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Lok Sabha Question No. 2927 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-03
Subject: GPS based Display Boards
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: RODMAL NAGAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2927 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2016

## GPS BASED DISPLAY BOARDS

## 2927.  SHRI NAGAR RODMAL:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Railways  plans  to  install  GPS  based  passenger information  boards  and  destination  display  boards  in  important trains in a phased manner;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the number of trains in which this facility has been provided?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a)  &  (b)  Yes,  Madam.  Indian  Railways  have  planned  to  install  GPS based Passenger Information System (PIS) on important mail/express trains in about 300 rakes in a phased manner.
- (c)      At present, GPS based PIS is installed in Gatiman Express.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2926 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-03
Subject: Job Opportunity in India Post
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: LAXMAN GILUWA, ANURAG SINGH THAKUR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF POSTS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2926 TO BE ANSWERED ON 3 RD  AUGUST, 2016

## JOB OPPORTUNITY IN INDIA POST

†2926. SHRI LAXMAN GILUWA: SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is shortage of manpower in India Post;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether India Post is likely to create thousands of job opportunities in future;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the action taken by the Government to fill the vacant posts?

## ANSWER

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

(a)& (b) Group-wise vacancy position is as under:-

| Group                  |   Vacancy Position |
|------------------------|--------------------|
| Group 'A'              |                 82 |
| Group 'B'              |                227 |
| Group 'B' Non-Gazetted |               3702 |
| Group 'C'              |              51871 |
| Total                  |              55882 |

(c) to (e) Filling up of such vacancies is an on-going process in the Department as  per  the  provisions  contained  in  the  Recruitment  Rules  of  each  cadre.  In  2015, 5205 direct recruitment vacancies of Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant (PA/SA), 67 vacancies of Inspector Posts and 165 vacancies of Stenographer Grade 'C' and 'D' were intimated to Staff  Selection Commission (SSC)

For the year 2016, 3281 vacancies of PA/SA, 97 vacancies of Inspector Posts and  142  vacancies  of  Stenographer  'C'  and  'D'  have  been  intimated  to  SSC  for conducting examination.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2925 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-03
Subject: Service Standards at Railway Stations
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: RABINDRA KUMAR JENA, KONAKALLA NARAYANA RAO

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2925 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2016

## SERVICE STANDARDS AT RAILWAY STATIONS

2925. SHRI RABINDRA KUMAR JENA:

SHRI KONAKALLA NARAYANA RAO:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the complaints received by the Government from the passengers  regarding  poor  service  standards/hygiene/negligence  of duties  in  various  railway  zones  during  the  last  three  years  and  the current year, Station-wise along with the action taken thereon;
- (b)whether  the  Government  has  conducted  inspections  in  this  regard and if so, the details and the findings thereof along with the mechanism put in place to monitor standards of service at railway stations;
- (c) whether such deficiencies in services have also been reported in the Railway Quality Service Survey and Customer  Satisfaction Index Survey; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the corrective steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a)  to  (d):  Government  has  set  up  different  channels  of  registering passengers  complaints/grievances  viz.,  Complaint  Books,    May  I  help you booth/Counters at the Stations, All India Help line No.-138, Centralized    Public    Grievance   Redress    And    Monitoring   System

(CPGRAMS), Complaint Management System (COMS), Social Media etc. Large numbers of grievances including complaints on poor service/hygiene,  negligence  of  duties  etc.  are  received  through  these channels which are sent to the concerned authorities for prompt and speedy  redressal.    Regular,  periodical  and  surprise  checks  are  being conducted at officers/supervisors  level  and  corrective  action  is  taken on  deficiency  so  pointed  out.    A  system  of  daily  feedback  from passengers  on  quality  of  services  being  provided  at  stations  and  in trains  has  been  put  in  place.    Feedback  so  received  on  quality  of services  from  passengers  are  analysed  and  unsatisfactory  ones  are sent to Division/Zones for appropriate action.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2924 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-03
Subject: Corruption in Delhi Development Authority
Ministry: URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: HARISHCHANDRA DEORAM CHAVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  2924

## TO BE ANSWERED ON AUGUST 03, 2016

## CORRUPTION IN DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

No. 2924     SHRI HARISHCHANDRA CHAVAN:

Will the Minister of URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether some of the officers of Delhi Development  Authority (DDA) are allegedly involved in corruption;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  including  the  nature  of  corruption
- cases registered against them during the last three years and the current year and the action taken/being taken in this regard;
- (c) whether such officers are still reportedly working in sensitive posts;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
- (e) the  corrective  steps  taken/proposed  to  be  taken  by  the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

(a) & (b):   Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has informed that 18 officers/officials are facing charges of corruption.  The cases registered against these officers during the last three years and the current year pertain to bribery, forgery for providing office Cont….

documents to private persons, misuse of official position, etc.  The cases against some of these officers are still under investigation/ trial.    Whereas,  in  some  cases,  CBI  has  recommended  Regular Departmental Action (RDA) and in one case an officer convicted by the Court was dismissed from service.

