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Lok Sabha Question No. 2580 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-02
Subject: Driving Test on Simulator
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: SUNIL KUMAR SINGH, SANTOSH AHLAWAT, A.T. (NANA) PATIL, SUMEDHANAND SARASWATI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2580

ANSWERED ON 2 ND  AUGUST, 2018

## DRIVING TEST ON SIMULATOR

2580.   SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SINGH: SHRIMATI SANTOSH AHLAWAT: SHRI A.T. NANA PATIL: SHRI SUMEDHANAND SARSWATI:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

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be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has made a new rule of driving test on simulator for defensive driving before issuance of driving license in view of the rising incidents of road rage in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the number of States where said scheme has been introduced in the country, State-wise;
- (d) whether it is mandatory for the driving license holders to appear for this test;
- (e) if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a) & (b)  No, Madam. No such rule of driving test on simulator has been made.
- (c) to (f)  However, the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 do  not  prohibit  the  use  of  simulator  by  the  licensing  authority  to  test  the  driving  skill  of  a candidate.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2578 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-02
Subject: District Mineral Foundation in Bihar
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: RAMA DEVI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2578 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.08.2018

## DISTRICT MINERAL FOUNDATION IN BIHAR

†2578. SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether District Mineral Foundation has been set up in various districts of Bihar especially Sheohar district;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  the details of work done so far under the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalayan Yojana  (PMKKKY)  for  the  development  of  mining  affected  areas  and  for  the welfare of people in Sheohar district of Bihar ?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINES (SHRI HARIBHAI PARTHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a) & (b):  Section 9B of Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Act,  1957  provides for  establishment of  District  Mineral  Foundation  (DMF)  in  each district  affected by mining related operation. The DMF is to be funded by statutory contributions  from  holders  of  mining  lease.  Pradhan  Mantri  Khanij  Kshetra  Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) is implemented through fund collected under DMFs for welfare and development of mining affected areas and people. As per the information received from the State Government of Bihar,  so far DMFs have been  constituted  in  24  districts  of  Bihar  including  Sheohar  district  on 19.06.2018.

- (c): Since, the DMF in Sheohar district has been recently constituted, no work has yet been undertaken under the PMKKKY.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2577 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-02
Subject: Expansion of FM Radio Network
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: RAVINDRA KUMAR PANDEY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2577 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.08.2018

## EXPANSION OF FM RADIO NETWORK 2577 SHRI RAVINDRA KUMAR PANDEY:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to expand the FM radio network to bring more cities of the country under FM radio network; and
- (b) if so, the number of cities proposed to be included in this regard and the various steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) &  (b)  On  20.12.2017  Government  has  approved  e-auction  of  683  private  FM  radio channels covering 236 cities which includes 175 cities having population above 1 lakh and up to 3 lakh besides 10 cities in border areas of J&K and NE States having population up to 1 lakh as per census 2001.

Prasar  Bharati/  AIR  has  informed  that  presently  AIR  has  476  transmitters  at  442 location which provide FM coverage to urban, semi-urban, rural, hilly, border and Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected areas of the country.  In addition to this, AIR has approved schemes for setting up FM transmitters at 154 new locations across the country.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2575 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-02
Subject: Flight Delays at Mumbai Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: KIRIT SOMAIYA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

2575

(To be answered on the August 2018) 2nd

## FLIGHT DELAYS AT MUMBAI AIRPORT

2575. DR KIRIT SOMAIYA '

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state: -

- (a): whether the Government is aware about the difficulties being faced by the passengers due to flight delays at Mumbai Airport and if $0, the details thereof;
- (d): whether Mumbai Airport is over-crowded by flights, if s0, the details thereof;
- (b): whether the Government has received any representation from the peoples' representatives in this regard and if $0, the action taken thereon; (c): whether the Government is aware that during the three months, 45% flights delayed, sometime for more than an hour and if the reasons for deteriorating flight times and past got delay;
- (e): whether for giving priority to privatelchartered flights by Mumbai ATC; other flights delayed; and get
- (9: if s0, whether the Government has conducted any study to find the cause of delay and take action to run all flights in time and if the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a) to (c): Mumbai; being the commercial capital has one of the busiest airports in the country: It is & single runway operational airport catering to 940 flights per which includes, scheduled; non-scheduled and general aviation flights. Mumbai-Delhi sector has become the third busiest air route in the world between two cities with around 130 flights operating per Due to mixed fleet operations coupled with single runway, owing to increased separation minima to ensure the safety of aircraft operation and at times delay in aircraft operations is being experienced to/from Mumbai airport Besides, it was also reported that at times number of aircraft come in bunches due to delays elsewhere, which leads to departure delays: The On Time Performance (OTP) of flights at CSIA for the three months is April-71%, day, day. past

May-62% and June-67%References/complaints/suggestions on issues relating to airports are being examined on case to case basis and every effort is made to take the complaint to its logical conclusion.The Hon'ble Member had recently made a reference in the matter; which was examined, and a reply has been sent in the matter.

