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Lok Sabha Question No. 1659 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-20
Subject: Empowered Steering Committee for Olympics
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: T.G. VENKATESH BABU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS) LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1659 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20-12-2018

## EMPOWERED STEERING COMMITTEE FOR OLYMPICS

1659. SHRI VENKATESH BABU T.G:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  constituted  an  Empowered  Steering Committee (ESC) for preparation of sportsperson for Tokyo Olympics-2020
- and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  the  details  of  steps  being  taken  by  the Government  to  implement the recommendations  of  ESC  and  the  plan  of  action  of  the  Government  for participation in the games; and
- (c)  the  steps  taken/being  taken  to  improve  the  performance  in  the forthcoming Olympic Games?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS [COL. RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (RETD.)]

(a) & (b):  The Ministry of Youth affairs & Sports had approved constitution of  Empowered Steering Committee (ESC) vide notification dated 7.10.2017 after examination of the Interim Report submitted by Task Force constituted on 30.1.2017 for preparation of a comprehensive action plan, including  short  term  and  medium  to  long  term  measures  for  effective participation of Indian sportspersons in the next three Olympic games to be held in 2020, 2024 and 2028. ESC has not come into existence. For the present,  Mission Olympic cell (MOC), headed by Director General, Sports Authority of India (SAI), has been entrusted, inter alia, with the responsibility  of  identifying  elite  sportspersons  for  support  under  the

Target  Olympic  Podium  Scheme  (TOPS)  to  prepare  for  participation  in Tokyo Olympics 2020. MOC is empowered to monitor/review the performance of the athletes selected for support under the TOPS from time to time for their continuance in TOPS. (c):  Preparation and training of Indian sportspersons and teams for better performance in Tokyo Olympics 2020 is being done in accordance with the Annual Calendar of Training & Competitions (ACTCs) prepared in consultation with the SAI and the concerned National Sports Federations. Accordingly, coaching camps, competition exposure in international sports events, wholesome nutritious diet, food supplements, sports equipments, state-of-the-art infrastructure,  lodging,  travelling  facilities,  services  of reputed Indian and foreign coaches/supporting staff, scientific and medical support are being provided to the Tokyo Olympics 2020 probables. Further, under TOPS under overall ambit of the National Sports Development  Fund,  customized  training  is  being  provided  to  identified sportspersons  at  state-of-the  art  sports  institutes/academies  within  the country and abroad. Besides, out of pocket allowance (OPA) of Rs. 50,000 per sportsperson per month is being given to the sportspersons included in TOPS  to enable them to meet their contingent and miscellaneous expenses.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1658 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-20
Subject: Intended Nationally Determined Contribution
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: C. MAHENDRAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-1658

TO BE ANSWERED ON-20.12.2018

## INTENDED NATIONALLY DETERMINED CONTRIBUTION

## 1658. SHRI C MAHENDRAN

- Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:(a) whether the Government has set ambitious target of achieving 175 Giga Watt (GW) of installed capacity from renewable energy sources by 2022; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether this is in tune with the Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (NDMC) submitted to UNFCC after Paris Conference; (d) if so, the details thereof; (e) whether the Government is planning significant capacity additions in renewables in recent years and hybrid energy will further help in better utilisation of resources; and (f) if so, the details thereof? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER (I/C) (SHRI R.K. SINGH) (a) & (b) The Finance Minister in his budget speech on 28 February 2015, had  announced the target of 175 GW renewable energy capacity by 2022, comprising of 100 GW of Solar, 60 GW of Wind, 10GW of Biomass and 5 GW of Small Hydro power. (c)  &  (d)  India's  Intended  Nationally  Determined  Contribution  (INDC)  submitted  to  the  United  Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) on 2 October 2015, inter-alia commits increasing the country's share of non-fossil-based electricity generation capacity to 40 percent by 2030.  The target for setting up 175 GW renewable power capacity by 2022 is part of India's strategy to meet its INDCs. (e) and (f) Cumulative renewable power installed capacity has more than doubled from 35.5 GW on 31 March 2014 to 73.95 GW on 30 November  2018. In addition, renewable power projects of capacity 21.39 GW are under implementation and further 27.37 GW capacity has been tendered. For optimizing land use and harnessing solar and wind energy potential optimally, in May 2018, Solar-Wind

hybrid policy has been notified.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1657 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-20
Subject: Piprakothi-Raxaul Road (NH-28A)
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Tejpratap Singh,Yadav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1657

