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Lok Sabha Question No. 1700 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-09
Subject: Increase in EMUs/DMUs
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: MEENAKASHI LEKHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1700 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.12.2015

## INCREASE IN EMUs/DMUs

1700.   SHRIMATI MEENAKASHI LEKHI:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  due  to  heavy  traffic  congestion  on  the  roads,  a  large number  of  people  heavily  depend  upon  EMUs/DMUs  to  commute from their respective locations in NCR to Delhi but due to far lesser number of such trains there remains heavy rush of people inside the compartments causing great amount of discomfort to them;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  of  such  EMUs/DMUs  operating  on  different routes terminating or starting from New Delhi/Delhi; and
- (c) the plans of the Government to increase the number of EMUs/DMUs on different sections in near future?

## 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.  1700  BY  SHRIMATI  MEENAKASHI LEKHI TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 09.12.2015 REGARDING INCREASE IN EMUs/DMUs.

(a) & (b) Large number of commuter trains are arriving and leaving New Delhi/Delhi to meet the demand of daily commuters from NCR.

Number of EMU/MEMU/DEMU/Passenger trains that are available ex-Delhi area to various stations is as under:-

| Station   | EMU   | MEMU   | DEMU   | Passenger   |   Total |
|-----------|-------|--------|--------|-------------|---------|
| Aligarh   | 7     | 4      |        |             |      11 |
| Palwal    | 19    | 2      |        | 2           |      23 |
| Ghaziabad | 24    | 5      |        |             |      29 |
| Panipat   | 3     | 8      |        | 12          |      23 |
| Rewari    |       |        |        | 12          |      12 |
| Shamli    |       |        |        | 11          |      11 |
| Rohtak    | 3     |        | 2      | 7           |      12 |
| Meerut    |       |        |        | 7           |       7 |
| Hapur     |       |        |        | 5           |       5 |
| Total     | 56    | 19     | 2      | 56          |     133 |

(c)    Introduction  of  trains,  including  EMUs/DMUs  is  an  ongoing process over Indian Railways subject to traffic justification, operational feasibility, availability of resources, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1699 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-09
Subject: Constitutional Powers of Municipal Councils
Ministry: URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: VINCENT H PALA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPOMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1699 TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 09, 2015

## CONSTITUTIONAL POWERS OF MUNICIPAL COUNCILS

No. 1699 . SHRI VINCENT H. PALA:

Will the Minister OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether municipal councils and municipalities have legislative  powers  under  the  Constitution  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  amend  the  seventh schedule  to  the  Constitution  to  distribute  legislative  powers  to local bodies; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): No, Madam.
- (b): No, Madam.
- (c): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1697 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-09
Subject: Sanitation Equipments
Ministry: STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION
Asked by: ARJUN RAM  MEGHWAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1697 TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 9 TH  DECEMBER, 2015

## SANITATION EQUIPMENTS

## 1697.   SHRI ARJUN MEGHWAL:

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

- (a) whether certain major equipment is required for connecting sections of society with cleanliness drive;
- (b)
- if so, the equipment required for continuous sanitation;
- (c) whether various procedural hurdles are being faced despite the  fact  that  purchase  of  equipment  is  permissible  under MPLAD scheme;
- (d)
- if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (e)
- (f)
- whether  the  Government  is  issuing  any  guidelines  to  the State Governments to remove such procedural hurdles; and
- if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): No, Madam.
- (b): Does not arise.

(c) & (d): Members  of  Parliament  Local  Area  Development  Scheme (MPLADS) is for development works and creation of durable community assets.

Purchase  of  vehicles,  including  earth  movers,  and  equipment  meant for drinking water and sanitation purposes belonging to Central, State, Union Territory and Local Self Governments are allowed under para 6 of Annexure II-A of the Guidelines on MPLADS.

MPLADS  works  at  the  field  level  are  implemented  by  the  District Authorities.

Incidence  of  implementational  problems  from  time  to  time  and  their resolution etc. is a continuous process at the field level in respect of execution  of  all  the  various  types  of  works  under  the  MPLADS. Information thereon is not centrally maintained.

(e): No, Madam.

