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Lok Sabha Question No. 1014 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-08
Subject: Modern Bus Terminals
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: RANJANBEN BHATT

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  considering    to  share  the  cost  of  expenditure  being incurred by the State Governments for setting up new modern bus terminals;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor ?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI  MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a) to (c) : Yes,  Madam.  Ministry  of  Road  Transport  and  Highways  formulated  a  scheme namely, 'Development of Bus Terminals on BOT basis' for implementation during 12 th five year plan.  This scheme provides for financial assistance to engage Project Development Consultants for development of bus terminals on BOT basis.  The Project Development Consultant cost is to be shared  between  Govt  of  India/State/UTs  and  successful  bidder  as  per  scheme  guidelines.  This scheme is yet to be appraised for continuation with completion of 12 th five year plan.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1014

ANSWERED ON 8 TH   FEBRUARY, 2018

## MODERN BUS TERMINALS

## 1014.   SHRIMATI  RANJANBEN BHATT

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मं त्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 1012 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-08
Subject: Gender-Disaggregated data on Land Ownership
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: M. B. RAJESH

## GOVERNMENT  OF TNDIA MINISTRY  OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF LAND RESOURCES

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED  QUESTION  No. l0l2 TO BE ANSWERED  ON 08.02.2018

## Gender-Disaggregated  data on Land Ownership

## 1012. SHRI M.B. RAJESH:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether any State has initiated the maintenance of gender-disaggregated  data on land ownership,  so that women's land ownership  data can be clearly monitored;
- (b) if so, the details thereof,  State-wise; and
- (c) if not, the measures taken/being  taken by the Union Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI RAM KRIPAL YADAV)

- (a) to (c): As per Entry 18 and Entry 45 of List II (State List) of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution, the subject of 'Land'and its management  falls in the jurisdiction of the States.  Power  to enact  laws relating to 'Land' vests in the Legislatures  of the States.  Each State has its own State-specific  Revenue Laws to deal with 'Land' and matters related thereto.  Information  on gender-disaggregated data on Land Ownership is not centrally maintained  in the Department  of Land Resources.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1011 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-08
Subject: Spreading of Digital Network Abroad by PB
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1011 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.02.2018)

## SPREADING OF DIGITAL NETWORK ABROAD BY PB 1011.  SHRI A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN:

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

- (a) whether Prasar Bharati is looking to spread it wings overseas, digitally and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether one of the stated missions of Digital Prasar Bharati (DPB) will be to challenge the anti-India narrative in foreign media through hard and compelling commentary and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the proposed English language digital platform will focus  on  global economy, geopolitics, international terror, global crisis and soft power and  if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether it has also proposed that it should be a platform for news-items that show India speaking and acting and where DPB can control the discourse on environment, nature, animal rights and human rights on our terms and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d) Both Doordarshan and All India Radio already have global outreach and their programme can be accessed across the world. All broadcast of AIR/DD are in a national interest and its content reflects the ethos of the country as well as the socio-economic, geopolitical, historical-cultural and environmental aspects.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1010 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-08
Subject: Export of Handicrafts
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: C.S. PUTTARAJU

## EXPORT OF HANDICRAFTS

## 1010. SHRI C.S. PUTTA RAJU:

## Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंरी

be pleased to state:

- (a) the efforts made to boost the sale and export of handicrafts to other countries, like Latin America, Middle East, Europe, etc;
- (b) the number of fairs, exhibitions and road-shows held to market Indian handicrafts abroad; and
- (c) the steps taken to attract handicraft products from Southern Region and campaigns launched for overseas buyers?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र      मंरी (श्री

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES

(SHRI AJAY TAMTA)

