Question : DIRECT TELEPHONE FACILITY

(a) whether according to the recent policy direct telephone link facilities are now being provided to the cities within the range of 200 Kms.

(b) if so, whether the said facility is available between Kosi-Mathura and Agra;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) if not, the time by which it is likely to be provided?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI TAPAN SIKDAR)

(a) As per policy Direct Dailing facility without `0` has been intoduced upto 200 Kms for intra circle calls and calls between Delhi SDCA and SDCAs located in NCR.

(b) Yes, Sir. Direct Dialing faclity wihtout `0` is available between Kosi-Mathura and Agra.

(c) The details are as under:-

FOR CALLS	DIALING PROCEDURE

(i)	From Kosi to Agra	95+ Area of code of Agra + Subscriber No.

(ii)	From Mathura to Agra	-DO-

(iii)	From Agra to Kosi	95+ Area code of Kosi + Subscriber No.

(iv)	From Agra to Mathura	95+ Area code of Mathura +Subscriber No.