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Lok Sabha Question No. 2747 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-10
Subject: Delay in Construction of ROBs
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Bharatiben Dhirubhai Shyal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2747 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.03.2021

## DELAY IN CONSTRUCTION OF ROBs

## †2747. DR. BHARATIBEN DHIRUBHAI SHIYAL:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there has been a delay in the construction work of sanctioned Over Bridge in Bhavnagar division of Western Railway;
- (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the number of Over Bridges sanctioned in Bhavnagar division along with the present status of the work done and the time by which the said work is likely to be completed?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a) to (c): There are two Road over Bridges (ROBs) sanctioned in Bhavnagar division by Railways on cost sharing basis with State Government as under:
- (i)    ROB  in  lieu  of    Level  Crossing  (LC)  No.  61  at  Km  73/1-2  on  RajkotSomnath section was sanctioned in 2013-14. The work in Railway portion is in progress by Railway.  Work on approaches is at tendering stage by State Government.

(ii)    ROB in lieu of  Level Crossing (LC) No. 28 at Km 28/7-8 on SabarmatiBotad section was sanctioned in 2018-19. Presently State Government is not coming forward to take up the work. Railway is continuously pursuing with State Government. Construction of ROB will depend upon availability of encroachment free land for approach roads, shifting of utilities, allocation of adequate funds by State  Governments,  public  support  etc.  Therefore,  it  is  not  possible  to  fix timelines for completion of these ROBs. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 2743 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-10
Subject: Myanmar Military Coup
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Asaduddin Owaisi, Imtiaz Jaleel Syed, Sougata Ray

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2743 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.03.2021

## MYANMAR MILITARY COUP

2743.SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI: SHRI SYED IMTIAZ JALEEL: PROF. SAUGATA RAY:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Myanmar military has seized power in that country through a coup;
- (b) if so, whether India, Australia, Japan and United States have taken a united stand on this issue;
- (c) if so, the details thereof along with India's reaction to the changed scenario   in   that   country   and   the   steps   taken   to   ensure   the democratic values of the region; and
- (d) the reaction of various countries of the world and the extent to which   these   developments   are   likely   to   affect   India's   stand   on Myanmar keeping in view the strained relations with China?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS [SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN]

(a) to (d) India shares a land and maritime border with Myanmar and has direct stakes in the maintenance of peace and stability in the country. As part of our 'Neighbourhood First' and 'Act East' policies, India has supported socio-economic development in Myanmar and facilitated the process of democratic transition in the country. The recent developments in Myanmar are therefore of deep concern. India has urged that the rule of law and democratic process be upheld and called upon the Myanmar leadership to work together to resolve their differences in a peaceful and constructive manner. India will closely monitor the situation in Myanmar and remain in discussion with the international community, including at the UNSC on this issue.

India's   relationship   with   Myanmar   remains   independent   of   its relationship with third countries.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2741 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-10
Subject: Reserves of Magnesite
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: Chirag Paswan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2741

ANSWERED ON 10.03.2021

## RESERVES OF MAGNESITE

† 2741. SHRI CHIRAG KUMAR PASWAN:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is a huge reserve of magnesite in the country including Bihar;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
- (c)  whether  any  steps  have  been  taken  by  the  Government  to  develop/exploit  these reserves; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof, State-wise?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): As per the records, the total resources of magnesite in the country have been estimated at 394 million tonnes comprising 82 million  tonnes under Reserve category and 312 million tonnes under Remaining Resources category. Further, no reserves/resources of magnesite are reported in the state of Bihar. State wise details of reserves/resources of magnesite as on 01.04.2015 are as follows:

## (in million tonnes)

| State            |   Reserves |   Remaining Resources |   Total Resources |
|------------------|------------|-----------------------|-------------------|
| Andhra Pradesh   |      0     |                 0.08  |             0.08  |
| Himachal Pradesh |      0     |                 0.298 |             0.298 |
| Jammu & Kashmir  |      0     |                 4.145 |             4.145 |
| Karnataka        |      1.389 |                 4.592 |             5.981 |
| Kerala           |      0     |                 0.04  |             0.04  |
| Rajasthan        |      0     |                53.804 |            53.804 |
| Tamil Nadu       |     73.577 |                24.649 |            98.226 |
| Uttarakhand      |      7.31  |               224.103 |           231.413 |
| Total            |     82.276 |               311.711 |           393.988 |