- (a): The efforts made to boost the sale and export of handicrafts to other countries including Latin America, Middle East, Europe etc are as under:-
-  participation in fairs/exhibitions abroad;
-  thematic display and live demonstration of handicrafts in exhibitions abroad;
-  organizing buyer-seller meets in India and abroad;
-  brand image promotion of Indian handicrafts abroad through seminars and publicity;
-  awareness  programmes  about  technology,  packaging  and  export  policies  in  India  to exporters;
-  organizing Indian Handicrafts & Gifts Fairs as well as product specific shows; and
-  providing assistance under  Market Development Assistance and Market Access Initiative Schemes of Ministry of Commerce.
- (b): During  FY  2017-18,  so  far  85  numbers  of  fairs,  exhibitions  and  road  shows  were  held  to market Indian handicrafts abroad.
- (c): The  steps  taken  to  attract  handicraft  products  from  all  over  the  country  including  Southern Region and the campaign launched for overseas buyers are detailed as under:-
-  Participation  of  Indian  exporters  (Handicrafts  &  Carpets)  in  popular  exhibitions/fairs, road  shows,  awareness  campaign/promotional  stalls,  Buyer  Seller  Meets,  craft  live demonstrations & display etc. will be carried out in standalone basis or combined with main exhibition events with the support from both MDA/MAI of Commerce Ministry and grants from office of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) under Marketing Support Scheme (MSS).
-  Textiles  India  2017,  a  first  ever  mega  international  trade  fair  for  Textile  Industry  was conducted  during  30th  June  to  2nd  July,  2017  in  Gandhinagar,  Gujarat  and  five Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed from handicrafts sector during Textiles India 2017 fair.
-  Special product specific pavilion on pan India basis including Southern Region crafts also erected in Indian Handicrafts & Gifts Fair (Autumn & Spring) Fair.
-  Publicity  for  Southern  Region  crafts  is  also  being  carried  out  through  international publicity campaign for overseas buyers under MSS Scheme.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1009 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-08
Subject: Road Safety in Kerala
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: SHASHI THAROOR

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has received representation from the Government of Kerala about its reservations regarding the proposed Road Transport and Safety Bill, 2015 in its current form as it may affect the working of State Transport Undertakings (STUs) such as the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government is likely to be willing to retain the concerned existing provisions of the  Motor  Vehicles  Act,  1988 i.e. sections  97  to  104,  Chapter  4,  which  provides  ample provisions for the protection of STUs;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1009

ANSWERED ON 8 TH  FEBRUARY, 2018

## ROAD SAFETY IN KERALA

## 1009.   DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

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## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a)  &  (b)    The  Road  Transport  and  Safety  Bill  was  being  proposed  by  the  Ministry  of  Road Transport and Highways in 2014. However, after the consultation with the Stakeholders and the observations  of  the  States,  it  was  decided  to  have  further  consultation  and  deliberations  for further consideration on the Bill. Considering the urgency, necessary amendments in the current Motor  Vehicles  Act,  1988  are  being  proposed  through  amendments.  The  Motor  Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2017 was passed by Lok Sabha on 10 th April,2017 and  is pending in Rajya Sabha for consideration and passing.

(c) to (e)  In the proposed Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2017, no amendments in section 97 to 104 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 have been proposed.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1008 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-08
Subject: Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: DILIP PATEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-1008

TO BE ANSWERED ON-08.02.2018

## WIND-SOLAR HYBRID POLICY

## 1008. SHRI DILIP PATEL

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

- (a) whether the Government has proposed to formulate any wind-solar hybrid policy for near future;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  manner  in  which  it  would  help  in  strengthening  the energy security of the country; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a)&(b)  The  Government  has  formulated  draft  national  wind-solar  hybrid  policy  with  the objective to provide a framework for promotion of large grid connected wind-solar PV hybrid systems for reducing the variability in renewable power generation and optimal and efficient utilization of transmission infrastructure and land and thus achieving better grid stability and energy security.

- (c) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1005 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-08
Subject: Committee on Road Safety
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: K. ASHOK KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 1005

ANSWERED ON 08 TH   FEBRUARY, 2018

## COMMITTEE ON ROAD SAFETY

1005. SHRI K. ASHOK KUMAR:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS:

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that the Government is considering to set up a district level road safety committee to monitor the road safety record in the area;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  it  is  also  true  that  the  said  committee  would  be  headed  by  the  Member  of Parliament of the constituency; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a) to  (d)  Ministry  of  Road  Transport  &  Highways  has  constituted  a  District  Road  Safety Committee in each district of the country to promote awareness amongst road users under the chairmanship of Hon'ble Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from the district. If the district has  more  than  one  Member  of  Parliament  (M.P.),  then  the  senior  most  M.P.  would  be  the chairman of the Committee. The Hon'ble Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) residing the district,  shall  be  special  invitee.  The  members  of  the  Committee  are:  District  Collector, Superintendent  of  Police,  Chief  Executive  Officer,  Zila  Parishad,  Mayor  /  Chairman  of Municipal  Corporation  of  Development  Authority,  all  members  of  Legislative  Assembly  of district, all sub-divisional magistrates of districts, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1004 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-08
Subject: Pollution Caused by Kota Thermal Power Plant
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: RAVINDRA VISHWANATH GAIKWAD

