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Lok Sabha Question No. 2583 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-01
Subject: Lambagad Stretch on NH 58
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: MAJ. GEN. (RETD) BHUWAN CHANDRA KHANDURI AVSM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2583

ANSWERED ON 1 ST  DECEMBER,2016

## LAMBAGAD STRETCH ON NH 58

2583. MAJ GEN BC KHANDURI AVSM (Retd):

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Lambagad stretch at Chamoli in Uttarakhand on National Highway (NH) No. 58 gets blocked frequently thereby affecting traffic on this stretch, if so, the reasons therefor;
- (b) the number of days this stretch remained blocked during each of the last three years and the current year, year-wise;
- (c)  whether  this  blockage  of  NH  58  at  Lambagad  stretch  affects  the  traffic  towards  road connecting Badrinath Shrine and important strategic Military establishments on China Border, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the action plan prepared by the Government to make this stretch motorable throughout the year; and
- (e)  the  details  of  tunnels  and/or  alternate  arrangements  proposed  and  funds  provided  by  the Government to make this road motorable throughout the year?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a)  to  (c)  The  Lambagad  stretch  at  Chamoli  on  National  Highway  no.  58  (New  NH  07)  gets damaged frequently due to landslides and heavy rains blocking the movement of traffic towards road connecting Badrinath Shrine and important strategic Military establishments on China Border. The details regarding number of days for which the stretch remained blocked during last three years and current year, are as follows:

| Year    |   No of days |
|---------|--------------|
| 2013-14 |          111 |
| 2014-15 |           27 |
| 2015-16 |           12 |
| 2016-17 |           27 |

(d) & (e) The work of Land slide mitigation to make the stretch motorable throughout the year near  Lambagarh  at  km.  504.309  of  NH-58  was  sanctioned  by  the  M/o  Road  Transport  & Highways for Rs. 10768 lakhs. The State PWD of Uttarakhand has mobilized the work at site with completion period of 12 months. Presently there is no proposal for tunnel and/or alternate arrangement. The existing alignment has been proposed for strengthening and widening to 2 lane standard with and without paved shoulder depending on availability of ROW.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2582 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-01
Subject: Promotion of Single Ownership of Aircraft
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 2582 December 2016)

(To be answered on the 1st

## PROMOTION OF SINGLE OWNERSHIP OF AIRCRAFT

## 2582. SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDY KOTHA

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Ministry is lowering the entry barriers and allowing single aircraft owners to register a5 scheduled commuter operator under Regional Connectivity Scheme;
- the other incentives being Offered to single aircraft owners?
- (b) if s0,the details thereof; and

## ANSWER

Minister 0f State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(a): No Madam:

(6) and (c): Does not arise:

(Shri Jayant Sinha)
Lok Sabha Question No. 2581 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-01
Subject: Cleaning of Rivers under Namami Gange Mission
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: VINOD KUMAR SONKAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2581

ANSWERED ON 01.12.2016

## CLEANING OF RIVERS UNDER NAMAMI GANGE MISSION

## †2581. SHRI VINOD KUMAR SONKAR

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

(a)  the  names  of  rivers  in  the  country  earmarked  by  the  Government  under  Namami  Gange Mission  along  with  the  rivers  in  which  cleaning  work  is  being  done  at  present  including  the details of institutions engaged in the said work;

(b)  whether  any  timeframe  has  been  stipulated  for  the  cleaning  of  these  rivers  and  if  so,  the details thereof; and

(c)  whether  there  is  any  scheme  relating  to  construction  and  beautification  of  ghats  under  the Mission, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS AND MINISTER OF STATE FOR WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION (SHRI VIJAY GOEL)

(a) The Namami Gange programme is an umbrella programme to ensure effective abatement of  pollution  and  conservation  of  the  river  Ganga  and  all  its  tributaries.    Under  the  current Namami Gange programme, other than river Ganga, pollution abatement work is taken up on certain critical tributaries like Ramganga, Kali and Yamuna as a first priority.

The works are  executed by  the  State  Project  Management  Groups  (SPMGs)  of  the  respective States  through  the  designated  Executing  Agencies.  In  addition,  5  central  public  sector  units, namely, Water and Power Consultancy Services  Limited (WAPCOS), Engineer India  Limited (EIL), National Buildings Construction Corporation Limited (NBCC),  National Projects Construction  Corporation  Limited  (NPCC)  and  Engineers  Projects  India  Limited  (EPIL)  have been engaged to execute entry level activities in their respective river stretches in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal.

