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Lok Sabha Question No. 1658 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-04
Subject: Urban Light Train
Ministry: URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1658 TO BE ANSWERED ON MAY 4, 2016

## URBAN LIGHT TRAIN

## 1658.     SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL:

Will the Minister of URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to run tram/urban light train in the congested corridors of urban centres in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to constitute a special team to study the implementation of European standard trams in the urban areas in the country; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT

(SHRI M. VENKAIAH NAIDU)

- (a) & (b): As urban transport is intertwined with urban development, which is a State subject, all urban transport projects are initiated by the concerned State Government. The Government of India considers such proposals depending on the feasibility and availability of resources, as and  when  the  project  is  posed  to  the  Central  Government  by  the respective State Government.

- (c) No, Madam.

- (d) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1655 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-04
Subject: PPP in Development of Cities
Ministry: URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: DILIP PATEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1655 TO BE ANSWERED ON MAY 04, 2016

## PPP IN DEVELOPMENT OF CITIES

1655.   SHRI DILIP PATEL:

Will the Minister of URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to introduce Public Private Partnership  (PPP)  for  development  of  cities  in  the country; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a)  and  (b):  Yes,  Madam.    The  Government  is  encouraging  Public Private  Partnerships  (PPPs)  for  development  of  infrastructure  in cities with the objective of improving service delivery, coverage and augmenting investment in urban infrastructure like municipal solid waste  management,  urban  water  supply,  wastewater  reuse,  urban transport, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1652 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-04
Subject: Ambedkar's Anniversary Celebration in U.N.
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: S.SELVAKUMARA CHINNAYAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1652

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.05.2016

## AMBEDKAR'S ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION IN U.N.

## 1652. SHRI S. SELVAKUMARA CHINNAYAN:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  Dr.  Ambedkar's  125th  Birth  Anniversary  was  celebrated  in  April, 2016 for the first time in UN history;
- (b)
- if  so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any member of the Council of Ministers of India attended the said function; 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) As part of Government of India's special efforts to commemorate the 125th  birth  anniversary  of  Dr.  B.R.  Ambedkar  in  India  and  at  Indian  Missions abroad, the Permanent Mission of India to the UN organised a special event on 13 April  2016  at  the  UN  Headquarters  in  New  York.   This  was  the  first  such commemoration of Dr. Ambedkar organised at the UN premises in New York. The Foundation  for  Human  Horizon  (a  US-based  NGO  with  ECOSOC  consultative status) and Kalpana Saroj Foundation (an India-based NGO) were co-hosts of the event.

Ms.  Helen  Clark,  Administrator  of  UNDP  delivered  the  Keynote  Address. Hon'ble Speaker of Punjab Legislative Assembly Shri Charanjit Singh Atwal (Chief Patron  of  Forum  for  SC  and  ST  Legislators  and  Parliamentarians)  delivered Special  Remarks.  The  special  event  featured  a  Panel  discussion  on  the  theme 'Combating Inequalities for the Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals'. The  Permanent  Representative  of  India to the United Nations, Shri  Syed Akbaruddin and representatives of the two co-host organisations also addressed the  gathering.   A  short  documentary  on  the  life  and  work  of  Dr.  Ambedkar  was screened on the occasion. There was also a brief interactive session at the end. Around 550 persons, many from India and other parts of the world attended the event;  these  included  diplomats,  senior  UN  officials,  state  government  officials from India, students, civil society, private sector representatives and scholars at the special event.

- (C) No.
- (d) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1651 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-04
Subject: Proposals by Gujarat Government
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: CHANDRAKANT RAGHUNATH PATIL, KIRIT PREMJIBHAI SOLANKI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1651 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.05.2016

## PROPOSALS BY GUJARAT GOVERNMENT

1651.  SHRI C.R. PATIL:

DR. KIRIT P. SOLANKI:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  received  proposals  from  the  State Government of Gujarat forwarded by it from time to time for starting new trains and extension of existing trains; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken in this regard, proposal wise?

## ANSWER

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

(a)& (b) A large number of representations including letters forwarded by State  Government  of  Gujarat  are  received  at  various  levels  of  Railway administration which inter-alia include  Railway stations, Divisions, Zonal headquarters and at Railway Board's level for  running of new trains and extension of existing trains.  However, Indian Railways do not maintain a compendium of such representations.  Besides, Indian Railways do not run trains  on  State-wise  basis  as  Railway  network  and  train  operations  run across State boundaries.    Moreover, introduction of new train service and extension  of  existing  service  is  an  ongoing  process  on  Indian  Railways of subject to traffic justification, operational feasibility, availability resources/ infrastructure etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1648 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-04
Subject: Keralites in Foreign Jails
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: ANIRUDHAN SAMPATH, M. B. RAJESH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1648 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.05.2016

## KERALITES IN FOREIGN JAILS

1648.

