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Lok Sabha Question No. 5413 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-04-05
Subject: Semiconductor Incentive Programme
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Manickam Tagore B

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5413

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 05.04.2023

## SEMICONDUCTOR INCENTIVE PROGRAMME

## 5413.   SHRI MANICKAM TAGORE B.:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that India and the U.S. have signed a Memorandum of Understandings (MOU) on setting up semiconductor units in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether it is also a fact that these MoUs will help the country to play a larger role in the electronics supply;
- (d) whether it is also true that both India and U.S. are implementing semiconductor incentive programmes; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a),  (b)  &  (c):  Yes,  Sir.  During  the  5 th India-USA Commercial Dialogue, a MOU between India  and  the  USA  to  establish  Semiconductor  Supply  Chain  and  Innovation  Partnership under the framework of 5 th India-USA Commercial Dialogue has been signed on 10.03.2023 in New Delhi under Rule 12 of the Government of India Rules, 1961. The MOU has been signed to enhance bilateral collaboration on opportunities to advance resilient semiconductor supply chains and leverage complementary strengths of the two countries.

(d)  and  (e):  Yes,  Sir.  Government  is  very  focused  on  its  important  objective  of  building& catalysing the overall semiconductor ecosystem and ensure that, it in-turn catalyses India's rapidly  expanding  electronics  manufacturing  and  innovation  ecosystem.  Government  has approved  the  Semicon  India  programme  with  a  total  outlay  of  INR  76,000  crore  for  the development of semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem in the country.

US Congress has passed the Chips & Science Act of 2022, with a package of US $280 billion for high-tech manufacturing including US  $39 billion to incentivize production of semiconductors in USA.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5410 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-04-05
Subject: Legacy Issues in MTNL and BSNL
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: Andimuthu Raja

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5410 TO BE ANSWERED ON 5 TH  APRIL, 2023

## LEGACY ISSUES IN MTNL AND BSNL

## 5410.   SHRI A. RAJA:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether employees associations of BSNL urged the Government to resolve legacy issues such as those related to business sustainability, human resource issue, salaries mismatch, pension etc., before going ahead with the merger of MTNL and BSNL;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the response of the Government;
- (c) whether the salaries of BSNL staff would be made at par with MTNL staff, instead of freezing the salary and stopping increment of MTNL staff;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether  the  Government  would  form  a  joint  committee  consisting  of  management representatives and associations and unions representatives from both MTNL and BSNL to resolve all the issues and if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) if not, the reasons therefor including the menner in which the pending issues will be resolved?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (f) The employee's associations of BSNL have given suggestions on various issues of merger  of  MTNL  and  BSNL.  The  Union Cabinet,  while  approving  revival  package  for  Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on 27.07.2022, approved formation of a Committee of Secretaries (CoS) for detailed examination to resolve matters of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) including merger of MTNL with BSNL.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5409 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-04-05
Subject: Stopping the use of Nuclear Energy
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: Malook Nagar

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5409 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.04.2023

## Stopping the use of Nuclear Energy

5409.    SHRI MALOOK NAGAR :

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  completely  stop  the  use  of  nuclear energy  in  future  and  develop  conventional  energy  sources  in  a  phased manner;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken or proposed to be taken by the Government to achieve the said objective?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) No, Sir.
- (b)&(c)  Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5408 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-04-05
Subject: New Foreign Trade Policy
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Sarmistha Sethi

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5408 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05 th  APRIL, 2023

## NEW FOREIGN TRADE POLICY

## 5408.   SHRIMATI SARMISTHA SETHI:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मं त्री ) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Ministry proposes to introduce new foreign trade policy in the near future;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any export hub from Odisha will be promoted in the new foreign trade policy; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) and (b): The new Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 was launched on 31.03.2023 and came into effect from 01.04.2023.

(c) and (d):    The new Foreign Trade Policy emphasizes on deeper engagement with the States and Districts to promote exports. The promotion of districts as export hubs in all the districts of the country, including in the state of Odisha, is an ongoing initiative. District Export Promotion Committees have been formed in the districts for this purpose and they have identified specific products and services with export potential from the district.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5402 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-04-05
Subject: Displaced People in Odisha
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: Jual Oram

