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Lok Sabha Question No. 2123 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-03
Subject: Number of Zonal Offices
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: SHOBHA KARANDLAJE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2123 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2015

## NUMBER OF ZONAL OFFICES

2123.  KUMARI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  total  number  and  names  of  Zonal  offices  in  the  country  as  on date;
- (b) whether the Railways have taken note of the long standing demand for  creation  of  separate  Zonal  Railway  Headquarters  at  Mangalore under South Western Railway (SWR);
- (c) if so, the details  thereof;
- (d)  whether  the  Railways  propose  to  create  South  Western  Coast Railway (SWCR) with Mangalore as Headquarters, covering three States of Karnataka, Goa and Kerala; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

- (a): There are 17 zones on Indian Railways. Their names are as follows:
- (1) Central Railway, (2) Eastern Railway, (3) East Central Railway, (4)

East Coast Railway, (5) Northern Railway, (6) North Central Railway,

(7) North Eastern  Railway,  (8) Northeast Frontier Railway,  (9) North

Western Railway,   (10) Southern Railway,   (11) South Central Railway,

(12) South Eastern Railway, (13) South East Central Railway, (14) South Western Railway, (15) Western Railway, (16) West Central Railway & (17) Metro Railway/Kolkata. (b)  &  (c):  No  specific  request  for  creation  of  a  new  railway  zone  with headquarters at Mangalore has been received in this Ministry, though there  have  been  some  requests  for  creation  of  a  new  division  at Mangalore  and  also  for  transfer  of  entire  Mangalore  area  to  Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL). (d): No, Madam. (e): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2122 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-03
Subject: Fire Alarms in Trains
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: RAJESHBHAI NARANBHAI CHUDASAMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2122 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2015 FIRE ALARMS IN TRAINS

## 2122.    SHRI RAJESHBHAI CHUDASAMA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Railways have conducted the trials of fixing fire alarms in trains, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether trials are being conducted only in AC trains/coaches at present and if so, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the time by which the trials are likely to be conducted in nonAC coaches?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a): Yes, Madam. A pilot project for field trial with Automatic Fire and Smoke detection system (i.e. Fire Alarm) has been successfully  completed  in  one  rake  of  New  Delhi-Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express.

(b): Presently, trials are being conducted in AC (Air-Conditioned) trains/coaches  only  as  no  proven  design  suitable  for  Indian Railway non-AC coaches is available. (c):  No  proven  design  of  Automatic  Fire  &  Smoke  detection system suitable for Indian Railway non-AC coaches is presently available. Besides, this is a subject of deep research and study. Therefore, no timelines for conducting trials can be laid down at this stage.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2119 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-03
Subject: Shortage of Air Traffic Control Officers
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: RAJAN BABURAO  VICHARE, RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE

(a): Yes, Madam.

(b) & (c): Information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.

(d) & (e): In order to meet the current and future requirements the Airports Authority of India Board has approved creation of additional posts of ATCOs in various grades .

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2119

(To be answered on the 3 rd  August 2015)

## SHORTAGE OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL OFFICERS

## 2119. SHRI RAJAN VICHARE

## SHRIMATI RAKSHATAI KHADSE

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether there is an acute shortage of Air Traffic Control Officers (ATCOs) at various airports in the country especially at Mumbai Airport;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the number of ATCOs required at various airports along with the existing strength of ATCOs in the country, State/UT-wise;
- (c) whether the shortage of ATCOs has affected the operations of air traffic and caused near-miss incidents at various airports and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government has taken any steps to meet the shortage of ATCOs; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Dr Mahesh Sharma)
Lok Sabha Question No. 2116 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-03
Subject: Railway Projects
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: ABHIJIT MUKHERJEE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2116 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2015

## RAILWAY PROJECTS

2116.  SHRI ABHIJIT MUKHERJEE:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Railways propose to provide  compensation  to  the people affected by the expansion of Railway network; and
- (b)

if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  &  (b):    Whenever  land  is  acquired  for  railway  projects,  due compensation is paid  to  the  land  losers  as  per  the  provisions  of  the relevant Act.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2115 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-03
Subject: Development of Surat Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: CHANDRAKANT RAGHUNATH PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2115

(To be answered on the 3 rd  August 2015)

