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Lok Sabha Question No. 1629 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-10
Subject: Post Offices
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: Shri Bhumare Sandipanrao Asaram, Shri Gyaneshwar Patil, Shri Nilesh Dnyandev Lanke, Dr. Shivaji Bandappa Kalge

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF POSTS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1629 ANSWERED ON 10 TH  DECEMBER, 2025

## POST OFFICES

## †1629.  SHRI BHUMARE SANDIPANRAO ASARAM:

SHRI GYANESHWAR PATIL:

SHRI NILESH DNYANDEV LANKE:

DR. SHIVAJI BANDAPPA KALGE:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

- (a) the total number of post offices in various States of the country particularly in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh;
- (b) the district-wise details of the number of post offices not connected to internet in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh; and
- (c) the measures being taken to expedite the digitalization of all the post offices in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (DR. PEMMASANI CHANDRA SEKHAR)

- (a) There are total 1,64,999 post offices in various States / UTs of the country, out of which 13,777 post offices are in Maharashtra and 10,275 post offices are in Madhya Pradesh.
- (b) All the post offices are connected to internet in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
- (c) All the post offices have been digitalized in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1621 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-10
Subject: Implementation and Accessibility of Mission Karmayogi
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: Shri Vishnu Dayal Ram

## MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL & TRAINING)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1621

(ANSWERED ON 10.12.2025)

## IMPLEMENTATION AND ACCESSIBILITY OF MISSION KARMAYOGI

## 1621. SHRI VISHNU DAYAL RAM:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  undertaken  initiatives  to  make  Mission  Karmayogi  training modules accessible to tribal youth and local governance personnel in Jharkhand and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the steps taken to provide digital infrastructure and language-inclusive training content for participants from remote tribal districts; and
- (c) whether special outreach or awareness drives have been organised to increase enrolment of tribal youth on the iGOT Karmayogi platform and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

(a) to (c): Mission Karmayogi aims to strengthen the capacity of government officials across the Centre, States/UTs and Local Bodies by shifting from a rule-based to a role-based approach to competency development.

The State  of  Jharkhand has  also  been  onboarded  onto  the  iGOT  Karmayogi  platform. Officials, including those from tribal and remote districts, can access more than 3700 courses covering  domain,  functional  and  behavioural  competencies.  To  enhance  accessibility,  and  to ensure continued collaboration, digital enablement and support, the Capacity Building Commission and the Special Purpose Vehicle-Karmayogi Bharat have signed a tripartite MoU with the state of Jharkhand.

Currently, over 56,000 State Government employees from Jharkhand are registered on the platform. Together they have recorded over 6 lakh course enrolments and approximately 4.5 lakh course completions so far.

The Mission is targeted for Capacity Building of government employees only, and not youth  at  large.  However,  the  iGOT  Karmayogi  team  conducts  sensitization  workshops  with State Governments to improve awareness and understanding of the platform's features, structure and  implementation  processes.  These  efforts  collectively  support  wider  outreach,  promote inclusive access, and enable continuous learning for all employees including those belonging to tribal group, those working in tribal or remote districts, and in the local governance institutions of Jharkhand.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1620 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-10
Subject: Global Tech Outages
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Dr. Thirumaavalavan Tholkappiyan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1620

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 10.12.2025

## GLOBAL TECH OUTAGES

## 1620.   DR. THIRUMAAVALAVAN THOLKAPPIYAN:

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

- (a) the details about the Global Tech outages that takes place;
- (b) whether such Global Tech outages have affected the technology functions in the Country; and
- (c) if so, the details of such number of times the issues faced in the Country?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI JITIN PRASADA)

(a)  to  (c):  The  policies  of  the  Government  of  India  aim  to  ensure  a  safe,  trusted,  and  accountable cyberspace. It remains conscious of the cyber risks associated with global technology outages and their potential impact on India's digital and physical infr astructure.

Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) and National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC) work continuously to safeguard digital services, including the critical sectors. These agencies regularly monitor incidents, support timely response and ensure restoration. They conduct security and vulnerability audits under the Information Technology Act.

In addition, the Government has undertaken measures to strengthen cyber resilience, which include:

- Establishment of sector-specific Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs), such as CSIRT-Fin  (Finance)  and  CSIRT-Power,  to  monitor  &  respond  to  cyber  incidents  within respective sectors.
- Formulation of the Cyber Crisis Management Plan (CCMP) for all Government bodies to counter cyber-attacks and enable coordinated recovery.
- Development  of  indigenous  cybersecurity  tools  by  Centre  for  Development  of  Advanced Computing to reduce dependence on foreign solutions.
- 213  CCMP  sensitisation  workshops  have  been  conducted  to  strengthen  preparedness  across organisations.

