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Lok Sabha Question No. 6332 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-05
Subject: Transition from Fossil Fuel to Renewable Energy
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: RATTAN LAL KATARIA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-6332

TO BE ANSWERED ON-05.04.2018

## TRANSITION FROM FOSSIL FUEL TO RENEWABLE ENERGY

## 6332. SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA

Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether both India and France have pledge to substantially reduce their carbon emission and work towards energy transmission from fossil fuels to renewable energy;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the leaders of the both the countries had co-chaired the founding conference of the  International  Solar  Alliance  which  was  first  mooted  during  the  Paris  Climate  Change Conference in 2015 at the initiative of India; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER (I/C) (SHRI R.K. SINGH)

- (a) and (b) India-France Joint Statement issued on 10 March 2018 during the State visit of President of France to India inter-alia reaffirmed commitment to lead the fight against climate change,  based  on  the  principles  of  climate  justice,  fostering  climate  resilience  and  low greenhouse gas emissions development. It was also reaffirmed that the strengthening of the India-French  technological  cooperation  on  renewable  energy  was  a  common  priority  for encouraging  the emergence  and  dissemination  of  innovation  in all the sectors.  The importance of mobilizing public and private funds to support the development of solar energy was also stressed.
- (c) and (d) On 11 March 2018, the Prime Minister of India and the President of France cohosted  the  Founding  Conference  of  the  International  Solar  Alliance(ISA).  Forty  eight countries, including India participated in this conference. In addition, there was representation  from  the  United  Nations,  Multilateral  Development  Banks,  energy-related think tanks, corporate sector and civil society. The Founding Conference included a Plenary Session and Technical Sessions on Solar Priorities, Low-Cost Solar Finance and Scaling up Off-grid Solar.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6331 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-05
Subject: Caste Census
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: NAGENDRA KUMAR PRADHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6331 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.04.2018

## CASTE CENSUS

## 6331.   SHRI NAGENDRA KUMAR PRADHAN:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Other Backward Classes (OBCs) have been included under SocioEconomic and Caste Census;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the starting and ending year of the census; and
- (c) whether the Government proposes to publish the Census of OBCs and if so, the time by which it is likely to be published and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI RAM KRIPAL YADAV)

(a)to(c): The  Socio  Economic  and  Caste  Census  2011  (SECC  2011)  was  conducted through  a  comprehensive  programme  involving  the  Ministry  of  Rural  Development,  the Ministry  of  Housing  and  Urban  Affairs,  the  Office  of  the  Registrar  General  and  Census Commissioner (ORGI), Ministry of Home Affairs and State Governments / UT Administrations. The Caste and Tribe enumeration was conducted under the jurisdiction of office  of  the  Registrar  General  and  Census  Commissioner  India.  The  office  of  Registrar General and Census Commissioner (RG&CC) has handed over the caste enumeration return in  SECC- 2011 to the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and Ministry of Tribal Affairs  to  classify  these  Caste  /  Tribe  return.  Ministry  of  Rural  Development  has  no jurisdiction on the publication of caste data. The SECC has been completed on 31.03.2016.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6328 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-05
Subject: Use of Sports Science
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: JAYADEV GALLA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.6328 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.04.2018

## Use of Sports Science

## 6328.  SHRI JAYADEV GALLA:

Will  the  Minister  of  YOUTHAFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  take  help  of  sports science in identifying and developing sports talent in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to make sports science an integral part of National and State sportsteams for preparing them to represent India at international events;
- (d)
- if so, the details thereof;
- whether the Government has made any assessment of use of
- (e) sports science in India vis-à-vis other countries; and
- (f)
- if so, the details and outcome thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH

AFFAIRS AND SPORTS {COL. RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (RETD.)}

(a) & (b): Yes, Madam. This Ministry is setting up a National Centre for Sports Science and Research at NSNIS, Patiala to develop sports sciences  education  and  research  in  various  sports  disciplines. Further, the Ministry is also entering  into  MOU  with  various Universities  and  Medical  Institutions  to  initiate  sports  science academic programmes offering graduate and post graduate courses on  sports  science  and  thereby  creating  sports  scientific  cadres. Also,  Sports  Authority  of  India  (SAI)  has  set  up  Sports  Science Centre in 11 SAI Regional Centres across the country.

