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Lok Sabha Question No. 4219 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-18
Subject: Widening of National Highways
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: K. Shanmuga Sundaram

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4219 ANSWERED ON 18 TH  JULY, 2019

## WIDENING OF NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

## 4219.  SHRI SHANMUGA SUNDARAM K.:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  National  Highways  Authority  of  India  (NHAI)  started  the  project  of widening of National Highway from Chengapalli to Neelambur and from Madukkarai to Walayar in 2010 under Built Operate Transfer Mode with an estimated cost of Rs. 850 crore and if so, the details and the present status thereof;
- (b) the expected time to complete the work on stretch of Madukkarai-Walayar and the steps taken by the Government to expedite the work on the said project;
- (c) the estimated cost and time to widen the Chengapalli to Neelambur stretch into six-lane and the Madukkarai to Walayar stretch into four-lane;
- (d) whether NHAI is facing cost escalation and delay in funding the said projects; and
- (e) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  remedial  steps  taken  to  complete  the  projects  at  the earliest?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c)  The project of 6-laning from Chengapalli to start of Coimbatore Bypass (Neelambur) and 4-laning from Madukkarai to Walayar was awarded on DBFOT (Toll) basis with an  estimated  cost  of  Rs.852.00  crore.  The  work  on  this  road  stretch  started  in September, 2010 with scheduled completion period of 30  months. The project was delayed due to land acquisition and financial constraint faced by the Concessionaire. The Provisional Commercial Operation Date (PCOD) for Chengapalli  - Neelambur stretch was issued on 09.10.2015, whereas four lane work on main carriageway and service road on the stretch of Madukkarai-Walayar was completed on 31.07.2017.

As  regards  construction  of  side  drain  in  RE  wall  portion  in  Madukkarai-Walayar stretch, the Concessionaire had requested for Change of Scope which was not accepted as the same was under original scope of work as per the Concession Agreement. After various review meetings, the work for construction of drain in RE wall portion and toilet in Truck lay bye portion has been started by Concessionaire.

- (d) & (e)  As this is a DBFOT (Toll) project, the issue of cost escalation and delay in funding does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4218 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-18
Subject: Inclusion of Guwahati under Regional Connectivity Scheme
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Queen Oja

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4218 (To be answered on the

July 2019)

## INCLUSION OF GUWAHATI UNDER REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY SCHEME

4218.

SHRIMATI QUEEN OJA

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- 6) whether the Goverament has any proposal to include some nearby centres of so, the details thereof;
2. (b)if so;the details thereof and the plan outlay regarding the inclusion of urban centres in the aforesaid scheme which already has a air strip; and (c) if not, the reasons therefor? long

## ANSWER

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

(Shri Hardeep Singh Puri)

(a) to (c): Airports waterdromes/heliports in Assam awarded by the implementing Rgency Under various rounds %f Regional Connectivity Scheme(RCS)-UDAN are Reservoir. RCS UDAN is a market driven scheme. The interested airlines based on their assessment of demand on particular routes submit their proposals at the time of bidding under RCS UDAN from time to time.

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs had approved the proposal on 06 March, 2017 for revival of existing un-served under-served airports airstrips of the State Governments, Airports Authority of India and Civil Enclaves at an estimated cose 'demand driven', depending upon firm commitment from airline airports is as from the State Governments for providing various operators as well concessions.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4217 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-18
Subject: Construction of Bypass on NH-15
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Saikia Dilip

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4217

ANSWERED ON 18 TH     JULY, 2019

## CONSTRUCTION OF BYPASS ON NH-15

## 4217.   SHRI DILIP SAIKIA:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether 30 to 37 km stretch (Senglipara to Lengripara) under National Highway No. 15 is passing through congested city and causing several road accidents regularly;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  construct  bypass  on  the  said  NH  and  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government has prepared DPR in this regard and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the time by which construction of said bypass is likely to be completed?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) to (e) The existing road from  km. 30 to km. 37 (Senglipara to  Lengripara) on NH-15 passing through Mangaldoi Town is facing traffic congestion due to growth in traffic volume. To avoid traffic congestion, consultancy service for preparation of DPR for construction of bypass (Mangaldoi Bypass) from km 30.00 to km 42.00 of NH-15 (Old NH 52) is taken up. Alignment of  bypass  has  already  been  approved  in-principle  by  Ministry  subject  to  vetting  of  Local Administration  and  Town  &  Country  Planning  Department.  Construction  depends  on  State Government vetting of alignment, acquisition of land and availability of funds.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4215 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-18
Subject: Piped Drinking Water  Supply
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Anubhav Mohanty

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4215 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.07.2019

## Piped Drinking Water Supply

## 4215. SHRI ANUBHAV MOHANTY:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a) whether only 18 per cent of the rural households are getting piped drinking water supply and if so, the facts thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Union  Government  is  planning  to  come  up  with  schemes  in coordination  with  the  respective  State  Governments  to  provide  piped  drinking water to every household in the rural areas by 2024; and
- (c) if so, the manner in which the Union Government proposes to coordinate with the State Government of Odisha and the time by which it plans to start the scheme?