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  5402

## LOK SABHA ANSWERED ON 05.04.2023

## DISPLACED PEOPLE IN ODISHA

5402.  SHRI JUAL ORAM

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has reviewed the problems of the people in Odisha who have  been  displaced  by  the  projects  of  National  Aluminium  Company  Limited (NALCO) and Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) in Odisha;
- (b) if so, the number of such displaced families; and
- (c) the details of the steps taken to resolve their problems?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): Yes, Sir. The problems of the people of Odisha who have been displaced by the projects  of  National  Aluminium  Company  Limited  (NALCO)  are  being  periodically reviewed  by  the  Rehabilitation  and  Periphery  Development  Advisory  Committees (RPDAC) constituted by Government of Odisha. In Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd. (MCL), compensation against acquisition of land, trees/ crops and structures is assessed as per Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (RFCTLARR Act, 2013) and being paid to the villagers after  vesting  of  land  with  MCL  under  The  Coal  Bearing  Areas  (Acquisition  and Development) Act 1957 (CBA (A&D) Act, 1957). (b) & (c): A total number of 636 persons were displaced by project activities in NALCO. Out  of  which,  601  persons  were  displaced  in  Damanjodi,  Koraput  District  and  35 persons were displaced at Angul District. Out of 601 Land displaced persons (LDP) at Damanjodi, 599 LDPs/ their nominees were employed in NALCO. Regarding balance two case, nomination towards one case recently identified is to be approved by District Administration and for balance one case decision is awaited from District Authority due to non-finalization of the nominee because of their family dispute. Out of 35 LDPs at  Angul,  34  LDPs/their  nominees  were  employed  at  NALCO  while  one  LDP  had preferred for one-time cash assistant in lieu of employment.  In MCL, 17,120 families have been identified as project displaced families till date and 12,330 families have been given resettlement benefit. Out of 12,330 families, 8,367 families have shifted
- after receiving sanctioned resettlement benefit.

The issues of R&R of displaced persons are monitored and reviewed by RPDACs and the  grievances  of  the  displaced  persons  are  redressed.  The  RPDACs  have  also constituted sub-Committees for redressal of the individual cases consisting of the local Hon'ble MP, MLA, Collector & SP of concerned District, Director(Personnel), MCL and CGM/GMs of MCL. Further, MCL is now holding regular grievance redressal meetings to address individual grievances.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5401 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-04-05
Subject: Imports of Dogs
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Manish Tewari

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5401 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05 th  APRIL, 2023

## IMPORT OF DOGS

## 5401.   SHRI MANISH TEWARI:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मं त्री ) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Ministry of Commerce has banned import of dogs vide Notification no. 3/2015-2020 dated 25.04.2016 and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether due to the ban revenue loss is taking place which can be utilized in animal welfare and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether it is  a  fact  that  thousands  of  dogs  are  illegally  brought  into  India  by  paying  huge  duty  to neighbouring countries and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government is aware that the Ministry of Skill Development has approved courses for breeding, canine grooming and training in their programme and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether it is a fact that breeding and pet care industry is the livelihood for millions of families and industry is growing at double figures and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (e) Directorate General of  Foreign  Trade,  Department  of  Commerce,  Ministry  of Commerce & Industry vide Notification No.3/201520 dated 25.04.2016 has restricted the import of dogs.  As  per  the  given  notification,  the  import  of  commercial  dogs  for  breeding  or  any  other commercial activities is not permitted. However, Import of dogs is allowed for the following specific purposes:
- i. Pet dog with valid pet book and relevant records/documents in the name of importer.
- ii.  Dogs  imported by the R&D Organisations for conducting research with the recommendation of CPCSEA.
- iii. For the internal security by the Defence and Police Force.

Further, the Ministry of Skill Development has approved the following courses in their program related to animal husbandry-

| Occupation                           | QP/Job Role Name                   |
|--------------------------------------|------------------------------------|
| Captive and Small Animals Management | Canine Breeder                     |
| Captive and Small Animals Management | Canine Trainer and Handler         |
| Captive and Small Animals Management | Companion Animal Groomer           |
| Captive and Small Animals Management | Stray Animal Catcher               |
| Captive and Small Animals Management | Laboratory Animal Attendant        |
| Livestock Health Management          | Artificial Insemination Technician |
| Livestock Health Management          | Livestock Service Provider         |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5400 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-04-05
Subject: Manufacturing and Export Hub
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Adala Prabhakara Reddy

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5400 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.04.2023

## MANUFACTURING AND EXPORT HUB

## 5400. SHRI ADALA PRABHAKARA REDDY:

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

(a)  whether  a  manufacturing  and  export  hub  for  textiles  will  be  set  up  in  Andhra  Pradesh  given  its strategic coastline and potential as a textile manufacturer;

- (b) if so, details thereof; and
- (c) if not, reasons therefor?

