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Lok Sabha Question No. 4706 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-15
Subject: Development of Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: S.P. MUDDAHANUMEGOWDA, MANSHANKAR NINAMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 4706 (To be answered on the Isth December 2016)

## DEVELOPMENT OF ATRPORTS

4706.

SHRI SP. MUDDAHANUME GOWDA SHRI MANSHANKAR NINAMA

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state;-

- (0) the number %f cities in the country where Government proposes to develop airports under the new aviation policy;
2. (c) if s0, the number of such airstrips coming under the Ministry of Defence which are almost not in use presently;
3. (b) whether the airportslairstrips com under the Ministry of Defence have also been included under it; ing
4. (d) whether the Government has taken any specific steps for the development of strategically important airports in remote and border areas, if s0, the details thereof; and
5. (e) whether there is any\_proposal for up of new airports in collaboration with the Ministry 0f Defence; if s0, the details thereof? setting

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a) and (): Ministzy %f Civil Aviation in the newly approved National Civil Aviation 2016 (NCAP); has made provision for promotion of regional Connectivity by way %f revival of un-served and under-served airportslairstrips Government has decided to revive 50 un-served/under-served airstripslairports including civil enclave and defence airports at an estimated cost of Rs 4500 crores; over a period of four years Policy,

(d): The NCAP envisages that Airports Authority of India (AAI) to develop airports and State/Central Government would provide VGF; if the project is strategically important but financially unviable: (e): No Madam.

(c): Revival %f airstripslairports is "demand-driven depending on firm demand from the airline operators and where the State Government agrees to provide various concessions envisaged in the Policy.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4705 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-15
Subject: Employment in Textile Industry
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: KONDA VISHWESHWAR REDDY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4705 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2016

## EMPLOYMENT IN TEXTILE INDUSTRY

## 4705.   SHRI KONDA VISHWESHWAR REDDY:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंरी be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  the  total  formal  and  informal  employment  provided  by  the  Textile industries in the country, State-wise;
- (b) the details of the annual growth of employment in this sector during each of the last three years;
- (c) whether  there  has  been  a  decrease  in  the  annual  growth  of  employment  in  these industries during 2015-16 as compared to 2014-15; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER वस्त्र मंरी ( )

MINISTER OF TEXTILES

(SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)

- (a) to (d) : Employment in textile industry is mostly in the informal sector particularly since Handloom, Handicrafts, Powerloom processing and readymade garments are in the decentralized sector. The details of employment (country and state-wise) in respect of the informal sector is not available.

However, as per data reported for the  formal sector in the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) 2013-14 and prior issues, the details of employment for Textiles is given below:

|    | Years            | 2010-11   |          2011-12 |          2012-13 |          2013-14 |
|----|------------------|-----------|------------------|------------------|------------------|
| 1  | Textiles         | 1450858   |      1.45807e+06 |      1.40867e+06 |      1.49619e+06 |
| 2  | Weaving Apparel  | 872962    | 922725           | 922950           | 978709           |
| 3  | Total Employment | 2323820   |      2.3808e+06  |      2.33162e+06 |      2.4749e+06  |
|    | Growth Rate (%)  |           |      2.5         |     -2.1         |      6.1         |

Source: Various issues of Annual Survey of Industries (ASI)

It may be seen from the above the employment has grown at the rate of 6.1 % in Textiles in the year 2013-14 over the year 2012-13. Data in respect of employment in the formal sector for the years 2014-15 and 2015-16 is not available.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4702 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-15
Subject: Setting up of Geo-Thermal Power Plants
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: HARIOM SINGH RATHORE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 4702

TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2016

## SETTING UP OF GEO-THERMAL POWER PLANTS

## 4702.  SHRI HARIOM SINGH RATHORE:

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

(a) whether  the  Union  Government  has  received  any  proposals  to  set  up  power  plants using geo-thermal energy during the last three years and the current year;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Union Government thereon statewise;

(c) whether the Government has conducted any study so as to identify the locations in the country where geo-thermal energy can be utilized;

- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the findings of the study and the follow-up action proposed to be taken thereon?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): Yes Sir. Geothermal projects are yet to reach grid-parity due to higher capital costs. The Government receives proposals to set up power plants using geo-thermal energy from time to time. During the last three years, proposals of Jammu & Kashmir Government (5 MW plant at Puga valley), Maharashtra Government (3 MW project on West Coast) and Chhattisgarh Government (5 MW plant at Tatapani) were received.

