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Lok Sabha Question No. 4512 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-12
Subject: Decline of Bank Loan
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: OM PRAKASH YADAV

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†4512

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 12 th  August, 2016/ Shravana 21, 1938 (SAKA)

## Decline of Bank Loan

## QUESTION

## †4512. SHRI  OM  PRAKASH  YADAV:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: (a) whether constant decline is being reported in quality of banking assets due to heavy pressure in credit card and personal loan product sector in the country during the last two years; (b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor; and

- (c) the corrective steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

The Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR) (a) & (b):  The decline in quality of banking assets is mainly on account of increase in NonPerforming  Assets  (NPAs)  in  various  sectors.  The  reasons  for  rising  NPAs  include  slow down  in  global  recovery,  stalled  projects,  aggressive  lending  in  past  and  Asset  Quality Review (AQR) exercise by Reserve Bank of India. (c):  The  Government  has  taken  specific  measures  to  address  issues  in  sectors  such  as Infrastructure (Power, Roads etc.), Steel and Textiles where incidence of NPAs is high. The government  has  also  approved  establishment  of  six  (6)  new  Debt  Recovery  Tribunals (DRTs), to speed up the recovery of bad loans of the banking sector, in addition to existing thirty  three.  RBI  has  also  undertaken  steps  which  include  (i)  Formations  of  Joint  Lenders' Forum (JLF) for revitalizing stressed assets in the system, (ii) Flexible Structuring for long term project loans to Infrastructure and Core Industries, and (iii) Strategic Debt Restructuring (SDR) scheme. (iv) Scheme  for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets. The Government has recently issued advisory to banks to take action against guarantors in event of  default  by  borrower  under  relevant  section  of  SARFAESI  Act,  Indian  Contract  Act  & RDDB&FI Act, since in the event of default; the liability of the guarantor is co-extensive with

- the borrower.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4511 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-12
Subject: Cashless Insurance Facility
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: SHARAD TRIPATHI

## †4511. SHRI SHARAD TRIPATHI:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has received complaints being made by the insurance policy holders due  to  disputes  between  hospitals  and  insurance  companies  with  regard  to  expansion  of cashless  facility  provided  to  insurance  holder  including  different  interpretations  in  health insurance sector in the country in this regard; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

- (a) & (b): As per Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), the complaints received from the policyholders regarding disputes in extending cashless facility to the policyholders for the year 2015-16 are given below:

| Type of complaints                                                                 |   No. of complaints |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|
| Delay on the part of Third Party Administrators (TPA) to provide cashless facility |                 219 |
| TPA refuses to extend cashless facility to the Insured                             |                 148 |

Regulatory provisions are stipulated in the IRDAI Health Insurance Regulations in respect of cashless facility,  its  administration  and  settlement  of  insurance  claims  for  the  protection  of  the  policyholders' interest.  In  order  to  ensure  uniformity  across  the  industry  and  to  avoid  varied  interpretations  of  key policy  terms,  IRDAI  has  issued  Guidelines  on  Standardization  in  Health  Insurance  which  inter-alia contains standard definitions of terms in health Insurance policies as well as standard definitions of 22 critical illnesses.

As per IRDAI (Third Party Administrators - Health Services) Regulations, 2016, TPAs shall ensure to resolve the grievances or disputes with hospitals or network providers expeditiously and ensure that the policyholder is not adversely affected due to such disputes. Further, TPAs to ensure to resolve the grievances of policyholders within fifteen days of receipt of the same.

Further, IRDAI monitors the claims payment position of the insurance companies by collecting data pertaining to claims. Apart from this, IRDAI periodically carries out inspection of insurance companies which includes the examination of claims payment practices of the insurers and their compliance with the provisions of Insurance Act, 1938, various IRDAI Regulations/Circulars and Guidelines issued from time  to  time.  Through  Integrated  Grievance  Management  System  (IGMS),  IRDAI  does  real  time monitoring of the policy/claims related grievances from consumers.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4511

TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 th  August, 2016/Shravana 21, 1938 (Saka)

## Cashless Insurance Facility
Lok Sabha Question No. 4509 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-12
Subject: LIC Fund for Roads
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: K. ASHOK KUMAR

Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Financial Services Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 4509

To be answered on Friday, August 12, 2016/Shravana 21, 1938 (Saka)

## LIC Fund for Roads

## 4509.  SHRI K. ASHOK KUMAR:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has asked the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to fund Government's ambitious road expansion plans;

- (b) if so, the details thereof;

- (c) whether the LIC is likely to subscribe to bond issued by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI); and

- (d) if so, the details thereof?

