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Lok Sabha Question No. 1087 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-27
Subject: Export of Iron Ore
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: SRIRAM MALYADRI, ADVOCATE NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR, HARISHCHANDRA DEORAM CHAVAN

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1087**

FOR ANSWER ON 27/07/2015

**EXPORT OF IRON ORE**

1087.	SHRI MALYADRI SRIRAM:

ADV. NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR:

SHRI HARISHCHANDRA CHAVAN:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

(a)	whether the Government has recently approved a proposal of National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) to supply 16.5 million (MT) of high grade iron ore to South Korea and Japan;

(b)	if so, the details thereof and the foreign exchange, the Government is expected to earn therefrom, country-wise;

(c)	whether the Government has taken adequate steps to ensure that the export of iron ore will not adversely affect the domestic demand of iron ore; and

(d)	the other measures taken by the Government to ensure adequate supply of iron ore for domestic steel sector?

**ANSWER**

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE STRY OF	        (SHRI VISHNU DEO SAI)

STEEL AND MINES

(a)	Government has approved exports under the Long Term Agreements (LTAs) to Japan and South Korea through MMTC for supplying 16.5 million tonne (MT) of high grade iron ore.

(b)	The foreign exchange expected to be earned is around US $311.05 million per annum at current sale prices against export of iron ore under LTAs.

(c)	At present production of iron ore in the country is sufficient to meet the demand of domestic steel industry however there may be regional shortages in some states like Karnataka due to legal and regulatory issues.

(d)	Export duty at the rate of 30% ad valorem on all varieties of iron ore with effect from 30.12.2011 and 5% ad valorem on iron ore pellets with effect from 27.1.2014 imposed. Further, export duty at the rate of 10% has been levied on iron ore containing Fe less than 58% with effect from 30.4.2015.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1086 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-27
Subject: Reserved Item for MSME Sector
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: RAMESH CHANDER KAUSHIK

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

**LOK SABHA**

**ADMITTED UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1086**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON  27.07.2015**

**RESERVED ITEM FOR MSME SECTOR**

No. 1086.		SHRI RAMESH CHANDER KAUSHIK:

Will the Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises be pleased to state:

1. whether certain products have been put under the list of items reserved for exclusive manufacture in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises(MSMEs) sector to protect and promote the said products;

1. if so, the details thereof along with the stipulation made in the policy of such reservation;

1. whether there has been any requests to include more products under the reserved category; and

1. if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto and the other measure being taken by the Government to provide protection and facilities to the MSME sector in country?

**ANSWER**

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF

MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

(SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH)

(a) & (b):	Government of India, vide notification no. S.O. 998(E) dated 10.04.2015 has dereserved the remaining 20 items from the erstwhile list of items reserved for exclusive manufacture in SSI (now – Micro and Small Enterprises) sector. Therefore, as on date, there is no item reserved for exclusive manufacture in SSI (Now-MSE) sector.

(c):          No, Madam.

(d):	          The Government implements a number of schemes in the arena of finance, infrastructure, technology upgradation and marketing to facilitate the growth of MSME Sector.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1084 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-27
Subject: Air Traffic
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: C. MAHENDRAN, R. PARTHIPAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1084

(To be answered on the 27 th  July 2015)

## AIR TRAFFIC

1084.

SHRI C. MAHENDRAN

SHRI R. PARTHIPAN

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the details of the growth registered in air traffic in the country during the last three years and the current year;
- (b) whether the growth in air traffic is very low in comparison to other
- countries; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof along with steps taken or being taken by the Government to meet the growing demand of air traffic?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Dr Mahesh Sharma)

- (a) The details of the growth registered in air traffic in the country during the last five years and the current year are enclosed herewith as Annex-I.
- (b) No,  Madam.  India has registered fourth fastest growth in air traffic after Japan, Brazil and China.
- (c) To  meet the  growing  demand  of  air  traffic  as  a  continuous process, capacity additions are being done on the regular basis both at Airport  Authority of India (AAI)  airports, JV and private airports.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 1083 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-27
Subject: Development of Surah Taal Lake
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: BHARAT SINGH

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF TOURISM

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†1083

ANSWERED ON 27.07.2015

DEVELOPMENT OF SURAH TAAL LAKE

†1083. SHRI BHARAT SINGH:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

(a) 	the steps being taken by the Government to attract foreign tourists and promote foreign tourism;

(b) 	whether the Government proposes to develop Surah Taal Lake of Uttar Pradesh which was declared as Bird Sanctuary in 1991 to attract tourists;

(c) 	if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(d) 	the details of the steps being taken by the Government to make the Surah Taal fountain functional; and

(e) 	the time by which it is likely to be made functional along with the funds allocated for the purpose?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

(DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a): 	The Ministry of Tourism (MoT) as part of its on-going activities, releases print, electronic, online and outdoor media campaigns in the international markets, under the Incredible India brand-line, to promote various tourism destinations and products of the country. MoT also promotes the tourism destinations and products through its websites and publicity and promotional material produced by it from time to time. In addition, a series of promotional activities are undertaken in important and potential tourist generating markets overseas through the Indiatourism Offices Overseas with the objective of showcasing India’s tourism potential and increasing tourist arrivals to the country. These include participation in travel fairs and exhibitions; organising road shows, ‘Know India’ seminars & workshops; organizing and supporting Indian food and cultural festivals; publication of brochures; offering joint advertising and brochure support and inviting media personalities, tour operators and opinion makers to visit the country under the Hospitality Programme of the Ministry.

