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Lok Sabha Question No. 5324 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-25
Subject: Indian Merchandise Trade
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: Umesh G. Jadhav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5324 To BE ANSWERED oN 25rH JULy, 2019

## INDIAN MERCHANDISE TRADE

## 5324. DR. UMESH G. JADHAV:

Will the Minister of SHIPPING be pleased to state:

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- (a) the number and percentage  of lndian merchandise trade carried out in lndian  and foreign vessels;
- (b) whether most of the lndian merchandise trade is carried out in foreign vessels;
- (c) if so, the details along  with the reasons  therefor; and .
- (d) the steps being taken by the Government to increase the share of lndian  vessels in the trade?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c) The lndian merchandise  trade carried  on lndian and foreign vessels during 2017-18  is as under:

| Year    |   Quantity carried on Indian vessels (in thousand MT) % share | Quantity carried on Indian vessels (in thousand MT) % share   |   Quantity carried Foreign vessels thousand MT) on (in % share | Quantity carried Foreign vessels thousand MT) on (in % share   | Trrtal quantity (in thousand MT)   |
|---------|---------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------|
| 2017-18 |                                                         69708 | 71%                                                           |                                                         905834 | 92.90k                                                         | 9',75542                           |

The growth of lndian fleet has been affected primarily  due to lack of long term bankable cargo contracts,  higher cost of capital, relatively higher tax incidencL and overall global slowdown of shipping industry.

- (d) Various measures have been taken in recent years to make the shipping industry more attractive and competitive. These are reduction in GST from 18o/o  to 5o/o on bunker fuel used in lndian flag vessels; providing cargo support  to  lndian shipping industry through  Right of First Refusat (RoFR) and policy  of Free On Board (FOB) import is being followed for government  owned controlled cargoes; allowing shipping enterprises  based in lndia to acquire ships  abroad and flag them in the country of their convenience; removal of licensing requirement for chartering  of foreign  registered ships by citizens  of lndia; encouraging  coastal  movement  of agriculturei  and other commodities, fertilizer,  EXIM Transshipment Containers and Empty  contarners  etc.
Lok Sabha Question No. 5322 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-25
Subject: Power Supply for Truck/Lorry Body Building Units
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: A.K.P. Chinraj

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5322 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2019

POWER SUPPLY FOR TRUCK/ LORRY BODY BUILDING UNITS

5322.  SHRI A.K.P. CHINRAJ:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

(a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  fact  that  over  250  truck/lorry bodybuilding units functioning in Namakkal-Tiruchengode belt of Tamil Nadu, had been hit by irregular power cuts in recent months;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  take  necessary  steps  to  set  up  a separate power plant for regular and uninterrupted power supply for the said units functioning in Namakkal-Tiruchengode belt which is considered as a major trucks hub in the country;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## A N S W E R

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER, NEW  & RENEWABLE  ENERGY  AND  MINISTER  OF  STATE  FOR  SKILL  DEVELOPMENT  & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

( SHRI  R.K. SINGH)

(a) to (e) : Electricity  is  a  concurrent  subject.  Providing  electricity  to  all  the consumers including in the industrial sector, in different cities within the State etc, is  the  primary  responsibility  of  concerned  State  Governments/Power  Distribution Companies (DISCOMs).

No  reference  about  irregular  power  cuts  in  the  truck/lorry  body building units in Namakkal-Tiruchengode belt in Tamil Nadu has been received in this Ministry. Further, as reported by the state of Tamil Nadu to Central Electricity Authority (CEA), during April-June, 2019 there is no notified power cuts/restrictions on industries in Tamil Nadu.

Generation  is  a  delicensed  activity  under  Electricity  Act  2003.  Electricity Generation Project   (except Hydro & Nuclear Project) are set by various utilities and State/Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) keeping in view the demand for power and techo-commercial viability.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5320 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-25
Subject: Atal Jyoti Yojana
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: Ajay Tamta

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENRGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5320

TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2019

## ATAL  JYOTI  YOJANA

## 5320. SHRI AJAY TAMTA

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  issued  any  direction  to  include  Uttarakhand  under  'Atal Jyoti Yojana' Phase-II;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the proposals received in this regard along with the action taken thereon and the latest position thereof; and
- (c)  the  time  by  which  the  work  of  installing  solar  lights  at  the  selected  locations  of  the Uttarakhand on the recommendations of their representatives is likely to be completed and the reasons for delay, if any?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c) Under 'Atal Jyoti Yojana' Phase-II, the State of Uttarakhand has been included and as per provisions of the Scheme up to 2000 Solar Street Lights (SSLs) could be installed in each  of  the  Parliamentary  Constituency  of  the  State  on  recommendation  of  respective Member of Parliament (MP) on sharing  25% of the total cost through MPLADS Fund.

