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Lok Sabha Question No. 1673 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-04
Subject: Retention Rate of Skilled Persons
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: DILIP KUMAR MANSUKHLAL GANDHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1673 TO BE ANSWERED ON 4.5.2016

## Retention Rate of Skilled Persons

## 1673. SHRI DILIPKUMAR MANSUKHLAL GANDHI:

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

- (a) the retention rate beyond six months, one year and two years respectively of people placed with public or private companies trained under Skill Development and Entrepreneurship schemes;
- (b) whether it has come to the notice of the Government that a number of people, employed  in  public  or  private  companies  after  getting  training  under  various  skill development programmes, are removed form service; and
- (c) if  so,  the  reasons  therefor  and  the  steps  being taken by the  Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) The Ministry  of  Skill  Development  and  Entrepreneurship  has  a  flagship  skill development  scheme  namely,  Pradhan  Mantri  Kaushal  Vikas  Yojana  (PMKVY) formally  launched  on  15th July,  2015.  PMKVY  targets  to  train  14  lakh  youths  and certify 10 lakh existing workers under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Although, PMKVY does not capture post-placement tracking of trainees placed, the scheme is designed to ensure better retention rate. Under PMKVY, targets for skill training are allocated according to assessment of skill demand and skill gaps. Training courses are  based  on  the  standards  developed  in  consultation  with  Industry  and  are compliant to National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF). Further, on-site quality of  training  is  ensured  through  site  visits,  call  validation,  student  feedback  and grievance  portal.  The  scheme  also  incentivises  Training  Providers for  facilitating mentorship and placement services for trainees.

The Government has introduced Common Norms for Central Skill Development  schemes  /  programs  applicable  with  effect  from  01.04.2016.  The Common Norms provide for tracking of trainees trained for a period of one year in case of fresh entrants.

- (b) No such case has been reported under PMKVY  by National Skill Development  Corporation  (NSDC)  which  is  responsible  for  proper  implementation and monitoring of the scheme.
- (c) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1672 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-04
Subject: Degree/Diploma Holders from DLM
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: JASVANTSINH SUMANBHAI BHABHOR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1672 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.05.2016

## DIPLOMA/DEGREE HOLDERS FROM DLM

†1672.  SHRI JASVANTSINH SUMANBHAI BHABHOR:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether degree/diploma holders from DLM have been declared ineligible for being engaged/appointed in the Railways;
- (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) whether degree/diploma holders from DLM have been declared ineligible during the last three years for filling up of vacancies under 25 per cent quota for serving employees of Railways and if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

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

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (c)  OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1672 BY SHRI JASVANTSINH SUMANBHAI BHABHOR TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 04.05.2016 REGARDING DIPLOMA/DEGREE HOLDERS FROM DLM

- (a) & (c): Diploma/Degree  in  Engineering  obtained  through  distance learning mode is not acceptable for the purpose of employment on the Railways. Post Graduate/Under Graduate Degree obtained by candidates/serving employees for employment/promotion through Open Universities  (non-formal/distance  education)  in  the  faculty  of  Arts, Humanities, Fine Arts, Music, Social Science, Commerce and Science can be accepted subject to fulfillment of following conditions:-
- (i) No  student  is  eligible  for  admission  to  the  1 st   Degree Course through non-formal/distance education unless he/she  has  successfully  completed  12  years  schooling through an examination conducted by a Board/University. In  case  there  is  no  previous  academic  record,  he/she  is eligible  for  admission  if  he/she  has  passed  an  entrance test  conducted  by  the  University  provided  that  he/she  is not  below  the  age  of  18  years  on  1 st   July  of  the  year  of admission.
- (ii) No  student  is  eligible  for  the  award  of  the  first  degree unless  he/she  has  successfully  completed  three  year course;  this  degree  may  be  called  the  B.A/B.Sc/B.Com. (General/Honours/Special) degree as the case may be.
- (b): The same is being reviewed in line with the latest guidelines of the nodal Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1671 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-04
Subject: Corruption in Railways
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: B.V. NAYAK

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1671 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.05.2016

## CORRUPTION IN RAILWAYS

## 1671. SHRI B.V.NAIK:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that corruption has corroded the Railways at all levels during the last three years;
- (b) if  so,  the  number  of  officials  at  top  echelons  of  the  Railways who have faced charges of corruption and nepotism during the above period and the number out of them who were punished or are undergoing trial;
- (c) the  estimated  loss  to  the  Railways  due  to  corruption  during these years;
- (d) whether  any  corrective  measures  have  been  taken  by  the Government to make a systemic correction; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) No, Madam.

