No. of questions: 40
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Q No: 490 |
Dated: |
Ministry: Home Affairs |
Subject: Coastal police stations in Kerala |
Question:
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether it is a fact that a large number of agents and passengers travelling on other’s tickets and without tickets have been arrested by Railways in the third week of July, 2009;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the number of arrested agents and passengers travelling on other’s tickets and without tickets from 5 July, 2009 till date and the details zone-wise and division-wise; and
(d) whether any order has been issued by the Ministry in this regard in July, 2009; if so, the details thereof?
Answer:
MINISTER OF RAILWAYS
(KUMARI MAMATA BANERJEE)
(a) to (d): A statement is laid on the Table of the Sabha.
STATEMENT referred to in reply to parts (a) to (d) of Starred Question No. 490 by Shri KAMAL AKHTAR and Shri NAND KISHORE YADAV TO BE ANSWERED in rajya Sabha on 07.08.2009 REGARDING ARREST OF AGENTS AND WITHOUT-TICKET TRAVELLERS.
(a) to (c): Yes, Sir. Apprehension of touts/agents selling tickets in fictitious names and detection of passengers travelling on such tickets/travelling without tickets through checks is an ongoing activity. Date-wise figures of such checks are not maintained. However, the data for the period 05.07.2009 to 29.07.2009 are as under:
Railway Number of touts/agents apprehended Number of persons apprehended travelling on tickets purchased in other’s names Number of passengers travelling without tickets
Central 15 158 28148
Eastern 16 5 30911
East Central 4 1 15534
East Coast 1 4 2383
Northern 65 50 30525
North Central Nil 24 6436
North Eastern 4 2 12527
Northeast Frontier 1 14 3774
North Western 3 17 20697
Southern 49 1707 18654
South Central 1 45 34652
South Eastern 2 Nil 16783
South East Central Nil Nil 2376
South Western 3 18 Nil
Western 8 52 24836
West Central 15 12 49
Total 187 2109 248285
Since persons travelling on other’s tickets in reserved accommodation are apprehended and charged by the ticket checking staff in the running trains, Division-Wise originating journeys of such passengers is not segregated.
(d): Orders have been issued to intensify such checks and effectively combat the menace of touts, passengers travelling without tickets, etc., so as to provide better service to the genuine passengers.
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Q No: 3282 |
Dated: |
Ministry: Home Affairs |
Subject: Coastal police stations in Kerala |
Question:
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:-
to answer to Starred Question 39 given in the Rajya Sabha on 3 July, 2009 and state:
(a) who is authorized for Parliament House, Foreign Tourist and Defence quota for waitlisted reservation;
(b) whether there has been any deviation in these quotas since 3 July, 2009 till date;
(c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
(d) how preference is decided by Railways when none of the MPs mention it?
Answer:
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI E. AHAMED )
(a): Unutilised Defence Department, Foreign Tourist and Parliament House quotas can be used for wait-listed passengers with the permission of the Chief Commercial Managers/Divisional Railway Managers on the Zonal Railways as per extant instructions.
(b): No such case has been reported.
(c): Does not arise.
(d): While deciding the allotment, requisitions received are considered taking into account factors like status of passenger, nature of urgency e.g. bereavement in the family, sickness, job interview, etc.
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Q No: 3786 |
Dated: |
Ministry: Home Affairs |
Subject: Coastal police stations in Kerala |
Question:
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether it is a fact that the details of reservation requisitions are kept in divisional and zonal offices by the Railways for six months;
(b) if so, whether any order was issued by the earlier Government in this regard;
(c) if so, when and under which order; and
(d) the total number of reservation requisitions received by different divisions and zones from 3 July, 2009 to 6 August, 2009 and the number of reservations confirmed against those reservation requisitions alongwith the details thereof zone-wise, division-wise and date-wise ?
Answer:
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI E. AHAMED )
(a) to (c): As per instructions issued vide letter No.94/TG-1/20/P/8 dated 02.08.1994, the period of preservation of all records pertaining to reservation is six months, except in those cases where some action is under process.
(d) Because of the large number of reservation requisitions received and the voluminous work involved, details of such data are not compiled.
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Q No: 463 |
Dated: |
Ministry: Home Affairs |
Subject: Coastal police stations in Kerala |
Question:
Will the Minister of URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) the number of accidents in the Delhi Metro Rail and the number of people, who died and injured in these accidents;
(b) whether compensation was given to the dependents of the dead and the injured people, if so, the details of the amount paid and the names of such dependents;
(c) whether CAG has mentioned irregularities in Delhi Metro in its report in this regard;
(d) if so, whether an investigation was done and action taken against the persons responsible; and
(e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
Answer:
MINISTER OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT
( SHRI S. JAIPAL REDDY )
(a)to(e): A Statement is laid on the Table of the Sabha.
STATEMENT
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.463 FOR 6.8.2009 REGARDING ACCIDENTS IN METRO RAIL PROJECTS.
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(a): Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Ltd. has reported that 130 number of accidents occurred during the last eleven years of construction phase. The details of accidents, fatalities and injuries are attached as Annexure.
(b): The compensation is reported to have been paid/deposited with Workman Compensation Commissioner in most of the cases involving fatalities as well as injuries. Further details are being collected.
(c): Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)`s performance audit report on implementation of Phase-I of Delhi Mass Rapid Transit System by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. does not contain any reference in regard to accidents or payment of compensation thereof. However, it has made certain recommendations highlighting the innovative
practices undertaken for successful implementation of the project as well as certain observations `to facilitate the management to further improve its systems and bring it at par with the best practices`. The CAG`s report has been laid in Parliament.
(d)&(e): Do not arise.
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Q No: 3546 |
Dated: |
Ministry: Home Affairs |
Subject: Coastal police stations in Kerala |
Question:
Will the Minister of PERSONNEL,PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether Government proposes to revise the rate of fees payable to consultants after the implementation of Sixth Pay Commission; and
(b) the entitlement with regard to leave etc. for the consultants appointed in the Ministries/Departments?