## DEVELOPMENT OF SURAT AIRPORT

2115. SHRI C.R. PATIL

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- ( a )   whether  the  Government  has  given  a  contract  for extension/strengthening of Surat Airport and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the construction company which constructed the airport is still under contract  to repair the building; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof along with the time by which the said works at Surat airport are likely to be completed?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Dr Mahesh Sharma)

- (a) : The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has awarded a contract for extension/strengthening of runway at Surat airport on 08.07.2015 for an amount of Rs.50.62 crores.
- (b)  & (c) : No, Madam. The defect liability period of one year as provided in the contract is already over.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2114 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-03
Subject: Employees in Railways
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: K. ASHOK KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO.2114 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2015

## EMPLOYEES IN RAILWAYS

2114.  SHRI K. ASHOK KUMAR:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the  total  number  of  surplus  employees  working  in  Railways, category/zone-wise;
- (b) whether  the  Railways  have  any  proposal  to  retrench  these employees ;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Railways in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

- (a) to (d):  A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (d)  OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2114 BY SHRI K. ASHOK KUMAR TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 03.08.2015 REGARDING EMPLOYEES IN RAILWAYS

(a): The total number of surplus employees on Zonal Railways as on 01.04.15 in Group 'C' and erstwhile Group 'D' category are as under:

| Zonal Railways     |   Surplus Employees* |
|--------------------|----------------------|
| Central            |                    0 |
| East Coast         |                    0 |
| East Central       |                    0 |
| Eastern            |                    0 |
| Metro              |                    0 |
| North Central      |                    0 |
| North Eastern      |                    0 |
| Northeast Frontier |                   52 |
| Northern           |                    0 |
| North Western      |                    1 |
| South Central      |                   14 |
| South East Central |                    0 |
| South Eastern      |                    0 |
| Southern           |                   30 |
| South Western      |                    3 |
| West Central       |                    0 |
| Western            |                    8 |
| Total              |                  108 |

*Provisional

(b): No, Madam.

(c): Does not arise.

(d): Railways have been redeploying surplus staff against identified vacancies from time to time as per extant instructions.  529 number of surplus staff have been redeployed during 2014-15.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2112 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-03
Subject: Steel Project of POSCO
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: BAIJAYANT "JAY" PANDA

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2112**

FOR ANSWER ON 03/08/2015

**STEEL PROJECT OF POSCO**

2112.	SHRI BAIJAYANT JAY PANDA:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

(a)	whether the Government has taken any steps to facilitate POSCO's steel project at Paradip in Odisha;

(b)	if so, the details thereof;

(c)	whether the Government has considered the request of the Odisha Government to grant prospecting license to POSCO for the said project; and

(d)	if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

**ANSWER**

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE STRY OF	        (SHRI VISHNU DEO SAI)

STEEL AND MINES

(a)to(d): Government of India (Ministry of Mines) had received a proposal of the Government of Odisha for grant of Prospecting Licence to POSCO for iron ore in Odisha. On 7 th April, 2015, Government of India has advised the State Government of Odisha to examine whether the application is eligible under Section 10A of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015. In case the application is eligible Government of India will take further action based on the recommendation of the State Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2111 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-03
Subject: Train Service between Kyonjhar and Kolkata
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: SAKUNTALA LAGURI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2111 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2015

TRAIN SERVICE BETWEEN KYONJHAR AND KOLKATA †2111. SHRIMATI SAKUNTALA LAGURI:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  it  is  a  fact  that  there  is  no  passenger  train service between Kyonjhar of Odisha and Kolkata;
- (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the steps taken by the  Railways to introduce passenger train service between Kyonjhar of Odisha and Kolkata and progress made so far in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) Yes, Madam. At present, Passenger train service is not available between Kendujhargarh (Keonjhar) and Kolkata due to operational and resource constraints including non-availability of maintenance facility at Kendujhargarh (Keonjhar).   However, introduction of  train services is an ongoing process on Indian Railways subject to  traffic  demand,  operational  feasibility,  availability  of resources etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2109 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-03
Subject: Cat-IIIB Landing System
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: ANIRUDHAN SAMPATH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2109

(To be answered on the 3 rd  August 2015)

## CAT-III B LANDING SYSTEM

2109. DR. A. SAMPATH

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has directed all the airlines including private airlines to install CAT-III B instrument system necessarily for operation of flights during foggy weather;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the action taken by the Government against those airlines which have not installed the system in their aircraft?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Dr Mahesh Sharma)

