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Lok Sabha Question No. 2960 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-03
Subject: Auto Express
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: T. RADHAKRISHNAN, VIJAY KUMAR S.R., KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH, GAJANAN CHANDRAKANT KIRTIKAR, VIJAYSINH MOHITE PATIL, DHANANJAY BHIMRAO MAHADIK, SUPRIYA SADANAND SULE, SUDHEER GUPTA, BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO, JAYAKUMAR JAYAVARDHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO. 2960 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2016

## AUTO EXPRESS

2960. SHRI T. RADHAKRISHNAN:

SHRI S. R. VIJAYAKUMAR:

KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH:

SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR:

SHRI MOHITE PATIL VIJAYSINH SHANKARRAO:

SHRI DHANANJAY MAHADIK:

SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE:

SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:

DR. J. JAYAVARDHAN:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)    whether  the  Railways  has  launched  a  freight  train  called  Auto Express  from  Gurgaon  to  Nidvanda  (Bangalore)  to  ensure  faster delivery of cargo recently;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with its aims and objectives and the number of cars likely to be transported through auto express;
- (c) the expected speed along with travel duration of  the said special train and the revenue likely to be generated from the said move;
- (d) whether the Railways proposes to extend such Auto Express trains to all over the country and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the other steps taken/being taken by the Government for faster and timely delivery of cargo?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a)  to  (d)  Yes,  Madam.  In  order  to  attract  the  automobile  industries  to offer their traffic by rail, a time tabled auto express train service has been introduced from 12.07.2016, to ensure faster delivery.

This  service  has  been  introduced  between  Gurgaon  to  Nidvanda (near Bangalore). The maximum speed of the train is 100 kmph and the run time between Gurgaon and Nidvanda is 70 hours with an average speed of 35 kmph.

The approximate earning per trip is ₹ 36 lacs.

The  time  tabled  service  for  automobile  traffic  has  also  been introduced between Khatuwas (near Jaipur) and Melapakkam (near Chennai).

- (e) Besides  automobile  trains,  time  tabled  trains  in  container  sector called Cargo express have also been introduced between (i) Okhla (Delhi) and Whitefield (Bengaluru); (ii) Okhla (Delhi) and Tondiarpet (Chennai) within running time of 70 hours in both the directions for each of the above circuits.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2959 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-03
Subject: Preparation for Safety in Monsoon Season
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH, VIJAY KUMAR S.R., SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD, GAJANAN CHANDRAKANT KIRTIKAR, SUDHEER GUPTA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2959

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2016

## PREPARATION FOR SAFETY IN MONSOON SEASON

2959.     KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH: SHRI S. R. VIJAYAKUMAR: DR. SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD: SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR: SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

## Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)   whether  the    Railways    has  geared  up  its  machinery  to  ensure safe railway operation during the current monsoon season and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)    whether  the  Railway  Board  has  sent  instructions  to  all  zonal railways to do necessary preparedness and undertake appropriate precaution to ensure safe railway operation;
- (c)  if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the zonal railways in this regard;
- (d) the  number  of  trains  cancelled  and  delayed  during  the  current monsoon season along with the reasons therefor; and
- (e) the  details  of  arrangements  made  by  the  Railways  for  the convenience of passengers in the event of cancellation/postponement of trains?

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## ANSWER (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a) to (c): Yes, Madam. In terms of the existing codal provisions, Railway  Board  has  already advised all Zonal Railways  to take necessary monsoon precautions during the monsoon season for safe train operations.

Zonal Railways have also taken appropriate measures accordingly and issued  detailed  instructions  to  all  its  divisions  to  this  effect.  The measures  taken  include  Monsoon  Patrolling  in  identified  sections, identification  of  vulnerable  locations  and  deployment  of  stationary watchmen  at  such  locations,  joint  inspection  of  Railway  Affecting Works (canals, reservoirs, tanks etc.) with concerned State Government Authorities, keeping adequate monsoon reserves such as boulders, quarry dust, relieving girders etc. at suitable locations and loaded in wagons for early restoration of the affected sites, maintaining  close  liaison  with  local  authorities  for  monitoring  of excess release of water from reservoir/dams, maintaining close liaison with  the  concerned  Regional  Meteorological  Centres  for  updated weather information, regular cleaning of side drains and catch water drains etc.

(d): During the current monsoon season, 49 Mail/Express services have been cancelled and 382 Mail/Express services delayed due to heavy rains.

