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Lok Sabha Question No. 536 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-06
Subject: Jute Packaging of Sugar
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Sudhakar Tukaram Shrangre, Naranbhai Bhikhabhai Kachhadiya, Devji Mansingram Patel, Bidyut Baran Mahato, Ranjeetsingh Naik Nimbalkar, Saikia Dilip

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 536 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.12.2023

## JUTE PACKAGING OF SUGAR

536. SHRI SUDHAKAR TUKARAM SHRANGARE:

SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA:

SHRI DEVJI M. PATEL:

SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:

SHRI RANJEETSINGH NAIK NIMBALKAR:

SHRI DILIP SAIKIA:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री

be pleased to state :

- (a) whether the jute packaging of sugar is mandatory and if so, the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether the Government is aware that jute packing of sugar is not fit as it may deteriorate the quality of sugar due to moisture and microbiological growth; and
- (c) if so, the steps taken by the Government to reconsider the decision regarding mandatory jute packing of sugar in the light of the above facts?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज् य मंत्री ( श्रीमती दर्शना जरदोर् ) THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES

## (SMT. DARSHANA JARDOSH)

- (a) : Central  Government  in  exercise  of  the  powers  conferred  under  the  Jute  Packaging  Materials (Compulsory Use in Packing Commodities) Act, 1987, constitutes the Standing Advisory Committee (SAC).  After  considering  recommendations  of  the  SAC,  Central  Government  takes  decisions  in  the matter  of  reservation  percentage  of  commodities  and  other  related  matter  in  the  interest  of  jute growers and workers involved in the jute industry. As per the latest notification, 100% foodgrains and 20% sugar are required to be packed in jute bags.
- (b) & (c): Sugar is a hydrous commodity which has inherent properties that make it susceptible to moisture absorption. With regard to suitability of jute bags in packing of sugar, technical standards have already been issued by BIS exclusively for packing of 50kg sugar to be used in sugar industry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 534 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-06
Subject: Mining of Minerals containing Radioactive Elements
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: M V V Satyanarayana, Sanjay(Kaka) Ramchandra Patil, Chandra Sekhar Bellana

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 534

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.12.2023.

## Mining of Minerals Containing Radioactive Elements

## 534. SHRI M.V.V. SATYANARAYANA:

SHRI SANJAY KAKA PATIL:

SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR BELLANA:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is planning to give permission to the private sector for mining of mineral sand containing radioactive elements in the coastal region and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government is planning to liberalize the security policy of the country by rescheduling the minerals for the purpose of giving mining permission to the private sector for the mining of mineral sand in the coastal area containing the radioactive elements; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) No Sir.
- (b) & (c) Does not arise in view of (a) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 529 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-06
Subject: Construction of ROB at Rauja Railway Station
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Arun Kumar Sagar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 529 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.12.2023

## CONSTRUCTION OF ROB AT RAUJA RAILWAY STATION

†529. SHRI ARUN KUMAR SAGAR:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)    whether the Government has taken/proposes to take any steps to construct  a  Rail  Over  Bridge  (ROB)  at  the  railway  crossing  of  Rauja railway section in Shahjahanpur district of Uttar Pradesh in view of the heavy  traffic  at  the  railway  level  crossing  no.  321  specially  at  this section;
- (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):  The Level Crossing (LC) No. 321 is situated  at Km. 1235/19-20 on  Rauja-  Shahjahanpur  section.    The  work  of  preparation  of  Technical Feasibility Report/ Detailed Project Report (TFR/DPR) for the construction of Road over Bridge at this LC has been taken up.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 528 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-06
Subject: Reduction in Carbon Emissions
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: Bharatiben Dhirubhai Shyal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 528 FOR ANSWER ON 06/12/2023

## REDUCTION IN CARBON EMISSIONS

528. DR BHARATIBEN DHIRUBHAI SHIYAL:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the steps taken by the Government to reduce carbon emissions during steel manufacturing; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE                        (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

MINISTRY OF STEEL

(a) & (b): To decarbonise steel sector in the country in short term (FY 2030), reduction of carbon emissions in steel  industry  through  promotion  of  energy  and resource  efficiency  and enhanced use of renewable energy are the focus. For the medium term (2030-2047), Green Hydrogen based steel making and Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage are the focus areas. For long term (2047-2070), disruptive alternative technological innovations can help in achieving the transition to net-zero.