(b) The NGRBA has resolved that no untreated municipal sewage or industrial effluent will be discharged into river Ganga by year 2020.

(c) Construction  and  beautification  of  ghats  are  included  under  'Entry  Level  Activities'  of Namami Gange. As on 30 th Sep., 2016, schemes for 118 ghats have been approved in the five main-stem Ganga states.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2580 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-01
Subject: DGCA Guidelines to Airlines
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: RAJESHBHAI NARANBHAI CHUDASAMA, S.P. MUDDAHANUMEGOWDA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

(To be answered on the December 2016)

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2580

## DGCA GUIDELINES TO AIRLINES

2580.

SHRI RAJESHBHAI CHUDASAMA SHRI S.P. MUDDAHANUME GOWDA

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has asked all airlines to SO, the details thereof; stop
- (b) whether this is done with a view to ensure efficient fuel management being
- (c) whether the DGCA has also asked the airlines to avoid unwanted extra weight in order to curb additional fuel burden; if the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the latest directive of the aviation regulator is part of a detailed circular on climate change initiatives and local air quality monitoring in civil aviation sector and if S0, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

- (a) to (c) DGCA has issued a Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) on "Climate Change initiatives and Local Air Quality Monitoring in Civil Aviation As per the provisions of this CAR, airlines are required to develop fuel management procedures without compromising with the safety of aircraft and its occupants: Accordingly, to avoid additional fuel burn on account of unwanted extra weight; airlines have been asked for proper Weight Management. Airlines have been also asked that carriage of unwanted items such as old magazines & newspapers; excess duty free material, extra water; excessive crew baggage, empty baggage and cargo containers, etc. shall be avoided on board the aircraft during ilight:
- (d) The said CAR was issued by DGCA on Sth August; 2015 to reduce the adverse impact 0f aviation on climate change: From Environmental Protection of view, any additional fuel consumption will lead to unwanted increase of carbon emissions. The aviation community is committed to reduce the adverse impact of aviation on environment and this is one of the measures adopted globally in this direction. point being

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2578 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-01
Subject: Drinking Water in Drought Affected Areas
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: MOHANBHAI KALYANJIBHAI KUNDARIYA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2578 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2016

## Drinking Water in Drought Affected Areas

## 2578. SHRI KUNDARIYAMOHAN BHAI KALYANJI BHAI:

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

- (a) whether the States with seventy per cent less rainfall have sought funds from the Union  Government  to  tackle  drought  situation  to  provide  drinking  water  to  the villagers  of  the  drought-affected  areas  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof  indicating  the names of the States;
- (b)  the  details  of  funds  provided  to  these  States  against  their  demand  upto  February, 2016; and
- (c) the time by which the remaining amount is likely to be disbursed?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION (SHRI RAMESHCHANDAPPA JIGAJINAGI)

(a) Under National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP), there is no provision to allocate funds to the states in wake of 70 % less rainfall. However, under NRDWP, 2% of annual  allocation  is  retained  for  providing  assistance  in  wake  of  natural  calamities including drought. Funds under this component is released after due recommendation of High Level Committee (HLC) headed by Honourable Home Minister.

(b)  The  State-wise  details  of  fund  released  to  the  drought  affected  States  as  additional assistance  under  NRDWP  calamity  component  for  the  last  three  years  up  to  February 2016 is as under:

(Rs. in crore)

|   Sr. No. | States        | 2012-13   | 2013-14   | 2014-15   | 2015-16   |
|-----------|---------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
|         1 | Haryana       |           |           | 5.05      |           |
|         2 | Karnataka     | 38.20     |           | 9.00      |           |
|         3 | Maharashtra   | 15.00     |           |           |           |
|         4 | Rajasthan     | 11.00     |           |           |           |
|         5 | Tamil Nadu    |           | 31.00     |           |           |
|         6 | Uttar Pradesh |           |           | 44.00     |           |

(c) No release is due for providing assistance to drought affected states under NRDWP Calamity component as on 28.11.2016.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2577 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-01
Subject: Assistance under AIBP
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI VASAVA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES,

## RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2577

ANSWERED ON 01.12.2016

## ASSISTANCE UNDER AIBP

## †2577.           SHRI MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI VASAVA

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

- (a)  the  total  quantum  of  funds  allocated  and  released  to  Gujarat  under  Accelerated  Irrigation Benefit Programme (A.I.B.P.) during the last three years;
- (b) the details of the projects financed through the same; and
- (c) the names of the schemes in Gujarat which have been completed for the said aid and those which are incomplete till date along with the steps taken to complete them within stipulated time frame?

