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Lok Sabha Question No. 1601 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-09
Subject: Funds Allocation under PMGSY in Kerala
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: P.K.SREEMATHI TEACHER

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1601

TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.03.2017

## FUNDS ALLOCATION UNDER PMGSY IN KERALA

## 1601. SHRIMATI P.K. SREEMATHI TEACHER:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- ( a) the details of funds allocated, released and spent under the Pradhan Mantri Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) during the last three years and the current year in t State of Kerala;
- ( b) the details o f road projects completed during the said period in the State, Proj -wise; and
- ( c) the details of ongoing work/ pending work under PMGSY in the State?

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

- ( a) to (c) : 'Rural  Roads'  is  a  State  subject  and  Pradhan  Mantri  Gram  Sadak  Yojana (PMGSY)  is  a  one - time  special  intervention  of  the  Central  Government  to  provide  rur connectivity, by way of a single all - weather road, to the eligible unconnected habit ations in the Core Network. Since inception of PMGSY, 1,436 Roads/Bridges have been sanctioned t the State of Kerala for constructing/upgrading 3,534.891 km road length (both PMGSY a PMGSY -II)  (upto  31.1.2017).  The  State  has  reported  that  out  of  these  p rojects  1,192 Roads/Bridges  have  been  completed  by  constructing  2,774.633  km  road  length  (upt 31.1.2017). The details of fund allocated, released and spent under Pradhan Mantri Gr Sadak  Yojana(PMGSY)  in  the  last  three  years  and  the  current  year  to  Keral a  are  given below: -

| Year                       |   Central Allocation (Rs.in crore) |   Funds Released by the Ministry of Rural Development (Rs.in crore) |   Expenditure* (Rs.in crore) |
|----------------------------|------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|
| 2013- 14                   |                                177 |                                                               1.5   |                       121.15 |
| 2014- 15                   |                                152 |                                                             151.41  |                       190.59 |
| 2015- 16                   |                                151 |                                                             151     |                       160.16 |
| 2016- 17 ( upto Jan, 2017) |                                180 |                                                             135.458 |                       183.98 |

*Including State Share

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1600 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-09
Subject: Import of Raw Material
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: BANSHILAL MAHTO

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1600 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.03.2017

## IMPORT OF RAW MATERIAL

1600. DR. BANSHILAL MAHATO:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंरी

be pleased to state :

- (a) whether there is an increase in the import of raw material for the production of textiles during the last three years;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, item-wise and country-wise;
- (c) whether the Union Government proposes to increase the production of raw materials for textile sector in the country; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER वस्त्र      मंरी (श्री अज      )

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES (SHRI AJAY TAMTA)

(a) & (b): No, the import of raw material for textile production has decreased at a CAGR of 0.2% from 2013 to 2015. The item-wise and country-wise details of import of raw material of textiles are as follows:

Table 1: Item wise Imports (USD Mn)

| Item             |   2013 |   2014 |   2015 | CAGR   |
|------------------|--------|--------|--------|--------|
| Fiber & Filament |   1927 |   2109 |   1922 | -0.2%  |
| Yarn             |    457 |    469 |    453 | -0.5%  |
| Total            |   2385 |   2578 |   2374 | -0.2%  |

Table 2:   Country-wise Imports of raw material (USD Mn) (top ten)

| Country    |   Import of raw material in 2015 (USD Mn) | Country   |   Import of raw material in 2015 (USD Mn) |
|------------|-------------------------------------------|-----------|-------------------------------------------|
| China      |                                       734 | Japan     |                                        96 |
| Australia  |                                       186 | Viet Nam  |                                        93 |
| USA        |                                       163 | Thailand  |                                        72 |
| Bangladesh |                                       110 | Mali      |                                        69 |
| Indonesia  |                                       101 | Germany   |                                        64 |

(c) & (d): The Government is focused on increasing production of all types of raw materials for textile sector including natural fibres, man-made fibres and yarns. Following are some of the major schemes focusing on the production of raw materials:-

1. Jute Improved Cultivation and Advanced Retting Exercise (Jute-ICARE)
2. Incentive scheme for acquisition of Plant& machinery for Jute mills (ISAPM)
3. Integrated Scheme for Development of Silk Industry
4. Integrated Wool Improvement and Development Programme (IWIDP)
5. Sheep & Wool Improvement Scheme (SWIS)
6. Pashmina Wool Development Programme
7. Technology Mission on Cotton
8. Price Support Scheme (PSS)
9. Vidarbha Intensive Irrigation Development Programme (VIIDP)

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1599 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-09
Subject: Saansad Adarsh Grams
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1599 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.03.2017

## SAANSAD ADARSH GRAM YOJANA

## 1599. SHRI BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether any fresh directions/ guidelines have been issued to the States for re funds of various schemes by according priority to the Saansad Adarsh Grams and so, the details thereof; and
- (b) ifnot, whether the Union Government proposes to issue any guidelines/directions to the State Governments in this regard?

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

( a) & ( b) . : The development of Gram Panchayat s identified under SAGY is intended to take place  through  the  convergence  and  implementation  of  existing  Government  Schemes  and Programmes  without  allocating  additional  funds.  In  pursuance  of  above,  the  rele Ministries/ Departments of the Central Gover nment have been requested by the Ministry of Rural Development to make suitable changes, wherever appropriate, in the guidelines of respective Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored Schemes / Programmes to enable prior to  be  given  to  the  Gam  Panch ayats  selected  under  SAGY.  While  different  Ministries  / Departments have made changes in 21 of their Programme / Scheme guidelines, the Minist is in touch with other relevant Ministries / Departments in this regard. A number o schemes are required to be converged with this scheme for maximising benefit. This would require  the  guidelines  of  State  Schemes  /  Programmes  to  be  suitably  amended  to  g automatic and mandatory priority to the GPs selected under SAGY. The States/UTs hav been requested to do the needful in this regard.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1598 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-09
Subject: Educational Qualification for Public Transport Drivers
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: K. MARAGATHAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1598

ANSWERED ON 9 TH  MARCH, 2017

## EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT DRIVERS

## 1598.   SHRIMATI K. MARAGATHAM:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

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be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  do  away  with  the  minimum  educational qualification for public transport drivers, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether it is also true that the Government is also considering that taxi drivers may no longer need to have one year's driving experience in a private vehicle before being eligible for a commercial vehicle license, if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  will  empower  a  body  to  certify  schools  to  impart  training  to aspirant drivers across the country; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a) to (d)  The Ministry has introduced the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2016 in the Parliament  (Lok  Sabha)  on  9 th August,  2016  which  inter-alia  proposes  to  simplify  the procedure for the grant of a driving licence. It seeks to remove the requirement for minimum educational  qualification  for  transport  vehicle's  licence  as  long  as  the  applicant  holds  a certificate  from  a  driver  training  school  or  establishment.  It  also  seeks  to  provide  that  an applicant who fails the test of competence repeatedly shall be required to undergo a remedial driver  training  course  before  such  applicant  can  apply  again.    The  Bill  was  referred  to  the Department - related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture for examination and report. The Committee has presented its report to the Rajya Sabha on 8 th February, 2017.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1597 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-09
Subject: Increase in Renewable Energy Capacity
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: RAMA KISHORE SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 1597

TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.03.2017

## INCREASE IN RENEWABLE ENERGY CAPACITY

## 1597.   SHRI RAMA KISHORE SINGH:

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

- (a) whether the Union Government has decided to increase the renewable energy capacity to five  times  in  the  country  and  instructed  the  State  Governments  to  provide  for  lighting alongside rural roads through solar energy;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether any steps have been taken to implement Atal Jyoti Yojana in Bihar and if so, the details thereof including the funds allocated and spent for the purpose?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): Government  of  India  has  set  a  target  of  1,75,000  MW  of  Renewable  Energy capacity  by  2022.  Ministry  is  also  promoting  Off-grid  decentralised  Solar  PV  applications programme which includes  Solar Street Lights in rural areas  by providing Central Financial Assistance (CFA).

(c): Atal  Jyoti  Yojana  (AJAY)  has  been  approved  by  Government  for  installation  of  solar street lights in the States where household grid connectivity is less than 50% (as per the 2011 Census), which includes the State of Bihar. The total financial outlay of the scheme is Rs. 499.30 Crore and Rs.81.00 Crore has been released to implementing agency for this purpose.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1595 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-09
Subject: Impact of Demonetisation
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: ADHIR RANJAN CHOWDHURY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1595 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.03.2017

## IMPACT OF DEMONETISATION

## 1595.   SHRI ADHIR RANJAN CHOWDHURY:

## Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंरी

be pleased to state :

- (a) whether there was decrease in production of textiles after demonetisation and number of jobs was also directly impacted because of it and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the employment generation in Textile industry is not increasing in country and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the  details  of  action  plan  of  the  Government  to  increase  employment  generation  in  textile industry?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER वस्त्र मंरी ( श्री अज )

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

- (a): Based on provisional figures for 2016-17 (Apr. Jan.) the production of cotton yarn and fabrics have increased while there is marginal decrease in production of man-made fibre.