(c) & (d): Yes, Madam. Sports scientists are being hired to provide specialist services to the national teams preparing for international events.  National  teams  are  regularly  taking  support  from  sports physiotherapists,  nutritionists,  psychologists  and  masseurs  etc. Sports science and medical establishments at SAI Regional Centers are  extending  all  possible  support  during  the  training  camps  for preparation and participation in various tournaments. Latest technology  sports  science  equipment  are  also  being  procured  to provide faster recovery and rehabilitation to players. These facilities  are  also  provided  to  State  level/  District  level  players  as per availability. (e) & (f): Yes,  Madam.  Government  of  India  constituted  2  expert committees  namely  Task  Force  and  Core  Committee  on  Sports Sciences with special mandate to identify the gaps and needs vis-avis sports science support to national teams. The recommendations of  the  committee  are  being  incorporated  during  training  cycle. Sports  scientists  from  abroad  are  being  contacted  to  provide training to Indian scientists who can later extend their services to national teams.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6327 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-05
Subject: Revival of KCP
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: SANTOSH AHLAWAT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6327

TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.04.2018

## REVIVAL OF KCP

6327. SHRIMATI SANTOSH AHLAWAT:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether it is a fact that Khetri Copper Plant (KCP) is one of the largest copper mines in India with concentrator and refinery and produces copper besides byproducts like sulphuric acid, fertilizer raw materials etc.;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  of  the  production/  extract  of  copper  from  KCP  since  the  last three year;
- (c)  whether it is a fact that the Government has funded HCL with a huge amount to revive the KCP; and
- (d)  if so, the details thereof and the amount sanctioned to the KCP during the last three years and the current year?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINES AND COAL (SHRI HARIBHAI PARTHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a) & (b): Khetri Copper Plant (KCP) is one of the largest copper mines in India with Concentrator  Plant.    However,  smelter  and  refinery  plant  is  under  shutdown  since December, 2008 due to economic reasons, hence no by-product like sulphuric acid, fertilizer  raw  materials  are produced at KCP. The details of the production/extract of copper from KCP since last three years are given below:

| Year    |   Ore production (Lakh Tonne) |
|---------|-------------------------------|
| 2016-17 |                         11.17 |
| 2015-16 |                         11.04 |
| 2014-15 |                          9.47 |

(c) & (d):  No, Madam.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6325 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-05
Subject: Modernisation of Chennai Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: BALASUBRAMANIAM SENGUTTUVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6325

(To be answered on the 5th April 2018)

## Modernisation of Chennai Airport

6325.

SHRI B. SENGUTTUVAN

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether there is any proposal to modernise the Chennai Airport to make it capable of handling passenger capacity of 30 million per annum;
- whether under the modernisation plan, the domestic and international terminals would be rebuilt and would be connected internally, if s0, the details thereof; and (d) the details of other additional amenities that would be provided at the airport?
- (b) if the details thereof including the funds allocated/spent for the same; SO,

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(a): Yes, Madam:

(c): Under phase II modernization of Chennai airport; AAI has decided to construct a new two level terminal in two phases demolishing the existing Domestic Terminal (T2) and the International Terminal (T3), to pave way for new Integrated Terminal Building having an area of 1.9 lakh sqm and also to convert the existing International Terminai (T4) into a domestic terminal  Further, AAI has also decided to integrate all the terminal buildings for smooth navigation of passengers flow between all the terminals, following completion of the Phase II modernization work:

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(b): The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has undertaken II modernization of Chennai International Airport at a cost of Rs.2,467 crores: phase

(d): Details of other additional facilities are as under:

- (ii) Construction of three Rapid Exit Taxiways and an additional perpendicular link track near runway 30 for the main RWY 07/25 and also construction of one Rapid Exit Taxiway for the secondary runway 12/30.
- (i) Straightening of B-parallel taxiway from RWY 30 to Taxiway D for code E aircraft operations and the straightening of F-Taxi track and its extension to R-parallel taxiway:
- (iii) In order to meet the aircraft parking requirement for ultimate capacity, AAI has appointed M/s CMRL to the possibility and prepare Detailed Project Report for providing underground tunnel connectivity between new Integrated Terminals and remote apron. bays explore
- (iv) Construction of Multi-Level Car Park on design-build-operate and transfer basis for parking 2000 cars with the connectivity to the existing connector tube along