(d): Yes Madam The planned scheduled total movements per at Mumbai is 1035 movements, which reduced to 1025 after taking into consideration day gets non-scheduled in nature, their movement adds to demand in excess of planned capacity. an air navigation service provider at Mumbai airport is taking all the measures to ensure that all the flights are handled in & safe, orderly and expeditious manner: To that end, Government has instituted 2 Flight Operations Committee, chaired by the Chairman, AAI and including all relevant stakeholders.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2574 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-02
Subject: Handloom Clusters in Jharkhand
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: VIJAY KUMAR HANSDAK, RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2574 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.08.2018

## HANDLOOM CLUSTERS IN JHARKHAND

2574. SHRI: VIJAY KUMAR HANSDAK:

SHRI: RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री be pleased to state;

- (a) whether there is any proposal to set up handloom clusters in Jharkhand;
- (b) if so, the details thereof including the amount allocated for the purpose and the places identified therefor; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER वस्त्र राज्य मंत्री (श्री अजय टम्टा)

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES (SHRI AJAY TAMTA)

(a) & (b): The  Government  of  India,  Ministry  of  Textiles  has  taken  up Godda  mega  handloom  cluster,  covering  6  districts  i.e.  Godda,  Sahibganj, Dumka, Deoghar, Jamtara and Pakurunder Comprehensive Handloom Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS). As per the approved Detailed Project Report (DPR)  of  the  mega  cluster,  Central  share  of  Rs.  70.00  crore  has  been allocated.Further, 30 block level handloom clusters have also been sanctioned in  the  mega  handloom  cluster,  providing  assistance  for  skill  up-gradation, design/product development, purchase of loom/accessories, lighting units etc.

- (c): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2569 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-02
Subject: Insurance Policy of Vehicles
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether many vehicle owners do not have valid insurance policy when they drive on the road;
- (b) if so, the number of vehicles found without valid insurance policy during each of the last three years along with the action taken to curb such instances;
- (c) the details with regard to the extent to which the liability for third party insurance in case of death or injury in road accidents is covered;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  cap  the  maximum  liability  for  third-party  insurance claims in cases of death or injury in road accidents;
- (e) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor; and
- (f) the other steps being taken by the Government for quick settlement of claims?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a)  &  (b)    Yes,  Madam.  As  per  information  available  on  VAHAN  Database  of  National  Informatics Centre (NIC) relating to registration details of motor vehicles, many vehicles owners do not have valid insurance policy when they drive on the road. The Ministry does not centrally maintain data of vehicles driving without valid insurance policy. Section 146 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 necessitates valid third  party  insurance for the motor vehicles. Implementation of provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 comes under the purview of State Government.
- (c) The details of requirements of policies and limits of liability are provided in section 147 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The liability of third party insurance covers the death of or bodily injury to any person, including owner of the goods or his authorised representative carried in the vehicle or damage to any property of a third party cause by or arising out of the use of the vehicle in a public place and against the death of or bodily injury to any passenger of a public service vehicle caused by or arising out of the use of the vehicle in a public place.
- (d) & (e) No, Madam. There is no proposal to cap the maximum liability for third-party insurance claims in cases of death or injury in road accidents;
- (f) Ministry has amended the Second Schedule of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 vide notification S.O. 2022(E) dated 20 th May, 2018 by prescribing a fixed sum of five lakh rupees in case of death and twenty five thousand rupees in case of minor injury which will help quick settlement of motor accident claims in cases of settlement.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2569

ANSWERED ON 2 ND  AUGUST, 2018

## INSURANCE POLICY OF VEHICLES

## 2569.   DR. SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2567 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-02
Subject: Displacement of Persons due to Construction of Dams
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: RAMESH POKHRIYAL NISHANK

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2567 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.08.2018

