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Lok Sabha Question No. 3724 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-18
Subject: PM Jan Vikas Karyakram in Kerala
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS
Asked by: Dr. M P Abdussamad Samadani

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3724

ANSWERED ON 18.12.2024

## PM JAN VIKAS KARYAKRAM IN KERALA

## 3724 . DR. M P ABDUSSAMAD SAMADANI :

Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  the  details  of  projects  approved  under  PM  Jan  Vikas Karyakram for the State of Kerala and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether the Government  has received support from the State Government  in implementing any of the projects under the Ministry of Minority Affairs and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

(SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

- (a):   Since inception of the scheme total number of 2155 project units have been approved for State of Kerala under PradhanMantri Jan VikasKaryakram (PMJVK) as detailed in the table below:
- (b):  Under  PMJVK,  project  units  approved  by  the  Ministry  of  Minority  Affairs  are executed,  maintained  and  run  by  the  respective  State  Government,  Union  Territory Administration, as the case may be. In the case of State Government of Kerala also, the State is executing the approved project units.

| Sl.No   | Name of the units                                               |   Number of units |
|---------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|
| 1.      | School Buildings                                                |                49 |
| 2.      | Hostel for school/ ITI/ polytechnic                             |                 1 |
| 3.      | Additional Classrooms/ Library/ Lab/ Hall in schools            |               199 |
| 4.      | Smart Classroom/ Computer Lab/ Teaching Aid in school           |                 3 |
| 5.      | Other Infrastructure in school                                  |                 5 |
| 6.      | Health Projects                                                 |                42 |
| 7.      | ITI/ Additional Infrastructure for ITI                          |                 1 |
| 8.      | Polytechnic/ Additional infrastructure for existing polytechnic |                11 |
| 9.      | Skill Centres                                                   |                 3 |
| 10.     | Hunar Hub                                                       |                 2 |
| 11.     | Working Women Hostel                                            |                 2 |
| 12.     | Community Service Centre/ SadbhavMandap/ Community Hall         |                12 |
| 13.     | Drinking Water                                                  |                18 |
| 14.     | Non Civil works- Bicycle/ furniture/ Equipment/ Training        |              1807 |
|         | Grand Total                                                     |              2155 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3715 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-18
Subject: Reduction in Daily News Bulletins of DD Urdu
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Shri Mohibbullah

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3715

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.12.2024)

REDUCTION IN DAILY NEWS BULLETINS OF DD URDU

3715. SHRI MOHIBBULLAH:

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the reduction in the number of news  bulletins  on  Doordarshan(DD)  Urdu,  which  were  previously broadcasted from CPC Khel Gaon, New Delhi, during the pre-COVID period and if so, the reasons therefor;
- (b) the steps being taken by the Government to restore the number of news bulletins on DD Urdu;
- (c)  the  reasons for the delay in restoring the earlier number of news bulletins on DD Urdu; and
- (d) the time by which these news bulletins on DD Urdu are likely to be restored by the Government?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (DR. L. MURUGAN) (a)  to  (d):  'DD  Urdu'  channel  was  launched  on  15 th   August  2006  to preserve and promote the great cultural heritage of Urdu language in India.   It  provides  its  viewers  with  round  the  clock  content  in  Urdu language. Prasar Bharati broadcasts  two  news  bulletins of half-an hour duration on 'DD Urdu' channel.  In addition, Urdu news bulletins of various  durations  are  also  telecast  on  daily  basis  on  regional channels, namely,  DD  Kashir,  DD  Bihar,  DD  Bangla,  DD  Uttar Pradesh,  DD  Madhya  Pradesh  and  DD  Yadagiri  originating  from Srinagar, Patna, Kolkata, Lucknow, Bhopal and Hyderabad respectively.  Special  programmes  like  Cinema  ki  Duniya,  Rang Tarang  and  Good  News  India  are  also  aired  in  Urdu  on  DD  Urdu channel.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3712 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-18
Subject: Environment and Safety Assessments for New Nuclear Power Plants
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: Shri Maddila Gurumoorthy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 3712

## ANSWERED ON 18/12/2024

## ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY ASSESSMENTS FOR NEW NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS

## 3712. SHRI MADDILA GURUMOORTHY

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:-

- (a)  the details of environment and safety assessments proposed to be conducted for new nuclear power plants;
- (b) whether steps are being taken by the Government to address potential concerns and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the expected impact of these new nuclear plants on India's energy security, carbon reduction goals and the local economies in the areas are likely to be established?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) In respect of new nuclear power plants, detailed environmental and safety assessments are carried out and requisite statutory clearances obtained. A comprehensive Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) study in line with the Terms of Reference (TOR) approved by the MoEF&CC  is  carried out and the prescribed process followed to obtain Environmental Clearance for the project from MoEF&CC. In respect of safety, a detailed site  evaluation  is  carried  out  and  Siting  Consent  is  obtained  from  the  Atomic  Energy Regulatory Board (AERB).  The project construction is taken up only after obtaining the statutory clearances.
- (b) The  public  concerns  in  new  plants  have  been  mainly  on  account  of  issues  related  to Resettlement  &  Rehabilitation  (R&R)  and  apprehensions  about  Safety  of  the  nuclear power plants. In respect of R&R, NPCIL is working closely with the state governments to arrive at good R&R packages. A large public outreach on-going programme, based on a multipronged approach, is implemented by NPCIL to spread awareness about nuclear

power,  address  the  apprehensions  about  safety  and  allay  their  concerns  in  a  simple, understandable and credible manner.

- (c) Nuclear power has huge potential and can provide the country long term energy security. Nuclear power plants are clean and  environment friendly,  as  they  do  not  emit  Green House Gases (GHGs) and have an important role in the country's energy transition to net zero by 2070.

Setting  up  of  new  nuclear  power  plants  at  a  location,  would  create  employment  & business opportunities for the local people and result in economic growth in the region. Thus, the new nuclear power plants will contribute in all these three aspects.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3709 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-18
Subject: Monitoring of Harmful Online/Digital Content
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Shri Amrinder Singh Raja Warring

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3709 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.12.2024

MONITORING OF HARMFUL ONLINE/DIGITAL CONTENT

3709. SHRI AMRINDER SINGH RAJA WARRING:

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state;

(a) the mechanism to monitor harmful online/digital content including fake news and propaganda;

(b) whether there are many online e.g. Youtube channels which serve their propaganda as news;

(c)  the  mechanism  followed/being  adapted  by  the  Government  to check  such  social  media  channels  which  are  serving  fake  news  or distorting facts; and

(d)  whether  there  is  any  mechanism  to  complaint  against  such channels  or  individuals  offering  distorted  or  biased  information  as news bearing malice towards an entity or an individual?

## ANSWER

THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  FOR  INFORMATION  AND  BROADCASTING AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (DR. L. MURUGAN): (a)  to  (d):  The  Government  has  notified  Information  Technology (Intermediary  Guidelines  and  Digital  Media  Ethics  Code)  Rules,  2021 (IT Rules, 2021) on 25th February, 2021 under Information Technology Act,  2000.  Part-III  of  these  Rules  provides  for  Code  of  Ethics  for publishers of news and current affairs on digital media and publishers of  online  curated  content  (OTT  platforms).  The  Code  of  Ethics  for digital  news  publishers  requires  such  publishers  to  adhere  to  the 'Norms  of  Journalistic  Conduct'  of  the  Press  Council  of  India,  The Programme Code under the Cable Television (Network Regulation Act, 1995). So  far  as  the  content    on    intermediary  platforms    like  YouTube, Facebook, etc. is concerned, Part-II of IT Rules, 2021  cast obligation on such platforms to make reasonable efforts by itself  and   to cause the  user  of  their    computer  resource  to  not    host,  display,  upload, modify, publish, transmit, etc. knowingly  and  intentionally any information  which  is,  inter-alia,  patently  false  and  untrue    and  is written and published in any form with the intent to mislead or harass a person, entity or agency for financial gain or to cause any injury to any person. IT Rules, 2021 also cast an obligation on the social media intermediaries to appoint a Grievance Officer to look into complaints relating  to  violation  of  the  Rules.  Additionally,  the  Significant  Social Media Intermediaries are also required to appoint a Chief Compliance Officers for ensuring compliance  with  the Act and rules  made thereunder.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3706 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-18
Subject: Mobile Prepaid and Postpaid Connections in  BSNL
Ministry: COMMUNICATION
Asked by: Shri M K Raghavan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3706 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 TH  DECEMBER, 2024

## MOBILE PREPAID AND POSTPAID CONNECTIONS IN BSNL

## 3706.   Shri M K Raghavan:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any data regarding the number of BSNL Mobile prepaid & post paid connections, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has noticed any increase in number of BSNL mobile prepaid & post paid connections after July 2024, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government has any data regarding the average internet speed in 5G network provided by various mobile carriers in the country, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (DR. PEMMASANI CHANDRA SEKHAR)

