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Lok Sabha Question No. 1104 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-02
Subject: ITIR
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: KINJARAPU RAM MOHAN NAIDU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1104

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 02.03.2016

## ITIR

## 1104       SHRI RAM MOHAN NAIDU KINJARAPU:

Will the Minister of Communications & Information Technology be pleased to state: -

- (a)  whether Government is aware of the proposal sent by the Government of Andhra Pradesh regarding the setting up of Information Technology Investment Region(ITIR);
- (b)    if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether any action has been taken by the Government in this regard and if so, the details thereof;
- (d)   whether the Government has any timeline to implement these proposals; and
- (e)    if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to  (e): The  Cabinet  Committee  of  Economic  Affairs(CCEA)  while  discussing  the proposal  of  Government  of  Odisha  for  setting  up  Information  Technology  Investment Region(ITIR) in Bhubaneshwar, has directed on 10.09.2014 that the Information Technology Investment Region Policy Resolution, 2008 be comprehensively re-examined in the light of the experience gained over time, and placed before the Committee. Based on the suggestions received from  the State Governments  and  Inter  Ministerial Consultation, a note for Amendment in ITIR Policy Resolution 2008 has been prepared for consideration of CCEA. The  proposal  of  Government  of  Andhra  Pradesh  to  set  up  ITIR  at  Visakhapatnam  will  be submitted  for  approval  of  CCEA  after  the  consideration/approval  of  Amendments  in  ITIR Policy Resolution 2008.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1103 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-02
Subject: Aadhaar Authentication Service
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: RANGASWAMY DHRUVANARAYANA, DALPAT SINGH PARASTE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1103

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 02.03.2016

## AADHAAR AUTHENTICATION SERVICE

1103.

SHRI R. DHRUVA NARAYANA SHRI DALPAT SINGH PARASTE

Will the Minister of Communications & Information Technology be pleased to state: -

- (a) the number of companies that have applied for the Aadhaar authentication service and the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  formed  a  Constitutional  bench  on  privacy  following  the Supreme Court directives to restrict the use of Aadhaar to five to six welfare schemes amid concerns of privacy; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a):   354 entities have applied and have been approved for Aadhaar Authentication Services. Of these, 212 entities have set up their infrastructure system and have been provided access for use of the Aadhaar Authentication Services for their applications. The other 142 entities are in the process of setting up their infrastructure for integration with the Aadhaar platform. Out of 212 entities  availing  Aadhaar  Authentication  Services,  134  are  also  providing  Aadhaar  based  eKYC services to the residents.
- (b) and (c):  The Hon'ble Supreme Court vide its notice dated 22 nd January 2016 has notified that Aadhaar matters are to be heard by Constitution Bench of five Hon'ble judges.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1101 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-02
Subject: Reducing Soldiers at Siachen
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: LALLU SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1101 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.03.2016

## REDUCING SOLDIERS AT SIACHEN

† 1101. SHRI LALLU SINGH:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether keeping in view the death of the soldiers in glacier in Siachen in February and the adverse conditions of this region the Government proposes to hold talks with its neighbouring countries so as reduce the number of soldiers deployed in this region;
- (b)
- (c)
- if so, the details in this regard; and
- the time by when the talks are proposed to be held?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c) The Government is committed to addressing all outstanding issues with Pakistan through bilateral peaceful dialogue,  as  envisaged  in  the  Simla  Agreement  and  the  Lahore Declaration. Following talks between National Security Advisors of India and Pakistan in Bangkok on 6 December 2015, which focused inter alia on peace and security, terrorism and tranquility along the Line  of  Control,  both  sides  had  agreed  on  9  December  2015  to  a Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue on all outstanding issues, including that of Siachen. Foreign Secretaries of the two countries have  been  in  touch  with  each  other  to  hold  talks  for  working  out modalities  and  schedule  of  the  meetings  on  various  subjects covered by the Dialogue.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1099 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-02
Subject: Removal of Slums from Railway Land
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: VEENA DEVI

