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Lok Sabha Question No. 722 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-02-06
Subject: Efficient Urban Infrastructure
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Parvesh Sahib Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA NO. 722

## UNSTARRED QUESTION

TO BE ANSWERED ON FEBRUARY 06, 2020

## EFFICIENT URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE

NO. 722. SHRI PARVESH SAHIB SINGH VERMA:

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

- a) whether the Government has takenlis taking any steps in the direction of making urban infrastructures energy and water
2. efficient and if SO, the details thereof;
- b) whether the Government has any institutional mechanism to check wastage, misuse, overuse of energyand water in public buildings and the details thereof and if not, the steps being taken by the Government in this regard; and
4. (c) whether the houses being built under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna (Urban) have taken into consideration energy and water efficiency in their designs 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) Yes, Sir:  Energy efficiency is one of the Reforms being pursued by the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT): The objective of this reform is to reduce the amount of energy required to provide civic services through replacement of conventional streetlights and water

pumps with energy efficient LED lights and energy efficient pumps respectively in AMRUT Mission 500 cities- Further, all buildingslinfrastructure constructed by the Central Public Works Department(CPWD) are designed as green Buildings by utilizing energy efficient equipment, LED lights fittings, installation of solar panels and measures for water efficiency i.e. Rain water Harvesting(RWH); conservation of water, recycling of waste water, use of water efficient   sanitary fittings etc. So about 67 Iakh conventional streetlights have been   replaced efficient LEDI solar  lights in AMRUT cities. far,

- (b) CPWD uses Integrated Building Management System (IBMS) to
- keep track and control the systems in new buildingsFor existing buildings, to prevent wastage, misuse of energy and water etc buildings are checked manually by the field staff on regular basis:
- (c) Yes, Sir. StateslUTs have been directed to incorporate water conservation measures through Rain Water Harvesting structures and energy efficient practices like use of energy efficient fixtures and LED lights in multi-storeyed   buildings being constructed under PMAY-U:

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Lok Sabha Question No. 721 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-02-06
Subject: Renovation of Traditional Water Bodies
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: D.K. Suresh

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 721

ANSWERED ON 06.02.2020

## RENOVATION OF TRADIT IONAL WATER BODIES

## 721. SHRI D.K. SURESH

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  received  any  proposal  seeking  financial  assistance  for  re traditional water bodies such as tanks and old wells in the State of Karnataka;
- (b) if so, the detai ls thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  considered  it  necessary  in  view  of  the  frequent  incidents conditions in the State of Karnataka; and
- (d) if so, the details of the response of the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

( a) to (d) Works related to water resources development and management are planned, funded, ex and maintained by the State Governments themselves as per their own resources and priorities. supplement the efforts of the State Governments, Government of India provides technical and financi assistance to State Governments to encourage sustainable development and efficient managemen resources through various schemes and programmes.

Central Water Commission has informed that the Government o f Karnataka has not submitted any proposal for release of Central Assistance under the Repair, Renovation and Restoration (RRR) of Water  Bodies  Scheme  under Pradhan  Mantri KrishiSinchayeeYojana  (PMKSY)  during  the  current financial year so far.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 719 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-02-06
Subject: Kuthiran Tunnel Project
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: T.N. Prathapan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 719

ANSWERED ON 6 TH   FEBRUARY, 2020

## KUTHIRAN TUNNEL PROJECT

## 719. SHRI T.N. PRATHAPAN:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) the present status of Kuthiran tunnel project on National Highway 544;
- (b)  the  present  status  of  construction  works  on  Mannutthy-Vadakkanchery  NH-544  which  is scheduled to be completed by May, 2020;
- (c)   whether one of the twin tunnels didn't open for public and if so, the reasons therefor;
- (d)  the details of maintenance works undertaken so far on the said stretch of NH-544; and
- (e) the funds allocated for maintenance since the beginning of project?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) & (b) The balance construction works on Mannutthy - Vadakkanchery stretch including Kuthiran tunnel has been resumed. As per the work program submitted by the Concessionaire, it is expected to complete all works by December 2020. However, wild life clearance is awaited.

(c) As the fire safety and other mandatory works including slope protection work; have not been completed,  therefore,  one  completed  tube  of  tunnel  at  Kuthiran  could  not  be  opened  for  traffic  at present.

