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Lok Sabha Question No. 766 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-07
Subject: North East Frontier Railway Division
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Sukanta Majumdar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 766 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.02.2024

## NORTH EAST FRONTIER RAILWAY DIVISION

766. DR. SUKANTA MAJUMDAR:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)    whether  Railways  is  aware  that  North  East  Frontier  Railway (NEFR) Division has its headquarter at Katihar, Bihar which has the longest area of operation in terms of offices and services from Bihar to West Bengal to the entire north eastern States;
- (b)   if so, the Government's reaction thereto;
- (c)    whether  the  Railways  is  aware  that  due  to  centralization  of process/services,  disabled  and  divyangjans  of  Balurghat  and  other areas of West Bengal are forced to go 340 km. far to Katihar, Bihar for the issuance/verification of their Disability Certificates;
- (d)  if so, whether the Railways has received many representations in this regard;
- (e)  if  so,  whether  there  is  a  proposal  for  opening  of  one  more divisional/sub-divisional  office  in  Balurghat  with  facility  for  all  such important public services; and
- (f)   if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

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(a)  to  (f):  Divisions  on  Indian  Railways  are  created  keeping  in  view operating/administrative requirements like size, workload,

accessibilities,  traffic  pattern  etc.,  consistent  with  the  needs  of economy and efficiency.

Concession  Card  for  disabled  persons/divyangajans  is  issued  by Divisional office for their respective jurisdiction. Disabled person/divyangajan can apply for concession card by post with self attested  copies  of  all  authentic  documents  of  disability  to  the respective Divisional commercial office, if he/she is unable to attend the divisional headquarter office.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 759 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-07
Subject: Poor Network Issue
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: Sunil Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 759 TO BE ANSWERED ON 7 TH  FEBRUARY, 2024

## POOR NETWORK ISSUE

## †759.  SHRI SUNIL KUMAR:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the steps taken to deal with the problem of poor network issues in the country;
- (b) whether the area under the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha Constituency which is surrounded by forest areas, always faces mobile network issues and if so, the details thereof along with the steps that have been taken to improve the same; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c) Telecom connectivity in the Country has improved significantly in last 10 years.
-  The total number of BTSs (Base Transceiver Stations) have increased from 6.49 Lakh in March-2014 to 28.78 Lakh in December-2023.
-  Total mobile subscribers have increased from 90.45 Cr. in March 2014 to 115.41 Cr. in November 2023.
-  Internet subscribers have increased from 25.15 Cr. in March-2014 to 89.58 Cr. in June2023.
-  As  of  November  2023,  out  of  6,44,131  villages  in  the  country  (village  data  as  per Registrar General of India), around 6,17,150 villages i.e. 95.8% villages are covered with mobile connectivity.
-  Under BharatNet project, more than 2.1 lakh villages have been made service ready.

To  further  improve  telecom  connectivity  in  the  country,  Government  is  implementing  various schemes.

-  A total of 41,160 mobile towers have been sanctioned with an outlay of Rs. 41,331 Cr to provide 4G connectivity to about 55 thousand villages.
-  Scope of BharatNet program has been expanded to connect all inhabited villages with an outlay of Rs. 1.88 Lakh Cr.

Telecom  Regulatory  Authority  of  India  (TRAI)  monitors  the  performance  of  Telecom Service providers (TSPs) against the benchmarks for various Quality of Service (QoS) parameters through Quarterly Performance Monitoring Reports (PMRs). These parameters/ benchmarks have been laid down by TRAI by way of QoS regulations and have been amended from time to time, as per requirement of telecom sector, emergence of new technologies and compliance.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 757 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-07
Subject: RoDTEP
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Gautham Sigamani Pon

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 757 ANSWERED ON 07/02/2024

## RoDTEP

## 757. DR. PON GAUTHAM SIGAMANI:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that the Government will extend the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Export Products (RoDTEP) scheme for goods sent abroad via courier and e-commerce channel from sectors such as gems and jewellery, pharma, leather, textiles and handicrafts;
- (b) whether  it  is  also  true  that  this  will  enable  MSMEs  to  receive  RoDTEP  benefits, particularly  for  exports  through  courier  and  e-commerce  and  support  exports  worth  one  to  two billion dollars a year;
- (c) whether it is also true that the country has huge potential for doing the same with its wide variety of products;

(d) whether it is  also true  that  the  Government  is  considering  to  set  up  special  e-commerce export zones to speed up customs clearances for couriers' goods; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) To further the export potential of Indian products particularly MSMEs through the e-commerce and courier mode, various promotional and facilitation measures are being taken by the  Government.  In  continuation  of  the  same,  in-principle  approval  has  also  been  granted  for allowing RoDTEP  benefit  to  export  made  through courier as well as postal mode  for implementation in an end to end environment by Customs.

