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Lok Sabha Question No. 1395 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: Cost of Nuclear Energy
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: INNOCENT, PARAYAMPARANBIL KUTTAPPAN BIJU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1395

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.07.2015

## COST OF NUCLEAR ENERGY

1395.  SHRI INNOCENT: SHRI P.K.BIJU:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  nuclear  energy  in  India  is  costlier  than  other  developing  countries; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)&(b) Apart from India electricity is generated from nuclear power presently in 30 countries viz. Argentina, Armenia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, 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.  However authentic  information  on  tariff  charged  in  the  foreign  countries  on  nuclear power  is  not  available.  Tariffs  of  nuclear  power  are  country-specific  and depend on factors such as the tariff policy, capital cost of setting up nuclear power  plants  in  the  country,  cost  of  capital,  operational  costs,  market conditions etc.

The tariffs of nuclear power in India range from about 97 Paise in   respect  of the oldest station, i.e Tarapur Atomic Power Station Units 1&2 (TAPS 1&2) at Tarapur, Maharashtra; to 388 Paise per unit in Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project  Unit  1  (KKNPP-1),  the  latest  unit  commissioned  at  Kudankulam, Tamil Nadu. The average tariff of nuclear power in 2014-15 was 278 Paise per unit. Nuclear power tariffs in India are  comparable  to  those  of  other contemporary base load electricity generating plants.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1394 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: Metro Rail
Ministry: URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: NARANBHAI KACHHADIA, BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1394**

TO BE ANSWERED ON JULY 29, 2015

**METRO RAIL**

**No.1394.	SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA:**

**SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:**

Will the Minister of URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

1. the length of metro rail projects completed by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) along with the length of projects under construction and that proposed;
2. the number of trees cut-down along with the number of trees planted in their place;
3. whether there is proposal to construct pedestrian subways at metro stations; and
4. if so, the details thereof?

**ANSWER**

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

**(SHRI BABUL SUPRIYO)**

(a):	Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (DMRC) has informed that they have completed 194.076 km of metro rail route out of a total of 325.149 km of sanctioned length in Delhi and National Capital Region.  The remaining 131.073 km is under construction.  Further, they have proposed to construct additional 105.93 km metro rail line in the Delhi metro network.

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(b)	The details of number of trees cut-down along with the number of trees planted in their place are as under:

| Delhi MRTS Phase   | Total number of trees cut down   | Number of trees planted    |
|--------------------|----------------------------------|----------------------------|
| I                  | 15,758                           | 1,39,660                   |
| II                 | 22,667                           | 2,11,305                   |
| III                | 16,760                           | 1,67,600*                  |
| Total              | 55,185                           | 5,18,565                   |

* Work is under progress.

(c):	Yes, Madam.

(d):	DMRC has informed that facility of pedestrian subways or foot over bridges is provided for entry and exit to metro stations, wherever there is a requirement of crossing the road.  In Delhi Metro Phase-III, 22 metro stations have been provided with these facilities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1393 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: Communication Skills in IT/ITes Sector
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: KIRRON KHER

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)

### LOK SABHA

### UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1393

##### TO BE ANSWERED ON: 29.07.2015

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**COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN IT/ITes SECTOR**

**1393.       SHRIMATI  KIRRON KHER:**

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

1. whether in a survey  conducted across organisations including Information Technology (IT)/IT-ITes sectors, a massive gap in communication and problem solving  skills of the workforce has been observed;
2. whether the Government is taking measures to enhance these skills among the trainees in the IT-ITes sector, if so, the details thereof, if not , the reasons therefor;
3. whether the Government has assessed the efficacy of  ICT based modules for improving communication and problem solving skills, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
4. whether the Government plans to implement ICT based modules for the same as a capacity building measure?