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1099

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.03.2016

## REMOVAL OF SLUMS FROM RAILWAY LAND

1099. SHRIMATI VEENA DEVI :

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  slum  units  of  Delhi's  Shakur  Basti  area  situated  on railways land were removed in the month of December 2015;
- (b) if so, the total area of land freed from encroachments;
- (c) the area of railway land situated in Shakur Basti area which is not being utilized;
- (d) whether any construction work has been started as per the plan on
- the said railway land which has been freed from encroachment; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## ( SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

- (a)  to  (e)  Railway  land  situated  at  Shakur  Basti  is  earmarked  for development of new  passenger terminal and creation of other infrastructural facilities. To carry out the work of development of new passenger terminal and other infrastructural facilities at Shakur Basti, removal of encroachment (jhuggies) from railway land was undertaken in  consultation  with  Delhi  Police  in  the  month  of  December'  2015, approximately 6.0 hectare of land retrieved. No work of construction could  be  started  as  Hon'ble  High  Court  of  Delhi  directed  immediate relief for rehabilitation due to which jhuggies were restored.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1098 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-02
Subject: Credit for EWS Category for Housing
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN  POVERTY ALLEVIATION
Asked by: SANJAY JAISWAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1098

TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 02, 2016

## CREDIT FOR EWS CATEGORY FOR HOUSING

No. 1098 DR. SANJAY JAISWAL :

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the difficulties faced by the  people  belonging  to  Economic  Weaker  Sections  (EWS), lower  income  groups  and  unorganised  sectors  in  accessing credit for housing;
- (b) if so, the measures taken by the Government in this regard;
- (c) whether the Government plans to encourage micro mortgage financing schemes to ensure its goal of 'Housing for All'; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION

(SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)

- (a)&(b): Government has launched the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Housing for All (Urban) mission on 25.06.2015. Under Credit Linked  Subsidy  Scheme  (CLSS),  one  of  the  components  of the  mission,  the  beneficiaries  of  Economic  Weaker  Section having household annual income upto Rs. 3.00 lakh and

Lower Income Group having household annual income between Rs. 3.00 lakh and upto Rs. 6.00 lakh subject to their being  otherwise  eligible  under  the  scheme,  can  avail  of interest  subsidy  at  the  rate  of  6.5%  on  the  housing  loans upto Rs. 6.00 lakh from Banks, Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) and other such institutions for a tenure of 15 years or actual  tenure  of  loan  whichever  is  earlier,  for  acquisition, construction and extension of house. The Net Present Value (NPV) of the interest subsidy will be calculated at a discount rate of 9%. Public Sector Banks have been urged to simplify the  application  forms  and  documentation  required  from eligible  beneficiaries  to  facilitate  the  housing  loans  under the CLSS.

- (c)&(d):  National  Housing  Bank  (NHB)  under  the  Department  of Financial  Services  has  reported  that  HFCs  registered  with NHB are involved  in  providing  housing  microfinance  to  the needy segments based on their own appraisal system.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1095 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-02
Subject: Operating Ratio of Railways
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: K. ASHOK KUMAR

## GOVERNMNET OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARED QUESTION NO. 1095 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.03.2016

## OPERATING RATIO OF RAILWAYS

1095. SHRI K. ASHOK KUMAR:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Railways has targeted to achieve 88.5 operating  ratio  in  2015-16  against    91.8  of  the  previous financial year;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether it is also true that the proposed measures will take effective  from  January  1,  2016  and  if  so,  the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

- (a) & (b) :   Yes, Madam. The operating ratio target was 88.5% in Budget  Estimates  2015-16  against  91.8%  in  Revised  Estimates 2014-15.
- (c) :   All measures to achieve the Budgetary targets are from the commencement  of  the  fiscal and such measures  that are circulated during the year, are with immediate effect.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1092 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-02
Subject: Construction in Cities
Ministry: URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: BHAGWANTH KHUBA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1092

TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 02, 2016

## CONSTRUCTION IN CITIES

No.1092 SHRI BHAGWANTH KHUBA:

Will the Minister of URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that only 44% of Delhi and other metro building are smart;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to bring a new policy for proper construction in the cities; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)

