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Lok Sabha Question No. 6276 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-05
Subject: Road Widening Projects
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: VINCENT H PALA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6276 ANSWERED ON 05 th  APRIL, 2018

## ROAD WIDENING PROJECTS

## 6276. SHRI VINCENT H. PALA:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  planned  road-widening  projects  in  the  North  Eastern States of Meghalaya, Manipur and Mizoram, to improve connectivity with Bangladesh and Myanmar; and
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  benefits  likely  to  accrue  to  the  people  of  North Eastern Region?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a) Yes Madam.
- (b) The list of roads in the North Eastern States of Meghalaya, Manipur and Mizoram, planned to improve connectivity with Bangladesh and Myanmar is given at Annex-I . Improvement in the socio economic condition of the people in the Region is expected from the planned improvement of these roads.

## ANNEX-I

ANNEXURE REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (b)  OF  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO.  6276  TO  BE  ANSWERED  ON  05.04.2018  ASKED  BY  SHRI  VINCENT  H PALA REGARDING ' ROAD WIDENING PROJECTS'

|   Sl. No | State     | Scheme                | Name of project                                                             |   Road Length (km) | Neighbouring Country   |
|----------|-----------|-----------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|------------------------|
|        1 | Manipur   | Bharatmala Pariyojana | Improvement of Imphal - Moreh Section of NH-39                              |                 95 | Myanmar                |
|        2 | Manipur   | Bharatmala Pariyojana | Shangshak to Namphisa                                                       |                 90 | Myanmar                |
|        3 | Meghalaya | Bharatmala Pariyojana | Improvement of Shillong - Dawki section of NH-40                            |                 95 | Bangladesh             |
|        4 | Meghalaya | JICA loan             | Improvement of Tura - Dalu section of NH-51.                                |                 54 | Bangladesh             |
|        5 | Meghalaya | JICA loan             | NH-61 from Assam/Meghalaya border to Dalu via Baghmara                      |                185 | Bangladesh             |
|        6 | Meghalaya | Bharatmala Pariyojana | Baghmara - Rongra - Mahdeo - Ranikor                                        |                206 | Bangladesh             |
|        7 | Mizoram   | Bharatmala Pariyojana | Seling - Zowkhathar                                                         |                180 | Myanmar                |
|        8 | Mizoram   | Bharatmala Pariyojana | NH-302 from Lunglei to Tlabung and State road from Tlabung to Kawarpuchhiah |                 97 | Bangladesh             |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6275 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-05
Subject: Widening of NH-209
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: PRATHAP SIMHA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6275 ANSWERED ON 5 TH  APRIL, 2018

## WIDENING OF NH-209

## 6275. SHRI PRATHAP SIMHA:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सडक़ परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the work on widening of the NH-209 connecting Bangalore with Dindigul in Tamil Nadu via Kanakapura and Chamarajanagar has gained momentum;
- (b)  if so, the time by which the widening is likely to be completed;
- (c) the  total  cost  of  the  project  along  with  the  expenditure  incurred  on  construction  and  land acquisition so far;
- (d)  whether  the  33  Km-stretch  of  NH  between  Bangalore  and  Kanakapura  will  be  a  four  lane highway, while the remaining 137 Km will be two-lane Highway, if so, the reasons therefor; and
- (e) the total  length  of  bypass  roads  near  major towns, the number of major  and minor bridges, RoB and Vehicle Underpasses being built across the Highway?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI MANSUKH L.MANDAVIYA)

- (a) Yes Madam.
- (b) The work is likely to be completed by 20.08.2019.
- (c) The total cost of the project is Rs. 1008 Cr. and the expenditure incurred on LA is Rs. 480. 82 Cr and for Utility Shifting is Rs. 80 Cr.
- (d) As per the DPR & based on the density of traffic, upto Kakanapura is to be developed to 4lane highway and the remaining 137 km does not quality for 4-lane.
- (e) The  total  length  of  Bypass  is  40.480  km,  total  number  of  major  bridges  is  7  nos.,  total number of minor bridges is 14 nos., ROB is 1 no. and Vehicular Underpass is 1 no.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6274 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-05
Subject: Special Category Tariff for Electric Vehicles
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: CH. MALLA REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.6274 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.04.2018

