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Lok Sabha Question No. 1631 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-13
Subject: Indigenous Climate Forecasting System
Ministry: EARTH SCIENCES
Asked by: Beesetti  Venkata Satyavathi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCES LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1631

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, 13 TH  DECEMBER, 2023

## INDIGENOUS CLIMATE FORECASTING SYSTEM

## 1631.   DR. BEESETTI VENKATA SATYAVATHI:

Will the Minister of EARTH SCIENCES be pleased to state:

- (a) the current climate forecasting systems being used by the Ministry;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to develop an indigenous climate forecasting system that is suited to the specific needs of the country;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the amount sanctioned and spent on developing an indigenous climate forecasting system?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF EARTH SCIENCES (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

- (a)-(c)  A state-of-the-art Earth  System  Model  (ESM)  known  as  the  IITM-ESM  has  been indigenously developed at Centre for Climate Change Research (CCCR), Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences. This is the first Earth System Model from India and the climate change assessment carried out using IITM-ESM, was used in the latest Sixth Assessment Report prepared by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The National Climate Change Assessment report documenting the regional climate change projections, has been released to benefit students, researchers, and policymakers. The report is available at https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-154327-2
- (d) The approximate expenditure by CCCR is about 7.42 crores for the period 2017-2023.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1630 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-13
Subject: Sanctions to Prosecute Officials
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: A.K.P. Chinraj

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.1630 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.12.2023

## SANCTIONS TO PROSECUTE OFFICIALS

1630.     SHRI  A.K.P. CHINRAJ:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  any  sanctions  to  prosecute  officials  received  from various  investigating  agencies  are  pending  with  the  Railways  as per reports for more than three months and if so, the reasons for
- the same; and
- (b) the  total  number  of  sanctions  granted  by  the  Railways  to prosecute the officials from 2014?

## ANSWER

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

(a)&  (b)  Since  2014,  430  sanctions  have  been  granted  by  the Railways  to  prosecute  the  officials.    Presently,  two  cases  of sanctions  are  under  consideration.    In  these  cases,  sanction  for prosecution was sought by Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Rajasthan.    As  per  the  advice  of  Central  Vigilance  Commission (CVC),  these  cases  have  been  referred  to  Central  Bureau  of Investigation (CBI) for seeking their recommendation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1629 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-13
Subject: Predictory Pricing by JIO and AIRTEL
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: P.R. Natarajan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1629 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH  DECEMBER, 2023

## PREDATORY PRICING BY JIO AND AIRTEL

## 1629.   SHRI NATARAJAN P.R.:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  in  receipt  of  allegations  from  it's  stakeholders  including Vodafone idea against predatory pricing by JIO and Airtel TSPs;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether it is admissible according to IT Rules for such predatory pricing; and
- (d) if not, the proposal with the Government to define predatory pricing norms and adminstrative power of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d) Tariffs  of  telecommunication  services  are  regulated  as  per  the  provisions  of  the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Act, 1997.

TRAI issues Telecommunication Tariff Order and amendments thereof from time to time. At present,  tariff  for  telecommunication  access  service  is  under  forbearance  except  for  National Roaming and Rural Fixed Line Services.

TRAI examines the representations received from stakeholders in accordance with the extant legal framework. The representation submitted by M/s Vodafone Idea Limited has also been disposed of accordingly.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1628 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-13
Subject: Guidelines for Protecting Consumers from Unhealthy Food
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Su Thirunavukkarasar, Ravneet Singh

## Government of India Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

## Department of Consumer Affairs

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1628

TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.12.2023

## GUIDELINES FOR PROTECTING CONSUMERS FROM UNHEALTHY FOOD

## 1628.  SHRI THIRUNAVUKKARASAR SU: SHRI RAVNEET SINGH BITTU:

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- (a) whether  the  Government  has  set  up  a  Committee  to  frame  guidelines  to  protect  consumers  from unhealthy  food  products,  especially  pre-packed  and  loose  food  products  readily  available  in  the market;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with its composition thereof;
- (c) whether the Committee is not represented with any food industry representative and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether it is also proposed to ensure safeguards against unhealthy food products in order to protect the rights of consumers, ensure transparency and fairness in the country; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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## THE MINISTER OF STATE CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

