opensansad/lok-sabha-qa huggingface dataset:
Lok Sabha Question No. 4500 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-30
Subject: Policy of Data Sharing
Ministry: STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION
Asked by: Ritesh Pandey

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4500

TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.03.2022

## POLICY OF DATA SHARING

4500. SHRI RITESH PANDEY:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  in  possession  of  any  data  of different State Governments on Sustainable Development Goals;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the committee has recommended changes in the policy of data sharing and if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  frame  a  policy  to  share data,  doing  away  with  the  existing  means  that  would  centralise database on different variables with the cross bifurcation of caste groups; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof including the mode of dissemination of data?

## 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) & (b): Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, on the basis of latest data provided by the data source Ministries/Departments, publishes annual progress report for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) -National Indicator Framework, which includes time series data for all SDGs including

disaggregated data up to State/UT level, wherever available. The report is available on Ministry's website. (c)  to  (e):  The  National  Data  Sharing  and  Accessibility  Policy (NDSAP) was released in 2012 and is applicable  to  all  data  and information  created,  generated,  collected  and  archived  using public  funds  provided  by  the  Government  of  India  directly  or through  authorized  agencies  by  various  Ministries/  Departments/ Organizations/ Agencies and Autonomous bodies.  In accordance with NDSAP, the Ministry has published Guidelines for Statistical

Data Dissemination in 2019.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4496 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-30
Subject: Funding for LIGO-India Project
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: Hemant Tukaram Godse

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTIONNO.4496

TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.03.2022

## FUNDING FOR LIGO-INDIA PROJECT

## 4496.  SHRI HEMANT TUKARAM GODSE:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether funding has been approved for the Laser Interferometer Gravitational wave Observatory (LIGO)-India project;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  including  the  amount  sanctioned  so  far  and  if  not,  the reasons therefor; and
- (c) whether the proposed project seeks to collaborate with other countries working on gravitational waves and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Yes,  Sir.  Government  of  India  accorded  In-principle  approval  for  LIGO-India Project at an estimated cost of Rs. 1260 crore.
- (b) Subsequent to the In-principle approval, Department of Atomic Energy sanctioned Rs. 75 crore for pre-investment activities.
- (c) Yes,  Sir.  India  partners  with  the  United  States  of  America  (USA)  under  an Memorandum of Understanding signed between Department of Atomic Energy & Department of Science & Technology and National Science Foundation of USA to set up a LIGO Detector in India as part of a Global Network of Gravitational Wave Detectors under the LIGO-India Project.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4495 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-30
Subject: National Policy on Synthetic Biology
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Raksha Nikhil Khadse, Manoj Kishorbhai Kotak

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4495 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.03.2022

## National Policy on Synthetic Biology

## 4495. SHRIMATI RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE: SHRI MANOJ KOTAK:

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- a) whether the Government proposes to work on a national policy on synthetic biology, an  emerging  science  that  deals  with  engineering  life  forms  for  a  wide  range  of applications from making designer medicines to foods; and
- b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

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## SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCES वतंğ Ĥभार)

- (a) & (b) The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has implemented a study under which a document 'Foresight paper on Synthetic Biology' developed based on consultation with  experts  from  industry,  academia  and  research  organizations.  This  study  is focused  on assessment of status and trends of synthetic biology based research and development  in  India  and  its  application  in  the  areas  of  agriculture,food,  health, bioinformatics  and  related  aspects.The  study  also  aimed  to  focus  on  policy  and regulatory  aspects  supporting  its  future  developments  and  increasing  awareness among  scientists, policy makers  and  general  public  on  national  priorities  and intentions to actively pursue synthetic biology research, development and deployment.  In  future,  DBT  would  like  to  develop  National  Policy  on  Synthetic Biology in consultation with relevant stakeholders.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4494 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-30
Subject: PM Gati Shakti Project
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Sanjay Seth

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

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4494. TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 30 TH  MARCH, 2022.

## PM GATI SHAKTI PROJECT

## 4494.  SHRI SANJAY SETH:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of schemes being implemented under Pradhan Mantri Gati Shakti project as on date along with the aims and objectives of this project;
- (b) the details of the benefits provided to Jharkhand State under Pradhan Mantri Gati Shakti Project; and
- (c) the details of the schemes being implemented in Naxal affected areas by the Government, district/scheme-wise?

