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Lok Sabha Question No. 2685 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-07
Subject: Data of Civil Works Executed through PWD,OIDC of Daman and Diu
Ministry: STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION
Asked by: Shri Patel Umeshbhai Babubhai

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.2685 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.08.2024

DATA OF CIVIL WORKS EXECUTED THROUGH PWD, OIDC OF DAMAN AND DIU

## 2685. SHRI PATEL UMESHBHAI BABUBHAI:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any data of civil works worth of more than two crore rupees executed/implemented through PWD, OIDC, district Panchayat and Local  Self-Governing  Bodies  in  the  Parliamentary  Constituency  of  Union Territory of Daman and Diu for the period from 01.04.2016 to 31.05.2024; (b) if so, the details thereof including the name of works, estimated cost, tender work, billing amount of initiation and completion of work etc. in tabular format; (c)  whether  the  operation  and  managements  of  these  civil  works  have  been outsourced to a private agency; (d)  if  so,  the  details  of  all  such  private  agencies appointed for operation and management of infrastructure for these civil works including the name of the agency, total tenure of the contract, total revenue to be paid to the Government with complete details of the tender etc.; and (e)  the copies of contracts signed with private agencies since 01.04.2024 till
- date?

## 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)  Under  the  MPLAD  Scheme,  Hon'ble  MPs  send  their  recommendations  of development works directly to District Authorities and same are implemented by the District Authorities in accordance with the administrative, financial and technical rules of the concerned State/UT Governments and in accordance with the Guidelines on MPLADS.

As per the information furnished by the UT of Dadar & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, no civil works worth more than two crore rupees has been carried out through  PWD,  OIDC  during  the  period  from  01.04.2016  to  31.05.2024  under MPLAD Scheme.

(b) to (e) Does not arise in view of (a) above

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2682 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-07
Subject: Construction of Warehouses and Godowns
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Shri Navaskani K

## GovERNNrF,NT OF INDIA MINISTRY  OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC  DISTRIBUTION DEPARTN4ENr OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABIIA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2682 TO BE ANSWERED ON 7TH AUGUST, 2024

## CONSTRUCTION  OF WAREHOUSES AND GODOWNS

## 2682 SHRI NAVASKANI K:

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- (a) the number of  warehouses and godowns constructed under Public Private PartnershIP during the last three years in the State of Tamil  Nadu;
- (b) whether the Government plans to develop any new warehouses/godowns in Tamil  Nadu under Public Private Partnership during the next financial year; and
- (c) if  so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF STATE FOR MINISTRY  OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

(SHRIMATI NIMUBEN JAYANTIBHAI BAMBIIANIYA}

- (a): No  godown/Silos has been constructed in  Tamil  Nadu under PubIIC PrIvate Partnership by Food Corporation of  India  (FCI)  during the last three years.
- (b) & (c): Food Corporation of India (FCI) mainly stores food grains (wheat &  rice) after procurement for Public Distribution System (PDS) and for maintaining buffer stock, to ensure food security in the country.

Requirement of  Storage capacity in  FCI  depends upon  the  level  of  procurement, requirement of buffer norms and Public Distribution  System (PDS) operations for food grains (Rice and Wheat). FCI  continuously assesses and monitors the storage capacity and based on the  requirement and storage gap  assessment, storage capacities are created/hired through following  schemes at a Pan India level including Tamil Nadu:-

- 1 Construction of  Silos under Public  Private Partnership (PPP) mode
- 2 Private Entrepreneurs Guarantee (PEG) Scheme under Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode
- 3 Creation ofgodowns  under Asset N4onetization under Public  Private Partnership (PPP) mode
- 4 Central Sector Scheme 'Storage  &  Godowns'
- 5 Hiring  of godown from Central Warehousing  Corporation (CWC)/ State Warehousing Corporations (SWCs)/State Agencies
- 6 Private Warehousing  Scheme (PWS)

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2679 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-07
Subject: Reservation in Government Departments/PSUs
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: Shri Dharmendra Yadav

## MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL & TRAINING)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2679

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.08.2024)

## RESERVATION IN GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS/PSUs

## †2679. SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the present status of reservation in various Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and Government organization;
- (b)  the number of posts reserved for various categories, namely Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Others Backward Classes and Economically Backward Sections along with the status of filling up these posts;
- (c) whether the Government has taken any special measures to ensure that the recruitment process to all the posts fixed for all reserved categories is completed in time and in a transparent manner; (d) whether there are any such special PSUs or Government organizations where complete and effective implementation of the reservation policy has not been made;
- (e) if so, the details of those organizations along with the steps taken for improving their status; and
- (f) whether the Government has set up any centralised system for monitoring the implementation of the reservation policy?