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6323 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-05
Subject: Housing Scheme for Rural Poor in Haryana
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RAMESH CHANDER KAUSHIK

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6323

TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.04.2018

## HOUSING SCHEME FOR RURAL POOR IN HARYANA

## 6323.   SHRI RAMESH CHANDER KAUSHIK:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has chalked out any housing scheme for the benefit of rural poor and homeless people in Haryana;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the quantum of funds allocated for the said purpose to the State during the last three years and the current year; and
- (d) if not, the time by which such a scheme is likely to be started in the State?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI RAM KRIPAL YADAV)

(a),  (b),(c) and (d) : To achieve the objective of 'Housing for All by 2022' the Ministry of Rural  Development  is  implementing  Pradhan  Mantri  Awaas  Yojana-Gramin  (PMAY-G) from  01.04.2016  which aims  to  provide  pucca  house  with  basic  amenities  to  all  houseless households  and  households  living  in  zero,  one  or  two  room  houses  with  kutcha  wall  and kutcha  roof  in  rural  areas  of  the  country  including  Haryana.  In  the  initial  phase  one  crore houses are proposed to be constructed over the period of three years from 2016-17 to 201819.

Under  PMAY-G, financial  assistance  of  Rs.  1.20  lakh  in  plain  areas  and  Rs.  1.30  lakh  in North Eastern States, Hilly States & difficult areas including IAP districts is provided to the beneficiaries.  In  addition,  90/95  person  days  of  unskilled  wage  from  MGNREGS  and  Rs. 12,000/-  for  toilet  construction  under  Swachh  Bharat  Mission-Gramin,  MGNREGS  or  any other  dedicated  financial  source  is  provided  to  the  beneficiary  over  and  above  the  unit assistance.

A statement indicating funds released to the State of Haryana under PMAY-G (including the erstwhile Indira Awaas Yojana, IAY) during last three years and current year is given below:

| Financial Year   |   Funds released (Rs. in lakh) |
|------------------|--------------------------------|
| 2014-15          |                        9492.49 |
| 2015-16          |                        9174.58 |
| 2016-17          |                        7414.46 |
| 2017-18          |                        2153.84 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6322 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-05
Subject: Solar Powered and Battery Cars
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: J.C. DIVAKAR REDDY, RAMCHARAN BOHARA

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  formulated  any  special  scheme  to  promote  solar  and  battery driven vehicles;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government has urged/directed the automobile companies to invest in solar and battery driven cars in India as they do abroad; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and response of the industry thereto?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a) to (d)  No, Madam. No such scheme is under consideration in the Ministry for the promotion of solar and battery driven vehicles.

However, Government of India has notified FAME India Scheme [Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India] for implementation with effect from 1 st April  2015  with  the  objective  to  support  hybrid/electric  vehicles  market  development  and manufacturing  eco-system.  The  scheme  has  four  focus  areas  i.e,  Technology  Development, Demand Creation, Pilot Projects and Charging infrastructure. Further Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has notified GSR 629(E) dated 24 th June, 2016 for retro-fitment of hybrid electric system or electric kit  to  vehicles  and  S.O.  1013(E)  dated  15 th April,  2015  specifying  the  type approval procedure of electric hybrid vehicles.

Ministry  has  amended  the  Motor  Vehicles  Act,  1988  by  inserting  the  Motor  Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2015 dated 19.03.2015 and has notified GSR 709(E) dated 08.10.2014, S.O. 2590(E)  dated  08.10.2014  and  GSR  27(E)  dated  13.01.2015  for  amending  the  Central  Motor Vehicles  Rules,  1989  (CMVRs)  to  include  specifications  regarding  manufacture,  operation, registration  and  issue  of  driving  license  to  e-rickshaw  drivers  under  the  ambit  of  CMVRs  to bring relief to people depending on e-rickshaws for their livelihood.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6322

ANSWERED ON 5 TH  APRIL, 2018

## SOLAR POWERED AND BATTERY CARS

6322.  SHRI J.C. DIVAKAR REDDY: SHRI RAM CHARAN BOHRA:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6321 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-05
Subject: Ranking of Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: SAUGATA ROY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6321

(To be answered on the 5th April 2018)

## Ranking of Airports

6321.

