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Lok Sabha Question No. 5381 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-06
Subject: Subsidy for Setting up Solar Thermal/Heating Power Projects
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: SANKAR PRASAD DATTA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 5381

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.04.2017

## SUBSIDY FOR SETTING UP SOLAR THERMAL/HEATING POWER PROJECTS

5381.   SHRI SANKAR PRASAD DATTA:

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

- (a) whether  any  incentive/subsidy  is  given  for  setting  up  solar  thermal/heating  power projects and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether more such power plants are proposed to be set up and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): Currently, no financial incentive/subsidy is given for setting up of solar thermal/heating power projects.
- (b): No, Madam. There is no proposal for setting up of new solar thermal power plants.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5380 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-06
Subject: Assessment of NGOs under Rural Schemes in Bihar
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RAMA DEVI

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO .5380

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.04.2017

## ASSESSMENT OF NGOS UNDER RURAL SCHEMES IN BIHAR

## 5380. SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of Non - G vernmental Organisations (NGOs) in Bihar who have received financial  assistance  under  the  various  rural  development  schemes  run  by Government during the last three y ears;
- (b) the details of funds made available to them; and
- (c) the names of NGOs who have been found indulging in irregularities?

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

- (a)to (c) : Information is being collected and  will be laid on the

Table of the House .
Lok Sabha Question No. 5379 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-06
Subject: High Powered Committee for Illegal Mining
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: MANOJ RAJORIA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5379 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06 TH  APRIL, 2017

## 'High Powered Committee for Illegal Mining'

## 5379.  DR. MANOJ RAJORIA:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  constituted  any  high  powered  committee  to  check  the rampant illegal mining;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a): No Madam.

(b)&(c): Does not arise in view of (a) above.
Lok Sabha Question No. 5378 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-06
Subject: Lighting on NHs
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: ELUMALAI VELLAIGOUNDER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5378

ANSWERED ON 06 TH  APRIL, 2017

## LIGHTING ON NHs

5378.   SHRI V. ELUMALAI:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- ( a)  whether  the  National  Highways  Authority  of  India  (NHAI)  has  decided  to  light  up  its National Highways (NHs); and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a)  and (b) There are specific provisions in Concession/contract agreements for spot lighting on  National  Highways  (NHs)  at  locations  such  as  toll  plazas,  inhabited  areas,  important structures etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5377 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-06
Subject: Pay Parity between Air India Pilots
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: P. C. MOHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

(To be answered on the 6th April 2017)

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 5377

## PAY PARITY BETWEEN AIR INDIA PILOTS

5377. SHRI PC. MOHAN\_

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state: -

- (a) whether the Government has observed that even after the merger of Indian Airlines and Air India, the pay
- (6) the sanctioned strength of pilots who were operating Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights and the actual  strength of the pilots;
- structure of the of Indian Airlines is lower than the pay package of Air India pilots while are discharging the same duties, if sO, the details thereof; pilots they
- (c) whether the Air India management has received any request from the pilots 0f Dreamliner aircraft for No Objection Certificate (NOC);
- whether the Ministry is having any proposal to consider parity 0f wages of the pilots of erstwhile Indian Airlines with that of Air India and if s0, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a): Pursuant to amalgamation 0f both the erstwhile airlines (Air India Indian Airlines), a Committee headed by Justice DM Dharmadhikari (JDC), was constituted to address the various Industrial Relations issues including paylwage rationalization. The JDC submitted its report to the Government of India on 31.01.2012, which was accepted by the Government on 12.06.2012\_ Subsequent to implementation of Justice Dharmadhikari Committee Report Revised Basic and Allowances have been harmonized for Pilot categories and a uniform pay structure for all pilots of Air India has been implemented with effect from 01.01.2016. Pay

can not be an absolute strength of at a given point of time: However; actual strength of operating the 23 Dreamliner B787 aircraft in the fleet of Air India is 314. pilots pilots

(b): The strength of Pilots is dynamic, depending upon number 0f aircraft; routes and the schedule. So there

(c): Madam: No,

- (e): Ministry of Civil Aviation has conveyed approval for pay and allowances for all Pilots of Air India Ltd. as per the Department of Public Enterprises guidelines and additional allowances based on market standards prevalent in the airline industry-

(d): Does not arise in view of (c) above:
Lok Sabha Question No. 5376 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-06
Subject: Facilities to Sports Associations
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: B.V. NAYAK

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5376

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.04.2017

Facilities to Sports Associations.