Answer Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance

(Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar)

- (a) and (b) No, Madam.

- (c) and (d) Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has informed that the Corporation has  received  a  request  from  the  National  Highway  Authority  of  India  (NHAI)  for investment in the bonds to be issued by NHAI. LIC is in the process of examining the said proposal.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4508 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-12
Subject: Education Cess
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: SRINIVAS KESINENI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DtrNISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC  AFTAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTTON  NO.4508

## TO BE ANSWERED  ON FRIDAY,  THE 12$ AUGUST,2016l 2l't SHRAVANA, 1938 (SAKA)

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## EDUCATION CESS

## QUESTION

## 4508. SHRI I(ESII{ENI  NAI\II

Will the Minister  of FINANCE be pleased  to state:

- (a) whether the entire amount  of money collected as education  cess is spent on education related prograrnmes  and activities and if so, the details thereof;  and
- (b) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWE R

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI  ARJUN  RAM MEGHWAL)

(a)  & (b) : Yes, Sir. The entire amount  of Primary  Education Cess is transferred  to Prambhik Shiksha  Kosh (PSK) which is used to finance the schemes namely, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and Mid Day Meals in Schools. As regards the Secondary and Higher Education  Cess, the same  is utilized  to finance the schemes of Departrnent of Higher Education,  directly through  its budget. The details  of expenditure  in 2016-17 (Budget Estimates) are as under  :

| S.No.   | Collection of Cess    | Amount (Rs. in crore)   | Scheme/Activity fi nanced                                     | Amount (Rs. in crore)   |
|---------|-----------------------|-------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| I       | Primary Education     | 20,2'12.65              | Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (met from PSK)                          | 14,556.65               |
|         | Cess                  |                         | Mid Day Meals in Schools(met from PSK)                        | 5,716.00                |
|         |                       |                         | TOTAL =                                                       | 20,272.6s               |
| 2       | Higher Education Cess | 10,136.3 3              | Allocation of Department of Higher Education for 2016- 17(BE) | 28,840.00               |
Lok Sabha Question No. 4507 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-12
Subject: Donation to National Fund
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: SANJAY(KAKA) RAMCHANDRA PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4507 ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2016/ SHRAVANA 21, 1938 (SAKA)

## DONATION TO NATIONAL FUND QUESTION

4507. SHRI SANJAY KAKA PATIL:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) the  salient  features  of  the  Companies  (Donations  to  National Funds) Act, 1951 under which a company can contribute as donation;
- (b) the  details  of  National  Funds  recognized  for  the  purpose  of donations under the Act;
- (c) the nature of contributions the Government receives under the Act; and
- (d) the details of the companies which have contributed under the Act during each of the last three years and the current year, fund-wise?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL) IN THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS ( श्री अर्जयन राम मेघवाल ) कारपोरेट कार्य मंत्रालर् में राज्र् मंत्री

(a) to (d):- Companies (Donations to National Funds) Act, 1951 empowers a company to make donations to the Gandhi National Memorial Fund or the  Sardar  Vallabhbhai  National  Memorial  Fund,  or  to  any  other  Fund established  for  a  charitable  purpose,  which  by  reason  of  its  national importance has been approved by the Central Government.   However, this  Ministry  does  not  maintain  the  data  with  regard  to  contributions made by the companies.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4506 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-12
Subject: Fake MBBS Degrees
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: RAJAN BABURAO  VICHARE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 4506 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 TH AUGUST, 2016

## FAKE MBBS DEGREES

## 4506. SHRI RAJAN VICHARE:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware about the existence of the institute by the name of Indian Board of Alternative Medicine with no official legal sanctity and g ving fake MBBS degrees being used by quacks, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (b)  whether  allowing  quacks  who  have no  proper  knowledge  or  training  to  render medical assistance pose serious concern and threats to lives of people; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the action taken/be ng taken by the Government against such malpractices and to save the aspiring medical students?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

(a) to (c) : No.  The  Indian  Medical  Council  Act,  1956, prohibits  a  person  other  than  a medical  practitioner  enrolled  on  a  State  Medical  Register  to  practice  medicine  in  th Punishment of imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year or fine which may exte to Rs. 1,000/ -or both is also prescrib ed. Health being a State subject, the primary responsibili to  deal  with  the  quacks  lies  with  the  State  Governments.  No  data  on  quacks  is  maint centrally.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4505 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-12
Subject: Representation of SCs and STs
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: BHAGIRATH PRASAD