## SPECIAL CATEGORY TARIFF FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

6274.   SHRI CH. MALLA REDDY: Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state: (a) whether The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) is considering a special category tariff for  electric  vehicles  (EVs)  to  facilitate  mass  transit  through  such  vehicles,  if  so,  the  details thereof; (b) whether Energy Efficiency Services floating a global tender for 10,000 electric vehicles to be used by Government organisations; and (c) if so, the details thereof? A N S W E R THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER AND NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY ( SHRI  R. K. SINGH ) (a) : To  facilitate  mass  transit  through  use  of  Electric  Vehicles  (EVs),  Government  of India is providing all necessary support including the tariff framework for electricity to be used in  EVs  battery  charging  stations.  Treating  any  consumer  under  a  special  category  tariff  is decided by the appropriate commission and hence Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has not suggested any special category tariff for EVs. (b) & (c) : Yes, Madam. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has issued a global tender on 18th   August,  2017  for  procurement of  10,000 Electric  Cars.  The  procurement  process has been completed and Letter of Awards (LoAs) have been issued to M/s Tata Motors (5050 nos.) and  M/s  Mahindra  &  Mahindra  Ltd  (4950  nos.).  These  cars  will  be  provided  to  Government entities on lease/outright purchase basis. In addition, a tender to procure another 10,000 e-vehicles has been issued on 12 th

March, 2018 as states like Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat have sent their demand.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6273 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-05
Subject: Kanakapura and Mysuru Road Projects
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: P. C. MOHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6273 ANSWERED ON 5 th APRIL, 2018

## KANAKAPURA AND MYSURU ROAD PROJECTS

6273.  SHRI P.C. MOHAN:

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

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(a) whether the Government has received any request to assist the 65 Km road project which will connect  four  highways  -  Tumakuru  road,  Ballari  road,  Old  Madras  road  and  Hosur  road  to provide better connectivity with Kanakapura Road and Mysuru road; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government of Karnataka has sought any foreign assistance for the project; (d) if so, the details thereof; and

- (e) whether the State Government has agreed to bring it under National Highways project and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a)  to  (e)  Hon'ble  Chief  Minister,  Karnataka  vide  d.o.  letter  dated  08.01.2016    requested  this Ministry for financial assistance of Rs 8100 Cr for land acquisition for construction of 65Km long Bengaluru Peripheral Ring Road connecting four highways i.e. Tumkur road, Ballari road, Old Madras road and Hosur road. However, Government of India vide its notification No. S.O.06(E) dated 01.01.2018 has declared the highway starting from its junction of NH 648 & NH-48 near Dobaspete  (Manne),  Nijagal,  Kengal,  Gudemaranahalli,  Harthi,  Melahalli,  Hulikeregunnur, Rayasandra, Banavasi, Thokasandra and terminating at its junction with NH-648 near Sarjapur in the State of Karnataka (Bengaluru Ring Road) as National Highway No.948A thus completing a ring  road  to  Bengaluru  city  along  with  the  existing  NH-648.  This  ring  road  has  been  included under  the  Bharatmala  Pariyojana  and  the  National  Highways  Authority  of  India  (NHAI)  is preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR) for balance portion of this ring road.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6271 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-05
Subject: Production of Sand
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: RAJENDRA AGRAWAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6271

TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.04.2018

## PRODUCTION OF SAND

## 6271. SHRI RAJENDRA AGRAWAL:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the country is facing a fall in the production of sand;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether this fall is likely to impact the Housing for All By 2022 Mission; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to  (d):  The  State  Governments  are  custodians  of  the  minerals  located  within  their respective boundaries. They grant the mineral concessions under the provisions of the Mines  and  Minerals  (Development  and  Regulation)  (MMDR)  Act,  1957.  For  Minor Minerals,  all  policy  and  legislation  for  grant  of  mineral  concessions,  regulation  and administration is covered in the jurisdiction of the State Governments under the MMDR Act  and  the  rules  framed  thereunder.  As  Sand  is  defined  as  a  minor  mineral  under Section 3 (e) of the MMDR Act, the information in regard to demand and supply of sand in the country is not centrally maintained.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6270 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-05
Subject: Projects to Improve the Condition of Roads in UP
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: BHARAT SINGH, AJAY (TENI) MISRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OFROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6270