Further, the steps taken by Government for promoting decarbonisation in steel industry are as under:

- (1). 13  Task  Forces  had  been  constituted  with  engagement  of  industry,  academia,  think tanks, S&T bodies, different Ministries and other stakeholders to discuss deliberate and recommend upon different levers of decarbonisation of steel sector.
- (2). Steel Scrap Recycling Policy, 2019 enhances the availability of domestically generated scrap to reduce the consumption of coal in steel making.
- (3). Ministry  of  New  and  Renewable  Energy  (MNRE)  has  announced  National  Green Hydrogen Mission for green hydrogen production and usage. The steel sector has also been made a stakeholder in the Mission.
- (4). Motor  Vehicles  (Registration  and  Functions  of  Vehicles  Scrapping  Facility)  Rules September 2021, envisages to increase availability of scrap in the steel sector.
- (5). National Solar Mission launched by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in January 2010 promotes the use of solar energy and also helps to reduce the emission of steel industry.
- (6). Perform,  Achieve  and  Trade  (PAT)  scheme,  under  National  Mission  for  Enhanced Energy Efficiency, incentivizes steel industry to reduce energy consumption.
- (7). The steel sector has adopted the Best Available Technologies (BAT) available globally, in the modernization & expansions projects.
- (8). Japan's  New  Energy  and  Industrial  Technology  Development  Organization  (NEDO) Model  Projects  for  Energy  Efficiency  Improvement  have  been  implemented  in  steel plants.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 527 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-06
Subject: Textile and Handloom Hub
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 527 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.12.2023

## TEXTILE AND HANDLOOM HUB

## 527. SHRI MAGUNTA SREENIVASULU REDDY:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  potential  of  Andhra  Pradesh  as  a  major  textile  and handloom hub;
- (b)  if  so,  whether  the  Government  is  currently  considering  the  further  develop  the  region  as  a  major exporting hub for handloom and artisan products to boost manufacturing and export;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) 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  (d) :   The  Government  is  aware  that  Andhra  Pradesh  has  a  huge  potential  as  a  textile  and handloom hub. To improve the eco-system of textile sector in the country including Andhra Pradesh, Government  is  implementing  a  number  of  schemes  namely  Prime  Minister  Mega  Integrated  Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) to boost infrastructure development in textile sector, Textile Cluster Development Scheme (TCDS)- to comprehensive textile eco system to textile units,  Production Linked Incentive  (PLI)  Scheme  with  an  aim  to  increase  the  exports,  Samarth  -  the  Scheme  for  Capacity Building  in  Textile  Sector,  National  Technical  Textiles  Mission  (NTTM)  to  promote  research  and development environment in Textiles sector , TUFS to augment the textiles machinery, Silk Samagra-2 to have inclusive sericulture value chain development, Raw Material Supply Scheme (RMSS)  to ensure availability  of  raw  material,    National  Handloom  Development  Program  (NHDP)  and  National Handicraft Development Program (NHDP) for promoting cultural heritage and welfare of artisans and weavers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 526 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-06
Subject: All India Handloom Board
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Balashowry Vallabbhaneni

## ALL INDIA HANDLOOM BOARD

## 526. SHRI BALASHOWRY VALLABHANENI:

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

(a) whether it is a fact that the Government has disbanded the All India Handloom Board recently, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;

- (b)  the  manner in which the Government is going to take care of handloom sector in the absence of handloom board;

(c) whether it relates to formulation and implementation of policies and if so, the details thereof; and

- (d)  the  details  of  steps  taken/proposed  to  be  taken  for  development  of  handlooms  and  welfare  of handloom weavers in the country with a particular reference to Andhra Pradesh?

## उत्तर

ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज् य मंत्री ( श्रीमती दर्शना जरदोर् )

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

- (a) : As  part  of  the  restructuring  of  the  Ministry  of  Textiles  and  after  a  thorough  review  of  the functioning of the All India Handloom Board keeping in view its limited role in policy formulation and implementation, a decision to disband the All India Handloom Board was taken.
- (b) & (c) : Weavers' Service Centres under the Office of Development Commissioner (Handlooms) and the State Handloom Departments have been working in close coordination through interactions on policy formulation, implementation of Government schemes, educating weavers about online marketing platforms and addressing the problems of handloom weavers through Chaupals.

(d) : Ministry of Textiles is implementing the following schemes to promote handlooms and welfare of handloom weavers across the country, including Andhra Pradesh:

1. National Handloom Development Programme;
2. Raw Material Supply Scheme;

Under the above schemes, financial assistance is provided to eligible handloom agencies/weavers for raw  materials,  procurement  of  upgraded  looms  &  accessories,  solar  lighting  units,  construction  of workshed,  product &  design  development,  technical and common  infrastructure,  marketing  of handloom products in domestic/overseas markets, concessional loans under weavers' MUDRA scheme and social security etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 515 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-06
Subject: Implementation of PMGKAY
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: M.K. Vishnu Prasad, T.R.V.S. Ramesh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## INISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.515 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6TH DECEMBER, 2023

## IMPLEMENTATION  OF PMGKAY

515.  DR. VISHNU PRASAD M.K.: SHRI T.R.V.S. RAMESH:

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- (a) whether the Government is aware of the fact that some State Governments are not properly implementing PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY);
- (b) if so, the facts  and reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the  Government has  any  proposal to extend this programme beyond December 2023; and
- (d) if so, the details  in this  regard?

