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Lok Sabha Question No. 871 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-20
Subject: Construction of Toilets
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: VEENA DEVI

## Government of India

## Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 871 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20-07-2017

## Construction of Toilets

## †871. SHRIMATI VEENA DEVI:

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

- (a) whether new toilets have been constructed in the rural areas under Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) in the country during the last three years;
- (b) if so, the total number thereof;
- (c) whether due to the use of more additional toilets, the problem of solid sewage and water has become more complex in villages;
- (d) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto; and
- (e)  the  number of  villages where  the  system  for the  disposal  of  polluted  water  and  human excreta has been installed during the last three years and the capacity of the said system?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION (SHRI RAMESH CHANDAPPA JIGAJINAGI)

- (a) Yes, Madam.
- (b)  Number  of  Individual  household  latrines  (IHHLs)  constructed  under  Swachh  Bharat Mission (Gramin) during last three years is as under :-
- (c)  to  (d)  Under  Swachh  Bharat  Mission  (Gramin),  measures  are  taken  to  prevent  open defecation and to provide safe disposal of human excreta. This can be done through on-site toilet  technologies such  as twin-leach pit that do not require underground sewerage system and are much cheaper and equally effective.
- (e)  Solid  and  Liquid  Waste  Management  (SLWM)  is  one  of  the  integral  components  of SBM(G) and under  Liquid  Waste  Management,  activities  like  low  cost  drainage,  soakage channels/ pits, waste stabilization ponds system, reuse of waste water etc. can be taken up. Depending upon the amount of waste water generated, the State can choose the type of liquid waste  management  facility  they wish  to  create.  Funds  for  Solid  and  Liquid  Waste Management activities with a cap of Rs. 7/12/15/20 lakh are available for Gram Panchayats having upto 150/300/500/ more than 500 households.

|   S.N. | Year    | No. of IHHLs constructed   |
|--------|---------|----------------------------|
|      1 | 2014-15 | 58,39,644                  |
|      2 | 2015-16 | 1,26,92,253                |
|      3 | 2016-17 | 2,19,21,164                |
Lok Sabha Question No. 869 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-20
Subject: Tenders for New Solar Energy Projects
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: UDAY PRATAP SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 869

TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.07.2017

## TENDERS FOR NEW SOLAR ENERGY PROJECTS

## 869. SHRI UDAY PRATAP SINGH:

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

- (a) whether  the  announcement  of  tenders  of  new  solar  energy  projects  and  allocation  of projects have come down significantly; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): Tenders of 2900 MW for ground mounted projects have been issued from April to June 2017 (3 months) under the Central and State schemes, while Tenders of 4835 MW projects were  issued  during  2016-17  under  the  Central  and  State  schemes.   The  details  are  as  given below:

Total Tenders issued during 2016-17

| SI.   | Organisations/States   | Capacity (MW)   |
|-------|------------------------|-----------------|
| No    |                        |                 |
| 1     | Central Scheme/CPSU    | 3510            |
| 2     | Under State Scheme     | 1325            |
|       | Total                  | 4835            |

Total Tenders issued during 2017-18 ( upto 30 th June,2017)

| SI.   | Organisations/States   | Capacity (MW)   |
|-------|------------------------|-----------------|
| No    |                        |                 |
| 1     | Central Scheme/CPSU    | 750             |
| 2     | Under State Scheme     | 2150            |
| 3     | Total                  | 2900            |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 863 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-20
Subject: Vehicles without Fuel
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: RAM SWAROOP SHARMA, R. VANAROJA, ADVOCATE NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR

## be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is contemplating to promote transportation on alternative fuel like methanol and ethanol, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to provide training to truck and bus drivers in fuel efficient driving at the time of applying for a new or renewal of driving licence, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government has any proposal to make the vehicles running without fuel popular in the country, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a) Yes, Madam. Government of India has introduced G.S.R. 682(E), dated 12/07/2016 regarding mass emission standard for flex-fuel (E 85) or (E 100) and ethanol (ED 95) vehicles and G.S.R. 412(E), dated 11/04/2016 regarding Biodiesel to promote transportation on alternative fuel.
- (b)  Yes,  Madam.  Government  of  India  has  issued  draft  G.S.R.  152(E),  dated  21/02/2017 amending Central Motor vehicle Rules, 1989 mandating training to heavy vehicles drivers in fuel efficient driving at the time of applying for a new or renewal of driving licence.
- (c) Yes, Madam. Government of India has notified FAME India Scheme [Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India] for implementation with effect from 1st April  2015,  with  the  objective  to  support  hybrid  /  electric  vehicles  market  development  and manufacturing eco-system. The scheme has 4 focus areas i.e. Technology Development, Demand Creation,  Pilot  Projects  and  Charging  Infrastructure.  Government  of  India  has  notified  two notifications i.e. G.S.R. 364 (E) dated 28th May, 2014 for retro fitment of hybrid electric system kit to in-use vehicles and S.O. 1013 (E) dated 15th April, 2015 which specifies the type approval procedure of electric hybrid vehicles. G.S.R. no. 629(E) dated 24.06.2016 have been notified for Retrofitment of hybrid electric vehicles.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 863

ANSWERED ON 20 TH  JULY, 2017

## VEHICLES WITHOUT FUEL

863. SHRI RAM SWAROOP SHARMA: SHRIMATI VANAROJA R.: ADV. NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

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Lok Sabha Question No. 861 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-20
Subject: Logistics Hubs
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: RAM CHARITRA, RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE, NARANBHAI KACHHADIA, SISIR KUMAR ADHIKARI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.861 ANSWERED ON 20 th  JULY, 2017

## LOGISTICS HUBS

## 861. SHRI RAM CHARITRA NISHAD: SHRIMATI RAKSHATAI KHADSE: SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA: SHRI SISIR KUMAR ADHIKARI:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS be pleased to state:

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

- (a) whether the Government proposes to launch an integrated transport and logistic policy which aimed to increase the average freight speed, point to point to a hub and reducing the logistic costs and more logistic funds;
- (b) if so, the details of the policy along with the investment agreements for logistics support towards port connectivity;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to promote and pushing electric taxis at mass scale; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a)&(b) With a view to facilitating efficient and seamless freight movement, it has been decided to  develop  Logistic  Parks  at  different  locations  in  the  country  through  active  collaboration between  the  National  Highways  Authority  of  India  (NHAI)  and  stakeholders  such  as  State Government  and  relevant  ministries  like  Railway,  Shipping  and  Civil  Aviation,  after  due consultation with all concerned agencies.

A study conducted by the Ministry identified inter-alia, the economic corridors that contribute to the  flow  of  freight,  the  choke  points,  feeder  routes  and  the  appropriate  locations  for  Logistic Parks. National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has been given the mandate to develop the Logistic  Parks  at  identified  locations  in  partnership  with  the  State  Governments  and  other stakeholders  in  a  phased  manner.    Draft  Multi  Modal  Logistic  Policy  in  this  regard  has  been circulated  among  various  stake-holders  for  their  views/comments.    33  MoUs  have  also  been signed for development of Logistics and associated infrastructures involving 6 State Governments,  Land  Ports  Authority  of  India  (LPAI),  Inland  Waterways  Authority  of  India (IWAI), Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) and others.

(c)&(d)  The  taxi  policy  guidelines  released  by  MoRT&H  provide  for  the  States  to  devise appropriate strategies to promote use of electric and eco-friendly taxis.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 857 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-20
Subject: Passengers Travelling by Air India
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: RAYAPATI SAMBASIVA RAO

857.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 857

(To be answered on the 20th1 July 2017)

## PASSENGERS TRA VELLING BY AIR INDIA

SHRI RAYAPATI SAMBASIVA RAO

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether any major steps have been taken during the last three years to ensure that the national airline kecp pace with other private airlines, which have weaned away major chunk of air passengers;
- (c) if not; the reasons therefor; and
- (b) if s0, the details thereof;
- (d) the steps taken by the Government which have resulted in increase of air passengers towards national airlines?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a) & (b): During the last three years Air India had initiated number of steps which, interalia, include the following:

- ii. Preferred seat selection on domestic and international routes.
- i. Introduction of New Routes.
- iii. Flash Sale of seats to increase revenues and PLF.

V Dynamic pricing and introduction of Advance Purchase fare.

