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LOK SABHA DEBATES (English Version)
Fourth Session (Tent.h Lok Sabha)
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[Tenth Series. Vol. XIII. Fourth Session. 199211914 (Saka)]
No.4. Monday. July 13. 19921Asadha 22. 1914 (Sakal·
Written Answers to Questions: 2-736 Starred Question Nos. 61 to 80 2-36 Unstarred Question Nos. 602 to 831 36-733 Statement by Minister 736-741 Developments at Ayodhya Shri S.B. Chavan 736-740
Papers Laid on the Table 741-743
Re. Point of order Raised on The Statement by 743-770 Minister of Home Affairs on Developments in Ayodhya LOK SABHA DEBATES
LOKSABHA WRITTEN ANSWERS TO OUESTIONS [ Translation} Monday, July 13, 19921Asadha 22, 1914 (saka) Agitation by Employees of AIR! Doordal1lhan
The Lok Sabha met at *61 SHRI MADAN LAl KHURANA: Eleven of the Clock SHRI MOHAN SINGH (DEORIA): [MR. SPEAKER in the Chai~ Will the Ministerof INFORMATIONAND [English] BROADCASTING be pleased to state: SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN (Rosera): Sir, I have giVen oolice to suspend the (a) whether there was an agitation by Question Hour.. (lnterruptions) the employees of Akashvani and Doordarshan in protest against the killing of SHRI SAIFUDDIN CHOUDHURY Engineer·in-charge of Patiala Radio Station; (Karwa) Sir, the Home Minister must come and ma~ a statement (Interruptions) (b) the details of stations where broadcasting was interrupted due to the 11.02 hrs. agitation;
At this Stage. Shti Rajnath Sonl MR. SPEAKER: Order please. (e) the steps taken by the Government to provide satety to employees of AlAI THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY Doordarshan? AFFAIRS (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD): The Home Minister will make a statement at THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE 4 p.m. (Interruptions) MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND . BROADCASTING (KUMARIGIRIJA VYAS): (a) Yes, Sir. 11.03 hrs (b) AI/India Radio: Evening news from MR. SPEAKER: The House stands Delhi on 28.5.1992 which Is relayed by all adjOurned to meet again at 4 p.m. stations was interrupted from some time on 3 Written Answers JULY 13, 1992 Written Answers 4 account of breakdown at Delhi. In addition, Will the Minister of POWER be pleased transmission activity was also affected for to state: different periods of time on various days in Shimla, Jammu. Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Bhatinde and Patiala stations. (a) whether a number of foreign/private sector companies have pledged funds for Doordarshan: On 28.5.1992 setting up of power projects in India; transmission in all TV stations was disrupted for some time. In addition there was disruption on other dates in' the transmission at LPT (b) the amount of investment involved Chandigarh (Located at Kasauli), HPT from those companies; Jalandhar HPT Amritsar, HPT Bhatinda, HPT Kasauli. LPT Pathankot and LPT Gurdaspur. (c) the details of the power projects and (Cl to (e). The demands of the the places where they are likely to be set up; employees' associations related to compensation forthe family of late Shri M.L. (d) the details of foreign/private sector Manchanca, provisions of insurance cover companies to whom these power projects to employees working in Punjab and J &K, are proposed to be awarded; and provision of Security for installations etc. (e) the details of the terms and conditions A compensation of Rs. 8.00 lakhs, laid down for generation and transmission of inclusive of ex-gratia payments from the power by foreign/private sector companies, Government 01 India, Governments of Punjab separately? and Haryana and the prime Minister's Relief Fund has been paid. The question of insurance cover is under examinations. THE MINISTER OF STATE various steps for reviewing and enhancing (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) .OF THE security to the installation and personnel MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI KALP NATH have been taken. These include deployment RAI):(a) to (d). Details of the proposas of CRPF/8SF, provision of mobile armed received from private sector companies, guards for OB duties etc. .both Indian and foreign (including NRls),for setting up power generating plants aregiven [English} in statement I. Power Projects (e) The details of the new Policyto '62. SHRI VIJAY NAVAL PATIL: . encourage private sector participation in DR. D. VENKATESWARA electricity generation, supply and distribution RAO: are given in statement. 11. 5 Wrlften Answers ASADHA 22. 1914 (SAKA) Written AnSW8IS 6 (/) 0- I- iii c Ul III 0I.t.:::. .~ u; Ul III iii 'iii co a: 8 8 ci ci .....o g ..... .: c c c c c: .!2> .21 - .21 III I!? .~.~ I!? .~ .~ I!?- .0 00: o o-g 0"0 u. u.~ u. u._ u..s 7 Written Answers JULY 13,1992 Written AnsWBIS 8 0 0 ,..... 0 o 0 0 ,..... 0 o r....: ci c.O c:i .q .q ,..... 0 g I/) I/) I/) 'OJ" ~ I/) ~ ..". 0 0 .0 ,.....0 0 0:= I§' N ;;; 0 ~ :Ql 0 cu g fD ~ 'OJ" 0 M N .... fll I/) 0 'OJ" cu (.) -g_ N-g_ 2- £ ;;. ;;. £ ~ C c: c: c: c: .2' c: c: .~- .!!! cu m ~ .~ cu "0 '6 '6 0"0 '6 l!?a: E E E LLE E LLOz ...... .l!l '2 .2' _. 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For both Licensee and Generating Comanles, the following is permitted: The Indian electricity Act, 1.910 and the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 have been All private COlll>anies entering the amended to being about this new legal and Electricity Sector hereafter will be financial environment for private enterprises allowed a debt-equity ratio of 4:1. in the Electricity Sector. However, schemes where the total outlay does not exceed Rs, They can raise upto the minimum 25 crores need not be submitted to the of 20 per cent of the total' outlay Central Electricity Authorityforconcurrence. through public issues. Generating Companies can be set up Promoter's contribution should be by private enterpreneurs. For safeguarding at least 11% of the total outlay. return on investment against possible under-demand of power arising from Not more than 40% of the total variations in demand, generating companies outlaycancomefromlndian Public can now sell power on the basis of a suitably Financial Institutions. structured two part tarriff. The operational norms and optimal PLF (Plant Load Factor) To ensure that private have been prescribed by the Govemment. entrepreneurs bring in a additionality of resources to the The specific incentives for Licensees sector; they must find 60 per cent are: olthe resources from sources other than public financial institutions. (a) Licences of a longer duration of 30 years in the first instance and Up to hundred per cent (100%) subsequent renewals of 20 years foreign equity participation can be instead of 20 and 10 years permitted for projects set up by respectively as it was before. foreign private investors. (b) Higher rate of retum of 5% in place The condition of dividend balancing of the previous 20/0 above the RBI by export eamings which is rate. normally being applied to cases of foreign investment upto 51 %equity (c) Capitalisation of fnterest During wiU not be applicable to such foreign Construction (IDC) at actual cost Investments In the power sector. (for expansion projects also) as against 1% over RBI rate as It was The rates for depreciation in respect before. of assets have been Liberalised. (d) Special appropriations to meet debt With the approval of the· rederJl)tion obligati.Pl1s. 15 Written AnSW9fS JULY 13,1992 Written AnSW9fS 16 A High Powered Board has been (b) the amount released for extraction of constituted under the Chairmanship of these minerals during the above period and Cabinet Secretary to monitor and provide for proposed to be allocated during 1992-93; faster clearance of private sector power projects. (c) whether the Government propose to [ Translation] take assistance of foreign companies for exploration/extraction of these minerals; and Extraction of Silver, Gold and Diamonds (d) if so, the details thereof? ·63 DR. LAL BAHADUR RAWAL: Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BALAAM (a) the quantity of gold, silver and SINGH YADAV): (a) the production and diamonds extracted during each of the last value of Silver, Gold and diamonds extracted three years, alongwith value thereof; during last 3 years is given below:- 17 Written Answers ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 18 Ol I()..... 8 Lti C\I C\I Oi 0 Ol 0 co I() co ~ Ol ..... Ol I() Ol 0) 0 0 Ol .... C\I N co N .;t N ..... C\I C') C\I I() I() C') M ,._: ,._: C\I C\I II) II) II) II) @ @ en ~ ~ en e Cl e III e Cl 0 :lI:: (.) ~. :lI:: ~ II) £ a:II) £ a:II) £ a:-- >- >- c: :to £ :to .5 z::. C III C III E III III ::l til ::l til ~ ::l Iii ~ Iii ~ "iii 0 > 0 > 0 > II) 'U gc: til is 19 Wl1Uen AnswetS JUlY 13, 1992 Written Ansel'S 20 (b)The amount released to Bharat Gold Irrigation to 94,698 hectares at an estimated Mines limited for extraction of gold during cost of As. 379.87 crores. the last 3 years and that proposed in 1992- 93 is Rs. 3.32 crores, 0.4 crore, 4.94 erores (d) For securing clearance, the Sate and Rs. 6.00 crores respectively. No budget· Govemment is required to establish techno was released for HuttiGold Mines COrJl)any economic .vlability and arrange clearance limited and National Mineral Development from Ministry of Environment and Forests. Corporations limited for exploration of gold and diamond during the same period. Vishakhapatnam Thennal Power Station As Siiver is produced only as a by product no separate allocation has "been ·65. SHRI RAMA KRISHNA made. KONA THALA: Will the Minister of POWER, be pleased to state: (c) and (d). An agreement has been entered with MIs B.R.G.M., France by (a) whether the thermal power station to Geological Survey of India for conslutancy be 'set up at Visakhapatnam in Andhra work for explorations of gold in North Kolar Pradesh by aJapanesefirm has been cleared Schist belt of Karnataka. National Mineral by the Union Govemment; Development Corporation limited is discussing with MIs. Asthon Mining Company (b) if so, the details thereof; and and Meninco of Australia proposal for exploration and exploitation of diamonds. (cl the time by which it is likely to be commissioned? [English] THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Upper Thunga Project MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI KALP NA TH RAI): (a) and (b). There is no proposal with ·64. SHRI H.D. DEVEGOWDA: Will the Central Governmentfor a Japanese firm the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be to set up a thermal power station at pleased to state: Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. . (a) whether the Governments of (c) Units 1 & 2 are likely to be Kamataka has submitted the UpperThunga commissioned within 5 & 6 years respectively' Project to the Union Government for from the date of placement of order for main clearance; eqUipment. (b) if so, then; Erosion and Flood Damages by Manas, Bekl and Ale Revers In Assam (c) the salient features of the project; and ·66. SHRI UDDHAB BARMAN: Will the Minister of WA TER RESOURCES be pleased (d) the time by which the project is likely to state: to be cleared? . (a) the details of projects sent by the THE MINISTER OF WATER Government of Assam to prevent erosion RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN and flood damages in the sub-basln ot SHUKLA): (a) and (b). The modified Upper Manas, Beki and Aie rivers; Tunga Project Repon was submitted In February, 1992. . (b) the action taken by the Union Government thereon; and (c) The project envisages improvement (c) the tunds allocated tor this purpose in the existing ancient tor providing annual In each case? 21 WrittenAnswers ASADHA22, 1914 (SAKA) WrittenAnswers 22 THE MINISTER OF WATER Renovation and Modemisation Programme, RESOURCES (SHRI VIDVACHARAN reduction in Transmission and Distribution SHUKLA): (a) The following two projets losses, effective load management and have been recently received from the energy conservation etc., Government of Assam on 29th June, 1992:- [Eng/ish] (i) Anti-erosion measures against the erosion of right bank of river Aie Lal Committee Report Manas at downstream of Lengthasinga Bazar at MerrerChar *68. SHRI BIJOV KRISHNA (construction of Bull Head No.4, 5, HANDIQUE: Will the Minister of & 6 including Bank protection both COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to 'State: sides of each Bull Head)- Cost Rs. 2.94 crores; and (a) whether a committee known as Lal Committee wa~ set up by the Govemment (ii) Partial Diversion of river Aie to its for de-monopolisation of postal despatch;' old course at Debaragaon -Cost 3.10 crores. (b) whether the Committee has submitted its report; (b) and (c). Their examination has not been completed. Their funding can be (c) if so; the main recommendations considered under Central Loan Assistance thereof; and after the schemes have been sanctioned. (d) the action taken by the Government [ Trans/ation] on each of its recommendations? Power Crisis In Bihar THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTERYOFCOMMUNICATIONS (SHRI *67. SHRI RAM LAKHAN SINGH RAJESH PILOn: (a)' No, Sir, no committee VADAV: Will the Minister of POWER be was set up for de-monopolisation of Postal pleased to state: despatch. (a) whether the power position in Bihar (b) to (d). Question does not arise. is deteriorating ; Air India Routes (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and *69 SHRI DATTATRAYA (c) the steps being taken by the BANDARU: Government in this regard? SHRI N.K. BALIVAN: THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI KALP NATH AND TOURISM be pleased to state: RAI): (a) and (b) The energy shortage in Biharduring the period April-June. 1991 and (a) whether the routes of Air India are April - June. 1~2 was 31.3% and 43.8% economically viable; respectively. lhe main reason for this shortage was poor performance of thermal (b) if not, the reasons therefor; and power stations in Bihar. (c) the steps takenJproposed to be taken (c) Various measures being taken to. to make them economically viable? increase the availability of power in Bihar include maximising generation from existing THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION generating stations. implementation of AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVARAO 23 Written Answers JULY 13, 1992 Written Answers 24 SCINDIA): (a) All the routes on which Air 1991 and consequent increase in India operates passenger services have ATF rates. produced cash surplus during 1991-92. (iv) Absorption of heavy incidents of (b) and (c). Do not arise. fixed expenses associated with A- 320 fleet due to its reinduction in [Translation) phased manner. Air India (v) Increase in insurance premium rates and landing rates. "70 SHRIGIRDHARI LALBHARGAVA: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND Steps taken to improve the financial TOURISM be pleased to state: performance of Indian Airlines. (a) the details of financial performance Following steps have been taken to of Air India during the last three years; improve the financial performance:- (b) whether Indian Airlines and (i) Readjustment of Schedules International Airport Authority of India have matching with demand. been earning profits continuously whertlas Air India is running into losses; and (ii) Economy in aircraft fuel consumption by shortening of (c) if so, the reasons therefor and the routes, optimisation of speed cruise remedial steps being taken in this regard? levels etc. TI iE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (iii) Frequent pre·flight checks to avoid AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO wastage on food upliftlcatering SCINDIA) (a) Air India have earned a net items. profit of Rs. 70.89 crores, Rs. 81.32 crores and Rs. 129.50 crores (provisional) during (iv) Reduction of establishment 1989-90, 1990-91 and 1991-92 respectively. expenses. lb) No Sir, Air lndia and lnternational lV) Non operational expenditure on civil Airports Authority of India have earned works, furniture, fixtures, office profits whereas Indian Airlines has suffered equipment etc. are avoidedl losses during the last three years. deferred as far as possible. (c) A statement is laid on the Table of the (vi) Readjustment of passenger fares Sabhn. and foreight rates. Indian Airlines suffered losses on [English] account of following factors:- T.V. Coverage In Tamil Nadu (i) Grounding of A -320 aircraft operation. "71. SHRI N. DENNIS:WilltlJeMinister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (ii) Curtailment of operations during be pleased to state: january, 1991 for conserVation of fuel. (a) the places in Tamil Nadu which are not covered by Television network; V) Downward adjustment of Indian Rupees vis-a-\Iis maior . (b) wnetner tne Governmen\ have international currencies in July, received representations from any region in 25 Written Answers ASADHA 22, 1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 26 Tamil Nadu for extending T.V. coverage; THE MINISTER OF WATER and RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN SHUKLA): (a) On an average, an areas of (c) if so, the steps taken by the about 14.45 lakh hectares gets affected in Government in this regard? Bihar annually resulting in damage of about Rs. 97 crores. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND (b) and (c). Several schemes for short BROADCASTING (KUMAR I GIRIJA VY AS): and long term measures have been (a) All the districts of Tamil Nadu are, at formulated to overcome the losses due to present, getting TV service either wholly or floods. In addition comprehensive master partially. An estimated 89.5% of the area plans of floods management of the river and 89.2% of the population of the State is systems of Bihar have been prepared, getting TV service from the existing TV measures costing Rs. 531.6 crores taken up network in the State. to March 1991 have provided protection, to 18.9 lakh hectares out of a total of 42.6 lakh (b) and (c). Representaions have been hectares of flood prone area in the State. received from time to time from various With an anticipated outlay of Rs. 407 crores quarters for expansion of TV coverage in upto the end of VIII Plan (March 97) an Tamil Nadu. At present, the following additional area of 1 lakh l1ectare will get flood schemes for the expansions of the existing protection. A floods proofing programme TV coverage in Tamil Nadu are under has also been taken up for North Bihar and various stages of implementation: an outlay of Rs. 70 cores is envisaged forthe VIII Plan under the Central Sector. (I) Replacement of the existing Low Power TV Transmitter with a High Cancellation of Indian Airlines Flights Power TV Transmitter (with 300m Tower) at Remeshwaram; and *73. SHRI A. CHARLES: SHRIMATI KRISHNENDRA (ii) Low Power TV Transmitter at KAUR (DEEPA): Nagapattinam, Mayuram, Arcot and Rajapalayam. Will the Minister of CIVil A VIA TION AND TOURISM be pleased to state: A High Power TV Transmitter at Kumbakonam is also envisaged subject to (a) the details of the Indian Airlines availability of adequate resources and inter flights cancelled from January to June 1992 se priorities. and the reasons therefor; Floods in Bihar (b) the alternative arrangements made for the affected passengers and *72. SHRINAWALKISHORERAI: Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be (c) the steps taken/proposed to be taken pleased to state: to avoid recurrence of such incidents in future? (a) whether the Government are aware of heavy losses due to floods each year in THE MINISTER OF CIVil AVIATION Bihar causing untold misery; TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO SCINDIA): (a) During the period january, 1992 to June, (b) whether the Government have 1992 orof 48613 flights, 4788 (9.85"10) were formulated short-term or long term schemes cancelled. Broadly speaking, the flights to overcome the losses due to floods; and were cancelled due to aircraft maintenance and handling problem, inclement weather, (c) if so, the details thereof? airport restrictions, industrial unrest and 27 Written AnSW815 JULY 13,1992 Written Answel5 28 changes In schedule, etc. (e) The timing of local calls has been introduced mainly to relieve congestion. (b) Whenver flights are cancelled, the Increase of call duration from five to ten affected passengers are accommodated on minutes will not serve this purpose of altemativeflights or other modes of transport. achieving better efficiency. Combinations/diversions of flights and transfer to flights operated by other Airlines are also done to facilitate such passengers. Privatisation of Mines' (c) Cancellation of flights is resorted to *75. SHRI MOHAMMAD ALI ASHRAF only when it becomes unavoidable. To the FATM!: Will the Minister of MINES be extent stand-by aircraft are arranged to pleased to state: meet such situations. (a) whether the Union Government [ Translation] propose to privatise some of the mines in the country: Duration of local Calls (b) if so, the details thereof and the *74. SHRI SATYA DEO SINGH: reasons therefor; SHRI RAJENDRA AGNIHOTRI: (c) whether the concerned States have been consulted in this regard; and Will the Ministerof COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: (d) if so, the details thereof? (a) whether the Government have introduced meter system on local calls in THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Delhi and Bombay from June 16,1992; MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BALRAM SINGH YADAV): (a) and (b). Mining is (b) if so, the details thereof; allowed both in public and private sectors. The Government have no proposal to (c) whether it has been felt that the privatise any existing mines in the public duration of five minutes is too short; sector. However, in case of coal mining which has been nationalised, Government (d) whether it is pr~osed to increase have decided to allow captive coal mines in the duration of the local call from five to ten the private sector espedally in respect of minutes; and thermal power stations and for setting up coal washeries. A bill to amend the Coal (e) if not, the reasons therefor? Mines (Nationalisation) Act, 1973, for this purpose is likely to be introduced in Parliament during the current! session. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTERYOFCOMMUNICATIONS (SHRI RAJESH PILOT): (a) Yes, Sir. (c) and (d). No Sir, However, under the provisions of the Mines and Minerals (b) All local calls are metered for every (Regulation and Development) Act, 1957, it five minutes duration for all subscribers of is the State Government who are competent Electronic Exchanges in Delhi and Bombay. to grant mining lease/prospecting licence; provided that in respect of coal and certain (c) No. Sir. other minerals included in the First Scheduled to the above Act prior approval of the Central (d) No, Sir. Government Is taken. 29 Written AnSMJIS ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKAJ Written Answers 30 (English] (b) whether any test is being carried out to introduce this system; Sardar Sarovar Project Cc) if so, the achievements made in this *76. SHRI RAMASHRAY PRASAD regard so far; and SINGH: SHRI RAM BADAN: (d) the places where these tests are being carried out! have been carried out? Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRYOF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI (a) whetherthe Govemment have taken RAJESH PilOT): (a) VIdesh SancharNigam any steps to rectify the short-comings limited (VSNl) have set up a land Earth highlighted by the independent review Station (lES) at Arvi near Pune. Primarily for commission of the World Bank on providing more reliable telephone, telex, fax rehabilitation of the bestees of the Sardar and data services to and from the shops Sarovar Project; through INMAl:tSAT system (b) if so, the details thereof; and (b) to (d). Tests have been successfully carried out from the land Earth Station at (c) if not the reasons therefor? Arvi to and from ships at sea for implementation of telephone, telex fax and THE MINISTER OF WATER other services. RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN SHUKlLA): (a) to (c). The Independent [English) Review commissioned by the World Bank in its report has referred to certain issue Direct Dialling Between Near by associated with the rehabilitation and Towns resettlement of the persons affected by the SardarSarovar Project. Theconcemed State ·78. SHRIDHARMABHIKSHAM: Will Govemments have been advised to consider the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be these aspects and clarify the position to the pleased to state: Narmada Control Authority irrvnediately, A meeting of the Narmada Control Authority (a) whether the Union Govemment are has also been convened on 25th July,1992, contefll)laling anationalschemeforproviding to consider the matter. direct dialing between nearby towns; and [ Tr.UJslation) (b) if so, the details thereof? THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Telephone Facility under Inmar Set MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI System RAJESH PILOT): (a) Yes, Sir. *n. SHRI RAJVEER SINGH: Will the (b) The details are given in the statement Ministerof COMMUNICATIONS bepleased made by the Minister of State for to state: Communications in both Houses of Parliament on 12.5.1992 a copy of which enclosed. (a) whether any scheme is being . formulated by the Govemment to provide STATEMENT telephone facility to the passengers of aeroplanes, ships, buses etc. under the I wish to keepthe house informed of two 'INMAR ser system; important measures that the Govemment is 31 Written Answers JULY 13,1992 Written Answers 32 taking relating to provision of Group Dialing 6 H is, therefore, proposed that for facility in rural areas and consequential measurement of distances the country is rationalisation of tariff for local calls and divided into 321 Long Distance Charging Trunks calls (both manual and subscriber Areas (LDCA) which are co-terminous with dialled). the Secondary Switching Areas that from the Administrative Unit: (2) Members are aware that Govemment have taken steps to accelerate provisions of (i) The LD.C.As cover generany one telecommunications facility in the rural areas. or two Revenue Districts. The number of exchanges in rural areas today stands at more than 15,000 against (ii) Each LDCA is again divided into a about 8000 in the year 1982. The programme numberofshort DistanceCharging of the Govemment to connect all the Gram Areas (SDCA) generally covering Panchyats numbering approximately one or more Tehsils as the case 2,20,000 by 31st March, 1995 is also likely may be. The areas of each Short to create more· demand for Distance Charging Areas is telecommunications facility in the rural arranged to be between 500 to areas. 2000 sq. Kms. With some exceptions especially in (3) These developments have resulted unpopulated areas of the North in a consequential demand from the rural East. There will be a total of 2570 community for providing them group-dialing SDCAs. facility. The rural subscribers have also started demanding STD service. Provision Revised Charging Plan 01 STD in all rural exchanges will require implementation over a period of time. As a 7. At present the rural subscribers have first step, the Government have decided to to mainly depend upon the manual trunk introduce group-dialing facility in the rural servicefortalking to neighbouring exchanges. areas. This also calls for rationalisation of They have also to pay trunk call charges for charging methods for calls within the group talking to even the neighbouring exchange dialing areas as also the long distance area. which increase with distance and are costlier. With the provision of group-dialling facility, it . (4) One of the technical requirements shall now become possible forthemto directly for linking all the exchanges in the country to dial subscribers in the same SDCA without the national STD is the concept of short going through the operator. The charges lor ' distance charging areas (SDCA) which gives direct dailling facility within the SDCA shall a unique identity fornumbering and charging also be concessional at the rate 01 one call with reference to other short distance unit for every 3 minutes (Rs. 1/-) irrespective charging areas. This formation of SDCA will of the distance whether it is in 0 to 20 KMs enable rapid expansion slab or more. 5 The present charging plan for 7.2 Although this proposal will entail determining call charges (both for manual substantial loss to the Department, it is and subscriber dialed) requires the expected that with increase in tele measurement of actual distance from each communications network, the same would exchange to a large number of telephone be compensated in future. The manual trunk exchanges located in a large area. This not call charges however are proposed to be only places technical constraints in terms of revised from Rs. 2/-to Rs. 5/-for one call unit extending SID to rural subscribers but also of 3 minutes duration forthe distance slab of becomes difficult to administer in view of the 0-20KmswhichwRlapplyforcalis uniformafly enormous increase in the telecom network within or outside SOCA. and a large number of telephone exchanges which are getting commissioned every year. 8. In respect of calls made beyond the 33 Written Answers ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 34 short distance charging area, a particular representations have also been received exchange around the centre of the area, from Members, Public, Subscribers' would be identified as the short Distance Associations and Chamber of Commerce Charging Centre (SDCC) for each SDCA etc. The Consultative Committee of and similarly a Long Distance Charging Parliament for the Ministry ot Centre (LDCC) for each LDCA. The charges Communications also considered the for calls made beyond the SDCA would be proposal and recommended pulses mote ring governed as per the distance measured: of one call unit for 5 minutes' duration. Accordingly, it has been decided that the (a) between SDCC (Short Distance local calls in all systems of more than 30,000 Charging Centre) to SDCC in respect of lines capacity will be metered @ one c'lll unit SDCAs located in the same or adjacent for 5 minutes duration. Presently. it is LDCA. technically feasible to in·traduce this arrangement only in electronic exchanges. (b) between LDCC (Long Distance Charging Centre) to LDCC in all other cases. 11.2 The need for introducing time limit for local calls has been felt to decongest the network so that more calls can get completed. 9. The calls within the same SDCA will Though most of the subscribers are known be available on a level other than '0' (which to be restricting their calls to less than 3 is the code for National Subscriber Dialling) minutes or so there are commercial so that the STD barred subscribers will be subscribers who have FAX machines and able to make these direct dilled calls. computers that use the local lines for very long duration to transfer data. The 10. Calls to Peripheral Towns: Government feels justified to charge such subscribers more than the normal subscribers Along with revised charging plan it is who do not use the line for long durations. It also proposed to introduce a scheme by is expected that in general, subscribers will which subscribers located in two telephone limit their calls to 5 minutes dO ration that is systems which are adjacent to each other being prescribed and this will result in better and have a common border are able to call completion and improving the efficiency directly dial their calls at low tariff. This will be of the network. especially beneficial to small satellite towns around the periphery of big towns and it is 12. All the above schemes require expected that the low tariff will enable the considerable technical preparations to be dispersal of population of big towns to the made before implementation. It is proposed adjoining small places. These calls that the same will be implemented by each irrespective of distance will also be metered Telecom. Circle as and when they complete at one call unit forevery 3 minutes. The STD the technical arrangement, and in any case, barred subscribers will also been able to use not later than 31.8.92. this service. I. P. Thermal Power Station, Deihl 11. Multi·metering of local calls: *79. SHRIHARIKISHORESINGH: Will The need for introduction of pulsed the Minister of POWER be pleased to state: metering even for local calls especially in large telephone systems has been engaging (a) whether out of the six gas turbine the attention of the Government tor unitsotthe I .P. thermai powerstation, Delhi, sometime. Such a system exists in at least two have been non·tunctionaitorthe last two 30 coontries in the world. Members may years; recall the discussions that have taken place In both the Houses during the question hour (b) whether the turbine commissioned on this proposal. A large number ot by a French firm years back has been 35 Wrilten Answers JULY 13, 1992 Written Answers 36 constantly gMng' troble and DESU lack (b) and (c). Development of tourism Is tachnic:aJ expertise to run maintain the plant; primarily the responsibility of the State and and Union Territory Governments and as such they are responsible for the formulation of (c) if so, the steps taken by the their respective plans. Govemmenttoensurethe normal functioning of these turbines? Shifting of Headquarters of Hlndustan Steel Works Construction Ltd. THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE 602. SHRI N.J. RATHVA: Will the MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI KALP NATH Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:· RAI): (a) to (c). At preSf¥lt out of six Gas Turbines of Delhi, only one unit is non (a) whether there is any proposal to shift functional. DESU has the technical expertise the headquarters of the 'Hlndustan Steel and Is not facing any major problem In Works Construction Ltd. from Calcutta; running and maintaining the Gas Turbines. Scheduled maintenance of the Gas Turbines (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and is carried out from time to time and adequate stocks of spare parts are also maintained to (c) the place where It is proposed to be ensure proper functio,ng of the Units. shifted? [ Translation] THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF (SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN Master Plan for Tourism DEV): (a) No, Sir. (b) and (c). Do not arise. *SO. SHRIMAHENDRAKUMARSINGH THAKUR: Will the Minister of CIVIL [English] AVIATION AND TOURISM be pleased to state: Setting up Power Plant by British Gas Company (a) the broad details of the policy proposedtobeadoptedforpromollngtourism 603. SHRIGURUDASKAMAT: Willthe during the Eight Five Year Plan; Minister of POWER be pleased to state: (b) whether any tourism plan has been (a) whether the British gas company prepared for each StateJUnion Territory In has offered to set up a power plant in India; this regard; and (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) if so, the details thereof? (c) the location where the power plant is THE MINISTER FOR CIVIL AVIATION likely to be set up? AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO SCIENDIA): (a) The National Action plan for THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Tourism presented in the Parliament on MINISTRY OFPOWER (SHRI KALPNATH 5.5.92 .. broadly details the policy proposed RAI): (a) to (c). British Gas Company has to be adopted for promotion of tourism submitted bids to the Maharashtra State during the Eight Five Year Plan, which Electricity Board (MSEB) forthe Nagathone includes development of special tourism Conbined Cycle Gas Project as well as to the areas, diversification of tourism product, Delhi Electric Supply Undertaking (DESU) exploring new overseas tourist generating forthe Bawana Combined Cycle Gas Turbine markets, development of domesticJbudget Project respectively In response to a notice tourism. etc. Inviting bids Issued by MSEB and DESU. 37 WrittenAnswers ASADHA22, 1914 (SAKA) WrittenAnswers 38 Reduction in Government Telephone STATEMENT Connections List of Stations where Land has been Procured forTelephone Exchange Buildings. 