## 5376. SHRI B.V. NAIK:

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

- (a)  the  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  for  providing essential  facilities  to  various  sports  associations  to  promote  and nurture young sporting talent in the country;
- (b)  the  annual/budgetary  provisions  made  by  the  Government  for  the purpose;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to expand the coverage of these sports associations up to the rural areas of the country; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof ?

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

(a) to (d): The Government provides financial assistance to National Sports Federations for both preparation of national teams in various  age  groups  as  well  as  for  junior  and  youth  development programmes. Typically, NSFs are encouraged to deploy around 25% of their annual budget for this purpose. The junior and youth development programme covers the entire country, including rural, tribal and remote areas. The annual budget for NSFs last year was Rs.180 crore for the above  mentioned  purposes.  In  addition  individual  talent,  including development group, is supported under the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) Scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5375 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-06
Subject: Conversion of Saline Water into Potable Water
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: PARAYAMPARANBIL KUTTAPPAN BIJU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5375 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06/04/2017

## Conversion of Saline Water into Potable Water

5375 . SHRI P.K. BIJU:

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

- (a) the details of the plants set up to convert saline water into potable water, Statewise, including Kerala;
- (b) whether the Government has any proposal to set up more such plants in the coastal States to convert sea water into potable water, including Kerala; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DRINKING   WATER AND SANITATION (SHRI RAMESH CHANDAPPA JIGAJINAGI)

(a) As reported by the Chennai Metro Water Supply & Sewerage Board, Government of Tamil Nadu, there are two desalination plants each of 100MLD (100 Million Liters per Day) capacity set up one each at Minjur and Nemmeli near Chennai city. There are three more desalination plants set up in Lakshadweep Island (Kavaratti, Agatti & Minicoy) each of one lakh liter per day capacity.

As  reported  by  the  Kerala  Water  Authority,  Government  of  Kerala,  there  is  no desalination plants set up in Kerala.

(b) & (c) Rural drinking water supply is a state subject. It is up to the state government to  decide  to go  in  for  more  number  of  desalination  plants.  Desalination becomes option for the state only if adequate surface water and safe ground water are not available.

However,    the  Government  of  Kerala  has  been  advised  to  set  up  small  Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants to treat brackish water in the coastal area where there is acute shortage of drinking water.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5372 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-06
Subject: Wells Construction under MGNREGS
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: P.K.SREEMATHI TEACHER

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO .5372

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.04.2017

## WELLS CONSTRUCTION UNDER MGNREGS

## 5372. SHRIMATI P.K. SREEMATHI TEACHER:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  constructed  wells  in  Kerala  under  Mahatma  Gandh National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) during the last three years and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) thenumber of wells currently functional in the State; and
- (c) the benefits which have accrued from construction of wells under MGNREGS in t State, based on review by the Government?

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

- (a)& (b): Yes, Madam. As per the information provided by the State Government, 626 wells  have  been  constructed  during  the  last  three  years  under  Mahatma  Gandhi  Nat nal Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). Out of these, 6242 wells are functional
- (c): The  construction  of  wells  under  MGNREGS  have  provided  critical  irrigation drinking water to rural households.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5371 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-06
Subject: National Sports Academies
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: ANTO  ANTONY

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5371 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.04.2017

