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Lok Sabha Question No. 1642 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-27
Subject: Non-availability of Dustbins
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: R.K. BHARATHI MOHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1642 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2016

## NON-AVAILABILITY OF DUSTBINS

## 1642.    SHRI BHARATHI MOHAN R.K.:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Railways is aware about non-hygienic condition in rail coaches due to non-availability of dustbins; and
- (b) if  so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Railways in this regard?

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## ANSWER (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a) & (b): Maintenance  of  hygienic  condition  of  train  coaches  is  a continual  process.  While  Air-Conditioned  (AC)  coaches  were  being provided with dustbins, provision of the same was not there in certain non-AC coaches. Indian Railways is now providing dustbins in all newly manufactured AC and non-AC mainline coaches. Retrofitment of dustbins in existing coaches, where such a provision is not available, has also been taken up in progressive manner.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1641 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-27
Subject: New Train from Sarguja to New Delhi
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: KAMALBHAN SINGH MARABI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1641 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2016

## NEW TRAIN FROM SARGUJA TO NEW DELHI

†1641. SHRI KAMALBHAN SINGH MARABI:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether any proposal has been put up to run a new direct train from Sarguja parliamentary constituency of Chhattisgarh to New Delhi and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  a  bogie  used  to  be  attached  to  the  train  upto Ambikapur has now been detached; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a) At present, there is no proposal to introduce new train from Sarguja parliamentary constituency of Chhattisgarh i.e. Ambikapur to New  Delhi due to operational and resource constraints.
- (b) No, Madam.
- (c) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1640 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-27
Subject: NSDC Agreement with AAI
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: ADVOCATE NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1640 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2016

## NSDC AGREEMENT WITH AAI

## 1640.  ADV. NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR:

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

- (a) whether National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has entered into a strategic partnership with Airports Authority of India (AAI) to enhance the scope of skill development in the Civil Aviation Sector;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with funding pattern of the project;
- (c) whether a large number of country's youth force is likely to benefit from this training and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether  job  opportunities  for  those  who  complete  the  training  have  been given priority while finalising the partnership; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

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

(a) To (e) The Airports Authority of India (AAI), National Skill Development Fund (NSDF)  and  National  Skill  Development  Corporation  (NSDC)  have  signed  a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 08.06.2016 for imparting skills training to the youth in the country. Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), AAI shall provide fund of Rs.525 lakhs for a period of three years starting from the year 201617 to the NSDF for Setting up of Skill Development Centres based on the progress of the project.   The NSDC would manage and implement the Projects. AAI shall also extend its infrastructural facilities at different airports for the purpose of setting up of skill training centers subject to availability. One of the outcomes of the training will be focus on placement from successfully certified candidates. AAI would also encourage  certification  under  recognition  of  prior  learning  (RPL)  for  manpower engaged by AAI itself or through its contractors.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1639 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-27
Subject: Restructuring NEC
Ministry: DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION
Asked by: HUKUM SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1639

TO BE ANSWERED ON

Wednesday, July 27, 2016/Shravana 5, 1938 (Saka)

## QUESTION

## Restructuring NEC

1639.  SHRI HUKUM SINGH:

Will the Minister of DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION be pleased to state:

- (a)      whether the Government proposes to upgrade and restructure the North Eastern Council  (NEC)  as  a  state-of-the-art  resource  centre  capable  of  meeting  the aspirations of the North East people and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)      whether  the  proposed  upgradation  is  meant  to  enable  the  States  in  the  North Eastern  region  and  the  implementing  agencies  to  properly  plan  and  execute projects, promote research and innovations and provide strategic policy vision for the region and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)      If not, the measures taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region [Dr. Jitendra Singh]

(a)  to  (c)  This  Ministry  has  constituted  a  Committee  in  February,  2016 to  examine the role and functions of North Eastern Council. The Committee is required to consult the  State  Governments in the North East in preparation  of its report,  which  would, inter-alia,  cover  the  issue  of  up-gradation  and  restructuring  of  the  North  Eastern Council.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1638 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-27
Subject: Direct Train between Ranchi and Haridwar
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1638 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2016

