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Lok Sabha Question No. 1635 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-04
Subject: Schemes under MAEF
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS
Asked by: MAULANA BADRUDDIN AJMAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1635 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.05.2016

## SCHEMES UNDER MAEF

## 1635. :  SHRI BADRUDDIN AJMAL:

Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the schemes being implemented by the Maulana Azad Education Foundation (MAEF) for the welfare of minorities;
- (b) the details of the funds utilised by the MAEF for implementing these schemes during the last three years and the current year, year-wise and scheme-wise; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government for proper implementation of these schemes?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS (SHRI MUKHTAR ABBAS NAQVI)

- (a): The Maulana Azad Education Foundation (MAEF) implementing two schemes, viz. (i) Grant-inaid to NGOs for infrastructure development of their educational institutions & (ii) Maulana Azad National Scholarships for Meritorious Girls belonging to Minorities.
- (b): The details of Grant-in-Aid and Scholarships sanctioned by MAEF during the last three years and the current year, year-wise and scheme-wise are as under:

Rs. in crore

| Name of Schemes                                                                       | Sanctioned funds year-wise   | Sanctioned funds year-wise   | Sanctioned funds year-wise   | Sanctioned funds year-wise   |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------------------|
|                                                                                       | 2013-14                      | 2014-15                      | 2015-16                      | 2016-17                      |
| Grant-in-aid to NGOs for infrastructure development of their educational institutions | 15.00                        | 5.39                         | 8.41                         | *0.00                        |
| Maulana Azad National Scholarships for Meritorious Girls belonging to Minorities      | 42.19                        | 54.51                        | 57.60                        | *0.00                        |
| Total                                                                                 | 57.19                        | 59.90                        | 66.01                        | 0.00                         |

*No fund has been released so far.

- (c): To ensure proper implementations of the schemes, inspections are conducted by State Governments/Empanelled Inspecting officers of MAEF. Besides this, Evaluation Studies of the schemes are also conducted time to time from independent agencies.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1633 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-04
Subject: Attacks on Temples in Pakistan
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: RANJANBEN BHATT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1633 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.05.2016

## ATTACKS ON TEMPLES IN PAKISTAN

- † 1633. SHRIMATI RANJANBEN BHATT:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Hindus living in Pakistan are disturbed about the attacks on their temples;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  whether  the  Government  has taken any steps in this regard;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

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

(a) to (d) Government from time to time has come across reports about  acts  of desecration  of places  of religious and  cultural importance  of  the  minority  communities  in  Pakistan  including  the Hindu  community  and  the  reactions  of  the  worshippers  concerned who are citizens of Pakistan.

As  and  when  required,  the  Government  has  called  upon  the Government  of  Pakistan  to  ensure  protection  and  preservation  of religious places, including those belonging to its minorities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1632 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-04
Subject: Maintenance of Jabalpur Railway Station
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: RAKESH SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1632

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.05.2016

## MAINTENANCE OF JABALPUR RAILWAY STATION

†1632. SHRI RAKESH SINGH:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the platforms at the Jabalpur railway station under the Western Central Railway zone are not being maintained and cleaned properly;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) the mechanism  put in place to ensure constant monitoring of cleanliness and maintenance of the platforms and tracks of the station; and
- (d)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Railways  to  remove  filth  from  the  tracks  and platforms and to maintain it properly?

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## ANSWER (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

- (a)  to  (d):  It  is  Railways'  endeavour  to  maintain  platforms  at  all  stations including the Jabalpur station properly. Cleaning of platforms is a continuous  process  and  at  Jabalpur  railway  station,  same  is  being  done regularly.

Cleaning  of  platform  surface  and  washable  aprons  (on  tracks)  at Jabalpur  Railway  station  is  being  carried  out  by  mechanical  means  and high pressure jets.

For  constant  monitoring  of  cleaning  work  of  Jabalpur  station,  a Deputy  Station  Manager  (Commercial)  is  posted  in  03  shifts  round  the clock, under the supervision of Station Manager in the day shift.

