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Lok Sabha Question No. 3749 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-19
Subject: Skill Development of Destitute Women
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: SIRAJUDDIN AJMAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3749 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.03.2018

## SKILL DEVELOPMENT OF DESTITUTE WOMEN

## 3749.  SHRI SIRAJUDDIN AJMAL:

## Will  the  Minister  of  SKILL  DEVELOPMENT  AND  ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state :

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  any  scheme  for  lakhs  of  destitute  women  out  of natural  calamities  like  earthquakes,  floods  and  erosion  and  ethnic  violence  to  be imparted with skill development schemes;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SHRI ANANTKUMAR HEGDE)

(a) to (c) The flagship programme of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship  namely  Pradhan  Mantri  Kaushal  Vikas  Yojna  (PMKVY)  is  for  all sections  of  the  society  including  the  destitute  women.  Further,  there  are  certain incentives  under  PMKVY  to  encourage  women  participation  in  the  skill  training.  All women trainees under PMKVY is provided with travelling allowance of Rs. 1000/1500 per  trainee  per  month  depending  upon  whether  Training  Centre  is  within  district  of Domicile  of  candidate  or  outside.  Similarly,  post  placement  support  of  Rs.  1450  per month per trainee is applicable for special group including woman for 2 or 3 month post training  depending  on  placement  within  or  outside  the  district  of  the  domicile  of  the candidate.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3748 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-19
Subject: Engineering Colleges
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: PARAYAMPARANBIL KUTTAPPAN BIJU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3748 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.03.2018

## Engineering Colleges

## 3748. DR. P.K. BIJU: Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased to

- (a)
- (b)
- (c) engineering	colleges	and	research?

## state:

whether	the	Indian	Institutes	of	Technology	(IITs)	have	undertaken	Quality	Improvement Programme	and	Technical	Education	Quality	Improvement	Programme	to	train	teachers	of engineering	colleges	and	if	so,	the	details	thereof; whether	any	teachers	from	engineering	colleges	of	Kerala	have	been	trained	by	IITs	under the	above	or	any	other	programme	and	if	so,	the	details	thereof;	and the	 extent	 to	 which	 the	 above	 training	 helps	 in	 improving	 the	 quality	 of	 teaching	 in

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. SATYA PAL SINGH)

(a): Yes	 Madam.	 Under	 the	 Technical	 Education	 Quality	 Improvement	 Programme	 phase	 -II (TEQIP-II),	IITs	have	taken	up	pedagogical	training	of	the	faculty	of	the	engineering	colleges.

- (b): The	details	of	the	workshops	and	teachers	from	engineering	colleges	from	states	including Kerala, who participated in the training Programmes may be seen at http://mhrd.gov.in/sites/upload\_files/mhrd/files/Annexure%20to%203748.pdf.
- (c): Some	of	the	benefits	accrued	by	the	training	programmes	at	IITs	as	given	in	feedback	form of	the	participants	are	as	below:
- Overall	improvements	in	Teaching	and	Learning	methodologies
- Enhancement	of	competencies	in	their	own	domains	R&D	and	Innovation
- Development	of	Curriculum	that	suits	the	industry	needs	and	specifically	the	Choice Based	Credit	System	(CBCS)
- Increase	in	Industrial	Consultancy/Research	Projects
- Increase	in	the	Publications	in	Refereed	Journals,	Patents	etc.
- Course	contents	of	IITs	training	were	at	par	with	World	Class	Technology
- Encouraged	personality	development	of	the	participants
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Lok Sabha Question No. 3747 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-19
Subject: Profit by Bharat Oman Refinery
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: LAXMI NARAYAN YADAV

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3747 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19 th  MARCH, 2018

## PROFIT BY BHARAT OMAN REFINERY

3747:  SHRI LAXMI NARAYAN YADAV:

पैट्रोल ियम और प्राक ृ तिक गैस मंत्री

Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

- (a) the total profit earned by Bharat Oman Refinery Limited (BORL) during the last three years; and
- (b)  the  expenditure  incurred  by  BORL  under  its  Corporate  Social  Responsibility (CSR) including the works undertaken in the nearby local area of Sagar during the said period, year-wise?