- (b)      No.  of  Officers  against  whom  disciplinary  proceedings  were initiated  in  vigilance  cases  (including  brought  forward  cases)  are 690, 741 & 750 during 2013, 2014 & 2015 respectively.  As a result of vigilance proceedings 168, 231 & 256 Officers were penalized in 2013, 2014 & 2015 respectively.
- (c)     Loss to the Railways, if any, cannot be quantified.
- (d) &  (e)  Railways  have  well  established  systems,  rules and procedures which guide its various functions.    The Railways also have a vigilance organization, spread over the entire railway system which  conducts  preventive,  decoy  and  surprise  checks.    It  also investigates complaints of corruption received.  If any irregularity is detected, suitable disciplinary action is taken, depending upon the gravity of the charges and in consultation with the Central Vigilance Commission, in cases involving Group 'A' officers.

Corrective  measures  for  system  improvement  and  increasing transparency  are  taken  regularly.    Some  of  the  recent  initiatives include putting details of all tenders on website, stores procurements  through  e-tendering,  reverse  auctions,  changes  in Tatkal reservation processes, registering of indents through Freight Operations  Information  System  (FOIS),  on-line  allotment  of  rakes etc.    Regular  training  and  seminars  are  also  organized  to  educate the officials and enhance their knowledge and awareness.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1670 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-04
Subject: Partners for Railway Projects
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: G. HARI

(a): No, Madam.

(b):  Chinese firms responded to requests for pre-qualifications invited for  Madhepura  and  Marhowra  locomotive  factory  projects.  However, they did not meet the prescribed eligibility criteria.

(c):  Clearances/permissions  for  the  projects  are  obtained  by  the developers in terms of the conditions of the contract.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1670 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.05.2016

## PARTNERS FOR RAILWAY PROJECTS

1670.   SHRI G. HARI:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Railways is unable to identify partners for the public private partnership railway projects announced in 2008-09 and if so, the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether  the  previous  request  for  qualification  floated  to  identify private  players  for  the  projects  elicited  response  from  a  Chinese firm and  the go slow  approach  adopted  by  the  Railways  is continuing  in  respect  of  the  said  projects  and  if  so,  the  details thereof; and
- (c) whether the environmental clearance and other permissions for the said projects are yet to be provided and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)
Lok Sabha Question No. 1669 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-04
Subject: NULM
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN  POVERTY ALLEVIATION
Asked by: DUSHYANT CHAUTALA

(a)

MINISTRY OF HOUSING A

UNSTRARRED Q

TO BE A

NO. 1669

SHRI D

SHYANT CHAUT

WILL the MINISTER OF HOUSING AND URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION

whether the Government has extended National Urban Livelihood

(b)

if so, the details thereof;

c

whether it has also been planned to enhance income of the urban

(d)

if so, the details thereof and the financial implications proposed

THE MINISTER OF HOUSING & URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION

(a)

& (b):

The Government has enhanced the scope of 'Deendayal by  allowing  all  the  States/Union  Territories  to  implement  all  or

(c)

& (d): The DAY-NULM focuses on developing /upgrading the skill be pleased to state:-

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

[SHRI M .VENKAIAH NAIDU]

skill

D URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION

LOK SA HA

ESTION NO. 1669

SWERED ON MAY 04, 2016

NULM

LA:

ANSWER

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Mission  (NULM)  to  all  the  statutory  urban  local  bodies  in  the poor

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of by the Government for this purpose?

Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM)

any  of  the  components  of  the  Mission  in  all  statutory  Towns of urban poor by providing training as per the skill demand from

country; individual  and  group  micro-enterprises,  formation  of  Self-Help Groups etc;  and based on their local capacity and requirement. the market, so that they can set-up self-employment ventures or secure  salaried  employment.    The  DAY-NULM  Scheme  is  also helping  the  urban  poor  in  formation  of  Self-Help  Groups  and providing  them  Revolving  Funds.    It  is  also  providing  loans  at subsidized rates for setting up of micro enterprises.  Since 201415,  under DAY-NULM 4,00,514 persons have been provided skill training,  85,502  beneficiaries  have  been  assisted  for  setting  up individual  or  group micro-enterprises, 1,00,431 Self-Help Groups (SHG) have been formed, 52,487 SHGs have been given Revolving Funds  and  89,752  SHGs  have  been  disbursed  loans  under  SHG Bank Linkage Programme.  Under DAY-NULM, Rs. 911.86 crores have been released to the States/UTs during 2014-15 and 201516.    The provision of budget for the year 2016-17 is Rs.300.00 crores.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1668 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-04
Subject: Maintenance of Public Toilets
Ministry: URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: BAHADUR SINGH KOLI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1668

