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Certified Kavach Train Protection System
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 241 · Asked on 2026-08-05
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Member asked
Godam Nagesh, Kamaljeet Sehrawat
(a) the details of the commissioning milestones of the indigenous Safety Integrity Level-4 certified Kavach train protection system including total route coverage and the 470-kilometre implementation in a single day in January 2026; (b) the details of 160 kmph Vande Bharat trials on the Delhi–Howrah sector to test system efficacy under semi-high-speed parameters; (c) whether Kavach saturation across Delhi–Mumbai and Delhi–Howrah routes under Mission Raftar and seven other high-speed corridors sanctioned in Union Budget 2026-27 with a ₹2.93 lakh crore outlay is on schedule and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and (d) whether any interventions have been made to realize a zero-accident vision by converging Kavach with AI-driven collision forecasting, live telemetry and predictive maintenance across the railway network and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceAssessment for Impact of El Niño
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 242 · Asked on 2026-08-05
Ministry: EARTH SCIENCES
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(a) the current projections and assessments made by the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) regarding the impact of El Niño and cyclical climate phenomena on Indian monsoon patterns and marine ecosystems; (b) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to upgrade Ocean State Forecasting, early warning systems for storm surges and high-wave alerts for coastal communities; (c) the specific budgetary allocation and technological deployment under the Deep Ocean Mission for mapping marine resources during the current financial year; and (d) the details of specific advisories, Ocean State Forecasting models and collaborative coastal resilience projects implemented by INCOIS specifically tailored for the coastal districts and fishing communities of Tamil Nadu?
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Original question sourceImplementation of PM-SGMBY
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 243 · Asked on 2026-08-05
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Member asked
(a) the current status of implementation and infrastructure layout under the Pradhan-Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PM-SGMBY) launched to solarise residential households through rooftop solar systems; (b) the total number of solar installations successfully commissioned and the volume of central subsidies disbursed across the country, State/UT-wise; (c) the specific progress achieved, number of residential rooftops solarised and net-metering connections activated across the country particularly in the State of Bihar, district-wise; (d) the structural specifications of the digital infrastructure deployed including the national portal for rooftop solar to enable Direct Benefit Transfers (DBTs) and track application feasibility status; and (e) the steps taken by the Government to expand the vendor empanelment pool, streamline technical inspections by local power Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) and fast-track loan clearances to prevent installation delays?
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Original question sourceLand Acquisition by SECL in Kusmunda Area
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 244 · Asked on 2026-08-05
Ministry: COAL
Member asked
(a) the details of the land acquired by the South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) under Coal India Limited in the Kusmunda area particularly in Jarhajel village along with the timeline of land acquisition; (b) the details of land acquired under Award No. 02/A67/82-83 on 27 April, 1983 along with the policy under which the said land was acquired; (c) whether 25.80 acres of additional land at Jarhajel was acquired by the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDM) of Katghora, Korba District, Chhattisgarh, vide letter No./ A.V.A/Bhoo-Aarjan/85/830 dated 26.07.1985 and if so, the details of land acquisition award; (d) whether any compensation was given to the effected landowners in the year 1986 and if so, the details thereof; (e) the number of people whom to be given employment in lieu of the above-mentioned land acquisition in the years 1983 and 1985 along with the details of people still deprived of employment; (f) the details of land acquisition documents of the land measuring 31 decimals in Khasra Nos. 107/21,124/1, 125/1 in the said village; and (g) the reasons for non-rehabilitation of the displaced persons of Jarhajel village inspite of having entire land acquisition of the village?
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Original question sourceDevelopment of Katihar Junction
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 245 · Asked on 2026-08-05
Ministry: RAILWAYS
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(a) whether the Government has formulated any plan to develop additional yards, platforms and bypass lines at Katihar Junction in view of the increasing rail traffic; (b) whether the Government is preparing a detailed master plan for new rail connectivity projects to connect the Seemanchal region of Bihar with West Bengal and the North-Eastern States; and (c) if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourcePromotion of Semiconductor Manufacturing and Strengthening of Electronics Ecosystem
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 246 · Asked on 2026-08-05
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has undertaken measures to promote semiconductor manufacturing and strengthen the electronics ecosystem in the country; (b) if so, the details thereof including the progress made under the India Semiconductor Mission; (c) the details of the incentives and support extended for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing; and (d) the details of the expected impact of these initiatives on employment generation, exports and technological self-reliance?
