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Lok Sabha Question No. 1704 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-28
Subject: MRO Facilities
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: ANURAG SINGH THAKUR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1704 (To be answered on the December 2017) 28th

MRO Facilities

## 1704. SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

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- (a) the number of Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facilities located in the country;
- the efforts made by the Government to encourage setting up of more MRO facilities by third parties in the country? : being
- (b) the number of aircraft that are annually sent to other countries for MRO works along with the names of these countries; and

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

- (a): There are 110 Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul's (MRO's) facilities approved in India, of which 07 are capable of carrying out overhaul of airplanes.
- (b): The number of aircraft that are anually sent to other countries for MRO works for last three years are as follows:

|   Year |   Aircraft |
|--------|------------|
|   2015 |         93 |
|   2016 |         66 |
|   2017 |         54 |

Name of countries where the aircrafts are sent for MRO works are United Kingdom, United States of America, France,\_Germany: Singapore; Switzerland, Jordan; United Arab Emirates, China, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Malaysia.

(c): Given our technology and skill base; the government is keen to develop India as an MRO hub in Asia, attracting business from airlines. Accordingly, the following provisions have been made in the Budget foreign

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be pleased to state: -

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announcements for 2016-17

- ii) MROs were required to provide proof of their requirements of parts, or orders from their client airlines. The process for the clearance of the parts has been brought in line with that of the tool kits for a one time certification by DGCA approved Quality Managers in MRO's
- i) The tools and tool-kits used by the MRO have been exempted from Customs duty: The exemption shall be given on the basis of list the tools and tool kits certified by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) approved Quality Managers of aircraft maintenance organisations.
- iii) To enable economies of scale; the restriction of one year for utilization of duty free parts has been extended to three years:
- v) Foreign aircraft brought to India for MRO work will be allowed to stay for the entire period of maintenance 0r up to 6 months, whichever is lesser, provided it undertakes no commercial flights during the stay period. The aircraft may; however, carry passengers in the flights at the beginning and end of the stay period in India. For stay beyond 6 months, DGCA's permission will be required
- iv) To allow import of unserviceable\_parts including aircraft components like engines and landing gears by MROs for providing exchangeladvance exchange; the concerned notification has been revised to enable advance export of serviceable parts:
Lok Sabha Question No. 1703 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-28
Subject: Dredging in Brahmaputra & Barak
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: SIRAJUDDIN AJMAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY  OF SHIPPING

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO,17O3 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28th DECEMBER, 2017 DREDGING IN BRAHMAPUTRA  & BARAK

## 1703. SHRI SIRAJUDDIN AJMAL:

Will the Minister of SHIPPING be pleased  to state:

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- (b) the details of the funds allocated and utilised  for the same  during the last year and the current year; and
- (a) the present status of proposed  dredging work in the river Brahmaputra and Barak to strengthen the navigable channels in the State;
- (c) the time set for implementation  of the said work?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (SHRI PON. MDHAKRISHNAN)

(a)to(c):National Watelway-2  (NW-2), Brahamputra river, from Dhubri to Sadiya (891 km) in Assam,  is an operational waterway  for shipping and navigation.  lnland Wateways Authority  of lndia (lWAl) undertakes regular maintenance dredging annually on NW-2 for maintaining the navigable channel of 2.5 m depth between Dhubri and Neamati; 2.0 m depth between Neamati & Dibrugarh and 1.5 m depth between Dibrugarh and Oriumghat.

The maintenance  dredging work on NW-16 Barak river, for the development of navigable channel of required  depth and width between silchar and Bhanga, a distance of 70 km., has commenced  on 18th November, 2017 and ihe work is scheduled to be completed by January, 2019.

The details  of the funds allocated and utilized for development  of fairway in NW-2 and NW-16 during 2016-17 and 2017-18  are given below:

| National Waterways   | Year     | Funds Allocated (Rs. in lakhs)   | Expenditure in Lakhs (Rs. in lakhs)   |
|----------------------|----------|----------------------------------|---------------------------------------|
| NW-2                 | 2016-17  | 681.14                           | 373.88                                |
| NW-2                 | 2017 -18 | 784 90                           | 306.52 (up to November, 2017) _ . _   |
| NW-16                | 2016-17  | NIL                              | NIL                                   |
| NW-16                | 2017-18  | 700 00                           | (Work commenced on 18.11 .2017)       |
Lok Sabha Question No. 1700 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-28
Subject: Speed Governors
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: RAJAN BABURAO  VICHARE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1700

