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Lok Sabha Question No. 1018 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-02
Subject: Railway Infrastructure in North-Eastern Region
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: NINONG ERING

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1018 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.03.2016

## RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE IN NORTH-EASTERN REGION

1018.  SHRI NINONG ERING:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  efforts  made  by  the  Government  to  improve  railway infrastructure in the North-Eastern region including Arunachal Pradesh;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  fixed  any  time  frame  to  bring  rail connectivity to all major cities in the North-East; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

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. 1018 BY SHRI NINONG ERING TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 02.03.2016 REGARDING RAILWAY INFRASTRUCTURE IN NORTH-EASTERN REGION.

(a)  to  (c):    Indian  Railways  have  laid  great  emphasis  on  improvement  in Railway  infrastructure  in  the  North  Eastern  Region.    17  major  railway projects consisting of 12 New Lines, 3 Gauge Conversion and 2 Doubling rail  line  projects  have  been  taken  up  in  North  Eastern  Region  including Arunachal Pradesh.  In addition, 2 Doubling projects have been included in Budget 2015-16 subject to requisite Government approvals.

An all time high outlay of over ` 5200 crore was provided for New Lines, Gauge Conversion and Doubling projects in North Eastern Region in 201415.  Again in 2015-16, a still higher outlay of ` 5338 crore has been provided for speedier execution of these projects.

In last two years, following major developments have taken place in North Eastern Region, including Arunachal Pradesh:

(i) Itanagar,  the  capital  of  Arunachal  Pradesh  was  connected  to  the National Capital by a direct train.

(ii) With commissioning of Balipara-Bhalukpong line after gauge conversion,  Arunachal  Pradesh  have  been  provided  with  second Broad Gauge connectivity.

- (iii) Entire  track  on  North  Bank  of  Brahmaputra,  running  very  close  to Assam-Arunachal  border,  has  been  connected  to  Broad  Gauge  with commissioning of Rangiya-Murkongselek Broad Gauge line.

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- (iv) Meghalaya  has  been  brought  on  railway  map  of  the  country  with commissioning of Dudhnoi-Mendipathar railway line.
- (v) With commissioning of Lumding-Silchar Broad Gauge line, the Barak Valley has been brought on Broad Gauge network of the country.
- (vi) Agartala,  the  capital  of  Tripura  has  been  brought  on  Broad  Gauge network with introduction of goods trains on 20.02.2016.
- (vii) Manipur  state  has  also  been  connected  with  Broad  Gauge  network with introduction of goods trains on 20.02.2016.

Indian Railways endeavour to provide connectivity to all the states of North Eastern Region in next 4-5 years.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1017 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-02
Subject: Safety of Nuclear Products
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: YOGI ADITYANATH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1017

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.03.2016

## SAFETY OF NUCLEAR PRODUCTS

1017.  SHRI YOGI ADITYA NATH:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the latest biennial report released by an international organisation, namely Nuclear Threat Initiative regarding theft of nuclear products;
- (b) if so, the details in this regard;
- (c) whether the Government has taken cognizance of the fact mentioned in the said  report  that  international  gangs  are  active  for  stealing  nuclear  products from the Indian nuclear establishments; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the security measures taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (d)  The  Government of India does not recognize the report released by the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI), a non-Governmental organization. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Interpol are the international institutions dealing with nuclear smuggling. India participates in both  and  has  taken  the  necessary  measures  to  tackle  nuclear smuggling.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1014 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-02
Subject: Community Service Programme
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: KULAMANI SAMAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTERPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1014 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.03.2016

## COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMME

## 1014.  DR. KULAMANI SAMAL:

## Will the Minister of SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTERPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  include  all  the  districts  under Community Service Programme scheme in Odisha;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the  status  of  establishment  of  ITIs  in  PPP  mode  in  Odisha  under  Kaushal Vikas Yojna; and
- (d) the modalities for establishment of Advanced Training Institutes and Regional Vocational Training Institutes in PPP model and step taken by the Government in view of considering the proposals of States in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTERPRENEURSHIP (SHRI RAJIV PRATAP RUDY)