## DISPLACEMENT OF PERSONS DUE TO CONSTRUCTION OF DAMS

†2567. DR. RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK':

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  persons  displaced  due  to  construction  of  dams  have been allotted land in various States of the country including Uttarakhand;
- (b) the  categorical  policy  of  the  Government  to  save  the  displaced persons from difficulties in future;
- (c) the  action  being  taken  by  the  Government  to  provide  relief  to several persons displaced by Tehri dam project to whom no land has been allotted till now;
- (d) whether any clear cut directions have been given by the Government  regarding  benefits  to  be  given  to  the  displaced  persons across various parts of the country; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## A N S W E R

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

( SHRI  R. K. SINGH )

(a) : The Rehabilitation & Resettlement (R&R) schemes for persons displaced  due  to  construction  of  Dam  are  approved  and  implemented through  the  respective  State  Governments  from  the  funds  provided  by projects authorities in various States of the Country including Uttarakhand. In so far Central PSUs are concerned, the families/persons displaced  due  to  construction  of  dams  have  been  rehabilitated  and resettled or cash compensation provided by the respective Developers.

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(b) : Government have issued a National Rehabilitation & Resettlement Policy (NRRP), 2007 and enacted Right to Fair Compensation and  Transparency  in  Land  Acquisition,  Rehabilitation  and  Resettlement (LARR) Act, 2013 based on which project specific R&R scheme is framed by the project authority with the approval of the State Government.

(c) : The rehabilitation of persons displaced by Tehri Dam & Hydro Power  Project  (HPP)  was  carried  out  as  per  the  Rehabilitation  Scheme approved  by  the  State  Government.  The  scheme  was  implemented  by Government of Uttarakhand (GoUK) through funds provided by THDC India Limited. All eligible families were given full rehabilitation benefits as per the approved scheme prior to their displacement by GoUK.  Rehabilitation Work of Tehri Dam & HPP stands completed by the State Government as on June'15 except for a few cases pending before different courts of law.

(d) & (e) : The NRRP, 2007 and Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (LARR) Act, 2013 mandates  rehabilitation and resettlement of all persons displaced due to construction of Dam and Hydro Power Projects.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2566 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-02
Subject: R-APDRP
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: ASADUDDIN OWAISI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2566 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.08.2018

## R-APDRP

2566. SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of cities/towns covered under Restructured-Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Programme (R-APDRP) by Union Government in association with the States;
- (b) the number of cities/towns which have IT enabled power distribution system;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to leverage information technology to ramp up its power distribution network in urban areas by January, 2019 in association with the States, if so, the details thereof and plan chalked out in this regard; and
- (d) the total savings likely to be made  after IT enable/ power distribution and the time by which the work is likely to be started?

## A N S W E R

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

( SHRI  R. K. SINGH )

- (a) & (b) : Under Restructured Accelerated Power Development & Reforms Programme (R-APDRP), 1405 towns are covered. As on 30.07.2018, 1376 towns out of 1405 towns have been declared IT enabled by States.
- (c) & (d) : Based  on  proposal  submitted  by  States/DISCOMs  new  IT enablement projects of 1931 towns have been sanctioned for completion within 30 months from the date of sanction. States/DISCOMs have agreed to reduce AT&C loss below 15%.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2565 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-02
Subject: Financial Condition of DVC
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: UDIT RAJ

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF POWER

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2565 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.08.2018

## FINANCIAL CONDITION OF DVC

2565.  DR. UDIT RAJ:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  critical  financial  condition  of Damodar  Valley  Corporation  (DVC)  mainly  due  to  rampant  corruption  at  high echelons of its management;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the action initiated by the Government to save DVC from financial collapse; and
- (d) the details of investigation instituted by his Ministry in this regard?

## A N S W E R

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

( SHRI  R. K. SINGH )

(a) to (d) : The  summary  of  financial  results  of  DVC  for  last  5  years  is  given below:

| Particulars (Rs. Crore)   | 2013-14   | 2014-15   | 2015-16   | 2016-17   | 2017-18 (Unaudited)   |
|---------------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------------------|
| Total Income              | 12254     | 11573     | 13096     | 15553     | 16118                 |
| Total Expenditure         | 13249     | 12906     | 14240     | 16460     | 16965                 |
| Net Profit (Loss)         | (995)     | (1334)    | (1143)    | (907)     | (847)                 |

For  last  5  years  DVC  could  not  make  profit,  as  the  generation  and sale was below break-even level and therefore, could not make full recovery of fixed charges for the power plants.  However, in the last quarter of financial year 2017-18, DVC has made a net profit of Rs.19 Crore after 15 quarters. Performance of the first quarter of FY 2018-19 is also better compared to earlier years.