Global  tech  outages  typically  occur  due  to  disruptions  in  the  functioning  of  cloud  services  or  IT platforms.

Recent instances include an Amazon Web Services outage caused by a DNS malfunction and a Cloudflare outage triggered by a configuration change. Both these outages temporarily impacted access to some digital services globally.

Following such incidents, the Government immediately engages with the concerned service providers, and monitors the situation through CERT-In and NCIIPC.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1618 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-10
Subject: Hydrogen Fuelled Trains
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Shri Tanuj Punia

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1618 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.12.2025

## HYDROGEN FUELLED TRAINS

†1618.SHRI TANUJ PUNIA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a) the  details  of  the  timeline  by  when  green  hydrogen-fuelled trains are likely to be operated in the Country;

(b) whether the trains running on green hydrogen-fuel cost more than  the  trains  running  on  other  energy  sources  and  if  so,  the details thereof; and

(c) the details of the measures being taken to reduce the cost of green hydrogen-fuelled trains?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a) to (c): Indian Railways has taken up a state-of-the-art project for running of its first hydrogen train, on pilot basis, as per specifications framed by the Research, Design & Standards Organization  (RDSO)  to  demonstrate  the  use  of  hydrogen  powered train technology in Railways.

Manufacturing  of  Hydrogen  Train-set  has  been  completed.  For providing hydrogen for  use in  this  train-set, a  hydrogen  plant  has

been conceived at Jind. In  this  plant,  hydrogen  is  being  produced using electrolysis process which is key element of green hydrogen generation.

Prominent features of Hydrogen Train-set are as below:

-  Designed and Developed in India demonstrating Indian Railways' commitment to Atmanirbhar Bharat.
-  Presently,  it  is  the  world's  longest  (10  coaches)  and  most powerful (2400 kW)  Hydrogen  Train-set on  Broad  Gauge platform.
-  The train-set comprises  of two  Driving  Power  Cars  (DPCs)  of 1200 kW each, totalling 2400 kW along with eight passenger cars.
-  Zero CO2 emissions; only emission is water vapour.
-  Major step in development of next generation fuel technology in Railways.

This project involved designing from first stages, prototype manufacturing  and  first-time  development  of  hydrogen  traction technology  in  Indian  Railways.  As  the  Hydrogen  Train-set  and  its infrastructure have been developed on a pilot basis, direct comparison of the cost of hydrogen-fuelled trains with established traction  systems  at  this  stage  would  not  present  a  fair  cost comparison.

The project establishes the commitment of Indian Railways towards advancements  in  alternative  energy-powered  train  travel  thereby ensuring a cleaner and greener future for the country's transportation sector.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1617 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-10
Subject: Sugar Mills in North Eastern States
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Shri Joyanta Basumatary

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1617

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10TH DECEMBER, 2025

## SUGAR MILLS  IN NORTH EASTERN STATES

## 1617. SHRI JOYANTA BASUMATARY:

Will  the Minister of  CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of  the total number of  sugar mills  in the country and the number of cooperative sugar mills  in the North Eastern Region thereoe
- (b) whether it is fact that there is big shortage  of  sugar mills  in North Eastern Region and if  so, the reasons therefor;
- (c) the number of  sugar mills  which  are inoperative/facing financial  issues and need to  be revived; and
- (d) the details of 'Grant-in-Aid  to National  Cooperative Development Corporation o{CDC)  for strengthening  of Cooperative Sugar Mills'  scheme?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY  OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS. FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

(SHRIMATI NIMUBEN JAYANTIBHAI  BAMBHANIYA)

(a) to (c): Currently total 575 sugar mills  are registered on NSWS portal, Out of which 534 sugar mills were operational in sugar season 2024-25 .

There were 4 nos. sugar mills  in north eastern  region (Assam-3, Nagaland-1) which  are not operational. Out of which  2 nos. sugar mills  (Assam)  are cooperative.

The shortage of  sugar mill  in  the north eastern region is majorly due to the unfavourable climatic and geographical condition for sugarcane cultivation.