604. SHRIRAMNARESH:; ~: Will the Ministe~ of COMMUNIC.4 ~(1Ns be Arcor, Changannor, Edathua, Haripad, pleased to state: - - . Karakkad, Kollakadavu, Kuthlathode, Mavelikara, -Nooranand, S.L Puram, (a) lhe departmem:wise' f'ElJmber of Shertaliai., Thygattusery, Atholi, Badagara, telephone connections surrendered in the Calicut- Pallayam, Chakkitepari, Union Governmentfromjanuary.June, 1992 Changaramkulam, Chombala, Edapal, __ as -part of the austerity drive announced by Elathur, Kadalundi, Kalpakaram, Kodwally. the Prime Minister; and Kondbtty, Koorachundu, Kottattal, Kunnarnangalam, Kuttipuram, Manantody, (~ the -extent to which the different Manjeri, Meenangody, Mokkm, Naduparam, departnient Ministries have met the 10 Nilamboor, Perambra, Ponmeri, Ponnannl, percent ta~ IlL reduction in telephone Puduppady, Pulpally, Sultan's Battery, connections? Thariode, Valluvyabrum, Vengara, Wandoor, Alacode, Anjarakandy, Aralam, Baliapattam, THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE Chemperi, Cheng ala, Cherukunnu. MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHAI Cherupuzha, Edakkad, Irrikour, Iritty, P.V. RANGAYVA NAIDU): (a) and (b). The Kelakom, Manjeshwar Mathamangalam, information is being collected and will be laid Mathil, Mattannur, Muliyar, Mulieria, Pivalkia, on the Table of the House. Palliikkara, Panoor, Payyangadi, Payyanoor, Payyavur, Peravoor, perdala, Perla Uduma, Oppalla, Palluruthy, Udayanperoor, Kalady, Buildings for Telephone Kalloorkadu, Kattapana, Kolenchery, Exchanges In Kerala Koothattukullam, Koovapady, Kothamangalam, Maneed, Mulanthuruthy, 605. SHRI THAYll JOHN ANJAlOSE: Nedumkandam, Pampakuda, Pandapally, Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be Parur, Perumbavoor, Pothanicaud, pleased to state: Thodupuzha, Varapuzha, Ayarkunnam, Bharanamganam, Chengalam, (a) whether the Government propose to Chingavanam, Erattupettah Erumeli, construct buildings to set up telephone Ettumanoor, Kanjirapally, Kidangoor, exchanges in Kerala; and - Kollapally, Kootickal, Kozhavanal, Kumarakam, Kurupumthara, Manimala, (b) if so, the details with locations thereof? Mar~,attupally, Monipally, Moonilavu, NjEiezh, .,Palai, Pampady, Pinnakkanadu, THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE Poov •.ani, Ramapuram, ThalayolaparambU, MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI Vakathanam, Vazhoor, Kodivayur, Kongad, P.V. RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) Yes, Sir. Mundoor, Parli, Pathiripala, Kadampazhipuram, Sreekrishna puram, Thrithala, Vadakkancherrymalabar, (b) lands forthe Telephone Exchanges Pattampi, Elanthoor, Kadambanad, have been procured for the stations listed in lodumon, Konni, Kozhencherry, Kumbanad, the statement attached. Subject to availability Mallapally, Pandalam, Ayoor, of sufficient funds and equipment allotment, Pharathipuram, Chathannorr, Chepra, buildings will be constructed during the 8th Irumbanangai, Karunagapally, Kokkad, and 9th Plan In these stations. However, the _Kunnathoor, Mayyanand, Mondro. Island, present poliCy of the Department is to house Nedumpana, Oachora, Paravoor. Paripally, small Telephone Exchanges upto 2000 lines Pathananpuram, Pooyapally, Punalur, in rented buildings, as far as posSible. PunnalaOuilon, VeUayittarmalarn. Velinallor, 39 Written Answers JULY 13,1992 Written Answers 40 Vettikavala, Annamanado, Chalakudy, Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased Chazhoor, Charpu, Cranganore, to state: Guruvayoor, Kandasankadavu, Kannara, Kaltor, Kodakara, Koratti, Kunnamkulam, (a) the number of post offices subpost Mala, Mulamkunnathakavu, Mundur-Cochin, offices in Madhya Pradesh where public Ollur, Parinnanam, Poovathur, telephone facilHy is not available; Punnayurkulam, Vadakancherry-Cochin, Valapad, Varandarapally, Vellangallur, (b )whether the Government propose to Vellikulangara, Aryanadu, Atrtingal, provide this facility in all these post offices! Kaniyapuram, Kanjiramkulam, Kattakada, SUb-post offices; Madavoor-PallickaI, Trivandrum,-Manacadu, Nedumangad, Pacha-Palode, Vizhinjam, (c) if so, the time by which this facility is Chalissery, Cherplaseery, Chittoor, likely to be provided; and Coyalmanna. if not, the reasons therefor? [ Translation] THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE Cancellation of Telephone Connections MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI Released During 1990-91 P.V.RANGAYYANAIDU): (a) Branch Post -Office - 7346 Sub-Post Office -379 606. SHRI GOVINDA CHANDRA MUNDA: Will the Minister of (b) and (c). Though there is no separate COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: plan to provide telephone facility in all the Post Offices, Government have planned to (a) whether the Government have put a provide telephone facility in all the Panchayat ban or cancelled the telephone connections villages progressively during the 8th Plan released against the members of Parliament periOd, subject to availability of resources. auota; The Post office is one of the suggested locations for installation of such telephones. (b) if so, the reasons thereof; Telephone Connections in Delhi (c) whether the Government have received representations from Members of 608. DR. C. SILVERA: Will the Minister Parliament in this regard for restoring of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: providing of telephone connections; (a) whether all persons registered for (d) if so, the details thereof; and telephone connections with the M.T.N.L. in 1986 have nol been provided with Telephoone (e) the action takenl proposed by the Connections so far; Government in this regard? (b) if so, the reasons therefore; THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATION (SHRI (c) the details of waiting list exchange - P. V. RANGA YYA NAIDU): (a) No, Sir. wise and category-wise asonJune30, 1992 in Delhi; (b) to (e). Does not arise. (d) whether the Government propose to [English] increase the capacity of telephone exchanges to clear the waiting list; P.C.O. in Post Offiiees of Madhya Pradesh (e) if so, the details thereof; and (I) the time by which the telephone are 607. SHRIANANDAHIRWAR: Will the likely to be installed? 41 WrittenAnswelS AS~DHA22,1914 (SAKA) Written AnSwelS 42 THE DEPUTY MINISTER IA THE (d) Yes, Sir. MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATION (SHRI P.V. RANGAYVA NAIDU): (a) to (c). In majority of tho exchanges telephone (e) Plans have been drawn toaugmentt connections have been provided to all the capacity by 1.03 lakh lines of digital persons registered with Mahanagar electronic exchanges and retire 21,600 lines Telephone Nigam Limited, Delhi, in 1986. In of old electro-mechanical exchanges net some exchanges this could not be possible addition, being 81,400 lines. because of the capacity limitation of these exchanges. 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JB Jorbagh JKP Janakpuri KBN Kldwai Bhavan KB Karol Bagh RP Rajpath NJF Najafgarh SON SenaBhawan NGL Nangloi PA lodhiRoad RG Rajouri Garden ALP Ali Pur SPA Shadipur BDL Badli PVR Paschim Vihar TH Tis Hazari Palam Palam SK Shakti Nagar NJIC NJIC NRL Narela. SMl Smelkha lWR Lawrence Road Advertlaement8 to Urdu Newspapers RHN Rohini 609. SHRI SYED SHAHABUDDIN: DO Delhi Gate Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state: 10 Idgah (a) the names of Urdu newspapers, with L.XR laicmi Nagar their average circulation, utilised by the DAVP for advertisements etc. during 1991- YVR Yamuna Vihar 92. SHR Shahdara (b) the amounts releasedtothemdurlng 1991-92, newspaper-wise; and MVR Mavur Vihar (c) the names of Urdu newspapers wfth CHY Chanakya Puri comparable circulation which requested the DAVP for advertisements during 1991-92 HK HauzKhas but whose requests were acceded to with reasons thereof? NP Nehru Place THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND VKJ VasantKunj BROADCASTING (KUMARIGIRUA VYAS): (a)A list Urdu Newspapers used by DAVPfor OKH Okhla advertisements during 1991-92, aJongwith their circulation is given in the statement CPA Chhattarpur attached. 65 Written Answers ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written AnsW81S 66 (b) The value of the advertisements as per publicity requirement and availability given to Urdu newspapers! periodicals during of funds. the period 1991-92 ( 1.4.91 to 31.3.92) was As. 97,78,363/- STATEMENT Name of Urdu Newspapers Alongwith their (c) All Urdu newspapers/periodicals on Circulation Figures used 8y DA VP for DAVP's panel were given advertisements Issue of Advertisements During 1991-92. 51. No. Name Circulation Figures 1. Angarey 16687 2. Bhagayanagar Times 14650 3. Siyasat 39949 4. Aebnima -A- Deccam 20982 5. Munsif 9390 6. Khateeb 14539 7. Salhi 8526 8. Aahrau 5537 9. Hamara Nara 14200 10. Sada-E- Aam 11451 11. Qaumi Tanzeem 23942 12. Sadagat 11621 13. Sangam 13504 14. Qaumi Awaz 17239 15. In Dinon 25600 16. Nawaid Subah 16625 17. Azimabad Express 15358 18. Hamara Bihar 15085 19. Desh Bidesh 23150 20. Kohkan 11400 21. Joher -E-Guflar 4984 67 Written Answers JULY 13,1992 Written Answers 68 51. No. Name Circulation Figures 22. OaumiSwar 14025 23. Halat ·E·Bihar 23500 24. Roshni 18145 25. Imarat 14126 26. Ujala 14864 27. Khidmat 1621 28. FrcItl ·E·Watan 2877 29. Sharada 16308 30. Hamari Taquat 1950 31. Arya Bhatt 3607 32. Orient 3300 33. AwamRaj 1600 34. Farman 2725 35. Sea·Zer 1400 36. Hamara Payam 1200 37. JaiJawahar 1700 38. Darul Saltanat 1745 39. Deoband Times 1860 40. Pandarahwin Sadi Hijri 1310 41. Sports Aur Film 14367 42. Mastana Jogi 9865 43. Biswin Sadi 11697 44. Om 1100 45. Shan· E·Hind 1030 46. Masihi Duniya 1986 ---- 69 Written Answers ASADHA 22, 1914(SAKA) Written Answers 70 SLNo. Name Circulation Figures 47. Filmi Sitarey 7159 48. The Bangia Desh Times 5400 49. Science -Ki-Dunia 8250 50. Shugoofa 2780 51. Amozgar 1750 52. Soh ali 7100 53. Nirala Jogi 1500 54. A!hasanat 2166 55. Husn-O-Sehat· 7B56 56. Oaumi Awaz 15670 57. Rajasthan Leader 5216 58. Paigham -E-Nehru 11345 59. Urdu Action 15400 60. In Dinon 15300 61. Garaj 15830 62. Hamari Zaban 1035 63. Aina-E-Hyderabad 13773 64. Taskeen 13733 65. Aftab-E-Jadid 11540 136. Noor-E-Bareilly 22066 67. Mosallas 14158 68. Garam Hawa 15400 69. EKOaum 24510 70. Hindu 4912 71. Jadid In -Dinon 25200 71 Wrmen Answers JULY 13, 1992 Wrmen Answers 72 51. No. Name Circulation Figures 72. AjkaJl 4825 73. Miyar -E-Zinadagi 5300 74. Azimabad 14533 75. Paristaar 9501 76. Bhevuishya Wak 20401 77. Pyari Urdu 15641 78. Aaghaz Aur Anjam 15916 79. Anwar -E-Qaum 8487 80. Memar 1600 8'\. \mro1. -E-Hind 10200 82. Parbhani Times 1900 83. Masriq-I -Awaz 21380 84. Bihar Young Times 7778 85. Roshan Kirdar 3783 86. Saharanput Times 1100 87. AI-Madina Tul Manawara 1150 88. Bobby 7800 89. Mazdoor Wahini 23366 90. Rozana Safeer-E-Nav 12600 91. Bodh Dharti 10310 92. Longon Ke Haqook 1600 93. Mehnat 16491 94. Nawa -E-Subh 4843 95. Prince 1867 96. Wullar 6733 73 Written Answers ASADHA 22.1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 74 51. No. Name Circulation Figures 97. Maheshar 15695 98. Panchi 19693 99. Tahreeque -E-Avam 11261 100. Faisal Jadid 22433 101. Awaz-E-Mulk 12790 102. Tarjuman Hind 12762 103. Quami Mission 8222 104. Haqiqat 1800 105. Pabandi 11851 106. Azaem 11458 107. Kushbawah-E-Shan 10972 108. Mahnama Insha 1810 109. Sach 1475 110. Dukhti Rag 12457 111. Awaz-E-Awam 11533 112. Carvan 13076 113. Qaumi Sawar 15916 114. Rajouri Times 1465 115. Teer .{)-Nashtar 9157 116. Pracheen Time 6850 117. Akhbar-E-Naujawan 16637 118. Awami Tarjuman 10635 119. Indinon 25200 120. Khawiteen Ka Urdu D. Batool. 6536 121. Afkar -E-Milli 5283 75 Written Answers JULY 13,1992 Written Answers 76 Sl No. Name Circulation Figures 122. Khiram 17916 123. Asia-82 12361 124. Usman Ki Awaz 14400 125. Silda·E-Jamhoor 15386 126. Naveed-E-Deccan 13260 127. JadidAmal 12078 128. Roznama Urdu 7681 129. Gamj 5096 130. Khab Ki Manzil 10275 131. Lubna 73000 132. Indinon 8300 133. Safeer-E-Mu!k 10738 134. Inqulab 1650 135. Intiibah -E-Jadid 2447 136. Sandesh 18958 137. Awaz-E-Awadh 3025 138. Kam Kisha Hai 2113 139. Zeb -O-Zeena! 4766 140. Mother -E-Hind 1200 141. Sarmaya 1600 142. Sher Ki Pakar 4967 143. Muddabir -E- Hind 7527 144. International Mujrim 34975 145. Ghar Ki Dunya 4675 146. Haya! 764 77 Written Answers ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 78 S/. No. Name Circulation Figures 147. KhabardaarJadeed 9600 148. Alhah 11258 149. Nabaz -E- Alam 1723 150. Kahan Sunan 2033 151. Jarjuman-E- Sahar 1650 152. Alsafa News 13433 153. AI Eeman Jadid 9563 154. Magadh Express 15190 155. Lazawal 10830 156. Zeenat-E-Barabanki 16775 157. Awami Matalebah 1800 158. Jawan Dos! 14500 159. Nishan -E-Asadi 5826 160. Dard-E-Qaum 1841 161. Sach Rang 8684 162. Siasi Mahaz 6800 163. JadidAwaz 12857 164. Attar -E-Jadid 10419 165. Noor 5336 -166. Hamdard Jauhar 1800 167. Apna Dost 10829 168. Bhagyanagar ObselVer 7307 169. Inkshaf 5200 170. Roshan Kirdar 12970 171. Rehnuma -E-Hind 5965 79 Written Answers JULY 13, 1992 Written Answers 80 51. No. Name Circufation Figures 172; Aljamiat 14465 173. Voice of Hyderabad SOOO 174. Khawateen Ka Mahnama Baji 13414 175. Hamara Oadam 40533 176. Farooqi Tanzeen 15650 In. Mata-E -Akhrat 1583 178. Nizam -E-Qudrat 1590 179. Haq Baal 12000 180. Sehafat 3435 181. Hawamahal Patrika 2062 ' 182. Aurangabad Dawn 7450 183. Shjayat 22300 184. Shama 51061 185. Film Advance 24472 186. Bano 6763 187. Reyazul Jannat 18724 188. GarmHawa 1875 189. Awam 1924 190. Hafta-E-Rafta 1940 191. Tej 2379 192. Masawat Jadid 16425 193. OaumiAwaz 31678 194. Milap 21758 195. Pratab 25538 196. Pasban 11827 81 Written Answers ASADHA 22, 1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 82 SI. No. Name Circulation Figures 197. Salar 11871 198. Inquilab 23531 199. Urdu Times 19746 200 Hindustan 8612 201. Aurangabad Times 18906 202. Oayadat 1850 203. Nadeem 15022 204. Pratab 15412 205. Milap 15330 206. Samaj 22716 207. Punjab Sullatan 13667 208. Rohjan 14650 209. Jawahar Nigar 4400 210. ludhhiana Express 19553 211. Hind Samachar 51264 212. ludiana Post 16825 213. Siasal .Jadid 10157 214. Naya Sansar 2282 215. OaumiJung 14658 216. Oaumi Morcha 15170 217. OaumiAwaz 28770 218. Paigham 12233 219. Teer-o- Nashtar 13216 220. Mazdoor Washini 21750 221. Kalam-E -Mashriq 10605 222. Paigham 10249 83 Written Answers JULY 13,1992 Written Answers 84 S/. No. Name Circulation Figures 223. Ittehad -E-Watan 7623 224. Noor -E-Bareilly 15733 225. Amal 13328 226. Mashriqi -Awaz 22559 227. The Rozana Hind 14316 228. Ghasi 13720 229. AzadHind 15351 230. Akkas 22246 231. Akhbar-E-Mashriq 12882 232. Nawar·E-Haal 17138 233. Asre Jadid 13426 234. Iqra 14504 235. Musalman 6944 236. Rajasthan Leader 11700 237. Voice of Hyderabad 10858 238. Insani Samaj 1867 249. Aryaveer 1843 240. Maheshar 12400 241. Oriental Graduate 4132 242. Nida-E-Andhra 1125 243. Rehnuma -E-Waqat 1700 244. Faiz -E-Deccan 1500 245. Voice of Asia 1700 246. All Jamhoor 1700 247. Time in Time 5483. 85 Written Answers ASADHA 22, 1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 86 SLNo. Name Circulation Figures 248. Culture 5308 249. Mehndi Times 1950 250. Ain -E-Huderabad 1100 251. Hemala 15816 252. Adarsh 9241 253. Kohkan 15010 254. Mashwara -E-Awam 23500 255. Ain-E-Nav 12362 256. Namood 1890 257. EkOaum 15030 258. Mossallas 15900 269. Oaumi Masael 10260 260. Anjali 15500 261. Aaj Ke Halaat 10809 262. Shamm-E-Bihar 7447 263. Nai Duniya 47901 264. Sher -E-Panjab 9534 265. Kesar Kiari 5853 266. Akhbar ·E- Nav 22716 267. Nagushe 3700 268. Elitz 29432 269. Ayaz 11265 270. Nasheman 34419 271. Salar 9988 . 272. Tamilnad Times 6921 273. Nazarana 18005 87 Written Answers JULY 13,1992 Written Answers 88 5/. No. Name Circulation Figures 274 Acahhan 2960 275. Janta Sansar 1700 276. Ansari Duuniya 1619 277. Mashriq 1600 278. Nazzara 2900 279. Sadaqat 4700 280. Ropdad-E-Chaman 13097 281. Hamari Awaz 2302 292. Inkishaf 5066 283. Tajwar 1525 284. Ishtark 1725 285. Sadda-E-Haque 1805 286. Paigham -E-Wafa 8558 287. Oaumi Harndard 3385 288. SWad-E- Azam 10904 299. Tamir -E-Adab 1770 290. Muhafiz E-Oaum 6344 291. Meerut Mala 1867 292. Azmat -E-Hind 1389 293. Tarjumen ·E-Aligarh 1900 294. Sports Today 14680 295. Reformer 2950 296. Charta Suraj 1794 297. Oiler 1500 298. Shiv Jyoli 1800 299. Nawa -I -Duggar 2487 89 Written Answers ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 90 51. No. Name Circulation Figures 300. Payam- I - Inqilab 5142 301. Azad Hind 2388 302. Albayan 1688 303. Builders 1500 304. Sher·H·Dugger 3960 305. Qaumi Uission 4385 \ 306. Jaraim 48014 307. Tazkara ., 2413 308. Goshwarah 4884 309. Takeed 1450 310. Aabshaar 18672 311. In Dinoh 15200 312. Prant Pati 1556 313. Rozana Khabar Jadid 8134 314. Talash -E· Rishta 1980 315. J.K. Post 894 316. Chaman ·E·Hashmati 12617 317. Altarjuman 10350 318. Pindar 24760 319. Muntizar Bahar ·E· Hind 1757 320. Ummeed· Ki· Kiran 4871 321. Nazim 8350 322. Citizen Times 1850 323. Hina Digest 1874 324. Tanveer -E -Nav 5700 325. Rafeeque ·E- ManzU 3660 91 Written Answers JULY 13, 1992 Written Answers 92 SI. No. Name Circulation Figures 326. Mashriqi Awaz 10760 327. Mansoor-E- Lucknow 11870 328. Aaj Ka Din 5850 329. Oayadat-E-Hind 8605 330. Rehnma -E- Ouwateen 1200 331. Shankh Dhun 16233 332 Shoae Hind 10100 333. Shia 1500 334. Sara Bihar 5450 335.. Waris-E-Avadh 28247 336. Dogra News 1668 337. Siyanat -E-Awakaf 4500 338. Zarin Shuwayan 12583 339. Mashriqi Awaz 11090 340. Aman Ka Masiha 9753 341. Mera Khayal 1794 342. Nida-E-Millet 1500 343. Siashi Mahaz 17200 Filling up of Hindi Posts in Telecom were sanctioned and the time since when Divisions these are lying vacant; 610. SHRI TARA CHAND (c) whether any time bound scheme KHANDElWAl: Will the Minister of has been chalked out or proposed to fill up COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: the vacant post; and (a) whether various Hindi posits (d) if so, the details thereof? sanctioned many years ago in different T(!lecommunication divisions and districts THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE have pct been filled up so far: MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P.V. RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) to (d). The (b) if so, the d,ltes when these posts information is being collected from the field 93 Written Answers ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 94 units and will be fumished shortly. improving agricultural pumpsets under Agriculture Extension Projects during the .. [Translation) current year. . Agriculture Extension projects in Uttar [English) Pradesh Public Telephone In Ranchl 611. SHRI HARI KEWAL PRASAD: Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to 612. SHRI RAMDEW RAM: Will the state: Miriisterof COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: (a) the targets fixed for the current for year for improving agricultural pump sets (a) whether the Government are aware under Agriculture Extension Projects with that lS6C.C.B. Public telephone have been -the grant in aid to be given to the Government installed in Ranchi, Bihar and of Uttar pradesh; and (b) if so, the details thereof with locations? (b) if so, the amount likely to be provided to the Government of Uttar Pradesh as THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE grant? MINISTRYOF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P.V. RANGAYYA NAIDU) (a) Sir, 128 CCB THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Public Telephone have been installed in MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI KAlP NATH . Ranchi, Bihar. RAl): (a) and (b). 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III ~ III c( ::l 0 :t 0 0 :t 0 C( (/) :t ;! {!. ..... - N 115 Written Answers JULY 13,1992 Written Answers 116 I.() c: -Q § (ij (/) ~ :c ra :::> 0 :2 iii c: -;;:: ra -E ra a:: x ra co ra i5 :::> " (a) whethor a memorandum of understanding has been signed in February (b) Total expenditure during 91-92 1991 for setting up of Vijayanagar Steel (provisional) are as follows: Plant; (Rs. in crores) (b) if so, the details thereof; and Deptt. of Telecom (c) the present stage of implementation as per the MOU? (i) Working Expenses excluding depre 3.53 THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE ciation and MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI SONTOSH interest payments MOHAN DEV): (a) to (c). Though a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was (ii) Capital works 12.57 singed between Kamataka State Industrial Investment and Development Corporation Deptt. of Posts Limited and MIs. Essar Gujarat Limited in February, 1991 for setting up Vijayanagar (i) Working expenses Steel Plant in the joint sector, Mis. Essar excluding depre- 2.23 Gujarat Limited have subsequently withdrawn from the MOU. ciation and interest payments Revenue and ExpendHure lor Telephone, Post and Telegraphs (ii) Capital works 0.83 In Goa 614. SHRI HARISH NARAYAN Telephone Exchange In Bihar PRABHU ZANTYE: Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: 615. SHRI LALIT ORAON: Will the Ministerof COMMUNICATIONS be pleased (a) the total revenue received in Goa to state: from Telephone services, posts and telegraphs during 1991-92, separately, for (a) the districts-wise details of the each service; and existing eletronics and manual telephone exchanges in Bihar; (b) the total expenditure incurred forthe above serviceS for the same year separately (b) the details of the manual exchanges for each service? planned to converted into electronic exchanges in 1992-93; THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE (c) the locations of new telephone MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI exchanges likely to be opened during 1992- P.V. RANGAVYANAIOU): (a) Total revenue 93; and received in Goa from various services during 1991-92 (provisional) are as follows: (d) the delail~ of tel3pho'le eXChanges 119 WrIten AnsMHS JULY 13,1992 WrIten AnsMHS 12Q wheracapacity is proposed 10 be increased? (c) Statement -il is attached. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI (d) Statement -III is attached. P.V. RANGAVYA'NAIDU): (a) Statement I is attached. STATEMENT ... (b) There is only no mannuaJ exchange namely chakradharpur (District Singhbhum Dlstric1-wise details of the existing West) which wiDbeconvaried into electronic eI8G1tonics exchange and manual during 1992-93. exchanges as on 31.3.1992. Name of District Electronic Manual Exchanges Exch. 1. Singhbhum East 8 0 2. Singhbhum West 12 3. Nalanda 5 0 4. Patna 19 0 5. 8egusarai 8 0 6. Darbhanga '4 0 7. Khagaria 5 0 8. Madhubani 12 0 9. Samastipur 6 0 10. Supaul 6 0 11. Aurangabad 8 0 12. Gaya 12 I) 13. JBhanabad 4 0 14. Nawadah 5 0 15. Bokaro 9 0 16. Ohanbad 8 0 17. Gumla 0 18. lohardaga 0 19. Ranchi 13 0 121 WrIten Answers ASADHA 22.1914 (SAKA) WIllen Answers 122 Name of District Electronic Manual Exchanges Exch. 20. Chatra 2 0 21. Giridih 8 0 22: Hazaribag 22 0 23. Bhabhua 4 0 24. Bhojpur 4 0 25. Buxar 2 0 26. Rohtas 4 0 27. Garhwa 3 0 28. Palamu 8 0 29. Bhagalpur 9 0 30. Array 3 0 31. Katihar 3 0 32 Kishanganj 2 0 33. Pumea 8 0 34. Saharsa 8 0 35. Madhepura 4 0 36. Muzaffarpur 5 0 37. Sitamarhi 8 0 38. Vaishali 9 0 39. Champaran W 5 0 40. Chapra 9 0 41. Gopalganj 4 0 42. Siwan 5 0 43. Chall1l3ran E 8 0 44. Banka 0 123 Written Answers JULY 13,1992 Written Answers 124 Name of District Electronic Manual Exchanges Exch. 45. Monghyr 4 o 46. Sahebganj 2 o 47. Deoghar 2 o 48. Dumka 3 o 49. Godda o so. Jamui 3 o STATEMENT -II 16. Markacho Location of New Telephone Exchanges 17. Pirtarn likely to be Opened during 92-93 18. Sadgama 1. Karetari 19. Nawadih 2. Tanduwa 20. Badam 3. Churchu 21. Kolabira Sultana 4. 22. Bano 5. Bahraichnagar 23. Baria 6. Giddi 24. Raidih 7. Pandu . 25. Chainpur 8. Barkathana 26. Bishunpur 9. Tenughat 27. Ghaghra 10. Ganday 28. Mahuadanr 11. Jamua 29. Garu 12. Deorl 30. Tantnagar 13. Bimi 31. Maihga~n 14. Gawan 32. Kuchai 15. Itkhori 33. Ichagarh 125 WIiten AnSIWtlS ASADHA 22. 1914 (SAKA) Wdten AnsIWtIS 126 ---M--.-~~I~~·------STATEMENT~ 35. Mabude Telephone Exchanges whose Capacity ptopOSBd to be Incteased Duting 92-93 36. Karon 37. Maheshamunda 1. Ishnbazar 38. Nunihat 2. Raj 39. Mahagama 3. Suryia 40. Maharajpur 4. Kathara 41. Chakai 5. Barhi 42. Ghosi 6. Banka ~. JshlarTl>Ur 7. Pirpainti 44. Khurtha 8. Kahargaon 45. Dhanora 9. SUltangaon 46. Silao 10. Sahebganj 47. Rupali 11. Rajmahal 48. Azamnagar 12. Taljhari 49. Chausa 13. rmpahar SO. Narainpur 14. Jarttara 51. Blhpur 15. Jhannundi 52. Majorgay 16. Mihijam 53. Ghorai 17. Mohalpahari 54. Kataya 18. Jamui 55. Sidha 19. Jhajha 56. Ghongh 20. Shekhpura 57. Bathnaha 21. 8ariarpur 58. Baypattae 22. Jamatpur 59. Sirrrl 23. Monghyr 6O.laIdania 24. Hawalikhagarpur 127 Written Answers JULY 13, 1992 Written Answers 128 25. Ghatsila 52. Chapra 26. Jadugora 53. Jhumnitilaiya 27. Noamundi 54. Hazaribagh 28. ChaJbasa 55. Buxar 29. Barajamada 56. Bhabhua 30. Biharsharif 57. Mohania 31. Patna 58. Dalmianagar• 32. Bihta 59. Sasaram 33. Mashurhi 60. Arrah 34. Maner 61. Dalgenganj 35. Benipur 62. Nangachia 36. Darbhanga 63. Katihar 37. laheriasarai 64. Forbesganj 38. Benipatti 39. Jhanjharpur Telephone Connection After Issue of O.B. in Delhi and Bombay 40. Rosera 616. SHRI MOHAN RAWAlE: 41. Samsatipur SHRI GOVINDA CHANDRA MUNDA: 42. Nirmali Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS 43. Khagaria be pleased to refer to the reply given to UnstarredQuestion NO.27S1 on December 44. Aurangabad 9, 1991 and state: 45. Jehanabad (a) whether the required information has since been collected; 46. Nawadah (b) if so. the details thereof; and 47. Balidih (c) if not, the reasons fordelay and when 48. Bhanbad the information is likely to be laid on the Table of the House? 49. Chirkunda THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE SO. Gumla MINISTRYOF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P.V. RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) and (b). The 51. lohardaga required information is sl,i1i being collected, 129 Written Answers ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 130 (c) The requisite information is to be org.anise such programmes in all parts f collected from out Field Units spread all over country during 1992-93; and the country and as such likely to take time. As soon as the required information is (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, complied, the same will be laid on the Table the reasons, therefor? of the House in about three months time. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE Convention CRy Complexes In States MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (KUMARIGIRUA VY AS); 617. SHRI GOPI NATH GAJAPATHI: (a) Yes, Madam. Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION TOURISM be pleased to state: (b) During 1991-92, various media units of information and Broadcasting Ministry (a) whether the Government purpose to mounted a number of programmes on the set up Convention City Complexes in various theme of National Integration and Communal States under the National Action Plan on Harmony. Media-wise details are available tourism; at Statement -I (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) Yes, Madam. (c) whetherthe State Governments have (d) Thevarious media unitsof Information been intimated in this regard; and and Broadcasting Ministry have proposed to mount various programmes on the theme. (d) if so, the respons of the State The media-wise details are available at Governments thereon? Statement-II THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION STATEMENT-I AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO SCINDIA): (a) to (d). In pursurance of ALL INDIA RADIO: NationalActionPlanon Tourisma Committee on Convention Tourism has been formed to All AIFfctations broadcasting during the work out details for setting up Convention year 1991-92 over 60,000 programmes on Complexes with facilities of international National Integration and Communal standard. This Committee will also interact Harmony in different formats including talks with State Governments and identify suitable discussions, plays, features, interviews, locations for setting up the Convention songs and poetic recitations etc. facilities. DOOR'JARSHAN: Programme on Nfitlonallntegrlty and Communal Harmony I).)ordarshan launched extensive call1>aign to foster National Integration and 618. SHRI .MATI DIL KUMAR I Communal Harmony in different formats like BHANDARI: Will the Minister of tele-films, serials, plays, discussions, INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be interviews, songs, poetry recitations, sayings pleased to state: from leaders and Sufi Saints, Quickies, Captions. Doordarshan has made concerned (a) whether programm on National efforts to projects and convey the message Integration and Communal Harmony were of Communal Harmony and National Unity during 1991-92; directed towards all Sections olthe Society. (b) if so, the details thereof; Doordarshan telecast special programmes in connection with the important (c) whether the Government propose to festivals such as Id, Good Friday, Shiv Ratri, 131 Wrmen Ans_rs JULY 13,1992 Written Answers 132 Naag Panchmi, Raksha Bandhan, Holi, ·on the theme of National Integration and Chrlstmans etc. News coverage were also Communal Harmony. done In celebrations of these festivals. Doordarshan also telecast a numberof serial 5. BUS PANNELS: based on the theme of National Integration and Communal Harmony. Some of the During the year 1991-92 the Ole. has serials telecast recently on the theme are displayed 170 Bus Pan nels on the National Sunehra Warg, Ekas Ke Him Barik, Sword of Integration and Communal Harmony all over Tlpu Suhan, Sanjha Chulha, Azadi Ke the country. Kanahi, Goongl Tarikh, Chanakya, Kahkashan, Bharat Shaheed, Mashal etc. 6. CINEMA SLIDES: Apart from the above mentioned DAVP has produced 8779 Cinema programmes all Doordarshan Kendras Slides in Hindi, English and 11 regional telecast slogansJ captionsl messages on languages and released them in the various National Integration and Communal Harmony parts of the country during 1991-92. at frequent intervals. II. PRINTED PUBLICITY: DIRECTORA TE OF ADVERtiSING AND VISUAL PUBLICITY: The Directorate produced 6,20,000 folders and 4,20,000 booklets containing The directorate has undertaken the the message of National Integration and following publicity regarding National Communal Harmony. Integration and Communal Harmony during the year 1991-92:- III. PRESS ADVERTISEMENTS: 1.0UTDOOR PUBLICITY: Press Advertisements were released on ' Quomi Ekta Week' and' National DAVP displayed 73 hoarding on Quomi Foundation for Communal Harmony'. Ekta and National Unity all over the country during 1991-92. IV. EXHIBITIONS: 2. WALL PAINTINGS: The DIe. has organised exhibitions on ' Ek Rashtra Ek Pran' at 61 places all overthe The Directorate displayed 185 Wall country highlighting the Integration of various Paintings during Ardh Kumbh Mela. 1992 regions, religions and class, also depicting from Modinagar to Rishikesh and al the the unity of the people of India during 1991- various places in the states of Tamil Nadu 92. conveying the message on the theme of National Integration and Communal V. MASS MALLlNG: Harmony. DAVP distributed the publicity material 3. CLOm BANNERS: on 'No Compromise on Secularism' to 257 Field Publicity Units and 38 Exhibitions One hundred banners were displayed Officers in English and 11 regional languages. during Republic Day. 1992. VI. AUDIOVISUAL: 4. KIOSKS: DAVP produced a 36 minutes Audio DAVP has displayed 220 Kiosks on the Cassette on National Integration and various prominent Railway Stations as also Communal Harmony' TARANG ANEK - on the occasion of Ardh Kumbh Mela, 1992 RAG EK' which Is an evocation of India's at Hardwar and Meerut-MuZffarnagar etc. colourful streams of present and past. 133 WriltBn Answers ASADHA 22, 1914,(SAKA) Written Ans...,. 134 3. 25 years of Punjab (N.M.No. DIRECTORATEOFFIELDPUBLICITY: 215) The DFP organised 93,563 programmes 4. Voices of Revolutionaries on National Integration and Communal (N.M.No.216) harmony during 1991-92 In the various formats Ike film shows, group discussions, Apartfromthe above, the F'dms Divisions seminars and live performances of Song & also released 3 films I.e. (I )Tere Mali Yaali, Drama Dlvn, troups and oral communication 01) Daata Tere Kal Naam and (ill) Mother etc. all over the country. India to the cinema theatres. SONG & DRAMA DIVISION: PRESS INFORMA TION BURE.a.U: The Song & Drama Division organised PIS Hqus released 51 features/articles 37,000 programmes during 1991-92covering fostering sense of National Integration and the theme of National Integration and Communal Harmony and covered various Communal Harmony all over the country. events held in collaboration with respectiVe State GovemmentslUTs during 1991-92. FILMS DIVISION: STATEMENT... The Film Division produced a number of documentary films, features films and News ALL INDIA RADIO: Magazines on the National Integration and Communal Harmony during the past three All AIR Stations will continue to broadcasl years. The Division released the following programmes in different formats including documentaries, and News Magazines during talks, discussions, plays, features, the year 1991-92:- IntervieWs, songs, O.Scoverages and poetic recitation soon the theme of National Documentaries: Integration and Communal Harmony during 1992-93. 1. Samatwam part I. DOORDARSHAN: 2. -do- Part II. During the year 1992-93 Ooordarshan 3. -do- Part III. will becontinuously telecasting programmes on National Integrations and Communal 4. Rainbow Harmony in its National Network, In DeIhl and LPT network and through the regional 5. National Integration Pledge Kendras. The regional Kendras wiD telecast these programmes in the regional languages 6. Move with Each other to Each of the zone, for the widest possible viewing Other Speak. of the people. These programmes will be various formates like plays! features, 7. Heart to Heart. documentaries, features films, discussions, songs, composite programmes, and 8. Through Innocence. programmes for the specific audleN:8S Ike Rural Programmes, Programmes for the NEWS MAGAZINES: Youth. Women and Children progranvnes an~ Quiz Programmes. Reference wiD be 1. Panchagram Sandesh made consistently in all the programmes to (N.M.No.210) the message of goodwin, peace and tolerance 2. A voice for Justice as envisaged in. all religions, places of (N.M.No.212) . common worship, eminent men who have 135 Written Answers JULY 13, 1992 Written Answers 136 fostered the ideal of national integration and Hussain, 5. Film on Communal Harmoy communal harmony, saints and pious men based on poems on Celebrated poets in of all religions and all walks of life, eminent different languages which speaks of men of literature and their writings in support communal harmony, 6.Bharat Ke Pukar of the theme of national integration and (Part-IV), 7. Bird with two Heads, 8, Film on communal harmony, the lives of great patriots National Integration and Communal Harmony and freedom fighters and the theme of unity based on mine format with a well known in diversity and integrity of the country. artist like Paintal, 9. Film on National Integration and Communal Harmony based DIRECTORA TE OF ADVERTISING AND on Telegu Song in Burra Katha (A Folk VISUAL PUBLICITY (DA VP): Style), 10. Nauka Yatra, 11. Nritya, 12. Ek Paheli and 13. Pahchan. DAVP has several projects on the National Integration and Communal Punctuality of Flights of Indian Harmony to be processed during 1992-93. Airlines DAVP will also continue to display its exhibition 'Ek Rashtra Ek Oran' in the different 619. MAJ. GEN. (RETD) BHUWAN parts of the country during 1992-93. CHANDRA KHANDURI: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATIONANDTOURISMbepleased DIRECTORA TE OF FIELD PUBLICITY to state: (DFP): (a) whether the punctuality has become As in earlier years, during 1992-93 also a major casualty in the operation of the programmes in the various formats like film Indian Airlines flights; shows, live performances of S&DD troups, oral communications, group discussions and (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and seminars etc. for promotion of National Integration and Communal harmony will (c) the steps proposed to be taken to continue to form a special and significant maintain the punctuality of flights? part ofDFP's gamut of programme activities. THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION SONG & DRAMA DIVISION: AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO SCIENDIA): (a) and (b). During the period Song & Drama has fixed target of 36,000 January to June, 1992, 34.85% of the flights programmes for 1992-93 on the theme of were delayed or cancelled due to aircraft National Integration and Communal maintenance and handling, inclement Harmony. These programmes will be oriented weather, airport restrictio:ls, miscellaneous in all parts of the country through the local reasons attributable to flunCtioning of other folk forms of dramas, magic, Composite agencies, notified schedule changes and programmes and tradrtional forms of song consequential reasons. and dances. (c) The following steps has been taken to FILMS DIVISIONS: maintain the punctuality of flights: The Films Division has included the (i) Close monitoring of on-time following films in its production programme performance at Regional and for the year 1992-93 on the National Headquarters level; Integration and Communal Harmony:- 1. Know your India, 2. Four Men, 3. (ii) Rationalisation of schedule Scissors and Cloth 4. Film on Communal incorporating. revised block times Harmony based on letter written by Swami and increased ground time as Vivekananda to Hazrat Mohd. Sarlaz cushion between flights; and 137 Written AnSW61S ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written AnSW6IS 138 (iii) Reviews of action taken for Diesel Based Power Plants In Kerala rectification of snags at Regions as well as Headquarters. 