DIRECT TRAIN BETWEEN RANCHI AND HARIDWAR †1638. SHRI RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to introduce any direct train between Ranchi and Haridwar;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a)  to  (c)  At  present, there  is no proposal to introduce a direct train between  Ranchi  and  Haridwar  due  to  operational  and  resource constraints.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1637 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-27
Subject: Slum Dwellers on Railway Land
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: SAUGATA ROY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1637 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2016

## SLUM DWELLERS ON RAILWAY LAND

1637. PROF. SAUGATA ROY:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the National Green Tribunal has slammed Railways for failure to keep the tracks clean;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the  steps  taken  so  far  to  relocate  the  slum  clusters  from Railway's land?

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## ANSWER (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a) & (b) Hon'ble National Green Tribunal has directed Railways to keep  the  track  and  platforms  clean  and  free  from  Municipal  solid waste vide various orders issued in the course of hearings held in the case No. 141/2014, Saloni Singh V/s UOI and Ors.
- (c) Housing being the State subject, relocation of the slum dwellers is the  responsibility  of  State  Government/Local  Urban  Bodies, Railway has no rehabilitation/Resettlement Policy of slum dwellers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1636 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-27
Subject: Losses in Railways
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: M. UDHAYAKUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1636 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2016

## LOSSES IN RAILWAYS

## 1636. ADV.M.UDHAYAKUMAR:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)    whether  the  estimated  losses  in  passenger  segment  of  the Railways has ballooned over the years and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)   whether this is primarily due to sharp increases in input costs and no proportionate increase in fares over the same period; and
- (c )  if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

( SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN )

- (a):  Yes, Madam. The estimated losses in passenger segment of the Railways have increased from 6159 crore in 2004-05 to 32458 crore in 2014-15.
- (b)&(c): Yes, Madam. The input cost of passenger services has increased in 2014-15 by 272% over 2004-05, whereas the earnings has increased in 2014-15 by 205% over 2004-05.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1635 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-27
Subject: New LHB Coaches
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: K. GOPAL, M. UDHAYAKUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1635

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2016

## NEW LHB COACHES

1635. DR. K. GOPAL: ADV. M. UDHAYAKUMAR:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Railways has taken steps to protect at least 30 new Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches lying in the yard from creepers and rodents;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  it  is  true  that  not  many  LHB  coaches  are  rolled  out  to  ICF, Chennai for use in the Southern Railway and if so, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) whether the Railways is considering to allow ICF, Chennai to produce LHB coaches and if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a) & (b) New coaches including Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) turned out from production Units and in transit for introduction in passenger service are not given any pest and rodent control treatment. However, these are kept in locked condition. Coaches are being given pest and rodent control treatment only when they are inducted into passenger service.

(c) Allocations of LHB coaches to all zonal Railways including Southern Railway are being done keeping in view the production, requirement and infrastructure for maintaining LHB coaches available at Zonal Railway. (d)  ICF/Chennai is already manufacturing LHB coaches.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1634 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-27
Subject: Shortage of Personal Coaches
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: PARASURAMAN K.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1634

TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2016

Shortage of Personal Coaches

1634. SHRI K. PARASURAMAN:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  providing  training  to  many  Indian sportspersons through Sports Authority of India (SAI) to enable them to excel in the coming Olympic games;
- (b) if  so,  whether  there  is  shortage  of  personal  coaches  for  those sportspersons who are under training with SAI;
- (c) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  whether  the  Government  has also provided personal coaches in foreign countries to the Indian sportspersons; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the financial implications met by the Government under this mission till now?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI VIJAY GOEL)

- (a)Yes, Madam.
- (b)  to  (d):  No,  Madam.  There  is  no  shortage  of  coaches  for  the  elite Indian athletes preparing for International events including Rio Olympics,  2016.    As  per  the  requirement  of  the  athletes/teams,  in addition  to  services  of  reputed  Indian  Coaches/Experts,  38  Foreign

Coaches/Experts have been engaged for the training of Indian athletes /  teams  in  India.    Athletes  are  also  provided  services  of  coaches  in foreign countries. Financial grant on the preparation of Indian sportspersons / teams including for foreign coaches / experts during last three years is given below:i)  Year 2013-14   Rs. 160.81 Crores ii) Year 2014-15   Rs. 165.30 Crores iii) Year 2015-16   Rs. 190.61 Crores

