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Lok Sabha Question No. 944 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-04
Subject: Use of Pancards
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: RAJAN BABURAO  VICHARE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 944 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 4 TH   DECEMBER, 2015 13, AGRAHAYANA, 1937 (SAKA)

## USE OF PAN CARDS

944.   SHRI RANJAN VICHARE:

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government  has  proposed  to make  PAN  card  compulsory  for transactions beyond a certain limit to check black money; and
- (b)       if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI JAYANT SINHA)

- (a) & (b)  The Finance Minister, in his Budget Speech 2015 stated that quoting of PAN is being made mandatory for any purchase or sale exceeding the value of Rs. 1 lakh. The matter is under consideration of the government.
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## 944.  ी राजन वचारे:

या व  त मंी यह बताने क क ृ पा करगे क:

- (क) या सरकार का काले धन को रोकने हेतु एक सीमा से अधक क े  कारोबार पर पैन काड अनवाय करने का   ताव है; और
- (ख) यद हां, तो त  संबंधी
- यौरा   या है?

## उ  तर

## व  त मंालय म रा  य मंी (ी जयंत स  हा)

- (क) तथा (ख):  व  त मंी ने अपने बजट भाषण 2015 म कहा है क 1 लाख पए से अधक के  मू  य क खरद या ब क े  मामले म पीएएन क े  उ  लेख करने को अनवाय बनाया जा रहा है। सरकार इस मामले पर वचार कर रह है।

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भारत सरकार व  त मंालय

राज  व वभाग

## लोक सभा अतारांकत   न सं. 944

(िजसका उ  तर शुवार, 4 दस  बर, 2015 / 13 अहायण,1937 (शक) को दया जाना है)

## पैन काड का उपयोग
Lok Sabha Question No. 943 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-04
Subject: Shortage of Safety Equipment
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: DUSHYANT CHAUTALA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.943

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 TH  DECEMBER, 2015

## SHORTAGE OF SAFETY EQUIPMENT

## 943. SHRI  DUSHYANT CHAUTALA:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  safety  equipment  including  the  bullet-proof  jackets  provided  to  our soldiers in armed forces are not of equal strength as given to the soldiers of armed forces in USA, Britain, Germany and other developed countries;
- (b) if  so,  whether the  Government has any plan to bring the same standard of other developed countries in defence forces;
- (c) whether there is an acute shortage of such safety equipment including bullet-proof jackets in defence forces; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this regard?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

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(a)&(b): The safety equipments including bullet-proof jackets are procured  based  on  General  Staff Qualitative  Requirements  (GSQRs). Amendments  /  Review  of  GSQRs  is  a  continuous  process  based  on  the requirement of the forces.

(c)&(d): The provisioning of such safety equipments for the authorized quantity  as  per  Annual  Provisioning  Review  is  an  on-going  process. Procurement  of  operationally  required  equipments  is  done  with  due priority.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 940 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-04
Subject: Amendment in CBEC Prosecution System
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: ARJUN RAM  MEGHWAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.940 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2015/ /AGRAHAYANA 13, 1937(SAKA)

## AMENDMENT IN CBEC PROSECUTION SYSTEM

## †940. SHRI ARJUN MEGHWAL:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  noted  that  the  Central  Board  of  Excise  and  Customs (CBEC)  has  reviewed  the  monetary limits for assets and its guidelines for prosecution in matters relating to offences punishable under CBEC;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the objective behind the said move; and
- (c) the impact of said revision in excise offences including smuggling?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE (JAYANT SINHA)

- (a) Yes, Sir. Revised Guidelines for arrest and bail and for launching prosecution, in relation to offences punishable under the Customs Act, 1962, the Central Excise Act, 1944 and the Finance Act, 1994 (Service Tax cases) have been issued vide Circular no. 27/2015Cus, and 28/2015-Cus, both dated 23.10.2015, for Custom's related cases, and Circular no. 1009/16/2015-CX and 1010/17/2015-CX, both dated 23.10.2015 for Central Excise and Service Tax related cases.
- (b) The limits in offences relating to evasion of tax or wrongful utilization of input tax credit in case of Central Excise and Service Tax have been revised to Rs.1 crore from Rs. 25 lakh and Rs. 10 lakh, respectively. For evasion of tax under the Customs Act, 1962:-
- (i)  In  cases  related  to  importation  of  trade  goods  (i.e.  appraising  cases)  involving willful mis-declaration in description of goods/concealment of goods, the value of goods is revised to Rs. 1 crore from Rs. 50 lakh.
- (ii) In cases of fraudulent availment of drawback or attempt to avail of drawback or any exemption from duty, such amount or drawback or exemption is raised to Rs. 1 Crore from Rs. 50 Lakh.