(f): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1696 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-09
Subject: CNG Buses
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: PREM DAS RAI, MEENAKASHI LEKHI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1696

## (To BE ANSWERED ON 09.12.2015)

## CNG BUSES

1696. SHRI PREM DAS RAI: SHRIMATI MEENAKASHI LEKHI:

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

- (a) Whether the Government is aware of a study which revealed that the CNG buses emit nano carbon particles which can cause cancer;
- if so, the details thereof; and (6) the remedial measures takenlto be taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI Y.S: CHOWDARY)

- (a),(b)&(c) Yes Madam CSIR-IIP has conducted a study in collaboration with University of Alberta (Canada) focused at emission measurement (ultrafine particles) from various categories The results of study were published (Ref: Proceedings of the International Conference on Internal Combustion Engines 2014, ICICE8-A-11-655-1; Int: Automotive Technology 2014, 15,1053; and Int. Automotive Technology The  Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) has been putting in place time to time, the desired interventions 8th
- to control vehicular pollution:

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1694 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-09
Subject: Conversion of Agricultural Land
Ministry: URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1694

TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 09, 2015

CONVERSION OF AGRICULTURAL LAND

No.1694 SHRI KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL:

Will the Minister of URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether a huge area of arable land in various cities including in Delhi and Mumbai is being converted into residential colonies by the private developers and builders;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor, State-wise/Citywise; and
- (c)  the  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  to  check  this tendency and save the arable land?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT

(SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)

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

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1693 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-09
Subject: Puraskar Awards for Minority Languages
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS
Asked by: NAGARAJAN P.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1693 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09-12-2015

## Puraskar Awards for Minority Languages

1693. SHRI P. NAGARAJAN:

Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to give Puraskar Awards for linguistic minority languages;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  the details of languages identified for the purpose; and
- (d)  the time by which the said awards are likely to be given?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) No,  Madam.    There  is  no  proposal  under  consideration  in  this Ministry to give Puraskar Awards for linguistic minority languages.
- (b) to (d) Does not arise.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 1692 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-09
Subject: Pamban Bridge
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: PARASURAMAN K.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1692 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.12.2015

## PAMBAN BRIDGE

## 1692. SHRI K. PARASURAMAN:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)    whether the work on new span, instead of the present two leaves for Pamban Bridge is likely to be completed by December, 2016;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, and
- (c) the details of the specialities of the bridge when  it  becomes operational?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a) to (c): The work of replacement of lift span of Pamban Bridge has been sanctioned in Budget 2015-16 and has been assigned to Rail Vikas Nigam Limited  (RVNL)  for  execution.    Preliminary  activities  for  preparation  of design  and  detailed  project  report  have  been  taken  up.    As  the  project needs detailed technical studies prior  to  finalizing  the  execution  scheme, target for its completion has not been fixed. On completion, this span will have provision for passage of ships under it similar to that available in the existing span.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1691 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-09
Subject: New Features in Sub-urban trains
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: S.P. MUDDAHANUMEGOWDA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1691 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.12.2015

## NEW FEATURES IN SUB-URBAN TRAINS

## 1691.  SHRI S.P. MUDDAHANUME GOWDA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  Railways  are  considering  to  add  new  features  in  sub-urban trains like advance audio-visual facilities, destination indicators, announcement about approaching station, etc., as provided in the Delhi Metro and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether Railways are considering to introduce stainless steel coaches in sub-urban trains and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether Railways are planning to introduce more ladies special trains on sub-urban routes and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

- (a) Yes,  Madam.  Passenger  Information  System  (PIS)  has  already  been provided  in  newly  manufactured  Insulated  Gate  Bipolar  Transistor (IGBT) based Electrical Multiple Unit (EMU) stock in Mumbai Sub-urban area. Same has been planned in IGBT based new EMU rakes in other than Mumbai area as well.
- (b) 6  nos.  stainless  steel  Electrical  Multiple  Unit  (EMU)  rakes  have  been manufactured  by  M/s.  Bharat  Earth  Movers  Limited,  Bangalore.  72 stainless steel EMU rakes are under manufacturing by Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai for Mumbai Sub-urban area under Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP) -Phase II.