(c) to (e): Yes  Sir.  The  Government  has  conducted  Preliminary  Geo-logical,  Geophysical and Geo-chemical assessment studies at 340 potential sites in the country through National  Geophysical  Research  Institute  (NGRI)  and  Geological  Survey  of  India  (GSI), Central  Electricity  Authority  (CEA)  and  National  Hydro  Power  Corporation  (NHPC).  The most promising geo-thermal sites where geothermal energy can be utilized as per findings of the above said study are as follows:-

-  Puga Valley in Jammu & Kashmir
-  Chummathang in Jammu & Kashmir
-  Ratnagiri in Maharashtra
-  Tatapani in Chhattisgarh
-  Cambay Graben in Gujarat

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4700 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-15
Subject: Cases of Toll Plazas pending with Courts
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY

(a) Yes, Madam.

- (b) to (d) The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4700

ANSWERED ON 15 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## CASES OF TOLL PLAZAS PENDING WITH COURTS

## 4700. SHRI RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken action against some toll plazas and the contractors of toll plazas have taken the cases in the courts;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, toll-plaza-wise;
- (c) the time since when the above cases are pending in the courts; and
- (d) the reaction of the Government thereto and the corrective steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)
Lok Sabha Question No. 4699 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-15
Subject: Delay/Cancellation of Flights
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: HARI BABU KAMBHAMPATI

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: : 4699

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

(To be answered on the i5th December 2016)

## DELAYICANCELLATION OF FLIGHTS

## 4699 DR KAMBHAMPATI HARIBABU

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) Whether there has been an increase in incidents of last minute flight delays and cancellations due to pilots not reporting on time;
- (c) Whether the Government has any proposal to ensure that the pilots adhere to flight duty assignments; and
- (b) If s0, the details thereof including the number 0f such incidents reported during the last three years and the current year, year-wise;
- (d) If s0, the details thereof and the steps taken the Government in this regard? by

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a) (b) Monthly traffic data submitted by airlines pertaining to flight delays and cancellations do not include information as regards delay/cancellation due to pilots not reporting on time:

(c) & (d) DGCA has already issued CAR Section -7, Series J, Part III since 2011 for flight duty time limitation to be followed by the flight crew.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4698 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-15
Subject: Operation of Higher Capacity Aircraft
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: MOHANBHAI KALYANJIBHAI KUNDARIYA

4698.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 4698

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

(To be answered on the December 2016)

## OPERATION OF HIGHER CAPACITY AIRCRAFT

SHRI KUNDARIYA MOHAN BHAI KALYANJI BHAI

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state: -

- (a) whether the Government has received representations to start operation of higher capacity aircraft from Rajkot to Delhi via Udaipur;
- (c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?
- (b) if s0, the details thereof and if not; the reasons therefor; and

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a) to (c) A representation has been\_received in the Ministry to consider increasing the seating capacity in the flights in Delhi-Rajkot-Delhi Sector and extending Delhi-Udaipur flights up to Rajkot for the time being to meet the emerging passenger demand. However; with the repeal of Air Corporation Act in Mar 1994, the Indian domestic aviation was totally deregulated: Airlines were free to induct capacity with any aircraft type, free to.select whatever markets and network wish to service and operate subject to compliance of Route Dispersal Guidelines (RDGs) issued by Government they
Lok Sabha Question No. 4695 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-15
Subject: Removal of Service Road in Gujarat
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: VINOD CHAVDA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4695

ANSWERED ON 15 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## REMOVAL OF SERVICE ROAD IN GUJARAT

## 4695.  SHRI VINOD LAKHAMASHI CHAVDA:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS be pleased to state: सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

- (a) the details about the removal of the service road on toll roads in Gujarat;
- (b) the reasons for removal of service roads;
- (c) whether local village citizens have to pay toll fee to pass the road, if so, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) whether service road on toll roads are not mandatory to ward of any emergent situation, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a) No removal of service road on toll roads on National Highways in Gujarat is done.
- (b) Does not arise.
- (c) Yes, Madam. The local village citizens have to pay discounted fee in accordance with Concession Agreement.
- (d) Service road on toll roads are not mandatory. Service roads are constructed in accordance with provision of Concession Agreement.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4693 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-15
Subject: Amendments to Mineral Concession Rules, 1960
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: Pratyusha Rajeshwari Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4693 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15 TH DECEMBER, 2016

