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Lok Sabha Question No. 4 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-25
Subject: Revival of Traditional Art and Culture
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: KAMLA DEVI PATLE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE LOK SABHA APRIL, 2016

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 TH

## REVIVAL OF TRADITIONAL ART AND CULTURE

## † 4.  SHRIMATI KAMLA DEVI PAATLE:

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

- (a)   whether the Government has taken adequate measures to revive the traditional art and culture along with folk art of various States including Chhattisgarh;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  achievements  made  by  the Government in this regard so far;
- (c)    whether the Government promotes various forms of folk art and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government has taken any measures to record and disseminate these art forms;
- (e)   if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  protect  and  promote creativity and performing arts and culture among people and set up culture Museums for this purpose?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (I/C) FOR CULTURE AND TOURISM AND MINISTER OF STATE FOR CIVIL AVIATION (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a)  to  (c)          Yes,  Madam.  To  preserve,  promote  and  disseminate  various forms  of  folk  art  and  traditional  culture  throughout  the  country  including Chhattisgarh, the Government of India operates a number of schemes and conducts various activities through its several organizations including seven Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs) with headquarters at Patiala, Nagpur, Udaipur, Allahabad, Kolkata, Dimapur and Thanjavur. Chhattisgarh comes under the jurisdiction of South Central Zone Cultural Centre (SCZCC), Nagpur and the centre  has  documented 132  audio, video and  literature  art  forms  including art forms of Chhattisgarh.

(d) & (e)   The Zonal Cultural Centres and other institutions under Ministry of Culture take various measures to record and disseminate these art forms by implementing a number of programmes/schemes, inter-alia, Award to Young Talented  Artistes,  Guru  Shishya  Parampara  Scheme,  Theatre  Rejuvenation Scheme,  Research  &  Documentation  Scheme,  Shilpgram  Scheme,  Octave and J&K Festivals and National Cultural Exchange Programme (NCEP).

(f)  There is no proposal to set up culture Museums in the country. However, the Ministry of Culture is organizing several cultural programmes on regular basis through its various institutions, not-for-profit organizations and individuals for this purpose.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-25
Subject: Production of Oil by OIL/ONGC in Assam
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: MAULANA BADRUDDIN AJMAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 th  APRIL, 2016

Production of oil by OIL/ONGC in Assam

## 2. SHRI BADRUDDIN AJMAL:

पैट्रोलियम व प्राक ृ लिक गैस मंत्री

Will  the  Minister  of  PETROLEUM  AND  NATURAL  GAS  be  pleased  to state:

- (a) the total investment and production of oil and gas by Oil India Limited (OIL) and Oil  and  Natural  Gas  Corporation  Limited  (ONGC)in  Assam  during  the  last  three years; and
- (b)  Whether  the  Government  allotted  new  oil  and  gas  blocks  to  these  companies during the said period in Assam and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

पेट्रोलियम और प्राक ृ लिक गैस मंत्रािय में राज्य मंत्री (स्विन्त्त्र प्रभार) (श्री धमेन्त्र प्रधान)

## MINISTER  OF  STATE  (I/C)  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  PETROLEUM  &  NATURAL GAS (SHRI DHARAMENDRA PRADHAN)

- (a) Total investment and production of oil and gas by Oil India Limited (OIL) and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) in Assam during last three years are as under:

|          | Production      | Production        | Investment (in Crore Rs.)   |
|----------|-----------------|-------------------|-----------------------------|
| Year     | Crude Oil (MMT) | Natural Gas (BCM) | Investment (in Crore Rs.)   |
| 2013-14  | 4.708           | 2.868             | 4037.08                     |
| 2014-15  | 4.463           | 2.959             | 3731.79                     |
| 2015-16* | 4.182           | 3.025             | 4261.75                     |

*provisional figures

MMT- Million Metric Tons

BCM- Billion Cubic Metre

- (b) No new oil and gas blocks were awarded to these companies during last three years.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-25
Subject: Merchandise Exports
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: ELUMALAI VELLAIGOUNDER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 th  APRIL, 2016

## MERCHANDISE EXPORTS

## 1. SHRI V. ELUMALAI:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वािणÏय एवं उɮयोग मंत्री ) be pleased to state:

- (a) whether India's total merchandise export for 2014 has been valued at US $ 321 billion against US $ 314 billion in the previous year;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the services exports have increased strongly in 2014 at 4.8 per cent; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

