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Lok Sabha Question No. 257 (STARRED), answered on 2018-01-04
Subject: Air Services from Kerala
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: PARAYAMPARANBIL KUTTAPPAN BIJU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIA TION LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTIQN NO. 257

(To be answered on the January 2018) 4th

## Air Services from Kerala

*257.

DR PK BIJU

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

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be pleased to state: -

- (a) whether the air services by Air India and Kerala to Middle East countries were reduced during the last six months;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether Air India is   planning to increase its services from Kerala to Middle East countries; and
- (d) if s0, the details thereof and the steps taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

(Shri Ashok Gajapathi Raju Pusapati)

(a) to (d): A statement is laid on the Table of the House:

STATEMENT [N REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION N0.257 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.01.2018 REGARDING AIR SERVICES FROM KERALA TABLED BY DR PK

- (a): Madam: Air India and Air India Express have not reduced their services from Kerala to Middle East in the last 6 months: No,
- (b): Does not arise in view of (a) above
- (c): Air India plans to maintain the existing schedule from Kerala to Middle East countries in the near future:
- (d): Does not arise in view of (c) above:

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Lok Sabha Question No. 252 (STARRED), answered on 2018-01-04
Subject: Growth of Domestic Air Traffic/ Passengers
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: CHANDRAKANT BHAURAO KHAIRE

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTIQN NO. 252 January 2018) 4t6

(To be answered on the

## GROWTH OF DOMESTIC AIR TRAFFICIPASSENGERS

## *252. SHRI CHANDRAKANT KHAIRE

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the details of pattern of growth of domestic &ir passengers in terms of percentage during the last three years in the country;
- (0) the steps taken by the Government to increase the share of Air India in the domestic air traffic/passengers?
- (b) the current share of Air India out of the total domestic air traffic/passengers in the country; and

## ANSWER

(Shri Ashok Gajapathi Raju Pusapati)

Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

(a) to (c) : A statement is laid on the table of the house:

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A STATEMENT IN RESPECT OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.252 CROWTH DOMES TIC AIR TRAFFICIPASSENGERS" TO RE ANSWERED ON 04.01.2018.

- The percentage Growth of Domestic Air passengers in the country country during last three yesrs i.e 2014-15,2015-16 & 2016-17 is attached as '
- (c}: Inter-alia the following   steps have been taken by Air India to improve merket gare:
- 0f new routes.

Annexure for Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 252 to be answered on 04.01.2018

## Scheduled\_Domestic \_ Passenger\_Iraffic\_Carried\_by\_alL\_Scheduled Indian Airlines and Air \_India during last three Years

| Year    | Total scheduled domestic passengers carried by all scheduled Indian airlines   | Total scheduled domestic passengers carried by all scheduled Indian airlines   | Passengers carried by Air India   | Passengers carried by Air India   |
|---------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
| Year    | (in million)                                                                   | Growth in percentage                                                           | (in million)                      | % share in total                  |
| 2014-15 | 70.1                                                                           | 15.5%                                                                          | 11.7                              | 16.7%                             |
| 2015-16 | 85.2                                                                           | 21.6%                                                                          | 12.7                              | 15.0%                             |
| 2016-17 | 103.7                                                                          | 21.8%                                                                          | 13.7                              | 13.2%                             |

Part: (a) & (b)
Lok Sabha Question No. 249 (STARRED), answered on 2018-01-04
Subject: Incentive Scheme for faster Completion of Projects
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN, GAJANAN CHANDRAKANT KIRTIKAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO. 249

ANSWERED ON 04 TH  JANUARY, 2018

## INCENTIVE SCHEME FOR FASTER COMPLETION OF PROJECTS

## * 249.   SHRI ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN: SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)   whether the Government has decided to start an incentive scheme for its officials for faster completion of the various projects before the scheduled time;
- (b)  if so, the details along with the aims and objectives thereof;
- (c)  the names of the projects where the said scheme has been implemented so far;
- (d) the details of the criteria fixed under  the scheme  including  the officials  who  are covered/likely to be covered thereunder; and
- (e)   the other steps taken/being taken by the Government to save/check time and cost overruns?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a) to (e) A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (e)  OF  LOK  SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 249 ANSWERED ON 04 TH  JANUARY, 2018 ASKED BY SHRI ASHOK  SHANKARRAO  CHAVAN  AND  SHRI  GAJANAN  KIRTIKAR  REGARDING 'INCENTIVE SCHEME FOR FASTER COMPLETION OF PROJECTS'

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## (a) to (e): No, Madam.