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1004 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.02.2018

## POLLUTION CAUSED BY KOTA THERMAL POWER PLANT

†1004.  PROF. RAVINDRA VISHWANATH GAIKWAD:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  conducted  any  study/review  of  the problem of deadly pollution being caused by Kota Thermal Power Plant;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Union Government is aware that the people of Kota are facing  the  problem  of  breathlessness  and  other  serious  diseases  due  to this pollution;
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  efforts  being  made  by  the Government to deal with this deadly pollution; and
- (e)
- if not, the reasons therefor?

## A N S W E R

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER AND NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY

( SHRI  R. K. SINGH )

- (a) & (b) : The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) carried out inspection of Kota Thermal Power Plant which is a Unit of the Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam on January 18-20, 2017 and August 30, 2017. Unit-4  of  Kota  Thermal  Power  Station  was  found  non-compliant  with respect to Particulate Matter (PM) emission limit during CPCB inspection on  January  18-20,  2017.  After  submission  of  compliance  status  by  Kota Thermal  Power  Station,  the  Plant  was  re-inspected  on  August  30,  2017 and  Unit-7  was  found  non-compliant  with  respect  to  PM  emission  limit. The CPCB has issued directions to Thermal Power Plant on January 18, 2018.

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(c) to (e) :   New emission standards for Thermal Power Plants have been notified  by  MoEF&CC on 07.12.2015 in respect of Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM), Sulphur dioxide (SO2), Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx). To comply with the new norms and ensure uninterrupted power supply in the country, a phased implementation plan for installation of Flue Gas DeSulphurization (FGD) in plants for a capacity of 1,61,402 MW (414 Units) and  upgradation  of  Electrostatic  Precipitator  in  plants  for  a  capacity  of 64,525  MW  (222  Units)  was  prepared  by  Central  Electricity  Authority  in consultation with the stakeholders  and  submitted  to  MoEF&CC  on 13.10.2017.  The CPCB has issued directions to Thermal Power Plants to ensure compliance as per the plan submitted by Ministry of Power.

CPCB vide letter dated 11.12.2017 has directed Kota Thermal Power Station to install ESP by December 31, 2022 in Units-5 & 6 so as to comply with PM emission limit, install FGD by December 31, 2022 in Units5 & 6 and by October 31, 2022 in Unit-7 so as to comply with SO2 emission norms and take immediate measures like installation of low NOx burners, providing  Over  Fire  Air  (OFA)  system  etc.  and  to  achieve  progressive reduction so as to comply with NOx emission norms by the year 2022.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1003 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-08
Subject: Take Over of BCAS
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: RAMACHANDRAN MULLAPPALLY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1003

(To be answered on the February 2018) 8th

Take Over of BCAS

## 1003. SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

.

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government proposes to transfer Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) from Civil Aviation to Ministry of Home Affairs;
- (c) the current status of the proposal?
- (b) if the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and SO,

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIA TION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) for inter-Ministerial consultation:
Lok Sabha Question No. 1002 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-08
Subject: Purchase of Cotton by CCI
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: SUKENDER REDDY GUTHA

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1002 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.02.2018

## PURCHASE OF COTTON BY CCI

## 1002.   SHRI GUTHA SUKENDER REDDY:

Will the Minister of Textiles वस्त्र मंरी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) is not purchasing 2nd grade quality of cotton which is formed mostly due to climatic conditions;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether  the  Government  is  purchasing  2nd  grade  paddy  and  other  commodities  even though they are turned into discolored form due to bad climatic conditions;
- (d) if so, the reasons for not purchasing Grade 'B' cotton by CCI; and
- (e) whether the Ministry is planning to purchase 2nd grade quality of cotton as well and if so, the details thereof keeping in view the practice followed by the Ministry of Agriculture in purchasing 2nd grade paddy and other commodities?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER वस्त्र मंरी ( श्री अज

## )

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES (SHRI AJAY TAMTA)