- iv. To utilize unsold inventoryllaunching of airfare equivalent to Rajdhani IIAC fare on select sectors.

vi. Various sales and Marketing Initiatives

- (d): Government had approved a Turnaround Plan (TAP) Financial Restructuring Plan (FRP) for operational and financial turnaround of Air India: The TAP/FRP provides equity infusion of Rs.30231 crores as laid down in the TAPIFRP. The Company has made substantial progress in both Operational as well Financial Areas as per TAP Milestones. As of the Turnaround Strategy for Air India Ltd.; the company, with the overall support of the Government, has initiated a number of steps in order to cut costs and losses: These steps, inter-alia, include the following: part
- (c): Does not arise in view of (a) and (b) above:
- Route rationalization of erstwhile AI & IA route and elimination of route network in volving parallel operations.
- iii Enhanced utilization of new fleet resulting in production of higher Available Seat Kilometers (ASKMs).
Lok Sabha Question No. 855 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-20
Subject: Emissions due to Aviation Sector
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: GOKARAJU GANGA RAJU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 855 (To be answered On the 20th July 2017)

## EMISSIONS DUE TO AVIATION SECTOR

## 855. DR GOKARAJU GANGA RAJU

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state: -

- (a) whether aviation sector is contributing significantly to climate change and dimming due to heat, noise, particulates and gas emissions from aircraft engines and other factors; global
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of pollution caused by the aviation industry;
- (d) whether the Government has conducted any study with regard to pollution by aviation industry and the measures taken/proposed to be taken to reduce mid air pollution; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

- (a) & (b): No Madam. As per International Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO), presently aviation'$ contribution towards climate change is minimum in comparison to other sectors and is limited to 2% only.
- (c): As per International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Carbon dioxide is the main pollutant towards climate change as far as aviation is concerned:
- (d) & (e): No Madam: However , being a signatory to International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO): India continues to adopt the guidelines and measures issued by international Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) from time to time to address the impact of pollutants on the aviation industry
Lok Sabha Question No. 853 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-20
Subject: Target for Road Construction
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: HUKUM SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 853

ANSWERED ON 20 TH  JULY 2017

## TARGET FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION

## 853. SHRI HUKUM SINGH:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the pace and road construction rose to 22.5 km per day in 2016-17, if so, the details  thereof  comparatively  during  each  of  the  last  three  years  and  the  current  year, State-wise;
- (b) the steps being taken to speed up road construction work in future;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  targeted  constructing  15,000  km  of  National  Highways during  2017-18  that  translates  into  41  km  of  road  construction  daily,  if  so,  the  details thereof; and
- (d) the targets achieved so far?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a) The state-wise construction of National Highways in the country during the last three years and current year as on 30th June are as follows:
- (b) In order to ensure timely completion of the projects, regular meetings are held with project developers, State Governments and contractors.  Regular review meetings are held in Head Quarter by Ministry with Regional Officers, concessionaires /contractors to make the construction of projects hassle free. To expedite completion of these projects various steps are taken which include   streamlining  of  land  acquisition  &  environment  clearances,  exit  for  equity  investors, premium re-schedulement, close coordination with other Ministries, revamping of dispute resolution mechanism, frequent reviews at various levels etc.
- (c) to (d) Ministry has set an ambitious target of 15000 km against which 2269 km have been completed as on 30 th June in  current financial year 2017-18.

|   S No | Year                       |   Length completed (km) |   Rate of construction (km per day) |
|--------|----------------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------------------|
|      1 | 2014-15                    |                    4410 |                               12.08 |
|      2 | 2015-16                    |                    6061 |                               16.6  |
|      3 | 2016-17                    |                    8231 |                               22.55 |
|      4 | 2017-18 (up to 30 th June) |                    2269 |                               25.21 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 852 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-20
Subject: Faulty Design of NHs
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: SANJAY(KAKA) RAMCHANDRA PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 852

ANSWERED ON 20 TH  JULY, 2017

## FAULTY DESIGN OF NHS

## 852. SHRI SANJAY KAKA PATIL:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that the faulty design of National Highways is the main reason for road accidents and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether any training has been given to the Indian Highway engineers for construction of National Highways as per the international standards and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether there have been an increase in the road accidents during the last few years and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Governmentin this regard along with the policyformulated by the Government for roadsafety?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a) No Madam. Road accidents occur due to several reasons like driver's fault, inadequate road user education, lack of enforcement, defects in the condition of roads etc.
- (b) Training of Highway Engineers in design and construction of Highways as per National & International standards including in Road Safety aspects is a continuous activity. During the last 3 years, 2776 engineers have been trained in design, construction and Road Safety aspects of Highways by Indian Academy of Highway Engineers (IAHE) functioning under Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
- (c) and (d) Yes Madam. There has been an increase of road accidents during the last few years. Government has taken several measures like formulation and implementation of National road safety policy, identification and rectification of road accident black spots, improvement of road safety through road safety annual plans, carrying out of road safety audits etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 849 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-20
Subject: Policy for Transport Operators
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: MALLIKARJUN  KHARGE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 849

