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Lok Sabha Question No. 2776 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-16
Subject: Extension of NZM-Vasco Goa Express
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: PRATHAP SIMHA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2776 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.12.2015

## EXTENSION OF NZM-VASCO GOA EXPRESS

2776. SHRI PRATHAP SIMHA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether there is a continuous demand to extend NZM-Vasco Goa Express to Davangere as daily train and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government would consider the long pending demand to start a new train from Hubli to Varanasi via Miraj, Bhopal and if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  would  consider  to  start  Intercity  train from  Mysore  to  Belgaum  via  Arasikere  and  Mysore  to  Madgaon  via Davangere in Karnataka; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## ANSWER (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

- (a) A large number of representations for introduction of trains and extension of existing trains are received at various levels of Railway administrations  which,  inter-alia,  include  Railway  Stations,  Division, Zonal  Headquarters  and  at  Railway  Board  level.  However,  Indian Railways do not maintain compendiums of such representations.
- (b) to (d)  At present, there is no proposal to introduce new trains from Hubballi to Varanasi via Miraj, Bhopal; Mysuru to Belagavi (Belgaum) via Ariskere; and, Mysore to Madgaon via Davangere due to operational and resource constraints.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2775 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-16
Subject: Skill Loan Scheme
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: RAJENDRA AGRAWAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED   QUESTION   No. 2775 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 th  DECEMBER, 2015

## SKILL LOAN SCHEME QUESTION

## 2775 : SHRI RAJENDRA AGRAWAL:

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

- (a) the  objectives  and  targets  of  the  Skill  Loan  Scheme  for  the  current  year  and  the  years ahead;
- (b) the number of beneficiaries so far under the scheme, State/UT-wise;
- (c) the details of the total amount of loan sanctioned so far under the scheme, State/UT-wise;
- (d) whether the number of the male students is more than female for availing the loan facility;
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefore; and
- (f) whether any action has been taken by the Government to reduce the gender gap and if so, the details thereof and if not the reasons therefore?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (f) Skill  Loan  Scheme was launched by the Hon'ble Prime Minister on 15 th July, 2015 with a view to support youth who wish to go through skill training programmes in the Country.  This  Skill  Loan  Scheme  has  replaced  earlier  Indian  Banks  Association  (IBA) Model Loan Scheme for Vocational Education and Training. The Indian Banks Association (IBA) has already circulated the scheme to the Chief Executives of All Member Banks for implementation  of  the  Scheme.  Any  Indian  National  who  has  secured  admission  in  a course run by Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), Polytechnics or in a school recognised by  Central  or  State  education  Boards  or  in  a  college  affiliated  to  recognised  university, training partners affiliated to National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) Sector Skill Councils,  State  Skill  Mission,  State  Skill  Corporation  can  avail  loan    for  the  purpose. Amount of loan varies from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 150, 000/- depending on the course having a repayment period of 3 to 7 years. Simple rate of interest @ 11% and 12% per annum is charged during the period of study. Government of India has set a target of 34 lakhs for Skill Loan for a period of 5 years and the target for 2015-16 is 2 lakhs. As per information provided  by  Department  of  Financial  Services  (DFS)  in  respect  of  27  Banks,  6003 numbers of Skill Loan accounts have been opened till 30.09.2015 and the total amount sanctioned  is  Rs  38.663  crores.  The  Skill  Loan  Scheme  does  not  discriminate  against women.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2774 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-16
Subject: Educational Institutes
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: CHANDRAKANT RAGHUNATH PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  2774 TO BE ANSWERED ON  16.12.2015

## EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES

2774.  SHRI C. R. PATIL:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the educational institutes under the Ministry and its organizations which are awarding degrees or diplomas to the students;
- (b)    whether those institutions are meeting all the procedural and statutory requirements/clearances such as recognition  and  approval  from  the  University  Grants Commission,  All  India  Council  for  Technical  Education, MCI, DCI, etc.;
- (c) if so, the details thereof indicating names of the courses, details of the approval of regulating agency and number of students studying at present;
- (d) whether  scanned  copies  of  such  approvals    have  been uploaded on the  websites of  the institutes prominently for the information of students; and
- (e)      if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  if  not,  the  steps  taken  to upload the same?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): Railway Degree  College, Secunderabad  is  the only educational institute under Ministry of Railways which conducts

Degree  courses  for  students  and  it  is  affiliated  to  Osmania University, Hyderabad. The degrees are awarded by Osmania University.

