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Lok Sabha Question No. 1621 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-30
Subject: Funds under Sanitation to Gram Panchayats
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA

**Government of India**

**Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation**

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. **1621**

TO BE ANSWERED ON **30-7-2015**

**Funds under Sanitation to Gram Panchayats**

**†1621. SHRI BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA:**

Will the Minister of **DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION** be pleased to state **:**

(a) whether the Government proposes to provide funds directly to Gram Panchayast on the basis of proportion of population from 15 lakh to one crore under the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) ;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the time by which the said funds are likely to be provided to Gram Panchayats?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION

(SHRI RAM KRIPAL YADAV)

(a) No Sir.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) Does not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1619 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-30
Subject: Assistance under SBM
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: RAMACHANDRAN MULLAPPALLY

**Government of India**

**Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation**

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. **1619**

TO BE ANSWERED ON **30-7-2015**

**Assistance under SBM**

**1619. SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN:**

Will the Minister of **DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION** be pleased to state **:**

(a) the criteria for providing Central assistance to Gram Panchayats for solid waste management under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin);

(b) whether the Government proposes to enhance financial assistance to panchayats with large number of households in the densely populated States like Kerala and if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government received any request from Kerala in this regard; and

(d) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION

(SHRI RAM KRIPAL YADAV)

(a) Solid and Liquid Waste Management is a component of Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin), a Centrally sponsored scheme run by the Ministry. Under the scheme, there is a provision of funds for Solid and Liquid Waste Management activities with cap of Rs. 7/12/15/20 lakh for Gram Panchayats having upto 150/300/500/more than 500 households.

(b) to (d)  For gram panchayats having household more than 500, including in Kerala, Rs. 20 lakh is available for SLWM under SBM(G). Additional Rs. 5 lakh is available under MGNREGA for SLWM activities.  Any additional cost requirements are to be met with funds from the State, Gram Panchayat and other sources like Finance Commission and Corporate Social responsibility funds etc.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1618 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-30
Subject: Pension Schemes for Farmers
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: VINOD CHAVDA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1618

## PENSION SCHEMES FOR FARMERS

## 1618. SHRI VINOD LAKHAMASHI CHAVDA:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the   Government has proposed to introduce pension scheme for the farmers above 60 years of age;
- (c the details of the total number of farmers likely to be benefitted from this scheme, State UT-wise?
- (6) if so, the features of this pension scheme; and

## ANSWER MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI BIRENDER SINGH)

- (a) to (c ): At present there is no proposal to introduce Pension Scheme for the farmers above 60 years of age by the Ministry of Rural Development: However, Ministry of Rural Development is  administering National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) which includes the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) This scheme is available for persons Below Poverty Line (BPL) who are above 60 years of age irrespective of occupation and area of residence. aged living

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1617 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-30
Subject: Old-age Pension Scheme
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: KIRRON KHER

## GOVERNMENT OF NNDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1617 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30-07-2015

## OLD AGE PENSION SCHEME

## 1617. SMT KIRRON KHER:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to State:

- The details of number of persons over the age of 100 drawing pension from the Government during each of the last three years and the current year; State-wise;
- If sO, the Government has conducted any inquiry regarding the authenticity of this data and if So, the details thereof and
- Whether it is true that & disproportionately number of persons over the age of 100 years are drawing & pension across the country; large
- (d) The measures taken by the Government to identify genuine candidates for old-age pension and them under the security net? bring

## ANSWER MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI BIRENDER SINGH)

(a) to (b): The State Governments are required to furnish the Monthly Progress Reports (MPR) with respect to persons drawing pension in the age group of 60-79 years and 80 years and above under   Indira Gandhi National Old Pension   Scheme(IGNOAPS) As the rate of pension under IGNOAPS is uniform (@ Rs. 500/- per month for all the persons of 80 years and above and no separate age-wise data is maintained for the beneficiaries of 80 years and above under IGNOAPS. Age

(c) to (d): Identification of beneficiaries, sanction and disbursement of benefit under the scheme is done by the StateUT Governments. Further, the State/UT Governments are instructed to carry out annual verification of the existing beneficiaries and after the verification the State Governments  are required to publish the list of persons proposed to be confirmed or deleted under the scheme. The identification of genuine beneficiaries is done by State/UT Governments based on the norms stipulated by Ministry of Rural Development.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1615 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-30
Subject: Purchase of Land
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: GOPAL CHINAYYA SHETTY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF LAND RESOURCES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1615 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30-07-2015