Complaints about corruption / financial irregularities received in the Ministry are dealt with as per the laid down procedure.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2563 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-02
Subject: Drinking Water Crisis in Assam
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: MAULANA BADRUDDIN AJMAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2563 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.08.2018

## Drinking Water Crisis in Assam

## 2563. SHRI BADRUDDINAJMAL:

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

- (a)  whether the  State of  Assam has submitted any proposal to  the Government to tackle the crisis of drinking water in flood affected Char areas;
- (b) if so, whether the Union Government has taken any steps to tackle the problem of drinking water in these areas of Assam;
- (c)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  including  the  funds  provided  during  each  of  the  last three years and the current year; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION

## (SHRI RAMESH CHANDAPPA JIGAJINAGI)

- (a) No Madam.
- (b) to (d) does not arise in view of (a).
Lok Sabha Question No. 2562 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-02
Subject: Transportation of Fertilizers through Foreign Vessels
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: KONAKALLA NARAYANA RAO

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY  OF SHIPPING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2562

TO BE ANSWERED ON 2ndAugust,201B

## TRANSPORTATION  OF FERTILIZERS THROUGH  FOREIGN VESSELS

2562. SHRI KONAKALLA NARAYANA RAO:

Will the Minister of SHIPPING be pleased to state;

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- (a) whether the Government  proposes  to permit transportation  of fertilizers through foreign  vessels from one port to another port within the country;
- (c) the details of the formalities  likely to be followed  under this new system?

## ANSWER

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- (a) & (b) Yes, Madam. The Ministry of Shipping has given relaxation to foreign  vessels for carriage  of fertilizer from one port  to another port within the country  under section  407 of the Merchant  Shipping Act, 1958. The foreign flag ships are now not required  to obtain a license from the Director  General of Shipping  for engaging  in coastal  trade for carriage  of fertilizer  by sea.
- (c) The relaxation is subject to the condition  that the information  as per the format prescribed  in the relaxation order is submitted  to the Director General of Shipping by email at least 24 hours  prior  to sail of ship from a port in lndia. The relaxation  shall also be subject to the condition  that lndian law enforcement  agencies,  including  lndian  Navy, Coast Guard, State Maritime  Police and Customs,  shall be allowed to board such ships any time in the sea for ascertaining the bonafide  credentials  of the ships/crew.
- (b) if so, the details thereof;  and
Lok Sabha Question No. 2553 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-02
Subject: Compulsory Testing Mechanism for Ground Water
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: MANOJ KUMAR TIWARI

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

## LOK SABHA UN STARRED QUESTION NO. 2553

ANSWERED ON 02.0 8.201 8

## COMPULSORY TESTING M ECHANISM FOR GROUND WATER

## 2553. SHRI MANOJ TIWARI

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

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal for compulsory testing mechanism for ground throughout the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, Sta tewise; and
- (c)  the  steps  taken/to  be  taken  to  initiate  and  implement  the  said  proposal  in  each earliest possible?

## ANSWER

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

( SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL )

- (a) to (c) There is no such proposal. However, Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) generates ground  water  quality  data  at  regional  level  during  various  scientific  studies  and  gr quality  monitoring  throughout  the  country. For  t his  purpose,  CGWB  has  setup Sixteen (16) Regional Water Quality Testing Laboratories as per details given below :

|   Sl. NO. | Place                      |
|-----------|----------------------------|
|         1 | Chandigarh                 |
|         2 | Jaipur, Rajasthan          |
|         3 | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh     |
|         4 | Nagpur, Maharashtra        |
|         5 | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh     |
|         6 | Guwahati, Assam            |
|         7 | Bhubaneswar, Odisha        |
|         8 | Hyderabad, AndhraPradesh   |
|         9 | Jammu, J & K               |
|        10 | Ahmedabad, Gujarat         |
|        11 | Raipur, Chhattisgarh       |
|        12 | Patna, Bihar               |
|        13 | Kolkata, West Bengal       |
|        14 | Bengaluru, Karnataka       |
|        15 | Chennai, Tamil Nadu        |
|        16 | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |

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