## 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):  Reservation is provided to the members of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes and Economically Weaker Sections @15%, 7.5%, 27% and 10% respectively in  the  matter  of  appointment  by  direct  recruitment  to  posts  and  services  under  the  Central Government on all India basis by open competition. In the matter of appointment by promotion, reservation is provided to the members of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes @ 15% and 7.5%  respectively.  These  instructions  are  also  applicable  in  Organisations  under  the  Central Government, including Public Sector Undertakings.

Occurrence and filling of vacancies is a continuous process. Ministries/Departments of the Central Government have been directed, from time to time, to fill up vacant posts in a time bound manner. Each Ministry/Department of the Central Government, including Organisations under it, is required to designate an officer of the rank of Deputy Secretary and above, as Liaison Officer, to ensure due compliance of the orders and instructions pertaining to reservation. Further, each Ministry/Department is required to set up a Special Reservation Cell under the direct control of the Liaison Officer to assist her/him in discharge of duties.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2677 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-07
Subject: Coal Gasification
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: Shri Konda Vishweshwar Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 2677 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.08.2024

## COAL GASIFICATION

## 2677.    Shri Konda Vishweshwar Reddy:

Will the Minister of Coal be pleased to state:

the details and the year by which the Government envisages commercial scale project of coal gasification in the country?

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

Government has launched a Scheme with financial outlay of ₹8500 crore to provide viability gap funding (VGF) to promote Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects for both PSUs and the private sector. The approved scheme covers projects under following three categories -

- Category I, with  a  provision  of  ₹4050  crores,  is  for  Government  PSUs.  They  can submit  proposals  for  funding  assistance,  and  three  selected  projects  will  receive  a maximum grant of ₹1350 crores or 15% of project cost, whichever is lower.
- Category II ,  with  ₹3850 crores, is available to  both private sector and  government PSUs with a maximum grant of Rs. 1000 cr or 15% of project cost, whichever is lower.
- Category  III, with  ₹600  crores  for  demonstration  or  small-scale  projects  with maximum outlay per project of Rs. 100 cr or 15% of project cost, whichever is lower.

Ministry of Coal has floated Request for Proposals (RFPs) for seeking applications for setting up of Coal/Lignite Gasification projects under all three categories, as mentioned above. RFPs provide a time frame of 5 years from the date of execution of agreement of financial incentive scheme. As per the timelines, the date of submission of bid is 11.11.2024 and the date of execution of Agreement is 13.05.2025. Hence, the commercial scale Coal Gasification Projects are expected by May 2030 in the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2676 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-07
Subject: Increasing Mobile Phone Calling Rates
Ministry: COMMUNICATION
Asked by: Shri Ganesh Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2676 TO BE ANSWERED ON 7 TH  AUGUST, 2024

## INCREASING MOBILE PHONE CALLING RATES

## †2676  SHRI GANESH SINGH:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether mobile phone calling rates are increasing day-by-day;
- (b) whether it is a fact that mobile phone has made its reach to every village, household, children, youth and the senior citizens whereas mobile companies sell their SIM Cards making free offer for the first two to three months and later on they have to make expensive recharge for the same, even the services for SIM is discontinued:
- (c) whether it is a fact that benefits are extended to beneficiaries for welfare schemes through mobile number but due to expensive recharges subscribers are forced to seek a new mobile SIM and change their mobile numbers instead of recharging, as a result they are deprived of those schemes;
- (d) whether the Government is chalking out any scheme to make calling charges affordable by the mobile companies; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e) The tariffs have been hiked recently by M/s Bharti Airtel Ltd. (BAL), M/s Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. (RJIL) and M/s Vodafone Idea Ltd (VIL). As per the existing regulatory tariff framework, tariff for telecommunication service is under forbearance except for services such as National  Roaming,  Rural  Fixed  Line  Services,  mobile  number  portability  charges,  and  leased circuits. 'Nil' tariff has been prescribed for USSD services to promote financial inclusion among rural unbanked feature phone users. It may further be mentioned that the Indian telecom tariffs are amongst the lowest in the world including in India's neighbourhood.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2675 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-07
Subject: Quantity  of Coal Produced
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: Shri Ananta Nayak

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2675 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.08.2024