ANSWERED ON 20 TH  DECEMBER, 2018

## PIPRAKOTHI-RAXAUL ROAD (NH-28A)

1657. SHRI TEJ PRATAP SINGH YADAV:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Piprakothi-Raxaul Road (NH-28A) is severely damaged and full of potholes resulting into accidents;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along with the reasons for delay of repair work and stipulated time of completion;
- (c) whether the Government has recently held a meeting to review the progress of the IndiaNepal road connectivity projects and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government for development of roads of operational and strategic significance in areas close to the Indo-Nepal border?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a)&(b)  Piprakothi-Raxaul Road (NH-28A) is in motor-able condition except in a small stretch where there are a few potholes which are targeted to be repaired by December, 2018. The  repair  /  maintenance  work  on  this  road  stretch  was  delayed  because  of  nonavailability  of  construction  space  /  working  front  due  to  parking  of  goods  carrying vehicles, heavy rainfall, shortage of aggregate and other operational difficulties.
- (c) A meeting was held on 04-12-2018 between National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)  and  Land  Ports  Authority  of  India  (LPAI)  to  discuss  the  connectivity  to Integrated  Check  Posts  (ICP)  at  Raxaul  and  Jogbani.  During  the  meeting,  LPAI requested for completion of ROB and approach road leading to ICP, Raxaul. NHAI requested  LPAI  to  formally  handover  the  road  stretch  under  SSB  to  NHAI  for developing connectivity to ICP, Jogbani. During the meeting, it was also decided that the progress of the project is to be monitored / reviewed by the officials of NHAI and LPAI on a regular basis.
- (d) The ongoing concession agreement for Piprakothi-Raxaul Road has been terminated. The bids for balance work were invited and the LOA has been issued to L-1 bidder on 10-12-2018.  The  development  of  border  and International Connectivity  Roads (including in areas closed to IndoNepal  border) has been envisaged under Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase-I approved by Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1656 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-20
Subject: Shortage of Funds under MGNREGS
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: SUKENDER REDDY GUTHA, KONAKALLA NARAYANA RAO

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1656

TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.12.2018

## SHORTAGE OF FUNDS UNDER MGNREGS

## 1656.   SHRI GUTHA SUKENDER REDDY: SHRI KONAKALLA NARAYANA RAO:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) is facing shortage of funds despite the highest ever budgetary allocation this year;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) the allocations made for the Scheme and expenditure incurred thereunder during the last two years; and
- (d) the steps being taken by the Government to deal with the shortage of funds and release the further funds?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI RAM KRIPAL YADAV)

(a) to (d): Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 is a demand driven wage employment programme. Fund release to States/UTs is a continuous process and Central  Government is  committed  in  making  funds  available  keeping  in  view  the  demand  for work.  The  Ministry  of  Rural  Development  has  increased  the  budget  provision  for  Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) over the years. During FY 2018-19,  Rs  55,000  crore  has  been  allocated  for  Mahatma  Gandhi  NREGS.  The  Ministry releases funds to the States based on the basis of the agreed to Labour Budget, opening balance, pending liabilities of the previous  year for the financial  year, if any, and overall performance. Details of Central fund released and expenditure by States reported in Management Information System (MIS) under the Mahatma Gandhi NREGS during the last two years is given below:

## (Rs. in crore)

| Financial Year   | Central fund released   | Expenditure by States   |
|------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------|
| 2017-18          | 54,507.16               | 63,645.18               |
| 2016-17          | 47,824.48               | 58,062.92               |

The Ministry seeks additional amount for MGNREGS as and when required for meeting the demand for work on the ground.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1655 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-20
Subject: Setting Up of Studio
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: ARJUNLAL MEENA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1655 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.12.2018)

## SETTING UP OF STUDIO 1655. SHRI ARJUN LAL MEENA:

## Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  set-up  any  studio  in  Udaipur  for production of television programmes for their telecast on Udaipur

Doordarshan; (b) if so, the details thereof; and

- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING {COL RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (Retd.)}

(a) to (c) No Madam. Prasar Bharati has informed that there is no proposal for setting up of Doordarshan Studio in Udaipur.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1650 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-20
Subject: Late Night Flight from Srinagar Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Farooq Abdullah

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1650 (To be answered on the 20th December 2018)

