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Lok Sabha Question No. 4728 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-15
Subject: Power Generation
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVNTHI)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4728 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2016

## POWER GENERATION

## 4728.  SHRI MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVANTHI):

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether most of the power plants are running at lower capacity than their potential and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to encourage use of induction cooking stoves;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the impact of large scale electrification of cooking energy needs on plant load factor and revenue sustainability of DISCOMS;
- (e) whether the cost towards creating a supply chain for cooking fuel is same in case of induction cooking stoves; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof and the comparative advantages/disadvantages in this regard?

## A N S W E R

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

( SHRI  PIYUSH GOYAL )

(a) : The capacity utilization of thermal power plant and nuclear generating  units  is  expressed  in  terms  of  Plant  Load  Factor  (PLF).  The  PLF  of thermal and nuclear units mainly depends on planned outages and forced outages which may result due to age of units, availability of required quality and quantity of  fuel,  and  other  external  constraints  such  as  availability  of  transmission network  and  receipt  of  schedule  from  beneficiary  DISCOMs.  In  case  of  Hydro power  projects,  the  generation  is  influenced  by  the  availability  of  water.  The average PLF of thermal power plants coal/lignite during 2016-17 (April - October, 2016) was 59.17%.

(b) to (f) : In the National Energy Policy discussion, NITI Aayog has encouraged  the  use  of  appropriate  electrical  appliances  including  induction cooking  stoves  for  cooking  purpose.    The  electrification  of  cooking  energy  is likely to increase the PLF and revenue sustainability of Discoms.  Electricity, as fuel for cooking, is safer and less polluting than biomass.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4727 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-15
Subject: Drinking Water Projects
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: T.G. VENKATESH BABU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4727 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2016

## Drinking Water Projects

## 4727. SHRI VENKATESH BABU T.G.:

Will  the  Minister  of  DRINKING  WATER  AND  SANITATION  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  any  States  have  submitted  proposals  to  the  Union  Government  for World Bank assistance for supply of safe drinking water projects; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government thereon, State/ UT-wise?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION (SHRI RAMESH CHANDAPPA JIGAJINAGI)

(a)&(b).  Yes  Madam.  The  State  of  Uttarakhand  has  submitted  a  project  proposal (Uttarakhand Rural Water Supply & Sanitation Project-II) costing Rs. 1800 crore with an  external  assistance  of  Rs.  1613.28  crore  form  World  Bank.  The  Ministry  has recommended the project proposal to Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) and the same has been posed to World Bank by DEA on 23.03.2015.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4725 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-15
Subject: Ranchi-Vijayawada Corridor Project
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: JHINA  HIKAKA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4725

ANSWERED ON 15 TH DECEMBER, 2016

## RANCHI-VIJAYAWADA CORRIDOR PROJECT

## 4725.     SHRI JHINA HIKAKA:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS सड़कपरिवहनऔििाजमार्गमंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) the status of Ranchi-Vijayawada corridor project;
- (b) the details about proposed expenditure and timeline for completion of the said project; and
- (c) the details of modern designing plan in respect of this corridor project?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a) to  (c)  The  Vijayawada-Ranchi corridor project was approved by Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure (CCI) covering a length of 600 kms in Odisha State. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has sanctioned estimates to the tune of Rs. 1348 cr. covering a length of 594 kms.  So far a length of 310 kms has been completed incurring an expenditure of Rs. 683 cr, under the scheme. The balance works are scheduled  to  be  completed  by  March,  2018.    Designs  of  Roads  and structures  have  been  adopted  keeping  in  view  Indian  Road  Congress  (IRC) standards and safety aspects.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4722 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-15
Subject: Connectivity of Dausa to Swai Madhopur Road to NH
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNPURIA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4722 ANSWERED ON 15 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## CONNECTIVITY OF DAUSA TO SWAI MADHOPUR ROAD TO NH

## 4722.   SHRI SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNAPURIA:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Union Government proposes to connect Road from Dausa to Swai Madhopur to National Highway (NH);

(b) if so, the details thereof and whether the Government proposes to expand this road to two lanes, if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has enhanced the budgetary allocation for construction of fly-overs; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a) and (b) Dausa-Sawai  Madhopur  is  already  connected  by  National  Highway  (NH) network via Lalsot, Kothum, Tonk through NH Nos. 148, 23, 52 and 552.