## ANSWER

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

(DR. SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN)

- (a) & (c) Since inception in 1996-97, Fifteen projects of Gujarat have been included under AIBP.    Out  of  these,  14  projects,  namely,  Jhuj,  Sipu,  Mukteshwar,  Harnav-  II,  Umaria, Damanganga, Karjan, Sukhi, Deo, Watrak, Aji-IV, Ozat-II, Brahmini-II and Bhadar-II have been completed.  Another  one  project,  namely,  Sardar  Sarovar  Multipurpose  Project  is  an  ongoing project under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP).

Central  Assistance  released  for  Sardar  Sarovar  Multipurpose  Project  under  AIBP  during  the last three year and current year is given below:

| Year           | 2013-14    | 2014-15     | 2015-16   | 2016-17    |
|----------------|------------|-------------|-----------|------------|
| C. A. Released | 607.57 Cr. | 1033.94 Cr. | 128.01Cr. | 480.94 Cr. |

Ninety  Nine  ongoing  irrigation  projects  under  AIBP  in  the  country  including  Sardar Sarovar Multipurpose Project of Gujarat have been prioritized in consultation with states, for completion  in  phases  by  Dec.,  2019  in  mission  mode.  The  Government  has  approved  the funding arrangement for these projects through NABARD for their completion as per schedule.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2575 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-01
Subject: Pollution Controlling Equipments
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: B. SREERAMULU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2575 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2016

## POLLUTION CONTROLLING EQUIPMENTS

2575. SHRI B. SRIRAMULU:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of power plants operational in Karnataka at present;
- (b) whether these plants have installed water and air pollution controlling equipments, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  any  of  the  directives  have  been  issued  by  the  Union Government for installing these equipments in the power plants, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) if not, the action proposed to be taken by the Union Government in this regard?

## A N S W E R

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

( SHRI  PIYUSH GOYAL )

- (a) : Details  of  power  plants  that  are  operational  in  Karnataka  is given in the Annexure.
- (b) : As  per  prevailing  norms,  all  the  thermal  plants  that  are operational in Karnataka  have  installed Electro Static Precipitators (ESP) for control of Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) and Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) for control of pollution from effluent discharge.
- (c) & (d) : New Pollution  Norms  for  Thermal  Power  Plants  (TPPs)  were notified  by  Ministry  of  Environment,  Forests  and  Climate  Change    on 07.12.2015. Central Electricity Authority (CEA)  has convened 3 meetings in  Feb/March, 2016 with stakeholders i.e. Central / State / Private Power Utilities to sensitize them to prepare implementation plan for installation of requisite  Air Pollution Control Equipments in their existing coal based thermal plants to meet new Emission Norms.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2574 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-01
Subject: Expansion of Delhi Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: K. C. VENUGOPAL, PREM SINGH CHANDUMAJRA

(a)

whether the

Government has approved

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2574 (To be answered on the December 2016) 1st

## EXPANSION OF DELHI AIRPORT

2574. SHRI KC: VENUGOPAL PROF PREM SINGH CHANDUMAJRA

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- (d) whether the Government has adopted criteria for allotting commercial purpose if s0, the details thereof space for 5
- (e) whether the Government has approached international with global experience in air traffic control to aaysist to firmlcompany aircraft improve the   hourly (f) if s0, the details and the terms and by the Government in this regard? and the taken steps

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

been finalized in 2016. The Master Plan 2016 proposes further grewth in next 20 years It also proposes expansion % passenger handling May,

(c) & (d): As per Schedule 1 of Operation Management and Agreement signed Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), the airport operator have to follow IATA Sectiort Development Reference Manual with regard to design of airport facilities: Section J7.1 %IATA Manual sets out the parameters for usage of and dedicated to airport shops' There is, however, no specific formula for organizing

concessions within an airport terminal as the concession mix depends upon the passenger profile and their anticipated spending preferences, thus varies at each airport: The space allotted for various commercial activities at the IGI airport is in line with Schedule 1 of Operation Management and Development Agreement.

