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Lok Sabha Question No. 976 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-08
Subject: Mining Activities through PPP Model
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: MEENAKASHI LEKHI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 976

TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.02.2018

## MINING ACTIVITIES THROUGH PPP MODEL

976. SHRIMATI  MEENAKASHI LEKHI:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  step  up  mining  activities  through  PPP model and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) the steps being taken to control the high logistics cost in the iron ore industry to make the sector more competitive?

## ANSWER

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

- (a):  No, Madam. The mining activity is to be carried out after obtaining mining lease in accordance with the provisions laid down in the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, (MMDR Act) 1957 and rules framed there under. The amended MMDR  Act  provides  for  grant  of  mining  leases  of  major  minerals  by  way  of  eauctions.
- (b):    Government  has  notified  the  National  Steel  Policy,  2017  in  the  Gazette  of Government of India on 8 th May,  2017  which  envisages  creating  a  technologically advanced  and  globally  competitive  steel  industry  that  promotes  economic  growth. The  policy  further  provides  for  promoting  transportation  of  raw  materials  including iron ore through inland waterways and costal shipping.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 975 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-08
Subject: Rules for Ground Water Tapping
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE

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

## LOK SABHA UN STARRED QUESTION NO. 975

ANSWERED ON 08.0 2.201 8

## RULES FOR GROUND WAT ER TAPPING

## 975. SHRIMATI RAKSHATAI KHADSE

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

(a) whether the Government is framing any rules and regulations for the drawing of wat suppliers  of  RO  water  who  operate  without  any  rules  and  un necessarily  tap  the  ground  water disturbing its level;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the remedial steps the Government is taking in this regard to restrict the ground wat means of the bore wells across the country?

## ANSWER

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

## ( SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHW AL )

(a)  to  (c) Central  Ground  Water  Authority  (CGWA)  constituted  under  Section  3(3)  of  'The Environment  (Protection)  Act,  (1986)' for  the  purpose  of  regulation  and  control  of  ground  wa development  and  management  in  the  Country. U nder  the  existing  guidelines  of  Centra l  Ground Water Authority  (CGWA), packaged drinking  water industries shall not be granted  'No Objection Certificate (NOC)' for ground water withdrawal in 'Over -Exploited' areas.  In other areas (Critical, Semi- critical  and  Safe),  withdrawal  of  ground  water is  permitted  subject  to  the  fulfillment  o conditions laid down in the guidelines.  In order to further streamline the development an of  ground  water  in  the  country,  CGWA  has  proposed  new  draft  guidelines  which  are circulation for comment s. Under these guidelines, it is proposed to levy a water conservation fee for issuance  of NOC  for  ground  water  abstraction by  industrial  /  infrastructure  /  mining  project packaged drinking water plants etc. The amount thus collected shall be used by the respect UTs  for  implementation  of  ground  water  recharge  /  water  conservation  /  quality  reme measures.
Lok Sabha Question No. 974 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-08
Subject: Release of Funds for Projects under AIBP
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: KAMLA DEVI PATLE

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

## LOK SABHA UN STARRED QUESTION NO. †974

ANSWERED ON 08.0 2.201 8

## RELEASE OF FUNDS FOR PROJECTS UNDER AIBP

## †974. SHRIMATI KAMLA DEVI PAATLE

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

(a) the total number of small irrigation projects sanctioned under AIBP in Chhattisgarh du the last three years and the total amount involved therein along with the area likely to be irrig therefrom;

(b) the share of the Central assistance in the total projected cost of the said projects;

(c) whether this share has been released and if so, the details thereof;

(d) if not, the reasons ther efor and the time by which the remaining amount of this assistance i to be released; and

(e)  whether  any  proposal  regarding  100  small  irrigation  projects  for  the  year  2014 - 15  has  been received from Chhattisgarh and if so, the details thereof and t he reaction of the Government thereto along with the time by which funds are likely to be released after their approval?

## ANSWER

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

## ( SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL )

(a) to (d) Works related to water resources development & management are planned, funded, and maintained by the State Governments themselves as per their own resources and prior order to supplement the efforts of the State Gove rnments, Government of India provides technical and financial  assistance  to  State  Governments  to  encourage  sustainable  development  and management  of  water  resources  through  various  schemes  and  programmes under  Pradhan  Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yoja na (PMKSY).