## उत्तर

ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज् य मंत्री ( श्रीमती दर्शना जरदोर् )

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

(a) to (c): Government is implementing various schemes viz, Production Linked Incentive (PLI)Scheme for Textiles, Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel(PM MITRA), SAMARTH  (Scheme  for  Capacity  Building  in  Textile  Sector),  Silk  Samagra,  National  Handloom Development Programme, National Handicraft Development Programme, Integrated Wool Development Programme, National Technical Textile Mission, Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks etc. catering  exclusively  for  development  of  textile  sector  in  the  country  including  the  State  of  Andhra Pradesh.

Further, Districts as Export Hubs Initiative highlights the need to channelize the potential and diverse identity in each District of the country to make them export hubs. Department of Commerce through Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has been working with the States/UTs and the districts directly to create institutional mechanisms to facilitate exports of identified products/services from the districts.

Under the 'Districts as Export Hubs Initiative', products and services with export potential have been identified  in  all  districts  of  the  country  including  Andhra  Pradesh  in  consultation  with  all  the stakeholders and District Export Action Plans are being prepared. Textile and related products identified in Andhra Pradesh under the Districts as Export Hubs Initiative include Dharmavaram Handloom Pattu Sarres  and  Paavadas,  Silk  Sarees  and  Readymade  Garments  from  Anantapur,  Textile  and  Garments, Srikalahasthi Kalamkari from Chittoor, Uppada Jamdani Sarees from East Godavari, Cotton Yarn and Textiles from Guntur, Cotton Yarn, Bed Sheets, Grey Cloth from Krishna, Cotton Yarn, Crochet lace products from West Godavari, Textiles from NTR, Cotton Yarn from Bapatla, Textiles from Palnadu, Silk Sarees & Silk Fabrics, Readymade Garments and Apparels from Sri Satyasai, Handloom silk sarees from Annamayya and Textile products from Tirupathi.
Lok Sabha Question No. 5399 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-04-05
Subject: Wi-Fi Hotspot
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: Bheemrao Baswanthrao Patil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5399 TO BE ANSWERED ON 5 TH  APRIL, 2023

## WI-FI HOTSPOT

## 5399.   SHRI B.B. PATIL:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

(a) whether  the  Government  is  taking  any  measures  to  achieve  100%  Wi-Fi  hotspot  facility coverage across all Gram Panchayats (GPs);

- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) BharatNet  project  is  implemented  in  a  phased  manner  to  provide  broadband connectivity to all the Gram Panchayats (GPs) of the country. The scope of BharatNet project has recently  been  extended  up  to  all  inhabited  villages  beyond  GPs.  Under  this  project,  last  mile connectivity  is  provided  through  Fibre  to  the  Home  connections,  Wi-Fi  Access  Points,  internet facility  to  Government  institutions  etc.  As  on  date  Wi-Fi  Access  Points  have  been  installed  in 1,04,671 GPs.

Further, the proliferation of Broadband through Public Wi-Fi Networks is also being done through the Prime Minister Wireless Access Network Interface (PM-WANI) framework.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5394 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-04-05
Subject: Opening of Closed Railway Crossing
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Jai Prakash

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.5394

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.04.2023

## OPENING OF CLOSED RAILWAY CROSSING

## 5394. SHRI JAI PRAKASH:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- whether the Government has received any representations from the villagers of Dagauli, Nishan, Araji, Deoli, Sonari, Pilakhni, etc. falling under Muftiganj post office of Jaunpur district in Uttar Pradesh with regard to opening of closed railway crossing no. 29-c which is located at western side of Muftiganj railway station under Varanasi division of north eastern railway citing inundation problems being faced by them
- (a) for quite some time;
- (b) if  so,  whether  the  Government has taken any action to mitigate the demands of the above villagers in this regard; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a)  to  (c):    Yes,  Sir.  Request  has  been  received  for  opening  of  Level Crossing (LC) No. 29/C at Km. 42/8-9 situated in Muftiganj yard.  This LC was closed in 2014-15 with the consent of State Govt. due to low Traffic Vehicle Unit (TVU).

