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Lok Sabha Question No. 1100 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-21
Subject: Promotion of Indian Films Abroad
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: HARI BABU KAMBHAMPATI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1100 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.12.2017)

## PROMOTION OF INDIAN FILMS ABROAD 1100. DR. KAMBHAMPATI HARIBABU

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

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  made  any  efforts  to  promote  Indian  films  in  other countries and International Film Festivals;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

- (c) the details of Institutes for Film and Media Studies funded by the Government; and

(d)  whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  set  up  any  new  institution  for  Film  and Media Studies and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  and  (b): Ministry  of  Information  and  Broadcasting  promotes  Indian  films  by organizing/ participating in International Film Festivals in various countries through Directorate  of  Film  Festivals  (DFF).    Every  year  Government  of  India  sets  up  an Indian Pavilion in Cannes Film Festival to facilitate Indian films producers to promote Indian  Films  in  the  Cannes  Film  Festival.  DFF  has  also  taken  initiative  to  screen Indian films abroad through Ministry of External Affairs. A set of ten selected Indian films  have  been  provided  to  MEA  for  sending  the  DVDs  to  Indian  Embassies  and Missions  abroad.  Ministry  has  also  initiated  'Film  Promotion  Fund  Scheme'  to provide financial assistance to the films which get selected in any competition section of an International Film Festival of repute or being India's official nomination in the academy awards under the foreign films category for promotional activities.

(c): Currently, there are two Film and Television Institutes viz. Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune and Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata  with  an  extended  campus  in  Arunachal  Pradesh,  under  the  purview  of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Both FTII and SRFTI are India's premier film  and  television  institutes,  with  their  alumni  becoming  technicians,  actors  and directors in the film and television industry.

Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) is an Indian media centre of learning funded  and  promoted  by  the  Government  of  India  in  New  Delhi.  The  IIMC  is  an autonomous society under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The institute has  five  regional  centres  at  Aizawl  (Mizoram),  Amravati  (Maharashtra),  Dhenkanal (Odisha), Jammu  (J&K) and Kottayam (Kerala) with a National Centre of Excellence(NCoE) in animation & visual effects on the anvil in Maharashtra.

(d): No, Madam.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1098 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-21
Subject: World Bank Assistance under SBM
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: RABINDRA KUMAR JENA

## Government of India

## Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1098 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21-12-2017

## World Bank Assistance under SBM

## 1098. SHRI RABINDRA KUMAR JENA:

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

- (a) whether the World Bank has signedan agreement for a loan of $ 1.5 billion to support the Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin (SBM-G);
- (b) if so, the present status of releaseof these funds;
- (c) whether it is true that these fundshave been stalled due to the delay incommission of an independent verificationagency to conduct a survey of projectsimplemented on the ground at variousphases and if so, the details thereof andthe steps being taken by the Government for the early release of these funds;
- (d) if not, the reasons for delay inrelease of World Bank loan;
- (e) whether a 'commitment fee' isbeing paid on the loan received or yet to bereceived from the World Bank and if so,the details thereof; and
- (f)  if  not,  whether  the  Government  isincurring  any  losses  or  making  anypayments  due  to delay in release of WorldBank funds?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION (SHRI RAMESH CHANDAPPA JIGAJINAGI)

- (a) Yes.
- (b)  This  Ministry  has  released,  as  per  record,  an  amount  of  Rs.1,06,15,251/-  as  on 19.12.2017.
- (c) No funds has been released to States/UTs as on date.
- (d)Independent  Verification  Agency  forNational  Annual  Rural  Sanitation  Survey  is  under progress. After completion of survey funds will be released to States/UTs.
- (e)  and  (f)  Commitment  Charges  of Rs.37.29  crore have  been  paid.  Interest  amount  to  Rs. 76.22 lakh have been paid. Other Charges amount to Rs. 25.01 crore have also been paid.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1096 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-21
Subject: Names of Sports
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: MOHAMMAD SALIM