(iii) In cases involving un-authorized importation in baggage/cases under Transfer of residence rules and outright smuggling of high value goods, such as, precious metal, restricted item or prohibited items or offence involving foreign currency, the value of such offending goods has been retained as Rs. 20 lakh.  However, there shall be no  lower  limit  for  arrest  and  prosecution  in  cases  of  smuggling  of  Fake  Indian Currency Notes, arms, ammunition and explosives, antiques, art treasures, wild life items and endangered species.  The objective is to utilize the available manpower, time and resources efficiently and to focus on larger cases of evasion and smuggling.

- (c) It is too early to assess any impact of the said revision in excise offences and smuggling.
Lok Sabha Question No. 939 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-04
Subject: Unnecessary Surgeries by Doctors
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: DEVJI MANSINGRAM PATEL

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.939 TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 TH DECEMBER, 2015

## UN NECESSARY SURGERIES BY DOCTORS

## 939. SHRI DEVJI M. PATEL:

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

(a) whether the Government has taken cognizance of a survey conducted by an online medi centre  MediAngels,  reveals  that  around  44  per  cent  of  the  12,500  patients  who  we recommended surgery were advised against it by consultations from whom they sought a seco opinion;

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

(c) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to stop such unethical pract doctors and hospitals?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)

(a)  to (c):Medi Angels, online medical centre is not a Government Government of India is not aware of any such survey conducted  by them.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 938 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-04
Subject: Genetically Modified Foods
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: SHIVKUMAR CHANABASAPPA UDASI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.938 TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 TH DECEMBER, 2015

## GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOODS

## 938. SHRI SHIVKUMAR UDASI:

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

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  conducted  any  study  to  ascertain  the  impact  of  geneti modified food on people's health in the country and if so, the details along with the thereof;

- (b)  the  details  of  the  existing  laws  in  respect  of  Genetically  Modified  Food  product manufactured and imported in the country; and
- (c)  the  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  to  ensure  strict  compliance  of laws/regulations in this regard ?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)

- (a) : No such study has been conducted by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
- (b): The  Genetically  Modified    foods  are,  at    present,  regulated  by  the    Ministr Environment, Forest and Climate Change in terms of Rules for the Manufacture, Use, Impo Export and Storage of Hazardous Micro organisms/Genetically Engineering Organisms or Cells, 1989 under the provision of the Environment  (Protection)  Act, 1986.
- (c ): Under the provisions of the aforesaid Rules, no person can import, export, transport, Manufacture use or sell any Genetically Modified material without the prior approval of Genetic Engineering  Appraisal  Committee  (GEAC).  In  accordance  with  the    Government  of  India policy, a view on Genetically Modified crop is taken only after carrying out proper scientifi valuation of its biosafety a nd impact on environment and consumers. Introduction of any new Genetically Modified crop / food is preceded by a careful analysis of risks and evaluatio long term benefits for which suitable rules and guidelines have been framed by the Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 937 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-04
Subject: Adoption Targets
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: SAUGATA ROY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 937

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.12.2015

## ADOPTION TARGETS

## 937. PROF. SAUGATA ROY:

Will the minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- a) whether the Government sets annual adoption targets for States;
- b) if so, the details thereof;
- c) whether  the  government  has  noticed  that  still  some  illegal  adoptions  are  occurred  in  the country;
- d) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and
- e) the action taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI MANEKA SANJAY GANDHI)

- (a)        & (b):   No, Madam.
- (c)      to (e): Government has requested the State Governments and UT Administrations from time to time for taking various steps to promote legal adoptions through recognized adoption agencies.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 936 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-04
Subject: Upgradation of Kerala State Homoeopathic Cooperative Pharmacy Society
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: K. C. VENUGOPAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH)

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.936 TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 TH DECEMBER, 2015

