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Lok Sabha Question No. 2965 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-11
Subject: Bullet Train
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: K. MARAGATHAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2965 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.05.2016

## BULLET TRAIN

2965.   SHRIMATI K. MARAGATHAM:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the bullet train proposed between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, is expected to pass through a tunnel under the sea;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the alignment of the corridor is almost finalised; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the cost of this corridor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a) to (d): Yes, Madam. The alignment indicated by the joint feasibility report of Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project entailed construction of an undersea tunnel under Thane Creek. The alignment is, however, subject to Final Location Survey (FLS) stage. 65% of the alignment is  planned  on  an  embankment,  28%  on  viaduct  &  bridges, 6% on tunnel and 1% on cutting. 12 stations at Mumbai, Thane, Virar, Boisar, Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad, Sabarmati have been indicated.

The total cost of Mumbai-Ahmedabad high speed rail project has been estimated at approximately ₹ 97,636 crore.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2964 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-11
Subject: Privatization under Smart City Mission
Ministry: URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: JAGDAMBIKA PAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO.2964 TO BE ANSWERED ON MAY 11, 2016

## PRIVATIZATION UNDER SMART CITY MISSION

No.2964 SHRI JAGDAMBIKA PAL:

Will the Minister of URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- a) whether the Government proposes to privatise the management  of  basic  utilities  such  as  water  and  sewage treatment in the cities to be developed as Smart Cities;
2. (b) if so, the reasons therefor;
3. (c) whether the Government has invited public comments on the
4. same; and
5. (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

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

(a): No, Madam.

(b)to(d): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2963 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-11
Subject: Chinese Protest to Tokyo
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Dr. BHOLA SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2963 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.05.2016

## CHINESE PROTEST TO TOKYO

2963. DR. BHOLA SINGH:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether  China  has  recently  lodged  protests  with  Tokyo  on Japan  Foreign  Minister's  alleged  statement  that  Arunachal Pradesh is part of India;

(b) if  so,  the details thereof and whether China has claimed that Arunachal Pradesh is part of Sino-India disputed border; and

(c) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto?

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

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

(a) Government has seen media reports in this regard.

(b) China disputes the international boundary between India and China and claims approximately 90,000 sq km of Indian territory in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.

(c) It  is  a  well  known fact that  Arunachal Pradesh is an integral and inalienable part of India. This has been clearly conveyed to the Chinese side on several occasions, including at the highest level.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2962 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-11
Subject: Handing over Tracks to GRP
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: RITA TARAI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2962 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.05.2016

## HANDING OVER TRACKS TO GRP

## 2962.   SHRIMATI RITA TARAI:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  new  railway  tracks  have  not  been  handed  over  to  the Government Railway Police (GRP) in the State of  Odisha;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof and the  reasons therefor; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Railways in this regard and the likely time by which the new lines are proposed to be handed over to GRP in the State?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a)& (b): Stretches  which have not been taken over by Government Railway  Police  (GRP)/Odisha  over  East  Coast  and  South  Eastern Railways include Singapur Road (Outer) to Koraput (Outer), Jimiipeta to Kunneru, Sambalpur city-Angul- Talcher (Outer), Lajigarh-Junagarh, Rajsunakhela,

Jakhapura-Nayagarh, Khurda road (Outer) to Barajamda to Bolani via Barabil and Jamkundia to Jaroli.

- (c):  State  authorities  have  been  approached  by  concerned  Zonal Railways for necessary action in the matter. However, no timeframe can be fixed by Indian Railways since requisite action falls within the domain of concerned State Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2961 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-11
Subject: FDI in Railways
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: BAIJAYANT "JAY" PANDA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2961 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.05.2016

## FDI IN RAILWAYS

## 2961.    SHRI BAIJAYANT JAY PANDA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the  quantum  of  Foreign  Direct  Investment  (FDI)  in  the  Railways during the last six months;
- (b) the sectors and projects in which FDI has been received;
- (c) the amount of more FDI likely to be expected in this regard;
- (d) whether any of these projects are located in Odisha and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  the  steps  being  taken  to  increase  the  flow  of  FDI  in  various railway projects in the country?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

- (a):  As  per  data  compiled  by  Department  of  Industrial  Policy  & Promotion (DIPP), the quantum of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Railway  related components  during  the  last  six  months  (from September, 2015 to February, 2016) is US $ 59.81 million.
- (b) & (c): Agreements have been signed between Ministry of Railways and Joint Venture Company for setting up of two locomotive

factories  at  Madhepura  (Electric)  and  Marhowra  (Diesel)  costing about ₹ 2600 crore entailing FDI inflow in Rolling stock manufacturing.

