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Lok Sabha Question No. 1148 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-21
Subject: Mandatory RFID Tagging of Vehicles
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: MANOJ KUMAR TIWARI, HARI OM PANDEY, PARASURAMAN K., (ADV.) JOICE GEORGE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1149

ANSWERED ON 21 ST  DECEMBER, 2017

## MOBILE APP FOR PROJECT INFORMATION SYSTEM

## 1149.   SHRI PONGULETI

SRINIVASA REDDY:

SHRI HARI OM PANDAY:

SHRI MANOJ TIWARI:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched a mobile app for Project Management Information System, which tracks progress of over 3000 NHAI projects online;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether  general  public  is  allowed  to  use  the  mobile  app  to  report  their  experience  and complaints, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(d)  whether  NHAI  has  launched  similar  mobile  app  to  monitor  maintenance  and  operation  of already built stretches, if so, the details thereof; and

(e)  whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  constitute  District  Level  Monitoring  Group headed by a sitting Member of Parliament to check the progress of projects, if so, the details thereof, if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a)  to  (b)  Yes,  Madam.  The  Mobile  App  Project  Monitoring  Information  System  (PMIS)  is  a mobile application for web version of the same. It is available on Google Play Store and App Store to download. The mobile App can be accessed through secured login ID's provided to all concerned stakeholders viz. Project Directors, Regional officers, CGMs, GMs, etc. to update and monitor the progress of projects under their jurisdiction.

(c)  No,  Madam.  It  is  presently  designed  for  dissemination  and  exchange  of  project  related information  between  Headquarter  and  field  units  of  National  Highways  Authority  of  India (NHAI). (d) No, Madam. (e)  No,  Madam.  However,  issues  regarding  project  progress  and  monitoring  are  raised  and resolved during District Level Coordination Meetings with District Magistrates; and then at State Level  Coordination  Meetings  with  State  Nodal  Officers  (Principal  Secretaries)  by  Regional

- Officers in National Highway Authority of India's (NHAI's) field offices.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1147 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-21
Subject: Sports University in the Country
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: M. B. RAJESH, P.K.SREEMATHI TEACHER, V. SATHYABAMA

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1147

TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.12.2017

Sports University in the Country

1147. SHRI M.B. RAJESH: SHRIMATI P.K. SHRIMATHI TEACHER: SHRIMATI V. SATHYA BAMA:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  establish  a  sports university, stadium, sports academy complying with current international  standards  in  the  country  including  Kerala  and  Tamil Nadu;
- (b) If  so,  the  details  thereof,  sports-wise  and  if  not  the  reasons therefor;
- (c)     whether  the  Government  has  communicated  its  intention  in this regard to the State Governments;
- (d)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (e)    whether any funds have been earmarked for the said purpose;
- and
- (f)
- if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore (Retd.))

- (a) to (d): The Government of India has decided to set up National Sports University in Manipur and the National Sports University Bill, 2017,  has  already  been  introduced  in  the  Lok  Sabha.  This  will  be the first full-fledged Sports  University in  India  conforming  to international standards. At present, the Government of India has no plan to set up similar Universities in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

The National Sports University Bill provides, inter-alia, that the University  shall  have  the  powers  and  functions  to  establish  and maintain,  with  prior  approval  of  the  Central  Government,  such outlying  campuses,  regional  centers,  specialized  laboratories  or other  units  for  research  instruction  and  training  as  are,  in  the opinion of the University, necessary for furtherance of its objects. The proposals for setting  up  outlying  campuses  and  regional centers  etc  of  the  National  Sports  University  will  be  examined  as and when proposals are received from State Governments including those from Tamil Nadu and Kerala. (e)  & (f): As per advice of the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Youth Affairs  &  Sports  can  sanction  Rs.  50  crore  for  Pre-investment activities.  The  Ministry  has  already  released  Rs.18.75  crore  to project management  consultant  engaged  for  setting  up  National  Sports

Hindustan Steelworks Construction Limited (HSCL) University in Manipur.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1143 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-21
Subject: Profit/Loss made by Air India
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN, JAYADEV GALLA, CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI, BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA, CHINTAMANI MALVIYA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1143 (To be answered on the 21st December 2017)

## PROFITILOSS MADE BY AIR INDIA

1143

SHRI AARUNMOZHITHEVAN SHRI JAYADEV GALLA SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI SHRI BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA PROF. CHINTAMANI MALVIYA