621. PROF. KV. THOMAS: Win the Minister of POWER be please~ to state: Development of New Airstrips (a) the position of the diesel based 620. DR. VASANT PAWAR: Will the power plants in Bramapuram, Kasargodu Mlnlsterof CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM and Calicut in Kerala; be pleased to state: (b) when these are likely to become (a) whethertheGovemment propose to operational; and develop new airstrips in different parts of the country; (c) the expected generating capacity of (b) if so, the details thereof; each of these Plants and the cost of the projects? (c) whether there is any proposal to upgrade the existing airports; and THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI KALP NATH (d) ifso, the details thereof airport·wise? RAI): (a) The Central Electricily Authority has, prima·facie, accepted the feasibility of THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION these proposals for installation of diesel AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO generating sets at Brahmapuram. Kasargode SCINDIA): (a) No, Sir. and Vadakara (near Calicut). (b) Does not arise. (b) The commissioning schedule of the diesel plants can be finalised after the projects (c) and (d). Expansion of tenninal and are techno-economically appraised and the other in! rastructural facilities at all the airports investment approval is accorded. is a continuing process and is taken up in a phased manner, depending upon the (c) The proposed capacity and the requirements projected by the operators estimated cost of each of the three projects, (Airlines) as well as availability of resources. as per the feasibility report, are as follows: Project Capacify (MW) Estimated Cost (Rs. in lakhs) Kasargode 60 13085 Brahampuram 100 29680 Vadakara Kozikod 120 24611 (near Calicut) JlI..Y 13.1992 WlttenAnsW81S 140 Telephone System In Darbhanga, Bihar 624. SHRI tAL BABU RAI: Wdl the Uinisterof COMMU_NICATIONSbe pleased 622. SHRI CHHEDI PASWAN: Will the to state: Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: . (a) whether the telephone system is out of OIderin Darbhangaand Chhappra District (a) whether the report of Atheriya in Bihar for a pretty long time; Conmiltee has sO» been considerud by the Government; and (b) I not. the extent upto which the capacity of telephone exchanges are being (b) I so. the time by which It is lkely to utBised there: be inlJIemented? (c) the number of complaints received THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE regarding the said telephone system during MINISTRY OF COMMUNICAmNS (SHRI the last two years; and P.V. RANGAYVA NAIDU): (a) The Report of the High LevalCommiIteeon Reorganisation (d) the steps taken by the Government of Telecom Departmert (Athreya Cormiltee) toensuresmoothfundioningofthetelephone isstilunderconsiderationoftheGovemment system in these districts? (b) Does not arise. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATK>NS (SHRI P.V. RANGAVYA HAIDU); (a) No, Sir. Construction 0' ~rt at Panvel, ~y (b) The capacity utilisation forChhappra dis&ricI is 77.2 per cent and for Darbhanga 623. SHRIYI\SHWANTRAOPATIl:WI district it is 88.9 per cent the Minister of Cit"; AVIATION AND TOURISM be pIe~ ta ~ale: (c) The number of corJ1)laints received during the last two years for Oarbhanga (a) whethertheGovemment propose to districlis 78 and for Darbhanga district It is set up a new airport at Panvel near Bonbay; 66. (b) if so. the details thereof; and (d) In Chhappra district the 1100 lines MAX-II exchange at Chhappra Is being (c) the time by which if is Iltaly to be set repIac:ed by a 1400 lines C-OOT electronic up? exchange. In Darbhanga district 800 lines MAX-II exchange at Laheriasaral is being THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVlAOON replaced by a 1000 line C-OOT electronic AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO exchange during 1992-93. The 900 lines SClNDIA): (a) No. Sir. MAX-II DaIbhanga Is also being replaced by 1400 ines C-OOT eIecIronIc exchange by (b) and (c). Do IlOl arise. 1993-94. 141 WriltenAnswts ASAOHA22,1914 (SAKA) WrittenAnswetS 142 Telecom Facilities to GUJarat and COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to stale: OrIssa (a) whether the minimum last salary 625. SHRI KASHIRAM RANA: drawn for getting new telephone connection SHRI SRIKANTAJENA: from retired Government employees category is Rs. 3000/- (basic pay) for Central WiUtheMinisterofCOMMUNICATIONS Government employees while it is Rs. 37001 be pleased to state: - (basic pay) for State Government employees; (a) whether the Government propose to provide more telecommunication facilities in (b) if so, the reasons therefor; Gujarat and Orissa; and (c) whether the Government propose to (b) if so, the details thereof along with remove this disparity; and their location? (d) if not, the reasons therefor? THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE P.V. RANGAVYANAIDU):(a) and (b). Yes, MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI Sir. 65 New telephone exchanges are P.V. RANGAYYANAIDU): (a) No, Sir. There proposed to be opened in Gujarat during 92- is no disparity between the Central and State 93. Further, STDfacility is also planned to be Government employees in so far as their provided at 56 new stations in Gujarat, during entitlement for Non-QYTISS category for 92-93. allotment of telephone connection is concerned. For both the State and Central 40 New telephone exchanges are . Government retired employees, the pay proposed to be opened in Orissa during 92- stipulation is Rs. 3,700/- (basic pay) for 93. STD Is planned to provided at 150stations Postal and Telecom. retired employees, in Orissa during 92-93. however, the basic pay of Rs. 3,0001- has been prescribed as a special case. Further as per 8th Plan proposals expansion programme are being drawn with (b) to (d). Does not arise. an objective to provide by the end of the. 8th Plan. Kutlr Jyotl Programme In KaJahandl. Orissa (i) Telephones practically on demand in rural areas; and 627. SHRI SUBASH CHANDRA NAYAK: Will the Minister of POWER be (ii) To reduce the waiting period to within pleased to state: two years In larger systems. (a) whether the Government have Telephonea to Retired Government implemented Kutir .Jyoti programme In the Employees backward areas in various States; and 626. SHRI PANDUPANG PUNDlIK (b) If so, the number of villages in FUNDKAR: Will the Minister of backward districts of Kalahandi in Orissa 143 Written Answers ,JULY 13,1992 Written Answers 144 covered under this programme? accorded during the VIII Plan period for intensification of exploration, increasing the THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE production, subject to resource constraints, MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI KALP NATH and economic utilisation of low grade deposits RAI): (a) Yes, Sir. of such minerals in which country is deficient. (b) According to the available Non-Utilisation of Airports information, 591 villages were covered in the Kalahandi district of Orissa upto March, 629. SHRI CHANDRA JEET YADAV: 1991. Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM be pleased to state: Exploration of Minerals (a) the number of airports presently 628. KUMAR I PUSHPA DEVI SINGH: lying unused (State-wise) and the period for Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to which these airports have been lying unused; state: (b) the reasons for non-utilisation of (a) whether the Union Government these airports; propose to reorganise the mineral exploration strategy; (c) the expenditure incurred by the Government for the maintenance of these (b) if so, the steps taken in this regard; airports; and and (d) the details of the plan for making use (c) the steps taken to reduce the gap of these airports? between demand and supply of minerals? THE MINISTER OF CIVil AVIATION THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI SALRAM SCINDIA): (a) A statement indicating the SINGH YADAV): (a) and (b). In accordance details of airports presently lying unused is with the National Mineral Policy, the attached. Geoglogical Survey of India (GSI) and Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL) (b) In the absence of demand from the which are mainly responsible for carrying out scheduled operators, the airports listed in mineral exploration in India, have recently the statement· are lying unused. reorganised their strategy for mineral exploration based on criteria of prioritisation, (c) Rs. 80.00 lakhs per annum. projectisation and linkages in orderto achieve tangible results in a time bound manner. These organisations have also adopted multi (d) Some of the airports ~ay be disciplinary approach and use of modern reactivated in view of the expansion of air taxi techniques of mineral exploration. operation. The plan also includes transferring of aerodromes telT1>0rarily to the State (c) In order to reduce the gap between Government, use of surplus land for demand and supply highest priority has been commercial activities. 145 Written Answers ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 146 "ti Q) ::J '"C ::J "0 "0 "C Q) Q) Ql (/) (/) (/) .~ :::l :::l :::l 0 0 0 ~ >. >. >- .c: C1> ~ ~ C1> .1:1 ' .e .e .e .e .e 1:: 0 .g...... ro ra :£ :::l '- '- Cb Ol 0.. s: :::> :::l ro ro ro "0 t'O Q. 'iii III £ C\j C\1 c: c c ~ N M .j Ll'i u) ,....: ~III :::J <0 0 c:: co 01 :::J C;; en 01 '0 '0 '0 en '0 01 CD CD CD '0 i i CD i i .5; .r= .r= .r= II) s m .~ '0 iii r. ~ "- III iii c 01 ::) iii g' 0 c [ c 01 .r= ·iii .>t! III e ::) m ~ C'\j c III II) 0 e ~ C'Ii M .,j Il'i ~ ,..; cD en 0 C'Ii .,j CI.S N C\i N ~ N 149 Written Answers ASADHA~. 1914 (SAKA) Wrilt8n Answers 150 ai ;:,. s::: s::: ~ ._ ... ::::I ::::I e- e. iii ~ .'.!! ~. -0 s::. ti :ct iii cO r..: ai <0 en 0 .- N M ..t CIS C\I C\I N N N C\I ('I) ('I) ('I) ('I) ('I) 151 Written Answers JULY 13,1992 Written Answers 152 Postal S1amp for Quit. India Movement a 'Demands Day' recently. The Ministry of information and Broadcasting have not 630. SHRI SATYAGOPAL MISHRA: received any formal representation in this Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be regard. pleased to state: Alrcrafts with Indian Airlines and (a)whethertheGovemmenthavetaken Air India any steps to release postal stamp on the occasion of the golden jubilee celebration of 632. SHRI SUSHIL CHANDRA VERMA: the 'Quit India' Movement, 1942; Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM bEl pleased to state: (b) if so, the details thereof; and (a) the numberof aircrafts available with (c) if not, the reasons therefor? India Airlines and Air India as on June 30, 1992 along with their classification and the THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE date of purchase; MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P.V. RANGAYVA NAIDU): (a) and (b). Yes, (b) the number and the types of new Sir. A set of two stamps is being issued on the aircrafts proposed to be purchased during occasion of the Golden Jubilee celebration the next five years for the Indian Air Lines of uuit India Movement during August 1992. and Air India; and (c) Does not arise. (c) the estimated amount of expenditure to be incurred thereon? Observance of 'Demand Day' by Journalists THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO 631. SHRI SRIBALLAV PANIGRAHI: SCINDIA): (a) Two separate statement (I Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND and II) showing the aircraft available with Air BROADCASTING be pleased to state: India and Indian Airlines are attached. (a) whetherthe Delhi Union of journalists (b) and (c). The details of aircraft observed a 'Demand Day' recently; acquisition approved by Government for next five years are as under:- (b) if so, the details of their demands; and Air India Four Boeing 747-400 (Passenger version) (c) the action taken by the Government aircraft during 1993 in this regard? . 1994 at an estimated cost of Rs. 2333 crores. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND Indian Airlines: 12 Airbus A-320 aircraft BROADCASTING (KUMARIGIRIJA VYAS): during 1993-94 at an (a) fo (c). From newspaper reports n;s learnt estimated cost that the Delhi Union of Journalists observed of Rs. 1823 crores. 153 Written Answers ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 154 STATEMENT Aircraft Available with Air India 8-747-200 Date of Induction 1. VT-EBE 04.05.71 2. VT-EBN 01.04.72 3. VT-EDU 27.12.75 4. VT-EFJ 06.02.78 5. VT-EFU 16.08.79 6. VT-EGA 23.12.79 7. VT-EGB 22.02.80 8. VT-EGC 06.04.80 9. VT-ENO 23.05.87 B747-3000 1. VT-EPW 21.10.88 2. VT-EPX 22.11.88 ,{. A300-B4 1. VT-EHN 11.08.82 2. VT-EHD 12.11.82 3. VT-EHO .15.11.82 A-31 0-300 1. VT-EJG 20.04.86 2. VT-EJH 18.05.86 3. VT-EJI 01.06.86 155 Written Answers JUlY13,l992 WrltenAns .... 156 8-747-200 Date 01 Induction 4. VT-EJJ 30.10.86 5. VT-EJK 30.12.86 6. VT-EJL 31.03.87 7. VT-EOS 24.08.90 8. VT-Eor 30.08.90 STATEMENT- n Aircraft Available with Indian Airlines A-3CO: Date of Delivery Purchase 1. VT-EDV 29.10.76 2. VT-EDW 29.11.76 3. VT-EDX 31.12.76 4. VT-EDY 11.05.78 5. VT-EDZ 08.06.78 6. VT-EFV 25.10.79 7. VT-EFW 18.07.80 8. VT-EFX 07.07.80 9. VT-EHC 18.05.82 10. VT-EHD 27.05.82 11. VT-ElW 01.07.90 AIRBUS 320 1. EPB 21.06.89 2. EPD 27.06.89 157Written AnsttetS ASAOHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written Ans"1S 158 A-3CO: Date of Delivery Purchase 3. EPC 03.07.89 4. EPE 07.07.89 5. EPF 18.07.89 6. EPG 07.08.89 7. EPH 08.09.89 8. EPt 14.09.89 9. EPK 27.09.89 10. EPJ 13.10.89 11. EPM 27.11.89 12. EFO 12.01.90 13. EPP 23.01.90 14. EPa 08.02.90 15. EPl 28.09.90 16. EPA 28.09.90 17;. EPS 28.09.90 18. EPT 28.09.90 F-27 1. VT-DQM 1963 2. VT-DON 1963 3. VT-DWU 1967 Boeing 737 1. VT-EAC 09.11.70 159 Wnlten Answers JULY 13. 1992 Written Answers 160 A-3CO: Date of DeHveryPurchase 2. VT-EAI 21.12.70 3. VT-EAJ 12.01.71 4. VT-EAK 08.02.71 5. VT-ECP 26.09.74 6. VT-ECO 26.09.74 7. VT-ECS 13.11.74 8. VT-EDR 08.10.75 9. VT-EDS 15.10.75 10. VT-EFK 10.11.77 11. VT-EFM 08.12.77 12. VT-EGD 16.06.80 13. VT-EGE 14.07.80 14. VT-EGF 21.07.80 15. VT-EGG 13.08.80 16. VT-EGH 18.02.81 17. VT-EGM 18.03.81 18.• VT-EGI 23.09.81 19. VT-EGJ 30.09.81 20. VT-EHE 04.08.82 21. VT-EHF 21.08.82 22. VT-EHG 18.08.82 23. VT-EHH 08.09.82 161 Written Answers ASADHA 22, 1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 162 Air Doordarshan Kendras for Jamnagar stations under the VIII Plan have not been and Saurashtra finalised. 633. SHRI CHANDRESH PATel: Will Separate T.V. Channel for Educational the Minister 01 INFORMATION AND Programmes BROADCASTING be pleased to state: 634. SHRI SHRAVAN KUMAR (a) the area in Jamnagar and other PATEL: districts 01 Saurashtra which have been SHRI VILAS MUTIEMWAR: covered by AIRlDoordarshan at present; Will the Mlnisterof INFORMATIO~~AND (b) whether many parts 01 Jamnagar BROADCASTING be pleased to state: Sistrict and Saurashtra in Gujarat have not been covered AIRlDoordarshan; (a) whether the Central Board of Education has mooted a Separate (c) if so, the reasons therefor; Educational T. V. Channel on Doordarshan; and (d) when these areas likely to be covered~ (b) if so. the details thereof and the (e) the numberof Radio and T.V. Relay reaction of the Government thereto? Centres set up in the above districts during '~e last three years and the amount spent on THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE each of them; and MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (KUMARIGIRIJA VYAS): (f) thedetails oithe plans to set up Radio (a) and (b). Educational TV programmes are and T. V. Relay Centres in Gujarat during the being telecast by various Doordarshan Eighth Plan Period? Kendras for quite some time now. There is no proposal at present to start an exclusive THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE educational TV channel. • MINISTRY OF INFORMA nON AND ~ROADCASTING (KUMARIGIRIJA VYAS): Public Telephone Booths In Gujarat (a) to (d). Whereas the entire Saurashtra region of Gujarat receives primary grade 635. SHRI DILEEPBHAI SANGHANI: day-time radio coverage of AIR, only 72% of Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be "this region is covered by TV service from the pleased to state: TV transmitters functioning in this region. Furtherexpansion 01 TV service in this re£!ion (a) the district-wise number of is dependent upon availability of adequate applications pending for public telephone resources and initer-se priorities. booths in Gujarat till date; and I (e) Two Low Power TV transmitters at (b) the time by which this facility is likely ~Jamnagar and Dhorajee at a cost of Rs. to be provided? 37.16Iakhs/Rs. 37.30 lakhs respectively. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE (f) Locations lor setting up Radio and TV MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI 163 Writlsn Answers JULY13,1992 Writlsn Answers 164 P.V. RANGAYVA NAIDU): (a) The District- pu~lic telephone booths (PCOS) in Gujarat wise number of applications pending for till date is as under:- Natn9 of SSA/District Number of applications pending STDPCO LOCALPCO 1. Ahmedabad 2. Baroda 48 80 3. Rajkot 601 186 4. Surat 972 5. Bhavanagar 156 151 6. Bulsar 472 n 7. Bhuj 411 58 8. Jamnagar 500 217 9. Junagadh 64 64 10. Amreli 23 10 11. Mehsana 103 12. Nandiad 257 08 13. SUl'8ndranagar . 30 01 14. Himatnagar (Sabarkantha) 56 15. Paianpur (Banaskantha) 97 08 16. Godhra (Panchmahal) 49 03 17. Bharuch 68 05 Total 3907 910 (b) It is not possible ~o specify any tlme- as many PCOs as possible, subject to limit. However,effortswilibemadetosanction technical feasibility. 165 Written Answers ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 166 ( Translation] (b) If so, the details thereof; and Salaries and Allowances to Employees Cc) the measures takenlproposed to of MTNL reduce its impact? 636. SHRI MRUTVUNJAYA NAYAK: THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIA1.ION Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO pleased to state: SCINDIA): (a) NOr~'-: (a) whether the Government have (b) and Ccl. Do IW!_arise. considered the report of the Committee consitituted to decide the salaries and allowances of the staff of Mahanagar World Bank Assistance for Narmada Telephone Nigam Ltd.; Sagar Dam Project (b) if so, the details thereof; and 638. SHRI RAMESHWAR PATIDAR: Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES Cc) It not, the reasons for delay? be pleased to state: THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE (a) whether the Government have MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI requested to World Bank to provide financial P. V. RANGA YY A NAIDU): (a) to (c). No such assistance for the· Narmada Sagar Project; Committee was appointed by the and Government for determining the pany and allowance of MTNl employees. However, a (b) if so, the reasons for the delay in high level Committee under Dr. Athreya was getting the assistance? set up by the Government in December, 1990forrecommending the most appropriate THE MINISTER OF WATER organisational structure forthe management RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN oftelecommunication services in the country. SHUKLA): (a) Yes, Sir, The Committee submitted its report in March 1991. The reprot is under consideration of (b) Narmada Sagar Project was initially the Government. appralE'.ed by the World Bank in 1984-85. Howev· r. the World Bank subsequently [English] inform Id that re-appraisal of the project would be necessary in view of, inter-alia, the Air India Traffic Potential World Bank's new operational directives on environmental assessment requirements. 637. SHRI SANAT KUMAR MANDAl: The World Bank also indicated th at to consider Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND reinstatement of the project into its lending TOURISM be pleased to state: programme, Government of Madhya Pradesh would have to provide (a) whetherthe Govemment have made any assessment ofthe loss of traffic potential (i) A realistic financial plan; causedtothe Air India as a result of withdrawal (ii) An environmental impact assessment; of aircraft for VIP duty; and 167 Written Answers JULY 13,1992 Written Answers 168 (iii) A comprehensive plan for rehabilitation and resettlement of project affected 19.5.1992 General price increase by an ,I persons. average of 15% for steel and 16% for npig iron to neutralise Govement of Madhya Pradesh has been the increases in costs of inputs requested to detail out the required plans on account of coal . price and assessments ear1y. revision, readjustment of rupee value and exchange rate [English] variations, impact, of two Union Budgets and two Railway Hike In Steel Prices Budgets, increases in power and water rates, etc. 639. SHRI RUPCHAND PAL: SHRI MANJAY LAL: {b)The integrated steel plants account SHRI RAM NARESH SINGH: for 56% of the total production of finished SHRI SAlYAGOPAL MISRA: steel. In respect of the balance 44% of the production, on which there was on price Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to regulation, the price increase has been state: marginal. Thus, on an overall basis, the present price increase is unlikely to have a (a) the number of times the prices of significant impact on industry, including steel, steel and pig iron have been increased to consuming units. 1992 with details and the reasons therefor, and [ Translation] (b)thelkely overall impact onthe industry Shortage of Staff In AIRlDoordarshan and on the steel consuming units as a result of price hikes? 640. SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN: Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE BROADCASTING be pleased to state: MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN DEV): (a) Price increases of steel (a) whether a large number of senior and pig iron forthe products of the integrated posts are lying vacant both in Doordarshan steel plants in the year 1992 are given below: and AIR; (b) if so, the details of the Class I and II 1.3.1992 Rs. 260/- per tonne on long level posts lying vacant in AIR and products, Rs. 100-830 pertonne Doordarshan, post-wise; on flat products and Rs. 1301 - per tonne on pig iron due to (c) the time since when these are lying increase in excise duty; vacant; 1.4.1992 Rs. 124/- pertonne on steel and Rs. 85/- per tonne on Pig Iron to (d) whether this has adverSely affected neutralise increase in outward the production targets of programmes in the railway freight. two organisations; and 159 Written Answers ASADHA 22, 1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 170 (e) if so, the time by which these posts (c) if so, the estimatedcostofthe project are likely to be filled up? and when it is likely.to be cleared? THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE THE MINISTER OF WATER MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN BROADCASTING (KUMARIGIRUA VYAS): SHUKLA): (a) Sea erosion poses a serious (a) to (c). A large number of posts are lying problem overthe long stretches of seacoasts vacant in the programme and engineering in Kerala and Kamataka measuring about cadres of All India Radio and Doordarshan. 448 and 73 km respectively. In other States, The vacancies have arisen mainly due to sea erosion is experienced at isolated places. creation of posts for the new stationsl Kendras, apart from creation of 478 posts (b) and (c). Anti-Sea Erosion Phase II under the Indian Broadcasting (Programme) Programme was submitted by Government Service in April, 1992. Approximately 550 of Kerala in April, 1990 at an estimated cost posts belonging to the erstwhile Staff Artists of about Rs. 156 crores. After examination, category in Doordarshan could not be filled the State Government was advisedto prepare because of a ban imposed by Central individual detailed project reports for identified Administrative Tribunal. This ban has been reaches as perthe guidelines suggested by lifted only recently. the Beach Erosion Board. According to revised guidelines of the Planning (d) The shortage of staff has in some Commission, the State Governments are cases delayed the commissioning of new now required to send only such schemes Kendras. However, the production targets costing more than Rs. 1 crores to the Centre of existing Kendras have not been adversely for clearance. affected. [Trans/ation) (e) Continuous efforts are made to fill up the vacant posts. However, it is not possible leHers and Representations from to set a time frame in this regard. Members of Parliament [Eng/ish) 642. SHRI ARJUN SINGH YADAV: SHRI CHHEDI PASWAN: Sea Erosion In Kerala Will the Minister of POWER be pleased 641. SHRI M. RAMANNA RAI: Will the to state: MinisterofWATERRESOURCESbepieased to state: (a) the number of letters/representations! memoranda received by himfrom the (a) the to~al extent of seashore prone to Members of Parliame_nt during the last six sea erosion in the country and the extent of months; erosion prone shore in Kerala; (b) the number out of them which have been acknowledged within fifteen days of (b) whether the Government ot Kerala . their receipt and the number ot cases in has submitted a project for anti-erosion which a final reply has not been sent so far; second stage; and and 171 Written AnsMHS JULY 13.1992 Written Answers 172 (c) the reasons for not acknowledging (c) if not. the reasons therefor? the ~wlthinrlfteen days and not sending the final reply within three months? THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE SCINDIA) (a) and (b). Night landing facilities MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI KALP NATH already exist at calicut airport. RAJ): (a) to (c). The information is being collected and win be laid on the Table of the (c) Does not arise. House. Grounding of A-320 Airbus [EngDsh] 645. SHRI JEEWAN SHARMA: T.V. Relay Centres In Orissa SHRI MOHAN SINGH' (DEORIA) 643. SHRI SANAT CHANDRA SHRI M.V. PATTANAYAK: Will the Minister of CHANDRASEKHARA INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be MURTHY: pleased to state: SHRI V. SREENVIASA PRASAD: (a) whetherthe Government propose to SHRI GURUDAS KAMAT: set up T.V. relay centres at Titlagarh, SHRI ANNA JOSHI: Kantabhaji and Patnagarh areas in Orissa during 1992-93; and Wilt the Minister of CIVIL A VIATION AND TOURISM be pleased to state: (b) if not, the reasons therefor? (a) whether a number of A-320 Airbus THE DEPUTY MI~ISTER IN THE had to be grounded recently; MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (KUMARIGIRUA VVAS): (b) if so, the reasons therefor and the (a) and (b). No. Sir. Due to resource number thereof: constraints, there are no plans to set up TV relay centres at these places during 1992- (c) the extent to which flight schedules 93. had been disrupted along-with the estimated loss suffered as a result thereof: Night Landing Facilities at Callcut Airport (d) whether any inquiry hasbeen ordered into it; 644. SHRI E.AHAMED:WiUthe Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM be (e) if so, the outcome thereof; pleased to state: (f) by when these grounded aircrafts are (a) whether the Government proposed likely to be put into service again; and to provide night landing facilities at Calicut airport; (g) the preventive steps taken/proposed (b) if so, the details thereof; and to be taken in this regard? 173 Written AnSwelS ASADHA 22, 1914 (SAKA) Written AnSwelS 174 . THE MINISTER OF CIVil AVIATION . (a) whether inadequate loan was AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO sanctioned by the PoWerAnanceCorporation SCINDIA): (a) No, Sir. to U.P. State Electricity Board during 1991- 92 forpowertransmission work against their (b) to (g). Do not arise. requirements; [Trans/ation] (b) the reasons for the difference between the requirements and the funds Telephone Facilities In Hospitals of actually sanctioned; and Uttar Pradesh (c) the steps taken by the Govemment 646. SHRI DEVI BUX SINGH: to ensure the availability of required funds to SHRI BAlRAJ PASSI: U.P. State Electricity Board by the Power Anance Corporation? Will the MinisterofCOMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI KALP NATH (a) whether Govemment hospitals in RAI): (a) to (c). Due to non-compliance with Uttar Pradesh, particularly in Nainital and certain conditionalities of th~ lending policy Unnao districts, have been provided with byU.P.S.E.B, P.F.C. could disburse amounts telephone facilities; sanctioned in the previous years only to U.P.S.E.B. and not fresh loans. U.P.S.E.B. (b) if not, the names of hospital where has been requested to formulate its telephones have not been provided so far; Operational and Financial Action Plan, take and steps to achieve minimum statutory 3% return, repay the outstanding dues etc., so (c) the time by which these hospitals are thai fresh loans could be sanctioned. likely to be provided with telephone facilities? [English] THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI Telugu Ganga Project P.V. RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) All the Government Hospitals in the State of Uttar 648. SHRI ANBARASU ERA: Will the Pradesh at District level including Nainital Ministerof WATER RESOURCES be pJeased and Unnao Districts) have been provided to state: with Telephone facility. (a) the present position of the Telugu (b) and (c). Does not arise. Ganga project; and Loan by Power Anance Corporation (b) the time by which it Is likely to be to UPSEB completed? THE MINISTER OF WATER 647. SHRI CHINMAYANANDSWAMY~ RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN Will the Minister of POWER '-Pleased to SHUKLA): (a) Telugu Ganga Project, though state: . techno-economically appraised by the 175 Written AnSW81S JUlY 13.1992 Written AnSW81S 176 Central Water Commission. its consideration SHASTRI: was deferred by the AdvisOry Committee in SHRI SHASHI PRAKASH: April. 1988 as the project had not been SHRI ARJUN SINGH YADAV: cleared from inter-State angle. In order to SHRISRIBALLAVPANIGRAHI: resolve the Inter-State issues. the meeting of the Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh. Will the Minister of POWER be pleased Kamataka and Maharashtra, convened by to stale: the then Minister (Water Resources) on 5.4.1990 could not materialise as the Chief (a) whether it is a fact that the country is Ministerof Kamataka informed thatthe Chief facing acute power crisis; Ministers would themselves resolve the issues relating to sharing of Krishna waters. (b) if so, the estimated shortage in each The three Chief Ministers met twice in 1990. State as on June 30, 1992; and They are to meet again for consideration of the four tentative alternative proposals that (c) the steps takenlproposed to be taken emerged during their second meeting. bytheGovernmenttosupplementthepower supply in each State? (b) Completion schedule cannot be finalised in the absence of resolution of inter THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE State issues. MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI KAlP NATH RAI): (a) and (b). State-wise power supply ( Translation] position in the country during April, 92 -June, 1992 is given in the attached statement Power Crisis In Country . (c) Various measures being taken to 649. SHRI SRIKANTAJENA: il11lfOYe the availabi!ity of power in the country DR. D. VENKATESWARA include expediting commissioning of new RAO: generating capacity. implementation of short SHRI BHOGENDRA JHA: gestation projects, improving the SHRI K.P. REDDAIAH Y ADAV: performance of existing power stations, SHRI VUOY KUMAR YADAV: reduction of Transmission and Distribution SHRIGOPINATHGAJAPATHI: losses, implementation of demand SHRI RABI RAY: management and energy conservation SHRI R. SURENDER REDDY: measures and arranging transfer of energy SHRI RAJNATH SONKAR from surplus to deficit areas. 177 Written Answers ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 178 o o III M ~ {g "I' 0 en ex> 0 c.o C') "=t "- "- 0 "=t C') c.o en III 0 in c55 S' ~ .S E ~ .... ~ ~ .c 'E en .c ~ Q) en 1.1... ~ ~ U «I LL <: ~ Z .c ~ ~ N LO ::,!!o m C') M Lri o II) ~ ..,. co co -t 0 co m 0 10 m C') ~ -t N m ,.... N C') co ..c:: N co 10 ~ ,.... ;;1; N (/) N S ~ .S: iii ~ ~ II) c:: ~ :::. :::::: "") .0 m a> 10 -t <0 lO lO co N (') ,.... N C') m ,.... m C') lO ~ 10 lO ~ ~ 0 t:! co 0 lO co -t 0 ~ LO C') co co ~ ~ N ~ c:( ~ c: ~ (\j .~ lO lO lO lO 0 lO 10 0 10 10 :::. en LO en ,.... LO co N ,.... 0- ,.... ~ ~ co co m co ~ ~ co LO 0 N LO -t co co ~ N E <: ~ Q C) ~ ~ c I/) .c I/) .Q CD ~ ~ "0 CD Cl ns "0 :::J !! CD .... e! "0 II: 0.. E ci e! ns ns -ci I/) ffi 0.. :II! ~ E ns ~ ns Z .2 CD >- e! ~ e! (ij !!l ~ ~ .c ns .c c in ns "0 s::. ns Iii ~ "0 .... e! 'E Iii ~ CD '5' ns ns 0 0 c ns CD ns 0 a: 3: 0. ::E ::E 0 l- @ e( ~ ~ l- I- 181 Written Answers ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 182 M or) c:i N Gl 0) ~ ~ 0 M c: ~ (\I .~ 0 0 II) 0 II) e .Sl <: ~ ~ Q &1 0: ~ ~ "ii ~ c:0> a: « ~ II) ~ CI) 0 .Q~ ftI CD !!:!. ~ ... (.) I/) ~ CI) ftI 1;; "ii .s::: ;> .!!! II) ~ ~ I ~ iii ci 0 :: ~ <: «~ 183 Written AnSW91S JULY 13,1992 Written AnSW91S 184 Telephones Link of District Hq. with COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: Gram Panchayats In GuJarat (a) whether the Government of Gujarat 650. SHRI MAHESH KANODIA: has sent any proposal for the conversion of SHRI RATILAL VARMA: telephone exchanges into electronic; SHRIMATI BHAVANA CHIKHLlA: (b) if so, the details thereof; and Willthe Minister of COMMUNICATIONS (c) the action taken or proposed to be be pleased to state: taken by the Government thereon? (a) the number of gram panchayats in THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE Gujarat where telephones have been installed MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI so far; P.V. RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a)to (c). No, Sir. However in the meeting held by Minister of (b) the number of gram panchayats to State. (C) on 10.2.92 at Ahm~dabad, the be provided telephone connections by the representatives of' Gujarat Government end of 1992; requested to provide electronic telephone exchanges at: (c) whether the Government propose to link district headquarters with each gram 1. Unjha panchayatthrough telephones in nearfuture; and 2. Taloja (d) if so, by when? 3. Deogadbaria THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE 4. Bardoli and MINISTRY OF COMMUNICA TlONS (SHRI P.V. RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) 4053 as on 5. Una 30.6.1992. , Non electronic exchanges working at (b) 3,000 Panchayat Villages. these places have been planned to be progressively replaced by electronic ones in (c) Yes, Sir. the Eighth plan period. (d) By31st March 1997 as per objectives Alrlinks to Israel of Eighth Five Year Plan subject to availability of resources. 