Questions asked by Dr. Mirza Mehboob Beg during Lok Sabha session November – December 2009

No. of questions found : 3

Q No: 1851 Support TwoCircles

Dated: 03/12/2009

Ministry: RAILWAYS

Subject: EXPANSION OF RAIL NETWORK IN JAMMU AND KASHMIR

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-

(a) whether there are reports of unemployed educated youth being enticed into anti-national activities in Jammu and Kashmir;

(b) if so, the details of such cases reported during the current year; and

(c) the reaction of the Government thereto alongwith the steps being taken to bring such youth back to the mainstream?
ANSWER

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI AJAY MAKEN)

(a) & (b): There are inputs to suggest that some unemployed educated youth have been enticed into anti-national activities in the State.

(c): The State Government is making all out efforts to motivate the misguided youth to shun the path of violence and to join the mainstream for over and all development of State/ Country. The framing of Surrender Policy was a reflection of the Governments commitment under this policy, the eligible surrenderee gets monthly stipend of Rs. 2000/- for three years and a fix deposit of Rs. 1.5 lakh payable after three years on production of “Good Behavior Certificate” from the designated authority. Besides, one time payment for weapons surrendered is also made. Government is also providing loan facilities for self-employment for unemployed educated youth.

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the Government has issued any guidelines for selection/allotment of Television serials/programmes;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether any complaint has been received in regard to processing allotment/selection of serials/ programmes;

(d) if so, the details thereof, and action taken against officials violating such guidelines; and

(e) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to infuse transparency in the selection process of TV serials/programmes?
ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING (SHRI C.M. JATUA)

(a) & (b) : Prasar Bharati have informed that selection of Television serials are made as per approved guidelines of Prasar Bharati Board under different categories such as
a) Guidelines for Commissioned Programmes;
b) Guidelines for Self Finance Commissioned Scheme and
c) Guidelines for Acquisition Programmes.

(c) & d) : Yes, Sir. Prasar Bharati have informed that some complaints in respect of allotment/selection of serials were received by them. No violation of approved Guidelines was, however, found on verification.

(e) Prasar Bharati is an autonomous organization and takes steps as required by the Prasar Bharati Board. Prasar Bharati have informed that various steps have been taken by them for transparency in the selection process of TV serials/programmes, which are as under:

(i) Strict adherence to the prescribed Guidelines for Selection of Serials;

(ii) Constitution of Evaluation Committee, with outside experts having specialization in the field of journalism/broadcasting, performing arts & literature etc. for selection of Television serials;

(iii) Giving all producers of the serials equal opportunity to make detailed presentation before the Evaluation Committee to explain their projects for selection.

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the Railways have any plan to expand the rail network in Jammu and Kashmir;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Railways have plan to conduct survey for laying rail line between Baramulla-Kupwara-Sogam Lolab, Srinagar-Bandipore-Sopore-Baramulla, Anant Nag-Pahalgam and Jammu-Rajouri-Poonch;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the time by which the work on Udhampur-Qazigund rail line is likely to be completed?
ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)

(a) to (e): A statement is attached.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2358 BY SHRI S.D. SHARIQ AND DR. MEHBOOB BEG TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 03-12-2009 REGARDRING EXPANSION OF RAIL NETWORK IN JAMMU AND KASHMIR.

(a) & (b): The work of new line from Udhampur-Baramulla has been taken up. The section from Qazigund-Baramulla has already been commissioned.

(c)&(d): Surveys for Baramulla-Kupwara, Jammu-Poonch new lines has already been conducted. As regards Srinagar-Bandipore-Sopore-Baramulla railway line, it is stated that Srinagar has already been connected to Baramulla via Sopore through a rail link as part of the recently completed Qazigund-Baramulla new line. No survey has been done for Anantnag- Pahalgam.

(e): Target for completion is during 2017-18.