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Lok Sabha Question No. 543 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-02
Subject: Express Trains Through NandyalYeraguntla
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: RENUKA BUTTA

- (a) No, Madam.
- (b) Does not arise.
- (c) There will not be any reduction in distance.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 543 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.12.2015

## EXPRESS TRAINS THROUGH NANDYAL-YERAGUNTLA

543. SHRIMATI BUTTA RENUKA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is any proposal to run express trains from Hyderabad to  Chennai  and  Tirupati via  the  newly  laid  Nandyal-Yerraguntla  line when it becomes operational;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  the  details  of  reduction  in  distance via  the  above  new  line  to Chennai/Tirupati when compared to the old line via Dhone-Gutti, KajipetVijayawada and Nadikudi-Tenali?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)
Lok Sabha Question No. 542 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-02
Subject: 1st AC Bogie in Lichchhavi Express
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: HARI NARAYAN RAJBHAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 542 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.12.2015

## 1ST AC BOGIE IN LICHCHHAVI EXPRESS

†542.  SHRI HARINARAYAN RAJBHAR:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  the  lakhs  of  passengers  as  well  as  the Hon'ble Members of Parliament hailing from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are facing  acute  problems  while  travelling  in  Train  No.  4006  (Lichchhavi Express) for the reason that there is no 1st AC Bogie in the said train;
- (b)  if  so,  the  steps  being  taken  by  the  Government  to  provide  1st  AC Bogie in this train; and
- (c) the time by which the demand of such a facility is likely to be met?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

- (a) to (c): 14005/14006 Sitamarhi-Anand Vihar (T) Lichchavi Express is presently running with maximum  permissible  load of 23  coaches including  one  AC-II  tier  and  two  AC-III  tier  coaches  for  upper  class passengers.  Attachment of additional coach in this train is operationally not feasible at present.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 540 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-02
Subject: Bio/Vacuum Toilets in Trains
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: ELUMALAI VELLAIGOUNDER, K. MARAGATHAM, KIRRON KHER, BHAGWANTH KHUBA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 540 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.12.2015

## BIO/VACUUM TOILETS IN TRAINS

## 540.  SHRI ELUMALAI V.:

SHRIMATI  K. MARAGATHAM:

SHRIMATI KIRRON KHER: SHRI BHAGWANTH KHUBA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is true that the Railways are considering introducing vacuum toilets in trains and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether it is also true that the first prototype of a hybrid vacuum toilet has already been installed in the Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express on trial basis;
- (c) if so, the details thereof:
- (d) the advantages of these toilets as compared to the ones that are already in existence; and
- (e) whether the Government proposes to install these toilets in other trains  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  if  not,  the  reason therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  Yes,  Madam.  A  development  tender  for  80  vacuum  toilets  for  40 coaches is under consideration.

(b)  &  (c)  Yes,  Madam.    A  hybrid  vacuum  toilet,  combining  requisite features  (i) of standard vacuum toilet system (being used in advanced railway systems of the world) and (ii) of bio-toilet system (being used in Indian railways network), has been installed for trial in a First Class air conditioned coach of Dibrugarh Rajdhani in September 2015.

(d)  The  following  advantages  are  envisaged  by  using  hybrid  vacuum toilets:

1.  Elimination  of  direct  discharge  of  human  waste  from  coach toilets onto the railway tracks and platform aprons at stations.
2. Significantly less quantity of water is used for flushing human waste thereby resulting in substantial water saving.
3.  No  need  to  evacuate  waste  collected  in  retention  tanks  and thus no need to install expensive waste handling facilities for evacuation of waste.
4. (e) The decision to install these toilets in trains will depend upon the outcome of the trials and acceptability of such toilets.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 539 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-02
Subject: NSA Visit to Afghanistan
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAYAPATI SAMBASIVA RAO

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.539

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.12.2015

## NSA VISIT TO AFGHANISTAN

## 539. SHRI RAYAPATI SAMBASIVA RAO:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the National Security Advisor (NSA) visited Afghanistan recently and if so, the agreements signed, if any, during the said visit;
- (b) the  status  of  safety  and  security  of  Indians  and  their  property  in Afghanistan at present; and
- (c) the measures taken/ underway to further build strong and close bilateral relationship  with  Afghanistan  since  the  withdrawal  of  US  forces  from that country?