DR. A. SAMPATH: SHRI M.B. RAJESH:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)     the total number of persons from Kerala detained in the jails of foreign countries due to non-possession of job visa/work permit;
- (b)     whether any request from the Kerala Government has been received for the release of the above persons; and
- (c) if so, the details of steps taken by the Government for the release of the aforesaid persons?

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

- (a) Indians  and  other  nationals  who  are  in  foreign  countries  without  an appropriate job visa/work permit are apprehended by the authorities concerned for  violation  of  local  immigration  laws  in  a  number  of  countries.  They  are housed in detention centres as they await deportation to their home countries. The number of Indians who are in such detention centres in foreign countries varies  significantly  from  time  to  time  as  they  are  deported  to  India  at  the earliest opportunity, as soon as our Mission/Post confirms their nationality as Indian.  State-wise  data  on  such  persons  is  also  not  available  with  our Missions/Posts.
- (b) & (c) The  Ministry  of  External  Affairs  and  our  Missions/Posts  receive requests  from  State  Governments,  including  the  Government  of  Kerala,  from time to time for repatriation of Indian nationals from their country of work to India.  Steps  taken  by  our  Missions  include  requesting  local  authorities  for speedy trials, seeking remission of sentences, providing advice and guidance in legal and other matters, ensuring fair and humane treatment in foreign jails, issue  of  emergency  certificates  and  repatriation  to  India  of  those  who  are released.  Our  Missions/Posts  are  in  regular  touch  with  local  authorities  in detention centres  in various countries, to ensure  that Indians  awaiting deportation are sent back to India at the earliest.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1647 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-04
Subject: Tour Packages for Gatimaan Express Travellers
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: NAGARAJAN P.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1647 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.05.2016

## TOUR PACKAGES FOR GATIMAAN EXPRESS TRAVELLERS

## 1647. SHRI P. NAGARAJAN:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has planned two comprehensive Agra tour packages for those travelling in Gatimaan Express;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the time by which the tour packages are proposed to be implemented;
- (d) whether  such  tour  packages  are  proposed  to  be  planned  for  other tourists destinations/cities across the country; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a) to (c): Yes, Madam. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation has started operating  two different tour packages  for those travelling in Gatimaan Express. The one day comprehensive package offers visit to Agra Fort and Taj Mahal in AC vehicle, food at hotel, guide etc. The two days / one night  comprehensive  package  offers  visit  to  Agra  Fort,  Itmad-ud-Daula's tomb, Mehtab Bagh, Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri and Sikandra in AC Vehicle, food, accommodation at hotel, guide etc.

(d) & (e): The introduction of similar packages is an ongoing process, subject

- to the response of passengers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1646 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-04
Subject: Solid Waste Plants
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: KRISHNAN NARAYANASAMY RAMACHANDRAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1646 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.05.2016

## SOLID WASTE PLANTS

1646. SHRI K. N. RAMACHANDRAN:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Railways proposes to set up solid waste plants in its vacant land near railway stations, aimed at generating clean energy from the solid waste generated on its network;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the railway stations identified for the purpose;
- (c) the  quantum  of  energy  estimated  to  be  generated  from  these plants  and  the  manner  in  which  the  energy  would  be  utilised; and
- (d) the  time  by  which  these  projects  are  likely  to  be  put  into operation and the estimated cost of each project?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

- (a) Yes,  Madam.  Railways  have  proposed  a  pilot  project  for disposal of municipal solid waste generated at railway terminals in an  environment  friendly  manner,  including  conversion  of  waste  to energy.

(b) &    (c)  New  Delhi  and  Jaipur  Railway  Stations  have  been identified for setting up pilot plants. Quantum of energy generated will depend upon the technology adopted  for  the  pilot  plant.  Bio  gas  or  electricity  are  the  two possible forms of energy to be generated from these plants which would be utilized for suitable services at/near Railway Station. (d) Time required and the cost of the project would depend on the technology chosen for the pilot plant.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1645 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-04
Subject: DDA Housing Schemes
Ministry: URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: ASHWINI KUMAR

No. 1645

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1645

TO BE ANSWERED ON MAY 04, 2016

## DDA HOUSING SCHEMES

SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR:

Will  the  Minister  OF  URBAN  DEVELOPMENT  be  pleased  to state:

- (a) whether Delhi Development Authority (DDA) proposes to launch a new housing scheme;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely
- to be launched;
- (c) the  number  of  flats  likely  to  be  constructed  under  the
- scheme, location and category-wise; and
- (d) the  steps  taken/proposed  to  be  taken  to  make  the scheme attractive for customers?