However, no structured survey has been carried out to assess the impact of demonetization on production and employment.

- (b): No, Madam.  The employment in textile and apparel industry of India has increased in recent years.
- (c): The  Government  is  implementing  various  policy  initiatives  for  creating  employment  in Textile  Sector  through  its  various  Schemes  such  as  the  Technology  Upgradation  Fund  Scheme (TUFS),  Scheme  for  Development  of  Technical  Textiles,  Schemes  for  the  Development  of  the Powerloom  Sector,  Scheme  for  Integrated  Textile  Parks  (SITP),  Integrated  Skill  Development Scheme  (ISDS),  Schemes  for  Development  of  Silk  and  Sericulture  sectors,  National  Handloom Development Programme (NHDP), Comprehensive Handloom Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS),  Yarn  Supply  Scheme,  National  Handicrafts  Development  Programme  (NHDP),  In  situ Upgradation of Plain Powerloom Scheme for upgrading the obsolete Powerlooms to semi-automatic and automatic looms, North East Region Textiles Promotion Scheme (NERTPS), etc. These schemes are aimed at setting up of new units as well as expansion of the existing units which have potential for generating large employment opportunities.

The Government of India has recently notified the Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (A-TUFS) for Technology upgradation in the textiles sector. Further, the  Government has also recently approved a special package to boost production, employment generation and export in the Textile and Apparel Sector which includes enhanced subsidy of 25% to garmenting units, under Amended-TUFS  based  on  their  production  and  employment  output;  Remission  of  State  Levies; Amendment in Section 80JJAA of Income Tax Act and modification of Labour Laws to encourage investment in the garmenting sector.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1594 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-09
Subject: Development of Airstrip in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: J.C. DIVAKAR REDDY, GEETHA KOTHAPALLI

1594.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTIQN NO: : 1594 (To be answered on the 9th March 2017)

## DEVELOPMENT OF AIRSTRIP IN ANDHRA PRADESH

SHRI J.C. DIVAKAR REDDY SHRIMATI KOTHAPALLI GEETHA

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government\_proposes to take %ver and develop the airstrip managed by the Satya Sai Trust in Puttaparthi of Anantapur Gistricb lic Andhra Pradesh to enable night lan and other amenities for utilization 0f the airstrip currently being used only for VIPs; (6) if so, the details thereof and the funds spent for the purpose; and (C) the steps taken by the Government in this regard? public ding

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

- (a): Madam: No such proposal, at present: No,
- (b) & (c): Do not arise:

(Shri Jayant Sinha)
Lok Sabha Question No. 1593 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-09
Subject: Strengthening Aviation Security
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: ELUMALAI VELLAIGOUNDER

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTIQN NO. 1593 (To be answered on the March 2017)

## STRENGTHENING AVIA TION SECURITY

1593.

SHRI V. ELUMALAI

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

- (a) whether the Government proposes to issue its own travels, if s0, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government is working on strengthening aviation security in the country; and

be pleased to state: -

- (b) whether in recent months, there have been several cases of unruly passengers threatening the safety of flight or cO-passengers, if $O, the details thereof;
- (d) if s0, the details thereof and the measures taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

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- (6) Airline wise details of the unruly passengers as reported by scheduled domestic airlines from July, 2016 till date are as follows:

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- (d) Considering the sensitive nature of security scenario and threat perceptions, specific information regarding these aspects cannot be placed in the domain\_ public
- (c) The security arrangements at airports in India are reviewed from time to time and upgraded as per requirement, by the Bureau 0f Civil Aviation Security (BCAS); the regulatory authority for civil aviation security in India, in consultation with the concerned agencies and stakeholders; including the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and airport operators, depending upon threat perceptions, corrective measures are taken.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1590 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-09
Subject: Operation of Flights
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: T.G. VENKATESH BABU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTIQN NO. 8 1590 (To be answered on the 9th March 2017)

## OPERATION OF FLIGHTS

1590.

SHRI VENKATESH BABU T.G.