(b) to (e):	The development of tourism and tourism related infrastructure including up-gradation of existing tourism related infrastructure is primarily the responsibility of the State Governments/Union Territory Administrations. MoT under its various existing schemes extends Central Financial Assistance (CFA) to States/UTs for developing tourism and tourism related infrastructure subject to availability of funds, inter-se priority, liquidation of pending utilization certificates and adherence to the scheme guidelines.

MoT sanctioned CFA of Rs.205.20 lakh and released Rs.197.45 lakh in the year 2005-06, for the development of "Surah Taal Shaheed Samarak at Balia, Uttar Pradesh" as a tourist destination.  The project stands completed within the released amount.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1082 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-27
Subject: Agreement Signed by Oil Companies with Farmers
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: LAXMAN GILUWA, CHANDRAKANT BHAURAO KHAIRE

**LOK SABH A**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1082**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 27** **th** **JULY, 2015**

**AGREEMENT SIGNED BY OIL COMPAINES WITH FARMERS**

**1082:   SHRI LAXMAN GILUWA:**

**SHRI CHANDRAKANT KHAIRE:**

**isVªksfy;e vkSj izkd`frd xSl ea=h**

**Will the MINISTER OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state :**

(a)	whether the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have signed any agreement with farmers to cultivate plants for production of Bio-fuel;

(b) 	if so, the details thereof and the salient features of the same; and

(c)	the quantum of Bio-fuel produced and received by the OMCs under this agreement along with the prices on which Bio-fuel is likely to be purchased, OMC-wise?

**ANSWER**

**isVªksfy;e vkSj izkd`frd xSl ea=ky; esa jkT; ea=h ¼Lora= izHkkj½**

**¼Jh /kesZUnz iz/kku½**

**MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS  (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)**

**(SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)**

(a) to (c): No Madam.  Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have not signed any agreement with farmer(s) for production of Bio-fuel.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1078 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-27
Subject: Workers in Unorganised Sector
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: P.P. CHAUDHARY, SANKAR PRASAD DATTA, CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI, BHEEMRAO BASWANTHRAO PATIL, BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO, RAVNEET SINGH, NARANBHAI KACHHADIA, P. KUMAR

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1073 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-27
Subject: New Railway Zone
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Y. S. AVINASH REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1073 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2015

## NEW RAILWAY ZONE

1073.  SHRI Y.S. AVINASH REDDY:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Railways have any proposal to establish a new Railway Zone in the State of Andhra Pradesh;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  State  Government  of  Andhra  Pradesh  has  sent  any proposal in this regard;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;  and
- (e) the action taken/being taken by the Railways in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  &  (b):  As  per  Item  8  of  Schedule  13  (Infrastructure)  of  Andhra Pradesh  Reorganization  Act,  2014,  Indian  Railways  is  required  to examine establishing a new Railway zone in the successor State of Andhra Pradesh and take expeditious decision thereon.  To, inter-alia, Contd..2/- examine  the  feasibility of creation of the new  Railway  Zone,  a committee of Senior Officers from Railways has been constituted by the Ministry  of  Railways.  In  this  context,  proposals  from  different  sources have been received in this Ministry suggesting various locations, as the head-quarters of the new railway zone. (c)  &  (d):  Yes,  Madam.  Request  has  been  received  from  the  Chief Minister, Government of Andhra Pradesh for creation of a new railway zone in the State with its Headquarters at Visakhapatnam. (e): The Ministry has asked the Committee to consult the various stake holders also, including the Members of Parliament, State Governments, etc. before a final decision is taken.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1072 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-27
Subject: Involvement of Tribals in Development Schemes
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

(MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS)

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION No.1072**

TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2015

**INVOLVEMENT OF TRIBALS IN DEVELOPMENT SCHEMES**

1072. 		SHRI SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has any proposal to involve tribals in the process of carrying out development schemes of their areas in the country including West Bengal and if so, the details thereof;

(b) if not, the reasons therefor; and

(c) the measures taken/proposed to be taken by the Government for greater involvement of tribals in such activities in future?