However,  the  NHAI,  in  order  to  expedite  implementation  of  project,  especially  the Bharatmala Pariyojana, has issued a Policy Circular regarding an incentive scheme for its officials.  The  scheme  not  only  envisages  completing  the  projects  earlier  than  the scheduled time, but also aims at savings on account of cost overruns due to time delays. The scheme aims to reward hardworking meritorious officials and to act as a catalyst to motivate other officials to work more efficiently. Under this scheme, cash incentives and other  rewards  such  as  Certificates,  Trophy,  Appreciation  letters,  etc.,  are  proposed  be given  to  the  NHAI  Officials  to  complete  the  assigned  task  in  a  time  bound  manner  to expedite implementation of projects. A copy of the scheme introduced by the NHAI is enclosed for information.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 246 (STARRED), answered on 2018-01-04
Subject: Char Dham Highway Project
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: KURUPPASSERY VARKEY THOMAS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO.246

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04 TH  JANUARY, 2018

## CHAR DHAM HIGHWAY PROJECT

*246. PROF. K.V. THOMAS:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Char Dham Highway Project in Uttarakhand will be completed in time;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a) to (c)    A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 246 FOR ANSWER ON 04.01.2018 ASKED BY PROF. K.V. THOMAS REGARDING CHAR DHAM HIGHWAY PROJECT

(a) to (c); Char Dham National Highway (NH) connectivity programme comprises projects of improvement/development of 889 km length of NHs leading to Yamunotri Dham, Gangotri Dham, Kedarnath Dham, Badrinath Dham and part of route leading to Kailash Mansarovar yatra at total project cost for Rs. 11,700 crore. This consists of 7 packages viz. Rishikesh to Rudra Prayag (NH-58), Rudra Prayag to Mana Village (NH-58), Rishikesh to Dharasu (NH94), Dharasu  to Gangotri (NH-108),  Dharasu  to Yamnotri  (NH-94),  Rudraprayag  to Gaurikund (NH-109), Tanakpur to Pithoragarh (NH-125). These 7 packages are subdivided into 51 projects covering the entire length of Char Dham. Ministry has already sanctioned 24 projects of 395 Km length amounting to Rs. 4200 crore, out of which 22 projects involving 340 km length amounting to Rs. 3600 crore have been awarded. The balance 27 projects are targeted to be sanctioned by March'18.  The pre-construction activities viz. Land acquisition, utility  shifting,  forest  clearance  etc.  are  in  advance  stage  and  likely  to  be  completed  by June'18 except the NH leading from Dharasu to Gangotri (in about 94 km length) which lies in Bhagirathi Eco Sensitive Zone and where change of land use is not permitted. Efforts are being made to complete the work in time. An expenditure of Rs. 535 crore has been incurred so far.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 244 (STARRED), answered on 2018-01-04
Subject: Air Taxi Service in Delhi/NCR
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: MANOJ KUMAR TIWARI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTIQN NO. 8 244 (To be answered on the January 2018) 4th

## AIR TAXI SERVICE IN DELHINNCR

## *244. SHRI MANOJ TIWARI

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Ashok Gajapathi Raju Pusapati)

(a) to (d): A statement is laid on the Table of the House:

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to start Air Taxi services to connect Delhi/NCR with nearby areas to promote the aviation industry;
- (b) if s0, the details thereof;
- (c) if not; the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the details of the plan outlay for the purpose?

ANSWER

A statement in respect of the Lok Sabha Starred Question no. 244 regarding Air Taxi Service in DelhiNCR" to be answered on 04.01.2018

(a) to (d): Madam; Further, with repeal of Air Corporation Act in March, 1994, the Indian Aviation Sector has been deregulated: Airlines are hOW free to induct capacity with any aircraft type; free to select whatever market and network wish to service and operate. No, they
Lok Sabha Question No. 2990 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-04
Subject: Ferry Service between Delhi and Agra
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: ASHWINI KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY  OF SHIPPING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.299O TO BE ANSWERED ON 4th JANUARY' 2018 FERRY SERVICE BETWEEN DELHI AND AGRA

## 2990. SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR:

Will the Minister of SHIPPING be pleased  to state:

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- (a) whether the Government has agreed in principle to launch a ferry service between Delhi and Agra by dredging and cleaning the Yamuna river'
- (b)ifso'thedetailsthereofandtheprogressmadeinthisregardSofar;and
- (c) the time by which the service is likely to be launched?