## UPGRADATION OF KERAL A STATE HOMOEOPATHIC

## COOPERATIVE PHARMACY SOCIETY

## 936. SHRI K.C. VENUGOPAL:

Will  the  Minister of AYURVEDA,  YOGA  AND  NATUROPATHY,  UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has received any proposal to upgrade Kerala State Homoeopathic Cooperative Pharmacy Society;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken by the Government thereon;
- (c) whether the  Government  also  proposes  to  upgrade  the  quality  control  and  research  in institute; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA, YOGA & NATUROPATH Y, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)

(a) to (d):      Yes.  The State Government of Kerala had made a request for ' Upgradation of Kerala  State  Homoeopathic  Cooperative  Pharmacy  Limited  (HOMCO)  to  Homoeopathic Medicine  Pharmaceutic al Corporation  Limited (HMPCL)'.  At present, Government of India do not have any plan to upgrade or taking over any pharmacy.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 933 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-04
Subject: Film Festival for Differently abled Persons
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: RANJANBEN BHATT

## GOVERNMENT  OF INDIA MINISTRY  OF INFORMATION  & BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO.933 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04,12.2015

## FILM FESTIVAL FOR DIFFERENTLY  ABLED PERSONS

933: SHRIMATIRANJANBEN BHATT. MP

Will the Minister  of Information and Broadcasting be pleased to state:

- a) Whether the Government considering for organising an international film festival on or for differently-abled  persons;  and
2. (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADGASTING [COL.  RAJYAVARDHAN  RATHORE  (Retd.[ :

- (a) to (b) : The Department of Empowerment  of Persons with Disabilities, in collaboration with National Film Development Corporation,  Mumbai (NFDC) is organizing the first International  Film Festival for Persons with disabilities  (IFFPD) from  "l"t  to 3'd December,  2015 at Siri Fort Auditorium,  New Delhi.  The film festival has been conceptualized to honour the contributions of persons with disabilities on the occasion  of International Day for Persons with Disabilities.

India and eighteen other countries are participating in the festival. A total number  of 40 films (16 short films, 14 documentaries and 10 feature films) have been shortlisted  for screening  during  the film festival, out of a large number  of national  and international entries  received, by a panel of eminent curators. The films chosen for screening  relate to different categories  of disabilities.

There are also awards  for Best Film and Best Director  in each of the three categories of films with certificates and cash component.
Lok Sabha Question No. 932 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-04
Subject: Functioning of Government Hospitals
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: BANSHILAL MAHTO

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.932 TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 TH DECEMBER, 2015

## FUNCT IONING OF GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS

## 932. DR. BANSHILAL MAHATO:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  conducted  any  study  regarding  functioning  of  Governmen hospitals in the country;
- (b) if so, the details and the outcome thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has any mechanism for the monitoring of the functioning of suc hospitals;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  improve  the  functioning  of  these  hospitals country?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI JAGAT PRAKASH NADDA)

(a) to (b): No  such  information  is  available  on  study  regarding  functioning  of  Governmen hospitals. In respect of State Government hospitals, the information is not maintained cen

(c)  to  (e):In  so  far  as  the  three  Central  Government  Hospitals  in  Delhi  vi z.  Safdarjung Hospital, Dr. RML H ospital and Lady Hardinge Medical College & Associated Hospitals are concerned, performance of these hospitals regarding patient health care services, physi financial targets, etc is regularly monitored by the Govern ment. As regards maintaining hygiene and sanitation is concerned, regular rounds are taken by the Supervisory Staff of the and also by the Medical Superintendents/Additional Medical Superintendents of these hosp to  monitor  the  day - to - day  ac tivities  in  these  hospitals  like  Sanitation,  Patient  flow,  Hos Infection  Control  Practices,  Attendance  of  Staff,  etc.  There  is  a  Hospital  Infection Committee in each of these hospitals which supervises the Infection Control measures. The also  designated  officers  to  monitor  the  sanitation  and  functioning  of  equipments  in hospitals who visit these hospitals on regular basis.