The work of widening to four lane of NH-148 stretch from Dausa to Lalsot and  widening to 2 lane with paved shoulders of NH-23 stretch from Lalsot to Kothum have been awarded in July, 2016 with completion period of 30 months from the date of commencement.

NH-52 stretch from Kothum to Tonk is already 4 lane Highway.

The work of widening to 2 lane with paved shoulder of  NH-552 stretch from Tonk to Sawai Madhopur has been awarded in August, 2016 with completion period of 24 months from the date of commencement.

Further, the Ministry has approved 'In-Principle' the declaration of stretch of State road connecting Lalsot with Sawai Madhopur as new NH subject to the outcome of Detailed Project Report (DPR); initiatives have been taken up also for preparation of DPR.

(c) and (d) The Ministry does not allocate funds separately  for  construction  of  flyovers  on NHs. The budget allocation for Central Road Sector (Plan) during 2016-17 (at first Supplementary stage) is as under:-

|                                               | (Amount in Rs. Crore)   |
|-----------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| Gross Budgetary Support                       | 46,027.01               |
| IEBR (Internal and Extra Budgetary Resources) | 59,279.00               |
| Total                                         | 1,05,306.01             |
Lok Sabha Question No. 4720 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-15
Subject: Mobile Wallet to Pay Toll at National Highways
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: RAJEEV SHANKARRAO SATAV, HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT, BHARATENDRA SINGH, JAYAKUMAR JAYAVARDHAN, VIJAYSINH MOHITE PATIL, DHANANJAY BHIMRAO MAHADIK

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4720

ANSWERED ON 15 TH DECEMBER, 2016

## MOBILE WALLET TO PAY TOLL AT NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

4720. SHRI SATAV RAJEEV:

DR. HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT:

KUNWAR BHARATENDRA:

DR. J. JAYAVARDHAN:

SHRI MOHITE PATIL VIJAYSINH SHANKARRAO:

SHRI DHANANJAY MAHADIK:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  authorised  the  use  of  mobile  wallets  to  pay  toll  at  National Highways (NHs);
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the objective behind the move;
- (c) whether a mobile company has received approval from the National Highways Authority of India to digitize payments at toll plazas on NHs, if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  has  also  asked  banks  to  install  POS  machines  at  toll  plazas  for payment through debit and credit cards, if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the other steps taken by the Government in the interest of vehicular passengers?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a)  &  (b)  Yes  Madam,  Government  has  notified  the  use  of  pre-paid  payment  instruments  vide Notification G.S.R 1114 (E) dated 02.12.2016 for collection of user fees from road users. This is to permit road users to opt for available cashless modes of payment. Government has facilitated the Concessionaire/Contractor to introduce the  mobile wallet service  at their toll  plazas  for  efficient operation.
- (c) No, Madam.
- (d) NHAI vide Circular No. NHAI/CO/14/2016 dated 21.11.2016 has facilitated the Concessionaire/Contractor to use POS machines for collection of user fees through credit & debit card.
- (e) NHAI  has  rolled  out  a  cashless  payment  mechanism  (FASTag)  by  implementation  of Electronic  Fee  Collection  system  on  pan  India  basis  w.e.f.  25.04.2016.  The  initiative  provides seamless travel (near non-stop movement of vehicles) through the fee plazas and convenience of cashless payment of user fee.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4719 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-15
Subject: Regulation on use of Drones
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: ABHISHEK SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 4719

## REGULATION ON USE OF DRONES

## 4719. SHRI ABHISHEK SINGH

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state: -

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the risk and threat to safety of aircraft and strategically important establishments due to drones used by private players, if s0, the details thereof;
- (c) the guidelines issued by Umion Government regarding use, purchase and selling of drones and accountability in case of any accidents; and
- (b) whether there is any system t0 track drone and its owner in case of any breach of if s0, the details thereof;
- (d) the number of cases of security breach or major safety threat reported during the last three years due t0 drones and the action taken by the Union Government thereon?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry 0f CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

- (a) Keeping in view the risks and threat to safety of aircraft and strategically important establishments, DGCA has restricted civilian use of drones by nonGovernment agencies; organisations and individuals vide Public Notice dated 07.10.2014 avaiiable on DGCA 's website (WWw.dgca nicin) until regulations are in place:
- (d) One incident of sighting of a remotely piloted aircraft system was reported on 27.10.2015 in which ATC Observed an unidentified object hovering over runway no. 28/10 which later moved towards Radison Blu Hotel located in the South-East portion of airport and thereafter disappeared. All other sightings have been identified and negated after inquiry.