## ANSWER

## पैट्रोलियम और प्राक ृ लिक गैस मंत्री (श्री धमेन्द्र प्रधान)

MINISTER  OF  PETROLEUM  AND  NATURAL  GAS  (SHRI  DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

- (a)  &  (b)  As  per  information  provided  by  Bharat  Petroleum  Corporation  Limited (BPCL), the total profit earned, total Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) expenditure  and  total  CSR  expenditure  in  Sagar  area  by  Bharat  Oman  Refinery Limited (BORL) during the last three years is as under:-

(Figures in Rs Crore)

|                               | 2014-15   |   2015-16 |   2016-17 |
|-------------------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| Profit/(loss) after tax       | (790.17)  |    375.06 |    807.97 |
| CSR Expenditure               | 7.84      |      9.72 |     10.51 |
| CSR Expenditure in Sagar Area | 7.74      |      9.47 |     10.31 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3745 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-19
Subject: Child Domestic Workers
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: HEMANT TUKARAM GODSE

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3745 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.03.2018

## CHILD DOMESTIC WORKERS

## 3745. SHRI GODSE HEMANT TUKARAM:

Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:

(a)whether the Government has conducted/proposes to conduct a countrywide drive to identify children below 14 years engaged as domestic helps in order to send them to school;

(b)if so, the details and the outcome thereof;

- (c)the steps taken/being taken by the Government in consultation with the States in this regard; and

(d)the  other  stringent  measures  taken  by  the  Government  to  eradicate  domestic child labour in the country?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a) to (d): Government is implementing the National Child Labour Project (NCLP) Scheme  for  rehabilitation  of  child  labour  including  domestic  helps.  Under  this Scheme,  survey  is  conducted  on  regular  basis  by  the  District  Project  Societies headed  by  District  Magistrate/Collector  to  identify  child  labour  including  children working as domestic helps. Children in the age group of 9-14 years, rescued/withdrawn  from  work  are  enrolled  in  the  NCLP  Special  Training  Centres, where they are provided with bridge education,  vocational training, mid day meal, stipend, health care, etc. before being mainstreamed into formal education system. Children  in  the  age  group  of  5-8  years  are  directly  linked  to  the  formal  education system  through  a  close  coordination  with  the  Sarva  Shiksha  Abhiyan  (SSA).  The Scheme  also  envisages  awareness  activities  against  the  evil  of  child  labour  and enforcement of Child & Adolescent Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act, 1986.

Consequent upon strengthening the legislative framework for complete prohibition  of  employment  of  children  below  14  years  through  amendment  in  the Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act, 1986, Government has provided robust enforcement  mechanism  in  the  form  of  an  online  portal  PENCIL  (Platform  for Effective  Enforcement  of  No  Child  Labour).  At  the  State  Government  level  the monitoring  is  to  be  done  by  State  Resource  Centre  established  at  State  Labour Department. At district level District  Nodal  Officers  (DNOs) are nominated to take action  on  the  complaints  of  their  respective  districts.    Ministry  has  also  framed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) as a ready recknor for enforcing agencies and other stakeholders.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3744 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-19
Subject: Shifting of Centre
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Y. S. AVINASH REDDY

## GOVERT{UENT  OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED  QUESTTON  NO. 3744 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.03,201A

## SHIFTING OF CENTRE

## 3744. SHRI Y.S. AVINASH REDDY:

Will the Minister of HUMAN  RESOURCE  DEVELOPMENI be pleased  to state:

- a) whether the Government  is aware of the matter of shifting the classical Telugu Centre from Mysore  to Andhra Pradesh;
- b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons  for the delay in the matter; and
- c) the steps being taken by the Government for early shift the Centre to Andhra Pradesh?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY  OF HUMAN  RESOURCE DEVELOPTIENT (DR. SATYA PAL SINGH)

- (a) to (c): Yes Madam. Government of India has established  a Centre of Excellence  for Studies in Classical Telugu in Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Mysore. Government of  Andhra Pradesh and Government of Telangana  have requested  for shifting of centre to their respective  States on which no decision has been taken.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3742 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-19
Subject: Eco-Tourism Around Fresh Water Lakes
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3742 ANSWERED ON 19.03.2018

## ECO-TOURISM AROUND FRESH WATER LAKES

## 3742. SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  build  eco-tourism  around  the freshwater  lakes  in  the  country,  particularly  in  Mahoba  district  of Uttar Pradesh;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  plan  of  the  Government  to develop such eco-friendly spots surrounding the lakes;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  received  consultation  projects  from Uttar Pradesh in this regard; and
- (d)
- if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI K.J. ALPHONS)

(a) to (d): The  Ministry  of  Tourism  has  launched  the  Swadesh  Darshan scheme  for  Integrated  Development  of  Theme  Based  Tourism  Circuits. Eco-Circuit is one of the thematic circuits under the scheme which aims to create  nature  and  environment  friendly  destinations,  including  around lakes, for the global and domestic tourists to appreciate the diverse ecotourism  products  in  India.  The  submission  of  proposals  by  the State Governments/UT Administrations under the scheme is a continuous process and the projects are sanctioned subject to availability of  funds, submission  of  suitable  detailed  project  reports,  adherence  to  scheme guidelines and utilization of funds released earlier.

The Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned the project  Development of Spiritual Circuit -II(Bijnor- Meerut- Kanpur- Kanpur Dehat- Banda- GhazipurSalempurGhosiBaliaAmbedkar  NagarAligarhFatehpurDeoriaMahoba-  Sonbhadra-  Chandauli-  Mishrikh-  Bhadohi)  in  2016-17  which includes Development of Madan Sagar, Kirat Sagar and Rawatpur Temple in Mahoba District of Uttar Pradesh around fresh water lakes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3740 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-19
Subject: Adventure Tourism
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: JOSE K. MANI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3740 ANSWERED ON 19.03.2018

## ADVENTURE TOURISM

## 3740. SHRI JOSE K. MANI:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has conducted any study to assess the scope and prospects for adventure tourism in the country;
- (b)
- if so, the details of the findings thereof;
- (c) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  promote  adventure tourism in the country and the achievements thereunder;
- (d) whether the Government  has  come  across  instances of violation  of  safety  norms  at  adventure  parks  in  the  country; and
- (e) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  action  taken  against  the offenders and steps being taken to ensure better implementation of safety guidelines for safety of the tourists?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI K.J. ALPHONS)

- (a) & (b): The Ministry of Tourism conducted a Study titled 'Adventure Tourism Market Study' in the year 2015. The key findings of the Study were that the estimated numbers of adventure tourist visits  during  2015  were  approximately  34.6  Lakh;  the  revenue generated  from  the  Adventure  Tourism  market  was  approximately Rs 1815.21 Crore out of which Rs 477.235 Crore was from foreign visitors and that there were 2,784 Adventure Tour Operators in India of which 1,086 were organized.
- (c): The Ministry of Tourism has recognised 'Adventure Tourism' as a 'Niche Tourism' product to promote  India as a 365 days'

destination and attract tourists with specific interest. A Task Force on Adventure Tourism has been set up in October 2016 to act as a forum for resolving issues related to development and promotion of Adventure  Tourism  in  the  country.  It  has  also  been  decided  to promote  2018  as  the  'Year  of  Adventure  in  India'.  Apart  from  the above, Adventure Tourism is regularly highlighted for promotion as part of the Incredible India Campaign in the print, electronic, online and  outdoor  media  in  India  and  abroad  as  well  as  at  the  various travel trade exhibitions overseas. (d) & (e): The Ministry of Tourism does not maintain data regarding instances  of  violation  of  safety  norms  at  adventure  parks  in  the country  and  no  such  cases  have  been  reported  to  the  Ministry. However, the  Ministry  has  released  'Basic  Minimum  Standards  for Adventure  Tourism'  which  are  to  be  followed  by  all  approved Adventure Tour Operators in order to minimise the risk associated with such activities and for the safety of the tourists.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3737 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-19
Subject: Share of Private Fuel Retailers
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: CHANDRAKANT BHAURAO KHAIRE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  3737 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19 th  March, 2018

## SHARE OF PRIVATE FUEL RETAILERS

3737. SHRI CHANDRAKANT KHAIRE :

पैट्रो ल ियम और प्राक ृ तिक गैस मंत्री Will the Minister of PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

(a)    whether the business of fuel  retailers of private sector has Increased during the last three years and if so, the details thereof;

(b)    the  details  of  the  increase  registered  in  the  share  of  Oil  Marketing  Companies (OMCs) of Public Sector during the said period; and

(c)    the  reasons  of  less  share  during  2017  inspite  of  the  network  of  OMCs  of  Public Sector present in each and every corner of the country?

## A N S W E R

पैट्रोल ियम और प्राक ृ तिक गैस मंत्री (श्री धमेन्द र प्रधा

## MINISTER OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

(a)  to  (c)  :    Consequent  to  announcement    of  policy  to  grant  authorisation  to  market transportation fuels in March 2002, private players  entered into Retail business.  As per information provided by Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), the details of sales volume and market share of OMCs and private players during the three years is at Annexure.

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## Annexure

Annexure referred to in reply to part (a) & (b) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 3737 asked by  Shri Chandrakant Khaire for answer on 19.03.2018 regarding  'Share of Private Retailers'.

|                  | Sales (in TMT)   | Sales (in TMT)   | Market Share    | Market Share    |
|------------------|------------------|------------------|-----------------|-----------------|
|                  | PSU OMCs         | PSU OMCs         | Private Players | Private Players |
| Year 2015-16     | MS               | HSD              | MS              | HSD             |
| Volume in TMT    | 20959.6          | 61764.3          | 767.9           | 1919.5          |
| Market Share in% | 96.5             | 96.9             | 3.5             | 3.1             |
| Year 2016-17     |                  |                  |                 |                 |
| Volume in TMT    | 22395            | 61152.2          | 1246.8          | 3918.8          |
| Market Share in% | 94.7             | 94.0             | 5.3             | 6.0             |
| Year 2017-18     |                  |                  |                 |                 |
| Volume in TMT    | 21990.6          | 58297.7          | 1595.2          | 5183.1          |
| Market Share in% | 93.2             | 91.8             | 6.8             | 8.2             |
Lok Sabha Question No. 3733 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-19
Subject: Ranking to KVs
Ministry: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: MOHANBHAI KALYANJIBHAI KUNDARIYA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3733