(c) & (d): Under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015, for major minerals, the mineral concession can be allotted through auctioning of two  instruments  viz.  Prospecting  Licence-cum-Mining  Lease  or  Mining  Lease.  The power to grant these mineral concessions vests in the State Governments. Further, for minor minerals, the State Governments are the custodians and mining leases/ licences are  granted  by  them.  The  extraction  of  minerals  depends  on  the  grant  of  the  mineral concessions by the State Government. The utilization of mineral resources is done by exploiting and subsequent use by the industry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2739 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-10
Subject: Mining Industries
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: Nama Nageswara Rao

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2739

ANSWERED ON 10.03.2021

## MINING INDUSTRIES

2739 . SHRI NAMA NAGESWARA RAO:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  encourages  setting  up  of  manufacturing  industries where  these  are  backed  by  mining  industries  which  has  the  potential  of development of even remote and inaccessible areas and also helps in creation of a large number of jobs;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d)  the  extent  to  which  and  the  manner  in  which  the  Government  will  involve  the private players for the purpose?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c):  The Mines and Mineral (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957 provides for development and regulation of mines and minerals in the country. The Ministry is committed towards development of mineral sector in the country and thrust has been given to exploration of new areas including  remote and inaccessible areas through the agencies notified under section 4(1) of the MMDR Act. These agencies are being funded through National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET) for exploration projects in addition to their own budgetary resources. This will also encourage new industries to be set up in  remote and inaccessible areas which have mineral potential.
- (d): Section 5 of the MMDR Act, 1957 provides for grant of mineral concessions to an Indian national or a company as defined in the Companies Act, 2013. The mining leases  are  granted   through  e-auction.  Therefore,   private  players  are  actively involved in mining sector.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2736 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-10
Subject: Uniform Civil Code
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Hemant Patil, Omprakash Bhupalsinh alias Pawan Rajenimbalkar, Rahul Ramesh Shewale

- (a) Yes, Sir.
- (b) The  Law  Commission  had  uploaded  a  consultation  paper  on  Reform  of Family Law on its website for wider discussions.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT

## L O K     S A B H A

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No.  2736

## TOBE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 10 TH MARCH, 2020.

## Uniform Civil Code

2736. SHRI HEMANT SRIRAM PATIL, SHRI OMPRAKASH BHUPALSINH ALIAS PAWAN RAJENIMBALKAR AND SHRI RAHUL RAMESH SHEWALE

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  requested  the  Law  Commission  to  examine various issues relating to Uniform Civil Code and to make recommendations thereon;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken/being taken by the Law Commission on such request so far;
- (c) whether  Law  Commission  has  submitted  its  recommendations  on  Uniform Civil Code to the Government;
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and if not, the  time  by  which  Law Commission is likely to submit its recommendations to the Government; and
- (e) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to introduce Uniform Civil Code across the country?

## A N S W E R

## MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE,

## COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## (SHRI RAVI SHAKAR PRASAD)

- (c) No, Sir.
- (d) The matter relating to uniform civil code will be placed before the 22 nd Law Commission  for  its  consideration.  In  view  of  the  above,  it  may  not  be possible to lay down any rigid time frame in the matter.
- (e) In view of (d) above, does not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2735 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-10
Subject: Restarting of MPLAD Scheme
Ministry: STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION
Asked by: Agatha K. Sangma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.2735 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.03.2021

## RESTARTING OF MPLAD SCHEME

2735. KUMARI AGATHA K. SANGMA:

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

- (a)  whether  the  stopping  of  MPLAD  funds  for  two  years  has  adversely affected  the  local  development  works  in  the  backward  States  like  North Eastern Region and Meghalaya;
- (b)  if  so,  whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  restart  the  MPLAD scheme from this financial year; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  OF  THE  MINISTRY  OF STATISTICS  AND  PROGRAMME  IMPLEMENTATION  AND  MINISTER  OF STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  OF  THE  MINISTRY  OF  PLANNING  (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

- (a)  The  Government  has  received  references  from  Hon'ble  Members  of Parliament  from  across  the  country  including  North  Eastern  Region  and Meghalaya that the development activities are also likely to get affected after  the  decisions  of  the  Government  not  to  operate  MPLADS  during  FY 2020-21  and  FY-2021-2022.  However,  the  Government  has  not  conducted any  survey  to  assess  the  impact  on  local  development  works  in  the backward  States  like  North  Eastern  Region  and  Meghalaya  after  the decisions of the Government not to operate MPLADS during FY 2020-21 and FY-2021-2022.
- (b) No Sir.

