No. of questions found: 42
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Q No: 3496 |
Dated: |
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY |
Subject: PROPAGATION OF NEW AND RENEWABLE |
3496. SHRI MOHAMMED ADEEB
SABIR ALI
Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:-
(a) the new initiatives of his Ministry for increased propagation and adoption of new and renewable energy sources by the masses;
(b) the targets fixed in this regard; and
(c) the subsidies being offered to the users?
Answer
THE MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
(DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH)
(a) & (b): The major new initiatives taken by the Ministry in recent past for propagation and adoption of various renewable energy sources in the country are as under: A National Solar Mission has been approved with first phase target of 1100 MW grid-interactive and 200 MW off-grid solar power by 2013. Following new schemes have been introduced: o Generation Based Incentive for wind power projects with a capacity addition target of 4000 MW during 11th Plan period. o Schemes for SPV Power plants at tail-end of grid and Roof-top SPV systems for diesel abatement, with a target of 8.25 MWp for 11th Plan. o UNDP/GEF assisted project for large-scale promotion of Solar Water Heating systems initiative. o Scheme for promotion of Green Buildings with target of 35 lakhs sq.m. covered area. A National rating system ‘GRIHA’ has been introduced. o Scheme for Incentivising Banks for financing Solar Home lighting Scheme with target of 2.5 lakh systems till March 2011. o Scheme for demonstration of Renewable energy systems at Iconic buildings o Scheme for micro-hydel /water-mills for border areas with target of installation of 50 micro-hydel and 2000 watermills during 11th Plan. Focus on promotion of power generation from rice husk for rural electrification. Policy and Regulatory initiatives relating to renewable power: Normative guidelines for tariff setting for renewable power issued through CERC; scheme for Renewable Energy Certificates , etc
(c): Details of the existing levels of Central Financial Asistance / subsidies offered under various renewable energy programmes / schemes of the Ministry are given in Annexure.
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Q No: 3491 |
Dated: |
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS |
Subject: *INITIATIVES FOR WELFARE OF MINORITY |
3491. SHRI SABIR ALI
MOHAMMED ADEEB
Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) the new initiatives of Government for the welfare of minority communities;
(b) whether any targets hae been fixed in that direction;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) the steps being taken to achieve those targets?
Answer
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS
(SALMAN KHURSHID)
(a) to (d) The Prime Minister’s New 15 Point Programme for the Welfare of Minorities was launched in June, 2006 incorporating programme specific interventions. The new programme envisages location of a certain proportion of development projects in minority concentration areas. It also provides that, wherever possible, 15% of targets and outlays under various schemes should be earmarked for minorities. Targets fixed for schemes included in the programme considered amenable to earmarking and the achievements made during 2008-09 are available in the website of the Ministry on www.minorityaffairs.gov.in. The programme provides for a close monitoring mechanism and the status of implementation has been reviewed regularly.
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Q No: 3367 |
Dated: |
Ministry: RAILWAYS |
Subject: TRAINS BETWEEN KASGANJ MATHURA SECTION . |
3367. SHRI MOHAMMED ADEEB
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:-
(a) the details of trains running on Kasganj-Mathura section before and after conversion of gauge;
(b) whether train services have deteriorated after gauge conversion;
(c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and
(d) the steps taken/being taken to augment train services on that section?
Answer
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
( SHRI E. AHAMED )
(a) to (d) : Prior to Gauge conversion of Mathura-Kasganj section, 7 pairs of train services (3 pairs of Mail/Express services and 4 pairs of passenger trains)were operating on the Meter Gauge section. At present i.e. after gauge conversion, 5 pairs of special train services (2 pairs of mail/express services and 3 pairs of passenger trains) are operating on the said Broad gauge section. To cater to the needs of the section, one pair of passenger train has been announced in the Railway Budget, 2009-10, which is in addition to the one pair of Express train service viz. 5107/5108 Mathura-Chhapra Express announced in Railway Budget, 2008-2009.
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Q No: 3177 |
Dated: |
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY |
Subject: *USAGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN |
3177. SHRI SABIR ALI
MOHAMMED ADEEB
Will the Minister of SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:-
(a) the present status of propagation, dissemination and usage of Science and Technology in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar; and
(b) the steps that are proposed to further strengthen and disseminate the Science and Technology in the two States?
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
(PRITHVIRAJ CHAVAN)
(a) & (b): The Department of Science and Technology has a specific plan scheme titled `Science and Technology Communication and Popularisation` with the objective to communicate Science and Technology and inculcate scientific temper among people across the country including Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. In order to propagate, disseminate and use Science and Technology, various activities such as National Children`s Science Congress; National Science Day; Science Exhibitions; Water Resource and Eco-systems Management; Women and Child – Health and Nutrition Programme; Motivational Programme for Talented School Students; Explaining science behind Miracle; Training Workshop on Disaster Management; Programme on Detection and Prevention of Food Adulteration; Appreciating Physics in Everyday Life; Year of Planet Earth and Audio-Video Programmes, Films, Activity Kits and Publications have been undertaken in all the States including the States of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. These activities are planned to be continued in future also.
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Q No: 3093 |
Dated: |
Ministry: COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION |
Subject: *USAGE OF IT IN UTTAR PRADESH AND BIHAR . |
3093. SHRI SABIR ALI
MOHAMMED ADEEB
Will the Minister of COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:-
(a) the present status of propagation and usage of information technology in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar; and
(b) the steps that proposed to further strengthen and disseminate the information technology in the two States.
Answer
MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(SHRI SACHIN PILOT)
(a) and (b): The Government is promoting usage of Information Technology in the States for better Governance and delivery of services to the citizens electronically. National e-Governance Plan envisages better, efficient, transparent and electronic delivery of G2G, G2C and G2B services. The details of major e-governance projects in the States of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are given in the Annexure. Moreover, Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) has created 51 Software Technology Parks for promoting IT across the country. 4 STPI Centres have also been established in Uttar Pradesh and one Centre in Bihar.
ANNEXURE
COMMON SERVICE CENTRE (CSCs) – PROJECT
In the State of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar 17,909 and 8463 no of CSCs respectively are to be set up. Till November end about 5000 CSCs in UP and about 5500 CSCs in Bihar have been set up.
e-DISTRICT PROJECT
Uttar Pradesh
e-District pilot project in six districts of Uttar Pradesh (Rae Bareli, Sitapur, Gorakhpur, Sultanpur, Gautam Budha Nagar & Ghaziabad) has been approved at the total outlay of Rs. 1891.84 lakhs. CeG is the State Designated Agency (SDA) for implementation of the project.
e-District pilot project in 4 districts of Bihar has been approved of the total cost of Rs11.48 crore for Nalanda, Madhubani, Aurangabad and at an outlay of Rs.274.32 lakhs for Gaya district..
Bihar State Electronics Development Corporation Limited (BSEDC Ltd) is the State Designated Agency (SDA) for implementation of the project.