(d) & (e) The maintenance work such as filling the potholes and patches, overlaying on the distressed stretches, shoulder rectification etc. amounting to Rs. 27.89 crore has been carried out.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 718 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-02-06
Subject: Inclusion of the Subject of Water in Concurrent List
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. †718

ANSWERED ON 06.02.2020

## INCLUSION OF THE SUB JECT OF WATER IN CON CURRENT LIST

## †718. SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Union  Government  has  started  a  campaign  to  include  the  subject  of  wat Concurrent List of the Indian Constitution and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether need of its inclusion in the Concurrent List is being felt considering the fact make a legislation in this regard is given to the Union Government under the Constitution; an (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) The issue of including water in the concurrent list has been under discussion at var . The proposal to bring water in the Union / Concurrent list has earlier been examined by the two on Centre State Relations chaired by Justice R.S. Sarkaria and Justice M.M. Punchhi respe said proposal did not find favour with eithe r of the two Commissions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 716 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-02-06
Subject: National Service Scheme
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Pashupati Nath Singh, Annpurna Devi

†716

SHRI PASHUPATI NATH SINGH: SHRIMATI ANNPURNA DEVI:

Will the MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of students engaged under National Service Scheme in the State of Jharkhand at present;
- (b) whether the Government of Jharkhand has proposed to increase the said number;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Union Government to approve the same?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) The number of students engaged under National Service Scheme in the State of Jharkhand at present is 59,000 which includes students enrolled under Self Finance Unit.
- (b) No such proposal from the State of Jharkhand has been received.
- (c) & (d): Questions do not arise in view of part (b) above.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 716 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.02.2020

## NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME
Lok Sabha Question No. 715 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-02-06
Subject: Guidelines for Retention of Government Accommodation
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Upendra Singh Rawat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 715 TO BE ANSWERED ON FEBRUARY 06, 2020

## GUIDELINES FOR RETENTION OF GOVERNMENT ACCOMMODATION

- No. 715. SHRI UPENDRA SINGH RAWAT: Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:
- (a) whether the employees of autonomous organisations have to vacate their Government accommodations on taking up assignment in the personal staff of Hon'ble Ministers etc. and face difficulty in retaining their accommodation once they repatriate to their parent office;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- c) whether the Government proposes to work on some guidelines applicable to all organisations regarding retention of the Government accommodation in such cases 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) & (b): The officers who are appointed in the personal staff of any Minister are allotted accommodation under Rule 33 of Central Government General Pool Residential Accommodation (CGGPRA) Rules, 2017, if they do not already have a GPRA accommodation. Otherwise they are entitled to retain their accommodation on appointment in personal staff of a Minister: On completion of their tenure with the Minister and on their repatriation to their parent Department, they may retain the accommodation if they are entitled for allotment of GPRA accommodation: In other cases, they may retain the accommodation for a period as allowed in Rule 40 of CGGPRA Rules, 2017 which is available on Directorate's website i.e WWW.estates-gov.in:
- (c): There are already CGGPRA Rules, 2017 which prescribe period of retention under different circumstances for Central Government employees: There is no other proposal under consideration.
Lok Sabha Question No. 713 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-02-06
Subject: Loss of Air India
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Ranjanben Dhananjay Bhatt

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

(To be answered on the February 2020) 6th

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 713

## LOSS OF AIR INDIA

## 713. SHRIMATI RANJANBEN DHANANJAY BHATT

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

- (a) whether the loss of Air India is increasing constantly;
- (c) if s0, the details thereof along with the time by which:the said steps are likely to be taken; and

## ANSWER

Minister of State (IC) in the Ministry 0f CIVIL AVIATION

(a): Yes Sir.

(b) to (d): The Government is committed to the disinvestment of Air India. In order to effectively prepare Air India for: disinvestment, the Government prepared a plan to bring operational and financial efficiency in Air India: This Plan focuses on the financial and operational efficiencies s0 that substantial increase in revenue or cost saving could be achieved: Also, operational and financial performance parameters and milestones as fixed by the Government are regularly being reviewed:

be pleased to state:-

- (b) if s0, whether the Government proposes to take any steps to reduce or cut the said loss;
- (d) if not; the reasons therefor?