## Amendments to Mineral Concession Rules, 1960

## 4693.  SHRIMATI PRATYUSHA RAJESHWARI SINGH:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the  Government  has  proposed  to  amend  the  Mineral  Concession Rules,  1960  to  give  effect  to  the  provisions  of  the  Mines  and  Minerals (Development  and  Regulation)  Amendment  Bill,  2015  in  a  time-bound manner, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  certain States are opposing  the extension for the  2nd  and subsequent renewals as they have already availed more than 50 years of the natural resources, if so, the details and facts thereof; and
- (c) whether the provision under Section 8A(5) & (6) of MMDR Amendment Bill, 2015 were not included in Draft MMDR Bill, 2014, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) ( MMDR )  Act, 1957 was  amended  through  the  MMDR  Amendment  Act,  2015,  which  is  deemed  to havecome into force with effect from 12 th January, 2015.

To bring the Mineral Concession Rules, 1960 in line with the provisions of MMDR Amendment Act, 2015, it has been repealed through the Minerals (Other than Atomic and Hydro Carbons Energy Minerals) Concession Rules, 2016 which has  been  published  in  the  Official  Gazette  vide  notification  No.  G.S.R.  279  (E) dated 04.03.2016.

- (b): Does not  arise  as  with  the  amendment  in  the  MMDR  Act,  requirement  of renewal has been dispensed with.
- (c): The provision of sub Section (5) and (6) of Section 8A of MMDR Amendment Act  were  introduced  in  theMMDR  Amendment  Ordinance,  2015  and  were  also retained in theMMDR Amendment Act, 2015.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4692 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-15
Subject: Leasing of Dornier Aircraft by Air India
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: K. GOPAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIA TION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4692 (To be answered on the December 2016)

## LEASING OF DORNIER AIRCRAFT BY AIR INDIA

4692.

DR K GOPAL

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIA TION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether Air India proposes to lease ten Dornier aircraft to boost its regional operations;
- (b) if the details thereof;
- (c) whether Air India has set up three committees regarding induction of a new type of jetliner and a final decision on the matter would be taken up after receiving reports from the panels;
- (d) if the details thereof; and
- (e) whether Air India would operate more regional flights through Air India's Alliance Air and if s0, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

- (a) to (d) Yes Madam\_ Alliance Air (a wholly owned subsidiary of Air India) is examining the induction %f Dornier aircraft in its fleet: A committee has been setup in this regard which is looking at the possibility of operations to new stations after operational resources are properly augmented, and subject to commercial and operational viability.
- (e) Madam. Alliance Air is in the process of 'inducting 70 seater ATR-72-600 type of turbo prop aircraft in order to improve regional air connectivity in the country: Eight aircraft have already been inducted and are already serving smaller routes within the country. These aircraft are proposed to be deployed on Tier 2 & 3 cities to improve regional connectivity as proposed in the new National Civil Aviation Policy as envisaged by Ministry of Civil Aviation. Yes,

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4691 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-15
Subject: Programmes under NIRD & PR
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: P.R. SUNDARAM, PR. SENTHILNATHAN, V. SATHYABAMA

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO .4691 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.1 2.2016

## PROGRAMMES UNDER NIRD & PR

## 4691. SHRI P.R. SUNDARAM: SHRI PR. SENTHIL NATHAN: SHRIMATI V. SATHYA BAMA:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to improve and extend the activities of Nat Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR) and States Institute Rural  Development(SIRD)  in  training,  research,  consultancy  and  informati dissemination in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State/UTwise including Tamil Nadu;
- (c) whether the Union Government also proposes to provide support to States to rea all the villages and Panchayats under any special component scheme;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the funds allocated during the last three year State/UT - wise; and
- (e) the financial assistance provided from both private and public sec tor companies as well  as  from  external  funding  agencies  and  international  organisations  f the development of NIRD & PR and SIRD in the country during the period?

