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Lok Sabha Question No. 2229 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-29
Subject: India Post Payment Bank
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: P. C. MOHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2229

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29 th  July, 2016/ Shravana 7, 1938 (SAKA)

## India Post Payment Bank QUESTION

## 2229. SHRI  P.C. MOHAN:

- whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  permit  India  Post  to  have

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: (a) payment banks in remote areas of the country; (b) if so, the details thereof; and

- (c) the amount to be allocated for the establishment of India Post Payment Bank?

## ANSWER

The Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance

(SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR) (a) & (b):   Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted to the Department of Posts 'inprinciple'  approval  for  setting  up  a  payments  bank  with  25  per  cent  of  physical access points including Banking Correspondents (BCs) in rural centres. (c): As  per  the  Department  of  Posts,  the  payment  bank  is  proposed  to  start operations with a capital of Rs. 260 crores.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2227 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-29
Subject: Monetary Policy Committee
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: K. ASHOK KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT  OF INDIA MINISTRY  OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT  OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTTON NO; 2227

## TOBE ANS\\ERED ON 29(h JTL\ 2D'I6 QUESTION

Monetary Policy Committec

## 2227.SHRI K. ASHOK KUMAR:

Will the Minister of FINANCE  be pleased  to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes setting up of the Reserve Bank of India(RBI)  Monetary Policy  Committee (MPC);
- (b) if so, the details  and  the objectives thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has notified  rules governing  the procedure for selection of members  of the MPC and the terms and conditions  oftheir appointment and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the time by which the MPC is likely to be made op€rational?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY  OF FINANCE (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

(a) and (b): A new Chapter IIIF on Monetary Policy has been inserted in the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (RBI Act) by the Finance  Act, 20'16 to provide  for constitution  of a Monetary Policy Committee  (MPC) to determine the policy rate required for achieving  the inflation target determined by Government, in consultation  with RBI, in terms  of the Consumer  Price Index. The insritutionalized and statutory monetary policy framework  has been envisaged  in the RBI Act to meet the challenge of an increasingly  complex  economy. The primary objective  ofthe monetary policy is to maintain price stability,  while keeping  in mind the objective of grouh. The Govemment  has decided to bring the provisions  of RBI Act regarding constitution of MPC into force on 27'h June, 2016 vide Notification in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary dated 27.06.2016.

(c)  The Rules governing  the Procedure  for Selection of Members of Monetary  Policy Committee  and Terms and Conditions of their Appointment  have also been notified in the Gazette on 27.6.2016. out of the six Members of MPC, three Members will be from the RBl, including the Govemor,  who will be the ex-officio Chairperson,  the Deputy  Governor,  RBI and one officer  of RBI. The other three MEmbers of MPC will be appointed by the Central Government,  on the recommendations  of a Search-cum-Selection  Committee,  which will be headed by the Cabinet Secretary.  These three Members of MPC will be experts in the field of economics or banking or finance or Monetary  policy and will be appointed for a period of4 years and shall not be eligible for re-appointment.

- (d) The MPC will be made operational  after the Members  under clause (d) of sub-section (2) of section 45ZB of the RBI Act are appointed by the Government  on the recommendations  of the Search-cum-Selection Committee.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2225 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-29
Subject: Mission Indradhanush
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: POONAMBEN HEMATBHAI MAADAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2225 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 TH JULY, 2016

## MISSION INDRADHANUSH

## 2225. SHRIMATI POONAMBEN MAADAM:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  details  of  the  number  of  sessions organised  during  the  2nd  phase  of  Mission Indradhanush;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to revisit the districts where it was unable to achieve its target in the first and second phase; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and action taken thereon?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE )

- (a): During the second phase of Mission Indradhanush, 11.6 lakh sessions were organized .
- (b) & (c): Mission  Indradhanush  aims to  increase  full  immunization  coverage  in  India  to atleast  90%  children  by  2020. However,  in  199  districts  the  improvement  in  immunization coverage was not satisfactory during the first and second phase and therefore these distr included in third phase of Mission Indradhanush.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2224 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-29
Subject: Modernization of Defence Forces
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: JAY PRAKASH NARAYAN YADAV, KAMLA DEVI PATLE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2224

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29 TH  JULY, 2016

## MODERNIZATION OF DEFENCE FORCES

2224.  SHRI  JAI PRAKASH NARAYAN YADAV: SHRIMATI KAMLA DEVI PAATLE:

- Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state: (a) the  total  amount  spent  on  modernization of  defence  forces during  the last  three
- (b) whether  the  defence  forces  have  been  allocated  the  budget  according  to  their

years; requirements; (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and

- (d) the mechanism set up by the Government to monitor the use of the said fund?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                      (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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(a) to (d): A statement is attached.

