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Lok Sabha Question No. 2855 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-17
Subject: Aadhaar leaks
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Shri Khalilur Rahaman

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2855

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 17.12.2025

## AADHAAR LEAKS

## 2855.    SHRI KHALILUR RAHAMAN:

Will the Minister of ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government is aware of the leaks of Aadhaar details of citizens from its very own websites and if so, the details thereof;

(b) the numbers of such leaks during the last three years and its impact on individual privacy; and (c) the steps taken by the Government to ensure that there are no further breaches of Aadhaar data of citizens?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI JITIN PRASADA)

(a) to (c): Aadhaar is the world's largest biometric identity system with approximately 134 crores live Aadhaar holders. It has completed more than 16,000 crore authentication transactions.

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the organisation entrusted to issue Aadhaar, has comprehensive measures in place to protect the personal data of Aadhaar number holders.

- It has implemented multi-layered security infrastructure with defence-in-depth concept to protect its database and continuously reviews/audits the same to protect its systems.
- It  uses  advanced  encryption  technologies  for  protecting  data  during  transmission  and storage.
- UIDAI's Information Security Management System is ISO 27001:2022 -certified by STQC. UIDAI is also certified ISO/IEC 27701:2019 (Privacy Information Management System).
- Further, UIDAI is declared as a protected system and hence the National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC) continuously provide security advices to maintain its cybersecurity posture.

An independent audit agency is engaged for the creation of the Governance, Risk, and Compliance and Performance (GRCP) framework for the Aadhaar ecosystem and oversight for adherence to the same.

It  continuously  conducts  cybersecurity  audit  of  UIDAI  application  including  Static  Application Security Testing (SAST) and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST).

Till date, no breach of Aadhaar card holders' data has occurred from the UIDAI database.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2854 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-17
Subject: Training to Central Government Officers
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. 2854 (ANSWERED ON 17.12.2025)

## TRAINING TO CENTRAL GOVERNMENT OFFICERS

## †2854. SHRI ARUN GOVIL:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is essential to provide training to Central Government officers and employees from time to time to enhance their knowledge and capacity and such training helps in updating their thinking over time and keeps their understanding of new technologies up-to-date and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the details of policy of the Government for imparting periodic training to Central Government officers and employees;
- (c) whether the number of training institutions is increased in line with the growing number of employees and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether there is provision for providing training to State Government officers and employees in Central Government training institutes and if so, the details thereof?

## 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):  Yes,  Training  and  continuous  capacity  building  is  essential  the  efficiency,  functional  and domain  competencies and  technological  readiness  of  Central  Government  employee.  Capacity Building is ensured through online and offline training programs including Cadre Training Plans that comprise induction (entry-level), mid-career and refresher training programs.
- (b) & (c): The Government follows a structured policy of periodic training under Cadre Training Plans for different Cadres of employees. Training is provided through Central Government training institutes and the iGOT Karmayogi digital platform to support continuous capacity building. The training  needs  of  Central  Government employees are presently  being met through the existing network  of  training  institutions,  which  conduct  programs  as  per  evolving  requirements.  The Course curriculum and design is revised from time to time to align with the evolving skill and knowledge of Central Government employees.
- (d):  Yes,  State  Government employees are also nominated and trained in Central Government training  institutes,  wherever  applicable.  Additionally,  the  iGOT  Karmayogi  digital  platform  is accessible  to  State  Government  personnel,  and  more  than  95.75  lakh  employees  from  the States/UTs  have  enrolled  themselves  on  this  platform,  contributing  over  2.8  crore  course completions on the platform.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2843 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-17
Subject: Women Employees in Establishments
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Dr. Anand Kumar

## Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

## Government of India Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2843 (OIH)

TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.12.2025

## WOMEN EMPLOYEES IN ESTABLISHMENTS

2843.  DR. ANAND KUMAR: (OIH)

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

- (a) whether  sectors  like  garments,  cosmetics,  health,  nutrition  and  other  similar  sectors  wherein  the consumers are mainly women, the number of women employees in these establishments is negligible despite women being the main consumer base in these sectors;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to make it mandatory for enterprises in both public and private sectors, wherein the major consumer base is women to appoint women employees so as to provide greater security, convenience and trust to women customers;
- (c) if so, the details of steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government so far in this direction; and
- (d) if not, whether the Government proposes to bring any policy on this in the near future?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d) : Department of Consumer Affairs is continuously working for protection and empowerment of consumers by enactment of progressive legislations. With a view to modernize the framework governing consumer  protection  in  the  era  of  globalization,  technologies,  e-commerce  markets  etc.,  the  Consumer Protection Act, 2019 was enacted. The Act deals with the consumers as a whole. No such data regarding the women employees in particular sectors is maintained by the Department of Consumer Affairs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2837 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-17
Subject: Status of Bargarh–Nuapada Railway Line Project
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Shri Pradeep Purohit

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2837 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.12.2025

## STATUS OF BARGARH-NUAPADA RAILWAY LINE PROJECT

## 2837.  SHRI PRADEEP PUROHIT:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)   the details of the present status of the ongoing Bargarh-Nuapada railway  line  project,  including  the  progress  achieved  so  far  in terms of survey, land acquisition, sanction, and construction;
- (b)  whether the Government has fixed any timeline for completion of this railway line and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  adequate  budgetary  allocation  has  been  made  for  the project in the current financial year and if so, the details thereof; and;
- (d) the details of the steps being taken by the Government to ensure timely execution of the project in order to improve connectivity in western Odisha?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

- (a) to (d): Bargarh Road - Nawapara Road New Line (138 Km) Railway Project has been sanctioned at a cost of ₹ 2,622 Crore.

The project has been notified as a 'Special Railway Project' for land acquisition. Competent Authority for Land Acquisition (CALA) has also been appointed for both Bargarh and Nawapara Districts. Preliminary Notification has been issued for acquisition of land of 73 villages. An outlay of ₹ 43 Cr. has been provided during 2025-26.

Completion  of  Railway  project/s  depends  on  various  factors  which include the following:

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- Land acquisition
-  Forest clearance
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- Shifting of infringing utilities
- Statutory clearances from various authorities
-  Geological and topographical conditions of area
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- Law and order situation in the area of project site
-  Number of working  months in  a  year  for  particular  project  site etc.

All these factors affect the completion time and cost of the project/s.

Various  steps  taken  by  the  Government  for  speedy  approval  and implementation  of  Railway  projects  include  (i)  provision  of  adequate funds  (ii)  delegation  of  powers  at  field  level  (iii)  close  monitoring  of progress  of  project  at  various  levels,  and  (iv)  regular  follow  up  with State  Governments  and  concerned  authorities  for  expeditious  land acquisition,  forestry  and  Wildlife  clearances  and  for  resolving  other issues pertaining to projects. This has led to substantial increase  in rate of commissioning since 2014.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2828 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-17
Subject: Domestic Tourism Expenditure Survey
Ministry: STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION
Asked by: Shri Ganesh Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2828 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.12.2025

## DOMESTIC TOURISM EXPENDITURE SURVEY

## 2828.  SHRI GANESH SINGH:

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

- (a) whether  a  provision  has  been  made  in  the  Domestic  Tourism Expenditure  Survey  proposed  by  the  Government  to  record  and analyse the expenditure and trends related to cultural, religious and spiritual tourism separately and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether the Government is contemplating to include major religious spiritual places of the country particularly Maa Sharda Devi/Maihar Temple  other  important  Dhams  in  Chitrakoot,  Satna  district  of Madhya Pradesh in the survey sampling frames and if so, the details thereof?

