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Lok Sabha Question No. 1017 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-21
Subject: Awareness Programme for Water Conservation
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: BHAGWANT MANN

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

## LOK SABHA UN STARRED QUESTION NO. 1017

ANSWERED ON 21.12.2017

## AWARENESS PROGRAMME FOR WATER CONSERVATI ON

## 1017. SHRI BHAGWANT MANN

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

(a) whether the Government has any proposal to organise a national level water quiz in col the Central Water Commission for children/studen ts to spread awareness regarding various aspects r to water in the country;

- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the salient features of the said programme?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION & PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS ( SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHW AL )

(a)to  (c)    Yes,  Madam.  Central  Water  Commission  (CWC),  Ministry  of  Water  Resources, Development & Ganga Rejuvenation is organizing an 'All India Quiz Competition' on water resources for children/ students studying in recognized schools in class 6 th to 8 th standard.

The nominations of one team, each comprising of two students of 6 th to 8 th standard, were invited from  registere d  schools.  In  order  to  give  wide publicity  to  the  event  and  call  for  nominations following steps were taken:

- i . Advertisements in total 20 leading newspapers (15 English & 5 Hindi) covering all centres of Central Water Commission and National Water Academy, Pune.
- ii . E-mailswere sent through Kendriya Vidyalya Sangathan, Central Board of Secondary Edu & Indian Certificate of Secondary Education.
- iii . E-mails  were  sent  to  Principal  Secretaries  (Education)  for  all  States/  UTs  f Government aided and other schools.
- iv . Publicity was done by Regional offices of Central Water Commission by e - mails and word of mouth.

Last date for the Registration was 11 th December, 2017. In all 764 registrations have been rece

The competition is proposed in two stages -tier -I (Preliminary rounds) will be organised at a 13 Regional Offices of CWC and NWA, Pune in first and second week of January, 2018. The tie -II event, i.e. Finale at New Delhi is tentatively scheduled fo r first week of February, 2018. Two teams (Winner Runner- up) from each of the Regional offices and NWA, Pune will qualify to compete in th Delhi.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1016 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-21
Subject: Setting up of Dredging Harbour
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: MURALI MOHAN MAGANTI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1 01 6 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21't DECEMBER, 2017 SETTING UP OF OREDGING HARBOUR

## 1016. SHRI M. MURALI MOHAN:

Will the Minister of SHIPPING be pleased to state:

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- (a) whether  Union Government has announced to set up a Dredging Harbour at Antarvedi  in East Godavari District at an estimated cost of Rs.18001 crore, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  any survey has been conducted in this regard;  and
- (c) if so, the status of the proiect and the time by which  it shall be completed?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (SHRI PON, RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a) No, Madam.
- (b)&(c):  Dredging Corporation of lndia Ltd. (DCl),  a Central Public Sector Enterprise under Ministry of Shipping  has, however,  signed a Memorandum of Understanding  (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh Government, as per which the Andhra Pradesh Government  has agreed to allot land of 175 acres in order to enable DCI to set up a training and repair & workshop facility, construction of  ietty  for berthing  dredgers etc. at Antarvedi,  East Godavari District,  Andhra  Pradesh.  A survey has been conducted by DCI in this regard.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1015 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-21
Subject: New National Textile Policy
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: GAURAV GOGOI

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1015 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.12.2017

## NEW NATIONAL TEXTILE POLICY

## 1015. SHRI GAURAV GOGOI:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES be pleased to state:

- (a) the present status of the New National Textile Policy and its date of implementation; and
- (b) the quantum of funds proposed to be allocated for new initiatives to be taken under the said Policy?

## उत्तर ANSWER वस्त्र मंरी ( श्री अज )

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES (SHRI AJAY TAMTA)

- (a) & (b): The New National Textile Policy is under formulation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1013 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-21
Subject: Operation of Airlines
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: PONNUSAMY VENUGOPAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIA TION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1013 (To be answered on the December 2017) 21st

Operation of Airlines

1013. DR PVENUGOPAL

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether at the Indira Gandhi International Airport Delhi, the airlines intend to operate from a terminal where an aircraft does not have to taxi for too as it lead to wastage of fuel; if so, the details thereof; and (b) the steps taken by the Government in this regard? long

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a): IGI Airport; Delhi caters to a wide range of flight durations, including some of the longest flights in the world, the airport has runways which are upto 4,400 meters in length to accommodate these aircrafts.

