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Lok Sabha Question No. 2734 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-02
Subject: Strengthening of Irrigation System
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: JUGAL KISHORE SHARMA, RITI PATHAK, Sarfaraz Alam

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

## LOK SABHA UN STARRED QUESTION NO. † 2734

ANSWERED ON 02.0 8.201 8

## STRENGTHENING OF IRR IGATION SYSTEM

## †2734. SHRI JUGAL KISHORE SHRIMATI RITI PATHAK SHRI SARFARAZ ALAM

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

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  formulated  or  is  going  to  formulate  any  schemes  for  streng irrigation system in the country including Jammu & Kash ir and Bihar;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the time by which these are likely to be implemented;

(c) whether the Government is formulating any scheme for optimum utilisation of irrigation syste Kashmir as well as in rural and hill y reg ons; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  FOR  WATER  RESOURCES, RIVER  DEVELOPMENT  AND  GANGA REJUVENATION & PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS

## ( SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHW AL )

(a) & (b) Water Resources Projects are planned, funded, executed and maintained by the State Go themselves as per their own resources and priority. In order to supplement their efforts, Gove provides technical and financial assistance to Stat e Governments to encourage sustainable development an efficient  management  of  water  resources  through  various  schemes  and  programmes  such  as  Ac Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) etc. under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY).

During  2016 - 17,  ninety -nine  (99)  on - going  Major/Medium  irrigation  projects  (Including  4  irri projects  of  Jammu  &  Kashmir (J  &  K)having  Ultimate  Irrigation  Potential  (UIP)  of  61.44  th.  ha irrigation  project  of  Bihar  having  UIP  of  37.27th.  ha.)  und er  PMKSY - AIBP,  having  ultimate  irrigation potential of 76.03 lakh ha. and estimated balance cost of Rs.77595 cr. have been prioritized in States, for completion in phases up to December, 2019 along with their Command Area Development ater Management (CADWM) works. Funding mechanism through NABARD has been approved by the Government for both Central and State share.

Further,  two  National  Projects  namely  Ujh  Multipurpose  project  and  Shahpur  Kandi  project irrigation benefits of 31.38 th.ha. and 32.17 th.ha in the State of J&K.

(c) & (d) Command Area Development and Water Management (CADWM) works in the above prioritized projects envisage enhanced utilization of irrigation system being created through them. Under sch eme  funds  are  provided  for  construction  of  field  channel  and  for  creation  of  infrastruc irrigation systems. DPRs of 84 of the above projects with CCA coverage of 42.55L.ha. have be under CADWM programme(Including three of Jammu & K ashmir with 2.46 th. ha. of CCA coverage).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2730 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-02
Subject: Security Arrangements at Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: PREM SINGH CHANDUMAJRA, BHOLA SINGH

2730.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2730

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

(To be answered on the August 2018)

## SECURTTY ARRANGEMENTS AT AIRPORTS

PROF PREM SINGH CHANDUMAJRA

SHRI BHOLA SINGH

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

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be pleased to state: -

- 9): whether changes have been made in the security arrangements at Delhi and Mumbai airport in view 0f recent tightening of security rules US aviation authorities; by
- c): Whether  there is any proposal to extend these changes to cover flights to other destinations especialiy in Punjab; and

## ANSWER`

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(a): Madam. Yes;

(c): Madam. No;

() : The Emergency Amendment 1546-17-02 (Enhanced Security measure to be undertaken by foreigm\_air carriers) brought out by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the U.S Department of Homeland Security makes it mandatory for the foreigu air carriers( for\_the United States bound airlines) to perform Explosive Tracer Detector(ETD) checks at Secondary Ladder Foint for all portable electronic devices/gadgets which are larger than a cell phone or smart phone in certain cases. As such; the instructions are applicable to airports in India as Last Port %f Departure (LPD) stations for the US bound flights. These enhanced security measures have been adopted by the air carrier having direct flights to the US destinations:

- (d): Does not arise; in view of reply to Part (c) above:
- (): ifs0; the details thereof indicating the changes made therein;
- (d): if the details thereof? SOs

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2728 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-02
Subject: Contract Workers Employed by Air India
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO, S. RAJENDRAN, VIJAY KUMAR S.R., SUDHEER GUPTA, KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH, GAJANAN CHANDRAKANT KIRTIKAR

2728.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: : 2728

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

(To be answered on the August 2018) 2nd

## CONTRACT WORKERS EMPLOYED BY AIR INDIA

SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO SHRI S. RAJENDRAN SHRI S.R VIJAYAKUMAR SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