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state: -

- (2) the details of profitl loss made by Air India during the last three years and the current year; year-wise;
2. whether there is & huge debt burden on Air India and if the details thereof and the steps taken by Air India to reduce its debt;
3. () the details of bailout packages given to revive the company during the period;
4. (d) whether Air India approached Ministry of Finance to extend term for raising tax free bonds; and
5. (e) if s0, the details thereof and the reasons therefor along with the responseof the Ministry of Finance thereto, and the other steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

- (2) The details of the Net Losses made by Air India during the last three years as per the audited accounts for the last three years and as per the Provisional figures for FY 201617 are at Annexure. given
2. (c): The total outstanding loans on Air India at the end of 31st March 2017, as per Provisional Estimates for FY 2016-17 are Rs 48,877 crores. As & part of the Turnaround Air India has initiated 4 number of steps in order to cut costs and losses. These steps, inter-alia, include the following: Plan,
3. (b): The Government in 2012, had approved a Turnaround Plan (TAP)Financial Restructuring Plan (FRP) that entailed an equity support of Rs 30,231 crores over a period of 10 years. Out of this amount, the Government has released 4 total Equity Support of Rs 26,545.21 crores till the December 2017.
- i. Route rationalization of erstwhile AI & IA route and elimination of route network

ii Rationalization of certain loss making routes:

- (d): Madam.

iii Enhanced utilization of new fleet resulting in production of higher Available Seat Kilometers (ASKMs).

- (e): Does not arise in view of (d) above:

## ANNEXURE TOLSUQ 1143

Rs. in crores

| Particulars                 | 2013-14   | 2014-15   | 2015-16   | 2016-17 (Prov)   |
|-----------------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|------------------|
| Operating Profit/(Loss)     | (3977.89) | (2636.19) | 105.00    | 215.00           |
| Net Profit/(Loss) after Tax | (6279.60) | (5859.91) | (3836.77) | (3643.00)        |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1139 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-21
Subject: Sale of Air India Properties
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: T. RADHAKRISHNAN, K. MARAGATHAM, DUSHYANT SINGH, NARANBHAI KACHHADIA, ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN, SUDHEER GUPTA, BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1139 (To be answered on the December 2017) 21st

Sale of Air India Properties

SHRI T. RAIHAKRISHNAN

SHRIMATI K MARAGATHAM

SHRI DUSHYANT SINGH

SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA

SHRI ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN

SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA

SHRI BIDDYUT BARAN MAHATO

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Air India has started selling its land and properties in 13 cities and if the details thereof and the location of all such properties; S0,
- (b) whether the Government has appointed any consultant to ensure realization of maximum proceeds against the sale of Air India'$ properties and if the details thereof; SO,
- (c) the process and mechanismn through which these properties would be sold;
- (d) the estimated quantum 0f funds likely to be generated from the sale; and
- (e) whether the Ministry has any specific rationale behind the sale of the properties of Air India to State Bank of India (SBI) in South Mumbai and if the details thereof and if not; the reasons therefor? SO,

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a): Madam; Air India has started the process of selling its Lands Chennai, Trivandrum, Pune, Nashik, Gwalior and Lucknow; 02 properties each in Kolkata and Bhuj, 03 properties each in Bangaluru and Yes,

Ahmedabad and 12 properties in Mumbai.

(6): Air India has appointed MIs Cushman & Wakefield India (Formerly DTZ) as consultant for helping in the process of monetisation of its properties.

( ; Themechanism for Monetisation of properties is through E-Auction by Court Judge,

(d): The properties put up for auction is likely to yield & sum of Rs. 670 crores

(e): 4 flats have been sold earlier to State Bank Of India based competitive bidding and negotiating the price with SBI higher than the quoted price at rupees 22 crore each with total amount of Rs.88 crore: The price was negotiated which duly vetted by Oversight Committee on Monetisation. The sale proposal was approved by Cabinet before flats were sold to SBL

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1135 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-21
Subject: Formulation of New Rural Development Schemes
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: SADASHIV KISAN LOKHANDE, BHAGWANTH KHUBA

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1135

TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.12.2017

## FORMULATION OF NEW RURAL DEVELOPMENT SCHEMES

## 1135.   SHRI SADASHIV LOKHANDE: SHRI BHAGWANTH KHUBA:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to formulate new schemes or master plans for the holistic development of rural areas at district level;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the details of the Districts identified for the purpose, State-wise; and
- (c) the quantum of funds proposed to be granted under these schemes or master plans, State-wise?

