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Lok Sabha Question No. 1735 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-28
Subject: Modification to Motor Vehicles Act
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Komati Reddy Venkat Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1735

ANSWERED ON 28 TH  NOVEMBER, 2019

## MODIFICATION TO MOTOR VEHICLES ACT

## 1735. SHRI KOMATI REDDY VENKAT REDDY:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

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be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  received  any  representation  from  All  India  Motor Transport  Association  requesting  for  modifications  in  the  Motor  Vehicles  Act  with regard to reduction of traffic violation charges, toll rates, third party insurance rates etc.;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has taken any action thereon; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) and (b) The Ministry received representation from the  Transport Association raising apprehensions on the implementation of certain provisions of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019.

(c) and (d) The  Ministry  has  clarified  that  the  Ministry  is  of  the  view  that  as  per  the current provision that in cases of third party insurance liability for cases of compensation in case of death as being un-limited to be paid by the insurance company would be maintained, within the provisions of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019 and the subsequent rules or guidelines whenever they are issued.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1734 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-28
Subject: Setting up of Trauma Centres along NHs
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Dhal Singh Bisen

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1734

ANSWERED ON 28 TH   NOVEMBER, 2019

## SETTING UP OF TRAUMA CENTRES ALONG NHs

†1734. DR. DHAL SINGH BISEN:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

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be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is provision of opening trauma centres along the National Highways (NHs) by the Road Transport department;

- (b) if  so,  the  details  of  the  trauma  centres  opened  along  the  National  Highways  in  the State  of Madhya Pradesh along with the dates on which the construction of these trauma centres were completed, location-wise;

- (c) whether these trauma centres have become functional and if so, the details thereof indicating the date;

- (d)     if not, the reasons therefor and the time by which these are likely to be started;

- (e)     the details of sanctioned and posted strength in these trauma centres;

- (f)     whether these posts are filled up by the State Governments and if so, the details thereof along with the cost sharing pattern between the State and the Union Government; and

- (g)   whether the Union Government would operate the trauma centres by recruiting the doctors in case the State Government is not able to operate these centres and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) No Sir,  Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is mandated with the task of constructing and maintaining National Highways in the country.

- (b) to  (g)    Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1733 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-28
Subject: Kannur Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Behanan Benny

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1733 (To be answered on the 2gth November 2019)

## KANNUR AIRPORT

## 1733. SHRI BENNY BEHANAN

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state: -

- (0) the number of airlines utilising Kannur airport in Kerala;
2. the time by which the Kannur airport will break even in its operations?
- b) the number of passengers who utilised the airport on average; and daily

## ANSWER

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

(Shri Hardeep Singh Puri)

{ndiFour airlines are utilising Kannur Airport in Kerala i.e Air India, Air India Express, Indigo and Go Air.

(c): The viability off airport depends upOn revenue and costs of the airport The major sources of revenue are aeronautical revenue and of aircrafts landing The aeronautical charges are determined by ACRAn

(b: The daily average number % passengers in Kannur Airport has been close to 4000 from 01 January 2019 till 15 November 2019. The average of 5131 was recorded in August 2019. highest daily
Lok Sabha Question No. 1730 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-28
Subject: Vacancy in Gujarat Maritime Board
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: Poonamben Hematbhai Maadam, Ranjeeta Koli

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1730

TO BE ANSWERED ON 28] NOVEMBER, 2019

## VACANCY IN GUJARAT MARITIME BOARD

## 1730. SHRIMATI POONAMBEN MAADAM: SHRIMATI RANJEETA KOLI:

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- (a)whethermanypostsinGujaratMaritimeBoardincludingprincipalMarine officer remained vacant for so many years which is adversely  affecting the working of the Board;
- (b)  if so, the reactlon of the Government thereto;
- (c)thedetailsofthestepsbeingtakenbytheGovernmenttofillalltheVacant posts in the Board, and
- (d)  the details of the outcome achieved in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (d) The details of class wise sanctioned & filled up posts as on 31.10 2019 in Gujarat  Maritime  Board is annexed There is no post of Principal Marine Engineer in the approved selup of Gujarat Maritime Board ln accordance  with the prevailing BOOT  policy of the Government'  the privatization  of the  ports is being under  taken at large and hence' the role of Gujarat Maritime  Board  has shifted from developer to regulator'  The vacant  post ,r" filt"d up as  per the requirement  after due approval from Government  of Gujarat  from time to time.

