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Lok Sabha Question No. 3248 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-10
Subject: Employment Generated through Medical Tourism
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3248

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 TH  AUGUST, 2015

## EMPLOYMENT GENERATED THROUGH MEDICAL TOURISM

3248.  SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI:

Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether a study has been done to ascertain the employment and revenue generated through medical tourism in the last three financial years;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the  manner in which medical visas can be facilitated in the country for inflow of medical tourists?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI BANDARU DATTATREYA)

- (a)  to  (d):  Ministry  of  Tourism  has  not  conducted  any  study  to  ascertain  the revenue  generated  and  employment  through  medical  tourism  in  the  country. However,  the  number  of  tourist  coming  for  medical  treatment  in  India  during 2011, 2012 and 2013 were reported to be 138803, 171021 and 236898 persons respectively.  Development of tourism is primarily the responsibility of the State Governments/Union Territory Administrations.   However, the Ministry of Tourism as a part of its promotional activities releases campaigns in the international and domestic  markets  under  the  Incredible  India  brand-line,  to  promote  various tourism destinations and products of India including health/medical tourism.  In addition, the Ministry of Tourism provides financial assistance under its Market Development Assistance (MDA) scheme for promotion of Wellness and Medical Tourism in the overseas markets to the following eligible stakeholders:

(1) Representatives of Hospitals accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI)  or  the  National  Accreditation  Board  of  Hospitals  &  Healthcare  Providers (NABH).

(2) Representatives of Wellness Centres accredited by the State Government or AYUSH or NABH

(3) Representatives  of  Medical  and  Wellness  Tourism  facilitators  i.e.,  Travel Agents and Tour Operators approved by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. Under  the  scheme,  assistance  up  to  Rs.2.00  lakh  is  given  to  the  eligible stakeholders as stated above for meeting the cost towards participation in the approved events and  international  airfare.    The  financial  assistance  under  the MDA  scheme  is  provided  subject  to  adherence  to  the  scheme  guidelines  and availability of funds.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3246 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-10
Subject: Railway Line Project
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Pratyusha Rajeshwari Singh, RITA TARAI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3246 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.08.2015

## RAILWAY LINE PROJECT

## 3246. SHRIMATI PRATYUSHA RAJESHWARI SINGH: SHRIMATI RITA TARAI:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Railways  have  any  proposal  for  construction  of Khurda-Bolangir Railway Project;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the funds provided in this regard; and
- (c) the time by which it is likely to be implemented?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a)  to  (c):    Khurda  Road-Bolangir  new  Railway  line  is  already  a sanctioned  project.    Khurda  Road-Begunia(32.5Km)  section  of  the project has been completed and commissioned. Earthwork,  formation, ballast  supply  and  Bridgework    have  been  taken  up  in  Begunia  Nayagarh(34 Km) section. An amount of ` 195 crore has been allocated to this project in the Budget 2015-16.  No time-frame has been fixed for completion of this project. However, to expedite its implementation, an MoU was signed on 20.07.2015 between Ministry of Railways and Govt. of Odisha wherein Govt. of Odisha has agreed to provide  land  free  of  cost  and  share  50%  cost  of  construction  for Dasapalla-Bolangir(177 Km) part of the project.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3245 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-10
Subject: Delhi Shatabdi Trains
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3245 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.08.2015

## DELHI SHATABDI TRAINS

## 3245.    SHRI KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Railways  are  aware  of  falling  standard  of  upkeep, services and staff behaviour in Delhi-bound Shatabadi trains;
- (b) if  so,  the  number  and  details  of  complaints  received  by  the Railways in this regard during the last one year; and
- (c) the steps taken/being taken to retrieve the situation?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

- (a) Maintenance and upkeep of Delhi Shatabdi trains coaches is a continual requirement and this is carried out periodically during laid down maintenance schedules. Escorting staff is regularly counseled for proper behaviour and courteousness.
- (b) There  have  been  about  22  recorded  passenger  complaints which have been lodged in 14 Shatabdi trains during 2014-15, details are as under:
1. Cleanliness including Pest & Rodent  -15
2. Watering in coaches                             -01
3. Passenger Amenities                            -06

