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Lok Sabha Question No. 3284 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-10
Subject: High Speed Project
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: P.P. CHAUDHARY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO. 3284 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.08.2015

## HIGH SPEED PROJECT

3284.  SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the  present  status  of  the  high  speed  freight  corridors  projects  and the carrying capacity of the projects and the investment requirements for such corridors;
- (b)    whether goods carried by such corridors would have a freight cost higher than existing freight trains; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): (1)  Two  Dedicated  Freight  Corridors(DFC)  projects  on  the  Western and Eastern routes have been sanctioned and are under implementation at a cost of ` 81,459 crore ( excluding cost of Sonnagar-Dankuni Section of Eastern DFC ).

The  present  status  of  project  implementation  is:  (i)  Compensation Award of 85% of land has been completed, (ii) 65% of civil contract and 48% of system contract have been awarded, (iii) The physical progress of civil work is 20%.

- (2) The freight carrying capacity of the two corridors would be over 500 billion NTKM per year.

Contd…2..

(b): The unit cost of freight transport on the two corridors will be lesser than that of Indian Railways.

(c): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3283 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-10
Subject: Gatimaan Express
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: FAIZAL P.P. MOHAMMED

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3283 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.08.2015

## GATIMAAN EXPRESS

## 3283.  MOHAMMED FAIZAL:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  trial  run  of  semi  high-  speed  Gatimaan  Express  train service  between Delhi to Agra has completed and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the time by which the said project is likely to be completed and made operational; and
- (c) whether the Railways are planning to start similar services between other cities in the country also and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

- (a)  The trial run of Gatimaan Express train at 160 kmph between New Delhi and Agra was carried out on 03rd July and 11th September 2014.
- (b)  No time has been fixed for running of the new train Gatimaan Express between Delhi and Agra.
- (c)  Indian Railways have identified eight other corridors for raising the speed of passenger trains to 160/200 kmph. These corridors are DelhiChandigarh, Delhi-Kanpur, Nagpur-Bilaspur, Nagpur-Secunderabad, Mumbai-Goa, Mumbai-Ahmedabad, Chennai-Hyderabad and MysoreBengaluru-Chennai.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3282 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-10
Subject: Landing Announcement Ignored by Air India Pilot
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: K. MARAGATHAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3282

(To be answered on the 10 th  August 2015)

## LANDING ANNOUNCEMENT IGNORED BY AIR INDIA PILOT

## 3282. SHRIMATI K. MARAGATHAM

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Dr Mahesh Sharma)

(a) and (b): Yes, Madam.  There was an incident to  Air India Boeing 777 aircraft VT-ALT while operating flight AI-922 of 28-06-2015 on the sector: Riyadh-Mumbai.  There were minor injuries caused to one crew due to slight turbulence in the approach phase of the flight. Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for landing announcement is annexed.

(c), (d) & (e): Yes,  Madam.  Investigation of the incident has been carried

out.

Salient findings of the incident are as follows:

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether there has been a recent incident wherein the commander of Air India Flight from Riyadh to Mumbai forgot to alert the crew to take their seats before making touchdown thereby causing injuries to them;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the standard operating procedures for landing announcement;
- (c) whether the Government has ordered an inquiry into the incident;
- (d) if so, the details and the findings thereof; and
- (e) the steps taken by the Government to prevent recurrence of such
- incidents in future?
- 1) Commander had given preflight briefing before departure at Riyadh to light  turbulence.  However,  Captain  missed  out  the  announcement
- all  Cabin  Crew  to  follow  Seat  Belt  Sign  'ON'  procedure.  While descending into Mumbai, Seat Belt Sign were put 'ON' at FL150, due to regarding turbulence,  when  seat  belt  signs  were  put  'ON'. 2) Cabin Crew took more time to secure the cabin and could not occupy Jump seat in time as, because of Ramzan many passengers had late meals. Based on the investigation, the following recommendations / corrective actions have been taken : 1) Issue of advisory to all pilots to make turbulence announcements when seat belt signs are put 'ON' and to make entry of such occurrence in the sector page of Tech Log. 2) An advisory to cabin crew to follow Captain's preflight briefing and remain seated during turbulence and when seat belt signs are put 'ON'. 3) Counseling of concerned pilots and cabin crew for adherence to the SOP.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 3281 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-10
Subject: Survey of New Line
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: SUMEDHANAND SARASWATI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3281 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.08.2015

