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Lok Sabha Question No. 458 (STARRED), answered on 2017-04-05
Subject: Three Year Action Plan
Ministry: PLANNING
Asked by: YOGI ADITYANATH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PLANNING

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *458 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.04.2017

## THREE YEAR ACTION PLAN

- *458.   SHRI YOGI ADITYA NATH:

Will the Minister of PLANNING be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has prepared the draft for the three year action plan;
- (b) if so, the details and the salient features thereof; and
- (c) the manner in which the said action plan differs from the five year plans?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND MINISTRY OF HOUSING & URBAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION

(RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

- (a) to  (c):   A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (c) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *458 RAISED BY SHRI YOGI ADITYA NATH, M.P REGARDING 'THREE YEAR ACTION PLAN'.

(a)  to  (c)  :  A  long-term  Vision  with  a  15  year  perspective  up  to  2030,  a  seven  year  strategy  for achievement of the national development agenda (from 2017-18 to 2023-24) along with a three-year Action Plan beyond 31 st March 2017, for overall development of the country are all under preparation.

6 interaction meetings were held in 2016 under the Chairmanship of Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog with eminent economists, business editors, agriculture experts, experts in Science & Technology and innovation sector and also experts in defence and internal security matters. The draft for the three year action  plan  along  with  7  year  strategy  and  15  year  Vision  document  is  at  an  advanced  stage  of preparation. This exercise is different from the Five Year Plans, as there is no provision of financial allocation to the Ministries/Departments and States/UTs in this approach. Details of the Action Plan would be available when the document is finally published.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 453 (STARRED), answered on 2017-04-05
Subject: Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: SUPRIYA SADANAND SULE, DHANANJAY BHIMRAO MAHADIK

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*453

TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.04.2017

## PROTOTYPE FAST BREEDER REACTOR

- *453 . SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE:

SHRI DHANANJAY MAHADIK:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the 500 Mega Watt (MW) capacity Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR)  based  in  Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu  is facing any delay in its commissioning and if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (b) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  expedite  the  commissioning  of  the reactor and the time by which the same is likely to become operational;
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  construct  two  more  such  reactors  at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  time  by  which  these  two  proposed PFBRs are likely to be built?

## ANSWER

THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  FOR  PERSONNEL,  PUBLIC  GRIEVANCES  & PENSIONS AND PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (Dr. JITENDRA SINGH):

- (a) to (d)      A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.453 BY  SHRIMATI  SUPRIYA  SULE  AND  SHRI  DHANANJAY  MAHADIK  REGARDING PROTOTYPE FAST BREEDER REACTOR FOR ANSWER ON 05.04.2017

- (a) Yes, Sir. There is delay in commissioning of the 500 MW capacity Prototype Fast  Breeder  Reactor  (PFBR)  at  Kalpakkam,  Tamil  Nadu.    The  delay  is primarily owing to augmentation of certain additional assessments and checks on  the  installed  equipment  prior  to  commencement  of  their  commissioning, which have essentially emanated owing to both increased regulatory requirements and as a matter of abundant caution.
- (b) A multi-tier review and control mechanism has been instituted to monitor the project at the site. Project progress is also being reviewed at regular intervals by  the  Department  of  Atomic  Energy.    Various  task  forces  comprising  of experts  from  Bharatiya  Nabhikiya  Vidyut  Nigam  Limited  (BHAVINI),  and designers  from  Indira  Gandhi  Centre  for  Atomic  Research  (IGCAR),  and Bhabha  Atomic  Research  Centre (BARC)  are formed to address the technological  issues  faced,  if  any,  during  the  commissioning  process.    The PFBR is expected to be operational by October 2017.
- (c)&(d)Two  more  Fast  Breeder  Reactors  (FBR1&2)  of  600  MW  capacity  each  are planned to be constructed at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu. The estimated project completion  period  for  FBR-1  is  8  years  from  the  start  of  construction, reckoned with First Pour of Concrete (FPC), with a gap of 2 years for FBR-2.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 452 (STARRED), answered on 2017-04-05
Subject: BIMSTEC Convention
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: ARVIND GANPAT SAWANT, KRUPAL BALAJI TUMANE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION DY. NO.452 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.04.2017

## BIMSTEC CONVENTION

- † *452. SHRI ARVIND SAWANT: SHRI KRUPAL BALAJI TUMANE:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  member  countries  have  decided  to  sign  the BIMSTEC convention regarding mutual cooperation in criminal cases, international terrorism, international organised crimes and smuggling of drugs; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER THE MINISTER FOR EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRIMATI SUSHMA SWARAJ)

