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Lok Sabha Question No. 2918 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-11
Subject: Information on Website
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY, SUKENDER REDDY GUTHA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL & TRAINING)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2918

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.05.2016)

## INFORMATION ON WEBSITE

## 2918. SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDY KOTHA: SHRI GUTHA SUKENDER REDDY:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  various  Ministries/  Departments  and  public  authorities  are  not  uploading mandatory information on their websites;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the remedial measures taken/being taken by the Government to make Ministries/Government departments and public authorities to disclose the mandatory information on their websites?

## 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) to (c):    All Public Authorities have to provide disclosure as mandated under Section 4 of RTI Act.  As per the Annual Report of the Central Information Commission (CIC) for 201415, out of 1528 registered Public Authorities who have submitted RTI returns to CIC, 1170 Public  Authorities  have  uploaded  RTI  Manuals/Disclosures and 722  have updated the RTI Manuals/Disclosures.

With a view to maximize suo-motu disclosure by public authorities, Government has issued guidelines to all the Ministries/Departments  of  Govt.  of  India  on  15.4.2013. Government  has further issued O.M.  dated 29.06.2015 ensuring compliance to the recommended  measures  for  strengthening  implementation  of  Section  4  of  RTI  Act,  by  all public authorities.  Another O.M. dated 9.7.2015 has been issued for appointment of a nodal officer of the rank of Joint Secretary for implementation of Section 4 of RTI Act.

The CIC has provided web based software known as RTI Annual Information System for uploading annual return online at URL http://rtiaar.nic/rtiar09/login.asp.

The CIC has, from time to time, issued letters to various defaulting Public Authorities for submission of quarterly returns.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2917 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-11
Subject: Gas Based Transport System
Ministry: URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: DALPAT SINGH PARASTE, BHEEMRAO BASWANTHRAO PATIL, RANGASWAMY DHRUVANARAYANA

- (a):
- No, Madam.
- (b): Transport sector comprises of roads, highways, urban transport,  rural  transport,  railways,  civil  aviation,  waterways,  nonmotorised transport etc.  Data on expenditure in transport sector is not  maintained.  However,  as  per  the  'India  Transport  Report' prepared by the National Transport Development Policy Committee

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2917

TO BE ANSWERED ON MAY 11, 2016

GAS BASED TRANSPORT SYSTEM

No. 2917 SHRI DALPAT SINGH PARASTE:

SHRI BHEEMRAO B. PATIL:

SHRI R. DHRUVA NARAYANA

Will the Minister of URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  run  the  road  transport
- system on gas across the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the total amount being spent in transport sector in the country at present;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to set up Gas plants in all the
- States; and
- (d)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  time  by  which  the  plants  are likely to be set up?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN

## DEVELOPMENT

## (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)

(NTDPC)  and  submitted  to  the  then  Planning  Commission,  the annual investment in transport infrastructure was Rs.6 trillion ($100 billion) during 2011-12. (c)  &  (d):  No,  Madam.    Ministry  of  Petroleum  &  Natural  Gas  has informed that the Government of India has prioritized the domestic gas allocation for City Gas Distribution (CGD) entities and has also issued  guidelines  wherein  requirement  of  CGD  entities  for  CNG (transport) segment is being met through domestic gas.  They have authorized 67 Geographical Areas (GAs), so far, for CGD network so that compressed  natural gas (CNG)/ piped natural gas (PNG) services can be made available in the cities and other parts of the district.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2916 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-11
Subject: Collaboration with Countries
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: N.K. PREMACHANDRAN, PR. SENTHILNATHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2916 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.05.2016

## COLLABORATION WITH COUNTRIES

2916. SHRI N.K. PREMACHANDRAN: SHRI PR. SENTHIL NATHAN:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  keen  in  building  good  diplomatic  relationship with foreign countries particularly the countries surrounding India;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  take  initiatives  for  strengthening BRICS and promote the activities of BRICS; and
- (d) if so, the details of the action taken thereon?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS [GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD)]