As reported by the Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), the implementing agency for the Scheme, consent letters for installation of 2000 SSLs have been received from Hon'ble MPs of Garhwal, Nainital and Almora Parliamentary Constituencies. The District Authorities issued sanction in February 2019 for sharing  25% cost from MPLADS funds for complete 2000 SSLs in case of Garhwal and Nainital Parliamentary Constituencies, however, in case of  Almora  Parliamentary  Constituency  sanction  was  issued  by  District  Authorities  in  July 2019 only for 500 SSLs.

EESL  has  further  reported  that  Hon'ble  MPs  of  Garhwal  and  Nainital  Parliamentary Constituencies have provided the list of villages/areas covered with exact locations for 1042 and 1600 numbers of SSLs respectively during June/July 2019 against which so far 100 SSLs have  been  installed  in  Garhwal  Parliamentary  Constituency  and  625  SSLs  in  Nainital Parliamentary Constituency. List of villages/areas covered with exact location of SSLs is yet to be received in case of Almora Parliamentary Constituency.

As per Guidelines of the Scheme the SSLs are normally installed within six months from issue  of  sanction  by  District  Authorities  and  receipt  of  list  of  villages/areas  covered  with exact locations of SSLs from Hon'ble MP.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5319 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-25
Subject: Construction of Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: S. Muniswamy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 5319

(To be answered on the July 2019) 25th

## CONSTRUCTION OF AIRPORTS

5319\_ SHRI S. MUNISWAMY

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has any plan to construct more Airports in
- (b) whether the Government has received any representation/request in this regard and if s0, the details thereof and the action taken thereon;
- (d) the time by which the said plan is likely to be implemented?
- (c) the funds allocated for this purpose; and

## ANSWER

Minister of State (IC) in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIA TION

(Shri Hardeep Singh Puri)

(a) & (b): Yes Sir: As per the request/proposal received from Government of Karnataka (GoK) Government of India (Gol) has granted 'in-principle' approval to GoK for setting Up of Greenfield airport at Bijapur (now Vijayapura), Gulbarga (now Kalaburagi), Hassan and Shimoga (now Shivamogga) in June, 2008.

- (d):The timeline for construction of airport \_projects depends upon many factors such as land acquisition; availability 0f mandatory ciearances, financial closure, etc. by the individual operator.

(c): As per the Greenfield Airport Policy, 2008, funding of the airport project is the sole responsibility of the project proponent i.e. State Government of Karnataka in case of airport projects at Vijayapura (estimated cost Rs.150 crores), Kalaburagi (estimated cost Rs. 13.78 crores in Phase I), Hassan (estimated cost Rs.592.07 crores) and Shivamoga (estimated cost Rs.38.91 crores)\_
Lok Sabha Question No. 5318 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-25
Subject: Revision of Loan Limit in MSME Sector
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: P. Ravindhranath

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5318 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2019

## REVISION OF LOAN LIMIT IN MSME SECTOR

5318. SHRI P. RAVEENDRANATH KUMAR:

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether an RBI panel has recommended to revise the collateral free loan limit to  Rs  20  lakh  under  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Mudra  Yojana  (PMMY)  and  to  Self-Help Group (SHG) based enterprises in MSME sector; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the stand of the Government in this matter?

## ANSWER

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

(a)&(b): A Committee constituted by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has submitted its  Report  to  the  RBI  wherein  it  has  been  recommended that the limit  for collateral free  lending  should  be  increased  to  Rs.20  lakh  for  MSMEs  and  Self-Help  Groups (SHGs).  The  Committee  has  also  recommended  revision  of  loan  limit  sanctioned under MUDRA to Rs.20 lakh from Rs.10 lakh.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5314 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-25
Subject: Shortage of Drivers
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: M. Selvaraj

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO. 5314 ANSWERED ON 25 TH  JULY, 2019

## SHORTAGE OF DRIVERS

5314.  SHRI  M. SELVARAJ:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that there is a shortage of approximately 22 lakh drivers across the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a)  &  (b) Shortage of truck drivers is an issue which has been highlighted by various transport organisations.  Ministry has not carried any study to assess the exact figures of shortage of drivers.