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Q No: 3092 |
Dated: |
Ministry: COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION |
Subject: TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES IN U.P. |
3092. SHRI MOHAMMED ADEEB
SABIR ALI
Will the Minister of COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:-
(a) the present status of telecommunication facilities in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar; and
(b) the steps that are proposed to strengthen the telecommunication facilities in those States?
Answer
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI GURUDAS KAMAT)
(a) Sir, the present status of telecommunications facilities of BSNL in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar as on 31.10.2009 are given below:
Sl. No. Telecommunication facilities Uttar Pradesh Bihar
1 GSM Mobile phones 83,98,298 20,80,481
2 WLL Phones 6,00,096 2,51,435
3 Landline Phones 23,99,296 960467
4 VPT 97,704 37,933
5 Broadband Connection 2,98,155 46,125
6 Internet Connection 2,88,895 48,479
7 Number of PCO
(i) Local 15,368 16,820
(ii) STD 1,43,085 48,426
(iii)Highway 7,881 625
8 No. of Blocks covered with Internet Dhaba 310 124
(b) The following steps are proposed to strengthen the telecommunications facilities of BSNL:-
(i) It is proposed to add 26.08 lakh GSM Mobile capacity, 2.10 lakh Broadband capacity in Uttar Pradesh and 11.74 lakh GSM mobile capacity, 0.60 lakh Broadband capacity in Bihar during 2009-10.
(ii) BSNL plans to cover villages having population more than 1000 by mobile services progressively in next three years.
(iii) Remote and far-flung areas, which are not possible to be covered with terrestrial technology, are planned to be covered with Digital Satellite Phone Terminals (DSPTs).
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Q No: 2828 |
Dated: |
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE |
Subject: MOSQUITO PRONE AREAS OF DELHI . |
2828. SHRI MOHAMMED ADEEB
SABIR ALI
Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:-
(a) the areas in Delhi which are prone to mosquitoes;
(b) the present state of mosquito menace in various parts of Delhi; and
(c) the action being taken in the matter?
Answer
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE
(SHRI DINESH TRIVEDI)
(a)&(b) Almost all zones of Municipal Corporation of Delhi, New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) and Delhi Cantt area are prone to mosquitoes, depending upon the season. The state of mosquitoes, as indicated by the larval density of types of mosquitoes in Delhi, zone-wise, during the year 2009 (upto October) is given in Annexure.
(c) The following actions are being taken by the Government to check the menace of mosquitoes:
Ø Engagement of 3500 domestic breeding checkers through Municipal Corporation of Delhi for checking of houses for breeding of mosquitoes, particularly Aedes mosquitoes which spread Dengue fever.
Ø Invocation of Section 269 of Indian Penal Code for control of mosquito breeding. In various rounds for checking of domestic breeding, 51,282 houses were found positive for breeding during the current season. Legal notices were issued to 49,090 houses and prosecution was launched against 9,887 houses.
Ø Meetings with various stakeholders such as Northern Railways, CPWD, Irrigation & Flood Control Department, Delhi Jal Board and Delhi Cantonment Board for sensitizing them about prevention & control of mosquito breeding.
Ø Creation of awareness through newspapers, mass media and local folk media.
Ø Focal insecticide spray with Pyrethrum Extract 2% in areas from where Dengue or Malaria cases have been reported.
Ø Anti-larval/insecticidal spray in known water collections for control of mosquito breeding.
Ø Trainings for capacity building of field staff in all Zones of Delhi.
Ø Use of temephos granules in water coolers for prevention of breeding of mosquitoes.
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Q No: 2787 |
Dated: |
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION |
Subject: AIR INDIA PILOTS REPORTING DRUNK ON |
2787. SHRI MOHAMMED ADEEB
SABIR ALI
Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state:-
(a) whether it is a fact that some of the pilots of Air India who reported drunk for duty in the recent past have been let off;
(b) if so, the details in this regard and the reasons for the same; and
(c) the mechanism devised to make the system foolproof?
Answer
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION
( SHRI PRAFUL PATEL )
(a) and (b): No, Sir. One pilot who was detected positive during Pre-Flight Medical Check and Breathalyzer test in the recent past, was grounded immediately and was punished as per the company policy, which is in accordance with the Civil Aviation Requirement(CAR) of Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
(c): As per the requirements of the CAR on the subject, issued by DGCA, appointed doctors conduct Pre-Flight Medical Check and Breathalyzer Test on Pilots and Cabin Crew, while actions to be taken on erring pilots and cabin crew are decided as per provisions of CAR Section 5, issued by DGCA.
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Q No: 2786 |
Dated: |
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION |
Subject: *THEFT OF BAGGAGE BY GROUND STAFF OF |
2786. SHRI SABIR ALI
MOHAMMED ADEEB
Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state:-
(a) the details of theft of baggage by the ground staff of Air India during the last two years and the current year so far;
(b) what action has been taken against them and to compensate the concerned passengers; and
(c) the mechanism devised to prevent reccurance of such cases in future?
Answer
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION
( SHRI PRAFUL PATEL )
(a) and (b): Four cases of theft of baggage by the ground staff of Air India were reported during the last two years and the current year. Appropriate disciplinary action has been taken against the concerned staff. In case the theft of a passenger baggage is established, compensation is paid on the following basis:
i) Domestic sectors – Rs.450 per kg. ii) International sectors – USD20 per kg.
(c): In order to prevent such incidents of theft/pilferage, Security personnel are deployed to maintain surveillance at check-in counters, baggage make-up area and aircraft holds. The ground staff loading/off-loading of passengers baggage are frisked while entering/exiting aircraft holds. Baggage containers are sealed with the security seals and escorted from the baggage make-up area to the aircraft and its loading on the aircraft is monitored. The arrival baggage/containers are escorted up to the baggage break-up area and activities there are closely monitored.
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Q No: 367 |
Dated: |
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE |
Subject: *CENTRAL COUNCIL FOR RESEARCH IN |
2786. SHRI SABIR ALI
MOHAMMED ADEEB
Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state:-
(a) the details of theft of baggage by the ground staff of Air India during the last two years and the current year so far;
(b) what action has been taken against them and to compensate the concerned passengers; and
(c) the mechanism devised to prevent reccurance of such cases in future?
Answer
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION
( SHRI PRAFUL PATEL )
(a) and (b): Four cases of theft of baggage by the ground staff of Air India were reported during the last two years and the current year. Appropriate disciplinary action has been taken against the concerned staff. In case the theft of a passenger baggage is established, compensation is paid on the following basis:
i) Domestic sectors – Rs.450 per kg. ii) International sectors – USD20 per kg.
