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Lok Sabha Question No. 2956 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-04
Subject: Production of Solar Energy
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2956

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.01.2018

## PRODUCTION OF SOLAR ENERGY

## 2956. SHRI KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL:

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

- (a): the quantum of solar energy in terms of megawatts being produced in the country;
- (b): the  name  of  the  State  which  is  front  runner  in  producing  solar  energy  through  solar energy projects and installed capacity thereof in megawatts; and
- (c): whether the Union Government proposes to set up such projects in Maharashtra and if so, the location-wise details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR POWER AND NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY (I/C) (SHRI R.K. SINGH)

- (a): Grid  connected  solar  capacity  of  16,676  MW  has  been  installed  in  the  country  as  on 15.12.2017.
- (b): The  State  of  Telangana  is  front  runner  with  grid  connected  solar  power  capacity  of 2990.07 MW as on 15.12.2017.
- (c): The schemes of this Ministry are meant for all States including Maharashtra. It is upto the concerned State Government to seek financial assistance in accordance with respective scheme guidelines depending upon their priorities and solar energy potential. The details of solar parks sanctioned for the State of Maharashtra under 'Development of solar parks and Ultra Mega solar power projects' alongwith location there of are given in Annexure.

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## ANNEXURE

## ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (C) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2956 FOR 04.01.2018

## Details of solar parks sanctioned in the State of Maharashtra

|   Sr. No. | Solar Park Location                     |   Capacity (in MW) |
|-----------|-----------------------------------------|--------------------|
|         1 | Solar Park at Sakri, Dhule district.    |                500 |
|         2 | Solar Park at Dondaicha, Dhule district |                500 |
|         3 | Patoda Solar Park, Beed District        |                500 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 2954 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-04
Subject: Criteria fixed under PMGSY
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: REKHA ARUN VERMA

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

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2954

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.01.2018

## CRITERIA FIXED UNDER PMGSY

## 2954.   SHRIMATI REKHA VERMA:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of States which have been issued directives to provide relaxation in prescribed  criteria  under  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Gram  Sadak  Yojana  (PMGSY) for  Scheduled  Caste/Scheduled  Tribe  (SC/ST)  dominated  villages  during  the last three years and the current year;
- (b) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  suggest  to  the  State  Governments  for assessment of such villages which do not fulfill the prescribed criteria under the said scheme; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (c): Rural  Roads'  is  a  State  subject  and  Pradhan  Mantri  Gram  Sadak  Yojana (PMGSY) is a one-time special intervention to provide rural connectivity, by way of a single all-weather  road,  to  the  eligible  unconnected  habitations  in  the  core  network  with  a population of 500 persons and above (Census 2001) in plain areas.  In respect of 'Special Category States' (i.e. Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Uttarakhand), the Desert Areas (as  identified  in  the  Desert  Development  Programme),  the  Tribal  (Schedule  V)  areas  and Selected Tribal and Backward Districts (as identified by the Ministry of Home Affairs and Planning Commission), the objective  is  to  connect  eligible  unconnected  habitations  with  a population of 250 persons and above (Census 2001).  In the critical Left Wing Extremism affected  blocks  (as  identified  by  MHA),  additional  relaxation  has  been  given  to  connect habitations with population 100 persons and above (2001 census).

As per the PMGSY Guidelines, unit of implementation is a Habitation.  As PMGSY is an Area  Development  Programme,  all  habitants,  who  are  part  of  the  target  habitations  are benefitting in the programme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2953 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-04
Subject: Four Laning of NH-17
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: ADVOCATE NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2953

ANSWERED ON  4 th JANUARY, 2018

## FOUR LANING OF NH-17

## 2953. ADV. NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR: Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- a) whether a proposal to widen/ four laning  of  Margao-Cancona  National Highway-17 in Goa

was approved by the Government; (b) if so, the details thereof; and

- (c) the  present  status  of  the  project and  time  by  which  it  is  likely  to  be completed?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a)  to  (c)    The  alignment  of  four  laning  of  NH-17  from  Km  535.500  to  Km  611.00  has  been approved.  The Detailed Project Report (DPR) is being prepared by Goa, PWD.  It is too early to indicate time by which the project is likely to be completed.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2949 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-04
Subject: Supply of Drinking Water
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: RAVINDRA BABU  PANDULA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2949 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.01.2018

