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Lok Sabha Question No. 5442 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-06
Subject: Revival of KGF
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: NALIN KUMAR KATEEL, B.N. CHANDRAPPA, DODDAALAHALLI KEMPEGOWDA SURESH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA ADMITTED QUESTION NO. 5442 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.04.2017

## REVIVAL OF KOLAR GOLD FIELDS

## 5442.  SHRI NALIN KUMAR KATEEL: SHRI B.N. CHANDRAPPA: SHRI D.K. SURESH:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a)    whether  there  is  any  proposal  to  revive  mining  operations  at  Kolar  Gold Fields (KGF) in Karnataka and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  the steps taken by the Government in this regard till date;
- (c)  the time by which the mining operations is likely to start at the KGF;
- (d)    whether  the  Government  has  sought  any  assistance  from  the  external agencies to revive the mining operations in KGF and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (d)  The Government has initiated exploration of the left over mined area and tailing dumps of Kolar Gold mines for assessment of remaining resources through Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL) The revival of Kolar Gold Mines will depend on techno-economic feasibility.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5440 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-06
Subject: Expressway in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: JAYADEV GALLA, GEETHA KOTHAPALLI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5440 ANSWERED ON 6 TH  APRIL, 2017

## EXPRESSWAY IN ANDHRA PRADESH

## 5440.   SHRI JAYADEV GALLA: SHRIMATI KOTHAPALLI GEETHA:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सडक़ परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government  of Andhra  Pradesh has prepared an estimation for Expressway between Anantapur and the new capital  of  Andhra  Pradesh,  Amravati, and the same has been submitted to National Highways Authority of India (NHAI);
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  NHAI  has  also  allotted  National  Highway  number  to  AnantapurAmravati and Kurnool-Dorna highways, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the  time  by  which  the  work  is  likely  to  be  started  and  completed  within  the timeframe?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a)  to  (d)  Techno  Economic  Feasibility  Study  report  of  the  proposed  Anantapur-Amravati Expressway  has  been  submitted by the Government  of  Andhra  Pradesh  for declaration as National Expressway. Kurnool to Dornala stretch has been declared as National  Highway  No.  340C  and  Detailed  Project  Report  (DPR)  for  the  stretch  is under progress by National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). It is too early to indicate the likely time by which the construction work will be started and completed on the above projects.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5439 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-06
Subject: Air India Flight with Women Crew
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: PONGULETI SRINIVASA REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINTSTRY  OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

UIISTARRED QUESTIOI\  NO. : 5439

(To be answered on the 6tn April 2017)

## AIR INDIA FLIGHT WITH WOMEN CREW

## 5439. SHRI PONGULETI  SRINIVASA  REDDY

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION mfurad*

be pleased to stat€:-

- (a) whether Air India (AI) introduced {Iight with all-rvomen  crew and appliedior an entry in Guinness World Record and an entry in the Limca Book of Records to mark this feat;
- (c) th€ steps being taken by AI to operate similar {Iights on some domestic and international routes in future?
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the celebrations held on the occasion of International  Women's Day so farl and

## ANSWER

## Nlinister of State in the Ministry  of CIVIL AVIATION ilrEfutrfdliild{frrrqziil

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a) & (b): Air India has operated the historical flight with an all-woman  crew ahead of International  Women's Day. Air India has also applied for the Guiness Book as well as Limca Book of Records in this regard.

The flight AI 173 had taken off from IGI Airport in Delhi on 27th February 2017 to San Francisco  covering a distance of around 15300 km in 15 and a half hours over th€ Pacific route and on the return journey from San Francisco over the Atlantic. AI 174 from San Francisco touched down Delhi on 3rd March 2017 alter {Iying across the globe donning yet another feather to Air India's cap in its constant endeavour to encourage women.

The cockpit and cabin crew, check-in and ground handling staff, and the engineers  who certified the aircraft were all women.  The entire flight was operat€d  by the women staff .The Air Traffic Controllers  who cleared the departure and arrival of the aircraft were also women.  In addition, for different  sectors various all women  flights (38 flights) were also organized  to commemorate  International Women's Day.