Central Assistance (CA) of Rs. 121.62 cr. was released for ongoing cluster of 147 SMI s Chhattisgarh during 2014 - 15.However, proposal of 100 Surface Minor Irrigation (SMI) schemes three clusters) was received during fag end of 201 4- 15 and the same could not be processed during that year . As per available records, pr oposals were not received from S tate G overnment thereafter.
Lok Sabha Question No. 969 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-08
Subject: Additional Aircraft with Air India
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: LAXMI NARAYAN YADAV

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED NO: : 969 (To be answered on the February 2018)

Additional Aircraft with Air India

969\_

SHRI LAXMI NARAYAN YADAV

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether despite being the Member of Star Alliance; Air India doesn't have any additional aircraft which can be used in emergency to take passengers stuck on any airport to their destination;
- (b) if not; the reasons therefor; and

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- (c) whether Air India is likely to make such arrangements and if $O, the details thereof and measures taken in this regard? ^

## ANSWER

## Minister 0f State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

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(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a) to (c) For optimum and efficient utilisation of resources; especially the high value assets like aircraft; all the airlines in the world plan to use the aircraft for the commercial operation to the maximum possible extent;  Having a standby aircraft for oe of such cases like handling of emergency would lead to financial burden on the airline   The same can be well attended to as and when required, by rescheduling:

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Lok Sabha Question No. 967 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-08
Subject: Registration of Vehicles
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: P.K.SREEMATHI TEACHER

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to revise the norms regarding registration of vehicles in India;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether any complaints have been received from any quarter regarding registration of vehicles on fake address and consequent tax evasion using loop holes in the present norms?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a) to (c)  Yes, Madam. In the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2017 which has been passed by  Lok Sabha and presently in Rajya Sabha for consideration and passing inter-alia proposes dealer  point  registration  for  new  vehicles  if  the  new  motor  vehicle  is  being  registered  in  the same State in which the dealer is situated for transparent  and efficient  registration  process  of vehicles.  Further, detailed provisions regarding registration of motor vehicles are contained in Chapter-IV of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988(MV Act) and Chapter-III of Central Motor Vehicles Rules,  1989(CMVRs).  Implementation  of  provisions  of  MV  Act  and  CMVRs  comes  under purview of State Governments/Union Territory Administrations.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 967

ANSWERED ON 8 TH  FEBRUARY, 2018

## REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES

## 967. SHRIMATI P.K. SREEMATHI TEACHER:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

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Lok Sabha Question No. 963 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-08
Subject: Establishment of Renewable Energy Centres
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: VINCENT H PALA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-963

TO BE ANSWERED ON-08.02.2018

## ESTABLISHMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY CENTRES

## 963. SHRI VINCENT H. PALA

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

- (a) Whether the Union Government is attempting to establish and encourage renewable energy centres in the Eastern and North-Eastern States of the country; and
- (b) If so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b) Renewable Energy Management Centres (REMC) are being established in the country in  renewable  energy  rich  states,  namely  Tamil  Nadu,  Andhra  Pradesh,  Karnataka,  Gujarat, Maharashtra,  Madhya  Pradesh  and  Rajasthan.  REMCs  are  not  being  established  presently  in Eastern and North-Eastern States of the country as the level of renewable energy injection into the grid is low in these states.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 958 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-08
Subject: Upgradation of Textile Products
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: ANUPAM HAZRA

## UPGRADATION OF TEXTILE PRODUCTS

## 958. DR. ANUPAM HAZRA:

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

- (a) whether  the Government has any project for providing need-based incentive and upgradation of textile products of weavers and artisans such as Kanta stich, Silk Sarees etc. in West Bengal; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER वस्त्र      मंरी (श्री

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

- (a) & (b): Government of India has been implementing following schemes/programmes for weavers and artisans throughout the country including West Bengal:-

## Handloom Sector

- i) National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP)
- a) Block Level Cluster
- b) Handloom Marketing Assistance
- c) Concessional Credit/Weavers' Mudra Scheme
- d) HandloomCensus
6. ii) Handloom Weavers' Comprehensive Welfare Scheme (HWCWS)
7. iii) Yarn Supply Scheme (YSS)
8. iv) Comprehensive Handloom Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS)