## भारत सरकार युवा काय[Đम और खेल मंğालय ( खेल ͪवभाग )

## लोक सभा अतारांͩकत Ĥæ न संÉ  या 1096

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## खेलɉ क े  नाम

## 1096. Įी मोहàमद सलȣमः

Èया युवा काय[Đम और खेल मंğी यह बताने

कȧ कृ पा करɅगे ͩकः

- ( क ) ͪवगत  पांच  वषɟ  क े   दौरान  अंतरराçĚȣय खेल  आयोजनɉ  मɅ  सफलता  ĤाÜत  करने  वालȣ राçĚȣय टȣमɉ और åयिÈतगत ͨखलाͫड़यɉ वाले खेलɉ क े नाम Èया हɇ ;
- ( ख ) आने वाले वषɟ मɅ खेलɉ मɅ ͨखलाͫड़यɉ कȧ भागीदारȣ सुǓनिæचत करने क े  ͧलए नए ¢ेğɉ का Þयौरा Èया है ;
- ( ग ) Èया सरकार ɮवारा Ēामीण और जनजातीय ¢ेğɉ से ͨखलाͫड़यɉ को बढ़ावा देने क े  ͧलए कोई
- काय[वाहȣ कȧ गई है ; और यǑद हां , तो त×संबंधी Þयौरा Èया है ?

## उ×  तर युवा काय[Đम और खेल राÏ  य मंğी ( è  वतंğ Ĥभार ) { कन[ल राÏ  यवध[न राठौड़ ( सेवाǓनवृ×  त ) }

- ( क ) ͪवगत  पांच  वषɟ  क े   दौरान , भारतीय  टȣमɉ  और  ͨखलाͫड़यɉ  ने  Ǔनशानेबाजी , बैडͧमंटन , मुÈ के बाजी , कु æ ती , एथलेǑटÈ  स , पैरा -एथलेǑटÈ  स , हाकȧ , तीरंदाजी , िजà  नािè  टक , ǒबͧलयड[  और è  नूकर , भारो×  तोलन , è  कवैश , कबɬडी और लॉन टेǓनस मɅ उã  लेखनीय उपलिÞ धयां ĤाÜ त कȧ हɇ।
- ( ख ) उन खेल ͪवधाओं , िजनमɅ भारतीय ͨखलाड़ी / टȣमɅ अÍ छा Ĥदश[न कर रहȣ हɇ , मɅ भागीदारȣ क े अǓतǐरÈ  त  भारतीय  टȣमɉ  को  माश[ल  आट[  खेल , गैर -पारंपǐरक  खेल  जैसे  लॉन  बाउल , टेन -ͪपन बाउͧलंग , रोलर è  पोट[स आǑद कȧ ͪवͧभÛ  न खेल ͪवधाओं मɅ भी ĤǓतभाͬगता क े  ͧलए Ĥो× साǑहत ͩकया जाता है।
- ( ग ) भारतीय खेल Ĥाͬधकरण ( भाखेĤा ) कȧ ͪवͧभÛ  न è कȧमɉ क े  अंतग[त चयǓनत अͬधकांश युवाओं ( ͨखलाͫड़यɉ ) कȧ पहचान देश क े  Ēामीण , जनजातीय और ͪपछड़े ¢ेğɉ से कȧ गई है। भाखेĤा कȧ ͪवशेष  ¢ेğ  खेल ( एसएजी ) è  कȧम  मɅ 10-18 वष[  क े   आयु  समूह  क े   Ēामीण  और  जनजातीय युवाओं मɅ ĤǓतभा का पता लगाने पर जोर Ǒदया गया है। वत[मान मɅ , 20 एसएजी क Ʌ ġ हɇ िजनमɅ 2182 Ĥͧश¢ु (1236 लड़क े  और 946 लड़ͩकयां ) हɇ।

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1095 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-21
Subject: Set up of Archery Academy  for Tribals
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: B.V. NAYAK

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1095 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.12.2017

