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Lok Sabha Question No. 1148 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-08
Subject: Sports Complex in Rural Areas
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI VASAVA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †1148 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.02.2018

Sports Complex in Rural Areas

†1148. SHRI MANSUKHBHAI DHANJIBHAI VASAVA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has established integrated sports complex in rural blocks of Narmada and Bharuch districts of Gujarat under any sports scheme;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, block-wise; and
- (c) the details of the work done by the Government towards conducting sports tournaments in rural blocks of the said districts during the last two years?

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

- (a) & (b) The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has not established any integrated  sports  complex  in  rural  blocks  of  Narmada  and  Bharuch districts of Gujarat under any of the sports schemes being implemented by it.
- (c) During the financial year 2015-16, the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports was implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme called the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan (RGKA). The Scheme, inter-alia provided conduct of sports competitions from block level to National level.

Under this Scheme, block level competitions were conducted by the State Government of Gujarat in 9 blocks of Bharuch District in four sports disciplines,  namely  Kabaddi,  Kho-Kho,  Volley  Ball  and  Athletics  and  5 blocks  of  Narmada  District  in  five  sports  disciplines,  namely,  Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Volleyball, Athletics and Chess. During the financial year 2016-17, the RGKA Scheme was subsumed in a new  Scheme  called 'Khelo India -National Programme  for Development  of  Sports'.  This  Scheme  provided  for  conducting  sports competitions in two age groups of (i) under 14 and (ii) under 17 all over India, including Gujarat, to encourage mass participation. However, this Scheme  provided  for  conduct  of  competitions  at  District,  State  and National levels only. The Khelo India Scheme has been revamped in the current financial year  2017-18.  The  revamped  Khelo  India  Scheme,  inter-alia,  has  a component  of  Annual  Sports  Competitions  under  which  National  level competitions,  viz,  Khelo  India  National  School  Games  and  Khelo  India National  University  Games,  are  to  be  conducted  in  respect  of  high be encouraged  to  conduct  lower  level  competitions  in  sports  disciplines identified by the Central Government, on their own by associating District priority/priority sports disciplines. State/UT Governments will and State level Associations/Federations of various sports disciplines.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1147 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-08
Subject: Power Supply in Maharashtra
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: HARISHCHANDRA DEORAM CHAVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1147 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.02.2018

## POWER SUPPLY IN MAHARASHTRA

†1147. SHRI HARISHCHANDRA CHAVAN:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

(a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  Power  supply  deficiency  in Maharashtra especially in the rural areas of Nasik region in the State;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the steps being taken by the Government for 24X7 power supply for all the areas of the States?

## A N S W E R

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

( SHRI  R. K. SINGH )

(a) to (c): As  per  information  given  by  the  State  to  the  Central  Electricity Authority, there  is no  deficiency  of power  in  Maharashtra.  Electricity  is concurrent  subject  and  the  supply  of  electricity  to  all  consumers  in  various regions  of  the  State,  including  Nasik  region,  is  the  responsibility  of    the concerned State Government /Power Utility.  However, Government of India has taken up a joint initiative with all States/UTs for preparation of State specific documents  for  providing  24x7  power  supply  to  all  households,  industrial  & commercial consumers and adequate power supply to agricultural  consumers as per the State policy. This initiative aims at ensuring uninterrupted supply of quality power to existing consumers and providing access to electricity to all unconnected consumers in a phased manner by 2019.

The Central Government through various ongoing Central Government schemes viz. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gramin Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY), Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS), Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (SAUBHAGYA), Ujawal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY) etc.  is  assisting  them  to  achieve  the  goal  of  24x7  power  supply  to  all consumers.  These  schemes  involves    Rural  Electrification,  Strengthening  & Augmentation of transmission and distribution System, and performance improvement of DISCOMs, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1146 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-08
Subject: Expressway
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: HARISH CHANDRA MEENA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1146 ANSWERED ON 8 TH  FEBRUARY, 2018

## EXPRESSWAY

## 1146. SHRI HARISH MEENA:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सडक़ परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is considering for constructing a Super Expressway to connect Delhi-Jaipur, apart from the existing one;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI MANSUKH L.MANDAVIYA)

- (a) to (c)  Yes Madam. Earlier, the Government of India had approved plan for construction of Expressways under NHDP Phase-VI which included Delhi-Jaipur Expressway.Recently,  Cabinet  Committee  on  Economic  Affairs  (CCEA)  has approved  BharatmalaPariyojana  Phase-I  which  envisages  construction  of  DelhiJaipur Expresswayalso.  The  details  such  as  project  starting  date,  scheduled completion time and estimated project cost cannot be stated until the feasibility is finalized and proposal is approved by the Competent Authority.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1138 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-08
Subject: Performance in Olympics
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: RAJENDRA AGRAWAL, B.V. NAYAK

## Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports

## Government of India Department of Sports

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO . 1138

TO BE ANSWERD ON 08.02.2018

Performance in Olympics

1138.

