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Lok Sabha Question No. 1221 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-09
Subject: Funds under PMKSY
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: P.K.SREEMATHI TEACHER

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1221 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.02.2017

## Funds under PMKSY

## 1221. SHRIMATI P.K. SREEMATHI TEACHER:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Union Government has received any proposal from Kerala for release of  second  instalment  of  funds  under  Pradhan  Mantri  Krishi  Sinchayee  Yojana (PMKSY); and
- (b) if so, the present status of the proposal?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): Yes, Madam.
- (b): The Department of Land Resources has received a proposal from Government of Kerala  for  release  of  Rs.108.16  crore  as  second  instalment  of  Central  Share  for  the current  financial  year  under  the  Watershed  Development  Component  of  the  Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (WDC-PMKSY). The proposal is under consideration.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1218 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-09
Subject: Development of New Sports Centres
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: B.V. NAYAK, BANSHILAL MAHTO

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1218 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.02.2017

Development of New Sports Centers

1218. SHRI B.V. NAIK: DR. BANSHILAL MAHATO:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to develop water sports centres and new sports coaching/training centres at various locations in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise including Karnataka;
- (c) whether the Government has received any proposal from the various State Governments including Karnataka in this regard and if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon;
- (d) the time by which the said proposals are likely to be disposed of; and
- (e) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to upgrade the level of coaching standards in the country?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (SHRI VIJAY GOEL)

(a) to (d) The Government of India does not have any specific Scheme for development  of  water  sports  centres  at  different  locations  in  the  country. However,  under  Special  Package  announced    by  the  Government  for  the State of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) during the year 2014-15 for Enhancement of Sports Facility at J&K', proposals for development of water sports centres in J&K have been received.  The proposals have been considered and two of their  proposals, viz., at Pahalgam and Mansar Lake, have been included for

funding under the Special Package for J&K. Further,  to  promote  water  sports  in  the  country,  Sports  Authority  of India (SAI) has already established Water Sports Centres at Allepey (Kerala), Jagatpur  (Odisha),  Port  Blair  (Andaman  &  Nicobar)  and  Bhopal  (Madhya Pradesh). (e) Sports  Authority  of  India,  through  its  Academics  Centre  of  Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports (NSNIS), Patiala has started a training course i.e Diploma in Sports Coaching in Water Sports (Rowing, Kayaking & Canoeing)  at  it  academic  sub  centre  at  Lakshmibai  National  College  of Physical Education (LNCPE) Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala). SAI has 04 Academic Centres in India i.e. NSNIS Patiala, Netaji Subhas Southern  Centre  (NSSC)  Bangalore,  Netaji  Subhas  Eastern  Centre  (NSEC) Kolkata and LNCPE, Trivandrum, where Diploma in Coaching is given to the eligible candidates. In  addition  to  the  above,  regular  Seminars,  Certificate  Courses,  and Condense  Courses  are  conducted  by  these  institutions  to  upgrade  the knowledge of coaches. Further, SAI also deputes coaches on foreign assignments for upgradation of their knowledge.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1217 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-09
Subject: Arc Facility at IGIA
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

(To be answered on the 9th February 2017)

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1217

## ARC FACILITY AT IGIA

1217 SHRIMATI RAKSHATAI KHADSE

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- whether the Government   proposes to adopt unique digital platform
- (b) if s0, the details thereof; and
- (a) called Arc facility at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA);
- the time by which it is likely to be made operational?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

- (a) to (c): Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), Delhi has adopted first-of-its-kind Green Building Performance Monitoring Platform Arc' developed by the US Green Building Council (USGBC) for Terminal 3, Delhi Airport: The\_adoption of Arc" is in line with the continued focus on Environment Sustainability and is aligned to make Delhi a Smart airport: Arc facility is already operational:
Lok Sabha Question No. 1215 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-09
Subject: Air India Scam of Flying Returns
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: KIRIT SOMAIYA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1215 (To be answered on the gth February 2017)

## AIR INDIA SCAM OF FLYING RETURNS

1215.