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- (a)to(c):TheRiverYamunafromJagatpur,Delhitothepointofconfluencewith GangariveratSangam,AllahabadhasbeendeclaredasNational Waterway-'ll0undertheNationalWaterwaysAct,20l6AConsultant has been appointed by the lnland Waterways Authority of lndia (lWAl) to prepare a Detailed Project Report  (DPR) for comprehensive development ofshippingandnavigationonthisNationalWaterway.Furthercontours of its development would be decided as per findings of the DPR'
Lok Sabha Question No. 2989 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-04
Subject: Stipend for Players
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: SUKENDER REDDY GUTHA

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2989 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.01.2018

## Stipend for Players

2989.   SHRI GUTHA SUKENDER REDDY:

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

- (a) whether it is true that the Government has taken a decision to provide a stipend/allowance for sports persons; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the procedure for getting such allowance

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

{COL. RAJYAVARDHAN  RATHORE (RETD.)}

(a)  &(b):    The  trainees  selected on non residential basis are being provided  stipend  of    Rs  6,000/-  per  head  per  annum  in  addition  to sports kit, competition exposure and insurance in Sports Authority of India (SAI) centres.  The amount of stipend is paid through electronic transfer system.

Ministry  of  Youth  Affairs  and  Sports  has  also  formulated  a programme namely, Target Olympic Podium (TOP) Scheme with the aim  to  identify,  groom  and  prepare  potential  medal  prospects  for Olympic & Paralympic Games.  The athletes under the Scheme are identified through a process of research and in consultation with the concerned stakeholders.  Benchmark for selection of these athletes under the scheme is their performance in relation to the international standard.  The selected athletes are provided financial assistance from National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) for their customized training at Institutes having world class facilities and other necessary support.  Government has decided to give 'Out of Pocket Allowance' (OPA) from National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) to the Athletes selected under TOP Scheme.  The rate of OPA is Rs. 50,000.00 (Rupees Fifty thousand only) per month and it is admissible with  effect  from  September  2017  or  from  subsequent  months  of selection of the Athletes whichever is later.  The NSDF has released so far a sum of Rs. 314.50 Lacs towards OPA to 175 Athletes under TOP Scheme for the period from September to December 2017.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2988 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-04
Subject: Operational Risks to Solar Power Plants
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: C. MAHENDRAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2988

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.01.2018

## OPERATIONAL RISKS TO SOLAR POWER PLANTS

## 2988. SHRI C. MAHENDRAN:

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

(a): whether the installed solar power plants across the country have any operational risks or other problems and if so, the details thereof;

- (b): whether  dust  is  a  problem  in  some  places  which  negatively  affects  the  output  and increases the operational costs of the solar power plants and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c): whether the Government has sanctioned Rs.5,000 crore to provide a 30 per cent capital subsidy for rooftop solar installations and if so, the details thereof along with the funds provided for the said purpose, State-wise?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): No  Madam.  Solar  power  plants  have  very  low  operational  and  maintenance  (O&M) requirements.
- (b): Periodic cleaning of solar modules is a requirement to maximise the power generation. In places of more dust, cleaning of modules is carried out more frequently.

(c): The Government has allocated Rs. 5000 Crore for Grid Connected Rooftop and Small Solar Power Plants programme, wherein financial support upto 30% of the benchmark cost in general category States/UTs and upto 70% of the benchmark cost in special category States/UTs is  provided  for  installation  of  Grid  Connected  rooftop  solar  plants  in  residential,  social  and institutional sectors. For Government sector projects, achievement linked incentives upto 25% of the  benchmark  cost  in  general  category  States/UTs  and  upto  60%  of  the  benchmark  cost  in special  category  States/UTs  are  provided.    Subsidy  is  not  given  for  private  establishments  in industrial  and  commercial  sectors.  The  duration  of  the  programme  is  upto  year  2019-20.  No State-wise budget allocation is made.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2987 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-04
Subject: Flight Services from Kannur Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: RAMACHANDRAN MULLAPPALLY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED (To be answered on the January 2018)

Flight Services from Kannur Airport

2987.

## SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIA TION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government is aware that Kannur International airport is nearing completion along with the time frame fixed for operationalising the airport, if the details thereof; S0,
- (c) whether the Government is considering to allot more international flights from Kannur and if s0, the details thereof;
- () the details of national and international airline operators interested in services from Kannur airport;
- (d) whether the State Government of Kerala has sought environmental clearance for the proposed airport in Sabarimala, Kerala, if the details and the present status thereof; and
- (e) whether the Government has noted the opposition against the project due to its environmental impact and if SO, the reaction Of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a): Yes Madam: The airport developer i.e Mls Kannur International Airport Limited (KIAL) has intimated that there are plans to commeece commercial operations at Kannur International Airport by June 2018.

- (d) (e): Under Greenfield Airport Policy of the Government; Ministry has not received any proposal for development of Greenfield Airport for Sabarimala.