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

(a) : Keeping in view the need for the holistic development of rural areas, including the need for employment generation, strengthening of livelihood opportunities, promotion of self-employment,  skilling  requirement  of  rural  youths,  provision  for  social  assistance  and other  basic  amenities,  the  Ministry  of  Rural  Development,  inter  alia,  is  implementing Mahatma  Gandhi  National  Rural  Employment  Guarantee  Act  (MGNREGA),  Deendayal Antyodaya  Yojana  -  National  Rural  Livelihoods  Mission  (DAY-NRLM),  Deen  Dayal Upadhyay  -  Gramin  Kaushalya  Yojana  (DDU-GKY),    Pradhan  Mantri  Awaas  Yojana  Gramin  (PMAY-G),  Pradhan  Mantri  Gram  Sadak  Yojana  (PMGSY)  and  National  Social Assistance  Programme  (NSAP)  through  State  Governments/  UT  Administrations.  As implementation of these schemes/programmes, along with the programmes implemented by other Ministries in rural areas, covers all aspects of development of rural areas, there is no proposal in the Ministry to formulate new schemes or master plans.

(b) & (c) :

Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1134 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-21
Subject: Construction of New Airport at Navi Mumbai
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: NARANBHAI KACHHADIA, VIJAY KUMAR S.R., T. RADHAKRISHNAN, ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN, KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH, GAJANAN CHANDRAKANT KIRTIKAR, BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO

1134.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1134

(To be answered On the 21st December 2017)

Construction of New Airport at Navi Mumbai

SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA SHRI SR VIJAYAKUMAR SHRI T: RADHAKRISHNAN SHRI ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHA VAN KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the current status of construction 0f new airport in Navi Mumbai;
- (c) if so, the details of the cost escalation of the project due to the delay;
- (b) whether the construction of new airport in Navi Mumbai has been delayed and shall not meet its target date of completion;
- (d) the target date fixed for completion of said project and the actuai time likely to be taken for completion of said project; and
- (e) the measures taken to complete the construction work of the new airport in Navi Mumbai as soon as possible?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIA TION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a) Mandatory approvals from Ministry of Environment Forest (MoEF), Ministry of Civil Aviation and Forest Clearance from State as well as Central levei have been obtained: and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Limited (CIDCO) has already awarded the land development works in the core airport area in the month of April, 2017. The land acquisition and R & R are in advance stage of completion. CIDCO the project proponent has awarded the project to Mlo Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) on 24/10/2017. being

(c) Does not arise(s).

(b) No, Madam.

- (d) CIDCO has informed that one runway with the required facilities will be ready by December, 2019.
- (e) Land development Works has already been awarded in 3 Packages and was started.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1132 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-21
Subject: Disinvestment/Privatization of Air India
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: VINOD KUMAR BOIANAPALLI, KALIKESH NARAYAN SINGH DEO, RAMACHANDRAN MULLAPPALLY, SANTOKH SINGH CHAUDHARY, BHARATENDRA SINGH, INNOCENT, K. GOPAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1132

(To be answered on the 21st December 2017)

## DISINVESTMENTPPRIVATIZA TION OF AMR INDIA

1132.

SHRI B. VINOD KUMAR SHRI KALIKESH N. SINGH DEO SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN SHRI SANTOKH SINGH CHAUDHARY KUNWAR BHARA TENDRA SHRI INNOCENT DR K GOPAL

.

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has finalised transaction advisers and bidders for the Air India?s strategic disinvestment; if S0, the details thereof;
- (6) the total market share and the quantum of debt of Air India as on date;
- (c) whether the privatisation of the national carrier would contribute to the reduction %f the massive debt and provide & relief t0 the taxpayers and if the details of the quantum of the debt expected to be released; SO,
- (d) whether the Government has decided on the quantum of the equity to be sold; if so the details thereof;
- (0) whether the Government has consulted all stakcholders including workers union before the disinvestment; if $0, the details thereof; and
- to Air India employees before disinvestment takes place and the manner in which interest of the employees union and assets of Air India would be protected?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL A VIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

- (a): Appointment of Mls Ernst & Young LLP as Transaction Adviser for strategic disinvestment of Air India and its subsidiaries/JV has been finalised.
- (b): The details of average market share for the period April 2017 to October 2017 are as under:

*#International-~--16.28%

- #Domestic

#Source-DGCA

** Source- IATA DDS,including Air India Express: As per the provisional figures for FY 2016-17 the total Loans of the company as on 31.3.2017 are around Rs 48,877 crores.