(Shri Hardeep Singh Puri)
Lok Sabha Question No. 711 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-02-06
Subject: Flooding by River Ganga
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Ashok Kumar Rawat

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †711

ANSWERED ON 06.02.2020

## FLOODING BY RIVER GA NGA

## †711. SHRI ASHOK KUMAR RAWAT

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is aware that Misrikh region of Uttar Pradesh gets badly affected river Ganga every year; and

- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken/being ta ken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b) Flood management schemes are formulated and implemented by concerned State Governme as per their priority. The Union Government supplements the efforts of the States by provi guidance and promotional financial assistance for management of flood s in critical areas. As informed by the State Government of Uttar Pradesh, a flood protection scheme comprising of providing ma with  an  estimated  cost  of  Rs.11623.76  lakh  on  left  bank  of  River  Ganga/Garra  from  Mehen Rajghat,  Sadiyapur  t o Harpalpur - Sandi  Marg  Bridge  in  Mishrikh  region  of  Uttar  Pradesh  is  b contemplated by State Government of Uttar Pradesh.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 708 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-02-06
Subject: Revival of MSME Sector
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Reddeppa Nallakonda Gari, Pocha Brahmananda Reddy, M V V Satyanarayana, Chandra Sekhar Bellana, Beesetti  Venkata Satyavathi, Kotagiri Sridhar, Adala Prabhakara Reddy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 708 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 06.02.2020

## REVIVAL OF MSME SECTOR

708. SHRI N. REDDEPPA:

SHRI POCHA BRAHMANANDA REDDY:

SHRI M.V.V. SATYANARAYANA:

SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR BELLANA:

DR. BEESETTI VENKATA SATYAVATHI:

SHRI SRIDHAR KOTAGIRI:

SHRI ADALA PRABHAKARA REDDY:

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

- (a) whether  the    Government  has  implemented  the  differential  interest  rates  for reviving the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the sectors under MSME that are worst affected as a result of the downturn in the economy?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): Government  of  India  announced  'Interest  Subvention Scheme  for Incremental Credit to MSMEs. The scheme provides for 2 percent interest subvention on fresh or incremental loans of  upto Rs.1.00 Crore to MSMEs.
- (c):  Various sectors of the industry including that of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises get affected by diverse factors such as domestic demand, business cycles, trade and monetary policies across the world, commodity prices etc. besides unit level issues such as competitiveness, viability etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 707 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-02-06
Subject: Operational Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Nalin Kumar Kateel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED NO. : 707 (To be answered on the February 2020)

## OPERATIONAL AIRPORTS

## 707. SHRI NALIN KUMAR KATEEL

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the details of the total number of airports established and operating in the country at present;
- (c) the details of the total amount spent on the maintenance of such airports in the country; and
- (b) whether it is true that all the airports are not being used in the country at present and if s0, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government has taken any steps to make these airports usable and to put an end to loss of money on account of maintenance and if the details thereof? SO,

## ANSWER

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

(Shri Hardeep Singh Puri)

(a): There are a total of 495 airports/airstrips established in the country owned by Defence establishments, Airports Authority of India (AAI); State Governments, Private companies etc Out of these; 137 airports are owned and

(b): Sir; Many of the airportslairstrips in the country are not being used (non-operational) owing to lack of demand, lack of infrastructure and commercial unviability: Yes;

airports in the year 2018-19.

(d): Government of India, Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) in October, 2016 with the objective to facilitate stimulate regional air connectivity to currently under-served and un-served airports in the country; including those belonging to AAI: The expansion 0f airports under the scheme is 'demand driven' depending upon firm commitment from airline operators as well as from the State Government for providing various concessions.
Lok Sabha Question No. 706 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-02-06
Subject: Sale of National Carrier
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Chandra Sekhar Sahu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 706 (To be answered on the February 2020) 6th

## SALE OF NATIONAL CARRIER

## 706. SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR SAHU

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- () whether the Government proposes to float Expression of Interest (Eol) for selling its stake in the national carrier in near future and if s0, the details thereof;
- (d) whether in view of the Government, privatisation is the only option to keep the airline afloat and sought employees cooperation in carrying out the disinvestment process; and
- (b) whether the options for the revival of the Government airline has been worked out before finalising the selling of stake and if the details thereof; (c) whether the factors responsible for running airline in heavy loss have been identified and if s0, the details in this regard; SO,
- (e) if sO, the manner in which existing employees will be safeguarded and the response of the employees thereon?