## Supply of Drinking Water

## 2949. DR. RAVINDRA BABU:

Will the Minister of DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government is aware that the supply of drinking water for many rural areas  remains  a  perennial  problem  in  East  and  West  Godavari  districts  of  Andhra Pradesh; and

- (b) if so, the details thereof, including the steps taken by the Government to provide piped drinking water to the people of the said districts?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION (SHRI RAMESH CHANDAPPA JIGAJINAGI)

- (a) As  informed  by  State  Government  of  Andhra  Pradesh,  thereis  no  perennial problem of rural drinking water supply in East and West Godavari districts of Andhra Pradesh.
- (b)  As  per  information provided by State Government of Andhra Pradesh, sanctions have  been  accorded  for  coverage  of  Schedule  Caste  (SC),  Schedule  Tribe  (ST), Quality Affected (QA) and Partially Covered (PC, 0-25% population coverage, 25%50% population coverage) habitations under National Rural Drinking Water Programme  (NRDWP),  National  Bank  for  Agriculture  and  Rural  Development (NABARD) and State development scheme during 2017-18. The district-wise details of East Godavari and West Godavari district are as under:

| District      |   Schemes |   Habitations |   Cost (Rs. in crore) |
|---------------|-----------|---------------|-----------------------|
| East Godavari |       191 |           204 |                 46.9  |
| West Godavari |        77 |           101 |                 28.33 |
| Total         |       268 |           305 |                 75.23 |

Further,  the  government of  Andhra  Pradesh has  taken a  decision  for  supply  of  safe drinking  water  to  all  habitations  at  70  litres  per  capita  per  day  supply  in  a  phased manner under annuity / bank loans with 100% household connections. In this regard, project proposals have been prepared for an amount of Rs.22, 000 crores for the entire state.  The  district-wise  details  of  East  Godavari  and  West  Godavari  district  are  as under:

| District      |   Schemes |   Habitations |   Cost (Rs. in crore) |
|---------------|-----------|---------------|-----------------------|
| East Godavari |      1356 |          3263 |                  2355 |
| West Godavari |       903 |          2266 |                   880 |
| Total         |      2259 |          5529 |                  3235 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 2948 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-04
Subject: Impact of ATF Price on Domestic Air Travel
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: JOSE K. MANI, RAJENDRA AGRAWAL

## GOVERNMEVT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2948 (To be answered 0 the 4th January 2018)

## Impact of ATF Price on Domnestic Air Travel

2948. SHRI JOSE K MANI SHRI RAJENDRA AGRA WAL

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state: -

- (2) whether the price %f Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) in India is 60-70 cent higher than the global prices and if s0, the reasons therefor; per
2. (b) whether the high cost of fuel makes it difficult for domestic carriers to make air travel affordable to the common manresulting in the slow growth 0f the aviation market and it is stuck at 120 million domestic (c) if and ATF prices at par with global prices? SO, bring

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

- 2001 and the Public Sector Qil\_Marketing Companies(OMCs) take pperopriate decision O pricing of ATF in line with its international price and other market conditions;
- (b):No such analysis has been carried out Directorate General of Civil by
- (c): Does not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2941 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-04
Subject: Measures for Persons with Reduced Mobility
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: ANURAG SINGH THAKUR, KIRIT SOMAIYA

2941.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2941 (To be answered on the January 2018) 4th

Measures for Persons with Reduced Mobility

SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR DR KIRIT SOMAIYA

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (0) the various measures taken by the Ministry for Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRM);
2. () the details on the Ashok Kumar Committee's report o facilities for PRM implemented 'and the airports that have started the process 0f standardization of equipment for PRMs; being
3. (c) whether this policy for facilitating the PRMs has also been included in the policy on Regional and Remote Air Connectivity and if the details thereof;
4. for differently abled persons at the airports, if the details thereof;
5. (e)-whether Government is aware that due to outdated guidelines, airports and if s0, the details thereof; and
6. (Diwvhether the Government proposes to expedite implementation of the new guidelines for screening ofltreatment of differently abled persons by theeCISF personnel at the airports and if the progress towards implementation of these proposed new guidelines ?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR); Section-3-Air Transport; Persons with Disability and or Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRM); to standardize the conditions for travel Of persons with disabilities and reduced mobility by aif in order to protect them against any form Qf discrimination and to ensure that receive all possible assistance during their travel. Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has also issued Aviation Security (AVSEC) Circuler regarding Standard Operating Procedure for screening o passengers with special needs and medical conditions. they

