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Lok Sabha Question No. 2712 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-01
Subject: Expansion/Modernisation of Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: MURALI MOHAN MAGANTI, BALASUBRAMANIAM SENGUTTUVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

2712

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.

(To be answered on the December 2016) 1st

## EXPANSIONMMODERNISATION OF AIRPORTS

2712.

SHRI M: MURALI MOHAN

SHRI B SANGUTTUVAN

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has agreed for proposal for the expansion of Rajahmundry airport to facilitate the landing of the bigger aircraft, if SO, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any timeline has been fixed to
- (b) the estimated cost of the project for expansion, construction of new terminal, land acquisition works and the financial assistance thereto from Union Government;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to make Rajahmundry airport an international airport;
- (f) whether the Government has undertaken the work of expansion/modernisation of Chennai airport to increase its passenger handling capacity and provide additional amenities at the airport; and
- (e) if s0, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government in this regard;
- (g) if s0, the details thereof and the funds allocated released and spent for the purpose so far by the Government?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

- (a) to (c) Yes, Madam. Airports Authority of India (AAI) has commenced work for the expansion of Rajahmundry Airport for operation of wide bodied aircraft (AB-320) by 2018 at an estimated cost of Rs.181.45 crore. Government of Andhra Pradesh has handed over 857.09 acres land free of cost to AAI for expansion of the Airport:
- (d) (e) : No, Madam: No such proposal at present:
- (g): Yes; Madam. AAI has undertaken the work for the expansion/modernisation of Chennai Airport to enhance the Terminal Building capacity to 30 million passengers per annum and to provide additional amenities like multilevel mechanised car parking to handle 2000 cars, Metro Rail connectivity etc at an estimated cost of Rs.2587 crore: AAI has allocated a budget provision of Rs.3.00 crore in RE 2016-17 and Rs.25.00 crore in BE 2017-18.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2711 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-01
Subject: Collection of Baggage at Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT, SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE, JAYSHREEBEN  PATEL

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

2711 (To be answered on the December 2016)

## COLLECTION OF BAGGAGE AT AIRPORTS

2711.

SHRI VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT DR. SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE SHRIMATI JA YSHREEBEN PATEL

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether several passengers, including Members of Parliament (MPs) have raised the baggage from the aeroplane to the terminal or for coaches to  transport them to the terminal at Mumbai airport; if s0, the details thereof;
- (c) the number %f cases of pon-receipt of luggage on  time by the immigrants travelling
- (b) whether any inquiry has been conducted by the Government to find out the causes details thereof;
- by flight of all aviation companies in the country, airline-wise;
- (e) the  effective   steps taken   by the Government for  ensuring the safety of luggage of the immigrants?
- () the number Of immigrants to whom compensation has been given by the airlines for theft of luggage; and

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a): No such information is maintained by the Ministry. However, complaints in the nature %f delay/cancellation Of flights; missing baggage, increase in fares etc are at times received by the airlines. In order to handie such complaints; there is well defined complaint handling procedure in place in airlines and every effort is made to take the complaint to its logical conclusion at the earliest; Besides; Ministry of Civil Aviation recently launched AIRSEWA and mobile application, an initiative t0 create a common platform to address the grievances of the people interacting with the services related to the aviation industry; The system allows the user to report and track the actions being taken on their grievances. (b): No Madam: being have portal

(e): As per The Carriage by Air Act 1972" it is the responsibility of the Air carrier to handlelmanage the registered baggage of the passengers after check-in till delivery: However; airports surveillance is carried out by CCTV and the security staff (CISF and State Police) posted at the airport:

(c) & (d): No such information is maintained by the Ministry: being\_
Lok Sabha Question No. 2710 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-01
Subject: Four Laning of Munger to Bhagalpur Bypass
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government proposes to construct a new four-lane stretch from Munger to Bhagalpur bypass which falls on National Highway No. 80 from Mokama to Farakka after survey and preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR);
- (b)  if so, the details thereof along with the estimated cost of the project; and
- (c)  the time by which the said project is likely to be completed?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to (c)    The Government has proposed to construct a new four-lane Highway on a Green field  Alignment  from Munger to Bhagalpur bypass which falls on National Highway No. 80. The Alignment has been approved and the Land Acquisition is being done by State Government of Bihar on behalf of NHAI.  It is too early to indicate the date of completion as work is awarded after Land Acquisition.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2710