## Handicraft Sector

- i) Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojana
- a) Dastakar Shashktikaran Yojana
- b) Design & Technology upgradation
- c) Human Resource Development
- d) Direct Benefit to Artisans
- e) Infrastructure and Technology Support
7. ii) Mega Cluster
- a) Marketing Support Services
- b) Research and Development

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Lok Sabha Question No. 956 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-08
Subject: Delay in Construction
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Y. S. AVINASH REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 956

ANSWERED ON 8 TH  FEBRUARY, 2018

## DELAY IN CONSTRUCTION

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

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सडक़ परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that construction of Vijayawada outer ring road work is moving at a very slow pace and no sizeable work has yet been started;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether it is true that as the contractor Gammon India company has not taken up the construction work so far, the NHAI is planning to cancel the contract and give it to another contractor, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the steps being taken by the Government to expedite the matter?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI MANSUKH L.MANDAVIYA)

- (a) to (d) The work of 6-laning of Vijayawada-Gundugolanu section of NH-5 including 4-lane Vijayawada Bypass has been terminated on 26-08-2016. The termination of the project has been  disputed by Concessionaire  and  matter has been  referred to conciliation committee under provision of the Concession Agreement. It has now been decided  to  split  the  project  into  four  packages,  to  be  implemented  on  Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) Mode. Updation of the DPR for Package-I & II has been commenced and feasibility study of Package-III & IV is at bidding stage.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 955 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-08
Subject: Representations from Small Entrepreneurs
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: C. MAHENDRAN

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.955 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.02.2018

## REPRESENTATIONS FROM SMALL ENTREPRENEURS

## 955. SHRI C. MAHENDRAN:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंरी

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  Government  has  received  several  representations  from  small  entrepreneurs engaged in the business of import of bullion and Gold seeking details of their confirmation of balances by Handicrafts and Handloom Exports Corporation of India Limited (HHEC);
- (b) if so, the details of such representations received during the last one year and replies given with details of confirmations of balances, company-wise;
- (c) whether HHEC has confirmed an outstanding amount of approx. Rs. 2.45 crore in January, 2018 to Delhi-based enterprises as the balance/outstanding in their favour; and
- (d) if  so,  the  time  by  which  the  outstanding  margin  money is  likely to  be released to  small traders by HHEC?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र      मंरी (श्री अज      )

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

- (a) & (b): Yes, Madam.  Handicrafts and Handloom Exports Corporation of India Limited (HHEC) has received representations from M/s SMC Comtrade Limited (SMC) for confirmation of  balances  under  letters  dated  17.05.2017,  25.07.2017,  11.09.2017,  05.10.2017,  29.11.2017, 27.12.2017  and  23.01.2018.    Reply  has  been  given  that  as  on  31.03.2017,  an  amount  of Rs.2,47,80,709.69 is payable to M/s. SMC Comtrade Ltd. (SMC).
- (c): Yes, Madam. HHEC has confirmed the balance of Rs.2,47,80,709.60 is payable to M/s SMC Comtrade Limited.  However, payment of this amount is contingent upon the outcome of the  CBI  investigation,  which  is  going  on  in  an  identical  agreement  case  of  M/s.  Edelweiss Commodities Limited (ECL).
- (d): No margin money payment is outstanding to small traders by the HHEC.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 954 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-08
Subject: Time-line for Polavaram Project
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: MURALI MOHAN MAGANTI

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

## LOK SABHA UN STARRED QUESTION NO. 954

ANSWERED ON 08.0 2.201 8

## TIME - LINE FOR POLAVARAM P ROJECT

## 954. SHRI M. MURALI MOHAN

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

- (a)  the  funds  released/to  be  released  for  the  construction  of  Polavaram  project  i rehabilitation plans etc;
- (b) the impediments being faced i n construction of this project; and
- (c) whether any time - line has been fixed to complete this project and if so, the details there

## ANSWER

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

( SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHW AL )

(a) to (c) Central Assistance (CA) of Rs. 562.47 crore was provided for this project under A 31.03.2014.  Further, CA of Rs. 3364.16 crore has been released for this project from 01 31.3.2017 after it was declar ed as National Project.  During 2017 - 18 CA of Rs. 979.36 crore has been released and another Rs. 1020.64 Cr. has been sanctioned.