Answer:
Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Science and Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Earth Sciences; Minister of State in the Prime Minister`s Office; Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions; and Minister of State in the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
(SHRI PRITHVIRAJ CHAVAN)
(a) & (b) : No, Sir. All cases of engagement of Consultants in Government of India is regulated under the provisions as envisaged in General Financial Rules, 2005. It provides for hiring of external professionals, consultancy firms or consultants for a specific job which is well defined in terms of content and time frames for its completion and lays down fundamental principles applicable to all Ministries or Departments regarding engagement of Consultants. GFRs do not specify any rate of fees payable to a Consultant.
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Q No: 3447 |
Dated: |
Ministry: Home Affairs |
Subject: Coastal police stations in Kerala |
Question:
Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) whether it is a fact that as per recommendation of the Sixth Pay Commission, Government reimburses one thousand rupees per month in the form of tuition fee for the children of its employees, studying upto Class XII;
(b) whether this tuition fee is reimbursed to all those employees whose wards are studying in Government/Semi-Government and private schools;
(c) whether it is also a fact that employees whose wards are studying in Government/Semi-Government Schools have to move place to place to get receipt of books, uniforms, shoes etc.;
(d) if so, whether Government proposes to add tuition fee in the salary of employees; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
Answer:
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(SMT. D. PURANDESWARI)
(a): Subsequent to the recommendation of the Sixth Pay Commission, the Government had introduced the Children Education Allowance Scheme w.e.f 01.09.2008. Under the Scheme, the Children Education Allowance reimbursement can be availed by the Government Servant for a maximum of two children @ Rs. 1000/- p.m. per child.
(b)&(c): The reimbursement is applicable for the education of school going children only i.e for Classes Nursery to XII including classes XI and XII held by junior colleges or schools affiliated to Universities or Board of Education. Under this scheme, reimbursement can be claimed for the tuition fee, admission fee, laboratory fee, special fee charged for agriculture, electronics, music or any other subject, fee charged for practical work under the programme of work experience, fee paid for the use of any aid or appliance by the child, library fee, games/sports fee and fee for extra-curricular activities. This also includes reimbursement for purchase of one set of text books and notebooks, two sets of uniforms and one set of school shoes which can be claimed for a child, in a year. The reimbursement is made on submission of original receipts on the basis of self certification by the Government servant.
(d)&(e): There is no proposal in the Government to add tuition fee in the salary of the employees as it is a reimbursable allowance and does not form part of the salary of the employee.
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Q No: 3454 |
Dated: |
Ministry: Home Affairs |
Subject: Coastal police stations in Kerala |
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Q No: 387 |
Dated: |
Ministry: Home Affairs |
Subject: Coastal police stations in Kerala |
Question:
Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) The details of the number and percentage of Haj quota allocated to private agencies, State-wise, agency-wise, year-wise during the last five years;
(b) the reasons for giving / allocating Haj quota to private agencies; and
(c) the details of the total quota of Haj for the last five years, year-wise and State-wise?
Answer:
MINISTER OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
(SHRI S.M. KRISHNA)
a) The details of quota allocated to Private Tour Operators in the last five years is enclosed at Annexure-I. The quota allocated to Private Tour Operators is not State-wise.
b) The Haj quota is given to private agencies as per the agreement signed by Government of India with Royal Government of Saudi Arabia.
c) The details are given at Annexure-II.
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Q No: 2993 |
Dated: |
Ministry: Home Affairs |
Subject: Coastal police stations in Kerala |
Question:
Will the Minister of URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) the target of spending on the urban infrastructure development in each city like Amroha, Moradabad, Azamgarh and Mau in UP during 2009;
(b) the details thereof, State-wise;
(c) the amount spent in the current five year plan with particular reference to UP, MP, Andhra Pradesh and Bihar, State-wise; and
(d) the preference being given to SC/ST, OBC and Minority colonies in Uttar Pradesh with particular reference to Amroha, Moradabad,Azamgarh and Mau in UP, district-wise?
Answer:
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT
( SHRI SAUGATA ROY )
(a)to(c): Under Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for Small and Medium Towns (UIDSSMT), city/town-wise allocation is not made. The scheme is in operation since December 2005. Allocation of Rs. 6400 crore was provided to the scheme for the 7 year Mission period of 2005-2012.
This allocation has been distributed amongst the States/UTs based on their urban population. The details of State-wise allocation made by the Planning Commission, funds committed and funds released from December 2005 to 15-07-2009 are given in Annexure-I. Details of projects approved and funds released for the towns in Uttar Pradesh so far, including Moradabad, Azamgarh and Mau, are given in Annexure-II.
(d): Under UIDSSMT, the State Level Sanctioning Committee
(SLSC) of the respective State sanctions the projects to benefit all communities covering the entire population of the towns/cities.
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Q No: 2875 |
Dated: |
Ministry: Home Affairs |
Subject: Coastal police stations in Kerala |
Question:
Will the Minister of TEXTILES be pleased to state:-
(a) whether Government is giving additional fund for technology upgradation;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and
(c) the details of the amount his Ministry has given to Uttar Pradesh during last three years and the criteria fixed for additional funds?
Answer:
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES
(SMT.PANABAAKA LAKSHMI)
(a) to (c): The Government has provided for enhanced budged outlay of Rs.3140 crores for the current financial year. Funds released during the last three years and the current year are as follows: –
(Amount in Rupees crores)
TUFS is a demand driven scheme and the funds are not allocated State wise. Funds are released to the nodal agencies. However the funds released by the nodal agencies to Uttar Pradesh as on 31.3.2009 is Rs.1017.88 crores. The statewise details of progress of TUFS as on 31.3.2009 are given at Annexure-I.
Annexure-I
Progress of TUFS (state wise/Nodal Agency wise) (Provisional)
(01.04.1999 to 31.03.2009)
Note:
1. Project cost would include equity(non-loan amount), loan for non-TUF eligible investment.
2. Govt. Outflow under TUFS is around 5% of the disbursed amount.
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Q No: 2880 |
Dated: |
Ministry: Home Affairs |
Subject: Coastal police stations in Kerala |
Question:
Will the Minister of TEXTILES be pleased to state:-
(a) the present status of handloom cooperatives, State-wise especially in Uttar Pradesh.;
(b) the financial assistance given to each cooperative in Uttar Pradesh during last three years, year-wise and cooperative-wise; and
(c) the steps being taken to give major push in Uttar Pradesh, especially in Amroha, Moradabad, Lucknow, Azamgarh etc. in a time bound manner, particularly for minorities?
