Loksabha Debates Tenth Series (Vol

LOKSABHA DEBATES TENTH SERIES (VOL. XXIX No.20) APRIL, 18, 1994 NINTH SESSION

TENTH LOK SABHA

LOK SABHA SECRETARIAT NEW DELHI CONTENTS

(Tenth Series, Vol. XXIX, Ninth Session, 199411915-1916 (Saka) No. 20, Monday, April 18, 1994/Chaitra 28,1916 (Saka)

COLUMNS

Obituary References

Shri P.V. Narasimha Rao 3

Shri Alai Bihari Vajpayee 4

Shri Ram Vilas Paswan 5

Shri Somnath Chatte~ee 6

Shri Indrajit Gupta 7

Shri Chitta Basu 8

Shri P.G. Narayanan 9

Shri E. Ahamed 9

Shri Ram Sagar 10

Wri::3tl Answers to Quesfons: 10-532

Stc1rred Question Nos. 321 to 340 10-69

Unstarred Questions Nos. 3576 to 3578, 3580 to 3604, 3606 to 3686,3688-3812 72-568 LOK SABHA DEBATES

lOKSABHA He did a lot for the upliftment of the downtrodden people. His contribution in public service and enriching social and cul- Monday, April 18, 19941Chaitra 28, turallife will always be remembered foundly 1916 (Saka) by the people of Delhi.

The Lok Sabha met at Eleven of the He was a widely travelled person. He Clock was also a member of the Delegation to Taskhent to present Shri Lal Bahadur [MR. SPEAKER in the Chaiij Shastri's statue in 1966.

[English] An active parliamentarian, he made good contributions to the debates in the OBITUARY REFERENCES House.

MR. SPEAKER : Hon. Member, Shri Tara Chand Khandelwal passed ;'ave to inform the House with a profound away in Delhi on 15th April, 1994 at the age sense of sorrow about the passing away of of 66 years. our colleague, Shri Tara Chand Khandelwal and a former colleague Shrimati Renu Shrimati Renu Chakravartty was a Chakravartty . Member of First, Second and Third Lok Sabha during 1952 to 1967 representing Shri Khandelwal represented Chandni Basirhat and Barrackpore constituencies of Chowk constituency of the National Capital West Bengal. Territory of Delhi.

As an active social and political work- A lecturer by profession, Shrimati er, Shri Khandelwal had a long innings in Chakravartty w~s a well known political public life of Delhi. He held various poSitions activist and trade union leader of repute. in several social,cultural and educational organisations. He was former President of Her profound knowledge of the sub- 90tary Club of Delhi North and also former ject on which she spoke, put her as frontline General-Secretary of the Citizens Council of parliamentarian. She was always heard in Delhi. He was a former President of Sangeet the House with rapt attention and in com-· Kala Vihar, Delhi. plete silence. 3 Obituary References APRIL 18. 1994 Obituary References 4

An active social woli(er, she wo!i(ed House, very dedicated social and political relent1esslyforthe betterment and upliftment leader and parliamentarian. I send my of women in the country, in her endeavour hettrtfelt condolences to the family, particu- forthe amelioration f9"women, she actively larly to Shn Nikhil Chakravartty and his son participated in various org?'lbation such as ' and others. We do remember her as a very National Federation 0; Indian Women and good pat1iamentarian in this House and ~ West Bengal Mahila Atma Raksha Samiti. a very dedicated woli(er, Thank you. She even suffered imprisonment for this noble cause. [ Translation)

Shrimati Chakravartty passed away . SHRI ATAL BIHARI·.¥tuPAYEE: at Calcutta at the age of 76 yea!S. (Lucknow): Mr. Speaker, Sir, it is so herd to believe that Shri Tara Chand Khandelwal is We deeply moum the loss to these no more with us. Sometimes, it seems as if friends and I am sure the House will join me at the time of the zero hour he will rise from in conveying our condolences to the be- his seat and try to draw the 'attention of the reaved families. hon'ble speaker to the problems being faced by Delhi. He is no more with us. Death is THE PRIME MINISTER (SHRI P. V. painful but an untimely death is more dis- NARASIMHARAO): Mr. Speaker, Sir, in the treSSing. He was perfectly alright and had oassing away of Shri Tara Chand gone to visit a friend in a hospital where he Khandelwal, we have lost a colleague, who was taken ill and was hospitalised. His friend endeared himself by his human qualities , recovered and has been discharged from and made a mali( for himself by sharp the hospital but Shri Tara Chand set out to intellect and wit. He was very active and alert take his I~ joumey. Time and again the in raising issues of public interest in Parlia- cruel jaws of death have tried to impress ment. upon us the transience of this life and body.

Shri Khandelwal as a businessman Mr. Speaker, Sir, as has just been said with keen interest in social woli( and the by you and the hon'ble Prime Minister, with welfare of the people. the passing away of Shri Tara Chand we have lost a sincere and honest representa- He associated himself with a number tive ot old Delhi. It is not because he had of educ~tional institutions in the capital. Shri been elected from Chandni Chowk but be- Khandelwal's contribution to thF. debates in cause he was a true Delhite and identified the House was n,oteworthy. He showed a himself with the problems of Delhi and had quick grasp of parliamentary proceedings associated himself,with several aspects of and a willingness to participate, in them with life of the old Delhi. Basical~y he was not a enthusiasm. The news of his untimely death political person. He had entered politics was received with profound sorrow and a much later in life. But he always took great deep sense of loss. I convey my heartfelt interest in public service. He established condolences to the members of his family, several organi~ations and made good con· tributions and was instrumental in enriching I would like to express my heartfelt several aspects ottife. His death.has caused condolences on the demis~ of Shrimati Renu a big loss to public life. My party has also Chakravartty, a former Member of this suffered a deep below. 5 Obituary References CHAITRA 28.1916 (SAKA) Obituary References 6 I read in today's newspapers that. We never had the good luck of work- Shrimati Renu Chakravartty has also passed ing with Shrimati Renu Chakravartty. But we away. When she had been elected to Lok have always heard about her and some Sabha for the first time in 1957, she used to good Parliamentaries like her would always occupy the front line. I had recently joined at be remembered. I on behalf of my party and that time. The new members, like me, used myself, pay condolences to the bereaved to learn a lot from her contribution to various family. debates, her logical way of presenting facts and her firr" conviction. She knew how to put [English) forth even the hardest of facts with humility. She was an ideal for us. She never let the SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE differences of opinion spoil her personal (Bolpur) : Mr. Speaker Sir, on behalf of my cordial relations with others. I had seen her Party and on my behalf, I condole the pass- in the Central Hall long time back. Today I ing away of Shri Khandelwal who was with ~eceived the tragic news of her death. I us only a few days back. He was a man of would like to associate myself and my party amiable disposition and very friendly nature. with you and he hon'ble Prime Minister in He sincerely fought for the causes that he· offering condolence.s. All of us pay condo- believed in. Certainly, we shall be missing lences to Shnmati'Khandelwal. We share him. And it is always a matter of great griel _.; t the loss of Shri Chakravartty. Please convey when we find the seat that he occupied in our condolences to the bp.reaved families. this very House today refilaining vacant. I convey my most sincere condolences to the SHRIRAMVlLASPASWAN(Rosera) members of his family. : Mr. Speaker, Sir I also want to associate myself and my party Janta Dal with you, the Mrs. Renu Chakravartty was a true hon 'ble Prime Minister and the leader of the communist. She fought gallantly and reso- opposition in offering condolences to the lutely and suffered a lot for the establish- bereaved families in their time of emotional ment of a SOCiety free from exploitation and crisis. Shri Tara Chand Khandelwal used to bondage. She played a heroic role in leading sit next to us and sometimes we used to get the movement of workers, peasants and annoyed whenever we used to have verbal common people and also for the upliftment fights. But we feel it today that how even and emancipation of women in this country. those fights make one n05taligic when the I also remember her a Significant contribu- other person is no more. Now that colleague tion as a Minister for Cooperation in the is no more with us who used to snipe at us. United Front Government of West Bengal. This is the cruel law of nature. Today Shri She created a great impact in channelising Tara Chand Khandelwal has left us. Shri the cooperative movement in the right direc- Atal Bihari vajpayee was correct in saying tion so that the vulnerable sections of the that he was much more than only a political community could be organised for achieving person. their goals through the cooperative movement which should remain in the hands of Sometimes when we talked in seclu- common and struggling people as a very sion he would say, "Ramvilas ji, I agree with important toot.

'Nhatever you say. n Today he is fI(; more with us and we convey our condolences to his It is very difficult to fill the vacuum that bereaved family. has t>t;c;t createa by her passinq away and 7 Obituary References APRIL 18,1994 Obituary References 8 we sincerely mourn her loss. I convey my SHRI CHITTA BASU (Barasat): I join party's and my sincere condolence to Shri you, the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Nikhil Chakravartty and the members of his Opposition and other distingUIshed leaders family. of this House to express my grief, sorrow and anguish at the passing away of Shri SHRIINDRAJIT GUPTA (Midnapore) Tara Chand Khandelwal and Shrimati Renu : I would like to associate myself and my Chakravartty . party in offering condolences to the families of the two Member who have left us. Shri Khandelwal was an energetic Member of this House. He was very alert I never had the good luck to enjoy the and alive to the needs of the people of Delhi. personal acquaintance of Shri Khandelwal He has done ht:> duty well and we feel but I am well aware of the fact that he was strongly about his absence from this House. an extremely popular figure in Delhi, especially old Delhi, as a result of the long record So far as Shrimati Renu Chakravartty of public service which he had. He was a is concerned. I had the privilege of coming very active Member of the House. Of course, in close contact with her. She was repre- we used to see and hear him here in this senting the North 24 Barganas to which I House and suddenness of his passing aWay also belong. adds to ·the sorrow and grief that we feel . today. I had the lJniqup. opportunity of coming in close co;.tact with her when she lived About Shrimati Renu Chakravartty. several months underground with a small ':if' not now what should I say. She was baby in herarm. She,l remember was being Deputy Leader of our group in the Lok haunted by the Police in West Bengal when Sabha for many years. She was one of the there was a greal peasant uprising in Kakdwif) old-timers, veterans of this House. She was and Bara Kamalapur. ailing for a long time, a very painful illness also, which ultimately took the toll of her life. Sir, I came in close contact with her She was not only an outstanding Parliamen- during the election campaign in 1952 and tarian but she was a very active and bold subsequently we had tl')e privilege of work- leader of the people's movement. She sac- ing together as her colleague organising rificed a lot for that. Not only she suffered campaign for her election. So, she was an imprisonment but I remember that for some accomplished lady and she was also highly years she had worked underground await- educated in foreign countries. But to my ing police arrest when our party was illegal. great surprise, being such an accomplished She was a woman of great coura~e, forti- lady with modem oullook, with modern life tude and firm conviction in the ideals which style and educated abroad, I found that she she professed. It tS a very big loss to aur was so freely mixing up with the rural wom- movement. I spoke yesterday on the tele- enfolk and remained with them by sharing phone to her husband and son in 'Calcutta their gnefs and happiness and became a. shortly after she passed away and I assured true communist leader of our country. This them. that the entire Lok saqha and the very aspect of the matte r has drawn some of Pariiamenthere would be sharing their grief us in the revolutionary struggle of the coun- and would convey their condolences to them . by. Sir, she had contributed very much in the for this tragic loss. cooperative movement of West Bengal as 9 Obituary References . CHAITI;IA 28,1916 (SAKA)

the Minister in charge of Department of quaintance with her, but we-have heard very Cooperatives. mur.h about Shrimati Renu Chakravartty as an eminent Parliamentarian. So far as her periormance in this House in copcerned, I canl10t stand witness Sir. I share the views given expression to it because I was not here when she was to .by the hon . Prime Minister and the working a,~ a Member of the House. But Leaders. My condvlences my be conveyer! when I entered the Hajya Sabha, she was to her family, particular~y, iu Mr. Nikil here and I had received my preliminary _Chakravartty . training on Parliamentary Practices from her. Sir, by remembering all those days I [ Translation] express my grief, anguish and pay tributes to her and heart-felt condolences to her son, SHRI RAM SAGAR (Barabanki) : I Mr Sumit and her husband, a prominent associate myself and my socialist party with journalist of our country, Mr. Nikil the hon'ble leader of the House, Leader of Chakravartty. the opp'ositio~, and leaders of other parties in expressing our condolences. Mr. Speak- SHRI P.G.NARAYANAN er, Sir, I request you to convey our condo- (Gobichettipalayam) : Mr. Speaker, Sir on lences to the bereaved families. passing away of Mr. Tara Chand Khandelw 31 we have lost a sincere and devoted Parlia- [English] mentarian. During this life time. Mr .Khandelwal had fought for the cause of the MR. SPEAKER: The House may now traders and also the weaker sections of the stand in silence for a short while as a mark society. So, the services rendered by Mr. of respect to the deceased. Khandelwal are remarkable and will be remembered. The contribution made by 11.23 hrs. Shrimati Renu Chakravartty are also com- mendable. The Members then stood in silence for a short while On behalf of AIADMK, I convey my condolences to Ihe bereaved families of Mr. MR. SPEAKER: The House stands Khandelwal and Shrimati Renu Chakravartly. adjourned to meet again tomorrow viz 19th April, 1.994 at 11.00 a.m. SHr:l1 E. AHAMED (Manjeri) : Sir, on behalf of my Party and on my own behalf I WRITTEN ANS'NERS TO QUESTIONS deeply mourn the sad and sudden demise of Mr. Khandelwal. The death has taken Visit of US Assistant Secretary away a mild mannered and an active Mem- of State ber from amoung us. 321. SHRI V. SAEENIVASA Sir, I convey my heart-felt condolenc- PRASAD: es 10 the bereavelfamlly and his Party. SHRI TARA SINGH:

Regarding the death of Shrimati Renu Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AF- Chakravartty, Sir, I had no personal ac- FAIRS be pleesed to state: 11 Written Answers APRIL 18, 1994 Written Answer.s 12 (a) whether the US Assistant Secre- place Indo-US·relations on a sound footing. tary of State for south Asian Affairs visited Government reciprocated this sentiment and India recently: stressed that both sides should build upon .the positive aspects of the relationship and (b) .if so, the purposo of the visit; bridge areas where lack of understanding exists through regular dialogue. (c) the names of Indian leaders and officials with whom she held talks during the During discussions on security relat- visit and the subject discussed during these ed issues, Government conveyed its seri- talks; ous concem on the proposed transfer of F- 16s to Pakistan through a one-time waiver of (d) the outcome of the visit; the Pressler Amendment in retum for Paki- stan verifiably capping its nuclear pro- (e) whetherthe issue of the US stand gramme. Government emphasized that his on Kashmir and Pakistan's attitude towards would undermine Indo Pak bilateral dia- India figured in the talk; logue for confidence-building and reduction of tension and force India to reappraise its (f) if so, the response ofthe US Assist- defence capabilities. ant Secretary of State thereto; and The US official reiterated her Govern- (g) the reaction of the Govemment in ment's position that India and Pakistan this regard: should continue their bilateral dialogue to resolve outstanding problems as envisaged THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE in the Simla Agreement. She reiterated that MINISTRY OFEXTERNALAFFAIR~ (SHRI the US would continue to impress upon R.L. BHATIA): (a) to (g) : A Statement is laid Pakistan to eliminate its support to terrorism on the table of the House. in India. India's willingness to promote bilateral dialogue with Pakistan at the Foreign STATEMENT Secretary and other official levels with the objective of seeking improvement on all US Assistant Secretary of State for aspects of our relations was reiterated. South Asian Affairs. Robin Raphe! visited Delhi from 22 to 26 March, 1994. Her official The Home Minister conveyed that programme included meetings at official certain statements emanating from Wash- level in the Ministries of External Affairs. ington impacted adversely on the ground Home Affairs, Commerce, finance and in situation in J&K. He stressed that Jammu & the Prime Minister's Office. She called on Kashmir was an integral part of India and . the Home Minister, Shri S.B. Chavan {dur- that the people of India would not tolerate ing which Minister of State (IS), Shri Rajesh attempts to undermine the nation's territori- Pilot was also present} and MiniSter of State al integrity. for External Affairs, Shri R.L: Bhatia.

In her discussions in the Ministry of The US Assistant Secretary of State External Affairs, the US Assistant Secretary conveyed her Government's appreciation reiterated that the main objective of her visit for India's transparency in J&K and its per- was to clear all misunderstandings and to mission to international human organisa- 13 Written Answem CHAITRA 28,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 14 tions and diplomats to visit Jammu & Kash- (c) the steps taken by the Govem- mir. ment to give early clearance to those projects? Pending Power Projects. • THE MINISTER OF POWER (SHRI *322. SHRI P. KUMARASAMY: N.K.P. SALVE): (a) and (b) : Details of 59 SHRI GABHAJI MANGAJI proposals for setting up power generation THAKORE: projects pending for techno-economic clearance in the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) Will the Ministerof POWER be pleased are· given in the Statement - I attached. to state: Various stages at which 45 other generation projects which have been cleared by CEA (a) the details of the pending propos- but are awaiting other clearances/approvals als submitted to the Union Govemment to are indicated in The Statement " !tttached set up power projects, State-wise; (c): with a view expediting the clear- (b) the stages to which the proposdls ance of various projects, pending proposals are pending at present and since when; are followed up by the Ministry of Power/ and CEA with other Ministries/agencies. 15 Written Answers APRIL 18. 1994 Written Answers 16

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Power Transmission Losses for high T&D losses in India are, low investment in sUb-transmission and distribution • 323. SHRI J. CHOKKA RAO : system, large scale rural electrification pro- SHRI HARISH NARAYAN gramme involving long I:nes of LT network, PRABHU Z~NTYE : low power factor of operation, improper load management measures, theft of energy. Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state: To enable the power utilities to take corrective·measures in a planned way, com- (a) the power transmission losses in prehensive guidelines have been issued to each State during the last three years and the power utilities for reducing T&D losses. total loss of revenue on account otthe same, These include, inter alia, con~cting of the State-wise and year-wise; energy audit for identifying the system ele- ments responsible for excessive losses. (b) whether the increasing transmis- installing capacitors to improve the voltage sion losses have assumed serious propor- profile. preparation of system improvement tions; schemes for strengthening and improvement of their transmission and distribution (c) if so, the reasons therefor; system, installing tamper proof meter boxes to check theft of energy. (d) the steps taken by the Govern- ment to check such losses and the results The theft of energy has been made a achieved thereby; and congnizable offence from August, 1986 under the provisions of Section 39 of Indian (e) the details of action plan worked electricity Act. 1910. :Jut to tackle the problem effectively? To motivate the State Electricity THE MINISTER OF POWER (SHRI Boards, and their employees to reduce T&D N.K.P. SALVE) . (a) to (e) The percentage losses. an incentive scheme in the form of of Transmission & Distribution losses and cash awards/shields was introduced by the loss of revenue for the last 3 years from Government of India. 1990-91 to 1992-93 are given in the attached Statement. In the Power Minister's Conference held in January, 1993, a resolution has been The Transmission & Distribution loss- passed to bring down T&D losses by 1% per es in the country are high in comparison to annum with a target of 5% reduction during the developed countries. The main reasons the Eighth Five Year Plan. 47 Written Answers Written Answers 48

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e ~ -.: ,_: C\i ..j lI'i u:i .....: (/) oM 51 Written Answers APRIL 1871994 Written Answers 52 World Bank Loan for NTPC power to the equivalent of two months' billing as convenanted with the Bank by • 324. SHRI SRIKANTA JENA: NTPC. In addition, the tariff for NTPC's gas SHRI CHANDRA JEET based power stations and for NCTPP and YADAV: Unchahar Coal Based Stations have to be notified and bulk power supply agreements Will the Minister of POWER be pl.eased (BPSAs) for the remaining States of the to state: Northern Region have to be Signed by 30.4.1994. (a) whether the World Bank has suspended the disbursement of loan to the (c) and (d) NTPCs investment pro- National Thermal Power Corporation; gramme would be adversely affected. The ongoing loans cover 2840 MW of which the (b) if so, the disbursement amount National Capital Thermal Power Project (840 involved and the main points of difference MW) and the Farakka Super Thermal Power between the World Bank and NTPC overthe Project Stete - II (1000 MW) have been issue; commissioned and the Talcher Super Ther- mal Power Project (1000 MW) is in an (c) whether it would have adverse advanced stage of completion. impact on country's capacity addition plan in the power sector; (e) Strenuous efforts are being made to demonstrate that NTPC can contain its (d) if so, the details thereof; and accounts receivables to the convenanted levels on a sustained basis and these in- (e) the steps taken for the revival of clude persuading States to liquidate ar- the loan disbursement? rears, fully pay current billing, increase Let- ter of Credit coverages etc. BPSAs have THE MINISTER OF POWER (SHRI been entered into with all the States of the N.K.P. SALVE): (a) Though the World Bank Northern Region. The tariff for NCTPP and has not formally suspended disbursements Unchahar coal based stations have been under the ongoing loans to the National notified. The tariff for gas based stations is Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) for the in an advanced stage of finalisation. National Capital Thermal Power Project (840 MW) Dadri, Farakka Super Thermal Power Visit of President of Poland Project Stage -II (1 000 MW) and the Talchcr Super Thermal Power Project (1000 MW), • 325. SHRI B.N. REDDY: disbursements have not been made after DR. MUMTAZ ANSARI: 28.2.1994. Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AF- (b) The undisbursed amounts under FAIRS be pleased to state: the loans referred to in (a) above as well as the loan for NTPC's Power Generation (a) whether the President of Poland Project which is yet to be made effective is visited India recently; US $ 731 million. The cause of action has basically been NTPC's inability to contain its (b) if so, the bilateral and multilateral accounts receivables from purchasers of issues discussed by him with Indian leaders 53 Written Answers CHAITRA 28,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 54 and the outcome thereof; in this regard. Both sides also agreed to cooperate and coordinate efforts in GATT in (c) whether he held any talks with relation to the follow up of the Uruguay Indian industrialists and businessmen; and Round and particular1ythe Multi Fibre Agree- ment. A meeting of the Joint Commission is (d) if so, the details and the outcome planned to be held during this year and the thereof? possibilities of setting up joint ventures targetted at each other's as well as third THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE country markets are to be studied and trade- MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI able commodities with promising prospects SALMAN KHURSHEED) : (a) Yes Sir. Lech are to be identified. Walesa, President of the Republic of Poland paid a State visit to India on 2-8 March, President Walesa addressed a gath- 1994. ering of Indian industrialists and businessmen from the CII and subsequently an- (b) to (d) Issues concerning interna- swered questions on the Polish economy tional and regional affairs as well as bilateral and prospects for Indo-Polish cooperation. cooperation were discussed during Presi- In the context of this meeting, direct con- dent Walesa's visit. The Polish side present- tacts were established between Indian in- ed an exposition of its foreign and security dustrialists and businessmen and Polish policies as also its perception of develop- businessmen who had accompanied Pres- ments in Europe, including the Partnership ident Walesa to India. These are being for Peace plan. Views were also exchanged followed up and it is hoped th,,! tillS Wlli result on disarmament. The Polish leadership was in expanded trade and economic coopera- briefed on the Kashmir issue and Pakistan's tion. efforts to intemationalise it using the pretext of human rights. The Polish side expressed Programmes Broadcast from FM appreciation of our concerns and our posi- Stations tion on the Kashmir issue and agreed that outstanding issues between India and Paki- ·326. SHRI CHETAN P.S. stan should be settled bilaterally. On bilater- CHAUHAN: al aspects, the two sides concurred on the SHRIMATI DIPIKA H. need to strengthen trade and economic ties TOPIWALA: and to activise the Indo-Polish Joint Busi- ness Council and the Indo-Polish Joint Com- Will the Minister of INFORMATION mission. The Polish side conveyed that it AND BROADCASTING be pleased to regards India as a stable and emerging state; economy with which mutually beneficial economic linkages could be developed on a (a) whether the Government has re- long term basis. cently launched sky radio programme;

As a result of the discussions it was (b) if so, the details thereof; . decidedthatthe sides would exchange views on restructuring of the UN Security Council (c) whether the F .M. band programmes and that the PRs of the two countries would are planned to be transmitted through out consult each other and formulate proposals the country; and 55 Written Answers Written Answers 56 (d) if so, the details thereof? MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) : (a) and (b) THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE During 1993-94, 37 proposals amounting to MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND Rs. 49.95 crore from Uttar Pradesh and 17 BROADCASTING (SHRI K.P. SINGH DEO) proposals amounting to Rs. 117.77 crore : (a) to (d) All India Radio has introduced a from Rajasthan were received. Out of these 20-channel Sky Radio Service with effect 24 proposals amounting to Rs. 10.09 crore from 1st April, 1994. Out of these, two from Uttar Pradesh and 3 proposals amount- channels are reserved for Educational Broad- ing to Rs. 0.78 crore from Rajasthan were casts to commence later on. To start with, approved. the Regional programmes broadcast by different State capital stations (except Srinagar (c) The amount is released by this where satellite uplink facility is not available Ministry to the State as a whole- and not at present) are now being 11~linked through projectwise or National Highwaywise. The satellite so as to make them available allocation for 1993-94 for the States of Uttar throughout the country alongwith the satel- Pradesh and Rajasthan is Rs. 47.50 crore lite channels of DoOrdarshan, using the and Rs. 42.00 crores respectively. same transponders. People owning direct reception set for satellite TV reception and Visit of Prime Minister to UK the cable TV operators throughout the country can receive these programmes on their *328 SHRIMATI BHAVNA FM receivers with the help of a small gadget CHIKHALlA: costing about Rs. 1,0001-. The Sky Radio SHRIMATI SHEELA programmes contributed by various Re- GAUTAM: gional AIR Stations can now be heard throughout the country in the FM band. Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AF- FAIRS be pleased to state: [ Trans/ation) (a) whether the Prime Minister visited National Highways UK recently;

~~327. SHRI CHINMAYANAND (b) if so, the various issues figured in SWAMI: Will the Minister of SURFACE his talks with British leaders and the out- TRANSPORT be pleased to state: come thereof;~~

(a) the details of the proposals for the (c) whether any agreements have development of National Highways submit- been signed during the visit; ted by the State Govemment of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan during 1993-94; (d) if so, the salient features thereof, agreement-wise; (b) the number of proposals approved; and (e) whether any proposals were made by UK in regard to Kashmir; (c )the amount released, project-wise? (f) if so, the details and the outcome THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE thereof; and 57 Written Answer9 CHAITRA 28, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 58

(g) the efforts made for investment and Pakistan under the Simla Agreement. from UK? The UK side did not make any fresh proposal in this regard. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS(SHRI. Investment in power sector R.L. BHATIA):(a) to (g) The Prime Minister paid an official visit to the UK from 13-15 '329 SHRI CHHITUBHAI GAMIT: March 1994. During his visit, the Prime Will the Minister of POWER be pleased Minister held talks with the UK Prime Minis- to state: ter and called on the Queen. He also met various other leaders of the UK including (a) the projected shortage of power at leaders of the main Opposition Parties. the end of Eight Five Year Plan;

The main issues covered in PM's talks (b) whether there is any proposal to with UK leaders during the visit were bilater- meet that shortage through foreign and al economic relations, the situation in Bosnia, Indian private investment; Indo-Pak relations and the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, The two sides noted (c) if so, the details thereof and the with satisfaction the growth of bilateral trade exterit of foreign and private investment and investment. The UK recognises the approved so far; scope for increased opportunities for trade and investment presented by India's eco- (d) whether any expert committee has nomic reforms. On relations with Pakistan, been set up to examine investment and PM pointed out that India remained willing to expansion aspects of the power sector; and engage in a constructive dialogue with Pa- kistan although Pakistan's strident state- (e) if so, the detail of the recommen- ments and efforts to internationalise Kash- dations made by the expert committee and mir on the pretext of human rights had the action taken thereon? vitiated the atmosphere for such a dialogu.e. On J&K, PM pointed out that cross-border THE MINISTER OF POWER ($HAI support to terrorism continued to hamper N.K.P. SALVE) (a) : Based on the capacity efforts to resume the political process. addition programme of 30,537.7 MW for the country for the 8th Plan period, the Central A Bilateral Investment Protection ElectriCity Authority has estimated a peak- Agreement was signed during the visit. in ing shortage of 15,253 MW (20.7%) and an addition, three commercial MOUs were energy shortage of 37,648 MUs (9%) in the signed in the margins of the visit relating to terminal year of 8th Plan. a 1000 MW ,thermal power plant in Maharashtra, expansion of tele-communi- (b) and (c): In responsetotheGovern- cations facilities in Maharashtra and techno- ment of India's policy of inviting private logical collaboration in the field of power sector participation in the power sector, transformers. expressions of interest have been received for setting up of 75 power projects with a The UK Government reaffirmed its total capacity of 32,662 MW involving an support for a resolution ofthe Kashmir issue investment of As. 1,04,152 crores. Out of through bilateral dialogue between India these, 35 are from foreign investc'TS (inelud- 59 Written Answers APfUhfWil. 1994 Written Answers 60 ing NRI and joint venture proposals) for a clal Broadcasting Service and Extemal Serv- capacity addition of 22,432 MW at an esti- ices Division. mated cost of Rs. 73,386 crores. Seven projects costing about Rs. 21,867.30 crores (c) and (d) All attempts are made to for a total capacity of 5,128 MW have been maintain high technical stanqards of broad- cleared. casting. The transmitter at Cuttack was experiencing frequent breakdowns on ac- (d): No, Sir. count of age as well as irregular and erratic power supply. The transmitter has been (e): Does not arise. recently renovated and energised on 100 KW mast. A separate transformer of 33 KV! 11 KV has alsa been installed for power Air Stations supply. The functioning 'Of transmitter at Cuttack has consequently improved consid- *330. SHRI ARJUN CHARAN erably. SETHI: Wi)) the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to Mail Delivery in Metro Cities state: *331. SHRI MOHAN RAWLLE: Will (a) whether the functioning of AIR the Minister of COMMUNICATION be stations in STates! Union Territories is being pleased to state: reviewed; (a) whether the Government propose (b) if so, the details of such reviews to speed up its mail delivery process in made during the last three years; metropolitan cities of the country;

~~(c) whether the functioning of these (b) if so, the details in this regard; and stations~particularly the one at Cuttack, is not upto the mark at present; and (c) if not, the reasons therefor?~~

(d) if so, the steps taken to improved THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE their functioning? MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI SUKH RAM): (a) Yes, Sir. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND (b) The scheme envisages expedi- BROADCASTING (SHRI K.P. SINGH DEO): tious transmission and delivery within 48 (a) and (b) : The functioning and perform- hours of pincoded first-class letter mail post- ance of AIR stations are under constant ed in one metro city and meant for another review at various levels. Any breakdown in metro city: The cities covered under this transmission beyond 15 minutes is reported scheme are Delhi, Bombay, Calcutta, Ma- at seniormost levels of zonal Chief Engi- dras, Hyderabad and Bangalore. Such mails neers and Directorate. Further the Audi- will be separated at the stage of initial han- ence Research Unit caters to the research dling and sorted and despatched on priority. and feedback requirement of the entire network of Akashwani including the Commer- (c) Does not arise. 61 Written Answers CHAITRA 28, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 62

N.K.P. SALVE): (a): The quantity of power generated, State-wise, during APril, 1993 to *332. DR. SHRIMATI KS. March, 1994 is given in the attached SOUNDARAM: Statement - I. SHRI CHHEDI PASWAN: I (b) : The requirement of power in each Will the Ministerof POWER be pleased State and from where it Was met during to state: April, 1993 to March, 1994, State-wise, is given in the attached Statement-II. (a) the quantity of power being generated, State-wise; Information regarding total expenditure incurred theron is not readily available. (b) the total requirement of electricity in these States and from where this require- (c) Details of . .. :-"""!>r projects ment is being met and the total expenditure proposed to be set ..Ji=- ';~;'!;'." :::::,,: .if': !"iVC being incurred theron; Year Plan are given in the attached State- ment- III (c) the names of new power projects proposed to be set up during the Eighth Five 'Year Plan period; and (d) The rural electrification targets are fixed on annual basis by the Planning Com- (d) the total number of villages likely to mission in consultation with the State Elec-. be electrified during the Eighth Plan period tricity Boards. The targets for village electri~ and the total amount proposed to be given? fication for 1992-93, 1993-94 and .1994-95 and respective allocations for rural electrifi- THE MINISTER OF POWER (SHRI cation are given below:-

~~Year Target for vii/age Financial al/ocation electrification for rural electrification (Rs. in crores)~~

~~1992-93 4240 761.72~~

~~1993-94. 3210 815.18~~

~~1994-95 3708 1002.11~~

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a:iC') C')m 99 Written Answers APRIL 18, 1994 Written Answers 100 TelephOne Lines THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE M~NISTRY OF INFORMATION AND .~ SHRI RAMESH BROADCASTING (SHRI K.P. SINGH DEO): CHENNITHALA: Will the Minister of (a) to (c): Yes, Sir. Doordarshan has only COMMUNICATIONS be pleased'to state: recently increased the time of programmes in ten regional languages (Assamese, (a) the total projected requirement of Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Kashmiri, telephone lines in the country for the next Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Tamil and three years; , Telugu) on its satellite channels from two and a half to about five hours per day in addition to introducing programmes in (b) whether foreign- companies are Punjabi for a similar duration. These being invited to manufacture/supply the programmes are also now being telecast on entire lines; and all day of the week as against only five days earlier. The evening slot from 10.00 PM to (c) if not, the share of lines likely to be 10.40 PM has also been restored on the assigned to local manufacturers using C- Single DD-Illelecast from Bombay, Calcutta OOT technology?, and Madras to the respective regional programmes, THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI Pakistan Consulate in Bombay SUKH RAM) (a) The total projected requirement ofthe telephone exchange lines *335, SHRI MOHAN SINGH in the country for the next three years of the (DEORIA): 8th five year plan period is about 70 lakh' SHRI D, VENKATESWARA lines of Switching Capacity. RAO:

(b) NO,Sir. The entire switching lines Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AF- are being manufactured/supplied by the FAIRS be pleased to state: Indian companies in collaboration with the foreign companies. (a) whether Pakistan has closed down its conSUlate in Bombay; (c) The full requirement of small and medium size telephone exchange is to be (b) if so, the details thereof and the supplied by the local manufacturers using reasons therefor; C-OOT technology which is around 35%, (c) the reaction of the Government Regional Programmes thereto;

*334, .SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA: (d) whether Pakistani authorities are Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND creating impediments and difficulties in the BROADCASTING be pleased to state: smooth functioning of the Indian Consulate General in KaraChi including restrictions on (a) whether any steps are being taken Pakistani citizens; to increase the time of regional programmes on Doord

~~(9) if so, the reaction of Pakistan (d) the steps being taken for its imple- thereto? mentation?~~

THE MfNlSTER OF STATE IN THE THE MINISTER OF POWER (SHRI MiNISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI N.K.P. SALVE) (a).(b) and (d): The National R.L. BHATIA): (a) and (b) Pakistan has Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has cloSed down its Consulate General in Bom- proposed to sell power directty to the follOW- bay on account of its perceived difficulty to ing major users:- acquire property for its use and functioning.

(c) Government have conveyed to 1. Indian Railways: 70 MW from Govemment of Pakistan its surprise and Auraiya & Dadri switch yards of disappointment in the matter, taking into NTPC. account the consistent efforts by the Indian 2. Noida Power Company Umited, authorities to create a congenial atmos- Noida - Deman ranging from 30 phere for the Pakistani Consulate in Bom- MW in 1994-95 to 84 MW in bay to perform its official functions. 1999-2000 from the Dadri Coal based power project. (d) to (g) Indian Consulate General in Karachi have been facing restrictions on its •3. U.P. State Industrial Development normal functioning, including in the nature of corporation (UPSIDC) - 30 MW access being impeded to the Consulate for from Dadri Gas based power project. . the local public.