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

(a) to (c) At  the  invitation  of  the  National  Security  Advisor  (NSA),  the National  Security  Advisor  of  the  Islamic  Republic  of  Afghanistan  Mr.  Hanif Atmar visited India on November 8-9, 2015. Apart from holding talks with NSA, Mr. Atmar called on Raksha Mantri and met Foreign Secretary.

During  the  visit,  the  two  sides  discussed  various  aspects  of  regional security,  particularly  terrorism  which  threatens  peace  and  stability  of  the region. They also discussed ways and means to enhance cooperation between India  and  Afghanistan  to  strengthen  the  latter's  defence  capabilities  for safeguarding Afghanistan's security and combating all forms of terrorism.

Government continuously takes steps to upgrade security arrangements for  Indian  nationals  at  our  Mission,  Posts  and  various  project  sites  in Afghanistan in close consultation with the Government of Afghanistan.

Government is closely monitoring the evolving situation in Afghanistan and  is  in  touch  with  various  stakeholders,  including  the  Government  of Afghanistan, its regional and international partners on developments pertaining to Afghanistan, to strengthen Afghanistan's security and assist in its development and reconstruction.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 537 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-02
Subject: New Service Cadre for Skill Development
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: VINOD KUMAR BOIANAPALLI, PONNUSAMY VENUGOPAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 537 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.12.2015

## NEW SERVICES CADRE FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT

## QUESTION

## 537   SHRI B. VINOD KUMAR: DR. P. VENUGOPAL:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  raise  a  new  Group  A  service  cadre-the Indian  Skill  Development  Service  to  improve  skill  development  administration  in  the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the time by which the service is likely to be introduced/started?

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

(a) to (c): Yes, Madam.  It is proposed to form a Group A service cadre in the name of Indian  Skill  Development  Service  for  Training  Directorate  of  the  Ministry.    The  cadre shall  comprise  of  3,  28,  120  &  112  posts  at  Senior  Administrative  Grade,  Junior Administrative Grade, Senior Time Scale and Junior Time Scale level respectively.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 531 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-02
Subject: Extension of AP Express
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Y. S. AVINASH REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 531 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.12.2015

## EXTENSION OF AP EXPRESS

531.  SHRI Y. S. AVINASH REDDY:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  railways  proposes  to  extend  newly  introduced  AP Express up to Jammu;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

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

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Lok Sabha Question No. 530 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-02
Subject: Safety of Indians Living in Nepal
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: MEKAPATI RAJAMOHAN REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.530

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.12.2015

## SAFETY OF INDIANS LIVING IN NEPAL

530. SHRI M. RAJA MOHAN REDDY:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  taken  up  the  matter  regarding safeguarding the interests of Indians living in Nepal considering  the  present  situation  prevailing  there  with  the Government of that country; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the response of Nepal thereto?

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

(a) & (b)  Government remains vigilant about the security and welfare of Indians living in Nepal. It is monitoring the impact of the current  situation  that  has  resulted  from  domestic  unrest  in  that country  and  its  reflection  on  the  free  movement  of  goods  at  the border.

India  has  always  stood  for  peace,  stability  and  prosperity  in Nepal  and  hopes  that  the  internal  political  issues  confronting  the and assistance  in accordance with the aspirations of the people of Nepal, for peace, country will be resolved through political dialogue reconciliation. India will continue to extend  all stability and socio-economic development of the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 529 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-02
Subject: National Commission for Minorities
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS
Asked by: KAMAL NATH, JYOTIRADITYA MADHAVRAO SCINDIA, ASADUDDIN OWAISI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 529 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02-12-2015

'National Commission for Minorities'

529.

