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Lok Sabha Question No. 1759 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-20
Subject: Land Acquisition
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY, VIJAY KUMAR HANSDAK

## GOVERNMENT OFINDlA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF LAND RESOuRCES

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUEST10N N0 1759 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2012 2018

Land Acquisition

## 1759 SHRIRAM TAHAL CHOuDHARY:SHRi Vi」 AY KUMAR HANSDAK:

W‖lthe Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to stalel

- (a)Whether prov sions of Land Acqu stion Act are being tuned in favour of captta‖ sts by implementing provision to return the acquired land to the RyOts lying unut‖ sed for ive years, ban on acquisition of multi crop agricultural land and to relax the provisions to proSecute Government officials′ head of the departments for violating the provision of the sald Act and by d‖ ut ng the provisions meant to protect the interest of farmersi
- (b)r sO,the details thereof and the reaction ofthe Covernmentthereto:
- (C)the detalis ofthe reformauve steps taken by the Government so that rarlners and tribals do not become landlessi and
- (d)the detaib of outCOme thereof?

## ANSWER

## MIN:STER OF STATE FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRIRAM KR:PAL YADAV)

- (a)t。 (d):    Land acquisition fa‖ s in the concurrent‖ st

Land acquisition is undertaken by the Central and State Covernments under various Central and State Acts,including the Right to Far Compensatton and Transparency in Land Acquisition,RehabintatiOn and Resetlement Act,2013

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1757 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-20
Subject: Assessment of NRDWP
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: Shrirang Appa Barne, PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE, SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL, ANANDRAO  ADSUL, VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1757

TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.12.2018

## Assessment of NRDWP

## 1757.SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:

DR. PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE:

SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJIRAO:

SHRI ANANDRAO ADSUL:

SHRI VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT:

Will the Minister of DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether National Rural Drinking Water Programme is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme aimed at providing every person in rural India with 'adequate, safe water' for drinking, cooking and other domestic basic needs in a 'sustainable manner';
- (b) if so, whether more than 163 million Indians do not have access to safe drinking water;
- (c) if so, the facts in this regard;
- (d)  whether  the  National  Rural  Drinking  Water  Programme  has  failed  in  its  target  despite spending 90% of Rs. 89.956 crore budget over five years and if so, the facts thereof;
- (e)  whether  poor  execution  of  works  and  weak  contract  management  for  water-supply  projects remaining 'incomplete, abandoned and non-operational are identified for failure of achievement of target;
- (f) if so, the details thereof and the response of the Government thereon; and
- (g) the steps taken by the Government for speedy completion of incomplete projects and to make abandoned and non-operational projects ?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION

## (SHRI RAMESH CHANDAPPA JIGAJINAGI)

- (a) National  Rural  Drinking  Water  Programme  (NRDWP)  is  a  Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme through which this Ministry supports States for improving coverage of drinking water in rural areas.
- (b) & (c) This Ministry provides financial and technical assistance to States for coverage of rural drinking water supply through NRDWP. States reports their coverage of rural drinking water supply  on  the  online  portal  Integrated  Management  Information  System  (IMIS)  of  the Ministry. As per information reported by States on IMIS, out of total rural population of 91.62 Crore in the country, a population of 4.08 Crore is not getting up to 40 litre per capita per day (lpcd)  safe  drinking  water  as  some  drinking  water  sources  which  provide  water    to  the population is chemically contaminated with at least one contaminant.
- (d) to (g) Rural drinking water supply is a state subject and this Ministry provides assistance to State government for improving the coverage of safe drinking water in rural areas. It is the State  Govt.  which  executes  the  Projects  and  manages  the  Contract.  The  report  regarding shortcoming in performance / functioning of the project / scheme was shared with the states while asking them to take necessary corrective & preventive action. Further, to improve the implementation  of  NRDWP,  Ministry  has  restructured  it  in  November  2017  by  making  it competitive, result oriented and outcome based.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1756 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-20
Subject: FAME Scheme
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: RAJESH KUMAR DIWAKAR

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has increased the outlay for the first phase of Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric vehicles (FAME) scheme and if so, the details thereof; (b)  whether the Government has decided to give subsidy for all categories of electric vehicles
- and if so, the details thereof along with the fund allocation details; and
- (c)  whether the results of the first phase of FAME schemes are not satisfactory and if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken by the Government to improve the implementation of first phase?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a)  to  (c)  Yes,  Madam.  The  total  outlay  of  Phase-I  of  the  FAME-India  Scheme  has  been enhanced  from  Rs.  795  Crore  to  Rs.  895  Crore,  notified  vide  S.O.  5806(E)  dated  19 th November, 2018. Under Phase-I of FAME India Scheme, demand incentives is being extended to  the  purchaser of  electric & hybrid vehicles registered under this scheme. The details of the incentive amount is available at Annexure 13, appended in the scheme's notification, which is available in the Department of Heavy Industry's website (www.dhi.nic.in) and as amended from time  to  time.  The  scheme  has  been  successful.  The  Phase-1  of  FAME  Scheme  is,  at  present, available upto 31 st March 2019 and is available for all registered electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries.

