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Lok Sabha Question No. 3944 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-23
Subject: Benefits of Development
Ministry: DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION
Asked by: R.P. MARUTHARAJAA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3944

## TO BE ANSWERED ON

Wednesday, December 23, 2015 / Pausha 2, 1937 (Saka)

## QUESTION

## BENEFITS OF DEVELOPMENT

## 3944.  SHRI R.P. MARUTHARAJAA:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  North-Eastern  Region  is  deprived  of the benefits of development due to poor and faulty communication links and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether the Government is also aware that waterways are the cheapest and most  convenient  form  of  communication  links  for  the  region  which  is  not getting proper attention; and
- (c)  if  so,  the  reaction of Government thereto and the measures proposed to be taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to  (c)  Difficult  hilly  terrains,  inaccessibility  and  poor  communication  to  remote areas, inadequate social and physical infrastructure are the major challenges for development of the North Eastern Region (NER) of the country. Recognizing the challenges  faced  by  the  region,  there  has  been  a  constant  focus  of  the Government  for  development  of  the  region  through  special  programmes  for capacity building, skill development, human resource development, etc. Government  has  also  emphasised  also  on  expeditious  completion  of  critical ongoing infrastructure projects, viz. road, rail, power, airports, telecommunication, inland water Transport etc.

Government  is  aware  of  the  fact  that  waterways  are  an  economical  and environment friendly mode of transport. In NER, river Brahmaputra from Dhubri to Sadiya (891 km.) has been declared as National Waterway-2 in  1988. This waterway has been developed and maintained with necessary infrastructure and is fully operational. In addition 21 potential rivers of NER have been identified for development of Inland Water Transport.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3941 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-23
Subject: Land to NGOs
Ministry: URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: NABA KUMAR SARANIA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3941

## TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 23, 2015

## LAND TO NGOs

NO. 3941        SHRI NABA KUMAR SARANIA:

Will the Minister of Urban Development be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether the Government allots land at subsidized rates to the Non-Government Organisations (NGOs);
- (b) If so, the details thereof; and
- (c) The criteria set in this regard.

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT

## (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)

- (a) :  In view of scarcity of land with L&DO, no allotment of land to NGOs is being done by the L&DO.  DDA allots land to NGOs meeting the laid down the criteria on no profit no loss rate.
- (b) : Rate  being  charged  by  DDA  for  current  year  is
- Rs.475.32 Lakh per acre (Provisional).
- (c) : Charitable  Institutions  which  are  registered  under Societies  Registration  Act-XXI  of  1860,  serving  lower strata  Society  and  running  partially  on  grant  received from Govt., are considered by DDA for allotment of land on meeting the requirements under Rules-3, 4, 5 and 20 of  the  DDA  (Disposal  of  Developed  Nazul  Land)  Rules1981.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3940 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-23
Subject: Mandatory Rules for Retiring Officers
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: PONNUSAMY VENUGOPAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL AND TRAINING)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3940

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.12.2015)

## MANDATORY RULES FOR RETIRING OFFICERS

3940. DR. P. VENUGOPAL:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  amended  existing  rules  and  made  it  mandatory  for officers who retire from service to declare that the Non- Governmental Organisation (NGOs)  or  the  firm  they  propose  to  join  is  not  involved  in  activities  which  is  in conflict with or prejudicial to India's foreign relations, national security and domestic harmony; and
- (b) 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)  &  (b):  The  Government  has  amended  the  existing  instructions  under  CCS  (Pension) Rules,  1972  vide  Gazette  Notification  dated  15 th September,  2015  and  inter-alia  made provision for declaration before taking up commercial employment after retirement by retired Officers that the organisation in which the Officer is seeking employment is not involved in activities  which  are  in  conflict  with  or  prejudicial  to  India's  foreign  relations,  national security and domestic harmony.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3939 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-23
Subject: Stoppage in Banda and Chitrakoot
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3939 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.12.2015

## STOPPAGE IN BANDA AND CHITRAKOOT

†3939. SHRI BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of representations / applications received for increasing stoppage in Banda and Chitrakoot from my parliamentary constituency and the names of the places from which such applications have been received during the last eighteen months; and
- (b) the details of the action taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