- (a) to (c) :  Department of Consumer Affairs has constituted an Interdepartmental committee for protection consumer against unhealthy food products consisting representatives from Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry  of  Health  &  Family  Welfare,  Ministry  of  Women  and  Child  Development,  Food  Safety  and Standards Authority and consumer organizations.
- (d)  &  (e)  :    Section  90  and  91  of  the  Consumer  Protection  Act,  2019  provide  for  punishment  for manufacturing  for  sale  or  for  storing  or  selling  or  for  distributing  or  importing  any  product  containing  an adulterant or spurious goods, which includes imprisonment or fine depending on the extent of injury to the consumer.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1627 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-13
Subject: Giving up Subsidy on Railway Ticket
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Gopal Chinayya Shetty

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1627 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.12.2023

## GIVING UP SUBSIDY ON RAILWAY TICKET

†1627. SHRI GOPAL CHINNAYA SHETTY:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  prepared  any  action  plan  to  run  a campaign to give up subsidy on railway ticket like gas subsidy;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the details of the progress made in the said action plan so far?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a) to (c): There is no proposal of this nature.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1626 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-13
Subject: Action Plan of Semi-conductor Industry
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Vellalath Kochukrishnan Nair. Sreekandan, S. Jagathrakshakan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1626

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 13.12.2023

## ACTION PLAN OF SEMI-CONDUCTOR INDUSTRY

## 1626.   SHRI V.K. SREEKANDAN:

## SHRI S. JAGATHRAKSHAKAN:

Will the Minister of ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYbe pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that the Government hasundertaken policy reforms and working with partnercountries  for  a  comprehensive  road  map/locationplan  for  the  semiconductor  and electronics industryand if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether it is also a fact that the Governmentis trying to attract global players to set up tier plantsand supply chain networks in the country;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  whether  the  giant  semiconductormanufacturers  have  identified  any  locations  in  Indiato put up their units; and
- (e) if so, thedetails thereof and if not, thereasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI RAJEEV CHANDRASEKHAR)

(a)  to  (e):      Government  of  India's  goal  is  to  broaden  and  deepen  the  country's  electronic manufacturing ecosystem as well as increase India's participation in electronics Global Value Chains (GVCs). Government has taken several measures to boost electronics manufacturing. Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology ('MeitY') has notified Production Linked Incentive Schemes (PLI LSEM  and  PLI IT Hardware); Scheme  for Promotion of Manufacturing of Electronic Components and Semiconductors (SPECS); and the Modified Electronics Manufacturing Clusters 2.0 (EMC 2.0). Further, a program for Development of Semiconductors  and  Display  manufacturing  Ecosystem  was  also  introduced,  wherein, schemes, viz., Scheme for setting up of Semiconductor and Display Fabs, Scheme for setting up of Compound Semiconductors / Silicon Photonics / Sensors Fab / Discrete Semiconductors Fab and Semiconductor  Assembly,  Testing, Marking  and  Packaging (ATMP) / OSAT and Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Schemes are being implemented. As a result of these measuresthe domestic production of electronic items has increased significantly from INR 180,454 crore (USD 29.8 Billion) in 2014-15 to INR 8,22,350 crore (USD 102 Billion) in 2022-23. Further, construction on first semiconductor unit under the Semicon  India  program  has  commenced  in  Sanand,  Gujarat.  A  prominent  semiconductor company has started its largest semiconductor design centre in Bengaluru. Another prominent semiconductor company has collaborated with Indian Institute of Science to train a large pool of engineers conversant in semiconductor technologies.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1625 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-13
Subject: Recruitment on Regional Basis
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Naba (Hira) Kumar Sarania

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1625 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.12.2023

## RECRUITMENT ON REGIONAL BASIS

†1625.  SHRI NABA KUMAR SARANIA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  recruitment  in  the  Railways  is  done  on  regional basis;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of the total number of youth who have been provided jobs by the Railways during the last three years; and
- (d) the details of the number of employees belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes in Railways ?

## 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. 1625 BY SHRI NABA KUMAR SARANIA TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 13.12.2023 REGARDING RECRUITMENT ON REGIONAL BASIS

(a) to (c) Railways,  being  a  Central  Government  entity  conducts recruitment  on  all  India  basis,  where  all  candidates  fulfilling  the eligibility criteria are invited to apply irrespective of region.

Two major examinations involving more than 2.37 crore candidates have been conducted recently. 1 st  stage Computer Based Test for Centralized Employment Notice (CEN) 01/2019 Non Technical Popular  Categories  (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.

In  the  period  from  2014  to  30.09.2023,  4,89,696  number  of candidates have been recruited by the Railway Recruitment Agencies, against various group C posts (including Level-1 and Security related posts). During last three years (from 2020-2021 to 2022-2023) and upto 30.09.2023 this year, 150500(provisional) candidates have been recruited against various group C posts (including level-1 and Security related posts).