## 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 National Sample Survey (NSS) under Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is conducting the Domestic Tourism Expenditure Survey (DTES) during July 2025-June 2026 wherein expenditure  data  of  domestic  overnight  trips  of  duration  less  than  or equal to 180 days completed by household members during last 365 days is collected for different leading purposes  including 'pilgrimage  & religious ac tivities'. The details of expenditure under various heads such as accommodation, food & drink, transport, shopping, recreation, religious, cultural, sporting and health-related activities etc. are collected for overnight trips.
- (b): The  DTES  2025-26  covers  all  the  States/UTs  of  the  Indian  Union including Madhya Pradesh. Further, the origin and destination State/UT of trips are also collected in DTES 2025-26.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2826 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-17
Subject: High-Risk Seismic categorisation of the Himalayan Region
Ministry: EARTH SCIENCES
Asked by: Adv. Adoor Prakash

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCES LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2826

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY 17 th  DECEMBER, 2025

## HIGH-RISK SEISMIC CATEGORISATION OF THE HIMALAYAN REGION

## 2826.   Adv. Adoor Prakash:

Will the Minister of EARTH SCIENCES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the entire Himalayan region is placed under the highest risk seismic category as per the updated seismic zonation map and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the details of study conducted/planned in view of the high-risk seismic categorisation of the Himalayan region; and
- (c) the progress and present status of the efforts of the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) for developing an earthquake early warning system?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCES (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

- (a) Yes Sir. As per the updated seismic zonation map of India, the entire Himalayan arc falls within the highest seismic risk category, Seismic Zone VI, reflecting its extremely high tectonic  activity  and  vulnerability  to  strong  earthquakes.  Only  a  small  portion  of  the Ladakh region in the north-eastern corner falls under Seismic Zone V, which is the secondhighest seismic hazard category.
- (b) In view of the high-risk seismic categorisation of the Himalayan region, the Government has  undertaken  several  focused  initiatives  to  strengthen  earthquake  monitoring,  hazard assessment, and preparedness. These measures include the expansion and upgradation of the seismic monitoring network across Himalayas, the conduct of detailed regional seismic hazard assessments, enhancement of strong-motion instrumentation, and improvement of data  acquisition  systems  to  enable  precise  detection  and  analysis  of  seismic  events.  In addition, various scientific studies relating to site response, fault mapping, and regional source characterisation have been carried out to support disaster risk reduction efforts and facilitate informed planning and  development in the  Himalayan region. Seismic Microzonation studies conducted by NCS for selected cities, help to identify differential ground-shaking  characteristics  at  the  local  level,  thereby  assisting  in  safe  land-use planning, infrastructure design, and mitigation strategies.
- (c) The  National  Centre  for  Seismology  (NCS)  is  making  steady  and  systematic  progress toward establishing an operational Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) system in India. A real-time  seismic  network  dedicated  to  EEW  has  been  initiated  across  the  Himalayan region, including the installation of 10 P-Alert instruments in the Himachal Himalayas for rapid  ground-motion  detection.  Concurrently,  NCS  is  actively  developing  and  testing prototype EEW algorithms for reliable P-wave detection, rapid magnitude estimation, and early shaking prediction, using regional datasets.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2824 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-17
Subject: Status of MSME Survey
Ministry: STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION
Asked by: Shri  Radhakrishna

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2824 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.12.2025

## STATUS OF MSME SURVEY

## 2824. SHRI RADHAKRISHNA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has initiated any work on the next allIndia  survey  on  Micro,  Small  and  Medium  Enterprises  (MSMEs) following  the  73rd  round  National  Sample  Survey  (NSS)  on unincorporated non-agricultural enterprises; and
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along with the timeline for completion and release of the next MSME survey and if not, the reasons for the delay?

## 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) and (b):  The National  Sample  Survey  (NSS)  under  the  Ministry  of Statistics  and  Programme  Implementation  (MoSPI)  has  conducted Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE 2023-24) during October, 2023 - September, 2024 to cover the unincorporated non-agricultural sectors belonging to manufacturing, trade and other services sectors.