- (a) & (b) There is no such scheme being run by Government.
- (c) The Government has at present no scheme to set up ITIs in PPP mode in Odisha.
- (d) The Advanced Training Institute (ATIs) will be set up in PPP mode through transparent bidding process as per standard PPP guidelines of Government of India. Tendering process for 12 ATIs in 1 st Phase has already started for the States which have identified land for the establishment of ATI.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1013 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-02
Subject: Rajdhani Train to Agartala
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: SANKAR PRASAD DATTA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1013 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.03.2016

## RAJDHANI TRAIN TO AGARTALA

1013.  SHRI SANKAR PRASAD DATTA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Railways has received any proposal for starting Rajdhani Train from New Delhi to Agartala, and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Railways proposes to connect Tripura with Southern and Western parts of the country by broad gauge;

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

(d) the time by which the decision is likely to be taken and implemented in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a): A large number of representations are received at various levels of Railway administration viz. Railway station, Division, Zonal Headquarter &  Railway  Board's  level  for  introduction  of  trains  including  Rajdhani Express trains. However, Indian Railways do not maintain compendium of such data.

(b)  to  (d):  With  the  completion  of  Badarpur-Kumarghat-Agartala  Gauge Conversion, the State of Tripura including its capital has been brought

on Broad Gauge network and goods trains have already been introduced on  20.02.2016.  The  section  can  be  opened  for  passenger  traffic  after statutory  inspection  and  authorization  from  Commissioner  of  Railway Safety.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1012 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-02
Subject: Migration of Indians
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: AJAY (TENI) MISRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1012 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.03.2016

## MIGRATION OF INDIANS

† 1012. SHIR AJAY MISRA TENI:

Will the Minister of External Affairs be pleased to state:

- (a) whether migration among Indian citizens have registered an increase over the last few years;
- (b) if so, the details thereof during the last three years; and
- (c) the  present  status  regarding  granting  of  dual  citizenship  to  these overseas Indians?

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

(a) & (b) Data about global migration of Indian nationals is not maintained / available in this Ministry.

Data  about  the  number  of  Indian  workers  who  emigrated  through Emigration Clearance to 18 notified Emigration Clearance Required (ECR) countries is available with this Ministry.

Data for emigration clearances granted during the last three years is as under:

|   Year | Emigration Clearance granted   |
|--------|--------------------------------|
|   2013 | 8,16,655                       |
|   2014 | 8,04,878                       |
|   2015 | 7,81,146                       |

According to the above data, there is 1.44% decrease during 2013 to 2014 and 2.94% decrease during 2014 to 2015, in the number of emigration clearances granted.

(c) There  is  no  provision  for  dual  citizenship  in  India  as  per  the Citizenship Act, 1955 and the rules made there under.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1011 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-02
Subject: Study on Glaciers
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: PREM DAS RAI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

## DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1011

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 2/03/2016

## STUDY ON GLACIERS

## 1011.  SHRI PREM DAS RAI:

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

- (a) whether Himalayan glaciers are melting rapidly;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and reasons therefor;
- (c) the impact of rapid melting of glaciers on the local area and the country;
- (d) whether the Government has conducted any study in this regard and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the outcome of the study along with the steps taken by the Government to prevent further melting of Himalayan glaciers?

## 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) No Madam.
- (b) & (c):  Does not arise.
- (d) Several  Government  agencies  such  as  Wadia  Institute  of  Himalayan  Geology  (WIHG), Geological Survey of India (GSI), Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE)  are engaged in regular monitoring of glacier dynamics, snow and glacier melting, geometrical changes and climate studies  on  the  Himalayan  glaciers.  A  number  of  glaciers  have  been  taken  up  for  long  term measurements on glacier-climate interaction in the different parts of Indian Himalayan Region by some of these agencies. A Centre for Glaciology has been set up at Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology  for  human  resource  development  and  to  carryout  cutting  edge  research  on  Himalayan glaciers.
- (e) Studies have revealed that the Himalayan glaciers are retreating in general but not at a rapid pace.  The  rate  of  melting/recession  varies  from  glacier  to  glacier  depending  on  topography  and climatic  variability  of  the  region.  While,  the  glaciers  in  the  eastern  and  central  part  of  Indian Himalaya are continuously retreating, some of the glaciers in the Western part of Himalaya are reported to be advancing. There is no abnormal trend of melting documented in recent years.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1010 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-02
Subject: Policies Regarding ICT Sector
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: E. T. MOHAMMED BASHEER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  1010

