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Lok Sabha Question No. 1163 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-28
Subject: Environmental Clearance
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: SADASHIV KISAN LOKHANDE

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

**LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1163**

TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.07.2015

**Environmental Clearance**

*1163. SHRI SADASHIV LOKHANDE:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

(a) 	whether the Government has received any proposal from Maharashtra relating to 	`environmental clearance for 0.0754 hectare mangrove land for construction of bridge 	and approach road (CIDCO);

(b) 	if so, the details thereof;

(c) 	the present status of the said proposal; and

(d) 	the time by which the said proposal is likely to be finalized along with the reasons for 	delay therein?

**ANSWER**

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a) to (d)	The Ministry has conveyed in-principle approval to the State Government of Maharashtra for diversion of 0.0754 ha of mangrove land in favour of City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra for construction of bridge across Taloja river including approach road under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 subject to certain conditions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1160 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-28
Subject: Standards for Services
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: T.G. VENKATESH BABU

**Government of India**

## Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

**Department of Consumer Affairs**

**LOK SABHA**

##### UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1160

##### TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.07.2015

**STANDARDS FOR SERVICES**

1160.	SHRI VENKATESH BABU T.G.:

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(a)	whether the Government is considering any proposal to formulate minimum standards and quality for "Services" such as healthcare, transport, piped drinking water, food products and bring them under the ambit of mandatory services;

(b) 	if so, the details thereof; and

(c) 	the time by which the above proposal is likely to be implemented and the action proposed to be taken against the defaulting service providers of these products?

**ANSWER**

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**THE MINISTER OF**

**CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION**

**(SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN)**

(a) to (c) :	Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has already formulated a number of standards in the areas of healthcare, transport, piped drinking water and food products.

The Central Government can notify any article or process of any scheduled industry to compulsorily conform to relevant Indian Standard as per the provision under Section 14 of The BIS Act, 1986. While notifying Indian Standards for compulsory conformity, the nodal Department/Ministry of the Government specifies the time by which such orders are to be implemented and the action to be taken for non-adherence to the orders.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1159 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-28
Subject: Pollution by Power Projects
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: RAVINDRA BABU  PANDULA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1159**

TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.07.2015

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**Pollution by Power Projects**

1159.  DR. RAVINDRA BABU:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

(a) 	whether the Government is aware that power projects are spreading pollution in the 	environment including in Andhra Pradesh;

(b) 	if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;

(c) 	the steps taken by the Government to check the same; and

(d) 	the remedial steps taken by the Government to minimize the level of pollution due to 	such projects?

**ANSWER**

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a)&(b)  Thermal power plants are covered under the 17 category of highly polluting industries. As on April 30, 2015, there are 151 coal based thermal power plants in the country having total installed capacity of about 165000 MW including 05 thermal power plants in Andhra Pradesh and all plants have provided air and water pollution control systems.

(c)&(d)	  In order to check pollution from power plants, surprise inspections are carried out by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and respective State Pollution Control Boards. Based on the inspections conducted by CPCB under its under Environmental Surveillance Squad (ESS) programme, directions have been issued to 10 non-compliant thermal power plants under Section 18(1)(b) of Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981  and Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and under Section 5 of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 to ensure compliance with emission/ effluent standards.  Besides, the thermal plants have been directed to install online monitoring systems by June 30, 2015. Following steps have taken to reduce pollution level from thermal power plants:

1. Developed & notified National Ambient Air Quality Standards and source emission (particulate matter) and effluent standards for control of air & water pollution.

1. More stringent environment standards are contemplated to mitigate pollution from thermal power plants.

1. To minimise dust generation, power plants located  beyond 750 kms from pit head  have been directed to use beneficiated coal not containing ash more than 34%.

1. In order to mitigate problems related to flyash disposal such as land degradation, fugitive dust emission from ash ponds, flyash utilization has been made mandatory since September 14, 1999.