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Original question sourceAccident at Level Crossing in Murshidabad District, West Bengal
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 247 · Asked on 2026-08-05
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Member asked
(a) whether accidents at level crossings have increased during the last several years and if so, the details thereof; (b) the details of such incidents reported during the last three years, year-wise; (c) whether it is a fact that recently four casualties were reported after a train rammed into a multi-utility vehicle at an open level crossing in Murshidabad district of West Bengal and if so, the details thereof; and (d) whether it is a fact that the gate dashing at level crossings has become a serious issue and the Railway is yet to come up with a firm solution to address this issue and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceProhibition of Holding Social Media Accounts for Children under 16 Years
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 248 · Asked on 2026-08-05
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has studied global regulatory frameworks including recent international legislations prohibiting children under 16 years from holding social media accounts to protect minors online; (b) if so, the details of any assessment conducted on the feasibility, digital rights implications, privacy concerns and enforcement challenges of implementing age-verification mechanisms in the country; (c) whether any specific guidelines put in place to regulate the use of social media platforms by educational institutions for communicating with students to protect minors from cyberbullying or harmful content and if so, the details thereof; (d) whether any legislative or regulatory proposals are under consideration of the Government to mandate parental consent or age-gating measures online and if so, the details thereof; and (e) the details of stakeholder consultations held so far along with the proposed timeline for implementing child-safety regulations on digital platforms?
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Original question sourcePradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 249 · Asked on 2026-08-05
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS
Member asked
(a) whether there is any time-bound plan for the establishment of new degree colleges and technical institutions under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) in the newly-notified development areas of Uttar Pradesh and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government has received complaints regarding the extremely poor construction quality of hospital and school buildings built in remote rural areas which have started dilapidating within a short span of time and if so, the details thereof; (c) whether any independent social audit has been conducted under the said scheme to ensure long-term benefits to the beneficiaries from these premises rather than merely completing construction targets under the said scheme and if so, the details thereof; and (d) the details of various steps taken/being taken by the Government to impart modern vocational education to the youth of these minority-concentrated areas to encourage the establishment of new industries in the said regions?
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Original question sourceOperation of Trains in South East Central Railway Zone
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 250 · Asked on 2026-08-05
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Member asked
(a) the total number of local and long-distance passenger trains passing through the South East Central Railway zone particularly Bilaspur and Raipur divisions that have been cancelled/diverted their routes during the last one year; (b) whether daily commuters are facing lot of inconvenience due to priority given to coal transportation through goods trains, track expansion and technical maintenance work on the said route and if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government has made any assessment of the problem/inconvenience being faced by the common passenger and workers in travelling due to the frequent cancellation of trains and if so, the details thereof; and (d) the details of the steps taken/ being taken by the Government to ensure the smooth, timely operation of passenger trains and to review the situations leading to sudden cancellation of these trains in the said zone?
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Original question sourceBroadband Connectivity under BharatNet in Telangana
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 251 · Asked on 2026-08-05
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Member asked
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(a) whether all villages and Gram Panchayats in Telangana have been provided broadband connectivity under BharatNet or other Government programmes; (b) the status of mobile network coverage including 4G and 5G services in Telangana, district-wise; (c) the details of telecom infrastructure established in aspirational and rural areas of the State during the last three years; (d) whether the Government has received complaints regarding poor telecom connectivity in tribal and remote areas of Telangana and the action taken thereon; and (e) the steps taken/being taken to improve digital connectivity, postal infrastructure and telecom services in Telangana to facilitate digital governance, education, healthcare and economic development?
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Original question sourceOnline Assurance Monitoring System (OAMS)
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 252 · Asked on 2026-08-05
Ministry: PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS
Member asked
Satish Kumar Gautam, Rahul Lodhi
(a) the status of the initiatives launched through the Online Assurance Monitoring System to track, evaluate and guarantee the expeditious execution of formal Assurances given by the Ministers in both Houses of Parliament; (b) the details of features introduced for documentation, alerts and monitoring of pending Assurances; (c) whether the said digital architecture enable the Committee on Government Assurances in real-time monitoring of pending Assurances given by the Minister in both Houses of Parliament and if so, the details thereof; and (d) the specific interventions introduced to reduce delays in implementation and increase the accountability of various Ministries to their legislative obligations?