- (c) Central, Western, Eastern, Southern and Northern Railways have already  introduced  ladies  special  trains  on  sub-urban  routes  in  peak hours  as  per  traffic  justification,  operational  feasibility,  availability  of resources etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1690 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-09
Subject: Financial assistance for Housing Projects
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN  POVERTY ALLEVIATION
Asked by: JAYSHREEBEN  PATEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING & URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO. 1690

TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 09, 2015

## FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HOUSING PROJECTS

No. 1690.      SHRIMATI JAYSHREEBEN PATEL:

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN POVERTY

ALLEVIATION be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  Government  propose  to  give  financial  assistance  for
- land required for housing projects for urban poor in Gujarat and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  revise  unit  cost  of housing project keeping in view the price escalation in building material and labour cost, and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether there could be an additional assistance for the projects attracting cost overrun issues and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING & URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)

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(a): No,  Madam.    The  Guidelines  on  'Pradhan  Mantri  Awas  Yojana (PMAY)-Housing for All (HFA) (Urban)' Mission launched by Government  on  25.6.2015,  with  the  aim  to  provide  assistance  to States/UTs  in  addressing  the  housing  requirement  of  the  slum dwellers and urban poor, do not envisage financing of land cost for the  projects  taken  up  under  the  Mission.  State  Government/Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) may, however, monetize the land required for the projects in lieu of their share.

(b) & (c): No, Madam.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1689 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-09
Subject: Over Crowded Trains
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: DODDAALAHALLI KEMPEGOWDA SURESH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1689 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.12.2015

## OVER CROWDED TRAINS

1689.  SHRI D.K. SURESH:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  identified  the  trains  which  run overcrowded;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  introduce  additional coaches to ease the overcrowding problem in trains; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  &  (b):  On  Indian  Railways,  the  demand  pattern  is  not  uniform throughout the year and it varies during the peak and lean seasons. The demand for travel surges especially during the peak season like during summer holidays, festivals etc. During Financial Year 2014-15, around 2000 trains had an overall occupancy of more than 100%.
- (c) & (d): Increase in the number of coaches is an ongoing process subject to operational feasibility, availability of coaches and commercial justification.  In 2015-16, upto November 2015, a total of  691  coaches  have  been  augmented  on  permanent  basis  in various trains to cater to the overcrowding.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1688 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-09
Subject: Spare Parts
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: VASANTHI M.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1688 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.12.2015

## SPARE PARTS

## 1688.  SHRIMATI VASANTHI M.:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that due to non-availability of spare parts, a number of coaches and train engines are lying unused; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken and fund allocated for the aforesaid purpose?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a)  &  (b):    Three  train  engines  (two  in  Western  Railway  and  one  in Northeast  Frontier  Railway)  are waiting for spare  parts. Diesel Locomotive  Works,  Varanasi  and  Diesel  Loco  Modernization  Works, Patiala have been nominated to supply requisite spare parts. A total of ₹ 13 crores is allocated for above three train engines.

No coaches are lying unused due to non-availability of spare parts.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1687 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-09
Subject: Maharajganj-Mashrakh Rail Line
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1687 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.12.2015

## MAHARAJGANJ-MASHRAKH RAIL LINE

† 1687.   SHRI JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the status of Maharajganj-Mashrakh rail line project and the time by which the said project is likely to be completed;
- (b)  the  initial  budget  earmarked  for  the  said  project  and  the  total expenditure determined for this project at present;
- (c) the details of funds spent so far and the extent to which the work of the project has been completed;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  take  concrete  steps  to expedite the said work; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a)  to  (e):  Construction of Maharajganj-Masrakh (36 km) new line has been taken up at an anticipated cost of ` 343 crore. An expenditure of ` 215 crore has incurred upto March, 2015. The project has suffered in the  past  primarily  on  account  of  insufficient  funds  allotment.  The project has been fast tracked by increasing the outlay to ` 60 crore in 2015-16 against the allocation of ` 22 crore in 2014-15 & ` 20 crore in 2013-14 and the project is now at an advance stage of completion.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1685 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-09
Subject: Stoppage of Duronto Train
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: CHANDRAKANT RAGHUNATH PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1685 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.12.2015

## STOPPAGE OF DURONTO TRAIN

1685. SHRI C.R. PATIL:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Duronto trains are being given more than one stoppage in a State;
- (b) if  so, whether representations have been received to stop Duronto trains at Surat railway station in Gujarat; and
- (c) if so, the decision taken thereon?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a):  Indian  Railways  do  not  provide  stoppage  on  State-wise  basis  as railway  network  and  train  operations  run  across  State  boundaries. However,  at  present,  with  a  view  to  improving  the  patronization  of certain Duronto Express trains, commercial  stoppages have been provided wherever operational stoppages exist.