## Purchase of Land

## +1615. SHRI GOPAL SHETTY:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to take steps for making the right of the citizens for purchasing land in any State/ UT in India as fundamental right; and

## ANSWER

## MINISTER FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI BIRENDER SINGH)

(a) & (b): Department of Land resources has not moved any proposal for making the right of the citizens for purchasing land in any States/UTs in India as a Fundamental Right. Further, Land and its management falls within the exclusive legislative and administrative jurisdiction of the respective States as provided under Entry No.18 of List Il (State List) of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution. The role of the Central Government in the field of land reforms ` is only of an advisory and coordinating nature

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- (b) if the details thereof?
Lok Sabha Question No. 1614 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-30
Subject: Swachh Bharat Mission
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: RANJANBEN BHATT

**Government of India**

**Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation**

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. **1614**

TO BE ANSWERED ON **30-7-2015**

**Swachh Bharat Mission**

**†1614. SHRIMATI RANJANBEN BHATT:**

Will the Minister of **DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION** be pleased to state **:**

(a) whether the Government is considering to launch a special campaign to give impetus to the 'Swachh Bharat Mission' in Naxal affected areas of the country; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION

(SHRI RAM KRIPAL YADAV)

1. and (b) The Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) [SBM(G)] has been launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India on 2 nd October, 2014 as a citizen movement for cleanliness and freedom from open defecation across the country. Currently the programme is being implemented in 636 districts including 78 districts affected by Left Wing Extremism.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1613 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-30
Subject: Restriction on Production of Coal
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: GEETHA KOTHAPALLI

**GOVERNMENT OF**

**MINISTRY OF COAL**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1613**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.07.2015**

**Restriction on Production of Coal**

**1613.    SHRIMATI KOTHAPALLI GEETHA:**

Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has issued any instructions to the concerned private company to restrict production from its coal mines in Moher and Moher Amlohri Extension blocks;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the response of the company along with the present status thereof?

**ANSWER**

**MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER, COAL AND NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY**

**(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)**

(a) & (b): Ministry of Coal vide its letter No.13016/16/2008-CA-I(Part-III) dated 3 rd June, 2015 has directed M/s Sasan Power Ltd. to submit the revised mining plant for Moher and Moher Amlohri Extension coal blocks for revision of mine capacity from 20 Million Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA) to 16 MTPA.

(c):  In response, M/s Sasan Power Ltd. has made several representations to Ministry of Coal to review the order of Ministry of Coal and has claimed that the coal requirement for Sasan UMPP is about 20 MTPA.  The representations of the company have been forwarded to Ministry of Power, Coal Mine and Planning Design Institute and Central Electricity Authority for comments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 139 (STARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: Urban Poverty Alleviation Schemes
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN  POVERTY ALLEVIATION
Asked by: ARVIND GANPAT SAWANT, B. S. YEDDYURAPPA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOUSING & URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION

**LOK SABHA**

**STARRED QUESTION NO. 139***

TO BE ANSWERED ON JULY 29, 2015

**URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION SCHEMES**

‘’’’No. 139*    SHRI ARVIND SAWANT:

SHRI B. S. YEDIYURAPPA:

Will the MINISTER OF HOUSING AND URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION be pleased to state:

1. whether the efforts of the Union Government with regard to poverty alleviation has addressed urban poverty in all its forms and manifestations;
2. if so, the details thereof;
3. if not the reasons therefore; and

(d)	the steps taken or proposed to be taken to improve the living condition of the urban poor?

**ANSWER**

THE MINISTER OF HOUSING & URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION

**(SHRI M. VENKAIAH NAIDU)**

1. to (d): A Statement is laid on the Table of the Sabha.

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION No. **139*** FOR  ANSWER ON 29.07.2015 REGARDING **URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION SCHEMES**

1. **to (c): 	The Ministry of Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation through its various schemes has been making efforts to address the urban poverty. Since inception under Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana(SJSRY) which has been restructured into National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM), training has been imparted to 38,32,059 beneficiaries and 22,74,069 beneficiaries have been assisted for setting up of Individual /Group Micro Enterprises.  Revolving funds assistance has been provided to 11,18,269 members of Self Help Groups of women.  Under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), 9,29,193 houses have been constructed for people falling under EWS category. Under Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY), 9370 houses have been constructed for slum dwellers.**

**d) 	NULM aims at providing skill training to urban poor for self and wage employment and helping them to set up self-employment ventures by providing credit at subsidised rate of interest.  It also provides shelter for urban homeless and infrastructure support for**

