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Lok Sabha Question No. 2383 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-05
Subject: Wind-Solar PV Hybrid System
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: Locket Chatterjee

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2383

TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.03.2020

## WIND-SOLAR PV HYBRID SYSTEM

2383. MS. LOCKET CHATTERJEE

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken any steps for the promotion of large grid connected wind-solar photovoltaic (PV) hybrid system for optimal and efficient utilization of wind and solar resources; and
- (b)  if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (I/C) FOR NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY, POWER and MoS for  SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

(SHRI R.K. SINGH)

- (a) & (b) Yes Sir. The Government has issued National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy on 14 th May 2018 with an objective to provide a framework for promoting deployment of large scale grid connected wind-solar PV hybrid systems for optimal and efficient utilization of wind  and  solar  resources,  transmission  infrastructure  and  land.  The  Solar  Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has already awarded solar-wind hybrid projects of 1440 MW capacity through tariff based transparent competitive bidding process.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2382 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-05
Subject: NH Projects in NER
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Rebati Tripura

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2382

ANSWERED ON 05 TH  MARCH, 2020

## NH PROJECTS IN NER

## 2382.  SHRI REBATI TRIPURA:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  National  Highways  (NHs)  under  construction  in  the  North  Eastern Region at present;
- (b) whether the NH-44 in Tripura is the only land-link between Tripura and the rest of the country and if so, the details and the present status thereof;
- (c) whether the condition of the said highway is very poor and if so, the reasons therefor;
- (d) the funds allocated by the Government for the maintenance of the said NH; and
- (e) the steps taken by the Government for proper maintenance of the said NH?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) 156  Projects  costing  Rs.  46111  crore  for  development/improvement  covering  3912 km length of National Highways are in progress in North Eastern Region (NER).
- (b) No,  Sir,  Apart  from  NH-44(New  NH-8),  Two  other  NH's  viz.,  NH-108  (New  NH 44A) and NH 208A connect Tripura with rest of the country.
- (c) to (e) Ministry allocates funds State-wise and not project-wise. NH-44 is maintained in traffic worthy condition for which an amount of Rs. 35.49 crore has been allocated to Tripura State  during  2019-20.  Further  work  of  widening  &  strengthening  covering  124  km  length costing Rs. 565.57 crore has been sanctioned, out of which work in 25 km has been taken up at a cost of Rs. 171.90 crore.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2381 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-05
Subject: Metro Rail between Hosur and Bengaluru
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: T. R. Paarivendhar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2381 To BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 05, 2020

## METRO RAIL BETWEEN HOSUR AND BENGALURU

NO. 2381.

DR. T.T. PAARIVENDHAR :

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether the Union Government has any proposal to start a metro rail between Hosur (Tamil Nadu) to Bengaluru (Karnataka);
- if so, the details thereof; (6) if no, whether such proposal will be considered to start the metro rail which will be useful to both the border cities to reduce travel time and boost the economy of both the States; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?
- (a) SirNo,
- (b)
- Does not arise-
- (c) Urban Transport including Metro Rail is an integral part of urban development, which is a State Subject: Hence, Metro Rail Projects are initiatedlproposed by the concerned State Governments. No such proposal has been received either from Government of Tamil Nadu or Government of Karnataka: The proposals for metro rail projects received from the State Governments are considered under the ambit of Metro Rail Policy, 2017, depending on the
- viability of the project and availability of resources:
- (d) Does not arise.

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2378 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-05
Subject: Barat Ghar in Government Colonies
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Upendra Singh Rawat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION

## TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 05, 2020.

## BARAT GHAR IN GOVERNMENT COLONIES

SHRI UPENDRA SINGH RAWAT :

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether the Government is aware of the fact that requests for construction of Barat Ghar and additional room in several Government colonies including Aaram Bagh have been made by the Residents Welfare Associations (RWAs) and from other levels
- during the last several years;
- if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the details and the manner in which the above requests of RWAs are likely to be addressed by the Government through the Planning Department concerned?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a)to (c) Central Public Works Department (CPWD) has constructed Multi-Utility Community Centre (Samaj Sadan) under Grih Kalyan Kendra [Under Administrative control of Department of Personnel and Training (DOP&T)] in Government colonies, on the basis of approval received from DOP&t, which are utilised by Central Government employees for the purpose of social functions. Presently, no approvallsanction for construction of Samaj Sadan in Delhi is pending with CPWD:

