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Lok Sabha Question No. 851 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-02-06
Subject: Ice Hockey
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Jamyang Tsering Namgyal

## Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports

## Government of India Department of Sports

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 851 TO BE ANSWERD ON 06.02.2020

## Ice Hockey

851. SHRI JAMYANG TSERING NAMGYAL:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any plans to make Ice Hockey as a recognizable  sport  in  the  country,  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  if not, the time by which the Government plans to do so;
- (b) whether the Government is aware that the Women's Ice Hockey team is representing India on International grounds and has won the 2017 Challenge Cup of Asia even after a scarcity of equipments;
- (c) whether the Government has any plans to give quota benefit to the women of Ice Hockey team and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) if not, whether the Government plans to do so;
- (e)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  open  an  Ice  Hockey Institute in Ladakh and if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) if not, the time by which the Government plans to do so?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS [SHRI KIREN RIJIJU]

- (a) The Government does not classify different sports disciplines into  recognised  sports  or  otherwise.    For  the  promotion  of  Ice Hockey, this Ministry has recognized Ice Hockey Association as a National Sports Promotional Organization.

(b) In  the  International  Ice  Hockey  Federation  Challenge  Cup  of Asia  held  in  Thailand  in  March  2017  Indian  Women's  Ice  Hockey team stood at 4 th  place.

(c) & (d) Reservation  under sports  quota is  governed  by  the instructions issued by the Department of Personnel & Training on 3 rd October, 2013 vide their OM No.14034/01/2013-Estt.(D) on incentives for sportspersons.  Ice-Hockey sport is included in the list of sports which  qualify  for  appointment  of  meritorious  sportspersons  in Central Government offices.

(e) & (f) Presently  there  is  no  proposal  for  opening  of  an  Ice Hockey Institute in Ladakh  under consideration in this Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 849 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-02-06
Subject: Inter-State Connectivity Projects
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Bheemrao Baswanthrao Patil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 849

ANSWERED ON 06 TH  FEBRUARY, 2020

## INTER-STATE CONNECTIVITY PROJECTS

## 849. SHRI B. B. PATIL:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)   the  total  number  of  inter-State  connectivity  projects  lying  incomplete  at  present  in Telangana; and
- (b)   the time by which the said projects are likely to be completed?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) This Ministry is primarily responsible for development and maintenance of National Highways in the country.  So far as the development of National Highways is concerned, no  such  projects  as  'Inter-State  Projects'  are  sanctioned/approved  by  this  Ministry. However, as regards project sanctioned for improvement of State roads, under Inter-State Connectivity (ISC) Scheme under erstwhile Central Road Fund (CRF) Scheme, no such project is lying incomplete at present in the State of Telangana.

- (b)  Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 848 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-02-06
Subject: Independent Sports Regulator
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Kapil Moreshwar Patil

## Government of India Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Department of Sports

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †848

## TO BE ANSWERD ON 06.02.2020

## Independent Sports Regulator

## †848. SHRI KAPIL MORESHWAR PATIL:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any mechanism to ensure transparency in the functioning of sports bodies;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  set  up  an  independent Sports  Regulator  to  improve  the  level  of  good  governance  and transparency in sports in the country and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  take  steps  to  fix  the accountability  of  various  sports  federations  and  if  so,  the  details thereof ?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS [SHRI KIREN RIJIJU]

(a) to (c) The National Sports Development Code of India (NSDCI) 2011 provides for transparency and accountability in the functioning of  National  Sports  Federations  (NSFs).  NSDCI  requires  NSFs  to follow healthy management practices, accountability, transparency, impartial  and  transparent  selection  procedures,  age  and  tenure restrictions  of  office  bearers,  basic  universal  principles  of  good governance in sports, proper accounting procedures, prevention of age fraud & sexual harassment of women, and holding of elections as  per  model  guidelines.  NSFs  are  required  to  submit  Utilization Certificates for the grants received from the Government. Accounts of the NSFs receiving grant of more than Rs. 1.00 crore in a year are subject to audit by the Comptroller & Auditor General of India. There is no proposal under consideration to set up an independent Sports Regulator.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 846 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-02-06
Subject: Competition faced by MSMEs
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Anurag Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 846 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.02.2020

## COMPETITION FACED BY MSMEs

## 846. SHRI ANURAG SHARMA:

Will the Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises be pleased to state:

- (a) the measures being taken by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) of the country to face the challenges or competition presented through cheap imports from China and Free Trade Agreement countries;
- (b) whether reaction on rules as well as suggestions were invited from the people by the department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade for framing of policy;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the conclusion drawn for the promotion of      industries on the above basis; and
- (d) the measures being taken by the Government to overcome hurdles like insufficient basic infrastructure, laws causing obstructions, complex business environment, slow pace of adopting technology and low productivity in the field of industrial development?