- (a) & (b) A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) & (b) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 452 REGARDING 'BIMSTEC CONVENTION' FOR ANSWER ON 05.04.2017

The  BIMSTEC  Convention  on  Cooperation  in  Combating  International Terrorism, Transnational Organised Crime and Illicit Drug Trafficking was signed by BIMSTEC Members on 11 th December 2009 at the 12 th Ministerial Meeting held in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar.  All Members of BIMSTEC have ratified the Convention, except  two  Members.  India  ratified  the  Convention  on  1 st December  2010. At  the BIMSTEC Leaders' Retreat held in Goa on 16 th October 2016, Members committed to early ratification of the Convention. The need for early ratification of the Convention was reiterated at the 17 th BIMSTEC Senior Officials'  Meeting held on 7 th February 2017 in Kathmandu.

At the Goa Retreat, BIMSTEC Leaders also committed to expedite the signing of  BIMSTEC  Convention  on  Mutual  Legal Assistance  in  Criminal  Matters.  While India has completed its internal procedure for signing the Convention, other Members are in the process of doing so.

Counter Terrorism  cooperation  has  been  a  high  priority  for  BIMSTEC.  The Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crimes, under India's lead,  coordinates work of four sub-groups in the areas of intelligence sharing; antimoney  laundering  and  combating  the  financing  of  terrorism;  prevention  of  illicit trafficking  in  narcotic  drugs;  psychotropic  substances  and  precursor  chemicals;  and legal and law enforcement issues.

India  hosted  the  first  meeting  of  the  BIMSTEC  National  Security  Chiefs  in New Delhi on March 21, 2017. The meeting discussed common security challenges, including  the  threat  posed  by  terrorism  to  peace  and  stability  in  the  region,  and measures to counter and prevent spread of terrorism, violent extremism  and radicalization, to enhance cooperation and coordination among their law enforcement, intelligence and security organizations, and capacity building.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 451 (STARRED), answered on 2017-04-05
Subject: Use of Private e-mail by Government Employees
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: GOPALAKRISHNAN CHINNARAJ

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)

## LOK  SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.  *451

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 05.04.2017

## USE OF PRIVATE  E-MAIL  BY  GOVERNMENT  EMPLOYEES

## *451.        DR. C.  GOPALAKRISHANAN:

Will the Minister of ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the Government is aware that the Government  employees including  PSU employees are still using private e-mail for official  communication/work and if so, the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether  the  Government  is  planning    e-mail  services    at  par  with  private  e-mail services such as g-mail and Yahoo for officials  work; and
- (c) if so, the action taken to improve  e-mail services provided  by National Informatics Centre (NIC)?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD)

(a) to (c):    A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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## STATEMENT REFERRED IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *451  FOR 05.04.2017   REGARDING USE OF PRIVATE  E-MAIL BY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

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(a)  to  (c):  The  Government  has  notified  the  E-mail  policy  of  Government  of  India  vide Gazette Notification dated 18 th February 2015.   This policy inter alia mandates and provides for  guidelines  for  use  of  Government  email  service,  provided  by  NIC,  for  all  official communications by Government officers. The  Government  of  India  has  also  approved  a  project  to  strengthen  the  NIC  email infrastructure.  Once implemented, the new email system will provide for 50 lakhs email ids for  Government users across the country. This new setup will be as per global standards. National Informatics Centre (NIC) does not Track the usage of private emails by Government employees,  including PSU employees.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 445 (STARRED), answered on 2017-04-05
Subject: Security to Indian Diplomats
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: MEENAKASHI LEKHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.445 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.04.2017

## SECURITY TO INDIAN DIPLOMATS

445.  SHRIMATI MEENAKASHI LEKHI:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  any  additional  security  is  being  provided  to  Indian diplomats  in  foreign  countries  in  and  around  conflict  zones; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER THE MINISTER FOR EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRIMATI SUSHMA SWARAJ)

- (a) & (b) A statement is laid on the table of the House.

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## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) & (b) OF THE LOK SABHA  STARRED  QUESTION  NO.  445  REGARDING  'SECURITY  TO INDIAN DIPLOMATS' FOR ANSWER ON 05.04.2017

(a) Yes.    Additional  security  is  being  provided  to  Indian  Diplomats  in  foreign countries in and around conflict zones. It is based on our assessment of the security situation  in  different  parts  of  the  world,  which  is  dynamic  as  threat  levels  keep changing.