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

(a)  to  (d)  :  Yes,  Madam.  The  Delhi  Development  Authority (DDA) has informed that the new housing scheme will include all the available vacant flats of different categories viz. Higher Income  Group  (HIG),  Middle  Income  Group  (MIG),  Lower Income Group (LIG), Janta, and Expandable Housing Scheme (EHS) in various localities and no new construction of flats, is envisaged.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1642 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-04
Subject: Revenue Generated from Scrap Materials
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: OM BIRLA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1642 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.05.2016

## REVENUE GENERATED FROM SCRAP MATERIALS

1642. SHRI OM BIRLA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the quantity of scrap material generated during the course of several projects during the last three years;
- (b) whether the Railways has auctioned such scrap and if so, the details of revenue generated as a result thereof; and
- (c) if not, the steps taken to utilize the scrap in the Railways or dispose it of through some other mode?

## 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.1642 BY SHRI OM BIRLA TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 04.05.2016 REGARDING REVENUE GENERATED FROM SCRAP MATERIALS

(a)

| Year    | Total Ferrous Scrap   | Non Ferrous Scrap   |
|---------|-----------------------|---------------------|
| 2013-14 | 1066603 MT            | 20168 MT            |
| 2014-15 | 1016851 MT            | 21099 MT            |
| 2015-16 | 1324950 MT            | 38113 MT            |

- (b)  Yes Madam.
- (c)

| Year    |   Revenue generated (in Crs.) |
|---------|-------------------------------|
| 2013-14 |                          3495 |
| 2014-15 |                          3243 |
| 2015-16 |                          2801 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1641 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-04
Subject: Expansion of Atomic Energy
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: SAUGATA ROY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1641

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.05.2016

## EXPANSION OF ATOMIC ENERGY

1641.  PROF. SAUGATA ROY:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) the main problems being faced in expansion of atomic energy in the country;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  any  mechanism  to  address  the  problems  of financing, regulating prices, enhancing of skills and transparency in this field; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) The main problems being faced in expansion of nuclear power in the country are availability of resources (finance), land acquisition & associated issues of Rehabilitation &Resettlement (R&R), availability of water and supply chain for nuclear components and equipment.
- (b)&(c)    Yes,  Sir.    Financing  for  long  term  development  of  nuclear  power  in  the country is an important consideration for the Government. Recent amendment  to  Atomic  Energy  Act  has  created  an  enabling  provision  for NPCIL to seek equity participation by other Central Public Sector Enterprises  for  nuclear  power  projects,  thus,  infusing  additional  capital  in these projects.  Further, in the budget proposal for the financial year 201617,  the  Government  has  announced  drawing  up  a  comprehensive  plan, spanning next 15 to 20 years, to augment the investment in nuclear power generation and proposed that budgetary allocation up to Rs. 3000 cr. per annum, together with public sector investments will be leveraged to facilitate the required investment for this purpose.

ln  exercise of powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 22 of the Atomic Energy Act 1962, the Central Government, in consultation with the Central Electricity Authority, determines the norms based on which the tariff for sale of electricity by the Atomic Power Stations are determined. These norms are reviewed at regular interval of five years.

As  regards  skill  enhancement,  it  is  an  ongoing  activity  in  nuclear  power plants  and well established facilities for the same  are  available. In conceptualizing  new  projects,  the aspect  of localization is  given  due emphasis  to  enable  utilisation  of  existing  skills  available  in  India  and  for creating new skills.

Efforts  in  public  outreach  have  been  enhanced  to  bring  the  awareness  of nuclear power technologies and thus addressing public concerns in a simple and  credible  manner.    Mechanisms  are  in  place  to  share  all  important happenings in nuclear power plants through multipronged approaches with the public. In addition, public consultation on siting of future nuclear power plants is an important part of project finalisation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1640 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-04
Subject: Traffic at Railway Crossings
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: HARIOM SINGH RATHORE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1640 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.05.2016

## TRAFFIC AT RAILWAY CROSSINGS

†1640.  SHRI HARIOM SINGH RATHORE:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of such railway crossings, where there is a heavy traffic in various States/Union Territories of the country;
- (b)  the  steps,  on  the  part  of  railways,  that  have  been  taken  to  ensure smooth running of traffic there; and
- (c)  the details of the action plan to build Railway Under Bridge (RUB) at the Phulera end railway crossing where there is a heavy traffic?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINSTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a) & (b): There are 2,695 level crossings (LCs) having traffic density more than 1 lac Train Vehicle Unit (TVU) in the country as on 01.04.2016.  Out of  2,695  LCs,  work  for  elimination  of  1,259  LCs  by  construction  of  Road Over Bridge (ROBs)/Road Under Bridges (RUBs) has already been sanctioned by Railways.