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## STATEMENT  REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (d)  OF  LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2224 FOR ANSWER ON 29.7.2016

## (a) The details of the total amount spent on modernization of defence forces during the last three years are as follows:

(Rs. in crore)

| Financial Year   | Total allocation   | Actual Expenditure on modernization   |
|------------------|--------------------|---------------------------------------|
| 2013-14          | 73,444.59          | 66,850.30                             |
| 2014-15          | 75,148.03          | 65,862.38                             |
| 2015-16          | 77,406.69          | 62,341.87                             |

- (b) & (c): The  budgetary  provision  of  Rs.69,898.51.00  crores  for  the financial  year  2016-17  made  for  the  Defence  Services  Estimates  is 27.45%  less  than  the  projected  requirements  (Rs.96,343.03)  of  the various   Services / Departments.  The funds allocated are adequate to meet  the  contractual  commitments  and  some  fresh  modernization schemes for the present.  Additional requirement of funds as necessary will be projected depending on pace of utilization of allocation, progress of ongoing and new modernization schemes and other priority requirements.
- (d) Utilisation  of  Defence  budget  is  monitored  by  means  of  financial compilation prepared by Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) which captures the details of defence expenditure incurred all over the country.  The progress of expenditure is reviewed periodically at various levels  in  the  Ministry  and  Service  Headquarters  to  identify  any  areas where expenditure may be lagging.   This  helps  to  identify  and  resolve any problems in implementation of planned activities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2223 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-29
Subject: Overstating Growth Rate
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: SUSHMITA DEV

(a) whether the Indian Government is aware of the reported US Government statement about India's 7.5% growth rate for the year 2016-17 which is overstated;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the reaction of the Indian Government thereto?

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL)

(a) and (b): The 'Investment Climate Statements for 2016', brought out by the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs of the United States, mentioned that depressed investor sentiment  suggests  that  the  approximately  7.5  per  cent  growth  rate  of  India  may  be overstated.

(c): From time to time, research organizations, international organizations and agencies of  other  governments  do  bring  out  certain  analysis  which  Government  of  India  takes note of and useful recommendations, if any, are taken as inputs for policy-making. The fact that the Gross Foreign Direct Investment inflows were the highest at US Dollar 55.5 billion  in  2015-16  indicates  positive  global  investor  sentiments  towards  the  Indian economy. In 2016-17, the data available for April-May indicates a continuance of robust inflows.  Besides,  GDP  growth  is  also  significantly  determined  by  final  consumption expenditure which contributed about 58 per cent of the GDP growth in 2015-16, which has been estimated at 7.6 per cent by the Central Statistics Office. The methodology followed  in  the  collection,  complication  and  dissemination  of  the  National  Accounts Statistics  is  based  on,  to  the  extent  possible,  the  recommendations  of  System  of National Accounts, 2008 of the United Nations. The Central Statistics Office has, so far, not brought out any estimate of the growth rate of the economy for the year 2016-17.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2222 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-29
Subject: Ordnance Factories
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: E. T. MOHAMMED BASHEER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2222

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29 TH  JULY, 2016

## ORDNANCE FACTORIES

2222.  SHRI  E.T. MOHAMMED BASHEER:

j{kk ea=h

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the performance of ordnance factories has been reviewed by the Ordnance Factory Board;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  and  the  outcome  thereof  along  with  the  steps  taken  by  the Government for improving the performance of these factories;
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  give  financial  autonomy  to  the  ordnance factories to expedite decision making process by them; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                      (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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- (a) & (b): Yes,  Madam.    Performance  of  Ordnance  Factories  is  being regularly reviewed by Ordnance Factory Board.  Some of the major steps taken in this regard are as follows:
- (i) Modernization of Ordnance Factories to keep pace with the latest technology  and  to  maintain  the  production  capacity  in  tandem with  the  requirement  of  Armed  Forces.    As  compared  to  an expenditure of Rs.2927 crore in the 11 th Plan, already an expenditure of Rs.4239 crore  has  been incurred during the first four years (2012-16) of the 12 th Plan.   In 2016-17, an expenditure of Rs.1169.67 crore is envisaged.

:  2  :

- (ii) To  improve  upon  the  production  planning  in  Ordnance  Factory Board (OFB), Army has started placing 5 years roll-on indents for ammunition items. (iii)  Quality  Audit Groups (QAG) have been formed at 10 centers as an  independent  authority  for  giving  impetus  to  and  ensuring quality in Ordnance Factories. (iv)  13  Ordnance  Development  Centres  (ODCs)  with  identified  core technologies have been created to take up product development and improvement in core product areas.