1. Promotion of clean technologies like Super Critical and Fluidized Bed Combustion boilers which generate low emission as compared to conventional pulverized fired sub- critical technology

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1156 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-28
Subject: Trafficking in Tribal Women
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: BALASUBRAMANIAM SENGUTTUVAN

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1156

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 28 TH JULY, 2015/SHRAVANA 6, 1937 (SAKA)

**TRAFFICKING IN TRIBAL WOMEN**

1156.	SHRI B. SENGUTTUVAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has taken note of the reports appearing in the media that tribal girls from the State of Jharkhand are being regularly kidnapped and forced into slavery to serve as surrogate mothers to bear children in Delhi; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

**(a) & (b):	As per information provided by Delhi Police, during the year 2014 and current year 2015(upto 30.6.2015), no such case has been reported to Delhi Police in which tribal girls from the State of Jharkhand are kidnapped and forced into slavery to serve as surrogate mothers in Delhi. However, Delhi police has assisted the Police team of Jharkhand in arresting the accused involved in the case registered in Police Station Khunti, Jharkhand in  trafficking of girls from Jharkhand.**

**The details of cases registered by Delhi Police during the year 2014 & 2015 (upto 30.6.2015) in which girls from the State of Jharkhand are trafficked to Delhi are as under:**

| Year                 |   No. of Cases registered |   No. of girls rescued/recovered |   No. of persons arrested |
|----------------------|---------------------------|----------------------------------|---------------------------|
| 2014                 |                        08 |                               06 |                        09 |
| 2015(UPTO) 30.06.15) |                        06 |                               07 |                        11 |

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The Government of India has enacted Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013, wherein Section 370 of the Indian Penal Code has been substituted with Section 370 and 370A of IPC which provide for comprehensive measures to counter the menace of Human Trafficking and established Anti Human Trafficking Units(AHTUs) in 225 districts of the country. Various comprehensive Advisories on Human Trafficking have also been issued which are available at [stophumantrafficking-mha.nic.in/forms/Sublink1.aspx?lid=92](http://stophumantrafficking-mha.nic.in/forms/Sublink1.aspx?lid=92) ).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1155 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-28
Subject: Security for Women near Universities and Colleges
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: VINOD CHAVDA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†1155

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 28 TH JULY, 2015/SHRAVANA 6, 1937 (SAKA)

**SECURITY FOR WOMEN NEAR UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES**

†1155.	SHRI VINOD LAKHAMASHI CHAVDA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposes to make any special arrangement for security of women near universities, colleges and schools; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (b):		As per the seventh schedule to the Constitution of India `Police` and `Public Order` are State subjects and, as such, the primary responsibility of prevention, detection, registration, investigation and prosecution of crime, lies with the State Governments/ Union Territory Administrations. However, the Government of India is deeply concerned with the security & welfare of women and through various schemes and advisories augments the efforts of the States /UTs.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued advisories dated 4 th September, 2009 & 12 th May, 2015 on crimes against women. The advisories are available at [http://mha.nic.in/sites/upload\_files/mha/files/pdf/AdCrime-Agnst-Women170909.pdf](http://mha.nic.in/sites/upload_files/mha/files/pdf/AdCrime-Agnst-Women170909.pdf) and

http://mha.nic.in/sites/upload\_files/mha/files/AdvisoryCompAppCrimeAgainstWomen\_130515.pdf

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1154 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-28
Subject: Amendment in FCRA
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: PONNUSAMY VENUGOPAL

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1154

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 28 TH JULY, 2015/SHRAVANA 6, 1937 (SAKA)

**AMENDMENT IN FCRA**

1154.	DR. P. VENUGOPAL:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has any proposal to step up the scrutiny of Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in the country and has formulated a draft amendment to the Foreign Contributions Regulation Act/Rules;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has received more than 125 representations from various organisations and many of them are objecting to amendment in the said Act/Rules that was put out in public domain; and

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

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) & (b)	The acceptance and utilization of foreign contribution is regulated under Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) and Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011 (FCRR) framed thereunder. They provide for procedure to grant registration and prior permission for receipt of foreign contribution and its utilization, maintenance of accounts, inspection of accounts of the associations, etc.  They also prescribe various offences and penalties that may be imposed, including suspension and cancellation of registration in case of violation of the provisions of FCRA and FCRR.   The Government intends to amend certain provision of FCRR to simplify the procedure for application and grant of registration and prior permission, making the process online and user-friendly, enhancing transparency and accountability.     The   changes   are

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also expected to help in effective monitoring and expeditious reporting by banks of receipt of foreign contribution by persons/associations not registered under the FCRA.

