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Lok Sabha Question No. 3202 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-03
Subject: Flexible Mode of Transportation
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: ANJU BALA, B. SREERAMULU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3202

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 3.8.2017

## Flexible Mode of Transportation

## 3202. SHRIMATI ANJU BALA: SHRI B. SRIRAMULU:

Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state:

- (a) whether his Ministry proposes to adopt a flexible mode of transportation using both the roadways and railways for easy evacuation of coal;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government is aware that during the second tranche of linkage auction of 15 million tonnes of coal, the mining companies could not conclude the fuel supply agreements  since  there  were  supply  constraints  from  Mahanadi  Coalfields  Limited (MCL),  South  Eastern  Coalfields  Limited  (SECL)  and  the  Central  Coalfields  Limited (CCL);

- (d) if so, the Government's reaction thereto along with the details of pending supplies of coal;
- (e)  whether  the  CIL's  e-auction  and  linkage  auction  has  not  been  in  parity  with  its production and offtake infrastructure and if so, the reaction of the Government thereto; and
- (f) the other steps being taken by the Ministry for maximum utilization of resources and revenue generation during the year 2016-17 ?

## A N S W E R

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

## ( SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

(a) & (b) : In Coal India Limited, the infrastructure to transport coal through Rail & Road exists and at present, the mode wise coal transport from CIL is as below:

Rail + Merry Go Round - 381.51 Million Tonnes (MT)

Road - 139.84 MT

Other Modes - 13.26 MT

CIL has earmarked about Rs 14,000 crore for establishing dedicated rail corridors in the States of Jharkhand, Odisha & Chhattisgarh for evacuation of coal from coalfields.

(c) & (d) : The coal companies have not stopped or delayed conclusion of Fuel Supply Agreements  (FSAs)  for  reasons  like  supply  constraints.    FSAs  are  executed  with successful  bidders,  subsequent  to  submission  and  verification  of  valid  authenticated documents.

(e) & (f) : CIL subsidiaries have been offering coal for sale under e-auction and linkage auction strictly as per the planned production, availability and the loading infrastructure. CIL has taken steps for increased productivity of manpower and machinery to improve its resource utilization, thereby augmenting its revenue generation

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3200 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-03
Subject: Pollution Norms for Thermal Power Stations
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: LALLU SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3200 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2017

## POLLUTION NORMS FOR THERMAL POWER STATIONS

†3200.  SHRI LALLU SINGH:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Central Electricity Authority proposes to implement improved pollution norms in thermal power generation projects of the country from the year 2020 instead of 2017;
- (b) if so, the facts in this regard and the details of the proposals made by the above mentioned Authority; and
- (c) the reasons for changing earlier decision taken 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) to (c) : Many of the existing thermal power plants are not in a position to put in place the required technology by 7 th  December 2017 due to following reasons:
- (i) Time is required for Design and Engineering, approvals, arrangement of funds,  tendering  and  erection,  testing  and  commissioning.  Implementation period  of  24-36  months  for  installation  of  pollution  control  equipment  is required by each unit.
- (ii) All  the  plants/units  cannot  be  shut  down  simultaneously.  Therefore, planned  shut-down  is  required  to  ensure  uninterrupted  power  supply  in  the country.
- (iii) To  fully  meet  the  Nitrogen  Oxides  (NOx)  emission  norms  notified  by Ministry  of  Environment,  Forests  &  Climate  Change  (MoEF&CC),  Selective Catalytic Reduction  (SCR)  or  Selective  Non-Catalytic  Reduction  (SNCR) system needs to be installed in some units. These technologies are not yet fully proved under indigenous conditions with high ash coal.

In  view  of  the  above,  Central  Electricity  Authority  (CEA)  was entrusted  with  the  responsibility  of  preparing  a  plan  for  implementation  of new  environmental  norms  issued  by  Ministry  of  Environment,  Forests  & Climate  Change  (MoEF&CC)  in  December  2015,  keeping  in  view  the  power demand-supply position, time required to install pollution control equipments and available technological options. After consultation with Regional Power Committees and power utilities from Central/State/Independent Power Plants, an  implementation  plan  for  installation/  upgradation  of  pollution  control equipments in coal based thermal plants has been prepared.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3199 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-03
Subject: Setting up of Traffic Centres
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: SATYA PAL SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3199

ANSWERED ON  03.08.2017

## SETTING UP OF TRAFFIC CENTRES

3199.  SHRI SATYAPAL SINGH:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether after the implementation of GST Octroi has been abolished in 22 states; and
- (b) if so, whether the Government proposes to set up Traffic centres or other institutions at the said places and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a) Due  to  introduction  of  GST,  the  Octroi  has  been  abolished.  Hence  the  Octroi checkpost would serve no purpose.
- (b) No such proposal is under consideration of this Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3196 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-03
Subject: Discharge of Effluents into Ganga River
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: JITENDRA CHAUDHURY

