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Lok Sabha Question No. 1972 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-11
Subject: Vacancies in ISRO
Ministry: SPACE
Asked by: Shri Bapi Haldar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## DEPARTMENT OF SPACE

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1972

TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026

## VACANCIES IN ISRO

## 1972.  SHRI BAPI HALDAR:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

the details of the sanctioned, in-position and vacant positions in  ISRO  along  with  the  stipulated  timeline  for  filling  these vacancies?

## ANSWER

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

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The details sought are as below:

| Sl. No.   | Category   | Sanctioned   | In- position   | Existing Vacancy   | Recruitment action in progress   | Recruitment action yet to be initiated   |
|-----------|------------|--------------|----------------|--------------------|----------------------------------|------------------------------------------|
| 1.        | S&T        | 14108        | 12472          | 1636               | 1261                             | 292                                      |
| 2.        | Admin      | 4034         | 3057           | 977                | 188                              | 641                                      |
| Total     | Total      | 18142        | 15529          | 2613               | 1449                             | 933                                      |
| % w.r.t.  | % w.r.t.   |              | 85.6%          | 14.4%              | 8%                               | 5%                                       |

1. For 1449 posts recruitment actions are in progress and are in various phases. Department ensures that the same  are anticipated to be completed by October, 2026. 2. With respect to remaining 933 posts, recruitment actions are being  initiated  and  filling  of  vacancies  is  dependent  on  the outcomes of the selection processes. ****
Lok Sabha Question No. 1971 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-11
Subject: Deployment of ANEEL
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: Dr. K Sudhakar

## 1971.    DR. K SUDHAKAR

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:-

- (a) the current status of the collaboration between National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Limited and Clean Core Thorium Energy (CCTE) regarding the evaluation and potential deployment  of  Advanced  Nuclear  Energy  for  Enriched  Life  (ANEEL)  fuel  in  country's nuclear power plants;
- (b) the details of anticipated technical and economic benefits of integrating ANEEL fuel into the existing fleet of Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs), particularly in terms of fuel efficiency and waste reduction;
- (c) the manner in which this international collaboration complements the long-term objectives of the Three-Stage Nuclear Power Programme and the goal of achieving 100 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047;
- (d) the details of the institutional and regulatory safeguards in place to ensure that collaborations with foreign entities remain consistent with national security and data protection protocols; and
- (e) the details of steps taken/being taken by the Government under the SHANTI Act, 2025 to facilitate such advanced technology partnerships?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

- (a) As  per  joint  press  release  by  NTPC  and  CCTE,  they  are  exploring  development  and deployment of ANEEL, a Thorium based fuel for PHWR reactors, in India subject to approval from respective governments in line with prevailing national laws.
- (b) The natural Uranium Oxide based fuel will continue to be deployed in our current fleet of PHWRs, representing an optimised and efficient utilisation of our limited Uranium resources in a sustained manner through the 3-stage program. With regard to waste, India is following a closed fuel cycle where the spent fuel is reprocessed to recover valuable fissile material for use in our second stage of nuclear program.
- (c) India  has  a  well-articulated  3  stage  program  that  allows  optimal  utilization  of  our  limited Uranium resources for attaining long term energy security through deployment of Thorium in a self-sustaining 3rd stage supported by a second stage involving Fast Breeder Reactors.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-1971 ANSWERED ON 11/02/2026

## DEPLOYMENT OF ANEEL

- (d) All the collaborations in the field of nuclear energy will be consistent with the provisions of the SHANTI Act. The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board has a robust framework of regulatory oversight of nuclear facilities and has now been accorded statutory status with the passing of the SHANTI Act.
- (e) Allowing private sector participation and undertaking all the steps to facilitate such advanced technology partnerships in line with the provisions of the SHANTI Act.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1966 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-11
Subject: Vodafone India Telecom Company
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: Shri Matheswaran V S

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1966 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 TH  FEBRUARY, 2026

## VODAFONE INDIA TELECOM COMPANY

## 1966.   SHRI MATHESWARAN V S:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

(a) whether  the  Government  proposes/nominates  anyone  in  the  board  of  Vodafone  India Telecom Company as the Government owns more than 45 per cent equity shares in the Company and if so, the details thereof; and

(b) whether the Government proposes to buy more equity shares in the Vodafone and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (DR. PEMMASANI CHANDRA SEKHAR)

(a) No  such  proposal  is  under  consideration.  The  Government  of  India's  shareholding  in Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has been classified as Public Shareholding, and the government is not involved in the management of VIL.