## ANSWER

## MINIISTER OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI NITIN GADKARI)

(a): Government implements various schemes/ programmes to enhance competitiveness of the micro, small & medium enterprises (MSMEs). These include  scheme of Credit Linked Capital Subsidy-Technology Upgradation (CLCS-TUS) which has seven components aimed at  promotion of Credit Linked Capital Subsidy, Lean Manufacturing, Design improvement, Zero  Defect  Zero  Effect  Certification,  Support  for  Incubators,  Awareness  of  Intellectual Property Rights  & Digital Empowerment of MSMEs, Procurement and Marketing Scheme (PMS), A Scheme for Promoting Innovation, Rural Industry and Entrepreneurship (ASPIRE), Credit Guarantee Scheme (CGTMSE), Interest subvention scheme for MSMEs etc.

Besides, appropriate measures  are taken for imposing  anti-dumping  duty and safeguard  duty  from  time  to  time  in  accordance  with  the  relevant  rules  &  established procedure.

- (b)&(c): Ministry  of  MSME  holds  consultations  with  Chambers  of  Commerce  & Industry, Associations on various issues pertaining to MSMEs from time to time.
- (d): In  order to help Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Government has initiated  various  schemes  for  infrastructure  development  like  Micro  &  Small  Enterprises  Cluster  Development  Programme  (MSE-CDP),  Promotion  of  MSMEs  in  NER  &  Sikkim Scheme, Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI), Entrepreneurship & Skill Development Programme (ESDP) and upskilling through testing/technology centres, support for tooling/technology services etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 845 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-02-06
Subject: Modernisation of Airways
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Sunil Kumar Mondal

845.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 845 (To be answered on the February 2020) 6th

## MODERNISATION OF AIRWAYS

SHRI SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state: -

- (a) whether the Government has been successful in developing and modernizing the airways in India during the last six years and the upcoming programmes in the present and coming year;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?
- (b) if so, the details thereof with futuristic steps in this regard, State/UT-wise; and along

## ANSWER

Minister of State (IC) in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Hardeep Singh Puri)

(a) & (): Yes, Sir: Developing and modernizing the airways is an ongoing process and based on the operational requirements; Airports Authority o India (AAI) has successfully established/modernized its air navigation services during the last six years. Also; AAI has prepared an action plan of entire continental airspace into Performance Based Navigation airspace, implementation of Space Based Automatic Dependent SurveillanceBroadcast etc.

(c): Does not arise in view of the above.
Lok Sabha Question No. 843 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-02-06
Subject: Disinvestment of Air India
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Kani K. Navas, Balubhau (Alias Suresh Narayan) Dhanorkar

843.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 843 (To be answered on the February 2020) 6th

## DISINVESTMENT OF AIR INDIA

SHRI K NAVASKANI

SHRI BALUBHAU

## ALIAS SURESH NARAYAN DHANORKAR

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government is facing challenges vis-a-vis the disinvestment of Air India and if sO, the reasons therefor; and
- (b) whether the Government has proposed a timeline to complete the disinvestment process and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State (IC) in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Hardeep Singh Puri)

(a) & (b): No Sir. The strategic disinvestment of Air India is in process. The process has been divided in to two stages. In the stage I, Expression of Interest will be submitted by Interested Bidders and they will be shortlisted based on Eligibility criteria and other terms mentioned in the Preliminary Information Memorandum (PIM): In the stage-II, shortlisted Interested Bidders will be provided with an Request for Proposal (RFP) and thereafter there will be a transparent bidding process.