652. SHRI LAL K. ADVANI: [English) DR. A.K. PATEL: Conversion of Telephone Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION Exchanges Into Electronics In Gujarat AND TOURISM be pleased to state: 651. SHRI GABHAJI MANGAJI (a)whetherthereisanydirectairservice THAKORE: Will the Minister of between India and Israel; 185 Written Answers ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 186 (b) if so, the frequency and other details RAI): (a) NHPC has Invited proposals from of the service including the benefits likely to interested parties for collaboration with it for be derived as a result thereof; joint sector execution of Teesta III Hydroelectric Project. (c) whetherthere has been any increase in the number of Israeli tourists coming to (b) No, Sir. India; and (c) Does not arise in view of the reply to (d) if so, the details thereof? (b) above. THE MINISTER OF CIVil AVIATION Meetings on Sharing of River AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO Water Between India and SCINDIA): (a) No, Sir. Bangladesh (b) Does not arise. 654. SHRI SHANKERSINH VAGHElA: (c) and (d). Yes, Sir, The tourist arrivals SHRI ATAl BIHARI from Israel during the last three years are as VAJPAYEE: given below:- SHRI SHRAVAN KUMAR PATEL: Year Arrivals SHRI SANAT KUMAR MANDAL: 1989 4,634 Will the Minister of WATER 1990 5,855 RESOURCES be pleased to state: 1991 6,882 (a) whether any talks were held about shat'lng 0\ Ganga twet wa\et \)e\ween \no\a Teesta III Project and Bangladesh in New Delhi, recently; 653. SHRI CHITTA BASU: Will the (b) if so, the outcome and the terms of Minister of POWER be pleased to state: agreement, if any, reached in this regard; (a) whether the National Hydro-electric (c) whether the sharing of waters of Power Corporation (NHPC) has gone for some other eastern rivers has also been global tenderforthe Rs. 1880 crores Teesta discussed; III Project; (d) if so, details thereof; and (b) whether the contract has been finalised; and (e) the follow-up action being taken by the Govememnt in this regard? (c) if so, the details and the terms and conditions of the contract thus entered? THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE SHUKLA): (a) Talks were held for sharing of MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI KAlP NATH river waters including Ganga between India 187 Written Answers JULY 13, 1992 Written t4ilswers 188 and Bangladesh Prime Ministers in M~y, Under-carriage got damaged. The incident 1992 at New Deihl. Is under Investigation. (b) to (e). Both the Prime Ministers- Ban on P.C.O. Calls In Deihl . agreed that an equitable long-term and corT9rehensive arrangement for sharing the 656. SHRI K.P. REDDAIAH YADAV: flows of Ganga, TlSta and other major rivers Wi" the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be evolved through mutual discussions would pleased to state: serve the best Interest of the people of two countries. Acticm is proposed to be taken by (a) whether it is a fact that the incoming the Ministers co~ to make renewed. can in P.C.O.'s in Delhi sOd ofherparts of the endeavours for achieVirtg. an acceptable country have been banned from May 28, settlement including the interim arrangements 1992 by the Govemment; and for sharing the dry season flows on Ganga. (b) if SO, the details and reasonsthereof? Miraculous escape of India Airlines Right TH-e D-EPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY ~twWUNICATIONS (SHRI 655. SHRI M.V. P.V. RANGAYYAr~Aih1:1'~R1)~nd(b). PCOs CHANDRASEKHARA are provided for use and Coovenience of MURTHY: public mainly for outgoing call facility.. SHRI V. SREENIVASA Provision of incoming call facility-on Public PRASAD: Call Offices often results in misuse of the facility, causing inconvenience to genuine Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION PCO users. Hence incoming call facility on AND TOURISM be plased to state: PCOs has been withdrawn w.e.1. 27.12.91. (a) whether the Indian Airlines flight No. Attendance of Telephone Complaints 809 had a miraculous escape when a Airbus In Bombay crashlanded at the Patna airport on June 12, 1992; 657. PROF. ASHOK ANANDRAO. DESHMUH: Will the Minister of (b) if so, the reasons therefor and the· COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: details of the damages caused to the air1ine No. 809; and (a) whether it is a fact that there are no M. T .N.L. services in Bonibay to attend the (c) the steps taken/proposed to prevent complaints on Sundays and other holidays; the recurrence of such accidents in future? and (b) if so, the steps being taken by the THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION Government to improve the attendance of AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO complaints on all days? SCINDIA): (a) to (c). Indian Airlines Flight IC- 809 of 12.6.92 made a normal landing at THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE Palna Airport and during back tracking at the MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI end of the runway, its No.2 wheel of Nose P.V. RANGAYVA NAIDU): (a) and (b). No, 189 Written Answers ASADHA 22, 1914. (SAKA) Written Answers 190 Sir. An emergency fault repair service has plan, additional waler that can be utilised been functioning in all telephone exchange through inter-basin transfer was estimated buildings in MTNL Bombay to attend to as 22 million hectare-metres to benefit 35 complaint after office hours and on SundayS! million hectares of land.· National Water Closed Holidays. This service attends to Development Agency has undertaken studies telephone complaints pertaining to Hospitals, to firm up these figures. Fire Brigade and Police. It also caters to human emergency cases due to serious (c) The concerned State Governments sickness or for other reasons warranting an are represented on the Society which meets uninterrupted telephone service, after office at regular interval to consider the progress hours and on all days. made by National Water Development Agency in their work. Southern water Grid FAX Facility In Himachal Pradesh 658. SHRIGANGADHARA SANIPALLI: Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES 659. PROF. PREM DHUMAL: Will the be pleased to state: Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government have identified the possibility of construction of (a) whether it has been decided to provide SoU1hern water grid; FAX facility in Una, Bilaspur, and Mandi district headquarters in Himachal Pradesh (b) if so, the details otlotal surplus water available for this purpose; and (b) if so, when the decision was taken in this regard; and (c) whether the Government propose to initiate to convene any meeting of the (c) the time by which the facility is likely concerned States for making out a suitable to be made available? proposal in this regard? THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE THE MINISTER OF WATER MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN P.V. RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) Yes, Sir. Fax SHUKLA): (a) A National perspective plan facility is available to any subscriber who can for Water Resources Development prepared connect a FAX machine to his telephone by the Government, among other links, , under intimation to Department of Tele envisages linking of various peninsularrivers communications with a licence fee of Rs. fortransferring waters from water rich basins 3000/- per annum for personal use and Rs. to the water deficit basins. The National 15,000/-perannumforcommercial purposes. Water Development Agency (NWDA) a It has been decided to provide FAX facility In registered Societyunderthe MinistryofWater Telegragh Offices in Una, Bilaspurand Mandi Resources has been entrusted with the task District Headquarters in Himachal Pradesh. of conducting studies and preparing feasibility reports for optimum utilisation of available . (b) During December '91, with regard to waters. Bilaspur and Una and during March 1992, in respect of Mandi District Headquarters in (b) In the National water perspective Himachal Pradesh for installing Public Fax. 191 Written Answers JULY 13,1992 Written Answers 192 (c) The Fax Service Is planned to be India Tourism Development Corporation has provided in all the above three stations by the been reconstituted; end of year 1992. (b) if so, the details thereof; Gandhar Gas Turbine and Kawas Projects (c) Hnot, the reasons theretor and the time by which it is likely to be reconstituted; 660. SHRI P.C. CHACKO: Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state: . (d) whether the post of Chairman-cum Managing Director is also lying vacant for (a) whether the NTPC-Kawas project more than one year; and remains idle due to non-availability of gas; (e) if so, the reasons therefor and the (b) if so, the steps taken by the time by which the post is likelytobe filled up? Government in this regard; THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (c) whether inspite of non-availability of AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO natural gas, orderfor 1200croresGas Turbine SCINDIA): (a) No, Sir. for Gandhar Project has been placed with a loreign company; and (b) Does not arise. (d) if so, the reasons therefor? (c) The reasons are broadly administrative as well as changes THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE contemplated in the hotel business of ITOC. MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI KALP NATH h is not feasible to indicate time limit for the RAI): (a) No, Sir. reconslitution of the Board ot Directors ot ITOC. (b) Does not arise. (d) and (e). No, Sir. Director General of (c) and (d). No, Sir. Availability of 1.5 Tourism is holding additional charge of the Million Cubic Meter Per Day (MCMD) of gas post at CUD, ITOC a regular incumbent is has been confirmed for this project by the appointed. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. Rural Electrification Reconstitution of Board of Directors of ITDC 662. SHRI ARJUN CHARAN SETHI: Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to 661. SHRI V. SREENIVASA state: PRASAD: SHRI SHIVENDRA BAHADUR (a) whether the Rural Electrification SINGH: Corporation has achieved six percent of targets fixed for rural electrification as per Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION the report of the review committee appointed AND TOURISM be pleased to state: by the Government; (a) whether the Board of Oirectors ofthe (b) If so, the reasons therefor; 193 Wrmen AnnwI ASAOHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Wrmen AnSW9l'S 194 Cc) the number of vDlages yet to be electrification are fixed by the Planning e~iod, State-wise; Commission in consultation with the State GovernemntlState Electricity Board. Such Cd) whether the pultlJ8 energlsatlon targets in the Seventh Plan Period and target has also been slashed during the last subsequent years have been generally three years; achieved. exceeded by the Corporation. Ce) if so, the details thereof; and Cc) The State·wise number of villages yet to be electrified as on 31.3.1992 is given (1) the steps taken by the Government to in the attached statement achieve the cent per cent electrification of villages and the time schedule for It? Cd) to Ce). The annual plan targets for TI!E MINISTER OF STATE OF THE energisalion of pumbsets were reduced due MINISTRY OF POWER CSHRI KALP NATH to funds constraints during 1990·91 and RAI): Ca) and Cb). The annual targets of rural 1991·92 as per details given below:· Year TaIf1et Revised targets 1990·91 .4,15,910 3,29,160 1991-92 2,96,000 2,20,180 ., Cf) The overall time schedule for of resources and annual plan allocation made electrification of cent per cent village forthe purpose'n the Eighth and subsequent eledrlfication wmdepend upon the availability plan periods. STATEMENT srate-wiss nuntJer of une/sctrified viUages as on .31.3.92 SI.No. State No. of unelectrified villages as on 31.3..92 (As per 1981 Census) 1. Andhra Pradesh 21 @ 2. Arunachal Pradesh 1632 3. 531 4. Bihar 20306 5. Goa 9@ 195 Written AnsWBIS JULY 13.1992 Wrlten Ansttw5 196 SLNo. Stat. No. of unelectrifled villages as on 31.3.92 (As per 1981 Census) 6. Gujarat 222@ 7. Haryana 0 8. Himachal Pradesh .46 9. Jammu & Kashmir 315 10. Kamataka 545 @ 11. Kerala 0 12. Madhya Pradesh 6489 13. Maharashtra 248 @ 14. Manipur 398 15. Meghalaya 2587 16. Mizoram 204 17. Nagaland 13 18. Orissa 14071 19. Punjab 0 20. Rajasthan 7191 21. Sikkim 35 @ 22. Tamil Nadu 9 23. Tripura 1699 $ 24. Uttar Pradesh 29622 25. West Bengal 10004 Total (States) 96197 Total (UTs) 3 Total (Ail-India) 96200 @ The balance villages shown are not geaslble for electrtflcatlons. $ As per 1971 Census. " 197 Written Answers ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 198 Russian Aided Power Plants 7. Mangalore Thermal Power Project State-I (420 MW) 663. SHRI ASTBHUJA PRASAD S. Kol Dam Hydro Electric Project (800 SHUKLA: MW) SHRIYASHWANTRAO PATIL: SHRI SHRAVAN KUMAR 9. Dulhasti-Kishenpur-Srinagar Trans. PATEL: Line Will the Minister of POWER be pleased • Modernisation and Upgradatlon of· to state: National and International Airports (a) whether Russian assistance was porposed to be given to ten power projects 664. SHRI K.V. THANGKABALU: Will being Implanted in the country; the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM be pleased to state: (b) if so, the names thereof and the amount of the proposed assistance; and (a) whether the Government have received any proposal from France for the (c) the steps being taken by the modemisation and upgradalion of national Government for getting this assistance? and intemational airports in the country; and THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (b) if so, the details thereof including the MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI KALP NATH names. of these airports proposed to be RAI): (a) to (c). Discussions are being held modernised? with Russia regarding quantum, terms and nature of credit that may be available for the THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION following power projects: AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO SCINDIA): (a) No, Sir. 1. Kahalgaon Super Thermal Power (b) Does not arise. Project (840 MW) (_Translation) 2. Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Project State-II (1000 MW) Telephone Facility In Hospitals of Madhya Pradesh 3. Tehrl Hydro Power Complex (2400 MW) 665. SHRI RAM KRISHNA KUSMARIA: Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be 4. Vindhyachal State·1I Trans. Line pleased to state: 5. Maithon Thermal Power Project (840 (a) whether telephone facility has been MW) provided 10 all the hospitals in Madhya Pradesh; 6. Kayamkulam Thermal PowerProjecl State - I (420 MW) . (b) if not, the reasons therefor; and 199 Wrlrten Answers JUtY 13,1992 Written AnSwtHI 200 (.c) the time by which telephone facility is construction of a yatri·niwas at Kalimpong likely to be providedto the aforesaid hospitals? has been receiVed. However detailed estimates are still awaited. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN' THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI Post OffIces.n Rented Hou.... n o.V. RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) to (c). Yes, GuJarat Sir. All the Government Hospitals In the State of Madhya Pradesh have been provided . 667. OR. A.K. PATEL: Will the Minister with telephone facility. of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to Slate: [English] (a) the number of post offices being run in the private rented houses in Gujarat State; Construction of Lodges and Yatrf. Nlwas In West Bengal (b) how many private house owners have given notices lor the vacation 01 their 666. SHRI JITENDRA NA TH DAS: Will houses; the Minister of CIIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM be pleased to state: (C) the i8nt being paid in each case; district·wlse for the last three years; and (a) the finanCial aSSistance provided by the Union Government to West Bengal for (d) the steps taken to vacate those post construction of lOdges and yatri·niwas during offices lromthe private Tented houses andto • each of the last two years; shift them to the Government buildings? (b) whether the Government of West THE DEPUTV MINISTER IN THE Bengal has sent any proposal forconstruction MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI of more yatri·niwas in the State; and P.V. RANGAVVA NAIDU): (a) There are 1273 post offices functioning in rented (cl if so, the action taken by the buildings in Gujarat State. Government thereon? ~) Notices have been received from THE MINISTER FOR CIVIL AVIATION 262 landlords lor the vacation oflheirhouses. AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO SCINDIA): (a) The financial assistance (c) The required information is being sanctioned by the Department of Tourism for collected and will be laid on the Table of the the construction of lodges and yatri niwas House. during each of the last 2 years is given as under: (d) The Department is not in a position to construct departmental buildings to house Year Amount Sanctioned all the post offices now functioning in rented buildings because of financial considerations l 1990·91 Rs. 175.52 lakhs and other reasons like non·avallablllty of land etc. On receipt of notices from the 1991·92 Rs. 92.53 lakhs landlords 'ro vacation 01 their houses efforts are made 10 vacate those rented post office (b) and (c). Yes, Sir. A proposal for buildings by securing altemative suitable 201 Written Answers ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 202 buildings or by constructing departmental Allahabad and Delhi has been discontinued; buildings to the extent possible. and [Translation) (b) if so, the reasons therefor? THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION Review of TE'legraph Ac1, 1885 AND TOURISM .(SHRI MADHAVRAO SCINDIA): (a) and (b). Indian Airlines services 668. SHRI BARE LAL JATAV: Will the between Delhi and .Allahabad have been Ministerof COMMUNICATIONS be pleased discontinued from 20.5.92 due to capacity to state: constraints. [English) (a) whether a Committee was constituted to review the Indian Telegraph Assistance for Minor, Medium, Major Act, 1885; Irrigation Projects in OrIssa (b) whether the Committee has submitted its report to the Government; 670. KUMARI FARIDA TOPNO: SHRI K.P. SINGH DEO: (c) if so, the main recommendations made by the Committee; Will the Minister of WATER (d) the action being taken by the RESOURCFS be pleased to state: Government thereon; and (a) whether the Government of Orissa (e) if not, the reasons for delay? has sought central financial assistance for the construction of minor, medium major THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE irrigaticn project, in the State; MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P.V. RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) Yes, Sir. (b) if so, the details of such projects; and (b) to (e). The Committee is due to submit its report, by 3rd August, 1992. (c) the financial assistance proposed to be provided by the Union Government in each case? Air Services between Deihl and Allahabad THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN 669. SHRIMATI SAROJ DUBEY: Will SHUKLA): (a) to (c). The details of outlays the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND proposed by the Governemnt of Orissa and TOURISM be pleased to state: approved by the Planning Commission for majflr, medium and minor irrigation projects (a) whether the air servies between in the State during 1992·93 are as under: 203 Written Answers JULY 13, 1992 Written Answers 204 (Rs. in crores) Proposed osutlay Approved outlay (i) Major and medium Irrigation 302.06 250.43 (ii) Minor Irrigation 67.85 64.35 In addition, the following projects are in progress in Orissa with assistance from.lapan 1. Upper Kolab Irrigation Project Yen 3769 million (approx. RS.73.50 crores) 2. Upper Indravati Irrigation Yen 3744 million Project - Left Bank Canal (approx. Rs. 73 crores) Orissa is also a participating State in the assistance in accordance with existing Dam Safety Project and National Water procedures. Management Project being executed with 100% central funding for rehabilitation World Bank assistance. Reimbursement work through Ministry of Home Affairs is also received from external agencies is passed being provided to the following irrigation on to State Governments as additional central projects: (Rs. in crores) 51. No Name 01 the project Proposed outlay in 1992-93 1. Potteru Irrigation Project 4.50 (Major Project) 2. Satiguda Irrigation Project 1.60 (Balance work at the time of handing over to State) (Medium Project)' Total: 6.10 Broadcast of Regional Language News (a) whether the regional languages news Bulletins from Deihl bulletins broadcastfrom Delhi are not listened properly; 671. SHRI PROBIN DEKA: Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state: (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and 205 Written Answers ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 206 (c) the steps proposed to be taken to (c) the criteria followed for constitution popularise the same? of these Boards? THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE THE MINISTER OF CIVil AVIATION MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO BF IOADCASTING (KUMARI GIRIJA VY AS): SCINDIA): (a) Yes, Sir. (a) No, Sir. (b) Statement is attached. (b) and (c). Do not arise. (c) Representation is given amongst Air India and Indian Airlines Boards others, to persons reflecting consumer, industry and academic interest to ensure 672. SHRI RABI RAY: high level interaction with persons from SHRI MOHAN RAWAlE: different fields of public life. Will the Minister of CIVil AVIATION , AND TOURISM be pleased. to state: STATEMENT (a) whether the Air India and Indian Airlines Boards have been reconstituted; Composition of the Board of Directors of Air India and Indian Airlines with Effect (b) if so, the details thereof; and from 1.7.1992 Air India Indian Airlines 1. Chairman and 1. Chairman and Managing Director Managing Director, Air India. Indian Airlines. 2. Chairman and 2. Chairman and Managing Director, Managing Director, Indian Airlines. Air India. 3. Joint Secretary, 3. Joint Secretary, Department of Civil Department of Civil Aviation. Aviation. 4. Director General, 4. Director General, (Tourism). (Tourism), 5. Prof. A.M. Khusro 5. Shri Sanjiv Goenka 6. Shri K.R. Punia 6. Shri Vinay Modi 7. Shri Anup Singh 7.' Shri Ahmed Patel 207 WrIIen Answers JULY 13,1992 WrItten Answers 208 Airlnda Indian Airlinss 8. Shrl Aditya B;"a 8. ShrlB.S. Ramoowalia 9. Shri Jeetender Prasad 9. Shri Subhabrata Rasu 10. Shri Shyam Bhartiya 10. Shri Ashok Jain 11. Mrs. Jaya Bachhan 11. Shri Amar Singh 12. Shri K.M. Mammen 12. Shri R.P. Miltal 13. 5hri A.C. Muthiah 13. 5mt. Sumati Oraon 14. Shri Vithal Bhai Patel, 14. Shri R.P. Panika Sagar (MP) 15. Shri Beekabhai, Ex-MP 15. Shri J.P. Gupta (Advocate) Waiting List for Telephones In Orissa provided with telephone connections so far; and 613. DR.KARTIKESWARPATRA:WilJ the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be (c) the time by which the waiting list is pII1ased to state: likely to be cleared? (a) the nurrber persons on the waiting for telephone connections in Bhubaneswar, THE DEPUTY MINISTER .IN THE Cuttack, Mayurbhanj and Balasore districts MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI of oriSsa during the last two years and till P.V. RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) Number 01 date; , persons on the waiting list for telephone connections during the last two years & till (b) the years-wise number of applicants date are as under:- Name 01 District Waiting list Waiting list Waiting list (90-91) as (91·92) as till date as on on 31.3.1991 on 31.3.92 30.6.92 Bhubneswar (Puri Oistl.) 1928 1670 2015 Cuttack 761 1927 1555 Uayarbhanj 74 378 408 Balasore 326 580 620 209 Ktlten AnswelS ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Ktlten AnSwelS 210 (b) Applicants provided with Telephone Connectios year-wlse are as under:- Name of Distt. During During During 1990-91 1991-92 1.4.92'0 30.6.92 Bhubneswar 3626 2864 431 (Puri Distt.) Cuttack 1729 24n 427 Mayurbhanj 279 423 69 Balasore 390 660 152 . (c) Most of the waiting list as on possibilities of private participation In liSCO 30.6.1992 is likely to be cleared by 1993·94. are being explored by the Government. Whether we can avail of the Japanese [ TranSlation) resources would depend on the results of the ongoing exploration. Japanese A.slstance to Indian Iron and S ...ICompany Cc) There is no specific proposal. at present, to utilise Japanese assistance of 674. SHRI RAJESH KUMAR: the type offered for any other steel sector SHRIMATISHEELAGAUTAM: projects. Willthe Minister of STEEL be pleased to Unauthorised Electric Connections state: In Deihl (a) whet'her Japan has agreed to renovate the Indian Iron and Steel Company; 675. SHRI PANKAJ CHOWDHRY: Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state: (b) if so, the details thereof; and (a) whether unauthorised electricity (c) whether such type of assistance connections in Delhi is increasing rapidly; from Japan is likely to be utilised for other projects also? (b) if so, the details of the unauthorised connections detected during the last one THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE year; MINISTRY OF STEEL SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN oeV): (a) and (b). A Japanese (c) the loss caused to DESU as a result Company indicated their interest in thereof; and participating in financing the liSCO's Bumpur Steel Works modernisation project. In view (d) tbe steps taken by the Govemmenl of Inadequate availability of pain funds. the 10 check such malpractices? 211 Written Answers JUlY.13.1992 Written Answers 212 THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE the high power TV transmitter at Indore and MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI KALP NATH the low power TV transmitter at Nagda. RAI): (a) to (d). During the raidS conducted by DESU from time to time, number of (b) There is no proposal to augment the unauthorised electric connections have been capacity of the high power TV transmitter at detected. During the year 1991-92, DESU Indore. carried 46004 checkings and detected 301 08 cases of theft/misuse of electricity. It is not (c) An estimated 62"10 area ofthe districts possible to quantify the loss on account of of UDain, Shajapur Dewas. Ratlam and theft of power as commercial losses due to Mandsaur is covered under the existing TV theft of power cannot be segregated from network in UDain Division. TV service in the total transmission and distribution losses. Ratlam and Mandsaur districts is expected DESU has intensified its drive against theft of to improve on the commissioning of the low energy. It has also been made a cognizable power TV transmitter at Jaora (Ratlam) and offence under the Indian Electricity h;t, 1910. a very low power TV transmitter at Kukadeshwar (Mandsaur). Further Doordarshan Transmission Range in expansion of TV coverage in Unain division Ujjaln. M.P. would depend upon availability of resources for the purpose and inter-se priOrities. 676. SHRI SATYANARAYAN JATIYA: Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND (d) A fullfledged TV studio Centre at BROADCASTING be pleased to state: Bhopal and aProgramme Generation Facility (PGF) Centre at Raipur are technicallyr6ady (a) whether the Doordarshan awaiting commissioning. 54 TV transmitters transmission facility in Unain in Madhya of varying power ratings are at present Pradesh is inadequate; functioning at varuous places in Madhya Pardesh. (b) the steps taken to improve Doordarshan transmission by altering the Kutir Jyotl Vojana in Maharashtra transmission system of Indore TV relay centre; sn. SHRIVILASRAONAGNATHRAO GUN DEWAR:· Will the Minister of POWER (c) the" extent of Doordarshan coverage be pleased to state: available in UDain, Shajapur, Dewas, Ratlam and Mandsaur districts in madhya Pradesh (a) the districts in Maharashtra where and the steps being taken to extend the Kutir Jyoti Yojana has been implemented; coverage to the remaining areas; and and (d) the places where Doordarshan studio (b) the districts where this scheme is and other facilities are available? proposed to be implemented in future? THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI KAlP NATH BROADCASTING (KUMARIGIRUA VVAS):• RAI): (a) As reported by Maharashtra State (a) Substantial parts of UDain district including Electricity Board, the Kutir Jyoti ProgralTVT18 its district headquartertwon are covered by was implemented in all the districts of the 213 Written Answers ASADHA 22, 1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 214 State except Greater Bombay, during 1989- (e) Yes, Sir. 91. (f) The allocation recommended by the (b) The programme was not continued Workling Group of the Planning Commission after 31.3.1991. for the project for 1992-93 is Rs. 32.50 crores. [English] Post and Telephone Facilities In Rengall Multipurpose Project In Orissa Various-Regions of Bihar 678. SHRI K.P. SINGH DEO: Will the 679. SHRI KARJYA MUNDA: Will the MinisterofWATER RESOURCES be pleased Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: to state: (a) the estimated cost of the Rengali (a) whether the Govern ment propose to Irrigation Project; provide post and telephonefacilnies to all the villages of Chhota Nagpur and Santhal (b) the date of ns sanction; Pargana regions of Bihar in the near fu1ure; (c) the amount allocated for the project (b) if so, the details thereof; so far; (c) whether the Government are aware Cd) the total hectares of land brought that most of the telephones of villages are under irrigation in different districts of Orissa lying dead and these are not being maintained; so far; (e) whether the work on the project has (d) if so, the details thereof; and been cO"1>leted; and (e) the steps taken of proposed to be (f) if not, the allocation made for the taken by the Government in this regard? project during 1992-931 THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE THE MINISTER OF WATER MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI . RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN P.V. RANGAYVANAIDU): (a) and (b). There SHUKLA): (a) and (b). Rengali Irrigation are in all 3284 gram panchayats in Chhota Project (Phase-I) was given Investment Nagpur and Santhal Pargana regions of clearance for an estimated cost of Rs. 233.64 Bihar Circle. These are at present being crores by Planning Commission on served by a network of 2901 post offices. 31.3.1978. There is no proposal to open post offices in all the villages of the region. However, under (c) An expenditure of Rs. 187.00 crores the successive annual plans, new post offices Is likely to be incurred upto '3192 on the are being opened on the basis of requests project. proposals received and justification as per the prescribed norms. (d) The ultimate potoential of the project Is 4,23,600 hectares. No potential has been As far as provision of telephone facility created so far. is concerned, all the panchayat vUlages 215 WrIten Ans...,. JULY 13, 1992 Written An• ...,. 216 including lhose inChhola Nagpurand Santhal (b) and (c). The lIows observed by the Pargana regions of Bihar will be covered Central Water Conmission aI BIUigundulu progressively during the 8th plan period, discharge site on cauvery located near the subject to availability of resources. inter-State border were about 62 and 17.3 Thousand Million Cubic Feet during the (c) to (e). Although the performance of months of May and June, 1992 respectively rural telephones has been found by and and are more than those preScribed In the large satisfactory, faults of this nature have Interim Order. beenfoundinafewcases. Detailedguidelines as well as instructions have been issued for I Translation] checking and manloring service performance fo these telephone by the concerned TappIng Natural Water Resource. maintenance staff. 681. SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR cauvery Water to Tamil Nadu GANGWAR: Will the Minister 0' WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: 680. SHRI G. MADE GOWDA: SHRIMATI CHANDRA (a) whether any scheme is under PRABHAURS: consideration 0' the Governmentfortapping SHRI K. RAMAMURTHEE of natural water resources In the country; TINDIVANAM: and Will the Minister of WATER (b) If 80, the steps being taken for Its RESOURCES be pleased to state: optimum ut~ion? . (a) the steps taken by the Government THE. MINISTER OF WATER to constitute a monitoring body for RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN implementing the interim orders of the SHUKLA): (a) A total of 263 major irrigation Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal; projects and 1104 medium irrigation projects have been taken up so far an overthe country (b) Whetherthe Kamataka Government in addition to ~ large numtier of wellllube well has let out Waler from KRS or Kablnlln the irrigation works; tanks and other' minor month of MayorJune 1G92 aspertheaward; irrigatlon worksforutUlsing the Natural Water and Re80Uratlin the country. 84 major projects and 778 medium projects have been (c)' 80, the rue Ft. of water Ie, out trom COfY1)Ieted 10 far. In additional watershed cauvery to Tamil Nadu? development programmes have also been undertaken to conserve and utilise the THE MINISTER OF WATER rainwater where It falls. RESOURCES {SHRI' VIDYACHARAN SHUKLA): (a) The Chief MinistefsofCauvery (b) A Command Atea Development Basin States have b8en addressed on 9th Programme has been undertaken since June, 1992 to indicate their concurrence for 1974-75 for improving the utilisation of I8Ulng up of Joint CommIt... to monitor Irrigation wae, from the ca~al system. ~ntalion of the interim Order of the . establishment of River Basin Oiganlsatlons caw.y W..... 0iIpute!I TrbI.... h.. alao been planned for "ptemallc 217 Written Answers ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) written Answers 218 coordination and management of the Basins intention to set up a Combined Cycle Gas water resources in different types of water based Power Plant of approximately 800 uses. MW capacity at Bawana near Delhi or similar project approved by the Govemment of India [English) in accordance with the notified policy of the Government of India to encourage greater Joint Venture of ASS and DESU participation by Private Sector enterprises in the electricity sector to bring in additionality Of resources from the private sector for 6~. SHRI GEORGE capacity addition programme in electricity FERNANDES: generation, supply and distribution fields. SHRI MANORANJAN BHAKTA: (c) and (d). Information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House. Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state: Allocation of Funds for Publicity on Tourism (a)whetherthe multinational Asea Brown Boveri (ABB) has made a bid for setting up 683. SHRIPRAKASHV. PATIL:Willthe a jOint venture with the Delhi Electric Supply Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM Undertaking (DESU) for setting up a single be pleased to state: combined cycle power plant of 800 MW in two phases; (a) the amount earmarkedlSpent by the Government on publicity for tourism both in (b) if so. the details thereof; foreign and domestiC markets during the last three years and .till date; and (c) whether Asea BrownBoveri has also proposed to set up apowerequipment project (b) the funds released to each State in India; and ~emmentforthepurpose during the above period. State-wise? (d) if so, the expenditure to be incurred thereon? THE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI MADHAVRAO THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE SCINDIA): (a) The Information Is given In MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI KALP NATH statement - I attached. RAI): (a) and (b). MIS. Asea Brown Boveri (ABB) have submitted a proposal for setting up of a Combined Cycle Gas Based Power (b) Financial assistance forpub{icity and Project at Bawana in reasponse to an promotion of domestic: tourism, Is extended advertisement issued by DESU inviting to Sta\e Govemments based on the merit of proposals In this regard. MIs. ABB and the the proposal and availability of funds. Details National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) of funds released to· State Governments have also 'Signed a Memorandum of during the last three years is given in Understanding (MOU) to confirm their statement - II attached. 