- (a)  &  (b)  A  large  number  of  representations  including  from  the  Hon'ble Member of Parliament Shri Bhairon Prasad Mishra, inter-alia, for provision of additional  stoppages  and  increasing  halt  time  of    stoppages  of  trains  at various stations are received at various levels of Railway administration viz. Station,  Divisions,  Zonal  Headquarters  and  Railway  Board  level.  However, Indian Railways do not maintain compendium of such representations. Halt time  of  stoppage  of  12447  /  12448  Manikpur  -  Hazrat  Nizamuddin  Uttar Pradesh Sampark Kranti Express at Chitrakutdham Karwi has been increased from 2 minutes to 5 minutes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3937 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-23
Subject: Construction of Sulabh Toilets
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: HARIOM SINGH RATHORE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MIINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3937 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.12.2015

## CONSTRUCTION OF SULABH TOILETS

†3937.    SHRI HARIOM SINGH RATHORE

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the names of the railway stations where construction of sulabh toilet complex is desired in various States and Union Territories of the country;
- (b)  the  allocation  of  funds  made  for  construction  of  sulabh  toilet complex at railway stations during the last three years, Zone/State-wise;
- (c)  the progress made in this regard;
- (d)  whether  there  is  a  dire  need  of  construction  of  sulabh  toilet complex  and  small  urinals  at  Degana  Railway  Station  of  Nagaur district; and
- (e)  if so, the details of the plan for its construction?

## ANSWER

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

- (a):    Construction  of  any  amenities  including  toilets    (Pay  & Use/non  Pay  &  Use)  at  stations  is  a  continuous  process  &  is

undertaken depending upon category of  stations subject to interse priority and availability of funds.

(b) & (c): Toilets are constructed as a part of passenger amenity and is chargeable under the Plan Head- 'Passenger Amenities'.  No specific allocation is made  for  construction  of  sulabh  toilet complex.

(d) & (e):  Degana is a 'D' category station. 5 toilets & 5 urinals are already available which is considered to be adequate.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3934 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-23
Subject: Extension of New Railway Line
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: KAMALBHAN SINGH MARABI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3934 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.12.2015

## EXTENSION OF NEW RAILWAY LINE

† 3934. SHRI KAMALBHAN SINGH MARABI:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  stretches  where  extension  of  new  railway  line  is  proposed  in Sarguja area of Chhattisgarh;
- (b)  whether  any  proposal  has  been  received  for    upgrading    Ambikapur railway station into a Model Railway Station; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

- (a) Chirimiri-Barwadih new line project passing through Sarguja district of Chhattisgarh  has  been  sanctioned  at  an  anticipated  cost  of ` 1137  crore subject to requisite Government approvals.
- (b)    &  (c)        The  Model  Station  Scheme  for  upgradation  of  amenities  at stations  was  in  vogue  upto  the  year  2008.    Since  the  year  2009,  station upgradation is done under the Adarsh Station Scheme.  Ambikapur Railway station has already been developed under Adarsh Station Scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3933 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-23
Subject: Health Research
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: DHARMENDRA YADAV

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3933 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23/12/2015

## HEALTH RESEARCH

## 3933 SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV:

Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:

- whether a grant-in-aid scheme has been implemented by the Government for InterSectoral Convergence and Coordination for Promotion and Guidance on Health Research;
- the estimated cost of the said scheme;
- if the details thereof; SO,
- the details of the components of the said scheme; and funding
- (e the details of the steps taken by the Government to promote cooperation with other agencies for innovation; translation and implementation of various works?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCES (Y.S: CHOWDARY)

- Yes, Madam .
- implementing a Grant-in-Aid Scheme for Inter-Sectoral Convergence & Coordination for Promotion and Guidance on Health Research: The scheme aims to provide and encourage focused and deliverable research for estimation of burden/development of new technologies/process, diagnostics, to address health research issues for affordable healthcare in the country particularly in the context of gender and child healthcare and also for the under privileged. In addition, emphasis is laid on evaluation of the processes/products/technologies for their cost effectiveness to save public expenditure. on translation of leads into products and processes for adoption in public health systems through collaboration and cooperation with other Departments/Organizations. The total approved estimated cost of the scheme is Rs.1242 crores 12th Plan period. The scheme has the following components for existing during funding:
- Research studies with emphasis on public health
- iii) Inter-sectoral Co-ordination Including Funding of Joint Projects
- Translational Research Projects
- (iv) Cost effectiveness analysis of health technologies through a health technology assessment system