Maintenance  of  Railway  track  is  being  done  with  the  help  of  track machines  and  trackmen  as  per  guidelines  contained  in  Indian  Railway Permanent Way Manual (IRPWM).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1631 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-04
Subject: Time Limit of Smart City Proposal
Ministry: URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RITI PATHAK, ANURAG SINGH THAKUR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1631 TO BE ANSWERED ON MAY 04, 2016

## TIME LIMIT OF SMART CITY PROPOSAL

No. 1631 SHRIMATI RITI PATHAK: SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR:

Will the Minister of URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  some  of  the  State  Governments  have  requested  the Union Government to increase the time limit for submitting their
- smart city proposals;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof,  State-wise  along  with  the  reasons cited  therefor  and  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  in  this regard;
- (c) whether the funds allocated for the first batch of 20 selected
- smart cities  have  been  released  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof and if not, the reasons thereof;
- (d) the  amount  of  funds  spent  so  far  and  the  reasons  for  nonutilization of funds, if any; and
- (e) whether the Ministry has given inputs and recommendations to the Ministry of Rural Development  regarding  the recently launched Rurban mission and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)&(b): Yes, Madam. The last date of submission of Smart City Proposals  (SCPs)  was  15th  December  2015.    State Government of Tamil Nadu had sought extension in time due to unprecedented rains and floods in several parts

of the State. An extension was given upto 29th December 2015.  Similarly, in the Round 2 (fast track) of the Competition,  time  was  extended  by  one  week beyond  15 th April  2016  due  to  several  holidays  in  the third week of April 2016.

- (c): The  first  instalment  is  released  after  meeting  some conditions,  such  as  incorporation  of  Special  Purpose Vehicle  (SPV),  etc.  Out  of  20  winning  Smart  Cities  in Round 1, SPVs have been created and incorporated by 13 cities.  Rs.  2288  crore  has  been  released  to  12  Smart Cities. Funds have not been released to Kochi (Kerala) as Election Model Code of Conduct is in operation there.
- (d): For the 20 Smart Cities in Round 1, several activities are required  to  convert  the  Smart  City  Proposals  (SCPs)  to Request for Proposals (RfPs) followed by bidding and the start of execution.  These  activities are at different stages in different cities. The funds will be utilized only after bidding is completed.
- (e): No, Madam.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1629 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-04
Subject: National Board for Skill Development Certification
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: PARASURAMAN K.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1629 TO BE ANSWERED ON 4.5.2016

## National Board for Skill Development Certification

## 1629. SHRI K. PARASURAMAN:

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

- (a) whether the Government has decided to set up the National Board for Skill Development  Certification  on  the lines of similar board  for education  to  set standards;
- (b) if so, the details, aims and objectives of the said Board thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Board  is  also  likely  to  decide  the  curriculum,  the  mode  of examination and certification at  different levels of training to bring about uniformity across the country; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (d) Government  has  announced  establishment  of  a  National  Board  for Skills  Assessment and Certification in the Budget Speech 2016-17. The Board will be  an autonomous  professional  body  responsible  for  conducting  examinations, assessments  and  awarding  national  level  certificates  in  compliance  with  National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) for skill development courses in the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1628 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-04
Subject: Consumption of Diesel and Electricity by Railways
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: R. VANAROJA, PARASURAMAN K.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1628 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.05.2016

## CONSUMPTION OF DIESEL AND ELECTRICITY BY RAILWAYS

1628. SHRIMATI VANAROJA R.: SHRI K. PARASURAMAN:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the    Railways  consumes  around  2.8  billion  litres  of diesel annually costing Rs.18000 crore and also spends around Rs.12,000  crore  annually  to  purchase  17.5  billion  units  of electricity;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  is  exploring  the  policy  to  procure crude  oil  and  take  refinery  capacity  on  lease  to  improve  its finances which would reduce diesel inventories by a third;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the steps taken by the Railways particularly Northern Railway to reduce consumption of diesel and electricity?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

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

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- STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (e)  OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1628 BY SHRI SHRIMATI VANAROJA R AND SHRI K. PARASURAMAN TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 04.05.2016 REGARDING CONSUMPTION OF DIESEL AND ELECTRICITY BY RAILWAYS (a) & (b) For the year 2014-15 Indian Railways consumed 2.9 billion litres  of  Diesel  costing 16804.63  crores  and  paid 12316 crores to purchase 18.24 billion units Electrical Energy. (c) Yes, Madam. (d) Pros  and  cons  are  being  studied  and  decision  will  be  taken based on outcome of the study. (e) The following steps have been taken:(1) Shutting down of diesel locos where detention is likely to exceed 30 minutes. (2) Super  checks  of  outgoing  locos  at  the  level  of  officers and  supervisors  of  the  shed  for  proper  maintenance practice. (3) Provision of Auxiliary Power Units on Diesel locomotives.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1627 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-04
Subject: Norms for Laying of Rail Line
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: SONA RAM CHOUDHARY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1627 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.05.2016

