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(b) to (d). The Delhi Traffic Police has 
drawn up a contingency plan which envis-
ages synchronised traffic, optimum utilisa-
tion of road space and regulation of traffic at 
inter-sections with the help of computer 
technology in the NOMe area; and develop-
ment of footpaths for use by cyclists and 
pedestrians; improvement of arterial and 
subarterial roads; and development of serv-
ice roads all over the city. 

[ Translation] 

Bungling in Cement Nigam 

1153. SHAI CHHEDI PASWAN: 
SHRI PYARELAL KHANDEL-

WAL: 

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased 
to state: 

(a) whether attention of the Govern-
ment has been drawn to the news item 
captioned ICement Nigam Mein Croron Ke 
Ghatale Ki Janch KaraieA Jayegi" appearing 
in "Punjab Kesri" dated January 17. 1991; 

(b) if so, the details of enquiry con-
ducted in this regard; 

(c) the deiails of action being taken ill 
th& matter; and 

(d) if no action is ooing takpn, the rea-
sons therefor? 

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 
PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (SHRI KA-
MAL MORARKA): (a) Yes, Sir. 

(b) to (d). Certain allegatton petitions 
petitions have been received in !tId matter. 
The CMD has been asked to furnish com-
ments on the issues to facilitate further ac-
tion in the matter. 

(English] 

Price of Cement 

1155. SHRI ANAND SINGH~ Will the 
PRIME MINISTER be pleased to stale: 

(a) whether on January 4, 1991, in a 
meeting, Cement producers were requested 
to cut down the Cement prices; 

(b) if so, the response and reaction of 
the industry i'l this regard; and 

(c) further steps being taken by the 
Govemment to contain and cut the Cement 
prices? 

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 
PRIME MINISTEFrS OFFICE (SHRI KA-
MA:'" MORARKA): (a) and (b). No such 
meetir.g was held on 4th January, 1991. 

(c) h is the continuo1Js endeavour of the 
Government to maximise cement produc-
tion and ensure its availability to the consum-
ers at reasonable prices. Government is 
closely monitoring the availability of coal, 
wagons and other infrastructural support to 
the cement industry and remedial action is 
tak~n, wherever necessary. 

Schemes for increasing the installed 
capacity of cement are being lbarally ap-
proved. State Governments ~ave been 
advised to keep a close watch on the dealers 
so t .... at they do not inlJulge in profiteering at 
retail level. In order to contain demand and 
reduce the pressure on pricf:!s, Central 
Government !)epartment....lCentral Public 
Sector Undertakings have been &dvised to 
decrease their annual purchase of ('.ament 
by 150/0. 

Silchar-Impltal NatkNval Highway 

1156. SHRI N. TOMBI SINGH: WiD the 
PRIME MINISTER be pleased to stat.: