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Lok Sabha Question No. 2359 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-16
Subject: Road Accidents on Delhi-Jaipur Highway
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: KIRIT SOMAIYA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2359 ANSWERED ON 16 TH  MARCH, 2017

## ROAD ACCIDENTS ON DELHI-JAIPUR HIGHWAY

2359.   DR. KIRIT SOMAIYA:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has noted the difficulties being faced by the commuters on Delhi-Gurgaon-Jaipur Highway due to heavy traffic and accidents;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has considered construction of some alternate routes to ease traffic between Delhi-Gurgaon-Jaipur Highway;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a) to (e) Yes  Madam.  Some  of  the  difficulties  faced  by  the  commuterson  DelhiGurgaon-Jaipur Highway are inter-mixing of high volume commercial vehicles with two and three  wheelers  and  pedestrians,  the  crossing  of  local  vehicles/road  users  at  undesignated locations  and  also  the  haphazard  merging/diverging  of  traffic  at  entry/exit  locations  all  of which are resulting in congestion and accidents.

To ease out the congestion on Delhi-Gurgaon stretch, a detailed project report is under preparation by NHAI for Dwarka Expressway (from Shiv Murti on NH 8 to Kherki Duala) and Gurgaon Bypass (starting from Ambiance mall on NH 8 junction with NH 236 - linking with NH 8 again to Jaipur side). Besides, the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway is also proposed to be developed through a new alignment. It is pre-mature to indicate project details till finalisation of project preparation report and investment decision.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2358 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-16
Subject: Air Services in Kerala
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: PARAYAMPARANBIL KUTTAPPAN BIJU

## Minister of State in the

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL A VIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTIQN NO.

2358 (To be answered 0n the I6th March 20i7)

## AIR SERVICES IN KERALA

2358.

SHRI PK: BIJU

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

Gurirhether there has been considerable progress in operation of airline service the last three years and if s0, the details thereof; and in Kerala (b) the steps taken by the Government in this regard? during

## ANSWER

## Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a): odasi There has been increase in the flight operation 0f airlines from 2016. the year 2014 & Yes, during

| Summer 2014   | 326   |
|---------------|-------|
| Winter 2014   | 394   |
| Summer 2015   | 372   |
| Winter 2015   | 351   |
| Summer 2016   | 401   |
| Winter 2016   |       |

{ohio details of the departurelweek from these airports in Kerala from 2014-2016 follows: are as Scheduling Season Departures/week

465 (b): lerebulepeeal % Air Corporation Act in March, 1994, the Indian domestic was deregulated: Airlines free to induct capacity with any aircraft aviation whatever markets and network wish to service type, free to select Government has laid down route regulation of air dispersal guidelines with a view to achieve better Eastern places free to operate anywhere in the country subject such, the airlines are Guidelines issued by Government. to compiiance of Route Dispersal they
Lok Sabha Question No. 2357 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-16
Subject: Sick Iron Ore Mines
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: BANSHILAL MAHTO

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2357

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 TH  MARCH, 2017

## SICK IRON ORE MINES

## 2357. DR. BANSHILAL MAHATO:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the sick iron-ore mines in the country, State/location-wise;
- (b) the date since when these are lying sick along with the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to revive these mines, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a):  State-wise details of iron ore mines in the country categorized as working and nonworking mines as on 09.03.2017 is given at Annexure. There is no separate classification of mines as sick mines.
- (b) to (d): Does not arise in view of the reply given to (a) above.

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## Annexure  mentioned  in  reply  to  lok  sabha  unstarred  question  number  2357  for 16.03.2017 regarding sick iron ore mines asked by Dr. Banshilal Mahato

State-wise details of iron ore working and non-working mines as on 09.03.2017

| Name of the State   |   Number of Working Mines |   Number of Non-Working Mines |
|---------------------|---------------------------|-------------------------------|
| Andhra Pradesh      |                        23 |                            36 |
| Chhattisgarh        |                        15 |                             4 |
| Goa                 |                        35 |                           206 |
| Jharkhand           |                        13 |                            31 |
| Karnataka           |                        33 |                            59 |
| Madhya Pradesh      |                        31 |                             5 |
| Maharashtra         |                        15 |                            10 |
| Odisha              |                        45 |                            98 |
| Rajasthan           |                        13 |                             5 |
| Telengana           |                         0 |                            10 |
| Grand Total         |                       223 |                           464 |

Source: Indian Bureau of Mines
Lok Sabha Question No. 2355 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-16
Subject: Work on Buckingham Canal
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: Y. S. AVINASH REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2355 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16thMARCH, 2017