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4505

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 12 TH  AUGUST, 2016

## REPRESENTATION OF SCs AND STs

4505.  DR. BHAGIRATH PRASAD:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

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- (a) whether  the  reservation  policy  of  the  Government  is  being  implemented  in Defence Services in totality and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  proposes  in  accept  the  claims  of  the  members  of  the Scheduled  Castes  (SCs)  and  Scheduled  Tribes  (STs)  and  other  reserved  classes  in Defence services; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

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(a)  to  (c):    There  is  no  reservation  in  recruitment  in  the  Armed  Forces. Recruitment  in  the  Armed  Forces  is  based  on  merit  and  is  open  to  all citizens irrespective of class, caste, community, region or religion. Nature of operational and administrative challenges under which the armed forces function precludes reservation for recruitment in the armed forces.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4503 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-12
Subject: Financial Support by BCCI
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: CHINTAMAN NAVSHA WANAGA

- (a)
- (b) Government?

whether the Board of Control for Cricket in India BCCI offered to give Rs. 500 crore rupees to Sports Ministry to develop other sports facility in India and if so, the reaction of the proximity of finance thereto; and the  time  by  when  the  assistance/  offer  is  likely  to  be  accepted  by  the

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

(a) & (b): As informed by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, there is no such offer from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4502 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-12
Subject: Norms for Honey
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 4502 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 TH AUGUST, 2016

## NORMS FOR HONEY

## 4502. SHRI RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether honey being sold in the country is not in compliance with the quality norms laid down by the Government and whereas the said norms are strictly followed in the case of exports to other countries;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether about six types of antibiotics laced honey is being sold through several brands in the country in the absence of compliance of such quality norms in the domestic market;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (e)  the  action  taken  by  the  Government for  regulation  and  compliance  of  quality norms pertaining to honey meant for the domestic market in the country?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

(a) to (e): Standards for  Honey  have been  prescribed under Regulation 2.8.3 of the Fo Safety  and  Standards    (Food  Products  Standards  and  Food  Additives)  Re gulations,  2011. Tolerance limits of some antibiotics in honey have been prescribed under Regulation 2.3.2 Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Regulations, 2011.

Enforcement of the provisions of the Food Safety and Stan dards (FSS) Act, 2006 and Regulations  thereunder  is  primarily  the  responsibility  of      State/UT  Governments.    R surveillance,  monitoring  inspection  and  random  sampling  of  food  products  is  undertaken officials of the Food Safety Departments of the r espec ive States/UTs to check compliance with the prescribed standards of food items, including honey. In cases, where food samples are to be non - conforming, recourse is taken to penal provisions under Chapter IX of the FSS 2006.  No separate de tails regarding cases of non - compliance of standards of Honey being sold in the domestic market, are maintained centrally.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4501 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-12
Subject: Shortage of Nursing Staff
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: DILIP KUMAR MANSUKHLAL GANDHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 4501 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 TH AUGUST, 2016

## SHORTAGE OF NURSING STAFF

## 4501. SHRI DILIPKUMAR MANSUKHLAL GANDHI:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that the cash counter at AIIMS, Delhi is closed from 11.00 hrs. to 12.00 hrs. everyday and patients have to wait in long queues for depositing the mone y for various issues such as admission of patients, discharge of patients, etc.;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  taken note  of  shortage  of  nursing  staff  in  the private  wards forcing patients admitted in the private wards of AIIMS to engage private attendants for taking care, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government is considering to open the big medical store owned and operated by AIIMS forsupplying generic medicines to the patients as well as other medical implants required during operation; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken in this regard?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

- (a): No.
- (b): Question does not arise.
- (c ): There is no shortage of nursing staff in the private wards of AIIMS, New Delhi.
- (d) & (e): AIIMS  is  already  operating  a  generic  medicine  store  and  an  Amrit  Store  f medical implants.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4499 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-12
Subject: AIIMS in Patna
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 4499 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 TH AUGUST, 2016

## AIIMS IN PATNA

## 4499. SHRI SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the AIIMS in Patna, Bihar is functioning without proper medical facilities; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor along with the corrective steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE)

- (a) & (b): As  per  information  provided  by  AIIMS,  Patna,  medical  facilities  with  maj specialities and super - speciality Departments are available there. A list showing the details is placed at Annexure.

As has also been further informed by AIIMS, Patna, these facilities are adequate f current patient load.