In this regard, PIM for inviting Expression of Interest for sale of 100% equity share capital of Air India Limited (AIL) including AIL's 100% shareholding Airport Services Private Limited (AISATS) has been issued on 27.01.2020. As per PIM issued on 27.01.2020, proposed timeline for completion of stage I is 31.03.2020.
Lok Sabha Question No. 842 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-02-06
Subject: Survey of Non-functional Irrigation Canals
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Ajay Nishad

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI,

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †842 ANSWERED ON 06.02.2020

## SURVEY OF NON -FUNCTIONAL IRRIGATIO N CANALS

## †842. SHRI AJAY NISHAD

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) whether a large number of old irrigation canals in the country are lying non - functional;

(b) if so, whether the Government has done any survey in this regard;

(c) if so, the outcome thereof;

(d)whether water is not reaching upto the last beneficiary from maximum functional canals;

(e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and

(f) the action taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI & SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

## (SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA )

(a) to (f) Water Resources Project are planned, funded, executed and maintained by the State Gov themselves as per their own resources and priority. The requisite survey and water - management  of  the projects also comes under the purview of concerned State Gove rnments. In order to supplement the effor of the State Governments, Government of India provides technical and financial assistance sustainable  development  and  efficient  management  of  water  resources  through  various  sch programmes su ch as Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) etc. under Pradhan Mantr Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) as per the guidelines of such schemes.

During  2016 - 17,  ninety  nine  (99)  ongoing  Major/Medium  irrigation  projects  (and  seven under PMKSY - AIBP have been prioritized in consultation with States for completion in phases, their Command Area Development & Water Management (CADWM) works. Funding mechanism through NABARD has been approved by the Government for both Central and State Share.

Out of the above mentioned prioritized projects, 07 projects involve Renovation and Mo works of canals. Ultimate irrigation potential of these projects is 327.76 Th. Ha..Since April, Assistance  (CA)  of  Rs.796.39  cr.  and State  Share  (SS)  of  Rs.  517.67  cr.  has  been  released  for projects. Four out of these seven projects have been reported to be completed.

Besides above, Government of India has also approved the funding of 'Relining of Sirhind Feeder and  Rajasthan  F eeder'  to  address  the  problems  of  seepage  and  water - logging  with  a  total  cost  of  Rs 1976.745 (Price Level 2015).CA component is Rs. 826.17 crore in addition to Rs.156 cr. released The project is planned to be completed by June,2021. The relining of Rajasthan Feeder envisages to save 560 cusec of water leading to stabilization/ improvement of irrigation in 98,739 Ha in Raja of Sirhind Feeder envisages to save 256 cusec of water leading to stabilization/ improvemen 69,0 96 Ha (20,740 Ha in Rajasthan and 48,356 Ha in Punjab).
Lok Sabha Question No. 839 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-02-06
Subject: New Airport in Hisar, Haryana
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Brijendra Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: : 839 (To be answered on the February 2020) 6th

## NEW AIRPORT IN HISAR, HARYANA

## 839. SHRI BRIJENDRA SINGH

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether a new airport is being set up at Hisar, Haryana and if the status thereof; and
- (b) the time by which the flights are likely to become operational from the new airport?

## ANSWER

Minister of State (IC) in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Hardeep Singh Puri)

(2) and (b): Hisar airport is a State Government's airport: Under Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) version 2.0, Selected Airline Operator(SAQ) was awarded Hisar-Chandigarh-Delhi-Hisar network under RCS compliance of contract agreement by SAO. No valid bid was received in subsequent rounds of bidding under this scheme. RCS UDAN is market driven mechanism: The interested airlines based on their assessment of demand o particular routes submit proposals at the time of bidding under RCS UDAN from time t0 time.
Lok Sabha Question No. 837 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-02-06
Subject: Construction of Jetty in Navi Mumbai
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: Rajan Baburao  Vichare

## GOVERNMENT  OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SHIPPING LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO. 837

To BE ANSWERED oN 6r" FEBRUARY, 2o2o

## CONSTRUCTION  OF JETTY IN NAVI MUMBAI

## 837 SHRI RAJAN VICHARE:

Will the Minister  of SHIPPING  be pleased to state:

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- (a) whether  approval  to starl the construction  work of a jetty rn Bhaucha  Dhakka  and Mandwa including  Nerul area of Navi Mumbai  in Maharashtra  has been granted for transportation through waterwaYs;
- (b) if so, the details thereof  along with the manner and the agency by which the construction work of the  jetty has been started in these three places;
- (c) the totalfunds  provided in this regard;
- (d) whether  the construction work was monitored by a local representative  to complete  these works at a raPid  Pace;  and
- (e) if so, the details thereof  ?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF STATE (INDEPENDENT  CHARGE) FOR SHIPPING (SHRI MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

