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Lok Sabha Question No. 1418 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: Alzheimers Disease
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: R.K. BHARATHI MOHAN

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MIISTRY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY**

**DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHOLOGY**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1418**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 29/07/2015**

**ALZHEIMER DISEASE**

1418. SHRI BHARATHI MOHAN R.K.:

Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND

TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:

1. Whether the Government has any plan to devise any system to identify early onset of various diseases including Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) in order to prevent people at high risk;
2. if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government thereon; and
3. if not, the details therefor?

**ANSWER**

MINISTER OF STATE FOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCES

(Y.S. CHOWDARY)

1. to   (c) Yes, Madam.  The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has been working since its inception on cost-effective and India-centric tools for early diagnosis of both infectious and non-infectious diseases. Many kits have been transferred to the industry and currently are in the market as well as used in Government run disease-control programmes. Specifically on Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), research has been going on at the National Brain Research Centre (NBRC), an autonomous Institute of the DBT, in collaboration with the NIMHANS and AIIMS, to develop procedures to identify early stage of Alzheimer's Disease using cognitive testing, imaging tools i.e., MRI & PET brain, and real time metabolite testing for early changes in metabolites such as glutathione by Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy. Genetic predisposition using body fluids is also under research. EU & the US patents have been taken on such procedures and being used on patients at most tertiary care hospitals. More advanced research is going on to make the usable at the population level.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1417 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: Sustainable Urban Development
Ministry: URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: GEETHA KOTHAPALLI

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1417

TO BE ANSWERED ON JULY 29, 2015

SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT

No.1417     	SHRIMATI KOTHAPALLI GEETHA:

Will the Minister of URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(a) whether the World Bank and some State Governments have signed a loan and project agreement to enable the international bank to provide $400 million to the Government for its Sustainable Urban Development Project; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and the progress made in each State in this regard along with the funds sanctioned and spent by the Government so far, State/UT-wise?

ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT

(SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)

(a) & (b) : The World Bank and the Government of India have signed a loan agreement on 03.06.2015 for IBRD loan of USD 400 million for the Tamil Nadu Sustainable Urban Development Project. A project agreement was also signed by the Government of Tamil Nadu with the World Bank on the same day.

The objective of the project is to improve urban services in participating Urban Local Bodies in a financially sustainable manner and to pilot improved urban management practices in selected cities. The total project size is US$ 600 million, out of which World Bank support is US$ 400 million. The project has not yet started disbursement.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1415 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: Cases of Discrimination
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS
Asked by: ASADUDDIN OWAISI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1415 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.07.2015

## Cases of Discrimination

## 1415.   SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  cases  of  rampant  discrimination  in  providing  housing  and  jobs  by  the  firms and landlords to Muslims in the country have come to the light of the Government;
- (b) if so, whether this trend is mostly in Metros;
- (c) if  so,  the  number  of  such  cases  received  by  the  National  Commission for  Minorities (NCM);
- (d) the cases in which NCM sought reports from the States;
- (e) the reports submitted by States on such cases; and
- (f)  whether  any  advisory  is  likely  to  be  issued  to  States  in  consultation  with  the  Home Ministry to stop this bias against Muslim community in the country?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS (SHRI MUKHTAR ABBAS NAQVI)

- (a)  to  (f)  The  National  Commission  for  Minorities  (NCM)  has  informed  that  it  has  taken cognizance in the recent past of the following cases reported in the media / or on the basis of the representations received:
- i) Refusal by a private company, Hare Krishna Exports Pvt Ltd, Mumbai to employ Shri Zeshan Ali Khan, on the ground that the firm hires only non-Muslim candidates. Report was sought by NCM from Government of Maharashtra in this regard. Government of Maharashtra has informed that a complaint has been registered against M/s Hare Krishna Export Pvt Ltd, Mumbai under IPC at Vinoba  Bhave  Police  Station,  Bandra  Kulra.  The  investigation  is  in progress and a chargesheet will be filed by the police after obtaining legal advice. The State Government has also informed that as per media reports  Sh. Zeshan Ali  khan  has found suitable employment elsewhere.
- ii) Denial  of  a  flat  in  Mumbai  to  a  woman  Ms.  Misbah  Quadri  on  the  ground  that  she belonged  to  Muslim  community.  Report  has  been  sought  by  NCM  from  Government  of Maharashtra vide letter dated 28.05.2015.
- iii) As per a media report dated 24.07.2015, a Muslim lady has complained that she was denied rental accommodation in Delhi on the ground of her being a Muslim. A report in this regard has been sought on 24.07.2015 itself from Chief Secretary, Delhi.