Government have brought this to the The Government have agreed to the attention of the Pakistani authorities and proposal to supply power directly to the have expressed the hope that the Indian Indian Railways as proposed by NTPC. The Consulate would be allowed to carry out its other proposal are under examination. functions normally.

Government have repeatedly called (c): The main objective is to ensure upon the Government of Pakistan to honour timely and full payments to NTPC for the its commitments and obligations under in- power supplied as also to ensure reliable ternational conventions as also under the supply at reasonable rates to the end us- Code of Conduct on Treatment of Diplomat- ers. ic/Consular Personnel signed between the two countries. National Media Policy

Direct Power Supply by NTPC *337. PROF. M. KAMSON: *336. Dr. KRUPASINDHU BHOI: SHRI GIRDHARI LAL Will the Minister of POWER be pleased BI:lARGAVA: to state: Will the Minister of INFORMATION (a) whether NTPC had a proposal to AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state: sell power directly to the user~.

(b) if so. the details thereof and stage (a) whether there is persistent de- at which the matter stands at present; mand to adopt a National Media Policy for electronic media to counter the effect of (c) the objective of the proposal; and foreign electronic media; and 103 Written Answers Written Answers 104 (b) if so, the details thereof and the MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI SONTOSH reaction of the Government thereto? MOHAN DEV): (a) and (b): The apparent consumption of steel has grown only be- THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE tween 1 and 2 percent during the last two MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND years. The slackness in demand is mainly BROADCASTING (SHRI K.P. SINGH DEO): due to the decline in construction activities (a) The demand for formulating a national and recession being faced by some of the media policy covering the various media steel user industries. units of the Ministry has been voiced from time to time in certain quarters. (c) Measures like extension of MODVAT to capital goods, increased allo- (b) A sub-committee of the Consulta-. cations for health, rural development and tive Committee for this Ministry has been infrastructure sectors in the Budget of 1994- constituted for preparing a positional paper! 95 are expected to increase the demand for working paper on 'Media Policy' for facilitat- steel. ing a discussjon on the subject.

Domestic Steel Industry (d) and (e): Import of steel has not shown an increasing trend so far. Steel *338. SHRI BOLLA BULLI imports during 1993-94 are estimated to RAMAIAH: have declined by about 8% as compared to SHRI SULTAN SALAHUDDIN the previous year, 1992-93. However, any OWAISI: domestic producer of steel injured by dumping of steel can approach the designated Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased authority in the Ministry of Commerce for to state: initiating anti dumping measures under the provisions of the Customs Tanff Act. 1975. (a) whether the steel industry is still undergoing a recessionary trend; [ Translation]

~~(b) if so, the reaSons therefor; Min! Steel Plants~~

~~(c) the action proposed to be taken by *339. SHRI NAGJIBHA VEKARIA: the Government to reverse this trend; SHRIMATI D.K. BHANDARI:~~

(d) whether. the invasion of foreign Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased goods in the Indian market is threatening the to state: existence of the domestic steel industry; and (a) the details of the mini steel plants to be set up during the Eight Five Years Plan (e) if so, t!'le measures taken by the and the locations thereof; Union Government to safeguard the interest of the domestic steel industry! (b) whether the work on some of these enterpreneures? projects has been started; and

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (c) if so, the details thereof? ·), 105 Written Answers CHAITAA 28, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 106 THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE per 1991 census. MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRIC'SONTOSH MOHAN DEV): (a) to (c): The iron and steel The term 'mini steel plant' generally industry has been exempted from the pur- refers to units of relatively smallercaiacities view of compulsory licensing. An entrepre- manufacturing steel in an electric arc fur- neur wishing to set up an iron or steel unit nace. As per information available with Govt., does not require approval of Government the following five electric arc furance units . for industrial license unless the plant is for capacities below 5 lakhs tonnes per proposed to be located within 25 Kms. of city annum have been set up/ are proposed to having a population of more than 10 lakhs as be set up during the Eighth Five Year Plan.

~~Sl. Name Location Capacity Date of No. commissioningl likely date of commissioning~~

~~1. Nova Udyog Ltd. Nainital, 2.0lakh May, 1993 U.P. tonnes per annum.~~

~~2. Indian Seamless Jejuri, Pune, 1.5lakh Jyly, 1993 Steel & Alloys Maharashtra tonnes per Limited Annum~~

~~3. Lloyds Steel . Wardha, 4.0lakhs April,1994 Industries Maharashtra tonnes per Limited. annum.~~

~~4. Jindal Strips Raiga~, 5.0lakhs December, Limited M.P. tonnes per 1995 annum.~~

~~5. Nova Steels Bilaspur, 2.0lakh October, (India) Ltd. M.P. tonnes per 1995 annum.~~

Pak Propa~anda (a) whether the Government have launched fresh diplomatic initiatives with *340. SHRI M.V.V.S MURTHY: European Community and at other interna- SHRI SHRAVAN KUMAR tional for including Islamic fora to counter PATEL: the latest anti-India propaganda by Pakistan after its withdrawal of resolution of Kashmir Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AF- at UNHRC. Geneva; FAIRS be pleased to stat<·: 107 Written Answers AP_:a.l994 Written Answers 108 (b) if so, the details thereof; to supplement, and strengthen the publicity and counter publicity (c) whether Pakistan has been send- efforts of the Ministry of External Affairs. ing delegation after delegation to Islamic . . and other countries; and (c) Yes, Sir.

(d) if so, the precise steps being taken (0) The specific steps taken by the to counter effectively the false propaganda Government to counter Pakistan's propa- by Pakistan? ganda, in addition to those mentioned above, incIude:- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI (i) Frequent and continuing interac- SALMAN KHURSHEED): (a) and (b)Coun- tion with other govemments, to tering anti-Intia propaganda by Pakistan is provide the facts regarding false an Ongoing process. The Government reg~ allegations. ularly monitors Pakistan's propaganda activities, particularly, on the Kashmir issue (ii) Preparation and distribution all over the world of documents and and successfully takes swift, comprehen- pamphlets depicting the factual sive & effective action to counter Pakistan's situation in Punjab & J&K and false & motivated propaganda, wherever exposing Pakistan'S role in aiding necessary. and abetting terrorism.

Recent fresh initiatives to give a thrust (iii) Preparation and distribution of similar audio-visual material. to the government's effortsJo counter Paki- stani propaganda, include: (iv) Regular briefing of Indian and foreign journalists here as well as (i) Taking Ambassadqrs from Euro- in other countries through our pean & other countries including missions. Islamic countries to Kashmir for a first hand knowledge of the (v) Dissemination, on a regular basis ground situation. of information 1.0 our Missions, enabling them to take swift and (ii) Briefing envoys from the 53 mem- effective corrective action with all ber states of the UN Human relevant target audiences. Rights Commission, on the situation in Kashmir, our position on (vi) Further proposed steps in this the Kashmir issue, Pakistan'S regard include, inter alia, greater dis information campaign as well interaction with NRls, acquisition as its continued aiding & abetting of modem communications equip- of terrorisls. ment utilising possibilities of publicity through TV satellite (iii) Briefing foreign governments at channels and strengthening of the seniormost leyels duriAg vis- information wings in missions its of our leaders to other coun- abroad. tries and visits by foreign leaders to India. Pact with Iran

(iv) Setting up of a Special Unit (SU) 3576. MAJ. GEN. (RETO.) in the Ministry of External Affairs BHUWAN CHANDRA KHANDURI: Will the 109 Written Answers . CHAITRA 28,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 110

Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be Rajupalem in Nallore district of Andhra pleased to state: Pradesh with technical assistance from C.P. Acquaculture Business Group of Thailand; (a) whether the Union Government and have signed any pact with Iran regarding developing rail and road links with the Cen- (b) if so, when it is likely to start tral Asian Republics (CARs);. commercial production?

(b) ~ so, the details thereof; THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING IN- (c) whether Pakistan has been trying DUSTRIESt(SHRI TARUN GOGOI): (a) : to stall/delay implementation of the pact; Yes, Sir. and (b) According to the company, com- (d) if so, the steps taken by the Gov- mercial production will start in May, 1994. ernment in this regards? Foulplay in SAIL THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI 3578. SHRI SANAT KUMAR R.L. BHATIA): (a) and (b) An MOU on MANDAL: Will the Minister of STEEL be "Cooperation in Surface Transport and T ran- pleased to state: sit Facilities" was signed between India and Iran in September, 1993. The MOU envis- (a) whether his attention has been ages India-Iran collaboration in projects such invited to the news item captioned "Foulplay as developing and constructing ports, roads, in SAil contract alleged" appearing in 'The railways, airlinks and other infrastructure to Economic Times', New Delhi dated Febru- facilitate the development of their economic ary 5, 1994; and commercial links with the Central Asian region, as well as for facilitating the transit of (b) if so, the details thereof; and India's trade with the Central Asian States through Iran. (c) the reasons for not awarding the contract to a public sector undertaking in (c) Government have no information preference to MECON? to this effect. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (d) Does not arise. MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI SANTOSH MOHAN DEV):(a) Yes, Sir. Foreign Collaboration of Marine Foods. (b) and (c): Against global tender en- 3577. SHRI RAM KAPSE: Will the quiries floated by Bokaro Steel Plant in Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUS- December, 1992, for the installation of Re- TRIES be pleased to state: heating Furnaces, only two offers, i.e. from MECONlintecna, Italy and EPIIStein (a) whether it is a fact that a Company Heurtey, France were considered technical- DCl Maritech Limited is setting up a hi-tech ly acceptable. Both Mis MECON and MS marine foods processing unit at North EPI are Central Public Sector Undertaking 111 Written Answers Written Answers 112 and MIs lritecna and MIs Stein Heurtey are iNSAT-IIA so far as commercial advertising the foreign collaborators of MIs MECON is concerned? and MIs EPI respectively. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE The respective bids of the aforesaid MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND parties were evaluated by a Plant Level BROADCASTING (SHRI K.P. SINGH DEO): Committee (PLC) andtereafterby an APEX (a): Doordarshan has recently commissioned Committee of Steel AuthOrity of India limit- a study on the impact of television, domestic ed on which top management was repre- and foreign, on Indian citizens. sented. The Appex Committee was assisted by the Centre for Engineering Technology (b) to (d). Transponders of the three (CET), an in-house Technical Consuhancy operational domestic satellites ofthe INSAT unit in SAIL. After detailed techno-economic system, INSAT-ID, INSAT-2A and INSAT: evaluation of the offers and discussions with 2b are being used fer transmission of the parties, in the final analysis, MIs Doordarshan programmes, many of which MECON's offer which was lower compared are telecast alongwith advertisements. to the evaluated offer of MIs EPI was recommended for acceptance. [ Translation]

Thus, the decision to award the con- Request to UNHRC on State sponsored tract to MECON, a central PSU in this case terrorism was taken in the best interest of SAIL after taking into account technical, commercial 3581. SHRI SIMON MARANDI: and other accepted criteria for evaluation of Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS tenders. be pleased to state:

Foreign Telecast (a) whether India has made any request to the United Nations Human Rights 3580. SHRI SUSHIL CHANDRA Commission (UNHRC) in regard to the use VARMA: Will the Minister of INFORMA- of terrorism as a form of war by a country TION AND BROADCASTING be pleased against another country; to state: (b) if so, the details thereof; (a) whether assessment and evaluation has been made to examine the effect of tc) the response of UNHRC and other the foreign telecast of Indian citizens; member countries thereto; and

(b) if so, whether the Government (d) the further reaction of the Govern- propose the use of INSAT-IIA to meet the ment in this regard? challenge of the foreign Skyway T.V.; THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (c) if so, the concrete steps taken so MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI far in that direction; and R.L. BHATIA): (a) to «d) At India's initiative. the 50th session of UN Commission on (d) the plans ofthe Govemmentto use Human Rights adopted a resolution entitled the S-band and C-baf'd trasponders of • Human Rights and Terrorism", which reit- 113 Written Answel5 CHAITRA 28,1916 (SAKA) Written Answel5 114 erated the unequivocal condemnation of all pleased to state: acts, methods and practices of terrorism in all forms and manifestations, wherever and (a) the amount of foreign exchange by whomever committed as acts of aggres- earned by the Shipping Corporation of India sion aimed at the destruction of the human during each of the last three years; rights, fundamental freedoms and democ- racy threatening the territorial integrity and (b) the foreign exchange spent by the security of State, destabihsing legitimately Shipping Corporation of India during the constituted government, undermining plu- above period on the repairs and mainte- ralistic civil societies and having adwlise nance of its ships; and consequences on the economic anctsoclal development of the State. The resolution (c) the amount of financial assistance was adopted by consensus. given by the Union Government to the Cor- poration during the above period? [English] THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Foreign Exchange earned by Shipping MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT Corporation of India (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER): (a) The gross foreign exchange earned/saved by Ship- 3582. SHRI S.B. SIDNAL: Will the ping Corporation of India during the last Minister of SURFACE TRANSPORT be three years is as under:-

~~Year Amount of foreign Exchange (Rs. in crares)~~

~~1990-91 1109.12~~

~~1991-92 1331.60~~

~~1992-93 1403.78~~

~~(b) The foreign exchange spent by maintenance of its ships during the last Shipping Corporation of India on repairs and three years is as under:-~~

~~Year Amount of Foreign Exchange spent on repairs & maintenance of ship by Shipping Corporation of India (Rs. in crares)~~

~~1990-91 81.60~~

~~1991-92 126.97~~

~~1992-93 124.97~~

~~(c) The amount of soft loan given to Government during the last three years is as the Shipping Corporation of India by the follows. 115 Written Answers APRtt~~ j 994 Written Answers 116~~

~~Year Amount of soft loan (Rs. in crores)~~

~~1990-91 84.29~~

~~1991-92 79.39~~

~~1992-93 54.88~~

[ Translation) to set up new T.V. transmitters in Maharashtra during 1994-95; Persons of Indian Origin (b) if so, the locations thereof and the 3583. SHRI MRUTYUNJAYA steps being taken in this regards; and NAY AK: Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to refer to the reply (c) if not, the reasons therefor? given to Unstarred Question No. 2743 on December 20, 1993 and state: THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND (a) whether the information regarding BROADCASTING (SHRI K.P. SINGH DEO); the people of Indian origin has since been (a) and (b): Yes, Sir. The requisite details collected; are given in the statement enclosed

~~(b) if so. the details thereof; and (c): Does not arise .~~

~~(c) if not, the reasons therefor? . S.T.D. in North East States:~~

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 3585. SHRI HARADHAN ROY: Will MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be R.L. BHATIA): (a)to (c) The informationisin pleased to state: the process of collection and compilation and will be placed on the table of the House. (a) the details of the places in Eastern and North East States connected with STD [English) facilities; State-wise details thereof; and

T.V. TransmiHers in Maharashtra (b) the pulse rate for STD charges of these places from Calcutta? 3584. SHRI VILASRAO NAGNATHRAO GUNDEWAR: Will the THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Minister of INFORMATION AND BROAD- MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHR: CASTING be pleased to state: SUKH RAM): (a) and (b) Sir, the information is being collected and will be laid on the table (a) whether the Government propose of the House. 117 Written Answers CHAITRA 28, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 118

~~Coverage by Trivandrum Doordarshan for this purpose in the current year; and~~

3586. SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAM (d) the amount to be spent for mod- CHANDRAN : Will the Minister of INFOR- ernising mines located in Bhiwani dislt. of MATION AND BROADCASTING be Haryana State? pleased to state : THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (a) whether the programmes/events MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BALRAM taking place in the northern districts of Kerala SINGH YADAV) : (a) There are more than are not being covered by the Trivandrum 3,300 mines operated by private as well as Doordarshan ? public sector lessees. Mines and Minerals (Regulation & Development) Act, 1957 and (b) if so, the reasons therefor; the rules framed thereunder aim ensuring sCientific mining methods in these mines. (c) whether the Government propose to take any steps to cover the events/pro- (b) and (c) The expenditure involved grammes taking place in northern districts of in this, if any, is incurred by the concerned Kerala; and lessees and not by the C~ntral Government.

(d) if so, the details thereof? (d) No public sector undertaking of the Ministry of Mines does mining in Bhiwani THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Dislt. or Haryana State. Hence question of MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND Modernising these does not arise. BROADCASTING (SHRI K.P. SINGH DEO) : (a)' No, Sir. Important events in these Exchange of 4000 lines in Gujarat districts are covered by Doordarshan Kendra, Trivandrum. 3588. SHRI N.J. RATHVA: Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be (b) to (d) Do not arise. pleased to state :

~~[ Translation] (a) the location~ in Gujarat where telephone exchanges of 4000 lines are pro- Scientific Technologies for Mining posM to be installed during 1993-94; and~~

~~3587. SHRI JANGBIR SINGH: Will (b) the time by which these are likely the Minister of MINES be pleased to state to be commissioned?~~

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (a) the Mines wherein mining is being MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI done through modern scientific techniques, SUKH RAM) : (a) Electroni~ exchanges of for the last two years;. 4000 lines capacity were proposed at Ahmedabad, Surat, Gondal (Rajkot) and (b) the total expenditure incurred Bhavnagar. thereon; (b) Exchanges at Ahmedabad, Surat (c) the amount proposed to be spent and Gondal (Rajkot) have since been com- 119 Written Answer.s APRIL 18,1994 Written Answers 120 missioned during 1993-94. The exchange at is likely to be provided in the remaining Bhavnagar is likely to be commissioned telephone exchanges? during 1993-95. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE [English] MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI SUKH RAM) : (a) Yes, Sir. Export of Stainless Steel Coaches (b) 470 out of 652 telephone exchang- 3589. SHRI MANORANJAN es in Orissa have been linked to the STD net BHAKTA : Will the Minister of STEEL be work as on 31 .3.94. pleased to state : (c) All the remaining exchanges are (a) whether the Steel Authority of In- proposed to be connected to the STD net- dia Limited propose to supply stainless steel work progressively during 8th plan period, coaches to the Indian Railways; and subject to availability of resources such as funds, land, building, equipment etc. (b) if so, details thereof? Telephone Connections in Bihar THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI SONTOSH 3591. SHRI LALIT ORAON : Will MOHAN DEV) : (a) and (b) There is at the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be present no proposal of SAIL to supply stain- pleased to state : less steel coaches to the Indian Railways. However, there is potential for stainelss (a) the number of applicants as on steel usage in coaches, wagons & other January 15, 1994 in the waiting list for utilities and techno-commercial discussions telephone connections in the general quota are being held between SAIL and Railways and out of turn quota for M.Ps' respectively in this regard. at Gumla, Loharddagga, Samastipur, Palamau and Ranchi districts in Bihar; [ Translation] (b) the time by which the Government S.T.D. in Orissa Telephone Exchanges would provide telephone connection to all the applicants; 3590. SHRI GOVINDA CHANDRA MUNDA : Will the Minister of COMMU- (c) whether the Government propose NICATIONS be pleased to state: to increase the capacity of these telephohe exchanges; (a) whether STD facility has been (d) if so, by when and the extent provided in Orissa as per criteria fixed in this thereof; and regatd;

(e) if not. the reasons therefor? (b) if so, the details of the telephone exchanges having STD facility at present; THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE and MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI SUKH RAM) : (a) Waiting list details as on (c) the time by which the S.T.D. facility 15-1-94 : 121 Written Answers CHAITRA 28,1916 (SAKA) Written'Answers 122

~~Districts General Quota Out of turn MPs quota~~

~~Gumla 105 6~~

~~Loharddagga 73~~

~~Samastipur 614 Nil~~

~~Palamau 269 Nil~~

~~Ranchi Nil Nil~~

~~Total 1061 7~~

(c) Yes, Sir. (b) Almost all the applicants registered upto 15-1-94 including out of tum on (d) The expansion of capacity of these MPs quota are likely to be provided tele- exchanges has been planned for 1994-95 phone connection by March, 1995, as under:

~~1. Gumla : By 1000 Jines~~

~~2. Loharddagga : By 1000 lines~~

~~3. Samastipur~~

~~(i) at Samastipur : By 384 lines~~

~~(ii) at Rosera - do-~~

~~(iii) at Mohiuddin Nagar : By 88 Jines~~

~~(iv) at Waini : by 88 Jines~~

~~(v) at Kishanpur - do-~~

~~(vi) at Hassanpur - do-~~

~~(vii) at Dalsingsarai - do-~~

~~4. Palamu~~

~~(i) at Daltonganj : by 1000 lines 123 Written Answers APRIL 18, 1994 Written Answers 124~~

~~(ii) at Pma; I Be lines~~

~~(iii) at Monika~~

~~(iv) at Garu S8lines~~

~~(v) at Mahuadand 88 lines~~

~~(vi) at Dhurki 88 lines~~

~~(vii) at Bhandria 88 lines ------~~

~~(e) Question does net ~rise. THE MINISTER OF THE STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS ; English) (SHRI SUKh ~AM) . (a) Yes, Sir.~~

STOJISD Local Call Booths (0) The d;);"ils aie furnished in thi: Statement attached. 3592. SHRI R. SURENDER REDDY : Will the Minister of COMMU- (c) to (g). The required information is N ICATIONS be pleased to refer to the reply being collected and will be laid on the Table given to USQ No. 4062 on August 23, ot the House. 1993 and .::tate STATEMENT la) whether the information soughtfor has since been collected; Implementoticn report in respect of Lok Sabha ,.1 'starred Question No. 4062 (b) if so, the details tfl(::reof; of 23.8.93 by Shri R. Surender Reddy regarding S'DIISD Booths. (c) \'fhe,her any physical check have been carried out to detect the defaulter ('I) and (b! The local calls made frolTl boqth allolttees; Public telephones terminated on coin col- lecting box (unattended) and terminated on (d) if so, the number thereof, loc<1lity ordinary instrument (attended) are charged wise in Delhi and the action taken against at Re.1 /- per local call without any time limit them; in electronic and nol') t'lectronic exchange systems. (e) if not, the reasons of therefor:

/' (f) wilether the status of default in The local calls made from STDIISD Delhi. in this regard remains presently the PC)s (alt'3f1'Jed) and card operated same as it was in August, 1993; and payphones are charged Rs. 1.25 per call ur ,it with a time limit cf 5 minutes in electronic \g) if SO, the 2.':\,.on f,lrop0sed to r, exchange sys~em and without any time limit taken in the matter? in non-electronic exchange system. 125 Wri1t8nAnswers CHAITRA28, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 126

STDIISD PCDs (attended) are basi- PATHAK: Will the Minister of COMMU- cally for providing STD call serVices which NICATIONS be pleased to state. : are charged at. As. 1.25 per call unit. As such. if a local call is made from STDIISD booth, both operator has to charge the (a) whether land has been acquired in cu.stomer @ As. 1.25 unit call. order to increase the capacity of telephone exchanges and to set up new telephone exchanges in Uttar Pradesh particularly in In view of above, STDIISD booth op- Hardoi and Lakhimpur Khiri districts; erators cannot be compelled to display the • indication board stating "local calls at MTNL rates·, unless they run a local PCO also. (b) if so, the locations thereof; and

~~However, action is taken against the (c) the time by which the buildings of STDIISD PCO allottees who are found to these exchanges would be constructed? overcharge.~~

~~(c) and (d) Do not arise in view of (a) THE MINISTt::R OF STATE OF THE and (b). MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI SUKH AAM) : (a) Yes, Sir. [ Translation]~~

Buildings for Telephone Exchanges in (b) and (c) Details with particular ref- U.P. erence to Hardoi, and Lakhimpur Khiri Dis- tricts are given in the attached 3593. SHAI SUAENDAA PAL Statement. APRIL 18.1994 Written AnswelS 128

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~~[English] [ Translation]~~

~~Employees in AIR/Doordarshan STDIPCOs in West Bengal. Kendras in Madhya Pradesh~~

3595. SHRI BARE LAL JATAV 3594. SHRI JITENDRA NATH DAS Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND : Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS BROADCASTING be pleased to refer to be pleased to state the reply given to the Unstarred Question No. 1565 on December 13, 1993 and state

(a) whether the Government propose to set up STDIISD public call centres in West (a) whether information regarding Bengal particularly in Jalpaiguri; and category wise employees in Akashwanil Doordarshan Kendras in Madhya Pradesh has since been collected; . (b) if so, the details thereof? (b) if so, the details thereof; and

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (c) if not, the reasons therefor? MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI SUKH RAM) : (a) Yes, Sir. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF INDORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SHRI K.P. SINGH DEO): (b) 105 STD PCOs, including 2 in (a) Yes, Sir. Jalpaiguri District, are already working in the (b) The category-wise details of the State of West Bengal. 1072 applications, number of employees of All India Radio and including 200 from Jalpaiguri District have Doordarshan Kendras located in Madhya been received for allotment of STD/PCOs. Pradesh are furnished in Statement I and Instructjons exist to instal public telephones Statement" respectively. including STD PCOs to th~1ClItlt of 5% of the exchange-line capacity. :- (c) Does not arise.

~~STATEMENT - I~~

~~Category of post General SC ST Total~~

~~Group A 48 3 3 54~~

~~Group B 118 18 9 145 '" Group C 569 122 101 792~~

~~Group D 156 102 70 328 133 Written Answers CHAITAA 28, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers ,134 STATEMENT - II~~

~~Category of post General SC ST Total~~

~~Group A 37 7 45~~

~~Group B 138 22 7 157~~

~~GroupC .419 67 76 610~~

~~Group D 135 69 60 264~~

Vacant Posts in Passport Offices in (d) Does not arise. Bihar [English) 3596. SHAI PAEM CHAND RAM : Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS Telephone Connections in Madhubani, be pleased to state : t· Bihar

~~(a) whether several posts are lying 3597. SHRI BHOGENDRA JHA vacant since long in regional passport offic- Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS es in Bihar; be pleased to state :~~

(b) the steps taken/being taken by the (a) whether the densely populated Government in view of the difficulties being Banipatti sub-division within Madhubani dis- faced by the people as a result thereof; trict of Bihar has been facing immense difficulty in getting telephone connections (c) whether there is any proposal to including those under out ottum recommen- upgrade the passport offices in the State; dations by Members of parliament; and (b) if so, the steps taken to provide (d) if so, the details thereof? there teleph.one connections;

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (c) whether electronic exchanges have MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI been set up at Banipatti and Laukahabazar R.L. BHATIA) : (a) Yes, Sir. within Madhubani district of Bihar;

(b) While all efforts are being made to (d) if npt, the reasons therefor; and fill the existing vacancies in the sanctioned strength of the Passport Office in Patna, 15 (e) the time by which these are likely casual workers have already been employed to be set up? to deal with the workload. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (c) No, Sir. MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS {SHRI -~. 135' Written Answers APRIL.. ; 1994 Written Answers 136 SUKH RAM) : (a) No, Sir. layed due to many factors, such as delay in obtaining requisite approvals for the con- (b) Does not arise, in view of the (a) struction from local authorities and non- above. availability of additional funds. The project will take about three years after commence- (c) Yes, Sir. Electronic Exchanges are ment of civil works at the site. already existing at Banipatti and Laukahabazar within Madhubani district of Expert Committee Bihar. 128 Port C-DOT exchange at Banipatti Recommendations has been replaced on 31.3.94 by a higher capacity 512 -ILT electronic exchange which 3599. SHRI BAPU HARI CHAURE: is having 76 working connections and .. only Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING 10 applicants waitlisted. There is no waiting INDUSTRIES be pleased to state : list at Laukahabazar. (a) whether the Government have set (d) and (e) Does not arise, in view of up four expert Committee to make recom- the (c) above. inendations on re-orientation of Food Processing Ministry; Programme Production Centre at Chandigarh (b) if so, the details regarding their composition and terms of reference; and 3598. SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL : Will the Minister of INFORMA- (c) the time by which these Commit- TION AND BROADCASTING be pleased tees are likely to submit their reports? to refer to the reply given to the Unstarred Question No. 480 01'1 Noyember 25, 1991 THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE and state: MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING IN- DUSTRIES (SHRI TARUN GOGOI) : (a) to (a) whether the work on the proposed (c) A Technical Committee constituted to T.V. Programme Production Centre at look into the matters relating to sick Deep- Chandigarh is going as per the schedule; Sea Fishing Industries in India has already submitted its Report on 31st March, 1994. (b) whether the proposed Centre is likely to be commissioned during 1994-95; An expert Committee headed by former Chief Secretary, Assam and (c) if not the reasons therefor; and Meghalaya and consisting of other Mem- bers has been constituted to study the exist- (d) the time by which it is likely to be ing status of Food Processing Industries in commissioned? the North-Eastern States and to suggest long-term and short-ter!Tl action Plan for the THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE development of Food Processing Industries MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND there. The Committee is expected to submit BROADCASTING (SHRI K.P. SINGH DEO) its Report shortly. : (a) and (b) No, Sir. Besides, action has been initiated to (c) and (d) The project has 'got de- set up the following : 137 Written Answers CHAITRA 28, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 138 (i) Panel for development of tradi- [English] tional foods with special emphasis on exports and packaging. Development of Inland Water . Transport (ii) Committee for development and modemisation of roller flour mill- 3601. SHRI G.M.C. BALAYOGI ing industry with a view to selting Will the Minister of SURFACE TRANS- up energy efficient equipment and PORT be pleased to state : for maximising output and also for setting up of energy efficient state- of-the art equipment. (a) whether there is any proposal for the development of Inland watertrarisport in the country; [ Translation] (b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government have Letter of Intent to Private Sector by earmarked any fund for the survey of Old Government of Maharashtra Inland Water Services; and 3600. SHRI DAnA MEGHE: Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (d) if so, the details thereof; State- wise? (a) whether the Union Government have received any proposal from the Gov- THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE ernment of Maharashtra regarding issu- MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT ance of letter of intent to the private sector (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) : (a) Yes, Sir. for setting up of steel plants; (b) Govt. of India is developing those waterways which have been declared as National Waterways for Inland Water Trans- (b) if so, the details thereof; and port. (c) the private companies recommend- The National Waterways are: ed by the Government of Maharashtra?

(i) Allahabad-Haldia stretch (1620 kms.) of the Ganga-Bhagirathi- THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Hooghly river system in the states MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI SONTOSH of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West MOHAN DEV) : (a) to (c) No proposal has Bengal. been received from Government of Maharashtra for issuance of Letter of Intent (ii) Sadiya-Dhubri stretch (891 kms.) of the Brahmaputra in the State to the private sector for setting up of steel of Assam. plants. Approval of the Union Government for Industrial License is required only if the (iii) Kottapuram-Kollam stretch (168 project is proposed to be located within 25 kIT'S.) of the West Coast Canal Km. of a city having a population olmore alongwith Champakara Canal (14 than 10 lakhs as per the Census of 1991 . kms.) and Udyogamandal Canal WriII8n An6Wi11S 140 139 wntten AnsIrSrs APRIL 18. 1994 (23 kms.) in the' State of KeraJa. to be taken in this regard.

~~(c) aod (d) No. Sir. However,anamount {English] of Rs. 10.00 lakhs has been provided for survey of waterways during 1994-95. Murari Committee~~

[Translati~nl 3604. PROF. UMMAREDDY VENKATESWARLU : Will the Minister of Sub-ways on National Highway - 12 FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state : 3602. SHRI SHIVRAJ SINGH CHAUHAN: Will the Minister of SURFACE (a) whether there has been delay . TRANSPORT be pleased to state : in submitting of its report on the sick deep sea fishing industry by the Murari Com- (a) the sub-ways proposed to be con- mittee; and structed on National Highway-12; and (b) if so, the reasons therefor? (b) the details thereof. locationwjse? THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT INDUSTRIES (SHRI TARUN GOGOI) : (a) (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) : (a) Nil. and (b) The Technical Committee on Deep Sea Fishing Sector has submitted its report (b) Does not arise. on 31st March, 1994, within the time frame allowed to it. Introduction of Electric Trolley Fraud Cases in Ministry 3603. SHRIMATI KESHARBAI SONAJI KSHIRSAGAR : Will the Minister 3606. SHRI RAJNATH SONKAR of SURFACE TRANSPORT be pleased to SHASTRI : Will the Minister of COMMU- state: NICATIONS be pleased to state :

(a) whether there is any proposal to (a) the number of fraud cases that start electric trolley buses in some cities; have come to light in each of the wings and of his Ministry in the last 12 months and how do they compare that with the pre- (b) if so, the details thereof? ceding three years;

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (b) the details of the salient frauds MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT and the action taken thereon; and (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) : (a) and (b) The introduction of electric trolley buses in major (c) the steps taken to improve the cities is one of the proposals under consid- services by different wings of his Ministry? eration of the Government to meet the growing demand for transport, particularly THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE in the cities. However, a final decision is yet MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI 141 Written Answers CHf\ITRA 28,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 142

SUKH RAM) : (a) to (c). (c) Improvement and modernisation of Postal Services are constantly engag- DEPARTMENT OF TELECOM ing the attention of the Department. To' serve the customers better the Department The required information is being makes an on-going market analysis of the collected from Circle Offices and will be customers' needs and provides the Postal laid on the Table of the House. Services accordingly. Constant monitoring and quality control is also carried out to DEPARTMENT OF POSTS effect improvement in the services .

(a) 3285 cases of fraud came to light [ Translation]• in the last 12 months (1-1-1993'to 31- 12-1993). This indicates a down ward trend Compensation for Lost Parcels 'in the incidents of frauds as compared to the preceding 3 years during which fol- 3607. SHRI HARIKEWAL PRASAD lowing number of fraud cases came to : Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS light :- be pleased to state :

1990 3368 (a) whether the Department of Posts has fixed any criteria regarding compen- 1991 3413 sation to the concerned persons or institutions for the registered parcels lost during 1992 3753 transit;

(b) if so, the details thereof; (b) The frauds have been committed in Savings Bank Schemes, Post Office (c) whether any irregularities have Cash Certificates, Money order services, been noticed in payment of compensation Cash handling and Postal Stamps and against registered parcels lost in May 1990 stationery. The Govt. is conscious of the sent from Karol Bagh Post Office under incidence of such fraud and remedial steps Delhi Postal Circle; are taken as a continuous process by changing the rules and procedures and (d) if so, the details thereof; conducting drives. Wherever a fraud comes to notice, the Deptt. carries out thorough (e) whether the Government have investigation to identify the causes and the taken any action against the official found persons responsible. Cases are also responsible for such a lapse; and reported to the police for instituting criminal proceedings besides initiating Depart- (f) if not, the reasons therefor? mental diSCiplinary proceedings against those involved in the fraud. Recoveries are THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE also ordered towards the adjustment of MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI the loss caused. From time to time in- SUKH RAM) : (a) and (b) While there is structions are also issued for the guidance no statutory liability on account of loss of of the field staff for detection and preven- a registered parcel or its contents, or tio~ of the fraud cases. damage to contents, exgratia compensa- ',.. ~-":"""""', 143 Written Answers APtm:.18, 1994 Written Answers 144 tion upto Rs. 100/- but not exceeding the set up new electronic exchanges in the actual Joss, is paid, in deserving. cases, State during 1994-95; to the sender, or on the sender's request, to the addressee. The sender should, for (c) if so, the details thereof, district- this purpose, apply to the Divisional wise particularly in rural and tribal areas Superintendent of Post Offices within three with capacity thereof; and months of the date of registration in case of loss of parcel; and one month of the (d) the amount likely to be incurred date of delivery in case of loss of, or thereon? damage to , contents. The Post Office receipt for the article should be attached. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (c) to (f) The information is being MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI collected and would be placed on the Table SUKH RAM) : (a) No. of electronic ex- of the House. changes commissioned in Gujarat :

~~[English] 1992 - 93 95~~

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3608. DR. AMRIT LAL KALIDAS (b) Yes, Sir. PATEL: Will the Minister of COMMUNI- CATIONS be pleased to state : (c) The details are given in the statement attached. (a) the number of electronic exchanges commissioned in Gujarat during 1992- (d) Tentative expenditure likely to ~e 93 and 1993-94; incurred thereon is Rs. 235 crores. How- ever, actual allotment is still under discus- (b) whether there is any proposal to sion. CHAITRA 28,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 146 145 Written Answers

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Construction of Arror-Arukutty (d) Do not arise. Bridge [English] 3609. SHRI THAYIL JOHN ANJALOSE : Will the Minister of SUR- Linking of Telephones in FACE TRANSPORT be pleased to state: Kamataka

(a) Whether the Construction work of Arror-Arukutty Bridge is progressing as 3610. SHRI RAMCHANDRA per schedule; VEERAPPA : Will the Minister of COM- MUNICATIONS be pleased to state the (b) if not, the reasons therefor; district-wise number of villages in Karnataka particularly in the tribal areas (c) the escalated cost of the project; which have been linked with cities by and telephones and STD facilities upto the October 31, 1993 under .the scheme of (d) the steps proposed to be taken linking villages with cities and State cap- to expedite the said work? itals by telephones ?