- (a) & (b) The details of BSNL mobile prepaid and postpaid subscribers, are as under :

| As on          | Prepaid connections   | Postpaid connections   | Total       | Increase   |
|----------------|-----------------------|------------------------|-------------|------------|
| 31.07.2024     | 8,84,19,956           | 44,25,827              | 9,28,45,783 | -          |
| 30.08.2024     | 9,09,31,106           | 44,42,668              | 9,53,73,774 | 25,27,991  |
| 30 . 09 . 2024 | 9,12,97,427           | 44,62,501              | 9,57,59,928 | 3,86,154   |
| 31 . 10 . 2024 | 9,20,40,074           | 44,84,313              | 9,65,24,387 | 7,64,459   |

(c) The  theoretical  data  rate  (download)  for  5G  (International  Mobile  Telecommunications2020) is 100Mbps, while peak data rate is 20Gbps. However, the actual data rate depends on multiple factors including  the frequency  band,  terrain  conditions,  radiation  power,  population  density  and distance of user from the Base Transceiver Station (BTS).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3701 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-18
Subject: Reservation of Limestone Area in Telangana
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: Shri Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3701

ANSWERED ON 18.12.2024

## RESERVATION OF LIMESTONE AREA IN TELANGANA

3701 SHRI CHAMALA KIRAN KUMAR REDDY:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Union  Government  has  received  any  proposal  from  the  State Government of Telangana for the reservation of limestone areas in Vikarabad district for the Telangana Mineral Development Corporation Ltd.;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the status of this proposal as submitted during March 2024 under Section 17A (2) and related sections of the MMDR Act, 1957;
- (c) the reasons for the delay in processing this proposal and the expected timeline for its approval;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  has  considered  the  socio-economic  impact  of  this proposal on the backward areas of the region; and
- (e)  the  steps  being  taken  to  expedite  the  approval  process  to  support  regional development in Telangana?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF COAL AND MINES (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a) to (e): The Government of Telangana had sent two proposals on 11.03.2024 for reservation  of  limestone  blocks  over  an  area  of  680  hectares  and  753  hectares respectively in the Vikarabad district of Telangana in favor of Telangana State Mineral Development Corporation Ltd (TSMDCL).

The proposals were examined in the Ministry in light of the amendment in the MMDR Act in 2015, whereby auction regime was introduced for grant of mineral concessions. Since then, 141 mineral blocks have been auctioned for mining lease or composite licence for limestone and allied minerals by various States. However, Government of Telangana has not auctioned any mineral block so far.

Government of Telangana has been requested to notify the aforesaid mineral blocks for auction and to encourage TSMDCL to participate in the auction. Auction of these blocks will lead to start of production of limestone and consequent industrial activity which will lead to socio-economic development of the area. Further, auction of mineral blocks  will  increase  the  revenue  and  employment  to  the  State  Government  from mining sector.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3698 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-18
Subject: Extending Train Services to Dhanbad, Terminating at Ranchi/Hatia
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Shri Dulu Mahato

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3698 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.12.2024

## EXTENDING TRAIN SERVICES TO DHANBAD, TERMINATING AT

## RANCHI/HATIA

## 3698. SHRI DULU MAHATO:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:-

- (a)  whether the Government has suo motu conducted a feasibility study for  extending  train  services  to  Dhanbad,  terminating  at  Ranchi/Hatia,  if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether the Government is aware that the proposed extension would benefit  not  only  Dhanbad  but  also  Bokaro  Steel  City  by  providing additional train services; and
- (c)  if  so,  the  measures  being  taken  by  the  Government  to  assess  the demand for these extended services, including the passenger traffic and infrastructure requirements for said cities?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND

## ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

- (a)  to  (c)  On  Indian  Railways,  extension  of  train  services  is  an  ongoing process  subject  to  operational  feasibility,  traffic  justification,  resource availability etc.

To cater to the needs of Ranchi- Bokaro Steel City- Dhanbad sector, 34 train services are being operated. This includes 18119/18120 TatanagarJaynagar  Express  via  Dhanbad  introduced  w.e.f  16.08.2024  serving Bokaro  Steel  City-  Dhanbad  sector.  Further,  to  cater  to  the  additional needs of passengers, 03 pairs of Special trains are also being operated during festivals, holidays, etc. serving the said sector.