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Original question sourceFinancial Allocation for PM-SGMBY
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 253 · Asked on 2026-08-05
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Member asked
Shrikant Shinde, Ravindra Waikar
(a) whether renewable energy financial allocation has been increased in the Budget 2026-27 with relation specifically for Pradhan Mantri-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PM-SGMBY) representing solar budget and if so, the details of the strategic priorities driving this allocation; (b) the number of rooftop installations have added in systems demonstrating accelerating adoption along with the details of Government target for the financial year 2026-27; (c) whether subsidies per household for systems with collateral-free loans through a national digital portal have democratized access to solar power and if so, the details of registration and installation completion rates; (d) whether duty exemptions on battery storage capital goods and solar glass inputs alongside tax incentives for domestic manufacturing aim to build an atmanirbhar solar ecosystem and if so, the details thereof; and (e) whether PM-SGMBY transforms consumers into prosumers generating their own electricity while reducing distribution losses and supporting the non-fossil fuel capacity target by year 2030 and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourcePrime Minister Early Career Research Grant
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 254 · Asked on 2026-08-05
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Member asked
Mahima Kumari Mewar, Janardan Mishra
(a) whether the Government intends to augment existing frameworks with the Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant to curb the brain drain of high-caliber researchers, if so, details thereof; (b) the details of Central Government initiatives designed to identify and incentivize young scientific talent including the total count of scholars selected under these flagship programmes during the preceding five-year duration; and (c) the details of active scholarship schemes facilitating domestic and international higher education for meritorious students including eligibility criteria and an assessment of their operational efficacy in rural and remote regions inhabited by marginalized communities particularly in the districts under Bharatpur Lok Sabha Constituency?
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Original question sourceVande Bharat Trains from New Delhi to Guwahati
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 255 · Asked on 2026-08-05
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Member asked
(a) whether the Government proposes to extend any Vande Bharat Express from New Delhi to Guwahati and if so, the details thereof including the expected timeline; (b) whether there is any proposal to introduce a Vande Bharat Express between Guwahati and Dibrugarh and if so, the details thereof; (c) if not, whether the Government proposes to consider these routes in future in view of the growing passenger demand in Assam and the Northeast; and (d) the details of Vande Bharat Express services introduced in the country since 2019 including the criteria adopted for selecting new routes, State-wise and zone-wise?
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Original question sourceComplaints of Food Quality in Trains
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 256 · Asked on 2026-08-05
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Member asked
Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka, Benny Behanan
(a) the details of complaints received regarding quality of catered food in trains since 2023, year and zone-wise; (b) the details of inspections conducted by Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) for trains with food catering services since 2023, year-wise; and (c) the details of vendors and contractors fined, warned, suspended, blacklisted/issued show-cause notices for food quality and hygiene violations since 2023, year-wise?
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Original question sourceStatus of Traditional Artisan Livelihoods Among Minority Communities
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 257 · Asked on 2026-08-05
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS
Member asked
(a) whether any assessment has been undertaken regarding the status of traditional artisan livelihoods among minority communities engaged in crafts and other traditional occupations and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether any schemes or programmes are being implemented for preservation, promotion and market access of products produced by such artisan communities and if so, the details thereof; (c) whether any challenges relating to declining incomes, market access and continuity of traditional skills among such communities have been identified and if so, the details thereof; and (d) the measures taken by the Government to promote sustainable livelihoods and preservation of traditional artisan skills among minority communities including those residing in Barmer district of Rajasthan?
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Original question sourceFire Incidents and Rail Safety Measures
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 258 · Asked on 2026-08-05
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Member asked
(a) whether it is a fact that during last three years, country has experienced a series of tragic train accidents raising concerns about rail safety and if so, the details thereof, year-wise; (b) whether derailments constitute a major proportion of train accidents that took place during the said period and if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the train coaches incidents of catching fire are on rise and if so, the details thereof; (d) whether it is a fact that recently four passengers who jumped off a train due to a fire rumour were run over by another train in Morena district of Madhya Pradesh and if so, the details thereof; and (e) whether any steps have been taken by the Government to prevent fire incidents in running train coaches and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceBSNL's Indigenous 4G Infrastructure Achievements
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 259 · Asked on 2026-08-05
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Member asked
(a) the details of domestic 4G infrastructure achievements of BSNL including the number of operational sites thereof and the domestic radio network technology leadership status including in Nabarangpur Lok Sabha Constituency, Odisha; (b) the status of BharatNet project and the utilisation of the allocation of Rs.1.39 lakh crore for fibre access to Gram Panchayats and providing 1.5 crore rural broadband connections; (c) whether the 4G saturation project for border districts and the Left Wing Extremism(LWE) affected districts is on track under which installation of 17,000 towers has been completed out of planned 21,000 towers, if so, the details thereof; (d) the details of the interventions and fiscal allocations within the BSNL revival package designed to promote digital equity, bridge the rural-urban connectivity gap and advance the vision of a developed India by the year 2047 particularly in Nabarangpur Lok Sabha Constituency, Odisha and the status of implementation and benefits accrued in Karnataka and Dakshina Kannada district; and (e) the details of BSNL 4G sites commissioned, BharatNet connectivity provided to Gram Panchayats and the present status of rural broadband connectivity in the State of Uttar Pradesh particularly Meerut-Hapur Lok Sabha Constituency?