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## 0GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1756

ANSWERED ON 20 TH  DECEMBER, 2018

## FAME SCHEME

## 1756.  SHRI RAJESH KUMAR DIWAKER:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1754 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-20
Subject: Domestic Cargo
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: DHARAM VIRA GANDHI, SRIRAM MALYADRI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

(To be answered on the December 2018) 20th

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1754

## DOMESTIC CARGO

1754.

SHRI DHARAM VIRA SHRI MALYADRI SRIRAM

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (2) whether any assessment has been made regarding the growth of the domestic cargo business in the current financial year, if 50, the details thereof;
2. (b) whether it is a fact that the Government would establish offsite air stations and would come with (c) thether the establishment would be against the interests of airport operatorsna SO, the steps to be taken to balance their interests?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

- (2) The growth of domestic air cargo handled in India in the first seven months of the current financial year 2018-19 has been 13.5% over the volumes handled in the significant growth O the back %f both the strength of India $ economic growth and consumption.
2. (b) & (c): In accordance with the Policy Guidelines on Air Freight Stations introduced by the Government O 28.10.2014 read with air cargo policy provisions contained in Para; 20(k) of the comprehensive National Civil Aviation of establishment of off-airport Air Freight Stations in the hinterlands besides decongesting the congested air cargo terminals at airports The comprehensive policy already in place has numerous measures to Uphold the interests of airpore operators; The draft National Air Cargo which inter alia seeks to carry forward these initiatives, has been drawn up after extensive stakeholder consultations. Policy Policy,
Lok Sabha Question No. 1752 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-20
Subject: Rationalisation of Air Fare
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: KURUPPASSERY VARKEY THOMAS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1752 (To be answered on the 20th December 2018)

## RATIONALISATION OF AIR FARE

1752.

PROF KV.THOMAS

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the air fare of many other domestic and foreign airlines fluctuate continuously;
- (b) if whether there is any proposal to rationalize both domestic and international air fares;
- (c) the number of international flights operating t0 India and abroad;
- (d) whether there is any restriction for the opening of new sectors; and
- (e) if the details thereof?

ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a): The pricing of air tickets is decided by each airline based on market dynamics and managed through their inventory management process. Airlines offer fares at various levels, which are driven by market forces. The airfares increase with the increase in demand as the lower fare buckets sold out first: This is a global practice followed in the airline industry: Airlines are free to fix reasonable tariffs under the provision of sub-rule (1) of Rule 135, Aireraft Rules 1937 having regard to all relevant factors, including the cost of operation, characteristics of service, reasonable profit and the generally prevailing traffic: However, airlines remain compliant with the regulatory provisions of sub-rule 2 of Rule 135 as long as the fare charged by them does not exceed the fare established and displayed on their website: The airline operators themselves take decision with regard to inerease in frequency depending upon commercial viability 0f routes and availability of resources. get

- (b): There is no such proposal at present.
- (c): As per Winter Schedule;, 2018, the Indian carriers are operating 2203 flights per week while foreign carriers are operating 2262 flights per week tolfrom India.
- (d) & (e): No Madam. Indian carriers are free to operate flights from any airports in India to foreign destinations as per agreed bilateral arrangements and capacity entitlements with that country.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1751 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-20
Subject: Quality of Drinking Water
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: Nagendra Pratap Singh Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION

## LOK   SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1751 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20/12/2018

## QUALITY OF DRINKING WATER

## †1751 SHRI NAGENDRA PRATAP SINGH PATEL:

Will the Minister of DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether drinking water being provided to Delhites and the people of rest of country is not safe as published in daily Amar Ujala dated 03.12.2018;
- (b) the efforts being made to provide safe drinking water to Delhitesand people of the country;
- (c) the  steps  being  taken  by  the  Government  to  prevent  people  from  water  borne diseases caused by ammonia content in water; and
- (d) whether  National  Capital  Territory  of  Delhi  has  failed  to  provide  safe  drinking water?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION (SHRI RAMESH CHANDAPPA JIGAJINAGI)

(a) to  (d):  As  per  the  information  received  from  Delhi  Jal  Board,  Government  of National  Capital  Territory  of  Delhi,  raw  water  is  being  properly  treated  in  all  Water Treatment Plants before supply is made to public. Ammonia contents in the drinking water  supply  is  made  nil  by  water  treatment  process  before  supplying  to  public.  As reported by them, safe drinking water is being provided to the public.