## NORMS FOR LAYING OF RAIL LINE

## † 1627.  COL. SONARAM CHOUDHARY:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)
- the norms for laying of new rail lines in the country;
- (b) whether a survey was conducted for laying of rail line from Balotra to Phalodi in Barmer district of Rajasthan;
- (c)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the proposal for survey and sanctioning of the said rail line is under consideration of the Government; and
- (e)
- if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

- (a):      Based  on  demands  raised  by  State  Governments,  Central  Ministries, Members  of  Parliament,  other  public  representatives  and  Railway's  own requirement,  the  proposals  for  new  line  projects  are  considered.  They  are taken up after a survey on the basis of remunerativeness, last mile connectivity, missing links and alternate routes, augmentation of congested/saturated  lines,  socio-economic  considerations  etc.  depending upon  throwforward  of  ongoing  projects,  overall  availability  of  funds  and competing demands.
- (b) to (e): Survey for Balotra-Phalodi via Shergarh, Shaitrawa and Dechhu (165 Km) new line project was completed in 2004-05. As per the survey report, cost of the project was assessed at ` 291 Crore with a rate of return of (-) 13.59%. The proposal has been shelved in view of its unremunerative nature.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1626 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-04
Subject: Reviewing Functioning of Constitutional Bodies
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: GOPALAKRISHNAN CHINNARAJ

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS

## (DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL & TRAINING)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1626

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.05.2016)

## REVIEWING FUNCTIONING OF CONSTITUTIONAL BODIES

## 1626. DR. C. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to review/reshape the functioning of tribunals, autonomous bodies and public sector firms;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the purpose and motive to review/ reshape the functioning of these bodies; and
- (d) the time by which the proposal is likely to be implemented?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office. (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

(a)  &  (b):    Yes,  Madam.  The  Government  has  set  up  an  Inter-Ministerial  Group  (IMG) to study the possibility of convergence /merger of Tribunals to reduce the number of Tribunals. IMG  shall study a report in this regard prepared by Indian Law Institute and shall look into the  comments  received  from  various  Ministries/Departments  to  give  its  suggestion  on  this issue.

- (c):   To reduce the number of Tribunals.

(d):    In such major policy issues involving statutory provisions, once the recommendations of designated IMG are received, the same are examined at the competent level keeping all aspects in mind and appropriate decision is taken in larger public interest.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1625 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-04
Subject: Survey on New Rail Line
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1625 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.05.2016

## SURVEY ON NEW RAIL LINE

†1625. SHRI KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the  present  status  of  survey  for  laying  new  rail  line  on  ManmadShahpur section via Nasik, Pune, Akola, Belapur, Nevasa, Parli, Baidyanath and on Panna-Satna section under Lalitpur-Singrauli project;
- (b) the reasons for delay in completing the work on the said routes;
- (c) the  steps  taken/being  taken  for  completing  the  works  on  the  said routes in time; and
- (d) the project-wise details of funds allocated and spent so far?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a) to (d):   No survey for laying of a new line between Manmad and Shahpur has been taken up.

Panna-Satna (89 km) section is a part of Lalitpur-Singrauli (541 km) new  line  project.  Land  acquisition  for  this  section  has  been  taken  up. Latest anticipated cost of Lalitpur-Singrauli new line is ` 3500 crore.  An expenditure of ` 1015 crore has been incurred on this project upto March, 2016.  The Project has suffered in the past due to inadequate availability of funds.  For speedy execution of the project, an enhanced outlay of ` 400 crore has been provided in 2016-17 against ` 375 crore in 2015-16.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1624 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-04
Subject: Low Cost Calling Applications
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: SUKENDER REDDY GUTHA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1624 TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 TH  MAY, 2016

## LOW COST CALLING APPLICATIONS

## 1624. SHRI GUTHA SUKENDER REDDY:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of low cost calling applications working as on date;
- (b) whether the low cost calling applications are ignoring the laid down norms by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI);
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the steps being taken by the TRAI against those applications?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (d) Large  number  of  Over-The-Top  (OTT)  players  offer  low  cost  calling services  to  their  customers.  Generally  such  services  are  being  offered  through customized applications. These are accessible over the internet and ride on telecom operator's networks offering internet access services.