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

## LOK SABHA UN STARRED QUESTION NO. 3196

ANSWERED ON 03 .0 8.201 7

## DISCHARGE OF EFFLUEN TS INTO GANGA RIVER

## 3196. SHRI JITENDRA CHAUDHURY

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

(a) whether the Government is aware that 12 billion litres of sewage flows into the Ganga tributaries every day and 75% of Ganga Pollution c omes from sewage with 144 drains flowing into th river and if so, the details and the facts thereof;

(b) whether it is a fact that 764 grossly polluting industries are located along the river a thereof; and

(c) the details of action , the step Government proposes to take in the whole matter?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION ( DR. SANJEEV KUMAR BA LYAN )

(a) During the field survey conducted in the year 2012 - 13 by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), 144 drains were inventorised discharging their effluent directly into the river Ganga. Howe survey conducted by CPCB in 2016 - 17, 211 drains were inventorised discharging into river Ganga and tributaries namely Ramganga, Kali -East and Pandu. The flow through these drains was estimated 10705 MLD (which includes sewer as well as non - sewer/natural flow). As per condition assessment fea sibility study carried out by National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), sewage generation 108 towns located on the main stem of river Ganga was estimated to be 3078 MLD.

- (b) As per the inventorisation carried out during 2016 - 17, 1109 GPIs are located in the five Ganga s which discharge their effluent in the River Ganga and its major tributaries, Ramganga and Ka - east.

(c) Namami Gange programme  has been launched as a holistic approach coverin g all existing ongoing projects and new initiative. Under Namami Gange Programme 163 projects for various activi sewage  infrastructure,  river  front  development,  ghat  &  crematoria,  ghat  cleaning,  rural surface cleaning, Biodive rsity and afforestation etc. have been sanctioned. Out of 163 projects, of projects have been completed so far. Surprise inspection of Gross Polluting Industries ( regular  basis.  Action  is  taken  against  non -compliant  industries  a s  per  the  provisions  contained Environment Protection Act, 1986 and Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3195 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-03
Subject: Cost of Air Travel
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: K. ASHOK KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3195 (To be answered 0n the August 2017) 3rd

## COST OF AIR TRAVEL

## 3195. SHRI K ASHOK KUMAR

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIA TION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the cost of long distance air travel in the country is Rs: 5/- per kilometer which is equivalent to auto rickshaw fares, if S0, the details thereof;
- (c) whether 16 crore people in the country either travelled on a domestic or international flight last fiscal compared to 13 crore people who travelled in air conditioned rail coaches; and
- (b) whether the demand for aviation services in the country is continuously increasing, if So, the details thereof;
- (d) if so the details thereof and the steps taken in the Government to meet growing demand in aviation sector?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(2) to (d): No such analysis has been carried out by Directorate General of Civil Aviation as well as international during the year 2014-15, 2015-16,2016-17 (Provisional) is as follows:

| Year    | Domestic               | Domestic                    | International                        | International   |
|---------|------------------------|-----------------------------|--------------------------------------|-----------------|
|         | Passenger (In Million) | % Change over previous year | Passenger % Change over (In Million) | previous year   |
| 2014-15 | 70.1                   | 15%                         | 45.7                                 | 6%              |
| 2915-16 | 85.2                   | 22%                         | 49.8                                 | 9%              |
|         | 103.7                  | 22%/                        | 54.7                                 | 10%             |

The development of airport infrastructure is a continuous process, which depends on the forecast of demand; Government has already prepared action plan for meeting the high growth in domestic air passenger traffic by constructing new Terminal Building; expanding existing Terminal Buiidings, operationalizing the non-operational airports} airstrips and constructing Civil Enclaves in defence airports:
Lok Sabha Question No. 3194 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-03
Subject: Participation of Youth
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: GANESH SINGH

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3194 TO BE ANSWERED ON 3.8.2017

## Participation of Youth

3194.  SHRI.  GANESH SINGH:

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

- (a) Whether  the  Government  has  been  taking  any  measures  to boost participation of youth in politics, governance and development process in the country; and
- (b)   if so, the details thereof;

## ANSWER

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

- (a) &(b) Yes, Madam. Participation of Youth in Politics and Governance is one of the Key priority area of the National Youth Policy, 2014. The Policy emphasises the need to ensure that the youth  participate in politics at  all  levels,  from  the  grassroots  to the national stage. The youth participation can be by contesting elections  and  holding  political  positions  as  well  as  by  casting their votes in elections.  The Policy also lays a lot of emphasis on actively  associating  the  youth  in  governance  and  development process, i.e., in the policy formation as well as implementation.