- (b)  &  (c):  Yes,  Madam.  As  a  matter  of  policy,  providing  additional commercial stoppage at stations other than stations where operational stoppages exist is not desirable at present due to operational constraints.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1684 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-09
Subject: Restricted Visas
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: GOPALAKRISHNAN CHINNARAJ

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1684 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.12.2015

## RESTRICTED VISAS

1684.      DR. C. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Union Government has removed Iran from the list of countries put under the restricted visa category;
- (b) if so, the details along with the reasons behind the said move; and
- (c) the names of other countries placed under the restricted visa category by India?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c) In the meeting between the Hon'ble Prime Minister and the  President  of  Iran,  H.E.  Mr.  Hassan  Rouhani,  in  Ufa,  Russia  on July 9,  2015, it was decided to enhance opportunities for trade and people-to-people  contacts  between  the  two  countries.  In  line  with this  approach,  the  authorities  concerned  have  updated  the  visa policy for Iranian nationals.

Visas  are  issued  for  different  durations  to  applicants from various countries as per the judgment of the consular officer in our Missions/Posts abroad, who exercises such judgment within the framework  of  the  provisions  of  the  Visa  Manual.  As  part  of  this process,  various  factors  are  taken  into  consideration.  Our  visa policy  is  regularly  reviewed  to  take  into  account  developments relating to various countries from time to time.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1683 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-09
Subject: Data Collection
Ministry: STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION
Asked by: DINESH TRIVEDI

## 1683.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1683

TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 9 TH  DECEMBER, 2015

## DATA COLLECTION

## SHRI DINESH TRIVEDI:

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

- (a) whether  there  is  any  mechanism  in  place  to  monitor  the  data collection  of  surveyors  of  National  Sample  Survey  Organisation (NSSO) and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)
- the cost of this mechanism, if any; and
- (c) whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  provide  surveyours with handheld and geo-stamped devices to collect data and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  &  (b):  Yes,  Madam.  There  is  an  in-built  mechanism  of  monitoring qualitative  and  quantitative  aspects  of  the  data  collection  activities  of surveyors  of  NSSO.  Field  inspections,  scrutiny  of  data,  analysis  of feedback from surveyors, Monthly meetings and Monthly Progress Reports (MPRs) are some of the measures adopted for monitoring data collection by surveyors. Since there is an inbuilt mechanism of monitoring, hence no additional/separate cost is involved.

(c):  National  Sample  Survey  Office  (NSSO)  has  pilot  tested  a  Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) solution, developed with the technical  assistance  from  the  World  Bank,  with  a  view  to  explore  the possibility of collection of data by use of handheld device with geocode recording facility.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1682 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-09
Subject: Special Sanitation Schemes
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: BAHADUR SINGH KOLI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MIINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1682

TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.12.2015

SPECIAL SANITATION SCHEMES

†1682.    SHRI BAHADUR SINGH KOLI:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether special sanitation schemes are being emphasized upon under Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan launched by the union government;
- (b) if  so,  the  special  sanitation  schemes  formulated  in  respect  of New  Delhi  railway  station  which  is  a  centre  of  attraction  for  both domestic and foreign tourists;
- (c) the additional financial burden on the railways for implementation of special schemes in comparison to the last year;
- (d) whether  the  union  government  has  set  up  any  institution  or committee  to  ensure  total  sanitation  at  New  Delhi  railway  station located in the capital city of the country; and
- (e)     if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)to (c):   Under the 'Swachh Bharat Mission' the existing mechanism on cleanliness is being re-enforced with special focus to ensure clean and  hygienic  toilets,  maintenance  of  cleanliness,  public  awareness campaign  and  periodic  monitoring  of  cleanliness  in  trains,  railway premises including New Delhi Railway station.

Adequate  financial  provision  has  been  made  for  cleanliness  in the Budget.

(d):  No, Madam.

(e):  Does not arise

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