## 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): The  PM  Gati  Shakti  is  a  new  approach  and  mechanism  adopted  for integrated  planning,  synchronized  implementation,  prioritization  and optimization  of  cost  and  time  of  infrastructure  projects.   Under  this approach a GIS based technology platform called  National  Master  is developed  and  made  available,  to  facilitate  informed  and  technology based decision making for integrated planning and implementation of the different projects proposed or implemented by respective Ministries/Departments of Central and State Governments.
- (b) & (c): Adoption of PM-GatiShakti approach and the National Master Plan has the potential to benefit  all the  States  including in the Jharkhand state or the Naxal affected areas, through better planning , decision making and implementation of various projects of the the Ministries/Departments of Central and the State Governments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4493 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-30
Subject: Lateral Recruitment Scheme
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: Chandra Sekhar Bellana

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4493

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.03.2022)

## LATERAL RECRUITMENT SCHEME

## 4493. SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR BELLANA:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  conducted  an  evaluation  of  the  Lateral  Recruitment Scheme(LSR) viz-a-viz Recruitment through Civil Services and other examinations;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether  the  recruitment  through  LSR  is  in  addition  to  the  promotions  given  to  the traditional recruits through Civil Services and Other Examinations;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e) the  proportion  in  which  the  vacancies  at  the  Joint  Secretary  and  Director  Level  are divided amongst traditional recruits and lateral entrants?

## 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) to (e):  Lateral recruitment provides for appointment of persons for specific assignments in the Government, keeping in view their specialized knowledge and expertise in the domain area. The selection was undertaken by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), on the basis of transparent process, inviting applications through open advertisement.  Under lateral recruitment, candidates  are  appointed  on  deputation/contract  basis,  for  a  period  of  3  years.  At  present,  10 Joint  Secretaries  and  18  Directors  are  in  position  in  various  Ministries/Departments  through lateral recruitment.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4492 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-30
Subject: Data Network related Issues
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: M. P. Abdussamad Samadani

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4492 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30 TH  MARCH, 2022

## DATA NETWORK RELATED ISSUES

## 4492.   DR. M.P. ABDUSSAMAD SAMADANI:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether BSNL has taken steps to address the Data network related issues in Kerala;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  Bharat  Sanchar  Nigam  Limited  (BSNL)  has  fixed  any  time  limit  to  fully implement 4G wireless services in Kerala; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof including the delay, if any?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has 4731 mobile sites with 3G data and 913 sites with 4G data in Kerala circle. In addition, BSNL augments its network based on technocommercial considerations.
- (c) to (d) Under Atma-nirbhar initiative of the Government, BSNL invited the Expression of Interest  (EoI)  on  01.01.2021  for  Proof  of  Concept  (PoC)  for  Indian  Companies  interested  in participating in BSNL's upcoming 4G tender. BSNL would rollout 4G services in Kerala circle based on techno-commercial considerations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4491 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-30
Subject: Projects for Development of Uttar Pradesh
Ministry: PLANNING
Asked by: Maneka Sanjay Gandhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PLANNING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4491

TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.03.2022

## PROJECTS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF UTTAR PRADESH

## 4491. SHRIMATI MANEKA SANJAY GANDHI:

Will the Minister of PLANNING be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of projects approved by NITI Aayog for the development of Uttar Pradesh during the last three years and the current year;
- (b) the current status of the implementation of the said development projects especially in Sultanpur Parliamentary constituency; and
- (c) the details of the amount of funds released by the Government for the purpose during the said period?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF STATISTICS & 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  (c)  The  erstwhile  Planning  Commission  approved/sanctioned  project  proposals received  from  State  Governments  under  One  Time  Additional  Central  Assistance (OTACA)/ Special Plan Assistance (SPA) till 2014-2015 and then recommended to the Ministry of Finance for the release of funds. Subsequent to the establishment of NITI Aayog, the practice of approval/sanction of such project proposals has been discontinued  from  2015-16  following  the  acceptance  of  recommendations  of  14th Finance Commission for increased devolution to the States by way of enhancing the share of States in the divisible tax pool from 32% to 42% resulting in increased fund transfer  to  the  States.  NITI  Aayog  is  the  successor  in  interest  to  the  Planning Commission. It is a think tank to the Government to provide critical directional and strategic input into the development process. Approval of Central/State projects is no longer under the purview of the NITI Aayog.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4490 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-30
Subject: ROBs/RUBs in Rajasthan
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Balak Nath