(e):  In  case  of  cancellation/postponement  of  trains  the  following arrangements are made:

-  facility of full refund
-  announcement at stations

 enquiry  on  train  running,  rescheduled/cancelled  trains  can  be  accessed through National Train Enquiry System (website/telephone), mobile application and face to face at station level.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2958 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-03
Subject: Scholarships/Fellowships/ Associateship
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: DUSHYANT CHAUTALA, CHARANJEET SINGH RORI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2958

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2016)

## SCHOLARSHIPS/FELLOWSHIPS/ASSOCIATESHIP

2958.  SHRI DUSHYANT CHAUTALA: SHRI CHARANJEET SINGH RORI:

Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:

- (a)   whether  it  is  a  fact  that  the  number  of  scholarship/fellowship/associateship awarded under the National Science and Technology (S&T) Human Resource Development is very less;
- (b)   if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  National  S&T  Human  Resource  Development  could  not  be implemented due to inadequate allocation of funds; and
- (d)   if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  action  taken  by  the  Government  in  this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCES

(SHRI Y.S. CHOWDARY)

- (a)&(b) No, Madam. The year-wise number of fellowships/asscoiateships awarded under the CSIR's National Science and Technology Human Resource Development programme during the last 5 years are given in the table below:
- (c)&d)  CSIR  has  been  regularly  awarding  fellowships/associateships  under  its National  Science  and  Technology  Human  Resource  Development  Programme every year. However, the number of fellowships/associateships awarded during 2014-15 and 2015-16 was relatively lower due to enhancement of fellowship amount  w.e.f.  01-10-2014  and  as  no  additional  budgetary  allocation  was provided to take care of the increase of fellowship amount.

| Year    |   Number of fellowships/associateship awarded by CSIR |
|---------|-------------------------------------------------------|
| 2011-12 |                                                  3099 |
| 2012-13 |                                                  3609 |
| 2013-14 |                                                  3398 |
| 2014-15 |                                                  2800 |
| 2015-16 |                                                  2737 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2957 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-03
Subject: Recruitment Through Government Agencies
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: AJAY (TENI) MISRA, KANWAR SINGH TANWAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2957 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2016

## RECRUITMENT THROUGH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

† 2957.

SHRI AJAY MISRA TENI: SHRI KANWAR SINGH TANWAR:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  taken  a  decision  to  send  the women workers for employment to Gulf countries only through Government agencies;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether  the  Government  will  develop  some  mechanism  for having  regular  information  and  communication  regarding  the women workers sent through Government agencies; and
- (d)
- if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b) The Government's attention has been drawn from time to  time  to  the  issue  of  exploitation  of  women  workers  leaving  for employment to Gulf countries. Therefore, a decision has been taken to make recruitment of female workers for ECR countries mandatorily through government agencies.
- (c) & (d) Apart from institutional dialogue under the Joint Working Groups on labour and manpower cooperation related issues with the Gulf countries, Indian Missions and Posts are regularly in contact with the host government concerning welfare and protection  of  Indian  emigrants  including  women  workers.  Multilingual helplines and Emergency contact numbers are also operational in India and in Gulf countries to assist Indian emigrant workers in distress and in emergency situations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2955 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-03
Subject: National Centre for Molecular Materials
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: C. N. JAYADEVAN, M. B. RAJESH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2955 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03/08/2016

## NATIONAL CENTRE FOR MOLECULAR MATERIALS

2955.  SHRI C.N. JAYADEVAN: SHRI M.B. RAJESH:

Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY òãðìððÐð ¡ðøÜ ÑßðøÌðð÷ò±ð¨îó Ùðüëðó be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government had decided to establish a National Centre for Molecular Materials (NCMM) at Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the present status of the said decision;
- (c) the  reasons  for  delay  in  the  implementation  of  the  project  and  the  present Government's stand on the proposal; and
- (d) whether the NCMM is likely to be set up in a time bound manner and if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCES (SHRI Y.S. CHOWDARY)

òãðìððÐð ¡ðøÜ ÑßðøÌðð÷ò±ð¨îó ÙðüëððâðÚð Ùð÷ü Üð¸Úð Ùðüëðó +ÉÉè® ÑðöÆãðó òãðìððÐð ÙðüëððâðÚð Ùð÷ü Üð¸Úð Ùðüëðó (gÉÉÒ ´ÉÉ<Ç. AºÉ. SÉÉèvÉ®ÉÒ)