- (a) : Government has no classification of building as 'Smart'.
- (b) :   Does not arise.
- (c) : No, Madam. There is no proposal to bring a new policy for proper construction in the cities.
- (d) : Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1090 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-02
Subject: Anti-corruption Cell
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1090

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.03.2016)

## ANTI-CORRUPTION CELL

†1090. SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether any anti-corruption cell has been set up in the Prime Minister's Office;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the  details  of  complaints  receivd  by  the  said  cell  during  the  last  two  years and  the current year, year-wise;
- (d) the present status of the said complaints; and
- (e) the details of the matters under consideration at present, State-wise?

## 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) to (e):    Yes, Madam. The Anti-Corruption Unit in Prime Minister's Office (PMO) was set up on 17.08.1997.

PMO  receives  numerous  complaints  from  various  quarters  regarding financial irregularities  and  corruption  against  a  host  of  individuals,  Ministers,  Government  Servants etc.  of  both  Central  and  various  State  Governments.  Normally,  these  complaints  are considered on a case to case basis and forwarded to the Ministry of Home Affairs/Department of Personnel & Training or to the respective Ministries/Departments/State Governments for action as appropriate. Subsequent actions are taken after due examination of the complaints by  the  concerned  departments  and  cases  which  require  approval  at  the  level  of  the  Prime Minister, such as sanction of prosecution against Ministers/officials etc. are submitted to him.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1089 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-02
Subject: Magnetic Properties
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1089 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2/03/2016

## MAGNETIC PROPERTIES

## 1089.  SHRIMATI RAKSHATAI KHADSE:

Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY òãðìððÐð ¡ðøÜ ÑßðøÌðð÷ò±ð¨îó Ùðüëðó be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  conducted  any  study  at  Leh-Kargil-Srinagar national  highway  about  the  existence  of  magnetic  properties  and  if  so,  the  outcome thereof;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to conduct such studies at other locations in the country;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the manner in which such type of natural resource is likely to be utilised?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND MINISTER 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) to (d):  The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1088 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-02
Subject: Make in India
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: SRIRAM MALYADRI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1088 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.03.2016

## MAKE IN INDIA

## QUESTION

## 1088. SHRI MALYADRI SRIRAM:

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken any initiatives to improve better synergy between policies, design processes, skills and technology that can elevate skill India and Make in India;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  action  taken  by  the  Government  in  this regard; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to  (c)    The  Government  has  taken  several  major  policy  interventions  and initiatives  to  improve better synergy between policies, design processes, skills and technology  under skill India and Make in India. This includes:
- (i)    The  National  Policy  for  Skill  Development  and  Entrepreneurship  2015 provides an umbrella framework  to all skilling activities including skill development scheme/programme being carried out within the country.
- (ii)  National Skill Development Mission which seeks to converge, coordinate, implement and monitor skilling activities on a pan-India basis;
- (iii)   Common  Norms  for  all  skill  development  programmes  across  Central Ministries/Departments.
- (iv)  National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) to organize qualifications according to series of level of knowledge, skills and aptitude.
- (v)    Strategic  partnerships  have  also  been  undertaken  between  MSDE  and other  Ministries/Departments  in  the  Central  Government,  to  collaborate  on scaling  up  skill  training  activities  in  specific  sectors  and  leveraging  existing infrastructure.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1085 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-02
Subject: Railway Network in Naxal Infested Areas
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: NISHIKANT  DUBEY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1085 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.03.2016