Answer:
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES
(SMT. PANABAAKA LAKSHMI)
(a): Based on the information received from NABARD, a statement is annexed.
(b): The financial assistance given to each cooperative under various schemes such as Marketing and Export promotion and 10 % Rebate is not maintained at Central level.
(c): To give major push to the development of handloom sector in the state of Uttar Pradesh, 4 clusters have been sanctioned under Phase-I, 21 clusters under Phase-II and III and 14 clusters under Phase-IV. In addition to that, 76 group proposals have also been sanctioned. Moreover, Varanasi has been declared as a Mega Cluster and a sum of Rs. 70.00 crore has been earmarked for the development of the cluster.
Statement referred to in reply to parts (a) of Unstarred Rajya Sabha Question No. 2880 due for answer on 29.07.09 raised by Shri Kamal Akhtar and Shri Nand Kishore Yadav.
Position as indicated by State Governments in 2006. @ Data not available for other societies.
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Q No: 345 |
Dated: |
Ministry: Home Affairs |
Subject: Coastal police stations in Kerala |
Question:
Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) whether Government will constitute an advisory Committee like Railway Advisory Committees, Telecom Advisory Committees etc. at district level in each district of the country comprising of the local MP, MLAs, Principals of Central Schools, representatives from Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) for regulation of minority and private educational institutions recognized and affiliated to CBSE and CISCE;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor? ANSWER
Answer:
MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(SHRI KAPIL SIBAL)
(a) to (c): A Statement is laid on the table of the House.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (c) OF THE RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 345 ASKED BY SHRI KAMAL AKHTAR AND SHRI NAND KISHORE YADAV REGARDING ESTABLISHMENT OF ADVISORY BODY FOR SCHOOLS FOR ANSWER ON 28.07.2009
(a) : No, Sir.
(b) : Does not arise.
(c) : The Affiliation Bye-laws of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and Guidelines for Affiliation of Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) have adequate provisions to regulate the functioning of the minority and private schools affiliated to them. Hence, separate Advisory Committees at the district level are not found necessary.
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Q No: 2702 |
Dated: |
Ministry: Home Affairs |
Subject: Coastal police stations in Kerala |
Question:
Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) the cases pertaining to issuance of fake job cards under National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) Scheme and paying less than the set wages that have come into notice till 20 July, 2009 during the last one year, State- wise;
(b) the details of cases registered for issuance of fake job cards and paying less wages in Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, district- wise; and
(c) the action taken by the Central Government in each case?
Answer:
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT
(SHRI PRADEEP JAIN `ADITYA`)
(a): A total of 48 such complaints have been received during the period 1.4.2008 to 20.7.2009. The State wise details are as under:
(b): As per report received from the State Government of Jharkhand, no such cases have been reported by any of the districts of the State. Information is being collected from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh.
(c): Implementation of NREGA is done by the State Government in accordance with the Employment Guarantee Scheme formulated by each State. Panchayats at District, Intermediate and village level are the principal planning and implementing agencies. All complaints received in the Ministry have, therefore, been referred to the concerned State Government for taking appropriate action in accordance with the provisions of the Act.
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Q No: 2373 |
Dated: |
Ministry: Home Affairs |
Subject: Coastal police stations in Kerala |
Question:
Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:-
(a) the details of staff / officers working in National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) head quarter at Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, grade-wise;
(b) whether MSME determines / prescribes the structure, functions and facilities availed / enjoyed by NSIC;
(c) if so, the details thereof, and if not, the reasons therefor;
(d) whether benefits namely transport allowances, medical facilities, increments, arrears etc. as per provisions of Sixth Central Pay Commission are equally applicable to all officers / employees of NSIC;
(e) if so, the details thereof, grade- wise, and if not, the reasons therefor; and
(f) if any such discrepancy exists in NSIC headquarter the details of justification for existing disparity?
Answer:
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
(SHRI DINSHA PATEL)
(a) The National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC) is a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). The details of staff / officers working in NSIC headquarter at Delhi and UP, grade-wise as on 1.7.2009 are as under:
(b) & (c) The structure and functions of NSIC are governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association. Its main objective is to promote, aid and foster the growth of micro, small and medium enterprises in accordance with the policies of the Government and accordingly NSIC enters into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government wherein its performance targets are fixed.
(d) to(f) In NSIC, employees are governed by two sets of pay scales where the first category is governed under Central Dearness Allowance (CDA) scales of pay and second category is governed under Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA) scales of pay. The benefits of CDA under Sixth Central Pay Commission and Second Pay Revision under IDA respectively are applicable to the two categories of employees.
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Q No: 2389 |
Dated: |
Ministry: Home Affairs |
Subject: Coastal police stations in Kerala |
Question:
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether Railway Board has prescribed requirement of toilets and urinals to be provided at platforms as well as in waiting halls/sheds and if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether most of the platforms/ waiting halls/sheds do not have the prescribed number of toilets and urinals and if so, the reasons therefor; and
(c) whether most of the existing toilets and urinals are in unusable condition and if so, the steps taken to provide clean and hygienic urinals/toilets on platforms etc. for the benefit of passengers?
Answer:
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI E. AHAMED)
(a): Yes, Sir. Comprehensive instructions already exist for provision of passenger amenities including toilets and urinals at stations. The details of norms for quantum of Minimum Essential Amenities for toilets and urinals at various categories of station are as under:
(b) & (c): All minimum essential amenities including toilets and urinals have been provided at platforms and waiting halls/sheds at all railway stations as per the prescribed norms. Further augmentation of toilet/urinal facilities is undertaken through Annual Works Programme as and when warranted depending upon availability of funds and other relative priorities. The existing toilets and urinals are kept in usable condition through regular cleaning and maintenance.
To have clean and hygienic conditions on platforms, steps like introduction of mechanized cleaning, provision of “Pay & Use” toilets, cleanliness awareness campaigns etc. have been undertaken. Regular inspections are conducted by various officials at the railway stations to monitor cleanliness and also to identify weak areas and take remedial measures.
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Q No: 2151 |
Dated: |
Ministry: Home Affairs |
Subject: Coastal police stations in Kerala |
Question:
Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether Government has any plan to increase Haj quota to those States or areas where Muslim population is comparatively more concentrated;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
Answer:
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
(SHRI SHASHI THAROOR)
(a) to (c) Currently, the Haj quota is distributed among various States in the ratio of their Muslim population based on 2001 census. As such, the States where the concentration of Muslim population is more get more quota than the States where the concentration of Muslim population is less.