On the occasion of Internationat  Women's Day, a function for and by women' was organized  on the theme  "Tejasrvini  - Anant Urja"  (covering Cultural Programme /talent show by female employees, short talks on Women Empowerm€nt  & Women Health) on 8th March, 2017.

(c):  Air tndia operates/plans  to operates such flights on regular occasions,  but more so close to women's day to showcase Women Empowerment.
Lok Sabha Question No. 5438 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-06
Subject: Flyovers on Delhi-Jaipur Highway
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNPURIA

be pleased to state:

- (a) the  number  of  flyovers  sanctioned  by  the  Government  on  Delhi-Jaipur  expressway along with the number of the projects completed and those pending;
- (b) whether any time limit has been fixed by the Government to complete the  incomplete flyovers;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether  the  budget  to  make  Delhi-Jaipur  highway  free  from  jams  by  construction  of more flyovers has been increased; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5438

ANSWERED ON 6 TH  APRIL, 2017

## FLYOVERS ON DELHI-JAIPUR HIGHWAY

5438.   SHRI SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNAPURIA:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सडक़ परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a) to (e) The construction of 6 laning of Delhi (Gurgaon)-Jaipur Expressway which inter alia includes flyovers has been awarded on BOT (Toll) mode. Out of 41 no. of flyovers, 38 have been  completed  and  three  flyovers  (at  Manesar,  Paota  &  Shahpura)  are  scheduled  to  be completed by December 2017. The project is being executed on BOT (Toll) mode with funding by the Concessionaire through equity and debt.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5435 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-06
Subject: Hybrid Annuity Model
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: ADHIR RANJAN CHOWDHURY, SHIVKUMAR CHANABASAPPA UDASI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5435

ANSWERED ON 06 TH  APRIL, 2017

## HYBRID ANNUITY MODEL

## 5435.   SHRI ADHIR RANJAN CHOWDHURY: SHRI SHIVKUMAR UDASI:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- ( a) whether the response to use the new hybrid annuity model for allocating contracts under the Public  Private  Partnership  (PPP)  projects  in  highway,  Namami  Gange  and  Railways  has  been encouraging; and
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  of  defaulters  among  private  developers  working  on  such  projects  under Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Toll and BOT-Annuity models?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a)  to (b) Response for  National  Highway  (NH)  projects  under  Hybrid  Annuity  Model  is encouraging. So far, 30 NH projects of total length 1821.54 kms with total cost Rs. 28162.13 crores have been awarded by National Highway Authority of India (NHAI). As far as Namami Gange is concerned, Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation has also adopted Hybrid Annuity Model for Namami Gange program. Tenders for three Sewage Treatment Plants under this program have been invited. As far as Railways is concerned, one contract for 3 rd railway line has been planned under Public Participative Policy - normal Annuity Model in which response is good and finalization of contract is under process.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5433 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-06
Subject: Grievances Redressal System
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: SANJAY JAISWAL

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5433 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.04.2017

Grievances Redressal System

5433. DR. SANJAY JAISWAL:

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

- (a) whether any mechanism is in place for redressal of complaints against  alleged  malpractices  committed  by  coaches,  caterers  and other  concerned  officials  etc.  at  various  sports  training  institutes  in the country;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  number  of  such  complaints received during the last three years and the current year along with the disposal status thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor along with the measures taken/being taken by the Government for redressal of such complaints ?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to  (c)  Recently  Sports  Authority  of  India  (SAI)  has  notified  Child Safety  guidelines,  which  look  into  all  aspects  of  child  safety  and welfare  such  as  living  conditions,  diet  and  nutrition,  recreation, psychological  support  etc.  In  addition  performance  audit  of  SAI training centres is being conducted with the help of Quality Council of India. Both these are new initiatives of the Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5430 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-06
Subject: Road Safety Council
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: SRIRAM MALYADRI

- (a)  No, Madam.
- (b) The transport is in concurrent list of constitution of India. However, keeping in view of the large number of accidents and deaths reported on our roads, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways implements the policy to curb road accidents in the country including the review of steps  taken  by  States  Government  /  Union  Territories  to  curtail  the  road  accidents  and  road accident fatalities.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5430