## Quantity of coal produced

## 2675. Shri Ananta Nayak:

## Will the Minister of Coal be pleased to state:

- (a) whether royalty share of some States relating to quantity of coal distributed is pending with the Government;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise including Odisha; and
- (c) the time by which it will be paid to the States?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Central Government doesn't play any role in the process of collection and distribution of royalty on coal. Royalty on coal is collected by coal producers from customers and is directly deposited with States without any intervention of Central Government.
- (b) & (c) In view of reply to part (a), question doesn't arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2674 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-07
Subject: Digital Advertisement Policy, 2023
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Dr. Hemant Vishnu Savara, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Shri Basavaraj Bommai, Smt. Smita Uday Wagh, Shri Vijay Baghel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2674

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.08.2024)

## DIGITAL ADVERTISEMENT POLICY, 2023

2674.  SHRI VIJAY BAGHEL:

SHRI BASAVARAJ BOMMAI:

SMT. SMITA UDAY WAGH:

DR. HEMANT VISHNU SAVARA:

SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR:

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

- (a) the status of implementation of the Digital Advertisement Policy, 2023;
- (b) whether the Government has allocated any fixed percentage of Government Scheme for advertisement via the new policy, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the  criteria  that  have  been  fixed  for  inviting  and  selecting  the  digital  advertising platforms?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE  FOR  INFORMATION  AND  BROADCASTING;  AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS {Dr. L. MURUGAN}

(a ) to (c): The Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), under the Ministry of Information and  Broadcasting,  undertakes  awareness  and  publicity  campaigns  for  various  Government schemes,  programmes  and  initiatives  through  various  media  platforms,  including  digital media, on the basis of  the nature of messaging, target audience, availability of budget, etc. indicated by the client Ministries/Departments of Government of India.

CBC  has  notified  the  Digital  Advertisement  Policy,  2023  on  09 th November,  2023.  This policy  specifies  the  empanelment  process  and  the  criteria  for  selection  of  digital  media platforms such as OTT, podcasts, internet websites, mobile applications etc. and the release of awareness/publicity campaigns on such platforms.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2673 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-07
Subject: Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Shri Bhartruhari Mahtab

## Government of India

## Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2673

TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.08.2024

## LEGAL METROLOGY (PACKAGED COMMODITIES) RULES, 2011

## 2673.  SHRI BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB:

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- (a) whether the Government has decided to amend the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has initiated comments from stakeholders on the amendments;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether the consumers will be benefitted once the new amendment comes into force and if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) whether the packaged commodities meant for industrial consumers will be exempted from this Rule and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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## THE MINISTER OF STATE CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI B.L. VERMA)

(a) to (f) :  The Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 requires for declaration of mandatory information  like  name  and  address  of  the  manufacturer/  packer/  importer,  country  of  origin,  common  or generic name of the commodity, net quantity, month and year  of manufacture, MRP, Unit Sale Price, best before/ use by date in case of commodity become unfit for human consumption, consumer care details etc. on all pre-packaged commodities in the interest of consumers.

The  rules  are  amended  from  time  to  time  for  ease  of  doing  business  and  to  protect  the  interest  of consumers.  The Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 were amended after complying all process i.e. consultation with all stake holders, vetting by Ministry of Law & Justice, etc. vide GSR 722 (E) dated 6 th October, 2023 for declaration of unit sale price in addition to retail sale price (MRP) and declaration of month and year of manufacture.  The rules came into foce w.e.f. 1 st January, 2024.

This will help in establishing uniform requirements for packaged commodities, promoting consistency and fairness and will help consumers in making informed choices based on complete information.

Rule 3 (c) of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 exempt the packaged commodities meant for industrial or institutional consumers from provisions applicable to packages intended for retail sale.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2671 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-07
Subject: Report of Kanchanjungha Express Train Accident
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Shri Subbarayan K, Com. Selvaraj V

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2671 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.08.2024

## REPORT OF KANCHANJUNGHA EXPRESS TRAIN ACCIDENT

2671. COM. SELVARAJ V: SHRI SUBBARAYAN K:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Commission of Railway Safety (CRS) which enquired into the Kanchanjungha Express train accident has submitted it's report;
- (b) if so, the details and the gist of the findings of the Commission;
- (c) whether  the  Commission  has  found  a  large  number  of  signalling failures in automatic signalling sections and has recommended the Railway  authorities  to  develop  an  action  plan  to  improve  the reliability of automatic signalling system; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