- (c): No, Madam.
- (d): Does not arise.

(e): DDA has informed that the guidelines issued by the Central Government/Central Vigilance Commission from time to time are being followed strictly.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2920 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-03
Subject: Promotion of Digital Economy
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: RAM KUMAR SHARMA KUSHWAHA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2920

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2016

## PROMOTION OF DIGITAL ECONOMY

## 2920.     SHRI RAM KUMAR SHARMA:

Will the Minister of Electronics and Information Technology be pleased to state: -

- (a) the steps taken by the Government for promotion of digital economy in the country;
- (b) whether the policies with regard to simplifying foreign investments in this sector have been implemented;
- (c) if so, the details thereof ;
- (d)  whether  the  foreign  investments  in  digital  economy  has  negative  impact  on  Indian institutional investment; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY)

(a): Government  is  taking  various  initiatives  to  promote  Digital  Economy  in  the  country through the Digital India Programme. Digital India is an umbrella programme to prepare India for a knowledge based transformation. It weaves together a large number of ideas and thoughts into a single, comprehensive vision so that each of them is seen as part of a larger goal. Digital India is centred on three vision areas, namely Digital Infrastructure as a Utility for Every Citizen, Governance and Services on Demand and Digital Empowerment of Citizens. Various initiatives have  been  undertaken  under  nine  pillars  of  Digital  India  programme,  namely  Broadband Highways,  Universal  Access  to  Mobile  Connectivity,  Public  Internet  Access  Programme,  eGovernance  -  Reforming  Government  through  Technology,  e-Kranti  -  Electronic  Delivery  of Services  &  Benefits,  Information  for  All,  Electronics  Manufacturing  -  Target  NET  ZERO Imports, IT for Jobs and Early Harvest Programmes. "

(b) and (c): There is no separate FDI policy for Digital India Programme. However, according to  Consolidated  FDI  Policy  2014,  100%  FDI  is  permitted  under  the  automatic  route  in Electronics and Information Technology sector. As regard Telecom Services (including Telecom Infrastructure  Providers)  100%  FDI  is  permitted,  with  upto  49%  under  automatic  route  and beyond  49%  through  the  Government  route.  Also,  as  per  FDI  Policy  guidelines  dated 29.03.2016,  100%  FDI  in  Business-to-Business  e-commerce  and  100%  FDI  in  market  place model of e-commerce through automatic route is allowed.

(d)  and  (e):  There  is  no  evidence  available  that  investment  in  digital  economy  had  a  negative impact on Indian institutional investment.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2919 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-03
Subject: Additional Coaches
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: RAMESH CHANDER KAUSHIK

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2919 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2016

## ADDITIONAL COACHES

†2919. SHRI RAMESH CHANDER KAUSHIK:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  there  is  a  need  for  adding  extra  coaches  in  trains  in view of increasing number of passengers seeking reservation and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  the  funds allocated so far for adding additional coaches to the trains;
- (c)  whether  the  Railway  administration  is  mulling  adding  extra coaches to nine trains;
- (d) if so, the action plan of the Government in this regard; and
- (e) if not, the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a)  to  (e)    Yes,  Madam.  Keeping in view the increasing number of passengers,  120  coaches  generating  additional  capacity  of  6288 berth/seat  capacity  have  been  added  as  on  permanent  basis  in Popular  trains  during  the  current  Financial  Year  upto  June  2016. Extra coaches are also attached to clear extra waitlisted passengers as and when required keeping in view the operational feasibility.  However, attachment of coaches is an ongoing process over Indian Railways and is done keeping view the traffic pattern, operational feasibility, commercial viability, availability of resources etc.