(c)      Ministry  has  proposed  to  waive  off  mandatory  educational  qualification  for truckers and bus drivers for seeking a driving licence.   A draft notification vide  GSR 431(E)  has  been  issued  on  18-06-2019  regarding  omission  of  rule  8  (minimum educational qualification) in the Central Motor Vehicles Rule, 1989.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5313 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-25
Subject: NH Projects in Jharkhand
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Sunil Kumar Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5313

ANSWERED ON 25 TH  JULY, 2019

## NH PROJECTS IN JHARKHAND

## 5313.  SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SINGH:

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

be pleased to state: (a)  the  length  of  National  Highway  (NH)  projects  started  and  completed  by  the  Union

- Government in Jharkhand during the last five years; and
- (b) the quantum of funds utilised thereon especially for Chatra, Latehar and Palamu districts of Jharkhand?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a)  The  length  of  National  Highways  (NH)  projects  startedand  completed  by  the  Union Government in Jharkhand during the last five years are 701.25 km and 472.78km respectively. (b) The quantum of funds utilized in the state of Jharkhand thereon is Rs 3881.59 crore. The quantum of funds utilized in the districts of Chatra, Latehar and Palamu districts is Rs. 227.42
- crore.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5311 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-25
Subject: Role of SMEs in Manufacturing Sector of Assam
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Abdul Khaleque

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 5311 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2019

## ROLE OF SMEs IN MANUFACTURING SECTOR OF ASSAM

## 5311. SHRI ABDUL KHALEQUE:

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  Small  and  Medium  Enterprises  (SMEs)  play  a  key  role  in  the manufacturing sector of the Assam State;
- (b) if so, the percentage-wise contribution of SMEs in the total production of the manufacturing sector during the year 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18 in Assam State;
- (c) whether  some  units  of  SMEs  have  also  been  closed  down  during  the  said period; and
- (d) if so, the number of units closed during each year of the said period along with the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): Yes. As per the information received from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, the  contribution of  MSME  sector  Manufacturing  Gross Value Output (GVO) including Assam to All India Manufacturing GVO  during 201516, 2016-17 and 2017-18 are 34.2%, 33.8% and 33.4% respectively.
- (c) & (d): As per the information received from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the number of sick MSME accounts as on March 31, 2016 was 486291. The number of stressed accounts referred to the Corrective Action Plan Committees during the half year ended March 31, 2017; September 30, 2017; March 31, 2018 and September 30, 2018 are 100803, 87062, 130208 and 150165 respectively.

The reasons for sickness of MSMEs include lack of access to market, shortage of working capital, non-availability of raw material, power shortage, labour problems, obsolete technology and lack of managerial skills.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5310 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-25
Subject: Tap Water to All
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Rahul Kaswan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

## DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5310 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2019

## Tap Water to All

## †5310. SHRI RAHULKASWAN:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  every  household  would  be  provided  with  tap  water  by  the  year2024  as announced by the Government recently;
- (b) if so, the details of the project in this regard;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  conducted  any  survey  to  provide  drinking  water through tap to every household; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof particularly in Rajasthan, village-wise?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FORJAL SHAKTI (SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA)

- (a) to (b)As announced in the Union Budget Speech 2019-20, it has been envisaged to ensure  piped  water  supply  to  all  rural  households  by  2024  under  the  Jal  Jeevan Mission. This Programme, under the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, will focus on integrated demand and supply side management of water at the local level, including  creation  of  local  infrastructure  for source  sustainability  like rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge and management of household wastewater for reuse in agriculture.
- (c) & (d) As reported by State Government of Rajasthan, no survey has been conducted to provide drinking water through tap to every household.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5308 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-25
Subject: Haj Terminal at Kannur
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Kumbakudi Sudhakaran

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 5308 (To be answered on the July 2019)

## HAJ TERMINAL AT KANNUR

5308.

