(a) whether the Government is aware of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement in February, 2021 that certain copper alloys provide long-term effectiveness against viruses, including SARS-COV-2;
(b) if so, whether the Government has any plans to utilize antimicrobial copper in trains coaches, railway stations and platforms to prevent the spread of infections during times such as the current pandemic and provide inbuilt 24x7 safety systems to the passengers;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?