- (a), (b) & (d) : Cotton  Corporation  of  India  (CCI)  Limited  is  buying  seed  cotton  (kapas) which contains 8% moisture content at full Minimum Support Price (MSP) rate.  Kapas above 8% and upto 12% moisture content is also being purchased by CCI with proportionate deduction, as per Government of India guidelines for MSP operation of kapas.
- (c): Government of India purchases food grains offered by farmers, within the stipulated period and confirming to the prescribed specifications at Minimum Support Price (MSP)  through State Government  agencies  including  Food  Corporation  of  India  (FCI).  However,  sometimes  due  to natural calamity and other climatic conditions, relaxations in some refractions are allowed on case to case basis to safeguard the interest of farmers.
- (e): No, Madam.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1000 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-08
Subject: Inter-State River Water Sharing Disputes
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA UN STARRED QUESTION NO. 1000

ANSWERED ON 08.0 2.201 8

## INTER - STATE RIVER WATER SH ARING DISPUTES

## 1000. SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDY KOTHA

Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken a decision to settle the river water disputes betw Pradesh and Telangana by discussing the issues in the AP EX Council meeting and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether it is true that the Government is planning to convene the meeting of the AP with representative of these States on the projects taken up by both States illegally;
- (c) if so, the det ails thereof; and
- (d) the measures being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  FOR  WATER  RESOURCES, RIVER  DEVELOPMENT  AND GANGA REJUVENATION & PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS

( SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHW AL )

(a) to (d) No decision regarding convening the m eetin g of Apex Council has been taken. However, a meeting with Principal Secretaries of Government of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana is propos taken by Secretary, MoWR, RD & GR on 15.2.2018 to discuss various outstanding issu es of the two states.  Both  the  State  Governments  have  also  been  requested  to  submit  Agenda  Poi consideration in the above meeting.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 999 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-08
Subject: Fixation of RPOs
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: RITI PATHAK

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-999

TO BE ANSWERED ON-08.02.2018

## FIXATION OF RPOs

## 999. SHRIMATI RITI PATHAK

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

- (a) whether the Government has fixed Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs) to achieve the targets of development of renewable energy projects;
- (b) if so, whether  the State Governments  have  complied  with  the  directions towards implementing the scheduled targets set by the Union Government;
- (c) if so, the State-wise details thereof; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) On 22 July 2016, the Ministry of Power notified the Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) for solar and non-solar energy for 3 years i.e. 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19.
- (b)  to  (d)  For  the  year  2016-17,  the  States/  UTs  of  Andaman  and  Nicobar  Islands,  Andhra Pradesh, Lakshadweep, Rajasthan, and Telangana have fulfilled RPO for solar energy; and the States of Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tamil Nadu have fulfilled RPO for non-solar energy as per the trajectory set by the Ministry of Power.

Under  the  Electricity  Act,  2003,  the  respective  State  Electricity  Regulatory  Commissions (SERCs) are requested to ensure compliance with the RPO. The Ministry of Power notified the RPO trajectory after the start of the financial year 2016-17 (in July 2016), and only thereafter the respective SERCs initiated the process for aligning the States' RPO trajectory with that notified by the Ministry of Power.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 998 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-08
Subject: Benefits under New Aviation Policy
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: JAYSHREEBEN  PATEL

998.

## GOVERNMENT' OF ANDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 998

(To be answered O1 the &th February 2018)

Benefits under New Aviation Policy

SHRIMATI JAYSHREEBEN PATEL

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the number Of persons benefited from the new Aviation policy according to respectively; and
- (b) the names of the places where such airports have been built?

ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry o CIHL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

- (a}: Under UDAN-l, 27 proposals are #warded and it is expected to provide of Rs. 2500 /- for approximately one hour of flying Around 25 lakhs RCS (approx.) seats and around 55 lakhs (approx) total passenger seats will be available per annam under UDAN 2\_

31 unserved airports are Adampur, Ambikapur, Bhatinda, Bikaner, Bilaspur, Burnpur, Cooch Behar, Jagdalpur, Jaisalmer, Jalgaon, Jamshedpur, Jeypore, Jharsuguda, Kolhapur, Mithapur; Kandla, Kanpur-Chakeri, Ludhiana, Mundra, Mysore, Nanded;, Neyveli; Ozar (Nasik), Pathankot, Raigarh-JSPL; Rourkel Salem, Shimla, Solapur, Utkela & Vidyanagar and 12 underserved airports are Agra; Andal (Durgapur); Bhavnagar, Diu, Gwalior; Jamnagar,

(b): List of 43 Regional Conneetivity Seheme (RCS) (12 underserved & 31 unserved) airports whieh are already upgraded is as below