**ANSWER**

MINISTER FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD)

(a):  A study conducted by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) for 2013-2022 indicates the need for problem solving skills in roles such as product development and delivery, infrastructure management services, and application development services. Similarly, need for communication skills have been highlighted for roles in customer relationship management, knowledge services, supply chain management, testing and quality assurance services, product support and product management.

(b) to (d):  ‘IT-ITeS Sector Skill Council’ is steering skill development in Information Technology / Information Technology enabled Services (IT/ITeS) sector under the NSDC framework. This Council has developed 78 Qualification Packs – National Occupational Standards pertaining to IT-ITeS sector. The Council has conducted approximately 2.5 Lakh assessments on these standards across varied job roles.

In addition, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), an autonomous Scientific Society under the Department, is conducting various courses like NIELIT B-Level, ITeS-BPO (Customer Care), ITeS-BPO (Banking), ECC (Expert Computer Course),  CCC Plus where a component of communication/soft skill is added.

Further, the recently launched Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana scheme by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship aims to skill trainees in the IT-ITeS sector also.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1392 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: Major Research Project
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: C.R. CHAUDHARY

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1392

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.07.2015

**Major Research Project**

1392. 	SHRI C.R. CHAUDHARY:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(a) whether Major Research Project (MRP) implemented by the University Grants Commission (UGC) is promoting quality research among faculties of the universities in the country and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the funds allocated under MRP of the UGC have been disbursed to the recipients of the projects in the year 2014 and if not, the reasons therefor;

(c) whether UGC will start to disburse the MRP funds to its recipients and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the details of various mechanisms through which UGC monitors the quality of the research sponsored by it?

##### ANSWER

MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

(SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a): The University Grants Commission (UGC) has implemented the scheme of ‘Financial Assistance to Major Research Projects(MRPs)’ by supporting research programmes of University and College Teachers, in various disciplines, for promoting excellence in research. The number of Major Research Projects approved by the UGC during the last five years are as under:

| Year    |   Number of Major Research Projects approved |
|---------|----------------------------------------------|
| 2010-11 |                                         1821 |
| 2011-12 |                                          512 |
| 2012-13 |                                         2301 |
| 2013-14 |                                         1636 |
| 2014-15 |                                          994 |

(b) & (c): The UGC has informed that out of 994 projects  in 2014, it has released funds for 59 projects.  Funds are being released for remaining projects.

(d): The UGC has informed that it has taken the following measures for monitoring the quality of the research projects awarded by it:

1. Assessment of the proposal by the concerned Institution before submitting the proposal to the UGC
2. Interface meeting between Subject  Experts & Principal Investigator (PI)
3. Mid Term Progress Review Meeting between Subject Experts & PI
4. Final assessment/evaluation of the project by two expert members not belonging to their Institution.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1391 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: Funding Pattern under MDMS
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: SIRAJUDDIN AJMAL

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT**

**DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1391**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.07.2015**

**Funding Pattern under MDMS**

**1391. SHRI SIRAJUDDIN AJMAL:**

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(a) 	whether the Government is aware that the Mid Day Meal Scheme (MDMS) in provincialized schools has totally ruined the teaching atmosphere of schooling hours as well as corrupted the noble profession of teaching by and large, if so, the details thereof;

(b)	 the steps taken/proposed to be taken to restore teaching atmosphere for imparting quality teaching in government schools in the country;

(c) 	whether the Government has received proposals from States including Assam seeking Central assistance in the current year and if so, the details thereof; and

(d)	 the details of the funding ratio between the Centre and the State under the said scheme?

**ANSWER**

**MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT**

**(SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)**

(a) & (b): 	No, Madam. The Mid Day Meal Guidelines envisage that teachers should not be assigned responsibilities that will impede or interfere with teaching learning environment of the school.  Teachers should, however, be involved in ensuring that (a) good quality, wholesome food is served to children, and (b) the actual serving and eating is undertaken in a spirit of togetherness, under hygienic conditions, and in an orderly manner so that the entire process is completed in 30-40 minutes. The teacher is to supervise that the mid day meal is served in an orderly manner within specified time (recess period) and to taste the meal on rotational basis before it is served. The provision of cook-cum-helpers for preparation and serving of the meal to the children has resulted in reduction of burden on teachers.