**the street vendors.  Ministry has launched Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Housing For All (Urban) Mission to improve living condition of the urban poor.  Ministry has also extended the period of Basic Services to the Urban Poor (BSUP) and Integrated Housing and Slum Development Programme (IHSDP) components of JNNURM to 31st March, 2017 for completing the ongoing projects.**

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Lok Sabha Question No. 136 (STARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: Insurance Cover
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: RAMCHARAN BOHARA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *136

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.07.2015

## INSURANCE COVER

- *136.   SHRI RAM CHARAN BOHRA:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) the  key  provisions  of  the  Civil  Liability  for  Nuclear  Damage  Act,  2010 regulating liabilities for nuclear damage and insurance cover;
- (b) the names of the companies which are likely to provide insurance cover for nuclear damage;
- (c) whether the setting  up/functioning  of  new  nuclear  power  projects  (NPPs)  in the country are being adversely affected in the absence of insurance cover;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the  concrete  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  to  address  the issue?

## ANSWER

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

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

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## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*136  FOR  ANSWER  ON  29.07.2015  REGARDING  INSURANCE  COVER  BY SHRI RAM CHARAN BOHRA.

- (a) Civil  Liability  for  Nuclear  Damage  Act  of  2010  (CLND  Act,  2010)  and  the CLND Rules of 2011 are in force.  Few  of the  key  provisions  of  CLND  Act, 2010  are:    (i)  Section  4(1)  which  provides  that  the  Operator  of  the  nuclear installation shall be liable for nuclear damage caused by nuclear incident; (ii) Section  4(4)  which  provides  that  the  liability  of  the  Operator  of  the  nuclear installation  shall  be  strict  and  shall  be  based  on  the  principle  of  no  fault liability;  (iii)  Section  8(1)  which  provides  that  the  Operator  shall,  before  he begins operation of his nuclear installation, take out insurance policy or such further  financial  security  covering  his  liability.  All  these  provisions  are  clear and ensure that the liability is strict, and channeled to the Operator through a no fault liability regime.
- (b) M/s General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC-Re) have launched Indian Nuclear  Insurance  Pool  (INIP)  with  the  capacity  of  Rs.1500  crore  on  12 th June, 2015 to provide insurance to cover the liability as prescribed under Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act 2010.
- (c)&(d)  No,  Sir.  However,  vendors  of  equipment  had  sought  many  clarifications regarding  the  insurance  cover  for  the  suppliers  liability  arising  out  of  the CLND Act,  resulting  in  delay  in  award  of  contracts  of  Gorakhpur  Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana Units 1&2 (GHAVP 1&2 - 2X700 MW).
- (e) As stated in (b) above, M/s GIC-Re have launched Indian Nuclear Insurance Pool (INIP) [with the capacity of Rs.1500 crore] on 12 th June, 2015 to provide insurance to cover the liability as prescribed under Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act 2010.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 135 (STARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: Violation of UN Resolution
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVNTHI), ELUMALAI VELLAIGOUNDER

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS**

**LOK SABHA**

**STARRED QUESTION NO.135**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.07.2015**

**VIOLATION OF UN RESOLUTION**

***135.		SHRI MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVANTHI):**

**SHRI ELUMALAI V.:**

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- 1.1. whether India has raised its concerns over release of mastermind of Mumbai terrorist attack at International Fora and United Nations and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- 1.2. whether the release was in violation of the UN resolution on terrorist organisations and groups and if so, the details thereof;
- 1.3. whether China has blocked India's move in the UN demanding action against Pakistan on the release of the mastermind of Mumbai terrorist attack and if so, the details thereof;
- 1.4. whether India has raised the issue with China and if so, the details thereof and the reaction of China thereon; and
- 1.5. the action taken or the strategy adopted by the Government to address the issue?

**ANSWER**

THE MINISTER OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

(SHRIMATI SUSHMA SWARAJ)

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

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**STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 135 REGARDING “VIOLATION OF UN RESOLUTION” FOR ANSWER ON 29.07.2015**

(a) & (b)	Yes, Sir. Government of India has taken up this matter with the UN Security Council 1267/1989 Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee, highlighting that the release of Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, who is a listed terrorist under this Committee against a bond constitutes a violation of the UNSC Sanctions regime (which provides for *asset freeze, travel ban and arms embargo* ). The Government has requested the Committee to take appropriate action in the matter.

(c)	It is understood that there was no consensus in the Committee on the request made by Government of India. As per the guidelines, the Committee takes its decisions by consensus. The Committee’s proceedings are confidential and not shared officially with non-members. The Committee comprises all 15 members of the UN Security Council.