Status of functional and non - functional equipments is regularly monitored. Apart from this,  time to  time  rounds  are  taken  by  the  Senior  Officers  from  the  Dte  General  of  Hea Services in order to monitor the activities of these hospitals. In order to provide stat - of - the - art facilities  and  basic  amenities  to  the  patients,  latest  high -end  Test  machin es/equipments  are procured by these hospitals as per the need arising from time to time.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 931 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-04
Subject: Mahila Protection Officer
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: VASANTHI M.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO.931

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04-12-2015

## MAHILA PROTECTION OFFICER

## 931. SHRIMATI VASANTHI M.:

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a)      whether  the  Government  proposes  to  appoint  special  'Mahila  protection  officer-cum-Mahila Police Volunteer' in every village in States/UTs;
- (b)   if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)   the progress made in this regard along  with the present status thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI MANEKA SANJAY GANDHI)

- (a)  to (c)  The Ministry of Women and Child Development in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs have envisaged engagements of Mahila Police Volunteers (MPVs) in States/UTs who will act as a link between police and community and facilitate women in distress.  Ministry  of  Women  and  Child  Development  has  developed  a  Guideline  for operationalization of Mahila Police Volunteer which have been sent to Ministry of Home Affairs for adoption.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 928 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-04
Subject: Defence Acquisitions
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: RAVINDRA BABU  PANDULA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.928

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 TH  DECEMBER, 2015

## DEFENCE  ACQUISITIONS

928. DR. RAVINDRA BABU:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has approved major acquisition for the Indian Navy, Indian Army and the Indian Air Force during the last three years and the current year;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  buy  more  arms  and  weaponry  technology  in near future; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

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(a)to(d): During  the  last  three  years  and  the  current  year,  62,  79  and  41 contracts have been signed with Indian and foreign vendors for Indian Navy, Indian  Army  and  Indian  Air  Force  respectively,  for  Capital  procurement  of Defence  equipment  including  Ships,  Missiles,  Rockets,  Simulators,  Tanks, Guns, Aircrafts, Helicopters and Radars.

Capital  procurement  of  defence  equipment  is  a  continuous  process undertaken as per Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP). Capital procurement  proposals  flow  from  the  planning  process.    The  Long  Term Integrated  Perspective  Plan  (LTIPP)  covers  a  period  of  15  years.    Currently the  LTIPP  2012-27  is  in  vogue  wherein  the  requirements  specific  to  Army, Navy  and  Air  Force  include  Guns,  rockets,  Missile  Systems,  Non-Lethal Weapons, Flight  Control  System,  UAVs,  Amphibious  Aircraft,  Air-Launched Weapon and Submarines.  The LTIPP is translated into specific assets to be acquired, in the form of Services Capital Acquisition Plan (SCAP), covering a five year period.  The Annual Acquisition Plan (AAP) of each service is a two year  roll  on  plan  for  capital  acquisition  and  consists  of  the  schemes  from approved five year SCAP.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 927 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-04
Subject: Grant of Contingencies of CDPO Office
Ministry: WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: BAIJAYANT "JAY" PANDA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.927

TO BE ANSWERED ON  04.12.2015

## GRANT OF CONTINGENCIES OF CDPO OFFICE

- 927 SHRI BAIJAYANT JAY PANDA:

Will the Minister of WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to enhance the grant of contingencies of Child  Development  Project  Officers  (CDPOs)  under  the    Integrated  Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme from the present amount of Rs.40,000 per annum; and
- (b) if so,  the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI MANEKA SANJAY GANDHI)

- (a) &(b) Under Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme restructured in 2012, the provision for contingencies (renamed as Administrative  Expenses)  has  been  revised  from  Rs.40,000/-  to  Rs.60,000/per project per annum.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 925 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-04
Subject: Bilateral Maritime Exercises
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: GEETHA KOTHAPALLI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.925

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4 TH  DECEMBER, 2015

## BILATERAL MARITIME EXERCISES

## 925. SHRIMATI KOTHAPALLI GEETHA:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  first  edition  of  the  biennial  bilateral  maritime  exercises  between Australia and India - AUSINDEX-15 has began recently; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the feedback received so far?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

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(a)&(b): The first edition of the biennial bilateral maritime exercise between Australia and India - AUSINDEX 15 - was hosted by Indian Navy and held this year from 11-19 September off Visakhapatnam.

The  exercise  conducted  in  two  phases  -  Harbour  Phase  and  the  Sea Phase.    The  Harbour  Phase  included  formal  opening  ceremony,  media interactions, professional interactions, etc.  The Sea Phase included various operational exercises.  During the debrief of the exercise, it emerged that all stated objectives were met.

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