(c) The Government has decided not to operate the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) for two years, that is, during FY 2020-21  and  FY  2021-22  and  decided  to  place  the  MPLADS  funds  for  FY 2020-21  and  FY  2021-22  at  the  disposal  of  the  Ministry  of  Finance  for strengthening its efforts in managing the challenges of COVID-19 which has been declared as a global pandemic and a notified disaster in the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2734 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-10
Subject: Allocation of Funds from USOF
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: Sanjay Jaiswal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2734 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 TH  MARCH, 2021

## ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FROM USOF

## 2734. DR. SANJAY JAISWAL:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to allocate funds from the Universal Service Obligation Fund  (USOF)  to  mobile  companies  to  develop  telecom  infrastructure  in  remote  areas  in  the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the allocation made from the said fund to various companies during the last three years, company-wise; and
- (c) the number of villages equipped with telecom facilities through the use of this fund during the same period, State/UT-wise?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b) Subsidies are provided to mobile companies for mobile connectivity in inaccessible,  rural  and  remote  areas  of  the  country  including  North  Eastern  Region,  Left  Wing Extremism  Affected  areas,  Andaman  and  Nicobar  Islands  and  Lakshadweep  from  Universal Services  Obligation  Fund  (USOF).    Details  of  subsidy  disbursed  to  various  mobile  companies from USOF under different projects during the last three years is enclosed as Annexure A .

(c) BharatNet  project  is  being  implemented  in  a  phased  manner  to  provide  broadband connectivity to all Gram Panchayats (approximately 2.5 lakh) in the country.

During the last 3 years, a total of 1,20,478 Gram Panchayats (including BHQs) have been made Service Ready under BharatNet Project.   Further, mobile services have been provided in 1097 village during this period.

Rs. In crore

|   Sl. No. | Mobile Companies                                   | 2017-18   | 2018-19   | 2019-20   |
|-----------|----------------------------------------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
|         1 | Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited                       | 678.85    | 621.36    | 912.23    |
|         2 | M/s Bharati Airtel Ltd. & M/s Bharati Hexacom Ltd. |           |           | 353.1     |
|         3 | Reliance Communication Limited                     |           | 1.73      |           |
|         4 | Reliance Infocomm Limited                          |           | 14.50     |           |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2729 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-10
Subject: Washim-Badnera Rail Route
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Navneet Ravi Rana

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2729 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.03.2021

## WASHIM-BADNERA RAIL ROUTE

## †2729.   SHRIMATI NAVNEET RAVI RANA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to improve the means of connectivity and provide facilities to the farmers in the extremely backward Washim district,  which  is  notoriously  known  as  the  'Cremation  Ground'  of  the farmers  in  terms  of  cultivation,  in  Wanhad  (Berar)  province  in  Central India;
- (b) if so, the time by which the Government is likely to undertake the works of Washim-Badnera rail route;
- (c) whether the survey for the same was approved in the year 2015 but it has not been completed till 2020;
- (d) if so, the reasons for the delay in completion of the said work; and
- (e) the  time  by  which  the  said  work  is  likely  to  be  started  and  Washim district and erstwhile Marathwada district will be connected?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a):      Washim  is  already  connected  on  Railway  network.    Washim  Station  is situated on Akola-Purna Railway Line.

(b) and (c):   Survey for Narkhed-Washim (Badnera-Washim) was sanctioned in the year 2016-17.  Field Survey work has been completed.

- (d) and (e):    Do not arise, as the project is not sanctioned.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2727 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-10
Subject: Diversion of Coal extracted from Coal Blocks
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: Rama Devi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2727 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.03.2021

## Diversion of Coal extracted from Coal Blocks

## 2727. SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI:

Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether a number of issues pertaining to alleged diversion of coal extracted from coal blocks have been enquired by Inter Ministerial Enquiry Committee;
- (b)  if  so,  the  number  of  companies  found  guilty  in  this  enquiry  during  the  last  three years; and
- (c) the action taken by the Government in this regard so far?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)       Yes, Sir. Between 2011 and 2014, six Inter-Ministerial Committees (IMCs) were constituted  to, inter  alia, investigate  extraction  of  surplus  coal  and  diversion  of  coal extracted  by  allottee  companies  from  various  coal  blocks.  IMC  for  Chotia,  Madanpur North  and  Vijay  Central  blocks  was  constituted  on  07.03.2011;  for  Belgaon  block  on 02.03.2012; for Gare Palma IV/1, Gare Palma-IV/2, Gare Palma-IV/3 and Gare PalmaIV/6  blocks  on  13.08.2013;  for  Baranj-I  to  IV,  Manoradeep  and   Kiloni  blocks  on 19.02.2014; for Marki Mangli-I on 17.04.2014 and for Gare Palma IV/5 on 05.05.2014.
- (b)&(c)    During  the  last  three  years  i.e.  2018-19,  2019-20  and  2020-21,  no  InterMinisterial Committee was constituted for this purpose.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2724 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-10
Subject: MOUs Signed by the Government in Defence Sector
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Shyam Yadav Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2724