- (a) & (b) To avoid delays and cancellation during low visibility, DGCA directed all scheduled domestic airlines to ensure that aircraft deployed to/from  Delhi  during  low  visibility  conditions  are  CAT-IIIA/III  B compliant and both the commander and co-pilot are also appropriately trained/rated.
- (c)  Operators have been advised to reschedule flights of non CATIIIA/IIIB compliant aircraft to/from IGI Airport, Delhi between 1000 hrs to  2000 hrs in case the visibility conditions are not favourable and passengers to be informed well in advance to avoid inconvenience.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2108 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-03
Subject: Steel Prices
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: P. KARUNAKARAN

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2108**

FOR ANSWER ON 03/08/2015

**STEEL PRICES**

2108.	SHRI P. KARUNAKARAN:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

(a)	whether the prices of Steel are continuously rising in the country;

(b)	if so, the details thereof during each of the last three years and the current year and the reasons therefor;

(c)	the details of actual increase in the prices of materials that are used for manufacture of steel in the country;

(d)	whether the Government is considering to ban export of Steel to keep the steel  prices under control in the country; and

(e)	if so, the details thereof?

**ANSWER**

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE STRY OF	        (SHRI VISHNU DEO SAI)

STEEL AND MINES

(a)&(b): No, Madam.

(c)	There were no increase in the price of main raw materials i.e. iron ore and imported coking coal for manufacture of steel in the country during the FY 2014-15.

(d)&(e): No, Madam.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2107 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-03
Subject: Raw Material Distribution Scheme of NSIC
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: RABINDRA KUMAR JENA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2107**

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2015

RAW MATERIAL DISTRIBUTION SCHEME OF NSIC

2107.  	 SHRI RABINDRA KUMAR JENA:

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

1. whether the Government's scheme on raw material distribution for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector is currently active;
2. if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
3. the total number of MSME units benefited due to raw material distribution scheme of the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC);
4. whether the Government is taking initiatives to add more number of raw materials so that more number of MSMEs get the benefit of the scheme; and
5. if so, the details thereof?

**ANSWER**

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF

MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

(SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH)

(a)&(b):     The National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC), a Central PSE under the administrative control of this Ministry provides raw material assistance to MSMEs at competitive rates with good quality to enhance their competitive capacity. The raw materials which are made available to MSMEs include iron, steel, aluminium paraffin wax, coal, polymer products, copper, zinc, pipes, tubes, etc.

(c): 	During the financial year 2014-15, NSIC facilitated 6540 units by providing them raw materials.

**(d)&(e): 	New raw materials are identified from time to time based on the market demand.**

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2105 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-03
Subject: Non-Operational Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL, GAURAV GOGOI, Shrirang Appa Barne, R.K. BHARATHI MOHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2105

(To be answered on the 3 rd  August 2015)

## NON-OPERATIONAL AIRPORTS

## 2105.

SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJIRAO SHRI GAURAV GOGOI SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE SHRI BHARATHI MOHAN R.K.

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the total number of operational and non-operational airports in the country including those under the Airports Authority of India (AAI),
- State/UT-wise;
- (b)  whether  the  Government/AAI has spent a huge amount on the maintenance of non-operational airports;
- (c) if so, the details thereof for the last three years and the current year, State/UT and airport-wise; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government/AAI to revive non-operational airports in the country?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Dr Mahesh Sharma)

(a)  :  As  per  information available, there are a total number of 476 airports in the country. This includes operational and non-operational airports, airstrips etc. owned by the Airports Authority of India, Defence, State Governments, private parties etc. State/UT-wise list of total airports is at Annexure-I.

(b) & (c) : The details of amount spent by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) on maintenance of its non-operational airports are at Annexure-II. (d) : Development / upgradation of airports is a continuous process and is undertaken by AAI from time to time depending on the availability of land,    commercial  viability,  socio-economic  considerations,  traffic demand / willingness of airlines to operate to/from such airports etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2104 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-03
Subject: National Archives for Antiques
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: (ADV.) JOICE GEORGE

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF CULTURE**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO.2140**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2015.**

**SHRAVANA 12, 1937 (SAKA)**

**KHAJURAHO SCULPTURE**

2140.  SHRIMATI RAKSHATAI KHADSE.:

Will the **Minister of CULTURE** be pleased to state:

| (a)   | whether the Government has received back the famous life sized 12  th  century Khajuraho sculpture from  Canada;   |
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| (b)   | if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and                                                   |
| (c)   | the time by which it is likely to get back?                                                                        |