Telecom  Regulatory  Authority  of  India  (TRAI)  has  released  a  consultation paper on 'Regulatory Framework for Over-The-Top services on 27 th March,2015 for inviting  comments  from  stakeholders.  The  consultation  paper  covers  many  issues including    net  neutrality  and  possible  regulatory  and  licensing  framework  for  OTT Players.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1623 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-04
Subject: Demand of Railway Passenger Rakes and Coaches
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: SADASHIV KISAN LOKHANDE, KRISHNAN NARAYANASAMY RAMACHANDRAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1623 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.05.2016

## DEMAND OF RAILWAY PASSENGER RAKES AND COACHES

†1623.    SHRI SADASHIV LOKHANDE: SHRI K.N. RAMACHANDRAN:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is any need for improvement in old rail coaches and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the  details  of  measures  taken  to  fulfil  the  required  demand  of railway  passengers  rakes  and  coaches  for  trains  and  the  status thereof;
- (c) whether old coaches of trains are still in  operation  even  after expiry of their normal useful life; and
- (d) if  so,  the  number  thereof  and  the  measures  taken  for  their replacement?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a): Improvement in rail coaches is a continual endeavor of Indian Railways. Regular maintenance  and  upkeep  of  all  passenger

amenity items provided in coaches is carried out during laid down maintenance schedules. Besides, identified coaches after attaining 12-15 years of life are also subjected to a 'Mid-life' rehabilitation.

(b): Every year, production plan of coaches is being made commensurate with the projected requirement.  Presently, adequate numbers of  coaches  have  been  provided  to  all  zonal  Railways  for running passenger carrying trains to their scheduled compositions which is considered sufficient for the present level of traffic.

(c):  No,  Madam.  All  coaches  running  in  passenger  services  are within their permitted service life.

(d): Does not arise. Replacement of old coaches which have outlived their permitted service life is a continual process.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1621 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-04
Subject: Linkage of Rail Line
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: GANESH SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1621 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.05.2016

## LINKAGE OF RAIL LINE

## † 1621.    SHRI GANESH SINGH:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  there  is  no  linkage  of  Tanakpur-Khatima  rail  line  in Uttarakhand  to  Kichha-Delhi  rail  line  despite  the  heavy  load  of passengers from Tanakpur/Khatima to Delhi and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether any survey has been conducted in this regard;
- (c) if so, the outcome of the same and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the steps taken/being taken to lay rail line from Khatima to Kichha
- in Uttarakhand?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

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

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (d)  OF UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO.  1621  BY  SHRI  GANESH  SINGH  TO  BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 04.05.2016 REGARDING LINKAGE OF RAIL LINE (a)  to  (d):  Tanakpur-Khatima  is  already  connected  with  meter  gauge rail line and gauge conversion of this section has been taken up as a part of Tanakpur-Pilibhit-Bhojipura gauge conversion project. An expenditure of ` 179 crore has been incurred up to March, 2016 and, an outlay of ` 110 crore has been provided for the year 2016-17. On this section,  earthwork,  blanketing,  bridges  work,  ballast  supply,  S&T works,  electrical  work  etc.  have  been  taken  up.  Further,  KhatimaKichha  new  line  project  was  sanctioned  with  a  commitment  from Government of Uttarakhand to provide land free of cost. Subsequently, State Government did not agree to provide land free of cost. Further, Uttarakhand Government has proposed a change in alignment between  Khatima  and  Lalkuan.    All  details  about  the  proposed  new alignment  have  been  made  available  to  the  State  Government.  The project could not be taken forward due to absence of response from the State Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1620 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-04
Subject: Scientists for Imparting Education
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1620 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04/05/2016

## SCIENTISTS FOR IMPARTING EDUCATION

## 1620.  SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY:

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

- (a) whether there was a proposal to impart education to students of various schools and colleges in the country by the highly accomplished scientists working under different departments under Science and Technology Ministry;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the details of scientists selected for imparting
- such education, departmentwise; (c) the number of schools which have already been benefitted by this proposal; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor and the time by which it is likely to be implemented?

## 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):  The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.

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