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) : (a) Arror- SUKH RAM) : As on October 31, 1993, Arukutty bridge comes under Central Road 6184 villages including 1763 tribal villages Fund Scheme and is essentially the re- have been linked with cities by telephones. sponsibility of the State Govt. concemed. Out of these villages, 515 villages includ- As per information received from the Govt. ing 226 tribal villages have been provided of Kerala, the work is progressing as per with STD facility under the scheme of schedule. linking villages with cities and Stale Capitals by telephones. The district-wise delails are (b) Do not arise. given in Statement attached. 151 Written Answers APRIL 18,1994 Written Answers 152

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3611. SHRI JEEWAN SHARMA: Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS (b) the jurisdiction of each passport· be pleased to state : office in terms of districts/States, with the total population of the areas of the juris- (a) the time taken for installation of diction (1991 census); and a telephone connection which do not fall in 'Technically not feasible' category from (c) the average number of passport M.Ps. quota; applications received by each office during the last three years? (b) the number of telephone connections allotted from M.Ps, quota but not installed even after four months and above, THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE month-wise and exchange-wise in Delhi; MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI R.L. BHATIA) : (a) A total of 22 (c) the. reasons for delay; Passport offices were functioning in the country as on 1 January 1994, as per (d) the action taken thereon so that details given in the Statement 'A'. the future installations are not delayed; and (b) Details of district-wise jurisdiction (e) the time by which the pending of each Passport office are given in the connections will be installed? Statement 'B'. The details regarding total population of the area of the jurisdiction THE MINISTER OF STATE OFTHE (1991 census) is at Statement 'C'. MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI SUKH RAM) : (a) Sir, All technically ~c) Details of average number of feasible telephone connections against passport applications received by each MPs quota are provided within 30 days office during the last three years are given from the date of sanction order subject in the Statement 'D'. to availability of correct and complete information on registration No. name and STATEMENT 'A' address particulars.

(b) to (e) The required information 1. Regional Passport Office, is being collected and will be laid on the Ahmedabad. Table of the House. 2. Passport Office, Bangalore. Jurisdiction of Passport Offices 3. Passport Office, Bareilly.

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~~Average number of passport applications received by each Passport Office dunng the last three yeal'S 1991, 1992 & 1993~~

~~S.No. Office Avg. Number of Applications~~

~~1. Ahmedabad 125379~~

~~2. Bangalore 103855~~

~~3. Bareilly 69521~~

~~4. Bhopal .25654~~

~~5. Bhubaneshwar 10960~~

~~6. Bombay 255294~~

~~7. Calcutta 53620~~

~~8. Chandigam 96652~~

~~9. Cochin 196625~~

~~10. Delhi 132981~~

~~11. Goa 18230~~

~~12. Guwahati 8114~~

~~13. Hyderabad 215622~~

~~14. Jaipur 100160~~

~~15. Jalanclhar 106900~~

~~16. Kozhikode 216002~~

~~17. Lucknow 125081~~

~~18. Madras 140666~~

~~19. Nagpur 11650 199 Written Answem APRIL 18, 1994 Written Answem 200~~

~~S.No. Office Avg. Number of Applications~~

~~20. Patna 46174~~

~~21. Trichy 201170~~

~~22. Trivandrum 140958~~

~~Total: 2401268~~

~~lakh besides including female Performance of P.LI. lives.~~

3613. SHRI MANIKRAO HODLYA (iii) The Post Office Insurance Fund GAVIT : Will the Minister of COMMUNI· Rules are being continuously CATIONS be pleased to state: reviewed and number of steps have already been taken to lib· eralise the rules to make them (a) whether it is a fact that the Postal more consumer friendly. life Insurance Scheme performance has been satisfactory and the Government [ Translation] have decided to modernise this institution in order to atlract new depositors; and Time Taken for Issue of Passport (b) if so, the details regarding the new initiatives being taken in this regard? 3614. SHRI VIRENDRA SINGH Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE be pleased to state : MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI SUKH RAM) : (a) Yes, Sir. (a) the average time being taken for issuing a passport; (b) Following initiatives are being taken in this regard: (b) whether excess time is consumed for issuing passport even atter the com- (i) The PlI work is being computer· ised throughout the country. 12 pletion of all formalities; circles have already been com· puterised while the remaining (c) if so, the details thereof and the circles are likely to be computer· steps taken/proposed to be taken to initiate ised in the near future. action against the employees found guilty in this regard; (ii) New schemes are being introduced to cater to different sections of the society. Ouring the (d) whether the Government are year 1993-94 the non-medical aware of such agenCies which provide scheme was revised and the passports in less period by charging money upper limit raised to Rupees one from the people; and · 201 Written Answers CHAII HA 28, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answel$ 202·

(e) if so, the details thereof? tion is carried out and appropriate necessary action is taken to punish the guilty under the law. The time taken to issue THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE. passports by different passport offices as MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS in February 94 is given in the attached (SHRI R.L. BHATIA) : (a) to (c) The time Statement. taken to issue a passport varies from one passport office to another depending on (d) No, Sir. vaiious factors including wortdoad and staff position. On specific complaints investiga- (e) Does not arise.

~~STATEMENT~~

~~S.No. Office Time taken as of 4.2.94~~

~~1. Ahmedabad 72 days~~

~~2. Bangalore 73 days~~

~~3. Bareilly~~

~~4. Bhopal 65 days~~

~~5. Bhubaneshwar 42 days~~

~~6. Bombay~~

~~7. Calcutta 35 days~~

~~8. Chandigarh 278 days~~

~~9. Co...."'hin .44 days~~

~~10. Delhi 25 days~~

~~11.. Goa~~

~~12. Guwahati 28 days~~

~~13. Hyderabad 46 days~~

~~14. Jaipur 45 days~~

~~15. Jalandhar 194 days 203 Written Answers APRll18. 1994 Written Answers 204~~

~~S.No. Office TIme taken as of 4.2.94~~

~~16. Kozhikode 72 days~~

~~17. Lucknow 116 days~~

~~18. Madras 39 days~~

~~19. Nagpur 31 days~~

~~20. Patna 294 days~~

~~21. Trichy 44 days~~

~~22. Trivandrum 35 days~~

[English) tioned in 1993-94 and not yet opened. district-wise? Post Offices in Andhra Pradesh THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE 3615. SHRt OHARMABHlKSHAM : MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS SUKH RAM) : (a) The number of post be pleased to state : offices opened during 1992-93 and 1993- 94 in Andhra Pradesh, cIistrtct-wise and (a) the number of new post offices category-wise is given in 1he "statement opened during 1992-93 and 1993-94 in enclosed. Andhra Pradesh, district wise and category wise; and (b) One departmental sub post office was sanctioned 'tn tKe diStrict of (b) the number of post offices to be VlSakhapatnam in 1993-94 which has not opened in near future which were sane- yet been opened. 205 Written Answers- CHAITRA 28, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 206

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Commooication Facilities in Works on National Highway -.49 Andaman and Nicobar Islands 3617. SHRI P.C. THOMAS: Will 3616. SHRIMATI GEETA the Ministpr of SURFACE TRANSPORT MUKHERJEE : Will the Minister of SUR- be pleased to state : FACE TRANSPORT be pleased to state: (a) whether detailed proposals have (a) whether there is acute commu- been submitted for works on National nication difficuhy in Andaman and Nicobar Highway - 49 for the section passing Islands both from mainland to the Island through Kerala State; and and Island to Island; (b) if so, the priority works to be (b) whether a ship has been with- undertaken and the details of funds al- drawn from the service of mainland to lotted for each item? Island for Haj Pilgrims creating great communication difficulties; and THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT (c) if so, the reasons for chartering (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) : (a) and (b). a ship specially for Haj Pilgrims from all Yes, Sir. Nine detailed proposals received over the country and give the ship taken from the State PWD have been' admin- for that purpose back to Andaman Admin- istratively approved for an amount of Rs. istration? 187.33 lakhs during 1993-94. Funds are allotted state-wise for all the national THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE highways in a State and not national MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT highway-wise or project-wise. (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) : (a) No serious difficulties on the transportation of Investment in Telecom Sector passengers on the mainland-Andaman and the inter-island sectors have come to 3618. SHRI AMAL DATTA : Will the notice of the Govemment. the Minister of COMMUNICATION be pleased to state :

(b) and (c) The passenger-cum- (a) the quantum of funds to be cargo ship m.v. Nicobar has been with- invested in the telecom sector during the drawn from mainland Andaman sector for 8th Plan; operation of Haj sailings in 1994. This vessel is expected to resume operations (b) the name of different sources on the mainland Andaman sector by end from where the funds would be mobilised July, 1994 after completion of Haj sailings. Le. Govemment, private sector and for- Govemment had considered the altema- eign sources; tive of chartering a passenger .vessel for Haj pilgrims, but this was not found fea- (c) the name of different sectors of sible. As per the decision taken by the the Telecom Department in -1NtIiCh the government, special flights are being funds would be invested; and operated on the '!Iainland Andaman sector in lieu of m.v. Nicobar. (d) the quantum of funds 'to be 211 Written Answers APAIL 18, 1994 Written Answers 212 received from foreign sources in the form as approved by Planning Commission to of equity and credit separately? be invested in the Telecom Sector during the 8th Plan is As. 25,137 Crores.

~~THE MINISTEA OF STATE OF THE (b) The different sources from where MINISTAY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHAI the funds would be mobilised are as SUKH RAM) : (a) The quantum of funds under :-~~

~~Intemal Aesources - As. 17,721.00 Crores.~~

~~BondS/EBA - As. 7,026.00 Crores.~~

~~Budgetary Support - As. 390.00 Crores.~~

~~Total: As. 25,137.00 Crores.~~

~~(c) The different sectors of the 'would be invested are as under :- Telecom Department in which the funds~~

~~D.O.T. (including MTNl) - As. 23,946.00 Crores~~

~~Wireless Monitoring - As. 26.00 Crores Organisation~~

~~V.S.N.L. - As. 800.00 Crores~~

~~I.T.I. - As. 350.00 Crores~~

~~H.TL - As. 15.00 Crores~~

~~Total: As. 25,137.00 Crores.~~

(d) The quantum of funds to be NICAT10NS be pleased to state received from foreign sources in the form of equity (a) the number of Post Offices/Sub- - Nil Post Offices without Public Telephone facility as on March 31, 1994, State-wise: in the form of Credit- As. 364 Crores. as foreign assistance to be routed (b) the steps being taken by the through budget. Government to provide this fac!IitY in an post offices; and

(c) the time by which an post offices/ 3619. SHAI AMAA AOY sub-post offices are likely to be 'covered PRADHAN : WtI late Minister of COMMU- under the plan? 213 Written Answers CHAITRA 28,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 214 THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE missile proliferation in S

3620. DR. K.V.R. CHOWDARY (b) Does not arise. Will the Minister of SURFACE TRANS- PORT be pleased to state : (c) Government have seen reports regarding the acquisition by Pakistan of (a) the total amount spent on the 54 M-11 surface-to-surface missiles from repairs of the National Highway passing China. through East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh during each of the last three (d) China is aware of. India's con- years; and cern regarding the supply

~~{ Translation] Nuclear Capability~~

Small Steel Industries 3624. SHRI CHITTA BASU : Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be 3623. SHRI ARJUN SINGH pleased to state : YAOAV : Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state : (a) Whether the Stockholm Peace Research Institute has in a recent survey (a) whether the increase in excise concluded that India can produce 60 N- duty on raw materials has adversely War heads; and affected small steel industries; and (b) if so, the reaction of the Gov- (b) if so, the action Government ernment thereto? propose to take to reverse this situation? THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI SONTOSH (SHRI R.L. BHATIA) : (a) Sir. In a pub- MOHAN OEV) : (a) Representations have lication of the Stockholm Peace Research been received from different sections of Institute, it is stated that by the end of the Steel Industry, includfng Small Steel 1991, the weapon grade plutonium inven- Industries, against the incr~ase in excise tory available with India amounted to 290 duty on iron and steel products. The kgs. SIPRI has assumed that if 5 kgs of Induction Furnace units have inter alia . weapon grade plutonium is used in each stated that the effect of increase in excise weapon, this amount would be enough for 217 Written Answers CHAITRA 28,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 218

~~almost 60 weapons. [English)~~

(b) Government's consistent position Intemationalisation of Ganga Water has been that India's nuclear programme Dispute by Bangladesh is only for peaceful purposes. 3626. SHRI NITISH KUMAR: Will [ Translation) the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to State :

Assistance to Iraq (a) whether the Government are aware of the revival of campaign by 3625. SHRI VISHWANATH Bangladesh against India regarding river SHASTRI : Will the Minister of EXTER- water dispute by taking up the issue with NAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state: foreign diplomats in Dhaka; and

(a) whether the Government of Iraq (b) if so, the reaction of the Gov- . has sought any assistance for the with- ernment thereto? drawal of economic sanctions imposed against it by the United Nations; THE MINISTER OFSTATE OF THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (b) if so, the action being taken by (SHRI R.L. BHATIA) : (a) Yes, Sir. the Government in this regard; (b) Government's reaction to the (c) whether the Government have reference made by the Prime Minister of decided to activitate the non-alignment Bangladesh at United Nations General- movement for the withdrawal of economic Assembly is in the statement released by sanctions imposed against Iraq; and, Ministry of External Affairs on October 8, 1993 (copy attaChed). Bangladesh's at- (d) if not, the reasons therefor? tempt to intemationalise the River Water sharing issue is not acceptable to India THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE since this is a bilateral issue, for the MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS resolution of which India remains commit- (SHRI R.L. BHATIA) : (a) GovernmE!nt of ted through a purposeful dialogue. Iraq has informed us of the adverse impact of the UN economic sanctions on its socio- STATEMENT economic conditions. Sub : Official spokesman, in response to a query on the Bangladesh (b) India has advocated phased lifting P.M. 's reference to the bilateral issue of of UN sanctions in tandem with Iraqi River Waters in her address to the UNGA. compliance with the UN Security Council resolutions. In answer to a query on the Bang- ladesh Prime Minister's address to the UN (c) and (d) It is for Government of General Assembly, the Official Spokesman Iraq itself to activate the Non-Aligned said that India noted with considerable Movement for this purpose. regret that the Prime Minister of Bang- 219 Written Answers APRIL 18, 1994 Written Answers 220 ladesh thought it fit to raise the bilateral Kerala seeking financial assistance for issue of River Waters in her statement setting up of an Energy Management at UN General Assembly on October 1, Centre. 1993. Her refer;nce' to the Farakka Barrage and related issues neither do . (b) Does not arise. justice to the documented facts nor refer to tne understanding in May' 92 between Iran's Offer of Good Offices Prime Minister of India a~ Prime Minister of Bangladesh on the principles and frame- 3628. SHRI R. JEEVARATHINAM: work of a solution. India remains commit- SHRI VILAS MUTIEMWAR : ted to devising "an equitable, long term and comprehensive arrangement" on water Will the Minister of EXTERNAL sharing with Bangladesh through bilateral AFFAIRS be pleased to state: discussions. (a) whether the Government are When Bangladesh confirms its inter- aware of the recent reports regarding est in a meaningful dialogue on these Pakistan's announcement to accept the principles and is able to overcome the offer of good offices by Iran for a set- temptation to play politics with the impor- tlement of the Kashmir issue; a.nd tant River Waters issue, it should be possible to conclude a mutually accept- (b) if so, the reaction of the Gov- able Agreement. India continues to be ernment thereto? ready for a constructive dialogue with Bangladesh on the subject. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF Tf:lE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS New Delhi (SHRI R.L. BHATIA) : (a) Government 8 October 93. have seen press reports to this effect.

Energy Management Centre in (b) Government are committed to Kerala resolving all outstanding issues between India and Pakistan peacefully and through 3627. SHRI V.S. bilateral negotiations under the Simla VIJA YARAGHAVAN : Will the Minister of Agreement. POWER be pleased to state: Agro Based Industries (a) whether there is any proposal to provide financial assistance to Kerala for 3629. SHRI SOBHANAD- setting up of an Energy Management REESWARA RAO Centre; and VADDE: SHRI RAMESHWAR (b) if so, the details thereof? PATIDAR:

THE MINISTER OF STATE OFTHE MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI P.V. Will the Minister of FOOD RANGAYYA NAIDU) : (a) Ministry of PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased Power has not received any proposal from to state : 221 Written Answers . CHAITRA 28, 1916 (SAKA) Wrlften AneM!Itt 222

(a) the provisionS made by the Union : Will the Minister of SURFACE TRANS- Government for the development of agro- PORT be pleased to state based industries during the last three years upto January 1, 1994; (a) whether there is any PropOsa' to hand over.JlOfJle Ports in Gujarat to private (b) the amount provided annually to companies; each State during the above period; (b) if so, the details thereof and the (c) whether the Govemment propose reasons therefor; and to set up Integrated Development Centres for the promotion of agro-based industries; (c) the terms and conditions for handing over the saf1lP? (d) if so, the details thereof; and THE MINISTER OF STATE or: THE (e) the State-wise aHocations made MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT in the agro-based industries for 1994-95? (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) : (a) The State Government of Gujarat has not submitted THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE .any proposal t9 the Central Government MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING for handing CM'r any Port to a private-$)8rty. INDUSTRIES (SHRI T ARUN GOGOI) : (a) Ministry of Food PrOCessing Industries has (b) and (c) Do not arise. formulated several developmental Plan Schemes for the overall development of Privatisation of Bumpur Steel Plant Food Processing Industries. The Plan outlay approved by the Planning Commis- 3631. SHRI SATYAGOPAL sion for these Schemes during 1992-93 MISRA : Will the Minister of STEEl. be . and 1993-94 was Rs. 40 crores and Rs. pleased to state : 47 crores respectively. During 1991-92 the -Plan outlay approved was Rs. 40 crores. (a) whether the Government ha... received representations opposing the (b) to (e) The Ministry of Food move to privatise the B~rnpur Steel Plant; Processing Industries does not set up Food Prpcessing Unit directly in any State. (b) if sof'the reac~ of the G0v- HoWever, under the Plan Schemes of this ernment thereto: and Ministry assistance is provided to State Government Organisations/Joint Sector (c) the steps taken to safeguard the Companies/Cooperative Societ~oIun interests of the employees? tary Organisations etc. for setting up/- upgrading FOOd Processing IndUstrieS. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THe MiNISTRY OF STEEL (SKAt sON1'OSH No state-specific earmarking fA Plan MOMAN DEY) : (a) Yes, Sir. funds is made. (b) Go¥emment have decided to Prm.tlsation of Ports in GuJarat allow private seCtor- partIcipeIion til the equity and management fA HSOO for the 3630. SHRI dHANDRESH PATEL purpose cf ensuring expeditious modem- 223 Written Answers APRIL 18, 1994 Written Answers 224 isation of its Bumpur Sfeel works. Gov- Bombay has informed that in response to ernment proposed to introduce a' Bill for a request from the Government of Bihar empowering Government to allow Steel for setting up of a .satellite centre at Patna, Authority of India Limited (SAIL) to trans- the Institute had advised the Governmer'lt fer its shareholdings in liSCO to privafe of Bihar to initially create the awareness persons for this purpose. The Bill is amongst the packaging material manufac- currently under consideration of the De- turers and users by holding a few pro- partment-Related Parliamentary Standing grammes before considering setting up of . Committee on Industry. this Centre. Tbe Indian Institute of Pack- aging is an autonomous institute and (c) While seeking to enlist private largely funded by the industry. The Insti- participation in liSCO, Government have tute had also requested for information committed themselves to protect the in- regarding infrastructure and other inputs terests of the employees. There will be from the Government of Bihar. The In- no retrenchment. The management will be stitute has infonned that they have not free to rationalise the manpower and retra,in received any further response from the and redeploy them but based on the. Government of Bihar. goodwill of the workforce. The terms and conditions of the continued employment [English) of the employees will not be inferior to those they are currently entitled to. Fishing Problems in Palk Strait

[ Translation] 3633. SHRI N. DENNIS: DR. KRUPASIN.QHU BHOI : -Indian Institute of Packaging in SHRI SUDHIR GfRl : Bihar Will the Minister of EXTERNAL 3632. SHRI RAM KRIPAL YADAV AFFAIR~ be pleased to state : : Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESS- ING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state : (a) the nature of fishing problems persisting in the Palk Strait separating India (a) whether the State Government and Sri Lanka; of Bihar has made any request to the Union Government to set up a unit of the Indian (b) the average of the number of Institute of Packaging in Bihar; Indian people fishing in the area per prawn season during the period from 1985 to (b) if so, the details in this regard; 1993; and (c) the number of Indian fishermen (c) the steps taken by the Govern- killed in the area by the Sri Lanka security ment to accord apprO'lal in this regard? forces during the last three years;

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (d) whether the Government have MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING contemplated any suitable measures to INDUSTRIES (SHRI TARUN GOGOI): (a) solve the long standing problems of the to .(t) The Indian Institute of Packaging, Indian fishermen; and 225 Written Answers CHAITRA 28,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 226

~~(e) if so, .the details thereof and if [ Translation] not, the reasons therefor? Shri K.P. Rao Committee~~

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE 3634. DR. CHINTA MOHAN: MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS DR. MAHADEEPAK SINGH (SHRI R.L. BHATIA) : (a) the problems SHAKYA :. of Indian fishermen in the Palk Strait relate to the incidents of harassment of and Will the Minister of POWER be attacks on Indian fishermen by Sri Lankan pleased to state : Navy. (a) whether the Union Government have received the recommendations made (b) This information is being collect- by Shri K.P. Rao Committee; ed and will be placed before the House. (b) if so, the details of these recommendations; (c) As per information sent by Tamil Nadu Government on incidents of firing (c) whether the Government have on Indian fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy decided to implement these recommen- during the last three years, a total of 24 dations; fishermen were killed in these incidents. In response to our demarches to Sri (d) if so, the details of the scheme Lankan Government, the latter have denied formulated for this purpose; and the involvement of Sri Lankan navy in most of these incidents, while its response in (f \ the extent or profit likely to be some cases is awaited. earned by the country annually g.s a result of implementation of these recommendations? (d) and (e) The problems of fishermen in the Palk Strait area have been THE MINISTER OF STAT!! OF THE under active disct.lss'on by the Govern- MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI P.V. ment with the GO\lernment of Sri Lanka. RANGAYYA NAIDU) : (a) and (b) The This issue was discussed between the two Report" of K.P. Rao Committee on "prin- Governments at Foreign Secretary level ciples of fixation of tariff for the Central talks held in Delhi in October 1993, and Sector Power Stations", was received by again between senior officials of the two the Central Government in the month of Governments in Colombo in March 1994. June 1990. The Committee suggested During these discussions, the Govemment formulation of a two part tariff formula conveyed its strong concern over the applicable for thermal power stations, recent incidents affecting Indian fishermen. comprising fixed· charges and variable Both sides have decided to implement charges, as also, a single-part formula for effectively the agreed measures to pre- hydro-stations. v~nt such incidents, as also to keep in touch on this matter. (c) Yes, Sir. 227 WtiUen Answers APRIL 18, 1994 Written Answers 228 (d) The Central Government had the current resource Position of NHPC, just decided to implement the Report without does not enable it to start work imme- any material changes and advised State diately on this large project. GovemlT\ents ~nd SEBs. accordingly. (c) and (d) The!'Govt. of Bihar has (e) Since the Report deals with expressed its inability to allocate funds from fixation of tariff from Central Power Sta-- the State Plan and requested the Govt. tions to SEBs, it is not feasible to assess of India to provide funds for the project the extent of profit to be earned by the or direct NHPC to arrange funds from country annually. extemal agencies.

Koel Karo Project (e) The Govt. of India is committed to take up executi~n of the project as soon 3635. SHRI SURYA NARAYAN as the resource position permits. SINGH : Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state : Tehri Dam

~~(a) whether the Union Government 3636. SHRII PRABHU DAYAL have taken a decision to stop construction KATHERIA: of the Koel Karo hydel project; SHRI RAJVEER SINGH:~~

(b)' if so, the reasons therefor; Will the MlnistE?r of POWER be pleased to state I: (c) whether the Government of Bihar has submitted a representation in this (a) the con$truction phase of the regard; Tehri Dam proje~ in Uttar Pradesh at present; (d) if so, the details thereof; and (b) the total amount spent so far on (e) whether the Union Governmel')t this project; propose to take steps for the construction of this project after reviewing its decision (c) whether it ~s a fact that due to. in view of the backwardness of the tribal some hurdles the c01struction work of this dominated areas and the shortage of project has been delayed; irrigation facilities and power thereof? (d) whether the Government are THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE takil,lg any measures to remove those MINISTRY. OF POWER (SHRI P.V. hurdles; and RANGAYYA NAIDU) : (a) and (b} No, Sir. Govt. of India was however, in December (e) the tim~ by which this project is 1993, compeHed to inform the Govt. of likely to be completed? Bihar, who were seeking immediate steps to implement the project, that the State . THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Govt. may explore the possibifity of ex- MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI P.V. ecution of the Koel Karo Hydroelectric RANGAYYA NAIDU) : (a) State-I of the Project through private participation since Tehri Dam Hydroelectric Power Project 229 Written Answers CHAITAA 28, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 230

(1000 MW) is currently under implemen- CHOUDHURY Will the Minister of tation. Presently, all the four diversi(;lO SURFACE TRANSPORT be pleased to tunnels and the head race tunnels have state: been completed, the river has been diverted, and the foundation of the main dam (a) whether there is any proposal for has been laid over the entire length. The the construction of Oil Jetty at Paradip Port; rehabilitation works connected with the construction of the Coffer Dam have also (b) if so, the details thereof; and been practically completed. (c) the steps proposed to be taken (b) An expenditure of As. 863.67 in this regard? crores had been incurred on the Project till 28.2.1994. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT (c) and (d) The Tehri Dam and Hydro (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) : (a) No, Sir. Power Plant was initially under impfemen- tation in the State sector by the Govern- , (b) and (c) Do not arise. ment of Uttar Pradesh since 1978. Due to paucity of funds, it was decided in 1986 [ Translation] to implement this project as a joint venture of the Government of India and the Construction of Roads and Bridges Government of Uttar Pradesh and the in Bastar, M.P. project works were handed over in June, 1989 to the Tehri Hydro Development 3638. SHRI MANKU RAM SODI : Corporation for implementation. The fund- Will the Minister of SURFACE TRANS- ing arrangements for the Project were then PORT be pleased to state : tied up through assistance from the erstwhile USSR. Progress on construction of (a) whether any special central the Project ryas suffered due to funding assistance was approved in February, 1991 constraints resulting from the subsequent for the construction of roads and bridges disintegration of the USSR and also in Bastar in Madhya Pradesh; because of environmental concerns. All these issues have been settled and the (b) if so, the details thereof, includ- Government approval for implementation ing the number of proposed projects; of the Project has been accorded in March, 1994. (c) the progress of work on the said· • projects upto March 31, 1994; and (e) Two units each of 250 MW are proposed to be commissioned in 1997-98 (d) the time by which the works are and the other two units in 1998-99. likely to be completed?

~~[English] THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT Oil Jetty at Paradip Port (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) : (a) No, Sir.~~

3637. SHRI LOKANATH (b) to (d) Do not arise. 231 Written Answers APRIL 18,1994. Written Answers 232 [English] ed as their operating agency for this purpose. .. Bharat Gold Mines Harassment of Truckers 3639. SHRI M.G. REDDY: Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state: 3640. SHRI S.M. LAWAN BASHA (a) whether the Bharat Gold Mines : Will the Minister of SURFACE TRANS- has been incurring heavy losses for the PORT be pleased to state : last three years; (a) whether any survey has been (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and conducted regarding the harassment faced by the truck operators operating their (c) the steps proposed to be taken vehicles from Madras to Delhi on the to make Bharat Gold Mines economically National Highway; viable? (b) if so, the details thereof; and THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BALRA.M (c) if not, the reasons therefor? SINGH YADAV) : (a) and (b) Due to depletion of ore reserves, fall in grade, THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE ultra-depth of mines and surplus manpow- MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT er, Bharat 'Gold Mines Ltd. has been (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) : (a) to (c) No incurring losses in the last three years, such survey has been done by this as per details given below :- Ministry. However, in the meeting of the Transport Development Council (TOG) held (Rs./Crores) on 22.1.93, this issue was discussed in details and consequent upon the recom-

Year 0 Losses mendations of the Council, guidelines as incurred indicated in the Statement enclosed were issued for implementation to all the States! 1991-92.. 42.28 UTs to prevent harassment to truckers.

~~1992-93 34.40 STATEMENT~~

1993-94 35.44 (i) For vehicles coming from outside (Provisional) the State, the documentlload in respect of goods carriers may be checked as far as possible only (c) Board for Industrial & Financial at the border points. Within the Reconstruction (BIFR) is having the pos- State, there would be no check- sibility of making this Company econom- ing for such vehicles which have ically viable examined ·through the Indus- already been checked at the State trial Credit and Investment Corporation of borders. In respect of goods India Limited, who the Board has appoint- vehicles which operate only with- 233 Written Answers CHAITRA 28, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 234

in the State, checking would be as possible,- harasstnenf of done on random basis. bonafide operators of stage carriage and truck operators would (ii) As far as possible, the checking be""TTlinimised, if not eliminated. of drivers should be conducted State Government would be":free jointly by the PolicefTransport to conduct checking where :spe- Departments on pre-determined cific instances come to their intervals and there should not be notice. a daily checking by either of the authorities. The operators both of (vi) State Governments would also the truck and the buses should consider the desirability of issu- be freed of the regular checking ing instructions prohibiting offic- drives. ers of the Police Department from the checking of motor vehicles on (iii) The documents of stage carriage the road for documents. buses which have valid permits/ documents should be checked only once a month/3 months on [ Translation] a random basis. In respect of other buses which operate with- Telephone Exchanges in Gujarat out permit/registration certificates, it was s'uggested that there be an enhancement in the fines 3641. SHRI KASHIRAM RANA : which could be levied and also Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS a stipulation that such vehicles be pleased to state : would be impounded/registration suspended and that such vehi- (a) the names of the places in cles should not be released even Gujarat where new telephone exchanges by the Courts unless valid stage have been set up during 1993-94; and carriage permits are obtained. (b) the names of the places where (iv) The document of permits of tourist new telephone exchanges are likely to be buses operated by companieslin- set up during 1994-95? dividuals recognised by the De- partment of Tourism should be THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE checked only at the tourist points MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI where the buses are parked for SUKH RAM) : (a) Information is given in longer periods and when there are the Staternent enclosed. no tourists in the buses.

(v) It was, however, noted tliat State (b) About 75 new telephone exchang- Governments would be free to es are planned to be opened during 1994- deal with the situation of violation 95 in Gujarat circle. However actual plac- of provisions of the Motor Vehi- es. will depend on the minimum demand cles Act/Rules. Hqwever, as far criteria. 235 . Written Answers . APRil 18. 1994 Written Answers 236

~~NEW TELEPHOJ;Ifl EXC~S SET RAJKOT DISTRICT UP DURING 1993-94 . 20. Pipavdi~~

~~.- AHMEDABAD DISTRICT 21. Derdi~~

~~1. Bhadra 22. Shrinathgadh~~

~~2. Vasna 23. Suwag~~

~~3. Navrangpura 24. Khambhata~~

~~4. Kerala SURAT DISTRICT~~

~~5. Dholka 25. Nizar~~

~~6. Jalila 26. Surat~~

~~7. Trent 27. Ghata~~

~~8. Bapunagar NADIAD DISTRICT~~

~~9. Kuddsar 28. Jinaj~~

~~10 Lavarpar 29. Khada~~

~~11. Khasta 30. Kumbharwadi~~

~~12. Vadna-Iyava 31. Radha Vanj~~

~~13. One-Pardi 32. Chetarsumba~~

~~14. Charodi MEHSANA DISTRICT BULSAR DISTRICT~~

~~15. Pancham 33. Bapsa~~

~~16. Piplad 34. Dedisan~~

~~VADODARA DISTRICT (BARODA) 35. Piludara~~

~~17. Paniget 36. Ranisar~~

~~18. Baroda BHAVNAGAR DISTRICT~~

~~19. Tejgaclh 37. Jira 237 Written AfJ$wel5 CHAITRA 28, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 238~~

~~38. Navagam 58. Meghypar~~

~~39. Patna 59. Nagedi~~

~~40. Ranparda 60. Beraja~~

~~BHUJ DISTRICT 61. Modpar~~

~~41. Aadesar 62. Co Hathla~~

~~42. Dhaneti 63. Dadiya~~

~~43. Devisar 64. Morjhar~~

~~44. Hada 65 . Nanavadala~~

~~45. . Kandrodi AMRELI DISTRICT~~

~~46. • Palsva 66. Pipavav~~

~~47. Jangi 67. Ingrola~~

~~48. Kodai 68. Tora~~

~~49. Godhra 69. Junger~~

~~JUNAGADH DISTRICT 70. Sajivadar~~

~~50. Shimar 71. Jhar Parwtla~~

~~51. Khadia 72. Khisari~~

~~52. Katela 73. Matirala~~

~~53. Juthan BULSAR DISTRICT~~

~~54. Moddar 74. Ambach~~

~~55. Jamvala BHARUCH DISTRICT~~

~~JAMNAGAR DISTRICT 75. Zanor~~

~~66. Sonvalia 76. Pariej~~

~~57. Hapa 77. Sarod 239 Written Answers APRIL 18, 1994 Written Ao.swel5 240 78. Machhasara 98. Shoral~~

~~GODHRA DISTRICT 99. Khimana~~

~~79. Mathvas 100. Sanadi~~

~~80. Sevalia 101. Sundha~~

~~81. Manipur 102. Lavana~~

~~82. Fatejina Gorda 103. Soni~~

~~83. Waghipur AMRELI DISTRICT~~

~~84. Susvav 104. Keriyachad~~

~~85. Chokdi BHAVNAGAR DISTRICT~~

~~86. Jambu 105. Kalasar~~

87. Moti Malvan U.H.F. System in Himachal Pradesh 88. Lilapar 3642. SHRI KRISHAN DUTT HIMATNAGAR DISTRICT SUL TANPURI : Will the Minister of COM- MUNICATIONS be pleased to state : 89. Nana Delvada (a) the names of the districts in 90. Medh Himachal Pradesh where expansion of U.H.F. telephone system has been done 91. Kumbisar during the last one year; and

~~PALANPUR DISTRICT (b) the expenditure incurred thereon, district-wise and the number of persons 92. Shadath benefited as a result thereof?~~

93. Vasada THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI 94. Dhanda SUKH RAM) : (a) Bilaspur, Kangra, Kullu, Simla, Sirmaur and Una. 95. Panch ada (b) The districtwise expenditure is as 96. Sasam per the Statement enclosed. Persons communicating through 21 exchanges in 97. Terwada 6 districts have been benefited. 241 Wntten Answers CHAITRA 2a, 1916 (SAKA) Wntten Answers 242 STATEMENT

~~Dlstnctwlse Expenditure Incurred~~

~~Dlstnct Name of the Scheme Amount (Rs)~~

~~Bllaspur Nalna Devl-Una, 2MbIt 67,71,940~~

~~Kangra Dharamsala-Kangra, aMbit 76,55,671 Dharamsala-Nurpur, a Mbit 1,30,88,000 Suranl-Jawalamukl,.. 2 Mblt 39,44,438 Kullu Nagwaln-Surath, 2 Mbit 50,69,191~~

~~Simla Thanedar-Rampur, a Mbit 48,34,954~~

~~Sirmour Paonta-Nahan, aMbit 74,63,777~~

~~Una Droppmg of 2 Mbit at Bharwaln from Una-Bharwam-Jalandhar, 8 Mbit 13,29,326~~

[English] Involves 3 schemes namely JOint ventures, leaSing and test fishing New Policy on Fisheries (c) Since the Inception of the Min- 3643 SHRI Y S RAJASEKHAR IStry, 45 companies have been Issued REDDY Will the Minister of FOOD permisSion for acqUisition/operatIOn of deep PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased sea fishing vessels In the Indian Exclusive to state Economic Zone, under vanous schemes, namely 100% EOU. Indigenous construc- (a) whether the Government propose tIOn, general Import, JOint ventures, Test to announce a new pohcy on flshenes, flshmg, Leasmg etc 20 companies which entered mto 100nt ventures with foreign (b) If so, the details thereof, and fishing companies, have been permitted • to take up fishing operations dunng the (c) the total number of mdlvldual year 1992 & 1993 licences Issued and the number of lomt ventures signed for flshenes dunng 1992 Development of Haldia Port and 1993? 3644 DR ASIM BALA Will the THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MInister of SURFACE TRANSPORT be MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING pleased to state INDU~TRIES (SHRI TARUN GOGOI) (a) and (b) A new deep sea fishing policy (a) the Calcutta Port Trust's prop- was announced In March 1991 The poliCY erty development plan. 243 Written Answprs APRIL 18, 1994 Written Answer.s 244 (b) whether this plan has been (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) : (a) Calcutta abandoned; Port Trust plans to develop and commer- . cially exploit the surplus lands in the I· ) if so, reasons therefor; erstwhile Boat Canal and BBD Bag areas.