## SURVEY OF NEW LINE

## 3281.   SHRI SUMEDHANAND SARSWATI:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the  present  status  of  survey  for  new  rail  line  on  Khatu (Shyamji)-Nokha section in the State of Rajasthan;
- (b) the amount of expenditure incurred thereon; and
- (c) the time by which the work on the said section is likely to be started?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): No Survey has been sanctioned for Nokha-Khatu Shyamji new line. However, a survey for Didwana-Khatushyamji-Ringus new line  was completed in the year 2009-10. As per the survey report, cost of 106 Km new line project was assessed as ` 311.48 crore with a negative Rate of Return of 5.81%. The proposal could not be taken forward  due  to  its  unremunerative  nature,  huge  throwforward  of ongoing  projects  &  an  overall  limited  availability  of  resources  for new  lines.  However,  to  reassess  its  viability,  a  fresh  survey  has been taken up.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3280 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-10
Subject: Post of BCAS Chief
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: RAM CHARITRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3280

(To be answered on the 10 th  August 2015)

## POST OF BCAS CHIEF

## 3280. SHRI RAM CHARITRA NISHAD

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Dr Mahesh Sharma)

- (a) & (b): Yes, Madam.  Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) is headed by a Commissioner of Security (Civil Aviation). The previous incumbent of this post retired on superannuation on 31.10.2012.
- (c):Yes, Madam.  Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has been requested to provide a panel of the eligible officers for the post of Commissioner of Security (Civil Aviation) in BCAS.
- (d) & (e):The tenure of present Chairman & Managing Director (CMD), Air India Ltd. has not expired.  However, the Search-cum-Selection Committee  for  selection  of  the  new  incumbent  has  already  been

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the post of Chief of Bureau for Civil Aviation Security has been lying vacant for three years;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any decision has been taken to fill up this post and if so, the
- details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government is yet to take a decision on the appointment
- of Chairman of Air India; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3279 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-10
Subject: Expansion of Delhi Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: T.G. VENKATESH BABU, PONNUSAMY VENUGOPAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3279

(To be answered on the 10 th  August 2015)

## EXPANSION OF DELHI AIRPORT

3279. SHRI VENKATESH BABU T.G. DR. P. VENUGOPAL

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the expansion plan of Delhi Airport is likely to be delayed owing to losses and under-utilization of the existing capacity and if so, the
- details thereof;
- (b) whether the plan of a new terminal building and fourth runway at the said airport is also likely to be delayed and if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Delhi Airport is incurring losses due to high depreciation
- cost of the asset created at the airport and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether there has been a recent incident wherein Delhi's Airport Immigration Bureau System crashed thereby causing delay in many
- international flights and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether the Government has issued directions to the operators of this airport to take remedial measures to avoid such technical glitches and if
- so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Dr Mahesh Sharma)

(a) & (b): No, Madam. The airport operator M/s Delhi International Airport Pvt. Ltd. (DIAL) has modernized and upgraded the airport in accordance with the Master Plan with the handling capacity of 62 million passenger per annum (mppa) and 1.5 MT Cargo per annum. As the present passenger and cargo traffic is well below the installed capacity, there is no requirement of airport expansion at present.

(c):  After implementation of the Public Private Partnership project at Delhi airport, the losses were incurred by the airport operator on account

of  huge  investment  made  for  infrastructure  expansion  and modernization. Further, the cost of depreciation has also gone up in the light of new Companies Act, 2013. (d): Yes, Madam. On 09.06.2015, the systems of the Immigration Bureau (installed at both departure and arrival terminals) had crashed from 2040 hrs to 2112 hrs due to the failure of their IT system resulting into delay of departure of 4  international flights. (e): No, Madam, since all necessary arrangements regarding providing immigration services, procurement and maintenance of equipment for the purpose are made by the Bureau of Immigration and agencies hired by them. The service providing agency had taken immediate steps to fully restore the services and subsequently carried out mock drills to avoid such instances.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3278 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-10
Subject: Booking of Railway Goods
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: CHANDRAKANT BHAURAO KHAIRE, JASVANTSINH SUMANBHAI BHABHOR

- (a) Yes, Madam.
- (b) The  number  of  complaints  received  by  the  Zonal  Railways during the last three years is as under:-

05

Central Railway

: 04

Eastern Railway

: 01

East Central Railway  :

East Coast Railway

: 08

South East Railway

: 01

- (c) The  staff  found  involved  in  such  malpractices  are  taken  up under  Disciplinary  &  Appeals  Rules  and  undercharges,  if  any,  are realized from the parties.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3278 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.08.2015