(d) & (e)	Government of India is pro-actively engaged with the Chair and the Members of the 1267 Committee, seeking their support in addressing the issue of terrorism and violation of UN sanctions regime. In the case of China, this matter has been taken up at the highest level. China has conveyed that it opposes terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 133 (STARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: Foreign Aid
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: ABHISHEK SINGH

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

LOK SABHA

STARRED QUESTION No. 133

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 TH July, 2015

**Foreign Aid**

†*133. SHRI ABHISHEK SINGH:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(a) 	the details of guidelines laid down by the Government for availing foreign aid by a university;

(b)	the names of universities which have availed foreign aid along with the quantum of the aid received by these universities during the last three years, university-wise;

(c) 	whether the Government has prohibited some of the universities for availing foreign aid; and

(d) 	if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

**ANSWER**

**MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT**

**(SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)**

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

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 133 FOR 29.07.2015 REGARDING FOREIGN AID ASKED BY SHRI ABHISHEK SINGH, HON’BLE MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

(a): 	The acceptance and utilization of foreign contributions is regulated under Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 and Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011 framed thereunder.

The Government, vide Order dated 1 st July 2011 has exempted all bodies constituted or established by or under a Central Act or a State Act requiring to have their accounts compulsorily audited by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India from the operations of all the provisions of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010. The universities which fulfil the above conditions also stand exempted from the operations of the said Act.

(b): 	University-wise details of receipt of foreign contribution are not centrally maintained.

(c): 	As informed by the Ministry of Home Affairs, during the last three years, no university has been prohibited from receiving foreign contributions.

(d): 	Does not arise in view of above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 130 (STARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: Regional Rapid Transit System
Ministry: URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: GOKARAJU GANGA RAJU, DEEPENDER SINGH HOODA

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT**

**LOK SABHA**

**STARRED QUESTION NO. *130**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON JULY 29, 2015**

**REGIONAL RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM**

**No. *130.		DR. GOKARAJU GANGA RAJU:**

**SHRI DEEPENDER SINGH HOODA:**

Will the Minister of URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state :

(a) 	the status of Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridors connecting Delhi with neighbouring States;

(b) 	the implementing agency constituted for the purpose;

(c) 	the funds allocated, released and utilised for these corridors during the last three years and the current financial year, year and corridor-wise;

(d) 	the benefits likely to accrue to the States concerned as a result of RRTS project; and

(e) 	the time by which these corridors are likely to be completed, corridor-wise?

**ANSWER**

**THE MINISTER OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT**

**(** SHRI M. VENKAIAH NAIDU **)**

**(a) to (e):	A statement is laid on the Table of the House.**

**STATEMENT**

**STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (E) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 130 FOR 29.7.2015 REGARDING REGIONAL RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM**

(a): 	The Feasibility Reports of the following three prioritized Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridors have been prepared:

1. Delhi-Gurgaon-Rewari-Alwar: 180 km
2. Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut: 90 km
3. Delhi-Sonepat-Panipat: 111 km

(b):	The RRTS projects will be implemented by a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) namely, National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC).

(c):	The funding pattern for implementation of the individual RRTS project has not been decided as the corridors have not been sanctioned.

(d):	The likely benefits from the RRTS Corridors are quantifiable benefits such as fuel savings, travel time savings, savings in capital expenditure on road vehicles and non-quantifiable benefits such as economic development in the region, transit oriented urban planning, better access to workplaces and other amenities, improved comfort to passengers, reduction in pollution, reduction in road accidents, savings in vehicular operating costs, etc.

(e):	Since the individual corridors have not yet been sanctioned, the expected time for completion can not be projected.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 124 (STARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: Economic Corridors
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: R. VANAROJA, P.R. SUNDARAM

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

STARRED QUESTION NO.124

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.07.2015

ECONOMIC CORRIDORS

*124.			SHRIMATI VANAROJA R.:

SHRI P.R. SUNDARAM:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)	whether China has proposed building roads and rail links with Nepal and India as part of trilateral economic corridor;

(b) 	if so, the details thereof and the response of India thereon;

(c) 	whether the said proposal was discussed during the Prime Minister’s recent visit to China; and

(d)	if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

(SHRIMATI SUSHMA SWARAJ)

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

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**STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 124 REGARDING “ECONOMIC CORRIDORS” FOR ANSWER ON 29.07.2015**

(a) to (d)	During the visit of Hon’ble Prime Minister to China in May 2015, the Chinese side proposed the China-Nepal-India economic corridor. No specific details for it have been provided by the Chinese side.

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