(e) The Department of Health Research has constituted a Group of Secretaries and working groups comprising of Department of Health Research, Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Environment; Forest & Climate Change (MOEF&CC), Department of Defence Research & Development (DDRD); Department of Scientific & Industrial  Research (DSIR), Department of Agricultural Research & Education (DARE); Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY) Ministry of Labour and Employment; National Disaster Management   Authority, Department of Space and Ministry of AYUSH for inter-sectoral coordination of joint funding of projects: setup

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3932 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-23
Subject: Earthquake Warning
Ministry: EARTH SCIENCES
Asked by: SUKENDER REDDY GUTHA, KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCES LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3932

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2015

## EARTHQUAKE WARNING

3932. SHRI GUTHA SUKENDER REDDY: SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDY KOTHA:

Will the Minister of EARTH SCIENCES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has received proposals from some organizations  offering  better  quality  early  earthquake  warning  and security  system  than  the    pilot  project  being  implemented  by Earthquake  Engineering  Department,  IIT,  Roorkee  and  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (b) whether any action has been taken in this regard; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCES (Shri Y. S. Chowdary)

- (a) While  the  efforts  of  IIT,  Roorkee  are  targeting  the  early  warning system development, a commercial variant of a stand-alone earthquake alarm and security system for buildings/structures has been referred by a vendor recently.
- (b-c) Based on the limited literature made available, it is to convey that scientific institutions, that are making all out efforts for knowledge based warning systems development, shall not be in a position to comment on the utility of such commercially offered variants.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3930 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-23
Subject: Minority Employees
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: ASADUDDIN OWAISI

## MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3930

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.12.2015)

## MINORITY EMPLOYEES

## 3930. SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the representation of minorities especially Muslims is meagre in Government services;
- (b) if so, the percentage of minorities especially Muslims in Government services;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to fill up the vacant posts especially from Muslims to give them due representation and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether it  is mandatory to have a member from SC/ST and minority community in selection boards; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## 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) & (b): The data on recruitment of minorities is collected from various Ministries/Departments and consolidated each year.  As per data received for the year 201314, 7.89% of minorities were recruited. As per data received so far from 69 Ministries/Departments  for  the  year  2014-15,  8.71%  of  minorities  have  been  recruited  in Government  services.  However,  no  segregated  data  on  recruitment  is  maintained  religion wise.

(c)  Guidelines have  already  been  issued  from  time  to time  to  give  special  consideration  to minorities in recruitment.

(d) & (e):   The instructions have been issued by the Government in this regard, which interalia, stipulates:- wherever  a  Selection  Committee/Board  exist  or  has  to  be  constituted  for  making recruitment to 10 or more vacancies in any level of posts or services, it shall be mandatory to have one Member belonging to SC/ST, one Member belonging to OBC category and one Member belonging to Minority Community in such Committees/Boards. Further, one of the members of the Selection Committee/Board, whether from the general category or from the minority community or from the SC/ST/OBC community should be a lady failing which a lady member should be co-opted on the Committee/Board. It may also be ensured that where the  number of vacancies against which  selection is to  be  made  is  less  than ten,  no  effort should be spared in  finding  the SC/ST, OBC officer and the Minority  Committee Officer and a lady officer, for inclusion in such Committee Boards.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3929 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-23
Subject: Alert System at Level Crossings
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: R. VANAROJA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3929 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.12.2015

## ALERT SYSTEM AT LEVEL CROSSINGS

3929.  SHRIMATI  VANAROJA R. :

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the Railways is considering to equip all the   level crossings with hooter system to warn about arrival of a train;

- (b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether it is also a fact that only some level crossings have the said alert system; and

- (d) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) & (b) The Railway have taken up a pilot project to develop a suitable and viable vandal-proof warning system to pre-warn road users against approaching trains  at  unmanned  level  crossings  and  accordingly  Research  Design  and Standards Organization (RDSO) has initiated such pilot project in association with IIT/Kanpur.