(b) No such proposal is under consideration at present in respect of VIL.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1961 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-11
Subject: Schemes to promote Radio Broadcasting at National Level
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Shri Arun Kumar Sagar

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1961

## (TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.02.2026)

Schemes to promote Radio Broadcasting at National Level

## 1961.  Shri Arun Kumar Sagar:

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

- a) the details of the proposed schemes to promote radio broadcasting at the national level;
- b) the role of radio in rural areas under these schemes;
- c) whether radio stations are operational in Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha constituency;
- d) the  details  of  the  issues  in  access  to  radio  broadcasting  in  Shahjahanpur  Lok  Sabha constituency; and
- e) the impact of the schemes concerned on information dissemination in Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha constituency?

## ANSWER

THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  FOR  INFORMATION  AND  BROADCASTING  AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS

(DR. L. MURUGAN)

(a)  to  (e):  The  Government of  India supports through  a Central Sector Scheme ' Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development  (BIND) ' for development, modernization and upgradation of broadcasting infrastructure for Prasar Bharati, including that of All India Radio (AIR).  Outlay  for  this  scheme  is  Rs.  2539.61  crore  for  the  years  2021-26.  Further,  under  the scheme 'Supporting  Community  Radio  Movement  in  India' an  outlay  of  ₹50  crore  has  been provided for the period 2021-26.  It is to provide financial assistance for setting up, operation, renewal and replacement of Community Radio Stations (CRSs).

The major role of AIR is to organize and conduct public broadcasting services to inform, educate and entertain the public. Akashvani (AIR) broadcasts programmes in 23 languages and in 182 dialects, serving the rural areas in the country.  CRSs also play a significant role in rural areas by providing a localized, low-cost and participatory medium of communication in local languages and dialects. AIR  operates  591  broadcasting  stations  across  the  country.  Setting  up  of  68  FM  radio transmitters and replacement/ upgradation of 43 FM radio transmitters have also been sanctioned

under the BIND scheme.

The  radio  broadcasting  by  AIR  in  Shahjahanpur  Lok  Sabha  constituency  is  provided  from Akashvani Lucknow and partly from Akashvani FM Station Bareilly. Moreover, the artists from Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha constituency also participate in programmes of Akashvani Lucknow.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1960 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-11
Subject: Establishment of Rail Cargo Terminal in Haridwar-Laksar Industrial Area
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Shri Trivendra Singh Rawat

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1960 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.02.2026

## ESTABLISHMENT OF RAIL CARGO TERMINAL IN HARIDWAR-LAKSAR

## INDUSTRIAL AREA

## †1960. SHRI TRIVENDRA SINGH RAWAT:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to establish a rail cargo terminal in the  Haridwar-Laksar  industrial  area  of  Uttarakhand  to  facilitate  the smooth  movement  of  goods  from  the  hundreds  of  factories  located there;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  of  proposed location, capacity, and objectives of the said cargo terminal;
- (c) the current status of approval for this project and the time by which it is likely to be implemented;
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e) the Government's plans for the future keeping in view of the industrial needs of this region?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND

ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a)  to  (e)  :  In  order  to  encourage  setting  up  of  cargo  terminals  through private  investment,  'Gati  Shakti  Multi-Modal  Cargo  Terminal  (GCT)'  policy has been launched, under which 124 GCTs have already been commissioned with an estimated traffic capacity of 198 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). Further, in-principle approvals (IPAs) for 280 more locations have been given.

So far, proposals for 3 locations (i.e. Pathri, Laksar and Iqbalpur) have been received  for  development  of  GCTs  in  Uttarakhand  including  HaridwarLaksar  industrial  area,  where  in-principle  approvals  (IPAs)  have  already been given. The details of proposed location, capacity and its objective is as under -

|   SN | Location   | Capacity                      | Objective                                               |
|------|------------|-------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|
|    1 | Pathri     | 01 full rake container siding | To facilitate container traffic.                        |
|    2 | Laksar     | 03 full rake container siding | To facilitate container traffic.                        |
|    3 | Iqbalpur   | 02 full rake handling lines   | To facilitate inward clinker and outward bagged cement. |

As  per  the  provisions  of  the  GCT  policy,  the  agencies  are  expected  to implement/complete  the  construction  within  twenty  four  (24)  months  of grant of final approval for commencement of construction.