(c) Thorough cleanliness and hygiene of coaches is ensured before origination of the Shatabdi trains. On Board Housekeeping Services (OBHS) is operational in all Shatabdi  trains  for  frequent  cleaning  of  coach  toilets  doorways, aisles and passenger compartments during the run. The  monitoring  of  feedback  forms  is  regularly  done  and  remedial action is taken whenever required. Regular inspections are carried out at different levels to monitor the standard  of  upkeep,  services  and  staff  behaviour  in  Delhi-bound Shatabdi trains. For any lapse in this regard, concerned agency/staff are penalized as per merit of the case.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3243 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-10
Subject: Survey Report on Rail Line Project
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: SHOBHA KARANDLAJE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3243 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.08.2015

## SURVEY REPORT ON RAIL LINE PROJECT

## 3243. KUMARI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Railways have received the survey report and  cost  estimates  of  Kaniyur-Panathur-Kanhangad, Shimoga-Sringeri-Mangalore  and  Shoranur-Mangalore railway line projects;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Railways  on  the said  reports  to  accord  approval  and  for  provision  of funds for their implementation?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

- (a): No, Madam.
- (b) and (c): Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3242 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-10
Subject: Freight for Long Distance
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH, CHANDRAKANT RAGHUNATH PATIL, DEVAJIBHAI GOVINDBHAI FATEPARA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3242 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.08.2015

## FREIGHT FOR LONG DISTANCE

3242. SHRIMATI DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH: SHRI C. R. PATIL: SHRI DEVJIBHAI G. FATEPARA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Railways intend to rationalise the freight for long distance  transportation of coal for  power  generation  in  the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Railways in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a) to (c) Rationalisation of freight structure is an on-going process. In the Rail Budget, 2015-16 distance slabs beyond 1500 kilometers have been revised from 250 kilometers to 125 kilometers so as to rationalise freight rates for long lead traffic.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3240 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-10
Subject: Public Procurement Policy
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: P.R. SUNDARAM

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3240**

FOR ANSWER ON 10/08/2015

**PUBLIC PROCUREMENT POLICY**

3240.	SHRI P.R. SUNDARAM:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

(a)	whether the steel plants under the administrative control of the Ministry of Steel have put in place any public procurement policy to procure at least 20 per cent of the annual value of goods and services from the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises of the country;

(b)	if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and

(c)	the steps taken by the Government to implement the public procurement policy in true spirit?

**ANSWER**

THE MINISTER OF STEEL AND MINES	(SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

(a)&(b): Yes, Madam. There are two steel manufacturing Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) under Ministry of Steel namely Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) and Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) and they are implementing Public Procurement Policy for Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs) Order, 2012 notified under MSME Act, 2006.

(c)	As per information provided by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, some of the steps taken by the Government to implement the Public Procurement Policy in true spirit are as under:

1. Organising Vendor Development Programmes (VDP).
2. Grievance Cell and created web enabled platform for redressal of grievances.
3. Penalty provision for CPSEs for non-compliance of Public Procurement Policy.
4. One to one meetings with different CPSEs/Railway Board etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3238 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-10
Subject: Fuel Adulteration in Trains
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO, NARANBHAI KACHHADIA

## GOVERMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION N0. 3238 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.08.2015

## FUEL ADULTERATION IN TRAINS

†3238.  SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO: SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the several cases of adulterated fuel and pilferage of fuel have come to the notice of the Railways in the recent past;
- (b) if so, the details of the cases along with the loss suffered due  to  this  during  the  last  three  years  and  the  current year;
- (c) whether the Railways have conducted any enquiry in this regard and if so, the outcome thereof;
- (d) the  details  of  the  action  taken  by  the  Railways  against the  persons found guilty; and
- (e) the details of the steps being taken by the Railways to curb the recurrence of such incidents in  future?

ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

- (a) No, Madam.
- (b) to (e) Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3237 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-10
Subject: Cases of Security Lapses
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: R.K. BHARATHI MOHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3237

(To be answered on the 10 th  August 2015)

## CASES OF SECURITY LAPSES

## 3237. SHRI BHARATHI MOHAN R.K.

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the details of the cases of security lapses reported and brought to the notice of the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) at various airports in the country during the last three years and the current year;
- (b) the action taken by BCAS against those found responsible in these
- cases;
- (c) the corrective measures taken by BCAS to prevent recurrence of such cases of security lapses at the airports; and
- (d) whether the Government has allocated any funds for technological upgradation of the airports and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Dr Mahesh Sharma)

- (a): The details of the cases of security lapses reported and brought to the notice of the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) at various airports in the country during the last three years and the current year are annexed.
- (b): BCAS investigated into such lapses on need basis. BCAS brought such security lapses to the notice of the concerned agencies for taking appropriate corrective/remedial action.
- (c): BCAS has issued necessary guidelines/instructions from time to time to avoid such lapses. Some of the steps taken to strengthen security arrangements include time bound deployment of CISF at airports, deployment of quick reaction teams at major airports and regular monitoring of security arrangements by inspections and dummy checks.