(d) whether the Govemment propose (b) No, Sir. to develop Haldia Port; (c) Does not arise. (e) if so, the details thereof? (d) and (e) Statement showing the new schemes included in the ei!Jhth five THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE year plan for development of Haldia Port MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT is enclosed. 245 Written Answers CHAITRA 28. 1~t6 (SAKA) Written Answers 246

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Copper Deposits in Eastern Region (b) The Company proposes to develop some of these d.eposits. 3645. SHRI SHAILENDRf. MAHTO: (c) No, Sir. SHRI RAMDEW RAM: (d) The Company proposes to ex- Will the' Minister of MINES be pand the installed capacity of mines at pleased to state :' Surda, Pathar-gora and Kendadih to produce more copper ore. (a) whether there are rich deposits of copper in Dhovni, Sidheshwar and (e) The Company proposes to phase Chapri mines at Indian Copper Complex; out its Mosaboni mine gradually as it has become uneconomic. (0) if so, whether Hindustan Copper Limited propose to exploit these mines; (~) and (g) Presently there is no proposal to expand the smelting capacity (c) whether Hindustan Copper lim- at Indian Copper Complex (ICC) due to ited propose to take over the Turamdeeh economic consideration. mines where higher grade copper is available; Rural Electrification

(d) whether it is proposed to increase 3646. SHRI KHELAN RAM the capacity of Rakha, Surda, Pathar JANGDE: Moda, Kenderdeeh mines; SHRI RATILAL KALIDAS VARMA: (e) whether the Government propose SHRI SHIVLAL NAGJIBHAI to close down Vanalopa mines on the VEKARIA: basis of Chelliah Committee report; SHRI ARJUN SINGH YADAV: SHRI SHIVRAJ SINGH (f) whether the Government propose CHAUHAN: to increase the existing. annual capacity DR. PARSHURAM of the smelter plant of Indian Copper GANGWAR: Complex; and DR. VISWANATHAM KANITHl : (g) if not, the details and reason SHRI BIR SINGH MAHATO: therefor? SHRI RAM CHANDRA VEERAPPA: THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE DR. K.V.R. CHOWDARY: MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BALRAM SINGH YADAV) : (a) As per the National Will the Minister of POWER be Mineral Inventory, the total recoverable pleased to state : reserves of copper ore in Dhobani,.Chapri and Sidheshwar deposits as on 1.4.1993 (a) the total financial assistance are 490 lakhs tonnes containing about 4.3 provided for rural.lelectrification to each 249 Written Answers CHAITRA 28,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 250

State during 1991-92, 1992-93 and 1993- tritication Corporation (REC) for Rural 94; electrification in each State during the years 1991-92, 1992-93 and 1993-94 is given (b) the number of yillages electrified in the Statement - I enclosed. dIJring 1993-94 under Rural Electrification Programme; (b) State-wise progress of village electrification during 1993-94 are given in (c) whether the Government have the enclosed Statement-II. formulated any time bound scheme/programme for electrification of all villages in (c) and (d) No, Sir. The rural elec- each State; trification programmes are fixed on annual basis by the Planning Commission, in (d) if so, the details in this regard; 'consultation with the State Electricity and Boards, keeping in view the overall availability of resources, and the proposals (e) if not, the reasons therefor? received from the SEBs concerned.

(e) Rural Electrification is a contin- THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE uing process. The unelectrified villages will MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI P.V. be taken up for electrification in the Eighth RANGAYYA NAIDU) : (a) The total finan- and subsequent Five Year Plans, subject cial assistance routed through Rural Elec- to availability of funds and other inputs. 21;1 Writtf''l Answers APRIL 18,1994 Written ArlSwms 252

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~~g ~ @. 259 Written AnswelS . APRIL 18, 1994 Written AnswelS 260 STO in Tehsil Headquarters in Private Steel Plants Rajasthan~~

~~3647. SHRI BHERU LAL MEENA 3648. SHRI SHANTARAM : Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS POTDUKHE : Will the Minister'of STEEL be pleased to state : be pleased to state :~~

(a) the policy formulated by the (a) whether proposals for setting up Govemment to connect the Tehsil Head- of Steel Plants have been received by the quarters of Rajasthan with STD; Govemment from private parties;

~~(b) the time by w~ich the Tehsils of (b) if so, the details thereof; and Udaipur district are likely to be connected with STD; . (c) the' number of plants to be~~

/ established in the private sector, their (c) whether any priorities have been location and installed capacity? fixed to connect the Tehsils in tribal areas with STD; and THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI SONTOSH (d) if so, the details thereof? MOHAN DEV) : (a) and (b) Under the New Industrial Policy announced in July, 1991, THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE the Iron and Steel Industry has been MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI removed from the list of industries reserved SUKH RAM) : (a) As per the objectives for the public sector, and also exempted of 8th Five Year Plan, all the Tehsil from the provi~ions of compulsory licens- Headquarters are proposed to be linked ing under the Industries (Development and with STD facility by 1.4.1995. Regulation) Act, 1951 subject to certain locational restrictions. No industrial licence (b) All the 10 Tehsil Headquarters is, therefore required to set up new steel of Udaipur District have already been plants. _ connected to the STD network as on 31.3.94. (c) According to infonnation availa- (c) and (d) Does not arise in view ble at present, the following steel plants of (b) above. of large capacities have been propospd:- 261 Written Answers CHAITRA 28, 1916 (SAKA) Written AnsW6(.S 262

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iii Cl :J c: "0 .I:: Q) «l (/) z Q) co !!l .... "0 Cii CD 'E !!l s ~ III C/) ::; a.. 3: I- 267 Wrilten Answers APRIL 18, 1994 Written Answers ~~ Requirement of Ships ders with Indian yards. The. interest subsidy will be administered 3649. SHRIMATI SUSEELA by Ministry of Surface Transport. These funds may be routed GOP ALAN : Will the Minister of SURFACE through the yards. . TRANSPORT be pleased to state : (iii) Fixation of price in terms of US (a) whether there is any proposal to $/Japanese Yen and the ship allot ten per cent of our requirement of owners to pay each stage in ships to our shipyards for the coming three instalment to the shipyard at market determined parity rate of years bn negotiated terms; foreign exchange prevailing on the date of actual payment The date (b) if so, the details thereof; of payment however, will be as per the contract schedule and the (c) if so, the reasons therefor; and shipyards will not be entitled to any valuation beyond the stipulated date. Suitable clause for (d) the other steps proposed to be paying liquidated damages for taken for making the shipyards of our delays in completion of work will country competitive against foreign ship- be incorporated in the contract. yards? (iv) The subsidy to be released by THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Government will be paid along with the payments received by the MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT shipyards for stage payments as (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) : (a) NO,Sir. per the prevailing market determined rate of exchange. (b) and (c) Do not arise. (v) Ships for which the import con- (d) A revised package regarding tent is likely to exceed the price pricing and financing of ocean going ships of the same vessel should not be built indigenously. has been issued by Government on 8.9.93 consisting of the following : The price benefit envisaged at (i) above shall be admissible for a (i) The price of an ocean going period of two years. vessel to be built at Indian Public Sector yards may be fixed on the Permission for Mining basis that the public sector yard would participate in the open tender and be permitted to match 3650. SHRI ANNA JOSHI: the lowest bid and thereafter b"e SHRI A. VENKATESH NAIK: entitled to 30% extra price over the above price, 20% being Will the Minister of MINES be payable by the Government and pleased to state : 10% by the ship owner.

(ii) Loans at concessional rate of 9% (a) the number of NRI companies to the extent of 80% of the cost and multinational companies that have of a ship may be given to the applied for permission for mining in the shipping companies placing or- country; 269 Written Answers CHAITRA 28, 1916 (SAKAl Written Answers 270

(b) the number of such companies this regard ? granted permission during the last one year and the details of agreement reached THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE thereon; and MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI R.L. BHATIA) : (a) and (b) Indian (c) the time by which these com- passport holders can presently travel to panies are likely to start commercial Myanmar by air. There is presently no production? proposal for their travel by the land route.

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Post Offices in Madhya Pradesh MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BALRAM SINGH YADAV) : (a) to (c) The informa- 3652. SHRI BHEEM SINGH tion is being collected from various State PATEL: Will the Minister of COMMUNI- Governme~ts and will be placed on the CATIONS be pleased to refer to the reply Table of the House. given to Unstarred Question No. 1748 on July 20, 1992 and state : Land Route for Indian Visitors to Myanmar (a) the targets fixed and achieved during 1992-93; and 3651. SHRI RAM PRASAD SINGH: SHRIMATI GIRIJA DEVI: (b) the• number of new Post Offices SHRI MANJAY LAL: opened in the rural areas of Madhya Pradesh during above period, district wise? Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state : THE MINISTER OF SJATE OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI (a) whether any proposal is under SUKH RAM) : (a) during 1992-93, against the consideration between the Union Gov- a target for opening of 62 post offices, ernment and Myanmar for allowing Indian 114 post offices were opened. citizens to visit Myanmar on Indian Pass- port in order to facilitate them to meet their (b) The number of new post offices relatives in Myanmar; and opened in the rural areas of Madhya Pradesh. district-wise, during the year (b) if so, the details thereof and the 1992-93 is given-in the Statement en- steps being taken by the Government in closed.

~~STATEMENT~~

~~Details of Number of Post Offices Opened During 1992-93 in Madhya Pradesh Circle, District-wise~~

~~S.No. Name of the District Post Offices opened during 1992-93~~

~~1. Bhopal 271 Written Answers APRIL 18,1994 Written Answers 272~~

~~S.No. Name of the District Post Offices opened during 1992-93~~

~~2. Bhind 2~~

~~3. Balaghat~~

~~4. Bilaspur 4~~

~~5. Bastar (Jagdalpur)~~

~~6. Betul 11~~

~~7. Chhatarpur~~

~~8. Chhindwara~~

~~9. Damoh 2~~

~~10. Dewas~~

~~11. Datia~~

~~12. Dhar 9~~

~~13. Durg 3~~

~~14. Gwalior 2~~

~~15. Guna 4~~

~~16. Hoshangabad 2~~

~~17. Indore 5~~

~~18. Jabalpur~~

~~19. Jhabua 8~~

~~20. Khandwa 3~~

~~21. Khargone 6~~

~~22. Mandsaur 5~~

~~23. Morena 273 Written Answers CHAITRA 28,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 274~~

~~S.No. Name of the Difi!ric_f Post Offices opened during 1992-93~~

~~24. Mandla~~

~~25. Narsinghpur~~

~~26. Panna~~

~~27. Raigarh (Bio) 2~~

~~28. Raisen 5~~

~~29. Ratlem 7~~

~~30. Rajnandgaon~~

~~31. Raigarh~~

~~32. Raipur 3~~

~~33. Rewa~~

~~34. Sagar 11~~

~~35. Sehore~~

~~36. Shivpari 3~~

~~37. Seoni~~

~~38. Satna 2~~

~~39. Sarguja (Ambikapur)~~

~~40. Shahdoi 3~~

~~41. Sidhi~~

~~42. Shajapur~~

~~43. Tikamgarh~~

~~44. Uilain~~

~~45. Vidisha~~

Total 114 275 Written Answers APRIL ,18, 1994 . Written Answers 276 [English] , AGNIHOTRI: SHRI PRAKASH V. PATIL : AT & T Switching System Will the Minister of COMMUNICA- 3653. DR. RAJAGOPALAN • TIONS be pleased to state: SRIDHARAN : Will the Minister of COM- MUNICATIONS be pleased to state : (a) whether the Department of Telecommunications has decided to stop (a) whether Mis AT. and T and Tatas supply of telephone instruments and have entered i~to any joint venture for the accessories including FAX machines to manufacture of AT and T SWitching customers at their premises from October Systems and large cigital public telephone 1994. exchanges in the country; and (b) if so, the facts and reasons (b) if so, the details thereof? therefor; and

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (c) the steps being taken to enable MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI the customerslsubscribers to install tele- SUKH RAM) : (a) Yes, Sir. phone equipments and Fax machines of' their choice? (b) As per information memorandum submitted by Mis. AT & T switching system THE MINISTER OF STATE,()F THE (India) Pvt. Ltd. in March, 1992 the details MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI of the project are : SUKH RAM) : (a) to (c) Sir, the proposal to discontinue provision of telephone in- 1 . Item of manufacture struments and its accessories at custom- er's premises is under active considera- Digital electronic switching equip- tion of the Govemment. The Department ment and systems; of Telecom does not supply FAX machines 2. Annual proposed production ca- to telephone subscribers. pacity : 5 lakh lines.

~~3. Investment: Rs. 49.5 crores. Levy of Octroi~~

4. Foreign equity: 51% (Rs. 17.85 3655. SHRI ATAL BIHARI crores). VAJPAYEE: SHRI SURESHANAND [ Translation] SWAMI: Telephone Equipments to Customers Will the Minister of SURFACE TRANSPORT be pleased to state : 3654. SHRI RAM SINGH KASHWAN: (a) the States which levy Octroi at SHRIMATI KRISHNENDRA present and those which have abolished KAUR (DEEPA) : it, SHRI RAJENDRA 2n Written Answers CHAITRA 28,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 278

(b) the present stage of the propos- Kmph. to 663 Kmph. in Hooghly district al to abolish Octroi in the States where of West Bengal has not been received for it is levied and to compensate the rev- the last ten years; .and enue loss that may be incurred by these States on account of its abolition; and (b) if so, the reasons therefor?

(c) the average expenditure incurred THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE for collection of each rupee as Octroi? MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) : (a) and (b) THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE The National Highway No. 2 terminates MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT at km. 669.3 near Calcutta and the reach (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) : (a) At present km. 669.3 and km. 682 is an Urban link. Octroi is being levied in Gujarat, Haryana, There is no separate PermalJent Resto- Maharashtra, Manipur, Orissa, Punjab, ration Fund for National Highways. How- Rajasthan and West Bengal. In Delhi, ever, National Highways are kept in traffic Octroi was abolished w.eJ. 31-3-93. worthy condition out of the available funds for their Maintenance and Repairs. (b) The Committee under the Chair- manship of the Chief Minister of West [ Translation] Bengal with the Chief Ministers of Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Maharashtra and Orissa Commemorative Postal Stamps as members and Dr. Raja Chelliah, Fiscal Adviser to the Government of India as 3657. DR. GUNWANT RAMBHAU associate member was constituted on 19th SARODE: August, 1993 to examine the issues relating. SHRIMATI SHEELA GAUTAM to Octroi, its rationalisation and improve- ments in the method of its collection, etc. Will the Minister of COMMUNICA- The last meeting of the Committee TIONS be pleased to. state : was held on 11/4/1994. The Committee has not favoured the abolition of Octroi. (a) the criteria adopted to issue a However, the Committee has not so far postal stamp; submitted its report to the Government. (b) the number of commemorative (c) No suc~ data is available. postal stamps which can be released in the memory of. a person; [English] (c) whether the Government have Permanent Restoration Fund prepared a list of names of ex-Ieaders/ freedom fighters for issuing commemora- 3656. SHRI~UPCHAND PAL tive stamps in their memory; Wili the Minister of SURFACE TRANS- PORT t>e pleased to state : (d) if so, the details thereof and when the same are likely to be released; (a) whether the Permanent Resto- ration Fund for the National Highway.1I 696 (e) whether the Government have 279 Written Answers APRIL 18,1994 Written Answers 280 received any proposal to release a com- (b) whether any steps are being memorative postal stamp on the eve of taken in this regard; centenary celebration of great social leader Jyoti Rao Phule; and (c) if so, the details thereof?

(I) if so, the action being taken by'. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE the Government thereon? MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI SUKH RAM) : (a) to (c) The information THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE is being collected and the same will be MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI placed on the table of the House. SUKH RAM) : (a) The Department of Posts issues stamps on personalitieslinstitutionsl T.V. Serials Gathering Dust in artlheritage/culture. The commemorative Doordarshan stamps on personalities are issued on the occasion of Birth centenary/10th/25thl5Oth 3659. SHRI SHRAVAN KUMAR or 100th death anniversary. No stamps PATEL: Will the Minister of INFORMA- are issued on living personalities. TION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state: (b) Generally only one stamp is issued on a personality. (a) whether dozens of sponsored serials are gathering dust in Doordarshan (c) No, Sir. as reported in the "Indian Express· dated 1, 1994; (d) Does not arise. (b) if so, the details thereof; and (e) and (f) Proposal was received during the year 1989. It was put up the (c) the reasons for not telecasting Philatelic AdvisOry Committee to advice the the same? Government for its approval and the same was not recommended by the Committee THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE since one stamp has already been issued MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND on late Jyoti Rao Phule on 28.11.19n. BROADCASTING (SHRI K.P. SINGH DEO) : (a) No, Sir. [Engfish] (b) and (c) Do not arise. Inclusion of Areas Under Calcutta Telephones Power Sector Promoters 3658. DR. SUDHIR RAY: Will the . Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be 3660. SHRI D. VENKATESWARA pleased to state : RAO: SHRI BOLLA BULLI (a) whether there is a proposal to RAMAIAH: select more areas for takin.g the work of SHR.I SULTAN SALA'HUDOIN improvement of working of telephones in OWAISI: Calcutta; SHRI S.B. SIDNAL : 281 Written Answers CHAITRA 28, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 282 Will the Minister of POWER be required. pleased to state : (e) The following on going private (a) whether his Ministry has mod- power projects are scheduled for commis- ified a number of new return norms for sioning during 1994-95. the private power sector promoters and the foreign investors; 1. Trombay CCGT 80 MW

(b) if so, the details of the norms 2. Bhira PSS 150 MW modifieo keeping in view the complaints received from the foreign companies as 3. Dahanu TPS 500 MW well as private power companies; STATEMENT (c) whether all 'the modalities in setting up the power projects by the private Private Sector Development sector and foreign companies have been worked out; Government have been taking a number of measures with a view to pro- (d) if so, the clarifications sought by moting additional investment in the Power the foreign investors in this regard; and Sector from the private sector. An Invest- ment Promotion Cell in the Ministry of (e) the number of power projects Power facilitates private sector investment proposed to be set up in the country during and the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 has 1994-95? been amended to provide for participation of the private sector generation compa- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE nies in generation and distribution. A Tariff MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI P.V. Notification yvas issued in March, 92 RANGAYYA NAIDU) : (a) and (b) Recent- providing for the basic determinants for ly a Notification regarding sale of electric- negotiation of Power Purchase Agreements ity by Generating Company was issued between the independent power projects which modified the position in this regard. and the State Electricity Boards. The rates The details of the modifications are in the of depreciation provided for various facil- enclosed Statement. iti,!'ls under the Electricity (Supply) Act were also reviewed and were marginally mod- (c) The financial, legal, administra- ified in January 1992. tive and commercial environment under which private power companies including In the light of experience gained over foreign power companies would function the last two years th~ position has been have been worked out. The details in this further reviewed. Recognising the need for regar.d have been notified as and widely change in keeping with ongoing negotia- circuiated. tions between the State Electricity Boards and the proponents of the Power Projects, (d) Each private power project has it has been decided to effect certain to be specifically negotiated. In the course modifications in the tariff formula and the of each stJCh negotiation, clarifications are rates of depreCiation. The main changes issued by the Ministry of Power and when are the following :- ,< 283 Written Answers APRll1S.1994 Written Answers 284 (1) The weighted average rate of [ Translation] depreciation for coal based thermal power projects at 5.02% is Coverage By National Channels inadequate for debt redemption. It has been decided to provide an average ·rate of 7.50% as the 3661. SHRI 8RISHIN PATEL: Will rate of depreciation applicable for the Minister of INFORMATION AND all thermal project. BROADCASTING be pleased to state :

(2) A flumber of investors have been (a) the States covered by the tel- requesting that the component of ecast of five National Channels; and retum on equity iflcluded in the tariff should be provided for in foreign exchange, to cover invest- (b) the total expenditure involved in ment brought in foreign currency. telecasting various programmes from all It has been decided to permit the the five channels and the profit earned retum on this part of the equity by Doordarshan therefrom? in foreign exchange, but restricted to 16% of the foreign equity. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (3) In order to take into account MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND larger insurance costs it has been BROADCASTING (SHRI K.P. SINGH decided that the Operation and DEO) : (a) All States of the country are Maintenance expenditure shall be covered by the Satellite channels of computed at either 2.5% of the Doordarshan. completed project cost or 2% of the completed/contracted. cost plus actual insurance charges, (b) During the year 1993-94, subject to an overall ceiling of 3% Doordarshan incurred an expenditure of of the completed/contracted cost. Rs. 667.61 crores and eamed Rs. 372.98 crores as commercial revenue. (4) The current tariff formula does not provide for any ceiling on the ad- AIRlDoordarshan Coverage in ditional incentive rate payable for generation above the normative Madhya Pr~sh PlF level of 68.5% It has been decided that the additional incen- 3662. DR. LAXMINARAYAN tive payable shall not exceed a PANDEYA: rate of 0.7% of the return on SHRI SHIVRAJ SINGH equity for each percentage in- CHAUHAN.: crease of PlF. The Notification provides a ceiling, leaving room for negotiations between the State Will the Minister of INFORMATION Electricity Boards and promoters AND BROADCASTING be pleased to in each case. The above incen- state: tive payments for additional generation will be without any fixed (a) whether the entire State of cost element; and as a result, the cost of electricity of such power Madhya Pradesh is not covered by shall be substantially lower than Akashwani and Doordarshan network; the per unit cost of electricity at normative PlF (base cost). (b) if so, the steps taken by the 285 Written Answers CHAITRA 28,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 286

Government to expand the transmission coverage of the State is 69.3% popLilation and telecast range of Akashwani and wise and 64% area wise. Doordarshan during the Eighth Five Year Plan; and (b) For expanding the coverage in Madhya Pradesh, Akashwani has five (c) the locations selected to set up ongoing projects during the Eighth Five high and low power T.V. transmitters in Year Plan. Similarly, Doordarshan has the State during the Eighth Five Year Plan plans to set up 14 Low Power Transmit- period? ters and 6 Very Low Power Transmitters in Madhya Pradesh which are at various THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE stages of completion. Besides, 3 more High MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND Power Transmitters are also envisaged BROADCASTING (SHRI K.P. SINGH subject to availability of resources and inter- DEO) : (a) The Stale of Madhya Pradesh se priorities. is covered by Akashwani to the extent of 97% population wise and 95% area wise. However, Shortwave support service is (c) As given in the enclosed State- available to the entire State. Doordarshan men!.

~~STATEMENT~~

~~Locations Selected for Setting up of T. V. Transmitters in Madfwa Pradesh During the Eighth Five Year Plan Period~~

~~.. -- ._------_ SI.No. Location Type of Transmitter~~

~~1. Ambikapur High Power Transmitter~~

~~2. Guna -do-~~

~~3. Shahdol -do-~~

~~4. Datia Low Power Transmitter~~

~~5. Gadarwara do~~

~~6. Jaora do~~

~~7. Sironj do~~

~~8. Ashoknagar do~~

~~9. Khural do~~

~~10. Maihar do 287 Written Answers APRIL 18,1994 Written Answers 288~~

~~SI.No. Location Type of Transmitter -.~---'---...,------~~

~~11. Bijaipur - do -~~

~~12. Lahar - do -~~

~~13. Bhander do -~~

~~14. Kelaras - do~~

~~15. Sakthi - do -~~

~~16. Kukdeshwar - do~~

~~17. Alirajpur - do~~

~~18. Parasia Very Low Power Transmitter~~

~~19. Shingrauli - do~~

~~20. Kondagaon do~~

~~21. Budhni - do~~

~~22. Jashpurnagar do~~

~~23. Pakanjhore do~~

~~Note: Locations listed above are those selected for Doordarshan annual Plan 1993"94. Locations for the remaining period of the Eighth Plan are yet to be finalised.~~

~~[English] (b) if so, the details thereof; and~~

~~Clearance to Road Projects in (e) the latest position with regard to Kerala these schemes?~~

~~3663. PROF. P.J. KURIEN . Will THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE the Minister of SURFACE TRANSPORT MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT be pleased to slate : (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) : (a) Yes, Sir.~~

(a) whether some important schemes (b) and (c) 3 proposals (2 Road and relating to the National Highways in Kerala 1 Bridge work) are pending and are under are pending clearance from the Ministry; process in the Ministry. 289 Written Answers CHAITRA 28.1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 290

[ Translation] Environment and Forests and Central Electricity Authority: and Small Hydel Power Projects in U.P. (c) the reasons for inordinate delay 3664. DR. LAL BAHADUR in according approvi\1 to these projects and RAWAL: Will the Ministc,r of POWER be the time by which decision is likely to be pleased to state taken by the Government in this regard?

(a) whether tile Union Government THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE have received any proposals to set up MINISTR'( OF POWER (SHRI P.V. power projects in U.P .. RANGAYYA NAIDU) : (a) and (b) The follOWing power projects have been referred by Government. of Uttar Pradesh (b) if so, the details of power projects to Central Electricity Authority lor accord yet to be approved 11,/ the Ministry of 01 techno-economic clearance 291 Wtitten Answers APRIL 18, 1994 Wnuen Answers 292

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~ :J e- m .r::: ro ro (f) 3: 0 .~ ...,ro a: ~ Q.) E Q.) ..c: u Cf) 0 I' 295 Written Answers APRIL 18, 1994 Written Answers 296 (c) The project would be taken up for and construction of National Highways in accord of techno-economic clearnace by Gujarat during 1992-93 and 1993-94 ,Central Electricity Authority as and when separately: the various inputs/clearance are tied up by the Project Authorities. (b) whether the Government ot Gujarat has submitted any scheme to link [English) some State Roads with National Highways: and Privatisation of Facilities at Jawaharlal Nehru Port (c) if so. the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this 3665. SHRI RAJENDRA KUMAR regard? SHARMA: Will the Minister of SURFACE TRANSPORT be pleased to state : THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (a) whether the Government propose MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT to privatise all facilities at Jawaharlal Nehru (SHRI JAG DISH TYTLER) : (a) The al- Port (JNP): and location made for development and construction of National Highways in Gujarat (b) it so. the details thereof and during 1992-93 and 1993-94 is as benefits likely to be acquired therefrom ? follows:

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Year Allocation MINISTRY OF SUnFACE TRANSPORT (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) : (a) No, Sil. 1992-93 4850.00 At present. the proposal is only to license the existing Container Terminal at 1993-94 6350.00 Jawaharlal Nehru Port.

(b) The Container Terminal. after (b) and (C) Presumably. the Hon'ble being licensed. Will en,lble the Port to member is having in mind the proposals handle the growing demands of handling submitted by tne Cov!. of Gujarat for containers at Jawatlarl

3668. SHRI RAM VILAS PASWAN Dispute Cases of Telephone Bills : Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to in U.P. state: 3669. DR. CHATTRAPAL SINGH: (a) whether the Government have Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be started implementing the scheme of elecfri- pleased to state: fication of thJ villages dominated by Sched- uled caste/Scheduled tribe communities; (a) the number of disputes relating to telephone bills pending with the Consumers (b) if so, the number of such villages in Protection Forum in Uttar Pradesh; the country electrified so far; (b) the estimated loss suffered by the (c) whether SchedUled castes villages Government on this account; and 299 Written Answers APRtt 18,1994 Written Answers .300 (c) the steps taken by the Govern- tween India and Pakistan should be re- ment to settle these cases at the earliest? solved within the ambit of the Simla Agree- ment. Both sides also discussed the possi- THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE bilities of cooperation· in different areas such MiNlSTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI as mining and agriculture, and agreed that .SUKH RAM) : (a) to (c) The information has details should be worked out by the Joint been called for and the same will be placed Committee that was set up. on the Table of the House. A Treaty of Friendly Relations and Visit of President of Mongolia Cooperation, an Agreement for the establishment of a Joint Committee, and Agree- 3670. SHRI SHIBU SOREN : Will ment for the avoidance of double taxation, a the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be Programme of Cooperation in the field of pleased to state: health and medical sciences for 94-96 and a Cultural'Exchange Programme for 94-96 (a) whether the President of Mongolia were signed during the visit. had visited India recently: The Treaty of Friendly Relations and (b) the bilateral issues figured in his Cooperation envisages that India & Mongo- talks with Indian leaders and the outcomes lia shall develop their relations on the basis thereof: of the universally recognised principles such as mutual respect for each other's territorial (c) whether any agreements have integrity and sovereignty, non interference been signed during the visit; in each other's internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit. The Agreement for the es- (d) il so, the salient features thereof; tablishment of a Joint Committee inter alia says that both sides will superwise and (e) whether any areas have also been review the Implementation of the bilateral identified forthe mutual assistance between treaties and other agreements in various the two countries: and fields and study the possibilities for further development of political, economic, com- (f) if so, the details thereof? mercial, scientific and technological cooperation. The Agreement for the avoidance of THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE double taxation prOVides that both the coun- MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI tries will eliminate double taxation by allow- R.L. BHATIA) : (a) to (I) The President of ing credit for tax paid in the other country for Mongolia paid a state of visit to India from the income. Further, both sides will allow 21-25 Feb. 1994. credit of the amount of tax that is exempt under various provisions of respective tax- During the course 01 the visit, both ation laws for the purpose of economiC sides discussed bilateral and regional is- development. sues and felt that regional cooperation should be strengthened. On the Kashmir issue, the These Agreements are expected to President of Mongolia statod that Mongolia deepen and strengthen multi-faceted coop- considered Kashmir an integral part of India. eration on the basis of equality and mutual He said that any outstanding issues be- benefit between the two countries. 301 Written Answers CHAITRA 28.1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 302

Release of Central Share to U.P. (d) if so, the total number of Asbestos mioes leased out: 3671. SHRI SANTOSH KUMAF;l GANGWAR: Will the Minister of SURFACE (e) the total value of Asbestos import- TRANSPORT be pleased to state: ed annually;

(a) the.central share released to U.P. (f) whether there is any increase in the after the approval oflhe work on the Faizabad Asbestos production; and by-pass; and (g) if so, year wise details thereof? (b) the amount sought for in this regard and the time by which the balance THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE amount is likely to be made available? MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BALRAM SINGH YADAV) : (a) and (b) The total THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE recoverable reserves as on 1.4.1990 of all MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT varieties of Asbestos in the Country is (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) : (a) Funds for 22,94,541 tonnes. value of which has nol National Highways are releasedforthe State been determined. as a whole and not work wise. A sum of Rs. 4750 lakhs was allotted for development of (c) Since asbestos was not reserved NH works in Uttar Pradesh during 1993-94 for public sector exploitation, the question of including Faizabad bypass. its dereservalton does not arise.

(b) In the Revised Estimate 1993-94 (d) The total number of reporting mines and Budget Estimate 1994-95, an amount of in respect of Asbestos during 1992-93 is 68. Rs. 100.00 lakhs and Rs. 700.00 lakhs have been demanded respectively by the State (e) The total value of Asbestos import- Govt. of Uttar Pradesh. It is too early to edannuallyduring the years 1990-91, 1991- indicate the time frame. since it would de- 92 and 1992-93 has been Rs. 72.46 crores, pend upon the progress of the work and Rs. 84.94crores (provisional) and Rs. 82.47 overall availability of funds. crares (provisional) respectively.

~~[English] (f) Yes, Sir.~~

Asbestos Production and Reserves (g) Asbestos production during the years 1991-92, 1992-93 and 1993-94 has 3672. SHRI A. PRATHAP SAl: Will been 39,440, 43,788 and 46,961 MTs (esti- the Minister of MINES be pleased to state: mated) respectively.

(a) the total reserves of Asbestos in Bauxite and Alumina Mining India; 3673. SHRI RAMA KRISHNA (b) its estimated value: KONATHALA : Will!he Minister of MINES be pleased to state: (c) whethel the mineral is included in the de reserved list; \dj whethel GOV811l1l.ent propose to 303 Written Answers APRIL 18, 1994 Written Answers 304 permit NALCO or BALCO to Commission Will the Minister of COMMUH1CA- Alumina!Aluminium plant at Visakhapatnam; TIONS be pleased to state:

(b) if so, the details thereof and; (a) the year-wise and category-wise (c) the total quantity of bauxite ore number of post offices upgraded in various available in Orissa along~ith the estimated States and Union Territories during the Eighth value in rupees? Five Year Plan so far and proposed to be upgraded during the remaining period of the THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Eighth Plan; and MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BALRAM SINGH YADAV) : (a) There is no such (b) the number of post offices upgrad- proposal. ed in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh during the above period? (b) Does not arise. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (c) The total insitu reserves of Bauxite MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI in Orissa are estimated at 1607 million SUKH RAM) : (a) The details of number of tonnes. At the current rate of Rs. 178/- per post offices opened year-wise and catego- tonne of Bauxite, the insllu value of these ry-Wise in various Circles during the first two reserves is approximately As. 28,600 crores years of the Eighth Five Year Plan are shown in the Statment enclosed. There is no [ Translation] separate target fixed for upgradation of post offices. Post offices are opened progre~, Upgradation of Post Offices sively subject to fulfilment of departmental norms and availability of resources. 3674. DR. SAKSHIJI: DR. K.V.R. r,HOWDARY: (b) Nil 305 Written Answers CHAITRA 28,1916 (SAKA) Written AnswefS 306

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3675. DR. PARSHURAM (d) if so, the steps proposed to be GANGWAR: Will the Minister of MINES be taken in this regard, State-wise? pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (a) The public sector undertakings MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI under the Ministry of Mines in which the SUKH RAM) : (a) and (b) Yes, Sir. New equity capital investment is proposed to be smaller exchange are being installed in small reduced: cities and telecom districts based upon reg- Istered demand. Small exchanges are in- (b) whether this will illlprove efficiency stalled when registered paid demand reach- and increase profits; and es 10 or more.