ANSWERED ON 6 TH    APRIL, 2017

## ROAD SAFETY COUNCIL

## 5430.   SHRI MALYADRI SRIRAM:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has allocated funds to Nagaland road safety councils and committees which are currently at a standstill due to lack of funds, if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether the Government will monitor the implementation of the road safety policy as notified by the 22 States and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)
Lok Sabha Question No. 5429 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-06
Subject: Construction of Airports in Uttar Pradesh
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVNTHI), SATISH CHANDRA DUBEY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 5429 (To be answered on the 6th April 2017)

## CONSTRUCTION OF AIRPORTS IN UTTAR PRADESH

## 5429. SHRI MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVANTHD) SHRI SATISH CHANDRA DUBEY

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

(a): whether the proposal for the Jewar International Airport in Uttar Pradesh has been pending for long

(c): if the time by which proposal is likely to be cleared; SO,

(): whether the proximity of the proposed Jewar airport to the Delhi-Mumbai industrial for the country; engine

(d): whether the Government has approved a proposal for setting up of Greenfield airport at Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh;

(f): the time by which the above airports are likely to become operational?

(e): if so,the details and the current status thereof; and

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a) & (b): Government of Uttar Pradesh (GoUP) had submitted a proposal for development of Noida International Airport near Jewar ; Dist; Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh: GoUP has been requested to carry out Obstacle Limitation Surfaces (OLS) Survey: GoUP has not submitted the same. Construction of new airport projects generally has long gestation period and thus it is not possible to indicate its impact on the Delhi-Mumbai industrial corridor and the Delhi-Mumbai freight corridor at this stage: Aviation grants two stage clearances i.e. 'Site Clearance' followed by 'in principle' approval. The timeline for approval depends upon mandatory clearances from various Government Ministries/departments

(d) & (e): Gol granted in principle' approval to GoUP for setting up of Greenfield airport at Kushinagar in September 2010. Central Government has provided support of Rs 70.93 crores (20% of the\_project cost) under Viability Funding Scheme: The Department of Tourism; GoUP had invited applications from prospective developers for developing the airport in PPP mode: However, the project could not attract the interests of developers It has now been decided that State Govt: shall develop the airport at its own and Airports Authority of India (AAD) shall provide the ANS supportlservices Gap

various factors such as demand from airlines, traffic forecast and land acquisition, availability 0f mandatory clearances, financial closure etc by the individual operator:
Lok Sabha Question No. 5428 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-06
Subject: Wi-Fi Facility to Air Passengers
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: JAYAKUMAR JAYAVARDHAN, RABINDRA KUMAR JENA, HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT, SUPRIYA SADANAND SULE, VIJAYSINH MOHITE PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 5428 (To be answered on the 6th April 2017)

## WI-FI FACILITY TO AIR PASSENGERS

5428.

DR: J. JAYAVARDHAN SHRI RABINDRA KUMAR JENA DR HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE SHRI MOHITE PATIL VIJA YSINH SHANKARRAO

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state: -

- (a) whether Air India proposes to have Wi-Fi on board of its Airbus A-320 planes that are the mainstay of its domestic operations, if s0, the details thereof;
- (c) whether other domestic airlines would also extend Wi-Fi facility to air travelers;
- (e)whether international airline companies are seeking permission to allow the use of in-flight Wi-Fi over Indian airspace, if sO, the detaiis thereof; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof with the time by which this facility would be started; along
- the countries having in-flightWi-Fi facilities in the world?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIA TION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a) to (e): The proposal for providing on-board Wi-Fi services involves amendment of provisions 0f Indian Telegraph Act; 1885 and Indian Telegraph Rules made there under. The Department of Telecommunications has already moved a proposal for providing in-flight connectivity for voice, data and video services for consideration of the Committee 0f Secretaries. Such facility will be subject to the permission received from Regulatory Authorities.