## BOOKING OF RAILWAY GOODS

3278.   SHRI CHANDRAKANT KHAIRE: SHRI JASVANTSINH SUMANBHAI BHABHOR:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Railways have received any complaints with regard to malpractice in goods booking for freight in Railways;
- (b) if so, the details thereof during the last three years, zone-wise; and
- (c) the action taken by the Railways against the persons responsible for such malpractices?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

( SHRI  MANOJ SINHA )
Lok Sabha Question No. 3277 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-10
Subject: Funds through IRFC
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: GOPALAKRISHNAN CHINNARAJ

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3277 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.08.2015

## FUNDS THROUGH IRFC

3277.  DR. C. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)        whether  the  Railways  have  allowed  Indian  Railways  Finance Corporation  (IRFC)  to  raise  funds  through  tax-free  bonds  during  this current financial year;
- (b)        if so, the details thereof along with the purpose;
- (c)        whether  the  Railways  have    fixed  any  target  to  raise  funds through these bonds; and
- (d)        if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) &  (b): Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) has  been authorized by the Ministry of Finance to issue tax-free bonds for a total amount  of ` 6,000  crore  during  the  financial  year  2015-16  through public issue / private placement.   The funds would be utilized mainly to finance acquisition of rolling stock for use by the Railways.
- (c) & (d):   The target for raising funds through tax-free bonds is ` 6,000 crore as authorized by the Ministry of Finance.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3276 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-10
Subject: Restructuring of Zones
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: RAMESH CHANDER KAUSHIK

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3276 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.08.2015

## RESTRUCTURING OF ZONES

† 3276.   SHRI RAMESH CHANDER KAUSHIK:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the Railways have  taken any decision in regard to recommendations made by the Committee constituted for restructuring of the Railways;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the time by which final decision in this regard is likely to be taken;
- (c) whether  the  said  Committee  has  contemplated  on  regional  and geographical  components  in  comparison  to  administrative  and operational components for ensuring uniform development expansion of Railways across the country;
- (d)
- if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Railways  to  give  importance  to  regional geographical components while taking decision on the restructuring of the railway zones?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

- (a) & (b): No final decision has been taken on the recommendations of the  Committee  headed  by  Dr.  Bibek  Debroy  on  restructuring.  No timeframe can be indicated at this stage.
- (c): There are no specific recommendations in this regard.
- (d) & (e): Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3275 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-10
Subject: National Tribal University
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: KIRIT PREMJIBHAI SOLANKI

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

(MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS)

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3275**

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.08.2015

**NATIONAL TRIBAL UNIVERSITY**

3275.	    Dr. KIRIT P. SOLANKI:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state;

(a)	whether the Government proposes to establish Indira Gandhi National Tribal University in the State of Gujarat; and

(b)	if so, the details thereof and the time by which the said ministry is likely to be set up?

**ANSWER**

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

(SHRI MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI VASAVA)

(a) & (b):	Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development, has informed that no such decision has been taken on establishment Indira Gandhi Tribal University in the State of Gujarat.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3274 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-10
Subject: ASPIRE Scheme
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: BAIJAYANT "JAY" PANDA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL  MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3274**

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.08.2015

ASPIRE SCHEME

3274.		SHRI BAIJAYANT JAY PANDA:

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL  MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

(a)	the details of criteria fixed for deciding the allotment of Livelihood Business Incubators and Technology Business Incubators to each State under "A Scheme for Promoting Innovation, Rural Industry and Entrepreneurship (ASPIRE)" in the country;

(b)	whether the Government proposes to allot the said Incubators to the State of Odisha under the ASPIRE scheme; and

(c)	if so, the details thereof and the time by which the said ministry is likely to be set up?

**ANSWER**

MINISTER OF MICRO, SMALL  MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

(SHRI KALRAJ MISHRA)

(a):	There is no criteria fixed for deciding the allotment of Livelihood Business Incubators and Technology Business Incubators to each State under the ASPIRE Scheme in the country.

(b):	Government in the Ministry of MSME has not made any State wise allocation of projects under the scheme. However, eligible institutions can send the proposal either for Livelihood Business Incubator (LBI) or Technology Business Incubator (TBI) as per the guidelines.

(c):	Does not arise in view of answer to (b) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3272 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-10
Subject: Mining Leases to Private Companies
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: S.P. MUDDAHANUMEGOWDA

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF MINES**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3272**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 10** **th** **august 2015**

**Mining Leases to Private Companies**

**3272.	SHRI. S.P. MUDDAHANUME GOWDA:**

Will the Minister of **MINES** be pleased to state:

1. the details of land allotted by the Government to private parties for mining purposes and whether such land is given to the highest bidder so that the Government gets maximum income from the mines;

1. whether there have been violations of such open bidding in recent times and whether Government has made any assessment of losses incurred in this connection and if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government thereon; and
2. the criteria adopted by the Government to compensate and rehabilitate tribal people residing and having their livelihood in forest land allotted for mining?