SHRI KAMAL NATH: SHRI JYOTIRADITYA  M. SCINDIA: SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) in its report on Dadri lynching incident has stated that the killing was 'pre-mediated';
- (b) if  so,  whether  according  to  the  report  of  NCM,  the  whole  episode  was  the  result  of planning  in  which  a  sacred  place  like  temple  was  used  for  extorting  people  of  one community to attack a hapless family;
- (c) if so, the reaction of the Government on the said report of NCM; and
- (d) the  further  steps  now  Union  Government  has  taken  or  proposes  to  take  on  the recommendations of the NCM?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)&(b) A report has been received from the  National Commission for Minorities (NCM) with its observations, which is available on www.ncm.nic.in.
- (c)&(d)  As  'Law  and  Order'  is  a  state  subject,  a  report  has  been  called  for  ascertaining  the factual  position,  comments  and  action  taken  by  the  state  government,  which  is  still awaited.

The Union Home Ministry has also issued an advisory on 05 th October, 2015 to state government stating that 'there is zero tolerance for any attempt to weaken the secular fabric and exploiting religious emotions or sentiments'. Also the 'MHA has called on the  States  to  take  strictest  action  as  per  law  against  such  elements  without  any exception whatsoever'.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 528 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-02
Subject: Vocational Training Improvement Project
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: NISHIKANT  DUBEY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 528 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 ND  DECEMBER ,  2015

## VOCATIONAL TRAINING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

## 528: SHRI NISHIKANT DUBEY

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that the Government has implemented Vocational Training Improvement Project (VTIP);
- (b)i If so, the details thereof;
- (c) the  number  of  Industrial  Training  Institutes  (ITIs)  covered/proposed  to  be covered under the scheme; and
- (d) the details of ITIs in Jharkhand, covered under the scheme?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (c)          Vocational  Training  Improvement  Project  (VTIP), interalia ,  envisages upgradation of 400 ITIs in 34 State Governments/UTs including NE States. Funding pattern between center and State is 75:25 (90:10 for NE States) The project started in Dec. 2007 and its closing date is September 2016.

Key  institutional  reforms  introduced  under  the  project  are  constitution  of Institute  Management  Committee  (IMC)  at  ITI  level  with  chairperson  from  the industry. Physical component consisted of setting up of new classrooms, workshops and  modernization  of  tools,  equipment  and  machinery,  training  of  trainers  and ensuring congenial environment.

Against the total allocation for States including State share of Rs. 1739.60 crore, Rs 1613.40 Crores have been released.

- (d) Three ITIs, as per details given below, are upgraded in the State of Jharkhand under the project:

| Sl. No.   | Name of ITI         |   Funds allocated including State share (Rs. In Lakhs) |   Funds released including State share (Rs. In Lakhs) | Sector                 |
|-----------|---------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|------------------------|
| 1.        | ITI-Dhanbad         |                                                    336 |                                                332    | Information Technology |
| 2.        | ITI-Ranchi(Welfare) |                                                    341 |                                                336.89 | Electrical             |
| 3.        | ITI-Sahebganj       |                                                    341 |                                                336.89 | Electrical             |
|           | Total               |                                                   1018 |                                               1005.78 |                        |
Lok Sabha Question No. 527 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-02
Subject: Bogibeel National Project
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: KAMAKHYA PRASAD TASA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 527

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.12.2015

## BOGIBEEL NATIONAL PROJECT

## 527. SHRI KAMAKHYA PRASAD TASA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that  Bogibeel National Project is still pending for completion;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government thereon; and
- (c) the  details  of  reasons  for  this  important  National  Project  still  lying pending?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a) to (c)  Construction of Rail-cum-Road bridge over Brahmaputra at Bogibeel with  linking  (73  Km)  new  line  has  been  taken  up  at  an  anticipated  cost  of ` 4996 crore.  An  expenditure  of ` 3689  crore  has  been  incurred  upto  March, 2015 and an outlay of ` 701 crore has been provided in 2015-16.

The project has mainly suffered in the past on account of inadequate availability  of  funds,  apart  from  delays  in  land  acquisition  and  forestry clearances.