(f): In-flight Wi-Fi services are allowed in many countries such as the USA.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5427 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-06
Subject: Implementation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes through Panchayats
Ministry: PANCHAYATI RAJ
Asked by: B. S. YEDDYURAPPA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5427

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.04.2017

## Implementation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes through Panchayats

## 5427. SHRI B.S.YEDIYURAPPA:

Will the Minister of PANCHAYATI RAJ be pleased to state:

- (a) whether certain Centrally Sponsored Schemes are being formulated and implemented through Panchayati Raj Institutions;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has issued any advisory to the Ministries regarding role and responsibilities of Panchayats; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE OF PANCHAYATI RAJ (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a) & (b) The role of Panchayats varies from State to State in the implementation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSSs), which are administered by Central Ministries.   Panchayati Raj is  a  State  subject;  therefore,  States  vary  in  the  extent  to  which  they  devolve  roles  and responsibilities to Panchayats in planning, implementation and monitoring of different CSSs. Among the major CSSs, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), Pradhan Manti Awaas Yojana and National Rural Drinking Water Programme(NRDWP), Swatch Bharat Abhiyan,  provide significant roles and responsibilities to Panchayats.

(c) & (d): Ministry of Panchayati Raj has been taking it up with the Central Ministries from time to time to ensure a greater role of Panchayats in implementation of their CSSs through the scheme specific guidelines.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5426 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-06
Subject: Online Monitoring of Beneficiaries under MGNREGS
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: SHARAD TRIPATHI

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO .5426

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.04.2017

## ONLINE MONITORING OF BENEFICIARIES UNDER MGNREGS

## 5426. SHRI SHARAD TRIPATHI:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government maintains or proposes to maintain any 'Online Monitoring of  Mahatma  Gandhi  National  Rural  Employment  Guarantee  Scheme  (MGNREGS) Beneficiaries' in the entire country;
- (b) ifso, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the details of the key points of the aforesaid proposal?

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

(a)to(d): The Ministry has operationalised a work flow based, web enabled applica known  as  NREGASoft  which  is  hosted  at  the  portal  accessible  as  http://nrega.nic. NREGASoft  provides  all  information  pertaining  to  implementation  of  Mahatma  Gandh NREGA. The same is available in public domain.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5424 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-06
Subject: Flights under UDAN Scheme
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: SRINIVAS KESINENI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

April 2017) 6th

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 5424

(To be answered on the

## FLIGHTS UNDER UDAN SCHEME

## 5424. SHRI KESINENI NANI

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether airline companies have launched new flights between small airports under the UDAN scheme;
- whether any study has been done by the Government to ascertain the profitability of such flights;
- (b) if so, the number of such flights are currently operational;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether the Government proposes to incentivize airline companies to launch new flights under the scheme and if s0, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a) to (b): Government has awarded Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) UDAN routes on 30.03.2017 in the first round of bidding to the selected airline operators connecting unserved under-served airports under the Scheme However, operations under RCS-UDAN are to be commenced: (c) to (e): The Scheme is demand driven and is based on assessment by interested airline operators of demand and nature of the supply required on particular routesHowever, promoting affordability of the regional air connectivity is envisioned under RCS by supporting selected airline operators through (i) concessions by Central Government; State Governments/ Union Territories and airport operators for reducing the cost of airline operations on regional routes/\_ other support measures and (ii) financial (Viability Funding or VGF) support to meet the gapz if any, between the cost of airline operations and expected revenue on such RCS routes. yet Gap
Lok Sabha Question No. 5423 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-06
Subject: Regulatory Authority for Water Resources
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: HARIOM SINGH RATHORE, MANOJ RAJORIA

†5471.

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †5471

ANSWERED ON 06.04.2017

## STRENGTHENING OF RAINWATER HARVESTING SCHEMES

SHRI UDAY PRATAP SINGH

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  concrete  steps  to  strengthen  the  rain  water  harvesting schemes in the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  received  any  proposal  from  Madhya  Pradesh  to  strengthen  the existing  and  the  newly  constructed  structures  relating  to  rain  water  harvesting  sources  and  for  the implementation of the Government schemes; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof alongwith the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

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

(DR. SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN)

- (a) Steps taken by the Government to steps to strengthen rainwater harvesting in the Country are available at the following URL  http://mowr.gov.in/writereaddata/GW\_Depletion.pdf.
- (b) &   (c) Yes, Madam.  One proposal of Sonkatch Block of Dewas District has been received from PHED,  Government of Madhya Pradesh.  The proposal includes construction of 5 Percolation Tanks, 15 Recharge Shafts, 55 Stop dams & 55 Peizometers amounting to Rs.6.75 crores.  It has been included in the Proposal for Five Over-Exploited Blocks as Pilot Project in five States amounting  to Rs. 61.0 crores.

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