Annexure to unstarred Question No. 1730 to be answered on 28.11.2019 asked by SHRIMATI  POONAMBEN MAADAM and SHRIMAT| RANJEETA KOLI; regarding 'VACANCY lN GUJARAT MARITIME BOARD,

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1727 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-28
Subject: Setting up of New Small Scale Industries
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Mohanbhai Sanjibhai Delkar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  †1727 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.11.2019

## SETTING UP OF NEW SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES

## †1727. SHRI MOHAN S. DELKAR:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to provide an economic package to set up new small scale industries to provide employment to the youth of the country through small and micro industries;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to provide financial assistance to set up  small  scale  industries  to  the  unemployed  youth  of  the  Union  Territory  of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and promote Make in India; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): The Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) is already  running  a  scheme  called  Prime  Minister's  Employment  Generation Programme  (PMEGP)  which  is  a  credit-linked  subsidy  programme  aimed  at generating self-employment opportunities through establishment of new microenterprises in the non-farm sector. The Government provides financial assistance  under  PMEGP  for  setting  up  Small  Scale  industries  all  over  India including Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1723 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-28
Subject: Construction of Service Road
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Rameshbhai Lavjibhai Dhaduk

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1723

ANSWERED ON 28 TH   NOVEMBER, 2019

## CONSTRUCTION OF SERVICE ROAD

## 1723.   SHRI RAMESHBHAI LAVJIBHAI DHADUK:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) the steps taken by NHAI for construction of service road near Koylana village of Keshod and Pipri Patia in Jetpur-Somnath National Highway NH) in Gujarat; and
- (b) the details of steps taken by NHAI for waiving off toll tax on local vehicles at Godayi toll post on Jetpur-Somnath NH?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) The service road on Jetpur-Somnath section of National Highway (NH) 8D was constructed at the time of 4 laning as per provisions in the concession agreement. The service road near Koylana was not feasible because of an  existing temple on-route. The provision of service road at Pipri-Patiya shall be taken up at the time of capacity augmentation, if feasible.
- (b) User fee  is  collected  at  Gadoi  plaza  on  Jetpur-Somnath  Section  of  NH-8D  by  Ministry  of Road Transport & Highway through National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), as per National  Highway  Fee  (Determination  of  Rates  and  Collection)  Rules  2008.   However,  in order to give relief to the local users, following discounts/passes are available at toll plaza:
- (i) Multiple journey tickets (maximum number of two one way journey) at 1.5 times of Single entry rate;
- (ii) Monthly pass for maximum 50 journeys in a month (2/3 amount of 50 times of single entry rate);
- (iii) Concession  tickets  @  50  %  of  single  journey  for  commercial  vehicles  registered within the district (excluding vehicles plying under National Permit) and
- (iv) Monthly pass to mechanical vehicles registered as non-commercial vehicles residing within 20 kilometre of toll plaza is Rs.255/- for the year 2018-2019; and is subject to revision every year as per the provisions of the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection), Rules 2008.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1722 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-28
Subject: Inclusion of Kabaddi in Olympic Games
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Shashi Tharoor

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1722 TO BE ANSWERD ON 28.11.2019

Inclusion of Kabaddi in Olympic Games

1722. DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

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

(a) whether the Ministry proposes for inclusion of indigenous sports

Kabaddi in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris;

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

(c)  the  actions  being  taken  for  obtaining  recognition  for  Kabaddi from the International Olympic Committee?

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

(a) to (c): Inclusion of any sport discipline in the Olympic Games is decided by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Among other things, IOC has prescribed that a sport discipline must be governed by an International Federation which undertakes to follow the rules of the Olympic Charter and it must also be practised widely across the world and meet various criteria.

The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports does not have a direct role in inclusion  of  Kabaddi  in  Olympic  Games.  It  is  for  the  International Kabaddi Federation to take required steps for inclusion of Kabaddi in Olympic Games.

