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Government of India

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Ministry of Labour & Employment

All-India Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural and Rural Labourers on Base 1986-87=100 –July, 2010

New Delhi: August 20, 2010.

The All-India Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers (Base: 1986-87=100) for July, 2010 increased by 7 points each to stand at 554 (Five hundred and fifty four) points for both the series.

The rise/fall in index varied from State to State. In case of Agricultural Labourers, it recorded an increase between 2 to 15 points in 19 States. It, however, decreased by 2 points in 1 State. Haryana with 617 points topped the index table whereas Himachal Pradesh with the index level of 475 points stood at the bottom.

In case of Rural Labourers, it recorded an increase between 3 to 14 points in 19 States. It, however, decreased by 1 point in 1 State. Haryana with 613 points topped the index table whereas Tripura with the index level of 477 points stood at the bottom.

The Consumer Price Index Numbers of Gujarat and West Bengal States registered the maximum increase of 15 points each for Agricultural Labourers and 14 points each for Rural Labourers mainly due to increase in the prices of rice, wheat atta, chira, groundnut oil, onion, chillies green, turmeric, vegetables & fruits, bidi and shirting cloth. On the other hand, the Consumer Price Index Numbers of Andhra Pradesh State decreased by 2 points and 1 point for Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers respectively mainly due to decrease in the prices of arhar dal, chillies green and vegetables & fruits.

Point to point rate of inflation based on the CPI-AL and CPI-RL decreased from 13.02% in June, 2010 for both the series to 11.02% and 11.24% respectively in July, 2010. Respective rates of inflation during July, 2009 were 12.90% and 12.67%.

All-India Consumer Price Index Number (General & Group-wise)

Group	Agricultural Labourers		Rural Labourers
	June, 2010	July, 2010	June, 2010	July, 2010
General Index	547	554	547	554
Food	555	563	556	564
Pan, Supari, etc.	676	678	679	680
Fuel & Light	550	556	549	554
Clothing, Bedding & Footwear	470	476	493	499
Miscellaneous	503	506	500	502

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Ministry of Railways

Introduction of New Trains

New Delhi: August 20, 2010.

The number of new trains introduced in the last three years i.e. from 2007-09 to 2009-10, year-wise are as under:

Year	New Trains		Increase in Frequency (Non Suburban)
Year	Suburban	Non Suburban	Increase in Frequency (Non Suburban)
2007-08	162	192	56
2008-09	235	279	86
2009-10	132	213	34

New trains are introduced and increase in frequency of existing trains done on the basis of, inter alia, availability of resources, including rolling stock. Investments to provide adequate

manpower and maintenance facilities is an ongoing process over the Indian Railways.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways, Shri E. Ahamed in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.

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Ministry of Law & Justice

Dr Moily Launched Rajiv Gandhi Adhivakta Prashikshan Yojna (Rajiv Gandhi Advocate's Training Scheme)

Rupees 70 Lakh to Spend Every Year on Training

New Delhi: August 20, 2010.

Dr.M.Veerappa Moily, Minister of Law and Justice launched Rajiv Gandhi Adhivakta Prashikshan Yojana (Rajiv Gandhi Advocate's Training Scheme) here today. The main object of the scheme is to give motivation and encouragement to young lawyers who are practicing in Magistrate and Munsif Courts, by providing proper professional training for a period of two months so that they may serve the need of law professional at grass root level. The scheme envisages selection of 10 young practicing Advocates from each State every year for being imparted professional training. While selecting the candidates, preference shall be given to those candidates who belongs to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, other backward classes, women and physically handicapped. The Government would spend Rs.70 lakh every year on this training. Following is the text of the scheme.

Rajiv Gandhi Adhivakta Prashikshan Yojna

(Rajiv Gandhi Advocate's Training Scheme)

Whereas the preamble to the Constitution of India assures "justice, social, economic and political", and

Whereas the Article 39-A of the Constitution mandates that the State shall provide free legal aid by suitable legislation or schemes or in any other way to ensure that opportunities for securing justice are not denied to any citizen by reason of economic or other disabilities, and

Whereas in order to enable the State to afford free legal aid and guarantee speedy trial, a vast number of persons trained in law are essential; and

Whereas the explosion in population, the vast changes brought about by scientific, technological and other developments, and the all-round enlarged field of human activity reflected in modern society, and the consequent increase in litigation in courts and other forums demand that the service of competent persons with expertise in law is required in many stages and at different forums or levels and should be made available and

Whereas the Supreme Court in the case of State of Maharashtra v. Manubhai Pragaji Vashi, (1995) 5 SCC 730 has observed that the need for a continuing and well-organised legal education, is absolutely essential reckoning the new trends in the world order, to meet the ever-growing challenges

Whereas it becomes necessary to encourage and motivate young and talented and meritorious law graduates at grass root level to continue and adhere to legal profession.

Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India hereby makes a scheme/plan namely, "Rajiv Gandhi Adhivakta Prashikshan Yojna".

Need of Scheme-

Constitution of India, which we the people of India on 26th November, 1949 enacted, adopted and gave ourselves, reflects the quest and aspiration of the mankind for justice when its preamble speaks of justice in all its form; Social, Economic and Political. Article 39A which was inserted by way of 42nd Amendment to the Constitution recognizes equal justice and free legal aid. It imposes a duty on the State to secure that the operation of the legal system promotes justice, on a basis of equal opportunity and in particular State shall provide free legal aid to ensure that opportunities for securing justice are not denied to any citizen by reason of economic or other disabilities. Access to Justice is recognized as a fundamental right. An effective justice delivery system requires that (i) justice be made available at the door step of people and (ii) we should have talented, dedicated and qualified legal professionals who serve at the grass root level. So far as providing justice at the doorstep is concern, we have court at the district and taluka levels. Now, we also have 'Gram Nyayalaya' at village and intermediate level. There is no dearth of talented and dedicated law graduates at grass root level but there is no motivation and encouragement for them to come forward and stay in legal profession at district, Taluka and village level. Result is, despite their ability most of these young lawyers are not getting proper opportunity and exposure in the profession. At the end, they become brief less lawyer. Further, there is a need to give proper professional training so that they may become good lawyer and compete with solicitor of high profile law firm. Training would also help them in updating their lawyering skill and knowledge.

In order to ensure motivation and encouragement to young talented lawyers and to give them professional training, it is necessary for the Central Government to formulate a programme/scheme/plan.

Object-

Main object of the plan is to give motivation and encouragement to young lawyers who are practicing in Magistrate and Munsif Courts, by providing proper professional training for a period of Two months so that they may serve the need of law professional at grass root level. This will encourage them to stay in the profession at the grass root level and it will also help in elimination of their frustration. Nation would also get benefit of their services in the field of providing justice to all. In short object of the plan are:

To motivate and encourage young talented meritorious lawyers to remain in practice at Bar at grass root level, and for that purpose –impart them professional training

Salient feature of the scheme/plan-

(1) Each year, from each State, not more than Ten, depending upon the population of the State, practicing young advocates, shall be selected for imparting professional training.

(2) While selecting candidates, preference shall be given to those candidates who belong to Scheduled castes, Scheduled Tribes, other backward classes, women and physically handicapped.

(3) Inviting Application- Each year, at the beginning, application from desired candidates shall be invited. Wide publicity of the scheme and invitation of application shall be given. Application shall be called in prescribed format. Applications shall be scrutinized to verify the eligibility conditions.

(4) Eligibility for selection- At the time of selection, candidate should fulfill following conditions-

(i) He/She should have been enrolled as an Advocate and should have been engaged in actual practicing in a Magistrate and Munsif Court.

(ii) He/she should not be above the age of 30 years;

(iii) His/her monthly income should not be more than Rs 6000/- per month;

(iv) He/She should in the opinion of selection committee be meritorious and talented advocate; and

(v) He/She should also be ready and willing to make available his/her services for legal aid programme under the District Legal Aid Authority.

5. Scrutiny of applications and further course of action

Application of all eligible candidates shall be placed before the selection committee. The selection Committee may devise mechanism for selection of suitable candidates. However, the selection committee while recommending candidates shall take into following points:

(a) Educational qualification including percentage of marks obtained;

(b) Monthly income of candidate,

(d) Performance in personal interaction/counseling.

(e) District/Taluka where candidate is plasticizing.

The selection committee after selection, shall forward names of select candidates to the Ministry of Law and Justice.

6. Selection Committee-

For the purpose of selection of suitable candidates for professional training, a selection committee in respect of each High Court shall be constituted. The selection committee shall consist of following:

(i) A Judge of the High Court nominated by the Chief Justice of that High Court- Chairman

(ii) Additional/Assistant Solicitor General of India attached with that High Court

(iii) Chairman State Bar Council

(iv) Advocate General of the State

7. Training

After the selection, select candidates shall be provided professional training of Two months. Training would have TWO components-

(i) Training imparted in a National Law School- One month

(ii) Training under a Senior/leading Advocate - One month

8. Training imparted in National Law School- Duration- One month

Professional training to select candidates shall be given by a National Law School/University nominated by the Central Government. During the training, select candidates shall be provided free lodging and boarding facility. The Central Government shall provide necessary facilities and made available requisite funds for the purpose of training, lodging and boarding of candidates.