ANSWERED ON 05 TH  APRIL, 2018

## PROJECTS TO IMPROVE THE CONDITION OF ROADS IN UP

6270.   SHRI BHARAT SINGH: SHRI AJAY MISRA TENI:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सडक़ परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Standing Committee on Finance of National Highways Authority of India has sanctioned projects to improve the condition of roads in Uttar Pradesh;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, district-wise along with the number of such projects;
- (c) whether the Government has identified such National Highways of Uttar Pradesh which are facing traffic jam due to heavy trucks;
- (d) if so, the details thereof, district-wise;
- (e) whether the Government has taken/likely to take any decision to convert two lane roads into four lanes to provide relief to the common man from heavy traffic jams; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI MANSUKH L.MANDAVIYA)

- (a)& (b) Yes Madam. During financial year 2017-18, the Standing Finance Committee of  this  Ministry  appraised/approved  the  work  for  four-laning  of  Aligarh  to  Naviganj section  of  NH-91  in  the  state  of  Uttar  Pradesh  in  three  nos.  of  packages  with  an aggregate  length  of  approximately  152  km  with  total  civil  cost  as  Rs.  2749  Crores. These stretches  are  passing  through  Aligarh,  Hathras,  Etah  and  Mainpuri  districts  of Uttar  Pradesh.  In  addition  to  this,  some  other  projects  have  also  been  approved  by NHAI Board/Authority in the State of Uttar Pradesh as per extant delegation of powers.
- (c) to (f) The  Cabinet  Committee  on  Economic  Affairs  (CCEA)  has  approved  the proposal  for  investment  approval  for  Phase-I  of  'Bharatmala  Pariyojana'  during  its meeting held on 24.10.2017. 'Bharatmala Pariyojana' Phase-I includes development of  about  9,000  km  length  of  Economic  corridors,  about  6,000  km  length  of  Intercorridor  and  feeder  roads,  about  5,000  km  length  of  National  Corridors  Efficiency improvements, about 2,000 km length of Border and International connectivity roads, about 2,000 km length of Coastal and port connectivity roads, about 800 km length of Expressways  and  balance  length  of  about  10,000  km  of  roads  under  NHDP.  The general  principle  for  up-gradation  of  roads  under  Phase-I  of  Bharatmala  Pariyojana includes development of Economic corridors primarily to 4/6 lane NH standards, Intercorridor and feeder roads primarily to 4 lane NH standards and Border, International connectivity  roads,  Coastal  and  port  connectivity  roads  primarily  to  2  lane  NH standards. This includes development of ring roads/bypasses around major cities/congestion points (including those of Uttar Pradesh).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6269 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-05
Subject: NHs in Bundelkhand
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.6269 ANSWERED ON 5 TH APRIL, 2018

## NHS IN BUNDELKHAND

6269. SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL:

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

be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  there  has  been  increase  in  the  number  of  National  Highways  in Bundelkhand;

(b) the details of the funds allocated for maintaining these National Highways since 2014;

(c)  the  details  of  funds  utilization  report  received  from  the  Central  and  State Governments  since  2014  regarding  construction/  maintenance  of  these  National Highways; and

(d) whether the roads upgraded to National Highways are functioning smoothly, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a) Yes Madam. One number of National Highway namely NH-43 Ext. i.e. Gulganj-Amanganj-Pawai-Katni  is  added  in  the  National  Highway  network  since 2014 in Bundelkhand. (b) & (c) The  funds  are  allocated,  state  wise  for  development  of  National Highways  with the jurisdiction of state PWD and NHAI for the whole country, which also  include  Bundelkhand  Region.  Three  agencies  namely  (i)  State  PWD,  Uttar Pradesh, (ii) State PWD, Madhya Pradesh and (iii) NHAI are working for development and maintenance of NHs in Bundelkhand Region. The allocated funds are fully utilized by all these three agencies since 2014.

- (d) The roads in Bundelkhand Region are in traffic worthy condition.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6268 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-05
Subject: Disinvestment of Pawan Hans Limited
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: GANESH SINGH

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 6268 (To be answered on the April 2018) Sth

Disinvestment of Pawan Hans Limited

## 6268. SHRI GANESH SINGH

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- disinvestment of its share in consistently profit making State run helicopter operator; Pawan Hans Limited;
- (b) if the names of the entities which have given expression of interests and when; SO,
- (c) the details of terms and conditions entailed;
- (4) the amount of revenue the Government proposes to earn from this investment;
- (e) the value of assets held by Pawan Hans Limited; and
- (f) the present status in this regard?

ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a) to (9) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) in its meeting held o 27th October\_2016 has given 'In-principle' approval for strategic disinvestment of CPSEs including Pawan Hans Ltd (PHL): CCEA has approved the recommendation for disinvestment of 100 percent shareholding of Government of India to & strategic buyer: Expression Of Interest (EOD was issued on 13.10.2017. As per the extant guidelines; the Transactional Advisor has to maintain secrecy with regard to name and number of prospective bidders.