Out  of  2,695  LCs,    work    for  elimination  of  218  LCs  by  construction  of ROBs/RUBs is to be done by Ministry  of  Road  Transport  and Highways (MoRTH)/National  Highway  Authority  of  India  (NHAI) at their  cost  as per  Memorandum  of  Understanding  (MoU)  signed

between  Ministry of Railways  and  Ministry of Road  Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on 10.11.2014.

(c):  Work  for  construction  of  subway  in  lieu  of  level  crossing  No.  152  in Phulera Yard has been sanctioned.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1637 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-04
Subject: Integrated Security System for 202 Stations
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: P. KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1637 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.05.2016

## INTEGRATED SECURITY SYSTEM FOR 202 STATIONS

## 1637.   SHRI P. KUMAR:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the status of implementation of Integrated Security System (ISS), which  was  proposed  for  202  important  railway  stations  across  the entire railway network;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to bring in more railway stations under the Integrated Security System (ISS); and
- (c)  if so, the details of the number of railway stations identified for the purpose, State-wise?

## ANSWER

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

(a) :  Out  of  202  Railway  stations  nominated  for  implementation  of Integrated  Security  System  (ISS)  over  Indian  Railways,  contracts  for execution  of  ISS  work  over  117  Railway  stations  have  already  been awarded. So far, Close Circuit Television (CCTV) Cameras have been installed  over  89  stations  under  ISS.  In  addition,  27  Under  Vehicle Scanning  System  (UVSS),  114  baggage  scanners,  about  240  Door Frame  Metal  Detectors  (DFMD),  more  than  900  Hand  Held  Metal Detectors have also been installed by zonal Railways under Integrated Security System.

(b)

: No, Madam.

(c)

: Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1636 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-04
Subject: Mortality Rates of Indians in Gulf
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: BALASUBRAMANIAM SENGUTTUVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1636

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.05.2016

## MORTALITY RATES OF INDIANS IN GULF

1636. SHRI B. SENGUTTUVAN:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the mortality rate of persons of Indian origin living in the Gulf countries is high compared to the death rate of such persons  living  as  in  other  countries  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (b) whether the high mortality rate amongst Indians living in the Gulf  region  is  owing  to  them  being  employed  in  hazardous occupations and subject to hard toil which takes a toll on their health and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether  the  Ministry  would  take  up  this  issue  with  Gulf countries  and  ensure  that  stringent  measures  are  taken against  their  exploitation  by  their  employers  and  if  so,  the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

[GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD)]

- (a) The data relating to mortality rates of Indian workers in any Country is not maintained by Indian Missions/Posts in that Country. However, the number of deaths of Indian workers is reported from time to time by the Missions. During 2015 the number of deaths in Gulf Countries was as under:

| Name of countries       |   No. of deaths in 2015 |
|-------------------------|-------------------------|
| Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |                    2691 |
| United Arab Emirates    |                    1540 |
| Qatar                   |                     279 |
| Oman                    |                     520 |
| Bahrain                 |                     223 |
| Kuwait                  |                     611 |
| Iraq                    |                      11 |

(b) No.  On  the  basis  of  information  available  with  the  Indian Missions/Posts in  Gulf  Countries  no  co-relation  can  be  established between cases of demise of Indian migrant workers and employment  in  hazardous  occupations.  As  reported  by  the  Indian Missions/Posts  in  Gulf  Countries,  the  death  of  Indian  workers  is mostly due to natural causes and traffic accidents. (c) To safeguard the interest of Indian emigrants, the Government has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) /Agreements on labour with major labour receiving countries, namely, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain and Kuwait to lay down the framework for bilateral cooperation for the protection and welfare of workers. Regular meetings of Joint Working Group under the MoUs provide a useful mechanism for engaging and redressing issues  relating  to  exploitation  by  foreign  employer  as  also  safety, security, wellbeing and welfare of lndian workers.

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