Location  of  the  GCTs  is  decided  on  the  basis  of  demand  from  industry, potential  of  Cargo  traffic,  availability  of  railway  infrastructure  and  overall logistics potential of the area.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1956 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-11
Subject: Additional Reservation Countres at Buxar, Dumraon, Raghunathpur and Chousa Railway Stations
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Shri Sudhakar Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1956

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.02.2026

## ADDITIONAL RESERVATION COUNTRES AT BUXAR, DUMRAON, RAGHUNATHPUR AND CHOUSA RAILWAY STATIONS

## †1956. SHRI SUDHAKAR SINGH:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  despite  the  increasing  number  of  passengers  at  Buxar, Dumraon,  Raghunathpur  and  Chausa  railway  stations,  only  one/two reservation  counters  are  functioning  at  the  stations  due  to  which common passengers particularly elderly, women and students coming from rural areas have to face a lot of difficulties in booking tickets and
- if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  set  up  additional  reservation counters at these stations;
- (c) if so, the time by which the action is likely to be taken thereon; and
- (d)  if  not,  the  reason  for  not  extending  the  facility  in  these  station  areas nevertheless the passenger load is increasing continuously?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND

## ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a)  to  (d)  Indian  Railways  has  recently  launched  RailOne  App,  which enables  passengers  to  book  reserved  as  well  as  unreserved  tickets  on mobile  phone.  This,  in  effect,  brings  the  Passenger  Reservation  System (PRS) facility to passengers' palm. The RailOne App has advanced security and privacy measures.

The App combines all the public facing services of Indian Railways like  reserved  ticketing,  unreserved  ticketing  and  platform  ticketing,  train enquiry, PNR enquiry, Railmadad, etc. into a single platform The users can

avail  all  these  services  in  integrated  manner  through  single  login.  The RailOne  App  can  be  downloaded  from  Android  Play  Store  and  Apple  App Store and registration is user friendly. Passengers  of  Buxar,  Dumraon,  Raghunathpur  and  Chausa  Railway stations can utilise RailOne app or the website of Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corpporation on first come first serve basis for booking reserved tickets online. At present, approximately 88% of reserved tickets are being booked online. Further, at present there are 3 reservation counters at Buxar whereas at  Dumraon  and  Raghunathpur,  there  is  one  counter  each  functioning  in both the shifts. An analysis of number of reservation related transactions handled at these locations has revealed that the existing arrangements are more than adequate to cater to the present level of traffic handled there. Passengers  of  Chausa  railway  station,  in  addition  to  online  booking  can also book their tickets from PRS of Buxar Railway station.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1955 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-11
Subject: Allocate of entire  MPLADS Funds
Ministry: STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION
Asked by: Shri Hanuman Beniwal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1955

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.02.2026

## ALLOCATE OF ENTIRE MPLADS FUNDS

1955. SHRI HANUMAN BENIWAL:

Will the Minister of STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that out of the annual Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) fund of five crore rupees for the development of the area, only Rs.4 crore 90 lakhs per annum can be sanctioned by an MP and if so, the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to allocate the entire of Rs. five crore  for  development  of  the  Parliamentary  Constituency  through MPLAD  of  the  Member  of  Parliament  by  removing  the  provision  of reserving Rs. Ten lakhs for various administrative purposes out of the five  crore  annual  allocation  allocated  for  the  development  of  the Parliamentary Constituency area and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  increase  the  MPLADS  fund beyond Rs. five crore in view of the vast geographical location of the Parliamentary Constituencies and if so, the extent of amount and the time  by  when  and  if  not,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF STATISTICS  AND  PROGRAMME  IMPLEMENTATION;  MINISTER  OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

- (a) Yes, Sir. As per the extant MPLADS Guidelines, out of the annual entitlement of Rs. 5.00 crore per Member of Parliament an amount of Rs. 10.00 lakh is earmarked towards meeting the administrative expenses

of the MPLAD Scheme by Central Nodal Agency, State Nodal Authority, Nodal  District  Authority  and  the  Implementing  District  Authority. Accordingly, recommendations for development works can be made up to Rs. 4.90 crore per annum. (b) and (c) The Ministry regularly receives and examines suggestions from  various  stakeholders,  including  proposals  for  revision  of  fund entitlements, in accordance with the prescribed procedures. At present, there  is  no  proposal  under  consideration  to  increase  the  annual allocation under the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) beyond the existing limit of Rs. 5.00 crore per annum.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1951 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-11
Subject: Closure of Old Railway Gate in Shrirampur
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Shri Bhausaheb Rajaram Wakchaure