For promotion and development of Kabaddi, the Ministry is supplementing  the  efforts  of  the  Amateur  Kabaddi  Federation  of India by providing support for training, competitive exposure within country and abroad.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1721 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-28
Subject: Tariffs for Multi-State Power Projects
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Kotha Prabhakar  Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1721 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.11.2019

## TARIFFS FOR MULTI-STATE POWER PROJECTS

1721. SHRI KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

(a) whether  the  tariffs  for  multi-State  power  projects  will  be  determined  by  the Central  Electricity  Regulatory  Commission  thereby  removing  a  major  point  of uncertainty to do with such projects;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the status thereto;

(c) whether the power regulator has to come up with a clear action plan to ensure 24X7 power supply to all consumers by 2021-22 or earlier as per the amended policy which also enables the creation of micro grids in remote villages not connected to the  grid,  and  selling  of  the  surplus  power  by  these  micro-grids  to  the  grid  when  it reaches those areas; and

- (d) if so, the details and the current status thereof?

## 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)  &  (b)  :  Section  79  of  the  Electricity  Act,  2003  mandates  the  Central  Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) to regulate the tariff of generating companies owned or controlled by the Central Government including the generators having a composite scheme for generation and sale of electricity in more than one State. Accordingly, tariff for multi-state power projects is determined by the CERC as per the provisions of  Electricity  Act.  All  Tariff  petitions  filed  from  time  to  time  by  multi-state  power projects are disposed by CERC after following due regulatory process.

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(c)  &  (d)  :  Electricity  is  a  concurrent  subject  and  responsibility  of  supplying  24x7 power to all consumers lies in the purview of State/ State Power Utilities. The Tariff Policy 2016 stipulates that the State Electricity Regulatory Commissions will devise a specific trajectory so that 24-hour supply of adequate and uninterrupted power can be ensured to all categories of consumers by 2021-22 or earlier depending upon the prevailing situation in the state.

The  Tariff  Policy  also  states  that  the  micro-grids  supplying  renewable energy  may  be  set  up  in  such  areas  where  the  grid  has  not  reached  or  where adequate power is not available in the grid. There may be a risk that consumers may shift from micro grid to grid when the grid reaches the micro-grid area. In order to mitigate such risk Appropriate Commission to put in place a regulatory framework to mandate compulsory purchase of power into the grid from micro grids at a tariff to be determined under section 62 of the Electricity Act, 2003.

With the joint effort of Central Government and State Governments the electricity grid has reached to all the villages.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1719 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-28
Subject: Regularization of Unauthorized Colonies
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Ajay (Teni) Misra

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1719

## TO BE ANSWERED ON NOVEMBER 28, 2019

## REGULARIZATION OF UNAUTHORIZED COLONIES

NO. 1719.  SHRI AJAY KUMAR MISRA TENI:

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

- (a) whether the Government has issued any order to regularize unauthorized  colonies  in  Delhi  to  provide  ownership  of  the  land  and high quality facilities to the residents;
- (b)
- if so, the colony/ region-wise details thereof; and
- (c) 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  (c):    A  Committee  headed  by  the  Lieutenant  Governor  of  Delhi,  was constituted by Government of India to recommend the process for conferment or recognition of rights of ownership or transfer or mortgage of property and thereby  creating  opportunity  for  redevelopment  of  such  areas  in  a  planned manner. Based on the Report of the Committee, Regulations for conferring or recognising  ownership  or  mortgage  or  transfer  rights  to  the  residents  of unauthorised  colonies  have  been  notified  by  Delhi  Development  Authority (DDA) on 29 th October, 2019, which are available at https://dda.org.in/tendernotices\_docs/may2018/ATT0000431102019.pdf. This notification gives the detailed process, list of unauthorised colonies, applicable  rates  for  different  categories,  etc.,  for  conferment/  recognition  of the ownership rights.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1715 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-28
Subject: Development of Smart Cities
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Sunil Kumar Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1715

TO BE ANSWERED ON NOVEMBER 28, 2019

## DEVELOPMENT OF SMART CITIES

## NO. 1715. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SINGH:

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

- (a) whether the work of developing 15 cities as smart cities is likely to be started with the cost of Rs. 1770 crore this year and if so, the details thereof;
- whether  the  work  of  AMRUT  Scheme  is  also  going  to  be  started with that of the smart cities under which there is a plan to develop
- (b) around 500 cities and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  AMRUT  Scheme  is  an  initial  part  of  the  smart  city project/ mission; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details  of  the  funds  likely  to  be  incurred  on  500  cities under AMRUT Scheme?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE

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

(a): No, Sir.