## LATE NIGHT FLIGHT FROM SRINAGAR AIRPORT

1650

DR. FAROOQ ABDULLAH

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state: -

- (a) whether the people are facing a lot of inconvenience due to non-plying of a proposal to start
- there; SO,
- night flights from Srinagar International Airport and late night   flights from the said airport is   pending with the DGCA; (b) if the time by which the night flights will be made operational from
- (c) if not, the reasons  for the and delay;
- (d) whether the Sheikh-ul-Aalam Airport at Srinagar has a status of International Airport, if the time by which it will be made operational? fully

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a) to (c): Srinagar Airport belongs to Indian Air Force (IAF) and Airports Authority of India (AAD) maintains a Civil Enclave at this Airport. Ail the infrastructure required for operation of night flight is available at the airport; however, no airline has expressed its interest to operate at night from the airport:

(d): Madam. Srinagar airport is an International Airport with all the standard facilities required for international flight operations Indian carriers are free to mount air services from any point in India to foreign destinations as per the respective bilateral air service agreements. However, actual operations are guided by traffic demand and commercial judgment of the airlines. Yes,
Lok Sabha Question No. 1649 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-20
Subject: UDAN Scheme in Bihar
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: KIRTI (JHA) AZAD

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1649 (To be answered on the 20th December 2018)

## UDAN SCHEME IN BIHAR

1649. SHRI KIRTI AZAD

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether UDAN scheme is problems in its implementation in to Darbhanga, Bihar, if the details thereof; regard facing SO,
- UDAN regarding proposals for inclusion of various districts under scheme sent by the State Government to the Union Government after declaration of the scheme;
- (b) the date on which proposal for UDAN scheme for received with the details and the Darbhanga, Bihar was (c) the details present status thereof; along
- Mdemhether the Government has received any memorandum from the Hon'ble (e) if SO,
- the details thereof and the action taken thereon?

## ANSWER

Minister Of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

round of bidding under Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik), routes from Darbhanga to Delhi; Mumbai Bengaluru were Members of Parliament from Bihar, vide memorandum no. KA/ii29/15, dated 8 December;2015 have requested the Government operationalization of been taken up with the Ministry %f Defence for developing the airport foercivii operation: Darbhanga Airport is developed for civil operation and is likely to be completed by 2019. A list of unserved airports of include in RCS UDAN 3.0 is attached at Annexure-I, being May, Bihar,

Annexure-1 List of Unserved Airports in Bihar included in UDAN 3

| SNo_   | Airport         |
|--------|-----------------|
| 1      | Arrah           |
| 2      | Begusarai       |
|        | Bettiah         |
|        | Bhabua(Kaimoor) |
|        | Bhagalpur       |
|        | Bihar Shariff   |
| 8      | Bihita          |
|        | Birpur          |
| 9      | Buxur           |
| 10     | Chhapra         |
| 11     | Dehri on sonn   |
| 12     | Farbisganj      |
| 13     | Hathwa          |
| 14     | Jehanabad       |
| 15     | Jogbani         |
| 16     | Katihar         |
| 17     | Kishanganj      |
| 18     | Madhubani       |
| 19     | Monghyr         |
| 20     | Motihari        |
| 21     | Munger          |
| 22     | Muzzafarpur     |
| 23     | Naria           |
| 24     | Panchanpur      |
| 25     | Raxaul          |
| 26     | Saharsa         |
| 27     | Valmiki Nagar   |
Lok Sabha Question No. 1647 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-20
Subject: Preparation for Olympics-2020
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1647 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20-12-2018

## PREPARATION FOR OLYMPICS-2020

1647. SHRI BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA:

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

- (a) the details of the new action plan being implemented by the Government to ensure winning of a good number of Medals in the next Olympics;
- (b) whether a separate budget has been allocated for the purpose and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any high level monitoring committee has been constituted for this purpose; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS [COL. RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (RETD.)]

(a):  Preparation and training of Indian sportspersons and teams for Tokyo Olympics 2020 is being done in accordance with the Annual Calendar  of Training & Competitions (ACTCs) prepared in consultation with the Sports Authority of India and the concerned National Sports Federations. Accordingly, coaching camps, competitive exposure in international sports events, wholesome nutritious diet, food supplements, sports equipments, state-of-the-art infrastructure,  lodging,  travelling  facilities,  services  of reputed Indian and foreign coaches/supporting staff, scientific and medical support are being provided to the Tokyo Olympics 2020 probables.