(c)  &  (d)      The  manned  level  crossing  gates  provided  with  lifting  barrier  on Indian Railways have a system of bell/hooter which sounds during closing the level crossing gate barrier against the road traffic to warn the road users that the level crossing gate is being closed.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3928 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-23
Subject: Light Metro Rail
Ministry: URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: K. ASHOK KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3928 TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 23, 2015

## LIGHT METRO RAIL

## No.3928 SHRI K. ASHOK KUMAR:

## Will the MINISTER OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  received  proposals  from  various State Governments for Light Metro Rail in their States;
- (b) if so, the details thereof state-wise;
- (c) whether the Government has put a condition to share the cost of
- such Light Metro Rail; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)

- (a) &  (b):  Yes,  Madam.    The  Central  Government  has  received proposal for implementation of Light Metro Rail Project in the State of Kerala. The details of the proposal received are as under:

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| Sl. No.   | Cities proposed for Light Metro Rail Project   |   Length ( Km) | Estimated Completion Cost (Rs. in Crore)   |
|-----------|------------------------------------------------|----------------|--------------------------------------------|
| 1.        | Thiruvananthapuram                             |         21.821 | 4,354.00                                   |
| 2.        | Kozhikode                                      |         13.33  | 2,590.00                                   |
|           | Total                                          |         35.151 | 6,944.00                                   |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3927 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-23
Subject: OIFC Business Meet
Ministry: OVERSEAS INDIAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: T. RADHAKRISHNAN

## Government of India Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3927

To be answered on 23th December, 2015

## OIFC Business Meet

## 3927 . SHRI T. RADHAKRISHNAN:

Will the Minister of OVERSEAS INDIAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Overseas Indian Facilitation Centre (OIFC) in collaboration with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has launched its India Corporate Internship initiate at the OIFC Indian Diaspora Business Meet in Los Angeles recently;
- (b) if so, the details and the objectives thereof;
- (c) the number who participated in this meet to offer   short term internship to students of Indian Origin from international universities; paid top
- (d) the number of students selected for this purpose and the time by which the internship will start for the students; and
- (e) the other steps taken/being taken by the Government to provide opportunities for the
- Indian Diaspora students?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR OVERSEAS INDIAN AFFAIRS

## GENERAL V.K. SINGH (RETD:)

- (a) & (b): The India Corporate Internship Programme has been taken up through the Overseas Indian Facilitation Centre (OIFC), a Public Private Partnership initiative set up in 2007 between this Ministry and
- Confederation of Indian Industry (CII):

The programme provides an opportunity for Indian Originl Non Resident Indian students pursuing Post Graduate  programmes outside India in Managementl  Engineeringl Science Technology, to avail short term internships at Indian corporates: Internships will be for a period of two to six months. The details of this Programme were presented during paid

OIFCs Indian Diaspora Business Meet held in Los Angeles recently-

- (c): 23 companies have so far confirmed participation in the internship programme.
- (d) OIFC is presently receiving applications for the Internships, which is scheduled to commence from Summer 2016.
- (e) Ministry has been organizing 'Study India Programme' (SIP) since 2012. 'Study India Programme' enables youth of Indian Origin to enrol in a short term course in an Indian University to familiarize them with the history, heritage, art, culture,  socio-political, economic   developments etc. of India: Three Study India Programmes have been organized so far:

Ministry launched the 'Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children (SPDC) in 2006-07, under which 100 scholarships are granted every year to young students of Indian Origin and Non-Resident Indian students for  studying in India.  The scheme is open to NonResident Indianl People of Indian Originl Overseas Citizen of India from 40 countries with substantial Indian   Diaspora population: A total of 760 candidates have availed the scholarship since inception of the scheme:
Lok Sabha Question No. 3926 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-23
Subject: New Platform
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: KIRIT SOMAIYA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3926 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.12.2015

## NEW PLATFORM

3926.  DR. KIRIT SOMAIYA :

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS  be pleased to state:

(a) whether  an  additional  platform  at  Kanjur  Marg  Railway  Station, Mumbai is under construction and if so, the details thereof;

(b)    whether  any  representation  has  been  received  from  peoples' representative for construction of rooftop solar panel at this platform;

(c)     if so, the details thereof; and

(d)    the action taken so far in this regard?

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

(a):    Yes,  Madam.  Work  of  construction  of  an  additional  platform  of about 270 meter length on west side has been taken up at Kanjur Marg Railway Station.

(b)    to  (d)    :  Representation  has  been  received  from  Hon'ble  MP  and Chairman,  Parliamentary  Committee  on  Energy  for  provision  of  solar rooftop  at  new  platform  of  Kanjur  Marg  Railway  Station.  However, Central Railway has intimated that the new platform roofing structures cannot accommodate solar rooftop at this stage.

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