The outlay for 2016-17 as per Budget Estimates 2016-17 under Demand  No.  16 in planhead 21-Rolling Stock Programme  for 'Carriages'  is ` 9135.99  crore  which  includes ` 1583.56  crore  for new acquisitions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2916 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-03
Subject: Electricity from Atomic Power Plants
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: PREM SINGH CHANDUMAJRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2916

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2016

## ELECTRICITY FROM ATOMIC POWER PLANTS

2916.  PROF. PREM SINGH CHANDUMAJRA:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is apprehension in the setting up of atomic energy projects for generation of electricity;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (c) the name of the countries where atomic energy projects have been promoted for generation of electricity; and
- (d) the  installed  capacity  of  electricity  generation from atomic  energy  sector by the  end  of  March,  2016  in  China,  USA,  Japan,  UK,  Germany,  Australia, Pakistan and France vis-a-vis India?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)&(b) Yes,  Sir.    There  are  apprehensions  in  some  sections  of  the  public  about safety of the nuclear power plants, issues related to rehabilitation and loss of  traditional  means  of  livelihood  like  fishing  and  agriculture.    These  are addressed through ongoing public outreach programmes by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and the Nuclear Power Corporation of India  Limited  (NPCIL).    The  issues  related  to  rehabilitation  are  being addressed in association with respective State Governments.
- (c) Presently,  nuclear  power  is  generated  in  31  countries  viz.  Argentina, Armenia,  Belgium,  Brazil,  Bulgaria,  Canada,  China,  Czech  Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Iran, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico,  Netherlands,  Pakistan,  Romania,  Russian  Federation,  Slovakia, Slovenia,  South  Africa,  Spain,  Sweden,  Switzerland,  Taiwan,  Ukraine, United Kingdom and the United States of America.

(d) The current installed capacity of nuclear power is as follows:

| Country   | Installed Capacity (Net) inMW   |
|-----------|---------------------------------|
| China     | 30402                           |
| USA       | 100350                          |
| Japan     | 40290                           |
| UK        | 8918                            |
| Germany   | 10799                           |
| Australia | Does not have Nuclear Power     |
| Pakistan  | 690                             |
| France    | 63130                           |
| India     | 5308*                           |

Source: PRIS, IAEA                    * India's gross installed capacity is 5780 MW

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2913 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-03
Subject: Changes at Metro Station
Ministry: URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: CHANDRAKANT RAGHUNATH PATIL

No.2913

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2913 TO BE ANSWERED ON AUGUST 3, 2016 CHANGES AT METRO STATION

SHRI C.R. PATIL:

Will the Minister of URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether some changes have been made in regard to passenger handling in the recent past at HUDA City Centre Metro Station;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether  proper  security  audit  has  been  undertaken  before effecting changes particularly from the point of new exit gates
- to thwart any security lapse from that side; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

(a)&(b): Yes, Madam.  Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (DMRC) has  informed  that  HUDA  City  Centre  Metro  Station  has  been remodelled to facilitate commuter movement as detailed below:

- a) 6 entry and 10 exit Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) gates have been added to reduce waiting time;
- b) 4 numbers of escalators have been provided to facilitate exit from the first floor;
- c) To reduce congestion inside the station premises, Ticket Office  Machines  (TOMs)  have  been  shifted  outside  and numbers of TOMs increased;
- d) Dedicated entry and exit for passenger has been provided from ground level and concourse level respectively; and
5. (e) Lift no. 2, connecting concourse and platform no. 2 of the station has been programmed in such a manner so that it is  available  at  concourse  level  for  the  convenience  of commuters.

(c)&(d): DMRC informed that the revised plan has been implemented in consultation with Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2911 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-03
Subject: National Data Bank
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2911

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2016

## NATIONAL DATA BANK

## 2911.     SHRI ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN:

Will the Minister of Electronics and Information Technology be pleased to state: -

- (a) whether the ASSOCHAM has offered to set up National Data Bank containing information about electronic transactions which can be used by the Government for official purposes;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the aims and objectives of such Data Bank;
- (c) whether  the Government has taken any decision in this regard;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if not, the time by which the Government is likely to take a decision in the matter?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY)

- (a):  No, Sir.