The Constitution of India provides the opportunity to the youth to participate in the democratic political process right from the local bodies  in  their  respective  areas  going  up  to  the  Parliament  of India. The participation of youth has been increasing.  The youth participation  by  way  of  casting  of  their  votes  has  also  been increasing.  The  Election  Commission  of  India  has  taken  up  a programme  called  SVEEP  (Systematic  Voters'  Education  and Electoral Participation) Programme, which has been playing a key role in this regard.

The  focus  of  the  Government  is  on  youth-led  development.  The Government  is  of  firm  belief  that  the  youth  should  be  active drivers and  not just passive recipients  of  the  development process.  The Government has been making proactive efforts to involve  citizens,  esp.  the  youth,  as  partners  in  the  progress.  An important  initiative  of  the  Government  is  that  a  portal  called MyGov.nic.in has been set up, on which the youth can give their suggestions on a wide-ranging governance issues.

Another important initiative is regarding 'Youth Parliament'. Since 2014-15, the Department of Youth Affairs has taken an initiative to  organise  Youth  Parliament  Programmes  at  Block  and  Village levels,  involving  youth  clubs  affiliated  with  NYKS.  NYKS  has  so far  organised  24,066  Block-level  and  36,764  village-level  Youth Parliament  Programmes.  These  Programmes  help  in  developing the  leadership  qualities  of  the  youth  by  educating  them  about contemporary socio-economic development issues and by involving  them  in  debates/  discussions  on  such  issues,  thereby effectively involving them in governance process.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3193 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-03
Subject: National Energy Policy
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: NINONG ERING, JYOTIRADITYA MADHAVRAO SCINDIA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3193 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2017

## NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY

3193. SHRI NINONG ERING: SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the NITI Aayog in its draft National Energy Policy has stressed the need to invest $150 billion capital in the energy sector;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether several thermal power projects which are under construction have been stalled due to capital crunch;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the  steps  proposed  to  be  taken  by  the  Union  Government  to  meet  the challenge of capital crunch in the energy sector?

## A N S W E R

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

( SHRI  PIYUSH GOYAL )

(a) & (b) : NITI  Aayog  in  the  draft  National  Energy  Policy  has  indicated  that 'Capital  requirement  in  the  energy  domain  is  the  biggest  challenge  before  the country.  This  is  aggravated  by  high  interest  rates  as  compared  to  developed economies. A near $150 billion capital investment is needed in energy sector on an  annual  basis  until  2040  (International  Energy  Agency).    This  has  to  be  met without impacting availability of capital in other sectors'.

(c) to (e) : 17 number of under construction coal based thermal power projects aggregating to a capacity of 18,420 MW are stalled due to financial issues.  The measures taken by the Government to address the financial issues in the power sector are as follows:

- (i) Ujwal  DISCOM    Assurance  Yojana  (UDAY)  scheme  for  Financial  and Operation  Turn-around  of  power  distribution  utilities  (DISCOMs)  of  the country.
- (ii) RBI has notified schemes such as (i) Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets (S4A) and (ii) Strategic Debt Restructuring Scheme (SDR) for the revival of stressed assets.
- (iii) Due diligence and financial restructuring done by Banks to make projects viable  would  attract  new  promoters  or  states  to  bring  in  fresh  equity investments.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 3189 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-03
Subject: Common Infrastructure under SITP
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: KRUPAL BALAJI TUMANE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3189 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2017

## COMMON INFRASTRUCTURE UNDER SITP

## 3189.  SHRI KRUPAL BALAJI TUMANE:

## Will the Minister of TEXTILES

be pleased to state:

- a) whether the Government provides world class common infrastructure under Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks (SITP), if so, the details thereof;
- b) whether  the  world  class  common  infrastructure  provided  under  SITP  can  be  used commonly by other non-textile industries inside the park and if so, the details thereof;
- c) if  not,  whether  the  world  class  common infrastructure provided under SITP is being used by non textile units at Vraj Textile Park, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefore; and
- d) the action taken by the Government to fix the responsibility on the concerned officials and the action taken against them?