SHRI KUMBAKUDI SUDHAKARAN

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government is considering any proposals to open a Haj Terminal at Kannur International Airport;
- (c) if not; the reasons therefor?
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the time by which the Government proposes to execute these proposals; and

## ANSWER

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

(Shri Hardeep Singh Puri)

(@) to (c): No, Sir: Government of India has not received any proposal to open a Haj Terminal at Kannur International Airport:
Lok Sabha Question No. 5305 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-25
Subject: Ocean Orium Park in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: Geetha Viswanath Vanga

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO. 5305

TO BE ANSWERED ON 25TH JULY, 2019

## OCEAN ORIUM PARK IN ANDHRA PRADESH

## 5305. SHRIMATI  VANGA GEETHA  VISWANATH:

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- (a) whether the Government proposes to set up Ocean Orium Park. in Rishikonda, Visakhapatnam district in Andhra  Pradesh under Public Private  partnership (PPP) model;
- (b) if so, the details  thereof  and the progress  made in this regard;
- (c) whether  fishery technology expertise delegations from foreign countries like Germany  and China have visited to study this project;  and
- (d) if so, the details along with the present  status thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) As per the information  received  from Government of Andhra  pradesh,  there is no such proposal  under consideration  for Ocean Orium  park  in Rishikonda, Visakhapatnam.
- (b) to (d) Do not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 5304 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-25
Subject: Operation and Maintenance of Small Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVE AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 5304 (To be answered on the 25th' July 2019)

## OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SMALL AIRPORTS

5304.

SHRI SAPTAGIRI SANKAR ULAKA

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- Sa) whether the Union Government proposes to take up the operation and maintenance of SAAD airports such as Jeypore; Utkela and Rourkela through Airports Authority 0f cdia (AAD);
- Funding (VGF) and the State Governments are asked to bear bulk cost 0f operation and airstrips with its management; and Gap being along
- (b) if the details thereof and the steps taken by the Union Government in this SO,
- (d) if the details thereof and the reasons for not paying its full cost? SO,

## ANSWER

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

(Shri Hardeep Singh Puri)

(a): Sir. Union Government does not propose to take up the operation and Scheme (RCS) UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) in October,,2016 with the objective to facilitate stimulate regional air connectivity to currently underserved and unserved MIs Alliance Air for operations from Rourkela Airport: No,

- (b): Does not arise.
- (c) & (d): Under RCS UDAN; the Union Government is providing 80% of the share in Viability and Goder Rcent is also bearing the cost of up-gradation of airports for operationaization under RCS. Gap

Oae .f the guiding principles of the scheme is to minimize the cost of operations for air support as required under the Scheme
Lok Sabha Question No. 5303 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-25
Subject: Water Recycling
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Asaduddin Owaisi, Imtiaz Jaleel Syed

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI, DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5303

ANSWERED ON 25

## WATER RECYCLING

## .0 7.2019

## 5303. SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI SHRI SYED IMTIAZ JALEEL

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) whether the companies in their manufacturing units do not recycle the used water and al drains;

(b) if so, whether his Ministry in coordination with Ministry of Corporate Affairs pr oposes to conduct water audit of companies and their manufacturing units;

(c) if so, the detailed plan chalked out in this regard;

(d) the number of companies so far audited and imposed penalty, if any;

(e) whether there is any set procedure of recyclin g of water used by the companies; and

(f)  if  so,  the  detailed  advisory  issued  in  this  regard  and  the  further  steps  taken  or Government?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA )

(a) to (d) Water, being a State subject, State Governments monitor recycling and discharge of the manufacturing units.  All manufacturing units have to conform to the terms and condition the State Pollution Control Board s and relevant Environmental Agencies when the licences are gra the  manufacturing  units. Department  of  Water  Resources,  River  Development  &  Ganga  Rejuvenati Ministry of Jal Shakti and Ministry of Corporate Affairs do not undertake any water audit of the companies and their manufacturing units. State Governments take several measures for efficient utili within the States, including water audit, implementation of laws and penal action against th rules/regulations etc. in the matter.

(e) & (f) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has informed that they have issue Environment Clearance Conditions for 25 categories of industries which, inter - alia,  include adherence to zero liquid discharge, recycling of water, rain water h arvesting etc. Ministry of Environment, Forest Climate Change has further informed that directions have been issued to State Pollution Contr Pollution Control Committees under the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 f tting up of water treatment infrastructure and installation of Online Effluent Monitoring System for industries and grossly polluting industries to track the discharges of pollutants from these