Provision of additional room in Government quarters at Aram Bagh has not been found feasible

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2374 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-05
Subject: Water Crisis in Haryana
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Dharambir Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI, DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2374 ANSWERED ON 0 5.0 3.2020

## WATER CRISIS IN HARY ANA

## †2374. SHRI DHARAMBIR SINGH

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  formulated  any  plan  to  tackle  the  problem  of  water  crisi particularly in Bhiwani, Mahendragarh, Charkhi Dadri and Nuh districts of the State;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether there is any proposal to link Bhiwani, Mahendragarh, Charkhi Dadri and Nuh distr river or any other project; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI & SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA )

( a) & (b) To address the water shortage in Haryana particularly in Bhiwani, Mahendragarh, Cha and Nuh districts, the State Government is working to improve the Western Jamuna Canal (WJC) System to carry its design discharge during monsoon as the capacity of the channel has reduced due running over the years and the Lift irrigation system by replacing/renovating various pumps, supply of water to so uthern Haryana. A Mewat Canal Feeder has also been proposed to supply dr water to Mewat Area. Further, Government of India has launched Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) wit of  Rs.  3.60  lakh  crore,  which  aims  at  providing  Functional  Household  Tap  C onnections  to  every  rural household by 2024 at the service level of 55 litre per capita per day (Ipcd). Government o launched Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA), a campaign for water conservation and water security i -stressed districts of the country.

(c)  &  (d)  Under  National  Perspective  Plan  (NPP),  the  Yamuna - Rajasthan  link  project  of  Himalayan Component  will  provide  an  annual  irrigation  of  0.435  lakh  ha  in  Bhiwani  district  of  Hary Water  Development  Agency  has  completed  the  P re - Feasibility  and  draft  Feasibility  Reports  of  th project.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2373 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-05
Subject: Crisis faced by Air India
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Badruddin Ajmal

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

2373

(To be answered on the Sth March 2020)

## CRISIS FACED BY AIR INDIA

2373.

SHRI M BADRUDDIN AJMAL

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state: -

- (a) whether Air India is huge loss due to which it is unable to the oil companies; to pay fuel prices facing
- the steps taken to make Air India stable and also forries \_ operation; its continuous being
- ()ifso, the reasons for this loss and crisis faced by the national
- (d) whether the Government would consider to find out the Air India is unable to reasons due to which Government?s compete with other airlines despite enjoying the help and facilities; and (e) if the details thereof? SO,

## ANSWER

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

(Shri Hardeep Singh Puri)

(2and (b): Air India has been facinglsuffering Notwithstanding this, Air India hasgbeen losses over the past few years basis to the tune of their daily sales The paying the PSU Oil companies on daily accumulated loss of Air India as per the The main reasons for the include the following: huge

(i) High interest burden;

{peedveae impact of exchange rate variation dce toerveakening of the Indian and Rupee,

() Inceese in competition especially from low cost carriers,

(iv) High operating costs

Financial Pian (FRP) for operational and financial turnaroana Restructuring India, however, has continued of Air India in 2012. Air disinvestment of Air India. At present; the Government is committed to disinvestment; In order to prepare Air India for strategic a and focus on increasing the could be achieved, strong

- other airlines are mentioned at (a) and unable to compete with (b) above.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2372 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-05
Subject: Features of JJM
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Kripanath Mallah

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2372 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.03.2020

## Features of JJM

## 2372. SHRI KRIPANATH MALLAH :

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a) the features of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM);
- (b) the details of the  number of areas selected under this mission  across the country including Assam;
- (c) whether the Government has sanctioned any funds so far under this mission;
- (d) if so, the details thereof including Assam; and
- (e) whether the Government has fixed any target under this mission and if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a), (b)& (e) Government of India has launched Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) with an outlay of Rs. 3.60 lakh Crore, which aims at providing potable water at service level of 55 litre per capita per day (lpcd) to every rural household, including those of Assam, through Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) by 2024.