वािणÏ य एवं उɮयोग राÏ य मंत्री ) Įीमती िनमर्ला सीतारमण ( ( èवतंत्र प्रभार )

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SMT. NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

- (a) & (b) :As per DGCIS, India's Merchandise Exports were US $ 310.3 billion during April 2014-March 2015 compared to US $ 314.4 billion during April 2013-March 2014.
- (c) & (d) :  India's Service exports were US $ 155.45 billion during April 2014-March 2015  comparedto  US  $  151.48  billion  during  April  2013-March  2014  showing  an increase of 2.62%(Source:RBI).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 360 (STARRED), answered on 2015-12-23
Subject: Accidental Insurance to Passengers
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: NAGARAJAN P., VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 360 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.12.2015

## ACCIDENTAL INSURANCE TO PASSENGERS

*360.  SHRI P. NAGARAJAN: SHRI VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the rate and amount of compensation paid by the Railways to the victims of the various rail accidents during the last three years;
- (b) the number of compensation claim cases pending with Railways as on 1.12.2015;
- (c)  whether  any  discussions  have  been  held  with  the  insurance companies for insurance of rail passengers and payment of compensation in case of accident;
- (d)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  details  of  agreements(s),  if  any, signed in this regard;
- (e) whether the Government proposes to set up an independent safety regulator for this purpose and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (f)  the time by which a decision in the matter is likely to be taken?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF RAILWAYS

( SHRI SURESH PRABHAKAR PRABHU )

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

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (f) OF STARRED QUESTION  NO.  360  BY  SHRI  P.  NAGARAJAN  AND  SHRI  VINAYAK BHAURAO  RAUT  TO  BE  ANSWERED  IN  LOK  SABHA  ON  23.12.2015 REGARDING ACCIDENTAL INSURANCE TO PASSENGERS.

- (a) :  The  rate  of  compensation  paid  by  Railways  to  the  victims  of various rail accidents is ` 04 Lakhs for death and ` 32,000/- to ` 04 Lakhs for  injury  (depending  upon  the  gravity  and  nature  of  injury).  Amount  of compensation paid by Railways during last 3 years is as under:

(Amount Figures in Lakhs of ` )

| Year      |   Compensation Paid |
|-----------|---------------------|
| 2012-2013 |              318.85 |
| 2013-2014 |              149.22 |
| 2014-2015 |              127.48 |
| TOTAL     |              595.55 |

(b)  :  The  number of compensation claim cases in various rail accidents pending with Railways as on 01.12.2015 is 581.

(c) :  No, Madam.

(d) :  Does not arise.

- (e)  &  (f)  :    Although  Accident  Insurance  to  passengers,  is  not  dealt explicitly  by  any  of  the  Safety  Committees  but  the  High  Level  Safety Review Committee under Shri Anil Kakodkar has given the recommendation to set up Railway Safety Authority (RSA) independent of Indian Railway Board under the Government. The Authority shall have a separate  budget  fully  funded  by  the  Ministry  of  Railways  and  shall  be backed by a full fledged secretariat. No time frame can be given at this stage.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 356 (STARRED), answered on 2015-12-23
Subject: 4G Services
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE, MANOJ RAJORIA

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

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.346

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 23 rd  DECEMBER, 2015

## EMPOWERMENT OF TRAI

## *346. SHRI RAM CHARITRA NISHAD:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that though Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has powers to regulate and monitor rates, quality and other parameters, it does not enjoy power to impose penalties for deficient service unlike global regulators of telecom sector;
- (b) if so, the reaction of the Government thereon;
- (c) whether  suggestions  have  been  received  from  various  quarters  to  empower TRAI with such powers in the interest of consumers; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken thereon?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (d) A Statement is laid on the table of the House.

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STATEMENT TO BE LAID ON THE TABLE OF THE LOK SABHA IN RESPECT OF PARTS  (a)  TO  (d)  OF  LOK    SABHA  STARRED  QUESTION  NO.346  FOR  23 rd DECEMBER, 2015 REGARDING 'EMPOWERMENT OF TRAI'.