- (b):    Yes, Madam.
- (c):      The  said  Degree  College  conducts  B.Com  and  B.Sc courses, approved by Osmania University and at present, there are 534 students in the College.
- (d)  &  (e):    The  institution  does  not  have  its  own  website. However, affiliation letters of the College are available on the website of South Central Railway.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2772 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-16
Subject: Broad Gauge
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2772 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.12.2015

## BROAD GAUGE

## 2772. SHRIMATI DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of action taken by the Railways to set up rake facility at Mota Liliya of Amreli District in Gujarat;
- (b) the time by which this facility will be set up;
- (c) the current progress of survey report for conversion of broad gauge rail line at Amreli; and
- (d)    the time by which Amreli will be connected with broad gauge rail link with other parts of the country?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

- (a) & (b): Liliya Mota Railway Station is already open for handling of inward and outward full rake freight traffic w.e.f. 03.10.2012.
- (c)    &  (d)  Survey  for  gauge  conversion  of  Khijadiya-Amreli-VisavadarJunagarh  (146.41  km)  has  been  completed.    As  per  survey  report,  the cost has been assessed as ` 597.70 Crore with negative rate of return of 1.51%. Due to unremunerative nature of the project, huge throwforward of ongoing works and limited availability of funds, the  proposal could not be taken forward.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2771 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-16
Subject: Swachhata Doots
Ministry: URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: DINESH TRIVEDI

No. 2771

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2771

TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 16, 2015

## SWACHHATA DOOTS

SHRI DINESH TRIVEDI:

Will the Minister of URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  identified  Swachhata  Doots under Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) in the country;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof,  State  and  UT-wise  along  with  the details of work assigned to them;
- (c) the number of Swachhata Doots working at present in various States and UTs, State and UT-wise; and
- (d) the criteria for selection of Swachhata Doots and the training provided to them, if any?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)

- (a) to (d): Yes Madam. States/UTs have been requested to identify at ward level, Swachhata Doots/ Swachh Bharat Officers for ensuring smooth  implementation  of  the  Mission.  So  far,  17576  Swachhata Doots/SBM officers have been identified by   States/UTs, details of which are at Annexure.

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Annexure referred to in reply to Lok Sabha Un-starred Question No. 2771 for 16.12.2015 regarding ' Swachhata Doots'

Annexure-I

| Sl. No   | State Name       |   Swachhata Doots/SBM Officers |
|----------|------------------|--------------------------------|
| 1        | Andhra Pradesh   |                           3431 |
| 2        | Assam            |                             16 |
| 3        | Bihar            |                             20 |
| 4        | Chandigarh       |                              2 |
| 5        | Chhattisgarh     |                            461 |
| 6        | Delhi            |                             70 |
| 7        | Gujarat          |                             80 |
| 8        | Haryana          |                             75 |
| 9        | Himachal Pradesh |                              5 |
| 10       | Jammu & Kashmir  |                            463 |
| 11       | Jharkhand        |                             32 |
| 12       | karnataka        |                           1619 |
| 13       | Kerala           |                             44 |
| 14       | Madhya Pradesh   |                           3084 |
| 15       | Maharashtra      |                            476 |
| 16       | Manipur          |                              1 |
| 17       | Mizoram          |                              1 |
| 18       | Orissa           |                            301 |
| 19       | Puduchery        |                            112 |
| 20       | Punjab           |                            676 |
| 21       | Rajasthan        |                           1091 |
| 22       | Tamil Nadu       |                           4115 |
| 23       | Telangana        |                            294 |
| 24       | Uttar Pradesh    |                            844 |
| 25       | Uttarakhand      |                            263 |
| Total    | Total            |                          17576 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2769 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-16
Subject: Crafts Instructor Training Scheme
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: KUNWAR SARVESH  KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTERPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2769 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 TH DECEMBER, 2015 CRAFTS INSTRUCTOR TRAINING SCHEME

## 2769.  SHRI KUNWARSARVESH KUMAR:

## Will  the  Minister  of  SKILL  DEVELOPMENT  &  ENTERPRENEURSHIP  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has received any proposal for setting up advanced training  institutes  at  various  places  in  the  country  under  crafts  instructor  training scheme;
- (b) if so, the details thereof for each of the last three years and the current year, Sate-wise;
- (c) whether it is being implemented on pilot basis;
- (d) if so, the details of locations identified for setting up of these institutions in first phase and the criteria adopted for selection of these places;
- (e) the details of shortcomings being faced by such existing training institutes at present;
- (f) the  steps  taken  to  improve  the  existing  training  institutes  till  they  are  not replaced by advanced ones?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTERPRENEURSHIP (SHRI RAJIV PRATAP RUDY)