(c) if so, the details thereof? (c) and (d) Yes. Sir. Sufficient staff for TOM Offices have been provided fortelecom THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE planning and development to take care of MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BALRAM rural areas in every State. ForOrissa and for SINGH YADAV): (a) a portion of equity held most other States, an Officer 01 the rank of by Government in Niltional Aluminium com- General Manager is posted at State level to pany Ltd is proposed to he offered to the provide effective planning. public. [ Translation] (b) and (c) Disinvestment will bring in outside expertise which is expected to im- Construction of Bridge in Bihar prove the functioning of the Company. 3677. SHRI BHUBANESHWAR [English] PRASAD MEHTA: Will the Minister of SUR- FACE TRANSPORT be pleased to state: Exchanges in Smaller Cities (a) whether the work forthe construc- 3676. SHRI ANADI CHARAN DAS : tion of bridge across the river between Kajju Will the Minister of COMMUNICAnONS be and Desagadda at the National Highway pleased to state: from Ranchi to Hazaribagh in Bihar was started long ago; (a) whether there is any proposal to instal smaller exchange lines in small cities (b) whether the progress of the work and telecom districts on the pat1em of big is quite tardy; cities; (c) if so. the reasons therefor; and (b) if so, the details thereof; (d) the time by which the above work (c) whether the Government propose is likely to be completed? to provide an effective planning machinery at the TOM Offices for telecom planning and THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE 311 Written Answers APRil 18, 1994 Written Answers 312 MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AF- (SHRI JAGDISH TYTlER): (a) Presumably FAIRS be pleased to state: the Hon'ble Member is referring to bridge across River Chautham between Kuzzu and (a) whether the Government have Heshalgarh construction for which was start- made any offer to Pakistan in regard to ed in January, 1987. resumption of bilateral talks including secretary level talks;

(b) and (c) Progress on the work has (b) if so, the details thereof including been slow due to unexpected foundation the level of talks offered and the reasons and contractual problems. therefor;

~~(d) By December, 19~4. (c) the reaction of Pakistan thereto;~~

~~[English) (d) whether Pakistan has cr eated proper atmosphere and conditions for the re- Alignment of Ramanattukara- sumption of talks between the two coun- Kuttipuram Road tries; and~~

3678. SHRI K. MURALEE DHARAN (e) if so, the delalls thereof? : Will the Minister of SURFACE TRANS- PORT be pleased to state the stage at THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE which the alignment of Ramanattukara- MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI Kuttipuram Road stands ilt present? R.L. BHATIA). (a)10(c)On21 March 1994. Government conveyod to Government of THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Pakistan our readiness to resolve all out- MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPOFn standing issues pertaining 10 our bilateral (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER): The alignment relations wilh Pakistan peacefully and plan has not been received from the State throuyll uilatci al l1\'gotlallons as envisaged PWD. under the Simla Agreement. Government reiterated that Ihe sjx Indian proposals con- Bilateral Talks with Pakistan veyed to Pakistan on .January 24. 1994 can form the basis of a comprehensive and 3679. SHRI K. PHADHANI : meaningful dialogue. Government proposed SHRIMATI VASUNDHARA that accordingly tile Eighth Round of For- HAJE. eign SCClctary level talks may be resumed. SHRI GOPI NATH GAJAPATHI' Paklstan's considered response to our SHRI RA.JESH KUMAR: ploposalls:,1111 awaited. SHRIMATI SHEELA (;:~UT A~.l: (d) and (e) PLlkistan's support to ter- SHRI VILAS MUTTEMWAH . rorism and subverSion directed against In- SHRI SURENDRA PAL dia. its concerted cdmpalgn to International- PATHAK: ise Kashmir issue and its hostile propagan- SHRI SHRAVAN KUMAR da directed against India In violation 01 the PATEL: Simla Agreement cause tensions. These 313 Written Answers CHAITRA 28, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 314

activities vitiate the climate for a meaningful (a) whether Delhi based envoys of and sustained improvement in India-Paki- various countries had visited Jammu and stan relations. Kashmir recently as part of India's policy of transparency; Tender for Yarapuzha Bridge, Kerala (b) if so, the details thereof including 3680. PROF. K.V. THOMAS: Will names of the countries whose envoys had the Minister of SURFACE TRANSPORT be visited the State; pleased to state : (c) the reaction of these envoys after (a) whether the tender for Varapu~hh their visit to the State: and bridge. Cochin on National Highway-17 has been invited; (d) the number of foreign diplomats, cerrespondents and the representatives of (b) if so, the estimated cost of the human rights organisations who visited bridge; and Jammu and Kashmir during 1993 and 1994 till date? (c) when the construction of this bridge is likely to be started? THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE R.L. BHATIA) : (a) Yes, Sir. MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) : (a) and (b) The (b) Fourteen Heads of Missions resi- tender for the bridge has not been invited so dent in Delhi had visited Jammu and Kash- far. The estimated cost of the bridge includ- mir in two groups. The first group comprised ing approaches is Rs. 26.64 crore. the Heads of Missions of BelgIum, Greece, Germany and the European Community (c) The construction of the bridge will and visited Ihe Stale from 71011 February, be started after award of work. 1994. The second group of ten Heads of Mission from NIgeria. Senegal, Turkey, Visit of Envoys to J & K Hungary, Bulgaria, Indonesia, Venezuela, Colombia, Mexico. and Canada visited the 3681. SHAIMATI KAISI-iNENDRA State from March 7 to 10, 1994. KAUR (DEEPA) : SHRIMATI MAHENDRA (c) As foreign envoys visiting the Stale. KUMARI: they were not obliged, in any way. to provide SHRI SATYA DEO SINGH: reactions to the Government of India. TI-:ay SHAI S.B. SIDNAL : were glad that the visits had been organised SHRI D. VENKATESWARA and apprecialed India's policy of transpar- RAO: ency. They were able tv see at first hand the SHRI SULTANSALAHUDDIN effect of terrorism on the State. OWAISI: (d) As access to Jammu and Kashmir Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AF- is not restricted to foreigners, Government FAIRS be pleased to state; does not maIntain statistics of foreign diplo- 315 Written Answers APRIL 18, 1994 Written Answers 316 mats, correspondents and representatives Post Offices in Meghalaya of ·human rights organisations who visit the State on their own. 3683. SHRI PETER G. MARBANIANG : Will the Minister of COM- MUNICATIONS be pleased to state: Investment in Telecom Sector (a) the total number of post offices and branch post offices functioning at present in 3682. SHRI SANDIPAN each district of Meghalaya; BHAGWAN THORAT: Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: (b) whether the Govemment propose to set up some new post offices in the State; (a) the estimates of private, public and and foreign investment in urban and rural areas; (c) if so, the district-wise details (b) the details of projects cleared by thereon? the Government and the proposals under consideration with locations thereof; THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI (c) the details of investment likely to SUKH RAM) : (a) The details of post offices be made during 1994-95: and functioning as on 31.3.94 in each of the districts of Meghalaya are given in the State- (d) the. additional telephone connec- ment attached. tions to be provided in various States during 1994-95; Statewise? (b) and (c)Post Offices are opened under Annual Plans, subject to fulfilment of THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE departmental norms in this regard, and avail- MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI ability.of resources. The district-wise details SUKH RAM) : (a) to (d) The information is of new post offices to be opened in the State being collected and will bf! laid on the Table of Meghalaya under Annual Plan 1994-95 of the House. have not yet been finalised. 317 WmtenAnswers CHAITRA 28, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 318

:l ~ 0 (;; ~ .cu, c: 0 ~ C') (f) 0 «Xl ..Q «Xl r-. ..,. «Xl ~ c: II) ~ ~ ..!!! til til ~ ~ :?i ~ '0 S !2 ~ u; ~ II) II) ~ '£ 0 ....0 ~ 0) .c Cl.. <0 «Xl «Xl 0 <0 "- ..,. 0) til .... «Xl "- II) 0 i 'S: ~ ILl ~ ~ :E w "i {:. I- -(') C c: 0 ~ tI) til 0) 'S:c: g 0 c: .2 I/) ~ 0 ~ Cl.. 13 ~ .... :E ~ ~ ~ 0 ,f!! I I I I 'iii ~ ~ Cl iii al' al e eal .l!! .s:: I It< II) '0 .s:: ~ C!) II) ~ ,~ C!) Cl U; iii E iii (J) 'E iii (J) al 'ii'j al ~ W S; '"') w S; 319 Written Aoswers APRIL 18,1994 Written AASWSfS 320 Electronic Exchanges with STD in THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Delhi MINISTRY Of!'COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI SUKH RAM) : (a) Yes, Sir. 3684. SHRI K.G. SHIVAPPA : Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state : (b) It is planne$ilo install Digital electronic exchanges with dynamic SID locking (a) whether the Government propose facility during 1994-95. The details of such to set up electronic exchanges with STO exchanges are given in the Annexure. facili~ in Delhi during 1994-95; (c) Yes, Sir. To all1he SID subscrib- (b) if so, the details thereof; ers of the exchanges given in the Statement enclosed. (c) whether dynamic STD lock facility is likely to be provided to subscribers; and (d) As given in the Statement en- (d) if so, the details thereof? closed.

~~STATEMENT~~

~~List of exchanges with dynamioSTD locking facility, likely to be commissioned in Delhi during 1994-95.~~

~~SI. No. Name of the exchange~~

~~1. Shakti Nagar O-V •~~

~~2. Badli 0-1~~

~~3. Idgah 0-1~~

~~4. Shahdara 0-11~~

~~5. Laxmi Nagar O-IV~~

~~6. Jor Bagh 0-111~~

~~7. Bhikaji Cam a Place 0-1~~

~~8. Chanakyapuri 0-1-~~

~~9. HaUl; Khas 0-1~~

~~10. Nehru Place 0-111~~

~~11. Okhla 0-11 321 Written Answers CHAITRA 28, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 322~~

~~51. No. Name of the exchange~~

~~12. Janakpuri 0-111~~

~~13. Rajouri Garden 0-111~~

~~14. Tekhand 0-1~~

~~15. Delhi Cantt. 0-1~~

Development of Exchanges in proposed for induction during Karnataka the 8th plan period to be of digital type. 3685. SHRI A. VENKATESH NAIK: SHRI S.B. SIDNAL : Computerisation of Telecom- munication services such as Win the Minister of COMMUNICA- directory enquiry billing, manu- TIONS be pleased to state: al trunk service etc.

(a) whether the Government propose Replacement of all slrowger to develop/modernise the telephone ex- MAX -III exchanges by electron- changes in Karnataka during Eighth Plan ic exchanges (as part of the period; programme to provide nalional subscriberdialingtoaH exchang- (b) if so, the details thereof; and es).

(c) if not. the reasons therefor? Provision of SubSCriber Trunk Dialing facility to all exchanges. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI Full automalisation of network SUKH RAM) : (a) Yes. SIL by March. 94.

(b) The 8th Plan envisages addition of During the first 2 years of Ihe plan (92- . around 5.99 lakh lines of Net Switching· 94) the circle has added 1.86 lakh lines of Capacity in Karnataka Telecom Circle dur- switching capacity and 1.33 lakh new tele- ing the 8th Plan period in addition to replace- phone connections. As on 31.3.94 around ment of around 1.46 Iakh lines mostly by 78% of the Switching Capacity is electronic electronic equipment. The modernisation in the Karnataka Telecom Circle and the programme include: network is fully automatised.

~~Replacement of life expired and (c) Question does not arise. wornout equipment by electronic equipment. Post Offices in Villages of Maharashtra~~

Practically all new equipment 3686. SHRI ANKUSHRAO' 323 Written AnswelS APRIL 18, 1994 Wn1ten AnswelS 324 RAOSAHEB TOPE : Will the Minister of proposed post office vil- COMMUNICAnONS be pleased to state: lages).

(b) In hilly, tribal, desert and (a) the criteria adopted for opening of inaccessible areas:- post offices; 500 population in an individual village or 1000 pop- (b) the number of Gram Panchayats ulation in a group of which fulfill the above c~teria; villages.

~~(c) whether the Government have any (ii) Distarice plan to provide post office facility in these Gram Panchayats; and (a) In normal areas:-~~

~~(d) if so, the details thereof and the The minimum distbnce time by which all such Panchayats will be from the nearest existing covered under the plan? post office will be 3 kms.~~

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (b) In hilly, tribal, desert and MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI inaccessible areas:- SUKH RAM) (a) The criteria adopted for opening of post offices are given in the The distance limit will be enclosed Statement I and II. the same as above except that in hilly areas, the min- (b) The number of Gram Panchayats imum distance limit can which fulfil the above criteria is 613. be relaxed by the Directo- rate in cases where such (c) and (d) Govemment's objective is relaxation is warranted by to progressively extend the postal network special circumstances to an Gram Panchayats which satisfy the which should be clearly prescribed norms. explained while submitting a proposal. Subject to availability of resources and allocation of targets by the Planning (iii) Anticipated income Commission. As suCh, no time frame can be indicated. (a) In normal areas :-

~~STATEMENT -I The minimum anticipated revenue will be 33-1/3% Criteria/Norms fixed for opening new of the cost. post offices in rural areas~~

~~(b) In hilly, tribal, desert and (i) Population inaccessible areas P-~~

(a) In normal areas :- The minimum anticipated 3OOOpopuiatiorl in a group income will be 15% of the of villages (including the cost. 325 Written Answers CHAITAA 28,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 326

STA TEUENT - II which have come up in new areas in pursuance of the plan Criteria/Norms fixed for opening new post activities of State and Central offices in urban areas Govemment Departments and agencies. (i) Initially, the post office should be self supporting but at tile (ii) The posts required for the open- time of the first annual review, ing of departmental sub offices it should show 5% profit to be under this scheme wiD be creat- eligible for further retention. ed at the approval of Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, De- (ii) The minimum distance between partment of Expenditure. two post offices is now raised to 1.5 kms. in cities with a popula- (iii) Only proposals in which the tion of 20 lakhs and above and minimum anticipated wOt1l: is 5 2 kms. in other urban areas. No hours can be considered. two delivery offices, however, should be closer than 5 kms. (iv) The permissible limits of loss from each olher. Further, a will be As, 2400/- (in normal delivery p.ost office should have rural areas) and As. 4800/- (in a minimum of 7 postmen's hilly, backward and tribal are- beats. as) per sub office per annum.

~~(iii) No extra departmental post of- [ Translation] fices will be opened in urban areas. Telecast of Cricket Matches~~

(iv) Heads of Circles ~iII have pow- 3688. SHRI BRIJBHUSHAN ers to relax the distance condi- SHARAN SINGH : tion in 10% of Ihe cases. SHRI RAJENDRA AGNIHOTRI: (v) °In all cases, approval of Minis- try of Finance is obtained. Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state: Project areas/Industrial estates and Townships/Satellite Town- (a) whether the Government have ships/Other areas of Develop- received any complaints regarding poor tel- mental Activity Plan ecast of cricket matches through Doordarshan; and (i) The scheme will cover departmental sub offices set Up in (b) if so, the details thereof and the project areas, new industrial action taken in this regard? estates townships satellite colonies developed in periphery of THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE cities/urban agglomerations MINISTRY OF INFORMATION MID and other similar developments BROADCASTING (SHAI K.P. SINGHDEO) 327 Written Answers APRIL 18, 1994 Written Answers 328

: (a) and (b) Complaints/suggestions are tender of the Depa!1ment of Telecpmmuni- received regularly. since the reaction of cations. vieWers is not always the same. Ooordarshan, however. constantly strives to improve the (d) In case 01 opticallibre the procure- quality of coverage of sports events so as to ment is being made through open tenders. sustain the interest of its viewers. (e) and (f) Government has not yet Production of Optical Fibres deCided in regard to private sector entry into basic telecom services. However certain 3689. SHRI SURAJBHANU value added services such as cellular mo- SOLANKI : Will the Minister of COMMUNI- bile service, voice mail, video text, 64 KBPS CATIONS be pleased to state : data services, video conferencing etc. have already been opened up for private sector (a) whether ·the Government have participation on a licence from Government. obtained optical fibres through import from The manufacture of Telecom. equipment is the multinational companies by placing sup- already delicenced and is opened up for ply order to non-producing suppliers; private sector participation.

~~(b) if so, the reasons therefor; [English]~~

(c) whether despite the Optical Tele- Revenue Earned by Doordarshan communications Limited having full capacity to meet the demand orders amountings 3690. SHRI G. MADE GOWDA : to fifty per cent of its capacity are being Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND placed with it; BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

(d) whether the Directorate of Tele- (a) the estimated revenue earned by communications propose to issue clear pol- Doordarshan from advertisement during icy directives for the supply of optical fibres; 1993-94?

(e) the time Py wh ch policy regarding THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE privati salton ofte,ecommunication would be MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND finalised; and BROADCASTING (SHRI K.P. SINGH DEO) : (a) The gross revenue earned by (f) the details of guidelines issued in Doordarshan during 1993-94 is As. 372.98 this regard? crores.

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE High Power TV Station At Mysore MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI SUKH RAM) : (a) No, Sir. 3691. SHRIMATI CHANDRA PRABHA URS : Will the Minister of INFOR- (b) In view of (a) above dOes not arise. MATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state: (c) Advance purchase orders for 941 kms. of cables have been p~aced on OPTEL (a) whether the task of setting up of Telecommunications Ltd. againsuhe recsnt High Power TV Station at Mysore has been 329 Written Answers CHAITRA 28,1916 (SAKA) Written AnSwers 330 commenced; (a) the number of AIR stations with High Power Transmitters established during (b) if so, the total amount released the last three years; during 1993-94 for the purpose; (b) the States in which Ihese stations (c) if not started, the reasORS therefor; were commissioned by All India Radio, their and range and capacity of signals;

(d) the steps proposed to be laken 10 (c) whether there is a proposal to set take up this work al the earliest? up more new AIR stations wilh High Power Transmitters during the Eighth Plan period; THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE and MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SHRI K.P. SINGH DEO~ (d) if so, the details thereot? : (a) to (d) A suitable site for the proposed High Power Transmitter at Mysore has been THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE finalised. The work on the project will com- MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND mence as soon as the site is acquired and BROADCASTING (SHRI K.P. SINGH DEO) the scheme is formally approved by the : (a) During the last three years, All India competent authority. Radio has set up 9 High Power Transmit- ters. AIR Stations with High Power TransmiHers (b) As given in Statemeni - I.

3692. SHRI SOMJJBHAI DAMOR : (c) Yes, Sir. Will the Minisler of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased 10 stale: (d) As given in Statement - II. 331 Written AnswelS APAlL 18, 1994 Written AnswelS 332

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~~Meeting of Chief General Managers STATEMENT~~

3t93.. SHRI DHARMANNA Brief summary of Discussions MONDAYYA SADUL : Will the Minister "Of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: 1.0 Hon ble MOS (C) expressed that: (a) whether his Ministry convened a meeting of Chief General Managers in T el- 1. Development, operation and ecommunications Department recently to maintenance and Revenue chalk out a programme for improvement & financial targets should be and expansion of communication facilities; achieved.

(b) if so, the details thereof; and 2. Development activities should be phased on a year (c) the outcome of the discussions round pasis. and the programme Chalked out therefor? 3. Periormance of GPTs should THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE be further improved (GPT = MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI Gram Panchayat Tele- SUKH RAM) : (a) Yes, Sir. A meeting of phones). Chief General Managers was held on 19.11.1993. 4. Personal attention should be paid to resolve billing com- (b) and (c) Statement showing the plaints. brief Summary and the minutes of the meeting is attached. Main emphasis was on : 5. Subscribers served from electronic Exchanges should' (1) To maintain the p~nt rate of be provided with dynamic growth, STD barnng and detailed bills for STDIISD calls be issued. (2) To achieve the targets for 1993- ·94. 6. Proper development and welfare ofstaff/officers should (3) To improve further performance be aimed at. of telecom services, especially that of Gram Panchayat Tele- 7. Value added services have phone. been thrown open for private participation . (4) To improve further interface with subscribers. 8. Adequate security of t~ InstaRationsshould (5) Simplify Departmental Rules and be arranged. procedures by way of delegation of powers and simplification of 9. Manual and electro-mechan- procedures. ical exchanges should be 341 Written Answers CHAITRA28, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 342

converted into Electronic 8. CGMsT be given power to ones, early. sanction Projects costing Rs. 20 crores. 2.0 Chairman Telecom. Gom- mission stressed that present 9. Conversion of surplus T ele- rate of growth in Telecom. be phone operations is restrict- maintained. ed to TOAs only. Many staff do not volunteer. CGMst 3.0 Inputs given by the Chief should have full power to General Managers Telecom. charge their cadre and diploy to Hon'ble MOS(C) and them as per needs. Chairman/Members of Telecom. Commission. 10. Bonus on Regional basis should be approved. 1. Cable component should be delinked from Switching 11. Publication of Telephone di- Projects. rectory should be entrusted to private agencies. 2. EquipmentICablecanbepur- chased for two and more 12. Ban on recruitment, in cer- years, instead of calling ten- tain cadres, i.e. phone ma- . ders every year. chines etc. should relaxed.

~~3. Maintenance free batteries 13. Projects of Rs. 2 crore and should be procured for above should only find place MARR-equipment. in DFG (Demand for Grants ).~~

4. Old strowger equipment 14. Procurement of store/equip- should be replaced by elec- ment should be decentral- tronic Equipment, even if it . ized. has not served its useful life in terms of number of years. 15. Shortage of equipment, cables, jointing kits, drop wire 5. Ban on purchase of vehicles etc. to meet the targets of should be removed and 1993-94. CGMst be authorised to meet requirement of vehicles for 4.0 Other issues: development/mtce. works. 1. Cable planning and procure- 6. Funds allotted are approx. ment should be de-linked 4% short, to meet develop- from main project. ment/maintenance targets.

7. Powers to engage private 2. Transfer of Heavy calling rate Architects be given to ·subscribers to Electronic CGMsT. Exchanges and introduction 343 Written AnSwers APRIL 18. 1994 Written Answers 344 of Dynamic STOevenin small [ Translation) rural exchanges. Construction of Bypasses 3. Review of repair facilities for E-10B and other small ex- 3694. SHRI • RAJENDRA changes like WLT etc. AGNIHOTRI: SHRI GIRDHARI LAL 4. Review of Directory printing/ BHARGAVA: Implementation of ·proper" SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR STD norms i.e. (on 3+3 junc- GANGWAR: tion basi~.) Will the Minister of SURFACE TRANS- 5. Review of present "training" PORT be pleased to state: methodology and action for training in new (a) the criteria adopted for the con- technologies. struction of bypasses on National High- ways; 6. Creation of separate "legal" Cell/Avoiding of delay in (b) the details of bypasses proposed -Court" cases. to be constructed during the next three years. on National Highways. Statewise; 7. Relaxation in cash drawallim- its to CGMsT /Additional fi- (c) the details of bypasses construct- nancial powers in same are- ed during the last three years. on National as. Highways. Statewise; and

(d) the funds allocated for the same. 8. Revenue collection targets Statewise? should be realised. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE 9. Encouragement of competi- MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT tion between PSUSand DOT (SHRI JAGDISH TYTlER) : (a) Broadly. the and private infrers. bypasses on National Highways are planned where the land width on urban links is less 10. Review· of policy of (a) Vehi- than 30m. they are given lower priority in cles (b} Temporary Tele- view of financial constraints. phone Connection (c) Scrap- ing of EM-Exchanges (d) (b) It is not po~sible to give the details. Cadre convention of surplus as it is dependent upon the availability of TOS. funds and interse priorities of projects. (c) A statement indicating the bypass- 11. Action to be taken for avoid- es sanctioned during the last ~hree_years is ing shortage of spares etc. annexed. for certain MIW systems. (d) Funds are allocated lor National 12. Security of Telecom. Instal- Highways to the States as a whole and not lalioh. project-wise. 345 Written AnswelS CHAITRA 28,1916 (SAKA) Written AnsweIS 346

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~~District-wise details of proposed telephone exchanges during 1994-95.~~

~~1. Balaghat· 5~~

~~2. Bastar 5~~

~~3. Betul 3~~

~~4. Bhind 3~~

~~5. Bhopal 2~~

~~6. Bilaspur . 8~~

~~7. Chhatarpur 8~~

~~8. Chhindwara 5 349 Written Answers CHAITRA 28, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 350~~

~~9. Damoh 3~~

~~10. Dalia 2~~

~~11, Dewas 4~~

~~12. Dhar 4~~

~~13. Durg 3~~

~~14. Guna 5~~

~~15. Gwalior 4'~~

~~16. Hoshangabad 10~~

~~17. Indore 6~~

~~18. Jabalpur 5~~

~~19. Jhabua 3~~

~~20. Khandwa 3~~

~~21. Khargone 5~~

~~22. Mandla 4~~

~~23. Mimdsaur 5~~

~~24. Morena' '5~~

~~25. Narsinghpur 3~~

~~26. Panna 2~~

~~27. Raigarh 7~~

~~28. Raipur 4~~

~~29. Raisen 5~~

~~30. Rajgarh 5~~

~~31. Rajnandgaon 5 351 Written Answers APRIL 18, 1994 Written Answers 352~~

~~32. Ratlam 5~~

~~33. Rewa 4~~

~~34. Sagar 5~~

~~35. Sarguja 5~~

~~36. Satna 3~~

~~37. Sehore 2~~

~~38. Seoni 3~~

~~39. Shahdol 3~~

~~40. Shajapur 9~~

~~41. Shivpuri 4~~

~~42. Sidhi 3~~

~~43. Tikamgarh 3~~

~~44. Unain 6~~

~~45. Vid,sha 4~~

Issue of Licences (b) the types and total number of licences issued for food processing indus- 3697. SHRI UPENDRA NATH tries? VERMA : Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE state: MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING IN- DUSTRIES (SHRI TARUN GOGOI) : (a) (a) the number of applications re- 3497. ceived for the issue of licences since the inception of this Minrstry 1111 March, 1994, (b) 2064 licences were issued as.per and details below :

~~(i) Industrial LIcences 181~~

~~(ii) Carry on Business Licences 4~~

~~(iii) Food Products Order -1879 353 Written Answers CHAITRA 28, 191,.6 (SAKA) Written Answers 354~~

~~[English] (b) and (c) Does not arise.~~

~~Telecast of Parliament News in Region- Construction work on National alLanguages Highway No. 12~~

3698. SHRI HARADHAN ROY: Will 3700. SHRI PHOOL CHAND the MinisteroflNFORMATION AND BROAD- VERMA: CASTING be pleased to state : SHRI SHIVRAJ SINGH CHAUHAN: . (a) whether the Government propose ~o telecast Parliament News in regional lan- Will the Minister of SURFACE TRANS- guages frqrn various Doordarshan Kendras; PORT be pleased to state :

(b) if so, the details thereof; and (a) the details of construction work undertaken on National Highway No. 12 (c) if not, the reasons therefor? from Bhopal to Tendukhera in Madhya Pradesh during each of the last three years; THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE and MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SHRI K.P. SINGH DEO) (b) the construction work proposed to (a) No, Sir. be undertaken during the next three years?

(b) Does not arise. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF SURFACE .TRANSPORT (c) On account of constraints of re- (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) : (a) On Bhopal sources and manpower. Tendukhera stretch of National Highway 12 in Madhya Pradesh, one work amounting to Mineral Deposits in Assam Rs. 37.81 lakhs, four works amounting to Rs. 352.471akhs and two works amounting 3699. SHRI PROBIN DEKA : Will to Rs. 438.37 lakhs have been undertaken the Minister of MINES be pleased to state: during 1991-92, 1992-93 and 1993-94 respectively. (a) whether the Geological Survey of India has carried out any survey in Assam , (b) This cannot be indicated at this recently to identify mineral deposits there; stage as the number would depend on receipt of complete proposals from state, (b) if so, the places where such survey inter-se priority on all India basis, intensity of was conducted; and Traffic and the availability of funds, etc.

(c) the details of various minerals [ Trans/ation] deposits found in these areas? D.T.C. Bus Service THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BALRAM 3701. SHRI SWAMI SINGI+YADAV): (a) No, Sir. SURESHANAND : Will the Minister of SUR- 355 Written Answel5 APRIL 18, 1994 Written Answel5 356 fACE TRANSPORT be pleased to state: NAN KANA SAHEB

(a) whether any proposal to introduce (a) A total of 7500 Sikh pilgrims visit a new D.T.C. Bus Service on Delhi- Nankana Saheb and other Gurudwaras in Farrukhabad-Delhi route via Rampur is un- Pakistan on the occasion of Baisakhi (3000). l der consideration of the Government; Martyrdom day of Guru Arjan Dev Ji (lOOO). Barsi of Maharaja Ranjit Singh (500) and (b) if so, the details thereof; and Birth Anniversary of GlIItl Nanak Dev Ji (3000). •..• (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (b) These four jathas visite~ Nankana MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT Saheb during the years 1992-93 and 1993- (SHRI J.AGDISH TYTLER) : (a) to (c) DTC 94. The applications for the pilgrimage are has already provided a service on the said received by respective State Governments route w.e.f. 13-4-1984. Due to fleet con- through local Sikh organisations including straint DTC is not in a position to provide Gurudwara Prabandhak committees. The more services on this route. criteria adopted for selection is that the pilgrim should be a resident of the con- Pilgrimages cerned State and should not have visited the shrines during the last five years. 'If the 3702. SHRI RAMESHWAR applications are in excess of the quota for a PAnDAR: Wall the Minister of EXTERNAL particular State, a draw of lots is held in the AFFAIRS be pleased to state: presence of the representatives of respective groups/prabandhak committees by the la} the number of applications re- State governments concerned. cewed hom pilgrims desirous of visiting Naokana Saheb. Kailash and Mecca during (c) Nil. 1992-93 and 1993-94: KAILASH (b) the number of pilgrims whose ap- pfications were accepted for visiting each of (a) The number of applications re- these places separately and the criteria ceived are 712 in 1992 and 736 in 1993. The adopted' for accepting these applications, applications forthe 1994 Yatra are still being pilgrimage-wise; and received as the last date is 30/4/94.