SHRI RAJENDRA AGRAWAL:

SHRI B.V. NAIK:

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

- (a)  whether  the  performance  of  our  country  is  below  potential  to compete in the Olympics;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether  the Government  has  prepared  any  plan for India's participation in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the process of identifying medal prospects for 2020 Tokyo Olympics has been initiated by the Government; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof along with the measures taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS [COL . RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (RETD . )]

(a) & (b): Madam,  participation  in  Olympics  is  through  qualification. However, it is true that the performance of our country in the field of sports has been below potential. Some of the constraints that have led to this situation include, among others: -

- -
- poor governance in sports by NSFs due to lack of professionalism
- -
- absence of strong domestic competition structure
- -lack of strong talent identification and long term athlete development system
- -non-integration  of  sports  with  education  at  school,  college  and university level
- -inadequate  support  in  terms  of  high  performance  coaches  and other support staff, sports sciences and medicine etc.

(c) to (e): Madam, the Department had held consultations with various stake holders including eminent sportspersons, coaches and National Sports Federations (NSFs), etc. in an effort to improve India's performance in future competitions. It has been decided, among others, to  enhance  performance  monitoring,  emphasize  on  greater  role  of coaches  in  devising  training  programmes  of  medal  prospects  and strengthen  sports  science  set  up.  National  Observers  have  been appointed in select disciplines to support athletes and the federations. Further, NSFs have been advised by the Department to identify medal prospects and their support staff for the 2020 Olympic Games so as to ensure  that  the  core  probable  get  support  of  dedicated  world  class support staff on a continuing basis to be able to work as a coherent team and deliver. The TOPS (Target Olympic Podium Scheme) Identification Committee identifies elite sportspersons and the Mission Olympic Cell examines and  provides  assistance  to  these  sportspersons  for  training  and participation  in  international  competitions  including  Olympics  2020

with an aim to increase the medal tally in the aforesaid events.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1137 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-08
Subject: Operation of Air Rickshaws
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: ANJU BALA, B. SREERAMULU, Tejpratap Singh,Yadav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1137 (To be answered on the &th February 2018)

## Operation of Air Rickshaws

1137.

SHRIMATI ANJU BALA SHRI B. SRIRAMULU SHRI TEJ PRATAP SINGH YADAV

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

- (b) if s0, the details thereof;

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government is exploring the possibility of air rickshawas' based on drone technology for easy transportation service in the country;
- whether the Government has conducted any project like in other countries on air service through drones; pilot
- (e) whether the Government has done any survey regarding cost of air rickshaw compared to other modes 0f transportation to study its cost effectiveness for the masses and if s0, the details thereof; and
- (d) if s0, the details thereof;
- (f) the time by which such services would be available to 'citizens of.the country?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

- (a) to (f) No such proposal is under consideration by this Ministry:
Lok Sabha Question No. 1134 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-08
Subject: Telecast of Educational Programmes for Engineering/Medical Students
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: DEVUSINH JESINGBHAI CHAUHAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1134 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.02.2018)

## TELECAST OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES FOR ENGINEERING/ MEDICAL STUDENTS

## 1134. SHRI DEVUSINH CHAUHAN:

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

- (a)  Whether the Government proposes to telecast the educational programmes for engineering and medical students on Doordarshan; and
- (b)  if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND

## BROADCASTING (COL RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (Retd.)

(a) & (b): Prasar Bharati has informed that all the Regional & National channels of Doordarshan telecast programmes on career guidance. Among others, Engineering and  medical  students  are  also  provided  information  on  career  options  and  job opportunities. Apart from above, some DD Channels telecast syllabus based education programmes. Programmes are also telecast to equip students to write entrance and

other competitive exams especially in Engineering and medical fields

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1131 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-08
Subject: Fluoride affected States
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: MURALI MOHAN MAGANTI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1131 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.02.2018