(a) & (b) Telecom  Regulatory  Authority  of  India  (TRAI),  established  under  subsection (1) of section 3 of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997 (24 of 1997) has been entrusted with discharge of certain functions, inter alia, to regulate the telecommunication services;  to ensure compliance of terms and conditions of license; lay-down the standards of quality of service to be provided by the service providers so as to protect the interest of the consumers of the telecommunication service; to promote and ensure orderly growth of the telecom sector. Under Section 29 of the TRAI Act, the Authority has been given power for imposing penalty for contravention of its directions, which stipulates that if a person violates directions of the Authority, such person shall be punishable with fine which  may extend to one lakh rupees and in case of second or subsequent  offence  with  fine  which  may  extend  two  lakh  rupees  and  in  the  case  of continuing contravention with additional fine which may extend to two lakh rupees  for every day during which the default continues.

(c) & (d) Yes  Madam.  Based  on  suggestions  received  from  various  quarters including TRAI, Department is working on Comprehensive legislative proposal to review and harmonise the legal frame work.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 346 (STARRED), answered on 2015-12-23
Subject: Empowerment of TRAI
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: RAM CHARITRA

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

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.346

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 23 rd  DECEMBER, 2015

## EMPOWERMENT OF TRAI

## *346. SHRI RAM CHARITRA NISHAD:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that though Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has powers to regulate and monitor rates, quality and other parameters, it does not enjoy power to impose penalties for deficient service unlike global regulators of telecom sector;
- (b) if so, the reaction of the Government thereon;
- (c) whether  suggestions  have  been  received  from  various  quarters  to  empower TRAI with such powers in the interest of consumers; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken thereon?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (d) A Statement is laid on the table of the House.

Contd……2/-

STATEMENT TO BE LAID ON THE TABLE OF THE LOK SABHA IN RESPECT OF PARTS  (a)  TO  (d)  OF  LOK    SABHA  STARRED  QUESTION  NO.346  FOR  23 rd DECEMBER, 2015 REGARDING 'EMPOWERMENT OF TRAI'.

(a) & (b) Telecom  Regulatory  Authority  of  India  (TRAI),  established  under  subsection (1) of section 3 of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997 (24 of 1997) has been entrusted with discharge of certain functions, inter alia, to regulate the telecommunication services;  to ensure compliance of terms and conditions of license; lay-down the standards of quality of service to be provided by the service providers so as to protect the interest of the consumers of the telecommunication service; to promote and ensure orderly growth of the telecom sector. Under Section 29 of the TRAI Act, the Authority has been given power for imposing penalty for contravention of its directions, which stipulates that if a person violates directions of the Authority, such person shall be punishable with fine which  may extend to one lakh rupees and in case of second or subsequent  offence  with  fine  which  may  extend  two  lakh  rupees  and  in  the  case  of continuing contravention with additional fine which may extend to two lakh rupees  for every day during which the default continues.

(c) & (d) Yes  Madam.  Based  on  suggestions  received  from  various  quarters including TRAI, Department is working on Comprehensive legislative proposal to review and harmonise the legal frame work.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 345 (STARRED), answered on 2015-12-23
Subject: Innovation in Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH, RAMDAS CHANDRABHANJI TADAS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO. * 345 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.12.2015

## INNOVATION IN SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## QUESTION

## *345.  SHRI SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH: SHRI RAMDAS C. TADAS:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  promote  innovative  ideas,  concepts  and practices including Hydro based incombustion Engine and such types of products/innovations under the skill development and entrepreneur schemes and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the number of proposals received by the Government from the researchers/innovators and skilled persons during each of the last three years and the current year, State/UT-wise;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to invite such innovators/promoters who have registered their research/innovations in patent offices across the country; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (d)   A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## STATEMENT TO BE LAID ON THE TABLE OF THE HOUSE IN RESPECT OF PART (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 345 ADMITTED FOR REPLY ON  23.12.2015  REGARDING  "  INNOVATION  IN  SKILL  DEVELOPMENT  AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP'

(a) to (d) The  National  Skill  Development  Corporation  (NSDC),  a  Public  Private Partnership  (PPP)  entity  under  the  Ministry  of  Skill  Development  &  Entrepreneurship, has a dedicated Innovation Fund that aims to support and provide financial assistance to innovative concepts, models and corrective solutions pertinent to Skill Development across multiple sectors.

NSDC has received over 200 applications over the last three years from various parts  of  the  Country.  In  particular  NSDC,  through  the  NSDC  Innovations  for  Skills Challenge,  2014,  received  169  verified  applications,  seeking  funding  assistance  and partnership. Out of these applications, 14 winners were selected based on a rigorous selection process for funding assistance under the funding guidelines.

