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Lok Sabha Question No. 2601 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-02
Subject: Construction of Barrages on Mahanadi River
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: KULAMANI SAMAL

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

## LOK SABHA

## UN STARRED QUESTION NO. 2601 ANSWERED ON 02.0 8.201 8

## CONSTRUCTION OF BARR AGES ON MAHANADI RIV ER

## 2601. DR. KULAMANI SAMAL

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

(a) the details and the number of barrages constructed over river Mahanadi by Chhattisga the last three years;

(b) whether such action has affec ted water flow to Odisha; and

(c) if so, the details thereof and the remedies proposed in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

## ( SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHW AL )

(a) to (c ) As intimated by Government of Chhattishgarh, four Barrages viz  Samoda, Basant Mironi  and  Kalma  have  been  constructed  across  Mahana di  during  the  last  three  years.  And construction of another two Barrages namely,Sheorinarayan and Saradih are 80. 27% and 90.08% complete, respectively.

Government of Odisha submitted complaint dated 19.11.2016 to Union Government unde Section 3 of the Inter State River Water Dispute (ISRWD) Act, 1956 to constitute Mahanadi Tribunal in which inter -alia likely adverse effect of planned utilisation of 0.84 Million Acre (MAF) from six barrages projects on State of Odisha was raised.

Simultaneously,  Government  of  Odisha  filed  Original  Suit  No.1/2017  before  Hon'ble Supreme  Court  for  restraining  Government  of  Ch hattisgarh  from  continuing  construction  and operation  of  six  industrial  barrages  and  taking  up  any  future  project.  The  Original disposed  of  in  the  final  hearing  on  23.01.2018  with  directions  to  the  Central  Gover constitute  Water  Dispute  Tr ibunal  for  adjudication  of  the  water  dispute  between  the  concer States within a period of one month from the date of order. Accordingly, the Central Go has constituted Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal vide Gazette Notification dated 12.03.2 or adjudication of water disputes. Presently, the matter is sub -judice before the Hon'ble Tribunal.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2600 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-02
Subject: Extension of DDUGJY in Kerala
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: P.K.SREEMATHI TEACHER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2600 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.08.2018

## EXTENSION OF DDUGJY IN KERALA

2600. SHRIMATI P.K. SREEMATHI TEACHER:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has received any proposal from the State of  Kerala  to  extend  the  project  implementation  period  for  Deen  Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) in the State; and

(b) if so, the details and the present status thereof?

## A N S W E R

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER AND NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY

( SHRI  R. K. SINGH )

(a) & (b) : Government  of  Kerala  had  requested  to  allow  execution  of Deen  Dayal  Upadhyaya  Gram  Jyoti  Yojana  (DDUGJY)  Projects  upto December, 2018 for successful completion of DDUGJY and the same has been agreed and intimated to them by the Nodal Agency.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2598 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-02
Subject: Non-Biodegradable Nature of Solar Cells
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: B.V. NAYAK

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-2598

TO BE ANSWERED ON-02.08.2018

## NON-BIODEGRADABLE NATURE OF SOLAR CELLS

2598. SHRI B. V. NAIK

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the non-biodegradable nature of most solar cells and its impact on the environment and if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government to tackle the same;
- (b) whether the Government is also aware of the various poisonous by-products produced during the manufacturing process of solar cells, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  whether  the  Government  is  working  on  a  sustainable  energy  plan  instead  of  just  moving completely to renewable sources and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER (I/C) (SHRI R.K. SINGH)

- (a)  Most  Solar  Cells  are  generally  environment  friendly  and  have  no  adverse  impact  on environment. However, in some cases, special procedures would be required for safe disposal on completion of life expectancy of such solar cells.
- (b) In the manufacturing of Solar Cells, no poisonous by-product is produced.
- (c) The Government has set a target of installing 175 GW of Renewable Energy capacity out of total planned elecerical capacity of 523 GW by 2022.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2597 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-02
Subject: Export of Textile Products
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: RAM CHARITRA

## EXPORT OF TEXTILE PRODUCTS

2597. SHRI RAM CHARITRA NISHAD:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंरी

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  country  has  the  potential  to  become  one  stop  sourcing  destination  for brands and retailers from ASEAN as opportunities exist for textile manufacturers from the 10 nation block to invest here and cater to the domestic market as well as exports and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the country has strengths in production and exports of almost all kinds of textiles and apparel including all handloom and handicraft products that demonstrate the unique skills of the country's weavers and artisans; and
- (c) if so, the steps taken by the Government to explore the same?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER वस्त्र राज्य मंरी (श्री अजय टम्टा)