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

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (d)  OF UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO.  2671  BY  COM.  SELVARAJ  V  AND  SHRI SUBBARAYAN  K  TO  BE  ANSWERED  IN  LOK  SABHA  ON  07.08.2024 REGARDING REPORT OF KANCHANJUNGHA EXPRESS TRAIN ACCIDENT (a) to  (d):  The  rear  end  collision  between  Train  No.  13174  DN (Kanchenjunga Express) and DN GFCJ Container took place on 17.06.2024  at  08.50  Hrs  in  Rangapani  -  Chatterhat  Block  section  of Katihar Division of Northeast Frontier Railway. This is a Broad Gauge, Double Line, Electrified section provided with Automatic Signalling. Inquiry  by  Chief  Commissioner  of  Railway  Safety  (CCRS)  has  been ordered in above case and the final inquiry report is awaited. Based on preliminary  findings,  action  on  issue  of  uniformity  in  rules  has  been taken up. A committee of senior railway officers have submitted their report. The modifications to bring uniformity are being drafted.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2668 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-07
Subject: Closure of Bharat Gold Mines
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: Shri M Mallesh Babu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2668

ANSWERED ON 07.08.2024

## CLOSURE OF BHARAT GOLD MINES

2668. SHRI M MALLESH BABU:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the workers who have not been paid any salary since the closure of Bharat Gold Mines in Kolar Gold Fields, Karnataka in March 2001;
- (b) whether the Government has taken any steps to settle the retirement benefits to such employees and their deceased families after the closure of BGML;
- (c) if so, the details of action taken by the Government till date;
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e) the steps taken by the Government to pay ex-gratia to such workers as an interim measure in order to enable them to seek alternative employment?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): Operations of Bharat Gold Mines Ltd ( BGML ) were closed in March, 2001 when its operations became economically unviable. All the 3580 employees, who were on the rolls of the Company at the time of closure, were retrenched by giving Special Terminal  Benefit  Package  ( STBP )  and  all  the  dues  /  retirement  benefits  of  the employees have been paid  / settled.

(d) and (e): Does not arise in view of the reply given to [(a) to (c)] above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2666 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-07
Subject: Concession to Senior Citizens on Rail Tickets
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Shri Giridhari Yadav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2666 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.08.2024

## CONCESSION TO SENIOR CITIZENS ON RAIL TICKETS

† 2666. SHRI GIRIDHARI YADAV:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the concession given on train tickets to Senior Citizens amounts  of  few  crore  rupees  is  withdrawn  by  the  Government contrary to the concept of welfare states; and
- (b)
- if so, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

( SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a) and (b): Indian Railways strives to provide affordable services to all  strata  of  the  society  and  gave  subsidy  of ₹ 56,993  crore  on passenger tickets in 2022-23. This amounts to concession of 46% on an average, to every person, travelling on Railways. This subsidy is continuing  for  all  passengers.  Further,  concessions  beyond  this subsidy amount are continuing for many categories like 4 categories of  Persons with disabilities (Divyangjans), 11 categories of patients and 8 categories of students.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2665 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-07
Subject: Discontinuation of Firozpur Express during Corona Period
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Smt. Sanjna Jatav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2665 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.08.2024

DISCONTINUATION OF FIROZPUR EXPRESS DURING CORONA PERIOD †2665 SMT. SANJNA JATAV:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  discontinuation  of  the operation of Firozpur Express, Train Number 19023-19024 during the Corona period in the year 2019;
- (b) if so, the time by which the Government proposes to resume the operation of the said train; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

- (a)  to  (c)   Indian  Railways  have  undertaken  rationalization  of  time table,  including  train services,  in  a  scientific  manner  with  the assistance  of  IIT-Bombay.  The  exercise  has  been  undertaken  inter alia to provide for better passenger safety by creating maintenance corridor blocks, generation of additional path and minimizing conflicts  in   existing   time   table   to   improve   punctuality.   Since

November-2021,  Express  train  services  are  being  operated  as  per rationalized  time  table  and  regular  numbers.  At  present,  FirozpurMumbai  sector is being served by 01 pair of train services. Passengers of Firozpur desirous of travelling to Mumbai may also do so with changeover at Delhi which is connected to both Firozpur and Mumbai  area  by  3  pairs  of  Mail/Express  trains  and  31  pairs  of Mail/Express  trains  respectively.  Besides,  introduction  of  new  train services is an ongoing process on Indian Railways subject to traffic justification, operational feasibility, resource availability, etc.

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