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Original question sourceResearch Projects and Scientific Institutions in Kerala
starredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 260 · Asked on 2026-08-05
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Member asked
(a) the details of research projects, Centres of Excellence and scientific institutions in Kerala funded by the Government during the last five years and details of the funds sanctioned and released, year-wise; (b) whether the Government has sanctioned any projects relating to marine science, coastal erosion, climate resilience and the blue economy in Kerala and if so, the details thereof; (c) the details of the number of research fellowships, innovation grants and technology development projects supported by the Government in Kerala during the said period; (d) whether the Government proposes to establish any new national scientific research or innovation centres in Kerala and if so, the details thereof; and (e) the measures taken to strengthen scientific research, innovation and technology development in Kerala?
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Original question sourceIncidents of Cyber-Attacks
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 2761 · Asked on 2026-08-05
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Member asked
Manju Sharma, Narayan Rane, Sanjay Deshmukh, Sanjay Jadhav
(a) the number of incidents of cyber-attacks on Government websites, digital platforms and critical infrastructure of the country from the year 2022 till date; (b) the types and details of the said cyber-attacks; (c) the number of cases of the said cyber-attacks in which sensitive data was compromised along with the details of action taken against the offenders particularly in Maharashtra; (d) whether the Government considers the existing legal framework adequate to address the increasing number of cyber-attacks particularly in light of recent security breaches and if so, the details thereof; (e) whether the Government plans to establish necessary infrastructure to provide enhanced security against growing cyber-attacks and if so, the details of the measures taken by the Government to formulate such plans to prevent such incidents in the future; (f) the major steps taken by the Government to ensure the security of personal digital data; and (g) the current status of the implementation of rules related to data protection?
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Original question sourceStanding Committee on Railways' Recommendation
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 2762 · Asked on 2026-08-05
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Member asked
(a) whether the Government proposed to frame stringent guidelines for issuing of complimentary tickets in luxury trains to prevent possible misuse of public money as per the guidelines of Standing Committee on Railways' recommendation (24th Report of 2018-19) and if so, the details thereof; (b) the details of the reasons/basis on which officers are selected for the complimentary travel in luxury trains; and (c) the details of railway officials along with name, designation and class of travel who availed complimentary travel in luxury trains like Palace on Wheels, Maharaja’s Express and Deccan Odyssey from 2021 to till date?
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Original question sourceTelecom Black Spots on National Highways
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 2763 · Asked on 2026-08-05
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has conducted any study to detect the number of telecom black spots on national highways where mobile networks are missing and if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise; and (b) the details of the steps taken/being taken to resolve the issue of telecom black spots on national highways?
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Original question sourceImpact of PM-SGMBY on Household Electricity Consumption
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 2764 · Asked on 2026-08-05
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Member asked
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(a) the progress made under Pradhan Mantri-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PM-SGMBY) including applications received, rooftop solar installations completed, capacity added and Central Financial Assistance sanctioned and disbursed since launch, State-wise; (b) whether the Government has evolved any strategy with State Governments and DISCOMs to improve awareness, simplify implementation and increase adoption of rooftop solar systems and if so, the details thereof; (c) whether a periodic review mechanism has been instituted with State Governments and DISCOMs to monitor scheme implementation, identify bottlenecks and improve outreach and effectiveness and if so, the details thereof; (d) whether the Government assessed the impact of the scheme on household electricity consumption, expenditure reduction, renewable energy generation and the financial position of DISCOMs and if so, the details of the findings thereof; and (e) whether the Government proposes to adopt any district-specific or targeted implementation strategy to accelerate rooftop solar adoption in States with lower coverage and if so, the details thereof?
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Original question sourceWaqf (Amendment) Act, 2025
unstarredLOK SABHA · 18th Lok Sabha · Session 8 · Question no. 2765 · Asked on 2026-08-05
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS
Member asked
(a) whether the Government has taken steps after the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 to improve digitisation, income reporting and transparent management of Waqf properties across the country; (b) if so, the details of the number of Waqf properties registered, digitised and updated on the Central Waqf portal, State/UT-wise; (c) whether State Waqf Boards report the annual income generated from Waqf properties and the utilisation of such income for education, scholarships, hostels, healthcare and other charitable purposes and if so, the details thereof; (d) whether any assessment has been made of Waqf properties that can be developed for educational and social welfare purposes including schools, colleges, skill centres, hostels and healthcare facilities; and (e) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken by the Central Waqf Council to ensure that income from Waqf properties is used for the benefit of intended beneficiaries?
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Original question source
These records are read from the Parliament of India record at sansad.in.