(c): In order to prevent such incidents of theft/pilferage, Security personnel are deployed to maintain surveillance at check-in counters, baggage make-up area and aircraft holds. The ground staff loading/off-loading of passengers baggage are frisked while entering/exiting aircraft holds. Baggage containers are sealed with the security seals and escorted from the baggage make-up area to the aircraft and its loading on the aircraft is monitored. The arrival baggage/containers are escorted up to the baggage break-up area and activities there are closely monitored.
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Q No: 2579 |
Dated: |
Ministry: RAILWAYS |
Subject: COMPUTERIZED RESERVATION FACILITIES. |
2579. SHRI MOHAMMED ADEEB
SABIR ALI
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:-
(a) the details of the places in respect of which requests/demands have been received for providing computerized reservation facility at railway stations in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar under North-Eastern Railway;
(b) the details of stations where Government intends to provide this facility;
(c) the criteria for the same; and
(d) the stations where Government is not going to provide this facility along with the reasons therefor?
Answer
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
( SHRI E. AHAMED )
(a) to (d) : A Statement is attached.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2579 BY SHRI MOHAMMED ADEEB AND SHRI SABIR ALI TO BE ANSWERED IN RAJYA SABHA ON 11.12.2009 REGARDING COMPUTERIZED RESERVATION FACILITIES.
(a) & (b) : 18 requests/demands have been received by North Eastern Railway for providing computerized reservation facility. Out of this, 4 stations have already been provided with computerized reservation facility and work is in progress at 7 more stations. List is appended.
(c) : As per existing policy, computerized reservation facilities are generally provided at locations where the assessed potential is about 100 transactions per day. At places where assessed potential is less than 100 transactions per day, this facility is provided along with the Unreserved Ticketing System. Computer Reservation System is also provided at selected post offices.
(d) : Proposal at balance stations will be taken up as soon as the requirement reaches the normative level.
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Q No: 2577 |
Dated: |
Ministry: RAILWAYS |
Subject: *TRAINS BETWEEN MATHURA |
2577. SHRI SABIR ALI
MOHAMMED ADEEB
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:-
(a) the details of trains presently operating between Mathura and Kanpur via Kasganj and Farrukhabad; and
(b) the steps being taken to provide more trains on that sector?
Answer
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI E. AHAMED)
(a) & (b) At present, there is no direct train service between Mathura and Kanpur via Kasganj-Farrukhabad. However, a direct train service between Mathura and Kanpur via Kasganj & Farrukhabad would become available upon the introduction of the proposed 5107/5108 Mathura-Chhapra Express, which will be introduced during the current financial year.
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Q No: 2576 |
Dated: |
Ministry: RAILWAYS |
Subject: TICKET CHECKING IN RUNNING TRAINS. |
2576. SHRI MOHAMMED ADEEB
SABIR ALI
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether it is a fact that ticket checking in running trains has decreased considerably;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor; and
(c) the efforts being made to intensify the ticket checking in running trains?
Answer
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI E. AHAMED)
(a) & (b): No, Sir. During the year 2009-10 (upto October,09), 9.61 lakh checks have been conducted against ticketless/irregular travel, as against 9.11 lakh checks during the corresponding period of last year.
(c): Regular/surprise checks are conducted in association with Railway Magistrates and Police against ticketless/irregular travel. These checks are monitored by officers at various levels and intensified during peak rush and festival periods. Besides, Intensive Check Posts have been set up at important stations to curb ticketless travel in unreserved segments. In addition, campaigns are also launched through various media to educate the public about the consequences of travelling without tickets. To deter ticketless/irregular travel, the minimum penalty has also been enhanced from Rs.50/- to Rs. 250/- with effect from 01.07.2004.
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Q No: 2575 |
Dated: |
Ministry: RAILWAYS |
Subject: *AUGMENTING TRAINS IN NORTH EASTERN |
2575. SHRI SABIR ALI
MOHAMMED ADEEB
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether it is a fact that there is a need for augmenting train services in North-Eastern Railway;
(b) if so, the details in this regard; and
(c) the details of the augmentation proposed to be made in this regard?
Answer
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI E. AHAMED)
(a) to (c) Augmentation of train services is an on-going process. In the Railway Budget 2009-10, introduction of 8 pairs of new train services, extension of 2 pairs and increase in frequency of 2 pairs of existing trains has been announced catering to the areas covered under the North Eastern Railway.
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Q No: 339 |
Dated: |
Ministry: RAILWAYS |
Subject: SPECIAL TRAINS FOR IDU L FITR AND IDU |
339. SHRI MOHAMMED ADEEB
SABIR ALI
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:-
(a) the details of special trains operated on the occasion of Idu’l Fitr and Idu’l Zuha during the current year;
(b) the details of the requests received for the purpose;
(c) the details of those requests which were accepted and acted upon and those which were not considered; and
(d) the reasons for non-consideration?
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. 339 BY SHRI MOHAMMED ADEEB AND SHRI SABIR ALI TO BE ANSWERED IN RAJYA SABHA ON 11-12-2009 REGARDING SPECIAL TRAINS FOR IDU’L FITR AND IDU’L ZUHA.
(a) to (d) Special trains are run on various sectors for clearance of extra passenger traffic during peak seasons and festival period including Idul’l Fitr and Idu’l Zuha keeping in view the pattern of traffic, operational feasibility and availability of resources. The basis of running special train is mainly past experience and anticipated rush which may be due to different reasons including the occasion of festivals. Separate data for special trains run for a specific festival is not maintained. Special trains are also run by Railways on Full Tariff Rates as per specific request made by a party. Requests for special trains are received at various levels i.e Station, Division, Zonal and Railway Board and necessary action as found operationally feasible and commercially justified is taken. No compendium of statistics for such requests is maintained.
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Q No: 1811 |
Dated: |
Ministry: RAILWAYS |
Subject: RAILWAY BRIDGE |
1811. SHRI MOHAMMED ADEEB
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether it is a fact that due to limited capacity of railway bridges on Yamuna in Delhi, the incoming trains from East and South are required to halt at the outer and get delayed; and
(b) if so, the steps are being taken to solve this problem?
Answer
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI E. AHAMED)
(a): No, Sir. The two existing bridges on River Yamuna in Delhi do not have any capacity constraint and the trains are not required to halt on account of the bridges.
(b): Does not arise.
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Q No: 1796 |
Dated: |
Ministry: RAILWAYS |
Subject: COMPLETION OF ANAND VIHAR RAILWAY |
1796. SHRI MOHAMMED ADEEB
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether Anand Vihar railway station in Delhi is nearing completion;
(b) if so, what would be the capacity of this station; and
(c) the advantages that would accrue from this station?
Answer
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
( SHRI E. AHAMED )
(a) : Yes, Sir.
(b) : Railway Station includes station building, three high level platforms and other maintenance facilities.
(c) : In view of ever increasing passenger traffic, a modern railway terminal has been developed at the periphery of national capital region to de-congest New Delhi, Delhi, Hazrat Nizamuddin Stations. The terminals is also well integrated with inter-state bus terminal as well as Delhi Metro Railway Corporation.