As per audited balance sheet of Pawan Hans Ltd. as on 31.03.2017 the total value of current and non current assets was Rs.1419.36 crores (comprising of

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6266 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-05
Subject: Traffic Discipline on National Highways
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: DUSHYANT CHAUTALA

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  any  plan  to  formulate  National  Highways Security  Policy  and  also  to  create  State  Highway  Police  in  the  States  to ensure  safety  and  security  as  well  as  the  strict  enforcement  of  traffic discipline on National Highways ;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has also planned to establish electronicsurveillance  of  the  highways  through  a  network  of  CCTV  cameras  on  the National Highways to monitor suspicious movements; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the follow up action taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a) to  (b)  National  Highways  Authority  of  India  (NHAI)  in  consultation  with  the Ministry of Home Affairs has taken initiative to formulate a dedicated agency to ensure  security and  enforcement  of  traffic on National Highways.   In this connection, the Ministry of Home Affairs has assigned the work to the Bureau of Police  Research  &  Development  (BPR&D)  to  prepare  a  concept  document  in consultation with the NHAI and other stakeholders.
- (c) No, Madam.
- (d) Question does not arise.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6266

ANSWERED ON 05 TH  APRIL, 2018

## TRAFFIC DISCIPLINE ON NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

## 6266. SHRI DUSHYANT CHAUTALA:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6265 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-05
Subject: Pucca Houses for all in Rural Areas
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: PARASURAMAN K.

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6265 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.04.2018

## PUCCA HOUSES FOR ALL IN RURAL AREAS

## 6265.   SHRI K. PARASURAMAN:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  restructured  Indira  Awas  Yojana  (IAY)  into  Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) with the aim of providing pucca houses for all by the year 2022 and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has fixed any target for building of pucca houses every year before reaching the target by 2022; and
- (c) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  year-wise  break  up  and  expected  financial implications to be met by the Government for this purpose?

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

(a), (b), and (c) : Yes, Madam. Out of 2.95 crore houses proposed to be constructed by the year 2022, in the initial phase one crore houses are proposed to be constructed over the period of  three  years  from  2016-17  to  2018-19.  The  Central  share  of  cost  of  construction  of  one crore houses is Rs. 81,975 crore.

The year-wise detail of house targeted and Central share released/to be released is given as under:

(Rs. in crore)

| Year    | House Targeted*   |   Central Release/To be released |   Extra Budgetary Resource (EBR) Released/ To be released |
|---------|-------------------|----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
| 2016-17 | 43,58,325         |                          16058   |                                                      0    |
| 2017-18 | 32,30,293         |                          22560.4 |                                                   7329.43 |
| 2018-19 | 19,53,208         |                          21000   |                                                  14645.6  |

*Remaining targets are kept reserved for Special Projects etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 6264 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-04-05
Subject: Formal Safety Assessment
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: S.P. MUDDAHANUMEGOWDA, C.S. PUTTARAJU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTTON  NO. 6264 To BE ANSWERED  oN 5'h ApRrL, 2ol8 FORMAL SAFETY ASSESSMENT

6264. SHRI S. P. MUDDAHANUME  GOWDA: SHRI C. S. PUTTA RAJI]:

Will the Minister of SHIPPING be pleased  to state:

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- (a) whether  the Govemment has conducted a Formal Safety Assessment  (FSA)  or any other assessment to assess  the safety parameters  on 111 National  Waterways  which are being developed as part of integrated  water transport  system in the country;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof  and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government  proposes  to make registration  of inland vessels mandatory  and enforce minimum construction standards to avoid incidents  of boat capsizing;
- (d)  if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  the time by which a final decision  is likely to be taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (SHzu PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a) & (b): Development  work is undertaken on National Waterways based on feasibility studies  and Detailed  Project Reports (DPRs) which includes safety  aspects.  Further, the Inland Vessels Act, 1917, implemented by the respective State Govemments, provides  for safety compliances  for transportation  of cargo and passengers.
- (c) to (e): The registration and survey of mechanically propelled  inland vessels  is mandatory  under the Inland Vessels  Act, 1917. This law prescribes  compliance requirements  for life saving appliances, communication  and navigation apparatus  to be installed  on board inland mechanically propelled vessels.

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