## Fluoride affected States

1131.    Shri M. Murali Mohan :

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

(a) the details of States that have been facing problems due to contamination of fluoride in drinking water; and

(b) the funds released to the Government of Andhra Pradesh under National Water Quality Sub-mission during the last one year?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION (SHRI S.S. AHLUWALIA)

(a) :  As  reported  by  the  States  into  the  Integrated  Management  Information  System (IMIS) of the Ministry as on 05 th  February, 2018, there are 17 states affected by fluoride in the  country.  Those  are,  Andhra  Pradesh,  Assam,  Bihar,  Chattisgarh,  Haryana,  Jammu  & Kashmir,  Jharkhand,  Karnataka,  Kerala,  Madhya  Pradesh,  Maharashtra,  Odisha,  Punjab, Rajasthan, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh & West Bengal.

(b) :  During  2016-17, Rs.  0.12  Crore  (central  share)  has  been  released  to  Andhra Pradesh under National Water Quality Sub-Mission.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1130 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-08
Subject: Power Tex India Scheme
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: RAM CHARITRA

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1130 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.02.2018

## POWER TEX INDIA SCHEME

## 1130.  SHRI RAM CHARITRA NISHAD:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES be pleased to state:

वस्त्र मंरी

- (a) whether more funds are required to meet the requirement under the Power Tex India Scheme and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  enhance  the  capital subsidy  for  powerloom  from  10%  to  30%,  and  is  so,  the  details thereof;
- (c) whether  about  10  proposals  were  sanctioned  under  the  Yarn  Bank and  Group  Workshed  Scheme  and  another  70  applications  are pending; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

वस्त्र राज्य मंरी ( श्री अजय टम्टा)

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

(a): A sum of Rs. 115.15 crores has been allocated for PowerTex India Scheme under Revised  Estimates  for  the  year  2017-18.  Out  of  this, Rs.98.21crores has been spent so far.

- (b): There  is  no  proposal,  at  present,  to  enhance  capital  subsidy  for powerloom from 10% to 30%.
- (c) & (d): During 2017-18, 48 Yarn Bank proposals and 120 Group Workshed proposals have been approved.  At present, there are only six applications for Group Worksheds.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1129 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-08
Subject: Drinking Water Crisis in U.P.
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: HARISH DWIVEDI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1129 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.02.2018

Drinking Water Crisis in U.P.

## †1129. SHRI HARISH CHANDRA ALIAS HARISH DWIVEDI:

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

- (a) whether Uttar Pradesh is one of the States where drinking water crisis has worsened and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  drinking  water  has  been  contaminated  due  to  the  presence  of  toxic chemicals in it and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether  the  Government has  any  data  regarding  the  percentage  of  water  which  is potable in Uttar Pradesh as if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION (SHRI S.S.AHLUWALIA)

(a)Rural drinking water supply is a state subject. This Ministry supplements the efforts of state  government  for  providing  safe  drinking  water  in  rural  areas.  As  per  information entered by states on Integrated Management Information System (IMIS), as on 04.02.2018, out of total 260027 rural habitations in the state of Uttar Pradesh, 256303 rural habitations (98.57 %) are Fully Covered (i.e. getting more than 40 litre per capita per day safe drinking water), 2345 rural habitations ( 0.90 %) are Partially Covered (i.e. getting less than 40 lpcd) and  1379  rural  habitations  (  0.53%)  are  Quality  Affected  (i.e.  containing  at  least  one contaminant).

(b)  Yes  Madam.  Drinking  water  in  the  rural  habitations  of  UP  is  contaminated  with Fluoride,  Arsenic,  Iron,  Salinity  and  Nitrate.  The  details  of  habitations  affected  with chemical contaminants in Uttar Pradesh are as under:

| State         | Contamination wise number of habitations   | Contamination wise number of habitations   | Contamination wise number of habitations   | Contamination wise number of habitations   | Contamination wise number of habitations   |
|---------------|--------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|
|               | Fluoride                                   | Arsenic                                    | Iron                                       | Salinity                                   | Nitrate                                    |
| Uttar Pradesh | 179                                        | 748                                        | 362                                        | 80                                         | 10                                         |