(b) Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme which was launched by the Hon'ble Prime Minister on 25.06.2015 for infrastructure projects in 500 cities across the country. The thrust areas of the AMRUT Mission are water supply,  sewerage  &  septage  management,  storm  water  drainage, green  spaces  &  parks,  non-motorized  urban  transport  and  capacity building.    Smart  Cities  Mission  was  launched  by  the  Hon'ble  Prime Minister on 25.6.2015 and is being implemented in 100 cities across the country.

(c):  AMRUT Mission and Smart Cities Mission are separate Missions of Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA).  MoHUA encourages convergence in the implementation of both Missions.

(d) : The total outlay under AMRUT is Rs. One Lakh Crore including a Central Assistance of Rs. 50,000 crore spread over 5 years i.e. from FY 2015-2016 to FY 2019-2020. The balance share of Rs. 50,000 crore has to come from States and Urban Local Bodies.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1713 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-28
Subject: Underpass and Bridge on NH-65
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Nayab Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1713

ANSWERED ON 28 TH  NOVEMBER, 2019

## UNDERPASS AND BRIDGE ON NH-65

1713. SHRI NAYAB SINGH:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has received any letter/request/representation for construction of an underpass  and  a  bridge  at  Dhanirampura  bypass,  Urunai  road  (Pehowa,  Kurukshetra)  at National Highway-65; and
- (b) if so, the action taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b) Yes Sir. A representation has been received for construction of underpass on Arunai road  on  Dhanirampura  bypass.  The  present  traffic  volume  on  the  cross  road  does  not warrant  grade  separated  intersection  at  this  location.  However,  intersection  with  Arunai village road and Dhanirampura bypass has been properly designed as at-grade four-legged junction with all safety measures.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1710 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-28
Subject: Eradicating Slums from Metro Cities
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Mimi Chakraborty

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1710

TO BE ANSWERED ON NOVEMBER 28, 2019

ERADICATING SLUMS FROM METRO CITIES

## NO. 1710.   MS. MIMI CHAKRABORTY:

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

- (a) whether the Government has failed to eradicate slums from the metro cities;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to combine PMAY with AMRUT in metro cities with the help of concerned State to eradicate slums from metros thereof; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof 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): 'Land' and 'Colonisation' are State subjects and therefore it  is  the  responsibility  of  the  State/  Union  Territory  (UT) Governments  to  implement  schemes  for  eradication  of slums. However, the Government of India through various programmatic  interventions  has  been  assisting  States/ Union Territories (UTs) both technically and financially to address their housing shortages. In pursuance to Government of India's vision of facilitating Housing for All

by 2022, the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAYU)  Mission  is  being  implemented  since  June,  2015  to provide  Central  Assistance  to  States/  UTs/Urban  Local Bodies  (ULBs)  for  providing  all  weather  pucca  houses with  basic  civic infrastructure like  water,  sanitation, sewerage,  road,  electricity etc. to all eligible  urban households  including  slum  dwellers.  The  'In-situ'  Slum Redevelopment (ISSR) component under PMAY-U Mission mandates use of land as a resource for providing houses to  slum dwellers across the country including the metro cities. This approach aims to leverage the locked potential  of  land  under  slums  to  provide  houses  to  the eligible  slum  dwellers  by  bringing  them  into  the  formal urban settlement.

- (b)  &  (c):  The  States/  UTs  are  requested  to  ensure  convergence with  all  relevant  schemes  including  AMRUT  in  housing projects to be undertaken under PMAY-U Mission.

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