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

- (a): Yes  Madam.  There  exists  opportunities  for  textile  manufacturers  from  ASEAN  to invest  in  India  and  cater  to  domestic  market  as  well  as  exports  because  of  competitive advantages  available  in  India  including  availability  of  raw  material,  trained  man-power and presense of the entire textile value chain.  Further, 100% FDI is allowed in the textile sector under automatic route.
- (b) & (c): Yes  Madam.  To  increase  exports  of  textile  and  apparel,  Government  has announced  a  Special  Package  for  garments  and  made-ups  sectors.  The  package  offers labour  law  reforms,  additional  incentives  under  ATUFS,  enhanced  duty  drawback coverage and relaxation of Section 80JJAA of Income Tax Act. Further, the rates under Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) have been enhanced from 2% to 4% for apparel and made-ups w.e.f. 1 st   November 2017. Products such as fibre, yarn and fabric in the textile value chain are being strengthened and made competitive through various schemes, inter alia, Powertex for fabric segment, Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS)  for  all  segments  except  spinning,  Scheme  for  Integrated  Textile  Parks (SITP) for all segments, etc. Government is also providing interest rate subvention for pre and post shipment credit for the textile  sector  and  gives  assistance  to  exporters  under Market Access Initiative (MAI) Scheme.  Further, following steps are being taken by the Government for promoting the export of Handloom and Handicrafts:
- i. Assistance for marketing study, branding, participation in Fairs and Exhibitions,  Buyer-Seller  Meets  in  India  and  abroad  etc.  through Marketing and other Schemes.
- ii. setting up of 8 mega clusters in the country for increasing manufacturing and exports.
- iii. providing skill upgradation training to artisans/carpet weavers.
- iv. refunding  excise  and  customs  duties  for  importing  inputs  through Duty Drawback channel.
- v. Providing assistance for manufacturing new and Innovative designs as per need.
- vi. Providing  modern  and  improved  tools  to  improve  the  production technique of artisans.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2596 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-02
Subject: Revival of Closed Spinning Mills
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA

(a): Yes, Madam.

(b) & (c): As per records, the spinning mill located in Banda, Uttar Pradesh namely  the  U.P.State  Yarn  Company  Limited  is  reportedly  lying  closed  since February,  2000  owing  to  financial  constraints.  Government  had  forwarded  the representation  to  State  Government  of  Uttar  Pradesh  to  initiate  steps  to  revive and operate this spinning mill. State Government hasinformed that a Committee has been constituted under the Chairmanship of Commissioner, Infrastructure & Industrial Development, Government of U.P. in this regard.

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## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No.2596 TO BE ANSWERED ON. 02.08.2018

## REVIVAL OF CLOSED SPINNING MILLS

2596. SHRI BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  received  representation/letters  requesting revival of closed spinning mill located in Banda district in U.P.;
- (b) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto; and
- (c) the details of action taken so far in this regard in collaboration with the state Government?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER वस्त्र राज्य मंरी (श्री अजय टम्टा)

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES (SHRI AJAY TAMTA)
Lok Sabha Question No. 2594 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-02
Subject: Allocation of Funds under Khelo India Scheme
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: DEVJI MANSINGRAM PATEL

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2594 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.08.2018

Allocation of Funds under Khelo India Scheme

†2594. SHRI DEVJI M. PATEL:

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

- (a)  whether funds are allocated/ released to various States under the Khelo India Scheme;
- (b) if so, the details of funds allocated/ released to the Government of Rajasthan under the said scheme so far;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  set-up  a  regional  centre  in Jalore and Sirohi districts of Rajasthan for implementation of the said schemes; and
- (d)  if  so,  the  details  and  the  present  status  thereof  and  if  not,  the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS {COL. RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (RETD.)}

- (a) & (b) State-wise  fund  allocation  is  not  made  by  this  Ministry under Khelo India Scheme. Demands are received from States / UTs for funding projects under Khelo India Scheme of this Ministry. Proposals, as and when received from States/UTs, if complete in all respects and technical feasibility, are sanctioned subject to availability of funds.