## (d) Details of the number of employees belonging to SC/ST/OBCs in Indian Railways are as follows:-

| Period   |   Number of SCs |   Number of STs |   Number of OBCs |
|----------|-----------------|-----------------|------------------|
| 2022-23* |          200503 |           92757 |           288969 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1624 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-13
Subject: E-Registration Portal
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Sanjay Sadashivrao Mandlik, Sudheer Gupta, Sambhajirao Mane Dhairyasheel, Shrirang Appa Barne, Prataprao  Jadhav

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1624 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.12.2023

## E-REGISTRATION PORTAL

1624. SHRI SANJAY SADASHIVRAO MANDLIK:

SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

SHRI DHAIRYASHEEL SAMBHAJIRAO MANE:

SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:

SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV:

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

- (a) whether the Government has launched the E-Registration portal;

(b) if so, the aims and objectives of launching the said portal;

(c) whether the Government has organized a Sari Walkathon in Mumbai to promote the spirit of traditional textile and support the idea of vocal for local;

(d) if so, the details thereof and the series of events/activities planned; and

(e)  the  details  of  other  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  promote  traditional  clothing  in  the country to give boost to domestic apparel market and Micro, Small and Medium enterprises?

## उत्तर ANSWER )

## वस्त्र राज्  य मंत्री ( श्रीमती दर्शना जरदोर्

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

(a) to (d): The E-Registration portal (www.sariwalkathon.in) has been launched to facilitate participants to register for 'One Bharat Sari Walkathon'. The event aims to promote 'Unity in Diversity' and the handloom sari culture in India by inviting participation of women across the country to showcase their traditional saris. This will also help in promoting traditional textiles & support  the  idea  of  'Vocal  for  Local',  awareness  about  fitness  among  women  and  women empowerment.

A Sari Walkathon was held on 10.12.2023 in Mumbai. Hon'ble Minister of Textiles, Hon'ble Minister of State for Textiles and Hon'ble Member of Parliament jointly flagged off 'One Bharat Sari Walkathon'. Thousands of women from all walks of life participated in the event. A sari draping workshop was also organized and participants visited the Gandhi Shilp Bazaar focusing on  exhibition  cum  sale  of  handloom  &  handicrafts  products,  thematic  display  and  live demonstration of looms.

(e): Ministry  of  Textiles  is  implementing  following  schemes  for  promotion  of  traditional clothing i.e. handlooms and welfare of handloom weavers across the country:

-  National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP)
-  Raw Material Supply Scheme (RMSS)

Under the above schemes, financial assistance is provided to the eligible handloom agencies/weavers for raw materials, common  infrastructure development, marketing of handloom products in domestic/overseas markets, loans on concessional rates etc. The schemes aim  at  increasing  productivity  by  providing  improved  looms  &  accessories  to  the  handloom weavers, skill up gradation through training  programmes,  design  innovation  &  product diversification by engaging designers, production of varieties of handloom products.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1623 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-13
Subject: Free Ration
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: (Dr.) Ram Shankar Katheria

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1623

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 13TH DECEMBER, 2023

## FREE RATION

## 11623.  DR. RAM SHANKAR KATHERIA:

Will the Minister of CONSUMER  AFFAIRS, FOOD  AND PUBLIC

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- (a) whether the Government is formulating any action plan to  provide free of cost ration to the people in the coming five years;
- (b) if so, the comprehensive details thereof; and
- (c) the extra  expense to  be borne by the Government to  provide free of cost ration to the 80 crore people of the country?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT  AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)

(a) to (c): The Central Government, in  order to  remove the financial burden of the poor beneficiaries and to ensure nationwide uniformity and effective implementation of the programme for support of the poor, the Central Government had decided to  provide food  grains free  of cost  to Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) households and Priority  Households (PHH) beneficiaries, beginning from lst  January 2023 under the Pradhan Mantri

Garib  Kalyan  Anna  Yojana  (PMGKAY).

Keeping in view welfare of the beneficiaries of PMGKAY in terms of accessibility, affordability and availability of food grains for the poor and to maintain uniformity across the States, the Government has decided to continue to provide free food grains to about 81.35 crore beneficiaries (i.e. Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) households and Priority  Households (PHH) beneficiaries) under the PMGKAY for a period of five years with effect from lst January, 2024, with  an estimated financial  outlay  of  Rs. 11.80 lakh crore totally  to be borne by Central Government.