## Details of Departments/Facilities in AIIMS, Patna

## A.) Departments set up:-

- (i) Anatomy
- (iii) Biochemistry
- (ii) Physiology
- (iv) Pharmacology
- (vi) Forensic Medicine
- (v) Community Medicine

## B.) Specialties Departments set up:-

- (i) General Medicine
- (iii) Obstetrics and Gynecology
- (ii) General Surgery
- (iv) Orthopedics & Traumatology
- (vi) Dermatology & STD
- (v) Pediatrics
- (vii) Oto-rhino laryngology
- (ix) Pathology with Central Laboratory Services
- (viii) Ophthalmology
- (x) Microbiology
- (xii) Diagnosis
- (xi) Radiology
- (xiii) Radio therapy
- (xv) Psychiatry
- (xiv) Anesthesiology
- (xvi) TB & Chest
- (xvii) Dentistry

## C.) Super -Specialties Departments set up:-

- (i) Cardio-thoracic & Vascular Surgery
- (iii) Pediatric Surgery
- (ii) Neurosurgery
- (iv) Burns & Plastic Surgery
- (vi) Critical Care
- (v) Pulmonary Medicine

## D.) Other Departments set up:-

- (i) Intensive Care Unit & Casualty
- (iii) Ayush
- (ii) Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

## E.) The facilities available:-

- (i) Two chemist shops
- (iii) Two ambulances
- (ii) Diagnostic lab
- (iv) Diet services
- (vi) Tele Medicines
- (v) Laundry
Lok Sabha Question No. 4498 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-12
Subject: SBI Proceedings against Loan Defaulters
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: G. HARI

4498:

SHRI G. HARI

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- a) whether the State Bank of India (SBI) is set to launch civil proceedings against promoters of defaulting companies to clean up its books;
- b) if so, the details thereof;
- c) whether the SBI has received a number of recovery certificates from the Debt Recovery Tribunal where recovery remained elusive;
- d) if so, the details thereof; and
- e) the  achievement  made  so  far  along  with  the  status  in  other  civil  proceedings against the defaulters?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a)  and  (b)  Yes,  State  Bank  of  India  (SBI)  has  initiated  civil  proceedings  against promoters of defaulting companies to clean up its books. The details as on March 31, 2016 are as under:

(Rs. in Crore)

|                   |   Numbers | Amount   |
|-------------------|-----------|----------|
| Civil Proceedings |     15070 | 53,725   |
| DRT Suit          |      4000 | 8,748    |
| Total             |     19070 | 62,473   |

(c) to (e) Yes, SBI has received total 261 recovery certificate from the Debt Recovery Tribunals.  The  details  of  achievement  along  with  status  in  other  civil  proceedings against the defaulters on March 31, 2016 are as under:

(Rs. in Crore)

|                                       |   Numbers | Amount Recovered   |
|---------------------------------------|-----------|--------------------|
| Recovery Certificates issued by DRTs. |       261 | 801                |
| No. Of Disposed cases                 |     15573 | 19,712             |

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4498

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 12 th  AUGUST, 2016/ SHARVANA 21, 1938 (SAKA)

## SBI PROCEEDINGS AGAINST LOAN DEFAULTERS

## QUESTION
Lok Sabha Question No. 4497 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-12
Subject: Tejas Mark 1A
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4497

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 12 TH  AUGUST, 2016

## TEJAS MARK 1A

4497.  SHRI  KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH:

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- (a) the schedule of induction of Tejas Mark 1A into the Indian Air Force;
- (b) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  collaborate  with  any  European  Aircraft manufacturers for the development of Tejas Mark 1A;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether  the  Tejas  Mark  1A  will  lead  to  the  development  of  indigenous  fifth generation aircraft; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

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MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                      (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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- (a) The  first  Light  Combat  Aircraft  (LCA)  -  Tejas  squadron  has  been formed  on  1 st July,  2016  with  two  LCA  Initial  Operational  Configuration (IOC) Series Production Aircraft.  Further, 18 more aircraft in IOC standard are planned for induction by 2018-19.  This would be followed by 20 more aircraft in Final Operation Configuration (FOC) standard, which are planned for induction from year 2019.
- (b) & (c): There is no collaboration envisaged with any European Aircraft Manufacturer for development of Tejas Mark 1A.
- (d) & (e): Tejas  MK1A  is  a  4.5  generation  aircraft.    There  is  a  separate programme between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) from Indian side and M/s Rosboronexport from the Russian side for Design and Development (D&D) of the Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA).

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