- (d): The Government has formulated a scheme namely 'Grant-in-aid  to NCDC  for strengthening of  Cooperative Sugar Mills (CSN4s)'.  Under  this  scheme one time  grant of  Rs.1000.00 crore has been provided to NCDC  in two instalment of  Rs.500.00 crore each in FY  2022-23 &  FY  2024-25 for  the purpose of borrowing additional fund from  the market and providing  loans of Rs.10,000

crore to CSMs for setting up of Ethanol plant / Cogeneration plant and for meeting their working capital requirement. Under the scheme, NCDC  has disbursed Rs.10,005.45 crore to 56 CSN4s up to 31.03.2025

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1614 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-10
Subject: Koyla Shakti Dashboard
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: Shri Krishna Prasad Tenneti, Shri Dulu Mahato, Shri Pradeep Kumar Singh, Smt. Himadri Singh, Shri Anil Firojiya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1614 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.12.2025

## Koyla Shakti Dashboard

1614.  Shri Pradeep Kumar Singh: Smt. Himadri Singh: Shri Dulu Mahato: Shri Anil Firojiya: Shri Krishna Prasad Tenneti:

Will the Minister of Coal be pleased to state:

(a)  the  current  status  of  the  implementation  of  the  Koyla  Shakti  -  Smart  Coal Analytics Dashboard  including  the  number  of  Ministries/Departments,  Ports,  coal  companies  and logistics entities presently integrated with the platform;

(b)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  incorporate  advanced  analytics  tools  into  the dashboard;

(c) if so, the details of timeline for implementing such features; and

(d) the measures adopted to ensure data security, interoperability and real-time accuracy on the Koyla Shakti platform particularly  in  view  of  multi-stakeholder  data  sharing  across  Union Ministries, States, Ports, coal producers and industrial consumers?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF COAL AND MINES (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a): The Ministry of Coal launched Koyla Shakti dashboard on 29.10.2025 with integrated data of  coal  production,  logistics,  consumption and  supply  chain  from coal  mining  companies, Ministry  of  Railways,  Ministry  of  Ports,  Shipping  &  Waterways,  Ministry  of  Power, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways and State Governments enabling transparent, efficient and predictive oversight of the entire coal value chain.

(b) & (c): Yes, advanced analytics tools-such as stock position, coal consumption, criticality of coal stock, rakes in transit, etc. are integrated into the Koyla Shakti dashboard.

(d):  Following measures  are  adopted  to  ensure  data  security,  interoperability  and  real-time accuracy on the Koyla Shakti platform:

- Koyla Shakti has been built with strong security and interoperability controls to support safe, real-time data exchange across all stakeholders.
- The  platform  is  hosted  on  the  National  Government  Cloud  (NGC)  maintained  by National  Informatics  Centre  (NIC),  which  follows  Government  of  India  security standards.

- Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) has been carried out during the  development  stage,  ensuring  that  vulnerabilities  are  identified  and  addressed  in advance.
- Interoperability  and  secure  data  exchange  are  enabled  through  ULIP's  standardized API-based integrations, which operate within an established framework that complies with data protection and privacy requirements

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Lok Sabha Question No. 131 (STARRED), answered on 2025-12-09
Subject: Impact of GST Reduction on Automobile and Transportation Equipment Sector
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Shri Ramvir Singh Bidhuri

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 131

ANSWERED ON 09.12.2025

## IMPACT OF GST REDUCTION ON AUTOMOBILE AND TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT SECTOR

## *131.  SHRI RAMVIR SINGH BIDHURI:

## Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

- (a) the percentage of growth in sales recorded after the reduction in GST rates, particularly in the automobile and transportation equipment sectors;
- (b) whether the reduction in GST rates also boosted 'Make in India' initiative; and
- (c) whether the reduction and simplification of GST rates increased competition among domestic manufacturers, thereby passing the benefits on to consumers?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES (SH. H.D. KUMARASWAMY)

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

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 131 FOR 09.12.2025 ASKED BY SHRI RAMVIR SINGH BIDHURI REGARDING 'IMPACT OF GST REDUCTION ON AUTOMOBILE AND TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT SECTOR'

(a): As per data at Vahan portal, there has been a 41.3% increase in the total number of vehicles sold in October  2025  vis-à-vis  corresponding  month  of  the  previous  year.  The  total  number  of  vehicles  sold  in October 2025 were 40,55,559 nos. as compared to 28,70,120 nos. of vehicles sold in October 2024.

(b) & (c): The GST rates on small passenger vehicles, three wheeled vehicles, motorbikes not exceeding 350 cc, and commercial vehicles (motor vehicles for the transport of goods), parts of automobiles and two-wheelers have been rationalized from 28% to 18%.  This reduction in GST rates has brought down the prices of vehicles, leading to higher domestic sales, which is likely to increase competition in the sector.  This higher sales volume should enable manufacturers to achieve greater economies of scale in local production, making Indian manufacturing globally competitive. The OEMs have extended the benefits of reduced GST to customers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 125 (STARRED), answered on 2025-12-09
Subject: Deprivation of De-notified, Nomadic and Semi- Nomadic Tribes
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Shri Bhausaheb Rajaram Wakchaure

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE  AND EMPOWERMENT LOKSABHA

STARRED  QUESTION  NO.125 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.12.2025