ANSWERED ON  20.07.2017

## POLICY FOR TRANSPORT OPERATORS

849.  SHRI MALLIKARJUN KHARGE:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has constituted a committee to prepare a policy framework for taxi and other transport operators in the country;
- (b) if so the details thereof along with its terms of reference; and
- (c) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  regulate  the  operations  of  taxi  and  other transport operators for the benefit of common people?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a)  &  (b)  :    Yes  Madam.      Ministry  of  Road  Transport  &  Highways  had  constituted  a Committee to look into the various issues and formulate guidelines for taxis. The Committee submitted the report proposing taxi policy guidelines to promote urban mobility in the month of  December, 2016. The report has been accepted by the Government. Copy of the report framed  on  the  basis  of  the  report  is  available  on  the  website  of  the  Ministry  of  Road Transport  &  Highways  (www.morth.nic.in  ).  It  has  been  shared  with  the  States  to  take appropriate action for regulating the taxi aggregators.
- (c) It  is  proposed  to  provide  for  licensing  of  the  aggregators  in  the  proposed  Motor Vehicles(Amendment) Bill, 2017. The Bill has been passed by Lok Sabha and is pending for consideration before Rajya Sabha.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 848 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-20
Subject: Power Generation
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: PREM SINGH CHANDUMAJRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.848 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.07.2017

## POWER GENERATION

†848.  PROF. PREM SINGH CHANDUMAJRA:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether electricity is being generated in hydro power sector in the country;
- (b) if  so, the average electricity generation capacity of this sector during the years 2014 to 2016;
- (c) whether  the  actual  electricity  generation  was  less  than  the  installed capacity; and
- (d) if so, the average rate of actual electricity generation?

## 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)  :    Yes,  Madam.    The  average  electricity  generation  capacity  of  hydro power sector during the years 2014-15 to 2016-17 is given below:
- (c) & (d) :  The actual electricity generation for the year 2014-15 was more than the  generation  target  for  the  corresponding  year  whereas  for  the  years  2015-16 and  2016-17,  the  actual  electricity  generation  was  less  than  the  targeted generation in view of the drought conditions in several part of India. The details of electricity generation from hydro power stations during the years 2014-15 to 201617 is given below:

| Year    |   Installed Capacity (MW) |
|---------|---------------------------|
| 2014-15 |                   41267.4 |
| 2015-16 |                   42783.4 |
| 2016-17 |                   44478.4 |

| Year    |   Generation Target (MU) | Achieved (MU/ % of Target)   |
|---------|--------------------------|------------------------------|
| 2014-15 |                   124297 | 129243.68/103.98             |
| 2015-16 |                   128000 | 121376.75/94.83              |
| 2016-17 |                   134000 | 122377.56/91.33              |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 847 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-20
Subject: Compensation to Developers
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN, RAM CHARITRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 847

ANSWERED ON 20 TH   JULY, 2017

## COMPENSATION TO DEVELOPERS

## 847. SHRI A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN: SHRI RAM CHARITRA NISHAD:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is true that the Government has turned down a proposal to pay cash compensation of nearly Rs. 1,000 crore to developers due to suspension of toll collection during the period of demonetization;
- (b ) if so, the details thereof;
- (c ) whether it is also true that the Government has agreed that the National Highways Authority of  India  (NHAI)  can  pay  the  compensation  as  per  the  provisions  of  the  model  concession agreement; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a) to (d)   A proposal for compensating the concessionaire on account of the foregone collection of  the  user  fee  owing  to  the  decision  of  government  to  suspend  the  toll  during  09.11.2016 ( 17:30 hrs)  to  02.12.2016  ( 24:00 hrs)  was  moved.  However,  it  has  been  decided  by  the Government to deal the situation as per the existing provisions of the Concession Agreement.

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