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

- (a) As reported by States on Integrated Management Information System (IMIS), out of total 17.87 crore rural households in the country, about 3.27 crore (i.e. 18.33%) rural household are getting drinking water from tap connection.
- (b) & (c) As announced in the Union Budget Speech 2019-20, it has been envisaged to ensure piped water supply to all rural households by 2024 under the Jal Jeevan Mission. This Programme, under the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, will focus on integrated demand  and  supply side  management  of  water at  the local  level, including creation  of  local  infrastructure  for  source  sustainability  like  rainwater  harvesting, groundwater recharge and management of household wastewater for reuse in agriculture. The Jal Jeevan Mission will converge with other Central and State Government Schemes including  those  in  the  State  of  Odisha  to  achieve  its  objectives  of  sustainable  water supply management across the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4213 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-18
Subject: Water Resources Revival Scheme
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Janardan Mishra, Rodmal Nagar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI,

## DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.

## †4213 ANSWERED ON 1 8.0 7.2019

## WATER RESOURCES REVI VAL SCHEME

## †4213. SHRI JANARDAN MISHRA SHRI RODMAL NAGAR

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has formulated a scheme to revive river system like rivulets etc out rain water harvesting;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) if not, the steps being taken by the Government for conservation of such river systems; and (d)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  for  conservation  of  water  of  Kanthi  river  in  Guna Madhya Pradesh?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA )

( a) to (d)There is no specific scheme to revive the river system by carrying out rain water However, the Government of India has taken a number of initiatives for river rejuvenation. development of River Ganga and its tributaries is undertake n by Ministry of Jal Shakti under Nationa Mission for Clean Ganga. The development work for rest of the rivers is undertaken under t River  Conservation  Plan. A  number  of  State s have  also  taken  up  rejuvenation  of  small  rivers  un schemes like MGNREGA

A National Perspective Plan for Water Resources Development has been formulated by M RD & GR for transfer of water from surplus river basins to water deficit river basins.

Ho n'ble NGT vide order dated 20.09.2018 in OA No 673/2018 has directed State Governments and UT Administrations for preparation of action plans and its execution within 2 years (f st April, 2019) for bringing all the polluted river stretches to be fit at least for bathing purposes. The action plans be prepared by River Rejuvenation Committee of concerned State includes various aspects such control (municipal sewage management, industrial pollution control, waste management catchment/b asin management (adoption of good irrigation practices, utilization of treated sew water recharge aspects), flood plain zone protection and its management (setting up of bio - diversity parks, removal  of  encroachments,  plantation  on  both  sides  of the  river),  environmental  flow,  watershe management and rain water harvesting.

Water being a State subject, steps for augmentation, conservation and efficient man water resources are undertaken by the respective State Governments. In order to supplement the efforts of State  Governments,  Ministry  of  Jal  Shakti  provides  technical  and  financial  assistanc Governments through various schemes. U nder the National River Conservation Plan, project propo received from the State Government a re considered for financial assistance on cost sharing basis the Central and State Government. As intimated by the Government of Madhya Pradesh, at present, t is no proposal for conservation of Kanthi river.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4210 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-18
Subject: Drinking Water to Tribal Areas of Odisha
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Achyutananda Samanta

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4210 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.07.2019

## Drinking Water to Tribal Areas of Odisha

## 4210. SHRI ACHYUTANANDA SAMANTA:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  funds  sanctioned  towards  provision  of  safe drinking  water  supply  to  tribal areas of Odisha;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  the  National  Rural  Drinking  Water Programme (NRDWP) is drastically lagging behind in achieving its 2017 target of 35 per cent household piped water coverage and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  whether the  Government proposes to promptly implement the NRDWP in the districts  of  Kandhamal,  Boudh,  Nayagarh  and  Ganjam  of  Odisha  so  that  the residents can have access to clean drinking water and if so, the details thereof and the time-frame fixed for such implementation?

