumbh Mela, 2021;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the  number  of  special  trains  being  run  by  the  Government  for  the said purpose;
- (d) whether the present availability of trains is not sufficient to meet the requirement of a large number of saints and sears, common pilgrims and tourists from across the globe; and
- (e) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  corrective  measures  taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a) to  (e)  For  the  Kumbh  Mela  (January  -  April,  2021),  at  Haridwar, Indian Railways has made adequate arrangements, keeping in view the

concerns and suggestions of State Governments,  in view of the prevailing COVID-19 situation.  12 pairs of Kumbh Mela Specials, which are  in  addition  to  the  existing  services  bound  for  Haridwar  are  being operated.  Besides, 15 pairs of trains bound for Haridwar, have also been augmented for generating additional accommodation to the pilgrims. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 2644 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-10
Subject: PMKKKY
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: Manoj Rajoria

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2644

ANSWERED ON 10.03.2021

## PMKKKY

† 2644. DR. MANOJ RAJORIA:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a) the  number  of  people  benefitted  so  far  under  Pradhan  Mantri  Khanij  Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKY) along with the State-wise details thereof;
- (b) whether  the silicosis-affected  mine  workers  and  their  families  have  been included under the said scheme; and
- (c) if so, the total number of mine workers benefitted so far under the said scheme along with the State-wise details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a):  Pradhan  Mantri  Khanij  Kshetra  Kalyan  Yojna  (PMKKKY)  guidelines  were circulated on  16.09.2015  by  the Union  Government  with  directions  to  State Governments  to  incorporate the same  into the rules  framed  by them  from DMF. Details of beneficiaries is not maintained centrally. However, data on beneficiaries as received from some States is given in Annexure.

(b)  &  (c):  Section  9B  of  the  MMDR  Amendment  Act,  2015  empowers  the  State Governments  to  make  rules  for  composition  and  functions  of  District  Mineral Foundation.  Rajasthan  and  Andhra  Pradesh  has  included  silicosis-affected  mine workers and their families  under the  scheme.  As per  information received,  13,666 silicosis  affected  mining  workers  in  Rajasthan  have  been  benefitted  from  the scheme.

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## Annexure referred to in reply to part (a) of Unstarred Question No - 2644

(Number of pages- 1)

Note: Data is as per information sent by State Governments

| Name of State   | No. of beneficiaries   |
|-----------------|------------------------|
| Andhra Pradesh  | 37,23,638              |
| Assam           | 46,471                 |
| Chhattisgarh    | 72,39,209              |
| Jharkhand       | 42,62,131              |
| Madhya Pradesh  | 5,10,42,104            |
| Odisha          | 26,85,946              |
| Rajasthan       | 29,50,031              |
| Tamil Nadu      | 77,45,407              |
Lok Sabha Question No. 2639 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-10
Subject: Exam Centre
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: Kanimozhi Karunanidhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL AND TRAINING)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2639

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.03.2021)

## EXAM CENTRE

## 2639. SHRIMATI KANIMOZHI KARUNANIDHI:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  there  is  no  examination  centre  for  the  districts  of  Thoothukkudi,  Thenkasi, Tirunelveli  and  Kanyakumari  for  the  exams  conducted  by  the  Union  Public  Service Commission(UPSC);
- (b) whether the Government will establish an exam centre in Thoothukkudi for the students from these districts and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if  not,  the  reasons  therefor  including  the  criteria  followed  by  UPSC  in  establishing centres for the students taking the exam?

## ANSWER

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

- (a):   The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) at present operates no examination centre at Thoothukkudi, Thenkasi, Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari.
- (b) & (c):   General policy of the Commission in the matter of opening of new Centres is driven by the security/ integrity/ logistical considerations and also the number of Commission's Centres already  under  operation  in  a  particular  State/  neighbouring  regions  and  likely  number  of candidates  for  an  examination  etc.  Presently,  the  Commission  operates  5  (five)  centres  in  the State of Tamil Nadu viz. Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirapalli and Vellore in respect of the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2638 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-10
Subject: Misuse of Aadhaar Card
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Jugal Kishore Sharma, Geeta Kora

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2638

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.03.2021

## MISUSE OF AADHAAR CARD

## 2638       SHRI JUGAL KISHORE SHARMA: SHRIMATI  GEETA KORA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken note of reported incidents of withdrawing money in an unauthorised manner from the bank accounts by misusing Aadhar card;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto along with the steps taken by the Government in this regard; and
- (c) the details of efforts being made by the Government to secure Aadhar card?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI SANJAY DHOTRE)

- (a):    Financial transactions using Aadhaar card can be carried out with authentication through biometric  fingerprints  only  and  hence  is  a  secured  mode  of  transaction.  However,  customer awareness regarding privacy and security of Aadhaar Number and Biometrics is  important for financial transactions.
- (b):  Customer awareness campaigns across various media platforms are  regularly conducted by Banks and National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)for information of customers about security of digital payments. Reserve Bank undertakes  measures to improve awareness through its e-BAAT programmes and organises campaigns on safe use of digital payment modes, to avoid sharing critical personal information like PIN, OTP, passwords, etc. Further, the Reserve Bank has also advised all authorised payment systems operators and participants to undertake targeted multilingual campaigns by way of SMSs, advertisements in print and visual media, etc., to educate their users on safe and secure use of digital payments.
- (c):      The  transactions  using  Aadhaar  cards  are  two  factor  (Aadhaar  number    and  biometric fingerprint) authenticated, as mandated by UIDAI.

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