**ANSWER**

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

(SHRI MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI VASAVA)

(a) to (c):	The Ministry has issued revised Guidelines for formulation, implementation and monitoring of Tribal Sub-Plan and Article 275(1) grants in the month of Marh, 2014, wherein provisions have been made for involvement of tribals in the process of carrying out development schemes of their areas in the country including West Bengal. The Guidelines inter alia stipulates as under:

1. When works are taken up in a particular area, the beneficiaries / villages/ habitations will be informed through the Gram Panchayats and Gram Sabha.
2. When individual beneficiaries are benefited, the names and the nature of benefit should be disclosed to the Gram Sabha and the Gram Panchayat.  The disclosure will include the amount of money spent, incomplete works, funds required for completion of incomplete works.
3. The Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) will take pro-active role in bringing to the notice of the tribal people various Centrally Sponsored and State Plan Schemes from which the people can benefit.  They will also facilitate access of the people to the functionaries in-charge of these schemes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1070 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-27
Subject: Promotion of Freight Transportation
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: PANKAJ CHOWDHARY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1070 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2015

## PROMOTION OF FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION

†1070.    SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the  revenue  generated  by  Railways  from  freight  transportation during the last three years;
- (b) whether the Railways have noticed problems of leakage/delay in freight  transportation  and  difficulties  in  bookings  as  well  as reservation  in  freight  transportation  due  to  non-availability  of wagons;
- (c) if  so,  whether the Railways propose to make efforts to promote freight transportation through Railways: and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

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

STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (d)  OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1070 BY SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 27.07.2015 REGARDING PROMOTION OF FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION

(a): The revenue generated by Indian Railways from freight transportation during the last three years is as under:

( ` in crore)

| Year            | Freight Earnings   |
|-----------------|--------------------|
| 2012-13         | 85,262.58          |
| 2013-14         | 93,905.63          |
| 2014-15 (Prov.) | 1,05,791.34        |

(b)to (d): No, Madam. However, in order to make the freight transportation more  attractive and to control problems of nonavailability of wagons especially for non-conventional traffic, following schemes have been introduced by Indian Railways by inviting private investment for procurement of rakes and to attract new traffic:

1. Liberalised Wagon Investment Scheme.
2. Wagon Leasing Scheme.
3. Special Freight Train Operators Scheme.
4. Automobile Freight Train Operators Scheme.
5. Automatic Freight Rebate Scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1069 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-27
Subject: Palakkad-Pollachi Passenger Service
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: KURUPPASSERY VARKEY THOMAS

## GOVERNEMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1069 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2015

## PALAKKAD-POLLACHI PASSENGER SERVICE

1069.  PROF. K.V.THOMAS:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS  be pleased to state:

- ( a) whether the Railways are considering to introduce train service on Palakkad -Pollachi section so as to benefit the pilgrims visiting to Palani;
- (b)  if  so,  the  time  by  which  the  said  train  service  is  likely  to  be introduced; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a)  to  (c):  Gauge  conversion of Pollachi-Palakkad section has already been  completed.  However,  passenger  trains  can  be  introduced  only after  statutory  inspection  and  authorization  by  the  Commissioner  of Railway Safety.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1067 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-27
Subject: Setting up of Petrol Pumps/LPG Distributorships/Kerosene Depot
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: HEMANT TUKARAM GODSE, VIRENDRA  KUMAR, VINOD KUMAR SONKAR, HARISH CHANDRA MEENA, RAMA DEVI, ELUMALAI VELLAIGOUNDER, PRATHAP SIMHA, RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY, BHEEMRAO BASWANTHRAO PATIL, KANWAR SINGH TANWAR, ALOK SANJAR

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  1067**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 27** **TH** **JULY, 2015**

**SETTING UP OF PETROL PUMPS/LPG DISTRIBUTORSHIPS/KEROSENE DEPOT**

**1067.** SHRI GODSE HEMANT TUKARAM:

DR. VIRENDRA KUMAR:

SHRI VINOD KUMAR SONKAR:

SHRI HARISH MEENA:

SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI:

SHRI ELUMALAI V. :

SHRI PRATHAP SIMHA:

SHRI RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY:

SHRI BHEEMRAO B. PATIL:

SHRI KANWAR SINGH TANWAR:

SHRI ALOK SANJAR:

**issVªksfy;e vkSj izkd`frd xSl ea=h**

Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

(a) the details of petrol pumps/cooking gas agencies including RGGLVs/kerosene depot allotted to the persons belonging to Scheduled Castes (SCs)/Scheduled Tribes (STs)/Other Backward Classes (OBCs)/ General categories in rural/urban areas of the country by Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) along with their norms and criteria/reservation policy prescribed for appointment of petrol pumps/gas distributorships in the country, OMC/ State/UT/ category-wise;

(b)  the number of petrol pump/gas agencies which are directly operated by OMCs as on date, State/UT/OMC-wise;