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Q No: 1574 |
Dated: |
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS |
Subject: RELEVANCE OF NAM . |
1574. SHRI MOHAMMED ADEEB
SABIR ALI
Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) to what extent NAM is powerful in today’s world; and
(b) the steps Government is taking to make it more strong and powerful?
Answer
THE MINISTER OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
(SHRI S. M. KRISHNA)
(a) The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), with a membership of 118 nations, is the largest group of developing countries. It plays an important role in articulating an independent point of view of developing countries on international issues and as a custodian for South-South cooperation.
(b) India, as one of the founders of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), remains strongly committed to the principles and objectives guiding NAM. On its part, India remains strongly committed to the principles of the NAM and contributes actively to its deliberations, including at the Summit level.
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Q No: 1154 |
Dated: |
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY |
Subject: *NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION |
1154. SHRI SABIR ALI
MOHAMMED ADEEB
Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:-
(a) to what extent the new and renewable energy is supplementing the energy generation;
(b) the potential of new and renewable energy;
(c) the areas where generation of new and renewable energy is significant; and
(d) the plans for the future?
Answer
THE MINISTER OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
(DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH)
(a): A cumulative grid-interactive power generation installed capacity of around 15,539 MW from various renewable energy sources mainly wind, small hydro, biomass and solar energy has been set up as on 31.10.2009, which corresponds to over 9 per cent of the total power generation installed capacity from all sources in the country. In addition, a large number of decentralized renewable energy systems/ devices, such as, biogas plants, solar photovoltaic systems, solar cookers, solar water heating systems, aero-generators, biomass gasifiers, etc. have also been deployed in the country and supplementing conventional energy. Even though the contribution of renewable energy systems to energy–mix is low, their decentralized and distributed nature offers many socio-economic benefits.
(b): A potential of around 90,000 MWeq for energy/power generation from different renewable energy sources (excluding solar) in the country has been estimated which includes 48,561 MW from wind, 14,294 MW from small hydro and 26,367 MW from bio-power. The potential for solar energy is estimated for most parts of the country at around 20 MW per square kilometer of open, shadow free area covered with solar collectors.
(c): Significant achievements in grid-interactive renewable power generation capacity have come mainly from wind power (10,891 MW), small hydro power (2,520 MW) and biomass power/ cogeneration (2,057 MW).
(d) : A capacity addition of 12,300 MW grid-interactive renewable power is targeted during the 11th Plan. Further capacity addition of around 57,500 MW is envisaged during the 12th and 13th Plans, leading to a total capacity of around 80,000 MW by the end of the 13th plan period (comprising 43,500 wind power, 8,900 MW small hydro power, 7,400 MW bio power and 20,000 MW solar power as envisaged by 2020 under the National Solar Mission approved recently), which would correspond to a share of about 9% in the then likely electricity-mix from all sources.
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Q No: 1147 |
Dated: |
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS |
Subject: *GRANTS TO NON MUSLIM MINORITY |
1147. SHRI SABIR ALI
MOHAMMED ADEEB
Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) the details of grants sanctioned by Maulana Azad Education Foundation to NGOs, which are not Muslim minority institutions/organisations, during the last four years and this year,so far;
(b) the types of organisation to which grants are sanctioned under the law/scheme; (
(c) Whether grants to non-Muslim institutions are permissible;
(d) If so, the provisions thereof; and
(e) the percentage of total grants sanctioned to such organizations?
Answer
MINISTER OF STATE(INDEPENDENT CHARGE), MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS
(SALMAN KHURSHID)
(a) to (d): Maulana Azad Education Foundation sanctions grants-in-aid to Non Government Organisations (NGOs) managing institutions where, inter alia, number of beneficiaries from educationally backward minorities is more than 50% subject to other eligibility criteria, which are available on the Foundation’s website www.maef.nic.in. The grants-in-aid are sanctioned on fulfillment of the prescribed conditions and the laid down eligibility criteria and not on the basis of religious affiliation of the institution and / or of the persons managing it . The list of NGOs which have been sanctioned grants-in-aid by the Foundation is available on its website www.maef.nic.in.
(e): Does not arise.
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Q No: 1146 |
Dated: |
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS |
Subject: COMPLAINTS OF HARASSMENT AND |
1146. SHRI MOHAMMED ADEEB
SABIR ALI
Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) the details of the complaints received by the National Commission for Minorities during the last two years and this year in respect of harassment and discrimination;
(b) the action taken thereon; and
(c) the steps to be taken in this regard?
Answer
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE), MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS
SHRI SALMAN KHURSHID
(a) The details of the complaints received by the National Commission for Minorities ( NCM ) during the last two years and this year are as under:-
2007-2008 1508
2008-2009 2250
2009-2010 (20.11.2009) 1803
(b)&(c) The NCM takes action on all such complaints in accordance with the procedure laid down for appropriate redressal.
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Q No: 1116 |
Dated: |
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING |
Subject: CHANNELS BROADCASTING OBSCENE |
1116. SHRI MOHAMMED ADEEB
SABIR ALI
Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:-
(a) whether it is a fact that some TV channels have been broadcasting obscene contents and that they are ignoring repeated Show- cause notice issued to them;
(a) if so, the details in this regard; and
(b) the action being taken in the matter?
Answer
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING
(SHRI C.M. JATUA)
(a) There are instances where some TV Channels have repeated, violations of Programme and Advertising Codes in spite of issue of Show Cause Notices for earlier violations, however Show cause Notices have not been ignored.
(b) A statement showing the list of the TV channels and action taken for showing obscene contents more than once during last five year is Annexed.
ANNEXURE AS REFERRED TO IN REPLY OF PART (b) &(c) OF RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRIED QUESTION NO.1116 FOR ANSWER ON 30.11.2009
Statement showing the details of ORDERS/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES issued to various private TV channels for showing obscene or vulgar programmes and advertisements, repeatedly as on 25.11.2009
Sl. No. Name of the Channel Date of SCN/letter Reason for SCNs/Warnings/ Advisories/Orders Details of Order/Warning
1. Channel [V] 18.10.2004 Telecast of obscene and vulgar Re-mix songs such as ‘Kabhi Aar Kabhi Par’, Bin Tere Sanam, Chadhti Jawani, etc. Order dated 27.02.2006 to run a scroll of Warning. The channel complied with the direction.
27.07.2006 Obscene Song titled ‘Say Say Say’ Advisory dated 22.10.2008 issued to the Channel.
08.10.2008 Telecast of obscene reality beauty show titled ‘Get Gorgeous 5’ A Warning dated 03.07.2009 issued to the Channel.
2. ETC 18.10.04 Telecast of obscene and vulgar Re-mix songs such as ‘Kabhi Aar Kabhi Par’, Bin Tere Sanam, Chadhti Jawani, etc. Order dated 27.02.2006 to run a scroll of Warning. The channel complied with the direction.