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1632 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-27
Subject: Construction of Railway Line in Sri Lanka
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: BALASUBRAMANIAM SENGUTTUVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1632

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2016

## CONSTRUCTION OF RAILWAY LINE IN SRI LANKA

1632.  SHRI B. SENGUTTUVAN:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Railways has bagged any contract for construction of new  railway  lines  and  maintenance  of  old  railway  lines  in  the Northern Sri Lanka and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  Railways  has  offered  a  soft  loan  of  $  1  billion  to  the Government  of  Sri  Lanka  for  construction  of  new  railway  lines  in Northern Sri Lanka and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the work has started on the contract and if so, the timeframe within which it is likely to be concluded?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- IRCON  International  Limited,  a  Central  Public  Sector  Enterprise under Ministry of Railways, was awarded the work of up- gradation and  rehabilitation  of  section  Medawachchiya  -  Talaimannar,  and Omanthai - Pallai - Kankesanthurai in Northern Sri Lanka. This has
- (a) been completed by March, 2015.
- (b) No, Madam. Ministry of Railways has not offered loan of $ 1 billion to  the  Government  of  Sri  Lanka  for  construction  of  new  railway lines in Northern Sri Lanka.
- (c) All  the  works  awarded to IRCON International Limited have been completed.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1630 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-27
Subject: Security of Trains from Naxalites
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: RAM CHARITRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1630 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2016

## SECURITY OF TRAINS FROM NAXALITES

†1630. SHRI RAM CHARITRA NISHAD:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)whether the Government has proposed any scheme for the security of train passengers from naxalites;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the funds sanctioned for this purpose; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a) to (c): Prevention and detection of crime, registration of cases and maintenance of law and order over Railways is the statutory responsibility of States which is being discharged by them through the Government  Railway  Police  (GRP).  In  addition,  security  of  tracks, bridges and tunnels is the responsibility of concerned District Police. As  such,  State  Governments  concerned  are  primarily  responsible  to formulate any scheme to ensure security of passengers against naxal threat.

Railways,  through  the  Railway  Protection  Force  (RPF),  supplement efforts of States for better protection and security of railway property, passenger area, passengers and matters connected therewith. Security has been identified by Railways as one of the priority areas for  strengthening  and  upgradation.  A  proposal  for  installation  of  162 Close Circuit Television cameras has been sanctioned at the cost of ₹ 3.26 crores for round the clock surveillance at 10 stations falling in naxal affected sections of South Eastern Railway.

Other  measures  initiated  to  strengthen  security  of  passengers  over Indian  Railways  (including  sections  falling  in  naxal  affected  areas) include escorting of about 2500 important mail/express trains daily (in addition to escorting of 2200 such trains by GRP), rendering round the clock  assistance  to  train  passengers  through  182  Security  Helpline, implementation  of  Integrated  Security  System  at  identified  sensitive stations, networking of security control rooms, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1627 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-27
Subject: Independent Rail Mahamandal
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: NANABHAU FALGUNRAO PATOLE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1627 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2016

## INDEPENDENT RAIL MAHAMANDAL

†1627. SHRI NANA PATOLE:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Railways has decided to set up an independent Rail Mahamandal in different States including Maharashtra;

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the aims and objectives;

(c) the action taken by the Government in this regard; and

(d)  the  time  by  which  these  Mahamandals  are  likely  to  be  set up?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a): No, Madam. (b) to (d): Do not arise. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 1626 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-27
Subject: International Sports Centres
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: K.R.P. PRABAKARAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1626 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2016

International Sports Centres

1626. SHRI K.R.P. PRABAKARAN:

Will  the  Minister  of  YOUTH  AFFAIRS  AND  SPORTS  be  pleased  to state:

(a)  whether the Government has any plan to set up international sports centres across the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise and location-wise; and

(c) the details of the funds allocated for the same?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (SHRI VIJAY GOEL)

(a) The  Ministry  of  Youth  Affairs  &  Sports  is  not  implementing  or proposing  to  implement  any  Scheme  to  set  up  international  sports centres across the country, at present.

