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Lok Sabha Question No. 1238 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-11
Subject: Employment for Divyangjans
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Shri Hasmukhbhai Somabhai Patel, Shri Miteshbhai Rameshbhai Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT DEPARTMENT OF EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

## LOK SABHA

Unstarred Question No.1238

To be answered on 11.02.2025

## EMPLOYMENT FOR DIVYANGJANS

## 1238. SHRI MITESH PATEL BAKABHAI SHRI HASMUKHBHAI SOMABHAI PATEL

Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  details  of  skill  development  programmes  being  offered  at  CRC  Madurai,  and  the manner in which the said programmes are likely to align with employment opportunities for divyangjans; and
- (b)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  collaborate  with  industries  or  organisations  to provide job opportunities for trained divyangjans and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF  STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI  B.L. VERMA)

- (a)  Composite  Regional  Centre  (CRC),  Madurai  is  presently  offering  following  skill development programs:-
- (i) Assistant plant care taker (Gardner)- Divyangjan.
- (ii) Employability skill for Persons with Disabilities.

These programs enable Persons with Disability to seek employment by imparting requisite skill training.

- (b) National Institutes and Composite Regional Centres (CRCs) make continuous efforts to collaborate with industries and organizations to enhance employment opportunities for skilled Persons  with  Disabilities  (PwDs).  Additionally,  the  Department  has  developed  the  PMDAKSH portal, where PwDs can register to seek employment, while industry partners can list job opportunities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1235 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-11
Subject: Recommendation of Standing Committee on Agriculture
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri S Venkatesan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1235

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH  FEBRUARY, 2025

## RECOMMENDATION OF STANDING COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE

1235.  SHRI S VENKATESAN:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ͪष  एवं ͩकसान कãयाण मंğी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is planning to consider the recommendation made by Standing Committee on Agriculture in its Report on Demands for Grants (2024-25) to increase the annual financial  assistance under the PM-KISAN scheme from Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 12,000, if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether the Government is planning to consider the recommendation to rename the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to the Department of Agriculture, Farmers and Farm Labourers Welfare to ensure focused attention on agricultural labourers' welfare, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ͪष एवं ͩकसान कãयाण राÏय मंğी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)

- (a) & (b): The PM-KISAN scheme is a central sector scheme launched in February 2019 by the Hon'ble Prime Minister to supplement the financial needs of land-holding farmers. Under the scheme, a financial benefit of Rs 6,000/- per year is transferred in three equal instalments, into  the  Aadhaar  seeded  bank  accounts  of  farmers  through  Direct  Benefit  Transfer  (DBT) mode.

A farmer-centric digital infrastructure has ensured the benefits of the scheme reach all the  farmers  across  the  country  without  involvement  of  any  intermeddiareis.  Maintaining absolute transparency in registering and verifying beneficiaries, the Government of India has disbursed over Rs 3.46 lakh Cr. in 18 installments since inception.

At  present,  there  is  no  proposal  under  consideration  to  increase  the  benefits  of  the scheme and renaming the Department.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1233 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-11
Subject: Investment by SAIL
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: Shri Eatala Rajender, Smt. D K Aruna, Shri Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1233 FOR ANSWER ON 11.02.2025

## INVESTMENT BY SAIL

1233.  SMT. D K ARUNA: SHRI EATALA RAJENDER: SHRI CHAMALA KIRAN KUMAR REDDY:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (a)  whether the  Steel Authority of India  Ltd.  (SAIL) will invest  6,500 crore towards capital expenditure in the current financial year as part of its 1 lakh crore investment plan over the next few years; (b) whether SAIL and the steel industry approached the Government for measures to control dumping of cheap metal by China into India and steps taken to address the menace in future; and

- (c) if so, the details thereof and the present status thereof including the progress made in the setting up of new steel plant in Madhya Pradesh and Telangana and also other financial help to VSP in Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana along with corrective steps being taken to plug loopholes and results achieved?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE          (SHRI BHUPATHIRAJU SRINIVASA VARMA) MINISTRY OF STEEL

- (a) Capex of Rs. 5,700 crore and Rs. 7,500 crore have been approved for SAIL for financial years 2024-25 and 2025-26 respectively. Capex includes expenditure against Milestone payments  for  completed schemes,  progress  payment  for on-going schemes,  Capital  Repair/Spares  and  SAIL's  portion  in  capital  expenditure  in  Joint Ventures.
- (b) Steel industry has filed  petitions  to initiate  investigations  concerning  imports with the designated authority on imports of flat steel products, CRNO and hot rolled coils.
- (c) Steel  is  a  de-regulated  sector  and  the  government  acts  as  a  facilitator  by creating a conducive policy environment for the development of steel sector. Decisions regarding  setting  up  of  steel  plants  are  taken  by  the  industry  based  on  technocommercial  considerations  taking  into  consideration  factors  such  as  raw  material availability, ease of logistics, access to market etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1228 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-11
Subject: Hostel Facilities under PM-AJAY
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Smt. Poonamben Hematbhai Maadam