The terminal buildings at IGI Airport are located, relative to the runways; in accordance with international design norms. Depending on the wind direction & air traffic volume at a given time, a route is assigned to an aircraft for taxiing from its parking stand to the runwaylvice-a-versa: Taxiway Designs at iGI Airport are based on ICAO/DGCA laid down global standards and ind practices: taxing ustry

- (b): As per IGI Airport expansion program the airport developer (DIAL) is undertaking some further improvements in the taxiways New Taxiways are being added as part 0f airfield/Airside Enhancements  These new additions are likely to be completed in 2020-21, which will result in increased runway Capacity & optimization of taxiway distances:
Lok Sabha Question No. 1012 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-21
Subject: Infrastructure Crunch at Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: RAM CHARITRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1012 (To be answered on the

December 2017) 21st

## Infrastructure Crunch at Airports

## 1012. SHRI RAM CHARITRA NISHAD

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

- (b) if s0, the details thereof;

be pleased to state:-

- (2) whether the infrastructure crunch at major airports forced the airlines to insist to their passengers to report early;
- (0) whether it was done keeping in view the heavy rush at all airports across the country in the months of & June; when traffic volumes increased manifolds; and May

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(a): Madam. No,

(c): Madam: No,

(b): Does not arise.

- (d) Does not arise.
- (d) if the details thereof? SO,

(Shri Jayant Sinha)
Lok Sabha Question No. 1011 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-21
Subject: Abandoned Mines
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: JUGAL KISHORE SHARMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1011 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.12.2017

## ABANDONED MINES

## †1011. SHRI JUGAL KISHORE:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government has formulated any policy to revive/rejuvenate abandoned mines and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  the number of abandoned mines that were revived /rejuvenated during the last three years;
- (c)  the number of mining sites identified for the purpose; and
- (d)  the future steps the Government is contemplating to take in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINES AND COAL (SHRI HARIBHAI PARTHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (d):  There is no policy to revive/rejuvenate abandoned mines.  However, there are  provisions  in  the  Mineral  Conservation and  Development  Rules,  2017  prescribing procedures for abandonment of mines, which, inter alia , requires carrying out protective, reclamation and rehabilitation work in accordance with the mine closure plan. The  mine  owner  has  the  responsibility  to  ensure  that  the  protective  measures including reclamation and rehabilitation works have been carried out in accordance with the approved mine closure plan so that the land is restored, to the extent possible, to the condition in which it was before commencement of the mining operations. After mine closure, the land can be put to alternate use.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1010 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-21
Subject: Infrastructural Upgradation of Doordarshan & Akashwani Kendras
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: ANUPAM HAZRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1010

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.12.2017)

## INFRASTRUCTURAL  UPGRADATION  OF  DOORDARSHAN  &  AKASHWANI KENDRAS

1010.  DR. ANUPAM HAZRA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has started any schemes/projects for infrastructural upgradation of Doordarshan and Akashwani Kendras at the Santiniketan, land of two Nobel Laureates for facilitating cultural and related activities; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND

## BROADCASTING {COL RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (Retd.)}

(a) & (b) Prasar Bharati has informed that Doordarshan's analog Studio centre at Shantiniketan has been made  fully digital. Major equipments provided for digitalization  are  digital  Studio  Camera  chains,  digital  Camcorders  &  Recorders, digital  Production  Switcher,  digital  Phone-in-console,  NLE  (Non-Linear  Editing System), Audio Mixer etc.

As  regards  All  India  Radio,  Digitalization  of  Studio  at  Shantiniketan  has been  approved  under  12 th plan  schemes  at  the  cost  of  Rs.  88  lacs.  Under  this scheme Phone-in-console (1 no.), Hand held recorder (1 no.) and O.B. mixer (1 no.) has been purchased and sent to the station. Tender for procurement of Digital Console has been floated.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1008 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-21
Subject: BRGF
Ministry: PANCHAYATI RAJ
Asked by: YERRAM VENKATA SUBBAREDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1008

TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.12.2017

## BRGF

## 1008. SHRI Y.V. SUBBA REDDY:

Will the Minister of PANCHAYATI RAJ be pleased to state:

- (a)      the details of the parameters under which a district is selected under Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF);
- (b)      details of districts identified in Andhra Pradesh;
- (c)      whether there are demands to include Prakasam district under BRGF;
- (d)      if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government on the above request;
- (e)      whether BRGF has been delinked from the budgetary support of the Government of India; and
- (f)      if so, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a) The backward districts under the District component of Backward Regions Grant Fund (BRGF) Programme were selected on the basis of rank of backwardness on chosen parameters relating to income deprivation, health and education status, social backwardness and infrastructural inadequacy.

(b) Four districts of Andhra Pradesh namely, Anantapur, Chittoor, Cuddapah and Vizianagaram were identified under the BRGF Programme.