As regards recruitment of minorities in firms in private sector, it is stated that  such data are not maintained.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1414 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: Construction of Stadium
Ministry: URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA

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भारत सरकार

**शहरी विकास मंत्रालय**

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1413 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: Smart Card
Ministry: URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: HUKUM SINGH

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1413**

TO BE ANSWERED ON JULY 29, 2015

**SMART CARD**

**No.1413.	SHRI HUKUM SINGH:**

Will the Minister of URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

1. whether the metro smart cards is now valid on airport line; and

1. if so, the details thereof and its benefit to commuters?

**ANSWER**

**THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT**

**(SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)**

1. : Yes, Madam.

1. :The benefit of Delhi Metro smart cards being valid on airport line is smooth and hassle free transfer of commuters from Delhi Metro line to airport line and vice versa.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1412 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: International Centre for Indian Philosophy
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: ANTO  ANTONY

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

**LOK SABHA**

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1412

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.07.2015

International Centre for Indian Philosophy

1412. SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has received any proposal from the State Government of Kerala for financial assistance for establishing international centre for propagating Indian philosophy and the teachings of Shankaracharya; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

**MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT**

**(SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)**

(a) & (b)    No Madam. As per information received from the Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR) no proposal has been received from the State Government of Kerala for financial assistance for establishing International Centre for Propagating Indian Philosophy and the teachings of Shankaracharya.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1408 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: President&#39;s Visit to Sweden and Belarus
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: VIJAY KUMAR S.R.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1408

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.07.2015

PRESIDENT’S VISIT TO SWEDEN AND BELARUS

1408.		SHRI S.R. VIJAYAKUMAR:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

1. whether the Head of the State has recently visited Sweden and Belarus with a view to firming up ties with these countries;
2. if so, the details thereof;
3. the details of discussions held  and the agreements signed with each of these countries; and
4. the benefits likely to accrue to India as a result thereof?
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#### ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

[GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD)]

(a) & (b) 	Yes. The President of India paid State visits to Sweden from May 31 to June 2, 2015 and Belarus from June 2 to 4, 2015.  These were the first ever visits at Head of State level from India to these countries.

(c)	The President held extensive and substantive discussions, including with the King, Prime Minister and Speaker of Sweden as well as the President and other leaders of Belarus covering bilateral and international issues. Promoting bilateral economic relations, scientific and technological links as well as educational and cultural ties were a major focus of the discussions. With Sweden, six Inter-Governmental agreements for cooperation in the fields of urban development, medium and small enterprises, exemption from visa requirements for holders of diplomatic passport, polar and ocean research, medicine and health research were signed. With Belarus, the agreements signed included a protocol on amending the Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement and MoUs for Cooperation in textiles, capital markets, standardization and broadcasting. A Roadmap for comprehensive enhancement of the partnership between India and Belarus was also issued.

(d)	The visit has contributed to further strengthen our cordial and mutually beneficial relations with Sweden and Belarus.  New avenues of cooperation in various fields were also identified which would serve to enhance our bilateral partnership both with Sweden and Belarus.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1407 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: Speed Post Centres
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY**

**DEPARTMENT OF POST**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1407**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 29** **TH** **JULY, 2015**

**Speed Post Centres**

**†1407. 	SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE:**

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

(a) 	the number of Speed Post Centres functioning in various States including Maharashtra as on date;

(b) 	whether the Government proposes to set up more such centres across the country including Maharashtra;

(c) 	if so, the details thereof as on date, State-wise and the steps taken by the Government in this regard; and

(d) 	if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER

**THE MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY**

**(SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD)**

(a)	Madam, Department of Posts, under a new operational arrangement in October, 2010, has changed the nomenclature of Speed Post Centres into National Sorting Hubs and Intra Circle Hubs. As on date there are 89 National Sorting Hubs and 148 Intra Circle Hubs, which are mapped to the National Sorting Hubs.