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1228 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.02.2025

## HOSTEL FACILITIES UNDER PM-AJAY

## 1228. SMT. POONAMBEN HEMATBHAI MAADAM:

## Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) A ails of the key objectives of the Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jati Abhyuday Yojana
- (b) whether the hostel facilities sanctioned under PM-AJAY are benefiting SC students as intended, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the details of the number of hostels sanctioned and the number of beneficiaries so far?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI RAMDAS ATHAWALE)

- (a): Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme being implemented since 2021-22. Broadly, the Scheme has three components namely (i) "Adarsh Gram', (ii) 'Grants-in-aid for District/State-level Projects for SocioEconomic betterment of Scheduled Caste(SC) Communities' and (ili) "Hostel'

The objectives of the Scheme are:

- (i) To improve socio-economic developmental indicators by ensuring adequate infrastructure and requisite services in the SC dominated villages.
- (ii) To reduce poverty of the SC communities by generation of additional employment opportunities through skill development, income generating schemes and other initiatives.
- (iii) To increase literacy and encourage enrolment of SCs in schools and higher educational institutions by providing adequate residential facilities in quality institutions, as well as residential schools where required, especially in the aspirational districts/ SC dominated blocks and elsewhere in India.
- (b & c): Construction of hostels under PM-AJAY is one of the means to enable and encourage students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) to attain quality education. Such hostels are beneficial for providing residential facilities to the students hailing from rural and remote areas of the country. Priority is given to regions where there is domination of the SC population, especially in areas lacking adequate hostel facilities for SC students.

Till now, 867 hostels have been sanctioned and 69,795 beneficiaries have availed hostel facilities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1227 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-11
Subject: Indian Capital Goods Sector
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Shri Durai Vaiko

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1227

ANSWERED ON 11.02.2025

## INDIAN CAPITAL GOODS SECTOR

## 1227. SHRI DURAI VAIKO:

Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the activities undertaken by the Government in the districts of Tiruchirappalli and Pudukottai  under  the  Scheme  for  'Enhancement  of  Competitiveness  in  the  Indian  Capital  Goods Sector', since the inception of the scheme; and
- (b) the details of the fund allocation and utilisation under the scheme since its inception, year- wise?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES (SHRI BHUPATHIRAJU SRINIVASA VARMA)

- (a): Under the Scheme for 'Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector Phase- II, Ministry of Heavy Industries has sanctioned a Common Engineering Facility Centre (CEFC) at  Welding Research  Institute  (WRI), Trichy-  BHEL for imparting  skilling in  Advanced Welding Technologies.  The total project cost is Rs. 87.06 Crore out of which sanctioned MHI grant is Rs. 69.648 Crore.  Under this project, so far more than 7000 welding professionals have been trained. Further, this is a Pan India demand driven Scheme and state-wise distribution/ details are not mandated in the Scheme.
- (b):  The details of the funds allocated and its utilization under the Scheme for 'Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector Phase- I and II' is as given under:

( Amount in Rs Crores )

| Financial Year   | Allocation at RE stage   | Funds released            |
|------------------|--------------------------|---------------------------|
| 2014-15          | 24.00                    | 2.80                      |
| 2015-16          | 23.00                    | 22.87                     |
| 2016-17          | 60.50                    | 59.97                     |
| 2017-18          | 110.00                   | 109.72                    |
| 2018-19          | 110.50                   | 110.4483                  |
| 2019-20          | 102.30                   | 102.16184                 |
| 2020-21          | 55.52                    | 54.2197                   |
| 2021- 22         | 29.00                    | 28.933925                 |
| 2022-23          | 199.60                   | 199.24                    |
| 2023-24          | 187.20                   | 83.3431                   |
| 2024-25          | 120.00/184.00 *          | (As on 03.02.2025) 134.55 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1226 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-11
Subject: Water Supply Project in Manimajra
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Manish Tewari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1226

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH  FEBRUARY, 2025/ MAGHA 22, 1946 (SAKA)

WATER SUPPLY PROJECT IN MANIMAJRA

1226. SHRI MANISH TEWARI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  the  current  status  of  the  24×7  water  supply  project  in  Manimajra, Chandigarh, which was inaugurated by the Union Home Minister in August 2024;

(b) whether the project is still in the trial phase, if so, the reasons for the delay in achieving the goal of round-the-clock water supply in the area;

(c)  the  measures  are  being  undertaken  to  address  issues  such  as  the irregular supply of undrinkable and muddy water as reported in the area;