Level  Crossings  are  potential  safety  hazard  for  both  rail  and  road users,  therefore,  Railways  have  decided  not  to  provide  new  LC  on existing railway lines. Local  people  of  this  area  are  using  LC  No.  29/A/C  at  Km.  43/3-4  to cross Railway line, which is 400 metre away from this location. As per extant policy, if the location is a potential source of trespass, affecting safety in train operations, mobility of trains and fixed infrastructure  of  railway,  Railway  may  consider  to  provide  suitable subways/FOB in consultation with State Govt./Local authorities based on safety/mobility of trains, priority, feasibility and availability of funds.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5391 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-04-05
Subject: PM MITRA Textile Park in Maharashtra
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Manoj Kishorbhai Kotak

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5391 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.04.2023

## PM MITRA TEXTILE PARK IN MAHARASHTRA

## 5391. SHRI MANOJ KOTAK:

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

- (a) whether the Government has started PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) textile park in 2022;
- (b) if so, the details of the proposals received from the States and approved by the Government till now, State-wise;
- (c) whether it is a fact that Government of Maharashtra has approved and recommended two such parks under PM MITRA Scheme in the State in May 2022;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज् य मंत्री ( श्रीमती दर्शना जरदोर् )

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

(a) to (e): 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  crores  for  a  period  of  seven  years  upto 2027-28.  18 Preliminary Project Reports (PPRs) were received from 13 States, details of which is as follows: -

|   S. No. | Name of the State   | No. of proposals (proposed site)                       |
|----------|---------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|
|        1 | Karanataka          | 2(Two) - (i) Vijaypura, (ii) Gulberga                  |
|        2 | Andhra Pradesh      | Kadapa                                                 |
|        3 | Rajasthan           | Jodhpur                                                |
|        4 | Odisha              | Ganjam                                                 |
|        5 | Gujarat             | Navsari                                                |
|        6 | Madhya Pradesh      | 4(Four) (i) Ratlam, (ii) Devas, (iii) Dhar& (iv) Katni |
|        7 | Telangana           | Warangal                                               |
|        8 | Punjab              | Ludhiana                                               |
|        9 | Chhattisgarh        | Mahasamud                                              |
|       10 | Uttar Pradesh       | Lucknow/Hardoi                                         |
|       11 | Bihar               | West Champaran                                         |
|       12 | Tamil Nadu          | Virudhnagar                                            |
|       13 | Maharashtra         | Amravati and Aurangabad                                |

The Government has finalised 7 sites viz. Tamil Nadu (Virudhnagar), Telangana (Warangal), Gujarat (Navsari), Karnataka (Kalaburagi), Madhya Pradesh (Dhar), Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow) and Maharastra (Amravati) for setting up PM MITRA Parks.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5390 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-04-05
Subject: Prevention Theft from the Loaded Freight
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Ashok Mahadeorao Nete

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5390 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.04.2023

## PREVENTION THEFT FROM THE LOADED FREIGHT

†5390.  SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken any steps to prevent the theft of freight loaded on the goods-trains from various railway stations, particularly from Wadsa railway station under Gadchiroli Parliamentary constituency of Maharashtra;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

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

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a) TO (c) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5390 BY SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 05.04.2023 REGARDING PREVENTION THEFT FROM THE LOADED FREIGHT

(a) to (c):  All necessary steps are in place to prevent incidents of theft of parcels/goods  being  transported  through  freight  trains  across  Indian Railways. During the last three years i.e. 2020, 2021, 2022 and current year i.e. 2023 (upto February), no case of theft of goods in Goods trains at  Wadsa  Railway  Station,  has  been  reported.  RPF  staff  are  deployed during  loading/  unloading  of  goods  trains  at  Wadsa  railway  station ensuring proper security.

Following  steps  are  being  taken  by  the  Railways  to  prevent  theft  of Railway Property/Goods transported through railways:-

1. All major railway stations, depots, yards and other vital installations are manned by Railway Protection Force round the clock.
2. Escorting of affected passengers & goods trains in identified vulnerable sections is being done.
3. Strengthening  of  basic  security  arrangements  at  Railway  yards, Goods Sheds and Parcel Sheds is being done.
4. Frequent drives are conducted against undesirable elements in trains and railway premises to prevent such thefts.
5. Surveillance is kept through Close Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras, provided at about 864 railway stations.
6. Adequate security measures are taken at identified black spots from time to time.
7. All  cases  of  theft  of  Railway  property/booked  consignment  are promptly registered, enquired and arrested criminals are prosecuted as per law.

8. Crime Intelligence Branch (CIB) and Special Intelligence Branch (SIB) of RPF keep regular watch and collect intelligence from time to time about  active  criminals  indulging  in  theft  of  Railway  Property/Goods transported through Railways.
9. Regular co-ordination meetings are conducted with GRP/Civil Police for collection and sharing of criminal intelligence.

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