JJM  is  being  implemented  in  partnership  with  States/  UTs  wherein  Union  government  will provide financial and technical assistance. In consonance with 73rd Amendment  to  the Constitution  of  India,  under  JJM,  the  in-village  water  supply  infrastructure  including  water resources  and  grey  water  managementare  to  be  planned,  implemented,  managed,  operated  and maintained  by  the  Gram  Panchayat  or  it's  sub-committee/  users  group  i.e.  Village  Water  & Sanitation Committee (VWSC) or PaaniSamiti. This would ensure that local community owns and manage the water supply system for long-term sustainability and drinking water security.

- (c) & (d) In 2019-20, budgetary provision of Rs.10,000.66 Crore has been made and as on 27.02.2020, an amount of Rs. 9,480.11 Crore has been released to the States/ UTs, including an amount of Rs. 339.33 Crore to Assam.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2370 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-05
Subject: Status of SBM
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Mohanbhai Kalyanji Kundariya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2370 TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 05, 2020

## STATUS OF SBM

- NO. 2370. SHRI MOHANBHAI KALYANJI KUNDARIYA Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to

state:

- a) The details of the present status of Bharat Mission (SBM) and the level of implementation thereof in the State of
2. Gujarat; district-wise;
3. (b) whether the Government has made any plans to check review and audit the physical condition of the toilets constructed under the said campaign and if SO, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a): Under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U) only urban areas of the country are covered: As on 29.2.2020, in the State of Gujarat all the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) have been declared as Open Defecation Free (ODF): Similarly, the percentage of waste processing in Gujarat is 87 percent of the waste generated:
- (b) : The physical condition of the toilets constructed under SBM-U are evaluated by a third party verification under ODF, ODF+ and ODF++ protocols and through annual sanitation survey called Swachh Sarvekshan, conducted throughout the country through an independent third party: The details of these protocols are available in public domain on portal of

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2369 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-05
Subject: Production Capacity in MSME Sector
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor, Pradeep Kumar Singh, Parbatbhai Savabhai Patel, Gitaben Vajesingbhai Rathva, Naranbhai Bhikhabhai Kachhadiya

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. †2369 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.03.2020

## PRODUCTION CAPACITY IN MSME SECTOR

†2369.        SHRI JASWANT SINGH BHABHOR:

SHRI PRADEEP KUMAR SINGH:

SHRI PARBATBHAI SAVABHAI PATEL:

SHRIMATI RATHVA GITABEN VAJESINGBHAI:

SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that the production capacity is decreasing in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector and there is lack of internal capacity in the country;
- (b) if so, the steps being taken by the Government to tackle this situation; and
- (c) the  measures  being  taken  by  the  Government  to  overcome  the  problems  faced  in registration of industries thereunder?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): As  per  the  information  provided  by  National  Statistical  Office,  the  Gross  Value Added and Growth rate of MSME at constant prices (2011-12) are as follows:
- (b): Does not arise.
- (c): Udyog  Aadhar  Memorandum  (UAM),  a  self  certification  based  online  registration portal for MSMEs was introduced by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises on 18 th Sept.  2015.  As  on  26.02.2020,  more  than  88.32  lakh  units  have  been  registered  under UAM since inception.

| Year    |   Total MSME GVA (in Rs. Crores) |   Growth rate of MSME (in %) |
|---------|----------------------------------|------------------------------|
| 2015-16 |                          3489112 |                          9.8 |
| 2016-17 |                          3770652 |                          8.1 |
| 2017-18 |                          4090445 |                          8.5 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2366 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-05
Subject: Production of Electricity
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Ranjanben Dhananjay Bhatt, Prathap Simha

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2366 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.03.2020

## PRODUCTION OF ELECTRICITY

†2366. SHRIMATI RANJANBEN DHANANJAY BHATT: SHRI PRATHAP SIMHA:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the power generation capacity is sufficient to meet the rapidly growing demand for power in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government has formulated any concrete action plan to increase the power generation in the near future;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the steps taken by the Government in this direction till now?

## A N S W E R

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

( SHRI  R.K. SINGH)

(a) to (e) : Yes, Sir. During the period April, 2019 to January, 2020, the energy supplied in  the  country  was  1,081,677  Million  Units  (MU)  as  against  the  energy  requirement  of 1,087,253  MU  with  a  marginal  gap  of  0.5%.  Even,  this  gap  is  generally  on  account  of factors  other  than  inadequacy  of  power  availability  in  the  country  e.g.  constraints  in distribution network, financial constraints, commercial reasons, etc.