(e) (f: DIAL has recently engaged NATS, a UK firm,which is a global provider of air traffic management consulting services As part of their engagement, NATS will collaborate with the Airports Authority of India (AAD); Air Navigation staff to identify procedures and air space enhancements to maximize the aircraft handling capacity of IGI Airport: This engagement has recently commenced and is a multiphased project,which will be completed over the next twelve months.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2572 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-01
Subject: Inclusion of Kabaddi in Olympics
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2572

TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2016

Inclusion of Kabaddi in Olympics

## 2572. SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  include  the  game  of Kabaddi in the next Olympic games; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the actions being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (SHRI VIJAY GOEL)

(a) & (b): Inclusion of any sports discipline in the Olympic Games is  decided  by  the  International  Olympic  Committee  (IOC)  and  the host  country.  Government  has  no  role  in  the  matter.    Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India, recognized by the Government as the National  Sports  Federation  for  promotion  and  development  of Kabaddi sport in the country, has informed that  sports disciplines for next Olympic Games to be held at Tokyo in 2020 have already been decided and Kabaddi is not included in it.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2569 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-01
Subject: Ground Handling Engagements at Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: ANIRUDHAN SAMPATH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO\_ 8 2569 (To be answered on the December 2016) 1st

2569.

DR A SAMPATH

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state: -

- (a) whether it has come to the notice of the Government that instances of under reporting and tax evasion have happened in the ground handling engagements in some of the international airports in the country;
- (C) the action taken by the Government to streamline the ground handling engagements and recoup the amount of taxes embezzled by such agencies/ companies;
- (b) if s0, the details of such agencies and the amount involved therein;
- (d) the details of ground handling agencies/companies out of above having registered office; corporate office, head office outside the country;
- whether any iitigation is pending regarding the above said instances, the agencies/companies if SO, the details thereof and the amount involved therein?
- (e) whether any CBI investigations has been launched against any of the ground handling agencies/companies, if sO, the details thereof; and

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a) to (f) No; Madam. No such instance has come to the notice of the Ministry of Civil Aviation:
Lok Sabha Question No. 2568 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-12-01
Subject: Ponds for Drinking water
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: ELUMALAI VELLAIGOUNDER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2568 TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.12.2016

## Ponds for Drinking water

## 2568. SHRI V. ELUMALAI:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  construct  more  number  of  Ponds  in  rural areas of the country to meet the demand of drinking water;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Union Government in this regard so far?

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

(a) to (c) Rural water supply is a State subject. This Ministry supplements the efforts of the  States  to  provide  drinking  water  supply  by  rendering  technical  and  financial assistanceunder  the  centrally  sponsored  National  Rural  Drinking  Water  Programme (NRDWP) in rural areas of the country.

The States have been advised to achieve the sustainable water storage capacity by shifting from over dependence on ground water to improving traditional surface water sources  which  includes  ponds,  rivers,  dams,  lakes,  streams,  canals,  and  irrigation channels.

Further, under NRDWP 10% of the allocation is for Sustainability component to be used exclusively to achieve drinking water security by adopting conjunctive use of surface  water,  rain  water  and  ground  water  and  construction  of  water  recharging structures with major emphasis on water quality affected areas, overexploited, critical and semi-critical areas as specified by Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), and any other area that the State Government has identified as water stressed area.

Recently,this Ministry had issued advisory to the affected States / UTs regarding the  mitigation  measures  to  be  taken  by  the  States  in  wake  of  drought  /  drought  like situation and to take necessary measures for ensuring supply of safe drinking water in the  affected  areas  in  case  of  crisis  of  drinking  water.  Moreover,  Stateshad  also  been asked to formulate an Integrated State Action Plan  and conserve as much rainwater as possible  to  ease  the  conditions  of  drought  in  the  affected  areas  by  pooling  resources from  flagship  programmes  like  Accelerated  Irrigation  Benefits  Programme  (AIBP)  , Repair , Restoration and Renovation (RRR) scheme , Pradhan MantriKrishiSinchayeeYojna (PMKSY) , Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee  Programme  (MGNREGA) , National  Rural  Livelihood  Mission  (NRLM)  , Integrated  Watershed  management  Programme  (IWMP)  and  National  Rural  Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) .