## LOK SABHA WORK ON BUCKINGHAM CANAL

## 2355.   SHRI Y.S. AVINASH REDDY:

Will the Minister of SHIPPING be pleased to state:

## पोतप�रवहनमंत्

- (a) whether the Government proposes to start work on the Buckingham Canal for water transportation between Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the time frame set for execution/ completion of the said work?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)to(c):Buckingham Canal is part of  National  Waterway-4  which  comprises  KakinadaPuducherry canals along with rivers Godavari and Krishna in Andhra  Pradesh, Telangana,  Tamil  Nadu  and  the  Union  Territory  of  Puducherry.  The  waterway  is proposed to be developed in three phases.  The work on Buckingham Canal is proposed in Phase-3.

Preliminary activities such as hydrographic surveys on the stretch of Buckingham Canal from Pedaganjam to Puducherry have been completed.  Delineation survey in the North Buckingham Canal has also been completed.  Development of Buckingham Canal will  be  done  on  basis  of  outcome  of  these  surveys  in  consultation  with  the  respective State Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2354 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-16
Subject: RPO Norm Implementation by CERC
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: MAHEISH GIRRI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2354 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.03.2017

## RPO NORM IMPLEMENTATION BY CERC

2354.  SHRI MAHEISH GIRRI:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

(a) whether  Renewable  Purchase  Obligation  (RPO)  norms  provides  that  the State    ISCOMs  have  to  mandatorily  draw  at  least  2.75%  of  their  total  power consumption from solar plants in a fiscal year;

(b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  manner  in  which  the  Union  Government ensures that this obligation is fulfilled by all the States;

(c) the role of State Electricity Regulatory Commission in the implementation of these norms;

(d) whether the Government has decided to impose penalty or compensation or any alternative provision for the States which are unable to follow these norms; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## A N S W E R

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

( SHRI  PIYUSH GOYAL )

(a) & (b) : The  revised  Tariff  Policy,  2016  notified  under  Section  3  of  the Electricity  Act,  2003  provides  for  prescribing  long  term  growth  trajectory  of Renewable  Purchase  Obligation (RPO) by the Ministry of Power  (MoP)  in consultation with Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE).

In pursuance to these provisions, MoP on 22 nd  July, 2016 has notified the long term growth trajectory of RPO for solar and non-solar, uniformly for all States/Union Territories, initially for three years i.e. 2016-17, 2017-18 and 201819. This trajectory mandates 2.75% of solar energy in total power consumption by obligated entity (including State Discoms)  in the year 2016-17, excluding consumption met from hydro sources of power.

(c) : The  Electricity  Act,  2003  mandates  State  Electricity  Regulatory Commissions  (SERCs)  to  specify  RPOs  in  their  States  and  also  ensure  its compliance.  The SERCs may consider to notify RPO for their respective States in line with the RPO trajectory as notified by MoP.

(d)  &  (e)  :    Monitoring  compliance  of  RPO  by  the  obligated  entities  is  the responsibility  of  the  concerned  SERCs  and  the  Appropriate  Government  in  this regard are the State Governments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2352 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-16
Subject: Caustic Soda Plant by NALCO
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY, CHINTAMANI MALVIYA, SHER SINGH GHUBAYA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2352 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16/03/2017

## Caustic Soda Plant by NALCO

## † 2352   DR. RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY; PROF. CHINTAMANI MALVIYA; SHRI SHER SINGH GHUBAYA

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether any caustic soda plant has been set up by National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) in Gujarat, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether NALCO proposes to set up such plants in other States  of the  country including Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (I/C) MINES,  COAL,  NEW  AND  RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a) NALCO has formed  a  Joint  Venture  company  with  Gujarat  Alkalies  &  Chemicals Limited (GACL) named 'GACL-NALCO Alkalies & Chemicals Private Limited' on 4 th December, 2015 for setting up of 2.7 LTPA caustic soda plant and 130 MW captive power plant at  Dahej,  Gujarat.    Detailed  Project  Report  (DPR)  for  the  project  has been  prepared.    Both  NALCO  and  GACL  Boards  have  approved  the  project  in December, 2016. Activities like transfer of land, selection of Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) developer for captive power plant, selection of technology  for  Caustic  Soda  Plant,  Environment  Impact  Assessment  (EIA)  for obtaining Environmental Clearance etc. are underway.
- (b)& (c) As of now, NALCO has no plan to set up such plants in other States of the country including Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2350 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-16
Subject: Projects in Assam
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: MAULANA BADRUDDIN AJMAL, SIRAJUDDIN AJMAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2350 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16thMARCH, 2017