TO BE ANSWERED ON MAY 04, 2016

MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC TOILETS

No. 1668              SHRI BAHADUR SINGH KOLI:

Will the Minister of URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken any steps to ensure maintenance of public toilets in urban areas and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to introduce and establish a system of bio-toilets in urban slums; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SHRI M. VENKAIAH NAIDU)

(a):  As per Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) guidelines, all public toilets constructed under the Mission must have a minimum  5  years maintenance contract.

(b & c):  Toilets under the Mission are constructed by the States/ULBs. Any kind of toilet which is technically feasible may be constructed in urban slum areas by the States/ULBs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1666 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-04
Subject: Decongesting Cities
Ministry: URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: CH. MALLA REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.1666

## ANSWERED ON MAY 4, 2016

## DECONGESTING CITIES

No.  1666             SHRI CH. MALLA REDDY:

Will the Minister of URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the Government  had  constituted  a  committee  to decongest some State capitals;
- (b) if so, whether the Government has received the recommendations of the committee;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the
- Government on these recommendations; and
- (d) The  other  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  to decongest State capitals and assist the State Governments to strengthen their public transport system?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SHRI M.VENKAIAH NAIDU)

- (a) : Yes, Madam, a High Powered Inter Ministerial Committee,  only for Delhi, has been  constituted to prepare  a  detailed  action  plan  on  'How  to  Decongest Delhi'.
- (b) :No, Madam
- (c) : Question does not arise.
- (d) :  Urban Transport is a State subject. However,  to promote public transport in the country, buses, Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS), waterways & ferry vessels have been  made an important component  of  Atal  Mission  for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation Scheme (AMRUT).  Ministry is also providing financial assistance for Metro Rail projects to cities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1665 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-04
Subject: Introduction of Sampark Kranti Express to Telangana
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1665 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.05.2016

## INTRODUCTION OF SAMPARK KRANTI EXPRESS TO TELANGANA

1665. SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDY KOTHA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Railways  has  received  any  representation  for introduction of a new  Sampark Kranti Express to Telangana from New Delhi;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the action taken by the Railways thereon?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (c)    Representations/requests  for  introduction  of  new  trains including  Sampark  Kranti  express  trains  are  received  at  various levels  of  Railways  administration  viz.  Stations,  Divisional  level, Zonal level and at Railway Board's level.  However, a compendium of such representations/requests is not maintained.

At  present,  12707/12708  Tirupati-Nizamuddin  Andhra  Pradesh Sampark Kranti Express (Tri-weekly) is available which has stoppages  at  stations  located  in  Telengana  State.    However,  at present,  it  is  not  feasible  to  introduce  a  new  Sampark  Kranti Express  train  from  New  Delhi  to  stations  situated  in  the  State  of Telengana  due  to  operational  and  resource  constraints.    Further, introduction of trains including Sampark Kranti express trains is an ongoing process over Indian Railways and is done keeping in view the traffic demand, operational feasibility, availability of resources etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1664 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-04
Subject: New Train from Ranchi to Vellore
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1664 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.05.2016

## NEW TRAIN FROM RANCHI TO VELLORE

†1664. SHRI RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  he  had  announced  to  introduce  an  Express  Train  from Ranchi to Vellore via Katpadi during his Ranchi tour;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the action so far taken by the Railways in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (c)  Yes,  Madam.    As  announced,  a  weekly  train  service  has been proposed between Hatia and Ernakulam via Katpadi, which is about 10 kms from Vellore Cantt. The train is likely to be introduced after availability of rolling stock.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1662 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-04
Subject: Withdrawal of Concession
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: ARJUNLAL MEENA

- (a) No, Madam.
- (b) Does not arise.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1662 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.05.2016