(a&b)  yes  Sir. Construction  of Ro Ro Jetty & alhed facilities  at Mandwa and Ro Ro terminal at Bhaucha Dhakka were undertaken  by Maharashtra Marrtime Board (MMB) and Mumbai  Port Trust(MbPT)  respectively. The construction  work of  letty  at Nerul area of Navi Mumbai  has been undertaken by City and lndustrial Development  Corporation of Maharashtra  (CIDCO)'

Mumbai Port Trust awarded  the work of  Ro Ro terminal at Bhaucha Dhakka  through  a transparent tendering  process. The works of construction  of Ro Ro Jetty and allied facilities  at Mandwa and construction  of jetty at Nerul,  Navi Mumbai were also awarded by inviting etenders by MMB and CIDCO respectively'

- (c) Total  fund provided for the proiects is as under:
- Ro Ro Jetty & allied facilities  at Mandwa and jetty at

Nerul, Navi Mumbai  were monitored  by local representatives. from Thane Lok sabha visited the project site of jetty at Nerul, 24.01  .2020 respectivelY Shri Ralanji Vichare, Hon'ble MP Navi Mumbai on 13.07 2019 and
Lok Sabha Question No. 835 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-02-06
Subject: Physical activities among Budding Generation
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: E. T. Mohammed Basheer

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.835 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.02.2020

Physical activity among Budding Generation

835. SHRI E.T. MOHAMMED BASHEER :

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

- (a) whether the  Government has noticed that, physical activity of the girl students has decreased as per WHO report;
- (b) if  so,  whether the  Government has any programme of action to improve the physical activity among budding generation; and
- (c)
- if so, the details of programmes/schemes thereof ?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS [SHRI KIREN RIJIJU]

- (a) The  WHO  report  mentioned  in  the  question  has  not  been shared  with  the  Ministry  of  Health  and  Family  Welfare  or  the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
- (b)& (c) The  Government  has  initiated  various  programmes  of action to improve the physical activity among budding generation. Government of India has introduced the Fit India Movement where it is playing the role of a catalyst so that Fit India becomes a people's movement.  The  Movement  aims  at  transforming  India  by  raising awareness and encouraging people to adopt a healthy and physically active lifestyle including physical activities and sports in their  daily  lives.  The  Health  &  Family  Welfare  Ministry  has  been providing fitness guidance, including Eat Right suggestions, at the wellness  centers  in  the  Ayushman  Bharat  Health  and  Wellness Centres.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 834 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-02-06
Subject: LED Lighting on NHs in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Dr. T. Sumathy (a) Thamizhachi Thangapandian

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 834 ANSWERED ON 6 TH    FEBRUARY, 2020

## LED  LIGHTING  ON  NHs  IN  TAMIL  NADU

## 834.  DR. T. SUMATHY (a)  THAMIZHACHI  THANGAPANDIAN:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  accidents  and  thefts  that  occur  on  most  of  the National  Highways  (NHs)  due  to  lack  of  central  median  lighting  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has received any proposal to provide central median LED lamps on NHs in Tamil Nadu;
- (c)    if so, the details thereof along with the reaction of the Government thereto; and
- (d)        the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  provide  central  median  LED lamps in all NHs in Tamil Nadu?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a)         As per the report on Road Accident 2018 published by the Ministry, the Ministry does not compile data under the category of 'accidents and thefts that occur on most of the National Highways due to lack of central median lighting'.
- (b)  to  (d)    As per information received from National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), the details on the proposals received in Regional Office of NHAI for providing LED lighting along highways are as under:-
- (i). Tambaram  -  Tindivanam  section  of  NH-45 : VIP  reference received from  Shri S.Rajendran, Hon'ble MP, Viluppuram Constituency, proposal of Rs.3.78 Crore towards lighting has been prepared by field unit of NHAI.
- (ii). Ennore-Manali Road Improvement Project (EMRIP) : Greater Chennai Corporation requested  for  illumination  of  Ennore  Expressway  Phase-II  from  Km  1/600  to  Km 7/537, proposal of Rs.4.40 Crore has been prepared by field unit of NHAI.
- (iii) Chennai Bypass - Based on request of Police Department, the proposal for illumination of entire stretch of Chennai Bypass for an amount of Rs. 20.90 Crore has been prepared by field unit of NHAI.
- (iv) Maduravoyal  -  Sriperumbudur  section  of  NH-4 :  A  request  for  lighting  on  this stretch has been received from Dy. Commissioner of Police.

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