## LOK SABHA PROJECTS IN ASSAM

2350.   SHRI BADRUDDIN AJMAL: SHRI SIRAJUDDIN AJMAL:

Will the Minister of SHIPPING be pleased to state:

## पोतप�रवहनमंत्

- (a) whether the Government has conducted any study for the development of waterway between Dhubri and Sadiya via Guwahati on the river Brahmaputra;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government has any plan for dredging of river Brahmaputra and if so, the details thereof along with the time by which the aforesaid waterway is likely to become operational;
- (d) whether the Government has received requests for modernization and re-opening of Dhubri port for providing trade opportunities to the people of Assam; and
- (e) if so, the details and the present status thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)&(b):River Brahmaputra from Dhubri to Sadiya was declared as National Waterway-2 (NW2)  in  1988.    A  Detailed  Project  Report  (DPR)  for  NW-2  was  prepared  by  the  HoWE India,  Central  Water  and  Power  Research  Station  (CWPRS)  andWater  and  Power Consultancy  Services  (India)  Limited ( WAPCOS).  The interventions suggested in  the DPR  for  development  of  fairway  were  bandalling,  river  training  works  and  dredging. Besides suitable terminal locations were also identified. Accordingly, Inland Waterways Authority of  India  (IWAI) has developed NW-2 for navigational purposes.  At present NW-2 is fully operational with targeted depth of 2.5 m between Dhubri and Neamati; 2.0 m  between  Neamati  and  Dibrugarh  and  1.5  m  between  Dibrugarh  and  Sadiya.    The waterway has been provided with day and night navigational aids and fixed and floating terminals at various locations.
- (c): For  dredging  in  NW-2,  IWAI  has  employed  two  cutter  suction  dredger  units  and  two hydraulic surface dredger units in the different stretches of NW-2 as per the requirement for  maintenance  of  Least  Available  Depth  (LAD).    Dredging  in  NW-2  is  undertaken, whenever and wherever required, for ensuring smooth navigation of vessels.
- (d)&(e):An Inland Water Transport (IWT) cum Ro-Ro terminal is being constructed by IWAI at Dhubri.  The project envisages direct connectivity with Hatsingimari on the opposite bank of the river Brahmaputra and avoids circuitous route of road connectivity through Jogighopa.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2347 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-16
Subject: Implementation of GAGAN
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: C. MAHENDRAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTIQV NO. : 2347 (To be answered on the March 2017)

## IMPLEMENTATION OF GAGAN

2347. SHRI C MAHENDRAN

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

- (b) if s0, the details thereof;

be pleased to state:-

- ( whether the Government proposes to make strict implementation of GPS Aided Geo  Augmented  Navigation (GAGAN) compulsory;
- () whether the Government has initiated any discussions with various airlines in this regard;
- (e)whether the airlines are not showing any iuterest in availing the GAGAN; and
- (d) if the details thereof;
- (f) if s0, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

- (a) (b}: Madam\_ As per the National Civil Aviation 2016, it is mandatory for all aircraft registered in India from 01.01.2019 to have GAGAN enabled. Yes, Policy, being
- (c) & (d): Madam: Airports Authority of India (AAI) has initiated discussion with various airlines for utilization of GAGAN by upgrading their avionics equipage: Yes,
- (e) & (f): Madam. Airlines are showing interest in availing GAGAN: However, airlines are preferring 2 forward fit solution for new aircraft procurement as retrofit solutions are not currently available for major commercial airlines. No;
Lok Sabha Question No. 2346 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-16
Subject: Renewable Energy Capacity
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 2346

TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.03.2017

## RENEWABLE ENERGY CAPACITY

## 2346.   SHRI A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN:

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

- (a) whether  the  renewable  energy  capacity  can  touch  225  GW  if  hydro-electricity  is  added  to renewable energy;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to remove 25 MW renewable cap on hydro projects; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): Government has set the target to reach 175 GW of Renewable Energy capacity by the year 2022 which includes 5 GW from Small Hydro (up to 25 MW station capacity).
- (c) & (d): In  order  to  promote  clean  and  Renewable  hydro  electric  power  and  make  it  sustainable, various options are under consideration of Government, which, inter-allia, include:-
- (i) Declaring all hydro power projects (irrespective of size) as renewable energy which would ensure coverage under Renewable Purchase Obligation and qualify. for dispatch priority.
- (ii) Providing  cheaper  credit  to  hydro  power  projects  above  25  MW  with  a  view  to    make  tariff competitive.
- (iii) ENGAGING WITH Central Electricity Regulatory Commission(CERC) to work out modalities to reduce tariff by changing/ rationalizing other tariff parameters like depreciation, O&M etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2344 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-16
Subject: Development of Underground Coal Gasification Technology
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2344 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.03.2017