To  expedite  the  completion  of  work,  the  annual  outlays  have  been enhanced, and against an allotment of ` 340 crore in the year 2013-14, budget allotments of ` 600 crore and ` 701 crore have been made in the year 2014-15 and 2015-16 respectively.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 525 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-02
Subject: Indo-US-Japan Maritime Security
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: SUKENDER REDDY GUTHA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.525

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.12.2015

## INDO-US-JAPAN MARITIME SECURITY

525. SHRI GUTHA SUKENDER REDDY:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether India, USA and Japan have agreed to work together to maintain  maritime  security  through  greater  collaboration  and strengthen regional connectivity; and
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof?

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

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

- (a) & (b) On  29  September  2015,    at  the  inaugural  India-US-Japan Trilateral  Ministerial  Dialogue  held  in  New  York,  the  three  countries agreed to work together to maintain maritime security through greater collaboration, considering the growing convergence of their respective interests  in  the  Indo-Pacific  region.  Japan  participated  in  the  19 th edition of India-US Naval Exercise 'Malabar', held in Bay of Bengal in October 2015.

In  an  effort  to  capitalize  on  collective  capacities  in  promoting regional economic linkages, an expert-level group on regional connectivity to identify collaborative efforts that can help strengthen regional  connectivity,  including  between  South  and  Southeast  Asia, was  launched  at  the  inaugural  India-US-Japan  Trilateral  Ministerial Dialogue.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 522 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-02
Subject: Illegal Selling of Lutyens Zone Property
Ministry: URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RAJESH VERMA

- (a)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 522

## TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 02, 2015 ILLEGAL SELLING OF LUTYENS ZONE PROPERTY

NO.522 SHRI RAJESH VERMA:

Will the Ministry of Urban Development be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether  some  of  the  lease-hold  properties  of  Lutyens  Zone  in
- Delhi have illegally been sold out;
- (b) If so, the details thereof and the reasons therefore;
- (c) Whether  the  Government  has  conducted  any  enquiry  in  this
- regard and if so, the details and outcome thereof; and
- (d) The action taken/being taken against the persons involved in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)

- :  No, Madam. As no such sale has come to the knowledge of this Ministry.
- (b) to (d):  In view of (a)  above, question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 521 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-02
Subject: Details of 15-Day Drive Conducted by Railway Officers
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: HEMANT TUKARAM GODSE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 521 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.12.2015

## DETAILS OF 15-DAY DRIVE CONDUCTED BY RAILWAY OFFICERS

521.  SHRI GODSE HEMANT TUKARAM:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  a  15-day  drive  was  conducted  during  recent  past  by  the Railway Officers to inspect stations and interact with passengers;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  of  grievances  of  sleeper  class/general  class
- passengers which have come to the notice of railways; and
- (c)  the  action  taken  or  proposed  to  be  taken  by  the  railways  in  this regard?

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## ANSWER (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a): As  a part  of  'Railyatri/Upbhokta  Pakhwada'  organized  from 26/05/2015 to 09/06/2015, Railway officers had inspected stations and interacted with passengers all over Indian Railways.

(b) & (c): Inspection of various railway facilities at stations, trains etc and  interaction  with  passengers  travelling  in  different  coaches,  is  a continuous process on Indian Railways.

Corrective action is taken on the short-fall/deficiencies and passenger grievances  that  come  to  notice/knowledge  during  such  inspections and interactions, including this 'Railyatri/Upbhokta Pakhwada', depending upon their viability and availability of resources.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 520 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-02
Subject: Additional Funds to Telangana
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.520

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.12.2015

## ADDITIONAL FUNDS OF TELENGANA

520.   SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDY KOTHA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)    whether  the  Government  has  allocated  additional  funds  for  the pending railway projects in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana;
- (b)    if so, the details thereof;
- (c)    whether  the  Government  has  consented  to  increase  the  funds flow to the pending railway projects for their early completion; and
- (d)    if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

- (a) to (d) Representation from State Government elected representatives and other organizations are received at various levels in Railway Board, Zonal Railway Headquarter and Divisional level. A centralized compendium of those representations is not maintained. However an allotment of ` 2488 crore has been made in 2015-16 for ongoing  projects  in  Andhra  Pradesh  and  Telangana  against  an allotment of ` 1190 crore in 2014 -15.

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