While precise amount of FDI further expected can not be predicted or quantified,  potential  projects  involving  FDI  include:  Dankuni    and Kancharapara  rolling  stock  factories  and  BOT-  annuity  projects  of 3rd  line  between  Wardha-Nagpur,  Kazipet-Vijaywada  and  BhadrakNargundi.

(d): Yes, Madam. Bhadrak-Nargundi 3rd line project falls in Odisha.

(e): Ministry of Railways have notified Sectoral guidelines on FDI and nominated PPP cell of the Ministry as the FDI facilitation cell.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2960 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-11
Subject: Charge-Sheets against Employees
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2960 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.05.2016

## CHARGE-SHEETS AGAINST EMPLOYEES

2960. SHRI A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Southern Railway has charge-sheeted many of its employees for going on flash strike;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the  steps  taken  by  the  Railways  to  address  the  concerns  of  these employees?

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

- (a) to (c)  A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2960 BY SHRI A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 11.05.2016 REGARDING CHARGE-SHEETS AGAINST EMPLOYEES

(a) & (b):  Yes, Madam. The details of 96 chargesheeted employees pursuant to illegal flash strike are as under:(i)  56 employees of Trivandrum Division have been chargesheeted pursuant to  an  illegal  flash  strike  on  05.02.2016  against  an  alleged  assault  of  one employee. A Police case has been registered on the incident of assault and the matter is under investigation. (ii) 09 employees of Trivandrum Division were chargesheeted for refusing to work the trains in connection with arrest of an employee by RPF (Railway Protection Force) on 07.06.2012. (iii) 31 employees of Trivandrum Division were chargesheeted for refusing to perform  Breath  Analyser  Test  before  joining  for  duty  on  04.05.2015  and

05.05.2015.

(c):    The  employees  have  been  chargesheeted  under  the  Statutory  Rules which provides due opportunity to such employees to raise their concern/defence and the prescribed Disciplinary Authority is empowered to take a decision in exercise of its quasi judicial powers thereunder. The said Statutory  Rules  also  prescribe  the  mechanism  of  'appeal'/'revision'/'review' etc.  for  redressal  of  grievances  of  such  employees  against  the  decisions taken by the Disciplinary/Appellate Authorities etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2958 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-11
Subject: Painting of Rail Coaches
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: T.G. VENKATESH BABU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2958

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.05.2016

## PAINTING OF RAIL COACHES

## 2958.    SHRI VENKATESH BABU T.G.:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Railways has any proposal to change the colour of coaches and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the amount spent by the Railways for painting of rail coaches during the last three years, zone/year-wise and also likely to be incurred during the current financial year;
- (c) the  efforts  taken  to  improve  the  life  span  of  colour  and  to minimize the expenditure on colouring;
- (d) whether it is also proposed to set up Railway Design Centre; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

- (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 UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2958 BY SHRI VENKATESH BABU T.G. TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 11.05.2016 REGARDING PAINTING OF RAIL COACHES

(a): No, Madam. However for certain special coaches/train service, different color schemes are evolved from time to time.

(b): The amount spent by Zonal Railways and Production Units for painting  of  rail  coaches  during  the  last  three  years  and  likely expenditure in current financial year is as under:

|   2013-14 (in ₹ crores) (approx.) |   2014-15 (in ₹ crores) (approx.) |   2015-16 (in ₹ crores) (approx.) |   2016-17 (likely expenditure) (in ₹ crores) (approx.) |
|-----------------------------------|-----------------------------------|-----------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|
|                            354.02 |                            378.53 |                            423.42 |                                                 482.68 |

(c):  Polyurethane  paints,  having  longer  service  life  than  alkyd paints, are now being used in newly manufactured coaches. Further, special additives are also specified in the technical specification of paints  to  improve  life.  To  minimize  cost,  wastage  is  controlled through use of Airless spray guns and various productivity improvement measures.