(c) the amount provided to each pilgrim visiting each of these places as assist- (b) The number of Yatris who visited ance and the criteria adopted for this pur- Kailash Manasarovar in 1~92 were 233 and pose, pilgrimage-wise? in 1993 there were 365 Yatris. The Yatra for the 1994 season will commence only in THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE June. Selection is through a lottery MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI system. R.L. BHATIA) : Pilgrimage-wise information is as under: (c) Nil. 357 Written Answers CHAITRA 28,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 358

~~MAKKAH~~

~~~------_------(a) Year Number of applications Received By Sea By Air~~

~~1992 17,154 22,527~~

~~1993 17,186 22,740~~

~~1994 13,698 23,310~~

~~(b) Year Number of Accepted Applications (Pilgrims) By Sea By Air ------~- -~----~------~~

~~1992 4,723 19,486~~

~~1993 4,562 20,630~~

~~1994 4,418 20,638~~

As regards selection of the applicants, [Eng/ish] total number of seats as indicated by Minis-· try of Finance in the form of Haj quota is Post Office Buildings in Himachal distributed to all the States/Union Territores Pradesh of the country in proportion to the Muslim population, and the application are actually 3703. MAJOR O_O. KHANORIA : selected through the process of draw of lots Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be called 'qurrah.' Whenever number of appli- pleased to state : cations received is not in excess of the quota allotted to State, all the applicants are ac- (a) the number of post offices func- cepted to make the select list. Seats surren- tioning in rented buildings in Himachal dered by some of the States are re-allocated Pradesh; amongst the States having received surplus applications_ (b) whether the Govemment propose to construct departmental buildings for such post offices; and

(c) No amount is provided to any Haj (c) if so, the details of sites selected for pilgrim. Assistance extended to Haj Pilgrims this purpose, district-wise? is in the nature of arranging air charters/ship for the carriage of the pilgrims to and from THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Saudi Arabia agaihst concessional fares. MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI 359 Written Answers APRil 18, 1994 Written Answers 360 SUKH RAM) : (a) There are 404 post offices (c) The details of sites selected for in Himachal Pradesh functioning In rented construction of departmental buildings are buildings. as under:-

~~(b) Yes, Sir.~~

~~Site selected District~~

~~1. Dalhousie Chamba~~

~~2. Sarahan Br. Shimla~~

~~3. Nalagarh Solan~~

~~4. Paounta Sahib -do-~~

~~5. Nadaun Hamirpur~~

~~6. Recong Peo Kinnour •~~

Prawn Cultivation in in the district of Krishna. Srikakulam, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh East Godavari. West Godavari and Prakasam by the Ministry of Agriculture. 3704. SHRI DATTATRAYA These agencies provide a package of tech- BANDARU : Will the Minister of FOOD nical, financial and extension support to the PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to small scale shrimp farmers to undertake state: aquaculture. Under World Bank assisted Shrimp Culture Project, it is propbsed to (a) whether the Government propose extend credit to private entrepreneurs for to develop cold storage and other establishment of mini hatcheries, small infrastructural facilities in Andhra Pradesh hatcheries, backyard nurseries, feed mills. to improve prawn cultivation activities; and Ice plants and IOF Plants. Moreover, this Ministry provides financial assistance upto (b) if so, the details thereof, district- 50% of the total capital expenditure on wise? establishment of infrastructural facilities like freezing plants, cold storage, ice plants. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE chilling room and refrigerated transport, etc .. MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING IN- under its Plan Schemes. For this purpose. DUSTRIES (SHRI TARUN GOGOI) : (a) an amount of Rs. 39.50 lakhs was released Yes, Sir. to Andhra Pradesh Fisheries Corporation ltd., during 1992-93 as grant in aid for (b) Brackish Water Fish Farmers' setting up infrastructure facilities for cold Development Agencies have been sanc- chain in the districts of West Godavari. tioned for establishment in Andhra Pradesh Prakasam and Guntur. 361 Written Answers CHAITRA 28,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 362

8adarpur River Terminal (a) whether there is a persistant demand for producing a TV serial on the life 3705. SHRI KABINDRA and achievements of Bahubali; PURKA YASTHA : Will the Minister of SUR- FACE TRANSPORT be pleased to state: (b) if so, the reaction of the Govern- ment thereto; (a) whether Badarpur (Assam) River Terminal was approved by the Planning (C) whether some popular film produc- commission in 1987-88; ers have approached the Government for assistance for producing the above men- (b) if so, whether the detailed project tioned TV serial; report was prepared and submitted to N.E. C. for administrative approval; (d) if so, the details thereof; and

~~(c) whether the administrative approval (e) the reaction of the Government in was issued in October, 1988; this regard?~~

(d) whether the work of Badarpur Riv- THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE er Terminal has been started; MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SHRI K.P. SINGH DEO) (e) if so. the details of progress report; : (a) to (e) Yes, Sir. From amongst the offers and made to Doordarshan under different cate- gories a five episode sponsored serial titled (f) if not, the reasons therefor? "Pratima" was telecast on the national network during December, 1993 to January, THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE 1994. The remaining proposals were not MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT found suitable for telecast. (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) : (a) Yes, Sir. [ Translation] (b) Yes, Sir. in 1990. Allocation for CRF (c) Yes, Sir, in October, 1988. 3707. SHRI BALRAJ PASSI : Will (d) and (e) No, Sir. However, the NEC the Minister of SURFACE TRANSPORT be is now conSidering entrusting this work to pleased to state : IWAf. the criteria adopted for the allocation (f) Does not arise in view of (c) above. of funds from the Central Road Fund to the State Governments? TV Seriar on Bahubali THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE 3706. SHRI C.P. MUDALA MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT GIRIYAPPA: Will the Ministerof INFORMA- (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) ;.. Funds under TION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to Central Road Fund Scheme are allocated, state: Keeping in view the total cost of works 363 WriNen Answers APRil 18, 1994 Written Answers 364

sanctioned, funds already released upon (a) whether the Govemment propose requirement projected by the State Govern- to take any steps to improve relations with ments and overall availability of funds. Fiji; , [English] (b) if so, by when and the issues to be given priority in this regard; and Supply of Telephone Instruments (c) if not, the reasons therefor? 3708. SHRI UDAYSINGRAO GAIKWAD : Will the Minister of COMMUNI- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE CATIONS be pleased to state: MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRr R.L. BHATIA) : (a) to (c) Gover.nment of (a) whether MTNL has been supply- India has noted recent developments in Fiji ing only Push Button instruments to people including the statement of the President of on provision of new telephone connections Fiji on March 21, 1994 at the opening ses- 'Nhich do not work satisfactorily; sion of the Fiiian Parliament, that the Fijian Government seeks to resume full diplomatic (b) if so, the reasons therefor; relations with India and will invite the Gov- ernment of India to reopen its Mission in Fiji (c) whether MTNL proposes to supply as soon as it is practicable. Government has Auto Dial instrumE!nts to people on provision also noted the Government of. Fiji will move of new telephone connection on optional' quickly to resume the process earlier set in basis; ari.d train to review Fiji's 1990 constitution. As a first step progress in the Constitutional (d) if not, the reasons therefor? Amendment Talks is important in order to achieve a solution acceptable to all sections THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE of the Fijian population. Thereafter further MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRt steps for the development of relations can SUKH RAM) : (a) and (b) At present only be taken up. push button instruments are being provided by MTNL for new connections as all pur- [English) chases of new telephone instruments are of push button type only. Ban on the Entry of Indians by Paki- stan (c) No Sir. 3710. SHRI PARASRAM (d) The entire new procurement is for BHARDWAJ : Push Bulton Telephones only. SHRI R. SURENDER REDDY:

[ Translation] Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state: Relations with Fiji (a) whether Pakistan has banned the 3709. SHRi ANAND AHIRWAR entry of Jndians at the Wagha border; Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state : (b) if so, the details in this regard and 365 Written Answers CHAITRA 28,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 366 reaction of the Government thereto; THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT (c) whether the Government had re- (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) : (a) Asian De- ceived any formal communication from Pa- velopment Bank have provided a loan of US kistan; and $285 million for Paradip-Ennore Coal T rans- portation Project which included $ 134.85 (d) if so, the details thereof? million for creation of Mechanised Coal handling facilities at Paradip Port. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI (b) The broad te rms of the loan agree- R.L. BHATIA) : (a) and (b) Indian nationals ment are that the Government of India entering Pakistan through the Wagha land would pay an interest to the ADB at the rates. route have in recent weeks faced difficulties. fixed by the Bank from time to time and also the commitment charges at the rate ofO. 75% Government have brought this to the per annum on the amount of loan sanc- attention of the Pakistani authorities. tioned and remaining undrawn. The repay- ment period of the loan is 15 years including (c). No, Sir. a grace period of 5 years. Goods and services to be procured from the proceeds of the (d) Does not arise. loan are subject to the provisions of the procurement guidelines of Asian Develop- Setting up of Paradip Coal Handling ment Bank. Project (c) So far no amount has been drawn 3711. SHRI GOPI NATH from the loan account. GAJAPATHI: SHRI SULTAN SALAHUDDIN Time for Installation of Telephones OWAISI: SHRI BOLLA BULLI 3712. SHRIROSHANLAL:Willthe RAMAIAH: Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased DR. D. VENKATESWARA to state: RAO: (a) whether telephones sanctioned Will the Minister of SURFACE TRANS- from M.Ps quota are not installed within a PORT be pleased to stale: month's time as per instructions given by him; (a) the quantum of loan provided by Asian Development Bank for the Paradip (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and Coal Handling Project; (c) the action taken or proposed to be (b) the terms and conditions imposed taken by the Government against those by Asian Development Bank while providing persons who are not complying with the the loan for the project; and orders?

~~(c) the extent to which the loan has THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE been utilised? MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI 367 Written Answers APRIL 18, 1994 Written Answers 368~~

SUKH RAM) : (a) Sir. some telephones stage II is likely to be commissioned by sanctioned from M.P.s quota could not be March,1995. installed within a month's time. (c) With the commissioning of all the' (b) The reasons are as follows: three units, the total installed capacity of Salal stage II will be 445 MW. The energy (1) Further clarifications have to be generated by the stage II units will be allo- sought from the applicant in respect of cated amongst the States/UTs of the North- registration details. em Region in accordance with the formula for sharing of benefits from Central Sector (2) There is no spare capacity in the hydro-electric projects. Jammu & Kashmir's exchange from where the connection is to share in the energy to be generated by stage be given. II of the project will be 18.2% of which 12% will be free of cost. (3) There is difficulty in connecting the premises where telephone is to be provided O.Bs. for Telephones in Delhi to the exchange due to shortage of cable pairs. 3714. SHRI BRAHMANAND MANDAL: (4) Un-avoidable procedural delays in SHRI TEJ NARAYAN SINGH: communicating the sanctions down the line. Will the Minister of COMMUNICA- (c) Any action to be taken will be as per TIONS be pleased to state : departmental rules in this matter. (a) whether a large number of O.Bs Salal Hydro-Electric Project in J&K issued by the MTNL Delhi are awaiting installation and energisation; 3713. SHRI ANAND RATNA MAURY A : Will the Minister of POWER be (b) the number of O.Bs. that were pleased t~ state : issued in Delhi Telephones jurisdiction from December 1, 1993 to March 31, 1994 and (a) whether the Union Government out of them actually energised and the time propose to start one more unit as Salal by which the remaining are likely to be Hydro Electric Project in Jammu and Kash- energised; and mir; (c) the steps Government proposes to (b) if so, the time by which this added take to curb malpractices at installationtevel unit is likely to start working; and when O.Bs. are kept pending for longer periods? . (c) the benefits likely to be accrued thrOlioh this unit particula~y in that area? THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI P.V. SUKH RAM) : (a) to (c) The required infor- RANGAYYA NAIDU) : (a) and (b) The third mation is being collected and will be laid on 115 MW Unit of Salal Hydro electric Project the table of the House. 369 Written Answers CHAITRA 28,1916 (SAKA) WrittBn Answers 370

~~Asylum to Indians [ Translationj~~

Telephone Connections 3715. SHRI S.B. SIDNAl : Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased 3716. SHAI MRUTYUNJAYA to state: NA YAK: Witt the Minister of COMMUNICA- TIONS be pleased to refer to the reply given to Unstarred Question No. 1628 on Decem- (a) the number of Indians who had ber 13,1993 and to state: sought asylum in Germany, U.S.A., Canada and other Western countries during 1992 (a) whether the information regarding and 1993. countrywise; parts (C) and (d) has since been collected;

~~(b) if so, the details thereof; and (b) the number of them granted asylum by those COUlitries. eQuntrywise; and (e) if not. the reasons therefor?~~

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (c) the major factors identified by the MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI Government for the Indian citizens seeking SUKH RAM) : (a) Yes, Sir. asylum abroad? (b) The assurance to earlier lSUSQ No. 1628 has since been fulfitted on 14.2.94, THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE and details in this regard are given in the MINISTRY OF EXTERNALAFFAIRS (SHAI enclosed Statement. R.L. BHATIA) : (a) to (e) The information is being collected and will be placed on the (c) Does not arise in view of (a) and Table of the House. (b). 371 Written Answers APRIL 18, 1994 Written Answers 372

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Pak's Resolution at UNHRC, Geneva The overwhelming majority of the member countries of the Commission on 3717. SHRI SIMON MARANDI: Human Rights supported India's stand that SHRI DAnA MEGHE : the Kashmir issue should be resolved bilat- SHRI SHRAVAN KUMAR erally and rejected Pakistan's attempt 'to PATEL: intemationalise the issue.

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AF- The Government remains committed FAIRS be pleased to state: to the protection and promotion of human rights within the framework of national sov- (a) whether India has achieved any ereignty and territorial integrity. success at the international level with reference to Kashmir issue recently; [English)

(b) whetber any resolution was moved Supply of Telephone Directory by Pakistan at the UNH RC'S recent meeting in Geneva, relating to Kashmir; 3718. SHRI V. SREENIVASA PRASAD: Will the Minister of COMMUNI- (c) if so, the details thereof and the CATIONS be pleased to state : reaction of Indian delegation thereto; (a) whetherthe Mahanagar Telephone (d) the countries who supported the Nigam Limited supply the telephone directo- stand taken by India on Kashmir issue; ry to the new telephone consumers at the time of providing the connection; (e) the response to the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Japan and China and (b) if not. the reasons therefor; other Asian countries to the Pak resolution; and (c) the number of new telephone consumers in DelhilNew Delhi provided con- (f) the steps being taken to resolve the nections since November, 1993 and have issue? not been supplied with the telephone directory; and THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI (d) the steps taken to provide the R.L. BHATIA): (a)to(f) India was successful telephone directory to those consumers? in isolating Paklst;m ilnrllorcing her to with- draw the resolullon unconditionally. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI Pakist,1I1 tabled a resolution at the SUKH RAM) : (a) and (b) Sir, Main Tele- recently concluded 50th session of the UN phone directory is normally supp6ed to all Commission on Human Rights in Geneva, the new telephone subscribers by alleging grave and consistent Violations of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited, New human rights of tlw J.loople of Jammu & Delhi. But for the last few months, main

Kashmir and callecl f I " the despatch of a fact telephone directory could not be supplied to finding mission to II1v('stigate these viola- the new customers as the same was out of tions. stock. However, supplementary telephone 377 Written Answeffl CHAITRA28,1916(SAKA) Written Answeffl 378 directory 1993 is being offered to them. [English)

(c) About 11akh subscribers have not Assistance to Minor Ports been provided with telephone directory. 3720. SHRI J. CHOKKA RAO : Will (d) The next main Delhi Telephone the Minister of SURFACE TRANSPORT be Directory is expected to be published in July pleased to state : 1994 and those new customers who did not get their copies will be provided with the (a) whether the Union Govemment main Telephone directory 1994 through dif- provide assistance for the development of ferent Directory Distribution Centres. minor ports; and

[ Translation] (b) if so, the amount given to Andhra Pradesh during last year and the current Theft of Parcels in Maharashtra financial year for the development of minor ports? 3719. SHRI VILASRAO NAGNATHRAO GUNDEWAR : Will the Min- THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE ister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT state: (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) : (a) No, Sir.

~~(a) whether several parcels have been (b) Question. does not arise. stolen from the general post offices in Maharashtra; [ Translation]~~

~~(b) if so, the details thereof during last Allotment of Time slot and Advertise- two years; ments~~

(c) the number of the foreign parcels 3721. SHRIMA TI BHAVNA out of them; CHIKHALlA: Will the Minister of INFORMA- TION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to (d) whether any enquiry has been state: conducted in this regard; (a) the policy being adopted for alloting (e) if so, the butcome thereof; and time slot for telecast of serials and advertisements in regional language programmes (f) the details of the action taken by the such as Gujarati, Telugu, Malayalam and Govemment against the persons responsi- Kannada through various Doordarshan ble therefor? Kendras of the country;

(b) the ratio in which the time was THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE allotted for telecast of serials and advertise- MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI ments in Hindi, Gujarati and Bengali lan- SUKH RAM) : (a) to (f) The information is . guages during the last one year; being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House. (c) whether there is any proposal to 379 Written Answers APRIL 18, 1994 Written Answers 380 increase the number of serials in Gujarati MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT language during 1994; and (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) : (a) and (b) The reconnaissance survey is normally conduct- (d) if so, the details thereof? ed after a road is included in the National Highway grid. However, in the lasttwo years, THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Chittor Kurnool road in Andhra Pradesh has MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND been declared as new National Highway. BROADCASTING (SI-j=ll K.P. SINGH DEO) Consequently, five improvement works : (a) Programmes including senals are slot- amounting to Rs. 113.50 lakhs have been ted tor telecast on the national network and sanctioned for this National Highway. in the regional service of Doordarshan according to the Fixed Point Chart drawn up by (c) No, Sir. each kendra. Advertisements, if offered, are accepted by Doordarshan in all time slots. (d) Does not arise.

(b) Such information is not centrally Electronic Equipments in Gujarat maintained by Doordarshan at present. 3723. SHRI N.J. RATHVA: WUI the {c) No, Sir. Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: (d) Does not arise. (a) whether the Government have Linking Roads of Haryana with Nation- started the use of electronic equipments in al Highways Gujarat for the development and expqnsion of telephone exchanges; 3722. SHRI JANGBIR SINGH: Will the Minister of SURFACE TRANSPORT be (b) if so, the details thereof; and pleased to state : (c) the type of equipments used dur- (a) the number of new National High- ing last three years? ways in respect of which surveys have been conducted during the last two years fortheir THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE construction and the total amount spent MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI thereon; Sl,)KH RAM) : (a) Yes, Sir.

(b) the number of National Highways (b) Most of the life expired exchanges out of them on which work has commenced; are being replaced by electronic ones. About 59.1% of the equipped capacity is of elec- (c) whether there is any scheme to link tronic type in Gujarat Telecom Circle. Loharu, Dadri, Chhuchhakvas, Jhajjar, Khardhonda in Haryana with the Sher Shah (c) The type of equipment used in Suri National Highway; and Gujarat is given below:

~~(d) if so, the progress thereof? 1. E-10B Digital~~

~~THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE 2. Fetex 150 381 Written Answers CHAITRA 28,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 382~~

~~3. AT&T [English]~~

4. PRX Arrears due from State Electricity Boards 5. C-DOT Type MAX-I 3725. SHRI R. SURENDER REDDY 6. ILT 512 : Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state: 7. ILT 64 (a) whetherthe State Electricity Boards 8. E-SAX and NEAX owe huge amounts to the Rural Electrifica- tion Corporation; 9. 128 C-DOT RAX (b) if so, the details ofthe amounts due 10. 64 MILT from each State electriCity Board as on December 31 , 1993 and the period forwhich .r 11. C-DOT MBM and SBM the arrears stand;

12. I.C.P. (c) the details of the action taken by the Rural electrification Corporation to re- ~onversion of Telephone Exchanges cover the amounts from the State Electricity in Bihar Boards for all these years;

(d) whether the Ministry has recently 3724. SHRI LALIT ORAON : Will issued directions to he State electriCity the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be Boards in regard to fixation of tariff for -pleased to state : consumption of electricity; and

(a) the names of the telephone ex- (e) if so, the details thereof and further changes converted into automatic telephone action proposed to be taken by the Govern- ,exchanges so far in Bihar, district-wise; and ment for recovery of the huge arrears from State Electricity Boards? (b) the names of the places where telephone exchanges are proposed to be THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE converted into automatic ones during 1994- MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI P.V. 95? RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) Yes, Sir.

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (b) As on 31.12.93, Rs. 642.40 crores MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI was outstanding as dues of Rural Electrifi- SUKH RAM) : (a) All telephone exchanges cation Corporation (REC) against various in Bihar had been converted into automatic State Electricity Boards (SEBs.) State-wise exchanges by ?< .:::. ~ !:~~. details are given in the Statement. These arrears are mainly for the years 1992-94. (b) Question does not arise in view of However, in respect of Bihar and U.P. the (a) above. arrears pertain to earlier periods also. 383 Written Answers APRIL 18,1994 Written Answers 384

(c) Recovery of REC dues is being January, 1993, an Action Plan was adopted, regularly followed up with the SEBs/STate which among other things, includes that Govemmegts by the Corporation and Minis- tariff, including agricultural tariff, be revised try of Power at different levels. some recov- periodically taking into account the increased ery has also been effected through Central cost of production and supply. This has A.ppropriation. been followed up by letters and review meetings. Regarding the clearance of out-. standing dues, State Electricity Boards have (d) and (e) The tariff for consumption been advised to clear the outstanding dues of electricity is fixed by the State Electricity of Central Power Sector Undertakings at the Board after getting approval of the con- earliest. Some of the dues have also been cerned State Government. During the Pow- adjusted against the Central Plan Assist- er Ministers' Conference held on 8th and 9th ance due to the State Governments.

~~STATEMENT~~

~~Outstanding Dues of the Various State Electricity Boards as on 31.12.1993~~

~~(Rs. in crores) S.No. State Outstanding dues.~~

~~1. Andhra Pradesh 16.17~~

~~2. Arunachal Pradesh 0.14~~

~~3. Assam 30.73~~

~~4. Bihar 136.07~~

~~5. Gujarat 0.21~~

~~6. Haryana 2.67~~

~~7. Himachal Pradesh 0.04~~

~~8. Jammu and Kashmir 0.24~~

~~9. Kerala 5.12~~

~~10. Madhya Pradesh 83.23~~

~~11. Maharashtra 0.08~~

~~12. Meghalaya 4.41~~

~~13. Mizoram 0.06 385 Written Answers CHAITRA 28,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 386~~

~~(Rs. In crores) S.No. State Outstanding dues.~~

~~14. Nagaland 0.51~~

~~15. Orissa 59.15~~

~~16. Punjab 0.29~~

~~17. Rajasthan 22.84~~

~~18. Sikkim 0.15~~

~~19. Tamil Nadu 0.47~~

~~20. Tripura 1.14~~

~~21. Uttar Pradesh 214.89~~

~~22. West Bengal 63.79~~

~~Total 642.40~~

~~Telephone Connections in West cases are likely to be disposed of? Bengal~~

~~THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE 3726. SHRI JITENDRA NATH DAS MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI : Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS SUKH RAM) : (a) Yes, Sir. be pleased to state :~~

~~(b) Details is given in the Statement (a) whether telephone connections enclosed. are pending with different exchanges in West Bengal;~~

(c) and (d) The 8th Five Year Plan (b) If so, the number of applications (1992-97) of the Department envisages to pending at present in each district; provide telephones practically on demand in rural and tribal areas and to contain the waiting period for telephone connections in (c) the steps taken/proposed to be large telephone systems to maximum two taken to clear the pending cases; and years by the end of the plan period. The planning for exchange capacities is done • accordingly. (d) the time limit during which these 387 Written Answers APRIL 18, 1994 Written Answers 388 STATEMENT

~~The number of applications pending as on 31.3.1994 in each district is as under:~~

~~S.No. Oistnct No. of applications pending as on 31.3.1994~~

~~1. Bankura 237~~

~~2. Burdwan 4198~~

~~3. Birbhum 1121~~

~~4. CO~~

~~5. Darjeeling 4166~~

~~6. Hoogly 5543~~

~~7. Howrah 7914~~

~~8. Jaipalguri 739~~

~~9. Maida 176~~

~~10. Midnapore 2562~~

~~11. Murshidabad 792~~

~~12. Nadia 1884~~

~~13. Purulia 242~~

~~14. Uttar Dinajpur 529~~

~~15. Dakshin Dinajpur 364~~

~~16. 24-Parganas (N) 8644~~

~~17. 24-Parganas (5) 7993~~

~~18. Calcutta 19299~~

~~Total 66831 389 Written Answers CHAITRA 28, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 390~~

~~[ Translation] during the last two years;~~

~~Issue of Passport without Police (b) the number of bridges being re- Verification quired at present in the State; and~~

~~3727. SHRI DAnA MEGHE: Will (c) the total expenditure incurred on the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be the repair ?f the bridges during the above pleased to state : period?~~

(a) whether the Government are aware THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE that Regional Passport Offices situated in MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT four metropolitan cities are issuing large (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) : (a) Five. number of passports without conducting police verification; and (b) and (c) At present six bridges on various National Highways in Madhya (b) if so, the reasons therefor and the Pradesh are under repair. An expenditure of number of such cases came to the notice of Rs. 1.54 lakhs has so far been incurred for -the Government and the action being taken repairs of these bridges. in these cases? [English] THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI ISDISTDJPCOs in Gujarat R.L. BHATIA) : (a) and (b) AH passport applications are referred for police verifica- 3729. DR. AMRITLAL KALIDAS tion. Where police reports are not received PATEL: Wilr the Minister of COMMUNICA- within four weeks, passports are eligible for TIONS be pleased to state: issue. If after issuance of such a passport, any adverse police report is received against (a) the number of ISD/STD/PCOs set an applicant, appropriate action is taken by up in urban/rural and tribal areas of Gujarat the government under the Passport Act, during 1992-93 and 1993-94; 1967. Short validity passports for a maximum period of one year are issued on out of (b) whether the Government propose turn/priority basis subject to production of to set up such PCOS in the State during the verification certificate by the authorised of- next financial year; and ficer. In such cases only post-police verification is done. (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor? Bridges over National Highways in Madhya Pradesh THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI 3728. SHRI SHIVRAJ SINGH SUKH RAM): (a) 2801 and 1309ISD/STD CHAUHAN: Will the Minister of SURFACE PCOS were set up in urban/rural and tribal TRANSPORT be pleased to state: areas of Gujarat during 199293 and 1993- 94 respectively. (a) the number of bridges constructed on National Highways in madhya Pradesh (b) Yes, Sir. 391 Written Answers APRIL 18,1994 vyritten Answers 392 (c) Public telephones including STD (e) Rs. 99.80 lakhs for Phase-I. For PCOs are provided to the extent of 5% of Phase-II, estimate not yet sanctioned. each exchange capacity. Target for Telephone Lines Alleppey Bye-Pass 3731. SHRI RAMCHANDRA 373.0. SHRI THAYIL JOHN VEERAPPA: ANJALOSE : Will the Minister of SURFACE SHRI BAPU HARI CHAURE : TRANSPORT be pleased to state: Will the Minister of COMMUNICA- (a) the present stage of construction TIONS be pleased to state : work of bye-pass in Allepey on National Highway-47 in Kerala: (a) whether the Government have set up any target of adding telephone lines (b) whether the pace of work on this providing telephones on demand in rural bye-pass is very slow: and urban areas during 1994-95;

~~(c) if so, the steps taken by the Gov- (b) if so, the details of demand, State- ernment to expedite the work; wise: and~~

~~(d) the time by which this bye-pass is (c) the extent to which the demand is likely to be completed: and likely to be fulfilled?~~

(e) the original estimated total cost of THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE the project and the revised latest cost? MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI SUKH RAM) : ,a) No, Sir. However, as per THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE 8th plan objective the waiting period for MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT telephone connections is not to exceed two (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) : (a) The work in years in large telephone systems and prac- a length of 3.74 km (Phase-I) is in progress tically on demand in rural and tribal areas by and likely to be completed by September, the end of 8th plan period (1992-97).' The 1995. plans are being drawn to meet the above objective accordingly. (b) and (c) The State Gov!. has been requested to expedite the work and furnish (b) State-wise demand as on 28.2.94 technical proposal for the remaining length is given in the Statement attached. of 3.85 km (Phase-II). (c) The Annual Plan for 94-95 envis- (d) It is too early to indicate the date of ages 14 lakhs telephone connection to be completion. provided in 1994-9S 393 Written Answers CHAITRA 28,1916 (SAKA) Written Answer!' ~~ "

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us President on Non Proliferatic)n in Akashwani and Doordarshan have staged a South Asia dharna at the Akashwani Bhawan recently in support of their demands; 3732. SHRI SYED SHAHABUDDIN : Will the MInister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (b) if so, the details of their demands; be pleased to state : and

(a) Whether the Government have (c) the action being taken by the Gov- taken note of the US President's report to emment thereon? the US Congress on the non proliferation of nuclear weapons in South Asia for the peri- THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE od April-October, 1993; and MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SHRI K.P. SINGHDEO) (b) if so,. the Government's reaction : (a) and (b) Yes, Sir. Some engineers of All thereto? India Radio and Ooordarshan staged Dharna on 17.3.1994 on issues of promotional pros- THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE pects, service matters and working condi- MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI tions. R.L. BHATIA) : (a) Yes, Sir. (c) The issues are under considera- (b) Government have, in its interaction of the Government. tion with the US Government, repeatedly stressed that India is cornmitted to genuine Coastal Shipping Plan Development nuclear non proliferation to be achieved on the basis of universality, non discrimination, 3734. SHRI SANAT KUMAR comprehensiveness and verifiability. Gov- MANDAL : Will the Minister of SURFACE ernment's position on the NPT is well known TRANSPORT be pleased to state: and has been reiterated to the US Govern- ment. Government believe that narrow re- (a) whether the coastal shipping de- gional approaches to promote non prolifer- velopment plan has failed to take off even ation do not take into account India's secu- after several months of efforts made by his rity concerns which can be adequately ad- Ministry to launch it; dressed only by undertaking measures which are global, comprehensive, non discrimina- (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and tory and verifiable. (c) the measures proposed to be tak- [ Translation) en to implement the plan?

Demands of Engineers of AIR! THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE DoordaIshan MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT (SHRI JAGDISH TYTlER) : (a) to (c) There 3733. SHRIBARELALJATAV:Will is no specific approved plan as such for the MinisteroflNFORMATION AND BROAD- coastal shipping development. However, a CASTING be pleased to state : working group was set up by the Govern- ment to look into the simplification of the (a) whether the Engineers of custom procedure, improvement of ~99 Written Answers APRIL 18, 1994 Written Answers 400 infrastructural facilities, etc. The working (b) if SO, the names of th~e cities; group has made 12 recommendations for the development of coastal shipping. Their (c) whether there is any proposal to acceptance is under process-in'consultation include more cities under this service in with the concerned Ministries/Organisations. private sector;

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_ Way Side Amenities in Andhra Pradesh (e) the progress made, if any, in respect of radio paging service in the four 3735. SHRI DHARMABHIKSHAM : metropolitan cities and particularly in Cal- Will the Ministerof SURFACE TRANSPORT cutta? be pleased to state: . THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (a) whether there is any proposal to MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI upgrade guest houses, trave.llers SUKH RAM) : (a) Yes, Sir. bungalowes etc. situated on National High- ways in Andhra Pradesh and particularly on (b) Details are given in Statement - I. National Highways No.9, and (c) Yes, Sir. The tenders to franchise (b) if so, the details thereof? Radio Paging Service in the rest of the country have been invited from registered THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Indian Companies of Public & Private Sec- MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT tors. (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) : (a) and (b) The position of passenger oriented way side (d) Detail.s are given in Statement II. amenities in Andhra Pradesh is as under: (e) Limited Radio Paging Service has (i) The facility at Palamaner on NH-4 already been commissioned in Delhi and is in an advanced stage of completion. Bombay by MTNL. Besides, tenders were also invited from registered Indian Compa- (ii) There is a proposal to provide nies for franchising of Radio Paging Service these facilities at Zaheerabad on NH-9 also in 27 cities, including four Metro cities of for which the process of site identification is Delhi, Bombay, Calcutta and Madras. 19 in progress. bidders were shortlisted on the basis of eligibility criteria and financial bids were Radio Paging Service issued to them. Some of the bidders who were not short listed, filled civil writ petitions 3736. SHRI AMAL DATTA: Will the in the Courts of law. After clarifications from Minister of COMMU~CATIONS be pleased the courts that there is no stay, financial bids to state: were evaluated and 15 bidders have been provisionally selected for various cities. A (a) whether the Government have list of provisionally selected bidders for the invited bids to franchise radio paging service' four metro cities are given in in twenty seven cities; Statement - III. 401 Written Answers CHAITRA 28,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 402

~~STATEMENT -I 22. Ludhiana Name of 27 Cities for Franchise of Radio Paging Service 23. Visakhapatnam~~

~~1. Delhi, 24. Chandigarh~~

~~2. Bombay 25. Rajkot~~

~~3. Calcutta 26. Trivandrum~~

~~4. Madras 27. Amritsar.~~

~~5. Ahmedabad STATEMENT -II 6. Bangalore Tenders Invited on Territorial Circle basis 7. Hyderabad for Radio Paging Service~~

8. Pune 1. Andhra Pradesh Circle except Hyderabad and Vishakapatnam. 9. Kanpur 2. Tamil Nadu Circle except areas 10. Nagpur served by Maraimalai Nagar export promotion Zone (MEPZ), 11. Lucknow Minjur, Mahabalipuram, Madurai and Coimbatore. 12. Surat 3. Karnataka Circle except 13. Jaipur Bangalore.

14. Ernakulam 4. Kerala circle except Trivandrum and Ernakulam. 15. Coimbatore 5. Maharashtra circle except the 16. Vadodara local areas served by Kalyan Telephone District. Pune and 17. Indore ., ..'Iagpur.

18. Patna 6. Madhya Pradesh Circle except Bhopal .'1nd Indore. 19. Madurai 7. Rajasthan circle except Jaipur. 20. Bhopal 8. Punjab circle except Ludhiana. 21. Varanasi Amritsar & Chandigarh. 403 Written Answers APRIL 18,1994 Written Answers 404 9. Haryana circle except local area 15. Gujarat circle except Surat, served by Faridabad and Rajkot, Ahmedabad and Gurgaon Telephone exchanges. Baroda.

~~10. Himachal Pradesh circle. 16. Assam circle.~~

~~11. Jammu and Kashmir circle. 17. North East circle.~~

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Time Limit for Sanction of Telephone whether there is difficulty in Connection connecting the premises where telephone is to be provided to 3737. SHRI AMAR ROYPRADHAN the exchange due to shortage : Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS of cable pairs. be pleased to state :

(b) Recommendations received from (a) the prescribed time limit for tele- MPs are processed on top priority for issuing phone installing authority to provide te!e- the necessary sanction. phone connections to such consumers whose names are recommended by M.P.s and the time taken in installation after the, (c) and (d) The prescrtbed time limit is sanction is accorded by sanctioning author- adhered to in almost all releasable cases ities; where formalities have been complied with. (b) the time normally taken. by the authorities in sanctioning the telephone con- Aluminium Exports and Bauxite nection after receipt of request from M.Ps.; Deposits

~~(c) whether the time schedule laid 3738. DR. K.v.R. CHOWDARY down for above purposes is strictly followed; Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to and state:~~

(d) if so, to what extent and if not, the re?sons thEl(efor? (a) the quantity of aluminium exported during 1991-92,1992-93 and 1993-94; and THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI (b) the foreign exchange earned SUKH RAM) : (a) Sir, telephone connec- therefrom? tions against MPs quota are to be provided within 30 days from the date of sanction order subject to technical feasibility and THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE observance of departmental formalities. The MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BALRAM time taken for installation will depend on SINGH YADAV): (a) and (b) As per inform a- following factors. tion given "by the primary producers of the Aluminium namely, National Aluminium whether any further clarifica- Company Limited (NALCO), Bharat Alumin- tion is to be sought from the ium Company Limited (BALCO), Indian Alu- applicant in respect of registra- minium Company Limited (INDAL) and tion details. Hindalco Industries Limited (HI,,!DALCO), the quantity of Aluminium metal and semis wh~ther spare capacity exists exported and foreign exchange earned hi the exchange from where the thereon during the year 1991-92;'1992-93 connection is to be given. and 1993-94 is given below :- . Wnlrsn~ 411 Wrillen Answers APRIL 18, 1994 412 -y-~~---

~~1991-92 1992-9.1 '!J9J-94 (Ptm'.)~~

~~Quantity Foreign Quantity Foreign Quantity Famign Exported Exchange Exported Excha[Jge Exported Exchange (tonnes) eamed (tonnes) eamed (tonnes) eamed (Rs.lcrores) (Rs.lcrores) (Rs.lcrores)~~

~~NALCO 61117' 213.67 85771 328.47 60050 229.91~~

~~BALCO 273 1.79 189.5 1.0574 28 0.1562~~

~~INDAL 4200 23.40 6700 82.40 9200 51.50~~

~~HINDALCO 7281.052 23.97 20433.198 76.62 12215.056 45.97~~

~~Total 72871.052 262.83 113093.698 488.5474 31493.056 327.5362~~

Budgetary Allocation to Ports budgetary support in the budget proposals for 1994-95; and 3739. SHRI SULTAN SALAHUDDIN OWAISI: SHRI BOLLA BULlI (b) if so, the details thereof? RAMAIAH: THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Will the Ministerof SURFACE TRANS- MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT PORT be pleased to state: (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) : (a) and (b) Yes, Sir. The budgetary support given to Major (a) whether the ports have been given Ports during 1994-95 is as under:-

~~S.No. Name of Port Budgetary Support during 1994-95 (Rupees in crores)~~

~~1. Calcutta 40.00~~

~~2. Bombay 50.00~~

~~3. J.L Nehru 30.00~~

~~4. Madras 50.00~~

~~5. Cochin 50.CO~~

~~6. Vizag 40.00 413 Written Answer.s CHAITRA 28, 1916 (SAKA) .' Written Answer.s 414~~

~~S.ND. Name of Port Budgetary Support during 1994~95 (Rupees in crores)~~

~~7. Kandla 30.00~~

~~8. Mormugao 30.00~~

~~9. Paradip 40.00~~

~~10. New Mangalore 40.00~~

~~11. Tuticorin 19.50~~

~~Total Major Ports 419.50~~

·Pak-tslamic Bias to Kashmir ASEAN Meeting Issue 3741. SHRI CHITTA BASU : 3740. SHRI GURUDAS KAMAT : SHRI BIJOY KRISHNA WiIUheMinisterofEXTERNALAFFAIRSbe HANDlQUE: pleased to state : Will the Minist~r of EXTERNAL AF- (8) whether Pakistan is giving Kash- FAJRS be pleased to state: mir a Pan Islamic c6Iour; (a) whether any meeting of India- (b) if so, the details thereof; and ASEAN Joint Sectoral Committee was held in Indonesia recently; and (c) the steps taken by the Govern- ment in this regard? (b) if so, the outcome thereof, with particular reference to the prospects of ex- THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE port and investment potentials in the ASEAN MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI trade block for India? R.L BHATIA) : (a) and (b) Pakistan is attempting to intemationalise the Jammu THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE and Kashmir issue and to give it a religious MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI bias. R.L. SHAllA) : (a) Yes, Sir.