(d): Airport Operators provide funds for up-gradation of technology of airports including  security measures on requirement basis.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3236 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-10
Subject: New LPG Connection to BPL People
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: VIJAY KUMAR HANSDAK, JYOTIRADITYA MADHAVRAO SCINDIA

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  3236**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 10** **th** **AUGUST,  2015**

**NEW LPG CONNECTION TO BPL PEOPLE**

†3236. SHRI VIJAY KUMAR HANSDAK:

पेट्रोलियम एवं प्राकृतिक गैस मंत्री

**Will the Minister of PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:**

(a) the details of mechanism prescribed by the Government to provide LPG connection to Below Poverty Line (BPL)/ needy people after surrendering the LPG subsidy by the well-off section of the society in the country during the last one year and the current year;

(b) whether the Government has noticed that new LPG connection is being allegedly released/provided to influential people instead of actual BPL people; and

(c) if so, the details thereof along with number of such cases identified by the Government during the above period and concrete steps being taken to provide LPG connections to genuine BPL/needy people, State/UT-wise?

ANSWER

पेट्रोलियम एवं प्राकृतिक गैस मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री (स्वतंत्र प्रभार) (श्री धर्मेन्द्र प्रधान)

**MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF  PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)**

a) Every LPG consumer, who surrenders LPG subsidy, is linked to a BPL household who gets LPG connection in turn. As on 30.07.2015, 9.03 lakh LPG connection to BPL households have been released against 14.62 lakh consumers who have given up their LPG subsidy.

The release of LPG connections to BPL families is operationalised through the CSR scheme. As per this scheme, the security deposit (upto Rs. 1600/-) for one cylinder and Pressure Regulator is paid from the fund created for this purpose. The BPL card holder can register his/her request with the distributor for release of new LPG connection. The distributor prepares a list of BPL card holders who have registered for the release of Security Deposit free connections under the CSR scheme and sends it to the local administration for authentication. Connections are released to beneficiaries by the distributor after receipt of authenticated list of beneficiaries from local administration and on completion of requisite formalities for release of new LPG connection.

(b) & (c) Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have reported that they have not received any complaint regarding release of new LPG connection to influential people instead of BPL households.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3235 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-10
Subject: Night Landing Facility at Airports in North Eastern States
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: RADHESHYAM BISWAS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3235

(To be answered on the 10 th  August 2015)

## NIGHT LANDING FACILITY AT AIRPORTS IN NORTH EASTERN

## STATES

## 3235. SHRI RADHESHYAM BISWAS

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government proposes to start night flights on all the airports equipped with night landing equipments in North Eastern States of the country specially from Kumbirgram airport of Silchar for better connectivity and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether there is any plan for commissioning night landing facilities to the remaining airports which do not have night landing facility and if so,
- the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government has any plan to increase the frequency of flights to improve connectivity of remote cities of North Eastern States with rest of the country and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Dr Mahesh Sharma)

- (a): The domestic air services have been deregulated by the Government and the airlines are free to operate anywhere in the country subject to compliance  of  Route  Dispersal  Guidelines  (RDGs)  issued  by  the Government. Kumbirgram Airport in Silchar belongs to Indian Air Force (IAF) and is equipped with night landing facilities, however, permission for operationalisation of night flights for civil operations at this airport rests with the IAF.
- (b): Presently, the airports at Shillong, Lengpui, Jorhat and Tezpur in the North-Eastern Region (NER) are not equipped with night landing facilities. Out of this, Shillong Airport belongs to AAI, Lengpui Airport belongs to the State Govt. of Mizoram and the other airports are owned by Indian Air Force (IAF). Upgradation of airports including provision of

night landing facilities is a continuous process, which is undertaken by Airports  Authority  of  India  (AAI)  depending  on  the  operational requirements at the concerned airport, demand from airlines, technical feasibility,availaibility of land free from all encumbrances,etc. (c): Government has laid down RDGs with a view to achieve better regulation of air transport services taking into account the need for remote and regional areas of the country. However, it is upto the airlines to provide air services to specific places depending upon the traffic demand and commercial viability.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3234 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-10
Subject: Business Centres at Railway Stations
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: NAGARAJAN P.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3234 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.08.2015