Rural  Drinking  water  supply  is  a  State  subject.  For  improving  the  coverage  of safe  drinking  water  to  rural  population,  this  Ministry  supplements  the  efforts  of  the States by providing them with technical and financial assistance through the centrally sponsored scheme National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP). It is the State Governments who plan, design, approve, execute, operate & maintain the schemes for providing  safe  drinking  water  to  rural  population. The  funds  provided  to  the  States under NRDWP can be utilized for providing safe drinking water to rural population of the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1749 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-20
Subject: Alternative Fuel
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: KALYAN BANERJEE

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to introduce methanol from coal as an alternative fuel for the transport system in the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has achieved any success in the pilot project in this regard and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the manner in which methanol could bring out a revolution in the energy market thereof; and (d)  the  production  proposal  along  with  the  Government  suggestions  to  develop  methanol production and the report of the National Green Tribunal thereon?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a) to (d) Yes, Madam. NITI Aayog has set up an Apex Committee and five Task Forces under it for carrying out R&D activities and developing roadmap for implementing Methanol Economy in  India.  Task  Force  on  Production  of  Methanol  using  High  Ash  Coal  is  one  of  them.    The Government has notified G.S.R 490(E) dated 24.05.2018 regarding Mass emission standards for flex-fuel Methanol M15 or M100 and Methanol MD 95 vehicles.

India imported 212.7 Million Tons of Crude oil in 2016-2017. It is estimated that a 15% methanol  blending  can  result  in  replacement  of  around  31.9  million  tons  of  crude  oil.  With increasing crude oil prices, it can result in significant savings for India. Further the CO and HC emission reduction  for  M  15  as  compared  to  neat  gasoline  by  approximate  40  %  is  an  added benefit.  Further  CO2  and  evaporative  emission  benefits  are  also  envisaged.  With NITI Aayog's initiatives, Department of Science & Technology has sanctioned R&D projects on demonstration of two plants  (1  TPD  each)  for  production  of  methanol  using  high  ash  coal  one  at  Thermax  Ltd.,  Pune,  and another at BHEL, Hyderabad and are progressing well.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1749

ANSWERED ON 20 TH  DECEMBER, 2018

## ALTERNATIVE FUEL

## 1749.  SHRI KALYAN BANERJEE:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1748 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-20
Subject: Ganga Rejuvenation Project
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: REKHA ARUN VERMA, M. B. RAJESH, SHARAD BANSODE, LALLU SINGH

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

## LOK SABHA UN STARRED QUESTION NO. †1748

ANSWERED ON 20.12 .201 8

## GANGA REJUVENATION P ROJECT

†1748. SHRIMATI REKHA VERMA ADV. SHARADKUMAR MARUTI BANSODE

SHRI M.B. RAJESH SHRI LALLU SINGH

Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION be pleased to state:

(a) the steps taken by the Government for Ganga river rejuvenation and development of river during last three years;

(b)  the  current  status  of  implementation  of  the  Ganga  Rejuvenation  Project  and  the  det completed thereunder along with the quantum of funds sanctioned and spent for the purpose so far;

(c) whether there has been inordinate delay in cleaning of the said river and implementi meant for the purpose and if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;

(d) whether the Government has set any time limit in thi s regard; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and the time by which the Ganga river is likely to be cleane

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION & HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT

## (DR.  SATYA PAL SINGH)

(a) Union  Government  approved  'Namami  Gange -Integrated  Ganga  Conservation  Mission/ Programme' in May 2015 with a budget outlay of Rs.20,000 crore by converging ongoing programmes and  new  components  to  be  implemented  by  2020.  Under  Namami  Gange programme  variety  of coordinated activities meant for cleaning of river Ganga have been taken up. These include municipal sewage, treatment of industrial effluent, drain bio - remediation, river surface cleaning, rur sanitation, river front de velopment, construction of ghats and crematoria, afforestation & biod conservation, public outreach program etc.

During the last three years, 175 number of projects have been sanctioned including 77 proj of sewerage infrastructure.

(b) So far a total of 254 projects have been sanctio ned at an estimated cost of Rs. 24,672 crore, out of which 75 projects have been completed, which includes 31 sewerage projects. It has resulted in additi of 560 MLD STP capacity (new and rehabilitated) and 2268 KM of sewerage networks.