(d)  the  details  of  the  loan  taken  for  the  24×7  water  supply  project  in Manimajra,  including  its  repayment  structure,  interest  rates,  and  the financial liability it imposes on the residents of Chandigarh; and

(e) the details of the revenue and expenditure of the Municipal Corporation of Chandigarh during the last five years, year-wies?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

(a) to (d) The 24x7 Water Supply Project in Manimajra, Chandigarh was commissioned in August, 2024 under Smart Cities  Mission.  The  physical infrastructure  and  trial  run  of  the project has been completed. Under the

## L.S.US.Q.NO.1226 FOR 11.02.2025

project, to cater to the grievances, a Consumer Grievance Cell and helpline number  has  been  established.  Since,  the  project  is  funded  under  Smart Cities fund, no loan has been taken.

## (e) The  detail  of  revenue  and  expenditure  of  Municipal  Corporation, Chandigarh for the last five years is under: -

(Rs. in Crore)

| Year    |   Revenue |   Expenditure |
|---------|-----------|---------------|
| 2019-20 |    646.28 |        701.24 |
| 2020-21 |    768.11 |        710.61 |
| 2021-22 |    842    |        760.82 |
| 2022-23 |    894    |        943    |
| 2023-24 |    888    |        991.15 |
| Total   |   4038.39 |       4106.82 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1224 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-11
Subject: Atrocities Against Women
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Tejasvi Surya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1224

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH  FEBRUARY, 2025/ MAGHA 22, 1946 (SAKA)

ATROCITIES AGAINST WOMEN

1224. SHRI TEJASVI SURYA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether there are any provisions for enhancing capacity and training of agencies,  investigators  and  prosecutors  in  cases  of  atrocities  against women and children under the Scheme on 'Safety of Women';

(b) if so, the number of persons are being trained for the above; and

(c) the category of persons who can be or will be trained under this scheme, year-wise?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI BANDI SANJAY KUMAR)

( a)  to  (c):  'Police'  and  'Public  Order'  are  State  subjects  under  the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India. The responsibilities to maintain law and order, protection of life and property of the citizens including  investigation,  prosecution  of  crime  and  criminals,  and related forensic science facilities, are with the State/Union Territory concerned.

Under  the  umbrella  scheme  "Safety  of  Women',  the  Government is undertaking  training  for  Investigating  Officers,  Prosecutors,  and Medical Officers from States/UTs in collection, storage and handling of DNA evidence and use of Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits. So far 33,357 Investigating Officers, Prosecutors and Medical Officers have been trained by the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) and the LNJN National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Sciences  (now  Delhi  campus  of  the  National  Forensic  Sciences University). The Ministry of Home Affairs has also distributed 18020 Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits to the States/UTs as part of this training.

It  is  targeted  to  train  approximately  5000  Investigating  Officers  / Prosecutors from States/UTs every year.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1219 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-11
Subject: Export of Steel
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: Shri Captain Brijesh Chowta

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1219 FOR ANSWER ON 11.02.2025

## EXPORT OF STEEL

## 1219.  SHRI CAPTAIN BRIJESH CHOWTA:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

- (a) the steps taken by the Government to create employment opportunities in the steel industry for skilled and unskilled workers in Dakshina Kannada;
- (b) whether any skill development programmes or training centres specific to the steel industry are being planned in Karnataka, particularly in Dakshina Kannada;
- (c) the steps being taken to utilize the New Mangalore Port for exporting steel and steel  products  and  to  enhance  export  competitiveness  for  the  steel  sector  in Karnataka;
- (d) the details of steel export volumes and revenue generated through Karnataka's ports during the last three years; and
- (e) whether any incentives are being offered for steel exporters in coastal regions like Dakshina Kannada under Budget 2025-26?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE          (SHRI BHUPATHIRAJU SRINIVASA VARMA) MINISTRY OF STEEL

- (a)&(b):    Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSE's) under the administrative control of the Ministry provide employment opportunities for skilled and unskilled workers from across the country and provide need based skill development trainings to them.
- (c)to(e):   Steel is a de-regulated sector. Steel companies decide on using a particular port for import or export of steel as per techno-economic considerations. The export of iron and steel from the country has been liberalized and the decision to export is taken  by  the  entrepreneur  based  on  domestic  demand  and  supply  conditions, including prices of the item concerned.