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Q No: 2015 |
Dated: |
Ministry: Home Affairs |
Subject: Coastal police stations in Kerala |
Question:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether it is a fact that intelligence agencies of the country have warned Ministry of Home Affairs about the danger of terrorist attack like Mumbai attack by Laskhar-e-Taiba, recently;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) what action Government proposes to protect the life and property of Indian common people; and
(d) whether any fresh instruction has been given to security agencies in this regard?
Answer:
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
(SHRI AJAY MAKEN)
(a) to (d): As per available information, there are indications that Pakistan/PoK based terrorist groups including the Lashkar-e-Taiba (Let) are active in organizing acts of terror. The Government has been, on a continuing basis, reviewing the security arrangements in the light of the emerging challenges, including terrorist incidents, and a number of significant steps have been taken to enhance the level of preparedness to counter terrorist incidents, to strengthen the intelligence and security apparatus, as well as the legislative and investigative provisions to counter terrorism.
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Q No: 1883 |
Dated: |
Ministry: Home Affairs |
Subject: Coastal police stations in Kerala |
Question:
Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) whether Government has plan to set up 14 Central Universities of World Class in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof, location-wise; and
(c) what are the differences between a Central University and University of World Class?
Answer:
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(SMT. D. PURANDESWARI)
(a) & (b): The Government is considering a proposal to set up 14 Universities aiming at world class standards at the following locations:-
Sl. Location
1 Amritsar (Punjab)
2 Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh)
3 Jaipur (Rajasthan)
4 Gandhinagar (Gujarat)
5 Patna (Bihar)
6 Guwahati (Assam)
7 Kolkata (West Bengal)
8 Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)
9 Kochi (Kerala)
10 Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu)
11 Mysore (Karnataka)
12 Pune (Maharashtra)
13 Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh)
14 Bhubhaneshwar (Orissa)
(c): Universities aiming at world class standards would act as exemplars for other universities, including Central Universities, in benchmarking standards of teaching and research to those prevailing in the best universities in the world.
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Q No: 1835 |
Dated: |
Ministry: Home Affairs |
Subject: Coastal police stations in Kerala |
Question:
Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) the total amount released by his Ministry to Uttar Pradesh during last three years, scheme-wise and year-wise; and
(b) the details of utilization of Central funds in Uttar Pradesh for various schemes of rural development during last three years, scheme-wise, year-wise and district-wise?
Answer:
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT
(SHRI PRADEEP JAIN ‘ADITYA’)
(a): The Ministry of Rural Development has been implementing the major schemes namely, National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA), Swarnjayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana (SGSY), Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana (SGRY), Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY), Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), Integrated Wastelands Development Programme (IWDP), Drought Prone Area Programme (DPAP), Accelerated Rural Water Supply Programme (ARWSP) and Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC). Scheme-wise and year-wise Central funds released by this Ministry to Government of Uttar Pradesh (during the last three years i.e. 2006-07, 2007-08 and 2008-09) is given in the enclosed statement at Annexure – I.
(b): Scheme-wise, year-wise and District-wise funds utilized by the Government of Uttar Pradesh for the schemes of NREGA, SGSY, IAY, PMGSY and TSC during the last three years (i.e. 2006-07, 2007-08 and 2008-09) is given in enclosed statements at Annexure- II. District-wise utilsation is not maintained for other programmes. ANNEXURE-I
Annexure referred to in reply to part (a) of Rajya Sabha Unstarred Question No.1835 for
reply on 21-07-2009
Statement showing programme wise Central Release of Funds to Uttar Pradesh under major
Rural Development schemes during last three years i.e. 2006-07, 2007-08 and 2008-09
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Q No: 1746 |
Dated: |
Ministry: Home Affairs |
Subject: Coastal police stations in Kerala |
Question:
Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether Government has announced an increase in prices of diesel and petrol recently;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(c) whether it would affect the common people very badly who are already facing price rise of essential commodities; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and remedial measures proposed to be taken?
Answer:
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
(SHRI JITIN PRASADA)
(a)to(d): Yes, Sir. In view of the rising international oil prices, the Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), namely, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPC) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPC) were projected to suffer heavy under-recoveries of Rs.49,266 crore during 2009-10, on the sale of Petrol, Diesel, PDS Kerosene and Domestic LPG, based on the Refinery Gate Prices effective 1.7.2009. To meet the under-recovery, the retail prices of four sensitive petroleum products were required to be increased by Rs.6.94 per litre on Petrol, Rs.4.11 per litre on Diesel, Rs.16.01 per litre on PDS Kerosene and Rs.96.68 per 14.2 kg Domestic LPG cylinder. However, the Government has marginally increased the prices of Petrol by Rs.4/- per litre and Diesel by Rs.2/- per litre only.
The retail prices of Domestic LPG and PDS Kerosene, which are used by the common man for cooking and lighting needs, have not been increased.
Government is closely monitoring the international oil price situation and will take appropriate pricing decisions to protect the interest of the common man, particularly the vulnerable sections of society.
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Q No: 215 |
Dated: |
Ministry: Home Affairs |
Subject: Coastal police stations in Kerala |
Question:
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:-
(a) the details of registered cases of misbehavior, molestation and harassment to train passengers by ticket checking staff during journey in the last three years till 15 July 2009, year-wise, zone-wise and train-wise; and
(b) the details of the action taken against the guilty ticket checking staff, year-wise, zone-wise and case-wise?
Answer:
MINISTER OF RAILWAYS
( KUMARI MAMATA BANERJEE )
(a) to (b): A Statement is laid on the Table of the Sabha.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) & (b) OF STARRED QUESTION NO. 215 BY SHRI KAMAL AKHTAR AND SHRI NAND KISHORE YADAV TO BE ANSWERED IN RAJYA SABHA ON 17.7.2009 REGARDING HARASSMENT OF PASSENGERS BY TICKET CHECKING STAFF.