**(** c): 	Yes, Madam. The Government has received proposals from States / UTs including Assam for seeking Central Assistance during the current year. Ad-hoc grant of Rs. 2460.19 crore has been released to the States / UTs in the month of April / May, 2015 including Rs. 114.84 crore released to Government of Assam.

(d): 	The funds are shared between Centre and States in the ratio of 90:10 for North Eastern Region States and 75:25 for other States.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1390 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: PSLV Mission
Ministry: SPACE
Asked by: BALASUBRAMANIAM SENGUTTUVAN

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF SPACE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1390

## TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2015

## PSLV MISSION

## SHRI B. SENGUTTUVAN:

- (a) whether  it  is  true  that  though  the  performance  and  the track record of the old warhorse PSLV are very impressive, the fact remains that they are used for carrying less heavy payloads for launch into low earth orbit;
- (b)
- if so, the facts thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has any plan to augment the load carrying  capacity  and  higher  orbital  course  of  the  launch vehicles; and
- (d)
- if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) PSLV  is  a  versatile  launch  vehicle,  which  has  an  impressive track  record  of  launching  satellites  to  the  different  orbits  like Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit (SSPO), Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). Initially,  PSLV  was designed  for  launching  less  heavy  payloads  into  polar  orbit. Over  the  years,  the  payload  carrying  capacity  of  PSLV  was increased by the development of XL-variant of PSLV.

- (b) The  maximum payload  launched by  PSLV  is  1850  Kg  in  SSPO and 1400 Kg in GTO.
- (c)
- Yes, Madam.
- (d) ISRO  has  already  developed  Geosynchronous  Launch  Vehicle with  Indigenous  cryogenic  stage  with  a  capability  to  launch 2000 Kg payload to GTO. ISRO is developing the next generation GSLV Mk III launch vehicle to launch heavy payloads of 4000 Kg class to GTO.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1388 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: Welfare of PIOs and NRIs
Ministry: OVERSEAS INDIAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: MANOJ RAJORIA

Government of India

Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1388**

To be answered on 29 th July, 2015

**Welfare of PIOs and NRIs**

**1388. DR. MANOJ RAJORIA:**

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

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(a) whether the Overseas Indian Facilitation Centres (OIFC) have given recommendation to the Government for welfare of the Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs);

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has agreed on these recommendations;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the main recommendations on which Government is working upon and whether young diaspora is in the focus of Government programme?

**ANSWER**

**MINISTER OF OVERSEAS INDIAN AFFAIRS**

**SMT. SUSHMA SWARAJ**

(a) 	Overseas Indian Facilitation Center (OIFC) was established by this Ministry in 2007 in partnership with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to strengthen and promote economic engagement of Overseas Indians with India. OIFC has not given any recommendation to the Government about the welfare of the Persons of Indian Origin and Non-Resident Indians.

(b), (c) and (d) Does not arise.

(e) OIFC is working towards proactive and sustained economic engagement of the overseas Indian, including the young Diaspora.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1386 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: Delay in Issuing of Degrees/ Certificates
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: CH. MALLA REDDY, P.R. SUNDARAM

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

**LOK SABHA**

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1386

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.07.2015

**Delay in Issuing of Degrees/ Certificates**

1386. SHRI CH. MALLA  REDDY:

SHRI P.R. SUNDARAM:

Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

(a) whether the National Human Rights Commission has recently helped 32 students in getting their certificates of Bachelor of Science degree in nursing which they were not given earlier despite having passed the course four years ago from a central university in Madhya Pradesh;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether several Central Universities including the School of Open Learning (SOL) have not been issuing degrees/ certificates to successful students within the stipulated period and if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and

(d) the steps taken by the Government to ensure that degrees and certificates are granted to successful students within the prescribed time limit?