Set up of Archery Academy for Tribals

1095.   PROF. A.S.R. NAIK:

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

- (a) whether the Government is planning to set up Archery Academy in the tribal dominated areas to bring out the talent of tribal youth;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS {COL. RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE(RETD.)}

(a) to (c):  Yes, Madam. Sports Authority of India (SAI) has set up various sports  academies wherein the best available talent sourced from all over  India  including  tribal  areas  are  nurtured.  Establishment  of  one academy in the discipline of Archery in Guwahati is under consideration.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1094 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-21
Subject: Tie up with Egypt in Sports and Youth Affairs
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: BHARATENDRA SINGH

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1094 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21/12/2017

Tie up with Egypt in Sports and Youth Affairs

1094. KUNWAR BHARATENDRA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to formalise ties with Egypt in increasing cooperation in sports and youth affairs; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS {COL. RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (RETD.) }

- (a) No, Madam.
- (b) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1092 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-21
Subject: Availability of Water
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: HEMAMALINI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1092 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.12.2017

## Availability of Water

## †1092. SHRIMATI HEMAMALINI:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  working  on  any  scheme  with  the  target  to  make available water to cater to the drinking, cooking and other domestic needs and also for the livestock to every villager in the events of floods, droughts and such other situations;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  any  time  limit  has  been  prescribed  to  achieve  hundred  percent  target under this scheme; and
- (d)   if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION (SHRI S S AHLUWALIA)

- a)& (b) Rural drinking water supply is a state subject. For improving the coverage of safe drinking water to rural population, this Ministry supplements the efforts of the states by providing them with technical & financial assistance through the centrally sponsored National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP). However, it is the State Governments who plan, design, execute and operate schemes for providing safe drinking water. The Ministry has directed all the State to provide at least 40 litres per capita  per  day  (lpcd)  safe  drinking  water  for  various  domestic  requirements  like drinking,  cooking  etc.  However,  the  States  may  provide  higher  coverage  for  other uses like cattle depending on the availability of resources.

Moreover, in the events of Natural Calamities like Drought, Flood etc. this Ministry issues  advisory  to  the  affected  States  /  UTs  for  providing  safe  drinking  water  for various  domestic  needs.  States  /  UTs  may  utilize  Flexi  Funds  up  to  25%  of  the release in such situations.

Under NRDWP, the Ministry had released Rs. 5931.90 crore in 2016-17 to the states. The  allocation  to  this  Ministry  for  2017-18  is  Rs.  6050  Crore,  out  of  which  Rs. 2939.89 Crore has already been released to various states as on 15.12.2017.

- (c)  &  (d)  Yes  Madam.  This  Ministryhas  prepared  a  Strategic  Plan  for  the  rural drinking water sector for the period 2011-2022 for providing the piped water supply in the rural areas. As per this, by 2022, the goal is to ensure that at least 90% of rural households are provided with piped water supply, at least 80% of rural households have piped water supply with a household connection; less than 10% use public taps and less than 10% use hand pumps or other safe and adequate private water sources.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1091 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-21
Subject: Rising Number of Vehicles
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: TARIQ ANWAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1091 ANSWERED ON 21 ST  DECEMBER, 2017

## RISING NUMBER OF VEHICLES

## 1091. SHRI TARIQ ANWAR:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is considering any future plan to contain the rising number of vehicles in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Union Government is considering to involve the State Governments in this plan?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) No, Madam. Although, this Ministry is implementing a scheme namely, 'Strengthening of Public Transport System' to improve public transport system. The scheme helps in containing rising number of private vehicles with improvement in public transport facilities.
- (b) Doesn't arise in view of above.
- (c)  The  scheme  provides  for  financial  assistance  to  States  for  strengthening  of  public transport  system  in  the  country.  The  assistance  to  States  is  for  introduction  of  information technology solutions in public transport system.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1090 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-21
Subject: Toll Operate-Transfer Model
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: HARISH CHANDRA MEENA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1090