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 02.03.2016

## POLICIES  REGARDING  ICT SECTOR

## 1010.    SHRI E.T.  MOHAMMED BASHEER:

Will the Minister of Communications & Information Technology be pleased to state: -

- (a)  whether  the  Government  intends  to  formulate  any  overreaching  policy  which  addresses concerns of privacy. Intellectual Property Rights and piracy  in the Information Communication Technology sector: and
- (b ) if so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely to be implemented?

## ANSWER

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

- (a):      No,  Sir.    There  is  no  proposal  in  the  Government  to  formulate  any  overreaching  policy which addresses concerns of privacy, Intellectual Property Rights and   piracy in the Information Communication Technology Sector.  However, the Government is formulating a National IPR Policy for all sectors including ICT.
- (b):    An  all  encompassing  IPR  Policy  will  promote  a  holistic  and  conducive  ecosystem  to catalyze the full potential of intellectual property for India's economic growth and socio-cultural development, while protecting public interest. No time /target date has been fixed for finalizing the policy.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1007 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-02
Subject: Funds for Rajasthan
Ministry: STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION
Asked by: C.R. CHAUDHARY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1007

TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 2 ND  MARCH, 2016

## FUNDS FOR RAJASTHAN

1007. SHRI C.R. CHAUDHARY:

Will the Minister of STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION be pleased to state:

- (a) the  funds  provided  to  Rajasthan  for  construction  of schools,  hospitals,  roads,  drinking  water  facility  and toilets under MPLAD scheme during the year 2014-15 and the current year; and
- (b) the  State-wise  details  of  funds  allocated  especially  for drinking water facility?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE)  FOR  MINISTRY  OF STATISTICS  AND  PROGRAMME  IMPLEMENTATION  AND  MINISTER OF  STATE  FOR  MINISTRY  OF  EXTERNAL  AFFAIRS  [GENERAL  (Dr.) V.K. SINGH (Retd.)]

(a) & (b): Funds  are  released  under  the  Members  of  Parliament Local  Area  Development  Scheme  (MPLADS)  to  enable  Members  of Parliament (MPs) to recommend development works for creation of durable community assets based on locally felt needs. Sector-wise earmarking or allocation is not made.

The District Authorities examine and implement the eligible works recommended  by  the  MPs  and  maintain  details  of  the  individual works executed and the amount spent thereon.

During  2014-15,    Rs.  138  crore  were  released  to  the  accounts  of Members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in the State of Rajasthan.

During  2015-16  (upto  24-02-2016),  Rs.  112.50  crore  have  been released to the accounts of Members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in the State of Rajasthan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1006 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-02
Subject: Skill Development in Health Sector
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: KIRRON KHER

## 1006. SHRIMATI KIRRON KHER:

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

- (a) the current status of the skilled manpower in the health sector;
- (b) whether  there  is  shortage  of  skilled/  allied  health  professionals,  if  so,  the details thereof and the steps being taken to fill up the gap;
- (c) the manner in which the skill training imparted to the allied health professionals is being made qualitative; and
- (d) whether there is an effort to increase the existing capacities in terms of human resources and infrastructure in the health sector, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (d)    As  per  sector  wise  studies  conducted  by  National  Skill  Development Corporation  (NSDC)  the  health  sector  had  an  employment  base  of  35.90  lakh  in 2013 projected to expand to 74 lakh in 2022. The study indicate shortage of skilled allied health professionals in the categories of technicians, health worker male, rural health care and management. The Government has taken several steps to address skilled  manpower needs of health care sector. A health care Sector Skill Councils has  been  created  to  assess  skill  gaps  in  this  sector  and  develop  standards  for various job roles for training courses. Ministry has also signed an MOU with Ministry of  Health  and  Family  Welfare  for  training  of  allied  health  professionals.  Moreover, under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) training is being imparted for allied health professionals. In addition NSDC is also conducting training for allied health  professionals  in  partnership  with various  Central  Ministries, State  Skill Development Missions and State Health Departments.