Under Khelo India Scheme no fund has been sanctioned / released directly to the Government of Rajasthan. However, the eligible entities under the Scheme have been sanctioned and released Rs.65.50 crore and Rs.42.325 crore respectively as on 30.06.2018. (c) & (d) There  is  no  proposal  under  consideration  to  set-up  a regional centre in Jalore and Sirohi districts of Rajasthan under Khelo India Scheme as the scheme does not have any provisions for setting up regional centres.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2592 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-02
Subject: Shortage of Critical Minerals
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: KIRIT PREMJIBHAI SOLANKI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2592

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.08.2018

## SHORTAGE OF CRITICAL MINERALS

2592. DR. KIRIT P. SOLANKI:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether India is likely to face acute shortage of critical minerals necessary for developing clean-energy application, infrastructure for its solar mission and for manufacturing high-technology products in the near future and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  country  is  likely  to  become  largely  dependent  on  China  in  the coming years to source such materials for its manufacturing sector and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps/measures taken by the Government to reduce such dependence and to  develop  mines  and  unleash  the  untapped  potential  of  the  vast  mineral resources?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): India is dependent on imports for many critical elements like rare earths elements, selenium, germanium, rhenium etc. required for clean-energy applications and high technology products. As far as solar energy is concerned, silica is required for the production of solar cells and there is no shortage of the same in the country.

Exploration  for  minerals  is  a  continuous  process  and  the  quantity  of  resources  is updated on a regular basis. Geological Survey of India (GSI), an attached office of the  Ministry  of  Mines,  is  taking  up  measures  to  increase  the  mineral  exploration activity  at  deeper  levels  to  discover  different  mineral  deposits  through  its  Annual Field Season Programmes. Atomic Minerals Directorate, Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited, State Directorates of Geology & Mining, State/Central Undertakings  and  Private  Enterprises  are  also  engaged  in  detailed  exploration  to identify mineral deposits.

In pursuance of the MMDR Amendment Act 2015, the Government has established the National Mineral Exploration Trust with the prime objective of promoting regional and detailed mineral exploration  in the  country.  Further,  the  Government  has  also formulated  the  National  Mineral  Exploration  Policy,  2016  for  accelerating  mineral exploration  in  the  country  through  diverse  measures  like  open  dissemination  of baseline geosciences data, launching of National Aero-geophysical Mapping Programme,  attractive  revenue  sharing  model  for  inviting  private  investment  in mineral  exploration  etc.  All  these  are  aimed  towards  exploration  and  discovery  of mineral deposits including critical minerals.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2589 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-02
Subject: Proposals from Telangana
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: SUKENDER REDDY GUTHA

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2589 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.08.2018

Proposals from Telangana

2589. SHRI GUTHA SUKENDER REDDY:

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

- (a) whether the Union Government has received any proposal from the Sports Authority of Telangana State (SATS)/ Government of Telangana for  sanction  of  a  synthetic  track  in  Warangal  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  Union  Government  has  received  proposals  from  the Government of Telangana for release of funds for pending proposals of the State and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the number of proposals received from the  Government of Telangana  and  the  number  of  such  proposals  that  are  pending  for approval; and
- (d)  the  measures  being  taken  by  the  Union  Government  for  early sanction of pending proposals including synthetic track in Warangal?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Sports Authority of Telangana State had submitted the proposal for laying of Synthetic Athletic Track at Warangal City, Telangana at an estimated cost of Rs.7.00 crore. The proposal was approved and first installment  of  grant-in-aid,  Rs.3.50  crore  was  released  to  Sports Authority of Telangana State vide sanction order dated 22.03.2018.

(b) & (c) The  Government  of  Telangana  has  submitted  three  more proposals under the Khelo India Scheme as listed at Annexure - I. The proposals  of  laying  of  Synthetic  Athletic  Track  at  Indira  Gandhi Outdoor Stadium at Medak, Telangana and at Karimnagar, Telangana, have  already  been  approved  under  Khelo  India  vide  Sanction  Orders No. 100-32/2016-Khelo India dated 27.02.2017 and No. 3358/MYAS/Khelo India/2017 dated 28.07.2017 respectively.

The proposal for Laying of Synthetic Athletic Track at Saroornagar Indoor Stadium, L.B. (Lal Bahadur) Nagar, Hyderabad has also been recommended in principle for approval.

- (d) Does not arise.

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ANNEXURE REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (b)  AND  (c)  OF  THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2589 FOR 02.08.2018 ASKED BY  SHRI  GUTHA  SUKENDER  REDDY,  MP,  REGARDING  PROPOSALS FROM TELANGANA

## Annexure - I

Government of Telangana has submitted four proposals under the Khelo India Scheme

- (i) Laying  of  Synthetic  Athletic  Track  at  Indira  Gandhi  Outdoor  Stadium,  Medak, Telangana
- (ii) Proposal for laying synthetic athletic track at Karimnagar, Telangana State under Khelo India.
- (iii) Laying of Synthetic Athletic Track at Warangal City, Telangana.
- (iv) Laying  of  Synthetic  Athletic  Track  at  Saroornagar  Indoor  Stadium,  LB  Nagar, Hyderabad

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2587 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-02
Subject: Bypass Road on NH-8
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: ARJUNLAL MEENA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2587