(a) & (b): A zone-wise statement showing the details of registered cases of misbehaviour, molestation and harassment to train passengers by Ticket Checking staff during journey in the last 3 years i.e 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 (upto 30th June) is at Appendix. During the last three years, in all 92 complaints regarding misbehaviour, molestation and harassment to train passengers by ticket checking staff were received. Out of which, in 20 cases criminal case have been registered, in 44 cases departmental action has been taken against the staff, 24 cases could not be established, in 2 cases complaints have been withdrawn and 2 cases are under enquiry to identify the ticket checking staff. Out of total 92 cases, in 02 cases of molestation criminal case has been registered against the concerned staff. In one case, the TTE has been convicted and the other case is under trial in the court of law and the TTE has been placed under suspension.
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Q No: 1499 |
Dated: |
Ministry: Home Affairs |
Subject: Coastal police stations in Kerala |
Question:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state:-
(a) whether Government is aware that day by day agriculture is becoming unremunerative and farmers are falling into debt trap;
(b) if so, what has been done by Government to provide better returns for their crops;
(c) whether Government has conducted/ would conduct any survey about unremunerative agriculture particularly in Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
Answer:
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION)
(SHRI K.V. THOMAS)
(a) & (b): Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) fixed by the Government provides remunerative prices to farmers. The Government’s price policy for agricultural commodities seeks to ensure remunerative prices to the growers for their produce with a view to encourage higher investment and production, and to safeguard the interest of consumers by making available supplies at reasonable prices.
The Commission for Agricultural Costs & Prices (CACP), while formulating its recommendations on price policy considers a number of important factors which include cost of production. The cost of production taken into account includes all paid out costs, besides cash and kind expenses on use of material inputs, irrigation charges including cost of diesel/electricity for operation of pump sets, etc. Besides, cost of production includes imputed value of wages of family labour and rent for owned land. The cost also covers depreciation of farm machinery and buildings. As such, the cost of production covers not only actual expenses in cash and kind but also imputed value of owned assets including land and family labour.
During 2008-09, MSP’s of Kharif crops were raised substantially over their 2007-08 level. The increase ranged between 29 percent in case of Arhar (Tur) and 94 per cent in case of Nigerseed. To be remunerative, the MSPs fixed for 2008-09 season cover the all-India cost of production as projected by CACP for the respective crops. MSP is in the nature of a minimum guaranteed price for the farmers offered by the Government for their produce in case the market prices fall below that level. If the market offers higher price than MSP, the farmers are free to sell at that price.
In order to improve availability of credit to farmers, the Government in June, 2004 announced measures for doubling of flow of credit to agriculture sector within a period of three years. During 2007-08, the Banks disbursed Rs.2,54,657 crore against the target of Rs.2,25,000 crore.
(c) & (d): No specific study has been conducted by the Government and, at present is there no proposal for the same.
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Q No: 1606 |
Dated: |
Ministry: Home Affairs |
Subject: Coastal police stations in Kerala |
Question:
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:-
(a) the details of ongoing and new railway projects and the surveys in the country especially in Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh during the last three years and the current year, year-wise and State-wise;
(b) the progress regarding completion of said projects as on date.
(c) the details of funds allocated for the said projects and spent till date project-wise and
(d) the time by when the said projects are likely to be completed?
Answer:
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI E. AHAMED)
(a) to (d): Information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the Sabha.
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Q No: 1457 |
Dated: |
Ministry: Home Affairs |
Subject: Coastal police stations in Kerala |
Question:
Will the Minister of URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) whether Government proposes to extend the coverage of JNNURM to cities having population of more than 5 lakhs;
(b) if so, the details of these cities and the likely financial outlay needed for this purpose;
(c) the progress, so far, under JNNURM in augmenting basic services to the urban poor particularly in Uttar Pradesh;
(d) whether UP has been found lacking in submitting of proposals and progress of work under JNNURM; and
(e) if so, the steps taken to improve the situation?
Answer:
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT
( SHRI SAUGATA ROY )
(a)&(b): The hundred days agenda of the Ministry refers to a concerted effort to include cities with population of 5 lakh and above under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM).
(c): The details of projects sanctioned under the Basic Services to the Urban Poor (BSUP) & Integrated Housing and Slum Development Programme (IHSDP)- components of Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) in the State of Uttar Pradesh is annexed.
(d): Under Infrastructure & Governance (UIG) component of Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), the 7 years allocation of fund for the State of Uttar Pradesh is Rs.2119.41 crore. In 2008-09, an additional amount of Rs.100 crore for all Million Plus Cities and State Capitals and Rs.50.00 crore for other cities was allocated under Urban Infrastructure & Governance (UIG) of Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM). The State has submitted 56 number of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) of which 29 number of DPRs have been approved with an Additional Central Assistance (ACA) commitment of Rs.2392.05 crore.
(e): All the proposals which are found to be in conformity with the guidelines of JNNURM are considered by the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC) for approval subject to their technical appraisal and availability of funds.
ANNEXURE
Annexure referred to in reply to Rajya Sabha Unstarred Question No.1457 for 16.07.2009.
(Rs. in crores)
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Q No: 164 |
Dated: |
Ministry: Home Affairs |
Subject: Coastal police stations in Kerala |
Question:
Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGH WAYS be pleased to state:-
(a) the progress of the four-laning of NH-24 from Delhi to Lucknow via Rampur, Moradabad, Bareilly etc.;
(b) by when the proposed work is likely to be completed and the reasons for the slow pace of progress of the work on this important National Highway;
(c) whether widening of the bridge/construction of a new bridge on river Ganga at Brijghat (Garh Mukteshwar) is also proposed under this project; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
Answer:
THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
(SHRI KAMAL NATH)
(a) & (b): Delhi to Hapur is already 4 laned. The work of four laning from Hapur to Moradabad and Sitapur to Lucknow is in progress. Details regarding present status, likely date of completion and reasons for delay are given in Annexure which is laid on the table of the House along with the reply to parts (c) & (d) of the question.
(c) & (d) Yes, Sir. The construction of new two lane bridge by the side of existing bridge on river Ganga at Brijghat (Garhmukteshwar) is in progress. The work of foundation and sub-structure has been completed and superstructure is in progress.
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Q No: 1291 |
Dated: |
Ministry: Home Affairs |
Subject: Coastal police stations in Kerala |
Question:
Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGH WAYS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether Government proposes to four lane NH-87 between Rampur and Nainital;
(b) whether widening of the bridge/construction of a new bridge on river Bhakhra at Bilaspur is also proposed under this project;
(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
(d) whether Government is also aware that the stretch between Rampur and Rudrapur on NH-87 is in a state of severe neglect and has more than one foot deep craters as the tarmac has been washed off in the rains; and
(e) the steps taken to repair the highway in this stretch and by when the work would be
completed?