9. Curriculum for training in National Law School -

Professional training shall be given on following subject/topic-

(i) How to promote effective Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism for settlement of disputes?; What are the advantages of ADR system?

(ii) Plea- bargaining- its scope and importance and how to take advantage of it?

(iii) How to use Information Technology and communication in court proceedings? Advantages of these tools in court proceedings.

(iv) Art of cross- examination.

(v) How to present the case and argument before the Court?

(vi) Provisions contained in "Hague Convention on the Service abroad of Judicial & Extra Judicial Documents in Civil and Commercial Matters"--Mechanism of service of summons and other judicial documents issued by Indian court to persons residing in foreign territory and vice versa.

(vii) Effect and advantages of having Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty in civil and commercial matter; and in criminal matter, Extradition Treaty and treaty on transfer of convicted persons, with foreign countries.

(viii) Intellectual Property laws including 'Competition law' – Their use, importance and relevance in modern day business.

(ix) Cyber laws- How to deal with cyber crimes and related issues

(x) Specific legislations useful in day to day life viz. the Domestic Violence Act, 2005, The Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005, The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1963, Gram Nayalaya Act, 2009 etc.

Training on aforesaid topic would help these candidates in improving their skill, knowledge and understanding of law. Period of training would be 1 months. Training would be imparted by Law teachers and Professors and for certain point's help of advocates/judges may also be taken by Law school.

10. Training under a senior/ Leading Advocate - Duration -One month

After the successful training in the Law School, each candidate shall be placed under the supervision of a senior advocate/Leading Advocate practicing in the District where the said candidate practice. At a time not more than three candidates shall be placed under a senior advocate/ leading advocate.

Senior/ leading Advocate shall guide the candidate in all kind of practical aspects, take him court, and seek his assistance in discharging his professional duties.

This kind training under the supervision of Senior Advocate/Leading Advocate would help these candidates in improving their practical skills. Duration of the training shall be one month.

11. Necessary money for the scheme-

For the purpose of meeting the expenditure of the scheme, Central Government shall provide necessary amount in the Budget of Ministry of Law & Justice (Department of Legal Affairs). The monies shall be used for the purpose of-

1. expenditure in providing training through law school;

2. expenditure for providing lodging and boarding facilities to the select candidates during the professional training at Law School.;

3. necessary administrative expenses for administering the scheme.

12. Monitoring of Scheme

The Law Secretary shall nominate an officer not below the rank of Joint Secretary to monitor the scheme and submit a report after completion of each training session.

13. Central Committee

For the purpose of administering the scheme, a committee at the National level shall be constituted. The National Committee shall consist of following:

(a) Union Minister for Law & Justice- Chairman

(b) Chairman Bar Council of India

(d) Union Law Secretary- Member Secretary

14. Guidelines- Central Government shall frame guidelines for:

(i) Manner and form in which the application shall be invited;

(ii) Fixing the maximum number of candidates to be selected in a year for each State and Union Territory;

(iii) Empanelment of senior Advocate/Leading Advocate under whom candidates will be placed for training.

15. Review- Central Government shall time to time review the progress/success of the scheme and make necessary changes.

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Government of India

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Ministry of Railways

Unmanned Railway Crossings

New Delhi: August 20, 2010.

As on April 1, 2010, there were 15,993 unmanned level crossings in India. It has been stated in Budget 2010-11, that all unmanned level crossings shall be eliminated in next five years, through manning of unmanned level crossing gates qualifying as per relaxed criteria, provision of Road Under Bridges (RUBs) and Limited Height Subways, merger of traffic to nearby LCs where feasible and closing of such unmanned level crossings, which have negligible road traffic. Recently, financial powers have been delegated to the General Managers to sanction subways costing up to ` 2.5 crore in lieu of unmanned level crossings. Under the Railway scheme, Members of Parliament can also sponsor conversion of unmanned level crossing to manned level crossing under the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS).

Details of expenditure against Road Safety Works during last three years are as under:-

(Figures in crore)

Years Expenditure

2007-08 534

2008-09 566

2009-10 901

As per laid down norms/schedules of inspection, the safety inspection of all Railway level crossings over Indian Railways has been done. The Safety audit of selective railways crossings has also been conducted.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways, Shri E. Ahamed in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.

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Ministry of Railways

Mumbai Urban Transport Project

New Delhi: August 20, 2010.

The Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP) Phase-1 was sanctioned in the Railway Budget of 2003-04 with an original cost of Rs. 3125 crore. It was scheduled to be completed by June, 2008. Project was delayed due to following two major reasons:

i) Resettlement & Rehabilitation (R&R) of project affected persons and evacuation of unauthorized encroachments on railway land which was got cleared in the year 2009.

ii) To avoid overrun of cost it was decided to manufacture EMU cars in Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai instead of import. The first EMU rake was received in November 2007.

Now Resettlement & Rehabilitation work has been completed and the production at ICF has also picked up. The cost of the project has been restructured at Rs. 4174 crore. The project is now expected to be completed by June 2011.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways, Shri E. Ahamed in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.

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Ministry of Railways

Facilities for Physically Challenged Passengers at Railway Stations

New Delhi: August 20, 2010.

There are more than 8000 railway stations on Indian Railways with approximately 14,700 platforms. Based on the passenger earnings, these stations are categorized as 'A-1', 'A', 'B', 'C', 'D', 'E' and 'F' category. Facilities for physically handicapped passengers at stations are provided in terms of short term and long term facilities. Short term facilities are available at most of the 'A-1', 'A' and 'B' category stations which deal with approximately 75 per cent of passenger traffic. Items under short term facilities are as under:-

I. Provision of standard ramp with railing for barrier free entry.

II. Earmarking at least one parking lot for two vehicles used by physically challenged persons.

III. Provision of a non-slippery walkway from parking lot to building.

IV. Provision of signages of appropriate visibility.

V. Provision of at least one drinking water tap suitable for use by a disabled person.

VI. Provision of at least one toilet on the ground floor.

VII. 'May I help You' Booth.

Long Term Facilities comprise arrangements for inter platform transfer and engraving on edges of platform. Arrangements for inter platform transfer is available at most of the 'A-1', 'A' and 'B' category stations. These facilities are planned to be provided progressively at remaining stations after provision of short term facilities.

It is planned to provide 100 escalators at 50 important railway stations and other places of religious, historical and tourists importance.

Indian Railways are manufacturing passenger coaches with special designed compartment and European toilet pans adapted to the need of physically challenged passengers/senior citizens. Public conveniences in the form of toilets for physically challenged passengers/senior citizens are available at most of the 'A-1', 'A' and 'B' category stations.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways, Shri E. Ahamed in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.

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Ministry of Railways

Encroachment of Railway Land

New Delhi: August 20, 2010.

Indian Railways have approximately 10.65 lakh acre of land, out of which only 2460 acres of land, which constitutes 0.23 per cent of total land holding, is under encroachment.

Railways are engaged in the continuous exercise to remove encroachments from railway land as per provisions of Public premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971. Protection of railway land from encroachment is done by providing boundary wall or fencing and tree plantation. The first charge on utilization of unused railway land is for railways own developmental works such as doubling, gauge conversion, yard remodeling and traffic facility works as well as servicing the track and other infrastructure. In addition, this land is required, wherever feasible, for setting up of railways infrastructural works.

Vacant land which is not required by Railways for its own immediate operational need, is also utilized for commercial development, wherever feasible. In this regard, Indian Railways have set up Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) to undertake commercial development and so far 135 sites measuring 3761 acres have been entrusted to RLDA for this purpose.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways, Shri E. Ahamed in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.

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Ministry of Urban Development

Unified Transport Authority for Metropolitan Cities

New Delhi: August 20, 2010.

The Government has formulated the National Urban Transport Policy (NUTP), 2006 which envisages setting up of Unified Metropolitan Transport Agency (UMTA) in all million plus cities. Notifications/orders have been issued for creation of UMTA for the cities of Chennai, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bangalore, Mysore, Ranchi, Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Puri, Bhubaneshwar and Kohima by the concerned State Governments. This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Urban Development, Shri Saugata Roy in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha.

Setting up of Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (UMTA) for million plus cities is one of the reforms conditions of sanction of buses for urban transport under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Mission (JNNURM) to be implemented by States/UTs/ULBs. No city or State has asked for any funding from Govt. of India for setting of UMTA, the Minister said.

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Ministry of Urban Development

Sustainable Urban Transport Project

New Delhi: August 20, 2010.

The Government has launched the Sustainable Urban Transport Project at an estimated cost of Rs.1439.01 crore. The proposal involves grant from Global Environment Facility(GEF) through the World Bank and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and loan from the World Bank to the cities through the concerned State Governments as well as Central assistance under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JnNURM), Urban Transport Planning and Capacity Building Schemes and contribution by States and implementing agencies. This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Urban Development, Shri Saugata Roy in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha.षवीषवी

The main objectives of the Sustainable Urban Transport Project are:-<

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