- (b) the minimum wage to these contract workers job-wise; paid

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be pleased to state:-

- (a) the number of contract  workers employed by Air India till date with the expenditure involved therein annually; along
- (c) the number of contract workers who have been terminated along with the reasons therefor during each of the last three years, year-wise;
- (e) if s0, the details thereof and if not; the reasons for the same?
- (d) whether the Goverament proposes to recruit permanent employees against these contract workers; and

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a) and (b): As on 01.06.2018, & total of 3108 employees o Fixed Term Contract are employed by Air India; The annual expenditure on salaries incurred/paid to contractual employees for FY 2017-18 is Rs 162.74 crore; The instructions regarding minimum wages are complied with; and the wages/salary to the Fixed Term Contract employees are higher than the minimum wages. paid

Year

No: of termination

2015-16

07

2016-17

12

2017-18

32

(c): The number of employees on Fixed Term Contract (FTC) who have been terminated during last three years are as under

Contract of most of the employees have been terminated 0n the basis of disciplinary action for absenteeism & other non-performance reasons etc: Besides, 11S employees on Fixed Terms Contract, also left Air India Ltd. on end of their contract or termination of the contract On the request of the employee etc:

(d) and (e): No such plan is under consideration in the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2724 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-02
Subject: Mandatory Plantation Drive Across NHs
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: HARI OM PANDEY, MANOJ KUMAR TIWARI, MEENAKASHI LEKHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2724

ANSWERED ON 02 ND  AUGUST, 2018

## MANDATORY PLANTATION DRIVE ACROSS NHs

2724.   SHRI HARI OM PANDAY: SHRI MANOJ TIWARI: SHRIMATI MEENAKASHI LEKHI:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  for  mandatory  plantation  drive  along  all  the National Highways in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof Statewise;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the details of mechanism set up to monitor the above proposal, if any?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a) & (c) Madam, there is no separate proposal of Government for mandatory plantation drive along all the National Highways in the country. However, as per the provisions of IRC:SP:21:2009  and  National  Highways  (Plantation,  Beautification  &  Maintenance)  Policy, 2015, development of green belts in the form of median and avenue plantation is carried out in available space in Right of Way (ROW).

Further, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) also deposits funds to forest departments for carrying out roadside plantation in compliance of the conditions stipulated by the statutory authorities, while granting permission for felling of trees/ diversion of forest land.

- (d) For  plantation  done  under  the  provisions  of  IRC:SP:21:2009  and  National  Highways (Plantation, Beautification & Maintenance) Policy 2015, monitoring is done by NHAI Regional Offices/Project  Implementation  Units  (PIUs)  at  field  level  and  Environment  Division  at  Head Quarter's level. Independent Engineers/ Supervision Consultants are also responsible for monitoring the plantation activities in the project.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2722 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-02
Subject: Sale of Air India Building
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH, POONAM  MAHAJAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2722 (To be answered on the August 2018) 2nd

## SALE OF AIR INDIA BUILDING

## 2722. SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH SHRIMATI POONAM MAHAJAN

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has initiated the sale of Air India   building headquarters located at Nariman Point in Mumbai to Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust and if s0, the details thereof;
- 9) whether the provisions of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act; 2016 are applied for the takeover and if $0, the details thereof; being
- (b) Government has appointed an evaluator to ascertain the value of the building and undertake the takeover process and if the details thereof including financial evaluation process of the takeover;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to dispose   off   collection of around 4000 paintings and artworks present in the building, if $0, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether these paintings are to be donated to the National Gallery of Modern Art and if s0, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a) Monetisation of various assets has been initiated as per the Turnaround Plan where the target was Rs. 5000 crore over a period of 10 years from FY 2013 onwards\_ The\_proposal for the Sale of Air India Building, Nariman Point to Government Department has been taken up with the Ministry of Shipping, Government of India.

(6b): MIs Cushman & Wakefield has been appointed as consultant

(d) & (e}Air India is in possession of about 4000 paintings. Paintings under possession of Air India are the precious heritage of the country: Government has decided that the paintings will be handed over to Ministry 0f Culture; GOI: The paintings and artefacts will be preserved and displayed in museum for the benefit of Public by National Gallery of Modern Arts (NGMA): an organization under Ministry of Culture, GOL; Ministry of Culture has formed a committee of persons, who are well versed in the art collection and restoration process and also have technical expertise to oversee the work:
Lok Sabha Question No. 2720 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-02
Subject: Benefits of Saubhagya Scheme
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: KIRRON KHER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2720 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.08.2018