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1951 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.02.2026

## CLOSURE OF OLD RAILWAY GATE IN SHRIRAMPUR

## †1951. SHRI BHAUSAHEB RAJARAM WAKCHAURE:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that route on old Railway Gate serial 44 (OHEM70 404/12-14) in Shrirampur Taluka of Ahmad Nagar, district of Shirdi  Lok  Sabha  constituency  has  been  closed  post  rail  line  double gauge, resulting into difficulty in commuting for villagers of Laadgaon, Padhegaon,  Malunja,  Kanegaon  and  Bherdapur  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (b) whether it is a fact that students and farmers have to take longer route due to closure of this route and probability of accidents have increased and if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  received  memorandum  from  village panchayats  demanding  construction  of  an  underpass  at  this  specific location; and
- (d) if so, the time by which the Government will ensure the sanctioning and implementation of underpass construction?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a)  to  (d):  Old  Railway  Crossing  gate  No.  44  (OHE  M  70-404/12-14)  was situated  between  Rahuri  and  Padhegaon  stations.  A  Road  under  Bridge (RUB)  No.  402/1  at  Km  402/5-6  was  constructed  in  2015  in  lieu  of  Level Crossing (LC) gate No. 44, for the existing single line.

Contd....2/-

Further, during the construction  of  double  line  between  Rahuri  and Padhegaon  stations  as  a  part  of  Daund  -  Manmad  (247  km)  doubling project, extension of RUB was done.  During extension of RUB, accesses of RUB  was  temporarily  closed  for  20  days  with  due  consent  of  Gram Panchayat  and  Collector's  permission.  The  same  was  opened  after  the completion of works of extension of RUB.

The  work  of  preparation  of  technical  feasibility  report/Detailed  project report (TFR/ DPR) for the construction of Subway/ FOB at the location of old LC gate no. 44 has been taken up. Further action depends on TFR/ DPR.

Sanction  of  any  railway  project  depends  upon  many  parameters/factors which include the following:

-  Anticipated traffic projections and Remunerativeness of the proposed route
-  First and last mile connectivity provided by the project
-  Connection of missing links and providing additional route
-  Augmentation of congested/saturated lines
-  Demands raised by State Governments/Central Ministries/Public representatives,
-  Railway's own operational requirements
-  Socio-economic considerations
- 
- Overall availability of funds

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1950 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-11
Subject: Implementation of CLAMP Portal
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: Shri Amar Sharadrao Kale

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1950

## LOK SABHA ANSWERED ON 11/02/2026

## IMPLEMENTATION OF CLAMP PORTAL

## 1950. SHRI AMAR SHARADRAO KALE:

Will the Minster of COAL be pleased to state:

(a) the present status of implementation of the Coal Land Acquisition Management and Payment Portal (CLAMP) since its launch;

(b) the number of land acquisition cases and the number of States covered on the portal;

(c)  the  extent  to  which  the  CLAMP  has  contributed  to  reducing  timelines  and  enhancing transparency in the key stages of land acquisition;

(d)  whether  any  mechanism  has  been  established  on  the  portal  for  redressal  of grievances  of affected land owners and project-affected families:

(e) if so, the number of grievances received and disposed of so far; and

(f) the steps being taken by the Government to integrate CLAMP with State land records and other relevant digital platforms for real-time monitoring of land acquisition processes?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF COAL AND MINES (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a): Coal Land Acquisition and Management Portal (CLAMP) was launched on 29.10.2025. The portal has been envisaged as an integrated online process management tool for the Government companies and Ministry of Coal to examine and approve proposals for acquisition of land under the Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) Act, 1957 (in short, "the CBA Act").

(b) and (c): Acquisition of land under the RFCTLARR Act, 2013 and land acquisition cases of the States are not processed on the CLAMP portal.

(d) and (e): The CLAMP acts as a central repository in digitised form for land records with respect to the land being acquired under the CBA Act and contributes to citizen-centric governance starting from submission of application, uploading of land details, processing and approval of application, notifications issued under various sections of the CBA Act, monitoring and tracking of payment of  compensation  to landowners,  and  monitoring  of  Rehabilitation  &  Resettlement  (R&R)  of affected families.

The affected persons can verify the uploaded information, check the status of their claims or raise their grievance on the portal. Since the launch of CLAMP, no objections have been received under section 8 of the CBA Act by the Government from the persons interested.

(f): It is not proposed to integrate CLAMP with State land record systems or other external digital platforms.

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