ANSWERED ON 28 TH  DECEMBER, 2017

## SPEED GOVERNORS

## 1700.   SHRI RAJAN VICHARE:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

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be pleased to state:

- (a) whether installation of speed governors in commercial vehicles is mandatory with the aim of reducing road accidents by limiting the speed of commercial vehicles to 80 KMPH, if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  decision  of  the  Government  making  speed  governors  in  all  commercial vehicles mandatory has been opposed by Taxi operators at large, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has ensured compliance of its order by all commercial vehicle owners; 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)  This  Ministry  has  issued  notifications  GSR  290(E)  dated  15.04.2015  and  GSR  424(E) dated  01.05.2017  mandating  fitment  of  speed  governor  on  certain  category  of  transport vehicles with maximum pre-set speed of 80 kmph and for transport vehicles like dumpers, tankers, school buses, those carrying hazardous goods with maximum speed of 60 kmph.
- (b) to (d) It has come to the notice of this Ministry that transport vehicle owners are facing problems to comply with the notifications GSR 290(E) dated 15.04.2015 and GSR 424(E) dated  01.05.2017  due  to  non-availability  of  speed  governors  for  certain  models  of  motor vehicles.

In view of the problems being faced by transport vehicles owners, this Ministry has issued advisory dated 21.12.2017 to all the States/UTs that the States  may take recourse of the provisions of Section 110(3) (b) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 which empowers the State  Governments  to  exempt  any  motor  vehicles  or  any  class  or  description  of  the  motor vehicles from the Rules made under sub-section 1 of section 110 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988  to  exempt  specific  models  of  transport  vehicles  from  the  requirement  of  fitment  of speed governor till the time the speed governors of at-least two or three manufacturers are available at competitive rates, for fitment by the transport vehicles owners. Implementation of the provisions of the Central Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 is the responsibility of the respective States/UTs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1699 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-28
Subject: Funding of Rural Projects by NABARD
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: ANBUMANI RAMADOSS

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1699

TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.12.2017

## FUNDING OF RURAL PROJECTS BY NABARD

## 1699.   DR. ANBUMANI RAMADOSS:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has disclosed the number of projects in Tamil Nadu that has been funded by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) partially or fully during the last seven years;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  provide  the  list  of  completed  and incomplete projects in Tamil Nadu which are funded by NABARD;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether any investigation has been initiated into alleged irregularities during planning and construction of those projects in Tamil Nadu; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a) to (f): The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1698 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-28
Subject: Compact Fluorescent Lamps
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: ANTO  ANTONY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1698 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.12.2017

## COMPACT FLUORESCENT LAMPS

## 1698.  SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL) contain mercury;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the mercury content in CFL is a health and environmental hazard;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether the Government has any plan to collect non-usable CFLs; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

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

( SHRI  R. K. SINGH )

(a)  &  (b)  :    Yes,  Madam.  Mercury  is  a  vital  component  for  functioning  of  Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs). As per IS  15906, mercury exists in fluorescent lamps in three states, namely (i) vapor in a lamp; (ii) liquid metal or as an oxygen compound; and (iii) amalgam.

(c) & (d) : Health  hazards  are  primarily  because  of  organic  mercury.  Mercury  is capable of inducing a wide range of clinical manifestations including neurodegenerative disorders, reproductive impairments and muscle skeletal abnormalities.

From environmental angle, mercury is a pollutant, which remains in the environment  and  it  circulates  in  air,  water,  sediments,  soil  and  biota  in  various forms. Atmospheric mercury can be transported to long distances through microorganisms and can contaminate the food chain.

(e) & (f) : CFLs are covered under the E-waste (Management) Rules 2016, notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change on 23 rd  March 2016. The said Rules stipulate that producers have to ensure collection and channelization of e-waste,  which includes CFLs, generated from the 'end of life' of their own products or  'end of life' products of any other brand as per Extended Producer Responsibility. The Rules also stipulates that in case of mercury containing lamps such as CFLs, where  recyclers  are  not  available,  channelization  must  be  done  from  collection centre to Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility (TSDF).