ANSWERED ON 1 ST  DECEMBER, 2016

## FOUR LANING OF MUNGER TO BHAGALPUR BYPASS

2710.      SHRI  JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2704 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-01
Subject: Wind Energy Projects
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: Richard Hay, George Baker

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 2704

TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2016

## WIND ENERGY PROJECTS

## 2704.  PROF. RICHARD HAY: SHRI GEORGE BAKER:

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

- (a) whether the Government is planning/proposing to set up grid-connected 1,000 MW wind energy projects in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise;
- (c) the  details  of  the  funds  likely  to  be  sanctioned  for  these  projects  along  with  the  target fixed in this regard;
- (d) the time by which these projects are likely to be set up; and
- (e) whether the Government is planning to do it under PPP model, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to (e) : Yes Madam. Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has sanctioned a Scheme for setting up of 1000 MW Inter State  Transmission System (ISTS) connected Wind Power Projects on 14 June 2016. The Scheme to be implemented by Solar Energy Corporation of India  (SECI).  Under  the  Scheme  wind  projects  will  be  selected  through  open  and  transparent competitive bidding process followed by e-reverse auction. Projects can be installed at any wind potential  sites  of  States.  Bidders  can  avail  fiscal  and  financial  incentives  already  available  to wind power projects, and no additional Central Financial Assistance will be provided under the Scheme.  The  projects  are  to  be  completed  within  18  months  from  issue  of  Letter  of  Award, However, maximum period of 27 months allowed for completion of projects with penalties.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2701 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-01
Subject: Alternative Options for Sethusamudram Project
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: Shrirang Appa Barne, VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT, SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL, ANANDRAO  ADSUL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2701

TO BE ANSWERED ON 1 st  DECEMBER, 2016

## ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS FOR SETHUSAMUDRAM PROJECT

2701. SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:

SHRI VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT:

SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJIRAO:

SHRI ANANDRAO ADSUL:

Will the Minister of SHIPPING be pleased to state:

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- (a) whether the Government proposes to explore some alternative options for the long pending Sethusamudram project;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has conducted any feasibility survey/study for the purpose;
- (d) if so, the details and the outcome including the financial implications thereof; and
- (e) the time by which a final decision is likely to be taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a)to(e):The  matter  of  Sethusamudram  Ship  Channel  Project(SSCP)  is  sub-judice before the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2700 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-01
Subject: Ongoing Schemes under Ganga Rejuvenation Programme
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: RAMESH POKHRIYAL NISHANK

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2700

ANSWERED ON 01.12.2016

## ONGOING SCHEMES UNDER GANGA REJUVENATION PROGRAMME

†2700. DR. RAMESH POKHRIYAL "NISHANK"

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

(a) the number of schemes being run by the Government under Ganga Rejuvenation Programme in Uttarakhand and the expenditure incurred thereon so far including the time by which these are likely to be completed, Scheme-wise;

(b) the names of agencies which are implementing these schemes;

(c)  whether  the  participation  of  Uttarakhand  is  also  involved  in  the  implementation  of  these schemes, if so, the details thereof; and

(d) whether an effective monitoring mechanism has been set up by the Government for timely and qualitative implementation of the schemes, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS AND MINISTER OF STATE FOR WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION (SHRI VIJAY GOEL)

- (a) The  number  of  projects  Launched  under  National  River  Conservation  Directorate (NRCD)/National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) in Uttarakhand are 26 out of which 21 are ongoing and 5 have been completed. Funds sanctioned and released in the state of Uttarakhand since 2012-13 till date is Rs. 382.76 Crore and Rs 96.62 Crore respectively.
- (b) & (c) Schemes  in  Uttrakhand  are  implemented  by  'Uttarakhand  Pey  Jal  Nigam  for waste water projects' and 'Water and Power Consultancy Services Limited' (WAPCOS) for the Ghat development projects.