Answer:
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
(SHRI R. P. N. SINGH)
(a): Yes, Sir. The Government has proposed four-laning of Rampur-Kathgodam section from km 0.00 to km 87.100 of NH-87 under National Highway Development Project(NHDP) Phase-III.
(b) &(c) : The four-laning project includes Bilaspur bypass from km 26.100 to km 33.100 of NH-87 along with a new bridge at km 29.750 over river Bhakhra having a length of 105m.
(d) &(e) : The Government is aware about the condition of the stretch between Rampur and Rudrapur on NH-87. The Riding quality of stretch between Rampur and Rudrapur of NH-87 has been improved and the stretch is now in good condition.
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Q No: 1319 |
Dated: |
Ministry: Home Affairs |
Subject: Coastal police stations in Kerala |
Question:
Will the Minister of TEXTILES be pleased to state:-
(a) whether Government is aware of the fact that weavers who mostly belong to minority community in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are in miserable condition and are on the verge of committing suicide;
(b) whether the new Government will constitute a commission to conduct survey and enquire into their plight;
(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
(d) the details and number of weavers who are living below poverty line in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, district-wise and what steps Government has taken to redress their grievances till date, during the last one year?
Answer:
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES
(SMT PANABAAKA LAKSHMI)
(a) to (d): The Government of India is implementing following handloom schemes for the development of the handloom sector and welfare of handloom weavers including weavers belonging to minority communities of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar:
(i) Integrated Handlooms Development Scheme
(ii) Marketing and Export Promotion Scheme
(iii) Handloom Weavers Comprehensive Welfare Scheme
(iv) Mill Gate Price Scheme
(v) Diversified Handloom Development Scheme
However, no reports of committing suicide by the weavers of the State of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar have been received. The number of weavers living below poverty line in Uttar Pradesh are 69,656 while the data on weavers below poverty line in Bihar is not available. District-wise details in this regard are maintained by the respective State Government.
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Q No: 137 |
Dated: |
Ministry: Home Affairs |
Subject: Coastal police stations in Kerala |
Question:
Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:-
(a): the details of the Kisan Sewa Kendras (KSKs) set up across the country, till date, State-wise;
(b) the details of the KSKs set up in rural and urban areas, State-wise and area-wise;
(c) the details of the KSKs set up in Uttar Pradesh, till date, district-wise;
(d) whether some of the KSKs have been set up in urban areas while the project was exclusively for rural areas; and
(e) if so, the reasons therefor?
Answer:
MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS
(SHRI MURLI DEORA)
(a) to (e) – A statement is laid on the table of the House
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 137 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.07.2009 REGARDING KISAN SEWA KENDRAS.
(a) & (b): The state wise details of 2545 Kisan Sewa Kendras (KSKs) set up by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) as on 01.04.2009 are given in Annexure-I.
(c) The District-wise and location wise details of 315 KSKs set up by IOCL in the State of Uttar Pradesh as on 01.04.2009 are given in Annexure II.
(d)&(e) KSKs are low cost retail outlets developed by IOC since 2004-05 to cater to rural/ agricultural market in order to reach diesel, other petroleum products and non-fuel products at Kisan’s doorstep. The objective of the KSKs is to cater to rural/ agricultural market and hence, such outlets are not set up in Urban areas.
Annexure-II
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Q No: 952 |
Dated: |
Ministry: Home Affairs |
Subject: Coastal police stations in Kerala |
Question:
Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:-
(a) the details of the reasons for shortage of gas cylinders to domestic consumers all over the country, especially in U.P., Andhra Pradesh and Kerala ;
(b) the measures taken to ensure timely supply of cylinders in the States where the minimum waiting period at present is 40 days ;
(c) whether there is adequate supply of cylinders and if so, the details of action taken against the erring dealers who have been creating artificial shortage of gas cylinders ;
(d) whether any centralized complaint receiving/redressal mechanism is available to consumers ;
(e) if so, the details thereof ; and
(f) if not, the reasons therefor ?
Answer:
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS
(SHRI JITIN PRASADA )
(a) & (b) : Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have reported that at present, there is no overall shortage of LPG in the country including in the States of Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala and LPG supplies to distributors are being made by the OMCs through indigenous production and imports in accordance with the genuine demand of customers registered with the LPG distributors.
(c) : OMCs have reported that presently, LPG supplies to all the States are normal. OMCs take action as per Marketing Discipline Guidelines (MDG) against the distributors, if it is established that artificial shortage is being created by the distributors by deliberately delaying refill supplies to the customers.
(d) to (f) : Yes, Madam. In order to have a more convenient, easy and effective way to enable the customer to register their complaints for redressal, OMCs viz., Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) have started the services of Toll Free Numbers for complaint registration through call centers w.e.f. 02.10.2008. The numbers of the OMCs for LPG are as under :-
IOC 18002333555 BPCL 1800222725 HPCL 18002333777
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Q No: 971 |
Dated: |
Ministry: Home Affairs |
Subject: Coastal police stations in Kerala |
Question:
Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether Government is aware that customer services of the Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam, which is Indian Oil’s distributor of LPG cylinders in Almora and Ranikhet, are pathetic and its gas supply is irregular ;
(b) if so, whether any enquiry or survey would be conducted in this regard and if not, the reasons therefor ;
(c) whether Government would allow more LPG distributors by other OMCs in Almora and Ranikhet, so that consumers are given a choice and spared from monopolistic practices of Indian Oil and its distributors ; and
(d) if so, by when and if not the reasons therefore ?
Answer:
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS
(SHRI JITIN PRASADA )
(a) & (b) : Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOC) has reported that they have not received any complaint of pathetic customer services and irregular gas supply by Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam (KMVN) in Almora and Ranikhet District of Uttarakhand.
Inspection of the distributors are carried out as per norms to monitor its functioning. Mechanism is in place for redressal of customers’ grievances at different levels and appropriate corrective action is taken on feedbacks received.
Presently, various means for lodging complaints are available with the customers viz., complaint register kept at the distributorship, through website of IOC, through mail, customer / zonal service cell as also through toll free number 18002333555 to the complaint call centers of the IOC.