(b) & (c) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1624 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-27
Subject: Indo-China Border Talks
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: SISIR KUMAR ADHIKARI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1624 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2016

## INDO-CHINA BORDER TALKS

## 1624. SHRI  SISIR KUMAR ADHIKARI:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  China  has  proposed  to  accelerate  the  border  talks  with  our country;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  on  negotiation  and  resolution  of  territorial disputes therein; and
- (c) the  outcome  of  the  recent  visit  of  our  hon'ble  President  to  China thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## [GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD)]

- (a) & (b) India and China have agreed to each appoint a Special Representative  (SR)  to  explore  the  framework  for  a  boundary  settlement from the political perspective of the overall bilateral relationship. There have been  nineteen  meetings  of  SRs  so  far,  last  one  being  in  Beijing  on  20-21 April,  2016.  The  two  sides  agree  that  peace  and  tranquility  in  the  border areas is the basis for the continued expansion of India-China relations. The two sides are committed to seek a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable solution to the boundary question through dialogue and peaceful negotiations.
- (c) Rashtrapatiji  paid  a  State  Visit  to  China  from  24-27  May  2016.  He travelled to Guangzhou and Beijing during the visit. In Beijing, Rashtrapatiji attended the first ever India-China Roundtable of University Presidents and Vice-Chancellors.  He  witnessed  the  signing  of  10  MoUs  on  academic collaboration and exchanges between academic institutions. He held substantive bilateral talks with President Xi Jinping and met with Premier Li Keqiang  and  Chairman  of  the  National  People's  Congress  Zhang  Dejiang. Both  sides  viewed  that  relations  between  India  and  China,  as  two  major powers,  can  play  an  important  role  in  enhancing  peace,  prosperity  and development in Asia. It was emphasised that it is important for both sides to show  sensitivity to each other's interests, concerns and aspirations. Willingness  was  expressed  to  further  strengthen  bilateral  ties  through enhanced exchanges at various levels including at leadership level so as to build greater mutual trust and understanding.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1623 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-27
Subject: Increase in Frequency of 12211/12212
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: SATISH CHANDRA DUBEY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1623 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2016

## INCREASE IN FREQUENCY OF 12211/12212

†1623. SHRI SATISH CHANDRA DUBEY:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  there  is  any  proposal  for  increasing  the  frequency  of 12211/12212 Anand Vihar-Muzaffarpur Garib Rath (under Samastipur Division of Hazipur Zone);
- (b) if so, the time by which it is likely to be done; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a)  to  (c)    No,  Madam.    12211/12212  Muzaffarpur-Anand  Vihar  (T) Garib Rath Express is presently running in integrated rake link with 22409/22410 Gaya-Anand Vihar (T) Garib Rath Express by  utilizing one rake. Hence, increase in frequency of 12211/12212 Muzaffarpur-Anand Vihar (T) Garib Rath Express is not feasible, at present, due to operational and resource constraints.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1622 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-27
Subject: Outstanding Payments
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1622 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2016

## OUTSTANDING PAYMENTS

## 1622.  SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  Railways'  outstanding  payments  to  diesel  and electric  power  supply  companies  during  the  last  three  years including the current year;
- (b) the details of the impact caused due to State Electricity Boards and National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) increased tariffs arbitrarily  which  added  burden  on  Railways  during  the  above period; and
- (c) the details of the strategy to  reduce  the  burden  by State Electricity Boards and NTPC?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a) Indian  Railways  (IR)  promptly  make  payments  to  the  utilities except in cases of any dispute.
- (b) IR's  traction  bill  has  increased  from 9651  crore  to 10406 crore (provisional) from the year 2013-14 to 2015-16 in last three years.
- (c) IR proposes to arrange power as deemed licensee and through its captive power plant at Nabinagar (Bihar).

Till  date,  about  700  Mega  Watt  (MW)  power  is  being  drawn  as deemed licensee from Ratnagiri Gas & Power Private Limited (RGPPL) etc.  In  addition,  about  600  MW  power  has  been  tied  up  through  open tender.

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