State  Government  has  informed  that  they  are  taking  all  steps  for  timely  completi project duly resolving all the hurdl es like pending land and R&R issues, finalization of designs crossings, problems at work front etc.

As informed by the Water Resource Department (WRD), Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, the pro is targeted to be completed by 2019.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 952 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-08
Subject: Financial Condition of Sports Federations
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE

## Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports

## Government of India Department of Sports

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO . 952 TO BE ANSWERD ON 08.02.2018

Financial Condition of Sports Federations

†952. SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE:

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

- (a) the details of financial condition of various sports federations in the country;
- (b) whether these federations pay income tax;
- (c) if so, the details thereof for the last three years and the current year;
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e)  the  mechanism  adopted  by  the  Government  to  ensure  their accountability?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (d): Madam, National Sports Federations (NSFs) are bodies registered  under  the  Societies  Registration  Act,  1860  /  Trusts  Act  / Companies Act and they are subject to applicable tax laws. The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports does not maintain data in respect of income tax paid by NSFs.

(e) To ensure that the NSFs adhere to the principles of good governance, Government has issued guidelines, which are part of the National Sports Development Code of India (NSDCI), 2011 and aimed at ensuring transparency and good governance in NSFs. As per the provisions of NSDCI, NSFs are required to follow proper democratic and healthy management practices to ensure greater accountability and transparency at all levels; adherence to age and tenure restrictions of office bearers; adopt and follow the basic universal principles of good governance in sports, comply with the provisions of Right to Information Act and holding of elections as per the Model election guidelines issued by the Government; etc. From the year 2010, the Government has introduced a system of annual recognition procedure for the NSFs, under which recognition is granted to NSFs on year to year basis. The annual recognition of the NSFs, which fail to  comply  with  the  aforesaid  provisions,  are  not  renewed  making  them ineligible  to  receive  assistance  from  the  Government  under  various schemes. The accounts of the NSFs are to be audited by the Chartered Accountants, who are in the panel of Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG). Also, the NSFs receiving grants of Rs. 1.00 crore or more are subject to the audit by C&AG.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 951 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-08
Subject: Land Owned by AAI
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE, ANANDRAO  ADSUL, KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL, PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE, Shrirang Appa Barne, SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL, VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL A LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 951

: February 2018)

(To be answered on the

Land Owned by AAI

DR SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE

SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL

SHRI ANANDRAO ADSUL

DR. PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE

SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJIRAO

SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE

SHRI VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state: -

- Authority of India (AAI) has large chunks %f land (a) whether the Airports the third highest in terms Of the land it across the country and is ranked as owns
- under the current norms\_ airport land could be used Only fox (c) whether the AAi Act limits AAI to use its land for only limited purposes and currently
- (b) if so, the total acres of land owned by land;
- the AAI Act to thereof and land identified for monetisation; State/UT-wise;
- during the next three years (f) whether AAI proposes to double its revenue and if so, the details thereof?
- DIAL and MIAL, (e) whether as of now, AAI 31% of its revenues from but fcerehe tariff revision revenues from the two airports may come down and if s0, the details thereof; and gets

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

acres 0 iand pii over India; which is under use for safe and secure airport

operations and there is no surplus land

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- (c): As per the provisions of AAI Act; use of land by Authority is restricted to discharge of its functions related to airports
- (d): The National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP) 2016 envisages to unlock the potential of land by liberalising the end-use restrictiong for existing and fucuvie airports: In compiiance with the provisions %f NCAP, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has already initiated amendment to the AAI Act to enable AAI for carrying out any activity at AAT airports in its best interests; Furtheri AAI has also identified land for side development %f airports at Lucknow, phased manner and has commenced construction %f multi level car with Amritsar \_ AAI has also published request for Proposal for construction % hotels at Amritsar and Kolkata Airports and bidders have been selected for construction of hotels at the Bhubaneswar airport: city park
- (e) Madam. The AAI 31% of its revenue from Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) and Mumbai International Airport Limited MMIAL) during the Financial Year 2016-17 However; consequent to the judgement of Authority Of Indiahas issued order for reduction in tariff at Delhi Airport We.f. 07.07.2017. The revision has resulted in reduced revenue share from DIAL. However, the impact of revised tariff in respect of MIAL has been minor got Yes,
- Madam. No such proposal is under consideration in the Ministry:

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