05.01.2006 Obscene trailers of Hindi Films titled ‘Fun’, ‘Sheesha’, ‘Chahat’, ‘Shabd’ etc Advisory dated 22.10.2008 issued to the Channel.
3. Fashion TV 13.12.05 Obscene Programme featuring Model Eva Herzigova. Advisory dated 13.04.2006
09.08.06 Obscene Programme titled ‘Mid Night Hot’. Order dated 29.03.2007 banning the channel for 2 months w.e.f. 01.04.2007 to 30.05.2007.
4. IBN7 28.03.2007 Telecast of obscene and indecent programme titled ‘Kiss Par Rok Nahi’. Order dated 14.11.2007 directing the Channel to run an apology scroll for three days. The channel complied with the direction.
06.07.2007 Telecast of obscene and indecent programme titled ‘Kissa Kiss Ka’. Warning dated 06.12.2007 issued to the Channel.
5. India TV 31.10.2007 Telecast of programme titled ‘India Bole’ was not found suitable for unrestricted public exhibition. Advisory dated 19.12.2007 issued to the Channel.
– Telecast of news item based on the show ‘Sach Ka Saamna’ being aired on Star Plus Channel An Advisory dated 24.08.3009 issued to the channel.
02.07.2007 Telecast of a news programme on Ms. Jhanvi Kapur A Warning dated 03.07.2009 issued to the Channel for running apology scroll for three days. The channel complied with the direction.
6. MTV 02.02.05 Telecast of obscene and vulgar Re-mix songs such as ‘Kabhi Aar Kabhi Par’, Bin Tere Sanam, Chadhti Jawani, etc. Order dated 27.02.2006 to run a scroll of Warning. The channel complied with the direction.
10.04.06 Obscene Song ‘Ashiq Banaya Aapne’. Order dated 28.06.2006 to run a scroll of Warning. The channel complied with the direction.
22.02.2008 A vulgar advertisement of product ‘New Axe Deodorant’. Order dated 02.05.2008 directing the Channel to run an apology scroll for three days. The channel complied with the direction.
31.03.2009 Telecast of obscene, indecent and vulgar programme titled ‘MTV Rodies’. An Order dated 01.07.2009 issued to the Channel directing them to run an apology scroll for three days. The channel complied with the direction.
7 NDTV 12.08.05 Vulgar Advertisement of product ‘Lux Gen-X’ undergarments. Warning dated 21.09.05/ 10.01.2006
19.12.2007 News item regarding mob violence in Guwahati. Warning dated 05.09.2008 issued to the Channel.
8. Zoom 11.08.05 Content of the programme ‘Dangerous’ was found obscene, thus violated the Programme Code. Warning dated 23.03.2007
05.01.2006 Obscene trailers of Hindi Films titled ‘Fun’, ‘Sheesha’, ‘Chahat’, ‘Shabd’ etc Advisory dated 22.10.2008 issued to the Channel.
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Q No: 861 |
Dated: |
Ministry: URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
Subject: *CLEARANCES REQUIRED FOR DMRC |
861. SHRI SABIR ALI
MOHAMMED ADEEB
Will the Minister of URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) whether it is a fact that DMRC has been doing some of the works without obtaining necessary clearance from other concerned agencies such as NDMC, Heritage Conservation or Delhi Urban Arts Commission;
(b) if so, the details in this regard; and
(c) the action being taken in the matter?
Answer
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT
(SHRI SAUGATA ROY)
(a) to (c): The information is being collected and will be laid on the table of the Sabha.
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Q No: 860 |
Dated: |
Ministry: URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
Subject: PROGRESS OF DELHI METRO |
860. SHRI MOHAMMED ADEEB
SABIR ALI
Will the Minister of URBAN DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) the details of Metro lines presently operating in Delhi;
(b) the details of the works in progress; and
(c) the proposals for the future?
Answer
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT
(SHRI SAUGATA ROY)
(a) Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Ltd. has reported the following details of Metro lines presently operating in Delhi :-
Corridor Length
(km.) No. of Stations
Dilshad Garden-Shahdara-Rithala 25.09 21
Jahangirpuri-Vishwavidyalaya-Central Secretariat 17.36 14
Dwarka Sub-City – Indraprastha – New Ashok Nagar 40.17 35
(b) The details of the works in progress are as under :-
Corridor Total length
(km.) No. of Stations Physical progress as on 31.10.2009
Central Secretariat -Qutab Minar 12.53 10 71%
Yamuna Bank-Anand Vihar ISBT 6.17 05 92%
Inderlok/Kirtinagar-Mundka 18.46 16 82%
Dwarka Sector-9 to 21 2.76 1 70%
Qutab Minar-Delhi Border 7.42 4 81%
Central Secretariat-Badarpur 20.01 16 58%
New Delhi Railway Station-IGI Airport-Dwarka Sector-21 22.70 6 68%
(c) DMRC has reported the following proposals for the future. However, these may get changed during detailed studies by DMRC and consultations with stake holders :-
Corridor Total length
(km.)
Gazipur-Mayur Vihar Phase I Extension-Sarai Kale Khan -Nizammudin Station –Moolchand – AIIMS-Bhikaji Cama Place – Dhaula Kuan 25
Mukundpur-Adarsh Nagar-Netaji Subhas Place-Shivaji Park 9
Sector 18, NOIDA-Kalkaji-Seikh Sarai-Malviya Nagar-Vasant Kunj-NH8 23
Ashok Park-Karol Bagh-Pahar Ganj-New Delhi Railway 7
Central Secretariat-Barakhamba Road-Delhi Gate-Kashmere Gate 7
Shiv Vihar-Yamuna Vihar-Seelampur-Yamuna Bank 11
Jahangirpuri-Badli 3
Detailed project report has not been completed so far for these proposals.
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Q No: 787 |
Dated: |
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS |
Subject: HAJ QUOTA TO PRIVATE TOUR OPERATORS. |
787. SHRI MOHAMMED ADEEB
SABIR ALI
Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) the basis of distribution and release of Government Haj quota and additional Haj quota this year to private tour operators; and
(b) the steps that are being taken to make it more rational and transparent?
Answer
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
(DR. SHASHI THAROOR)
(a) The distribution of PTOs quota for Haj-2009 was done as per the following policy:
(i) All the old PTOs who got quota in 2008 and had been found eligible for allocation of quota this year also, have been allocated quota of minimum 50 seats provided their quota allocation during 2008 was 50 seats or more.
(ii) Those PTOs who are applying since last three Haj seasons but no quota was allocated to them last year, have been allocated a quota of minimum 50 seats provided they were otherwise eligible.
(iii) Those PTOs who are applying since last two Haj seasons but no quota was allocated to them last year have also been allocated a quota of minimum 50 seats provided they were otherwise eligible
(iv) The PTOs who had applied since last one year only i.e. in Haj-2008 and those fresh applicants who have applied this year could not be considered for allocation of quota for Haj-2009.