- (a) & (b) Yes. The Government has taken steps to revitalize our traditional ties with  foreign  countries,  re-energize  our  strategic  and  commercial  relations  with existing and new partners and advance bilateral cooperation with all our partners. The importance of our immediate periphery in our foreign policy is reflected in the 'Neighbourhood first' policy of the Government. High level visits to all countries in the region, sometimes after a gap of several years or decades have imparted new energy  to  bilateral  ties  in  the  region.  Our  engagement  has  focused  on  greater connectivity, cooperation in all domains and broader people-to-people contacts.
- (c) & (d) Yes. India has taken over the BRICS Chairmanship from Russia on 15 February 2016 until 31 December 2016. The 8th BRICS Summit will be hosted on 15-16 October 2016 in Goa. The theme of India's BRICS Chairmanship in 2016 is Building Responsive, Inclusive and Collective Solutions. During its Chairmanship, India  will  host  more  than  70  BRICS  meetings  at  various  levels  and  organise several events/activities. A number of meetings and events are planned outside the  Capital  to  popularise  the  grouping  in  the  run-up  to  the  Summit.  The  focus during  India's  BRICS  Chairmanship  will  be  on  enhanced  people-to-people  (P2P) contacts of BRICS member states, especially youth. Following the establishment of  BRICS  New  Development  Bank  and  Contingent  Reserve  Arrangement,  which are now operational, India has proposed establishment of more BRICS institutions at  the  7 th   BRICS  Summit  held in Ufa, Russia, in  July  2015  to  further  strengthen BRICS cooperation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2915 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-11
Subject: Skill Development Initiative under NIESBD
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: RAMCHARAN BOHARA, SUBHASH RAMRAO BHAMRE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED   QUESTION   No. 2915 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.05.2016

## SKILL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE UNDER NIESBUD QUESTION

2915 : SHRI RAM CHARAN BOHRA:                             DR. SUBHASH BHAMRE:

Will  the  Minister  of  SKILL  DEVELOPMENT  AND  ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has started a new skill development initiative under the purview of National Institute of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD);
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether some positive outcomes of these initiatives have been achieved so far; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government to make the said initiative a success?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SHRI RAJIV PRATAP RUDY)

(a)  to  (d)    The  National  Institute  for  Entrepreneurship  and  Small  Business Development  (NIESBUD)  is  a  premier  organisation of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship mandated to engage in training, consultancy, research,  etc.  in  order  to  promote  entrepreneurship.  The  major  activities  of  the Institute are Training of Trainers, Management Development Programmes, Entrepreneurship-cum-Skill Development Programmes, Entrepreneurship Development Programmes and Cluster Intervention. Hence, no such scheme has been  launched  under  the  purview  of  National  Institute  of  Entrepreneurship  and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) for skill development, as on date.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2913 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-11
Subject: Granting Visa to Uighur Leader
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: G. HARI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2913 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.05.2016

## GRANTING VISA TO UIGHUR LEADER

2913. SHRI G. HARI:

## Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether China has expressed its unhappiness over granting of visa  to  Uighur  leader  for  the  11 th   Inter-ethnic  Leadership Conference to be held in Dharamshala;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has allayed concerns expressed by Chinese Government in this regard; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS [GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD)]

(a) to (d) Mr. Dolkun Isa, a leader of World Uighur Congress, which is based in Germany, has an Interpol red-corner notice against him. Countries which are members of Interpol honour that notice. India as  a  democratic  and  pluralistic  society  respectful  of  international law is conscious of its responsibilities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2911 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-11
Subject: Low Frequency Spectrum
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: ANANDRAO  ADSUL, SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL, DHARMENDRA YADAV

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2911 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH  MAY, 2016

## LOW FREQUENCY SPECTRUM

2911.  SHRI ANANDRAO ADSUL: SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJIRAO: SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV:

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

- (a) whether the telecom companies are surrendering low frequency spectrum;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether  such  surrendering  of  spectrum  are  causing  network  and  call  drop problems; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD)

(a) & (b) Some of the telecom companies have applied for surrender of part of their  spectrum  holding  in  different  frequency  bands.  M/s  Tata  Teleservices  Limited has applied in 14 service areas in 800 MHz band. M/s Bharti Airtel limited in 2 service areas,  M/s  Vodafone  Mobile  Services  limited  in  1  service  area  and  M/s  Reliance Telecommunication Limited have applied in 1 service area in 1800 MHz band.