Authority of India (AAD) , retro of Braille symbols auditory signals in free facilities for persons with disabilities (Divyang Jan) has been provided at AAI airports like wheel chair friendly security check enclosures, toilets foc tthe wide Elevator eargearked area % the city-side for disembarkation of physically challenged persons both on side and air-side; earmarked parking slots in the car parking area for physically challenged passengers. fitting city

(c) : The Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) has been launched with an aim to stimulate/ promote air connectivity by making it affordable to all persons applicabie to all airports in the country engaged in civil aviation operadions

(d) to (f): The BCAS has issued an Addendum with a clear Standing suggestions , from general public and Other stakeholders which has come into done in presence %f 4 gazetted officer in-charge along with security hold aen in-charge as per codified sequence of screening in respect of prosthedcs

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2938 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-04
Subject: Increase in Textile Export
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL

## INCREASE IN TEXTILE EXPORT

## 2938. SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL:

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

- (a) whether export of textiles has increased from the country during the last three years and the current year and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government is contemplating a special policy to promote export of items other than garments such as handicrafts, handlooms and cotton made-products and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  is  contemplating  an  integrated  scheme  for  textiles  and garments and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the details of the steps taken by the Government to bring improvement in handicrafts in Bundelkhand?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER वस्त्र      मंरी (श्री अज      )

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

(a): Export of textiles and apparels from the country to the rest of the world have hovered around 40 billion US dollars in the last three years. Exports for the period April to October 2017-18 showed an increase of  2.9% over the same period of 2016-17.

(b): In order to increase India's competitiveness in exports items other than garments, the Union Cabinet has extended the special package to boost employment generation and exports in  the  apparel  sector  to  the  made-ups  sector  in  December  2016.    In  addition,  interest subvention is provided at 3% per annum for pre and post shipment credit and duty drawback is provided on exports.  Exports are promoted on a sustained basis under the Market Access Initiative  Scheme  (MAI).  Government  has  also  enhanced  the  rates  under  the  Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) from 2% to 4% on made ups w.e.f 1st November 2017 till 30th June 2018. Additional MEIS provided to the textiles sector includes  Rs. 2,743 crore for  Ready-made  Garments  and  Made-ups  and  Rs.921  crore  for  handmade  carpets  of  silk, handloom, coir and jute products. Textile  India 2017,  India's first  ever mega textiles trade fair was organised in Gandhinagar from 30th June to 2nd July 2017 to promote export and to attract investments in the textile sector.

(c): Although there is no integrated scheme for textiles and garments at present, there are various individual schemes for capacity building, skill development, technology upgradation and for development of infrastructure.

(d): Government implements various schemes for promotion and development of handicrafts in the country including Bundelkhand under National Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP) and comprehensive handicraft development scheme (CHCDS) with the following components:

NHDP

1. Dastkar Shaktikaran under Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojna
2. Design and Technology Upgradation
3. Human Resource Development
4. Direct Benefit to Artisans
5. Infrastructure and Technology Support
6. Research and Development
7. Marketing Support & Services (MSS)

CHCDS

1. Mega Cluster
2. Special projects under Integrated Development and Promotion Handicraft

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2937 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-04
Subject: Agreement between IFEER and IAHE
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: J. JAYASINGH THIYAGARAJ NATTERJEE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2937

ANSWERED ON 4 TH  JANUARY, 2018

## AGREEMENT BETWEEN IFEER AND IAHE

## 2937.   SHRI J.J.T. NATTERJEE:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  recently  inked  Cooperation  Framework  Agreement between Institute of Training in Engines and Road Management of Morocco (IFEER) and Indian Academy of Highway Engineer (IAHE);
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the highlights of the agreement;
- (c) whether any mutual collaboration and exchange of experts are proposed; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a) & (b): A Cooperation Framework Agreement between the Indian Academy of Highway Engineers (IAHE) and the Institute of Training in Engines and Road Maintenance (IFEER) of the Kingdom of Morocco was signed on 14.12.2017.  The Framework Agreement envisages development of cooperation in road training between the two Institutes through programs of common interest, including guidance, training, expertise and technical cooperation, to enable both sides to enhance skills required by human resources in the road construction sector.