The following measures are taken by Government of India to increase power production:

- (i) Thermal  and  hydro  power  plants  are    at  various  stages  of  construction  in  the country;
- (ii) 1,700 MW of nuclear power project are in an advance stage of planning; and
- (iii) The  Government  has  a  target  of  1,75,000  MW  installed  capacity  from  renewable sources, including solar, wind, biomass and small hydro.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2365 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-05
Subject: Disinvestment of Air India
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Kunhalikutty P.K.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

UNSTARRED QUESTIQN NO.

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

2365 (To be answered on the Sth March 2020)

## DISINVESTMENT OF AIR INDIA

2365.

SHRI P.K KUNHALIKUTTY

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- through open bidding route to sell 100 percent of its equity share and if the details thereof along with the reasons therefor; capital SO,
- (b) whether Air India has to pay several crores 0f rupees to vendorslagents/representatives %f foreigu airlines which are pending for 3-7 years and if $0, the names of such SMSEs with payments payable to them, company-wise; and
- (c) whether Air India will clear all outstanding dues of small enterprises before sale, if $0, the details thereof and if not; the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

Minister of State (IC) in the Ministry of CIVIL A VIATION

(Shri Hardeep Singh Puri)

@: The Preliminary Information Memorandum (PIM) for inviting Expression of AIL's 400% shareholding\_in the Air India Express Limited (AfXL) andus0% been issued on 27,01.2020 which is available 0 the website of Ministry of Civil Aviation (https://www:civilaviation.gov.in). Air India has been incurring continuous losses and had accumulated huge losses: NITI Aayog in its recommendations, on Strategic Disinvestment of the Central Public Sector Enterprises in 2017 while referring to the fragile finances of Air India; had stated that further financial support in a mature and competitive aviation market would not be the best use of scarce financial resources 0f the Government May;

(b): An amount of USD 222,537 is outstanding with Air India towards Orbest Airlines incorporated in Spain who had operated Haj 2012 flights. For Haj 2012 oerations\_Air India had entered into contract with Orbest Airlines. Further, Orbest Airlines had appointed Mls. BKP Enterprise as their Authorised Representative in India As per the agreement, an amount of USD 3,435,419 was due to Orbest Airlines towards fare A payment of USD 2,275,000 was made to Orbest in due course after deducting the amount of expenses of USD 937,882 incurred by Air India on behalf of Orbest Airlines and the balance payment of

USD 222,537 was due to Orbest The said airline learnt about Orbest $ bankruptcy went into liquidation. Air India On 11/03/2013 MIs. BKP on 11/03/2013. from Air India. On 28th demanding USD 222,537 with interest 18% MIs BKP Enterprise: November 2018, Hon'ble Court dismissed the petfion of along either to Orbest Airlines or to the liquidators pay the balance amount due Orbest Airlines. Further, in or to the new Board of Directors of lakh pending for addition; Air India has a total outstanding of Rs. 2.77 Systems and Freeda Exterprises Private Limited,

(0): Air India clears all dues of small enterprises in course of business. AII a manner in the normal Small and Medium payment to MSMEs Vendors covered under the Micro time limitldate agreed upon with such suppliers by Air India. timely
Lok Sabha Question No. 2362 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-05
Subject: SPV under SCM
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Maneka Sanjay Gandhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION

## To BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 05, 2020

## SPV UNDER SCM

## NO. 2362. SHRIMATI MANEKA SANJAY GANDHI

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state

- (a) whether a number of cities under the Smart City Mission (SCM) have formed the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) the structure, composition and the number of members of each SPV formed under the cities?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a) & (b) As per the Smart Mission Statement & Guidelines, implementation of the Mission at the Smart City level will be done by a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) created for the purpose: The SPV will be a Limited Company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013, in which the StatelUnion Territory and the Urban Local Body (ULB) will be the promoters having 50.50 equity shareholding: The Board of Directors the SPV will have  representatives of Central Government, State Government, ULB and Independent Directors, in addition to the Chief Executive Officer and Functional Directors. Additional Directors may be taken on the Board by SPV, as considered necessary: The SPVs plan, appraise, approve, implement, manage, operate, monitor and evaluate their Smart projects: AII 100 Smart Cities have formed their SPVs: City City