## DEPRIVATION  OF DE-NOTIFIED,  NOMADIC  AI\D SEN{I. NOMADIC TRIBES t*125.  SHRI BHAUSAHEB RAJARAM  WAKCHAURE:

## Will the Minister  of SOCIAL JUSTICE  AI\[D EMPOWERMENT  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the De-notified, Nomadic and semi-Nomadic Communities  are the most backward  communities in the country having neither land nor homes and due to nonavailability  of birth certificates,  people  from these  communities  cannot even obtain caste certificates  resulting  in these communities remaining completely  deprived of the benefits  of reservation;
- (b)  if so, the reaction  of the Govemment  thereto; and
- (c) the steps taken/proposed  to be taken  by the Govemment for the social, educational  and economic upliftment  of these communities?

## AI\iSWER

MINISTEROF  SOCIAL JUSTICE  AND EMPOWERMENT

(DR VIRENDRAKUMAR)

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

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- (a) & (b): The birth certificates  and caste certificates of the De-notified,  Nomadic and Semlnomadic  Communities are issued by the respective States / UTs  and accordingly  they are entitled  for reservation.
- (c): For the development and welfare of De-notified, Nomadic and semi Nomadic communities,  a scheme namely, scheme for Economic  Empowerment of De-notified, Nomadic and semi Nomadic communities  (sEED) is being implemented  by the Developmort  and Welfare Board  for De-Notifie4  Nomadic and Semi Nomadio Communities for social, educational  and economic  uplifunent of these communities having  following components:
- (i) Educational  Empowerment:  By giving coaching  of  good quality for DNT candidat€s  to enable them to appear in competitive examinations;
- (ii) Health:  By providing  health insurance  to DNT Communities;
- (iii) Livelihoods: By facilitating  livelihoods  initiative  at community  level to build and strengthen  small clusters of DNT Communities  institutions;
- 1iv;  Land and Housing: By providing  financial  assistance  for construction of houses to members  of the DNT Communities.

Besides above, the Deparffnent  also implements  the following schemes which also empower the DNT communities:

- i. Pre Matric Scholarship  for OBC, EBC and DNT Students
- ii. Post Matric Scholarship  for OBC,  EBC and DNT Students
- iii.  Top  Class  School  Education  for OBC' EBC and DNT Students
- iv. Top Class College  Education  OBC, EBC and DNT Students
- v. National overseas  scholarship (Nos) for scheduled  castes, De-notified,  Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic  Tribes, Landless Agricultural Labourers  and Traditional  Artisans.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1610 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-09
Subject: Farmers Registered and Claims of PMFBY settled in Bihar
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Smt. Lovely Anand

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1610 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 9 TH  DECEMBER, 2025

## FARMERS REGISTERED AND CLAIMS OF PMFBY SETTLED IN BIHAR

1610. Smt. Lovely Anand:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण मंũी be pleased to state:

(a) the number of farmers in Bihar registered under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) during the last three years;

(b) the number of farmers registered from the Sheohar Lok Sabha Constituency which is frequently affected by natural disasters such as floods;

(c) the number of claims by Sheohar farmers for crop loss which have been settled and the amount paid during this period;

(d) whether the Government is using modern technology such as drones to assess crop loss so that claims can be settled faster; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण राǛ मंũी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)

(a) to (c) :  The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), introduced in the country from Kharif 2016 season is voluntary for States as well as farmers.  State Government of Bihar initially implemented the scheme for two years i.e. 2016-17 and 2017-18 and is not implementing the scheme thereafter.  However, they are implementing their own scheme, 'Bihar Rajya Fasal Sahayata Yojana', which is a non-insurance, relief assistance scheme.

(d) & (e) :  Following technologies for Objective Crop Damage & Loss Assessment and transparency have been implemented by Government of India w.e.f. 2023-24 where the PMFBY and States/UTs implementing PMFBY are covered  in the country :

(i) YES-TECH  (Yield  Estimation  System  Based  on  Technology) for  gradual migration to Remote-Sensing based yield estimation to help assess yields as well as fair and accurate Crop Yield Estimation . This initiative has been launched for paddy & wheat crops from Kharif 2023 wherein 30% weightage to  yield estimation will mandatorily be assigned to YES-TECH derived yield. Soybean crop has been added from Kharif 2024 season.

(ii)

WINDS (Weather Information Network and Data System) for setting up of Network of Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) & Automatic Rain-Gauges (ARG) to the tune of 5 times of existing  network for collecting hyper-local weather data at GP & Block level.  This will be fed into a National database with interoperability & sharing of data in coordination with India Meteorological Department (IMD).  WINDS provides data not only for YES-TECH but also for effective drought & disaster management, accurate weather prediction and offering better parametric insurance products.

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