219 Written Answers JUlY 13, 1992 Written Answers 220 U Q) 0 0 0 a. ~ ID I/) 0 I/) ~ .~ 0 ex) N Q) ::>i5 C") 0 .... ~ c: co iii C") :3 ' o o o o o Ll) '"<0 q ..j '"o ai o N f:: .~ :;, ...... _ ~ " c:i <: N M ..j lfi o o tri I i I --.. I/) ":t to to <.0 (") ,£::. Ol Ol I/) "! 0> ... N N (Xi I 6 .!l1 Cl) 0> ,50 iii cr:._ i I I 1 I' ~ 0 l"- N 0 I"- 0 ' .._ Cll .0 0 (.) .s::: to Z 0. .._ ::> Q) 10 Q) '0 '" 01 .E c III '0 c c Ql 0 =<:: ci ..: N M -:i tri cD .....: cO en (b) Hso, the reasons therefor; and THE DEPUTY MINISTER iN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND (c) the steps being taken to improve the BROADCASTING (KUMARIGIRIJA VY AS): passenger services? (a) to (c). At present, ali the 19 districts of Gujarat are covered by TV service, wholly or partially, by the 32 TV transmitters operating THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION in the State. There is no plan at present to set AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO up a TV relay centre at Sotad city. SCINDIA): (a) No, Sir. There was a 26% , increase in the numberof passengers carried Electronic Mail Service by Air India during the period April-June, 1992 compared to the corresponding period 686. SHRI ARViND TRIVEDI: Will the last year. Ministerof COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: (b) Does not arise. (a) whether the electronic postal service (c) Improvement of passenger service has been recently started: is a continuous process. Betterfacilities are being provided to passengers in areas like (b) If so, the places which have so far Reservation, Ground handling, On-Board been provided with this facility; entertainment, food/meal service etc. (c) whether other parts of the country will also be benefited in near future; [ Translation) (d) If Sl), the deta!ls thereof and by when: TV A.lay Centr•• ln Gujarat and 685. SHRI RATILAL VARMA: (e) If not, the reasons therefor? SHRIMAn BHAVNA CHIKHLIA: THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE Will the Ministerof INFORMATION AND MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI , BROADCASTING be pleased to state: P.V. RANGAYA NAIDU): (a) No, Sir.. 227 Written Answers JULY 13,1992 Written Answers 228 (b) to (e). Does not arise. (c) the total power expected to be generated from various sources bythattime; [English] and Postal Stamp for Ganesh Festival (d) the steps proposed to be taken to bridge the gap between demand and 687. SHRI ANNA JOSHI: Will the generation of power by the end ofthecentury? Ministerof COMMUNICATIONS be pleased refer to the reply given to Unstarred Question No. 5204 on March 30, 1992 and state; THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI KALP NATH (a) whether any action has been taken RAI): (a) and (b). The estimated energy by the Government to issue of a special reqUirement for the whole of India for the postage stamp to mark the centenary of year 1999-2000 is 517005 MKWH. Ganesh festival; and (c) and (d). In order to mitigate the (b) if so, the detailS thereof? powerdeficit in the country, various measures taken to improve the availability of power in the country include expediting commiSSioning THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE new generating capacity, implementation of MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI short-gestation gas-based power projects, P.V. RANGAYA NAIDU): (a) and (b). The improving the performance of existing power proposal for special stamp on Ganesh festival stations, reductions 01 transmission and was placed before the Philatelic Advisory distribution losses, implementation of Committee for consideration in its meeting demand management and energy held on 11.5.1992. However no decision was conservation measures and arranging taken by the Committee on any of the transfer of energy from surplus to deficit proposals placed before it. A sub Committee areas. The-National Development Council to consider all the pending proposals is being has approved a capacity addition of 30065 formed, to make recommendations for MW for the 8th Plan. The total power consideration by the P.A.C. regenartion in 2000 A.D. would depend on the size of the 9th Plan. Demand for Power by 2000 AD Suspension of IAAI OffIcials 688. SHRIMATIVASUNDHARARAJE: 689. SHRI PRATAPRAOB. BHONSLE: SHRI N.J. RATHVA: Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM be pleased to state: Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state: (a) whether some officials of Intemational Airport Authority of India have been (a) whetherthe Govemment have made suspended recently working at new domestic any estimate of the demand for power by airport at Santa Cruz; and 2000 AD; (b) H so, the details thereof and the (b) H so, the details thereof; reasons therefor? 229 Written Answers ASADHA 22, 1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 230 THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION Uttar Pradesh is being delayed; • AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO SCINDIA): (a) Yes, Sir. (b) if so, the places where the work is being delayed and the reasons therefor; (b) Three engineers and one Aerobridge operator of I.A.A.I. were placed under (c) the places at which the Government suspension following maHunctioning of an have decided to install electronic exchange aerobrldge in the New Domestic Terminal at during 1992; Bombay airport. (d) whether electronic exchanges have World Bank Aid for Sea Erosion Coast been installed in all district headquarters of the country; and 690. SHRI V.S. VIJAYARAGHAVAN: Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES (e) if not, the number of district be pleased to state: headquarters where this facility is to be provided and by whein? (a) whether the Government have submitted to the World Bank a proposal THE DEPUTV MINISTER IN THE seeking financial aid to control sea erosion MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI along the Karala Coast; P.V. RANGAYA NAIDU): (a) No, Sir. (b) if so, the details tnereof; and (b) Does not arise; (c) if so, the details of assistance Cc) As showns inthe attached statement. proposed to be provided by the World Bank? (d) No, Sir. THE MINISTER OF WATER (e) About 50% District Head Quarters RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN are yet to be provided with electronic SHUKlA): (a) No, Sir. exchanges, and for doing this,. no time schedule has been .drawn so far, (b) and (c). Do not arise. [ Translation) STATEMENT Electronic Exchanges In List of Places where electronic eXChanges Uttar Pradesh are likely to be provided during Jan. 92 to Dec.92. 691. SHRI HARt KEWALPRASAD: Will (a) Exchanges and RLU's are planned the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be to be provided as follows. pleased to state: 1. Barabanki (a) whether it is a fact that the scheduled • work of Installing electronic exchanges in 2. Shamali Commissioned 231 Written Answers JUlY 13,1992 Wrllten Answets 232 3. Hardwar S.Ho. Name of exchangeDistt. 4. HaJdwani 3. Janghai Allahabad 5. Kotdwar 4. Oeogaon Azamgarh 6. Amroja 5. Shlvpur Bahralch 7. Chandausi 6. Bhlaura BareiUy S. Bastl 7. Meerganj 9. Dh8fl1)Ur 8. Gawan Budaun 10. Nazbabad 11. Gonda 9. Saiq:)ur 12. Ba1ra"l>ur 10. Bisauli THO 13. Saldpur 11. Haldaur Bijnore 14. Khalilabad Cormissloned 12. Noorpur 15. Chauri Chaura Commissioned . 13. Shert 16. Shahganj 14. NaglnaTHO 15. B.B .. Nagar Bulandshahar List of exchange which ate ptOpONd 10 be make electronic by C-OOT Exchange during Jan-Dece, 92 16. RqNr Dehradun 17. Khadda Deorla S.No. Nal1l8of~ 18. Laza 1. Fatehabad THO ,... 19. ~ola 2. Madra!< AIigarh 20. Awagarh Etah 233 Written Answers ASADHA 22, 1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 234 S.No. Name of exchange Distt. • S.No. Name of exchange Distt. • 43. Kailhat 21. Soraon 44. Dalpatpur Moradabad 22. Bhadarsa Falzabad 45. Singhpur Sani 23. Dhata Fatehpur 46. Bhajna Nagala Nainital ,f4. Pachperwa Gonda 47. Fauzi colony Beniganj Hardoi 25. . . '- 48. Kotabagh 26. Bilgram T.H.O. 49. Nahakmata 27. Kachhauna SO. Ramgarh 28. Landaura '. Hardwar 51. Ranibagh 29. Rampur Jaunpur 52 . Syonsi Papri .tI.lo. Sujanganj 53, Thai Pithoragarh ... 31. Sabina Jhansi 54. Harchanpur Raibareli 32. Baragaon 55. Dhamora Rampur 33. Gursarai 56. Khod Singhen f34. Rudrapur Deoria 57. MilakT.H.O. 35. Aira lakhit11)ur 58. Chhutmalpur Saharanpur 1.36. Mahngapur 59. Rampur Manisharsan 37. Bajna Mathura 60. Shoharatgarh Silhalhnagar 38. Shergarh 61. Chamba Tehri 39. • Chiraiyakote Mau 62. Saidraza Naranasi 40. Khwaja Nagla Meerut Sakaldiha 41. Phalawda 63. 42. Ahraura Mlrz~r 64. UmFaha 235 Written Answers JULY 13,1992 Written Answers 23e List of places where electronic exchanges S.No. Name of exchange Distt. are likely to be (MIL T) Type exchanges during Jan-Dece., 92 21. Garhi Pukhta Muzaflaruager S.No. Name of exchange Distl. .. . 22. Chausana 1. Jaingora Agra 23. Tarabgnj THQ. Gonda 2. Kundol 24. Betalghat Nainital 3. KiraoliTHQ. 25. Lalpur 4. Malpur ; 26. Narwal Kanpur Dehat 5. Nunhai 27. Srikol Paurl 6. Barag Aligarh 28. Diwanganj Pratapgarh 7. Loda 29. Prithiganj 8. Sanjanpur 30. Vin Pithoragarh. ~ 9. GObanaTHO 31. Trisundi Raibareli 10. Putaldevi Almora 32. Phundpuri Saharanpur 11. Paraskhera Bareilly 33. Maheswani 12. Mehragaon 34. Sarai Malai Sitapur 13. Chhoi 35. Katra . Sulanpur 14. Nathua Khan 36. Pandebaba 15. Kolwa Sadak Barabanki 37. Dhamaur 16. Bhanpur Basti 38. Bishanganj 17. Newada Faizabad 39. Gosaiganj 18. Nagetha Hardoi 4Q. Ramaganj 19. Itauribazar Jaunpur 20. Siddiquipur 41. Patlauni Mathura 237 Written Answers ASADHA 22.1914 (SAKA) Written Answers ~38 Two Stage Clearance for Hydel Power S.No. Name of exchange Distt. Complexes 42. Khursanda 693. SHRI R. SURENDER REDDY: Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state: 43. Kotwa Raj Mirzapur (a) whether the Union Government 44.. Parwa THO. Unnao propose to sanction a two stage clearance schema for hydel power complexes in the 45. Hasanganj THO. country in order to substantially save time and cost escalation; 46. DundaTHO. Uttar Kashi (b) if so, the details thereof; and 47. PuroiaTHO (c) the details of such hydel projects [English] likely to be set up during 1992 alongwith the capacity of each project? Setting up of T.V. Transmitter in Chamoli District of U.P. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI KAlP NATH RAI): (a) and (b). With a viewto accelerating 692. SHRI BAlRAJ PASSI: Will the the development of hydroelectric projects by Minister of INFORMATION AND reducing the gestation period. it has been BROADCASTING be pleased to state: decided (by the Govt.) to allow taking up of pTe.-construction works and development of (a) whether the Government have infrastructural facilties of central~oint sector recently conducted a survey for setting up ot hydroelectric projects (proposed to be a T.V.Ir:ansmitterinNainidanda. Choptaand implemented in the Central Sector or jointly Haryall Danda (Dhanpur) district Chamoli in with the States) as advance action. in the first Uttar Pradesh; . . stage, pending investment sanction for the main pr.oject. subject to the following (b) If so. the details thereof; and conditions:- (c) the time by which the work is likely to (i) Consent of the State Govt. be started and completed? concerned is available to the .. project being executed in the ,~ . Central Sector or in the Joint . THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE Sector, on the approved power MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND sharing formula. BROADCASTING (KUMAR I GIRIJA VYAS): (a) to (c). Whereas no such survey has been conducted, a very low power TV transmitter (ii) The project is techno is planned to be set up at Joshimath in economically cleared by the Chamoli district of Uttar Pradesh. This is Central Electricity Authority. expected to be commissioned into service during 1993-94. (iii) Some resource allocation for the 239 Written Answers JULY 13, 1992 Written Answers 240. project exists in the Five Year Plan 2. Baglihar HE Project (J&K) and Annual Plan. -450 MW 3. Sawalkot HE Project (J&K) -600MW (Iv) Clearances from all concerned agencies have been obtained for 4. Kameng HE Project inl*tmentingthe Project, including ·600 MW an 'in principle' first stage (Arunachal Pradesh) clearance from the environment angle. Line Tester Equipment. The specific pre-constructionl in,rastructural works that can be taken up in 694. PROF. RAM KAPSE: Will the the first stage under this dispensation as Ministero' COMMUNICATIONS be pleased follows:- to state: (i) Acquisition of land for the main (a) whether it is a fact that the Telecom. project works except the land - Department has purchased line tester coming under submargence as a equipments for the Mahanagar Telephone result of the project. Nigam, Bombay and transisterised one plus one equipments for Delhi Telecom; (ii) Essential tefll>Orary carTl' type) residentiaVoffice accommodation. (b) if so, when these were purchased required for infrastructure aAd the expenditure Involved thereon; development works. (c) whether they are being used; and (iii) Access roads and bridges as well as temporary residential/office (d) if not, the reasons therefor and the construction. present position of these equipments? (iv) Construction power THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI (v) Preparation of environmental P.V.RANGAYVANAIDU):(a)YesSir.... TNL management plans. has purchased Telephone line testers for use in Bombay Telephone andtransistorised one plus one equipments for use in Delhi Cc) The following projects are likely to be TelephoneS. considered for commencement of pre construction works during 1992, under the (b) The details of purchase and the above scheme, subject to availability of funds costs thereof are given in the statement I and ·~nd clearance fro":, environmental angle:- . II attached . .r ~. 1. Chamera HE Project (Stage-II) ·300MW (c) Sir, OMPlus One Carrier systems (Himachal Pradesh) are used for short periods in non-feasible 241 WrIItBn Answers ASADHA 22. 1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 242 areas so as to te~rarily give relief. These be deployed in due course wherever reqUired. are recovered and re-used else-where as In Bombay the line testers are being and when the additional cables are laid in the extensively used for testing of subscriber concerned area. Out of total of SOOO one plus lines. one Carrier systems purchased for Delhi. 2764 are presently in use: the remaining will (d) Does not arise in view of (c) above. 243 Written Answers JULY 13. 1992 Written Answers 244 0 0 ~0 ttl '0 ~ :§ ..,J E 111 .~ ·s-.I Q) -£ 0 - .... ~ CD ~ Ui G) ~ I- Cb CD C ~ ~ C\I CD .to:~ C 0 ~ 0. I I CD 0 0 Qi 6 6 6 I- i' i' i' i' i' ~ CJ) ~ N M -.i u'i <0 245 Written Answers .ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 246 ..,. cri 0 ..,. co c:r.: 0 0 o o o N ~ {!i ~ q> en ~ 0 6 N .... ~ en OJ OJ ~ en ;:;:; --", ~ OJ NOJ C') (") ll) o . Cii ""0 f';- a q, .....: t::: ui 0 0 0 I() I() ex: 0 C') ' -J ~ € c: C") I() 0 0 0 ~ !1l N 0 0 0 "iii ... :;, 0 N I() (5 ~ 0 l- E =. S! I- (I)~ Z w :E -+ w I- -0 C[o ~ I- U) !!! ~ II) (I) ra -'= ~ 0 ..J cf () « 0 ..J ::I: (.) W () ...J I- « w « ::E l- S! « !1l z...... i: Z :: 0 :: ::E '1:) ::E ~ ~ 6 c: ~ ~ en III ,.:. ,.:. ,.:...... ~ co r::- :;::... ~ N ~ ~ ~ C\I ~ e arm -0 oC;; ~ CD~ ~~ co°en . CD . 0 o'en . o,' ~ N M ..t u; 249 Written Answers ASADHA 22, 19.14 (SAKA) Written Answers 250 Private Sector Investment In Steel High Power Radio Relay Station In Industry Karlmganj District 695. SHRI CHANDRA JEET YADAV: 698. SHRI DWARKA NATH DAS: Will Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to the Minister of INFORMATION AND state: BROADCASTING be pleased to state: Cc) whetherthe Governmentare working Cb) if so, whether the Government on a package of measures to facilitate pro~ose to set up a high power radio relay investment by private sector and foreign station in Karimganj District; and companies in steel industry; and (c) if so, by when and if not, the reasons Cd) if so, the details thereof? therefor? THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE THE DEPUTY .MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF STEEL CSHRI SONTOSH MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND MOHAN DEV): (a) to (d). The large number BROADCASTING (KUMARIGIRIJAVYAS): of Industrial Entrepreneurs Memoranda filed (a) While primary grade radio coverage is for new steel projects and expansion of received in Karimganj district from the 10 KW existing capacitieS is indicative of the interest MW Transmitter at SUcher during the day shown by the private sector to invest in the time. some fall in the quality of reception steel industry. The State Governments of during the night time, including the National Orissa and Kamataka have proposed to programme relayed by AIR, Silchar, is implement integrated steel plants in the joint possible due to adjacent channeVco-channel sector. Interest has also been shown by interference from the transmitters from the some private sector companies to set up transmitters of the neighbouring countries. large integrated steel plants. A number of sponge iron/pig iron plants are under (b) and (cl. Due to resource constrains, implementation in the private sector. such proposal is presently under con~ideration. Iron and Steel have been recently Included in the list of high priority industries. Loktak Hydr~ Electric Project Such industries have the facility for automatic approval of foreign investment in equity upto 697. SHRI YAIMA SINGH YUMNAM: 52"10. Foreign technology agreements in Will the Minister of POWER ~ pleased to respect of such industries are also eligible for state: automatic approval provided the Payments are within specified limits. Ca) the area of the land covered by 251 Written Answers JULY 13,1992 Written Answers 252 Loktak Hydro Electronic Project including RAI): (a) The area of land covered by Loktak that of Loktak lake in Manipur; Hydro Electric Project including Loktak lake is about 262 Sq. Kms. (b) the total cost incurred on the completion of the project; and (b) The total cost incurred on the (c) the generation capacity in megawatt completion of the project was Rs. 131.96 of the project; and crores. (d) the share of each state in the power (c) Thegeneration capacity ofthe project to be generated therefrom? is 105 MW. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (d) The share of each State in the power MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI KALP NATH generated by the project is as follows: State Share (in % of energy generated) Assam (including 34.67 Meghalaya & Mizoram) Manipur 28.95 Tripura 11.52 Nagaland 5.81 '" Arunachal Pradesh 4.76 Unallocated 14.29 Total 100.00 [Translation] TOURISM be pleased to state: Visit of Foreign Tourist (a) the number of foreign tourists visited India during 1989-90, 1990-91 and 1991-92 698. SHRI BHAGWAN SHANKAR till date, country-wise; RAWAT: SHRI HARISH NARAYAN PRABHU: (b) the estimated number of foreign SHRI B.L. SHARMA PREM: tourists likely to visit India during 1992-93, PROF. PREM DHUMAL: country-wise; and Will the Ministerof CIVIL AVIATION AND (c) the details of schemes under 253Written Answers ASADHA 22.1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 254 consideration of the Government for the TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO SCINDIA): promotion of tourism? (a) The number of foreign tourists who visited India from major tourist generating countries during the last 3 years are as given THE MINISTER OF CIVil AVIATION AND below: Country Tourists Affiva/s 1989-90 1990-91 1991-92 (Estimated) UK 237142 219277 221417 U.S.A. 134539 15035 138516 Germany 77716 67060 77524 Sri Lanka 67419 68849 58003 France 82215 70946 70560 Japan 60769 52376 48861 Haly 51643 42273 52262 Canada 43222 36665 41532 Malaysia 33700 32633 25657 Switzerland 32226 31505 30189 . U.A.E. 30396 25806 33699 Singapore 30375 31426 26077 Afghanistan 21275 20586 25649 Australia 30917 27878 22575 Pakistan 184101 142739 205962 Bangladesh 220751 230860 253884 Others 426673 397767 449526 Total 1765079 1613681 1781892 255 Written Answers JULY 13,1992 Written Answers ·256 (b) An over all growth target of 10% Telephone Connections In Uttar increase in tourist arrivals has been iixed for Pradesh the year 1992-93. 700. SHRI RAJNATH SONKAR (c) The schemes underthe consideration SHASTRI: Will the Minister of of the Government for the promotion of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: tourism include development of special tourism areas, development of facilities for (a}the number of telephone connections domestic tourism including pilgrim tourism, released in each district in Uttar Pradesh; development of adventure toursim, strengthening of overseas publicity etc. (b) the number of the ISTD, STD and PCOs opened in Varanasi Jaunpur, Gazipur [English] and Month in district Jhansi of Unar Pradesh and the locations thereof; Grounding of IA Airport (c) whether the Government have 699. SHRI MUKUL BALAKRISHNA received any representation for providing WASNIK: Will the Ministerof CIVIL AVIATION these facilities in the Chandpur and Bhojuveer AND TOURISM be pleased to state: of Varanasi and Month in district Jhansi; (a) the number of aircraft of the Indian (d) if so, the action taken therein; and Airlines grounded during April, May and June, 1992 and the reasons therelor; and (e) if not, the time by which this facility is likely to be made available? (b) the number of flights cancelled and delayed during this period? THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION P.V. RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) The required AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO information is given in the statement anached. SCINDIA): (a) The follO'!Ving aircraft remained • on ground, not simultaneously, but in a (b) The number of ISTo, STo and PCOS sequential order with some overlaps during opened in Varanasi, Jaunpur, Ghazipur and April-June, 1992 for major maintenance and Month is as follows:- rectification of snags:- Varanasi lSI A-300 9 Jaunpur 17 A-320 3 Ghazipur 14 8-737 8 Month Nil. (b) Out of 24073 flights during the (c) No, Sir. period April-June, 1992, 6945 flights were delayed and 2025 flights cancelled. (d) Does not arise, 257 WrlItenAnswelS ASADHA22, 1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 258 (e) This facility can be provided at Chandpur possible to provide this facility as and when and Bho)weerofVaranasldlstriaondemand. theSTOtacilltylscommlsslonedanddemand As regards Month In Jhansl district. It wiD be is registered. Statement No'. of telephone connections released In each District of Uttar Pradesh S.No. Distric'· of U.P. No. of connections released during 1991·92. 1. Kanpur (Urban) 7651 2. Kanpur (Oehat) 229 3. Unnao 304 4. Lucknow 9650 5. Ghaziabad 10,912 6. Buland Sahar 546 7. Allahabad 3738 8. Meerut 4150 9. Varanasi 3504 10. Agra 865 11. Ferozabad 683 12. Almora 332 '3. Pilibhit 207 14. Pithoragarh 108 15. Aligarh 2037 16. Bareilly 620 17. Moradabad 805 18. Bijnore 177 259 Written Answers JULY 13,1992 Written Answers 260 S.No. District of U.P. No. of conn9Ctions released during 1991-92. 19. Rampur 51 20. Badaun 89 21. Nainital 636 22. Azamgarh 631 23. Mau 37 24. Deoria 251 25. Gonda 286 26. Bahraioh 289 27. Basti 140 28. Siddhartnagar 30 29. Gorakhpur 1050 30. Maharajganj 136 31. Mirzapur 88 32. Jauhpur 146 33. Sonebhadra 348 34. Sultanpur 456 35. Raibareilly 475 36. Fatepur 99 37. Pratapgarh 120 38. 8allia 564 39. Ghazipur 95 261 IiV,Jnen Answers ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 262 S.No. District of U.P. No. of connections released during 1991-92. 40. Dehradun 1150 41. Muzaffarnagar 835 42. Saharanpur 1406. 43. Haridwar 315 44. Tehri 164 45. Pouri 160 46. Chamoli 319 47. Uttar Kashi 38 48. Etawah 270 49. Farrukhabad 612 50. Mainpuri 333 51. Faizabad 567 52. Barabanki 327 53. Jhansi 76 54. Jaloun 217 55. Hamirpur 307 56. Banda 782 57. Lalitpur 202 58. Elah 410 59. Mathura 288 60. Sitapur 311 61. Hardoi 287 263WtltenAMW91S JUlY 13,1992 WrlItetJAns...,. 264 S.No. Distdcl oNJ.P. No. of connectJons released during 1991-92. 62. Shahjahanpur 327 63. Lakh~rtd1Ir1 101 Kar Irrigation Project [ TtanSIationJ Fecilltlea at Airports to Prlvat. 701. SHRI RAMACHANDRA Airlines GHANGARE: Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to state: 702. SHRI VILAS MUTTEMWAR: SHRI N.J. RATHVA: (a) whetherthe Union Government have given clearance to Kar river Irrigation project Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION of Maharashtra; AND TOURISM be pleased to state: (b) If so, the estimated cost of the project (a) whether attention of the Government and the allocation made during 1992-93; has been drawn to the news item appe,_ring In the Rashtrlya Sahara dated June 4, 1992 (c) whether the works on the project regarding Inadequate airport facilities for have been started; and ~ private aviation companies; (b) If so, the facts thereof; (d) If so, the time by which the project is likely to be completed? (c) whether the Government have started construction work of new terminals and providing counters to the private aviation THE MINISTER OF WATER companies; RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN SHUKLA): (a) to (d). AttEirtechno-economic (d) if so. the details thereot and the steps appraisal. Kar Medium Irrigation Project was proposed to be taken In this regard; found acceptable by the AdvisoryCpmmiltee in 511986 for an estimated cost of As. 8.02 (e) the airports where this work has crores subject to the State Government's been started and the expenditure likely to be obtaining clearance from the forests angle, Incurred thereon; providing adequate funds In 1he Plan and review of water rates etc. The anticipated (I) the reasons for not being able to expenditure till end of 311992 Is As. 1.83 accommodate the privat airlines at the major crores. Though, full spill-over cost has been airports at present; and , provided during VIII Plan, but no outlay has been recommended by the Working Group (g) thetolaiannuaJ payment being made of the Planning Commission of 1992-93. by thes. aviation companlei to the 265 Written Answers ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 266 Govemment and the basis on which it is (b) if so, the details thereof? made? THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI KALP NATH • AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO RAI): (a) and (b). The National Thermal SCINDIA): (a) Yes, Sir. Power Corporation (NTPC) has been supplying power to the Southern Region (b) to (d). All air taxi operators are being from its Ramagundam Super Thermal Power. accommodated in the existing terminals with Station since its first 200 MW unit was #"Ie necessary counters being provided to commissioned in October, 1983. The present the maximum extent possible. However, capacity of the station is 2100 MW and the sometimes difficulty is experienced at Delhi power generated is being fed to the Southern and Bombay airports since all air taxi Grid. operalorrs are desirous 10 have Delhi and Bombay airport as their main operational The NIPC has also prepared Feasibility base. Air taxi operators are being advised to Reports for setting up the following power locate their operational base at airports other projects in the Southem Region:- than Delhi and Bombay. (i) Kayamkulam STPP Stage -1 (e) and (f). Do not arise. (420MW) (g) During the year 1991-92, (ii) MangaloreSTPPStage-1 (420MW) International Airports Authority 01 India received Rs. 21.92 lakhs on account of (iii) Godavari GPP (400 MW) landing and parking charges, passenger service fee and licence fee. Similarly, National (iv) Manuguru STPP (1000 MW) Airports Authority also collected about Rs. 22.00 lakhs for the services rendered by National Action Plan for Tourism them. The rates of landlng parking and housing of aircraft are fixed on the basis of 704. SHRI SHARAD DIGHE: Will the the weight of the aircraft and duration of Minister of CIVILAVIATION AND TOURISM parking involved .. Licence fee/rentals for be pleased to state: landing and space vary from airport toairport. (a) whether the Government of [English] Maharashtra has strongly protested against th~xc\usion 01 entire West Coast particularly Southern Power Grid in Maharashtra lrom the national action plan lor tourism; 703. SHRI MANORANJAN BHAKTA: SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES: (b) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto; and Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to slate: (c) the remedial measures proposed to (a) whetherthe National Thermal Power be taken in this regard? Corporal ion has any plan to feed the Southem powergride;and THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION 267Written Answers JULY 13, 1992 Written Answers 268 AND TOURISM (SHRI MAOHAVRAO (c) the names of companies whose SCINOIA): (a) to (c). The Central Department exports have continuously been increasing of Tourism have received a number of and the names of units in the public sector representations and requests from and private sector whose exports have Maharashtra GoYl. in this reward. A reply declined and public sector companies which has been sent to the Maharashtra are running In losses forthe last three years; Government clarifying that the interests of the State have been taken care of and the (d) whether it is a fact that the Hindustan central financial assistance to Maharashtra Cables Limited has suffered huge losses was Rs. 3.50 crores during 1991-92. the during the lastfew years; and if so, the details highest sanctioned to anyone state in that thereof; and year. In addition, a project has been formulated in Aurangabad district for the (e) the steps taken by the Government conservation and development of Ajanta to compensate the losses? and Ellora with assistance from the Overseas Economic Corporation Find (OECF) of Japan THE DEPUTY· MINISTER IN THE to the tune of Rs. 81.71 crores. A tourist MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI circuit in Mahsrashtra covering Konkan region P.V. RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) Yes, Sir. is also being identified for development. [ Translation} (b) and (c). Details of Exports of Telecom equipment ref50rted to Department of Export of Telecom Equipments Telecom during the last 3 years alongwith the name of the companies both for public 705. SHRI SIMON MARANOI: Will the and private sector is enclosed at in the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased statement attached. None olthe public sector to state: companies under the Administrative control of the Department of Telecom are running in (a) whether there has been increase any loss for the last three years. this year in the export of telecommunication equipments; (d) and (e). The information is being (b) if so, the details of such exports for collected form Ministry of Industry & will be \ast three years, year-wise; placed on the table 01 the house. 269 Written Answers ARAnHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 270 <0 o <0 o o o o 0"> o C\J o o o ex:) Lri Lri N ci ,...: ,...: If) a ,..._<0 o C\I C\J " 0, (\j .~ :;, $- "0 "0 lJ..i ::i CD 'Q c ttl E ~ '6 :::::; £ ~ "0 "6 00 ::i .~'" ~ c c in 0 .... :::l €' ,2 -0 '"J> r;: '~ "0 -0 "§ II ::i C .5 Q) 0 U5 ~ N M -i Lri cD ,...: 271 Whl'ten Answen JULY 13.1992 Written Answen 272 o o o o ,.... o o o o . I() eli It) cD g o ~., N r CIl .c:: d 01 ~ CD 0 LO 0 0 ' o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o ai o o B CI> ....J "8 c:i ~ ~ U c:i "0 en U ti ::i () en ::i c () VI ti "0 a: "0 Q) :i "0 e 'c ::i C> ::i en ::i (3 e c :; IIIc ~ E en Q) 0 Q) Q) '6"' .r:. a.. W ~ ()"' ~ -g E III "til Vi :0 ....J jjj )( CD >- 1'0 ~ w .!.! .Y (J) () c(I E c c -s III e 0 :l .0 iii"' .2 () ~ ~ ..!!? Qj ::l Q) e E .0 "0 .§l ra I- 0 ~ Qj j E (.) ra l- .E CI:"' I- c ~ .:.! c(I en c W >- 111 iii iii 8 ~ c ... c c lii "if ..0 .~ iii Q) "' .r:. .!!!. c: ...en .r:. .2 2 1:: c ~ III to"' iii iii 0 .~"' :;) ~ ::.c • ..J ~ z z z a.. a.. ~ Vi ex) ai 0 ~ eli M.,... -.i iii cD.,... 273 Written Ans",,~ ASADHA 22, 1914 (SAKAI WnYten Answers 274 0 cD It) 8 0 C\I 0 0 ....~ ~ ~ iD CD 8 0 0 Q) g 0 M M r...: r...: 0 N C\I -C\I - " " .~ ~ III Q ;; .c:: ~ g 0 0 0 Q) 0 en 0 ~ ~ ..... 0 rq 0 0 ~ 0 0 '" r...: cD ci "«i ci 0 N ci M M Uj~ r'£ o o g o g g o g ci ci ci o o o E ti ...J "0 .:i J!! .~ ;; 'e in Cl. -0 ::J ~ .~ "0 c: .:i E 0 III ti .E ... .~ J!! Q) .:i ~ III c: ti ~ >- c: ] III (J) 0 e .:i .c W E III ~ III a. ra B oX .... III Q) c: i ...J ~ c: II) 0 J!! c: w ~ >- ra E (J) j .~ !!? ~ J!! c: 0 ~ C\j c: c: '6 g III {!!. iii ~ o o o co Lri m ~ L() N .~ ::l II) Q -<:: 01 ..lC II) CIS 0 M' N 1:: 6 -.I ~ q r-. r-. 0 01 0 ,....: .,; U; 0 ~ ex: w IJ..i <::> 01 L() r-. dI m (0 ,....: to Lri ~ ~ L() Ii) .r= oX III ...J iii II: "0 ~ Q) §.. Q) ~ :::J Q) "E -0 -s ::i .::i Iii III C> > 'Q Ql 0 "0 :0 >. c: III III ~ C\j U :3 >. )( <0 ~ ..9l c: a 0 III... Iii c: ::> '0 u:: C/) I- ~ (ij cO ,....: N C\I 277 Written Answers ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Wr(tien Answers 278 [English] fibre, radio medium satellite communication etc. Market loans for Telecom. System • Speedy message transmission 706. SHRI M.V.V.S. MURTHY: Will the through further induction of Store and Ministerof COMMUNfCATIONS be pleased Forward Message Switching System. to state: • Computerisation of customer services (a) whether the Govemment propose to like directory enquiry, manual trunk raise any market loans during the Eighth service, billing etc. Plan to develop the Telecommunication system; Provision of value added services like voice/electronic mail vicleo/Audi (b) if so, the details thereof; conferenaing, radio·paging, cellular phones etc. (c) the extent of the market loan sought and the actual budget In the Eighth Plan; and • Replacement of all strorwager MAX· JII exchanges by electronic exchanges (d) the steps being taken for modernising as part of the programme to provide the systems? national subscriber dialing to all exchanges. even if such MAX-III have THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE not outlived their prescribed economic MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI life. P.V. RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) Yes, Sir. [ Translation) (b) and (c). It is proposed to raise about Rs. 7,026 Cr. through Market Borrowings LPTV and VlPTV Transmitters In during Eighth Plan. However the market Madhya Pradesh borrowings to the tune of Rs. 10,688 Cr. was sought in the proposed Eighth Plan for a total 707. DR. LAXMINARAYAN PANDEYA: outlay of Rs. 40,555 Cr. from the Plaflning Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND Commission. BROADCASTING be pleased to state: (d) The modemisation programme under (a) whether locations have been selected the Eighth Plan includes, among others, the in Jaora (District Ratlam) and Kukreshwar . following: (district Mansdsaur) in Madhya Pradesh for setting up LPTV tower and VlPTV tower • Full automatisation of the network respectively; .and • ReplaCement of life expired equipment · (b) if so, by when the T. V. transmitters by electronic equipment mostly digital are likely to be set up there? type. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND • Provision of the most reliable BROADCASTING (KUMAR I GIRUA VYAS): transmission media through optical (a) and (b). Yes, Sir. The TV transmitters at 279 Written Answers JULY 13,1992 Written AnSMJIS 280 Kukadeshwar and Joaa are expected to be. SHRI PHOOL CHAND VERMA: commissioned during 1992·93 and 1993·94 respectively. WlUtheMlnlsterof.COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: (Englsh) Energy Commission Ca) whether a number of telephones have been sanctioned against M.P.'s quota 708. SHRI S.B. THORAT: Will the 10 Mahall and Panchkula, CChandigarh); Minister of POWER be pleased to state: Ca) whether the GOVernment propose to (b) H so, the details thereof; set up an Energy Commission; Cc) the number of telephones installed (b) Hso, the details thereof; and out of them; (c) the time by which • is likely to be set (d) the number of telephones yet to be up? Installed and the reasons lor delay; and THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Ce) the steps taken by the Government MINISTRYOF~R CSHRI KALPNATH In this regard? RAI): (a, No, Sir. there Is no proposaJ at pr8S8fII to set up an Energy CommIssion. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE (b) and (c). In view of the above, the MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS CSHRI question does not arise. P.V. RANGAYVA NAIDU): (a) Yes, Sir. T..... one In Mahall and hnchkule. Chandlprh (D) .j" Cd): The details of telephone connections sandionedllnstalled are as 709. SHRI B.L SHARMA (PREM): under:· 281 Written Answers ASADHA 22.1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 282 co co co I/) o o i 'iii 1ii i .5 c j 1J ]i B - R en ~ .5 ~ 283 Written Answers JULY 13,1992 Written Answers 284 Out of the total of 86 telephone the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be connections yet to be installed, 52 cases are pleased to state: pending for want of formalities to be completed by the subscribers: 4 cases (a) when the present Delhi Telephone pending due to technical feasibi'ity: 6 cases Advisory Committee was constituted with its have been received recently and are under term; process: 23 cases where advice note has been issued, the installation work is in (b) the basis on which members on the progress: and 1 case is held up due to the Advisory Commmee appointed; death of the subscriber. (c) the number of vacancies in Committee (e) Concerted efforts are being made to as on date; and provide telephone connections against pending sanctions at the earliest. (d) when these are likely to be filled? Airport at Nedumpasserry THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI 710. PROF. SAVITHRI LAKSHMANAN: P.V. RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) The present Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND Telephone Advisory Committee for Delhi TOURISM be pleased to state: wasconstitutedbythepreviousGovernment in March, 1991 for a period oftwo years upto (a) whether there is any proposal to 31.3.93 which is under review. . construct an airport at Nedumpasserry in Emakulam district. Kerala; and (b) Nominations are made by the Government under various categories giving (b) if so, the details thereof? representation to various interests, as per statement attacl)ed. THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO (c) and (d). Further action on Delhi TAC SCINDIA): (a) No. Sir. was suspended on 28.6:91. Action is under way for reconstitution of a newTAC for Delhi. (b) Does not arise. STATEMENT Deihl Telephone AdviSOry Committee Telecom Advisory Committee-Interests 711. SHRI KAMAL CHAUDHARY: Will represented: 1. Members of Parliament 3 2. State Legislature 4 3. State Administration 4. Corporation or Civic Body 2 5. Press 4 . 285 Written Answers ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 286 6. Medical Profession 2 7. Legal Profession 2 8. All other Professions like Engineers, Architects etc. 2 9. Trade, Commerce and Industry 10 10. Public Workers and Others 10 Total 40 Patna Marketing Conference The PAT A India Chapter and the Department of Tourism will extend facilities and support 712. SHRIINDRAJIT: Will the Minister the< event~ h is also proposed to utilise the of CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM be event which will be attended by a large pleased tp state: number of persons from the intemational travel industry, to project India as an attractive (a) ~hether the Union Govemment tourist· destination. made a bid for holding the Pacific Asia Travel Association Conference and Travel Mart in High Power Air Transmission India in 1993 but won only the PATA Travel Station at Kozhlkode Mart; 713. SHRI K. MURALEE DHARAN:Will (b) when the PATA Travel Mart likely to the Minister of Will the Minister of be hosted in India and the plan to take INF9RMATION AND BROADCASTING be advantage of this for promoting tourism in pleased to state: India; (a) whether there has been delay in (c) whether the first ever PATA installing high power AIR transmission station Marketing Conference too will be held in at Kozhikode inspite of the availability of India along with the above event; and equipments; and (d) if so, the plan to attract world tourism (b) if so, the reasons therefor? and take full advantage thereof? . THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO BROADCASTING (KUMARIGIRUA VYAS): SCINDIA): (a) to (d). Pacific Asia Travel (a) and (b). Originally, underihe Vii Plan, the Association has accepted the offer too hold existing 10 KW MW transmitter at Kozhikode the PATA Travel Mart as well as Marketing was proposed to be replaced by a new 10 Conference 1993 In India. The proposed KW MW Transmitter. Subsequently, it was dates for the event are April 15 - 18, 1983. decided to install a 100 KW MW Transmitter. 287 Written Answers JULY 13,1992 Written Answers 288 This change necessitated construction of a implementation of projects of this nature is newtransmitterbuilding. The planning, design about 3-4 years after formal approval of the and layout plan of the building has since project. been finslised and preliminary estimates sanctioned The civil works are to commence Indo-US Meeting on Power Project , soon. 715. SHRI P.M .. SAYEED: Will the T.V. Relay transmitter at Pall In Minister of POWER be pleased to state: Rajasthan (a)whethera high level Indo-US meeting 714. SHRI GUMAN MAllODHA: Will was held recently regar-ding power projects In India; and the Minister of INFORMATION & BROADCASTING be pleased to state: (b) if so, the details of the subjects discussed and there outcome thereof? (a) whether TV towers and TV relay THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE transmitters in Pali district of Rajasthan have MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI KAlP NATH be come very weak and dilapidated; RAI): (a) and (b). An Indo-US Seminar on .. New OpportunHies for Private Investment in (b) wheth~r the entire Pali district is the Indian Power Sector" was organised by covered by the T.V. netwrok; and the Indo-American Chambers of Commerce and U.S. Govt. organisations in India which was held in New Delhi on 16-17 June, 1992. (c) if not, by when it is likely to be major topiCS discussed were: covered? 1. Indian Power Scenario and fuel THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE supply arrangement. 'MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (KUMARI GIRIJA VYAS): 2. Private Power Development in India: (a) and (b). No, Sir. The low power TV Issues and Opportunities. transmitter at Pali is reported to be providing satisfactory service within its range of about 3. Financing for private power projects. 15 Kms (including fringe service areas where 4. Private Power Development: US elevated antennae and boosters are required Experience. for obtaining satisfactory reception). this transmitter is not expected to provide 5. Prospects for Indo-USJoint Ventures coverage to the entire Pali district. In the power sector. (c) TV coverage in Palidistrict is expected The deliberations at the seminar were to improve considerably consequent upon oriented towards increasing awareness of commissioning of high powerTV·transmitters the policy to encourage private sector in the adjoining districts of Ajmer, Jodhpur investment in generation and distribution of and Udaipursubjectto availability of adequate electricity. Many participants of the Seminar resources for the purpose and inter-se have come upwHh proposals to put up power priorities. The lead time involved in projects in India. 289 Written Answers ASAOHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 290 [ Translation] Offices In DelhVNew Deihl since long: Telephone Connections In Madhya (b) Hso, the reasons therefor; Pradesh (c) whether representations have also 716. SHRI PHOOL CHAND VERMA: bee.tl received by D.G. (Postal) In this regard: Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be and pleased to state: (d) if so, the action taken to fill up the (a) the number of applications received reserved vacancies? till March 31, 1991fortelephoneconnections in the major citities of Madhya Pradesh: THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI (b) the number of telephoneconnections P.V. RANGAYVA NAIDU): (a) No Sir, provided so far; and (b) Does not arise. (c) the number of pe~ons still on the waiting lists? (c) Yes Sir, THE DEPUTY MINISTER OF STATE (d) The_ backlog 01 reserved vacancies INTH!: MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS up to 31-12-1991 have been filled up. (SHRI P.V. RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) The number of applications received during 1991- Acquisition of Land by BhU_1 92 for five major cities of Madhya Pradesh Steel Plant namely Indore, Raipur, Gwalior, Jabalpur and Bhopal is 24129. 718. SHRI CHANDULAL CHANDRAKAR: Will the Minister of STEEL (b) The numberoftelephoneconnections be pleased to state: provided for these five major cities during 1.4.91 to 30.6.92 is 34,509. (a) the details of land acquired for the Bhilai Steel Plant from the begining upto the (c) The waiting list for these five cities as end of 1991; on 30.6.92 is 53470. (b) the details of acquired land utilised [English) and lying unutilised in the Plant; SC, ST' Posts In Group' 0 • In Post (c) whether there is any proposal to OffIces In Deihl retum surplus land to the original woners; 717. SHRI SURAJ MANDAL: Will the (d) whether private persons are selling Mlnisterof COMMUNI (a) whether a number of vacancies in the (£O) if so, the details thereof and the SOOT reserved categories have been lying action. taken/proposed to be taken to stop vacant in Group' D ' posts in various Post the Dlegal sale of acquired land? 291 Written Answers . JULY 13,1992 Written Answers 292 THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE acquired for Bhilai Steel Plant from the MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI SONTOSH beginning upto the end of 1991 Is as MOHAN OEV): (a) The details of land follows:- (in Acres) For Plant For Township For Captive Mines Total 8,9n.88 13,391.88 11,051.08 33,420.84 (b) The area of acquired land utilised and lying unutilised for Bhilai is as under: (in Acres) Utilised Unutilised Total Plant 5.973.10 3,004.78 8,97.88 Township 12,960.i2 431.76 13,391.88 Total 18,933.22 3,436.54 22,369.76 (c) Since the above vacant land is THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION reserved for future expansion of Plant and AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO Township facilities. there is no surpius land SCINDIA): (a) and (b). 10583 mandays proposed to be retumed to the original land were lost during 1991-92 due to Industrial owners. action by Indian Airlines employees. (d) No, Sir. . Construction of an Airport between Sri Ganga Nagar and Abohar (e) Does not arise. 720. SHRI JAGMEET SINGH BRAR: DlsNption of Indian Airlines Will the Minister of CIVil AVIATION AND Flights TOURISM be pleased to state: 719. PROF. UMMAREODY (a) whether there Is any proposal to VENKATESWARLU: Will the Minister of construct an airport midway between Sri CIVILAVIATIONAND TOURISM be pleased Ganga Nagar (Rajasthan) and Abhor to state: (Punjab); (a) the total number of mandays lost in (b) If so, the details thereof; and 1991-92 on account of disruption of Indian Airlines flights; and (c) II not, the reasons therefor? - (b) the reasons therefor? THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION 293Wr11tBn Answers ASADHA 22, 1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 294 AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO proposals that emerged during their second SCINDIA): (a) to (c). The traffiC potential, meeting. commercial viability of the operations, availabllilyof resources and their deployment, [ Translation) fleet . availability and plan of operation of scheduled airlines and other such factors Assistance for Flood Control In M.P. relevant to the construction of a new airport do not permit the -possibility of a new airport 722, SHRI MOHANLAL JHIKRAM: Will being taken up for construction between Sri the Minister of WATER RESOURCES be . Ganga Nagar and Abohar. pleased to state: Clearance to Telugu-Ganga (a) the assistance provided to Madhya Project Pradesh ior flood controi during 1991·92; and 721. SHRI K. RAMAMURTHEE TINDfVANAM: Will the Minister of WATER (b) the places where the said amount RESOURCES be pleased to state: has been spenf by t~le State Govarnment? (a) whether the Central Water THE MINISTER OF WATER Commission has given the clearance for the RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN Telegu-Ganga Project; SHUKLA): (aj No assistance was provided top Madhya Pradesh specifically for flood (b) if not, the reasons therefor; and control as such during 1991·92. But, it has since been decided that allocation of plan Cc) the time by which the clearance is funds for approved projects in the water likely to be given? sector will be earmarked from the beginning of to the VIII Five Year Plan. THE MINISTER OF ~ATER RESOURCES (SHRI VIDYACHARAN (b) Does not arise. SHUKlA): (a) to (c). Telugu Ganga Project though techno-economically appraised by [English) the Central Water Commission, its consideration was deferred by the Advisory Recruitment of Workers In Bokaro Committee in April, 1988 as the project had Steel Plant not been cleared from inter-Stale angle. In order to resolve the Inler-Slatei::sues the 723. SHRI 8JRS!NGH MAHATO: Will meeting of the Chief Miflisters of Andhra the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra, convened by the then Min~ter (Water (a) whetherthere is a ban on recruitment Resources) on 5.4.1990 could not materialise of workers in the Bokaro Steel Plant for the as the Chief Minister of Kamataka informed. last five years; that the Chief Ministers would themselves resolve the issues relating to sharing of (b) whether a large number of persons Krishna waters. The three Chief Ministers have been employed without following the met twice in 1990. They are to meet again for prescribed rules of recruitment and against consideration of the fourtentatlve alternative the policy of reservation and the ban; 295 Written Answers JULy 13,1992 Written Ans_rs 296 (c) n so, the reasons therefor; 9000fl and (Iii) a new site be selected forthe construdlon of a new airport, are evaluated. (d) Whether a large nurrber of Irregular/ casual workers have been made permanent (c) Does not arise. without availability of vacancies there; (T~ (e) " 80, the facts and reasons thereof; and RaIsing of Market Loans by HCL (f)the steps proposed to betakan against such Irragularltles? . 125StFUN.J.RATHVA:WlDlheMlnlster of MINES be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI SONTOSH (a) whether the Hindustan Copper ltd. MOHAN DEV): (a) No, Sir (Hel) has taken any decision to raise loans from the market; and (b) and (c). Do not arise. (b) • so, the total amount of loan likely to Cd) No, Sir. be raised and the projects on which the amount is proposed to be spent? (e) and (f). Do not arise. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE Construction of. New AIrport In MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BAlRAM Cochln SINGH YAOAV): (a) Yes, Sir, Hindustan Copper Umited has taken such a decision. 724. SHRI RAMESH CHENNfTHALA: Will the Minister of CIVil AVIATION AND (b) The requirement of market loans TOURISM be pleased to state: would depend on the Investments which are undertaken during the VIU Plan and (a) whether the Government have any availability of other sources of finance such proposal for the development of existing as budgetary support, suppliers ' credit, airport at Cochin or construction of a new loans from financial institutions etc. airport there; The Company currently estimates the (b) if so, the details thereof; and requirement of market loans at around RI. 230crores. (c) If not, the reasons therefor? . The main projects Identnied are as THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION follows: AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO SCINDIA): (a) Yes, Sir. (1) Pollution Control at Khetri Copper (b) A final decision will be taken only Complex and' Indian Copper when comparative cost of the th .... options Co.x, Ghatsila. vIZ. (I) the main runway be extended by 2000 ft. ; (Ii) the secondary runway be extended to (2) Khetri Smeller expansion. 297 Written Answers ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 298 (3) Malanjkhand Open Pit expansion. such as delivery of mail are avaitable in all the Villages and panchayats of Bihar State. The (4) Opening of Banwas mine in eligibilny of a village or a panchayat for Rajasthan. opening a post office is determined wHh regard to the population, distance and income (5) Opening of Chapri-Sidheshwar norms prescrib8d forthe purpose at the time Mine in Ghatsila. of examining specific proposals. (6) Concentrator modernization at Khetri (c) The programme for 1992-93 has not Copper Complex. yet been finalised. [English] Telephone Connections In" Bihar Postal facilities In Bihar 727. SHRI RAM DEW RAM: Will the Ministerof COMMUNICATIONS oepleased 726. SHRI SYED SHAHABUDDIN: Will to state: the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: (a) the gap between the demand and provision of new telepho~ connections in (a) the total number of postal facilities of each district Bihar; and various categories in Bihar established during 1991-92 and proposed for 1992-93; (b) the time by which this gap.is likely to be bridged? (b) the number of eligible villages and panchayats wnhout postalfacilny as on March THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE 31. 1992. distrid-wise; and MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P.V. RANGAYVA NAIDU): (a) Statement is (c) the programme forthe establishment attached. of postal facility at the panchayatIVillage level in the Bihar during 1992-93, district· (b) The Eighth Plan (1992-97) proposals wise? for expansion of telephone exchange Network for Bihar as well as the country enVisage:· THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHAI Provision of telephone conned ion P.V. RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) During the - practically on demand In the rural year 1991-92. 171 branch post offices, 1 and the tribal areas, licensed postal agency, 171 newlelterboxes and point too point speed posit service Waiting period for a new telephone between (i) Calcutta .and Giridih and (ii) connedion not to exceed two year Patna and Begusaral. Katihar and Motihari in larger telephone systems of was established. The proposals for 1992-92 10,000 Iones or more. in this regard have got been finalised. STATEMENT (b) As on 31.3.92. there were 56768 Gap between demand and provision of villages ancl2558 panchayats in Biharwithout new telephone connections i.e. The post offices, However, basic postal facilities . waiti11l1/ist on District wise. 299 Written Answers JULY 13,1992 Written Answers 300 District Gap 1. Banka 43 2. Bhagalpur 955 3. Godda 36 4. Mungar 95 5. Jamui 50 6. Dumka 58 7. Deodhar 226 8. Sahabganj 67 . • S. Singhbhum (E) 2224 10. Singhbhum (W) 537 11. Nalanda 935 12. Patna 4730 13. Begusarai 160 14. Darbhanga 317 15. Khagaria Nil 16. Madhbani 110 17. Gamastipur 172 18. Aurangabad 577 19. Gaya 1436 20. Jahanabad 223 21. Nawada 107 22. Bokaro 709 301 Written Answers ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 302 District Gap 23. Dhanbad 1025 24. Gumla 55 25. Lohardagga 40 26. Ranchi 1957 27. Chatra 23 28. Giridih 06 29. Hazaribagh 657 30. Bhabhua 01 31. Bhojpur 246 32. BuxlJr 108 33. Rohtas 274 34. Garhwa 12 35. Palamu 147 36. Araria 54 37. Katihar 66 38. Kishanganj 59 39. Pumea 297 40. Madhepura 69 41. Saharsa 47 42. Supaul 35 43. Musaffarpur 1109 44. Sitamarh; 410 303 WNtlen Answers JULY 13, 1992 wrmenAnsW81S 304 District Gap 45. Vaishali 594 46. Chapra 113 47. Gopalganj 48 48. Slwam 254 49. Champaran (E) 59 SO. Champaran (W) 38 TV SerIal .. Valley of Splendour II . to transm~ money orders thrllugh facsimile; 728. SHRIGURUDAS KAMAT: Will the (b) Hso, the places to be provided w~h Minister of INFORMATION AND this facility; and BROADCASTING be pleased to state: (c) whether there is any proposal to (a) whether the T.V. serial" Valley of instal PC-based multi purpose counter Splendour"telecast by the Doorclarshan has machines at Hyderabad Vijayawada and been apprC?ved by the Costing Committee; Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh? and THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE {b) If so, the details thereof? MINISTRY OF COfdMUNICATIONS (SHRI P.V. RANGAVYA'NAIDU): (a) and (b). A THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE proposal to use the Fax Technology for MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND transmi~slon of Money Orders is under BROADCASTING (KUMAR I GIRIJA VV AS): examination. (a) and (b). The telecast right of the doc!umentary , Valley ofSpllendour' was . (c) We had supplied 15 PC-based obtained by Doordarshan on payment of counler machines to post offices in royalty. Approval ot Costing Committee is Hyderabad town during 1990-91. More such not required in such cases. machines are proPtSed to be supplied to .. Vishakapatnam, Vijayawada, Hyderabad. Money Orders fhrough Facsimile Secunderabad in 1992-93. 729. SHRl SOBHANADREESWARA· Deposits In Postal Savings RAO VAOOE: Will the Minister of Account. In Goa COMMUNICATK>NS be pleaSed to state: 730. SHRI HARISH NARAYAN (a) whett\er the Government propose PRABHU ZANTYE: WiD the Minister of '305 WnVten AIls...,. ASADHA 22, 1914 (SAKA) Written AIls...,. 306 COMMUNICATDNS be pleased to state: (c) whether. the Government have formulated and guidelines for leasing out of (a) ihe total amount of deposits lying in land to private parties for construction of the postal savings accounts in Goa as on hotels; and March 31, 1992; and (d) if so. the detaRs theraof? (b) the corresponding figures for 1989- 90 and 1990-91, year-wise? THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE SCINDIA): (a) Yes. Sir. MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P. V. RANGA YVA NAIDU): (a) Sir, the total (b) The facts have been ascertained amount of deposits lying in the postal savings from Delhi Administration. accounts in Goa as on March 31,1992 is Rs. 2S,30,52,3nl- (Rupees twenty five erores The land In question has been allotted to thirty lakhs fifty two thousands three hundred Deihl Tourism and Transportation and seventy seven only). Development Corporation by the Land and DevelopmentOfflceforsettingupofabudget (b) The corresponding figures for the hotel. above In the years 1989·90 and 1990·91 are as below: .,- The Corporation had Jnvited offers from Hotel Chains in this regard. which have been I) 1989-90 Rs. 20,09.62.356/· evaluated. An agreement Is expected to be (Rupees Twenty crores nine lakhs finalised soon. sixty two thousand three hundred and fifty. six). (c) and (d). The terms and conditions under which land Is given to private parties ii) 1990-91 Rs. 23.15.39.258 (As. tor construction of hotels are decided by the tWentythreecrorefifteen lakhs thirty owners ot the land. Government of india . nine thousand and two hundred have formulated guidefines for approval of fifty eight only). hotel projects wl:rich Is' a voluntary scheme. Leasing out Land to OBEROI Postal LIfe Insurance In OrIssa Group In Deihl 732. SHRIGOPINATHGAJPAlHl:WiI 731. SHRI LALIT ORAON: WiD the the Minister ot COuMUNICAllONS be Minlsterof CIVLAVIATION AND TOURISM pleased to state: f be pleased to state: . ( (a) the steps taken by the Government (a) whether attention of the Govemment to promote Postal life Insurance Scheme In has been drawn t,f) the newsitem appearing Orissa during last three years; and in • The Pioneer • dated June 18. 1992 regarding offer by DTDC Oberoi Group for (b) the targets set for 1992-931 construction of hotelln Deihl; THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE (b) If so, the facts thereof; MI~ISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI 307 Written Answers JULY 13•. 1992 Written Answers 308 P.V.RANGAYVANAIDU):(a) Forpromotion the Minister ot COMMUNICATIONS be of Postal Life Insurance Scheme in Orissa pleased to state: during the list 3 years, the funds allotted and spent in publicity is given as under:- (a) the number of major villages where there are no post offices in Andhra Pradesh; Y8aI' Fund allotted Fund Spent and 1989-90 Rs. 0.5 Lakh Rs. 43,023 (b) the new post offices of various cat~ories proposed to be set up in the State 1990-91 Rs. 1.0 lakh Rs. 85,555 during 1992-937 1991-92 Rs. 0.9 lakh Rs. 69,180 THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI The above amount spent in P.V. RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) There are a advertisements in the newspapers, hoarding, total of 18420 villages without Post Offices In publicity materials, PLI gifts etc. Andhra Pradesh including 5892 gram panchayat villages. There are a total ot t 1 Development Officers and 4 Field Officers appointed in the (b) New Post Offices are proposed to be Circle for procurement of new Postal Life opened in Andhra Pradesh during 1992-93 Insurance business.. The amount paid as subjed to fulfUlment ofthe prescribed income, incentives to these officials for procurement distance and population norms. The targets of new business during the last 3 years is tor Andhra Circle has not yet Peen finalised. under:- Post and Telegraph Offices In 1989-90 Rs. 1,90,683 Slkklm 1990-91 Rs. 1,60,039 734. SHRIMATI OIL KUMARI BHANDARI: Will the Minister of 1991-92 Rs.2,21,811 COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: To modernise the PLI work in Orissa (a) the number of Post and Telegraph Circle, there is also a proposal ot offices opened in Sikkim during 1990-91 and cOrTlluterising the PLI function in Orissa. 1991-92; Administrative approval has already been obtained for this. This computer will be (b) the delails with location thereof, installed during this financial year. separately year-wise; (b) It is proposed to fix a target for new (c) whether the Government propose to business of Rs. 20 crores for the year 1992- set up mote such offices during 1992-93: 93 in Orissa Circle. and Post Office In Villages of Andhra (d) if so, the details thereof? Pradesh THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE 733. SHRI DHARMABHIKSHAM: Will MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI ' 309 Written Answers ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 310 P.V. RANGAYYANAIDU): (a) During 1990- to fulfillment of the prescribed norms and 91, 13 branch post offiCe .. we opened, while availability of funds and targets fixed in this during 1991-92 13 branch pOst offices and 5 regard. The targets of 92-93 is yet to be combined post and telegraph offices were announced. opened in Sikkim. STATEMENT (b) The details of post and telegraph offices opened in Sikkimduring 1990-91 and 1991-92 are given in the Statement. Details of post and telegraph omces (c) and (d). It is proposed to open more opened in Sikkim during 1990-91 and post offices in Sikkim during 1992-93 subject 1991-92. 1990-91 1991-92 SI.No. Name of Post office 51. No. Name of post office 1. Gar 1. Anithng 2. Manpanraj 2. Ampa 3. Phantan 3. Ramthang 4. Shitger 4. Dinihum 5. Sangmo 5. Panblng 6. Pyang 6. Reymendu 7. Tingmo 7. Taza 8. Namphlng 8. Sonok 9. Bonsun 9. Singithang 10. Kateng 10. Sanganath 11. Panong 11. Salghari 12. Rong 12. Plpalal 13. Manpur 13. Phamthang SI.No. Narrf6 of combined post and telegraph office 1. Samlik Marchak 2. Ahooyangtang 3~ Aritar 4. Pachekhaine 5. West Pendam 311 Written Answers , JULY 13. 1992 Written Answers 312 expansion of T.V. Coverage In Boarder at Kotdwar (Garhwal district) and a very low Hilly Ams In U.P. power (2 x 10 W) TV transmitter at Joshlmath (Chamoli district) are also under 735. MAJ. GEN. (RETD.) BHUWAN implementation at present. Furtherexpansion CHANDRA KHANDURI: Will the Minister of of TV service in the hill districts of unar INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be Pradesh will depend upon availability of pleased to state: .resources forthe TV expansion in the country and inter·se priOrities. (a) whether the Government have formulated any special plan forthe expansion Effect of recent Industrial strike on Air of T. V. coverage in tribal. backward, remote, India, Indian Airlines and rural and border hilly areas; Vayudoot (b) if so, the areas to which priority have 736. SHRI RAM NARESH SINGH: Will been giVen under this pian; the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM be pleased to state: (c) whether the hilly areas of Uttar Pradesh especially the backward hilly areas (a) the number of flights of Air India. of Garhwal have been included in this plan; Indian Airlines and Vayudoot which could not and be operated due to the nationwide industrial strike on June 15, 1992; and (d) if so, the schemes formulated by the Government for the expansion of (b) the estimated loss suffered by each Ooordarshan in these areas? of these airlines as a result thereof? THE DEPUTY MINISTER iN THE THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO BROADCASTING (KUMARI GIRUA VV AS): SCINDIA): (a) Number 01 flights affected (a) and (b). Whereas no such special plan due to industrial strike on'16th June and not has been formulated by the Govemment, on 15th are as under:- Ooordarshan has been assigning due priority from time to time to the expansion of TV 1. Air India NO coverage in tribal, backward, remote, rural, border and hilly areas of the country while 2. Indian Airlines operated 39 flights formulating plans for TV expansion in the against the originallyscheduled 189 country. flights. (c) and (d). At present, 15 TV transmitters 3. Vayudoot 3 of varying power ratings and 3 TV transpose are functioning in the hill districts ·of Uttar (b) 1. Air India Nil Pradesh. Out of th,se transmitting Centres, one high power (10 KW). one low power 2. Indian Airlines . As. 1.37 (100W) and 3 very low power (2110 W) TV crorts transmitters and 2transposers (211 0 W) are functioning in Garhwal region of Unar 3. Vayudoot . only national Pradesh. One low power (1 DO W)tranlmllter loss.. 313 Written Answers ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 314 Magazines Published from Bihar and check in case of 28 of them has been done Uttar Pradesh and in case of seven is in progress. 737. SHRI CHHEDI PASWAN: New Telephone Exchanges In SHRI MOHAMMAD ALI Maharashtra ASHRAF FATMI: Wi" the Minister of INFORMATION 738.SHRIYASHWANTRAOPATIL:WDI AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state: the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: (a) the names of the weekly, fortnightly and monthly magazines published in Bihar (a) the district-wise details of places in and Uttar Pradesh separately, the places of Maharashtra proposed 10 be connected with their publications and the extent of their S10 andg_roup dialing facilities during 1992; circulation; and (b) the places where new telephone (b) the details of the complaints received exchanges proposed to be opened during against them during Ihe last three years? 1992 particularly in Ahmednagar District; THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE (c) if so, the details thereof; and MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (KUMARI GIRIJA VY AS): (d) if not, the reasons therefor? (a) About 4000 periodicals are published from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh as per the THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE information complied by the Office of the MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI Registrar of Newspapers for India as on P.V: RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) District-wise 31.12.1990. The details of periodicals details places in Maharashtra proposed to published form various States and Union beconnectedwitb STDduring 1992 is placed Territories as on 31.12.1990 is available in at statement -I. Details of places proposed the Parliament House Library. for group dialling facillites during 1992 is being worked out. (b) During the last three years, the Office of Registrar of Newspapers for India received complaints against 35 periodicals (b) and (c). Details given in Statement II. published form Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in respect oftheircirculation claims. Circulatio~ (d) Does not arise. STATEMENT ·1 Name of places in Maharashtrs proposed to be connected with S. f..D. facility and group dialling facility during 1992 s. T.D. Facility: District Names of Places Ahmednagar Kopergaon. Rahouri 315 Written Answers JULY 13,1992 Written Answers 316 District Names of Places Jalgaon Savda, Jammer, Amalner Naslk Yeola, Ghett, Igatpurl Pune Talegaon Damdhre . - Raigad Karjat, Roha, Murud Chandrapu MISC Chandraput MIDC Dhule Sakri, Navalnagar Kolhapur Kagal, Bhli Bori, Vadgaon Nagpur Mouda, Kalol, Ramtek, Saoner, Umred, Narkhed. Parbhani Sailu, Bori, Basmat, Hingoli Satara Phaltan,lonand Sindudurg Vengrula, Sawantwadi, Kankavali Solapur Akkalkot. Mohol, Akluj. Pand3.rpur Bhandara Shahapur Akola Karanja, urtizapur Amravati Dhamangaon Rly. Aurangabad Patithan, Vaijapur, Kanned Beed Parlivaijenath Buldana Chikhali Jalna Ambad Osmanabad Tuljapur Ratnagi!i Chipium, lote 317 Written Answers ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 318 District Names of Places Thane Nalasopera, Palghar, Waliv, Murbad,Dahanu, Wada, Wardha Hinganghat Yeotrnal Pandharkawads GROUP DIALLING FACILITTY Details of Group Dialling is beiing worked out. STATEMENT-ll District-wise number of places in Maharashtra where new exchanges are propsed to be opend during 1992 District Name of Exchanges Ahmednagar 6 Nasik 3 Thane 3' Satara 3 Solapur 3 Beed 2 Latur 2 Osm!lnabad 3 Total 25 Details of new exchanges proposed in Ahmednagar District during 1992 is given below: Name of Exchange Tehsil Arangaon Ahmadnagar Kaudgaon - do- 319 Written Answers JULY 13.1992 Written Answers 320 Name of EXChange TehsH Virgaon Mola Ouregaon Karjat Wagholi Shevgaon Kawatha Shrigonda Development Worts of Bhevnathp! by received in this regard and the action taken ISP thereon? 739. SHRI LAl BABU RAI: Will the THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Minister of STEEL be pleased 10 Siale: MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN OEV): (a) Bhavnalhpur limestone (a) whether the Developmental work of mines was under the administrative control Bhavnathpul (OistridGadhwa. Bihar) is befng of Bokaro Steel limited till June. 1990. Since done by the Bokaro Steel Planl; June 1990, the limestone mine at Bhavnathpur has ~en transferred to the (b) if so. the amount spentthereonduring administrative conlrCl of Raw Materials the last three years; Division of Steel Authority of India limited and consequently the associated developmental works are being done by the (c) whether alleged irregularities in the Raw Material DiviSion. developmental works have been reported; (b) The expenditure incurred during the and last three years on development of Bhavnathpur Mine and Peripheral Area is as (d) if so. the number of complaints under: (Rupees in Lakhs) Year Capital Revenue Peripheral 1989-90 Nil 7.13 4.43 1990-91 1.5 6.42 No sanction 1991-92 7.7 28.10 12.00 (c) No Sir. (d) Does not arise. 321 Wnlten Answers ASADHA22, 1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 322 [ Ttanslatlon) [English} Telephone Connections In UHF Link between Patna and Kerata PaliganJ. Bihar 740. PROF. K.V. THOMAS: Will the 741. SHRI RAM lAKHAN SINGH Uinisterof COMMUNICATIONS be pleased YADAV: Will the Minister of to state: COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Govemment propose to (a) the number of applications for provide UHF telecommunication link between telephone connections pending in Kerala as Patna, Vikram and Paliganj (Bihar): on July, 1. 