**ANSWER**

**MINISTER  OF  STATE, CULTURE  AND TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) AND MINISTER OF STATE, CIVIL AVIATION**

**(DR. MAHESH SHARMA)**

| (a)  to  (c)   |  The Government of India has received back sand stone sculpture of Parrot Lady of Khajuraho region from Canada.    |
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|                | The Government of India has received back sand stone sculpture of Parrot Lady of Khajuraho region from Canada.     |
|                | The Government of India has received back sand stone sculpture of Parrot Lady of Khajuraho region from Canada.     |
Lok Sabha Question No. 2103 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-03
Subject: Development of Kishkinda as Tourist Destination
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: PARVATAGOUDA CHANDANAGOUDA GADDIGOUDAR

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF TOURISM

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2103

ANSWERED ON 03.08.2015

DEVELOPMENT OF KISHKINDA AS TOURIST DESTINATION

2103.SHRI P.C. GADDIGOUDAR:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

(a) 	whether it is a fact that Kishkinda in Karnataka is believed as birth place of Lord Hanuman;

(b) 	if so, the details thereof;

(c) 	whether the Government is aware that large number of devotees and tourists visit the place on a regular basis are facing difficulties due to lack of infrastructure; and

(d) 	if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken by the Government to develop Kishkinda as a tourist destination with proper connectivity and infrastructure facilities?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

(DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a) & (b):  The State Government of Karnataka has reported that Anegundi, believed to be the monkey kingdom of Kishkinda (Kishkinda means in local language a forest where the monkeys lived) in the epic of Ramayana, is at a distance of 5 km from the World Heritage site Hampi.  Anjanadri hill, the birthplace of monkey-god Lord Hanuman, and the mountain Rishimuka are the other places near Anegundi associated with Ramayana.  It is said to have one of the oldest plateaus on the planet, estimated to be 3,000 million years old.  Local story-tellers therefore refer to Anegundi as the maternal home of Bhoodevi (Mother Earth).

(c ):  	Yes.

(d):  	No such proposal for grant of central financial assistance from the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India has been received.  The Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka has reported that it has provided various tourism infrastructure facilities at Anegundi at an estimated cost of Rs.200 lakhs and an amount of Rs.100 lakhs has been released to the implementing Agency to start the work.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2102 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-03
Subject: Code Share Agreements signed by Air India
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: M. B. RAJESH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2102

(To be answered on the 3 rd  August 2015)

## CODE SHARE AGREEMENTS SIGNED BY AIR INDIA

## 2102. SHRI M.B. RAJESH

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Dr Mahesh Sharma)

- (a) & (b): Yes Madam. Air India has signed code share agreements with 14 (fourteen) foreign airlines, which include block space as well as free flow code sharing.
- (c) & (d): Yes Madam. There has been a consistent improvement in the Revenue earned as well as the financial position of Air India over the past few years. The revenue earned in last three years are as under:

- 2013-14:   Rs. 19093 crore

- 2014-15:   Rs. 19514 crore (provisional).

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be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether Air India has signed code share agreements with other
- airlines;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether these code share agreements have benefited Air India in enhancing revenue and improving financial position; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?
Lok Sabha Question No. 2101 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-03
Subject: Common Entrance Tickets for Tourist Spots
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: GEETHA KOTHAPALLI

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF TOURISM

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2101

ANSWERED ON 03.08.2015

COMMON ENTRANCE TICKETS FOR TOURIST SPOTS

2101. SHRIMATI KOTHAPALLI GEETHA:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

(a) 	whether the Government has any proposal for introducing common entrance tickets for tourist spots;

(b) 	if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and

(c) 	the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

(DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a):	The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has already introduced Common Entry Tickets for Tourists at Centrally Protected ticketed monuments w.e.f. 02.12.2009.

(b) & (c):	The concept of Common Entry Tickets implies that a tourist/visitor can purchase tickets from any booking office/counter of Archaeological Survey of India which will be valid for all monuments irrespective of date. However, one ticket is valid for single entry. There are 116 ticketed monuments/sites which include World Heritage Monuments and other ticketed monuments under Archaeological Survey of India.

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