(d) Regular  monitoring  of  the  projects  is  being  done  by  the  SPMG  in  the  State  and  by NMCG  at  Centre.  Empowered  Steering  Committee  also  review  the  progress  of  approved projects.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2698 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-01
Subject: Cotton Procurement Centres
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: A.P. JITHENDER REDDY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2698 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2016

## COTTON PROCUREMENT CENTRES

2698. SHRI A.P. JITHENDER REDDY:

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

- (a) the  number  of  cotton  procurement  centres  sanctioned  for  the  State  of Telangana;
- (b) whether the Union Government has received any request from the State of Telangana to increase the number of purchase centres in the State and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the response of the Union Government thereto?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER वस्त्र मंरी ( )

MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

- (a): For the cotton season 2016-17 (1 st October, 2016 to 30 th September, 2017), 83 procurement centres in Telangana had been proposed to be opened.
- (b): Yes, Madam. In the month of October 2016, Govt. of Telangana requested to Cotton Corporation of India for opening of 92 procurement centres i.e. 45 during October 2016 and 47 in the month of November 2016.
- (c): During various meetings with the Hon'ble Minister for Irrigation, Marketing  &  Legislative Affairs of Telangana state and State  Government Officials, the matter for increasing the number of procurement centres discussed and it was decided to open 90 procurement centres in the State of Telangana.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2696 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-01
Subject: Mineral Conservation
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: UDAY PRATAP SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2696 TO BE ANSWERED ON 1 st  DECEMBER 2016

## Mineral Conservation

## † 2696.  SHRI UDAY PRATAP SINGH:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  there  is  any  monitoring  mechanism  in  the  country  for  mineral conservation; and
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  manner  in  which  the  said  mechanism functions properly?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (b):  The  Central  Government  has  framed  the  Mineral  Conservation  and Development Rules (MCDR), 1988 under section 18 of the Mines and Minerals (Development  and  Regulation)  Act,  1957  for  the  conservation  and  systematic development of minerals and for the protection of environment by preventing or controlling any pollution which may be caused by mining operations. Compliance of  the  provisions  relating  to  mineral  conservation  is  monitored  by  the  State Governments and Indian Bureau of Mines (a subordinate office under the Ministry of Mines).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2694 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-01
Subject: Promotion of e-Sports
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: KIRRON KHER, ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2694 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2016

Promotion of e-Sports

2694. SHRIMATI KIRRON KHER: SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of considerable growth of esports in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to take initiatives to promote and tap the potential of e-sports in the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to adopt e-governance system to keep track of various schemes and maintain records of players in various sports to ensure greater level of transparency; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI VIJAY GOEL)

(a) to (c): With rapid expansion of internet connectivity, including use of smart phones, a number of sports related applications have been developed generating interest in e-sports in the country. Department of

Sports  has,  however,  not  specifically  recognized  e-sports.  Moreover, physical sports and e-sports are two distinct activities. While the former is connected with the spirit of Olympism and promotes physical fitness and  well  being,  the  latter  is  largely  a  source  of  entertainment. Government in the Department of Sports has not proposed to recognize and promote e-sports.

(d ) & (e): Yes, Madam.  Sports  Authority  of  India (SAI) has developed an on-line project Trainee Information Management System (TIMS) to bring the transparency and accountability in identification / selection of  talent,  their  induction,  weeding  out  and  retention  of  the trainees as per the approved scheme criteria including their performance evaluation over a period of time.  This also allows storing of details of the trainees in the master data base for future references and planning. The TIMS being introduced by SAI will also be linked with the Youth Portal of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) to address the larger issues concerning Sports promotion. Separately, SAI is also developing a Sports Talent Hunt Portal to give gifted and talented young athletes to register and apply for inclusion in SAI schemes.

NITI Aayog has directed that all Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) must be registered on the NITI Aayog portal and should obtain unique identifiers before submitting their applications for grants from any  Ministry.    Pursuant  to  the  direction,  NSFs  have  been  asked  to register themselves on the portal and obtain their unique ID numbers. The instructions of NITI Aayog are applicable for implementations of Centrally  Sponsored  Schemes/Central  Sector  Schemes  through  NonGovernment Organizations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2693 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-01
Subject: Package to Weavers for Waiving Off Loan
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: KRISHN PRATAP SINGH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2693 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2016

## PACKAGE TO WEAVERS FOR WAIVING OFF LOAN

## 2693.   DR. KRISHAN PRATAP:

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

(a) whether  the  Government  has  prepared  any  relief  package  for  weavers including waiving off the loans outstanding against them;

- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether there is any proposal to give such relief package to other handicraft artisans of the country as well;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER वस्त्र मंरी ( )

MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a) to (e): There is no proposal for package to handloom weavers and handicraft artisans for waiving off the loans outstanding against them.  However, Credit at concessional interest rate is being provided to handloom sector under Concessional Credit  Component  Scheme  of  National  Handloom  Development  Programme. Under the scheme, the loans are provided at concessional interest rate of 6% for a period of three years. Margin money assistance to a maximum of Rs.10,000/-  per  weaver  and  credit  guarantee  for  a  period  of  three  years  is  also provided.      Similarly,  Handicraft  artisans  registered  with  the  Office  of  the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) are being provided interest subvention @ 6% per annum for 3 years upto maximum benefit of Rs.1.00 lakh.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2692 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-01
Subject: Home Textile
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: SURESH KODIKUNNIL

## HOME TEXTILE

## 2692.  SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH:

## Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंरी

be pleased to state :

- (a) the difficulties/issues faced by the home textiles segment in the country;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to promote home textile segment in the country and  if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  include  the  home  textiles  segment  in  the special package for textile sector; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER वस्त्र मंरी ( )

## MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

(a): The home textile segment consists of made-ups(bed linen, bath linen etc.) which is a value added product under the textile value chain.  Some of the difficulties faced by textile  industry  including  home  textile  segment  are  (i)  lack  of  skilled  manpower, (ii) high cost of power, (iii) high borrowing rates, and (iv) high rates of duties in major overseas markets like EU and USA.

(b): Government  provides  financial  assistance  for  technology  upgradation  under Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS), skill upgradation under Integrated Skill Development Scheme (ISDS), export promotion support under Merchandise Export from India Scheme (MEIS), Market Development Assistance (MDA) Scheme, Market Access Initiative (MAI) Scheme and Interest Equalization Scheme.

(c) & (d): Government evaluates the issues of different segments of the textile sector periodically  and  takes  corrective  action  as  deemed  appropriate  as  was  done  for  the garment sector recently.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2686 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-01
Subject: Handicrafts Cluster in Saharanpur
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: RAGHAV LAKHANPAL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2686 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2016

## HANDICRAFTS CLUSTER IN SAHARANPUR

2686. SHRI RAGHAV LAKHANPAL:

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

- (a) whether  Saharanpur  is  well  known  for  wooden  handicrafts  and  several proposals have been made for declaration of Saharanpur as a wooden handicrafts cluster and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the status of these pending proposals; and
- (c) the time by which Saharanpur is likely to be declared a wooden handicrafts cluster?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER वस्त्र मंरी ( )

MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

- (a)  to  (c): Yes,  Madam.  A  Common  Facility  Centre  for  upgradation  of Seasoning  Plant  and  modern  technology  machinery  has  been  sanctioned  at Saharanpur with a project cost of Rs.3.00 crores. One Design Workshop and one Integrated Design Project in Wood Craft sanctioned during 2014-15 and Two Design Workshops and two Integrated Design Projects including Tool Kits  distribution  to  250  artisans  were  sanctioned  during  2015-16  with  a project cost of Rs.14.45 lakhs.

Saharanpur is recognized as a wooden handicrafts cluster and relevant information  is available at  www.handicrafts.nic.in.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2685 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-01
Subject: Coal Supply to Power Plant
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: GOKARAJU GANGA RAJU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2685 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2016

'Coal Supply to Power Plant'

## 2685. DR.GOKARAJU GANGA RAJU:

Will the Minister of COAL be please to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government has accepted the proposal to provide  uninterrupted coal supply the proposed 4000 MW power plant at Pudimadaka in Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether his Ministry has approached the Railways for providing train connectivity in order to supply coal to power plant at Pudimadaka; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and the steps being taken by the Government for supply of sufficient coal to the power plant ?

## A N S W E R

## MINISTER OF STATE (I/C) FOR COAL, POWER, NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY AND MINES

## (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

(a), (b), (c) & (d): The Government of Andhra Pradesh has requested for grant of coal supply  of  a  higher  grade  to  4  x  1000  MW  Super  Critical  Thermal  Power  Project  at Pudimadaka in Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh. The Government of Andhra Pradesh has been informed that allocation  of  coal  blocks/mines  are  made  under  the provisions of the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015 and the Mines and Minerals (Development  &  Regulations)  Act,  1957.  Accordingly,  the  Government  of  Andhra Pradesh  was  advised  to  apply  for  allotment  as  and  when  coal  mines  are  offered  for allotment through a notice inviting application which are considered as per the extant norms. Coal linkage is considered as per the provisions of the extant linkage policy.

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