(c) & (d): Ministry  has  been  delegating  powers  to  Ordnance  Factory Board  (OFB)  from  time  to  time  for  providing  operational  freedom  and expedite decision making process by them.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2221 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-29
Subject: Strategic Partners for Domestic Manufacturing
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Dr. BHOLA SINGH, POONAMBEN HEMATBHAI MAADAM

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2221

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29 TH  JULY, 2016

## STRATEGIC PARTNERS FOR DOMESTIC MANUFACTURING

2221.  DR. BHOLA SINGH:

SHRIMATI POONAMBEN MAADAM:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  finalized  the  guidelines  on  selecting  strategic partners  to  develop  domestic  manufacturing  under  the  new  Defence  Procurement Procedure, 2016, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether the Government has received any objections from the industry on the proposed guidelines and if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon;
- (c) the details of steps taken  for involving  and encouraging  private sector enterprises  in  joint  development of  defence  technology  and manufacture of  defence equipment along with the letter of intent issued to these enterprises during 2015-16; and
- (d) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  provide  eighty  percent  funding  to  the Research  and  Development  taken  by  the  private  sector  companies  in  defence production and if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                      (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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(a) to (d): The Government is committed to the goal of achieving selfreliance in our defence capabilities.  Accordingly, the concept of 'Make in  India'  is  a    focal  point  of  the  current  defence  acquisition  policy  and procedures.    The  Defence  Procurement  Procedure  (DPP)  focuses  on giving

boost  to  the  'Make  in  India'  initiative  of  the  Government  through indigenous design, development and manufacturing of defence equipment,  platforms  and  systems.    A  new  category  viz.  'Buy  (IndianIDDM)' [Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured] has been introduced as the most preferred category of Procurement.  The 'Make' procedure  has  been  simplified  to  ensure  increased  participation  of Indian Industry.  There is provision for Government funding of upto 90% in cases involving design and development systems / equipment which necessitate  harnessing of  critical  technologies  and  which  may  involve large infrastructure investment. Provisions for involving private industry  as  Production  Agencies  and  Technology  Transfer  Partners have been incorporated.  The role of MSMEs has also been enhanced in the defence sector.

The V.K. Aatre Task Force was constituted by Government to lay down criteria for selection of the Strategic Partners for various platforms from  the  Private  Sector Industry. It has  presented  its  Report  to Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2220 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-29
Subject: Decline in Crude Oil Prices
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: NALIN KUMAR KATEEL

## Government of India

## Ministry of Finance

## Department of Expenditure

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## LOK  SABHA

## To be answered on 29

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2220 th July, 2016/ 7  Shravana, 1938 (Saka)

## Decline in Crude Oil Prices

## 2220  SHRI NALIN KUMAR KATEEL

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a)    whether the decline in crude oil prices has helped to reduce the fuel subsidy burdens of the Government, if so, the details thereof;
- (b)    the extent of savings to the Government exchequer due to reduction in the fuel subsidy burden;
- (c )   whether the Government has any proposal to translate the said savings into a higher speed on a key infrastructure to boost the economy; and
- (d )       if so, the details thereof and if not,  the reasons therefor?

ANSWER

## SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL

## Minister of State for Finance

(a) to (d) The petrol prices and diesel prices were deregulated w.e.f. 25.6.2010 and 19.10.2014 respectively.  The  total  amount  of  subsidy/under-recovery  incurred  on    sale  of  diesel,  PDS Kerosene and Domestic LPG for the financial year 2013-14 to 2015-16 is given as under:-

## (Rs. in Crore)

| Product   | 2013-14   | 2014-15   | 2015-16   | 2016-17 (BE)   |
|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|----------------|

| Diesel       | 62,837   | 10935   | 0      | 0      |
|--------------|----------|---------|--------|--------|
| PDS Kerosene | 31,255   | 24,804  | 11,496 | 7,144  |
| Domestic LPG | 52,247   | 40,569  | 16,074 | 19,803 |
| Total        | 1,46,339 | 76,308  | 27,570 | 26,947 |

Government  has  used  these  savings  to  enhance  spending  on  infrafructure.  Details  of  Capital Expenditure from the Expenditure Budget is as under:

(Rs. in Crore)

| 2013-2014   | 2014-2015   | RE 2015-2016   | BE 2016-2017   |
|-------------|-------------|----------------|----------------|
| 1,75,261    | 1,83,222    | 2,23,286       | 2,32,567       |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2219 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-29
Subject: e-Cigarette
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI, HARI OM PANDEY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2219 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 TH JULY, 2016

## E - CIGARETTE

## 2219. SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI: SHRI HARI OM PANDAY:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has proposed to ban the use of "e - cigarette" in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government to enforce the ban; and
- (c)if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SMT. ANUPRIYA PATEL )

- (a) & (b): There is no such proposal at present.