DR KIRIT SOMAIYA

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state: -

- (a) whether the Ministry is aware about the scam of flying returns of Air India;
- (b) if
- the details thereof; SO,
- (c) whether involvement of some Air India Staff have been found in this scam;
- (d) if s0, the action taken by the Ministry to probe the scam and the culprits to book and the present status of the probe; and bring
- (e) the measures taken by the Ministry s0 that this type of incident does not happen in future? being

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a) to (d): Air India (AI) is running a Frequent Programme (FFP) for its members called\_Flying Returns having 19.5 Lac members at present: On verification by AL, it has been noticed that certain user IDs were hacked to unauthorised access to FFP member accounts. Accordingly, FIR was lodged on 20.06.2016 with Cyber Crime Branch Cell (Economic Offences Wing) at Mandir New Delhi' The subject matter is under investigation. (): All %f the user IDs which were hacked have been deactivated. Further, under 'Know Your Customer campaign; started from 01.12.2015,all existing and new flying returns members have to go to Al's website and upload relevant documents to substantiate their identity and are required to validate their 'One time Password' triggered to their unique e-mail and mobile number during enrollment/ reregistration; All FFP award tickets and upgrades are issued by Af after receiving email requests from FFP members from registered e-mail ID or call from registered mobile number. Flyer gain Marg\_
Lok Sabha Question No. 1214 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-09
Subject: Funding Pattern of Privaqte Investors
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: ADVOCATE NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1214

ANSWERED ON 09 TH  FEBRUARY, 2017

## FUNDING PATTERN OF PRIVATE INVESTORS

1214.   ADV. NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) the funding pattern of private investors in road development projects in the country;
- (b)  whether  the  existing  policy  of  resource  mobilization  is  working  to  the  satisfaction  of  the Government; and
- (c)  if  so,  the  details  of  resource  mobilized  during  the  last  three  years  and  if  not,  the  steps proposed to be taken by the Government to improve the situation?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a)  to (c) As  per  Model  Concession  Agreement  (MCA)  under  Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) pattern of infrastructure development, the Concessionaire(s)/Contractor(s) is expected to raise project funding through infusion of equity and financial assistance provided by the senior lender by way of loans, guarantees, subscription to non-convertible debentures and other debt instruments. Wherever applicable, equity support / grant is released by NHAI in accordance with the Concession Agreement. Under the MCA, the Concessionaire(s)/Contractor(s) raises funds for the project on their own.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1211 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-09
Subject: Power Tariff in Kerala
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: RAMACHANDRAN MULLAPPALLY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1211 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.02.2017

## POWER TARIFF IN KERALA

1211. SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Union Government has offered power at lower tariff for Kerala to address the power shortage during the coming summer;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has received any request from the State to address the crisis situation arisen due to power shortage; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon?

## 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) : The tariff of generation and transmission companies owned by Central  Government  is  regulated  by  the  Central  Electricity  Regulatory Commission, whereas the tariff for generation, transmission and distribution  within  the  State  are  determined  by  the  State  Electricity Regulatory  Commission.  Electricity  is  a  concurrent  subject  and  states make their own plan to meet the power crisis. Central Government assists them through allocation of  power  from  central  generating  utilities  if  the state gives requisition for such power.

- (c) & (d) : Government of Kerala has requested to allocate the Available Transmission  Capacity  (ATC)  for  the  operationlisation    of  the  300  MW Round  the  Clock  and  100  MW  Peak  power  to  Kerala  with  effect  from 01.03.2017. The matter is under consideration.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1210 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-09
Subject: Distribution of Natural Resources
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: RAMSINH PATALYABHAI RATHWA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1210 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09 TH  FEBRUARY, 2017

## 'Distribution of Natural Resources'

1210. SHRI RAMSINH RATHWA:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  contemplating  any  constitutional  scheme  to  ensure that  natural  resources  are  so  distributed  that  generations  to  come  are  not  left without natural resources of the country; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b):  The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Act, 1957 has  been  amended  through  the  MMDR  Amendment  Act,  2015  which,  inter  alia, provides  for  grant  of  mineral  concessions  through  auction  by  competitive  bidding which  is  a  transparent  and  non-discriminatory  manner  for  allocation  of  mineral resources  and  one  which  meets  the  twin  constitutional  objectives  i.e.,  one,  the distribution of mineral resources that vest in the State is to sub-serve the common good and, two, the allocation is not violative of Article 14 of the Constitution of India.