(a) to (d): Yes, Madam.  The Government has decided to establish a National Centre for Molecular  Materials  Research  (NCMMR)  at  Thiruvananthapuram,  Kerala  as  an autonomous institution under the Department of Science & Technology with a vision to become an internationally recognised centre of excellence in the design and development of novel functional molecular materials, with a capacity to integrate the novel materials into devices and seed the development of high technology industry. The Government has taken steps to establish this new institution.  The Memorandum of Association and Rules & Regulations have been framed and NCMMR has been registered as a Society under the Travancore-Cochin Literary, Scientific and Charitable Societies Registration Act at Thiruvananthapuram.    The  responsibility  of  extending  administrative  support  and carrying out financial due-diligence has been assigned to Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, an autonomous institution under  the  Department  of  Science  &  Technology,  as  an  interim  arrangement.    The Government  is  pursuing  the  establishment  of  NCMMR  in  right  earnest  so  that  the objectives for creation of this centre of excellence can be achieved.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2954 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-03
Subject: Extra Charges from Passengers
Ministry: URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RITI PATHAK

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2954 TO BE ANSWERED ON AUGUST 03, 2016 EXTRA CHARGES FROM PASSENGERS

NO. 2954         SHRIMATI RITI PATHAK:

Will the Minister of URBAN DEVELOPMENT be please to state:

- (a) Whether complaints have been received from the passengers
- who were charged more for staying in the metro rail beyond prescribed  time-limit  whereas  the  delay  was  caused  due  to technical faults;
- (b) If so, the details in this regard; and
- (c) the manner in which DMRC proposes to ensure that no penalty is  charged  from  the  passengers  in  such  cases  of  delay  in service ?

## ANSWER

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

(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

(a)& (b): Delhi  Metro  Rail  Corporation  (DMRC)  has  informed that during the current financial year (upto June, 2016), only four complaints have been received for collection of surcharge from passengers for over-staying in the metro systems when the delay has been caused due to snag in metro systems. The matter has been settled with the concerned passengers including refund of surcharge amount.

- (c): DMRC has informed that during disruption of Delhi Metro services, the Automatic Fare Collection system is set to incident/ Time Mode Override and commuters are allowed hassle free exit.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2952 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-03
Subject: Quest for NSG Membership
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: M. UDHAYAKUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2952 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2016

## QUEST FOR NSG MEMBERSHIP

## 2952. ADV. M. UDHAYAKUMAR:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether despite the setback suffered with the negative outcome of the NSG plenary meeting in Seoul, India is still confident to secure critical inputs for its civilian nuclear power installations;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether Australia and Canada have already entered into agreements with India on supply of uraniums; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b) India  has  a  well-developed  and  diversified  indigenous  nuclear power  programme.  In  addition,  pursuant  to  the  September  2008  Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) decision, India is pursuing civil nuclear cooperation with key partners such as Canada, France, Kazakhstan, Russia and the US. Progress continues to be made under these bilateral  agreements. Membership of NSG would place our existing cooperation on a predictable basis and facilitate the enhanced  investments,  industrial  tie  ups  and  technology  access  required  to accelerate augmentation of nuclear power capacity in India.
- (c) & (d) India and Australia have concluded an Agreement on Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy which entered into force in November 2015.  The  Agreement  promotes  cooperation  whereby  Australia  can  play  the role of a long-term supplier of uranium to India.

India and Canada have also concluded an Agreement on Cooperation in Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy which is already in force. During the visit of the Prime Minister to Canada (April 14 - 16, 2015), an Agreement between the Department of Atomic Energy of the Government of India and M/s CAMECO of Canada was signed for long-term supply of uranium to India to meet its energy needs. Uranium shipment under this Agreement has begun.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2951 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-03
Subject: Marks for Sports in Schools
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: VIJAY KUMAR HANSDAK

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2951 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2016

Marks for Sports in Schools

†2951. SHRI VIJAY KUMAR HANSDAK:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has received suggestions regarding starting the  system  of  giving  marks  for  sports  in  schools  with  the  purpose  of developing sports culture in the country;

(b) if so, whether the Government proposes to implement these suggestions in the whole country; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (SHRI VIJAY GOEL)

(a)  to  (c)  Regarding  suggestions  for  introducing  'Marks  for  Sports'  in schools in order to foster a sporting culture in the country, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has already informed / directed all its affiliated schools about the policy of upscaling of grades in Scholastic Areas on the basis of grades obtained in Co-scholastic Areas / Activities.

Further,  CBSE  grants  exemption  in  attendance  making  it  60%  in respect of students participating in sports at National level organised by recognised  Federation  /  CBSE  /  SGFI  from  the  beginning  to  the  end  of session instead of the mandatory 75%, as a grace.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2949 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-03
Subject: Rescue of Indians from Kuwait
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: RENUKA BUTTA, Y. S. AVINASH REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2949 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2016

## RESCUE OF INDIANS FROM KUWAIT

2949. SHRIMATI BUTTA RENUKA: SHRI Y.S. AVINASH REDDY:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Ministry  has  received  any  request  recently  for rescue of Indians sentenced to death due to their involvement in drug trafficking in Kuwait; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Ministry to save them and bring back to India?