ANSWERED ON 2 ND  AUGUST, 2018

## BYPASS ROAD ON NH-8

## 2587. SHRI ARJUN LAL MEENA:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  construct  a  Bypass  road  on  the  National Highway No. 8 passing from Udaipur;
- (b) if so, the name of the company which has undertaken work of the said bypass;
- (c) the present work progress report of the said bypass; and
- (d) the funds allocated by the Government for the purpose along with the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a)&(b)  Yes  Madam.  The  work  has  been  awarded  to  M/s  Sadbhav  Infrastructure  Projects Limited on 27-04-2017. The work was started on 30-11-2017.
- (c) The physical progress as on 25-07-2018 is 33 % approximately.
- (d) The project has been approved on Hybrid  Annuity Mode with total  cost  of about Rs. 726 crore.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2586 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-02
Subject: ODF Villages in Telangana
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: A.P. JITHENDER REDDY

## Government of India

## Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2586 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02-08-2018

## ODF Villages in Telangana

## 2586. SHRI A.P. JITHENDERREDDY:

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

- (a) whether only 30.7% of the villages have been declared to be Open Defecation Free (ODF) in Telangana upto December 1, 2017;
- (b) if so, the reasons for the slow progress of eliminating open defecation in Telangana; and
- (c) the details of the funds sought by the Government of Telangana under the Swachh Bharat Mission and the funds released to that State during each of the last three years and the current year?

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

- (a) and (b) Yes, Madam. Sanitation  is  mainly  a  behavioral  issue.  It  involves  change  of mindset of people to stop open defecation and to adopt safe sanitation practices. However, recently  good  progress  have  been  registered  in  Telangana  and  45.8%  villages  have  been declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) as on 30.7.2018. Also, sanitation coverage in the State, which was 27.45% as on 2.10.2014, has now increased to 87.28%.
- (c) Swachh Bharat  Mission (Gramin)  is  a demand  driven  scheme,  hence  the  funds  are released to the States/UTs considering the projections in their Annual Implementation Plans (AIPs), performance made, unspent balance available with them, and the overall availability of funds under the programme.  The details of funds released to Telangana during the last three years and the current year are as under :-

| Year                     |   Funds released (Rs. in crore) |
|--------------------------|---------------------------------|
| 2015-16                  |                          128.39 |
| 2016-17                  |                          135.72 |
| 2017-18                  |                          481.94 |
| 2018-19 (upto 30.7.2018) |                          515.05 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 2582 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-08-02
Subject: Corruption in NTPC
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: RAVINDRA VISHWANATH GAIKWAD

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2582 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.08.2018

## CORRUPTION IN NTPC

†2582. PROF. RAVINDRA VISHWANATH GAIKWAD:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  cases  of  irregularities  and corruption  are  taking  place  at  a  large  scale  in  National  Thermal  Power Corporation  Limited  and  the  reasons  behind  it  is  collusion  among  high level officials and contractors;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has taken any action in this regard; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER AND NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY

( SHRI  R. K. SINGH )

(a) to (d) : The  details  of  complaints  received  in  Ministry  of  Power  and NTPC about the cases of irregularities and corruption in NTPC Limited and action  taken  thereon  against  Board  Level  as  well  as  below  the  Board Level Officers of NTPC since 2015 is given in Annexure. The complaints are dealt with as per the laid down procedures for handling of complaints received from CVC, Cabinet Secretariat and Department of Personnel and Training.

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ANNEXURE

ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO.    2582  TO  BE  ANSWERED  IN  THE  LOK  SABHA  ON 02.08.2018.

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(Details  of  complaints  received  by  Vigilance  wing,  Ministry  of  Power  in respect of Board Level Officers of NTPC during the last three years)

|                         | 2015 (Nos.)   | 2016(Nos.)   | 2017(Nos.)   |
|-------------------------|---------------|--------------|--------------|
| Complaints investigated | 03            | 03           | Nil          |
| Major penalty awarded   | Nil           | Nil          | Nil          |
| Minor penalty awarded   | Nil           | Nil          | Nil          |

(Details  of  complaints  handled  by  vigilance  wing  of  NTPC  in  respect  of below Board Level Officers during the last three years)

|                                  | 2015 (Nos.)   | 2016 (Nos.)   | 2017 (Nos.)   |
|----------------------------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
| Complaints investigated          | 97            | 74            | 55            |
| Major Penalty Awarded            | 05            | 09            | Nil           |
| Minor Penalty Awarded other than | 05            | 02            | 15            |
| Censure/Warning                  |               |               |               |
| Censure/Warning                  | 17            | 26            | 10            |

Besides the above, CBI is also investigating 11 cases, including 2 cases involving Board Level Officers.

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