Besides,  Dhanbad is well served by 142 train services providing connectivity to important  destinations like Delhi,  Kolkata,  Mumbai,

Chennai, Secunderabad etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3690 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-18
Subject: Provision to Prevent Misuse of Privacy and Sensitive Information
Ministry: STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION
Asked by: Shri Hanuman Beniwal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3690

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.12.2024

## PROVISION TO PREVENT MISUSE OF PRIVACY AND SENSITIVE INFORMATION

## 3690.     SHRI HANUMAN BENIWAL:

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

- (a) whether Data Innovation Lab is limited to urban areas only or also rural/backward  areas  are  included  under  it,  if  so,  the  details thereof; and
- (b) the  details  of  the  provisions  to  prevent  misuse  of  privacy  and
- sensitive information of citizens?

## 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 CULTURE [RAO INDERJIT SINGH]

- (a):  The Data Innovation Lab is an initiative launched by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation under Capacity Development Scheme of the Ministry, to promote innovation in the field of Official Statistics, by creating an ecosystem  for experimentation. It is applicable across the country.
- (b):  The  innovation  under  DI  Lab  would  be  undertaken  on  publicly available data. However, clause regarding confidentiality and privacy have  been  suitably  incorporated  in  contract  and  Memorandum  of Understanding  to  be  signed  with  various  stakeholders  under  this initiative to prevent any misuse of privacy and sensitive information of citizens.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3689 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-18
Subject: B11 Enrichment Facility
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: Dr. Bhola Singh, Shri Alok Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-3689

ANSWERED ON 18/12/2024

## B11 ENRICHMENT FACILITY

## 3689. DR. BHOLA SINGH SHRI ALOK SHARMA

Will the RIME MINISTER be pleased to state: -

- (a) the  specific  objectives  of  establishing  the  B11  Enrichment  Facility  in  enhancing India's semiconductor manufacturing capabilities;
- (b) the manner in which this facility is expected to position India as a key player in the global semiconductor supply chain; and
- (c) the  details  of  collaboration  efforts  made  with  private  industries  and  academic institutions  to  leverage  the  facility  along  with  the  potential  job  creation  and economic benefits anticipated from this initiative?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) To establish the technology for B11 isotope enrichment for the first time in the country.
- (b) The facility available on small scale for establishing the technology, produces B 11 enriched Boric Acid. B11 enriched Boric Acid is a raw material for production of B11 enriched BF3 gas, which plays vital role in semi-conductor industry.
- (c) Discussions with Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL), Mohali for identification of private industries and academic institutions for necessary collaborative work.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3688 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-18
Subject: Property details of the Employees
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: Shri Arun Govil

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3688

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.12.2024)

## PROPERTY DETAILS OF THE EMPLOYEES

†3688. SHRI ARUN GOVIL:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Union and State Governments and the public undertakings obtain the details of properties  from  their  officers  and  employees  every  year  and  this  detail  is  compared  with  the property details given by them in the previous year and if so, the details thereof; (b)  the  action  taken  by  the  Government  against  the  officers  and  employees  of  the  Central (c)  the  action  taken  by  the  Government  against  the  officers/employees  whose  value  of  the
- Government and the undertakings who fail to submit their annual property details on time; and property is found to be more in proportion to their income of the last two years?

## 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 (c):   In terms of relevant provisions of Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 and All India Services (Conduct) Rules, 1968, Government servants are required to submit return of his assets and liabilities on their first appointment and subsequently immovable property returns (IPRs)  on  annual  basis  (latest  by  31 st January  of  following  year),  to  their  cadre  controlling authority. Vigilance clearance, for certain purposes, shall be denied to the Government servant who fail to submit IPRs within the stipulated time. Besides, similar provision exists in respect of employees of Central Public Sector Enterprises ( CPSEs) also.

Further, if the value of transaction in movable property exceeds two months' basic pay of the Government servant, he/she is required to report the same to the prescribed authority.  Violation  of  any  of  the  provisions  of  the  said  Rules  and  other  guidelines,  attracts initiation of disciplinary action against them.  Besides, if a Government servant is found to be in possession  of  assets  disproportionate  to  his  known  source  of  income,  he/she  is  liable  for initiation of disciplinary proceedings against him/her for imposition of major penalty of removal or  dismissal  from  service, after following  due  procedure  of  inquiry  as  envisaged  in  the  extant rules.

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