## Development of Underground Coal Gasification Technology

## 2344.   SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL :

Will the MINISTER OF COAL be pleased to state:

- (a)   whether the country is lagging behind in developing Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) technology due to low spending in the research and development of UCG in the country and if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (b)  the achievements made by the Government in this field so far in the country;
- (c)   the estimated resources to be extracted through UCG in the country, Statewise; and
- (d)  the steps being taken by the Government for the development of UCG technology?

## ANSWER

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

(a)to (d): The Policy for development of Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) has been approved  by  the  Government  in  December  2015.    Subsequently,  an  Inter-Ministerial Committee  (IMC)  has  been  constituted  in  the  Ministry  of  Coal  with  other  members.  A consultant  has  been  engaged  for  formulation  of  Bid  Document  and  Model  Contract Documents for development of UCG.  The Draft document submitted by the consultant was considered by the IMC in its fourth meeting held on 16.02.2017 and comments of the Members were sought on the Draft Document.

No estimates are available in regard to the resources to be extracted through UCG. However, IMC is considering possible areas.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2338 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-16
Subject: UMPP in Bihar
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2338 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.03.2017

## UMPP IN BIHAR

†2338.  SHRI KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  start  work  on  Ultra  Mega Power Project sanctioned for Banka in Bihar; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the amount likely to be spent on this power project?

## A N S W E R

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

( SHRI  PIYUSH GOYAL )

(a) & (b) : A site at Kakwara in Banka District, Bihar has been selected for  setting  up  of  an  Ultra  Mega  Power  Project  (UMPP).  Application  for acquisition of land has  been submitted to State Government    on 29.12.2016.  Application  for  R&R  Colony  has  been  submitted  to  District Administrator  on  23.01.2017.  Ministry  of  Coal  has  tentatively  allocated Pirpainti/Barahat coal blocks to this UMPP. Two SPVs namely Bihar Infra Power Limited on 30-06-2015 as Infrastructure SPV and Bihar Mega Power Limited on 09-07-2015 as Operating SPV have been incorporated.

The investment for the project would be made by successful bidder selected through International Tariff Based Competitive Bidding as per Standard Bidding Documents (SBDs). The likely cost of project would be approximately Rs. 30,000 Crores.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2336 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-16
Subject: Waterways Projects
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: M. UDHAYAKUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2336 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16thMARCH, 2017

## LOK SABHA WATERWAYS PROJECTS

## 2336.   ADV. M. UDHAYAKUMAR:

Will the Minister of SHIPPING be pleased to state:

## पोतप�रवहनमंत्

- (a) whether it is a fact that the Government has awarded contracts worth Rs. 2,000 crore for waterways projects and if so, the details thereof, waterways-wise;
- (b) whether the work on entire stretch under National Waterway-1 has been approved and started and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether it is a fact that the Government proposes to issue infrastructure bonds worth Rs. 1,000 crore to fund the waterways projects which are being aided by the World Bank; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a):    Projects  worth  Rs.1871.56  crore  for  development  of  National  Waterways  have  been implemented till  March  2016  from  the  inception  of  IWAI  in  October,  1986.      National Waterway-1 (NW-1), NW-2 & NW-3 have been developed for shipping and navigation during this period.
- (b):  The Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP) on NW-1 is being implemented with the financial and technical support of the World Bank.  The Project entails development of fairway with 3 meters depth between Varanasi and Haldia (Phase-I) covering a distance of 1380 km at an estimated cost of Rs. 5369 crore with target for  completion in six  years. The following sub-projects of this Project have commenced:
- (i) Construction of Phase - I (A) of the multimodal terminal at Varanasi at a cost of Rs. 169.70 crore.
- (ii) Construction of Phase - I of the multimodal terminal at Sahibganj at a cost of Rs. 280.90 crore.
- (iii)    Construction of new navigation lock at Farakka at a cost of Rs. 359.19 crore.
- (c)&(d):  IWAI has raised Rs. 340 crore through issue of Government of India fully serviced bonds during 2016-17 for implementation of infrastructure projects on inland waterways including JMVP.

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