Since financial year-2012-13, NSDC has approved funding assistance to 13 such innovative  proposals,  including  5  winners  from  the  Innovation  Challenge,  with  a  total commitment of approximately Rs. 50.77 crore. Further,  the  Ministry  has  currently  no  proposal  to  invite  innovators/promoters registering their research/innovations in patent offices across the Country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4140 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-23
Subject: Waqf Boards
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS
Asked by: ELUMALAI VELLAIGOUNDER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4140 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.12.2015

## Waqf Boards

## 4140. SHRI V. ELUMALAI:

Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  details  of  waqf  properties  under  the  control  of  the  State  Waqf  Boards along with the value/cost of these properties, State/Board-wise; and
- (b) the nature of control of the Central Government in the State Waqf Boards?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

## (SHRI MUKHTAR ABBAS NAQVI)

- (a) to  (b):      According  to  Section  32(1)  of  the  Waqf  Act,  1995,  the  general superintendence of all auqaf in a State shall vest in the Board established by the State/UT  Government  and  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Board  so  to  exercise  its power  under  this  Act  as  to  ensure  the  auqaf  under  its  superintendence  are properly maintained, controlled and administered and the income thereof is duly applied to the objects and for the purposes for which such auqaf were created and intended. Hence, detail of Waqf Properties and their cost is not available with Central Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4138 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-23
Subject: Foreign Investment in Start UP’s
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: BHARATENDRA SINGH

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4138 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.12.2015)

## FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN START UPS

## 4138. SHRI KUNWAR BHARATENDRA:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to create a more lenient regulatory framework to encourage foreign investment in start-ups in India, given their importance to the 'Make in India' campaign;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not; the reasons therefore; and
- (c) the other steps taken by the Government to encourage start-ups in the country?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI Y. S. CHOWDARY)

- (a)&(b) As per inputs from the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP); 'Startup India, Standup India' is in its development phase: A team has been constituted to suggest policy recommendations for creation of a conducive eco-system A consulting agency has been employed to assist the team in its work:
- (c) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has been implementing several schemes and programmes to encourage start-ups for boosting employment generation: The major schemes and programmes are: (i) Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programmes (PMEGP), (ii) Scheme of Funds for Regeneration of Traditional Industry (SFURTI), (iii) A Scheme for Promotion of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Agro Industry (ASPIRE); and (iv) Tool Room to promote Start-ups which create jobs in the country:

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4137 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-23
Subject: Waste Management
Ministry: URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: P. KUMAR, M. UDHAYAKUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4137 TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 23, 2015

## WASTE MANAGEMENT

No. 4137.          SHRI P. KUMAR: ADV. M. UDHAYAKUMAR:

Will the Minister of URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has adopted or proposes to adopt the best practices of developed countries for waste management;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has sought assistance from the foreign countries including Germany for waste management; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the response received from foreign
- countries in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)

(a & b) : Government of India has launched 'Swachh Bharat Mission' (SBM) on 2 nd  October, 2014 with the target to make the country clean by 2 nd  October, 2019. One of the admissible components under SBM is Solid Waste Management with Central support up to 20% of the project cost in the form of Viability Gap Funding (VGF)/Grant. Under SBM, all feasible waste processing methods including the best practices from developed countries, based on their successful performance outcome in  India,  shall  be  adopted  by  States/Urban  Local  Bodies  (ULBs)  for efficient management of solid waste in the Country.

(c  &  d)  :    Negotiations  on  development  cooperation  between  the Government of India  and  the  Government  of  the  Federal  Republic  of Germany has been signed on 5 th  October, 2015. Both sides agreed to expand the scope of the Support to National Urban Sanitation Policy-II (SNUSP II) project to include an additional component on solid waste management to help in the implementation of Swachh Bharat Mission.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4135 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-23
Subject: Quota for Handicaps
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: UDIT RAJ, BHARAT SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4135 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.12.2015

## QUOTA FOR HANDICAPS

4135.  DR. UDIT RAJ: SHRI BHARAT SINGH:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Railways has recently changed the rules regarding handicap quota;
- (b) if  so,  the details of changes made in the rules and the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the time by which the changes would be effective?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a) & (b):   With a view to facilitate handicapped persons of both the categories  i.e. those for whom it is mandatory to undertake journey with  an  escort  and  those  for  whom  it  is  optional  to  take  an  escort, instructions have been issued that the existing handicapped quota of 2  Sleeper class berths should be enhanced to 4 Sleeper class berths. (c): This provision will become available w.e.f. 01.01.2016.

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