The provision of free food grains under PRHGKAY for five years with effect from lst  January 2024 reflects  the long-term commitment and vision of the Government for addressing National food and nutrition security. Provision of free food grains shall mitigate any financial hardship of the affected strata  of society  in a sustainable manner and ensure long term pricing strategy with  zero cost to  the  benefieiaries which is vital for effective penetration of the Public Distribution System.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1621 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-13
Subject: Mobile Services in Remote Villages
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: Vivek Narayan Shejwalkar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1621 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH  DECEMBER, 2023

## MOBILE SERVICES IN REMOTE VILLAGES

## †1621. SHRI VIVEK NARAYAN SHEJWALKAR:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS  be pleased to state:

(a) whether the mobile services are functioning smoothly in the remote villages of the country and if so, the details thereof;

(b) the  total  number  of  remaining  villages  in  Madhya  Pradesh  particularly  in  Gwalior  and Shivpuri districts which are deprived of mobile services; and

- (c) the target fixed by the Government to expand the mobile network services to the said villages?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) Telecom connectivity in Country has improved significantly in last 10 years. The total number of BTSs (Base Transceiver Station) have increased from 6.49 Lakh in March-2014 to 25.42 Lakh in  March-2023.  Total  mobile  subscribers have  increased  from  90.45  Cr  in  March  2014  to 114.84 Cr. in August 2023. Internet subscribers have increased from 25.15 Cr. in March-2014 to 88.12 Cr. in March-2023.

As of September '2023, out of 6,44,131 villages in the country (village data as per Registrar General of India), around 6,16,300 villages are covered with mobile connectivity at a coverage of 95.7%.  In  Madhya  Pradesh  out  of  55,058  villages,  53,119  villages  are  covered  with  mobile connectivity including 1,852 villages of Gwalior and Shivpuri districts.

To improve telecom connectivity across India, Bharatnet Project has connected 2.07 lakh villages. The scope has been expanded recently to cover all inhabitant villages at the total outlay of Rs. 1.88 Lakh Cr. As on 31.10.2023, 6,394 Mobile towers have already been commissioned covering 7,535 villages including National Highway locations.

In order to provide telecom connectivity in uncovered villages in the country, the Government has undertaken numerous schemes. Government has planned 41,160 towers in uncovered areas of the  country  to  provide  connectivity  to  more  than  54,000  villages  at  the  cost  of  more  than Rs.41,331Cr.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1620 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-13
Subject: Tele-communication System in Shimla
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: Suresh Kumar Kashyap

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1620 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH  DECEMBER, 2023

## TELE-COMMUNICATION SYSTEM IN SHIMLA

## 1620.   SHRI SURESH KUMAR KASHYAP:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

(a) the  steps  being  taken  by  the  Government  to  improve  the  Tele-communication  system  in Shimla Parliamentary Constituency; and

(b) the time by which BSNL is likely to start 5G services in Himachal Pradesh including the Shimla Parliamentary Constituency?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b) Telecom  connectivity  in  Himachal  Pradesh  has  improved  significantly  in  last  10 years. Total number of Base Transceiver Stations (BTSs) have increased from 6,365 in March-2014 to 28,985 in November-2023. Total mobile subscribers have increased from 71.19 Lakh in March2014 to 89.03 Lakh in August-2023. Internet subscribers have increased from 23.7 Lakh in Dec-2014 to 63.1 Lakh in June-2023.

For improving the telecom connectivity in Himachal Pradesh, a total of 1,439 towers have been planned under various schemes at the cost of Rs. 1439.41 Cr. These towers will improve mobile connectivity in 1,930 villages.

5G service is already available in Himachal Pradesh. Details of 5G deployment across India are available on DoT website.

Further, BSNL also has issued purchase order for procurement of 1 Lakh sites to rollout 4G services all over India. This equipment is upgradable to 5G.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1619 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-13
Subject: Leakage of Aadhaar Data
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Mala Roy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1619

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 13.12.2023

## LEAKAGE OF AADHAAR DATA

## 1619.   SHRIMATI MALA ROY:

Will the Minister of ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of instances of Aadhaar data leak involving citizens that have been reported since the inception of Aadhaar; and
- (b) the details of the steps taken by the Government in this regard, case-wise?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI RAJEEV CHANDRASEKHAR)

- (a)  and  (b)  No  breach  of  Aadhaar  card  holders'  data  has  occurred  from  the  Unique Identification Authority of India's database.

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