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.3.2018

## RANKING TO KVs

## 3733. SHRI KUNDARIYA MOHAN BHAI KALYANJI BHAI:

Will  the  Minister  of  HUMAN  RESOURCE  DEVELOPMENT  be  pleased  to state: (a) whether the  Government  is considering to accord ranking to KVs on the lines of Universities and colleges; (b) if so, the details and the objectives thereof; (c) whether  the    Government    has  finalised    the    criteria    for    according    this ranking; and

- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the agencies selected for the purpose?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI UPENDRA KUSHWAHA)

(a) No  such  proposal  is  under  consideration  at  present  to  rank  the  Kendriya Vidyalayas. (b) to (d): Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3732 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-19
Subject: ITI with World Bank Assistance
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: RAMA DEVI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA

## UN-STARRED QUESTION No. 3732 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.03.2018

## ITI WITH WORLD BANK ASSISTANCE

## †3732. SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI:

Will the Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is going to set up any Industrial Training Institute (ITI), State-wise  including  Sitamarhi  in  Bihar  with  the  financial  assistance  by  the  World Bank;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the status of the functioning of the said ITI?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## (SHRI ANANTKUMAR HEGDE)

(a) to (c) The schemetitled 'Vocational Training Improvement Project (VTIP)' interalia,  coveredupgradation  of  400  existing  Government  ITIs  with  World  Bank assistancein 34 States/ Union Territories. It does not cover setting up of ITIs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3731 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-19
Subject: Indian Labour Conference
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: NAGARAJAN P.

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3731 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.03.2018

## INDIAN LABOUR CONFERENCE

3731. SHRI P. NAGARAJAN:

SHRI C.N. JAYADEVAN:

Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:

(a)whether it is a fact that the Indian Labour Conference (ILC) proposed to be held on 26th & 27th February, 2018 was postponed; and (b)if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

(a) & (b): Yes,  Sir.  The  47 th   Session  of  the  Indian  Labour  Conference scheduled to meet on 26 th  and 27 th  February 2018 was postponed due to administrative reasons including week long Holi celebrations in various parts  of  India,  which  was  expected  to  affect  appropriate  level  of participation from State Governments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3730 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-03-19
Subject: Gas Pipeline Extension
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: KAMAKHYA PRASAD TASA

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3730

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.03.2018

## GAS PIPELINE EXTENSION

## 3730. SHRI KAMAKHYA PRASAD TASA:

Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

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(a) whether the Government has any plan to extend gas pipeline to Assam and if so, the details thereof  along  with  the  length  of  the  proposed  gas  pipeline  and  the  time  by  which  the  said pipeline is likely to be completed; and

(b)  whether  any  Memorandum  of  Understanding  has  been  signed  to  construct/lay  the  said pipeline and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## पेट्रोल ियम और प्राक ृ तिक गैस मंत्री ( श्री धमेन्द र प्रधान)

## MINISTER OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

(a)  &  (b):  Ministry  of  Petroleum  and  Natural  Gas,  in  February  2016,  released  Hydrocarbon Vision 2030 of North East India. One of the objectives of this vision is to develop a natural gas grid and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) highways that will interconnect the states in the North East Region (NER) as well as National Gas Grid (NGG).

PNGRB has accorded the Provisional Acceptance to GAIL on 02.02.2018 for the proposal for laying, building, operating or expanding Barauni-Guwahati Natural Gas Pipeline as an integral part  of  Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra  Natural  Gas  Pipeline.  The  details  of  BarauniGuwahati pipeline are as below:

Length & size:   24"x 672 Km

Pipeline route:   The tentative route of the main trunk pipeline is Barauni (Bihar) -Siliguri (West Bengal) - Bongaigaon (Assam) - Guwahati (Assam).

The  execution  schedule  for  Barauni-Guwahati  pipeline  is  36  months  from  the  first  3(i) notification for Right of User (RoU) acquisition, and the project is likely to be completed by Financial Year 2021-2022.

In this regard an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed on 3 rd February, 2018 between GAIL and Government of Assam for development of Barauni-Guwahati pipeline. As per  MoU,  Government  of  Assam  would  facilitate  GAIL  (India)  Limited  to  obtain  necessary permissions/registrations/approvals /clearances etc. from the concerned Departments/Agencies/ Authorities  of  the  State,  as  per  the  existing  policies/rules  and  regulations  of  the  State Government.

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