**ANSWER**

MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

(SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a) to (d) :	Yes, Madam. Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar (M.P.) has informed that as there was no regular Vice Chancellor of the University since long, the format for the degree could not be approved by the Statutory Bodies of the University. As such Bachelor of Science degree in nursing could not be issued by the University to the deserving students. Meanwhile, the students approached the National Human Rights Commission. The Commission directed the University to issue the degrees on 22.06.2015. A regular Vice Chancellor has joined the University on 18.03.2015. All the degrees were issued by the University within the time frame given by the Commission. Normally, the degrees/certificates are issued by the Central Universities including School of Open Learning (SOL) on time. The Government has been emphasizing time and again to Universities to issue degrees to eligible students on priority basis.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1385 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: Fake and Misleading Information under RTI
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: E. AHAMED

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS

DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL AND TRAINING

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1385**

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.07.2015)

**FAKE AND MISLEADING INFORMATION UNDER RTI**

**1385. 	SHRI E. AHAMED:**

Will the **PRIME MINISTER** be pleased to state:

(a) 	whether the Central Information Commission has in a recent decision, taken exception to the kind of false and misleading information given to RTI applicants in respect of Electro-magnetic Radiation; and

(b) 	if so, the details thereof?

**ANSWER**

Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office. (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

(a) & (b):  A second appeal was filed by Shri Suresh Chander Gupta before the Central Information Commission against Ministry of Environment & Forests regarding information related to radio frequency Electro Magnetic Fields.

The Central Information Commission in its order No. CIC/SA/A/2014/901119 dated 20.02.2015 disposed off the appeal.  In the said order, amongst other directives, there was direction to the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) of the Ministry of Environment & Forests to show cause why maximum penalty cannot be imposed for false and misleading information on such a vital issue of public importance within 21 days from the date of receipt of the order.

The final decision on the show cause hearing was taken on 31.03.2015.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1384 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-29
Subject: Setting up of ITI
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: PRATAPRAO GANPATRAO JADHAV

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1384**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 29** **th** **July 2015**

**SETTING UP OF ITI**

**Q. No. 1384. SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV:**

**Will the Minister of SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state:**

1. whether the Government proposes to establish any ITI with the funding from World Bank;

1. if so, the details thereof;

1. the sector with which the said project is affiliated; and

1. the present status of the said ITI?

**ANSWER**

**MINISTER OF STATE (I/c) FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP**

**(SHRI  RAJIV PRATAP RUDY)**

1. Government do not have any proposal to establish any ITI with the funding from World Bank.
2. to (d) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 105 (STARRED), answered on 2015-07-28
Subject: 3D Imagery of Metropolitan Areas
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: M. UDHAYAKUMAR, SUDHEER GUPTA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

STARRED QUESTION NO.*105

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 28 TH JULY, 2015/SHRAVANA 6, 1937 (SAKA)

**3D IMAGERY OF METROPOLITAN AREAS**

*105.		ADV. M. UDHAYAKUMAR:

SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether any meeting has been held with the representatives of Google with regard to 3D imagery of metropolitan cities on Google Earth;

(b) if so, the details and the outcome of the meeting;

(c) whether sensitive Government Buildings including Defence establishments are likely to be covered under 3D imagery and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the reaction of the Government thereon?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARIBHAI PARATHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (d):	A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*105 FOR 28.07.2015

(a) to (d):	The Representatives of Google made a presentation on Google’s ‘Street View’ technology to the MHA in April, 2015. It was suggested that this technology/ platform is useful for tourism and disaster management purposes etc. Subsequently, Google has submitted a formal proposal in July, 2015 to shoot images in India and upload it in the Street View platform.

The Government has referred the matter to the other ministries concerned and the intelligence agencies for their views in the matter.

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