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Lok Sabha Question No. 1821 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-28
Subject: Schemes for Promotion of Sports
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Jaskaur Meena

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †1821

TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.11.2019

Schemes for Promotion of Sports

## †1821.     SHRIMATI JASKAUR MEENA:

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

- (a) the name of the schemes for promotion of sports being run in the State of Rajasthan;
- (b) whether any financial assistance is being given for promoting sports in Rajasthan;
- (c)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether  'new  stadium'  are  being  constructed  at  district level;
- (e)
- if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) the  number  of  the  sportspersons  selected  from  Rajasthan under Khelo India Programme as well as the provisions for providing free training to talented sportspersons?

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

- (a): Sports  being  a  State  subject,  the  primary  responsibility  for development  and  promotion  of  sports  rests  with the respective State/UT Government. Department of Sports supplements efforts of the State/UT Government through its various schemes which are  equally applicable to the whole country irrespective of any specific State/UT.

Names of sports promotional schemes run by the Department of Sports are (i) Khelo India; (ii) Assistance to National Sports Federations; (iii) Special  Awards  to  Winners  in  International  sports  events  and  their Coaches; (iv) National Sports Awards; (v) Pension to Meritorious Sports Persons;  (vi)  Pandit  Deendayal  Upadhyay  National  Sports  Welfare Fund; (vii) National Sports Development Fund; and (viii) running sports training centres through Sports Authority of India.

(b)  and  (c):      The  Department  of  Sports  sanctioned  Rs.78.77  crore under Khelo India Scheme to develop 38 sports infrastructure projects and Rs.3.56 crore for organizing Annual Sports Competitions in Rajasthan.  Also,  Rs.  6.1882  crore  was  sanctioned  under  National Sports Development Fund as support to schools/institutions in the rural areas of Jaipur for providing sports equipment  and  creation  of Gymnastic Halls. Besides, the trainees selected by Sports Authority of India are provided financial assistance in the form of expert coaches, sports equipment, boarding and lodging, sports kit, competition exposure,  educational  expenses,  medical/  insurance  and  stipend  as per the approved scheme norms.

(d)  and  (e):      The  Department  of  Sports  does  not  run  any  scheme  to construct new stadium.

(f):   A total of 86 sports persons have been selected so far under the Khelo  India  Scheme.  Further,  Sports  Authority  of  India  (SAI)  selects talented sportspersons under its various sports promotional schemes and provides them training through its Regional Centres and Training Centres spread throughout the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1819 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-28
Subject: Operation of Toll Plazas
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Anil Firojiya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1819

ANSWERED ON 28 TH   NOVEMBER, 2019

## OPERATION OF TOLL PLAZAS

## 1819.   SHRI ANIL FIROJIYA:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) the date of starting toll plazas at two locations between Byavra and Devas in Madhya Pradesh by a private company while upgrading National Highway No.- 03 from Byavra to Devas;
- (b) the basis on which work completion certificate was awarded by NHAI on completion of only 75% of work;
- (c) the time period till which toll would be collected from the date of starting of the said toll plazas along with the amount of toll to be collected;
- (d) whether the toll collected would be equal to or more than the cost incurred in the construction of the said NH and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the procedure of maintaining the record of toll charges collected at both the toll plazas by NHAI and the procedure of its audit?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) The date of starting toll plazas at two locations (km 229.900 and at km 291.550)  between Biaora and Dewas is 30.04.2019 after issuance of Provisional Completion Certificate.
- (b) As per stipulations made in the Concession Agreement, Provisional Completion Certificate was issued by the Independent Engineer on 75% completion of the project.
- (c) & (d)  The project of 4-laning of Biaora to Dewas section of National Highway-52 was awarded on BOT (Toll) basis with Concession period of 27 years commencing from the Appointed Date (i.e. 09.07.2016). Concessionaire is entitled to collect the toll from the road users as per  toll  rates  based  on  stipulated  National  Highway  Fee  Rules  and  the  concession agreement on the  during the entire Concession Period. After the completion of Concession Period, the projects are taken over from the Concessionaires.
- (e) The revenue received from toll collection is deposited in the Escrow Account of Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) and disbursement from Escrow Account is appropriated by Escrow Bank in accordance with the waterfall mechanism provided in the Concession Agreement. The  books  of  accounts  recording  all  its  receipts,  income,  expenditure,  payments  are maintained by concessionaire in accordance with Concession Agreement which are audited by Statutory Auditors.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1818 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-28
Subject: In-Flight Wi-Fi Services
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Pinaki Misra

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 8 1818 (To be answered on the 28th November 2019)