## ANSWER

INISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY  OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

(SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)

- (a) & (b): The Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) is operated under the joint  responsibility of  the  Central and the  State/UT Governments, wherein the operational responsibilities pertain with  the  State/UT. Hence, as  and when complaints for NFSA or  any  State/UT  are  received in  the  Department  from individuals, organizations, through media reports etc.  regarding any irregularities in  the  functioning of  the  TPDS,  they  are  forwarded to  the  concerned State/UT Governments for inquiry and appropriate action.

There is no report from any State/UT regarding discrepancies in distribution of foodgrains under  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Garib  Kalyan  Anna  Yojana  (PMGKAY).

- (c) & (d): The Central Government, in order to  remove the financial burden of the poor beneficiaries and to  ensure nationwide uniformity and effective implementation of the Act  has decided to continue to provide free food grains to about 81.35 crore NFSA beneficiaries (i.e. Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) households and Priority Households (PHH) beneficiaries) under the PMGKAY for a period of five years with effect from lst  January, 2024.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 512 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-06
Subject: SC, ST & OBC Officers at Higher Levels
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: Ramya  Haridas, Rahul Gandhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 512

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.12.2023)

## SC, ST & OBC OFFICERS AT HIGHER LEVELS

## 512. MS. RAMYA HARIDAS: SHRI RAHUL GANDHI:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the representation of SCs, STs and OBCs is abysmal in high-level posts in various Ministries and Departments of Union Government and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the initiatives taken by the Government to improve the representation of SC, ST and OBC officers at the Secretary and Joint Secretary level in the Government of India;
- (c) the  details  of  sanctioned  posts  and  backlog  vacancies  for  SCs,  STs  and  OBCs  in  the Government of India, Ministry-wise, Department-wise and Group-wise;
- (d) the measures taken by the Government to fill the backlog vacancies;
- (e) the  details  of  SC,  ST  and  OBC  Secretaries,  Additional  Secretaries,  Joint  Secretaries, Special  Secretaries,  Deputy  Secretaries  and  Under  Secretaries  currently  serving  in  the Government of India, Ministry-wise and Department-wise; and
- (f) the  details  of  General  category,  SC,  ST  and  OBC  candidates  appointed  through  lateral recruitment since 2021?

## 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 (f):   In order to fill up the posts at the higher level in the Government of India under the Central Staffing Scheme (CSS), the officers of various services participating under the CSS are considered for empanelment/retention to hold these posts. These posts are deputation posts and are not cadre posts of any service.

Occurrence  and  filling  of  vacancies  along  with  backlog  reserved  vacancies  is  a continuous process. Instructions have been issued to all Ministries/Departments of the Central Government  to  constitute  an  In-House  Committee  for  identification  of  backlog  reserved vacancies, to study the root cause of such vacancies, to initiate measures to remove the factors causing  such  vacancies  and fill  them  up  through  Special  Recruitment  Drives.  Each Ministry/Department of the Central Government is required to designate an officer of the rank of Deputy Secretary and above, as Liaison Officer, to ensure due compliance of the order and instructions pertaining to reservation. Further, each Ministry/Department is also required to set up a Special Reservation Cell under the direct control of Liaison Officer to assist her/him in discharge  of  duties.  Implementation  of  these  instructions  by  Ministries/Departments  is followed up from time to time and handholding workshops are also organized.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 510 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-06
Subject: Tea Industry
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Raju Bista

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.510 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06/12/2023

## TEA INDUSTRY

## 510. SHRI RAJU BISTA:

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

- (a) the details of subsidies and financial assistance provided to the tea industry in the last three years in the districts of Darjeeling, Kalimpong and North Dinajpur; and
- (b) the  details  of  assistance  provided  for  small  and  independent  tea  growers  and entrepreneurs in Darjeeling, Kalimpong and North Dinajpur districts of West Bengal?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Financial  assistance  of  Rs.  15.39  crores  has  been  provided  to  the  tea  industry stakeholders  in  the  districts  of  Darjeeling,  Kalimpong  and  North  Dinajpur  through  various activities under the Tea Development & Promotion Scheme implemented by the Tea Board during last three years (2020-21 to 2022-23).
- (b) Financial assistance of Rs. 1.53 crores has been provided to the small tea growers and entrepreneurs  in  the  districts  of  Darjeeling,  Kalimpong  and  North  Dinajpur  under  Tea Development & Promotion Scheme during last three years (2020-21 to 2022-23).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 509 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-06
Subject: Techno-Commercial Readiness and Market Maturity Matrix
Ministry: PLANNING
Asked by: Bholanath (B.P. Saroj), Sudarshan Bhagat, Pradeep Kumar Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PLANNING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 509

