The House in numbers

18.8 m Gangotri glacier recedes annually

This is the average rate in metres at which the Gangotri glacier is receding, says the studies conducted by the Geological Survey of India. However, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday that there is no threat to the Ganga

92,618 people killed in road accidents

These are the number of people who have lost their lives in road accidents in India during 2004, second only to China where nearly 1,07,077 people were killed in the same year, Rajya Sabha was informed

1,917 officers held on charges of corruption

The number of public servants booked by the CBI on corruption charges in 2006 as against 915 in the previous year, the Rajya Sabha was informed

28 airports to be revamped

The unprofitable airports are being upgraded by the Airports Authority of India in various states, said Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel

24x7helpline for Indian workers

Has been initiated by the Government for the emigrant workers, especially women, said Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs

Vayalar Ravi