(c) to (f) NITI Aayog has reported that requests were received to include Prakasam District under BRGF,  however,  the Programme  was  delinked  from  budgetary  support of the Central Government with effect from the financial year 2015-16. This is in view of enhanced fiscal space made available to the States by the Fourteenth Finance Commission (FFC) on account of higher devolution from 32% to 42% of the Centre's net tax receipts.  FFC grants to Gram Panchayats could be used for providing basic services such as drinking water, sanitation, roads, street lights and other basic services.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1007 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-21
Subject: Registration of Newspapers/TV Channels/FM Radio Stations
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: RAMSINH PATALYABHAI RATHWA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1007 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.12.2017)

## REGISTRATION OF NEWSPAPERS/TV CHANNELS/FM RADIO STATIONS 1007. SHRI RAMSINH RATHWA:

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

- (a)  the  number  of  newspapers,  TV  channels  and  FM  radio  stations  which have been registered in the country; and
- (b)  the  total  number  of  readership  and  viewership  of  these  media,  Mediawise?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) As on 31.3.2017, the number of newspapers/periodicals, TV channels and FM radio stations registered in the country are as under:
- (b) As per available records, the total claimed circulation of newspapers/periodicals during 2016-17 is 48,80,89,490 per publishing day.

| Media                                 | Number   |
|---------------------------------------|----------|
| (a) Newspapers (daily/Tri/Bi-Weekly)  | 16,993   |
| (b) Periodicals (Other periodicities) | 97,824   |
| Total                                 | 1,14,820 |
| TV channels                           | 888      |
| FM Radio Stations (as on date)        | 322      |

However, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting does not maintain viewership and listenership data in respect of TV Channels and FM Radio Stations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1005 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-21
Subject: Expansion of Air Services
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: NEELAM SONKER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1005 (To be answered on the

December 2017) 21st

Expansion of Air Services

1005.

SHRIMA TI NEELAM SONKER

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

- (b) if so, the details thereof;

be pleased to state:-

- (2) whether the Airports Authority of India (AAD) has formulated any concrete strategy for expansion 0f inter-State services;
2. (c) whether the Government proposes to launch air services from Delhi to Varanasi via Azamgarh in near future under the inter-state services to provide facility to the People from Azamgarh working in numbers in Gulf countries; and (d) if s0, the details thereof and if not; the reasons therefor? good

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(a): Madam. Yes,

(c) & (d): Madam; However, with repeal of Air Corporation Act in March 1994, the Indian aviation was totally deregulated: Airlines are free to induct capacity with any aircraft type; free to select whatever markets and network wish to service and operate In this regard Government had laid down Route Dispersal Guidelines (RDG) with a view to achieve better regulation of air transport services taking into account the need for air transport services of different regions of the country: It however, up to the airlines to provide air services to specific places depending upon the traffic demand and commercial viability; As such,the airlines are free to operate anywhere in the country subject to compliance of RDG issued by Government. No, they iS,

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(6): Ministry %f Civil Aviation has launched Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) UDAN (Ude Desh ka connectivity to un-served and under-served airportsiairstrips 0f the country to facilitate Istimulate regional air connectivity by making it affordable for common public by providing Viability Funding and other concessions to the selected airline operators The airlines are free to select airports based on their assessment %f demand on particular routes and submit proposals at the time of 'bidding under RCS from time to time. Gap
Lok Sabha Question No. 1004 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-21
Subject: Development of Airports in Jharkhand
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1004

(To be answered on the December 2017) 21st

## Development of Airports in Jharkhand

## 1004. DR RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state: -

- (2) whether the boundary walls of the Giridih airport in Jharkhand are in a dilapidated condition and at some places the walls have broken down allowing animals easy access to the inner parts 0f the airport and if s0, the details thereof; stray
2. (b) whether the Government has prepared any action plan to renovate the Giridih airport and if s0, the detaiis thereof and if not; the reasons therefor; and
3. (c) the corrective taken by the Government in this regard? steps

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a) to (c) Giridih Airport belongs to the State Government of Jharkhand and it is for the State Government to take necessary action for its maintenance: The details relating to the condition of the airport are not available with the Airports Authority of India (AAT): However, the Government of Jharkhand has requested AAI to assess the feasibility of development Of Giridih Airport for RCS (Regional Connectivity Scheme) operations and AAI has informed the Government of Jharkhand on the requirements like the requisite documents and fees for carrying out the site inspection pre-feasibility study of the Airport;