## BENEFITS OF SAUBHAGYA SCHEME

2720. SHRIMATI KIRRON KHER:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

(a) the manner in which Saubhagya scheme proposes to ensure smooth transfer  of  electricity  bill  payment  system  from  postpaid  to  prepaid  and the extent to which the prepaid bills are likely to benefit consumers;

(b) whether this scheme tackles the problem of load shedding and if so, the details thereof; and

(c) whether the financial losses incurred by power distribution companies affect the implementation of this scheme and 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 (c) : Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana - Saubhagya aims to  electrify  all  un-electrified  households  in  the  country  by  March,  2019. There have been complaints of infrequent meter reading, bills not being served on time, or being served for two to three months at a time specially in the rural areas,   inaccurate billing, etc.  As the number of consumers increase with Saubhagya,  these problems are likely to grow.  Therefore, the States have been advised to take the help of technology, and shift to the prepaid system over the next three years.  This will do away with the problems of meter reading and service of bills and in collection.  This will also  be  pro  poor,  because  the  consumers  will  be  able  to  recharge according to the funds available to them.  This will also help the DISCOMs, as their collections will increase, and losses will come down.  With more resources the DISCOMS will be in a better position to resume continuous and stable supply of electricity.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2718 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-02
Subject: Water Crisis
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: NISHIKANT  DUBEY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2718 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.08.2018

## Water Crisis

## 2718. SHRI NISHIKANT DUBEY

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

- (a) whether Government is aware of the drinking water crisis in several Statesincluding SanthalPargana Division of Jharkhand;
- (b) if so, the steps taken to improve the situation in those States, State-wise; and
- (c)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  for  improving  the  supply  of  drinking  water in water scarce districts?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to  (c)  No  reference  from  Nodal  Ministry  (Ministry  of  Agriculture  and  Farmers' Welfare) has been received during the  year 2018 regarding drought in States including SanthalPargana Division of Jharkhand except a reference in respect of Uttar Pradesh for which  a  representative  from  this  Ministry  was  sent  for  participation  in  the  InterMinisterial Central Team (IMCT) for assessment of the situation in the State.

Rural  drinking  water  supply  is  a  state  subject.  This  Ministry  supplements  the efforts of State Governments for improving coverage of rural drinking water supply by providing  technical  and  financial  assistance  through  centrally  sponsoredNational  Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP)as per the budgetary allocation for the same.This Ministry  has  released  Rs.  1969.38  crore  to  States    till  date  during  2018-19  under NRDWP. States are empowered to improve the supply of drinking water in water scarce districts.Under  Flexi  funds  of  National  Rural  Drinking  Water  Programme  (NRDWP), States  may  utilize  upto  25%  of  these  funds  to  take  immediate  relief  measures  for restoration of  the  drinking  water  supply  affected  areas  to  tackle  drinking  water  crisis. States can also take a long term measures using NRDWP funds for providing permanent solution to the drinking water problem affected districts.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2715 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-02
Subject: Increased Number of Housing Units to SCs and STs
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RAVINDRA BABU  PANDULA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2715

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.08.2018

## INCREASED NUMBER OF HOUSING UNITS TO SCs AND STs

## 2715.   DR. RAVINDRA BABU:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government emphasises on delivering increased number of upcoming units of  Pradhan  Mantri  Awas  Yojana  -Gramin  (PMAY-G)  to  the  families  belonging  to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes communities in the State of Andhra Pradesh;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  provide  reservation  of  houses  for  the  said communities; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (d) : As per Framework for Implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana -Gramin (PMAY-G),  at  the  National  Level,  60%  of  the  target  allocated  to  each  State/UT,  including Andhra  Pradesh,  is  earmarked  for  SC/STs,  subject  to  availability  of  eligible  PMAY-G beneficiaries  in  the  permanent  Wait  List  (PWL)  of  PMAY-G.  Within  earmarked  targets  the proportion of SC and ST is to be decided from time to time by the respective States/UTs. The States/UTs  are  allowed  to  interchange  targets  between  SC  and  ST  if  there  are  no  eligible beneficiaries from either of the category and it is certified as such.