## WITHDRAWAL OF CONCESSION

1662.  SHRI ARJUN LAL MEENA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is considering to withdraw concession  in  freight  for  transporting  essential  commodities; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1661 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-04
Subject: Research and Development in STPs
Ministry: URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: CHANDU LAL SAHU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1661 TO BE ANSWERED ON MAY 04, 2016 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN STPs

No. 1661 SHRI CHANDU LAL SAHU:

Will the Minister of URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has allocated funds for research and development of technology to be used in Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) in the country;
- (b) If  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  funds  allocated  during the last three years; and
- (c) The  steps  taken  to  improve  the  capacity  building  of Sewage Treatment Plants in urban areas in the country?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SHRI M. VENKAIAH NAIDU)

- (a) :    No, Madam.
- (b) :    Does not arise.

(c) : In order to provide additional capacity for sewage treatment plants in urban areas, Ministry of Urban Development is implementing Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban transformation  (AMRUT)  under  which  financial  assistance  is admissible for augmenting existing sewerage systems and sewage treatment plants.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1660 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-04
Subject: National Skill Qualification Framework
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: RODMAL NAGAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## NATIONAL SKILL QUALIFICATION FRAMEWORK

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1660 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.05.2016 QUESTION

## 1660. SHRI NAGAR RODMAL:

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

(a) the  progress  of  implementation  of  the  National  Skill  Qualification  Framework (NSQF);

- (b) whether there is any system of recognition of prior learning as envisaged in NSQF;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the National Skill Development Agency has launched any pilot proposal on recognition of prior learning in various sectors; and

- (e) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a)      The  National  Skills  Qualifications  Framework  (NSQF)  is  a  competency  based framework that organizes all qualifications according to a series of levels of knowledge, skills and aptitude. NSQF in India was notified on 27th December, 2013. Under NSQF, the  learner  can  acquire  the  certification  for  competency  needed  at  any  level  through formal, non-formal or informal learning. In that sense, the NSQF is a Quality Assurance Framework. Presently, more than 100 countries have, or are in the process of developing National Qualification Frameworks.

The NSQF is anchored at the National Skill Development Agency (NSDA) and is being implemented through the National Skills Qualifications Committee (NSQC) which comprises of all key stakeholders. A total of 1520 qualifications have been approved as NSQF aligned by National Skills Qualifications Committee (NSQC) from March 2015 to March 2016. National Skill Development  Agency  (NSDA)  has  conducted  NSQF orientation  workshops  in  19  States.  For  effective  implementation  of  NSQF,  NSDA  has already been initiated discussion with various Ministries.

(b) & (c) The  National  Policy  for  Skill  Development  and  Entrepreneurship,  2015 projects  Recognition  of  Prior  Learning  (RPL),  reskilling  and  upskilling  of  298.25  million existing workforce and skilling of 104.62 million new entrants over 2015-2022. The RPL as envisaged in NSQF  is the process of recognition previous learning, often experimental, towards gaining a qualification. It is a very important associated function of the  NSQF,  especially  in  the  Indian  context  where  majority  of  the  workforce  has  not received  formal  training.  The  NSQF  will  help  individuals  who  have  gained  learning informally,  such  as  through  life,  work  and  voluntary  activities  to  have  this  learning recognized.

(d) to (e) NSDA has launched RPL pilot project in five sectors namely, Agriculture, Healthcare, Gems and Jewellery, Domestic Worker and Construction. These are being implemented through their respective Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) and nongovernmental participants.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1659 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-04
Subject: Mobile Applications
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: ABHISHEK SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1659

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 04.05.2016

## MOBILE  APPLICATIONS

## 1659    SHRI ABHISHEK  SINGH:

Will the Minister of Communications and Information Technology be pleased to state: -

- (a) whether the Government proposes to make it mandatory for mobile manufacturing / marketing companies to ensure that the mobile phone supports the various applications related to Government services;
- (b) if so, the details  thereof; and
- (c) the action taken in this regard so far?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD)

(a) to (c):   No, Sir.  However, the Government, vide the Department of Telecommunications Notification No.G.S.R. 436(E) dated 22 nd April, 2016  has notified  the panic button and Global Positioning System facility in all mobile phone handsets Rules, 2016.  As per these rules, with effect  from  the  1 st January  2017,  provision  of  panic  button  and  with  effect  from  1 st January, 2018,  facility  of  identifying    the  location  through    Satellite  based    GPS  has  been  made mandatory in new mobile handsets sold in India.

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