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1001 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-21
Subject: Dry Port at Nashik
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: CHINTAMAN NAVSHA WANAGA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY  OF SHIPPING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUEST]ON NO.1OO1 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21"t DECEMBER'  2017 ORY PORT AT NASHIK

1001. ADV. CHINTAMAN  NAVASHA  WANAGA:

Will the Minister of SHIPPING be^pleased to staie: qtd qtr{f{ (rt

- (a) whether the Government  has any  plan to develop dry ports in the country including Nashik and Sangali in Maharashtra;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)
- the time by which the dry ports are likely to be constructed?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINIS'TRY OF SHIPPINC (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a)to(c): Yes, Madam. Proposals for setting  up of lnland  Container  Depots  (lCDs) which are considered  aS Dry Ports, Container  Freight Stations  (CFSs) and Air Freight  Stations  (AFSs)  are received from Central and State Government  PSUs and Private developers from time to time' An lnterMinisterial  Committee  (lMC) is functioning  under the aegis of Department ofCommercesince'lgg2forgivingsinglewindowclearancetothese agencies for setting  up of lCDsiCFSs  in lndia  Jawaharlal  Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) has initiated action for development  of dry  ports at Wardha' Jalna' Nashik  and Sangali, the details of which is annexed '

## 1. Wardha:

The Dry Port is proposed  to be constructed  over an area of 140 Hectares  in a phased manner  and Phase-l  involves development of approx. 25 Hectares  of the total area. Construction  of the Dry port will take about one and half years.

## 2. Jalna:

The Dry Port is proposed  to be constructed  over an area of 180 hectares  in a phased manner. Phase-l involves development  of approx. 60 Hectares of the total area. Construction  will commence after preparation  of DPR for the project.

## 3. Nashik:

JNPT is planning to develop a Dry Port ai Niphad in Nashik District. The present extent of land available for Dry port is approx.  '100-1 '10  acres. Construction will commence after the completion of land acquisition  process.

## 4. Sangali:

JNPT is planning to develop  a Dry port at Ranjani Village in Sangli dishict.  The present extent  of land available for Dry port is approx.  2500 acres. Pre-feasibility  study of the project is in progress. Construction  will commence  one year after finalization of land acquisition process.

## STATUS OF DRY PORTS

## ANNEXURE
Lok Sabha Question No. 1000 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-21
Subject: Status of DDK, Shillong
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: VINCENT H PALA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1000 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.12.2017)

## STATUS OF DDK, SHILLONG

## 1000. SHRI VINCENT H. PALA:

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

- (a) the status of Doordarshan Kendra (DDK) Shillong, Meghalaya;
- (b) the amount spent to upgrade the DDK Shillong, Meghalaya during the last five years;
- (c) the names and period of regular directors during the said period; and
- (d) the number of visits made by the Hon'ble Minister to review the functioning of DDK Shillong, Meghalaya during the said period?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## {COL RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (Retd.)}

(a) Prasar  Bharati has  informed  that Doordarshan  Kendra  (DDK)  Shillong, Meghalaya  is  operational  and  the  Set-up  comprises  01  Studio  Centre,  02  High Power Transmitters (HPTs) of 10 KW & 5 KW power relaying DD National & DD News Channels respectively and 01 Satellite Earth Station.

DDK Shillong telecasts programme daily from 1500 Hrs to 1900 Hrs in terrestrial mode and 0700 Hrs to 2300 Hrs in satellite mode.

(b) An amount of Rs 3 . 59 crore has been spent under Capital Head during the last five years (2012-13 to 2016-2017) & current financial year (till November 2017) to upgrade technical facilities by providing digital equipment for production and post production. In addition, digitalization of terrestrial transmitter has also been taken up.

(c) No Director level officer was posted in DD Kendra Shillong since last five years.

(d) Hon'ble Ministers of Information & Broadcasting have been regularly reviewing functioning of Prasar Bharati in North East including that in Meghalaya in various meetings.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 999 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-21
Subject: Repair of NH-80 on Sahebganj Stretch
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: VIJAY KUMAR HANSDAK

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 999

ANSWERED ON 21 ST  DECEMBER, 2017

## REPAIR OF NH-80 ON SHAEBGANJ STRETCH

999. SHRI VIJAY KUMAR HANSDAK:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that the repair and maintenance work of roads on Sahebganj stretch on National Highway-80 is not being done properly by contractors causing several serious accidents on this stretch;
- (b) if so, the action taken by the Government against the contractors; and
- (c) the outcome thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Repair  and  maintenance  work  is  a  continuous  process  and  the  same  has  been  done  on Shaebganj stretch of National Highway-80 as per Ministry's specification. Now the stretch is in good condition.

- (b) & (c) Do not arise.

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