(d) & (e): Yes, Madam. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Ministry of Railways, New Delhi and National Institute of Design  (NID),  Ahmedabad  on  10.04.15  for  setting  up  of  a  Railway Design  Centre  (RDC)  by  NID  at  their  campus  in  Ahmedabad  for collaboration in identified fields of design relevant to rail transport and allied activities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2957 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-11
Subject: Hubli Headquarter of Southern Railway
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: SHOBHA KARANDLAJE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2957 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.05.2016

## HUBLI HEADQUARTER OF SOUTHERN RAILWAY

2957.  KUMARI  SHOBHA  KARANDLAJE:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether Hubli is the headquarter of South Western Railway zone in Karnataka but even being a major junction of South India, it has not been provided with a superfast train for Delhi and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to run a new superfast/high speed train from Hubli to Delhi; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  Hubballi  is  the  zonal  Headquarter  of  South  Western  Railway  in Karnataka.  At present, 4 pairs of Superfast Express trains are already
- available between Delhi and Hubballi as under:-
1. 12781/12782  Mysuru-Hazrat  Nizamuddin  Swarna  Jayanti  Express (weekly)
- 2.
- 22685/22686 Yesvantpur-Chandigarh Express (bi-weekly)
3. 12629/12630 Yesvantpur-Hazrat Nizamuddin Sampark Kranti Express (bi-weekly)
- 4.
- 17305/17306 Hubballi-Londa-Hazrat Nizamuddin Link Express (daily)
- (b) and (c) At present, there is no proposal to introduce new superfast/high speed train between Hubballi and Delhi due to operational and resource constraints.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2956 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-11
Subject: Leadership Development of Minority Women
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS
Asked by: MAULANA BADRUDDIN AJMAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2956 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.05.2016

## LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OF MINORITY WOMEN

## 2956.  SHRI BADRUDDIN AJMAL:

Will the Minister of MINORITYAFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of funds sanctioned/ allocated and utilized under the "Leadership Development of  Minority  Women"  scheme  during  each  of  the  last  three  years  and  the  current  year, State-wise; and
- (b) the mechanism adopted by the Government for implementing the scheme?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Ministry  of  Minority  Affairs  implements  'Nai  Roshni',  a  scheme  for  Leadership Development  of  Minority  Women,  with  an  aim  to  empower  and  instill  confidence  in women by providing knowledge, tools and techniques for interacting with Government systems,  banks  and  intermediaries  at  all  levels.  The  scheme  is  implemented  by  the Ministry through selected Non -Governmental Organizations (NGOs). So the funds are not released to the State Governments. The details of the funds sanctioned/ allocated and utilized during the each of the last three years and the current year are as follows:

(Rs. in Crore)

| Financial Year   |   Budget Estimate |   Revised Estimate | Expenditure   |
|------------------|-------------------|--------------------|---------------|
| 2013-14          |                15 |              14.74 | 11.95         |
| 2014-15          |                15 |              14    | 13.99         |
| 2015-16          |                15 |              15    | 14.99         |
| 2016-17          |                15 |              15    | --            |

- (b) Ministry has launched Online Application Management System (OAMS) for the scheme 'Nai  Roshni'  to  bring  in  transparency,  simplified  online  application  procedure,  curtail delays  and  online  issue  of  sanctions.  The  organization  intending  to  participate  in  the scheme  has  to  register  on  the  portal  and  submit  the  application  form  online.  The applications received by the Ministry are scrutinized and placed before the Sanctioning Committee for approval. The project approval and sanction is communicated online to the  organization.  OAMS  also  provides  Management  Information  System  (MIS)  of  all trainees, training locations, training schedule and community-wise details, etc. in public domain.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2954 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-11
Subject: Effects of Polluted Water from Atomic Plant
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: DUSHYANT CHAUTALA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2954

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.05.2016

## EFFECTS OF POLLUTED WATER FROM ATOMIC PLANT

## 2954.  SHRI DUSHYANT CHAUTALA:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that due to diversion of 320 cusecs of water by Gorakhpur Nuclear Power Plant, Haryana has been deprived of irrigation to 142,000 acres of land in the State and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  polluted  water  from  the  Gorakhpur  power  plant  affects  downstream  agriculture and slowly-poison the water used for drinking by humans and animals in the State;
- (c) if  so,  whether the Government has conducted any study on the impact of the functioning of this plant in the State; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the remedial action taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS AND PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (Dr. JITENDRA SINGH):