## TO BE ANSWERED ON  06.12.2023

## TECHNO-COMMERCIAL READINESS AND MARKET MATURITY MATRIX

509. SHRI BHOLANATH (B.P. SAROJ): SHRI SUDARSHAN BHAGAT: SHRI PRADEEP KUMAR SINGH:

Will the Minister of PLANNING be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  the  Techno-Commercial  Readiness  and  Market  Maturity  Matrix  (TCRM Matrix)  framework  and  the  manner  in  which  it  will  aim  to  revolutionise  technology assessment and fuel innovation and entrepreneurship in the country; and
- (b) whether the TCRM Matrix framework would be applicable for certain sectors or it would help in increasing innovation across all domains?

## 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) A NITI  Aayog Working paper titled 'A NEW LENS FOR INNOVATION IN NEW INDIA INTRODUCING THE TECHNO-COMMERCIAL READINESS AND MARKET MATURITY MATRIX (TCRM MATRIX)' was published in July, 2023.  It  highlights  the  utilisation  of  the TCRM  Matrix  and  how  it  enables  focused  innovation,  while  providing  strategies  for  the commercialisation of that innovation.

The TCRM Matrix can be used in policy formulation, based on the specific needs of the States/the Union Territories  and  for  strategic  resource  allocation.  Investors  can  also  use  it  to  get  a  better understanding, and evaluation, of the commercialisation and market readiness of the participating companies.  These  salient  features  of  the  TCRM  Matrix  have  the  potential  to  revolutionise technology assessment and to fuel innovation and entrepreneurship in the country.

- (b):  Yes, Sir; the TCRM Matrix has been designed to have a high level of cognition so that it may be applied to a wide range of technology development projects. Therefore, the TCRM Matrix can enable an increase in innovation across all domains.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 508 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-06
Subject: Safety Upkeep of Atomic Entities
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: Prabhubhai Nagarbhai Vasava

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 508

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.12.2023

## Safety Upkeep of Atomic Entities

## 508. SHRI PARBHUBHAI NAGARBHAI VASAVA:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the steps taken by the Government for safety upkeep of Kakrapar atomic  power  station  &  Heavy  Water  Producing  units  at  Vadodara,  Hazira  in Gujarat which are the entities of DAE;
- (b) whether  the  Government  conducts  regular  checking/inspection  of  various machineries/equipments installed at all these entities of DAE to prevent related accidents; and
- (c) whether in coordination with the State Government of Gujarat including State Police, routine drills for rescue/evacuation are carried out at above said places that  might  be  helpful  in  case  of  any  untoward  incident  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) There is a robust internal and independent regulatory mechanism in place and periodic safety reviews are carried out both by Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) and the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) at all Nuclear Power Plants (NPP) including Kakrapar Atomic Power Station. Safety is not static and improvements/upgrades are effected in nuclear power plants based  on  evolving global standards, events and operating experience feedback. At the Heavy Water Board Facilities, Vadodara and Heavy Water Plant, Hazira, a well-designed safety management system is in place to ensure safety up-keep of these plants. The plant safety personnel possess relevant qualifications and sufficient experience to enforce the provisions of Factories Act, 1948 along with other statutory requirements.

- (b) Yes, Sir. The operating stations of NPCIL have a programme of predictive and preventive maintenance of equipment and components based on the health assessment  using  latest  technology  &  tools and  in-Service-Inspections. Likewise, the Heavy Water Board Facilities, Vadodara and Heavy Water Plant, Hazira  conduct  regular  checks  and  inspections  of  various  machineries  and equipment to prevent accidents.
- (c) The  Kakrapar  Nuclear  Power  Station  and  Heavy  Water  Board  Facilities, Vadodara  and  Heavy  Water  Plant,  Hazira,  in  Gujarat  have  a  detailed emergency preparedness plan in place. In an unlikely event calling declaration of  an  emergency,  the  responsibility  of  the  various  officers  including  State Government  officials  for  implementing  them  are  well  defined.  In  addition, periodic emergency exercises and routine mock drills involving all stakeholders are carried out at regular intervals and the feedback from the exercises is used to  validate  and  improve  the  emergency  preparedness  plans  of  the  above establishments.

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