During the Eleventh Five Year Plan period, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)  had  implemented  the  Bachat  Lamp  Yojana  (BLY)  under  which  incandescent lamps were replaced by CFLs. The Programme included in its component steps for safe disposal of fused CFLs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1697 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-28
Subject: Dilapidated Condition of NH 233
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: JAGDAMBIKA PAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1697

ANSWERED ON 28 TH  DECEMBER, 2017

## DILAPIDATED CONDITION OF NH 233

1697. SHRI JAGDAMBIKA PAL:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

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be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  National  Highway  (NH)  -  233  is  in  a  dilapidated  condition  including  the  road passing by Dumariyaganj district;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  the  present  status  along  with  the  time  by  which  repairing  and  development works on the said NH are likely to be completed; and
- (d) the steps 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  (d)  NH-233  does  not  pass  through  Dumariyaganj  district.  However,  NH-233  between Indo Nepal border and Rudhauli in a length of 34 km is not in good condition and action has been taken for repairing/ development of said NH. The contractor has also been issued cure period notice.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1695 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-28
Subject: Irregularities in Functioning of Bharat Scouts and Guides
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: RAM CHARITRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTERY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AFFAIRS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1695 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.12.2017

Irregularities in Functioning of Bharat Scouts and Guides

## 1695. SHRI RAM CHARITRA NISHAD:

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

- (a) Whether glaring financial irregularities in the functioning of Bharat Scouts  and  Guides  and  Hindustan  Scouts  &  Guides  have  been unearthed by a panel set up by the Government and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) Whether the Government has received a report in this regard, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) Whether the Government is considering to take action on the basis of the report received to streamline the functioning of these two organizations and to bring order and transparency in their working; and
- (d) If so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (COL. RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE, RETD.)

- (a) Complaints  of  irregularities  in  the  functioning  of  scouting  and guiding organizations from various sources have been received.  On receiving the complaints, a seven members High Level Committee was constituted by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to enquire

and to review the activities / programmes, organizational setup and financial management etc of the Bharat Scouts and Guides and the Hindustan Scouts and Guides organizations.

(b) The  High  Level  Committee  has  submitted  its  report.    The  main recommendation of the Committee to revamp/ review the Scouts & Guides Organization for their efficient functioning are as follows:-

- i. To elicit active cooperation and support from the State/UT Govt. CBSE,  Kendriya  Vidayalay  Sangathan  and  Navoday  Vidyalaya Sangathan.
- ii. Scouts and Guides activities in Private Schools is required to be promoted.
- iii. Creation of permanent cell for supervision of scouting and guiding activities.
- iv. Govt.  Nominees  on  Governing  body  of  scouting  and  guiding organizations.
- v. Appointment  of  Charted  Accountant  for  External  Audit  by  the Ministry.
- vi. Preparation of Manual of administration and curriculum reconstruction in Scouting and Guiding organization etc.

(c) & (d)   Both the Organizations have accepted the recommendations of  the  Committee  and  also  agreed  /  consented  to  streamline  their functioning to bring transparency in their activities / programmes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1693 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-28
Subject: Implementation of Land Reforms
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: SADASHIV KISAN LOKHANDE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## DEPARTMENT  OF LAND RESOURCES

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED  QUESTION  No. 1693 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.12.2017

## Implementation  of Land Reforms

1693.  SHRI SADASHIV LOKHANDE:

will the Minister of RURAL  DEVELOPMENT  be pleased  to srate:

- (a) whether  the Union Govemment has taken or proposes to take any steps to effectively implement Land Reforms Act and to distribute surplus land to people  of poor community and allow them to form their own associations  for protecting the interests of landless workers;
- (b)  if so, the details  thereof till date; and
- (c)  if not,  the reasons  therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI RAM KRIPAL YADAV)

- (a)  to (c)  : As per Entry 18 and Entry 45 of List II (State List) of the Seventh  Schedule  to the Constitution  of India, the subject of 'Land' and its management  falls within the legislative  and administrative jurisdiction  of the States. Power to enact laws relating to .Land, including Land Reforms Act vests in the Legislatures  of States.  Each State has its own State- specific  Revenue Laws to deal with 'Land' and matters related thereto.

The State Governments undertake  implementation  of land reforms including distribution of surplus  land to the people  of poor community  from time to time. Information  on land distributed  is not regularly maintained and updated centrally in the Department of Land Resources.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1691 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-28
Subject: Study for Pollution along Rivers
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: SANKAR PRASAD DATTA

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

## LOK SABHA UN STARRED QUESTION NO. 1691

ANSWERED ON 28 .12.2017

## STUDY FOR POLLUTION ALONG RIVERS

## 1691. SHRI SANKAR PRASAD DATTA

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

- (a) whether the Government has set up special teams to study pollution related aspects places along the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Ramganga;
- (b)if so, the details of terms of reference and the composition of the same;
- (c) whether these teams have started their study and submitted any report; and
- (d) if so, the details of the reports so far submitted by them and the action taken there

## ANSWER

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

( DR. SATYA PAL SINGH )