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4490 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.03.2022

## ROBS/RUBS IN RAJASTHAN

## †4490. SHRI BALAK NATH:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Union Government proposes to convert all railway crossings  to  Rail  Over  Bridges  (ROBs)  and  Rail  Under  Bridges (RUBs) in Rajasthan;
- (b) if  so,  the  number  of  ROBs  and  RUBs  constructed/  likely  to  be constructed  as  on  date  in  Rajasthan,  particularly  in  Alwar district;
- (c) the amount of funds sanctioned and spent for the said purpose; and
- (d) whether the Government proposes to formulate any new policy for  the  construction  of  ROBs  and  RUBs  and  if  so,  the  details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a): Road over Bridge (ROB) & Road under Bridge (RUB) are provided in lieu of Level Crossing (LC) on cost sharing basis where Traffic density is  more  than  one  lakh  and  consent  from  State  Government  for  cost sharing and closure of LC has been received. Road under Bridge (RUB) are also provided in lieu of LC where LC are required to be closed on safety considerations or where State Govt. agrees to bear complete cost of work.

(b):  192  ROBs  and  1706  RUBs  have  already  been  constructed  in  the State of Rajasthan. Presently, 63 ROBs and 398 RUBs are sanctioned for construction in the State of Rajasthan including Alwar district. In Alwar district, 3 ROBs and 27 RUBs are sanctioned for construction.

(c):    Rajasthan  State  is  covered  by  North  Western  Railway  (NWR), North  Central  Railway  (NCR),  Western  Railway  (WR),  West  Central Railway  (WCR)  &  Northern  Railway  (NR).    Total  amount  of  funds sanctioned  and  spent  for  construction  of  ROBs  &  RUBs  on  these  5 Railways is ` 1728 crore and ` 1295 crore respectively. District  wise data is not being maintained.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4489 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-30
Subject: Safety Provision in Railways after Earthquake
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Vellalath Kochukrishnan Nair. Sreekandan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4489 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.03.2022

## SAFETY PROVISIONS IN RAILWAYS AFTER EARTHQUAKE

4489.   SHRI V.K. SREEKANDAN:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Railways  is  in  the  process  of  devising a  standard operating procedure for operating trains immediately after an earthquake;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Railway Board has also written to the General Managers of  all  Zonal  Railways  to  share  their  views  on  the  safe  operation  of trains after the occurrence of an earthquake;
- (d) if so, whether the Railways had not stipulated any action regarding running of trains after an earthquake and if so, the facts thereof;
- (e)  whether 58.6% of the country's land mass is prone to earthquakes of moderate to very high intensity;
- (f)  if so, whether the Railways intends to have safety provisions in the General and Subsidiary Rules (G&SR) regarding actions post earthquake; and
- (g)  if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(b) Does not arise.

(c) & (d) Yes, Sir. A letter was addressed to Zonal Railways on this issue in reference to a routine letter received from Northern Railway. Responses received from Zonal Railways, indicate that provisions exist under General &  Subsidiary Rules (G&SRs)  and/or Zonal Disaster Management  Plans  for  safe  operations  of  trains  in  various  unusual situations including earthquake.

(e)  As  per  figures  available  in  National  Disaster  Management  Plan (November  2019)  issued  by  National  Disaster  Management  Authority (Ministry  of  Home  Affairs),  nearly  59%  of  India's  territory  is  prone  to moderate to severe earthquakes.