1992; and (b) if so, the details thereof; and (b) the telecommunication development schemes envisaged for Kerala for the next (cl if not. the reasons therefor? three years? THE DEPUTV MINISTER IN THE THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI MINISTRV OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P.V. RANGAVVA NAIDU): (a) Yes, Sir. • P.V. RANGAVVA NAIDU): (a) There are 230060 number of pending applications for (b) i) Patna-Bihta 120 Channel telephone connections in Kerata State as on Digital UHF existing. 1.7.1992. ii) Bihta-Vikram 30 Channel Digital (b) During the next three years, UHF planned for commissioning throughout the country, it is, planned. during 1993·94. iii) Vikram-paliganj 10 Channel Digital To provide phone facility in all Gram UHF planned for commissioning Panchayats. However, all Gram during 1993-94. Panchayats have already been provided with telephone facility in (C) Not applicable? Kerala State; Drip Irrigation Scheme . To contain the waiting list to two years period in large telephone 742. KUMARI PUSHPA DEVI SINGH: systems. (During the current Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES financial year it is planned to give be pleased to state: 80,000 new telephone connections in Kerala State). (a) whether the Government introduced drip irrigation scheme in various to states; The telecommunication development schemes for Kerala State Government have (b) if so, the total hactares of land in been planned accordingly. States brought under dirp irrigation so far; 323Wr11tenAns ....,. JULV 13,1892 WthMAns...,. 324' (c)whelher~lfrigalionhasblenllalt8d SCINDIA): (a) and (b). I • Intended to,. In Madhya Pradesh; name C8IcuIla AIrpott after NetajI SUbhas Chandra ao.. (d) If so, the total hect ....of landbrought under drip Irrigation so far there; and Co...... 01 T..... o .. lExc:IttngM· 1nAu.n (e) the proposals of the Government In this regard in Eighth Five Ve. Plan?' 7..... SKUUDDHAB BARUAN: Withe MlnJsterof COMMUNICATIONS be pleased THE MINISTER OF WATER to state: RESOURCES (SHRI VIDVACHARAN SHUKLA): (a} Ves, Madam. (a)thedistrld-wise numberoftelephone exchanges functioning at present in Assam; (b) The areacovel8d underdl;)lnIgation upto 1990-91 In various States Is estimated (b) whetheral thetelephone exchanges as 23426 hecl8I8S. have been converted into electronic exchanges; and (c) Ves, Madam. (c) If nOl. the time by which the remaining (d) The areacovel8d under~lrrigation exchanges are likely to be converted? in Madhya Pradesh during 1991-92 Is 473 I hectares. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINlSmv OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI (e) A Central Sector Scheme lor P.V. RANGAVYA NAIDU): (a) Dlstrlct-w1se installation of drip system under Integrated number of telephone exchanges functioning Development of Tropical and Arid Zone at present as on 1.7.92 is given the statement. Fruits is in operation by Ministry of AgrIcuIIure. The amount for this scheme during 1992-93 (b) No, Sir. Out of 226 telephone is As. 20.00 crores. VIII Five Year Plan exchanges, 155 are electronic type. proposals forthis scheme have not yet been fianlised. (c) I Is proposed to replace the remaining electrotnec:hanlcal exchanges by electronic Change In the name of c.tcutta exchange. ad' per the following Airport programme:- 743. SHAI SATY AGOPAL MISRA: Wdl i) All MAX-III type electromechanical the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND exchanges wiD be replaced by 1993· TOURISM be pleased to Itate: N. (a) whether there Is any pfoposal to ii) MAX-II type electromechanical change the name of the CalcuttaAkport; and exchanges by 1994-95. (b) if so, the details thel8Of? I) OIherellctrolnechanicalexchanges wi be rwpIaced as and when they THE MINISTER OF CIVL AVIATION aM lie expired. AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO ASADHA 22. 1914 ($AKA) Written Answers 326 o II) II) o o .... o... o g 8 327 Written Answers JULY 13,1992 Written Answers 328 co to .., to C\I o .0 o o '"iij .~ t: I1J '5 gj ~ ~ .., ~ ~ LO C\I M ~ C\I M ~ "'I' LO 0 0 0 g III 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 u ~ I.U.... ~ 0 ~ M to co No o o o cOJ .Q :; OJ c ... of c :!2 0 til tii III a. I1l c:: CI) s::. .~ 0 ct til CI) ~ C\j 1ii E OJ x::;,'" 'i til .!:2 a. III .!!! C :.c 2 III CD 0> :e <.:i .~ 0 .:t: c .c to III .a 0 m :i :E CiS C!) co'" ..J ~ F 0 z ::.c: ~ to ....: eX) M C\I to o C\I C\I "iii .S:! <:: .cItS '" ~ ~ <:: "'t M to e III 0 0 0 r::. "0 - .!!1 13 UJ..._ ~ 0 ~ .S:! g<:: j ~ItS CO) ,... 0 to 1.0 UJ..._ 0 0 1.0 0 i3 ~ ~ .... .~ ;:, Ol l\I C .i iii g. «I .c: !:: a € 0 «I -,0 en 0 ~ ..: N M (ij C\I C\I C\I 331 Written AnswetS JULY 13,1992 Written Answers 332 [ Translation) (c) by when a legislation in this regard is likely to be introduced; and Staff Strength In Air India and Indian (d) to what extent It would be helpful? Airline. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE 745. SHRISUSHllCHANDRAVERMA: MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND Will the Minister of CIVil AVIATION AND BROADCASTING (KUMARIGIRUA VYAS): TOURISM be pleased to state: (a) to (d). The Department of Telecommunications has Informed that the . (a) whether the Indian Airlines and Air issues regarding regulation of Cable TV India are overstaffed as compared to foreign Networks and Dish Antennae Sys.ems in the airlines; and country are currently under their active consideration. (b) if so, the average number of employees per plane in Indian Airlines and Regularisatlon of Telegraph Staff, New Delhi Air India as compared top foreign airlines? 747. SHRI CHANDRESH PATEL: Will THE MINISTER OF CIVil AVIATION the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO pleased to state: SCINDIA): (a) and (b). At present, the (a) whether the services 01 a number of average numberof employees per aircraft is Reserve Trained Pool Staff working in the 401 in the case of Indian Airlines and 726 in Central Telegraph Office, New Delhi for the Air India. There is a wide variation in the last eight to nine years without break have nature of activities and sub-contracting been regularised; practices followed by different airlines in the world. It is therefore, difficult to make an (b) if not. the reasons therefor; and objective comparison based on staff strength per aircraft. (c) the time by which their services is proposed to be regularised? [English] THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE Regularisatlon of Cable T. VJDlsh MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI Antennae P.V. RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) Yes Sir, except one who is absent w.e.f. 27.3.90 and 746. DR. D. VENKATESWARA RAO: has been served a notice for termination. SHRI SHRAVAN KUMAR PATEL: (b) Does not arise. SHRI R. SURENDER REDDY: SHRI M.V.V.S. MURTHY: (c) Not applicable. Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND Delhi Electricity Board BROADCASTING be pleased to state: 748. SHRI MADAN LAL KHURANA: (a) whether the modalities to regulate WiD the Minister of POWER be pleased to Cable T. VJOish Antennae have been worked state: out; (b) if so, the details thereof; (a) whether the Goverr.ment propose to ASADHA 22.1914 (SAKA) Written An..... 334 set up an independent board for supply of the setting up of sub-stations as perthe load electricity in Deihl; requirement, (b) H ~. the details thereof; and [Eng/ish] (c) the time by which the proposed Pension fund scheme In Government Board is likely to be set up? Undertakings THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE 750. SHRIDHARMANNAMONDAVVA MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI! Power Sub-Stations In Complexes of (d) the action takenJproposecl to be MultI-storeyed Buildings In Deihl ta~en In this regard? 749. SHRI MRUTVUNJAYA NAVAl(: Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE state: MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN DEV): (a) Y... Sir. In accOrdance (a) whether the Govemment propose to with the MOU reac::llecttn the National Joint set up power sub-stations in the complexes Committee for the .... Industry (NJCS). of muhi-storeyed buildings in Delhi; Steel Authority of .... Ud. (SAIL) and National Minerai ~ Corporation (b) if so, the details thereof; and ltd. (NMOC) started 1IIdUction @ 2% of Basic Pay Plus Dearness Alowance from (c) if not, thyeasons therefor? their e"1)loy885 w.e.f. 1.1.1989 in order to build up a Pension FUnd. Kudremukh Iron THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Ore Company Ltd. (KIOCl) started MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI KAlP NATH recovering from Its employees towards RAI): (a) to Ccl. DESU has set up a number Pension Fund w.e.f. 1.4.1992. . of sub-stations in the complexes of muhi storeyed buildings in Delhi as a part of the (b) The scheme has been implemented electrification wo~. Besides the completion in KIOCL w.e.f. 1.4.1992. n has not ptbeen of prescribed commercial formalities, the Implemented in SAil and NMOC. concerned agency Interested in electrification is requir8d to make available the requisite (c) The scheme formulated by SAIU slteJbuln up space to DESU free of cost for NMDC in accordance with Govt. guidelines. 335 Written Answers JULY 13, 1992 Written Answers 336 was not acceptable to the workers' to parent TAX at Agra, from these exchanges representatives. except Hathras exchange. (d) SAIL has const"uted a Comm"tee of The STD facility at Atrauli and Directors to go into the whole issue and Sikandrarao is likely to be provided by March, make recommendations so that ways could 1993. be found out to implement the scheme. [English] [ Translation} Cargo facilities at Bangalore Conversion of Telephone Exchanges In Hathras, Uttar Pradesh 752. SHRIH.D. DEVEGOWDA: Will the Ministerof CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM 751. DR. LAL BAHADUR RAWAL: Will be pleased to state: the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: (a) whether there is any proposal to provide Cargo facilities at Bangalore to export (a) whether the Government had fru"s and vegetables to Saudi Arabia and considered any proposal during 1991-92 for East European countries; providing S.T.D. facilities at each telephone exchange operating in Hathras Parliamentary (b) if so, the details thereof; and Constituency and forthe conversion of each exchange into electronic; (c) bX when these are likely to be provided? (b) whether these facilities have. since been provided; THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURJSM (SHRI MADHAVRAO (c) if so, the details thereof, exchange SCINDIA): (a) to (c). Apart from Indian wise; and Airlines, Lufthansa and Kuwait airways are uplifiting cargo from Ban galore. The cargo (d) if not, the reasons therefor and the handling agency at Bangalore, namely Mis time by which this facility is likely to be Mysore Sales Intemational Ltd., Is required provided? to provide the necessary infrastructure facilities for export of fruits and vegetables. THE 1?'if~TY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI [ Translation} P.V. RANGAYVA NAIDU): (a) No, Sir. Post Offices in Uttar Pradesh (b) Does not arise. 753. SHRI AAJUN SINGH YADAV: (c) Does not arise. SHRI SURENDRAPAL PATHAK: SHRI HARI KEWAL PRASAD: (d) Reasons for not providing STD are SHRI BRIJ BHUSHAN SHARAN mainly due to non-availability of suitable SINGH: land, tower materials and equipments, non automatisation of manual exchanges and Willthe MinisterofCOMMUNICATIONS non-availability of suitabietransmission med'ia be pleased to state: 337 Written Answers ASADHA 22, 1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 338 (a) the number of villages in Uttar P.V. RANGAVVA NAIDU): (a) The number Pradeshwlthout post offices ason March 31 , of villages in Uttar Pradesh without post 1992; office as on 31.3.92 is 95362. (b)thedistrict-wisenumberofpostoffices (b) District-wise number of post Offices opened during 1991-92; opened during 1991-92 is given in Statement attached. (c) ttoe steps taken by the Government to provide post office facility during 1992-93: (c) 90 more post offices already and sandioned will be opened during this year. Additional post offices will also be sanctioned (d) the number of post offices likely to be and opened during the year 1992-93. opened during the Eighth Five Year Plan? (d) The number of post offices to be opened in Uttar Pradesh in the 8th Plan is yet THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE to be decided upon. The targets are allocated MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI annually. STATEMENT District-wise information regarding post Offices opened during the year 1991-92 in Uttar Pradesh. S/. No. District No. of offices 1. Agra 2. Aligarh 3. Allahabad 13 4. Almora 7 5. Ballia 7 6. Banda 8 7. Basti 21 8. Bareilly 7 9. Bahraich 8 10. Bulandshahr 7 11. Oeoria 7 3a9 Written Answers JULY 13.1992 WrIren AnswIS 340 51. No. District No. 01 office,· 12. Etawah 13. Faizabad 13 14. Gorakhpur 19 15. Gonda 4 16. Ghazipar 18 17. Jhansi 3 1~. Jaunpur 11 19. Lakhimpur Khari 8 20. Mirzapur 6 21. Moradabad 5 22. Partapgarh 20 23. Rae Bareilly 13 24. Sultanpur 18 25. Sitapur 13 26. Varanasi 21 27. Barabanki 9 28. Bijnore 4 29. Budaun 6 30. Etah 31. Fanukhabad 4 32. Fatehpur 7 33. Hardoi 12 34. Hardwar 341 WIfttn Annws ASAOHA 22.1914 (SAKA) WrJteIJ Ans .... 342 51. No. District No. 01 oIfIces 35. Hamirpur 5 36. Lucknow 14 37. Lalitpur 38. KnapurClty 9 39. Kanpur Dehat 2 40. Unnao 5 41. Meerut 2 42. Mujaffar Nagar 2 43. Saharanpur 5 44. Ghaziabad 12 45. Dehradun 46. Pauri 5 47. Chamoli 8 48. Tehri 49. Maqthura SO. Rampur 51. NainitaJ 4 52. Pilibhit 53. Pithoragarh 54. Shahjanpur 2 55. Maharajganj 5 56. Azamgarh 5 . 57. Mau 4 343 Written Answers JULY 13,1992 Written Answers 344 SL No. District No. of offices 58. Sidharthanagar 8 59. Sonbhadra 60.. Jalon 61. Frozabad 62. Mainpuri 63. Uttarttashi [Eng/ish) regarding discrimination in allotment of DAVP advertisements to the newspapers; and Advertisements to Newspapers (c) if so, the details thereof? 754. SHRI DATTATRAYA BANDARU: PROF. RITA VERMA: SHRI CHETAN P.S. CHAUHAN: THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND Will the Ministerof INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (KUMARI GIRWAY BROADCASTING be pleased to state: VYAS): (a) The required information for the financial year 1991·92 is given in the (a) the names 01 daily newspapers statement attached. Such figures are published from Delhi, Calcutta, Madras and compiled by DAVP on finanCial year basis. Bombay which were given advertisements by the Directorate of Audio Visual Publicity (b) and (c). Keeping in view the during 1991 and upto 30 June, 1992 with the Government Policy, the publicity number of advertisements given to each requirements and the availability of funds, a newspapers; balanced and equitable placing of advertisements is aimed at. No discrimination (b) whether there have been complaints Is made against any newspaper. STATEMENT Newspapers Published from Delhi Name of Publication Number of Advertisements given during 1991·92 Times of India 2052 Indian Express 2153 Hindustan Times 2272 345 Written Answers ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 346 Name of Publication Number of Advertisements given during 1991·92 National Herald 1232 Patriot 921 Evening News 48 Statesman 964 Samachar Post 264 The Economic Times 126 Hindustan 1519 Navbharat Times 1334 Sandhya Tiems 33 Vyapar Bharati 75 Bandemataram 491 Punjba Kesari 1127 Bharat Bhavna 355 Vyapar Kesari 53 Veer Arjun 614 Jansatta 947 Sandhya Bharat 18 Sandhya Veer Arjun 29 Amrit India 448 Publik ASia 153 Dinkkal 313 Jagran 1158 '347 Written AnSWl'S JUlY· 13. 1992 Wrlten Ans...." 348 Name of Publication Numl:Jflr of ~ts given dJrIng 7997·92 The Page 241 Aman Vyapar 1 Aprahnt .Samachar Mail 9 Rashtrlya Sahara 4 Awam 286. Tej 244 QaumlAwasz 554 Milap 435 Pratap 489 Jadid In·Dinon 227 203 Faisal Jadid 232 Usman KI Awaz 96 Intriban-E-Jadid 112 GarmHawa Panthl< Samachar 175· Jathedar 384 Daily Educator S44 Newspapers tJUOllsnea ,rom c;alCutra The Telegraph 1741 Calcutta Observer 612 Evening Brief 45 Business Slandald 178 349 Written Answers ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 350 Name of Publication Number of Advertisements given during 1991-92 The Economic Times 52 Vishwamitra 276 Sanmarg 472 Chhapte Chhapte 88 Rooplekha 145 Prakash 101 Prabhu Rastra 25 Seva Sansar 93 Pratha 53 Parixit 80 Kaal Rathee 19 Sutrakar 21 The Rozana Hind 60 Ghazi 82 ·Azad Hind 140 Akkas 270 Akhbar-E-Mashri 77 Nawa-E-Haal 54 AsreJadid 71 Iqra 67 Aabshaar 43 Muddabir-E-Hind 23 351 Written Answers JULY 13,1992 Written Answers 352 Name of Publication Number of Advertisements given during 1991-92 Navi Parabhat 194 Aajkal 531 Ananda Bazar Patrika 564 Dainik Basumati 217 Ganashakli 152 Kafantar 185 Paigam 306 Natun Prithivi 34 Bartaman 678 Sandhya Aajkaal 5 Newspapers Published from Bombay Indian Express 798 Free Press Journal 947 Mid-Day 333 Daily 1009 Times of India 1049 Aftemoon Despatch & Courier 93 The Independent 76 Financial Express 177 The Economic Times 8 Navbharat Times 576 Vishwamitra 170 353 Written Answers ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 354 Name of Publication Number of Advertisements given during 1991-92 Do Baja Dopahar 15 Inquilab 432 Urdu Times 275 Hindustan 222 Maharashtra Times 551 Sakal 511 Mumbai Tarun Bharat 123 Navshakti 127 Navakal 494 Sandhyakal 42 lokasatta 297 Saamna 311 Samakaleen 47 Janma Bhoomi 197 Janmabhoomi (Pravasi) 102 Madhyantar 43 Gujarat Samachar 102 Hindustan 189 Marathiya Murasu 64 Kala Kaumudi 9 Newspapers Published from Madras Indian Express 1370 News Today 1193 ;55 Written Answers JULY 13, 1892 Written An'.... 11 356 Name of Publication Number of Advettissments given during 1991·92 Musalman 487 Thanthl 961 Malal Malar 102 Dinamalar 283 Dinamanl 452 Malai Murasu 52 Makkal Kural 193 Dinakaran 463 Vidivelli 95 Alai Osai t37 Kumari Murasu 167 Vetrl Mala! ·3 [ Translation] (e) whether the Government propose to give priority to the local news? New'. Coverage 755. SHAIGIRDHARllALBHARGAVA: THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state: BROAOCASTING(KUMARIGIRLJA VYAS): (a)to(c). No fixed length or period of time has been allocated for National, Intematlonal (a) the policy of the Government for and Regional Kendras· of Ooordarshan. providing T.V. coverage to national and While local news lIems are given promnence International news in the time fixed for local In these news bulletins, It Is considered news of the States; necessary to Include important national and International news lIems In order to meet the (b) whether maximum time Is given Jo ,_qulremenlS of viewers who understand non·local news and then the same news only the local language. However, entire Items are repeated in the national bulletin; news bulelln depends on news fall.andnews and worthiness. · 357 WrmBn Answers ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 358 [English] Ele~ronlc Telephone Exchange. In GuJarat Damage of Air Conditioning Plant at TV Reley Station at Srlnlvasanallur In 757. SHRI HARISINH CHAVDA: Tamil Nadu SHRI GABHAJI MANGAJI THAKORE: 756. SHRI N. DENNIS: SHAI HARI KISHORE SINGH: Will the Ministerof COMMUNICATIONS SHRIMATI SAROJ DUBEY: be pleased to state: SHRI B. DEVARAJAN: (a) the number of Computerlsed/ electronic and non-electron telephone SHRI SHARAD YADAV: exchanges set up in Gujarat so far; Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND (b) whethertheGovernment proposeto BROADCASTING be pleased to state: set up more sub-telephone exchanges set up in the State during the current year; and (a) whether the TV relay station at (c) if so, the details thereof? SrinivasanaJlur in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu was badly damaged in a bomb blast in THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE April, 192; and MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P.V. RANGAVYANAIDU): (a)Ason30.S.92 (b) If so, the outcome of the inquiry a total of 416 electronic exchanges and 691 conducted in the matter? non-electronic exchanges are functioning in Gujarat. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE (b) Yes Sir, but only as telephone MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND exchanges; BROADCASTING (KUMARIGIRUA VYAS): (a) and (b). A bomb blast took place in April (c) Atotalof 65 new telephone exchanges '92 at TV Transmitter Kumbakonamcausing are proposed to be set up in Gujarat during minor damage. Police investigated the matter the current year. The tentative district-wisE and one persons was arrested. proposals are as under: Name of District No. of Telephone exchanges Amreli 10 Banaskantha 7 Bharuch 3 Bhavnagar 4 Godhra 5 Jamnagar 5 359 Written Answers JULY 13.1992 Written Answers 360 Name of District No. of Telephone exchanges Junagadha 4 Kheda (Nadiad) Mehsana Sabarkantha 4 Surendranagar 3 Ahmedabad 11 Baroda (Vadodara) Rajkot 3 Surat 3 Total 65 BroadcastlTelecast of News Some of these bulletins were started as early as in 1927 when regular radio broadcasts 758. SHRI MOHAN RAWALE: Will the were started in the country. The exact dates Minister of INFORMATION AND when each of these News Bulletins were BROADCASTING be pleased to slate: started are not available In a centrally compiled form. (a) the languages in which news from the All India Radio is broadcast in the country; (c) and (d). Doordarshan telecasts news bulletins in Hindi and English in the National (b) since when the news in each such network since August. 1962. There is no language is being broadcast; separate news telecast on the metro network. . (c) the languages in which news is { Translation] telecast by the Doordarshan on the Metro and National network; and Expansion of Lucknow Doordarshan Kendra (d) since when the news in these languages is being telecast? 759. SHRI SATV A DEO SINGH: Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE BROADCASTING be pleased to state: MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (KUMARI GIRUA VYAS): (a) whether the expansion programme (a) and (b). All India Radio broadcasts News of Lucknow Doordarshan Kendra was to be Bulletins in 20 languages aAd 47 dialects. implemented in 1991-92; 361 Written Answers ASADHA 22.1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 362 (b) if so, the progress made sofarinthis (b) List containing names of exchanges regard; is pleased at Statement-I. (c) whether it is proposed to Iransferthe Out of 440 exchanges proposed, 295 microwave linkage facility from Lucknow to exchanges have been connected with STD some other place; and till May, 1992. (d) if so, the location thereof? (c) By March, 93. Locations for the rest 145 exchanges given in the Statement-II. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND STATEMENT I BROADCASTING (KUMARIGIRIJA VYAS): (a) No major expansion of Doordarshan Names of Telephones Exchanges Kendra, Lucknow was envisaged during proposed to be linked with S. T.O. Facility 1991-92; during the year 1991-92 (b) Does not arise. Andhra Pradesh (c) No, Sir. Paddapalle (d) Does not arise. Nagarkurnool [English] Nakrakal S.T.D. Facilities in Telephone Gudlavallaru Exchanges Kodava!ur 760. SHRI RAJVEER SINGH: Will the Ministerof COMMUNICA TlONS be pleased Medchal to state: Shamshabad (a) the total number of telephone exchanges linked with STD facility during Chebrow 1990-91 ; Isnapur (b) the names of the lelephone exchanges proposed to be linked with STD Sirpurkagaznagar facility during 1991-92 and the number of exchanges provided with the facility lill May, Chityal 1992; and Heramandalam (c) the time by which STD facility is likely Repalle to be provided to the rest of the exchanges with locations thereof? Ghatkeswar THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE Vikarabad MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI P.V. RANGAVVA NAIDU): (a) 437 Sir. Yadagiriculta 363 Written Answers JULY 13,1992 Written Answers 364 Pedana Araria Eight Incline Kahalgaon Miryalaguda Raxaul Janagaon Garhwa Sankarapally Banka Pericherla Jamlara Bibinagar Bagha Ichapuram lakhisarai Drakshrama Supaul Parvalhipuram Jamui Bellampally Gogardiha Sanghinagar Bihta Attili Pakur Assam Buxar Tezpur Chatra Sarupathar Jhanjarpur Dhemaji Barmo Nagaon . Ramgarh Doomooma Bhabua Jonal Tatis IIwai Mang31doi Nirmali Amguri Gujarat Nalbari Okha Bihar Padra 365 Written Answers ASADHA 22.1914 (SAKA)' Written Answers 366 Lirrbdi Meham KCoiony Naraingarh Borsad Bharara VadlaJ Sohna Nandesari Himachal Pradesh Dahod Kullu Kukarwada Kalp Dakor Keylong Thol Jammu & Kashmir Vapi Leh Prantij Doda Balasinor Kargil Rakhilal Badgam Umargaon Rajojri Kosamba Pulwama Kanodar Poonch Manavadar Kerala Matar Mundakayam Haryana Chottanikara ChautaJa Puthencruz Daruhera Chirayinkil Gohana Chavara Kundli Beattupettah Gharounda Poovarani 367 Written Answers JULY 13,1992 Written Answers 368 Kuruppanthara Sasthancotta Kumarakom Kilimanoor Kattapana Pathanapuram Perinnaman Bharananganam Cherplassery Erumeli Vengi:lra Vakathanam Payyangadi Konni Cherukunnu Kattoor Poovathura Edapal Chengamanad Koduvayur Nedungandam Panoor Kallambalam Udma Ochira Kandakadavu Ramapuram Kattakkada Ayarkunnam Kalpeni Mevallur Madavorpallical Mallappally Anchal Devikulma Kuravilangad Vellangallur Mamood Coyaimanna Vazhoor Chengala S.L.Puram Kum,bala Pulinkunnu Balussery Punnayrukulam Peerumedu Thirurangadi 369 Written Answers ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 370 Koothuparamba Mulky Anjaarakandy Byadgi Kamataka Bale Ie Pavagda Hundgund Sorab Bellare Kumta K.R. Nagar Srirangapatna Kollegal Kaup Humnabad Channagiri Yadgiri Pollibetta Kaiga Soundani Kushalinagar C.R. Nagar Kollar Maddur Mandivillage Kakti Chilkunda Sandur Pandavaur Srinivaspur Wadi Arsikere Mudicere Bailhongal Chintamani Dandeli D.f!.Patna T.N. Pura Shahabad Gokak Maharashtra Periapatna Kopergaon Hunsur Pali Vaij Nalh Dharmasthala Gokulshirgaon 371 Written AnSWBIS JULY 13.1~2 Written AnSWBIS 372 Kinwant Bhor Hlngoll Ka~at Chiplun Kirloskarwadi Pandharpur Murbad Hinganghat Madhya Pradesh Shridl Betul Buldana Shivpuri Chakur Shahdol Yeola Damoh Nagothane Chhattarpur Bhuinj Mandla Dahanu Sidhl Bichoiim Sanavad Pa'lthan Panna Chalisgaon Narslnghpur Umred Tikarngarh 19atpuri Singrauli Pen Guna Vita Rajgarh ·Palghar Shajapur Calungute North East Murtlzapur Churchandpur Savda Thoubal Kalol Kailasahar 373 WrlItsn Answers ASADHA 22, 1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 374 Changlang Birmltrapur Ukhrul Kesinga Chandel Remuna Mon Badmal Tuensang Athgarh Phek Salepur Krong Bhanjanagar Saiha Rajkharlar Wokha Barl9uda Mokokchung Nayagarh Bishenpur Deogarh R.K. Pur Rajgangpur DaporiZo Hinjilcut Zoneboto Udala Orissa Kantaban~ Rajnilgirl Dhanmandal Karanjla Anandpur Sonepur Digapahandi JajpurTown laxmipur Hindol Boudh Dharamgarh Barpali Umerkote Kluchinda 5akhigopaJ Joda Brnjrajnagar Rairangpur 375 Written Answers JULY 13. 1992 Written Answers 376 Patnagarh Balachour Jagatsingpur Nakodar Palaspanga Barnala Parlakhemundi Samana Malkangiri Muktsar Konark Rampuraphul Belpahar Rajasthan Padmapur Bandikui Pattammundai Kotpulti Punjab Mathania Ajnala Shahpura Nawanshahar Chirawa Malerkotia Khetri Zira Nathdwara Sasuya Shajahapur Batala Dausa Anandpur Sahim Sahim Raja~amand Sunam Vijayanagar Talwandi Falna Garh~hankar lalsot Sultanpur lodhi Achrol Samrala Tamil Nadu Fathgharh Sahib Sriperumpudur Mansa Suriyur 377 Written Answers ASADHA 22.1914 (SAKA) . Written Answers 378 Sholavandan Krishnagiri Ottanchathiram Valapady Neyveli-II Modakurichi Virudhacha:am Chatrapatti Pavoorchatram Cuddalore Seerampalayam Annur Eraiyur Muthur Enava~halai Nambiyur Yercaud Cumbam Kilalarai Alangudi Chidhode Surandhai Kalakurichi Kunnathur Malur Padalur Kadayanallur Dalavaipuram Namagiripet Uttar Pradesh Avalpoondurai Jhasni Velur Uttarkashi Christiangaram Naugarh Chettinad 8agpat Ulundurpet Gajraula Anamalai Jainpur Usilampatti Dibiapur Andipatti Neemsar Keveripatnam Deghala 379 Written Answers JULY 13, 1992 Written Answers 38C Dhdhwa Park Rishikesh Palliakalan Tehri ShamJI Aonla Farrukhabad Pherenda Etmadpur Tanda Khalilabad Unchahar Mishri Muradnagar Rania Satheria Mothichoor Sikandrarao Chauri Chaura Gala G~.!an Nath Renukoot (Pipri) NawabQ!!ll :.: Pilkhua Him Corbetf-Park West Bengal Skandrabad Tarakeswar Sonebhadra 8ankpura Rasra Bela Hata Jamalpur Garhmukteshwar Naxalbari Bharwa Sumerpur Canning MaIwan Bishnupur Bazpur Berharrpore TuI~r Satgachia fatehpurSikri Dinhata Lansdown Joinagar 381 Written Answers ASADHA 22.1914 (SAKA) Wr~en Answers 382 Santaldihi Gujarat Nalhati Nandesari Seharabazar Uanavadar Birpara Borsad Fatepur (imbdi Contai Dakor Galsi RakhiaJ Kaliaganj Kanodar Banamat Padra STATEMENT II Matar Names 01 Exchanges (Pending out 01440 Kosamba proposed for 91·92) Likely to be provided with S. T.O. facility by March. 1993. Haryana Andhra Peades'" Kundli Heramandalam ' Meham Kodavalur Gharounda Janagaon Sohna Nakrakal Jammu & Kashmir Assam Badgam A'!l9uzi Pulwama Doomdooma Kera/a Bihar Kattapana Bagha Uc:Ima Kahalgaon Uallappally lakhisaral Puliconnu 383 Written Answers JUl Y 13. 1992 WriUen Answers 384 Mamood Shirdi Koothuparamba Kinwat Punnayurkulam Yeola Edapal Chiplun Kumbala Parlivaij Nath Panoor Bhor Mevnllur HI090li Kamc1taka Kir:oskarwaci Pollibetta Chnlisgaon Pandavapur Pen Hungund Vita C.R. Nagar Paighar Maddur Gnakur K.R. Nagar Pa;!han Channagiri Hinganghat C.R. Patna Orissa Shahabad Rairangpur Chintamani Kesinga Wadi Karanjir Nandivillage R1Jkhariar Yadgiri Deogarh Periapatna Punjab M1harashtra Ajnala Gckulshi'gaon Muktsar 385 Written Answers ASADHA 22.1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 386 Bamala Tamil Nadu Oasuya Andipatta Anandpur Sahib Kailakarw Garhshankar Pettavatlhalai Nawanshahar Annur Balachour Omalur Talwandi Christianagaram Rampurapuhl Neyveli·fI Male~otla Alangudi Samrala Kaveripatnam Batala Padalur Fatehgal'h Sahib urtar Pradesh Sultanpur lodhi Khalilabad Samana Tulsipur Sunam Hata ! Nakodar Bhimtal Mansa Jim Corbett Park Rajaslhan Satheria Falna Chauri Chaurs Chirawa Tanda LalsO! Dudhwa Park Khetri Mishrikh Shajahapur 8azpur Achrol Palliakalan 387 Wnl'tBn AnsWflfl JUL Y 13, 1. Dlblapur Jamap,r Lansdown Dinhala Gajraula Muradnagar Challenges faced by Air india Neemsar 761. SHRIHARI KISHORE SINGH:WUI Etmadpur the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM be pleased 10 state: Rania (KP) (a, wheIher the US carriers are posing Sicandra stiff resistance to the Air India; and Aonla (b) if SO, thedetaUs thereof anclthe steps being laken proposed 10 lide· over the Jalnpur situation? . .... Fatehpur Sikri THE MINISTER OF CIVI.L AVIATION AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO Garhnl.lkleshwar SCINDIA): (a) and (b). One U.S. Carrier, namely, Delta Airlines is already operating to Deghala India. The Government of USA has designated two more carriers; namely, United WsstBBngaJ Airlines andAmerican Airlines. These carriers can provide greater competition to Air India. Fatepur Which Is examining the feasibility of operating to new points in the USA 10 meel the Conta! challenge. Blrpara Tourism Plan . Banamat 762. SHRI R. DHANUSKODI ATHllHAN: Santaldlhl SHRI S.B. THORAT: Galsi Win the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM be pleased to stale: Nalhatl (a)wh8therthe Union Goverl\ment have Satgachla finalised the tourism plan; Seharabazar (b) if 10, the details thereof; 389 ~ Anpws ~ 22, 1914.(SAKA) WItten An,..., 390 (c) whether any request has been (c) and (d). Yes, Sir. Based on the racelvedbytheUnionGovemmentfromthe requests received from a few State State Goernments to review the tourism Governments, a review has been initiated. plan; Ce) and Cf). Development and Cd) if so. the details theraof and the identification of tourist spots is primarily the adion takenJproposed to be taken by the responsIMlity of the Administration of Union Government rt.ereon; Territory of Pondicherry. However, the Department of Tourism extends tInanclal Ce) the tourist spots identified in assistance on specific proposals based on Pondicherry; and their merit, availability of funds and Int~ priorities. ct) the amount allocated by the Government tor the development of tourism Rural Electrification Corporation there? 763. SHRI MANIKRAO HODlYA THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION GAVIT: WI. the Minister of' POWER be AND TOURISM CSHRI MADHAVRAO P'!asedtostate: SCINOlA): Ca) and (b). Yes, Sir. Theobjectjves of t.'18 National Action Plan for Tourism Ca) the progress made by the Rural presented in the Parliament on 5.5.92 818 as Electrification CorpOration in electrifying the under:- viRages and energlsing pumpsets since Its Inception. State-wise; and Socio-economic development of areas. (b) the details of financial assistance given to the State Electricity Boards by the Increasing employment Rural Electrlication Corporation during the opportunities. last three years for the programme? Developing domestic toursim especially for the budget category. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF POWER'CSHRI KAlP NATH Preservation of natiOnal heritage. RAI): (a) The statewise progress made by and environment the Rural Electrification Corporation In electrifying the villages and energlsing the 'Development of International pu~ts since its Inception upto the end 0' tourism and optimisation of foreign March, 1992 Is given In Statement-I. \. exchange eamings. , Diversification of the tourism (b) Thede1ailsofthe financial assistance product. provided by the Rural Electrification Corporation to the Stale Electricity Boards tncrease in lodia's Share in world during the last three years Is given in tourism. Statement-II. 391 Written Answers JULV 13.1992 Written Answers 392 !!! ,.... N !X) ,.... 0 N ~ Q) C") N C"l IX) ~ t:: CI) 0 m -;t IX) M co iX .'2 "t ,....c.o M c.o C") N U) ~ 0 1.0- m -co ·s !X) N "11 0 ci: ct'- C\I 01 C\ M ;; t:: .0 CI) !1J ~ "fi (I) ~ ~ '" I ,.... 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Punjab 6781 399 Written Answers JULY 13,1992 Written Answers 400 SL No. State Amount disbursed (Rs.lakhs) (Prov.) 1 2 4 20. Rajasthan 12684 21. Sikkim 1145 22. Tamil Nadu 10186 23. Tripura 2162 24. Uttar Pradesh 22071 25. 'West Bengal '11012 Grand Total 199771 [ Translation) Corporation has provided loans to Uttar Pradesh State Electricity Board in 1991·92 Rural Electrification In Uttar Pradesh for achieving the targets of rural electrification; 764. SHRI CHINMAYANAND SWAMI: (c) if not. the reasons thereof; and SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR: (d) the steps being taken by· the Government for electrification of remaining Will the Minister of POWER be pleased villages in the State during the Eighth Five to state: Year Plan? (a) the targets fixed and achievements THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE made for the rural electrHication in Uttar MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI KAlP NATH Pradesh during the last three years; RAI): (a) The targets and 3chievements tor rural electrification in Uttar Pradesh during (b) whether the Rural Electrification the last three years are as under:· Village electrification PUlTpser energisation Targer Achievement Target Achievement • 1989·90 2365 1832 20,000 19573 1990·91 2350 2207 16,100 18506 1991·92 750 702(Provisional) 12,500 21361 (Provisional) 401 Written Answers ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 402 (b) Yes, Sir. Air India, Indian Airlines and Vayudoot during the last three years. (c) Does not arise. (b) whether there is any proposal for (d) The targets and allocations for the increasing the air fares during the current rural electrification in the Eigfhth Plan have year; and not yet been finalised. (c) if so, the details thereof and the (EngliSh] reasons therefor? Hike In Air Fares THE MINISTER OF CIVil AVIATION 765. SHRI MOHAN SINGH (DEORIAl: AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL: SCINDIA): (a) A statement is attached. SHRI K.V. THANGKA SALU: SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES: PROF. RAM KAPSE: (b) and (cl. All India have proposed a SHRI SHARAD DIGHE: 15% increase on all lATA & bilateral fares SHRI GURUDAS KAMAT: effective from 15.7.1992 in order to meet the cost due to Rupee currency adjustments. Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION Vayudoot have propsoed an increase of AND TOURISM be pleased to state: 15% in the fares on certain sectors of their network to reduce imbalance between (a) the details of the hike in air fares of revenues and cost of operations. 