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## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1006 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.03.2016

## SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN HEALTH SECTOR

## QUESTION
Lok Sabha Question No. 1004 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-02
Subject: Investigational New Drug
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: GEETHA KOTHAPALLI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1004 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.03.2016)

## INVESTIGATIONAL NEW DRUG

## 1004.  SHRIMATI KOTHAPALLI GEETHA :

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

(a) whether the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT)-CSIR, Hyderabad will be filing application for Investigational New Drug (IND), a crucial  step  before  going  for  clinical  trials  in  the  areas  of  oncology, infections and Alzheimer's disease and if so, the details thereof;

- (b) whether  the  IICT  plans  to  licence  the  patents  of  the  two  drugs  to pharma  companies  with  stipulation  that  they  sell  the  drugs  at  prices fixed  by  IICT  in  India  and  the  new  drugs  would  be  commercially available in another five years and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether  the  IICT  is  focussing  on  good  quality  work,  discoveries  and patents and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI Y.S. CHOWDARY)

- (a) No,  Madam.  At  present,  CSIR-IICT  does  not  possess  any  INDs  in  the areas of Oncology, Infections and Alzheimer's disease.
- (b) As a policy, CSIR-IICT licenses its discoveries to pharma companies with the  understanding  that  the  company  makes  available  the  drug  at affordable price.
- (c) CSIR-IICT focuses mainly on high quality S&T work and discoveries. The new discoveries are protected through patents.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1003 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-02
Subject: Network Problem in BSNL
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: PARBHUBHAI NAGARBHAI VASAVA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1003 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 nd  MARCH,  2016

## NETWORK PROBLEM IN BSNL

†1003. SHRI PARBHUBHAI NAGARBHAI VASAVA:

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

- (a) whether  there  are  major  problems  in  the  network  of  Bharat  Sanchar  Nigam Limited (BSNL) in Surat and Tapi districts of Gujarat;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to set up some new towers for improving the network of BSNL; and
- (d) if so, the time by which these towers are likely to be set up?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b) Telecom  Regulatory  Authority  of  India  (TRAI)  has  been  monitoring  the performance of telecom service providers, against the quality of service benchmarks for the various parameters  laid  down  by  the Authority through Quality of Service Regulations,  through  performance  monitoring  reports  submitted  by  service  providers. As per the performance monitoring report for the quarter ending December, 2015, for cellular mobile telephone services and basic services (Wireline), Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is, in general, meeting the parameters of quality of service for all the service areas including the areas in Surat and Tapi Districts in Gujarat.
- (c) & (d) BSNL augments mobile network based on its techno-economical considerations.  Under Phase VII mobile expansion project, BSNL plans to add 10817 number of 3G BTSs (Base Transceiver Station) and 14,252 number of 2G BTSs. This project is targeted to be over by June, 2016.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1000 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-02
Subject: Repatriation of Indians
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: ASADUDDIN OWAISI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1000 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.03.2016

## REPATRIATION OF INDIANS

## 1000. SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

Will the Minister of External Affairs be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  due  to  continuous  fall  in  oil  prices,  most  of  the  Gulf countries are taking austerity measures including imposing tax on income of expatriates which has adversely affected many Indians in those countries;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether many Indians have returned to India from Gulf countries due to increased taxes and harassment;
- (d) if so, whether Indian missions abroad, especially in Gulf countries are in constant touch with Indian workers who  are being repatriated to India; and
- (e) if  so,  the  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  to  provide ample assistance to Indian workers in Gulf countries?

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

(a)  &  (b)  Yes,  economic  measures  are  reportedly  being  taken  by  Gulf countries  to  address  the  adverse  effect  on  economy  due  to  sharp decline in global oil prices. Some  Gulf countries are reportedly considering imposition of VAT and increase in charges towards public services such as electricity, water etc.

- (c) No such instances of Indians returning from Gulf Countries due to increased taxes and harassment have been reported by Indian Missions in these countries.
- (d) & (e) Do not arise.

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