(b) & (c): With repeal of Air Corporation Act in March 1994, the Indian aviation was deregulated: Airlines are free to select whatever markets and network wish to service and operate: In this regard, Government has laid down Route Dispersal Guidelines with 4 view to achieve better connectivity of air transport services of different regions %f the country. It however, up to the airlines to provide air services to specific places depending upon the traffic demand and commercial viability; International operations are governed by the availability of bilateral traffic rights and commercial judgement of the airlines. Government does not interfere in the operational plans of airline operators. they iS,
Lok Sabha Question No. 2986 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-04
Subject: Grounding of Aircraft due to Technical Glitch
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: RAM CHARITRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2986 (To be answered on the January 2018) 4th

## Grounding of Aircraft due to Technical Glitch

## 2986. SHRI RAM CHARITRA NISHAD

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether an Air India flight to New York with 300 passengers had to be grounded recently due to a technical glitch in the aircraft;
- (b) if the details thereof; SO,
- whether all the passengers were shifted to a hotel and the flight finally took off after a delay of 15 hours;
- (d) if s0, the details thereof; and
- (e) the corrective action taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

- (a) & (b): Yes, Madam: Boeing 777-300ER airplane VT-ALL; operating AI102 on 12 December 2017, New York-Delhi Sector had developed defect related to hydraulic system at New York
- (c) to (e): Yes, Madam: Air India made an announcement that the new flight AI 102D will depart at 12:30 on Dec 13, 2017 and the passengers were provided hotel accommodation: Some of these passengers who came to report for AI1O2D/13Dec were reimbursed for taxi charges. Total USD1285/was on this account: Few passengers changed their reservation for later dates without any charges: Few passengers cancelled the reservations and full refund was authorized for them. The airplane was declared serviceable after a delay of 22.45 hrs. paid
Lok Sabha Question No. 2981 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-04
Subject: APGENCO
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: GEETHA KOTHAPALLI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2981 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.01.2018

## APGENCO

2981. SHRIMATI KOTHAPALLI GEETHA:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether APGENCO in Krishnapatnam, Nellore Damodaram Sanjivayya Thermal station, Vijayawada thermal station and Narla Tatarao Thermal  Vidyut  centre,  Rayalaseema  thermal  vidyut  centre  in  Kadapa district  in  Andhra Pradesh have stopped electricity production and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether these power plants are only producing 1906 MW electricity whereas they have the target to produce 4410 MW electricity per day and if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

## A N S W E R

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

( SHRI  R. K. SINGH )

(a) & (b) :    No,  Madam.  Andhra  Pradesh  Power  Generation  Corporation Limited  (APGENCO)  has  informed  that  Narla  Tatarao  Thermal  Power Station                         (Dr. NTTPS) at Vijaywada and Rayalaseema Thermal Power  Plant  (RTPP)  at  Kadapa  are  normally  running  at  full  load  (full capacity), but sometimes operating at partial load as per the directions of Andhra Pradesh state load dispatch centre depending on the grid demand except one unit of 210 MW in Narla Tatarao Thermal Power Station (Dr. NTTPS)  which  is  under  capital  overhaul.  Sri  Damodaram  Sanjeevaiah Thermal Station (SSTPS - 1600 MW), Krishnapatnam is running at low load due to shortage of coal.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2980 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-01-04
Subject: NWW Kovalam-Kasargod
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: M. B. RAJESH, P.K.SREEMATHI TEACHER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.298O TO BE ANSWEREO ON 4th JANUARY, 2018

## LOK SABHA NWW KOVALAM.KASARGOD

2980. SHRI M.B. RAJESH: SHRIMATI P.K. SREEMATHI TEACHER:

Will the Minister of SHIPPING be pleased  to state:

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- (a) whether Government  has received proposals  for the development of waterways from various State Governments  including Kerala, if so' the details thereof;
- (b) the quantum of funds earmarked and proposed  to be released in the current financial  year,
- (c) whether Government  has decided to take up National Wateruvays between Kovalam  and Kasargod;
- (d) if so, aims and obiectives  of the above proiect; and
- (e) the details of estimated cost, expected volume of transportation  of goods after completion of project and the time by which the  project is likely to be commissioned?

## ANS*ER

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

- (a)&(b):Yes, Madam. The proposal  for development of west coast canal from Kollam to Kovalam  in the south and from Kozhikode to Kasargod  in the north of the declared portion of National waterway-3  (NW-3) has been received  from Government  of Kerala in November, 20'17. As the stretches  of west coast CanalproposedfordevelopmentbytheGovernmentofKeralaisbeyondthe declared portion of National  waterway-3,  no funds are earmarked for them.

(c)to(e):As  of now, no proposal is under consideration of the Government  for declaration of more Nationalwaterways  in addition  to the 11't National waterways declared earlier vide the National  Waterways Act, 2016'

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