## RAILWAY NETWORK IN NAXAL INFESTED AREAS

## 1085.   SHRI NISHIKANT DUBEY:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to expand the railway network in the naxal infested areas of the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  for  the  expansion  of  railway network in these areas;
- (d) whether the Government provides special assistance to the States for expansion of railway network in the naxal infested areas; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a)  to  (c):    Based  on  demands  raised  by  State  Governments,  Central Ministries, Members of Parliament, other public representatives & Railway's own requirement, the proposals for new line projects are considered. They are  taken  up  on  the  basis  of  remunerativeness,  last  mile  connectivity, missing  links  and  alternate  routes,  augmentation  of  congested/saturated lines, socio-economic considerations etc. depending upon throwforward of ongoing  projects,  overall  availability  of  funds  and  competing  demands which also covers connectivity to tourist, historical, pilgrimage, backward & extremist infested areas.   However, Indian Railways have taken up 20 new lines, 2 Gauge Conversion and 23 Doubling projects covering a length 54,  263  Crores  passing  through  Left  Wing Extremist  affected  areas  in  various  States.    Out  of  these  45  projects,  15

of  5396  km  and  at  a  cost  of ` doubling/3 rd  line projects have been proposed in Railway Budget 2015-16. (d) & (e):  At present there is no proposal with the Government to provide any special assistance to the States for expansion of railway network in the naxal infested areas. However, many of these projects have been taken up on socio-economic considerations despite negative rate of return.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1084 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-02
Subject: Waiting Rooms
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: KRISHNA RAJ

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1084 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.03.2016

## WAITING ROOMS

†1084. SHRIMATI KRISHNA RAJ:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Railways proposes to construct waiting rooms with modern  facilities  for  the  convenience  of  the  2nd  class  sleeper passengers during the current and the next financial year;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, zone-wise and the steps taken so far in this regard; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## ANSWER (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a)  to  (c):  Waiting  hall/waiting  room are already being provided at all category of stations except C category station as per norms. Further, as per laid down norms, upgraded facilities in the waiting rooms are provided at stations identified as Adarsh Stations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1083 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-02
Subject: Feedback from Rail Users
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: JAGDAMBIKA PAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1083 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.03.2016

## FEEDBACK FROM RAIL USERS

1083.  SHRI JAGDAMBIKA PAL:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  implemented  any  system for collecting direct feedback  from the railway users through phone calls and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the details of the number of people reached out to in the past year and the number of people who agreed to provide feedback;
- (c) the kind of data collected through these feedback calls;
- (d) whether the passengers are satisfied with the overall service of the Railways; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## 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.1083 BY SHRI JAGDAMBIKA PAL  TO  BE  ANSWERED  IN  LOK  SABHA  ON  02.03.2016

REGARDING FEEDBACK FROM RAIL USERS.

- (a) Yes, Madam. Feedbacks are being taken on services of railways with effect from 01.07.2015. The feedbacks are being collected on Platform Cleanliness, Train Punctuality, Air Condition cooling, Bed Roll, Food quality and Train Cleanliness. The feedback responses are being taken as Good, Satisfactory or Bad.
- (b) The  number  of  feedback  initiated  and  received  from 01.07.2015 to 24.02.2016 are as under:-

Feedback initiated -6,59,02,839.

Feedback received -2,37,29,872.

- (c) Passengers are requested to rate the following Services of Indian Railways as Good, Satisfactory or Bad:-
- 1.
- 2.
- 3.
- 4.
- Platform Cleanliness
- Train Punctuality
- Air Condition cooling
- Bed Roll
5. Food Quality
- 6.
- Train Cleanliness.
- (d) and (e) Based on the response received from passengers from 01.07.2015 to 24.02.2016 through Passenger Feedback System on the assumption (i.e. 2 for  good,  1 for satisfactory & 0 for bad), the marks obtained through the feedback for the above services is 52.5%.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1082 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-02
Subject: Redesigning of Passenger Coaches
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: MALLIKARJUN  KHARGE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1082 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.03.2016

## REDESIGNING OF PASSENGER COACHES

1082.    SHRI MALLIKARJUN KHARGE:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Railways had launched a project in 2011 to redesign passenger  coaches  and  introduce  more  passenger  friendly  and fire-proof coaches;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  commercial  production  of  such  coaches  has  been started;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if  not,  the  reasons  therefor  and  the  steps  being  taken  to  start production of such coaches in the near future?

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

- (a): No, Madam.

(b): Does not arise.

(c)  to  (e):  No  specific  project  was  launched  in  the  year  2011  for redesigning  of  passenger  coaches.  Therefore,  question  of  their production does not arise.

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