ANSWERED ON 21 ST  DECEMBER, 2017

## TOLL OPERATE-TRANSFER MODEL

1090.   SHRI HARISH MEENA:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to monetise infrastructure assets in road sector to private companies through TOT model; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a) Yes,  Madam.  Government  has  approved  the  proposal  to  authorize  National  Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to monetize public funded NH projects which are operational and are  generating  toll  revenues  for  at  least  two  years  after  the  Commercial  Operational  Date (COD) through the Toll Operate Transfer (ToT) Model subject to approval of the Competent Authority in Ministry/ NHAI on a case to case basis.
- (b) In  TOT  Model,  the  right  of  collection  and  appropriation  of  Fees  for  selected  operational National Highway (NH) projects constructed through public funding shall be assigned for a pre-determined concession period to  concessionaires  (developers/investors)  against  upfront payment of a lump-sum amount to NHAI. Such assignment of rights shall be based on toll revenue potential of the identified NH  projects.  Operation  &  Maintenance  (O&M) obligations of such projects shall be with the concessionaire till the completion of concession period. The concessionaires for such projects shall be appointed through a transparent and uniform procurement process within the ambit of a pre-defined and approved implementation framework.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1089 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-21
Subject: Simplification of Procedure for Approving Projects
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE

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

## LOK SABHA UN STARRED QUESTION NO.

## †1089 ANSWERED ON 21.12.2017

## SIMPLIFICATION OF PR OCEDURE FOR APPROVIN G PROJECTS

## †1089. SHRI FAGGAN SINGH KULASTE

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

(a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  simplify  the  procedure  meant  for  obtaining  clear Central Water Commission and the Ministry of Water Resour ces in respect of major irrigation proje and if so, the details thereof;

(b)  whether  the  condition  to  obtain  investment  clearance  from  Central  Water  Commission Aayog has been removed for the said projects;

(c) if so, the details alongwith the present status thereof;

(d)  whether  there  is  any  proposal  to  declare  Bargi  Diversion  Project  of  Madhya  Pradesh Project; and

(e) if so, the details thereof alongwith the present status thereof?

## ANSWER

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

## ( SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHW AL )

(a) to  (c)  The  Guidelines  for  'Submission,  Appraisal  and  Clearance  of  Irrigation  and  Multipurpose Projects,  2010'  have been  revised/simplified.  The  main  modifications  incorporated  in  the Guidelines, are given at Annexure.

As per the revised guidelines, State Governments submit the Investment Clearance pr Central Water Commission (CWC) and after examination; they recommend the proposal to Investment Clearance  Committee  of  Ministry  of  Water  Resources,  River  Development  and  Ganga  Rejuven (MoWR,  RD  &  GR).    Based  upon  recommendations  of  the  C ommittee,  MoWR,  RD  &  GR  accords Investment  Clearance  to  such projects.  Investment  clearance  is  necessary  for  inclusion  of  th under Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme for Central Assistance.

(d) & (e) One of the criteria for selection of a project under the scheme of National Proj should envisage creation of additional potential of more than 2 lakh hectare.

CWC has reported that the balance Irrigation potential of the Bargi Diversion Project lakh ha. Therefore, the project does not fulfill the criteria for its inclusi on under the scheme of National Projects.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1085 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-21
Subject: Private Participation under SBM
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: HEMANT TUKARAM GODSE

## Government of India

## Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1085 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21-12-2017

## Private Participation under SBM

## 1085. SHRI GODSE HEMANT TUKARAM:

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

- (a) the amount of funds contributed to the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) by individuals and companies under Corporate Social Responsibility during each of the last three years and the current year;
- (b)  the  proportion  of  total  funds  spent under the  Mission  through  corporate  and  individual donations; and
- (c) the details of the steps taken by the  Union Government to increase the contributions of corporate sector under SBM?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION (SHRI RAMESH CHANDAPPA JIGAJINAGI)