(d) to (e) Foreign Trade Policy 2023 provides a framework for cross-border trade of goods and  services  from  India  in  the  digital  economy  and  the  promotion  of  e-commerce  and  other emerging channels of exports from India. Details on the e-commerce Export Hubs, which would act  a  centre  for  favorable  business  infrastructure  and  facilities  for  cross  border  e-commerce activities are outlined in Chapter 9 of this Policy.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 754 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-07
Subject: Irradiating of Indian Exports Food Products
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: T. R. Paarivendhar

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 754 ANSWERED ON 07/02/2024

## IRRADIATING OF INDIAN EXPORTS FOOD PRODUCTS

## 754. DR. T. R. PAARIVENDHAR:

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

- (a) whether  it  is  true  that  our  Indian  exporters  are  irradiating  their  food  products  including various fruits at US ports which is mandatory for prevention of harmful insects and diseases in fruits and leads to inordinate delay in delivery and increase the cost burden on Indian exporters even though such facilities are available in various parts of the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  will  take  necessary  steps  to  take  up  the  matter  with  US Government to allow/permit indigenous labs to carry out irradiation of certain fruits instead of in US Ports;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (e) The fruits destined for export to USA are irradiated in Indian irradiation facilities. The  United  States  Department  of  Agriculture  (USDA)  has  approved  four  Indian  Irradiation facilities for irradiation treatment. As per the pre-clearance programme agreed between India and USA, the USDA Inspector conducts the inspection of fruits destined for export to  USA in the approved  facilities.  The  fruits  are  irradiated  and  inspected  in  India,  in  presence  of  USDA  and India's Plant Quarantine Inspectors, and then are exported to USA.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 752 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-07
Subject: Proper Functioning of Signal System
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Rama Devi, Ajay Kumar Mandal, Ramesh Chander Kaushik

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 752 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.02.2024

## PROPER FUNCTIONING OF SIGNAL SYSTEM

† 752. SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI: SHRI AJAY KUMAR MANDAL: SHRI RAMESH CHANDER KAUSHIK:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Railways has formulated any scheme to keep a strict vigil on railway  bridges and  tracks  with  a  view  to  maintaining  fool-proof security during winter and monsoon season;
- (b) if  so,  the  steps  taken  to  ensure  that  the  tracks  remain  free  from water logging and the functioning of the signal system is not affected during rainfall; and
- (c) the  special  measures  being  taken  to  intensify  patrolling  to  ensure proper  functioning  of the  signal  system  at  all  sensitive  locations, particularly on the railway routes with heavy traffic on a daily basis?

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

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

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN REPLY TO PARTS  (a) TO (c)  OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 752 BY SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI, SHRI AJAY KUMAR  MANDAL  AND  SHRI  RAMESH  CHANDER  KAUSHIK  TO  BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 07.02.2024 REGARDING PROPER FUNCTIONING OF SIGNAL SYSTEM.

(a) to (c): There is an established system of inspection of Railway Bridges and  tracks  on  Indian  Railways.  The  inspection  of  the  Railway  track  is undertaken by designated officials at a specified frequency. In addition to prescribed  schedule  for  regular  maintenance  following  measures  are taken during monsoon to ensure proper functioning of signaling system:-

- (i) Drainage  system  in  yards  is  improved  by  cleaning  of  yard drains.
- (ii) Identified  vulnerable  locations  for  failure  of  track  circuits  are attended in advance.
- (iii) Joint inspection  of  points  &  track  circuits  are  conducted  by track & signaling officials and remedial measures are taken.
- (iv) Axle counter is provided in identified areas vulnerable for water logging.