- (a) to (e):  Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2910 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-03
Subject: Trains with Medical Emergencies
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: B.V. NAYAK

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2910 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2016

## TRAINS WITH MEDICAL EMERGENCIES

2910. SHRI B. V. NAIK:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the trains that have the facilities to deal with medical emergencies and the details of emergency facilities available in such trains;
- (b)  whether the Railways would consider installing hotline service in trains  connected  to  the  nearest  hospital  en  route  their  destination; and
- (c)  if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a): First Aid Boxes containing essential drugs and dressing materials are  provided  with  the  guards  of  all  passenger  carrying  trains.  In addition,  Augmented  First  Aid  Boxes  with  wide  range  of  medicines, disposable medical  material,  etc.  have  been  provided with the Train

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Superintendents/ Guards of Rajdhani/Shatabdi Express trains and some nominated trains.  Front line staffs deployed on trains are also trained in  rendering  First  Aid.    Trains  can  also  make  unscheduled  halts,  if necessary,  at  the  stations  en-route  in  emergencies.    The  Station Masters  of  all  stations  have  details  of  doctors,  clinics  &  hospitals, both  Government  and  Private,  in  the  vicinity  of  the  station,  so  that their  services  could  also  be  availed,  in  emergencies.    Ambulance service of both Railway hospitals and State Governments are utilized when required.

(b) & (c): A three digit number '138' has been allotted by Department of Telecom (DOT) for 'Railway help line other than Security'. Passengers  can  dial  this  number  from  their  mobile  phones  during emergencies and contact the Divisional Control for the help/ assistance required.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2909 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-03
Subject: Legal Assistance to Indian Women
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: HARI MANJHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTAREED QUESTION NO.2909 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2016

## LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIAN WOMEN

† 2909. SHRI HARI MANJHI:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of those countries where the scheme for extending legal assistance to Indian women is being implemented in case of those women being divorced by their foreigner husbands;
- (b) whether  demand  for introducing such scheme  in other countries is also being contemplated;
- (c) if so, the step taken in this regard; and
- (d) the plan of the Ministry to make this scheme more friendly for divorced women?

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

- (a)       The scheme for providing legal/financial assistance to Indian women  cheated/abandoned by overseas Indian spouses is in operation in 13 countries namely USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand,  Malaysia,  Kuwait,  Bahrain,  Iraq,  Singapore,  Qatar,  Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
- (b) to (d) There have been requests from some Indian Embassies to  extend  the  scheme  to  their  countries.  Ministry  is  presently reviewing the scheme and will take these suggestions into consideration,  including  the  amount  of  financial  assistance  given; the number of countries covered by the scheme and enabling Indian Missions to provide such assistance directly to the beneficiaries.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2908 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-03
Subject: Functioning of SAI
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: HARISH DWIVEDI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2908 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2016

## Functioning of SAI

2908.  SHRI HARISH CHANDRA ALIAS HARISH DWIVEDI:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a) the aims and objectives of the Sports Authority of India (SAI);
- (b)     the manner in which the Government monitors the functioning of SAI and ensures its accountability;
- (c) whether the functioning of SAI has not been found satisfactory by the Government; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI VIJAY GOEL)

- (a) Sports  Authority  of  India  (SAI)  is  a  society  under  the purview of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The aims and objectives of SAI are given below:
- 
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- To promote and broad-base sports in the country;
- To identify/ scout sports talent and nurture it;
-  To implement schemes/ programmes for achieving excellence in sports  in  different  disciplines  at  international  level  in  order  to establish India as a major sporting power;
-  To manage the Stadia in Delhi, which were constructed/ renovated for the IXth Asian Games held in 1982;
-  To establish, run, manage and administer institutions to produce high  caliber  coaches,  sports  scientists  and  physical  education teachers;
-  To plan, construct, acquire, develop, manage, maintain and utilize sports infrastructure and facilities in the country;
-  To initiate, undertake, sponsor, stimulate and encourage research projects  related  to  various  sports  sciences  for  up-gradation  of sports, sportspersons and coaches; and
-  To initiate issues and/ or cooperate with other Central or  State bodies  and  other  institutions  involved  in  sports  promotion  and development of sports excellence in the country.

(b) Government constitutes  the  General  Body  and  Governing Body  of  SAI.  Hon'ble  Minister  of  Youth  Affairs  &  Sports  heads  the General  Body  as  its  President  and  the  Governing  Body  as  its Chairman. The Ministry sanctions Grant-in-aid to SAI, supervises its utilization through submission of Utilization Certificates. The Ministry monitors the functioning of SAI Schemes and SAI centres through the Governing  Body.    Audited  accounts  and  annual  report  of  SAI  are placed in Parliament.

(c) No, Madam.

(d) Does not arise.

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