Question : PROCUREMENT OF ARTEFACTS

(a) whether any irregularities in procurement of artefacts for museums has come to the notice of the Government;

(b) if so, the number of cases which have come to the notice of the Government during the last one year;

(c) the action taken by the Government thereon; and

(d) the steps taken by the Government to streamline the procedure for procurement of artefacts for museums in the country ?

MINISTER FOR INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND CULTURE( SHRI S. JAIPAL REDDY )

(a) : No, Sir.

(b) to (d) : Do not arise.