(b) The ASEAN - India sectoral dia- (0) Govemment have and wiN oontin- logue was given a substantive content with ye to take. all measures to project to the the first meeting of the ASEAN-India Joint international cornmunitythe facts ~inr Sectoral Cooperation Committee (AIJSCC) the situation in Jammu and Kashmir in the held .at Bali (Indonesia) on 6-8 January correct .perspective. 1994. 415 Written Answers APRIL 18, 1994 Written Answel5 416 The AIJSCC recognised the mutual [ Translation] benefits of intensified cooperation between india and the ASEAN initially in the areas of Multinationals in the Cold Drink Trade, Investment, Tourism and Science Industry .lOd Technology. It decided to set up re- ~uired 1nstitutional structures to facilitate 3743. SHRI PREM CHAND RAM: ~ooperation in these areas particularly to SHRI CHINMAYANAND dentify the mechanisms and modalities of SWAMI: IOcreasing trade and investment. SHRIMATI SHEELA GAUTAM:

~~Lifting of Visa Restriction for Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESS- Tourists ING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:~~

3742. PROF. M. KAMSON : Will the (a) the names of the multinationals MinisterofEXTERN'ALAFFAIRSbepleased who have entered the soft drink industry; to state: (b) the terms and conditions to which (a) whether the Government propose these companies have agreed to; to lift visa restrictions for some countries in or~r to encourage Tourism industry of (c) whether these terms and condi- country; tions are contrary to the interests of the Indian cold drink m.anufacturers; (b) if so, the details thereof including names of countries being considered and (d) whether Pepsi cola has fulfilled all the steps taken by the Government in this the terms and conditions agreed to with the regard; Government before the issue of licence to it;

(c) whether any estimation of earning (e) if not, the details therefor; and of foreign exchange has since been made in this regard; and (f) the capital investment to be made by the Pepsi cola company in its bottling (d) it so, the details thereof? plants and agro based processing units?

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE THE MINISTtR OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNALI.FFAIRS (SHRI MIN!3TRY OF FOOD PROGESSING IN- R.L. BHATIA) : (a) No, Sir. DUSTRIES (SHRI T ARUN GOGOI) : (a) and (b) MIs Pepsi Foods Ltd. and MIs Britco (b) Does not arise. Foods Company Private Ltd. have been granted approval forthe manufacture of soft drink concentrate on the following terms and (c) and(d) The toreign exchange earn- conditions :- 19 from Tourism during 1993 is estimated at MS. 4251 crores. MIs Pepsi Foods Ltd. 417 Written Answers CHAITAA 28, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 418

Mis Pepsi Foods Ltd. were granted crores in the first seven years. foreign collaboration approval/letter of intent subject to certain conditions. Subse- (iii) The estimated inflow of foreign quently the Company requested for amend- exchange by exports is As. 234 ment of some of these conditions. The crores over the first seven years. request for modification of conditions has been approved by the Govt. in keeping with (iv) No dividend remittance for the its generalliberalised Industrial Policy and in first seven years. tune with the permission granted to other companies engaged in similar industrial (c) No, Sir. The foreign companies activity. As per the present approval, the have to compete with the existing manufac- company has projected to export products turers in the country. worth at least As. 400 crores over a ten year period. Further, export to import ratio shall (d) No condition was imposed before all along be maintained at 3:1. the issue of the licence.

M/s Britco Foods Company Private (e) Does not arise. Ltd. (f) The approved capital investment to Government has approved the pro- be made by Pepsico Inc. is upto US $ 95 posal from Mis Coca Cola South Asia Hold- million in the proposed holding company ings Inc. USA (since transferred in the name which will be engaged in the following activ- of M/s Britco Foods Company Private Ltd. ities :- Bombay) for the manufacture of beverage bases and essences. The Company will have 100% foreigtJ equity amounting to As. (a) Promotion of new export projects. 60 crores by itself orthrough its subsidiariesl associate companies. The company will (b) Promotion of new joint ventures in' maintain an export-import ratio of 3: 1. There export activities. will be dividend balancing for seven yea.rs from thedaie of commencement of produc- (c) Investment in Food Processing tion and this will be over and above the 3:1 Industries. export import ratio separately stipulated. The Company offered to make the following (d) Investment in backward linkages . commitments which have been noted:- with farmers by any of the companies of Pepsico Inc. in India. (i) Company does not envisaqe anv payment of technical licence fees (e) Investments in beverage business payment for the use of patents, .,.clnufacturing, marketing and distribution. royalties, training fees or any other consultancY,lumpsum pay- (f) Investments in information tech- ment. nology and financial services.

~~(ii) The projected imports of essen- (g) Investments in technology tial flavounng essences is As. 78 upgradation. 419 Written Answers APRIL 18, 1994 Written Answers 420~~

(English] SHRI SUSHIL CHANDRA VARMA: Deep Sea Fishing Will the Ministerof POWER be pleased 3744. SHRI N. DENNIS: Will the to state: Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUS- TRIES be pleased to state: (a) whether managements of Ther- mal Power Plants in the country hi"ive drawn (a) the total number of licences issued the attention of his Ministry to the supply of forthe operation of deep sea fishing vessels sub-standard coal which leads to more diS- in the country; charge of waste ash than the standard coal;

(b) the criteria adopted to issue licenc- (b) if so, the percentage of waste ash es;and discharged by powerpJantspertonnestand- arocoal; (c~ whether the interests of traditional fishennen are considered when issuing these (c) the steps taken by the Govern- Iicel1£es? ment to ensure the supply of standard coal to 1hennal power plants; THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING IN- (d) the total land has been covered DUSTRIES (SHRI TARUN GOGOI) : (a) underthis waste ash in various power plants; Since the inception of this Ministry, 45 com- and panies have been permitted to acquirel operate deep sea fishing vessels under (e) the steps taken by the Govern- various Schemes, viz., 100% EOU, indige- ment to minimise apd shortage due to such nous construction, import, joint ventures, ash dumping? leasing and test fishing etc. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (b) Only resource specific vessels MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI P.V. namely tuna vessels, stern trawl~rs, Squid- RANGAYVA NAIDU) : (a) There are/have jiggers etc. were allowed, for exploiting non- been complaints of receiving lower grade of shrimp resources. coal than the design grade coal by Power Stations. The concept of standard coal is not (c) Operation of deep sea fishing ves- used in the thermal power plant industry. sels is allowed only beyond the area of operation of traditional fisherman Le. be- (b) The coal supplied in India for pow- yond 12 nautical miles from the shore. er generation has an ash content which varies from 35 to 49%. Coal Shortage in Thermal Power Plants in Gujarat (c) Department of Coal is required to 3745. SHRI CHHITUBHAI GAMIT : coordinate with Coal India Ud. and to take SHRI CHHEDI PASWAN : appropriate steps to minimise the problem SHRI PREM CHAND RAM: of the variation in the quality of coal from SHRI PRAKASH V. PATIL : differ~nt coal mines. Co~l·supply contracts 421 Written Answers CHAITRA 28, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 422 are being evolved to have a beHercontrol on released so far till date as a result thereof? coal quality in future. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (d) The land covered for ash disposal MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (sttRI will depend upon the capacity of the power R.L. BHATIA) :(a) and (b) Governmenth-.ve plant. ash content and the number of years received a number of communications from of operation and varies from station to sta- Members of Partiament and others in coi;t- tion. flection with the apprehension of Indian fishermen by Pakistani authorities off the (e) The Government is aware of the coast of Gujarat. A total of 19 such commu- problems of land coverage which may result nications, 1 in 1991, 12 in 1992,4 in 1993 due to dumping of ash from thermal power and 2 in 1994 have been received seeking stations. Appreicable amount of develop- measures to secure the release and repatri- mental wot1< has been carried out to find ation of Indian fishermen under detention in variety of uses for the ash which includes Pakistan. reclamation of waste land, as a constituent of cement, building and road material, back (c) A total of 211 Indian fishermen and filling of abandoned mines and as a fertilizer 32 fishing vessels were apprehended by etc. Pakistan since 1991. 41 fishermen and 5 fishing vessels were apprehended in 1991 , Kidnapping of Indian Fishermen off 67 fishermen and 11 fishing vessels in 1992 Coast of Gujarat and 103 fishermen and 16 fishing vessels in 1993. 3746. SHRI CHANDRESH PATEL: Will the Ministerof EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be (d) and (e) Govemment have, in re- pleased to state : ceipt of information regarding apprehension of Indian fishermen and fishing vessels by (a) whether the Government have Pakistani authorities taken up the issue of received a number of complaints from Mem- the earty release and repatriation of the bers of Parliament and others in connection detained fishermen. Out of the total of 211 with kidnapping and arrest of fishermen by fishermen and 32 fishing vessels appre- persons from Pakistan from the sea coast of hended by Pakistani authorities since 1991, various parts of Gujarat particularty from 128 fishermen and 19 fishing vessels have Jamnagar and Kutch districts; been released till date.

(b) if so. the details of such complaints Indian Drinks in US Market received during each of the last three years; 3747. SHRI RAM KAPSE : Will th~ (c) the number of fishermen and boats. Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUS- and vessels taken away and kept in Pakista- TRIES be pleased to state: ni Jails during each of the last three years;

(d) concrete steps taken by the Gov- (a) whether five Indian made flavours ernment for their early release; and of tropical fruit drinks, distributed by a U.S. company (Pure and Natural incorporated) (e) the number of persons and boats have hit the U.S. Market; 423 Written Answers APRIL 18,1994 Written Answers 424 (b) if so, the details thereof; and Bisanatham Gold Mines of Andhra Pradesh; (c) the foreign exchange earned in the transaction? (b) if so, the details thereof;

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (c) the total amount spent on trans- MINISTRY OF FOOD. PROCESSING IN- portation of the ores; and DUSTRIES (SHRI TARUN GOGOI) : (a) Yes, Sir. (d) the rehabilitation schemes proposed by the Government for the K.G.F. (b) and (c) MIs. Pepsi Foods has employees, in view of the persistent losses exported mango, pineapple, gauva, tropical being incurred by the Kolar Gold Fields? and other mixed fruit drinks valued at about US $ 7,30,000 till early April, 1994 which is THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE distributed in US by MIs. Pure and Natural MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BALRAM Incorporated. SINGH YADAV) : (a) Yes, Sir.

Kolar Gold Fields (b) and (c) The total quantity of ore transported from Chigargunta and 3748. SHRI M.G. REDDY: Bisanatham mines to Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) SHRI SUSHIL CHANDRA mills and the cost incu rred thereon by Bharat VARMA: Gold Mines Ltd. (BGML) during the past three years is given below :- Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state: (d) The matter of rehabilitalion of this Company is under consideration of Board (a) whether KolarGold Fields (K.G.F.) for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction procures are from the Chigurugunta and (BIFR). 425 Written Answers CHAITRA 28,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 426

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(d) Construction of departmental build- Supply of F-16 Aircrafts to ings for 110 post offices functioning in rent- Pakistan ed buildings has been approved. 3751. SHRI SRIKANTA JENA: Equity Base of SAil SHRI MOHAN SINGH (DEORIA).: 3750. SHRI S.M. LALJAN BASHA : SHRI MANORANJAN Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to BHAKTHA: state: SHRI BARE LAL JATAV:

(a) whether Steel Authority of India Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AF- Limited has sought permission 10 reduce its FAIRS be pleased to state: equity base; (a) whether the Government are aware (b) if so, the reasons therefor; of the US move to supply F-16 fighter aircrafts 429 Written Answers CHAITRA 28,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 430

with nuclear weapon delivery system to volve Private Sector including NRls in con- Pakistan; and struction, maintenance and operation of fee based facilities for bypasses, bridges and (b) if so, the details thereof and the expressways on National Highways in vari- reaction of the Government thereto? ous States including Uttar Pradesh. Since the broad modalities of this proposal have THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE not yet been finalised, it is, therefor, too early MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI to specify the pOSition in respect of any State . R.I:.. BHATIA) : (a) Yes, Sir. including U.P.

(b) The US Government proposes to [English] make a one time exception to the Pressler Amendment and transfer 38 F-16 aircraft Post Offices . and other military equipment to Pakistan in exchange for a verifiable capping of Paki- 3753. SHRI ARJUN CHARAN stan's nuclear capabilities. Government have SETHI: Will the Minister of COMMUNICA- conveyed its grave concem about the pro- TION be pleased to state: posal to the US Government highlighting the fact that it would undermine the Indo-Pak (a) the total number of ED Branch/Sub bilateral dialogue for confidence building Post Offices opened in each State and and reduction of tension and oblige India to Union Territory during 1994 till date; reappraise its defence capabilities. (b) the details of the criteria adopted [ Trans/ation] for such sanction and commissioning; and

National Hightvays in Uttar Pradesh (c) the details of the ED Branch and Sub Post Offices sanctioned 10 be opened in 3752. SHRI CHINMAYANAND Orissa during 1994 alongwith the places SWAMI: Will the Minister of SURFACE selected for the purpose? TRANSPORT be pleased to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (a) whether certain works facilities MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATION (SHRI relating to National Highways in Uttar SUKH RAM): (a) The total number of Ed Pradesh are being privalised; Branch/Sub Post Offices opened in each Circle as on 31-3-94 is given in the state- (b) if so, the details thereof and the ment- I attached. names of the private parties to be entrusted with this job; and (b) The details of the criteria adopted for such sanction and commissioning are (c) the time by which this process is given the statement II attached. likely to be completed? (c) The detail of the extra departmen- THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE tal branch post offices and sub post offices. MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT sanctioned with the name of the places (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) : (a) to (c) The thereof in respect of the State of Orissa are Government has been contemplating to in- given in the statement III attached. 431 Written Answers APRIL 18, 1994 Written Answers 432

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1) Population The minimum anticipated income will be 15% of the cost. (a) In normal areas:- CRITERIAINORMS FIXED FOR 3000 population in a group of OPENING NEW POST OFFICES villages (including the pro- IN URBAN AREAS posed post office villages). i) Initially, the post office should be (b) In hilly, tribal, desert and inac- self-supporting but at the time of cessible areas:- the first annual review, it should show 5% profit to be eligible for 500 population in an individual further retention. village or 1000 population in a group Of villages. ii) The minimum distance between two post offices is now raised to ii) Distance 1.5 kms. in cities with a population of 20 lakhs and above and (a) In nonnal areas:- 2 kms. in other urban areas. No two delivery offices, however, The minimum distance from shOOd be closer than 5 kms. from the nearest existing post of- each other. Further, a delivery fice will be 3 kms. post office should have a minimum of 7 postmen's beats. (b) In hilly, tribal, desert and inaccessible areas:- iii) No extra departmental post offices will be opened in urban areas. The distance limit will be the same as above except that in iv) Heads of Circles will have pow- hilly areas, the minimum dis- ers to relax the distance condi- tance limit can be relaxed by tion in 10 % of the cases. the Directorate in cases where such relaxation is warranted v) In all cases, approval of Ministry by special circumstances of Finance is obtained. which should be clearly explained while submitting a proposal. PROJECT AREASIINDUSTRIAL ESTATES AND TWONSHIPSI iii) Anticipated income SATELLITE TOWNSHIPS. OTH- ER AREAS OF DEVELOPMEN- (a) The minimum anticipated rev- TAL ACTIVITY PLAN 437 Written Answers CHAITRA 28,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers.. ~ i) The scheme will cover departmen- in the Ministry of Finance, Depart- tal sub offices set up in project ment of Expenditure. areas, new industrial estates townships satellite colonies devel- iii) Only proposals in which the min- oped in periphery of cities/urban imum anticipated work is 5 hours agglomerations and other similar can be considered. developments which have come up in new areas in pursuance of iv) The permissible limits of loss will the plan activities of States and be Rs 2400/- (in normal rural Central Government Departments areas) and Rs 48001- (in hilly, and agencies. backward and tribal areas) per sub offICe per annum.

ii) The posts required for the open- In respect of commissioning of ing Of departmental sub offices post offices, it depends upon under this scheme wiD be creat- availability of suitable accommo- ed at the approval of Secretary dation and recruitment of EDAs. 439 Written Answers APRIL 18,1994 Written Answers 440,' l @ ::2: 't5c: 0 ~ j:: .0 (.) ::2: J§ <:( c: (I) Q) Q) -...;~ ~ ~III 0 (.) ij}Cii G: "0 0 LL 0)~ Cl. 0 0) ~ I- .s::: ro III {fJ~ ~ '0 ;; .«; - .... c: ro ro a. 0 0 0 a. '0 .0 E c: a. 'c 0 ro ~ ::l 0 ro ~~ Q) ro :E .~ .s::: '0 ro e OJ .s::: OJ ~ ~ co:::> E ro ~ ~ "2' OJ 'c OJ c: :::>a ::l ro 0 ::l ro 'iii ro iii ro ~ 'E {fJ ~ Z D.. D.. D.. a: a: a: (f) (f) en (f) a~ ::2:(1) <:(Ci: ~O (.)::2: G:- LLLL - O@ t-z w tlffi :ii ~~ w t- G~ el ::2:(,) t- c:i ~ (/) to ....: cO oi 0 N C"i -.i lC'i to ~3 ::2: (\J (\J (\J (\J CO) CO) C") CO) CO) C") C") CO Q u:i ._Jl1.J ~~ aJ~ ~l1.J .c: ct~ u c: ~~ ~ l1.Jl1.J .0 a;r: J§ <:(1-== c: fEjE Q) ~ Q) [i)~ III ,!::1 l1.J Cl.:::: '~ ~ 0 ~ c: LL ~ 0 0 Cl. ro ~ OJ ro '2 ro .s::: {fJ .... ro '0 ro '0 ~ <1l 0 ::l ro ::l .s::: ::::! ~ e CD a. E ~ Q) .0 c: 0 'c ,2l ro ro ro :E ::l ro ~ E :i: c '0 '0 ,2l ~ ~ OJ (ij s: a. l1.J ';:: ::l til

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3754. SHRI MOHAN RAWLE: Will Cochin Port Trust the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state: 3756. SHRI RAMESH CHENNITHALA. Will the Minister of (a) whether Saudi Arabia had become SURFACE TRANSPORT be pleased to a co-sponsor of the Pakistani resolution in state: Geneva without it being the member of the l.Jnited Nations Human Rights Commission; (a) whether there is any proposal to and streamline the functioning of the Cochin Port Trust; and (b) if so, the reaction of the Govem- ment thereto? (b) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT R.L. BHATIA): (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER): (a) There is no proposal, as such, under consideration of (a) and (bl The draft resolution was co the Govt. to streamline the functioning of sponsored by saudi Arabia and Bosnia. The Cochin Port Trust. Govemment has expressed its disappointment to the countries concemed. (b) Does not arise.

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~~3755. DR. SHRIMATI K.S .. 3757. SHRI GOVINDA CHANDRA SOUNDARAM: Will the Minister of SUR- MUNDA: Will the Minister of COMMU- FACE TRANSPORT be pleased to state: NICATIONS be pleased to state:~~

(a) whether there is any proposal to (a) whether a large number of cases construct a ring road for linking the National for installation of public telephones at the Highways passing through Madras or sur- recommendations of M. P.s have been pend- rounding Madras; ing in office of the General Manager (East), Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (b) if so, the details of the cases (c) if not, the reasons therefor? pending for the last six months and the re\isons therefor; and THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT (c) the steps being taken forexpedit- (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER): ing the clearence of these cases

(a) to (c): No, Sir, However, land THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE acquisition for the proposal of Madras By- MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI 445 Written Answers CHAITRA 28,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 446

SUKH RAM): (a) to (c) The required infor- MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI mation is being collected and will be laid on R.L. BHATIA}: (a) and (b) The Government the Table of the House. have received reports that Pakistani soldiers in Somalia are engaged in inciting Regional News Bulletins communal feelings and blaming Indian soldiers posted there for the same. This has 3758. SHRI BASUDEB ACHARIA been brought to the attention of appropriate : Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND authorities in the UN with the request to take BROADCASTING be pleased to state: necessary action to put a stop to such activities. (a) whether the Govemment propose to telecast regional news bulletins during World Bank Assistance for National noon and night on Doordarshan; Highways

~~(b) if so, by when; and 3760. DR.ASIM BALA : will the Minister of SURFACE TRANSPORT be (c) if not, the reasons therefor? pleased to state:~~

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (a) whether the World Bank has fund- MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND ed the construction of National Highways in BROADCASTING (SHRI K.P. SINGH DEO): the country: (a) No, Sir. (b) if so, the terms and conditions for (b) Does not arise. such funding:

~~(c) On account 'of constraint of re- (c) the names of the States taking up sources and manpower. this project; and~~

~~Inciting Communal feelings by Pak (d) the terms of reference for those Soldiers in Somalia State which are interested in these projects?~~

3759. DR, KRUPASINDHU BHOI: THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTRYOF SURFACE TRANSPORT be pleased to state: (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER): (a) to (c) Yes, sir, In June, 1992, an agreement for loan (a) whetherthe Govemment are aware assistance of US $ 306 Million was signed thatthe Pakistani soldiers posted in Somalia with the World Bank of National Highways are engaged in inciting communal feelings in then States of Punjab, Haryana, Orissa. and blaming Indian soldiers posted there for Madhya Pradesh, Maharshtra and West the same; and Bengal. the closing date of the loan is 30.6.2001 and principal amount is to be (b) if so, the details thereof and the repaid in the period commencing from Sep- steps taken by the Government to foil :he tember, 1997 to March 1, 2012. The credit evil designs of Pakistan? portion is to be repaid in the period corn- mencing from September. 2002 and ending THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE March 1 , 2027. 447 Written Answers APRIL 18, 1994 Written Answers 448 (d) The project proposals received DR. D. VENKATESWARA from the States for development of State RAO; Roads are forwarded to the World Bank Authorities through Ministry of Finance and the viability of the projects is considered by Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AF- the Appraisal Mission of the Bank for ac- FAIRS be pleased to state: ceptance and loan assistance. (a) whether the attention of the Gov- [ Translation] ernment has been drawn to the news item captioned "Pakistan had camps for terror- Programmes On Doordarshan ists-Ex. CIA official" appeared in the "Hindustan Times" dated Feb .. 14,1994: 3761. SHRIMATI SHEELA GAUTAM: (b) if so, the details thereof and the SHRI RAJESH KUMAR: reaction of the Government thereto:

Will be Minister of INFORMATION (c) whether it has been reported that AND BROADCASTING be pleased to Pakistan had set up camps in its territory to state: train terrorists for operations in Punjab and J & K: and (a) the number of the category 'A' programmes which have been telecast un- (d) the steps taken/being taken in this derthe category 'B' programmes during the regard? last three years:

(b) whether the Doordarshan had in- THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE curred huge loss on account of this: MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI R.L. BHATIA): (a) to (d) Govemment have (c) if so, the details and reasons seen the report in Hindustan Times of 14 therefor: and February 1994 regarding the existence of training camps in Pakistan for the terronsts (d) the reaction of the Government of J&K and Punjab. Government are aware thereto and the directive measures taken to that Pakistanis support to subversion and check the recurrence of such irregularities? terrorism directed against in India includes the imparting of training to militants in camps THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE existing in Pakistan. Government have MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND strongly urged Pakistan. on several occa- BROADCASTING (SHRI K.P. SINGH DEO): sions and at all levels to stop its support to (a) to (d) The information is being collected subversion and terrorism. Government have and will be laid on the Table of the House. also apprised the international community if the dangers inherent in the support extend- [English] ed by Pakistan to terrorism. Government are firmly resolved to take all necessary . Pak Aid To Terrorism In India measures to counter Pakistan's support to 3762. SHR1 BOLLA BULLI terrorism and to safeguard the \lnity and RAMAIAH: integrity of the nation. 449 Written Answers CHAITRA 28, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 450

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Indian Citizens in Enclaves in Bangla- Linkage of Tehsil Headquarters with desh Doordarshan Relay Centres 3764. SHRI SHIVLAL NAGJIBHAI 3763. SHRI BHERU LALA MEENA VENKARIA: Will the Minister of INFORMATION SHRI AMAR ROY PRADHAN: BROADCASTING be pleased to state: Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AF- FAIRS be pleased to the state: (a) the policy followed to link the T ehsil headquarters with Doordarshan relay cen- (a) the taken and the progress made tres in Rajasthan: in regard to the exchange of enclaves between India and bangladesh: (b) the time by which T ehsils in Udaipur district are likely to be linked with the (b) whether more than one lakh Indian Doordarshan Relay Centres: citizens in Indian enclaves in Bangladesh are living without any facilities such as law and order, administration, education, (c) whether the Government have also healthcare, panchayats, Parliament or as- formulated any policy to link the remote sembly elections, voting rights, etc: and adivasi and hilly areas with the Doordarshan; and (c) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the (d) if so, the details thereof? Government in this regard?

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI BROADCASTING (SHRI K.P. SINGH DEO): R.L. BHATIA]: (a) Government reiterates (a) and (b) Whereas, Satellite signals of commitment to the full implementation of Doordarshan are available in all parts of the the provisions of the I ndo-Bangladesh Land country, terrestrial TV coverage including Boundary Agreement. 1974. The question UdaipUr district is being carried out in a of exchange of enclave between India and phased manner depending upon availability Bangladesh is under consideration. of resources for the purpose.

(b) Government have no reliable lig- (c) and (d) Yes, Sir. It isthe endeavour ures of population in these enclaves which of Doordarshan to provide terrestrical TV are not effectively under our administrative coverage to hilly remote and tribal areas as control. The facilities such as law and order, .. expeditiously as possible.. 21 0 TV transmit- administration, education, health care etc ters of varying powers are under implemen- will be provided to the inhabitants of these tation/envisaged to be set uP. in the enclaves by the Bangladesh administration country. in the long terms. 451 Written Answers APRIL 18, 1994 Written Answers 452 (c) According to the provisions of the (a) whether there is any proposal to 1974 Agreement, the exchangeable en- make the National Highway NO.8 from Delhi claves of India are to be absorbed into to Jaipur and Jaipur to Ajmer a four lane Bangladesh and the exchangeable enclaves highway: of Bangladesh into India, without any claim of compensation. Efforts are underway to (b) ifso,theamount spent thereon, so expedite progress on this matter. far out of total sanctioned amount:

Cultural Delegation To Myanmar (c) the extent of work completed so far: 3765. SHRI ,RAM PRASAD SINGH: Will the Minister of EXTERNAL (d) whether the Government propose AFFAIRS be pleased to state: to plant fruit bearing and shady trees on both sides of these roads: (a) whether the Government have received any proposals for sending cultural (e) if so, the time by which this work is delegation to Myanmar: likely to start thereon: and

(b) if so, the details thereof; and (f) th~ arrangements likely to be made by for the maintenance of four lane road? (c) the steps takenlbeing taken by the Government in regard thereto? THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT THE MINISTER'OF STATE IN THE (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER): (a) There is MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI proposal to make National Highway no.8 R.L. BHATIA): (a) to (c) Yes Sir, the Indian from Delhi to Jaipur a four-lane highway. Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) has Four-laying of Jaipur-Ajmer Section is not received a proposal from the Embassy of included in the Eighth Five Year Plan. India, Yangon for sending a folk dance/ music group to Myanmar. The Myanmar authorities have since informed our Ambas- (b) and (c) Out of the sanctioned sador that they would revert back on the amount of Rs.1 02.12 crore for four-laying subject of hosting a cultural troupe from Kotputli-jaipur Section, an amount of India. A formal response is still awaited from RS.31 .57 crore has been spent so far. Work the Myanmar authorities. On receipt of a has been completed in a length. of 15 km. positive response from Myanmar, ICCR will and is in hand for the remaining 71 km. implement the proposal receivad from the Embassy of India, Yangon. (d) No, Sir.

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Widening of N.H.-8 (f) The four lane road would be main- 3766. SHRI GIRDHARI LAL tained from the funds allocated for mainte- BHARGAVA: Will the Ministerof SURFACE nance and repair for National Highways in TRANSPORT be pleased to state: the States. 453 Written Answers CHAITRA 28, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 454

[English) THE MINISTER OF STATE AT THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI Post Tax Return SUKH RAM): (a) Sir, 2610 telephone connections were provided on out of tum basis 3767. SHRI SOBHANA- during the last three years. DREESWARA RAO VADDE: Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be (b) All the telephone connections pro- pleased to state: vided were under General category except one under Special category. (a) whether the Telecom Commission has proposed to the Finance Ministry a 16 I English) percent assured post tax return on equity and a 10 year tax holiday for investors: At and T Factory in Bangalore

(b) if so, the details thereof: 3769. DR. RAJAGOPALAN SRIDHARAN: Will the Minister of COMMU- (c) whether the Government has NICATIONS be pleased to state: agreed to these recommendations: and (a) whether any switching factory is (d) ifnot, the reasons therefor? being set up in Bangaiore by Mis AT and T; and THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI (b) if so, the details thereof with its SUKH RAM): (a) and (b) Proposals for 16% , production capacity? assured post tax return on equity and 5-year tax holiday for investors were considered THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE but the idea has been dropped. MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI SUKH RAM) : (a) Government have not (c) and (d) Do not arisen in view of (a) received any intimation in this regard. and (b) above. (b) Does not arise in view of (a) above. [ Translation] Moscow Declaration Out of Turn Telephone Connections in M.P. 3770. SHRI MANORANJAN BHAKTA: 3768. SHRI RHEEM SINGH SHRI BABU HARI CHAURE : PATEL: Will the Minister of COMMUNI- DR. Y.S. RAJASEKI-:AR CATIONS be pleased to state: REDDY:

(a) the total number of telephone con- Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AF- nections provided out of turn in M~dhya FAIRS be pleased to state: Pradesh during the last three years: and (a) whether Russia and the United (b) the category-wise details thereof? States have jointly proposed an Intemation- 455 Written Answers APRIL 18, 1994 Written Answers 456 al conventiol'lto end the production of pluto- non-proliferation that could strengthen se- nium and other fissile material in the Mos- curity in South Asia. They called on India and cow declaration of January, 1994; Pakistan to join in the negotiation of and

I become original signatories to the treaty (b) if so, the details thereof and the banning nuclear weapons test explosions views expressed by the Govemm~nt in this and the proposed convention to ban produc- regard; tion of fissile' materials for nuclear explo- sives and to refrain from deploying ballistic (c) whether in joint statement made by missiles capable of delivering weapons of them India has been identified on one among mass destruction to each others territories. countries posing proliferation of nuclear India believes that the declaration and its weapons; and appeal echoed the objectives outlined in the Action Plan presented by India at the Third (d) if so, the reaction of the Govern- Special Session of the UN General Assem- ment thereto? bly devoted to disarmament in May/June 1988. Govemment hopes that the objectives of the comprehensive test ban, and THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE initially controlling the production and dis- MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI semination of fissile material and ultimately R.L. BHATIA) : (a) and (b) The Presidents of banning its production, should be pursued the United States of America and the Rus- expeditiously within a specific time frame sian Federation jointly issued the Moscow applicable to all members of the internation- Declaration on 14 January 1994 which inter- al community. India cannot sign the NPT in alia stated thatthe two Presidents reiterated its present form because of its discriminato- their support for a cutoff of production of ry characteristics. India has called for new fissile materials for weapons. This proposal intemational consensus on nuclear non- is a reiteration of the consensus resolution proliferation. in the 47th session of the United Nations General Assembly calling for a universal [ Translation] and non-discriminatory .Convention for the CutOff of Fissile Materials for NuclearWeap- Ppwer Projects of U.P. and ons and pther explosive devices, which was Bihar co-sponsored by 26 countries including USA and India. 3771. SHRI ARJUN SINGH YADAV: SHRI TEJ NARAYAN (c) and (d) I n the Moscow Declaration, SINGH: the two Presidents made a joint statement on non-proliferation of weapons of mass Will the Ministerof POWER be pleased destruction and their means of delivery in to state: which they urged all countries to accede to the NPT. Both leaders also sought to sup- (a) the names of ongoing power port efforts to reach agreement on the es- projects in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar and the tablishment of a multilateral forum to consid- estimated power generation capacity there- er measures in the field of arms control in of; 457 Written Answers CHAITRA 28,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 4'58

(b) the target fixed for completion of THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE those projects and the allocation made for MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI P.V. each power project; and RANGAYYANAIDU): (a) to (c) Details are given in the Statement enclosed. (c) the progress made in this regard so far? 459 Written Answers APRIL 18, 1994 Written Answers 460 c Q) "0 Q) c..o til CD "0 > CD~ "E..>c: ~~ c c CD CD Ql a. ..0 CD ~.= ..c:: CIJ CIl ~ ~ ~ ~ ea.

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Film and TV Institute at Calcutta MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI R.L. BHATIA): (a) and (b) India and France 3772. SHRI RUPCHAND PAL are currently considering a proposal for Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND bilateral cooperation to combat terrorism BROADCASTING be pleased to state : with in the context of an Extradition Agree- ment and an Agreement on Mutual legal (a) whether any target date has been Assistance in Criminal matters. France has fixed for the completion of the proposed also agreed to hold discussions with I ndia at Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute at the official level on cooperation against ter- Calcutta: rorism, drug traffjcking and organised crime. (b) whether any agency has been entrusted with the monitoring of the above Hike in Advertisement Rates by project : and Doordarshan

(c) if so, the details thereof? 3774. SHRI SHRAVAN KUMAR PATEL: will the Minister of INFORMA- THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE TION AND BROADCASTING be pleased MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND to state: BROADCASTING (SHRI K.P. SINGH DEO) :(a) and (b) Yes, Sir. (a) whether Doordarshan has hiked the air time cost for the popular film based (c) The project is envisaged to be programmes to accommodate more adver- completed in the financial year 1996-97. tisements: The Civil Construction Wing of this Ministry has been entrusted the execution of the (b) if so, the details thereof and the project, with which is monitored by the Min- factor that necessitated these changes·: istry regularly. (c) whether the producers have react- Cooperation with France to Combat ed to such decisions : and Terrorism (d) if so, the details thereof? 3773. SHRIMATI DIPIKA H. TOPIVVi,LA : THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE SHRI MAHESH KANODIA : MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SHRI K.P. SINGH DEO) Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AF- : (a~ and (b) The rate structure of commer- FAIRS be pleased to state: cial advertising on Doordarshan has beP!1 rationatised w .e .f. 21 .3.1994 with the objec- (a) whether France has sent any pro-· tive of making sponsorship of programmes posal for Co-operation with India to Combat cost effective and spot buys more attractive. terrorism : and In the process, some rates have been revised both upward and downward while in (b) if so, the details thereof? case of film based programmes sponsorship has been abolished and commercial THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE breaks introduced. 475 Written Answers APRIL 18,1994 Written Answers 476 (c) No, Sir. (b) Details are given in the enclosM statement. (d) Does not arise. (c) Yes, Sir. Electronic Machines in M.P. (d) (i) Area of land acquired is 3775. DR. LAXMINARAYAN one Acre at a cost of Rs. PANDEYA: will the Minister of COMMUNI- 22.41 lakhs on 25.8.92. CATIONS be pleased to state: (ii) Location near Head Post (a) whether any new electronic ma-' Office at Mandasaur. chines are likely to be installed in telephone exchanges of Madhya Pradesh particularly (iii) Fund for construction of in Mandsaur : building allocated: As 24.96 lakhs. (b) if so, the details thereof: (e) (i) Building of Mandasaur is expected to be completed (c) whether any land had been ac- by September, 1996 and quired in Mandsaur during 1992 for con- installation of telephone struction of new exchange buildings: exchange is likely to be completed during 1996- (d) if so, the details thereof and the 97. funds allocated for this purpose: and (ii) Small and Medium capac- (e) the time by which the construction ity exchanges would be of such buildings and installation of machin- installed depending upon ery are likely to be completed in the state? ten minimum registered paid demands at a place. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE These exchanges would MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI be mostly housed in rent- SUKH RAM) : (a) Yes. Sir. ed buildings.

~~STATEMENT~~

~~Details of new Telephone Exchange likely to be installed in Madhya Pradesh during 1994-95.~~

~~------_._- --~---.. --. S.No. Name of Exchange Capacity(Lines)~~

~~E-108~~

~~1. Indore 10,000~~

~~2. Bhopal 8,000 477 Written Answers CHAITRA 28,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 478~~

~~S.No. Name of Exchange Capacity(Lines)~~

~~NEW TECHNOLOGY~~

~~1. Bhopal 10,000 OCB283~~

~~2. Indore 10,000 Siemens~~

~~3. Indore 10,000 Siemens~~

~~C-DOT MAX~~

~~1. Guna 2,000~~

~~2 Rajnandgacn 2,000~~

~~3. Rewa 2,500~~

~~4. Satna 3,500~~

~~5. Burhanpur 3,500~~

~~6. Korba 2,000~~

~~7. Mandsaur 2,500 (to be commissioned during 1996-97)~~

~~Note: Buildings are existing at all locations except at Mandsaur.~~

~~SMALL & MEDIUM CAPACITY 250 Nos. EXCHANGES Subject to availability of 1 0 paid registered demand at each of these places.~~

Development of Exchanges in Kerala (b) the time by which it is likely to be completed: 3776. PROF.P.J.KURIEN:willthe MinisterofCOMMUNICATIONS be pleased (c) the backlog of telephone applica- to state: tions in these districts : and

(a) whether the development work of (d) the progress made so far in clear- Telephone Exchanges in Kerala particularly ing the backlog? in Pathanamthitta and Alleppey districts has been undertaken, if so, the details thereof: THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE 479 Written Answers APRIL 18,1994 Written Answers 480 MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI nection as on 31.3.94 SUKH RAM) : (a) Yes Sir. The Telephone Development programme of Pathanamthitta Pathanamithitta 16029. 3.nd Alleppey districts for 94-95 is given in 'he attached statement Alleppey 17575.

(d) Net telephone connections provid- (b) The expansions are likely to be ed during 93-94 in two districts is given ;ompleted before 31.3.95 subject to below: wailavility of resource. 1. Pathanamithitta: 2658.

~~(c) The waiting list for telephone con- 2. Alleppey 2805.~~

~~STATEMENT~~

~~Pathanamthitta SSAIdistrict~~

~~EXPANSIOfJ PROGRAMME DURING 1994-95.~~

~~1. Kumbanad 1000 Lines~~

~~2. Tiruvalla 1000 Lines~~

~~3. Adoor 1632 Lines~~

~~4. Kuriyannur 384 Lines~~

~~5. Theo~ical 384 Lines~~

~~6. Pandalam 1000 Line -.:. 7. Kozhencherry 888 Lines~~

~~8. Mallapally 552 Lines~~

~~9. Ranni 552 Lines~~

~~10. Elavanthitta 288 Lines~~

~~11. Konni 268 Lines~~

~~12. Chungapara 184 Lines~~

~~13. Edamon Ranni 104 Lines 481 Written Answers CHAITRA 28, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 482~~

~~14. Kalloopara 104 Lines~~

~~15. Murinjakal_ 184 Lines~~

~~16. Ranni-Perinad 104 Lines~~

~~17. Vadasserikara 184 lines~~

~~18. Vayalathala 184 lines~~

~~19. Vechoochira 184 lines~~

~~20. Chittar 80 lines~~

~~ALLEPPEY SSAIDISTRICT~~

~~1. Kayamkulam 1000 lines~~

~~2. Alleppey 1000 lines~~

~~3. Chengannur 1000 lines~~

~~4. Mavelikara 1000 lines~~

~~5. Haripad 704 lines~~

~~6. Aroor 552 lines~~