(b) & (c) MHA has issued SOP for handling of sub-conventional aerial platform threats in Delhi regarding use of drones. As per Ministry of Commerce and Industry notification, drones are included in the 'Restricted' category for importing in the country.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4717 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-15
Subject: Funds for SBM under CSR
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: KRISHNAN NARAYANASAMY RAMACHANDRAN

## Government of India

## Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4717 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15-12-2016

## Funds for SBM under CSR

## 4717. SHRI K.N.RAMACHANDRAN:

Will the Minister of DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION be pleased to state :

- (a) the amount of funds contributed tothe Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) byindividuals and companies under CorporateSocial Responsibility till date;
- (b)  the  proportion  of  total  funds  spentunder  the  Mission  through  corporate  andindividual donations; and
- (c)  the  details  of  the  steps  taken  by  theUnion  Government  to  increase  corporatesector's contributions under SBM?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION (SHRI RAMESH CHANDAPPA JIGAJINAGI)

- (a)  Swachh  Bharat  Kosh  (SBK)  has  been  established  under  the  Ministry  of  Finance  to channelize  corporate  and  individual  contributions  for  Swachh  Bharat  Mission.  These contributions are covered under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) under the Companies Act. Total of Rs. 456.57 crore has been contributed by Corporates in SBK till date. Further Rs.0.15  crore  has  been  contributed  by  Individuals  in  SBK.  Besides  this,  individuals  and corporates may also be contributing to Swachh Bharat Mission in various villages/districts.
- (b) Out of total funds received in SBK, Rs. 427.84 crore has been disbursed.
- (c)  Under  Swachh  Bharat  Mission  (Gramin){SBM  (G)},  Guidelines  have  been  issued  to facilitate  the  utilization  of  Corporate  Social  Responsibility  (CSR)  funds  in  rural  sanitation activities.  States  can  use  these  guidelines  as  a  base  to  develop  their  own  procedure  to attract/receive and utilize CSR funds. Many Corporates have announced taking up works in rural  sanitation,  which  they  carry  out  in  consultation  with  the  State/district  and  local governments.  A Corporate Collaboration Framework has been prepared for systematically involving  the  corporate  sector  in  advancing  Swachh  Bharat  Mission.  Several  rounds  of meeting have been held with various corporate groups, both in public and private sector, to harness their skills and resources in implementing Swachh Bharat Mission.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4716 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-15
Subject: Pending Highway Projects in Bihar
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: BHOLA SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4716

ANSWERED ON 15 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## PENDING HIGHWAY PROJECTS IN BIHAR

4716.      DR. BHOLA SINGH:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

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- (a)    whether  various  National  Highways  (NHs)  projects  related  to  the  State  of  Bihar  are pending before the Government;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether any time frame have been fixed for completion of the said projects; and
- (d)  the amount allocated and released by the Government for the maintenance and operation of NHs in the State during  the last  three years and the current year?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a)  to  (c  )  There  is  no    proposal  pending  in  this  Ministry  submitted  by  State  Road Construction Department  (RCD), Bihar on National Highways.
- (d)  The  amount  allocated  and  expenditure  made  under  the  maintenance  head  on  National Highways in Bihar for the stretches entrusted to Bihar RCD during the last three years and current year are as below:

| Year                     |   Allocation (Rs. in Crore) |   Expenditure (Rs. in Crore) |
|--------------------------|-----------------------------|------------------------------|
| 2013-14                  |                      147.62 |                       145.18 |
| 2014-15                  |                      204.5  |                       200.8  |
| 2015-16                  |                      108.5  |                       107.06 |
| 2016-17 (up to November) |                       97.74 |                        50.17 |

In  addition to  above the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has sanctioned Rs. 287.70 Crore and incurred expenditure of Rs. 263.84 Crore during the last three year and current year for maintenance and O&M works of National Highways in Bihar.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4713 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-15
Subject: Carbon Emission from Aviation Sector
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB, SANJAY SHAMRAO DHOTRE, SATYA PAL SINGH

4713.

.