## National Sports Academies

## 5371. SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

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

- (a) the  details  of  National  Sports  Academies  (NSAs)  functioning  in the country along with the objectives thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  establish  more  NSAs  at various locations in the country; and
- (c) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  locations  identified  for the purpose?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) National Sports Academy (NSA) is the latest scheme introduced by Sports Authority of India (SAI)  to the basket of Sports Promotional Schemes of SAI.  These are the single  disciplined  high  performance sports  training  centers  having  infrastructure,  equipment  &  coaching facilities with adequate scientific back up with focus on participation & medal winning in world sports tournaments & Olympics. At present Ten (10) SAI National Sports Academies & Four (4) Regional Football Academies are operational, as per the details given below:-
1. SAI National Cycling Academy at IG Stadium, Delhi.
- 2.
- 3.
- SAI National Swimming Academy at Dr SPMC, Delhi.
- SAI National Athletic Academy Sprint at J.N. Stadium, Delhi.
4. SAI National Athletics Academy (Sprints & Jumps) at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
5. SAI  National  Athletics  Academy  (Middle  &  long  Distance)  at Bhopal, MP.
6. SAI National Boxing Academy at Rohtak, Haryana.
7. SAI National Golf Academy at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
8. SAI National Hockey Academy at MDCNS, Delhi.
9. SAI National Cue Sports Academy at Dr. SPMSC, New Delhi.
- 10.
- SAI Gopichand Badminton Academy at Gachibowli, Hyderabad.
- 04  (Four)  SAI  Regional  Football  Academy  at  Delhi,  Kolkata, Kerala & Imphal
- (b) & (c): Yes, Madam.  Government proposes to establish more NSAs at various locations in the country viz.
- 1.
- International Boxing Academy at IG Stadium, Rohtak.
2. SAI Regional Badminton Academy at Sahid Nagar, Bhubaneswar.
3. SAI National Table Tennis Academy at SAI NSEC, Kolkata.
- 4.
- SAI National Archery Academy at Tepasia, Guwahati.
- 5.
- SAI National Shooting Academy at Dr. KSSR, New Delhi.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 5370 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-06
Subject: Foreign Direct Investment
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: GOWDAR MALLIKARJUNAPPA SIDDESHWARA

be pleased to state:

- ( a)  the  number  of  Foreign  Direct  Investment  (FDI)  proposals  received,  approved  and  funds allocated  separately  for  the  construction  of  National  Highways  during  each  of  the  last  three years, State-wise; and
- (b)  the  present  status  of  projects  under  FDI  and  by  when  these  projects  are  likely  to  be completed, project-wise?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a)  and (b) 100%  Foreign  Direct  Investment  (FDI)  on  automatic  route  is  permitted  in  the Highway  Sector.  In  addition, many  foreign  developers  form  joint  ventures  with Indian companies to bid for various National Highways projects.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5370

ANSWERED ON 06 TH  APRIL, 2017

## FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT

5370.   SHRI G.M. SIDDESHWARA:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 5369 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-06
Subject: Increase in Subsidy on Solar Equipmen
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: RAHUL KASWAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 5369

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.04.2017

## INCREASE IN SUBSIDY ON SOLAR EQUIPMENT

## 5369.   SHRI RAHUL KASWAN:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  increase  the  subsidy  on  solar  equipment including solar lamps;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to create awareness among the people about the use of solar power in the country?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): No Madam.
- (b): Does not arise.
- (c): Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) is creating awareness programmes on solar  power  through  workshops,  seminars,  radio  programmes,  television  and  print  media throughout the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5367 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-06
Subject: Services of Employees of Panchayat
Ministry: PANCHAYATI RAJ
Asked by: MOHANBHAI KALYANJIBHAI KUNDARIYA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5367

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.04.2017

## SERVICES OF EMPLOYEES OF PANCHAYAT

5367. SHRI KUNDARIYA: SHRI MOHAN BHAI: SHRI KALYANJI BHAI:

Will the Minister of PANCHAYATI RAJ be pleased to state:

- a) whether  the  Government  had  directed  to  include  the  services  performed  by  the employees at village/Panchayat in evaluation of their performance for promotions/rewards;
- b) if so, the details and the objectives thereof;
- c) whether the Government also proposes to introduce ranking and development index for the panchayat;
- d) if so, the details thereof; and
- e) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  involve  women  self  help  groups  for  audit  of rural welfare schemes and if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a)  &  (b):  'Panchayat'  being  in  the  realm  of  'Local  Bodies'  is  a  State  subject.  The engagement  of  employees  for  Panchayati  Raj  Institutions  (PRIs)  including  the  services performed by them, their performance, promotions/ rewards etc. are the primary responsibilities of State Governments concerned.

- (c) : There is no proposal to introduce ranking and development index for the Panchayat.
- (d)       Does not arise.