Further, under Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) under overall ambit of  the  National  Sports  Development  Fund,  customized  training  is  being provided to identified sportspersons at state-of-the art sports institutes/academies within the country and abroad. Besides, out of pocket allowance (OPA) of Rs. 50,000 per sportsperson per month is being given to the sportspersons included in TOPS  to  enable them  to meet  their contingent and miscellaneous expenses.

(b):    Preparations  and  training  of  sportspersons  and  teams  for  Tokyo Olympics are being funded from the budgetary allocation for the Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs). Budgetary allocation of Rs.  342  crore  has  been  made  for  the  Scheme  of  Assistance  to  NSFs  in 2018-19. Expenses on customised training and OPA of the sportspersons included in

TOPS are being met separately from NSDF.

(c)  &  (d):  Mission  Olympic  Cell  (MOC)  headed  by  the  Director  General, Sports  Authority  of  India  (SAI)  has  been  entrusted  the  responsibility  of identifying elite  sportspersons for support under the TOPS to prepare for participation in Tokyo Olympics 2020. MOC is empowered to monitor/review the performance of the athletes selected for support under the TOPS from time to time for their continuance in TOPS.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1644 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-20
Subject: Skill Development in Aviation Sector
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: T. RADHAKRISHNAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1644 (To be answered on the

December 2018) 20th

## SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN AVIATION SECTOR

## 1644. SHRI T: RADHAKRISHNAN

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Airport Authority of India has entered into a strategic partnership of skill development in the aviation sector and if the details thereof;
- the number of youth who have benefitted from said training during the said period; and
- (b) the financial   support extended during each of the last three years and the current year for the said purpose;
- (d) the quantum of employment opportunity given by the Government to trained youth during the said period?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a): Madam. The Airports Authority of India is working in close coordination with the National Skill Development Fund and the National Skil Development Commission for skill development in the aviation sector: Yes,

(d): More than three-fourth of the total skilled manpower is offered engagement with the aviation sector.

(6) & (: The endeavor started in the year 2017-18, when 81 candidates were trained spending an amount of Rs.L.25 Crore: And in the current financial year, 2018-19,389 candidates have already been trained incurring an expenditure of around Rs.2 Crore. i.e.,
Lok Sabha Question No. 1643 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-20
Subject: National Civil Aviation Policy
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: SUDHEER GUPTA, T. RADHAKRISHNAN, ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN, KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH, VIJAY KUMAR S.R., S. RAJENDRAN

1643.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1643 (To be answered on the December 2018) 20th

## NATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION POLICY

SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA SHRI T: RADHAKRISHNAN SHRI ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH SHRI S.R VIJAYAKUMAR SHRI S. RAJENDRAN

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIA TION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the salient features of the National Civil Aviation Policy, 2016;
- whether civil aviation companies have also requested to the Government to abolish some rules of New Civil Aviation 2016; Policy,
- (b) whether the domestic airline companies in the country are being aftected by the National Civil Aviation 2016 and if $0, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor; Policy,
- (d) if s0, the details thereof along with the response of the Government thereto;
- (f) if the details thereof along with the response of the Government thereto, State/UT-wise?
- (e) whether the Government has received demands from the State Governments to develop their airport under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS); and

## ANSWER

Minister 0f State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a): The National Civil Aviation Policy, 2016 aims at creating an ecosystem to make flying affordable to masses while ensuring safe; secure, affordable and sustainable travel for air passengers and transportation of cargo with access to various parts of India and the world was released on ISth June, 2016. The objectives of the policy are as follows:

(JEstablish an integrated eco-system which will lead to significant growth f

civil aviation sector, which in turn employment and lead to a balanced regional growth:

(iii)Enhance regional connectivity through fiscal support and infrastructure development:

(i)Ensure safety, security and sustainability of aviation sector through the use of technology and effective monitoring:

(iv)Enhance ease of doing business through deregulation, simplified procedures and e-governance.

(v)Promote the entire aviation sector chain in a harmonized manner covering cargo; Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO), general aviation; aerospace manufacturing and skiii development

(b): The Ministry of Civil Aviation has not carried any analysis on the effects of National Civil Aviation Policy-2016 on domestic airline companies.

(c) & (d): No civil aviation company has requested to abolish some rule of NCAP-2016.

- (e) & (f): The revival of airport under Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) is demand driven, depending upon firm commitment from airline operators as well as from the State Government for providing various concessions.

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