(f) & (g) Requisite provisions already exist under various rules, guidelines  and  Disaster  Management  Plans  in  force  on  the  Railways which are given below : (i) Zonal Disaster Management Plans; (ii) RDSO Guidelines on Seismic Design of Railway Bridges (November, 2015); (iii)  Chapter  II  and  Chapter  VI  of  Indian  Railways  (Open  Lines) General  Rules,  1976  and  Subsidiary  Rules  (SRs)  framed  by  Zonal

Railways thereunder.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4488 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-30
Subject: Review of Ayushman Bharat Scheme
Ministry: PLANNING
Asked by: Jyotirmay Singh Mahato

- (a) No, Sir.
- (b) As per the scheme, benefits are provided to all who are eligible under the scheme irrespective of the seriousness of the disease.
- (c) CEO,  NITI  Aayog  is  a  part  of  the  Governing  Board  of  the  National  Health Authority and has been providing inputs as and when required.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PLANNING

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4488 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.03.2022

## REVIEW OF AYUSHMAN BHARAT SCHEME

## †4488. SHRI JYOTIRMAY SINGH MAHATO:

Will the Minister of PLANNING be pleased to state:

- (a) whether NITI Aayog has reviewed the Government's Ayushman Bharat Scheme and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the people suffering from various serious diseases are not getting the benefits under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme and if so, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) whether NITI Aayog proposes to send the corrective points in the Ayushman Bharat Scheme to the concerned Ministry so that the people can get complete health benefits under the scheme?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF STATISTICS & PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION; MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4487 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-30
Subject: Storage Capacity in Maharashtra
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Hemant Patil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4487 To BE ANSWERED ON 30TH MARCH, 2022

## STORAGE CAPACITY IN MAHARASHTRA

## SHRI HEMANT SRIRAM PATIL:

Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC be pleased to state:

- (a) whether a large quantity of  foodgrains is left to rot or is wasted because of lack of sufficient storage space;
- (b) if so, the details of quantity of foodgrains produced, procured, stored and damaged along with the required, available and leased storage capacity by Food Corporation of India (FCI) during each of the last three years and current year in Maharashtra;
- (c) the details of the steps taken for the construction of additional storage space with private partnership along with the assistance provided by the Government including the storage capacity created during the said period; and
- (d) the steps taken for sufficient storage and management of foodgrains to ensure adequate use of these foodgrains under various welfare schemes?

## ANSWE R

MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SADHVI NIRANJAN JyOTI)

- (a): No Sir: No quantity of Central Pool Foodgrains stocks (wheat and rice) are left to rot or wasted due to lack of scientific storage space:
- (b): Does not arise in view of (a) above:
- (c}: Government of India has chalked out an action plan for construction of Steel silos on PPP mode in the country- Silos with capacity of 29.25 LMT have been awarded till date and a capacity of 11.125 LMT is complete:
- (d): Government continuously assesses and monitors the storage capacity and based on the storage gap assessment, storage capacities are createdlhired:
Lok Sabha Question No. 4485 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-30
Subject: Indian Space Association
Ministry: SPACE
Asked by: Anurag Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF SPACE LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4485 TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2022

## INDIAN SPACE ASSOCIATION

## 4485.  SHRI ANURAG SHARMA:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  launched  the  Indian  Space Association (ISpA) and if so, the details thereof and the aims and objectives behind the move;
- (b) the details of reforms undertaken by the Government in space sector;
- (c) whether the launch of IsPA is likely to boost private participation in space sector and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether India accounts for only 2% of the space economy in the global market front though having huge potential; and
- (e) if  so,  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  increase  the global market share?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) ISpA is a voluntary association formed by Indian space industries and this will act as the advisory and advocacy group for  the  Space  industry  in  India.  ISpA  will  articulate  industry views on space sector reforms which help them in guiding the space sector reform process so as have a vibrant and thriving space industry in India.
- (b) As part of Space Reforms announced in June 2020, Government  has  opened  up  the  sector  for  private  industries participation  to  carry  out  end-to-end  activities.  The  Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) shall  act  as  the  agency  to  promote,  handhold  and  authorize private sector activities in the sector, besides enabling sharing of technical facilities and expertise from ISRO.

## (c), (d) & (e)

With  the  operationalization  of  IN-SPACe,  the  progressively evolving regulatory environment and creation of space industries  association  in  the  form  of  ISpA,  a  greater  private sector participation in end-to-end space activities is expected, which  may  result  in  increased  share  of  India  in  the  global space economy.

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