(c) the number of proposals received from various State Governments to open more petrol pumps/gas agencies in rural/tribal areas of the country along with number of applications pending at present and reasons for delay, if any OMC/State/ UT-wise including Bihar;

(d) the number of cases for opening of new petrol pump/gas agencies considered/ scrutinised interview and draws held during the above period including number of draws cancelled by the Government;

(e) number of complaints of corruption/irregularities in allocation of petrol pumps/ gas agencies/kerosene depot have been received by the Government and action taken against the OMCs/ officials involved therein including cancellation of petrol pumps/LPG agencies/ kerosene depot and suspension of officials, if any during the above period, OMC/State/UT-wise including Bihar and Jharkhand;

(f) the steps taken to provide LPG to every household in rural areas of the country to control pollution and to facilitate the rural public across the country and ensure efficient customers service/basic amenities provided in all petrol pumps/gas agencies; and

(g) the number of petrol pumps/gas agencies that are closed in the country and steps taken by the Government to open them in time bound manner, OMC/State/UT-wise?

**ANSWER**

**isVªzksfy;e vkSj izkd`frd xSl ea=ky; esa jkT; ea=h – Lora= izHkkj ¼Jh /kesZUnz iz/kku½**

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

(a) to (g)  :   Information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1061 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-27
Subject: Employability in Agricultural Sector
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: BHARATENDRA SINGH

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1061 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27TH JULY, 2015

## EMPLOYABILITY IN AGRICULTURAL SECTOR

## 1061.  KUNWAR BHARATENDRA:

Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the measures being taken by the Government to increase the employability in agricultural sector; and
- (b)
- the steps being taken towards consolidating the central labour laws?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI BANDARU DATTATREYA)

(a): To increase the employability in agriculture sector, non-farm employment opportunities  for  rural  workers  have  been  accelerated.  Focus  of  the  Government  has been on skilling of rural youth and creating gainful employment opportunities. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the following initiatives have been taken in this regard like:

- 1.
- National Food Security Mission.
2. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY).
- 3.
- Custom Hiring Centres.
4. Establishment of the Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business Centres (ACABC).
5. Small Farmers' Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC).
6. National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC).
7. Development of Women cooperatives.
- 8.
- Skill Programmes under the Ministry of Agriculture.

In  addition,  Ministry  of  Rural  Development,  Department  of  Rural  Development  is implementing Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) so as to enhance the livelihood security of the rural households by providing upto 100 days of guaranteed wage employment in a year to every household on demand for  doing  unskilled manual work. Ministry of Rural Development has also undertaken a placement linked skill development scheme, called Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya  Yojana  (DDU-GKY)  for  rural  poor  youth  which  primarily  targets  skilling  of unemployed  youth  to  improve  their  employability.  Various  Ministries  also  run  skill development schemes across many sectors including in agriculture.

- (b):  The  second  National  Commission  on  Labour  had  recommended  that  the  existing Labour  Laws  should  be  broadly  grouped  into  four  or  five  Labour  Codes  on  functional basis. Accordingly, the Ministry has taken steps for drafting four Labour Codes on Wages, Industrial Relations, Social Security & Welfare: Safety & Working Conditions respectively,  by  simplifying,  amalgamating  and  rationalizing  the  relevant  provisions  of the Central Labour Laws.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1060 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-27
Subject: Installation of EIMWBs in Railways
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: HEMAMALINI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1060

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.07.2015

## INSTALLATION OF EIMWBs IN RAILWAYS

## 1060. SHRIMATI HEMA MALINI:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Railways  have  taken  note    that  Electronic  InMotion    Weigh  Bridges  (EIMWBs)  developed  by    Railways    in consultation  with    Research  Development  and  Standards Organisation (RDSO)  have been installed across the country to weight freight  in transit  in the country;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Railways have noticed any irregularity in Railway weigh-bridges installed across the country;
- (d)
- if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the  action  taken/being  taken  by  the  Railways    against    the guilty persons in this  regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

(a) &  (b) Yes, Madam.  Electronic  InMotion Weigh  Bridges (EIMWBs) have been installed across the country. At  present, 200 Railway owned EIMWBs have been installed across the country.  In addition to these Railway owned EIMWBs, numerous EIMWBs have also been installed in private sidings.

(c)  &  (d)  Some  cases  of  apparent  manipulation  of  software  in EIMWBs installed on Indian Railways have come to notice.  Regular preventive  checks  have  been  conducted  in  this  regard.    Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has also conducted checks with the assistance  of  Zonal  Vigilance  Departments  on  EIMWBs  on  various Zonal Railways.

(e) In case of any irregularity detected during the checks, appropriate disciplinary action is taken against the defaulting staff.

Periodic  checks  of  EIMWBs  for  preventing  the  overloading  are also being done by Railway officials as well as Vigilance authorities.

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