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

(a)to (e) : Capacity  building  of  rural  development  functionaries  and  Panchayati Institutions through training programmes , research/action research, consultancy, informati dissemination etc  is  a continuous process  and is done through National Institut Development  &  Panchayati  Raj  (NIRD  &PR),  Hyderabad  and  State  Institutes  of  Rur Development  (SIRDs)  of  differ ent  states.  The  Government  provides  financial  support  t NIRD &PR and SIRDs including the SIRD of Tamil Nadu for their various activities i field of rural development.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4689 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-15
Subject: Closed Irrigation Projects
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: RAMA DEVI, PRATAPRAO GANPATRAO JADHAV

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †4689

ANSWERED ON 15.12.2016

## CLOSED IRRIGATION PROJECTS

†4689.

SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV

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

(a) whether the Government is aware that several irrigation projects are lying closed in the country due to  lack  of  proper  maintenance,  if  so,  the  details  of  irrigation  projects  lying  closed  at  present,  Statewise;

(b) the reasons for not maintaining the said irrigation projects;

(c)  whether  any  inquiries  have  been  made  in  this  regard,  if  so,  the  details  and  the  outcome  thereof along with follow up action taken thereon, if not, the reasons therefor; and

(d) the steps taken/to be taken to maintain and revive the closed projects?

## ANSWER

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

## (DR. SANJEEV  KUMAR BALYAN)

(a) to (d) Water    resources   projects   are    planned,   funded,   executed   and maintained by  the  State  Governments themselves as per  their  own  resources and priorities.     In   order to      supplement    the       efforts    of      the        State        Governments,  Government      of        India provides   technical    and     financial     assistance     to     State  Governments  to   encourage sustainable  development  and  efficient  management  of water   resources  through   various schemes  and   programmes  such   as  Accelerated Irrigation  Benefits Programme (AIBP) etc.

Under   AIBP,   143   projects  have   been   completed.  Out   of   these,  46   projects have  been analysed  by  Central  Water  Commission (CWC)  and  their  report  indicates a   gap   of   7.87 Lha   in   Irrigation    Potential  Created    (IPC)   and   Irrigation    Potential  Utilized  (IPU)   in these  projects.

Pradhan   Mantri  Krishi   Sinchayee  Yojana   (PMKSY)  has  been   launched  during 2015 - 16 with      the      objective    of    enhancing    irrigation    coverage  and    improving  the  delivery system  at    farm    level.        Ninety  Nine    ongoing  irrigation  projects    under    AIBP,  in    the country,  have   been   prioritized  in  consultation  with   States,  for   completion  in phases   by December,  2019   in  a  mission  mode   at  a  cost  of  Rs.  77,595  crores.  To facilitate    easier investments,    the     Government    has    approved    the     funding arrangement  for   these projects  through  NABARD  at  a  lower   level   of   interest  for states   for  their   completion as  per    schedule.  These    prioritized  projects    would    only  be  considered  complete    once  the Command Area  Development (CAD)  works  have  been completed.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4687 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-15
Subject: Water Re-Harvesting System in Government Buildings
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †4687

ANSWERED ON 15.12.2016

## WATER RE-HARVESTING SYSTEM IN GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS

†4687.       SHRIMATI DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH

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

- (a) the percentage of buildings out of the Union Government's buildings located at various places in the country having water recharge and water re-harvesting system at present;
- (b) the scheme of the Government to equip the remaining buildings with this system; and
- (c) whether there is any proposal to assist the said system through MPLADS funds in private societies expansion, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(DR.  SANJEEV  KUMAR  BALYAN)

- (a)   to  (b) As  per  information   received  from   Ministry  of  Urban  Development,  percentage of  rain water harvesting  system  available  in Union  Government   buildings  is as below:
- Non-residential : 43.33  %
- ·
- Residential  :  46.17  %

Central  Ground  Water  Authority  (CGWA)  has  also  issued  advisory  to  the  States / UTs   to take measures   to  promote / adopt  rain   water   harvesting  and   artificial   recharge   to   round water.  30 States / UTs   have  made  rain  water  harvesting   mandatory   by  enacting  laws  or  by formulating rules  & regulations  or  by including  provisions  in  Building   bye-laws  or  through suitable  Government Orders.

- (c)      As  per  revised    guidelines    (June,  2016)    on  MPLADS    issued    by  M/o  Statistics    & Programme  Implementation,   installation    of    rainwater    harvesting  systems  (both    for    water storage    and    ground  water    recharging)    in    Government      buildings    and    public    places    lik e schools,      colleges,      hospitals,  community    halls,  w ater-  bodies,  etc.    belonging    to    Central State  and  Local  Self  Government   is permissible  under  the MPLADS.

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