(c) This Ministry maintains information in terms of coverage of rural habitations with safe drinking water and not the data regarding the percentage of water which is potable in Uttar Pradesh. As per information entered by states on IMIS, as on 04.02.2018, 99.47 % of rural habitations in UP are getting safe drinking water.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1128 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-08
Subject: NH in Karnataka
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: PRATHAP SIMHA, B.N. CHANDRAPPA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1128

ANSWERED ON 8 TH  FEBRUARY, 2018

## NH IN KARNATAKA

## 1128. SHRI PRATHAP SIMHA: SHRI B.N. CHANDRAPPA:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS be pleased to state:

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- (a) whether the Government has agreed to declare 12 State Highways of Karnataka as National Highways,  including  Kalpetta-Mananthavady-HD  Kote-Jayapura-Mysore  State  Highway,  if  so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the NHAI has undertaken environment and social impact studies and acquired land for the purpose, if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  the  details  of  the  roads  identified  for  upgradation  into  two,  four  and  six  lane  by  National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) in the State of Karnataka during the last three years;
- (d) the details of kilometers of the road upgraded into two, four and six lanes by NHAI during the said period in the State;
- (e) whether all the upgradation works have been completed as per the schedule, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (f) the steps taken by the Government to ensure that the roads are completed at the earliest?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a)  &  (b)  The  detailed  project  reports  of  twelve  roads  including  Kalpetta-Mananthavady-HD Kote-Jayapura-Mysore  State  Highway  are  in  progress.  Based  on  outcome  of  Detailed  Project Report (DPR), these roads may be considered for declaration as National Highways.

(c) to (f) During the last three years, National Highways in the State of Karnataka, having length of around 1073 km are under implementation by the NHAI for upgradation to 2/4/6 laning out of which 264 km have so far been completed.  Various review meetings are held by the NHAI at different levels to ensure that these projects are completed at the earliest.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1127 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-08
Subject: Selection of Beneficiaries under PMAY-G
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RADHESHYAM BISWAS

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1127

TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.02.2018

## SELECTION OF BENEFICIARIES UNDER PMAY-G

## 1127.   SHRI RADHESHYAM BISWAS:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that there are many mistakes in the list of survey which was used at the time of selection of beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G);
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  take  measures  for  correct  selection  of  the beneficiaries; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) to (d): Selection  of  beneficiaries  for  PradhanMantriAwaasYojana-Gramin  (PMAYG) is done on the basis of Socio Economic and Caste Census (SECC)- 2011 data which is based on housing deprivation parameters and automatic exclusion and inclusion criteria.  The system generated list from this data is  verified by  Gram Sabha and Appellate Committee. During the verification process by Gram Sabhas, many households were not found eligible for inclusion in the list of beneficiaries, details of which can be seen at url: http://.pmayg.nic.in.

The Ministry has requested the State Governments/UTs to initiate necessary actions for identification of eligible households for inclusion in Permanent Wait List  (PWL) as per Framework for Implementation of PMAY-G.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1125 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-02-08
Subject: Implementation of PMGSY in Jharkhand
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: NISHIKANT  DUBEY

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1125

TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.02.2018

## IMPLEMENTATION OF PMGSY IN JHARKHAND

## 1125.   SHRI NISHIKANT DUBEY:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  the  length  of  the  roads  constructed  under  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Gram Sadak Yojana(PMGSY) during the last three years in the State of Jharkhand;
- (b) the number of villages yet to be connected with roads; and
- (c) the action plan of the Government for connecting all the villages in the State under the said scheme?

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

- (a): The details  of  the  length  of  the  roads  constructed  under  the  Pradhan  Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) during the last three years in the State of Jharkhand is as under:

| Year    |   Length of Road Constructed (in km) |
|---------|--------------------------------------|
| 2014-15 |                              1750.32 |
| 2015-16 |                              1346.24 |
| 2016-17 |                              3119.52 |

(b) to (c) : Under  PMGSY,  the  unit  of  programme  is  a  habitation  and  not  a revenue village. The number of eligible unconnected habitation as per the Core Network under  PMGSY in the State of  Jharkhand  is  13,375,  out  of  which  State  has  reported  to have completed 7,821 habitations till 31 st December, 2017. The Government of India has taken  a  decision  to  accelerate  execution  of  all-weather  road  connectivity  to  eligible habitations  for  substantial  completion  of  the  habitations  connectivity  as  per  the  Core Networks of PMGSY by March, 2019.

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