M/s  Bharat  Sanchar  Nigam  Limited  (BSNL)  has  surrendered  part  of  its  spectrum holding in 800 MHz band in 4 service areas. BSNL has also surrendered its spectrum holding  in  2500  MHz  band  in  6  service  areas.  M/s  Mahanagar  Telephone  Nigam Limited (MTNL) has surrendered spectrum in 800 MHz and 2500 MHz bands in Delhi and Mumbai service areas.

(c) & (d) The surrendering of above spectrum is not likely to cause network and call drop problems.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2910 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-11
Subject: Laying of Railway Line
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: RAJ KUMAR SAINI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2910 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.05.2016

## LAYING OF RAILWAY LINE

†2910.  SHRI RAJKUMAR SAINI:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is a likelihood of laying of the railway line  from  Kurukshetra,  Ladwa  via  Radaur  in  Haryana which connects one tourist city to another; and
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  if  not,  the  reasons therefor?

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

(a) & (b) :   In order to examine the feasibility and viability of rail connectivity, a Reconnaissance Engineering Traffic Survey  (RET) Survey for a New Line from YamunanagarJyotisar via Kurukshetra, Ladwa and Radaur new line (55 km) has been taken up at a cost of 8.25 lakhs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2909 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-11
Subject: Anomalies in Evaluation of Scientific Officers
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: UDIT RAJ

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2909

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.05.2016

## ANOMALIES IN EVALUATION OF SCIENTIFIC OFFICERS

2909.  DR. UDIT RAJ:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  anomalies  in  the  performance evaluation system of scientific officers in various Atomic Power Stations in the country, including in the Kota Atomic Power Station; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the corrective measures  taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  FOR  PERSONNEL,  PUBLIC  GRIEVANCES  & PENSIONS AND PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (Dr. JITENDRA SINGH):

- (a) Nuclear Power  Corporation  of India Limited (NPCIL), a Public Sector Undertaking  of  Department  of  Atomic  Energy  (DAE)  is  following  a  well established scientific method of performance appraisal of the scientific officers working in all the atomic power stations in the country as per the guidelines of Government of India.
- (b) Does not arise in view of (a) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2908 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-11
Subject: Sidings for Transportation of Coal
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: SUNIL KUMAR SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2908 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.05.2016

## SIDINGS FOR TRANSPORTATION OF COAL

†2908.  SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SINGH:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the number  of  the  railway  stations  in the  country  including Jharkhand where sidings are available for transportation of coal;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  residents  of  the  cities which are close to the stations having sidings for coal transportation are facing lots of problems due to coal dust/ash;
- (c) if so, the corrective steps being taken by the Government in this regard;  and
- (d)  whether  the  Government  has  received  any  complaints  regarding corruption  in  transportation  of  coal  through  Railways  and  if  so,  the details  thereof  and  the  punitive  action  taken  by  the  Government thereon?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

- (a)  :  At  present,  there  are  3,626  number  of  railway  stations/sidings open for handling of coal traffic in the country including Jharkhand.

(b)  &  (c)  :  Agencies  handling  coal  at  railway  stations/sidings  are required  to  comply  with  the  extant  norms  issued  by  the  designated State Agencies regarding pollution.  The following steps are normally taken to minimize pollution due to coal dust/ash: (i) Sprinkling of water at the time of unloading. (ii) Growing of trees in the vicinity. (iii) Provision of wall/barricade along with the unloading line. (iv) To cover coal wagons with tarpaulins to keep the surrounding air free of dust. (d) : No, Madam.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2906 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-11
Subject: Cost of Electricity
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: SANJAY JAISWAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2906

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.05.2016

## COST OF ELECTRICITY

2906.  DR. SANJAY JAISWAL:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the electricity generated from the new atomic power plants is likely to be more expensive than the power generated from solar energy as reported in the media;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government has launched/proposes to launch a public awareness campaign to allay the apprehension of the people in this regard; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the progress made in this regard?