## ANSWER

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

(Shri Hardecp Singh Puri)

- @): Yes Sir:The Preliminary Information Memorandum (PIM) for inviting Expression\_of Interest for Sale of 100% equity share capital of Air India Limited (AIL) including AIL's 1OO% shareholding in the Air India Express Limited (AIXL) and 50% shareholding in Air India Airport Services Private Limited (AISATS) has been issued 0n 27.01.2020 which is available 0n the

(b): Government approved a Turnaround Plan (TAP) Financial Restructuring Plan (FRP) for operational and financial turnaround 0f Air India in 2012. Air\_India, however, has continued losses even after an equity considering the fragile finances of the Air India had recommended that further financial support in a mature and competitive aviation market would

not be the best use Of scarce financial resources of the Government. Further, a meeting was held in September, 2018 under the Chairpersonship of the then Finance Minister wherein a plan to operational and financial efficiency in Air India was finalized with an objective to achieve substantial increase in revenue and cost savings. The operational and financial performance parameters and milestones of the plan were regularly reviewed t0 meet the objectives and prepare Air India for disinvestment; bring

- (c): The main reasons for the high operating losses include the following:
- (i) High interest burden,
- (ii) Adverse impact of exchange rate variation due to weakening of the Indian and Rupee;
- (ii) Increase in competition especially from low cost carriers;
- (iv) High operating costs.
- (d): Yes Sir:
- (e): The interest of the employees of Air India will be safeguarded in accordance with the guidelines of Department of Investment and Public Asset same will be reflected in the Share Purchase Agreement to be signed with new owner post disinvestment:
Lok Sabha Question No. 702 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-02-06
Subject: Construction of Foot Over Bridge
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Darshana Vikram Jardosh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 702

ANSWERED ON 6 TH   FEBRUARY, 2020

## CONSTRUCTION OF FOOT OVER BRIDGE

†702. SHRIMATI DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a)   the steps taken by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for the construction of foot over bridge near Bharat Mata Mandir on the Surat -Hazira National Highway No. 6; and
- (b)  the  steps  taken  by  NHAI  in  coordination  with  the  local  administration  to  resolve  the problems  being  faced  by  the  employees  of  Department  of  Atomic  Energy  due  to  illegal parking  of  vehicles  on  the  service  road  near  Hazira  Ammonia  Extension  Plant  (HAEP) township on the said highway?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) The proposal of construction of foot over bridge near Bharat Mata Mandir on Surat-Hazira National Highway no.-6 has already been approved.
- (b) As regard to illegal parking of vehicle on service road, the same is being removed regularly by the Concessionaire. Further, the matter has been taken up with enforcement agency of State Government to deal the matter as per law & order.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 701 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-02-06
Subject: NHs under Bharatmala Pariyojana
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Suresh Kodikunnil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 701 ANSWERED ON 6 TH  FEBRUARY, 2020

## NHs UNDER BHARATMALA PARIYOJANA

## 701. SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has started work on National Highway (NH) Nos. 744, 183, 183A in Kerala under Bharatmala Pariyojana;
- (b) if so, the details and the present status thereof along with the funds allocated for the purpose during the last year and the current year; and
- (c) the  present  status  of  the  new  NHs  on  Alappuzha-Kodaikanal  and  Kayamkulam-Munnar sections in Kerala?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) & (b) No civil work for upgradation has been commenced on NH-744, 183 and 183A. However, the  work  for  Detailed  Project  Report/Feasibility  Study  for  widening  of  NH-183  and  NH-183A  has been initiated and study of alignment options for development of NH-744 has also been initiated.

(c) The road stretches connecting Alappuzha (on NH 66) to Vazhoor (on NH 183) via Changanassery and  Kayamkulam  (on  NH  66)  to  Thiruvalla  (on  NH  183)  (which  is  part  of  the  road  connecting Kayamkulam to Munnar) are not National Highways. However, these stretches have been identified as the potential stretches for declaration as new National Highways subject to outcome of DPR study as well as tying up of funding requirements. Study of alignment in the stretch connecting Alappuzha (on NH 66) to Vazhoor (on NH 183) has been initiated.

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