- (c): The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare organized a roundtable to discus s the current evidence  around  the  existing  and  potential  impact  of  Electronic  Nicotine  Delivery  Sy (ENDS) on public health, explore global efforts in combating ENDS, and decide measures appropriate for India.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2218 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-29
Subject: Budget Allocation to Air Force
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: FEROZE VARUN GANDHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2218

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29 TH  JULY, 2016

## BUDGET ALLOCATION TO AIR FORCE

2218.  SHRI  FEROZE VARUN GANDHI:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  reduction  in  budget  allocation  to  Air  Force  despite  the  demand  for projects  under  the  new  schemes  has  resulted  in  slower  modernization  process  of  Air Force;
- (b) if  so,  the details of projects that have been delayed due to fund crunch and have been put on hold for the same reasons;
- (c) whether fund crunch is impacting the critical Air Force needs at present;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                      (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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(a) to (e): The modernization of the armed forces is an ongoing process and  is  executed  in  consonance  with  the  roadmap  laid  down  in  the  Long Term Integrated Perspective Plan.

Government constantly reviews the security environment and ensures  that  IAF  is  fully  equipped  to  meet  the  security  challenges. Government continuously monitors progress of schemes and expenditure to  ensure that defence preparedness is maintained.  Additional funds are allotted in case of requirement.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2216 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-29
Subject: Seventh Pay Commission
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: K.R.P. PRABAKARAN

## Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 2216

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE JULY, 2016 SHRAVANA 7, 1938 (SAKA) 29th

## SEVENTH PAY COMMSSION

## QUESTION

## 2216. SHRI KRP. PRABAKARAN:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (b) whether the Seventh Central Commission has narrowed the gap between the salaries of Central Government and private sector employees and if the details thereof; Pay SO,
- (a) whether the Government has issued notification on Seventh Central Commission, if so, the details thereof and if not; the time by which it is likely to be notified; Pay
- (c) whether the Government has taken any initiative to create enough jobs despite of high growth and if so, the details thereof for the last two years, sector-wise
- (e) the details of action taken by the Government in this regard?
- (d) whether there is depressed investor sentiment in India as a result thereof, if s0, the details thereof; and

## ANSWER

- (a) The Resolution containing decisions of the Government on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Commission has been issued on 25.07.2016. Pay
- (b) Apart from the aspect of the levels of salary in the private sectors viz-a-viz in government jobs, the Seventh Central Commission has also deliberated upon the other tangible and non-tangible benefits that government employees are entitled Pay

which include job security, inflation indexed salary, assured prospects for financial progression, etc. pay structure for Central Government employees.

- (c) to (e): Government has taken various  steps for  generating employment in the country like encouraging private sector of economy, fast tracking various projects involving substantial investment and   increasing   public   expenditure on various schemes. Government has also decided to strategically promote labour-intensive manufacturing and expand employment  opportunities by  promoting tourism and agro-based industries. As regards investor sentiment, the same is dependent on number of factors without any direct linkage with Seventh Commission award. Pay
Lok Sabha Question No. 2213 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-29
Subject: Delay in Construction of Defence Projects
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: HARISHCHANDRA DEORAM CHAVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2213

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29 TH  JULY, 2016

## DELAY IN CONSTRUCTION OF DEFENCE PROJECTS

2213.  SHRI  HARISHCHANDRA CHAVAN:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  inordinate  delay  in  land  acquisition  and  environmental  clearance  is affecting a number of defence projects;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                      (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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(a) to (c): The  information  is  being  collected  and  will  be  laid  on  the Table of the House.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2210 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-29
Subject: Sukhoi Fighter Aircraft
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: NARANBHAI KACHHADIA, HARI OM PANDEY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2210

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29 TH  JULY, 2016

## SUKHOI FIGHTER AIRCRAFT

2210.  SHRI  NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA: SHRI  HARI OM PANDAY:

j{kk ea=h

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  signed  any  Memorandum  of  Understanding (MoU) with Russia to develop Super Sukhoi fighter aircraft; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## A    N    S    W    E    R

MINISTER OF DEFENCE                                      (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

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(a) & (b): Government has not signed any Memorandum of Understanding  (MoU)  with  Russia  to  develop  Super  Sukhoi  fighter aircraft.

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