## BUSINESS CENTRES AT RAILWAY STATIONS

3234. SHRI P. NAGARAJAN:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Railways  have  sanctioned  innovative  projects  like setting up of business centres etc. in selected railway stations in the State of Tamil Nadu;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the amount allocated for this project; and
- (c) the time by which it is likely to be started and completed?

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## ANSWER (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

- (a) to (c): No work has been sanctioned for setting up of business centres  at  Railway  stations  in  the  State  of  Tamil  Nadu.    Hence, the  question  of  allocation  of  funds  and  setting  of  time  frame thereof does not arise. However, ten stations in the State of Tamil Nadu are identified for development of Multi Functional Complexes (MFCs)  for  providing  rail  user  facilities  such  as  shopping,  food stalls  and  restaurants,  book  stalls,  medicine  &  variety  stores, budget hotels, underground parking etc

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3233 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-10
Subject: Train Maintenance
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: CH. MALLA REDDY, P.R. SUNDARAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3233 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.08.2015

## TRAIN MAINTENANCE

3233. SHRI CH. MALLA REDDY: SHRI P.R. SUNDARAM:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that the Railways have been running empty trains while  taking  them  for  maintenance  to  the  junctions  resulting  into financial loss and if so, the details thereof:
- (b)  the  number  of  long  distance  trains,  originating  from  small  stations without any maintenance facilities which are hauled at major junctions for maintenance works, zone-wise; and
- (c)  whether  the  Railways  proposes  to  run  trains  with  passengers  upto the  nearby  junction  while  taking  them  for  haulage/  maintenance  and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

- (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. 3233 BY SHRI CH. MALLA REDDY AND SHRI  P.R.  SUNDARAM  TO  BE  ANSWERED  IN  LOK  SABHA  ON 10.08.2015 REGARDING TRAIN MAINTENANCE.

(a) to (c) Indian Railways consistently endeavours to originate trains from  stations  having  necessary  infrastructure  like  maintenance facilities,  stabling  line,  terminals  of  requisite  length/height,  etc. However, operational exigencies and need for optimizing utilisation of  resources,  at  times,  necessitate  empty  haulage  of  rakes  from terminating stations to nearby stations having requisite maintenance  facilities.      The  number  of  Express  trains  presently being hauled empty for maintenance purposes are as under:

|   Sl. | Name of Zone               |   No. of trains (in pairs) |
|-------|----------------------------|----------------------------|
|     1 | East Central Railway       |                          1 |
|     2 | Northern Railway           |                          1 |
|     3 | North Central Railway      |                          1 |
|     4 | North Eastern Railway      |                          1 |
|     5 | Northeast Frontier Railway |                          1 |
|     6 | Southern Railway           |                          7 |
|     7 | South Eastern Railway      |                          1 |
|     8 | South Central Railway      |                          1 |
|     9 | Western Railway            |                          4 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3232 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-10
Subject: Steel Development Fund
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: RAVINDRA BABU  PANDULA

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3232**

FOR ANSWER ON 10/08/2015

**STEEL DEVELOPMENT FUND**

3232.	DR. RAVINDRA BABU:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

(a)	whether the Government has received any proposal from the steel plants located in various States including Andhra Pradesh for the financial assistance from Steel Development Fund during each of the last three years and the current year;

(b)	if so, the details thereof, plant and State/UT-wise;

(c)	whether the Government is planning to extend financial assistance from Steel Development Fund to the said plants to increase the production of steel in the country; and

(d)	if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

**ANSWER**

THE MINISTER OF STEEL AND MINES	(SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

(a)&(b): No proposal has been received from the steel plants located in various States including Andhra Pradesh for financial assistance from the Steel Development Fund during each of the last three years and the current year.

(c)&(d): The Government has no such plans.  The character of the Fund and the obligations of the member steel plants of the Joint Plant Committee is sub-judice   before the Hon’ble Calcutta High Court.

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