Data on export (quantity and value) of finished steel from ports in Karnataka during last three years is given below:-

| Finished Steel Export from ports in Karnataka   | Finished Steel Export from ports in Karnataka   | Finished Steel Export from ports in Karnataka   |
|-------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------|
| Year                                            | Quantity (in '000 tonnes)                       | Value (in Rs crores)                            |
| 2021-22                                         | 141.62                                          | 1034                                            |
| 2022-23                                         | 0.85                                            | 23                                              |
| 2023-24                                         | 1.13                                            | 26                                              |
| Source: Joint Plant Committee(JPC)              | Source: Joint Plant Committee(JPC)              | Source: Joint Plant Committee(JPC)              |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1216 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-11
Subject: Traffic Violations
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Naveen Jindal

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1216

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 TH  FEBRUARY, 2025/ MAGHA 22, 1946 (SAKA)

TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS

1216.     SHRI NAVEEN JINDAL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  the  number  of  traffic  violations  in  various  categories,  category  and year-wise during each of the last five years in the NCT of Delhi;

(b) the quantum of fines levied, other penalties imposed and recoveries against the monetary penalties, category and year-wise during the said period; and

(c) the reasons behind the rise in traffic violations in the NCT of Delhi and the action taken by the Government to create awareness in the public about diligent driving and road sense?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

(a) and (b): As per the inputs provided by Delhi Police, the details of traffic violations for various offences during the last five years, the monetary penalties imposed, and the amount collected are given below:

|   Year | Total number of challans   | Notices issued   | Amount collected (in Rupees)   |
|--------|----------------------------|------------------|--------------------------------|
|   2020 | 10,99,414                  | 85,94,784        | 2,13,99,91,435                 |
|   2021 | 13,23,556                  | 66,03,813        | 98,45,96,725                   |
|   2022 | 14,69,986                  | 59,87,391        | 74,43,26,329                   |
|   2023 | 17,26,510                  | 56,53,717        | 40,31,21,976                   |
|   2024 | 23,09,031                  | 51,41,887        | 46,29,23,105                   |

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 1216 FOR 11.02.2025

(c): Delhi  Police  has  informed  that  the  main  reasons  behind  reported increase in traffic violations in the NCT of Delhi are -  increase in vehicular Traffic in NCT of Delhi and adjoining areas, lack of awareness among the commuters/road users, and strict enforcement of rules by Delhi Police, etc.

Delhi  Police  has  taken  various  measures  to  create  awareness  in  the public about diligent driving and road sense, which inter-alia include - road safety programmes in schools, colleges, and public places; awareness programmes conducted with road users and commuters; training of both drivers and traffic police officers on road safety and accident prevention; and Intensified enforcement efforts, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1214 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-11
Subject: Uniform Software for PACS
Ministry: COOPERATION
Asked by: Shri M K Raghavan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COOPERATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1214 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 th  FEBRUARY, 2025

## Uniform Software for PACS

## 1214. Shri M K Raghavan:

Will the Minister of Cooperation ( सहकारिता मंत्री ) be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has any plan to introduce uniform software for Primary Agricultural Credit Societies in the country;

(b)  if  so,  whether  this  software  will  be  mandatory  for  adoption  for  all  States,  or  there  is  a provision to choose; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## THE MINISTER OF COOPERATION सहकारिता मंत्री (SHRI AMIT SHAH)

(a) to (c) : Government  of  India  is implementing  the  Project for Computerization  of functional  PACS  with  a  total  financial  outlay  of  ₹2,516  Crore,  which  entails  bringing  all  the functional PACS onto an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) based common national software, linking  them  with  NABARD  through  State  Cooperative  Banks  (StCBs)  and  District  Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs). The National Level Common Software for the project has been developed  by  NABARD  and  50,455  PACS  have  been  onboarded  on  ERP  software  as  on 27.01.2025.

Computerization of PACS project aims to provide a comprehensive ERP solution for entailing more  than  25  economic  activities  prescribed  under  the  Model  Bye-Laws  for  PACS  covering various modules such as financial services for short, medium & long term loans, procurement operations, Public Distribution Shops  (PDS)  operations,  business planning,  warehousing, merchandising, borrowings, asset management, human resource management, etc.

So  far,  proposals  for  computerization  of  67,930  PACS  from  30  States/  UTs  have  been sanctioned, for which Rs. 741.34 Cr. has been released as GoI share to the States/UTs concerned. All the participants States/UTs can customize the ERP software as per the needs & functional requirements of the concerned States/UTs.

## ANSWER

The  ERP  (Enterprise  Resource  Planning)  based  common  national  software  brings  about efficiency in PACS performance through Common Accounting System (CAS) and Management Information  System  (MIS).  Further,  governance  and  transparency  in  PACS  also  improves, leading  to  speedy  disbursal  of  loans,  lowering  of  transaction  cost,  reduction  in  imbalances  in payments, seamless accounting with DCCBs and StCBs. It will enhance trustworthiness in the working of PACS among farmers, thus contributing towards realizing the vision of 'Sahakar se Samridhi'.

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