(b) As  per  international  law  (Vienna  Convention  on  Diplomatic  Relations  of 1961),  it  is  the  responsibility  of    the  host  country  and  its  government  to  provide security for foreign diplomatic facilities.

However, with the approval of the host government, Government of India has been arranging additional security for its Missions and Posts which it considers under a  higher  level  of  threat  and  risk.    This  is  a  continuous  process  wherein  threats  are assessed  periodically  and  responses  devised  accordingly.    Additional  security  may include deployment of India-based or locally hired security guards.

Higher level of security physical infrastructure is also provided as appropriate including  stronger  perimeter  fencing,  anti-intrusion  video  surveillance,  scanning equipment  to  screen  baggage,  vehicles  and  human  beings,  anti-ramming  physical measures, bullet proof vehicles etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 443 (STARRED), answered on 2017-04-05
Subject: ASEAN
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAYAPATI SAMBASIVA RAO

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.443

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.04.2017

## ASEAN

- *443. SHRI RAYAPATI SAMBASIVA RAO:

## Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether India plans to host counter-radicalisation conference with the ASEAN;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the details of benefits accrued to India in the last three years due to ASEAN in terms of trade and commerce?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER FOR EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRIMATI SUSHMA SWARAJ)

- (a) to (c) A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN  REPLY TO PARTS (a)  TO  (c)  OF  THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 443 REGARDING 'ASEAN' FOR ANSWER ON 05.04.2017

(a) & (b) Yes,  India  plans  to  host  a  conference  on  counter-radicalisation  this year. ASEAN member states would be invited to participate in the Conference.

(c) ASEAN is one of our leading trading partners, accounting for over 10% of our trade.  The  ASEAN-India  Agreement  for  Trade  in  Services  and  the  ASEAN-India Agreement on Investment were both signed in 2014 and entered into force on 1 July 2015, supplementing the existing ASEAN-India Agreement on Trade in Goods. These have  set  the  stage  for  further  strengthening  of  economic  and  commercial  relations between ASEAN and India. FDI equity inflows from ASEAN have increased in the last three years with inflows from April 2014 to December 2016 amounting to US$28 billion ( ₹ 1,81,797 crores approximately), which is more than the cumulative inflows received  from  ASEAN  between  April  2000  and  March  2014.  For  the  period  April 2016 - December 2016, FDI inflows from ASEAN comprised over 20% of total FDI equity inflows into India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 441 (STARRED), answered on 2017-04-05
Subject: Radio Community Services
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: THOKCHOM MEINYA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION No. 441

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.04.2017)

## COMMUNITY RADIO STATIONS

## *441. DR. THOKCHOM MEINYA

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of community radio stations in the country;
- (b) whether there is any proposal to expand it further; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING (SHRI M. VENKAIAH NAIDU)

- (a) to (c): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 441 FOR REPLY ON 05.04.2017.

(a)  At present, 206 Community Radio Stations are operational in the country.

(b)  &  (c)  Grant  of  permissions  to  set  up  Community  Radio  Stations  is  a continuous process. Permission to set up Community Radio Station is granted under the Policy Guidelines for setting up of Community Radio Stations in India, issued in the year 2006 and amended in 2017. These guidelines are available at Ministry's website www.mib.nic.in. Eligible organizations can apply for permission to set up CRS at any time in any part of the country.

Government  has  taken  various  steps  towards  the  expansion  of  the Community Radio sector. Workshops are organized by the Ministry to familiarise people  about  the  Community  Radio  policy  and  create  awareness  amongst aspiring applicants about issues relating to installation, operation & maintenance of Community Radios. Besides this, six National and four Regional Sammelans have been organised for Community Radio operators, Government Ministries/ Departments, UN organisations and other stakeholders to facilitate exchange of ideas  and  experiences.  The  grant  of  permission  process  has  been  simplified. Ministry  also  provides  financial  support  to  new  as  well  as  existing  Community Radio stations for purchase of equipment and for content creation. The financial grant for equipment has been increased from 50% to 75% of the total cost (to 90% in  North  Eastern  region)  with  a  ceiling  of  Rs.  7.5  lakh.  The  process  for release  of  grants  has  also  been  simplified.  Further,  Indian  Institute  of  Mass Communication  (IIMC),  New  Delhi  has  also  designed  and  started  a  training programme for Community Radio functionaries and those desirous of setting up a Community Radio Station.
Lok Sabha Question No. 5290 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-05
Subject: Infrastructural Work at Kannur Station
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: P.K.SREEMATHI TEACHER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5290 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.04.2017

## INFRASTRUCTURAL WORK AT KANNUR STATION

5290. SHRIMATI P.K. SREEMATHI TEACHER:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  major  ongoing  infrastructure  development  works  at  Kannur railway station; and
- (b)  the  present status and the likely date of completion of the said works?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a)  &  (b):  A  work  of  improvement  to  surface  at  platform  2  &  3, circulating area in second entry & toilet, diversion of main exit away from  main  circulating  area  at  Kannur  Railway  Station  has  been sanctioned, for which process of fixation of agency has been taken up.