(a) to (d) Condition assessment and feasibility study of the towns located on the main stem Ganga has been carried out through 5 Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) to ass pollution load from these towns on river Ganga. Similar studies have been awarded to CP certain important tributaries of river Ganga including Yamuna and Ramgan ga. In addition teams of officials working in various organizations of Ministry of Water Resources, River Develop Ganga  Rejuvenation  were  deployed  to  inspect  and  monitor  flows  and  pollution  load  in drains flowing in river Ganga (main stem).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1689 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-28
Subject: SAI Centres
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1689 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.12.2017

## SAI Centres

1689. DR. SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN:

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

- (a) the number of SAI centres in the country;
- (b)  the  present  status  of  the  proposals  for  setting  up  sports centre  of  Sports  Authority  of  India  (SAI)  in  Muzaffarnagar  district  of Uttar Pradesh;
- (c) whether the Government has received the said proposal from the State Government; and
- (d)  if  so,  the  time  by  which  the  Ministry  is  likely  to  construct sports centre of SAI in Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS

AND SPORTS {COL. RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (RETD.)}

- (a) SAI  has  established  10  Regional  Centres  and  02  educational institutions to implement sports promotional schemes in the country. Presently,  under  SAI  Sports  Promotional  Schemes  14,505  talented sportspersons (10195 boys and 4310  girls) are provided with regular sports training in 27 sports disciplines on residential  and  nonresidential basis in 303 SAI sports centres.
- (b) The proposal to establish SAI Training Centre at Sports Stadium, Muzaffarnagar (UP) is not under consideration as of now.

(c)          Yes,  Madam.  The  proposal  for  establishment  of  SAI  Training Centre  at  Sports  Stadium,  Muzaffarnagar  has  been  recommended  by the Office of the Chief Secretary, Government of Uttar Pradesh. (d): Any proposal will be considered on merit.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1686 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-28
Subject: Lift Irrigation Projects under Micro Watershed Scheme
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RADHESHYAM BISWAS

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDi/r MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF LAND RESOUR.CES

## LOK SABHA

TTNSTARRED  QUESTTON  NO. 1686 TO BE ANSWERED ON ?,8. i2.2AN

## Lift Irrigation Projects under Micro lYatershed  Scheme

1686. SHzu RADHESHYAM BISWAS:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT  be pleased to stare:

- (a) whether the Government has received any proposals for lift irrigation projects  under  the Micro Watershed Scheme  from the State Governments;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction  of the Govemment thereto,  State/ UT-wise;
- (c)
- the reasons for delay in approving the projects;
- (d) the time by which the projects  are likely to be o.pprovecl;  anel
- (e)
- the quantum  of funds likely to be released to the State Governments?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI RAM KRIPAL YADAV)

(a) to (e): The Department  of Land Resources has sancdr-rned 8214 watershed  developinent projects during 2009-10 to 2014-15 in 28 States (except  Goa) involving an area of about 3g.A7 million  ha under Integrated Watershed  Management Prc,gramme (IWMp), wh.ich was amalgamated  as the Watershed Development  Compcnent  of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (WDC-PMKSY) in 2015-16. The Prograrnme is implemented principally  for development  of rainfed  portions of net cultivated  area and culturable  wastelands.  The activities being undertaken  inter, alia include ridge area treatment,  eirainage  line treatment,  soil and moisture conservation, rain water harvesting,  nursery  raising, affbrestation,  horticulture,  pasture development,  livelihoods for assetless  persons" etc"

The Department of Land Resources  has not received  any proposal for lift irrigarion projects under the WDC-PMKSY from the State Governments.  However, Ministry of Water Resources, River Development  & Ganga Rejuvenation  implernents Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) projects including  Lift Irrigation  Schemes/components under Pradhan  Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1685 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-28
Subject: Auctioning of Satellite Television Channels
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: NAGARAJAN P.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1685 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.12.2017)

## AUCTIONING OF SATELLITE TELEVISION CHANNELS 1685. SHRI P. NAGARAJAN

- Will the Minister of INFORMATION & BROADCASTING be pleased to state: (a)  whether the Government is in the process of exploring possibility of auctioning satellite television channels as being done in the case of FM channels; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) the objectives and purpose of auctioning satellite television channels;
- (d)  the  revenue  expected  or  revenue  target  fixed  by  the  Government  through  this proposal; and
- (e) the time by which this proposal is likely to be implemented?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e): Government has solicited recommendation of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on the issue of auctioning TV channels, as in the case of FM Sector. Response from TRAI in this regard is awaited.

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