(b) Efforts are being made to make the distribution and release of private tour operators quota in a more rational and transparent manner by applying the policy decided by the government uniformly among the old and new Private Tour Operators (PTOs) in order to ensure that there is a healthy competition among the old and new PTOs and the haj pilgrims travelling through PTOs have the choice for comfortable and economical services for their pilgrimage. All information in this regard was made public through the websites of the Haj Committee of India & Ministry of External Affairs.
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Q No: 700 |
Dated: |
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT |
Subject: SETTING UP OF MORE ITIS |
700. SHRI MOHAMMED ADEEB
SABIR ALI
Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) whether Government proposes to set up 1500 more ITIs;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the purpose behind this move?
Answer
MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
(SHRI HARISH RAWAT)
(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. A project titled “Kaushal Vikas Yojana” has been taken up to set up 1500 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) & 5000 Skill Development Centres (SDCs) in Public Private Partnership (PPP). These ITIs are proposed to be set up in unserviced blocks (blocks where no ITIs/ITCs exist) & SDCs in a cluster of about ten villages.
(c): The purpose of setting up these institutions is to provide access to vocational training facilities to youth in rural, hilly, border & difficult areas. It is expected to provide opportunities of skill development at door step of youth. Participation of private sector is expected to increase the number of vocations; impart quality & relevant training according to requirement of different sectors of economy and seek their assistance in placement of skilled youth.
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Q No: 644 |
Dated: |
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS |
Subject: DETAINEES UNDER POTA IN VARIOUS JAILS |
644. SHRI MOHAMMED ADEEB
SABIR ALI
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) the details of the detainees under the repealed POTA in various jails in the country who have not been chargesheeted;
(b) since when they are in jails and for how long they can be kept in jails without being chargesheeted; and
(c) under what provision they are being kept in jails and what are the reasons for not releasing them?
Answer
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
(SHRI AJAY MAKEN)
(a) to (c): “Since ‘Police’ and ‘Public Order’ are State subjects, the implementation of the provisions of POTA fall primarily in the domain of the State Governments/UT Administrations. The information regarding details of detainees under the repealed POTA in various jails in the country etc. are not Centrally maintained by this Ministry.
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Q No: 641 |
Dated: |
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS |
Subject: *AREAS IN DELHI PRONE TO TRAFFIC JAMS . |
641. SHRI SABIR ALI
MOHAMMED ADEEB
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) the areas in Delhi which are prone to traffic jams;
(b) whether traffic jams are also taking place in Jamia Nagar in Okhla; and
(c) if so, what remedial action is being taken in the matter?
Answer
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
(SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a): The following areas in Delhi have been identified which are prone to slow discharge of traffic:-
1. Badarpur Border due to construction of six lane grade separator.
2. Kalindi Kunj Border due to narrow bridge on Agra Canal between Delhi and U.P.
3. Apsara Border due to construction of grade separator.
4. ISBT Anand Vihar due to construction of grade separator.
5. Karkari More and Vikas Marg due to poor road condition after construction of Metro.
6. NH-8 between Dhaula Kuan to Parade Road due to construction of Metro.
7 Ring Road at Naraina due to construction of Flyover.
8. Ring Road Azadpur due construction of Flyover.
9. NH-24-Gazipur crossing due to construction of Flyover.
(b) & (c): No, Sir. However, there is congestion due to increase in vehicles plying on the road leading to Jamia in Okhla.
Traffic congestion so created by increased inflow is tackled and cleared by the Delhi Police personnel deployed in the area by regulating the traffic.
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Q No: 83 |
Dated: |
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS |
Subject: STRENGTHENING THE MECHANISM FOR |
83. SHRI MOHAMMED ADEEB
SABIR ALI
Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether it is a fact that there is a need to strengthen the mechanism for protection of human rights;
(b) if so, the details in this regard; and
(c) the action being taken in the matter?
Answer
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
(SHRI AJAY MAKEN)
(a) to (c): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF RAJYA SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.83 FOR 25.11.2009 REGARDING “STRENGTHENING THE MECHANISM FOR PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS”
(a) to (c): The principles of human rights are an integral part of the Constitution of India which guarantees basic human rights and fundamental freedoms to all citizens, irrespective of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them. The Government of India has enacted the Protection of Human Rights, 1993 which lays down the mechanism for protection of Human Rights. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has been set up under Section 3(1) of the said Act for protection of Human Rights. Further, as per Section 21 of PHR Act, 1993, the State Governments may set up State Human Rights Commissions. The NHRC has been vested with following powers and functions in order to discharge its mandate of protection of Human Rights.
NHRC enquires into complaints under the said Act. The Commission has got full powers of a Civil Court trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure 1908.
The enquiry proceedings before the Commission are deemed to be judicial procedure. The Commission may transfer any complaint filed or pending before it to the State Commission of the State from which the complaint arises and the State Commission shall dispose of the complaint as if it were a complaint initially filed before it.
Similarly, for the purpose of investigation, the Commission may summon and enforce the attendance of any person and examine him, require the production of any document and requisition any public record from any office.
NHRC can perform any or all of the following functions:
i) To enquire into any complaint of violation of Human Rights.
ii) To intervene in any proceeding including any allegation of violation of Human Rights pending before a Court.
iii) To visit jails and other such institutions and make suitable recommendations to the Government.
iv) To review the safeguards provided by the Constitution / any law for protection of Human Rights.
v) To study international conventions/covenants and make suitable recommendations.
vi) To undertake and promote research / literacy / awareness in the field of Human Rights.
vii) To encourage the efforts of Non-Governmental Organisations and institutions working in the field of Human Rights.
The State Human Rights Commissions have been vested with similar power / functions as NHRC within the justification of their respective States.
The Government of India and the NHRC have been actively pursuing with the State Governments for setting up of SHRCs and Human Rights Courts.
Due to persistent efforts of Government of India and NHRC, 18 States have set up the State Human Rights Commissions and 10 States have set up Human Rights Courts at district level for protection of human rights.
In view of the facts pointed above, the existing mechanism for the protection of human rights is adequate and it can be strengthened further by State Governments by implementing the provisions of the PHR Act, 1993 effectively and efficiently, as “Police” and “Public Order” are State subjects under the Constitution of India.
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Q No: 548 |
Dated: |
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE |
Subject: TELEPHONE FACILITIES IN CGHS |
548. SHRI MOHAMMED ADEEB
SABIR ALI
Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:-
(a) the details of CGHS Allopathic, Homoeopathic, Ayurvedic and Unani Dispensaries in Delhi which have not been provided with telephone facility;
(b) the reasons therefor; and
(c) by when the telephone facility will be provided to them?
Answer
THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
(SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)
(a) to (c) All the Allopathic Homeopathic, Ayurvedic and Unani dispensaries functioning under CGHS Delhi have been provided with telephone facility.