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

- (a) There are 17 Indian nationals in Kuwaiti jails, awarded death penalty after being convicted to serious crimes.  13 of these are on death row on charges of drug trafficking.  Our Embassy in Kuwait has been regularly receiving  requests  from  the  family,  friends  and relatives  of  these  Indian  nationals  for  their  early  release  from Kuwaiti jails.  We have also received queries from Hon'ble Members of Parliament, Hon'ble Members of Legislative Assemblies and other dignitaries in this regard.
- (b) Our Mission has  taken  up the matter  with the Kuwaiti Government,  requesting  them  to  show  mercy  and  commute  their sentences to life  imprisonment.    India  and  Kuwait  have  signed  an Agreement for the Transfer of Sentenced Persons, which came into force in April 2015.  This however, does not provide for transfer of prisoners on death sentences.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2948 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-03
Subject: Achievements of Vision 2020
Ministry: DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION
Asked by: BHOLA SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2948

## TO BE ANSWERED ON

Wednesday, August 3, 2016/Shravana 12, 1938 (Saka)

## QUESTION

## Achievements of Vision 2020

## 2948.  SHRI  BHOLA SINGH:

Will the Minister of DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION be pleased to state:

- (a)  Whether  his  Ministry  has  achieved  vision  2020  targets  for  development  of  northeastern States;
- (b)  If so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c)  Whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  short  term  and  long  term  measures  to achieve these targets; and
- (d)  If so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## The Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region [Dr. Jitendra Singh]

(a) to (d) The North Eastern Region Vision 2020 Document provides overarching development vision for the North Eastern Region. Key focus areas identified to put the region on an accelerated, sustainable and inclusive growth path  inter- alia include agriculture and allied activities including horticulture, floriculture,  medicinal  &  aromatic  plants;  tourism; improving  infrastructure for connectivity;  entrepreneurship development; capacity and skill building.

The  North  Eastern  Council  has  also  been  implementing  projects  based  on  the  strategy identified  in  the  Vision  2020  within  the  region  and  as  in  May,  2016,  124  projects  are  under implementation in the agriculture and allied sector, 44 projects in the industries and 73 projects in the  tourism  sector,  96  projects  in  Education  and  80  projects  in  Science  and  technology  sector respectively.  Likewise  a  number  of  projects  in  economic  and      infrastructure  sectors  have  been undertaken under the aegis of NLCPR Scheme, SID, Livelihood   and     Skills.  Agartala- Akhaura Rail Link is supported by the Ministry under Act East Policy. Interest free loan is provided to NeDFI for providing credit and other facilities in the NE Region.

Mandatory earmarking of at least 10% of GBS of Central Ministries/Departments for NER and creation of Non Lapsable Central Pool of Resources (NLCPR) has augmented resource flow to the Region.  The total outlay for 56 Central Ministries for North Eastern Regionduring the current year is Rs.33097.02 Crores.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2947 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-03
Subject: Yamuna Bridge Replacement
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: GOPAL CHINAYYA SHETTY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2947 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2016

## YAMUNA BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

†2947.  SHRI GOPAL SHETTY:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  railway has a plan to construct a replacement bridge at the site of existing bridge on Yamuna;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether the replacement bridge is likely to pass through Salimgarh Fort, a part of Red Fort;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether the Archaeological Survey of India has made an indication about the damage to the structure of the Fort and its losing the status of world heritage; and
- (f)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  action  taken/proposed  to  be  taken  in  this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a) & (b): Yes, Madam. Railway has planned to construct a new railway bridge across  River  Yamuna  in  lieu  of  existing  Yamuna  bridge.  The  new  bridge  is planned  at  30  metres  upstream  on  north  side  of  the  existing  bridge  on  DelhiDelhi Shahdara section of Northern Railway.

(c) to (f): As per the original planning, the alignment of new Yamuna Bridge was passing  through  the  corner  of  the  vacant  land  of  Salimgarh  Fort.  Initially Archaeological  Survey  of  India  (ASI)  agreed  to  transfer  this  land  to  Railways. However, later  on  ASI  refused  to  issue  No  Objection  Certificate  (NOC)  on  the ground that Salimgarh Fort was under the process of inclusion in the heritage list of UNESCO.

Based on the advice of ASI, Railway has revised the alignment which does not affect  Salimgarh  Fort.  The  NOC  for  the  revised  alignment  has  been  issued  by National Monument Authority (NMA).

Accordingly, as per the revised alignment, action for construction of new bridge has been taken by the Railway. The detailed design for new location has been finalized.

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