~~~ 7. Mannar 552 lines~~

~~8. Kattanam 368 lines~~

~~9. Thycattussery 80 lines~~

~~10. Trikunnapuzha 80 lines~~

~~TV Transmitters in Uttar Pradesh set up new TV transmitters during 1994-95;~~

3777. DR. LAL BAHADUR RAWAL (b) the capacity of each TV transmitter : Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND proposed to be set up in the State; and BROADCASTING be pleased to state: (c) the time by which these transmit- (a) the names of the places in Uttar ters are likely to be set up and start function- Pradesh where the Government propose to ing? 483 Written Answers APRIL 18, 1994 Written Answers 484 THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (a) to (c) The requisite details are given in MINISTRY OF INFORMATION,AND the statement enclosed. BROADCASTING (SHRI K.P. SINGH DEO):

~~STATEMENT~~

~~TV. Transmitters Proposed to be set up in Uttar Pradesh During 1994-95~~

~~S.No. Location Power Expected date of completion~~

~~1. Mau 5KW UHF~~

~~2. Almora 100W VHF~~

~~3. Auraiya 300W UHF~~

~~4. Champawat 100W VHF~~

~~5. Ganj Dundwara 300W UHF~~

~~'6. Haldwani 100W VHF~~

~~7. Kotdwar 100W VHF~~

~~8. Mahoha 100W VHF~~

~~9. Mau Ranipur 100W VHF During 1994-95 in~~

~~10. Muhammadabad 300W UHF phases subject to~~

~~11. Naugarh 300W UHF supply of equipment~~

~~12. New Tehri 100W VHF and availability of~~

~~13. Sikanderpur 100W VHF other infrastructural~~

~~14. RUdauli 300W UHF facilities for the purpose.~~

~~15. Kasganj 100W VHF~~

~~16. Kam Prayag 100 WVHF~~

~~17. Nan Para 100 WVHF~~

~~18. Bah 100 WVHF 485 Written Answers CHAITRA 28,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 486~~

~~S.No. Location Power Expected date of completion~~

~~19. Lalganj 300 WUHF (Rae Bareli Dist.)~~

~~20. Bageshwar 10 W~~

~~21. Chamoli 10 W~~

~~22. Chaukhutie 10 W~~

~~23. Dimhat 10 W~~

~~24. Joshimath 10 W~~

~~25. Devprayag 10 W~~

~~26. Lansdown 10 W~~

~~27. Pratapnagar 10 W~~

~~28. Binsar 10 W~~

~~29. BasotlBhikhiasen 10 W~~

~~30. Kallikhal 10 W~~

~~31. Sahiya 10 W~~

~~32. Khaint Parbat 10 W~~

~~33. Gajja 10 W~~

~~34. Fateh Parbat 10 W~~

~~35. Rajgarhi 10 W~~

~~36. Sirakotl 10 W Vakunthdham~~

Misuse of DTC Buses TRANSPORT be pleased to state: (a) whether cases of misuse of DTC 3778. SHRI RAJENDRA KUMAR buses have come to the notice of the Gov- SHARMA: Will the Minister of SURFACE emment; 487 Written Answers APRIL 18,1994 Written Answers 488

(b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the time by which this telephone exchange is likely to be completed and (c) ~ction taken againstthe offenders; commissioned; and and (d) the details regarding other electronic telephone exchanges of same capac- (d) the steps taken to check such ity proposed to be set up in Uttar Pradesh incidents in future? during 1993-94 alongwith the progress made so far in each case and the likely time of THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE completion of these exchanges? MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) : (a) to (c) Nine THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE cases of misuse of DTC buses have come MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI to the notice of the Government. The action SUKH RAM) : (a) Yes, Sir. taken against the offenders are as under :-

~~(b) A 4000 lines Remote line Unit 1. In 4 cases warning has been (RLU) parented to Digital Tax is under instal- issued to the person concerned lation at Bareilly. to be careful in future.~~

~~(c) This exchange is likely to be com- 2. 3 cases have been dropped. missioned by December, 94.~~

~~3. 2 cases are under process in (d) The details are given in the en- DTC. closed statement.~~

(d) Officers and Traffic Supervisory STATEMENT staff have been instructed by the management of DTC that no bus should be diverted Electronic exchanges of 4000 lines were , from its scheduled route unless in cases of proposed at the foJ/owing emergency or on the directions of Police places during 1993-94 Authorities. Non compliance of these in- struction will render the persons concerned 1. Dehradun liable for disciplinary action. 2. Noida Electronic Telephone Exchange in U.P. 3. Ghaziabad

4. Kanpur 3n9. SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR : Will the Minister of COMMU- 5. Varanasi - Benia Bagh NICATIONS be pleased to state: 6. Agra (a) whether electronic telephone exchange of 4,000 lines was proposed to be 7. Meerut - Brahmapuri set up in Bareilly during 1993-94; 8. Meerut - Shastri Nagar

(b) if so, the details thereof and the All these exchanges have since been progress made so far in this regard; commissioned during 1993-94. 489 Written Answers CHAITRA 28,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 490

TV Transmitters in A.P. FORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state : 3780. SHRI RAMA KRISHNA KONATHALA ; Will the Minister of INFOR- (a) whether the Government propose MATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to set up a Doordarshan Kendra at to state: Hazaribagh district Headquarters of Bihar;

(a) the number of High Power, Low (b) whether all the formalities have Power and Very Low Power T.V. transmit- been completed in this regard and the re- ters functioning in the Andhra Pradesh and quired equipments have also been maid new transmitters sanctioned and their available; and present status of implementation; (c) if so, the reasons for delay in (b) whether the problem of shadow starting the above Kendra and the time by zones at Visakhapatnam received the at- which the said Kendra is likely to be started? tention of the Government; and THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (c) if so, the action being taken to MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND overcome the shadow zone problem? BROADCASTING (SHRI K.P. SINGH DEO) : (a) and (b) Yes, Sir. A Low Power TV THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Transmitter has been installed at MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND Hazaribagh. BROADCASTING (SHRI K.P. SINGH DEO) : (a) There are 5 High Power Transmitters (c) The transmitter has been giving (HPTs),31 Low Power Transmitters (LPTs) regular test transmissions and is expected and 2 Transposers functioning in the State to be commissioned into service shortly. of Andhra Pradesh. 4 HPTs, 26 LPTs and 5 VLPTs are at various stage~ of implementa- Mining Industries in Mineral Rich tion/envisaged to be set up in the State. Areas

(b) and (c) Yes, Sir. A Low Power 3782. SHRICHHEDIPASWAN:WiII T ransposer at Visakhapatnam provides serv- the Minister of MINES be pleased to state: ice to the shadow zones. With a view to improve TV coverage in the hitherto uncovred (a) whether the Government propose shadow zones, it has been decided to re- to set up Mining Industries in states in close place the existing Transposer by a Low proximity to regions where minerals are Power (300W) TV Transmitter and to shift available in abundance; the existing Transposer to another suitable location. (b) if so, the details thereof; and

~~Doordarshan Kendra at Hazaribagh in (c) the States, where such industrial Bihar units have been set up in the past?~~

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE 3781. SHRI BHUBANESfi,WAR MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BALRAM PRASAD MEHTA: Will the Minister of IN- SINGH YADAV) : (a) and (b) Ministry of 491 Written Answers APRIL 18, 1994 Written Answrn ..

Mine~ has no proposal to set up any new Sector Undertakings under its admimstra- public sector mining industrial units for this tive control involved in the production of non purpose. ferrous metals. ~lails of these PSUa.. including their head offices and the Statfts where their important industrial/operational (c) Ministry of Mines have five Public units are located, are as under :- CHAITRA 28, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 494

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~~Tellicherry-Mysore-Chitradurga MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT N.H. (SHAI JAGDISH TYTLEA) : (a) No. Sir.~~

3783. SHRI K. MURALEE DHARAN (b) and (c) Does not arise. : Will the Minister of SURFACE TRANS- PORT be pleased to state : Mobilisation of Resources (a) the present status of Tellichery- Mysore-Chitradurga NH proposal submit- 3785. SHRI K. PRADHANI : Will the ted by the Government of Kerala; and Ministerof COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: (b) the status of the proposal of Chovva-Nadal Deviation (KM 161, 167 of (8) whether his ministry has a propos- NH 17) Kannur District, Kerala? al to mobilise resources for its projects which are on the anvil; THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT (b) if so, the manner in which the (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) : (a) Owing to resources are proposed to be mobilised; meagre allocation of funds for National High- ways during the 8th Plan, it is difficult to (c) the target set in the regard for declare the road in question as new National Eighth Five Year Plan; and Highway at present. (d) the steps taken thereon? (b) The modified proposal is awaited from the State Government. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE ADB Assistance for National Highways MINISTAY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI SUKH RAM) : (a) and (b) Yes, Sir. This 3784. SHRI V.S. deparment has been from year to year, VIJAYARAGHAVAN : Will the Minister 01 floating Telecom. Bonds depending upon SURFACE TRANSPORT be pleased to the requirement of each year. In addition state: leasing of equipment is done outside the .Plan outlay to the extent feasible Euro-issue (a) whether any project for develop- from V.S.N.L. will also help in resource ment of National Highways in Kerala pro- mobilisation. posed to be assisted by thu Asian Develop-. ment Bank is now pending with the Union (c) The allocation made in 8th plan for Government for clearance; floating Telecom. Bonds is Rs. 7026 crores.

(b) if so, the details thereof; and (d) The usual procedure required for (c) the reasons for the delay in clear- issue of bonds is being followed and steps ing the proposals? taken accordingly. During the first two years of the Eighth Plan Bonds amounting to As. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE 2736 crores were raised. 497 Written Answers CHAITRA 28, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 498

~~[English) (b) if so, the details thereof; and~~

~~Four Laning of Chalakudy-Sherthalai (c) if so, the details of achievements Road made so far in this regard?~~

~~3786. PROF. K.V. THOMAS: Will THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE the Minister of SURFACE TRANSPORT be MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI pleased to state : SUKH RAM) : (a) Yes Sir.~~

~~(a) the total estimate of Chalakudy- (b) The details of various aspects are Shertthalai four lane road;. as under:-~~

(b) the central assistance given for (i) Accessibility to telecom services this project so far; and in rural areas vis-a-viss that in urban areas; (c) the time by which it is likely to (ii) Accelerating the functions of become functional? Grievances redressal machinery including Telephone Adalats; THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT (iii) The issues relating to socio-eco- (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) : (a) Land acqui- nomic impact as a result of growth of telecom network. sition forfour laning of reach from Chalakudy to Alwaye is provided in the Annual Plan (c) Social Audit panel has issued three 1994-95 at an estimated cost of Rs. 3 reports giving about 100 recommendations crores. The sanctioned cost of four laning on various aspects of telecom services. from Alwaye to Vyttila and Aroorto Shertalai and strengthening from Vyttila to Aroor is Repair Works of National Highways in Rs. 60.59 crores. Meghalaya.

(b) This stretch, being a part of N.H. 3788. SHRI PETER G. System, the entire expenditure is the re- MARBANIANG: Will the Minister of SUR- sponsibility of the Central Govt. FACE TRANSPORT be pleased to state.

(c) Improvement of the reach from (a) th&amopunt provided to the State Alwaye to Shertalai is targetted to be com- Government of Meghalaya during each of pleted by September, 1997. the last three years for original and repair works of National Highways Separately and Social Audit Panel the amount demanded by the State Govern- ment on this account each year during the 3787. PROF.UMMA .REDDY above period: VENKATESWARLU : Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be· pleased to state: (b) whether the amount released by the Union Government to the Government (a) whether a "Social Audit" panel was of Meghalaya for the purpose was consid- constituted to look into variouas aspects of ered adequate to keep the National High- telecom Service; 499 Written Answel5 APRIL 18,1994 Written Answel5 500 ways in the traffic worthy condition; and MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) : (c) if not, the steps taken by the Union Govemment to make additional funds available to the stat(l for the maintenance of the (a) The amount provided and demand- existing National Highways? ed by the State for the original and maintenance and repair works during the last three THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE are as follows : '.

~~Year Allotment Development Maintenance and repail5 Demand Allotment Demand (Rs. in lakhs)~~

~~1991-92 450.00 545.00 205.19 197.43~~

~~1992-93 387.00 833.00 170.27 208.37~~

~~1993-94 470.00 831.00 231.13 204.34~~

(b) Yes, Sir. es in Kamataka and Madhya a pradesh during 1992-93; (c) Does not arise. (b) if so, the details thereof; and Telephone Exchanges In Kamataka And Madhya Pradesh (c) the details of telephone exchanges set up in these states during the above period, 3789. SHRI. A. VENKATESH district-wise? NAIK: SHRI. PHOOL CHAND MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MIN- VERMA: ISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI SUKH RAM): (a) No specific targets are fixed for Will the Minister of COMMUNI- the number of telephone exchanges. CATIONS be pleased to state (b) and (c) However the district-wise details of telephone exchanges set up in 92- (a) whether any target has been 93 in the Karnataka & Madhya Pradesh state fixed for setting tip telephone exchang- is given in the attached statement I and II. 501 Written Answers CHAITRA 28, 1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 502

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~~District-wise details of new telephone exchanges opened during 1992-93.~~

~~.1. Balaghat 8~~

~~2. Bastar 15~~

~~3. Betul 9~~

~~4. Bhind 6~~

~~5. Bhopal 3~~

~~6. Bilaspur 21~~

~~7. Chhatarpur 3~~

~~8. Chhindwara 8~~

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~~11. Dewas 11~~

~~12. Dhar 14~~

~~13. Durg 7~~

~~14. Guna 12~~

~~15. Gwalior 7~~

~~16. Hoshangabad 30~~

~~17. Indore 11~~

~~18. Jabalpur 12~~

~~19. Jhabua 7~~

~~20. Khandwa 17~~

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~~21. Khargone 19~~

~~22. Mandla 5~~

~~23, Mandsaur 14~~

~~24. Morena 10~~

~~25. Narsinghpur 4~~

~~26. Panna 3~~

~~27. Raigarh 12~~

~~28. Raipur 11~~

~~29., Raisen 9~~

~~30. Rajgarh 6~~

~~31. Rajnandgaon 6~~

~~32. Ratlam 8~~

~~33. Rewa 6~~

~~34. Sagar 5~~

~~35. Sarguja 5~~

~~36. Satna· 4~~

~~37'. Sehore 8~~

~~38. Seoni 6~~

~~39. Shahdol 4~~

~~40. Shajapur . 13~~

~~41. Shivpuri 6~~

~~42. Sidhi 5 521 Written Answers CHAITRA 28,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 522~~

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~~45. Vidisha 11~~

~~Rising Demand for Pr'ocessed Food. (b): Yes; Sir.~~

3790. SHRI ANKUSHRAO (c) and (d): Government is encour- RAOSAHEB TOPE: Will the Minister of aging' establishment, upgradation and FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be expansion of various agro food industries pleased to state: not only to meet the ~omestic demand but also to produce for exports. Besides (a) the Government! present policy . the domestic investment, foreign invest- regarding food processing. ments in this sector is also being encour- aged with the above in view. Foreign (b) whether demand for processed Technology Agreements are permitted. In food items is increasing. addition to the delicensing and thus allowing freedom of expansion/capacity (c) if so, how the Government pro- creation to achieve economies of scale, pose to meet the rising demand; and Government have also taken steps to reduce incidence of customs and exise (d) the details of steps taken to make duties on capital goods for processed food processed food items available to the urban manufacture so as to reduce the incidence working class at affordable rates ? of duty on final products: Government has also taken steps to reduce incidence of THE MINISTER OF STARE OF THE customs and excise duties on capital goods MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING for processed food manufacture so as.to INDUSTRIES (SHRI TARUN GOGOI): (a): reduce the incidence of duty on final Government have accorded high priority products. Government has inter alia re- for the development of food processing duced/removed excise duty packaging Industries. Most Food Processing Indus- materials etc. Government is encouraging tries have been delicensed exc.epting competition for the benefit of consumers. brewing and distillation of alcoholic bev- erages and the items reserved for small Integrated Granite Mining Projects scale 29 sector. Government is also in Rajasthan encouraging investment in both domestic and foreign, for widening the production 3791. SHRIMATI VASUNDHARA base thereby increasing better utilisation RAJE : Will the Minister of MINES be of agricultural produce, modernisation, pleased to state: expansion and technology upgradation for value addition and product quality improve- (a) whether the Government propose ment and market expansion including to set up some integrated granite mining . exports. projects in Rajasthan; 23 Written AnswelS APRIl t&,.-1-994 Written AnswetS 524 . (b) if so, the number .of projects (b) the numbel of TV transmitters Jriginally planned; out of them set up so far;

(c) the number of granite projects that have been set· up in Rajasthan so (c) whether the TV transmitters have far; and not started functioning at certain places inspite of the fact that installation work and (d) the details thereof including the trial has already been completed; and total investment made in these projects? (d) if so, the time by which these THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE are likely to become functional? MINISTRY OF MINES (SHRI BALRAM SINGH YADAV): (a) to (d). The Central THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Government has not set up any integrat- MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND ed Granite Mining project in Rajasthan and BROADCASTING (SHRI K.P SINGH DEO) no such project is proposed to be set up. : (a): The requisite details are given in the statement enclosed. Low power T.V. Transmitters (b) 39 nos. of TV transmitters of 3792. SHRI SURAJBHANU varying powers have to commissioned/set SOLANKI: Will the Minister of INFORMA- up so far. TION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state: (c) and (d) It is the constant endeav- (a) the locations where low power our of Doordarshan to commission the TV TV transmitters where proposed to be set transmitters which are technically ready as up during the last three years; expeditiously as pOSl?ible. 525 Written Ans'W'rs CHAITRA 28,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 526

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~~ADB Loan for Highway Project (c) if so, the details thereof?~~

3793. SHRI G. MADEGOWDA: THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE Will the Minister of SURFACE TRANS- MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND PORT be pleased to state: BROADCASTING (SHRI K.P. SINGH DEO): (a) No, Sir. (a) whether ADB loan for Highway Projects in India has been approved; (b) and (c): does not arise.

(b) the total amount of loan to be Group Dialing and L.D.P.T. Facilities received from ADB; 3795. SHRI SOMJIBHAI DAMOR (c) the length in kilometers out of : Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS it proposed to be covered under the above be pleased to state: project; and (a) whether the Government propose (d) the length in kilometers out of to introduce the gro~p dialing facilities it proposed to be covered in Karnataka? under short distance changing area for rural and tribal areas of the country; THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT (b) whether it IS also proposed to (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) provide long distance public telephone in each gram panchayat in each State; and (a) Yes, Sir. (c) if so, the number of gram (b) US $ 245 Million. panchayats to be covered in the first phase during the current financial year? (c) 331 km. THE MINISTER OF STATE AT THE (d) Nil please. MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI SUKH RAM) : (a) Yes, Sir. Children Film Complex At Bangalore (b) Yes, Sir, 3794. SHRIMATI CHANDRA PRABHA URS: Will the Minister of INFOR- (c) About 20,000 subject to availa- MATION AND BROADCASTING be bility of resources. pleased to state: [ Translation) (a) whether the High Court of Karnataka has cancelled the lease of land Private Agencies To Operate TV given to the Children's Film Complex at . Stations Bangalore; 3796. SHRI DHARMANNA (b) if so, whether the Government MONDA YYA SADUL: has taken any action to get alternative land SHRI GOVINDRAO in Bangalore: and NIKAM: 551 Written Answers APRIL 18,1994 Written Answers 552

W~I the Minister of INFORMATION (b) whether the Government are AND BROADCASTING be pleased to aware that the telephone lines of certain state: customers are tempered with and used by certain other persons leading to incor- (a) whether the Government have rect and excess billing; permitted some private agencies to operate some private agencies to operate (c) if so, the details thereof; and TV Stations with low-powered transmitters; (d) the steps taken/proposed to be (b) If so, the details thereof; taken by Government in this regard ?

~~(c) the number of applications re- THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE ceived by the Government for such per- MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI mission; and SUKH RAM): (a) Yes Sir,~~

(d) the names of the private agen- (b) to (d). The information has been cies to which the Government propose to called for and the same will be placed on give permission to operate TV stations? the table of the House.

THE MINISTER OF 'STATE OF THE Issuance Of National Permit MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SHRI K.P.SINGH DEO) 3798, SHRI BIR SINGH MAHATO: :'(a) and (b): Government have approved Will the Minister of SURFACE TRANS- the proposal to allow the National Dairy PORT be pleased to state: Development Board to utilise the 1KM TV transmitters at Pij in Khera District of (a) the criteria adopted for issuing Gujarat for the purpose of transmitting local national permit for heavy vehicles; and broadcast for providing Rural Development and Educational programmes suited to the (b) the number of permits issued area covered' by the transmitter on pay- during 1993-94 state-wise? ment basis. NDDB will bear the cost of repair, rectification and operationalisation THE MINISTER OF STATE OFTHE of the transmitter. Department of Electron- MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT ics will extend technical' assistance, (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) : (a) the criteria for issuing national permit for heavy (c) Government have not invited any vehicles is laid down in Sub-Section 12,13 applications in this regard. and 14 of Section 88 of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 and Rule 86 to 90 of the Central (d) Does not arise, Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989.

Complaints about Excess Bills (b) the information is not readily 3797, SHRI HARI KEWAL PRASAD: available. '" will be collected from the State Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS Governments and laid on the Table of the be pleased to state: House, 553 Written Answers CHAITRA 28,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 554

Telecom Facility For Industrial THE MINISTER OF STATE AT THE Development In Madhya Pradesh MINISTRY COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI SUKH RAM): (a) Yes, Sir. 3799. SHRI MAHENDRA KUMAR SINGH THAKUR : Will the Minister of (b) and (c) Do not arise. COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state: Construction Work Under Central (a) whether the Government have Road Fund In U.p. prepared any scheme for providing telecommunication facility to the backward 3801. SHRI VISHWANATH areas of Madhya Pradesh for economic SHASTRI: Will the Minister of SURFACE and industrial development; and TRANSPORT be pleased to state.

(b) if so, the details thereof? (a) whether construction works are being undertaken under Central Road Fund THE MINISTER OF STATE AT THE in Uttar Pradesh; MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI SUKH RAM): (a) and (b) No specific (b) if so, the details thereof; scheme for backward area has been formulated. However, the 8th Five Year (c) whether the Union Government Plan of Department of Telecommunication have released its share amount as part envisages to provide telephones practical- of the expenditure to be incurred on these lyon demand in rural/tribal areas. construction works;

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Functioning Of Public Call Offices (e) the time by which the said amount In Assam is likely to be released by the Govern- ment? 3800. SHRI PROBIN DEKA: will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE pleased to state: MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) : (a) and (b) (a) whether the Public Call Offices Yes, Sir. Details of works are indicated installed in Assam particularly in Guwahati in Statement annexed. are functioning to the satisfaction of the common man; (c) to (e) Fund for works under Central Road Fund prowamme are not (b) if not, the reasons therefor;and allocated scheme-wise but Statewise, keeping in view the cost of schemes (c) the steps proposed to be taken approved, funds released, requirements by the Government to improve their func- projected by the States and availability of tioning? budget provision. 555 Written Answers APRIL 18, 1994 Written Answers 556

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en ~ a: o 3: w o a:"co 559 Written Answers APRIL 18. 1994 Written Answers 560 China'. Assistance To Myanmar naval facilities close to India, with the Chinese Government. The Chinese Gov- 3802. SHRI SATYA DEO SINGH: ernment have stated that such reports are SHRI DATTATRAYA here say and without any basiS at all. BANDARU: Government keep under constant review SHRIMATI DIPIKA H. all developments having a bearing on the TOPIWALA: country Is security and take appropriate measures to safeguard the national inter- Will the Minister of EXTERNAL est. AFFAIRS be pleased to state. [English) (a) whether the Goverrtment are aware. of the recent reports regarding Export Of Steel Products By Bokaro Chinals assistance to Myanmar in setting Steel Plant up of a naval base which is only fifteen nautical miles away from Andaman and 3803. SHRI HARILAL NANJI Nicobar Islands: PATEL; Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state: (b) if so. the details thereof: (a) the total quantity of hot rolled (c), whether the Government have and cold-rolled steel production exported taken- up this matter with China: and annually by the Bokaro Steel plant in 1992, 1992 and 1994: (d) if so. the reaction of China thereto? (b) the foreign exchange earned therefor; and

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (c) the name of countries to which MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS these productions were exported? ($HRI R.L. BHATIA): (a) and (b) GO¥ernment have from time to time seen press THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE reports on Chinese assistance 10 Myanmar MINISTRY OF STEEL (SHRI SONTOSH in the setting up of naval bases on the MOHAN DEV): (a) to (e) Countrywise Indian Ocean. detaUs of Hot Rolled/Cold Rolled Steel t • products exported annually by Bokaro (c) and (d) Govemment have raised Steel Plant in 1992. 1993 & 1994 tupto the issue of Chinese assistance to March) and the value thereof are as given Myanmarese,..Military projects. including below:

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[English) (d) and (e) In its discussions with China, Government have consistently em- China-Pak Defence Pact phasised that the supply of sophisticared arms and weapons technology to Pakistan 3804. SHRI NITISH KUMAR: beyond its legitimate requirements of SHRI GUMAN MAL LODHA: defence poses a threat to India's security and is not conducive to the mainteRance Will the Minister of EXTERNAL of peace and stability in the Indian sub- AFFAIRS be pleased to state: continen~. China has responded Ihat it is her general policy to supply only limited (a) whether- the attention of the amounts of weapons for defence purpos- Government has been dr.-n to the news es, that these supplies do not affect item captioned F'ak, China sigh defence regional balance, and that there are no pact appeared in the. Hindustan Times conditions· attached to these supplies. dated March 23, 1994: {English) (0) if so, the facts of the matter reported therein: Pak Statement On Minister Of State For External Affairs (c) whether Pakistan is involved in supporting activities of violence and sub- 3805. SHRI SAJJAN KUMAR: Will version in India for the last many years: the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state: tilt) whetOOr the Government had taken up the. matter with China: and (a) whether any statement has been made by Pakistan recently in which ad- te) if SO,. the details the,eof and the verse remarks were made against the IIflIIIIICJNI8 CJI china thereto? Union Minister of State for External Af- fairs: and THE MINISTER OF STATE fN THE .....tSTRY OF EXTERMAl AFFAIRS (b) if so, the details thereof and the (SHRI R.L. BHATIA) : (a) and (b) Yes, steps taken by the Government in the sir. Details of the agreement are rwt metter? available since China and Pakistan keep . details at 1heir military agreements S8CJet. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS 4c.} Yas, Sir. (SHRI R.l. BHATIA) : (a) and (b) Yes, 563 Wlltten Answers APRIL 18, 1994 • Written Answeta 564 Sir The pakistan Foreign office issued an powder, in the country has been received. abusive and personal statement on 9 February,1994, against the Minister of Production of Ice-cream State for External Affairs, Shri Salman Khurshid. 3807. SHRI SANDI PAN BHAGWAN THORAT: Will the MiOlster ot Government have conveyed to the FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be Government of Pakistan that the language pleased to state: and contents of tim statement are totally unacceptable and that such inflammatory (a) whether multinational companies statements by the Government of Paki- have shown interest in prOduction of ice- stan vitiate the atmosphere of bilateral cream in India: relations. (b) if so, the details thereof; and Milk Pr,.,der (c) the steps taken by the ice-cream 3806. SHRI C.P. industry to maintain prescribed purity MUDALAGIRIYAPPA : Will the Minister of standards? FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF FOODS PROCESSING (a) the total production of milk INDUSTRIES (SHRI TARUN GOGO I) : (a) powder during 1991-92, 1992-93 and 1993- and (b) No proposal from a multinational 94: companies has been received for the production of ice-cream in India. '(b) whether there is no substantial increase in the production of milk powder (c) Government has laid down the in the recent years: standards of ice-cream under the Preven- tion of Food Adulteration Act. These items (c) if so, the reasons therefor: and are mandatory.

(d) the steps taken to increase the Foreign Investment in Soft Drinks. productiOn of milk powder? 3808. SHRI SYED THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE SHAHABUDDIN: Will the Minister of MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING FOODS PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be INDUSTRIES (SHRI TARUN GOGOI): (a) pleased. to state: to (c) The estimated total production of milk powders in the country during 1991, (a) the total foreign investment in soft 1992 & 1993 in the organised sector was drinks in the country as on December 90,000 tonnes, 1,10,000 tonnes and 31,1993: 1,40,000'tonnes, respectively. (b) the estimated share of the market (d) Government has delicensed the In the hands of the foreign companies: manufacturing of milk products and no -eport regarding the shortage of milk (c) whether their share is expected 565 Written Answers CHAITRA 28,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 566

to increase under the liberalised policy Development of Roads and Bridges which contemplates 100% foreign equity participation in this sector; and 3810. SHRI G.M.C. BALAYOGI: Will the Minister of SURFACE TRANS- (d) if so, the extent thereof? PORT be pleased to State.

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE (a) whether the World Bank has MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING cleared the scheme for the development INDUSTRIES (SHRI TARUN GOGOI): (a) of roads and bridges in -the State of Andhra The information is being collected and will Pradesh: be laid on the Table of the House. (b) if so, the details thereof: and (b) The estimated share of foreign companies in the soft drinks market is (c) the time by which the World Bank about 85%. assisted existing schemes are likely to be completed? (c) and (d) The share of any Com- pany in the market is determined by market THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE forces. No projections about a Company's MINISTRY OF SURFACE TRANSPORT future share of the market can therefore (SHRI JAGDISH TYTLER) : (a) No, Sir. be made. (b) Does not arise. Small And Medium Power Projects By Private Entrepreneurs (c) It is too early to indicate the likely time of completion ttll the schemes are 3809. SHRI CPo MUDALA cleared and works awarded. GIRIYAPPA: Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state: Import of Newsprint

(a) whether some private entrepre- 3811. SHRI MOHAMMAD ALI neurs have shown willingness to set up ASHRAF FATMI: small and medium power projects in the SHRI SRIKANTA JENA: country: and Will the Minister of INFORMATION (b) if so, the reaction of the Gov- AND BROADCASTING be pleased to ernment in this regard? state:

(a) whether the Government are THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE aware that a number of newspapers have MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI P.V. vila\ed the 2:1 ratio for import of newspnnt RANGAYYA NAIDU): (a) Yes, Sir. during 1992-93 and during the first half of 1993-94: (b) Government is implementing the policy to encourage greater private invest- (b) if so, the detail of such news- ment into the electricity sector. papers: 567 Written Answers APRIL 18, 1994 Written Answers 568 (c) the action taken against import of newsprint as in 1993-94 have them: been made applicable for the year 1994- 95 also, until further orders. (d) whether the Government propose to bring any change in the above, ratio Sale of Imported Newsprint in view of the further addition of some paper/newsprints mills in the Schedule-I 3812. SHRI MOHAMMAD ALI of the Newsprint Control Order, 1962: ASHRAF FATMI: SHRI SRIKANTA JENA: (e) if so, the details thereof: and Will the Minister of INFORMATION (f) if not, the reasons therefor? AND BROADCASTING be pleased 'to state: THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND (a) whether the Government are BROADCASTING (SHRI K.P. SINGH aware about the purchase and sale of the DEO) : (a) and (b) As per returns sub- duty-free imported newsprint by the small mitted by the newspapers to the Registrar and medium newspapers in the open of Newspapers for India. during 1992-93. Market in violation of the Newsprint Import In all 13 newspapers did not maintain the Policy: and ratio of 2:1 for import of newsprint. During the first half of 1993-94, as many as 48 (b) if so, the remedial action taken newspapers failed to maintain the ratio as by the Government in this regard? per ·the returns submitted upto 25.3.1994. THE MINISTER OF STATE OF (c) No Entitlement Certificate was MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND issued to the 13 newspapers who failed BROADCASTING (SHRI K.P. SINGH to maintain the 2: 1 ratio during 1992-93. DEO): (a) No, Sir. Similar action is envisaged against those newspapers who failed to maintain the 2:1 (b) Does not arise. ratio during 1993-94. 11.25 hrs. (d) to (f). The newsprint import policy for the financial year 1994-95 has already The Lek Sabha then adjourned till been notified by the Ministry of Commerce Eleven at the clock on Tuesday, April on 30:3.1994.The condition/procedures for 19, 1994IChaitra 29. 1916 (Saka)

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