- (a) The SBM(G) guidelines provide for association of different groups  in the implementation of  the    programme    which  includes  the  individuals  as  well  as  corporates.  The  guidelinies provide flexibility to the States/UT's in utilizing  the above resources. Swachh Bharat Kosh was set up to attract CSR funds from corporate sector and contributions from individuals and philanthropists  to  achieve  the  objective  of  SwachhBharat.The  total  amount  received  via donations to Swachh Bharat Kosh till 19.12.2017 (year wise breakup) is as follows:
- (b)  Total  amount  spent  from  Swachh  Bharat  Koshtowards  SBM(G)  through  corporate and individual donations is Rs. 633.98 crores.
- (c)  The  Ministry approaches  the  corporate sector  to  contribute towards  the  SBK  as  part of their CSR contribution. Apart from the SBK, the Swachh Iconic Places(SIP) project under SBM aims  to  achieve  high  level  of  cleanliness  in  and  around  the  iconic  sites  across  the country having historical, religious and cultural significance. The project entails association of the corporate partner which render financial and technical assistance.
- In another initiative called the Swachhata Action Plan(SAP) by all Ministries/Departments,

| Year    |   Donation Received (Rs. in Lakhs) |
|---------|------------------------------------|
| 2014-15 |                           15961.2  |
| 2015-16 |                           25324.6  |
| 2016-17 |                           24504.9  |
| 2017-18 |                             877.01 |

efforts are made to commit funds also by including PSU contributions.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1084 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-21
Subject: Privatization of Pawan Hans Limited
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: SANTOKH SINGH CHAUDHARY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1084

## LOK SABHA

(To be answered on the December 2017) 21st

## Privatization of Pawan Hans Limited

## 1084. SHRI SANTOKH SINGH CHAUDHARY

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has taken a decision to privatize Pawan Hans Limited which has proved its relevance over the years by operating under the critical circumstances in the most sensitive and difficult areas of Kashmir and North-East;
- (b) if s0, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government would review its decision keeping in view the prevailing gloomy employment scenario and the public sentiments; and
- (d) if the reaction 0f the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

Minister of State iu the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

- (a) to (d) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) in its meeting held on 27th October; 2016 has given 'in principle approval' for strategic disinvestment of 100% shareholding of Government of India in Pawan Hans Limited (PHL) The last date for submission of Expression of Interest (Eol) for strategic disinvestment of PHL was 15.12.2017.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1083 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-21
Subject: Declaration of NHs in Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: UDAY PRATAP SINGH, PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTIONNO.1083

ANSWERED ON 21 ST  DECEMBER, 2017

## DECLARATION OF NHS IN MADHYA PRADESH

1083. SHRI UDAY PRATAP SINGH: SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

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be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of roads declared as National Highways (NHs), so far, in Madhya Pradesh;
- (b) the policy/ proposed policy of the Government to ensure that the work starts immediately with respect of those new State Highways approved by NHAI;
- (c) the present status of the National Highways which were sanctioned in 2014 till date;
- (d) whether there is any deadline to complete the construction work of State Highways of the country including SH-22 Pipariya-Hoshangabad in Madhya Pradesh and if so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely to be completed; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## A N S W E R

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

## (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a) 42  number  of  highways  aggregating  to  8052  km  have  so  far  been  declared  as  National Highway in the State of Madhya Pradesh.
- (b) Detailed Project Report (DPR) for improvement of newly declared National Highways are taken up. Based on the outcome of the DPR, the construction work is taken up in a phased manner depending upon availability of fund and inter se priority.
- (c) Works  in  4299  km  length  of  National  Highway  have  been  sanctioned  at  a  cost  of Rs. 21646 Cr so far which are in various stages of progress.
- (d) & (e) Pipariya-Hoshangabad section has been in-principally declared as National Highway.  Detailed  Project  Report  is  likely  to  be  completed  by  31.03.2018  and  based  on  the outcome of the Detailed Project Report, the section may be considered for declaration as National Highway and further development.

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