## ANSWER

THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  FOR  PERSONNEL,  PUBLIC  GRIEVANCES  & PENSIONS AND PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (Dr. JITENDRA SINGH):

- (a) & (b) Nuclear power is a base load electricity generating technology available on round-the-clock  throughout  the  year,  whereas  solar  power  is  intermittent and hence cannot strictly be compared.  The tariffs of electricity generated by  new  nuclear  power  plants  are  expected  to  be  comparable  to  those  of base load contemporary electricity generating technologies. Present nuclear power tariffs range from about Rs.0.97 to Rs. 3.89 per unit, which are comparable to those of other sources.
- (c) & (d) Yes, Sir.  Public outreach programme based on a multipronged approach has been taken up to spread awareness about nuclear power and address the  apprehensions  of  the  people  on  all  issues  relevant  to  nuclear  power including their tariffs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2904 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-11
Subject: Theft in Trains
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Richard Hay

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2904 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.05.2016

## THEFT IN TRAINS

2904. PROF. RICHARD HAY:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  planning/considering  to  prepare  a  list  of those trains in which cases of loot and theft happen; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the action likely to be taken in this regard along with the funds earmarked for this purpose?

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

(a) and (b):   A Statement is laid on the Table on the House.

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) AND (b) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO.2904  BY  PROF.  RICHARD  HAY  TO  BE  ANSWERED  IN  LOK SABHA ON 11.05.2016 REGARDING THEFT IN TRAINS

(a) and (b): Policing on Railways being a State subject, prevention of crime, registration of cases, their investigation and maintenance of law and order in Railway premises as well as on running trains are the statutory responsibility of the State Governments, which they discharge through Government Railway Police (GRP). Railway Protection Force (RPF) supplements the efforts of the GRP for the security of Railways.  The list of affected trains in which cases of loot  and  theft    happen  are  prepared  by  RPF.  Following  actions  have  been taken by Railways in this regard, i.e.  enhance the security arrangements in the  affected  trains,  instructions  issued  by  Ministry  of  Railways  to  Zonal Railways to increase the strength of escort party, conduct surprise checks, deploy staff in plain clothes in trains, deploy pickets in vulnerable locations, conduct  passenger  awareness  campaigns  of    Security  Helpline,  coordinate with the Government Railway Police for registration and investigation of the cases and conduct special drives under provisions of the Railways Act, 1989.

Budgetary provision for security including for above purposes is made by the Ministry of Railways under the Head 'Security' in Revenue Demand No.12 for incurring expenditure on RPF/RPSF and for sharing 50% cost on the GRP with respective  States.  The  position  of  expenditure  incurred/allocated  under  the Head 'Security' for three years is given below:-

| Year             |   Amount ( ` In Crore) |
|------------------|------------------------|
| 2014-15 (Actual) |                3415.43 |
| 2015-16 (RE)     |                3970.57 |
| 2016-16 (BE)     |                4207.92 |

In addition to above, need based of allocation of fund is made for security on creation  of  assets  and  procurement  of  plant  and  equipment  (vehicles, baggage  scanners,  fire  arms  simulators  for  RPF,  etc.)  under  the  Works Demand No.16.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2902 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-11
Subject: Satellite Phones
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: K. KAMARAAJ

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2902 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH  MAY, 2016

## SATELLITE PHONES

2902. DR. K. KAMARAJ:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  any  mechanism  in  place  to  monitor  satellite phones which poses serious security threat to the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the action taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD)

(a) to (c): Madam, at  present, there are no commercial satellite phone services being provided  in  the  Country.  M/s  Bharat  Sanchar  Nigam  Limited  (BSNL)  is  the  only Licensee  which  has  been  granted  a  Licenses  in  August  2014  for  'Provision  & Operation  of  Satellite  based  services  using  gateway  installed  in  India'  under  'suigeneris' category with all India service area on non exclusive basis with administrative approval  for  financial  support  for  apparatus,  plant  and  related  items  limiting  to  $  8 million through budgetary resources by Department of Telecommunications (DoT).The License granted  to  BSNL has provisions for the lawful interception and monitoring of Satellite Phones. Further, based on the recommendation of Ministry of Home  Affairs, the import license and frequency allocation for some  specific INMARSAT  based  Satellite  Phones/Services  (e.g.  ISAT-Pro,  BGAN)  to  meet  the specific  requirement  of  security  agencies/para-military  forces/NDRF  etc.,  is  being done by DoT, where  procurement of such equipment is done by the user agency.

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