Further, clause (b) of sub-section (2) of section 5 of the MMDR Act stipulates that  a  mining  lease  is  granted  by  the  State  Government  only  if  there  is  a  duly approved mining plan which, inter alia, contains a plan for mining to ensure that the mining is done in a scientific manner for optimal utilization of the mineral resources.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1207 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-09
Subject: Storage Technologies
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: ELUMALAI VELLAIGOUNDER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.02.2017 STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES

## 1207. SHRI V. ELUMALAI:

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

- (a) whether the Government is moving relatively slow on storage technologies in the country for storing power produces through renewable energy sources;
- (b) if so, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the steps being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): Energy  Storage  is  already  an  integral  part  of  off-grid  decentralized  solar  energy systems. However, in the context of MW size solar and wind energy projects, to gain experience of modern energy storage technologies, projects under Research and Development have been sanctioned for different technologies such as Thermal cast iron cavity receiver with heat storage, High Energy Density  Thermal  Energy  Storage  for  Concentrated  Solar  Power  Plant,  Cylindrical  conical  thermal heat storage and MWh sized various technologies battery storage.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1205 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-09
Subject: Operations under RCS
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: DINESH TRIVEDI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1205 (To be answered on the February 2017) 9th

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

## OPERATIONS UNDER RCS

1205

SHRI DINESH TRIVEDI

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

- details thereof;

be pleased to state: -

- (a) whether there are enough specialised aircrafts to carry out operations for Regional Connectivity Scheme (RSS) in the identified airports, if $0, the
- (b) whether pilots are included to carry out training to implement the regional connectivity scheme for the present identified airports, if 80, the details thereof; and being
- process for the regional connectivity scheme and if s0, the details thereof?
- (c) whether foreign airlines and pilot personnel would be included in the

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(a): No such study has been carried out by Government:

(c): Airlines having valid operator permit or equivalent permit issued by the competent civil aviation regulatory authority of any foreign country are permitted to bid under Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) UDAN:

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(b): Pilots are trained as per Operations Manual Part 'D' of the operator, which is approved by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA):

As per Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR); Section 3 Air Transport; Series Part XII; DGCA may permit a few appropriately qualified foreign licensed pilots to fly Indian registered aircraft after containment of authorization on their licenses for a limited period to enable the airline operator to recruit and train Indian for them to acquire aircraft type endorsement on their licenses. foreign pilots
Lok Sabha Question No. 1199 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-09
Subject: Indian Bridge Management System
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: C. MAHENDRAN

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  launched  the  Indian  Bridge  Management  System  (IBMS) recently;
- (b) if so, the details and salient features thereof;
- (c) whether the IBMS is being developed to create an inventory of all bridge in country and rate structural condition of the bridges;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether the rating will help for their timely repair and carrying rehabilitation work based on the criticality of the structure; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINITRTY OF ROAD TRANPORT & HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1199

ANSWERED ON 09 TH  FEBRUARY 2017

## INDIAN BRIDGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

## 1199 . SHRI C. MAHENDRAN:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a) to (f)Yes Madam. Government has launched Indian Bridge Management System (IBMS) for  carrying  out  inventory  and  condition  assessment  of  all  the  existing  bridges  on National Highways on 04.10.2016.  Till date, inventory for more than 1,35,000 bridges has  been  completed.  The  structural  condition  assessment  of  all  bridge  structures  are carried out and they are rated on 0 to 100 scale based on their structural health condition and socio-economic conditions etc. A bridge with rating point less than 75 is considered critical  and  specific  tests  are  conducted  again  to  establish  repair,  rehabilitation  and reconstruction requirements.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1197 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-09
Subject: Setting up of Waste-to-Energy Plants
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: DILIP PATEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.02.2017 SETTING UP OF WASTE-TO-ENERGY PLANTS