- (a) The water for the Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana (GHAVP) was allotted by the Haryana government considering the irrigation needs of the lands downstream. A provision of  320  cusecs  of  water  has  been  made  for  the  four  units  to  be  set  up  at  the  site.  The consumptive use of water when all the four units are under operation is expected to be of the order of 125 cusecs and the remaining water will be discharged back into the canal.
- (b) The Indian Nuclear Power programme follows stringent guidelines on safety at all stages such as siting, design, construction, operation and decommissioning of nuclear power plant and stricter regulatory control and compliance. Right from its  inception it  has  been  the  policy  of  Department  of  Atomic  Energy  (DAE)  to carry  out  appropriate  environmental  surveillance  programs  in  and  around  all  nuclear facilities in the country. The studies carried out at various sites of power station have clearly indicated that there is no unacceptable buildup of radioactive pollutants in the environment. The  discharges  from  nuclear  power  stations  in  the  country  are  well  within  the  limits stipulated by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board and do not cause any effect on the water to render it unsafe for drinking and irrigation.
- (c) & (d)  Yes, Sir. A comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the project (including public  hearing)  was  carried  out  as  a  part  of  process  of  environmental  clearance  for  the project.  Based  on  EIA  study,  environmental  clearance  was  accorded  by  the  Ministry  of Environment and Forests.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2953 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-11
Subject: GPS to Fishermen
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: GOPALAKRISHNAN CHINNARAJ, NAGARAJAN P.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2953 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.05.2016

## GPS TO FISHERMEN

2953. DR. C. GOPALAKRISHNAN: SHRI P. NAGARAJAN:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Union Government and Government of Sri Lanka have taken a decision to provide GPS to fishermen from both the  countries  to  prevent  them  from  crossing  international maritime borders very often and to avoid arrests and harassment;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the  other  measures  taken  to  address  this  issue  by  both  the Governments?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS [GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD)]

- (a) No.
- (b) Does not arise.
- (c) The Government of India has made fitment of navigational and communication equipments mandatory in respect of all the fishing vessels of 20 metre and above. Director General of Lighthouses and Lightships  under  Ministry  of  Shipping  has  done  a  pilot  study  on electronic geo-fencing for tracking of small fishing vessels through fitment of Automatic Identification System (Proprietary) transponders  [AIS  (P)].  These  initiatives  are  being  monitored  by Ministry of Home Affairs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2952 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-11
Subject: Hiking Hardship Pay
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: R. VANAROJA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2952 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.05.2016

## HIKING HARDSHIP PAY

2952.          SHRIMATI VANAROJA R.:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is considering hiking hardship pay for its officials posted in various troubled countries;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  most  of  the  countries  pay  up  to  35  per  cent  extra salary based on the hardships its employees face on account of safety, isolation, housing, climate and local inflation;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether  India  has  set  ceiling  of  35  percent  of  the  foreign allowance as determined by UN indices for that country; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof;

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS [GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD)]

- (a) to (f) Hardship allowance is currently given to Government of India  officials  posted  in  extremely  dangerous  places  affected  by war/civil unrest/terrorist attacks. These are non-family stations where personnel are at risk and medical facilities are very poor. The allowances at these places are fixed and reviewed by the Government periodically.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 2951 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-11
Subject: Increase in Price of Rail Neer
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR

- (a): No, Madam.
- (b): Does not arise.
- (c) & (d): Steps taken to curb corruption in supply of Rail Neer inter-alia include  (i)  Making  100%  supply  of  Rail  Neer  mandatory  at  select stations  and  trains.  (ii)  Reimbursement  for  supply  of  Rail  Neer  in Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Duronto  express  trains  directly  to  Indian  Railway Catering  and  Tourism  Corporation  (IRCTC).  (iii)  Imposition  of  fines  for non-compliance.

Action has been initiated against two railway officers.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2951 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.05.2016

## INCREASE IN PRICE OF RAIL NEER

†2951. SHRI KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  prices  of  Rail  Neer  have  been  increased  by  the Government;
- (b)  if so, the reasons therefor;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  take  effective  steps  to  curb the corruption in supply of rail neer instead of increasing the price; and
- (d)  if so, the details thereof and the number of corrupt persons against whom action has been taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)