- (a) & (b) Yes Madam, the Government has received proposals from the State of Andhra Pradesh and Punjab.
- (c) & (d) Government  is  setting  up  ATIs  in  PPP  mode  under  the  scheme  of 'Enhancing  the  capacity  of  Training  of  Trainers'.  In  1 st phase  following  12  states have been identified:

|   1. | Gujarat        |   7. | Kerala           |
|------|----------------|------|------------------|
|    2 | Madhya Pradesh |    8 | Chhattisgarh     |
|    3 | Orissa         |    9 | Assam            |
|    4 | Bihar          |   10 | Himachal Pradesh |
|    5 | Rajasthan      |   11 | Jharkhand        |
|    6 | Goa            |   12 | Karnataka        |

The States which have identified the locations for the setting of these  ATIs, has been taken in the 1st phase.

- (e)&(f) The  training  capacity  in  existing  institutes  at  present  is  limited  as compared to actual requirement. Thus, infrastructure capacity of these institutes  is beingenhanced for additional trades and units.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2768 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-16
Subject: Loans for Minorities under Prime Minister Monetisation Scheme
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS
Asked by: SONA RAM CHOUDHARY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2768

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.12.2015

## LOANS FOR MINORITIES UNDER PRIME MINISTER MONETISATION SCHEME †2768.  COL. SONARAM CHOUDHARY:

Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  efforts  are  being  made  to  make  the  minorities  self-reliant  by  making available  bank  loans  to  them  on  priority  basis  under  the  Prime  Minister's Monetisation Scheme;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the  Government proposes to enhance its contribution  under  the  above centrally sponsored scheme for the welfare of minorities; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS (SHRI MUKHTAR ABBAS NAQVI)

- (a)  &  (b):  Prime  Minister's  New  15  Point  Programme  envisages  that  bank  credit  is essential for creation and sustenance of self-employment initiatives amongst the minority communities. Accordingly, it is stipulated that an earmarking of 15% of the priority sector lending  is  targeted  for  the  minority  communities.  40%  of  Adjusted  Net  Bank  Credit (ANBC) has been fixed for Priority Sector Lending (PSL) for the domestic banks operating in  the  country.  The  priority  sector,  inter  alia,  includes  agricultural  loans,  loans  to  smallscale industries  &  small  business,  loans to  retail  trade,  professional  and  self-employed persons,  education  loans,  housing  loans  and  micro-credit.  As  on  31.03.2015,  the  total outstanding under PSL for the minorities stands at Rs. 2,69,644 crore (15.84% of overall figures).
- (c): No, Madam.
- (d): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2767 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-16
Subject: Upgradation of Skills Training
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS
Asked by: (ADV.) JOICE GEORGE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2767 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.12.2015

## Upgradation of Skills Training

## 2767.   ADV. JOICE GEORGE:

Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to include various other crafts including agriculture and related works under Upgrading the Skills Training in Traditional Arts/ Crafts;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government in this regard; and
- (c) the time by which it is likely to be done?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS (SHRI MUKHTAR ABBAS NAQVI)

- (a) No, Madam.
- (b) and (c)Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2766 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-16
Subject: National Space Law
Ministry: SPACE
Asked by: KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL, BAIJAYANT "JAY" PANDA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## DEPARTMENT OF SPACE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2766

TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2015

## NATIONAL SPACE LAW

2766. SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL: SHRI BAIJAYANT JAY PANDA: Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:
2. (a) whether  the  Government  plans  to  frame  a  national  space law;
3. (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
4. whether  India's  acceptance  of  the  Outer  Space  Treaty provide sufficient details about India's space policies and if
5. (c) not the steps being taken in this regard;
6. (d) whether the Government proposes to launch a commercial scheme to send human beings to space; and
7. (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)&(b)  Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has initiated a process  of  formulating  a  National  Space  Act  for  India  for supporting  the  overall  growth  of  space  activities,  with enhanced levels of private sector participation and offering more commercial opportunities. In this context, consequent to  internal  studies  followed  by  a  national  level  workshop

with experts across the country, and subsequent consultations, a draft version has been formulated. Currently, the Draft Cabinet Note is in process for seeking the approval of the Competent Authority for Inter-Ministerial Consultation.