(e): The Government has promoted Self Help Groups (SHGs) under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) programme mobilizing rural households across the States and UTs. DAY-NRLM as a programme design, promotes community auditors who are essentially either the SHG members, book keepers and /  or  children  of  SHG  members,  to  manage  and  monitor  their  performance  and  bring  in transparency in financial management.  Further, Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) has also issued  a  detailed  advisory  on  'Panchayat-  SHG  convergence  for  Participatory  Planning  at Gram Panchayat level'.  This  advisory, inter-alia ,  has  requested  the  States  for  inclusion  of SHGs/  federations  in  community  based  monitoring  of  schemes  and  projects  of  Gram Panchayat.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5365 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-06
Subject: Companies Involved in Rural Electrification in UP
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5365 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.04.2017

## COMPANIES INVOLVED IN RURAL ELECTRIFICATION IN UP

†5365.  SHRI BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) the names of power companies to which the Government has assigned rural electrification work in Uttar Pradesh;
- (b) whether those power companies have assigned the said work to petty contractors and delay is being caused in the said work and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the  details  of  arrangements  made  by  the  Government  to  get  goods developed to them on time?

## 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) : Under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY), four State Power Utilities viz. Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd., Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd., Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd., Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. have been assigned rural electrification works in Uttar Pradesh.

The  execution  of  electrification  works  have  been  awarded  by these  Power  companies  to  several  agencies/contractors.    Wherever  the performance  of  contractors  is  not  satisfactory,  the  implementing  agency impose  penalty/Liquidated  Damage  as  per  the  terms  and  conditions  of  the agreement with the contractor.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5363 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-06
Subject: Setting up of Wind Power Projects
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: R. GOPALAKRISHNAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 5363

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.04.2017

## SETTING UP OF WIND POWER PROJECTS

5363.   SHRI R. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

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

- (a) whether the Ministry has sanctioned a scheme for setting up of 1000 MW wind power projects connected to transmission network of Central Transmission Utility (CTU);
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the present status of the scheme along with the places/States which have been identified for setting up of the wind power projects?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): Yes Madam. Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has sanctioned a Scheme for  setting  up  of  1000  MW  Inter  State  Transmission  System  connected  Wind  Power Projects on 14 June 2016. This Scheme is being implemented by Solar Energy Corporation of India  (SECI)  and  it  provides  for  selection  of  wind  projects  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  is  proposed  under  the Scheme.

PTC  India  has  been  selected  as  trading  company  under  the  Scheme  to  sign  Power  Purchase Agreement  (PPA)  with  selected  bidder  and  back-to-back  Power  Sale  Agreement  (PSA)  with buying entities at a pooled price of the total bids selected. The duration of PPA and PSA will be 25 years from commercial operation date of the project.

SECI conducted e-reverse auction of the shortlisted bids on 23 February 2017 and the bids were concluded at a price of Rs. 3.46 per unit of wind power for Gujarat and Tamil Nadu locations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5362 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-06
Subject: Road Safety Audit
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: SHASHI THAROOR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5362

ANSWERED ON 6 TH  APRIL, 2017

## ROAD SAFETY AUDIT

## 5362.   DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is planning for periodic road safety audits at different stages of design,  implementation  and  operations  to  insure  compliance  with  safety  standards  on roads and highways;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government  is considering to provide financial assistance to State Governments, including the State of Kerala, to check the quality of roads and the safety on sidewalks and crossroads;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a) & (b) Yes  Madam.  Road  safety  audits  are  carried  out  at  different  stages  including feasibility  stage,  design  stage,  construction  stage  etc.  Provisions  for  carrying  out  road  safety audits as part of the project are included in Build Operate & Transfer (BOT) and Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) modes.

(c), (d) & (e)   Central  Road  Fund  (State  Roads)  Amendment  Rules,  2016  (CRF  Rules)  was notified on 23.06.2016 wherein provisions for taking up Road Safety Engineering works on state roads (other than rural roads) including those based on recommendations of specialized bodies have been incorporated. Guidelines for taking up the Road Safety Engineering works on State roads  under  CRF  have  been  issued  vide  Ministry's  OM  No.RW/NH-29013/1/2016-P&M (RSCE) dated 13.02.2017 which are applicable to all States/ UTs including the State of Kerala. Road Safety improvement works for improvement of safety on roads including sidewalks/ cross roads, junctions can be taken up under this scheme.

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