As  per  requirement  of  the  Ministry  of  Micro,  Small  and  Medium Enterprises (MSME), the estimated number of establishments classified as Micro, Small and Medium at State/UT level and also for the  activity  category  level  has  been  generated  and  published  in  the ASUSE 2023-24 report, which is available in public domain at website of MoSPI.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2822 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-17
Subject: International Funding for Renewable Energy
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: Smt. Jyotsna Charandas Mahant

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2822

ANSWERED ON 17.12.2025

## INTERNATIONAL FUNDING FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY

## 2822. SMT. JYOTSANA CHARANDAS MAHANT

## Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:

- (a) the current status of international funding mobilization for the 13 GW renewable energy Project in Pang, Ladakh along with the details of any Multilateral Development Banks or Sovereign Wealth Funds that have expressed interest;
- (b) the details of private consultants or agencies engaged for project preparation, TechnoEconomic Feasibility and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies;
- (c) the procedure adopted for the selection of these agencies (open tender or nomination) and the criteria used for such selection; and
- (d) the total financial expenditure incurred or allocated for these consultancy services and the timeline for the submission of their final reports?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF  STATE  FOR NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

(a) Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) is the Implementing Agency for 13 GW Renewable Energy (RE) project in Pang, Ladakh. SECI has not mobilized any international funding for this 13 GW RE Project in Pang, Ladakh.

- (b) & (c) SECI had engaged following agencies through open tender:
- i. M/s SBA Enviro Private Limited for Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) studies,
- ii. M/s Matrix Geo Solution Private Limited for Ariel Drone/UAV Topography survey,
- iii. M/s Mount Geo Technical Services Pvt. Ltd for Soil investigation.

In addition, National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE), an autonomous body under Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) was engaged, as an expert institution on nomination basis for Wind and Solar Resource Assessment in the identified locations.

- (d)     A total expenditure of Rs 5.02 crores was incurred towards these activities and all the final reports have been submitted to SECI.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2821 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-17
Subject: Vacancies in Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Shri Kalipada Saren Kherwal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2821

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.12.2025

## VACANCIES IN MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## 2821.  SHRI KALIPADA SAREN KHERWAL:

Will the Minister of Information and Broadcasting be pleased to state:

- a) The number of sanctioned posts, in position and the number of vacancies including reserved posts across  categories  in  the  Ministry  of  Information  and  Broadcasting  and  its  different  wings  and institutes/organisations under it;
- b) The  number  of  vacancies  in  the  said  Ministry  and  its  wings,  institutes/organisations  under  it including reserved posts since the year 2014, year and category-wise; and
- c) The number of contractual employees hired since 2014, years and category-wise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING & PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (DR. L. MURUGAN)

(a) to (c): The sanctioned posts and vacancy positions in the Ministry are subject to periodic review. Necessary  action  to  fill  the  vacancies  is  taken  as  per  established  procedures  to  ensure  smooth functioning.

Contractual employees are engaged from time to time as per the functional requirement.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2818 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-17
Subject: Telecom Technology Development Fund
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: Shri Bastipati Nagaraju

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2818 ANSWERED ON 17 TH  DECEMBER, 2025

## TELECOM TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT FUND

## 2818.   SHRI BASTIPATI NAGARAJU:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

- (a) the total funds allocated under the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) scheme to different States since its inception, State and year-wise;
- (b) the number of proposals received and approved from Andhra Pradesh under the said scheme along with the details of the amount sanctioned and released for the approved projects;
- (c) whether any proposals have been received from private universities in Andhra Pradesh under the TTDF scheme; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof including the names of universities, nature of projects and funding approved?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) scheme was launched on 1 st  October, 2022. The scheme aims to fund Research & Development (R&D) and innovation in telecom technologies to start-ups, MSMEs, research institutes, and industry to enhance the telecom ecosystem in India. Under TTDF scheme fund is not allocated to the state government.
- (b) to (d) As on 10.12.2025 two proposals of government institutes of Andhra Pradesh have been approved with sanction amount of ₹ 206 Lakhs, out of which ₹ 17.25 Lakhs have been released.

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