These complaints are monitored and appropriate remedial action are taken by IOC in a time bound manner.
(c ) & (d) : As on 01.06.2009, public sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) are operating 168 LPG distributorships in the State of Uttrakhand, including four in Almora and one in Ranikhet.
IOC has also reported that Letter of Intent (LOI) for setting up of one more new LPG distributorship in Almora has already been issued to KMVN to cater to the LPG requirements of the area. However, in the case of Ranikhet, a new LPG distributorship is not feasible at present as per norms in vogue.
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Q No: 797 |
Dated: |
Ministry: Home Affairs |
Subject: Coastal police stations in Kerala |
Question:
Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:-
(a) while the current LTC/TA/DA entitlement and transport allowance of the grade pays Rs. 4600 and Rs. 4800 are lower than that of the grade pays Rs. 5400 and Rs. 6600, the reasons for classifying them in the same category for deducting the CGHS contribution of Rs. 325 per month as per the latest order issued by his Ministry;
(b) why the ward entitlement at AIIMS is discriminated among the above officials even though the monthly subscription is fixed on par; and
(c) whether the above order may be looked into and fresh orders issued rectifying the anomalies?
Answer:
THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
(SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)
(a) Benefits available to Government servants under various schemes are different. Revision of rates for subscription were made after consulting the Department of Expenditure.
(b) Entitlements of Wards in AIIMS is based on the pay drawn in the pay band, and all officials drawing same pay are entitled to identical facilities in AIIMS.
(c) The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare does not intend to revise the instructions issued on 20th May, 2009.
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Q No: 627 |
Dated: |
Ministry: Home Affairs |
Subject: Coastal police stations in Kerala |
Question:
Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION be pleased to state:-
(a) whether Government has decided to make India slum-free in five years;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the new Government has any plan for urban slums in Uttar Pradesh; and
(d) if so, the details thereof, location-wise and if not, the reasons therefor?
Answer:
MINISTER OF HOUSING & URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION
( KUMARI SELJA )
(a)&(b): Yes, Sir. The Government has proposed to introduce a new scheme namely Rajiv Awas Yojana for the slum dwellers and the urban poor. The scheme would extend support to States that are willing to assign property rights to people living in slum areas. The Government`s effort would be to create a slum free India through the Rajiv Awas Yojana.
(c)&(d): Under Basic Services to the Urban Poor (BSUP) and Integrated Housing and Slum Development Programme (IHSDP) components of Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), the Government has approved 200 projects covering 129 cities/towns in the State of Uttar Pradesh covering upgradation of slum/basic services to the urban poor. These projects are eligible for support in accordance with the guidelines of JNNURM. The details of projects sanctioned are as follows:-
(Rs.in Crore) Scheme No. of No. of Total Central Central Cities Projects Project Share share cost approved released
BSUP 7 67 2330.84 1138.84 283.88 IHSDP 122 133 805.05 510.21 267.55 Total 129 200 3135.89 1649.05 551.43
The city-wise details are enclosed.
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Q No: 472 |
Dated: |
Ministry: Home Affairs |
Subject: Coastal police stations in Kerala |
Question:
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) the details of the incidents of naxalite attacks in various parts of the country during the last one year till 1st July, 2009,State-wise;
(b) the details of the persons killed/injured, State-wise and incident-wise;
(c) whether any compensation has been paid to the kins/dependents of persons killed/injured;
(d) if so, the details thereof, incident-wise, case-wise during the last one year till 1st July, 2009; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
Answer:
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
(SHRI AJAY MAKEN)
(a) to (e): State- wise details are given below:
Central Government reimburse to the States as per the schematic guidelines of Security Related Expenditure Scheme, which inter alia provides for insurance for security forces deployed and also ex-gratia of Rs. 3 lakh for security forces and Rs. 1 lakh for civilians killed in Left Wing Extremist violence.
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Q No: 383 |
Dated: |
Ministry: Home Affairs |
Subject: Coastal police stations in Kerala |
Question:
Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) the details of Deemed Universities to which recognition has been conferred by the University Grants Commission (UGC) during the last three years, State-wise;
(b) whether present Government is going to derecognize these Deemed Universities;
(c) if so, the basis of derecognition and the reasons therefor;
(d) whether Government has given direction for examining the availability of qualified teachers, adequate resource and transparency in admission procedure of students in all existing Deemed Universities; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
Answer:
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(SMT. D. PURANDESWARI)
(a): Forty seven institutions have been declared by the Central Government, under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act 1956, as ‘Deemed to be Universities’, during the last three years. A State-wise list is given below:
Sl. State/Union Number of Institutions Declared as ‘Deemed- No territory to-be-Universities’
2006 2007 2008 2009 Total
(till today)
1. Andhra – 1 2 1 4 Pradesh
2. Bihar 1 – – – 1
3. Gujarat – 1 – – 1
4. Haryana – 1 1 1 3
5. Karnataka 1 1 7 – 9 6. Kerala 1 – 1 – 2
7 Maharashtr 1 – 1 – 2 a
8. Orissa – 1 – – 1
9. Puducherry – – 1 – 1 10 Punjab – 1 – – 1 . 11 Rajasthan 1 – – 1 2 . 12 Tamil Nadu 2 2 10 – 14 . 13 Uttarakhan – 1 1 – 2 . d 14 Uttar 1 1 1 – 3 . Pradesh 15 New Delhi 1 – – – 1 . Total 09 10 25 3 47
(b) to (e): Pursuant to receipt of information regarding dilution in academic standards in some institutions which were declared as ‘deemed-to-be-universities’, and allegations of some of them demanding capitation fees from students for admission, the Government has ordered a review of the functioning of such institutions, both by the University Grants Commission as well as by an independent team of experts.
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Q No: 390 |
Dated: |
Ministry: Home Affairs |
Subject: Coastal police stations in Kerala |
Question:
Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) whether Government is going to bring about changes in the Madarsa education system;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether Government has any new plan under which the Muslim youth studying in Madarsas will also be imparted vocational training alongwith religious education; and
(d) if so, the details of the scheme State-wise?