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 4713

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

(To be answered o the 15th December 2016)

## CARBON EMISSION FROM AVIATION SECTOR

SHRI BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB SHRI SANJAY DHOTRE DR. SATYAPAL SINGH

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

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be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether carbon emission per aircraft has increased in the country during each 0f the last three years despite various circulars issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in this regard;
- (b) if s0, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government has conducted any study to reduce carbon emissions by aviation sector and its adverse effect on the environment in the country;
- (d) if so, the details and outcome thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (e) the details of the carbon emission reported by Indian Aviation Sector vis-a-vis other major developed/developing countries; and
- (f) the other steps taken/being taken by the Government to reduce carbon emission per aircraft in the country?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIA TION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a) (b): Madam, aircraft wise carbon emission data is not maintained, however, the carbon emission for Indian scheduled operators from domestic and international operations has increased from 11.95 million tonnes in 2013 t0 14.63 million tonnes in 2015. Similarly, for foreign registered airlines, it has increased from 3.68 million tonnes in 2013 to 3.76 million tonnes in 2015. The increase is attributed to growth in traffic movements and introduction of new routes:

(c) (d): No madam; no such study is conducted so far: However; various proactive initiatives have been taken to offset the carbon emissions and DGCA issues Civil Aviation Requirement(CAR) from time to time in this regard:

(e): The carbon emissions from Indian scheduled airline operators for the year 2015 is around 14.63 million tonnes. However, it is a limited quantitative data of scheduled operators and does not include non-scheduled operators, hence, cannot be compared with other countries:

(f: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation(DGCA) has issued a Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) which provides guidelines to reduce carbon emissions for airlines and airport operators through various operational and other measures such as fuel management, restriction\_ on unwanted dead weights o board, engine-out procedures, use of fixed electrical power at parking use of renewable and solar energy, etc: bay,
Lok Sabha Question No. 4711 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-15
Subject: Khel Gaon at Udaipur
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: ARJUNLAL MEENA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †4711 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2016

Khel Gaon at Udaipur

†4711. SHRI ARJUN LAL MEENA:

Will  the  Minister  of  YOUTH  AFFAIRS  AND  SPORTS  be  pleased  to state:

- (a) whether the Government has provided funds for the under construction projects of Khel Gaon at Udaipur in Rajasthan;
- (b) if so, the funds allocated/released for the purpose during the last three years and the current year;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  provide  more  funds  for  the purpose; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (SHRI VIJAY GOEL)

- (a) No, Madam.
- (b) to (d) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4709 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-15
Subject: Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway Project
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: SUDHEER GUPTA

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken steps to complete the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway Project in time, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the  measures  taken  by  the  Government  to  address  the  issues  of  encroachment  in  the National Highways especially in Punjab; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to construct a flyover at the Tribune Chowk, Chandigarh for decongestion of traffic?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a) Proposals for preparation of project  report  forDelhi-Amritsar-KatraExpressway  have already  been  received.  It  is  pre-mature  to  indicate  project  details  including  completion  time  till finalisation of the feasibility report and investment decision.
- (b) The Government has enacted the Control of National Highways (Land and Traffic) Act, 2002 to address land control issues within the right of way including encroachment. The provisions of the Act provide for prevention of unauthorized occupation of highway land and also removal of encroachment  from  time  to  time  by  the  competent  authority,  i.e.  Highway  Administrations established under the Act. The encroachment removal drives are taken up as and when required.
- (c) Initiative for inviting proposals for project preparation for construction of a flyover at the Tribune Chowk, Chandigarh has been undertaken.

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## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4709

ANSWERED ON 15 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## DELHI-AMRITSAR-KATRA EXPRESSWAY PROJECT

4709.  SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सडक़ परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 4708 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-15
Subject: Installation of Full Body Scanners at Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: CH. MALLA REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## INSTALLATION OF FULL BODY SCANNERS AT AIRPORTS

MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4708 (To be answered 0n the December 2016) 15th

4708.

SHRI CH. MALLA REDDY

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- Kas bether the governing authority of Indira Gandhi has decided to install fuli International Airport prevent any kind of scanners; at all terminals in Delhi airport to body
- operational; by which these would be made
- iaternational airports in the country; and the regard? by Government in this
- {tewhether the Ministry has any plan to install similar devices at major

## ANSWER

Minister Of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a) & (b): One full scanner has been installed International (IGI) Airport; New Delhi at Indira Gandhi evaluation om trial basis for performance security point of view. body from

(c) & (d): Ne such plan for installation of full formulated till now for other scanner has been major international airports in the country body