(c) & (d): The Agreement also envisages exchange of information, documentation, trainers, speakers, experts and experience in the area of road construction and maintenance.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2935 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-04
Subject: Rules on Cancellation Fees charged by Airlines
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: SRIRAM MALYADRI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2935 (To be answered on the 4th January 2018)

## Rules on Cancellation Fees Charged by Airlines

## 2935. SHRI MALYADRI SRIRAM

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (2) whether the Government has strict rules regarding the cancellation fees to
2. (b) whether Air India is charging high cancellation fees for all domestic air tickets, if the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
3. (d) whether airlines have formed a cartel to charge high cancellation and high ticket prices, if s0, the details thereofand
4. (c) the reasons for Directorate General of Civil Aviation to fix such a high ceiling for cancellation fees;
5. () the steps proposed to be taken to enquire into cartelization of airlines in the country?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

Public Transport Undertakings; under no circumstances, the airline Shali cancellation charge more than the basic fare plus fuel surcharge Examination of cancellation charges 0f Air India and other scheduled domestic airlines reveals that cancellation charge of Air India is in line with the other scheduled domestic airlines. levy

CAR, which has been displayed on their websites;
Lok Sabha Question No. 2934 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-04
Subject: Cricket Commentary by AIR
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNPURIA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2934 ( TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.01.2018)

## CRICKET  COMMENTARY  BY  AIR

## 2934 SHRI SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNAPURIA :

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

- (a)  the time since when the commentary of cricket has not been broadcast on Akashwani Channels alongwith the reasons therefor;
- (b)  whether it is proposed to broadcast the cricket commentaries on Akashwani channels again and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  whether it is proposed to start commentary of Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket matches on Radio and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (COL.RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (Retd.)

- (a)  to  (b)  Prasar  Bharati  has  informed  that  All  India  Radio(AIR)  has  been broadcasting  cricket  commentary  of  cricket  events  whose  broadcast  rights have  been  acquired  from  the  concerned  Rights  holders  by  AIR/  Prasar Bharati from time to time AIR had recently broadcast the commentary of the India-Sri Lanka Cricket Series-2017 in July-September, 2017.
- (c)  AIR is in talks with Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the broadcast of commentary of Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket matches.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2933 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-04
Subject: Marketing Facilities for Weavers
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: HARI OM PANDEY

## MARKETING FACILITIES FOR WEAVERS

## 2933. SHRI HARI OM PANDAY:

## Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंरी

be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  ensured  adequate  facilities  and  provide  some  financial package to weavers to enable them market their produces at a profitable rate at national and international levels;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the manner in which this initiative is likely to help for the development of the weaving industry particularly in Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र      मंरी (श्री अज      )

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

(a) & (b): To enable  the  weavers  to  market  their  produces  at  a  profitable  rates  and  to develop the handloom sector across the country including Ambedkar Nagar (Uttar Pradesh), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India has taken the following steps:-

-  National/Special  Handloom  Expos,  District  Level  Events  are  organized  to provide  marketing  platforms  to  the  weavers.  Weavers  are  also  facilitated  to participate in various crafts melas held in the different parts of the country to sell the handloom products. E-commerce platforms have been engaged as new marketing initiatives to boost the handloom sector.
-  India  Handloom  Brand  has  been  launched  for  branding  of  high  quality handloom products.
-  Memorandum  of  Understandings  (MoUs)  has  been  signed  with  reputed designers  for  working  in  the  handloom  clusters  and  design  fashionable garments using the local woven fabrics.
-  Initiative  with  various  leading  brands  has  been  undertaken  to  bring  out  a separate range of handloom garments in their brand. BIBA, Peter England and ONAYA have launched a separate range of handloom garments.
- (c) : Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2932 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-04
Subject: Shortage of Funds under MGNREGS
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: B.V. NAYAK

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2932

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.01.2018

## SHORTAGE OF FUNDS UNDER MGNREGS

## 2932.   PROF. A.S.R. NAIK:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) is facing financial crunch;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether  the  shortage  of  funds  will  affect  the  implementation  of  various programmes under the scheme; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a): No, Madam.
- (b): Does not arise.
- (c) & (d): The  fund  release  for  implementation  of  MGNREGA  to  States/UTs  is  a continuous process and Central Government is making funds available keeping in view the demand. The Ministry has released Rs.47148.39 crore (as on 01.01.2018) to States/ UTs for running the programme during FY 2017-18.

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