Special precautions such as the introduction of monsoon patrolling in  identified  sections, deployment of watchmen at vulnerable locations, special  patrolling  of  track  in  case  of  heavy  rains  are  taken  during monsoon. Coordination is done with concerned Regional Meteorological Centres for updated weather information and with District authorities for getting information regarding release of excess water from reservoirs/dams and cold weather patrolling introduced during winter in identified section.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 751 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-07
Subject: Public Distribution System
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Ramakant Bhargava

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA INISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.751 TO BE  ANSWERED  ON 7TH FEBRUARYI 2024

## PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTE

## t751n  SHRI RAMAKANT BHARGAVA

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- (a) whether the consumers of the public distribution system are being
- provided foodgrains  as per their  eating  habits  in Madhya Pradesh;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether there  is  any plan to  provide 75  percent wheat and 25
- percent rice to eaeh family under the public distribution system; and
- (d) if  so, the  details  thereof  and if not, the  reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT  AND

CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)

(a) to (d):  The Pradhan Mantri  Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) being implemented in  all  the  States/UTs, on  an  all-India basis, aims to supplement the food requirements of upto 75% of the rural and upto 50% of the urban population, which at Census 2011 comes to 81.35 crore persons.

Currently, 2,91,149.575 MT of foodgrains which  include  1,16,459.830 MT of wheat and 1,74,689.750 MT of rice are being allocated to the State Government of  Madhya Pradesh. In  order to  ensure management of foodgrain stock, to position rice stock for distribution of fortified rice and to ease the pressure on the logistics, the Government had revised the ratio of foodgrain allocation in regard to 12  States/UTs including Madhya Pradesh. The matter  was  reviewed  in the  end of May, 2023 in consultations with Food Corporation of India and it was decided to continue the revised ration uniformly for all concerned 12 States/UTs including Madhya Pradesh.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 748 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-07
Subject: Recruitment of Employees in Railways
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: M V V Satyanarayana

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 748 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.02.2024

## RECRUITMENT OF EMPLOYEES IN RAILWAYS

748. SHRI M. V. V. SATYANARAYANA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of new employees recruited by Railways during the last five years;
- (b)  whether the number of new employees so recruited has decreased over time, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether  the  Railways  is  planning  to  trim  down  its  workforce  over the next few years, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

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

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 748 BY SHRI M. V. V. SATYANARAYANA TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 07.02.2024 REGARDING RECRUITMENT OF EMPLOYEES

IN RAILWAYS

(a) to (c): Occurrence and filling up of vacancies are continuous process on Indian  Railways  considering  its  size,  spatial  distribution  and  criticality  of operation. The vacancies are filled up primarily by placement of indents by Railways  with  Recruitment  agencies  as  per  operational  requirements. During the process, vacancies may arise and these are filled subsequently.

Two  major  examinations  involving  more  than  2.37  crore  candidates  have been  conducted  recently  for  filling  up  1.39  lakh  vacancies.  1st  Stage Computer  Based  Test  for  CEN  01/2019  (NTPC)  for  more  than  1.26  crore candidates was conducted in 7 phases from 28.12.2020 to 31.07.2021 in 133 shifts  in  68  days  across  211  cities  and  726  centers  in  15  languages. Similarly CBT for CEN RRC 01/2019 (Level 1) was conducted for more than 1.11 crore candidates in 5 phases from 17.08.2022 to 11.10.2022 in 99 shifts in 33 days across 191 cities and 551 centers in 15 languages.

3,02,550 (Provisional) candidates have been empanelled during the last five years  (i.e.  2018-2019  to  2022-2023)  and  current  year  (i.e.  2023-2024  upto 31.12.2023),  against  various  Group  'C'  posts  (including  Level  1  &  security related posts).

Manpower  planning  requires  continuous  review  of  sanctioned  strength  in view  of  changing  workload  conditions,  introduction  of  new  technologies, working  systems,  creation  of  new  assets  etc.  Work  studies  are  regularly conducted in Railways for various activities.  This  exercise  enables  Indian Railways  to  utilize  its  human  resources  in  most  efficient  and  productive manner.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 747 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-07
Subject: Automatic Train Protection System
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Raksha Nikhil Khadse, Manoj Kishorbhai Kotak

## (a) to (d):

1. Kavach is an indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP)  system.  Kavach  is  a  highly  technology  intensive  system, which requires safety certification of highest order.
2. Kavach aids the loco pilot in train running within specified speed limits by automatic application of brakes in case Loco Pilot fails to  do  so  and  also  help  the  train  safely  run  during  inclement weather.                                                                                       -2/-

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 747 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.02.2024

## AUTOMATIC TRAIN PROTECTION SYSTEM

747.  SHRIMATI RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE: SHRI MANOJ KOTAK:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has proposed to install India's Indigenous Automatic Train Protection System on all train routes;
- (b) if so, whether KAVACH has been installed in all zones of Railways including Central Railway Zone;
- (c) if not, the details of trains that have been installed with KAVACH especially in Central Railway Zone; and
- (d) the time frame fixed for the installation in the remaining trains?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