Further, works of provision/improvement to passenger amenities including face lifting of station building, provision of 2 nos. of lifts and subway connecting platform 1 to 2/3 at Kannur Railway Station have also been taken up.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5289 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-05
Subject: Employment on Compassionate Ground
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: SUNIL KUMAR SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5289 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.04.2017

## EMPLOYMENT ON COMPASSIONATE GROUND

5289.   SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SINGH:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

(a) whether  the  Railways  proposes  to  bring  amendment  in  the provision in which employment on compassionate ground is given to any one dependent family member of the rail accident victim;

(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and

(c)     the total number of dependents to whom employment has been given during each of the last three years and the current year, zonewise including Jharkhand?

ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a) to (c) : A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (c)  OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5289 BY SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SINGH TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 05.04.2017 REGARDING EMPLOYMENT ON COMPASSIONATE GROUND

(a) & (b) Extant  rules  do  not  permit  for  providing  employment  to family  members/legal  heirs  of  those  dying  in  train  accidents  or untoward  incidents  connected  with  the  Railways.  However,  in  the past, pursuant to announcement made by Hon'ble Minister of Railways, employment has been provided, in exception to rules and purely as a humanitarian  gesture  in  certain  cases.    No  change  in  the  same  is contemplated.

(c)     Information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5288 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-04-05
Subject: Gauge Conversion
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: RANGASWAMY DHRUVANARAYANA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5288 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.04.2017

## GAUGE CONVERSION

## 5288. SHRI R. DHRUVA NARAYANA:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Union  Government  has  received  proposals  for conversion  of  single  to  double  track  from  South  Western Railways;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the  action  taken  by  the  Union  Government  to  provide railway  facilities  as  per  the  demands  of    public  in  South Western Railways during the last three years?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

- (a) to (c):   A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5288 BY SHRI R. DHRUVA NARAYANA TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 05.04.2017 REGARDING GAUGE CONVERSION

(a)  to  (c):  Receipt of new proposals and their processing for appropriate considerations is an ongoing process for which no centralized record is maintained.  However, details of doubling proposals received from South Western  Railway    and  new  doubling  projects  included  in  the  Budget subject  to  requisite  approvals  during  the  last  three  years  i.e.  2014-15, 2015-16 and  2016-17 are as under:-

## A.   YEAR-WISE PROPOSAL RECEIVED

(Rupees in Crore)

| Name of project              | Year    |   Cost |
|------------------------------|---------|--------|
| Hotgi-Kudgi-Gadag (284 Km)   | 2014-15 |   1822 |
| Arsikere-Tumkur (96 Km)      | 2015-16 |    578 |
| Hubli-Chickjajur (190 Km)    | 2015-16 |   1141 |
| Yelahanka-Penukonda (121 Km) | 2015-16 |    860 |
| Birur-Shimoga (60 Km)        | 2016-17 |    500 |

## B.  YEAR-WISE DETAILS OF PROJECTS INCLUDED IN THE BUDGET

(Rupees in Crore)

| Name of project              | Year of inclusion   |   Latest Cost | Expenditure incurred upto March, 2016   |   Outlay 2017-18 |
|------------------------------|---------------------|---------------|-----------------------------------------|------------------|
| Hotgi-Kudgi-Gadag (284 Km)   | 2014-15             |          1618 | 101                                     |              344 |
| Arsikere-Tumkur (96 Km)      | 2015-16             |           578 | 19                                      |              140 |
| Hubli-Chickjajur (190 Km)    | 2015-16             |          1141 | 100                                     |              200 |
| Yelahanka-Penukonda (121 Km) | 2015-16             |           860 | 10                                      |              120 |
| Birur-Shimoga (60 Km)        | 2016-17             |           383 | --                                      |                2 |

Requisite clearances for Hotgi-Kudgi-Gadag, Arsikere-Tumkur, Hubli-Chickjajur  and  Yelahanka-Penukonda  doubling  projects  have  been received. However, Birur-Shimoga doubling project is not found viable.

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