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Q No: 535 |
Dated: |
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE |
Subject: *FUNDS FOR UNANI MEDICAL FACILITES . |
535. SHRI SABIR ALI
MOHAMMED ADEEB
Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:-
(a) the allocation made and the expenditure incurred on Unani colleges, hospitals and dispensaries during the last three years, year-wise;
(b) the allocations made for the current year; and
(c) the steps being taken to increase allocation for Unani system?
Answer
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
(SHRI S. GANDHISELVAN)
(a) & (b) A statement indicating assistance provided to Unani Colleges during the last three years, year-wise is enclosed at Annexure – I.
A statement indicating assistance provided to Hospital and Dispensaries for AYUSH system of Health Care including Unani during the last three years, year-wise is enclosed at Annexure – II. It may be mentioned that no allocation is made exclusively for Unani system under the Hospital and Dispensary Scheme.
(c) The amount for promotion of all system including Unani is being increased in consultation with the Planning Commission as per the budget provision.
Details of funds released during the last three years under the Centrally Sponsored Schemes “Development of AYUSH Institutions” and “Hospital and Dispensary Scheme of Indian System of Medicine and Homoeopathy”.
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Q No: 471 |
Dated: |
Ministry: FINANCE |
Subject: *ACCEPTANCE OF URDU WRITTEN CHEQUES |
471. SHRI SABIR ALI
MOHAMMED ADEEB
Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:-
(a) Whether the cheques written in Urdu are accepted in Nationalized Banks;
(b) If so, the details in this regard;
(c) The details of the instances that have come to the notice of Government where banks refused to accept the cheques written in Urdu; and
(d) The action taken or being taken in the matter?
Answer
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE
( SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA )
(a) & (b) : Reserve Bank of India (RBI) vide its Master Circular dated July 1, 2009 has advised all Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks) that all cheque forms would be printed in Hindi and English. The customer may, however, write cheques in Hindi, English or in the concerned regional language.
(c) & (d): No such instance has come to the notice of Government.
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Q No: 460 |
Dated: |
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION |
Subject: VIOLATION OF SAFETY MEASURES DURING |
460. SHRI MOHAMMED ADEEB
SABIR ALI
Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state:-
(a) whether it is a fact that an aircraft took off from Dumka to Ranchi recently in the lights of some jeeps or cars;
(b) whether it is also a fact that safety measures were compromised in this case;
(c) if so, the details in this regard and the action taken in the matter; and
(d) the plans being made to prevent recurrence of such cases in future?
Answer
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION
( SHRI PRAFUL PATEL )
(a):- On 19.10.2009, C – 525 aircraft VT – PSB of M/s Orbit Aviation took off after sunset from Dumka Airstrip, which is an uncontrolled airfield, in the twilight period. Investigation revealed that there was darkness and therefore lights of the vehicles present by the side of Airstrip were switched on, though they were not used for the purpose of lighting the runway for departure of the aircraft.
(b) and (c):- Investigation revealed that the aircraft took off after sunset, in violation of safety guidelines and Visual Flight Rules. Based on investigation both the pilots were grounded for 15 days and were given a warning.
(d):- Guidelines already exist on the subject and operators have been advised to strictly follow them.
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Q No: 389 |
Dated: |
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS |
Subject: *GRANTS BY MAULANA AZAD EDUCATION |
389. SHRI SABIR ALI
MOHAMMED ADEEB
Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) the details of grants/funds sanctioned by Maulana Azad Education Foundation to various institutes/institutions /NGOs and bodies during the last eight months alongwith the names of such bodies;
(b) whether it is a fact that the work of the Foundation has been at standstill for the past sometime;
(c) if so, the reasons therefor;
(d) whether any responsibility has been fixed in the matter;and
(e) if so, the details thereof and the action taken to revamp the foundation?
Answer
MINISTER OF STATE(INDEPENDENT CHARGE), MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS
(SALMAN KHURSHID)
(a): Upto the end of October 2009 the Maulana Azad Education Foundation has sanctioned grants-in-aid amounting to Rs.10.55 crores to 77 Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) throughout the country. The list of NGOs which have been sanctioned grants-in-aids by the Foundation is enclosed at Annexure-I.
(b): No, Sir.
(c) to (e): Does not arise.
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Q No: 388 |
Dated: |
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS |
Subject: BENEFITS OF POINT PROGRAMME |
388. SHRI MOHAMMED ADEEB
SABIR ALI
Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether it is a fact that the benefit of 15 point programme is not reaching the minorities in real terms;
(b) if so, the details in this regard;
(c) the drawbacks in its implementation;
(d) the suggestions received for making this programme a success; and
(e) the response of Government thereto?
Answer
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS
(SALMAN KHURSHID)
(a) to (e). The Prime Minister’s New 15 Point Programme for the Welfare of Minorities was launched in June, 2006 incorporating programme specific interventions. The new programme envisages location of a certain proportion of development projects in minority concentration areas. It also provides that, wherever possible, 15% of targets and outlays under various schemes should be earmarked for minorities. The programme provides for a close monitoring mechanism at the Centre, State and District levels. The status of implementation of the new programme has been reviewed six times. The Ministries/Departments whose schemes are included in the programme have reported achievements and the same for the year 2008-09 is annexed. Three new schemes have been included in the new 15 Point Programme viz National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) of the Department of Drinking Water Supply, and Urban Infrastructure and Governance (UIG) and Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for Small and Medium Towns (UIDSSMT) of the Ministry of Urban Development. The Government has also approved inclusion of certain numbers Members of Parliament and Members of the Legislative Assembly in the State and District Level Committees for implementation of the Prime Minister’s New 15 Point Programme for the Welfare of Minorities.
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Q No: 387 |
Dated: |
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS |
Subject: *DEVELOPMENT OF MINORITY |
387. SHRI SABIR ALI
MOHAMMED ADEEB
Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether 90 districts have been selected in the country as minority concentration areas for overall development of minorities;
(b) if so, the details in this regard;
(c) whether the benefit of the schemes is also being extended to people other than minorities also; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the reasons for the same?
Answer
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS
(SALMAN KHURSHID)
(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. The details of minority concentration districts (MCDs) and the scheme of Multi-sectoral Development Programme (MsDP) for minority concentration districts are available on the website www.minorityaffairs.gov.in.
(c) & (d): The Multi-sectoral Development Programme (MsDP) for minority concentration districts is a special area development programme and has been launched in the 2008-09 for addressing the development deficits in socio-economic parameters and basic amenities identified by a baseline survey. Identified development deficits would be made up through a district specific plan for provision of better infrastructure for school and secondary education, sanitation, pucca housing, drinking water supply, basic health infrastructure, ICDS centre etc. The programme aims at improving the availability of such infrastructure and benefits provided through different Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) by augmenting them. Such infrastructure and benefits are meant for all communities and the programme does not permit any change in the existing CSS guidelines. To ensure that the maximum benefits are given to the minorities in the MCDs, the programme envisages that priority be given for location of infrastructure and benefits in villages/blocks/localities having a substantial minority population.