3. The  first  field  trials  on  the  passenger  trains  were  started  in February 2016. Based on the experience so gained and Independent  Safety  Assessment  of  the  system  by  a  3rd  party (Independent Safety Assessor: ISA) three firms were approved in 2018-19, for supply of Kavach.
2. Subsequently Kavach was adopted as a National ATP system in
4. July 2020.
5. Kavach  has  so  far  been  deployed  on  1465  Route  km  and  139 locomotives  (including  Electric  Multiple  Unit  rakes)  on  South Central  Railway.  Presently  Kavach  tenders  have  been  awarded for  Delhi  -  Mumbai  &  Delhi  -  Howrah  corridors  (approximately 3000 Route km).  The progress of main items related to Kavach is as under:
5. (i)
6. (ii)
7. (iii)
8. Laying of Optical Fibre Cable : 3040 Km
9. Installation of Telecom Towers : 269 Nos.
10. Provision of equipment at Stations : 186 Nos.
11. (iv) Provision of equipment in Loco : 170 Locos
12. (v) Installation of Track side equipments : 827 Route Km.
6. Implementation of Kavach involves installation of Station Kavach at  each  and  every  station,  installation  of  RFID  tags  throughout the track length and provision of Loco Kavach on each and every Locomotive running on Indian Railway, a communication backbone, requiring installation of Towers throughout the section, laying of optical Fiber throughout the section.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 743 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-07
Subject: New Railway Tracks for High Speed Trains
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Ramcharan Bohra

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 743 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.02.2024

NEW RAILWAY TRACKS FOR HIGH SPEED TRAINS

†743 SHRI RAMCHARAN BOHRA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  replace  the  Indian  Rail Network with new railway tracks and high speed trains;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether the Government has made any progress in this regard till date;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e)  the  number  of  new  rail  tracks  being  laid  and  the  high  speed trains being run in the country at present;

(f)  whether the Government has fixed any time line to achieve the said target; and

(g) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

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

STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (g)  OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.743 BY SHRI RAMCHARAN BOHRA TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 07.02.2024 REGARDING NEW RAILWAY TRACKS FOR HIGH SPEED TRAINS

(a)  to  (g):  Indian  Railway  Broad  Gauge  track  has  been  classified  in different  groups  based  on  future  maximum  permissible  speeds  as under:

-  Group A: Speed upto 160 kmph.
-  Group B: Speed upto 130 kmph.
-  Group  C:  Suburban  sections  of  Mumbai,  Delhi,  Chennai  and Kolkata.
-  Group D: Speed upto 110 kmph.

Trains are introduced at maximum permissible speed (MPS) based on the sectional speed of the section depending upon classification.

Works  for  raising  of  sectional  speed  to  160  kmph  on  existing  New Delhi-Mumbai (incl. Vadodara-Ahmedabad) and New Delhi-Howrah (incl. Kanpur-Lucknow) routes have been taken up.

Presently,  Mumbai-Ahmedabad  High  Speed  Rail  (MAHSR)  Project  of High Speed Rail in the country has been taken up with technical and financial assistance from Government of Japan. The MAHSR project is  a  green  field  standalone  corridor.  So  far,  290.64  km  of  pier foundation,  267.48  km  of  pier  construction,  150.97  km  of  Girder Casting and 119 km of Girder launching have been completed.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 741 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-07
Subject: Double Tracking between Salem to Karur
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: A.K.P. Chinraj

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 741 TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.02.2024

## DOUBLE TRACKING BETWEEN SALEM TO KARUR

741.    SHRI A.K.P. CHINRAJ:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the current status of double tracking between Salem and Karur;
- (b) the timeline  for  completion  of double tracking  between Salem to Karur;
- (c) whether the Railways has any plans to set up lift in skywalk at Karur Railway Junction for the facility of passengers; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS 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.  741  BY  SHRI  A.K.P.  CHINRAJ  TO  BE ANSWERED  IN  LOK  SABHA  ON  07.02.2024  REGARDING  DOUBLE TRACKING BETWEEN SALEM TO KARUR

(a) and (b):     Survey  for  doubling  between  Salem-Karur-Dindigul  has been completed and preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been taken up. Further consideration of the project is possible once Detailed  Project  Report  (DPR)  is  prepared  and  results  thereon  are firmed up.

(c) and (d):    03  lifts  have  been  sanctioned  one  each  at  platform  PF-1, PF- 2 & 3 and PF-4 & 5 at Karur Junction Railway Station.

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