PROF SAUGATA ROY

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

- b) if s0, the details thereof; and

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether any major airport in the country has been ranked first on airport service quality by Airports Council International;
- the steps being taken by the Government to improve the quality of service at various airports in the country?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(a): Yes; Madam.

(c): Airports Authority of India (AAD) has taken following effective steps to ensure high cleaning standards of toilets/Terminal Buildings to achieve passenger satisfaction:

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(b): Lucknow Airport has been declared as world's top airport in the category of Best airport by size' in the whole Asia Pacific region among the airports handling 2 to 5 million passengers per year: Indore Airport has been declared as 'Best Airport by region' among the airports handling under 2 million passengers per year in Asia Pacific Ahmedabad Airport has been declared as 'Most Improved Airport' in Asia-Pacific region. region.

() AAIhas outsourced cleaning/up-keep of toilets/terminal building to specialize cleaning agency through Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) contract process: The provision of dedicated manpower in toilets has been made in contract to ensure effective cleaning:

(iii) New Chairs and trolleys are procured. To reduce the check-in time at the airports and additional numbers of equipment i.e. Common User Terminal Equipment (CUTE) -160, Common User Self Service (CUSS) Kiosk-200, Scanner- 1000, MSAR/OCR Board-200 are being provided at all major 40 AAL airports. Further, Wi-Fi facility is provided at 28 airports. being Key being

(ii) SOPs to ensure effective cleaning and monitoring are being implemented at airports The toilets are being renovated with new fittinglfacilities at most of its airports

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6319 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-05
Subject: Contribution of NHs in GDP
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: C. MAHENDRAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6319

ANSWERED ON 05 TH  APRIL, 2018

## CONTRIBUTION OF NHS IN GDP

## 6319. SHRI C. MAHENDRAN:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the ambitious highway development plan of the Government has the potential to add 3% to the nation's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and provide 10 million jobs;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the current highway construction pace per day in the country;
- (d) whether the Government is of the opinion that this is sufficient to meet the demands; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a)  to  (b)  Bharatmala  Pariyojana,  an  umbrella  programme  for  development  of highways  across  the  country  includes  development  of  border  roads,  international connectivity  roads,  coastal  roads,  port  connectivity  roads,  ring  roads,  removal  of choke points, logistic  parks,  economic corridors,  inter  corridors,  feeder  routes  and expressways. Under the Phase-I of Bharatmala Pariyojana 24,800 km of roads along with 10,000 km of balance National Highways Development Project (NHDP) work are proposed for development in the next five years i.e. 2017-18 to 2021-22 at an overall investment of around Rs 5,35,000 crore. The network as identified under Bharatmala Pariyojana network will connect 550 districts in the country accounting for increase in nation's GDP. It is an estimate that 4076 mandays of work is created for every km of road constructed. In addition, a road project has a force multiplier effect on the economy that results in creation of indirect employment. It is expected to generate employment during the construction phase and permanent jobs by increased level of economic activities enabled by development of the Economic Corridor network.

(c)  to  (e)  The  Ministry  had  set  the  target  of  constructing  15,000  km  of  National Highways in 2017-18 out of which 9,829 kms were constructed during the period at a pace of 26.93 kms/day.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6317 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-05
Subject: Posting of DD/AIR Officials as Publicity Officers
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: C. N. JAYADEVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.6317 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.04.2018)

## POSTING OF DD/AIR OFFICIALS AS PUBLICITY OFFICERS

## 6317. SHRI C.N. JAYADEVAN:

Will  the  Minister  of  INFORMATION  AND  BROADCASTING  be  pleased  to state:

(a) whether some officials from Doordarshan (DD) and All India Radio (AIR)

have been posted as publicity officers in various Ministries;

- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  employees  of  DD  and  AIR  have  expressed  their  concern about the workability of this decision; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING {COL RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (Retd.)}

(a)  & (b): Yes Sir. Deploying officers either in Prasar Bharati (Doordarshan

News  and  NSD:AIR)  or  Ministries  is  not  a  new  function.  27  Indian

Information  Service  officials  from  Doordarshan  and  All  India  Radio  have been deployed as publicity officers for various Ministries.

(c):  No

(d):  Does not arise

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