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Q No: 229 |
Dated: |
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
Subject: MINORITY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION |
229. SHRI MOHAMMED ADEEB
Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) whether it is a fact that the Jamia Millia Islamia was established by Muslims and was later incorporated as such by an Act of Parliament;
(b) whether it is also a fact that this university falls under article 30(1) of the Constitution of India;
(c) if so, whether Government would declare it as a minority educational institution;
(d) if so, by when; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefore?
Answer
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(SMT. D. PURANDESWARI)
(a) to (e): In accordance with Section 2(o) of the Jamia Millia Islamia Act, 1988, the “University” means the educational institution known as “Jamia Millia Islamia” founded in 1920 during the Khilafat and Non-Co-operation Movement in response to Gandhiji’s call for a boycott of all Government-sponsored educational institutions which was subsequently registered in 1939 as Jamia Millia Islamia Society, and declared in 1962 as an institution deemed to be a University under section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, and which is incorporated as a University under the said Act.
The question relating to minority institution status of Aligarh Muslim University is pending before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, where the interpretation of the term “establishing” a University, as was laid down in the “Azeez Basha” matter, is under challenge and that the orders of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in that matter will have a bearing on the issue relating to the minority character of Jamia Millia Islamia, which is pending before the Hon’ble National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions.
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Q No: 207 |
Dated: |
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
Subject: ACCOMMODATION OF RETIRED BUREAUCRATS |
207. SHRI MOHAMMED ADEEB
Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) whether it is a fact that retiring/ retired bureaucrats of his Ministry are being accommodated on plum posts;
(b) if so, the details in this regard; and
(c) the action being taken to stop this practice?
Answer
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(SMT. D. PURANDESWARI)
(a): No, Sir.
(b) & (c): Do not arise.
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Q No: 206 |
Dated: |
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT |
Subject: SETTING UP OF MADARSA BOARD . |
206. SHRI MOHAMMED ADEEB
Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-
(a) whether Government proposes to set up Madarsa Board;
(b) if so, the details in this regard;
(c) whether views of all stakeholders have been ascertained;
(d) if so, the details of such views; and
(e) the strategy of Government in the matter?
Answer
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(SMT. D. PURANDESWARI)
(a) to (e): The proposal in regard to establishing a Central Madarsa Board, through an Act of Parliament, for standardizing the education in modern subject of Science, Maths, etc. which are non-theological was proposed in a report of National Conference organized by the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI). The proposed Board, according to the Report, would award qualifications in modern non-theological subjects which would enable students undergoing instructions in them in schools managed by Madarsas which are voluntarily seeking assistance under the existing Central Scheme of Modern Subjects in Madarsas to gain access to mainstream higher education through equivalence to qualifications from Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and other Secondary or Senior Secondary Boards. The said Conference was attended by various stakeholders, including prominent Muslim educationists, representatives of Madarsa managements and community leaders. It is not a proposal which has been initiated by the Ministry of Human Resource Development. The Government is of the view of that any decision in this regard shall be taken only in the event of there being consensus among all stakeholders.
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Q No: 70 |
Dated: |
Ministry: PERSONNEL,PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND |
Subject: *NUMBER OF ATTEMPTS FOR CIVIL |
70. SHRI SABIR ALI
MOHAMMED ADEEB
Will the Minister of PERSONNEL,PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether it is a fact that the OBCs get seven chances in the exam of Civil Services;
(b) whether it is also a fact that General candidates get only four chances for the same; and
(c) if so, the reasons and justifications for the discrimination?
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) Yes, Sir.
(b) Yes, Sir.
(c) As per Rule 4 of Civil Services Examination Rules the OBC candidates are eligible to avail seven attempts for appearing in the Civil Services Examination and General Category candidates are eligible to avail four attempts. The rules reflect the Government’s commitment to ensuring social justice and equity in job opportunities to socially and economically deprived sections.
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Q No: 37 |
Dated: |
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS |
Subject: HAJ QUOTA TO PTOS |
37. SHRI MOHAMMED ADEEB
SABIR ALI
Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) Whether it is a fact that this year there have been irregularities and malpractices in distribution of Haj quota to Private Tour Operators (PTOs), distribution and release of Government Haj quota and additional quota;
(b) The details of Haj seats given to various States, State-wise;
(c) Whether Government would order a high level inquiry into the matter;
(d) The details of seats given to each Member of Parliament; and
(e) The steps being taken to transfer this subject to Ministry of Minority Affairs?
Answer
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
(SMT. PRENEET KAUR)
(a) No.
(b) The details of the Haj seats released to various States/Union Territories through Haj Committee of India are attached at Annexure-I State/Union Territory-wise.
(c) Does not arise.
(d) The efforts are made to allocate minimum two seats to each Hon`ble Member of Parliament subject to the condition that the recommendations have been received from the concerned Member of Parliament and availability of sufficient number of seats under Government quota. Haj 2009 process is presently underway.
(e) There is no proposal for transfer of this subject to Ministry of Minority Affairs.
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Q No: 33 |
Dated: |
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS |
Subject: HARDSHIPS OF HAJIS |
33. SHRI MOHAMMED ADEEB
Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether it is a fact that the Haj pilgrims have been facing hardships in the past;
(b) if so, the steps that have been taken to ensure that they do not face any problem this year; and
(c) the details of coordination being made with different agencies in this regard?
Answer
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
(SMT. PRENEET KAUR)
(a) Yes. Some hardships were reported and duly addressed.
(b) Efforts have been made by the Government that only those buildings are hired which are equipped with all amenities required for comfortable stay of the pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah; to enable the pilgrims to get their Haj flights from an airport nearer to their place of stay in India, two more embarkation points vis. Mangalore and Ranchi have been added to this year to the already existing 17 embarkation points and wherever possible larger capacity aircraft are made available for the travel of the pilgrims;
(c) Haj management is a complex matter where perfect coordination among all the agencies involved is very important. The accommodation for the pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah is arranged by the Haj Committee of India and Consulate General of India, Jeddah, by selecting the buildings with the approval of the Building Selection Teams and Building Selection Committee Teams sent by the State Haj Committees and the Haj Committee of India. Similarly, the Ministry of External Affairs in coordination with the Haj Committee of India makes arrangements for issue of international passports and procuring Haj visas for the prilgrims. The Embassy of India, Riyadh, in coordination with Consulate General of India, Jeddah, and the Haj Committee of India makes arrangements related to transportation etc. of the pilgrims within Saudi Arabia. The Ministry of External Affairs in coordination with Consulate General of India makes arrangements for health care of the pilgrims and also makes other administrative and logistic arrangements for the stay of pilgrims in Saudi Arabia. The Ministry of Civil Aviation makes arrangements for the air travel of the pilgrims between India and Saudi Arabica.