**ANSWER**

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

(a):   Prior to the amendment to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) ( **MMDR** ) Act, 1957 through the MMDR Amendment Act, 2015, which came into effect from 12.1.2015, mining leases of minerals covered under the Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 1988 could not be granted by the State Governments to the highest bidder through auction by competitive bidding.  No auctions have yet taken place after the coming into force of the MMDR Amendment Act, 2015.

(b):	Does not arise in view of the answer to (a) above.

(c):    As per clause (p) of sub-rule (1) of rule 27 of the Mineral Concession Rules, (MCR) 1960, one of the conditions subject to which a mining lease is granted is that the lessee shall, in the matter of employment, give preference to the tribals and to the persons who become displaced because of the taking up of mining operations. Further, Section 9B of the MMDR (Amendment Act), 2015 provides for setting up of District Mineral Foundation (DMF) in every district affected by mining which will be funded by an additional levy on royalty.  The object of the DMF shall be to work for the interest and benefit of persons, and areas, affected by mining related operations. The State Governments while making rules for DMF shall be guided by the provisions contained in article 244 read with Fifth and Sixth Schedules to the Constitution relating to administration of the Scheduled Areas and Tribal Areas.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3271 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-10
Subject: Incentive to Tourists to Promote Tourism
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: SADASHIV KISAN LOKHANDE

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF TOURISM

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†3271

ANSWERED ON 10.08.2015

INCENTIVE TO TOURISTS TO PROMOTE TOURISM

†3271. SHRI SADASHIV LOKHANDE:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

(a) 	whether the Government is planning to give/has given some incentives to tourists of some countries in order to promote tourism in India;

(b) 	if so, the details thereof; and

(c) 	the names of these countries in this regard?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

(DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a) to (c):	No, Madam. The Ministry of Tourism is not planning/has not given incentives to tourists. However, the Ministry through its 14 India Tourism Offices overseas, provides incentives such as Brochures Support, Joint Advertising Support and Hospitality Support to tour operators to encourage them to promote India amongst the international tourists. Such support is provided in important and potential tourist generating markets overseas.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3270 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-10
Subject: Conversion Works
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: LAXMI NARAYAN YADAV

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3270 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.08.2015

## CONVERSION WORKS

 3270. SHRI LAXMI NARAYAN YADAV:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a) whether  the  Railways  have  started  the  gauge  conversion works in Madhya Pradesh;

(b) if so, the number of metre gauge rail lines in Madhya Pradesh at present along with the locations thereof;

(c) the steps taken by the Railways for the conversion of the said metre gauge lines into broad gauge lines; and

(d) the time by which the said metre gauge lines are likely to be converted into broad gauge?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(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 UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3270 BY SHRI LAXMI NARAYAN YADAV TO  BE  ANSWERED  IN  LOK  SABHA  ON  10.08.2015  REGARDING CONVERSION WORKS

(a): In Madhya Pradesh, 5 projects covering a total length of 1374 km of Narrow Gauge and Metre Gauge, have been taken up for conversion into  Broad  Gauge.    Total  cost  of  these  projects  is ` 9571  crore.    An expenditure  of ` 2143  crore  has  been  incurred  upto  March,  2015  on these  projects  and  an  outlay  of ` 1255  crore  has  been  provided  for 2015-16.

(b): As on 01.04.2015, following Metre Gauge sections existed in the State of Madhya Pradesh:

- (i) Indore-Mhow-Khandwa-Akola (falling partly in Madhya Pradesh)
- (ii) Fatehabad-Ujjain (23 km)

(c): Out  of  the  above,  gauge  conversion  of  Indore-Mhow-KhandwaAkola section from Metre Gauge to Broad Gauge has been taken up. To  expedite  the  completion  of  this  gauge  conversion,  an  outlay  of ` 400  crore  has  been  provided  in  2015-16.    The  gauge  conversion  of Fatehabad-Ujjain (23 km) is not sanctioned.

(d): Funds are allocated on year to year basis depending upon overall availability  of  funds,  relative  priority,  status  of  land  acquisition  and other  clearances,  stages  of  projects,  etc.    Because  of  large  shelf  of ongoing projects, limited availability of funds and factors such as land acquisition/forestry clearances/law and order being beyond the control of  Railways,  no  time  limits  can  be  fixed  for  completion  of  these projects.

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