**(c):	Yes, Madam.**

(d):	The comments/suggestions have been received from various stakeholders on the proposed amendments in FCRR.  The objections mainly pertain to periodicity of reporting of receipt and utilization of foreign contribution in public domain and removal of personal details of the functionaries of the associations and of donors like facebook page, twitter handle, mobile number, etc. After examining the suggestions/comments received, the draft amendments have been appropriately revised.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1153 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-28
Subject: Review of Model Prison Manual
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: HUKUM SINGH

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1153

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 28 TH JULY, 2015/SHRAVANA 6, 1937 (SAKA)

**REVIEW OF MODEL PRISON MANUAL**

1153.	SHRI HUKUM SINGH:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has directed the Bureau of Police Research and Development to review the model prison manual keeping in mind the prevailing circumstances and advancement in technology to suit the present conditions; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (b):	The Model Prison Manual was published by Bureau of Police Research and Development in the year 2003 and the same was circulated to all the States/UTs for adoption to ensure uniformity of prison administration in the country.  In order to relook at the provisions of Model Prison Manual and to align them with contemporary issues of correctional welfare, a committee has been constituted by the Government of India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1151 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-28
Subject: Emission Norms
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: GAURAV GOGOI

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES

DEPARTMENT OF HEAVY INDUSTRY

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1151**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.07.2015**

**Emission Norms**

1151. SHRI GAURAV GOGOI:

Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has any plan/proposal to encourage the manufacture of cars with higher fuel emission norms such as EURO 5 & 6;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and

(d) the policy implemented by the Government to phase out cars and commercial vehicles that do not meet the stipulated fuel emission criteria?

**ANSWER**

**MINISTER  OF  STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF  HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES  (SHRI  G.M. SIDDESHWARA)**

1. Yes Madam, Manufacturers are being encouraged to manufacture higher fuel emission norms for vehicles as per availability of compliant fuel in the country.

1. Presently Manufacturers are manufacturing BS IV fuel norm vehicles for select cities where BS IV compliant fuel is made available and BS III fuel norms vehicles for rest of the country.

1. Question does not arise

1. Government does not have any separate policy other than existing provisions in the matter under the CMV Act and CMV Rules.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 97 (STARRED), answered on 2015-07-27
Subject: Solar Trains
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: ABHISHEK SINGH, J.C. DIVAKAR REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 97

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2015

## SOLAR TRAINS

- †* 97   SHRI ABHISHEK SINGH: SHRI J. C. DIVAKAR REDDY:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Railways  propose  to  introduce  solar  powered trains in the country;
- (b) if so, whether the Railways have signed any Memorandum of Understanding  (MoU)  with any private company  for  the project;
- (c) if so, the details thereof along with the salient features and the provision of funds made in this regard;
- (d)  whether the Railways have conducted any survey regarding the potential of running short distance trains on solar energy in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan and Delhi; and
- (e)  if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Railways in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI SURESH PRABHAKAR PRABHU)

- (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 STARRED QUESTION No. 97 BY SHRI ABHISHEK SINGH AND SHRI J. C. DIVAKAR REDDY TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 27.07.2015 REGARDING SOLAR TRAINS

(a):  No,  Madam.  There  is  no  proposal  to  introduce  Solar  power  hauled trains. However, for train lighting, 18 Narrow gauge coaches and 2 Broad gauge non air conditioned coaches have been provided with Solar panels on roof top on trial basis. Integral Coach Factory, Chennai has also taken up  a  project  recently  in  association  with  Indian  Institute  of  Science, Bangalore for provision of 2 Solar panels in one Broad gauge coach for data  collection  in  different  weather  conditions.  Research  Designs  & Standards  Organisation,  Lucknow  has  been  asked  to  submit  techno economic feasibility report for provision of Solar panels on coaches for Train lighting & fans. Further course of action will be decided based on the report.

(b) & (c): Do not arise.

(d): No, Madam.

(e): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 90 (STARRED), answered on 2015-07-27
Subject: Modernisation of Steel Plants
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: MURALI MOHAN MAGANTI, AJAY (TENI) MISRA

**LOK SABHA**

**STARRED QUESTION NO.*90**

FOR ANSWER ON 27/07/2015

**MODERNISATION OF STEEL PLANTS**

*90.	SHRI M. MURALI MOHAN:

SHRI AJAY MISRA TENI:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

(a)	the production capacity and the quantum of crude steel produced during each of the last three years and the current year, both in private and public sector;

(b)	whether the Government proposes to modernize and expand all steel plants across the country and if so, the details thereof;

(c)	the funds allocated and utilized for the purpose during each of the last three years and the current year; and

(d)	whether the Steel Authority of India Ltd. proposes to set up its Steel plants in foreign countries and if so, the details thereof, country-wise?

**ANSWER**

THE MINISTER OF STEEL AND MINES	(SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

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

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**STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (D) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*90 FOR ANSWER ON 27/07/2015 TABLED BY SHRI M. MURALI MOHAN AND SHRI AJAY MISRA TENI, MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT REGARDING MODERNISATION OF STEEL PLANTS.**

(a)	The production capacity and the quantum of crude steel produced during the last three years and current year, both in private and public sector is given below:-

(in million tonnes)

| **Year**             | **Capacity**           |                         |           | **Production**    |                    |           |
|----------------------|------------------------|-------------------------|-----------|-------------------|--------------------|-----------|
|                      | **Public**  **Sector** | **Private**  **Sector** | **Total** | **Public Sector** | **Private Sector** | **Total** |
| 2012-13              | 15.93                  | 81.09                   | 97.02     | 16.48             | 61.94              | 78.42     |
| 2013-14              | 15.93                  | 85.09                   | 101.02    | 16.77             | 64.92              | 81.69     |
| 2014-15              | 20.43                  | 89.42                   | 109.85    | 17.20             | 71.78              | 88.98     |
| April-June  2015-16* |                        |                         |           | 04.49             | 17.96              | 22.45     |

Source: Joint Plant Committee (JPC) 	*Provisional

(b)&(c): Steel is a deregulated sector and role of Government is limited to that of a facilitator. The decisions to modernize and expand steel plants are essentially taken by the respective companies, based on commercial considerations. Public Sector steel companies namely, SAIL and RINL have undertaken modernization and expansion programme funded by their own sources.

(d)	Steel Authority of India Limited currently has no proposal to set up steel plant in a foreign country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 85 (STARRED), answered on 2015-07-27
Subject: Check-in Facility
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: GOPALAKRISHNAN CHINNARAJ

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. : 85 (To be answered on the 27 th  July 2015)

## CHECK-IN FACILITY

- *85. DR. C. GOPALAKRISHNAN

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government proposes to permit domestic airlines 'only hand baggage' check-in under no-frills low fare scheme;
- (b) if so, the details and the present status thereof;
- (c) whether certain airlines have already introduced such fare without prior  permission  of  the  Directorate  General  of  Civil Aviation/Government;
- (d) if so, the details thereof including the names of such airlines; and
- (e) the action taken by the Government against these airlines?

## ANSWER

Minister of CIVIL AVIATION (Shri Ashok Gajapathi Raju

Pusapati)

- (a) to (e):-  A statement is laid on the Table of the House.
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STATEMENT TO BE LAID ON THE TABLE OF THE LOK SABHA IN  REPLY TO STARRED QUESTION NO. 85 DATED 27.7.2015 REGARDING CHECK-IN FACILITY.

(a) and (b) Under the provision of existing regulations, airlines are free to fix reasonable charges/ fees for the services offered by them, which interalia include charges for check in baggage above 15 Kgs. In order to make the basic fare more affordable and to provide the customer an option of paying  for  the  services  which  he/she  wishes  to  avail,  it  is  already permitted to allow  check-in baggage  charges above the  free check-in baggage allowance of 15 kgs.  to be unbundled and to be charged separately on opt - in basis.  The charges for such services are  required to be fixed amount   and shall not vary with the base fare for a particular sector/flights. Further,  it  should be displayed on the  website of the airlines.

(c) and (d) : No Madam.

(e) :  Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 84 (STARRED), answered on 2015-07-27
Subject: Medical Services in Railways
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: P. C. MOHAN, ABHIJIT MUKHERJEE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1023 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2015

## RAILWAY TOURIST CIRCUIT

†1023. DR. VIRENDRA KUMAR:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  world  famous  tourist  spot  Khajuraho  has  been included in the Railway tourist circuit;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the time by which Khajuraho is likely to be included in the Railway tourist circuit?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a)  &  (b):  Khajuraho  is  already  covered  in  the  itineraries  of  luxury tourist trains Royal Rajasthan on Wheels and Maharajas' Express. (c): Does not arise.

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