## ( )

## उत्तर ANSWER वस्त्र मंरी श्री अज

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES (SHRI AJAY TAMTA)

- (a): Under  Scheme  for  Integrated  Textile  Park  (SITP)  Government  provides partial capital support up to 40% of the eligible project cost not exceeding Rs 40 cr towards  developing  common infrastructure  and  common facilities    in  the  Textile Park.
- (b): Primary  objective  of  the  SITP  is  to  provide  the  industry  with  world-class infrastructure  facilities  for  setting  up  their  textile  units.    These  facilities  are commonly used by the textiles units inside the textile park
- (c)  & (d): There are some complaints regarding non Textiles units functioning in Vraj Textile  Park  utilizing  infrastructure  of  Textile  Park.  SPV  has  been  asked  to relocate the non textiles unit outside the textile park.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3183 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-03
Subject: Vijayawada Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: CH. MALLA REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3183

(To be answered on the

August 2017) 3rd

## VIJAYAWADA AIRPORT

## 3183. SHRI CH. MALLA REDDY

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

- (b) if so, the details thereof;

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether there is a proposal to declare Vijayawada airport as international airport;
- (c) if not; the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a) to (d): Vijayawada Airport has already been declared as International Airport with effect from 01.08.2017 vide Gazette Notification S.0.1938(E) dated 20.06.2017.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3182 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-03
Subject: Projects for DRDA, Sonitpur
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RAM PRASAD SARMAH

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3182

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08 .2017

## PROJECTS FOR DRDA, SONITPUR

## 3182. SHRI RAM PRASAD SARMAH:

W ill the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  schemes/projects  sanctioned  by  the  Government  for  District Development Agencies (DRDA) Sonitpur, Assam during the last three years;
- (b) whetherit is a fact that number of projects are still pending for DRDA, Sonitpur;
- (c) if so, the details of the pending projects and the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the  details  of  funds  allocated  and  released  to  DRDA,  Sonitpur  during  the  la financial years?

## ANSWER

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

(a)to (d) : Information  is  being  collected  and  the  same  will  be  laid  on  the  Table House.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3181 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-03
Subject: Slots at Dubai Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: DEVAJIBHAI GOVINDBHAI FATEPARA, Adhikari Dibyendu

3181.

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3181

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

(To be answered on the August 2017) 3rd

## SLOTS AT DUBAI AIRPORT

SHRI DEVAJIBHAI G. FATEPARA SHRI DIBYENDU ADHIKARI

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has sought assuranee from UAEIDubai to provide right/feasible slots at Dubai airport to Indian carriers;
- (b) if su, the details thereof and the response of the UAE Government thereto;
- (c) whether the Government is in discussion with UAE for increasing bilateral flights;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether the Government has received proposal from Gulf nations for unified bilateral air traffic pact for more access to Indian airports;
- (f) if so, the present bilateral entitlement therein; and
- (g) the proposal of the Government to review the air traffic with the international carriers therefor? pact

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIA TION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a) to (d): Yes Madam, in December, 2015, Federation 0f Indian Airlines (FIA) had drawn the attention of the Government towards the non-availability of feasible slots at Dubai International Airport(DXB). The matter was taken up with the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority in January; 2016. Dubai Civil Aviation Authority has requested for increasing capacity entitlements on India-Dubai sector which is under consideration with the Government:

(f): Does not arise.

(e): No Madam.

(g):No such proposal is under consideration.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3179 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-08-03
Subject: Awareness Programme on Drinking Water and Sanitation
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3179 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2017

## Awareness Programme on Drinking Water and Sanitation

## 3179. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL:

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

- (a) Whether government proposes to implement the existing awareness schemes/programme more effectively then before  so that the people can understand the importance of drinking water along with the schemes of sanitation
- (b) If so, the details thereof:
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor:
- (d) Whether the government proposes to launch any new awareness scheme/programme in this regard: and
- (e) If so, the details thereof?

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION

## ANSWER (SHRI RAMESH CHANDAPPA JIGAJINAGI)

- (a) Yes .
- (b) (I)    A recent awareness campaign, Bachchanji and Bachchaji' was focused on not to defecate in open and incentives provided by the government. That  campaign  has now  been  replaced  by  'Darwaza  Band'  campaign, which  stresses  upon  the  usage  of  toilets  and  shutting  the  door  on diseases  caused  by  open  defecation.  This  awareness  campaign  is presently going on using following media vehicles:-
- (i) Doordarshan and its regional channels
- (ii) All India Radio
- (iii) Private TVs and Radios
- (II) Outdoor component of this campaign is being launched countrywide.
- (III) Arsenic  and  Fluoride  awareness  campaigns  of  National  Rural  Drinking Water is running on Doordarshan.
- (c) Not applicable.
- (d) Yes.
- (e)  Government is planning to launch awareness programmes on promotion of twin pit toilet technology and Water Conservation.