(b)	Yes Madam, Department is examining proposals to set up two more centres in the country.

(c)	The details of two such proposals are as follows:

1. Proposal regarding the creation of National Sorting Hub at Dibrugarh in Assam Circle,
2. Proposal regarding the creation of Intra Circle Hub at Dhola in Gujarat Circle.

The Department is examining both these proposals based on the volume of Speed Post articles to be processed, air and surface connectivity and geographical location of these centres.

(d)	In view of (c) above, the question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1406 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: Hiring of Teachers
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RAM CHARITRA

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT**

**DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION**

**LOK  SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1406**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.07.2015**

**Hiring of Teachers**

1406.  SHRI RAM CHARITRA NISHAD:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(a) whether the central universities will be hiring around 3000 teachers over the next six months;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) whether the Vice Chancellors will revisit the work load of teachers and decide the actual number of positions that need to be filled up?

**ANSWER**

**MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT**

**(SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)**

(a)	 to  (b) :  In the recently concluded conference of Vice Chancellors of all Central Universities held on 7 th July 2015, most of the Vice Chancellors informed that they have already started the process of filling up of vacancies of teachers.

(c):	Central Universities are statutory autonomous bodies governed by their own Acts, Statutes, Ordinances,  Rules etc.  Statutory Authorities of these universities like Academic Councils, Executive Council etc. are competent to take decision in such matters.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1404 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: Cooperation in Space
Ministry: SPACE
Asked by: CHINTAMAN NAVSHA WANAGA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF SPACE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1404

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2015

## COOPERATION IN SPACE

## 1404. ADV. CHINTAMAN NAVASHA WANAGA:

- (a) whether  India  and  Pakistan  have  any  cooperation  in  the field of space;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the number of companies in the world with whom India has cooperative agreements?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PG & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH):

- (a)&(b) There is no bilateral space cooperation between India and Pakistan in the field of space. However, both countries are currently discussing on possible cooperation in the field of space under multilateral platform for realisation of 'Satellite for SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) region'. As part of 'International Charter Space and Major Disasters', India provides satellite data to many countries including Pakistan for disaster management support.  Also,  two  officials  from  Pakistan  have  undergone courses  on  Remote  Sensing  &  Geographical  Information System  conducted  by  United Nations  affiliated  Centre for

Space  Science  and  Technology  Education  in  Asia  and  the Pacific (CSSTEAP) hosted by India at Dehradun.

- (c) Indian  Space  Research  Organisation  (ISRO)  does  not  have cooperative  agreement  with  any  company  in  the  world. However,  space  cooperation  agreements  are  signed  with space agencies of 35 countries for pursuing cooperation on peaceful uses of outer space.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1403 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: Financial Power of CIC
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: K. ASHOK KUMAR

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS

DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL AND TRAINING

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1403**

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.07.2015)

**Financial Power of CIC**

**1403. 	SHRI K. ASHOK KUMAR:**

Will the **PRIME MINISTER** be pleased to state:

(a) 	whether the document on delegation of fiscal powers to CIC has gone missing from the Government record;

(b) 	if so, the basis on which the Government is conferring financial powers to the CIC; and

(c) 	the details of any such Government record found untraceable?

**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): Decision to confer financial power to the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) is taken, based on the available records, in consultation with Internal Finance, Department of Expenditure and in accordance with the provisions of Delegation of Financial Powers Rules, 1978, with the due approval of competent authority.