## 1197. SHRI DILIP PATEL:

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

(a) whether  it  is  proposed  to  set  up  waste-to-energy  plants  in  the  country  and  if  so,  the details thereof;

(b) whether the above project would add to air pollution and would be a costly affair and if so, the details thereof; and

(a) whether  the  Government  has  studied  the  pros  and  cons  of  this  project  and  if  so,  the details thereof along with the action plan of the Government in the matter?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): The  Ministry  of  New  and  Renewable  Energy  (MNRE)  is  implementing  the Programme on Energy from Urban, Industrial and Agricultural Wastes / Residues and providing central financial assistance during the 12 th Plan period. The main objective of the programme is to promote setting up of projects for recovery of energy from urban, industrial and agricultural wastes.  Under  this  programme,  projects,  which  are  based  on  waste-to-energy  conversion technologies,  namely,  biomethanation,  combustion,  gasification,  pyrolysis  or  a  combination thereof, are being supported.  These technologies are environmentally benign and proven.

The Ministry of Urban Development is implementing 'Swachh Bharat Mission' (SBM) since 2 nd October, 2014, which also includes setting up of waste to energy plants with Central support up to 35% of the project cost in the form of Viability Gap Funding (VGF) / grant, subject to the overall State-wise funds envelop for SBM.

Air pollution control equipment is an integral part of the waste-to-energy plants. It is mandatory to  solicit  Environmental Clearance,  consent to  establish and consent to  operate before starting construction  work  or  before  commissioning  of  the  plants  from  the  Ministry  of  Environment, Forest and Climate Change or Pollution Control Boards / concerned Committees.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1193 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-02-09
Subject: Excessive Wastage of Coal due to Obsolete Technology
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: ANOOP MISHRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1193 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.02.2017 Excessive Wastage of Coal due to Obsolete Technology

## 1193. SHRI ANOOP MISHRA

Will the MINISTER OF COAL be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that outdated tools are causing excessive wastage of coal due to use of obsolete technology in the country: and
- (b) if  so,  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  improve  the  technology  along  with  the expenditure incurred for the said purpose during the last three years?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF COAL, POWER,    NEW  AND  RENEWABLE  ENERGY  AND  MINES  (SHRI  PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a): Coal  India  Limited  (CIL) is using modern technologies to enhance its coal production with an objective to maximise extraction of available reserves in opencast mines as well as in underground mines. The type and scope of use of technology and the degree of extraction depends on geo mining conditions of the given deposits.
- (b): Modern technology has been adopted to the extent practicable for maximum extraction of  coal  economically  with  due  regard  to  safety,  production,  productivity,  conservation, environment and other aspects.  Mega opencast projects are being planned with higher size of equipment for excavation, transportation, drilling and other auxiliary operations. In underground mines, Continuous miners (CMs) & Long Wall Mining Technology has been introduced wherever geo mining conditions permit.

The  major  boost  in  coal  production  of  Coal  India  Limited  is  planned  to  come  from  its ongoing  projects  and  investments  are  also  made  accordingly  to  introduce  latest  state  of technology. The capital expenditure incurred for improving the technology through procurement  of  heavy  earth  moving  machinery  for  opencast  mines  and  equipment  for underground mines in the last three years is furnished in the Table below.

## (In Rs Crores)

| Type of HEMM/Equipment        |   2013 - 14 Actual |   2014-15 Actual |   2015-16 Actual |   2016-17 BE |
|-------------------------------|--------------------|------------------|------------------|--------------|
| HEMM                          |            1461.31 |          1504.13 |           804.18 |      1501.6  |
| Others including UG equipment |             820.08 |          1206.93 |          1519.11 |      1845.36 |
|                               |            2281.39 |          2711.06 |          2323.29 |      3346.96 |

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