## IN-FLIGHT WI-FI SERVICES

## 1818. SHRI PINAKI MISRA

## Will the Minister of CIVIL A VIA TION

be pleased to state:-

- 'crohether the government has allowed in-flight Wi-Fi services in planes across the country and if the details thereof; SO,
- (whether any licenses have been issued for operating such a service and if the detaiis thereof; and SO,
- (b) whether rules have been put into place for the same and if the details thereof; any SO,
- (d) Thether any measures have been taken to ensure that this service does not have adverse security implications and if the details thereof? SO,

## ANSWER

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

(Shri Hardeep Singh Puri)

(a) to (c) Department of Telecommunication, Ministry 2018" hich Permit the inflight internet services through WiFY internet services through WiFi during the flight when electronic devices are kept in airplane mode and above 3000 meters in Indian airspace.

- aircraft operations when internet services are used in an aircraft flight: during

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1816 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-28
Subject: Construction of National and International Level Stadiums
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Sukhbir Singh Jaunapuria

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†1816 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.11.2019

Construction of National and International Level Stadiums

†1816. SHRI SUKHBIR SINGH JAUNAPURIA:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to construct national international stadiums in Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi;
- (b) if so, details thereof, State-wise;
- (c) the number of stadiums constructed by the Government during the last five  years  and  the  number  of  stadiums  whose  construction  work  has  not been completed; and
- (d) the reasons for non completion of the construction work of stadiums and the time line for completion of their construction work?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS { SHRI KIREN RIJIJU }

- (a) and (b)  'Sports'  being  a  State  subject  the  responsibility  for  providing sports facilities, including construction of national and international stadiums  rests  with  the  State  /  Union  Territory  Governments.  Central Government supplements efforts of the State/Union Territories by focusing on training, coaching and support for bridging gaps in sports infrastructure. The  Ministry  does  not  have  any  scheme  for  construction  of  national  and international  stadium,  including  in  the  State  of  Rajasthan,  Haryana  and Delhi.
- (c) and (d) Do not arise.
- and

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1815 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-28
Subject: Registration of Real Estate Agents under RERA
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Maneka Sanjay Gandhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1815

## TO BE ANSWERED ON NOVEMBER 28, 2019

## REGISTRATION OF REAL ESTATE AGENTS UNDER RERA

- NO.  1815.           SHRIMATI MANEKA SANJAY GANDHI:

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

- (a) whether real estate agents have been registered under the Real Estate (Development and Regulation) Act, 2016; and
- (b) If  so,  the  number  and  details  of  such  agents  and  if  not,  the  reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a) to (b):   As  per  Section  20  of  the  Real  Estate  (Development  and  Regulation) Act, 2016 (RERA), the 'Appropriate Government' i.e. the States/ Union Territories  (UTs)  are  required  to  establish  Real  Estate  Regulatory Authority  to  regulate  and  promote  the  real  estate  sector  in  the respective States/UTs.

As  per  the  provisions  of  RERA,  real  estate  projects  and  real  estate agents are required to get registered with the Real Estate Regulatory Authority  of  the  concerned  State/UT  before  advertising,  marketing, booking and selling in any manner.

As per information received from Real Estate Regulatory Authorities of various  States  and  Union  Territories,  there  are  36,823  real  estate agents registered under the provisions of RERA as on 15 th  November, 2019.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1814 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-28
Subject: Shortage of Water for Irrigation in Tribal Areas
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Ashok Mahadeorao Nete

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI, DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †1814

ANSWERED ON 2 8.11 .2019

## SHORTAGE OF WATER FO R IRRIGATION IN TRIB AL AREAS

## †1814. SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) whether the forest land allotted to the tribal people in the tribal dominated areas o agriculture are facing shortage of water for irrigating the land;

(b) if so , whether the Government has prepared or proposes to prepare any programme to addr shortage of water for irrigation of forest land allotted to the tribal farmers;

- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA

## )

(a) to (d) Water  resources  development  and  management,  including  irrigation  programmes in  tribal dominated areas are planned, funded, executed and maintained by the State Governments them per  their  own  resources  and  priorities. To  supplement  their efforts and  to  encourage  sustainable development and efficient management of water re sou ces , the Government of India provides technical and financial assistance to State Governmen ts through various schemes and p rogrammes.

The Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR)  has  taken  up  measures  to cover  tribal  areas  with  the irrigation  projects  and  schemes  being implemented  under  the Pradhan  Mant ri  Krishi  Sinchay ee  Yojana  (PMKSY).  Under  the  Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP), 21 out of the 99 prioritized projects benefit tedthe districts falling intribal areas. The ultimate irrigation potential of these 21 projects is 10.73 L akh hectare. Surface Minor Irrigation  (SMI)  and  Repair,  Renovation  and  Restoration  (RRR)  of  Water  Bodies  scheme s  have  been extended  to  tribal  areas,  Le ft  Wing  Extremist  affected  areas,  drought  prone  areas  with  a  more funding pattern. Under the Ground Water Irrigation scheme, priority is being given to SC/ST farmers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1813 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-28
Subject: Metro Rail Projects in UP
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Keshari Devi Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1813

TO BE ANSWERED ON NOVEMBER 28, 2019

## METRO RAIL PROJECTS IN UP

- NO. 1813.    SHRIMATI KESHARI DEVI PATEL:

Will  the  Minister  of  Housing  and  Urban  Affairs  be  pleased  to state:

- (a) the  names  of  the  cities  in  Uttar  Pradesh  where  metro  rail projects have been sanctioned;
- (b) whether any survey or DPR has been conducted/prepared for metro rail project in Prayagraj (Allahabad) and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the time by which the said metro rail project will be started in Prayagraj (Allahabad) and whether any time schedule has been fixed for the said project; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  budget  approved  and  the amount released for this project?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a) The  names  of  the  cities  in  Uttar  Pradesh  where  metro  rail projects have been sanctioned are Lucknow, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Kanpur and Agra.  Apart from these cities, a Regional

## Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Corridor from Delhi to Meerut has also been sanctioned.

- (b) Urban transport, which is an integral part of urban development, is a State subject. Hence, respective state governments  are  responsible  for  initiating/developing,  and  funding urban  transport  infrastructure  including  metro  rail  projects.  The Central  Government  considers  financial  assistance  for  metro  rail proposals in cities or urban agglomerates as per Metro Rail Policy 2017, on the basis of the feasibility of the proposal and availability of resources, as and when posed by the concerned state governments.

(c) & (d) Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1812 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-28
Subject: Drinking Water through Solar Pumps
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Jyotirmay Singh Mahato

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

## DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1812

TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.11.2019

## Drinking Water through Solar Pumps

## † 1812: SHRI JYOTIRMAY SINGH MAHATO

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a) whether supply of drinking water is proposed to be ensured in the remote villages of West Bengal with the assistance of solar pumps and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Union Government proposes to set up solar pumps in the State and if so, the details thereof including the number of solar pumps already set up;
- (c) whether selection of villages has been done under Grameen Nal Jal Praday Yojana and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)  whether  the  Union  Government  proposes  to  release  the  funds  for  completion  of  the infrastructure for this scheme and if so, the details thereof?

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

(a)to (d)Water is a State subject. This department is implementing Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) to provide financial and technical assistance to States for providing Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs) to rural households. Under JJM, responsibility for implementation of drinking water scheme lies with the State government. States are free to select and plan the rural water supply schemes. The ultimate goal of JJM is to provide FHTCs to rural households. States may take up solar pump based drinking water supply schemes for providing FHTCs in the remote rural areas, if required. As reported by the West Bengal Government in the Integrated Management Information System  (IMIS)  of  Department  of  Drinking  Water  and  Sanitation,  699  solar  pumps have been installed till 2018-19, under assistance of National Clean Energy Fund. As per  information  provided  by  Ministry  of  New  &  Renewable  Energy  (MNRE),653 solar  pumps  have  been  installed  in  the  State  of  West  Bengal  as  on  31.10.2019  for irrigation  and  drinking  water  purposes,  under  Off-grid  and  Decentralised  Solar  PV Applications Programmes of MNRE.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1811 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-28
Subject: Expansion of NH-60
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Subhas Sarkar

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to expand National Highway (NH)-60 to four lanes;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the  time-frame  set  for  execution  of  the  said  project  specially  in  Bankura  and  Bardhaman districts in West Bengal?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) & (b) Balasore - Kharagpur section of NH 60 in West Bengal is already widened to 4 lane.   State Government has been requested to examine the possibility to make four lane of Kharagpur-DubrajpurMoregram section of NH 60 by minimizing LA & utility shifting.
- (c)     After completion of DPR & Preconstruction Activities, construction of 4 laning of KharagpurDubrajpur-Moregram section of NH 60 will be taken up based on availability funds & Inter-se priority.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1811

ANSWERED ON 28 TH  NOVEMBER, 2019

## EXPANSION OF NH-60

## 1811.    DR. SUBHAS SARKAR:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 1809 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-28
Subject: Mishaps in Inland Waterways
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1809