403 Written Answers JULY 13.1992 WIllen AnSWIS 404 cB 'E !' III I» iii iii E ! III '6 ~ ~ '6 1/1 II) jij .5 E II) g '0 ~ e' 0 III '0 0 ~ s:. ,; Qj C") ~ 0 e II)-.e 0 ~ o .... ::::I - 0 en >- !: g.C") g 3::::I .0 U Qj 'C 1/1 e ::::I I!! 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Cii -O! ~ ~ II'i II'i r j ~- I.U 421 Wnlten Answers ASADHA22.1914 (SAKA) Written AnsW81S 422 g g..; .~ .~ .~ fd' IV -gILl .5" ".5 i -.Q) E E e:: e'- e e IV e :B, 1.1.. 1.1.. 0 1.1..::& oe:: o cr::I VI ::I iii (j) iii e iiie .m .l!! .l!! ~ cu. )( e:: e:: Q) o .2 m 51 ~ ; I!! ~ Cii u u Cl.-e .Ii .5.,. e::iii g o ;g Me:: e J!! .s :l! m I t3 iii .s I!! l; .l!! .s a; a; a; a; a; a; (\j 1; (\j '" O! e:: ~ ~ cD 0 0 N N 0 ~ q "": "": "": 0 ~ !t eli ,...;- - ci j 0 .0 0 0 (\j S ~ ill 423 Written Answers JULY 13,1992 Written Answers 424 ~ ~ :sIII :sIII £ £ a cO E E 0 0 e "C .... ::J o IL.W 1L. N (\! Ol Ol -i -i o c M lI'i 427 Written Answers JULY 13. 1992 Written Answers 428 e! .:!! ·5 q, :a eu ·5 '0 (\j C\I ~ 01 ~ .c ~ ~ <11 ~ :::i: ,S? Uj 429 WrIlten Answers ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers, 430 We.tland Helicopters KAUR (DEEPA): SHRIMATI DIPIKA H. 766. SHRI SRIKANTA JENA: Will the .TOPIWALA: Ministerof CIVIL AVIATION AND TOURISM be pleased to state: Will the Minister of WATER . RESOURCES be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government had invited global tenders to dispose of th~ fleet of (a) the names of major irrigation projects Westland helicopters; being exec;uted with the World Bank assistance; (b) if so, the offers received therefor; (b) the names of States where these (c) the decision, if any, taken in this projects are being executed and the .!>grass regard; and made thereon; (d)the estimated loss likely to be suffered (c) the names of projects which are as a result of the disposal of the Westland pending due to non-availability of World fleet? Bank assistance; and THE MINISTER OF CIVil AVIATION (d) the steps being taken byGovernment AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO for the execution of these projeds as per SCINDIA): (a) No, Sir. schedule? (b) and (C). Do not arise. THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI VIDVACHARAN (d) Since the purchase of Westland SHUKLA): (a) and (b). Statement showing helicopters was financed through a Grant major irrigation projects being executed with from the Government of U.K., clearance of the World Bank assistance and their progress that Government is required for disposal of is at Statement-I. these helicopters under the terms of the Grant. Negotiations for disposal of Westland (c) The list of projeds in pipeline for helicopters are on with the Government of possible World Bank assistance is at U.K. Statement-II. ( Translation) (d) Irrigation projects are planned, funded and implemented by the Slate Governments. World Bank Assistance for Major The ilTl>lementation of these projects Is Irrigation Projects monitored closely and State Governments are advised from time to time on various 767. SHRIMATI KRISHNENDRA implementation measures to be taken. 431 Written Answers JULY 13.1992 Written Answers 4;$2 c:: 0 II) ~ ~ E c: ..,. 0 I;:) .g I.ti E E E ...: C") 0 M,.... :;, ~ C'l C\I (.) .!!l Ll"i ' E ~ ~ 0 .~ c:: () Q.. ~ 0 .!Q 0 c:: II) .? E E C\I E E ri rri 433 Written Answers ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written AnSwelS 434 6 E E E E " c:~ 0 ~.... « « a: « 0 c: Q Q !;Q Q ~ 8 ~ c C <:t ,Q 0 .,...<:t iii iii C') CI CIl ';:: ClZ c; f .!:: CII..J ,Q ~.,... ~ g = ~ o~ Z c; , l=. 'en N ..... ti 0 to Ci~ CIl 0> CII o.,~ ,.._ "0 ,~ '" ~ to .c "'t E 0 V5 0 .... 0: 0... 0 0 ,gC N ::: ,;_:, .....: 435 Wrlten AM_IS JULY 13,1992 Written MswIS 436 c:: !II () i:a~ 1·~ ~ "it E ::I 1i (;i I/) I/)~ I/) O~ IX) C':! ::I a; ...... e-= CD E ·0 CD ...... U) a;N ON tI)!!!. U ti) = ASAOHA 22, 1914 (SAKA) Written AnsWfHS 438 = = ~ oI'll J 439 Written Answers JULY 13,1992 Written Answers 440 H.P. and LP. T.V. Transmitters In 93 if so, the details thereof; Gujarat (c) whether the Government also 768. SHRI MAHESH KANODIA: propose to Instal Disc for effective SHRI RATILAL VARMA: transmission of Doordarshan programmes SHRIMATI BHAVNA CHIKHLlA: in the rural areas of the State; and Will the Ministerof INFORMATION AND (d) if so, the deUals thereof? BROADCASTING be pleased to state: (a) the number of high power and low THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE power transmitters functioning at present in MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND various districts of Gujarat and thier locations; BROADCASTING (KUMARIGIRIJA VY AS): (a) Three high power, 28 low power and one (b) whethertheGovemment propose to very lowpowerTVtransniitters are at present replace the low power transmitters with high functioning in Gujarat. Locations of these powertmasmitters in the State during 1992- transmitters are given below:- Transmitter Location High Power Transmitter Ahmedabad, Owarka & Rajkot Low Power Transmitter Ahwa, Ambaji, Amerli, Bharuch, Bhabbar, Dohad, Bhavnagar, Bhuj, Dhorajee, Godhra, Junagarh, Jamnagar, Kevadia-colony, Navrsari, Palanpur, Patan, Songarh, Porbandar, Dediapada, Surat, Surendranag ar, Tharad, Vadodara, Valsad, Veraval, Kosamba, Chhota Udaipur and Mahesana. Very Low Power Transmitter Kakrapar (b) The existing low power (100W) TV (a) whether Speed Post facility has transmitter at Bhuj is planned to be replaced been introduced in some parts of the country; by a high power (1 OKW) transmitter. As an interim measure, this transmitter is envisaged (b) if so, the details thereof; to be commissioned on a reduced power of 1 KW during 1992-93. (c) whether tariffs for such service have been fixed, slab-wise, and (c) No, Sir. (d) if so, the details thereof, place-wise? (d) Does not arise. (Eng/ish] THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI Speed Post Facility P.V.RANGAYVANAIDU):(a)YesSir,Speed Postfacility has been introduced In 62 Cities! 769. DR. C. SILVERA: Will the Minister Towns and 6 Extension Counters under of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: national net work and 130 Places under point 441 Written Answers ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 442 to point Speed Post Service. weighing upto 500 grams and an additional Rs. 10/· for every additional (b) The list of places is given in the 500 grams or part thereof for articles statement attached. weighing 501 grams and above; (c) Yes, Sir. For places beyond SOO Kms. (d) The details of tariffs for different places is as follows; Rs. 30/- is charged for articles weighing upto 200 grams, Rs. 40/· for articles For Places within SOD Kms. weighing upto 500 grams and an additional Rs. 15/· for every additional Rs. 20/· is charged for articles weighing 500 grams or part thereof for articles upto 200 grams, Rs. 30/· for articles weighing 501 grams and above. 443 Written Answers JULY 13, 1992 Written Answers 444 .... :l '0 a. o c: E I'll :l c: ::.:: oCt ASADHA 22. 1914'(SAKA) Written An,...,. .c48 Qj .!,! II) C: ~ 3l :; Q. Ui ·5- .S (') .t:. (1) ~ 8. .Jt! 01 'iii of tV 111 c: ... ~~ III ..J s= III tV ... ·c 01 X 'r;: ... .s::. ,..: C\i M -.i II"i ~ ~ C\i M ..t Iri VIi ~ I: Q)c:: -Q) ... (.) c:: :::I ra Q. 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ID ~ iii iii ~ .~ a::III ~ N ~ ~ 467 Written Answers JULY 13, 1992 Written Answers 468 ~ .~ C/) Q) C/) ~c: Q) ... Q .!i; () Vi 0.. C') ~ .x ,_ ~ 0 '(ij ~ .S Ol :0 Q) 0 c 1:: 0.. ttl 0 &- '- CJ Z Z Z a.. f5c:: :, ~ ~ ~ C/) 0 ~ ~ c: Q) Qi c: Q -;;;- ~ .c iii 'iii 0 .c (D ro c: Qi .c Cl ti: .~ C\I Q. a .(,2 '5 iii "0 C ~ .C' s: C ttl Ql c: ttl Q) 0 .c a~ z a.. z 0.. (.) Z V) c: ~ ~ cii !:! ~ n: ro !!! .D (/) 0 2 0 - 770. SHRJ ANAND AHIRWAR: Will the (d) the steps taken/proposedto be taken Minister of INFORMATION AND by the Govemment to norrnalisetheposition? BROADCASTING be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (a) whether all the alstricts of Mdhya MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI KALP NATH Pradesh have been covered by the RAI): (a) to (d). The power supply position in Doordarshan network; Delhi is by and large satisfactory. During the period April to June, 1992, there was only a (b) if not, the names of such districts; marginal deficit of 0.7% in the availability of energy which was met by suitable load (c) whether work has been started to management and enforcing peak period connect all such districts with micro-wave restrictions on industries. Load shedding on system; and a certain occasions, partiCUlarly during summer season, becomes necessary to (d) if so, the time by which all districts 01 safegaurd the system parameters of the Madhya Pradesh are likely to be covered by Northern Grid against low frequency and low Doordarshan network? voltage conditions. Besides plans to increase generation, DESU is augmenting and THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE strengthening its transmission and distribution MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND system at various voltage levels to meet the BROADCASTING (KUMARIGIRUA VYAS): increasing demand of electricity in Delhi. (a), (b) and (d). All the districts of Madhya Pradesh are, at present, covered by TV {English) service, wholly or partially. Hydro Electric Plant at Farakka (c) There is no plan to link the TV transmitters in the state through the 772. SHRI CHITTA BASU: Will the microwave mode. Minister 01 POWER be pleased to state: Power Crisis in Delhi (a) whether the Government had approved a 125 MW Hydro Electric Plant at 771. SHRJ RAJENDRA AGNIHOTRI: Farakka in 1986-87; SHRI KAMAL CHAUDHARY: (b) i1 so, the present stage ot the proiects; Will the Minister ot POWER be pleased and to state: (c) when it is likely to be commissioned? (a) whether the Government are aware of the acute power crisis in Delhi; THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI KALP NATH (b) If so, the action proposed to be taken RAI): (a) to (c). Central Electricity Authority by the Government to remove the crisis; has found the project report of Farakka 471 Written Answers . JULY 13, 1992 Written Answers 472 Barrage Hydroelectric Project (125 MW) as THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION techno-economically in order. However AND TOURISM (SHRI MADHAVRAO formal clearance can be considered after SCINDIA): (a) and (b). During last one year compliance of Section 29 of Electricity Sabena (Belgian Airline) and Czechoslovak (Supply) Act, 1948 by the Farakka Barrage Airlines have discontinued their operations Project Authorities and after clearance is to India; DeltaAirlines has replaced PANAM, accorded by the Mtil'istry 9f Water Resources but with lesser capacity than that deployed and the Ministry of Environment & Forests. earlier by PANAM. The aforesaid foreign Concurrence of the beneficiary States and airlines have discontinued/curtailed their Damodar Valley Corporation to purchase services in exercise ot their commercial power from the of project at the cost judgment. determined by the Government would also be necessary. . (c) and (d). No adverse impact is anticipated. Cargo traffic is carried largely by Curtailment of Flights by International ad hoc cargo flights operated underthe Open Airlines Sky Policy. As far as passenger traffic is concerned, rights are being given to other 773. SHRI SHANKERSINH VAGHELA: Airlines, wherever necessary, to operate in SHRi ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE: order to cope with the traffic demand. SHRI SANAT KUMAR MANDAL: (e) to (g). Air India has retained ~s Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION market share inspite of competition from AND TOURISM be pleased to state: other carriers. (a) whethr certain international airlines Fire In Kldwal Shavan, New Delhi have withdrawn or curtailed their services in India during the last one year; 774. SHRI TARA CHAND KHANDELWAL: (b) if so, the details thereof and the SHRI M.V. CHANDRASEKHARA reasons thereof; MURTHY: SHRI VILAS MUTIEMWAR: (c) the extent to which the cargo and passenger traffic as also tourism prospects Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS has been affected as a result thereof; be pleased to state: (a) whether the special services of Delhi (d) the strategy being contemplated to telephones have been affected following a cope with the traffic demand; fire in Kidwai Bhavan, New Delhi during the • May, 1992; (e) whether in the case of India's international carrier, its share continues to (b) if so, the causes thereof and the total fall; loss suffered thereby; (f) if so, the reasons therefor; and (c) whether the MTNL authorities have failed to set right the services despite more (g) the steps being taken to rationalise than a month have passed; routes to make maximum use of capital intensive equipment? (d) whether the telephone lines from the 473 Written Answers ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) . Written Answers 474 Janpath exchange have been also affected (c) ifso,the details thereof indicatingthe at large; phase of their replacements; and (e) ifs 0, the steps contemplated by the (d) the amount involved and the type of Government to set right the special services new aircraft proposed to be procured? and other affected lines; and THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (f)the steps taken bythe Government to AND TOURISM· (SHRI MADHAVRAO avoid recurrence of such incidents infuture? SCINDIA): (a) to (d). The question of augmentation or reduction ot. Vayudoot THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE aircraft will be taken up after the future of MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI Vayudoot is decided, after a performance P.V. RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) Yes, Sir. evaluation is done. (b)Two.committees have been set upto [ Translation] find the cause of fire and assess the loss suffered. Modernisation of Power Station at Akola, Maharashtra (c) No, Sir. The services have been restored partially. , 776. SHRI PANDURANG PUNDLlK FUNDKAR: Will the Minister of POWER be (d) Yes, Sir. The exchange level 35 with pleased to state: 2200 working connections was affected partially, which has now been restored. (a) whether the Government have accorded its approval to the modernisation (e) 50 positions for 197directory inquiry of Paras power station at Akola in have been reassured and additional 50 Maharashtra during the Eighth Five Year positions are being added. For 199 Plan; Assistance Service, 20 positions have been restored and additional 10 positions are (b) if so, the amount allocated for this being added. purpose; and (f) Modern and more reliable fire (c) the details of the proposed protection systems are being installed. This modernisation work? is expected to provide better protection against fire accident. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI KALP NATH Fleet augmentation of Vayudoot RAI): (a) Yes, Sir. 775. SHRI SHRAVAN KUMAR PATEL: (b) The proposal to modernise Paras Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION AND Power Station units 1 & 2 at Akola in . TOURISM be pleased to state: Maharashtra, with an estimated cost of Rs. 998 lakhs has been included under (a) whether there is any proposal to Renovation and Modernisation Programme augment the fleet of the Vayudoot; (Phase-II) during the 8th Five Year Plan. (b) whether there is any proposal to (c) The proposed modernisation work replace the old aircraft also; main'lycovers the following w,or'ks: 475 WrItten Answers JUlY 13, 19i2 Wrlften Answers 476 (I) Renovation ot Coal Mills. techno-economic appraisal. However Shopalpatltlarn,l(utru-1, Kuiru-iI ahd Ma'na; (ii) Augmentation ot unloadingcapacily Hydro-EleCtric Projects on River Indravati in of coal handHng plant. Madh,lI Pradesh recelvsd In Central lilectriclty Authority In 5182. 4185. 2182 and 11 (Iii) Renovation of Control & 91 respectively were returned to the State In Instrumentation. 3/85,4/88.3/85 and 5192 respectlve'yd~ to non submission of replies tothe observations (iv) Replacement of Boiler Tubes. of Central Appraising Agencies for Review of Project proposals. (v) Replacement of critical feed and steam line valves. [Eng/ish) (vi) Retrofitting of ESPs alongwith Ash RHtNctutino Of Air India Handling Plant. 778. SHRI K.V. tHANGKABALU: Will Bodhghat and Indlravatl River Projects the Mlnl.tet of CIVil AVIATION AND TOURISM be pleased to state: m.SHAIAAMBAOAN:WiDtheMiniSler of WATER RESOURCES be pleased to (a) whether any proposal for state: restructuring of top positions and reorganisation of the Air India is still pending (a) the present stage of work of the with Govemment; Bodhghat .and Indiravali river projects In Madhya Pradesh; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (b) whether the Ministry of Environment (c) the time by which a decision Is likely and Forest is still holding the clearance of to be taken in this regard? these projects; THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (cl if so, the reasons thereof; and AND TOURISM. (SHRI MAOHAVAAO SCINOIA): (a) No such proposal of Air India (d) the time by which these projects are is pending. likely to be cleared and completed? (b) and (c). Do net arise. THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI VIDHYACHARAN [ Translation} SHUKLA): (a) to (d). The wolt( on Bodhghat (Indira Sarovar) proj&ct has been Private Sector Power Projects discontinued due to non-clearance of the Project by the Ministry of Environment & 779. SHRI OEVI BUX SINGH: Forests from forest angle. The State SHRIRAMKRISHN~KUSMARIA: Govemmenthas sincesubmitledthe required SHRIMAn BHAVNA CHIKHLIA: information to the Ministry of Environment and Forest in September, f991. Will t~ Minister of POWER be pleased to state: No project by the name 'Indiravati River Project' has been received at the Centre for (a) whether a team of Intematlonal 477 Written Answers ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 478 Finance Corporation and World Bank officials acres of land was acquiredltaken over by is visiting India shortly with a view to provide Rourkela Steel Plant for construction of help to private sector power projects; and Plant, Dam and Mines. (b) About 29527.83 acres of land have (b) if so, the details thereof? been utilised for construction of Plant, Dam, Mines and townShip, public utility services, THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE afforestation, green beH, etc. This also MINISTRY OF PCWER (SHRI KALP NATH includes land under lagoons, hills, nallahs, RAI): (a) and (b). During the discussions with land eroded by river and land surrenderedl World Bank and International Finance being surrendered to Governme.nt of Orissa. Corporation representatives recently, tl was Approximately 3039.88 acres of land remain proposed that World Bank, International un utilised. Of it, about 2958.1 0 acres of land Finance Corporation and Department of has already been planned for utilisation in the plant's townShip for providing public utiltly Power would mutually co·ordinate with each services and in the plant itselffordumping of other and set up a task force with a view to blast furnace slag, fly ash, additional providing help in setting up private sector construction, etc. and 81.78 acres of land power projects quickly so as to meet the stand earmarked for public utility services in increasing demand for electricity. It has been the Mines. agreed that the first meeting of the task ;orce would be held in September. 1992. (c) No, Sir. [English] (d) and (e). Do not arise. selST Employees in Telecom Land Acquired by Rourkela Steel Plant Department, Gujarat 780. KUMARI FRIDA TOPNO: Will the 781. SHRI KASHIRAM RANA: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: Ministerof COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: (a) the total area of land acquired by the Rourkela steel plant for its establishment; (a) the total number of employees working in different categories in Telecommunication in Gujarat and the (b) whether all the area of land had been number of SCIST employees among them fully utilised for the purpose for which it was againstthe sanctioned posts as on December acquired; 31,1991; and (c) whether the RSP is selling the (b) the places in the State where office unutilised land without returning them to the of the District Manager, Telecommunication original tribal people; and OETarefunctioning indicating the nurrber thereof and the number of such offices proposed to be opened in the near future? (d) if so, the reasons therefor; and THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE (e) the steps proposed to be taken to MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI return the unutilised land to the tribal people P.V. RANGAYYANAIDU): (a) Total number for their rehabilitation? of employees working in different categories in Telecommunication in Gujarat and number THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE of Se/ST employees among them against MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI SONTHOSH the sanctioned posts as on December 31. MOHAN DEV): (a) A total of about 32567.71 1991 are as given below:- · 479 Written Answers JULY 13. 1992 Written Answers 480 N N o Ol I.{) I.{) (j) co co C\I (j) C') N C'? '.Ii '"~ .!? ~ (\j 0 ('\j ,.._ N I.{) CD '" I C'? <.0 (j) (j) co c:o Ci I.{) 0 0> co ~ C'? It) C C\I C\I ~ 0; ;2 • g. ~ e Ol <:1 a. -J c- Ol < Cl ell 0, ~. ~ ~ ~ 9 9 ~~ rc () 481 Written Answers ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 482 (b) Places where District Managerl (d) and (e). Regional feature films Telephone District Engineers working in including Assamese are telecast in their turn Gujarat are: and the present arrangement is considered adequate for Doordarshan. Films whichfuHill (1) District Mangers - Valsad, Nadiad, the prescribed eligibility criteria, if offered for Mehsana, Junagadh, Jamnagar, telecast by the ProducerslRight holders will Bhavnagar,Bhuj. be consid::lred by Doordarshan on merit. (2) TOEs (OEsT)- Godhra, Bharuch, Post Offices In Orissa Palanpur, Himatnagar, Surendranagar & Amral; 783.DR. KARTIKESWAR PATRA: SHRI SRIKANTA JENA: Opening of offices of category at (1) SHRI GOVINDA CHANDRA above depends upon the increase of workload MUNDA: from time to time and it is a continuous exercise. Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: Telecast of assamese feature Films (a) the' number of villages in Orissa 782. SHRI PROBIN DEKA: Will the where there is no post office as on March 31 , Minister of INFORMATION AND 1992; BROADCASTING be pleased to state: (b) the district-wise number of post (a) the detailS of Assamese feature films offices, category-wise functioning inthe rural t&lecast in the National network during 1990- areas; 91 and 1991-92; (c) the criteria fixed for opening of new (b) whether the number of Assamese post offices, branch post offices in rural films telecast is comparatively less as areas of arissa; compared to other regional language films; (d) the target fixed for Balasore and (c) if so, the reasons therefor; Mayurbhanj districts of Orissa In 1991-92; (d) whether t he Government propose to (e) whether the Government propose to telecast more Assamese films in the National open new post offices in Orissa. during the network in the coming months; and current year; and (e) if so, the details thereof? (f) if so, the district-wise detailS thereof, category-wise and the time by which these THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE are likely to be opened? MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (KUMAR I GIRLJA VYAS): THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE (al Five (Alokar Ahban. Son Monia, Maale MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRJ Aru Maram, Jooj and Piyali Phukan). P.V. RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) There are 39,199 villages in Orissa where there is no (b) No, Sir. Post OIliee as on 31.3.92. (c) Does not-arise. . (b) The category-wise number of post 483 Written Answers JULY 13.1992 Written Answers 484 offices functioning in the rural areas of the (d) During the year 1991-92, a targetfor various districts of Orissa is given in the opening six post offices In Balasore district statement-I. and eight post offices in Mayurbhanj district of Orissa was fixed. (c) The criteria fixed for opening of new (e) and (f). Yes. Sir. However. the targets post offices in the rural areas is given in the for current year for Orissa Circle are yet to be statement-II. finalised. 485 Written Answers ASADHA 22.1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 486 en N N N o o N o C") C") l{) t- <0 :; iii o._ .._ c Ctl en .r:: .c "C ~'"c .0 o (I) E (I) .r:: «! "'"::::J ::.:: Cl en 0.. 487 Written Answers JULY 13,1992 Written AnsMHS 488 C'l C'l N o o N C'l c.o 489 Written Answers ASADHA 22.1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 490 STATEMENT·II (b) In hilly, tribal, desert and Inaccessible areas: Criteria/Norms fixed for opening new post offices in rural areas. (effective form The minimum anticipated income 1.4.91) will be 15% of the cost. The following norms for opening branch Departmental Sub Post Offices (Plan) post offices effective from 1.4.1991 have been adopted Since November, 1987. Departmental Sub Post Offices are also sanctioned under (i) Population: the Plan scheme subject to the following conditiDns:- (a) In rural areas: (i) The scheme covered departmentat 3000 population in a group of sub offices to be set up in project villages (including the PPOvillages). areas, new industrial estates! townships/satttefite colonies (b) In the hilly, tribal, desert and developed in the periphery of cities! Inaccissible areas: urban agglomerations and other similar developments which have 500 population in an individual come up in new areas in pursuence village or 1000 population in a group of !he plan activities of State and of villoges. Central Government departments agencies. Iii) Distance: In other words, the concept of Postal (a) In normal areas: sector plan to be enlarged to cover the postal infrastructure required The minimum distance from the for the overall National Plan. .1Jearest existing post office will be 3 kms. (ii) The proposed sub offices should have a minimum anticipated (b) In hilly, tribal. desert and workload of 5 hours per day. Inaccessible areas: (iii) While departmental sub offices are The di~tance I,mit will be the same expected to be financially self as above except that in hilly areas, supporting, in rura~ areas a loss up the minimum distance limit can be to Rupees 2400/- per annum is relaxed by the Directorate in cases allowed (Rs. 4800/- in hilly where such relaxation is warranted by special circumstances which backwardltribal areas). should be cleJrly explained while submitting a proposal. Depar1mental sub post offices (iii) Anticipated income: Post Offices in urban areas are opened subject to the following conditions:- (a) In normal areas: (i) Initially the post offices should be self The anticipated minimum revenue supporting but at the time of the first annual will be 33 1/3% of cost. 491 Written Answers JULY 13, 1992 Written Answers 492 review it should show a 5% profit ·to be association of MIs. Hoogovens experts during eligible for further retention. implementation stages within five years. It envisages 320 man weeks of Training at (ii) The minimum dsitance between two Netherlands in the field of design and post offices is now raised to 1-5 kms. in cities engineering. It also envisage licencei with a population of 20 lakhs and above and sublicence for exclusive and perpetual right 2 kms in other urban areas. to use this technology in Indian territory. The tenure of agreement will be for ten years. (iii) No extra departmental post offices will be opened in future in urban areas. (c) This technology will be helpful in improving energy conservation, coke rate [ Translation] and Blast Furnace productivity. Supply of Hot blast stone Technology (d) Time for implementation: 784. SHRI RAJESH KUAMR: 1st Project (BF-6 of SSP): Implemented SHRIMATI SHEELA GAUT AM: in May, 1991. SHRI TEJ NARAYAN SINGH: 2nd Project (BF-4 of DSP): Likely to be Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to implemented in December, 1993. state: 3rd Project (BF-4 of RSP) : Phase I (a) whether the Steel Authority of India implemented in 1989. Phase II to be has signed any agreement with Huegobense implemented. of Netherlands forthe supply Hot blast stone technology; 4th Project (BF-l of RSP) : To be implemented. (b) if so, the salient features of the agreement; Design and engineering have been completed for all the four projects. (c) the extent to which this agreement is likely to prove beneficial for the country; and [English] (d) the time by which the agreement is Losses in OESU du& to faulty meters likely to be implemented? 785. SHRI PANKAJ CHOWDHRY: Will THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE the Minister of POWER be pleased to state: MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI SONTOSH MOHAN DEV): (a) An agreement with MIs. (a) whether the Delhi Electric Supply Hoogovens was signed on 22.1.1986, which Undertaking is running in losses; was effective from 19.11.1986 fortransfer of Hot Blast Stove Technology and knowhowto (b) if so, whether these losses are due SAIL. to faulty meters; (c) the extent of loss suffered every year (b) The salientfeatures of the agreement by DESU on this account; ano aie tha TBchiiical CoUabaration and technology transfer through design am:! (d) the steps proposed to be taken to engineering of four different projects and replace the faulty meters? 493 Written Answers ASADHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 494 THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE published in Maharashtra; MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI KALP NATH RAI): (a) Yes, Sir. (b) the names and number of such papers published from Nancled and Parbhani (b)!o(d). Since the energyconsumption districts, separately; forthe period an energy meter remains faulty is assessed on the basis of past average (c) the number of complaints received consumption, it is not feasible to determine during the last two years against them; and whether any loss is suffered by DESU on this account. DESU has initiated action to (d) the details of the action taken compute rise the particulars of faulty meters thereon? to further speed up the replacement of such meters. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE [ Translation] MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (KUMARIGIRUA VYAS): Newspapers and Magazines published (a) As per the data compiled by the Office of from Maharashtra Registrar of Newspapers for India as on 31.12.1990, there were 1109 monthlies, 294 786. SHRI VILASRAO NAGNATHRAO fortn ightlies and 874 weeklies published form GUNDEWAR: Will the Minister of Maharashtra. INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state: (b) The numberofmonthlies, fortnightlies and weeklies published from Nanded and (a) the number of monthly, fortnightly Parbhani districts are given below. Their and weekly newspapers and magazines names are given in the statement attached. Nanded Parbhani Weeklies 22 Fortnightly 2 Monthlies 6 2 (e) No complaint was received in the STATEMENT Office of Registrar of Newspapers for India against the monthlies, fortnightlies and I. Newspapers registered upto 31.12.1990 weeklies published from Nanded and from District Nanded Parbhani districts during 1990 and 1991. Weeklies (d) Does .not arise. 1. Nav Nandigram 495 Written Answers JULY 13,1992 Written Answers 496 2. Chakribadal Monthlies 3. Chakrapani 1. Nandigram 4. Jai Kranti 2. Vaishya Vani 5. Janavedna 3. Sach Khand Parapatra 6. Karamama 4. Vidya Vrutt 7. loknetrutwa 5. Research Bulletin of Marathawada Agricultural University 8. Mahasagar Samachar 6. Shakti Brahma Ashram Samachar. 9. Marathi Swarajya II. Newspapers registered upto 31. 12. 1990 10. Nanded Express trom, District Parbhani 11. Nanded Warta Weeklies 12. Sandesh Bhavan 1. Bhookamp 13. Sangarsh Warta 2. Dalitvani 14. Satya Vikas 3. Deshikar Lane 15. Shramik Ekjoot 4. Deep Prabha 16. Vrutt Sakha 5. Dharma Bhoami 17. Ek Jahati 6. God Tarang 18. Halat 7. Kalamnun Samachar 19. Irte Saam 8. Lok Kalyan 20. Nagushe 9. Lok Vyatha 21. Saher 10. Parbhani Times 22. MailJeI 11. Seekh Samajh Monthlies Fortnightlies 1. Research Bulletin of Marathawada 1. SaCh Khand Sandesh Agricultural University 2. Vaidic Sew ashram 2. Shakti Brahma Ashram Samachar. 497 Written Answers ASAOHA 22,1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 498 [Eng/ish) development as against the all India average 01 14% and 7% respectively. Hydel power potential In Orissa Cc) In Orissa, already eight hydro-electric 787. SHRI K.P. SINGH OEO: Will the projects with a total installed capacity 01 Minister of POWER be pleased to state: 1222 MW are under operation. Four hydro electric projects amounting to 776 MW are (a) whether the hydel power potential under excution and are scheduled lor has not been properly tapped in Orissa; commissioning during 8th Plan. the execution 01 these projects is monitered by Central (b) il so, the reasons therefor; and Electricity Authority/department 01 Power periodically. The project reports 01 three (c) the steps taken to increase the schemes with an aggregate installed capacity generation 01 power through hydel sources of 1603 MW are being finalised. Seven available in Orissa? hydro-electric projects wiih an aggregate installed capacity of 1398 MW are under THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE various stages 01 investigatiol'. Alter the MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI KALP NATH projects reports are linalised expeditious RAI): (a) and (b). Out 01 the total assessed action will be taken lor their clearance for hydre potential 01 1983 MW (at 60% load execution, subjectto availability of resources. lactor) in Orissa, 36.42% has already been List 01 the above projects is given in the tapped and 19.5% is under various stages of Statement attached. STATEMENT List of Hydro-electric Projects under operation, execution, DPR finalisation and investigation in the State of Orissa 5/. No. Name of the Project Installed Capacity (MW) Projects under operation ,. Hirakud State I 198 2. Hirakud State-II (Chiplima PH) 72 3. Rengali St.1 100 4. Rengali SI. II 100 5. Balimela 360 6. Hirakud Stale-III 37.5M 7. Upper Kolab 320 8. Machkund (Orissa share) 34.42 Sub-total 1221.92 499 Written Answers JULY 13.1992 Written Answers 500 II. Projects under execution 1. Rengali Extn. 50 2. Upper Indravati 600 3. Potteru 6 4. Balimela 120 Sub-total 776 III. Projects under DPR finalisation 1. Bhimkund M.P.P. 393 2. Manubhadra M'p.P. 960 3. Hirakud SUII (Sindol) 250 Sub-total 1603 IV. Projects under investivation 1. Middle Kolab 600 2. Baitarni Salandi 300 3. Harabhangi 30 4. Chelligada 35 5. Ga~onkhol 25 6. Chiplima-'B' 200 7. Additional Generation at Hirakud208 Sub-total 1398 Total 4998.92 Minerai based industries In (a) whether the Government are aware Chhotanagpur (Bihar) that people of Chhotanagpur area are protesting agaisnt the transportation of 788. SHRI KARIY A MUNDA: Will the minerals outside Chhota Nagpur of Bihar; Minister of MINES be pleased to state: and 501 Written Answers ASADHA22, 1914 (SAKA) Written Answers 502 (b) whether the Government propose to (a) the details of the recommendations utilise the mines and minerals of Chhota made by the Savoor Committee constituted Nagpur by setting up industries there? for the E.D. employees; and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (b) the action being taken by the MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI SALRAM Government to implement the SINGHYADAV): (a) and (b). The information recommendations? Is being collected and will be laid en the Table of the House. THE DEPUTY MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI [ Translation] P.V. RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) The Savoor Committee constituted for ED employees Savoor Committee for E.D. Employees had made 171 rewcommendations . The same are listed in the attached statement. 789. 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