An amount ofRs.5,448.99 crore has been spent by National Mission for Clean Ganga (NM under Namami Gange Programme o ut of the total released of Rs. 6,819.27 crore from 2011 - 12 to 2018 -19 (till 30 th November, 2018).

(c)Various  components  of  Namami  Gange  Programme  are  under  execution  and  being  expedit However, execution/completion of some of the projects have been delayed due to various factors such a contractual disputes, delay in getting various clearances etc.

(d)  &  (e) Cleaning  of  the  river  is  a  continuous  process  and  efforts  are  being  made  to  co projects by the year 2020.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1747 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-20
Subject: Fluoride Contamination Test
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: MAUSAM NOOR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION

## LOK   SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1747 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20/12/2018

## Fluoride Contamination Test

## 1747. SHRIMATI MAUSAM NOOR:

Will the Minister of DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  various  reports  indicating  the  existence  of simpler colour-changing test to detect fluoride in drinking water and the research outcomes published in the journal Chemical Communication in this regard has been enquired by the Government;
- (b) if so, whether the Government will be considering to engage the University of Bath in  Britain  to  verify  the  research  and  to  establish  on  site  testing  spots  in  districts where incidence of fluorosis is high in the country; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof, city-wise?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION (SHRI RAMESH CHANDAPPA JIGAJINAGI)

- (a) to (c):To provide safe drinking water to rural population, this Ministry supplements the  efforts  of  the  States  by  providing  them  with  technical  and  financial assistance  through  the  centrally  sponsored  scheme  National  Rural  Drinking  Water Programme (NRDWP). Up to 5% of funds under NRDWP can be used for Water Quality Monitoring  and  Surveillance  purposes  which  inter  alia  includes  testing  of  drinking water samples (includes use of field test kits also). The Ministry is aware that fluoride in drinking water can be detected using simple field testing kits, which is based on colour comparison.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1745 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-20
Subject: Development of Sports Complexes
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: SATISH CHANDRA DUBEY

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †1745 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.12.2018

Development of Sports Complexes

†1745. SHRI SATISH CHANDRA DUBEY:

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

- (a)  whether  adequate  funds  have  been  allocated  for  the  development  of state-of-the-art sports complexes and entertainment facilities for the youth under any scheme or project;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether experts from foreign companies have been invited to collaborate with Indian companies for development of sports and entertainment facilities in the country particularly in urban areas; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS {COL. RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (RETD.)}

(a) to (d) 'Sports' is a State subject. Therefore, State has primary responsibility for promotion and development of sports in respective state including sports infrastructure viz. Sports arenas, recreational facilities for youth, etc. However, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Sports Authority of  India supplement the efforts of the State Governments under their  schemes  aiming  at  holistic  development  of  youth,  broad-basing  of sports  and  achieving  excellence  in  sports.  Under  Khelo  India  Scheme indicative allocation of Rs.435 crore has been made  for creation / upgradation of sports infrastructure in the country.

Collaboration of foreign experts with Indian company for development of sports and entertainment facilities in the country particularly  in  urban  areas  is  governed  by  Mission  Guidelines  for  Smart Cities. This Ministry has no role in it.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1744 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-20
Subject: Safe Drinking Water
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: SANJAY JAISWAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1744 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.12.2018

## Safe Drinking Water

## 1744. DR. SANJAY JAISWAL:

Will the Minister of DRINKINGWATER AND SANITATION be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of measures taken to improve access to safe drinking water in rural areas; and
- (b)  the  measures/projects  taken  to  improve  poor  quality  underground  water  in rural areas?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION (SHRI RAMESH CHANDAPPA JIGAJINAGI)

(a)and (b)  Although water is State subject, this Ministry supplement the efforts of State Governments to improve its coverage through technical and financial assistance under Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme  National  Rural Drinking Water Program  (NRDWP).    In 2017-2018, Rs.6968.15 crore had been released and in 2018-2019 (till 17 th December, 2018),  Rs.  4246.78  crore  has  been  released  to  the  States.    Further,  the  Ministry  has restructured NRDWP to make it competitive, outcome based and result oriented which will  help  in  attaining  the  ultimate  goal.The  Ministry  had  also  launched  the  National Water Quality Sub-Mission (NWQSM) on 22nd March 2017 under NRDWP to provide safe drinking water to about 28,000 arsenic / fluoride affected habitations over a span of 4  years.The  implementing  agencies  in  the  State  Government  treat  the  underground water wherever required before supplying it.