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 th  March, 2021

## MOUs SIGNED BY THE GOVERNMENT IN DEFENCE SECTOR

## 2724. SHRI SHYAM SINGH YADAV:

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

- (a) whether any agreement, MoU has been signed by the Government in the year of 2020 and in the current year so far in the defence sector;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  the  details  of  the  ammunition  and  war  artillery  purchased  from  other  countries  after  the announcement of the Aatma Nirbhar Bharat?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

- (a) & (b):  The following important Agreements/MoUs have been signed:-
- (i)  MoU between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Republic of  Finland on  Cooperation in the field of Production, Procurement, Research and Development of Defence Related Equipment and Industrial Cooperation, singed on 15 th January, 2020;
- (ii)    Arrangement  between  the  Australian  Department  of  Defence  and  Ministry  of Defence  of  the  Republic  of  India  concerning  Mutual  Logistic  Support,  signed  on  28 th May, 2020;

: 2 :

(iii)    Agreement  between Government of the Republic of India and the Government of Japan  concerning  Reciprocal  Provision  of  Supplies  and  Services  between  the  Indian Armed Forces and the Self-Defence Forces of Japan, signed on 20 th September,  2020; and

(iv)    Basic  Exchange  and  Cooperation  Agreement  (BECA)  between  the  Ministry  of Defence of the Republic of India and the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) of  the  Department  of  Defence  of  the  United  States  of  America  concerning  Geospatial Intelligence, signed on 26 th October, 2020.

(c)    Since  the  announcement  of  the  Aatma  Nirbhar  Bharat  initiatives,  certain  emergent  and operational requirements were met through procurement of some ammunition and war artillery.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2722 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-10
Subject: IT Park in Dharbhanga
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Gopal Jee Thakur

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2722

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 10.03.2021

## IT PARK IN DHARBHANGA

## 2722.     SHRI GOPAL JEE THAKUR:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to set up an 'IT Park' in Darbhanga;
- (b)  if  so,  the  time  by  which  the  construction  work  of  the  said  IT  Park  is  likely  to  be completed; and
- (c)  the time by which the said IT Park is likely to be made functional along with the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) Yes, Sir.  Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), an Autonomous Society under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is establishing its Centre in Darbhanga.  The  STPI  Centre  in  Darbhanga  is  likely  to  be  completed  by  2022.  It  will promote IT/ ITeS industry especially start-ups/ entrepreneurs in the region by providing them Incubation and High Speed Data Communication (HSDC) Services.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2720 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-10
Subject: Network Problem of BSNL
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: Mahabali Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2720 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 TH  MARCH, 2021

## NETWORK PROBLEM OF BSNL

## †2720. SHRI MAHABALI SINGH:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is working on improving the network problem and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (b) the details of the places identified by the Government for setting up of BSNL mobile towers in the State of Bihar; and
- (c) the time line fixed by the Government for resolving the problem of BSNL network and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has fixed Quality of Services (QoS) parameters for all Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) including Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL).

BSNL is meeting majority of the QoS parameters fixed by TRAI for both Landline and Mobile subscribers in almost all the Circles.

In addition, BSNL continuously works on improving the network related issues. The steps taken by BSNL for improving its mobile services are as follows:

- i) BSNL is regularly conducting Drive tests/Inter Circle Network audit/surprise checks and optimizing its network for improving its Services.
2. ii) BSNL  is  augmenting  its  Mobile  Network  progressively  by  carrying  out  expansion  of  Mobile Network in various phases to enhance coverage/capacity of Mobile network depending on technocommercial viability and availability of funds.
3. iii) BSNL is continuously monitoring all KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) of its mobile network for better performance.
4. (b) Total 4,576 BSNL Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) are working in Bihar at present. Expansion of network  is  done  by  BSNL  on  the  basis  of  techno-commercial  viability  and  availability  of  funds.  This includes proposed expansion of 4G services for which BSNL has floated an Expression of Interest (EOI) on 01.01.2021 for prior registration/Proof of Concept (PoC) from Indian Companies interested in participating in BSNL's upcoming 4G tender.
5. (c) BSNL endeavours to meet QoS parameters set by TRAI for its telecom networks on regular basis.

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