TO BE ANSWERED ON 28I11 NOVEMBER, 2019

## MISHAPS IN INLAND WATERWAYS

## 1809. SHRI RAM MOHAN NAIDU KINJARAPU:

Will the Minister of SHIPPING be pleased to state qk qt{-d{ri*

- (a)  the number of accidents involving deaths occurred on the inland waterways during each of the last five years;
- (c)  whether the Government  has taken any steps to make shipping and navigation including  carriage of passengers safer on inland waterways;
- (b)  the maior cause of such accidents;
- (d)  if so, the details thereof;  and
- (e)  the steps taken to improve Centre-State cooperation in this matter?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e) As per the lnland Vessels  Act,  '1917,  investigations  into casualties on boat mishap/accident is vested with the concerned State Government.  Further, operation of fenyl boat services on inland waterways being a state sub.iect, the data related to boat mishaps/ causes  of such accidents is not maintained by lnland  Waterways Authority of lndia (lWAl)'

The National Disaster Management Authority  (NDMA) has prepared and issued  detaaled guidelines on Boat Safety in September,  2017 for both  mechanized  & non-mechanized  boats in consullation  with States and other stakeholders. These guidelines address  all facets of boat safety and provide  framework  on Boat Navigation  including  causes  of accidents,  Early warning System, Weather Forecasting, safety standards, Regulatory and Legal issues, search and Rescue and capacity  Development. The implementation  and enforcement  of safety standards  is largely dependent on the proactive  role to be  played by local administration, State and District Disaster  Management  Authorities

Further, for development  of safe shipping  and navigation  on viable National waterways as per its mandate, lnland  waterways  Authority  of lndia  (lwAl) takes up river training  and conservancy works for fairway development and aids to navigation  including  River lnformation system (Rls). lwAl has also formulated crisis Managemenl  Plan  (cMP) for National  waterways  which covers  prevention,  preparedness  and response  plans for various crisis situations covering collision and vessels related issues'

ln addition, consultation  with stakeholders  including state Governments  is carried out regularly  on various  issues pertaining to development of National  Waterways  including safety aspects.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1808 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-28
Subject: Status of High Value Road Projects under NHAI
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: K. Jayakumar

be pleased to state:

- (a)    the  details  of  road  projects  with  cost  exceeding  Rs.  50  crores  under  implementation  by National Highways Authority of India in the country;
- (b)   whether these projects are running behind schedule for more than six months and if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor;
- (c)     the time-frame set for completion of these projects, project-wise; and
- (d)     the steps taken by NHAI to expedite the work on these projects?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a)  At  present,  National  Highways  Authority  of  India  is  executing  more  than  400  road  projects with cost exceeding Rs. 50 crores which comprises length of around 24,000 Km in the country.

(b)  to  (d)  Some  of  the  National  Highway  projects  are  running  behind  schedule  due  to  multiple reasons,  such  as  poor  performance  of  contractor,  utility  shifting,  delay  in  environment/forest clearance, land acquisition, cash flow problem of the concessionaire/contractor and law & order problems etc. The following steps have been taken by Government to expedite the process:

-  Streamlining of land acquisition
-  Disputes Resolution mechanism revamped
-  Award  of  projects  after  adequate  preparation  in  terms  of  land  acquisition,  clearances etc. Process of obtaining clearances from different Ministries/Department  would commence as soon as the alignment is finalized and final feasibility report is submitted.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1808

ANSWERED ON 28 TH  NOVEMBER, 2019

## STATUS OF HIGH VALUE ROAD PROJECTS UNDER NHAI

1808.  DR. K. JAYAKUMAR:

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

-  Correctly worked out utility estimates is to be obtained at the earliest after the alignment finalization and shall form part of appraisal proposal.
-  The process of project appraisal should commence at the earliest on receipt of the Final Detailed Project Report (DPR) and Technical schedules.
-  ROBs (Rail  Over  Bridges):  The  procedure  for  GAD  approved  by  Railways  for  ROBs simplified and made online.  Maintenance charges which were hampering the progress of many projects stand waived by railways.  Standard design put on website.
-  Close coordination with other Ministries and State Governments.
-  One time fund infusion.
-  Completion of major portion of land acquisition prior to initiation of bid.
-  Regular review at various levels.
-  Proposed exit for Equity Investors.
-  Securitization of road sector loans.
-  Rationalize compensation for delays attributed to authority.
-  Notification of Guiding Principles for Resolution of Stuck Projects aiming at foreclosure of  projects  which  are  stuck  on  account  of  the  concessionaire/contractor  in  NCLT  or mutual default of both Authority and Contractor/Concessionaire.

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