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the total number of flights which are in operation both passenger and cargo; domestic/ international by Air India and the requirementlsanctionedlactual strength of cabin crew;
- (c) if s0, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor;\_
- (b) whether the Air India has grounded large number of cabin crew members mostly air hostesses;
- {d) whether there is any proposal to take back the grounded staff;
- f) whether Air India proposes to switch over to 4-digit flight numbers and if s0, the details thereof ?
- if s0, the details thereof and if not; the reasons therefor; and

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a): Air India and Alliance Air (a wholly owned subsidiary of Air India) usually operates 450 flights per day.

(b) : At present; 34 cabin crew (30 female and 4 male) are grounded due to high BMI (Body Mass Index):

In view of fleet augmentation and addition of new sectors and also on account of natural wastage and attrition in the category, the requirement of cabin crew is assessed by Air India from time to time. There is no sanctioned strength of the same The actual strength of cabin crew is 3490.

(c),(d) & (e) : As per DGCA guidelines, 22 is maximum BMI for women and 25 is maximum BMI for men. Therefore, cabin crew who are in obese category are grounded to enable them to attain DGCA prescribed limits\_ Air India provides enough opportunity to cabin crew to reduce their weight; Once the cabin crews are out of obese category, are taken back for flying duties: they

(f): At present, Air India has no to switch over to 04 digit flight numbers for the schedule flights. Air India uses 04 digit flight numbers for additional flights/Charter flights and Code share flights. plans

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1589 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-09
Subject: Declaration of Private Players as Non-performers
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: S.P. MUDDAHANUMEGOWDA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1589

ANSWERED ON 09 TH  MARCH, 2017

## DECLARATION OF PRIVATE PLAYERS AS NON-PERFORMERS

1589.   SHRI S.P. MUDDAHANUME GOWDA:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

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be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government proposes to declare private highway players as non-performers if they fail to infuse equity in ongoing works and delay in disbursement of loans;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the time by which the final decision in this regard is likely to be taken;
- (d) whether there are some other conditions put on concessionaires to complete the work within the stipulated time and save themselves from being debarred from bidding for new projects; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a)  to (e) Government  has  issued  a  policy  vide  circular  No.  76/2011  and  193/2015  for assessment  of  performance  of  the  Contractors  and  Concessionaires.  The  stipulated  criterion envisages that a Concessionaire would be declared non-performing if it fails to infuse its equity contribution as per the Financing Agreements and if that results in delay in disbursement of debt by lenders, thus causing delay in completion of the project highway. This criteria is used for the assessment of Concessionaire.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1587 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-09
Subject: Recruitment of Pilots
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

(To be answered on the 9th March 2017)

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1587

## RECRUITMENT OF PILOTS

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SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

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be pleased to state: -

- (a) whether the Government is aware that the country has more than 10000 pilots Holders) without job and if so, the details thereof and the reason for the same; (CPL
- (c) whether Government proposes t0 issue directives to all airlines including to send back the expatriate pilots immediately and recruit pilots only from these jobless pilots in the country and if s0, the details thereof and if not; the reason therefor; and
- (b) whether despite so many pilots jobless in the country, various airlines are still operating with expatriate pilots and if $0, the detaiis thereof;
- (d) whether the Government has taken any action to provide jobs to ail these jobless pilots in Government as well as various private airlines and if the details thereof and if not; the reasons behind the same?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

- (a) As per records till datez total number of CPL issued by DGCA is 14554 (Fourteen Thousand Five Hundred and Fifty Four): However; DGCA is not aware about the employment status %f these CPL holders.
- (b) (c) Foreign pilots are employed by airlines to overcome the shortage of type rated commanders (Pilot in command) due to growth in aviation sector and induction of new aircraft in the fleet of airlines. However , sufficient number of Indian Co are available and employed with airlines To cover the shortage of type rated commanders (Pilot-in-command) validation of licence of foreign pilots is done under provisions contained in Rule 45 of Aircraft Rules 1937 and FATA (Foreign Aircrew Temporary Authorization) is issued. Further; to restrict the utilization of foreign pilots and to give priority to Indian Pilots, utilization of co-pilots under the privileges %f FATA has already been stopped with effect from 01.06.2008 and now FATA is issued pilots

only for Pilot-in-command; The provision of FATA has been currently restricted up to 31.12.2018. In addition to above, as per the guidelines; the Indian pilots, who are inducted by airlines, are trained to upgrade them as commander (Pilot-in-command) to phase out foreign being pilots.

(d) Every airline has its own system of recruitment mechanism and the Government has no role in this regard:

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