- (c) India's  acceptance  of  Outer  Space  Treaty  (1967) per  se does  not  necessitate  providing  space  policies  of  India. However, the Outer Space Treaty creates certain obligations, such as peaceful uses of outer space, promoting international cooperation in outer space activities,  non-weaponisation  of  outer  space  etc.,  on  a Member State. India as a Member State to this treaty has been complying with such obligations/ requirements.
- (d) No Madam.
- (e)
- Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2765 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-16
Subject: National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: RAVNEET SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2765 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16/12/2015

## NATIONAL DATA SHARING AND ACCESSIBILIT Y POLICY

## 2765. SHR I R AVNEE T SINGH:

W ill the Ministerof SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY òãðìððÐð ¡ðøÜ ÑßðøÌðð÷ò±ð¨îó Ùðüëðó be please d t o state:

- (a) whether the Governmen thas formulated or proposes to formulate any National Data Sharing and Accessibility Polic y (NDSAP); (b) i f so ,th e detail sthereo falon g with i tsaimsand objectives; (c ) whether the Governmen t proposes to have any scheme/provisio n to access Governmen t reports/document sfrom place swhere good qualit y interne ti s not accessible; (d) i f so ,th e detail sthereof; (e ) whether ther e i s any provisio n for offlin e acces s of al lsuch document s and report s and i f so,the detail sthereof ;and
- (f ) i f not,the reason s therefo rand thestep staken by the Governmen ti n this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND MINIST ER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCES

(SHRI.Y. S. CHOWDARY)

òãðìððÐð ¡ðøÜ ÑßðøÌðð÷ò±ð¨îó ÙðüëððâðÚð Ùð÷ü Üð¸Úð Ùðüëðó +ÉÉè® ÑðöÆãðó òãðìððÐð ÙðüëððâðÚð Ùð÷ü Üð¸Úð Ùðüëðó

(gÉÉÒ ´ÉÉ<Ç. AºÉ. SÉÉèvÉ®ÉÒ)

- (a) Yes, Madam. The Government of India has no tified the National Data Sharing and Accessibili Policy (NDSAP) in March, 2012. (b) The m ain objective of this policy is to facilitate the access of Govt. of India owned shareable and information in both human readable and machine readable forms th rough a network all over the country  in  a  proactive  and  periodically  updatable  manner,  within  the  framework  of  various  r Policies, Acts and Rules of Govt. of India, thereby permitting wider accessibility and use of pub information. (c)& (d):    Ministries/Departments  publish  their  reports/documents  on  respective  websites.  Th Portal  India  platform http://data.gov.in ,  has  been  launched  by  N ational  Informatics C entre  (NIC) , Department ofElectronics and Information Technology, Government of India, which is being used by the Ministries/Department/Organizations to publish datasets, and applications for the public use. It increase transparency in the functioning of Government and also opens avenu es for many more innovative uses  of  Government  Data  to  give  different  perspective.  Users  can  access  datasets, applications  ( apps.) , communities and world wide data sites etc. once
- (e) & (f) :    The digital reports/documents referred to in the reply to Parts (c) a nd (d) of the Question downloaded canalsobe used in offline mode.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 2764 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-16
Subject: Air-Services to Tatkal Passengers
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: SISIR KUMAR ADHIKARI

- (a): No, Madam.
- (b) to (e): Do not arise.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2764 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.12.2015

## AIR-SERVICES TO TATKAL PASSENGERS

## 2764. SHRI SISIR KUMAR ADHIKARI:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Railways  has  tied  up  with  some  of  the  airlines  to allow  train  travellers  with  wait-listed  tickets  to  book  flight tickets by paying an incremental fee;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the salient features of the tieups;
- (c) the  details  of  the  benefits  that  are  likely  to  accrue  to  the Railways and Airlines;
- (d) whether the scheme has been made operational, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e) the time by which it will be implemented?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2763 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-16
Subject: 3G Services
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: SURESH KODIKUNNIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2763 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 th  DECEMBER, 2015

## 3G SERVICES

## 2763. SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH:

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

(a) whether 3G services has been launched across the country including in rural and backward areas;

(b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  if  not  the  districts  and  villages  connected  so  far; State-wise;

- (c) the details of launching of 3G and 4G services by BSNL and MTNL, State-wise;

(d) whether  Government  has  contemplated  action  plans  to  provide  3G  internet connectivity in all the villages over a period of time; and

- (e) if so, the details thereof and the timeframe fixed for the same?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD)

(a) to (e)     The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.

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