- (c) (d): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA); in its meeting held on 28.06.2017 has given in-principle approval for considering strategic disinvestment of Air India and its five subsidiaries and constitution of Air India Specific Alternative Mechanism (AISAM) to guide the process on strategic disinvestment from time to time and decide on five issues.
- (e): Madam: No,
- (9: At present; Air India has no proposal to offer VRS to its employees before disinvestment takes place:

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1127 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-21
Subject: Cargo Terminals at Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: CHANDRAKANT BHAURAO KHAIRE, KAMLA DEVI PATLE, KANWAR SINGH TANWAR

## COVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: : 4127

(To be answered on the 21st December 2017)

## CARGO TERMINALS AT AIRPORTS

1127.

SHRI CHANDRAKANT IAIRE SHRIMATI KAMLA DEVI PAATLE SHRI KANWAR SINGH TANWAR

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the role of air cargo terminals in commercial activities in the country and the growth registered by air freight transport in the country during the last twenty five years;
- (c) the number of airports in the country wherein inland cargo terminals are functioning as of date;
- (b) the number of airports designated with the status of cargo terminals as of date;
- (d) whether few State Governments have upgraded the inland cargo terminals situated in their respective States by enhancing commercial activities in their States and requested to designate these with status 0f international cargo terminal;
- whether the Government proposes to set up dedicated cargo airports in the country and if the locations under consideration and the time by which the proposals would through? S0, get
- if s0, the response of the Government thereto; and

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry 0f CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a) The role of cargo terminals is to facilitate processing of domestic and international air cargo where regulatory agencies and facilitating entities are available for timely clearance and upliftment of the cargo. Air cargo handled at airports in India was 2.978 million MT in 2016-17 which has grown at & compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9% during the last 25 years:

- (c) There are 27 airports wherein inland (domestic) cargo terminals are functioning in the country as on date:
- (b) Presently, there are 27 airports where domestic cargo terminals, and 24 airports where international cargo terminals; have been so designated in the country:
- (d) No proposal from the State Governments requesting designation of a domestic cargo terminal as an international cargo terminal is presently under consideration of the Government.
- (f) Madam. No proposal is presently under the consideration of the Government for up dedicated airports exclusively for cargo in the country. No, setting
- (e) Does not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1123 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-21
Subject: Ship Accidents
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: KURUPPASSERY VARKEY THOMAS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1 {23 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21't DECEMBER, 2017 SHIP ACCIDENTS

1123. PROF. K.V. THOMAS: Will  the Minister of SHIPPINGbe  pleased  to state: +d cft{6{ d*

- (a) whether many lndian ships have met with accidents abroad, if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) the steps taken to help the lndians who are involved in these accidents?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

(SHRI PON. MDHAKRISHNAN)

- (a)&(b):Three  lndian ships during the year 2016 and 4 tndian ships during  the year 2017 (ti[ 18s December)  have met with accidents  abroad.  However,  no lndian was involved in these accidents.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1121 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-12-21
Subject: Unique Identity Proof for Flight Booking
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: RAJESH KUMAR DIWAKAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDLA LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1121

(To be answered On the December 2017) 21st

Unique Identity Proof for Flight Booking

1122.

SHRI RAJESH KUMAR DIWAKER

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Geverament proposes to make it mandatory for individuals to furnish & unique identity at the time of flight booking;
- the details thereof aad the objective behind the move;
- of the details thereof; SO,
- (d) whether the Goverament has also decided to set up & technical committee with representaticn 0f stakeholders to take this initiative forward; aud (e) i s8, the details thereof aiong with the time by which the committee is likely to submit its report?

## ANSWER

Minicier of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

- (a) various consultations have been conducted with all stakeholders of the aviation system and suggestions have been received from air passengers to furwish & digital identification number like Aadhar Card number at the time of purchasing air ticket: try,
- (c}: The upgradation of technology for passenger's facilitation is a continuous protocois for data sharing across airiines, airports, travel agents and others.
- (d) (e): Madam: Ministry of Civil Aviation has constituted & three-tier set up Thich inter-alia includes a Technical Committee for implernentation of techuology-enabied seamless passenger facilities across airports in India: The Technical Committee has submitted its draft report Yes;