Answer:
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(SMT. D. PURANDESWARI)
(a) to (c) The erstwhile Area Intensive and Madrassa Modernization Programme has been reformulated in November 2008 into the Scheme for Providing Quality Education in Madrasas (SPQEM) to encourage traditional institutions like Madrassas and Maktabs to introduce Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, Language and English in their curriculum alongwith religious education so that children studying in these institutions gain academic proficiency. The details of the various components of revised scheme of SPQEM are given in Annexure.
(d) The revised Scheme for Providing Quality Education in Madrassas (SPQEM) was circulated to all State/UT Governments in October 2008 seeking proposals. Proposals have not been received from any State so far.
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Q No: 39 |
Dated: |
Ministry: Railways |
Subject: Touts controlling waitlisted ticket |
Question:
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:-
(a) the details of various quotas under which waitlisted tickets are confirmed;
(b) the number of waitlisted tickets confirmed under various quotas in Northern Railway during the last four months till date, quota-wise and class-wise;
(c) whether ticket confirmation under various quotas by Railway Board is under control of middlemen;
(d) if not, the reasons why tickets are not confirmed against the requisition of MPs and whether any enquiry would be conducted into the said issue and whether officials of Railway Board found guilty will be punished; and
(e) if so, the details thereof and if not the reasons therefor?
Answer:
MINISTER OF RAILWAYS
(KUMARI MAMTA BANERJEE)
(a) to (e): A statement is laid on the Table of the Sabha.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF STARRED QUESTION NO. 39 BY SHRI KAMAL AKHTAR AND SHRI NAND KISHORE YADAV TO BE ANSWERED IN RAJYA SABHA ON 03.07.2009 REGARDING TOUTS CONTROLLING WAITLISTED TICKET CONFIRMATION QUOTA.
(a): Waitlisted tickets are normally confirmed against the cancellation of already confirmed tickets, through Emergency Quota and release of various unutilised quotas provided in the trains viz. Tatkal Quota, Defence Department Quota, Out Station Quota, Foreign Tourist Quota, Senior Citizen Quota, Parliament House Quota etc.
(b): As some of the waitlisted tickets get confirmed against various quotas, cancellations, and passengers not turned up, separate data of waitlisted tickets getting confirmed under various quotas is not feasible to be maintained zone-wise and class-wise due to very large number of trains operating every day.
(c) No, Sir. Question does not arise.
(d) & (e): In order to meet the urgent travel requirements of high official requisition holders, which includes Central/State Government Ministers, Judges of Supreme Court of India, High Courts of various States & MPs/MLAs/VIPs, a limited number of berths/seats have been earmarked as High Official Requisition(HOR) Quota in different trains and in different classes. The HOR quota is released in accordance with the priority as per warrant of precedence and well established practice being followed since long. While other requests forwarded by MPs are generally complied with but, sometimes, due to excessive demand, sometime, it is difficult to accommodate all such requests. Specific cases of misuse of quota are enquired into and officials responsible are taken up.
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Q No: 263 |
Dated: |
Ministry: Railways |
Subject: Tatkal scheme |
Question:
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:-
(a) the reasons for issuing waitlisted tickets under tatkal scheme;
(b) whether such a situation adversely affects the normal waitlisted ticketholders;
(c) the percentage of berths reserved for tatkal scheme in trains, class-wise;
(d) the measures taken to ensure that more than 10 per cent of total tickets in a train would not be kept under tatkal scheme; and
(e) the reasons for not discontinuing the tatkal waitlisted tickets when there is no question of a revenue loss as tatkal tickets are non refundable?
Answer:
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI E. AHAMED)
(a) to (e): The matter is under examination.
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Q No: 270 |
Dated: |
Ministry: Railways |
Subject: Swlling of inferior quality cold |
Question:
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether some vendors have been caught selling cold drinks and water of inferior quality by railway administration at New Delhi railway station:
(b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken against them;
(c) whether Government is aware of the fact that the sale of adulterated cold drinks and non-branded water of inferior quality is going on in full swing with the collusion of railway staff and officers at various railway stations and the trains in the country; and
(d) if so, the effective steps to be taken by Government to protect the life of common man ?
Answer:
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI E. AHAMED )
(a): No such incident has come to notice of Government.
(b): Does not arise.
(c) and (d) : Random checks are conducted by Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to ensure the sale of unapproved and non branded and adulterated cold drinks and packaged drinking water does not take place in Railway Stations and trains. The Food and Health Inspectors of Zonal Railways regularly take samples for verification under Prevention of Food Adulteration Act (PFA).
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Q No: 28 |
Dated: |
Ministry: External Affairs |
Subject: Indians in jails of Pakistan |
Question:
Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) the number and details of Indians detained in Pakistan’s jails till date;
(b) the number of Indians who have completed their imprisonment period but still lodged in jails of Pakistan as on date;
(c) whether the new Government would take any effective steps to get such Indians release from there;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
Answer:
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
(SMT. PRENEET KAUR)
(a) As per the information available there are 221 prisoners and 556 fishermen in jails in Pakistan.
(b) In the absence of consular access to many prisoners it is not possible to determine the details of sentences awarded.
(c) to (e) Government has been consistently taking up with the Government of Pakistan, including at the highest level, the issue of Indians in custody in Pakistan.
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Q No: 104 |
Dated: |
Ministry: Urban development |
Subject: CPWD works in R.K. Puram |
Question:
Will the Minister of URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) the number of contracts awarded (civil) for the last five years till June, 2009 by the CPWD Service Centre, Sector-12, R. K. Puram, New Delhi and names of contractors, amount, work allotted and period, year-wise;
(b) whether it is a fact that dark spots have surfaced on outer walls of double storey quarters due to very poor whitewash done last time;
(c) if so, the details thereof;
(d) the number of quarters where whitewash/paint is due but has not been carried out for the last five years, details in respect of quarters (533-888) thereof; and
(e) by when the said quarters are likely to be attended?
Answer:
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT
( SHRI SAUGATA ROY )
(a): The details are annexed.
(b): These Quarters have not been white-washed even once in last 5 years. On request of Residents Welfare Association, a minimum treatment of scrapping & giving one coat of snowcem was applied. 2nd coat of snowcem or acrylic paint will be applied to give it a proper and uniform appearance.
(c): Does not arise in view of (b) above.
(d): 35 numbers.
(e): Technical sanction has been accorded and tenders are being invited. The work will be completed within next three months.