The subject matter relating to delegation of financial power to CIC has been processed in the File No. 4/26/2007-IR since the year 2007. However, a file bearing No. 1/42/2005-IR relating to ‘Placing Infrastructure to Central Information Commission’ is at present not traceable.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1402 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: PISA
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: G. HARI

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1402**

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.07.2015

**PISA**

1402. SHRI G. HARI:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is considering to rejoin the Programme for International Student Assessment to be conducted by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

**ANSWER**

**MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT**

**(SHRIMATI SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)**

(a) No, Madam, there is no such proposal currently under consideration.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) India has developed its own student assessment survey systems called the National Pupil Assessment Surveys (NAS), which are independently conducted by National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) across the country on the latest international Item Response Theory (IRT) methodology. The NAS is conducted for classes III, V, VIII & X, i.e., the critical stages of education of early primary, end of primary, upper primary and secondary levels. The NAS is conducted every three years and provides detailed information on learning outcomes which is useful for teacher training, curriculum development and for improving quality of education.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1401 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: Training Infrastructure
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: R. GOPALAKRISHNAN, M. CHANDRAKASI

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1401**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.07.2015**

**TRAINING INFRASTRUCTURE**

**1401.	SHRI R.GOPALAKRISHNAN**

**SHRI M. CHANDRAKASI:**

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

1. whether the existing training infrastructure in the country is irrelevant to the industry needs;

1. if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;

1. whether any region and industry specific entrepreneurship and skill development programme is conducted or proposed to be conducted by the Ministry to encourage and incentivize small scale industrial conglomerates in different States/Union Territories;

1. if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

1. whether any entrepreneurship and skill development facility is available or proposed to be provided by the Ministry to encourage persons producing brass lamps and brass-ornaments in Kumbakonam district of Tamil Nadu and if so, the details thereof; and

1. the steps taken to set up industry oriented training facilities in the country?

**ANSWER**

**MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF**

**SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP**

**(SHRI RAJIV PRATAP RUDY)**

1. No, Madam.

1. Does not arise.

1. to (f)	To promote sector specific skill training programmes in the country, National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has constituted 37 Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) which are industry led bodies. These SSCs are responsible for laying the National Occupation Standards (NOSs) for training in their respective sectors in consultation with industry.

Further, Government has introduced Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), a flagship outcome based skill training scheme implemented through NSDC affiliated training providers with the objective to make large number of people employable across various sectors in the Country including Tamilnadu.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1400 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: Functioning of Printing Press
Ministry: URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RAJENDRA AGRAWAL

O.I.H				  GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1400

TO BE ANSWERED ON JULY 29, 2015

FUNCTIONING OF PRINTING PRESS

No. 1400	SHRI RAJENDRA AGRAWAL:

Will the Minister of URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

1. whether the Government is aware of the difficulties being faced by the Government printing presses in connection with their functioning;
2. if so, the details thereof; and
3. the action taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT

(SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)

1. to (c):  Yes, Madam.  The Government is aware of the difficulties of Government Printing Presses.  There are requirements for modernization and technology upgradation, for improvement in human resources capacity and availability, for moving towards a professional management and accounting system and related challenges.  Partial modernization of presses was undertaken between 2004 and 2008.  A fresh proposal to modernize the presses is taken up by the Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1398 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: Mars Orbiter Mission
Ministry: SPACE
Asked by: K. MARAGATHAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF SPACE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1398

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2015

## MARS ORBITER MISSION

## 1398. SHRIMATI K. MARAGATHAM:

- (a) whether it is a fact that India's Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) has  completed  its  100th  orbit  around  Mars  and  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (b) whether it is also true that it is gradually coming out from the blackout it had entered in the month of June and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the payload on the spacecraft is to be restarted in few weeks and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the MOM remains healthy and all its payloads are performing satisfactorily; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PG & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH):

- a) Yes Madam.  Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) has completed its 100th orbit around Mars on 25 th  June, 2015.
- b) Yes Madam. Mars Orbiter was in blackout zone from 2 nd  June 2015 to 2 nd  July 2015. It has come out of blackout zone on 2 nd  July 2015.

- c) The  Payload  operations  have  restarted  from  14 th   July  2015.    All Payload operations are being carried out regularly.
- d) Yes Madam.
- e) The  Health  of  Mars  Orbiter  is  normal  and  all  its  payloads  are performing satisfactorily.

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