The earmarking is the minimum limit that should be achieved and if State/UTs so desire they may add to target under these categories to ensure saturation. This would be in consonance with the category wise saturation approach which requires beneficiaries belonging to vulnerable and disadvantaged groups to be covered on a priority basis.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2714 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-02
Subject: Upgradation of Infrastructure
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: SUSHMITA DEV, JYOTIRADITYA MADHAVRAO SCINDIA

be pleased to state:

(a) whether  the  Union  Government  has  sought  the  cooperation  of  some  of  the  foreign countries to upgrade infrastructure in surface transport sector;

(b) if  so,  the  details  in  this  regard  and  the  countries  interested  to  extend  innovative technologies for  improving  highway  development,  road  engineering,  road  safety  and development of green fuels in the automobile sector;

(c) the  details  of  MoUs  signed  between  India  and  foreign  countries/firms  on  the upgradation of infrastructure in transport sector; and

(d) the time by which the work of upgrading infrastructure in transport sector as targeted 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): For co-operation with other countries in the road transport and   highways sector, the  Government  signs  instruments  in  the  nature  of  Framework  of  Cooperation  (FoC), Memorandum  of  Cooperation  (MoC),  Memorandum  of  Understanding  (MoU)  etc.  with foreign countries for collaborating in identified sectors and areas, including upgradation of infrastructure in road transport sector.  The Ministry has, at present, signed such instruments with  USA,  Japan,  Korea,  UAE,  Canada,  China,  UK  and  Finland.  The  scope  of  such instruments includes joint work on key areas of mutual interest in the transportation sector, such as, co-ordination of public and private sector resources, expertise and technologies with the objective of developing safe, secure, efficient and integrated transportation systems and sustainable highway infrastructure.

(d) Specific  co-operation  activities  to  be  taken  up  under  such  FoC,  MoC  or  MoU  are included  in  the  work  plan  for  implementation  of  such  instruments,  finalized  through  the mechanism  of  meetings  of  the  duly  constituted  bilateral  Joint  Working  Groups  (JWGs), which are held from time to time.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2714

ANSWERED ON 2 ND  AUGUST, 2018

## UPGRADATION OF INFRASTRUCTURE

## 2714.   KUMARI SUSHMITA DEV: SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2713 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-02
Subject: Mechanism for Redressal of Grievances of SC/ST Employees
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: RATTAN LAL KATARIA

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Ministry  has  received  any  complaints  from  Scheduled  Castes/  Scheduled  Tribes employees regarding harassment on the basis of caste;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of mechanism adopted for redressal of grievances/complaints/ representations of SC/ST Employees;
- (d) the number of complaints received and disposed off during the last four years; and
- (e) the details of the steps taken/being taken in the Ministry for their disposal and also time taken to dispose off these cases and to safeguard the interest of SC/ST employees?

ANSWER

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

- (a) Yes, Madam.
- (b) 9 complaints were received during last 4 years. All these complaints were suitably disposed off. The details are as under:
- (c) An officer of the level of Director has been appointed as liaison officer to look after the matters related to grievance/complaints/ representations of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Employees.
- (d) Details as per para (b) above.
- (e) Prompt actions were/are taken on the complaints received and these were suitably disposed off in time.

|   Sr. No. | Year    | Nos. complaints received   | Nos. complaints resolved   |
|-----------|---------|----------------------------|----------------------------|
|         1 | 2014-15 | 3                          | 3                          |
|         2 | 2015-16 | 4                          | 4                          |
|         3 | 2016-17 | 2                          | 2                          |
|         4 | 2017-18 | Nil                        | Nil                        |

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2713

ANSWERED ON 2 ND  AUGUST, 2018

## MECHANISM FOR REDRESSAL OF GRIEVANCES OF SC/ST EMPLOYEES

## 2713.   SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 2712 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-02
Subject: Proposals Received under PMAY-G from Odisha
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: BALABHADRA MAJHI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2712

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.08.2018

## PROPOSALS RECEIVED UNDER PMAY-G FROM ODISHA

## 2712.   SHRI BALABHADRA MAJHI:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  proposals  received  from  the  Government  of Odisha  under the erstwhile Indira Awas Yojana (IAY) or existing Pradhan Mantri Awas YojanaGramin (PMAY-G) during the years 2016- 2017 and 2017-2018; and
- (b) the details of the proposals which have been sanctioned under the said scheme during the said period?

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

- (a) &  (b)  :  The  erstwhile  rural  housing  scheme  Indira  Awaas  Yojana  (IAY)  has  been restructured into Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana- Gramin (PMAY-G) from 01.04.2016.  As and when  complete  proposal  for  release  of  funds  are  received  from  the  State  Governments, including  Odisha,  the  same  are  examined  and  funds  are  released.  At  present  no  proposal  is pending in the Ministry for sanction and approval from the State of Odisha.

The details of funds released under PMAY-G to the State of Odisha during the last two years are given as under:

| Year    |   Funds released (Rs in lakh) |
|---------|-------------------------------|
| 2016-17 |                        149453 |
| 2017-18 |                        312406 |

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