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

- (a) & (b) Water is a State subject. Under National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP), this Ministry provides technical & financial assistance to the states to improve the coverage of safe drinking water in rural areas.As reported by State Government of Odisha an amount of Rs. 47.57 Crore has been sanctioned for the tribal areas of Odisha. As on 01.04.2018, out of population of 357.87 lakhs rural population in  the  State  of  Odisha,  165.58  Lakhs  (46.27%)  of  rural  population have been covered by Piped Water Supply (PWS). However, only 3.5 % of the rural households have piped water connections.

Under  NRDWP,  States  are  empowered  to  plan,  design  and  execute  schemes. State  Governments  have  been  directed  /  advised  to  provide  access  to  safe drinking  water  at  various  places  through  stand-post  of  piped  water  supply schemes  in  rural  habitations  of  the  country  to  cover  maximum  number  of households  through  this.  Further,  as  announced  in  the  Union  Budget  Speech

2019-20,  it  has  been  envisaged  to  ensure  piped  water  supply  to  all  rural households by 2024 under the Jal Jeevan Mission.

- (c)  The  number  of  PWS  projects  taken  up  in  the  districts  of  Kandhmal,  Boudh, Nayagarh&Ganjam of Odisha are as detailed below:

| Sr. No.   | District   |   No. of Project sanctioned |   Project cost (In Crore) |
|-----------|------------|-----------------------------|---------------------------|
| 1         | Ganjam     |                          22 |                     18.21 |
| 2         | Boudh      |                           7 |                      4.25 |
| 3         | Nayagarh   |                           8 |                     22.62 |
| 4         | Kandhamal  |                          12 |                    221    |
|           | Total      |                          49 |                    266.08 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4209 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-18
Subject: Power Sector Roadmap
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Bidyut Baran Mahato, Gajanan Chandrakant Kirtikar, Sudheer Gupta, Sanjay Sadashivrao Mandlik

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4209

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.07.2019

## POWER SECTOR ROADMAP

4209. SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:

SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR:

SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

SHRI SANJAY SADASHIV RAO MANDLIK:

Will the Minister of POWER

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  prepare  the  power  sector roadmap for the country;
- if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  aims  and  objectives  behind  this
- (b) move;
- (c) whether the Government held a meeting with the key stakeholder including company executives for the said purpose recently;
- if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  issues  discussed  and  the
- (d) decision taken therein; and
- (e) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to provide cheaper and uninterrupted power supply to all in the country?

## 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) : With a vision to achieve a financially viable, environmentally sustainable  and  market-driven  power  sector,  furthering  energy  security and providing reliable 24X7 power to all consumers, it has been decided to prepare a 'Five-Year Vision Document' for Power Sector. The overarching goals  for  the  power  sector  inter-alia  include  optimal  resource  mix  for sustainability  and  energy  security,  financial  viability  of  power  sector entities,  and  development  of  efficient,  transparent  power  markets.  The Vision Document shall incorporate strategic initiatives, key performance indicators (KPI) for delivering the stated goals of this Ministry.

…………2.

(c) & (d) :   A brainstorming session was held on 1st July 2019, wherein key stakeholders viz. representatives from various Ministries/Departments of the Government  of India, State Governments, power  generating companies, power distribution companies, industry associations, financial institutions and  energy  experts,  were  invited.  In this  meeting,  key challenges faced by power sector, proposed reforms and strategies to be adopted  for  achieving  the  goals  set  in  the  Vision  Document  were discussed.

(e) : Supply of electricity falls under the purview of State Governments/ DISCOMs/Power/Utilities. However, Government of India has taken a joint initiative with all the States/UTs for providing 24X7 power for all  households, industrial & commercial consumers and adequate supply of  power to agriculture consumers. In addition, Government of India has launched  several  schemes  such  as  Deendayal  Upadhyaya  Gram  Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY), Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS), Pradhan Mantri  Sahaj  Bijli  Har  Ghar  Yojana  -  Saubhagya  and  Ujjwal  DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY) to enable States to improve their Distribution Infrastructure.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4208 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-18
Subject: Extension of NH upto Tirupattur
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: T. R. Paarivendhar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4208

ANSWERED ON 18 TH  JULY, 2019

## EXTENSION OF NH UPTO TIRUPATTUR

4208.   DR. T. R. PAARIVENDHAR:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  extend  the  existing  Tiruchi-Perambalur National  Highway  (NH)  upto  Tirupattur  Brahma  Temple  in  Tamil  Nadu  for  the convenience of pilgrims;
- (b) if so, the details and the present status thereof;
- (c) if not, whether the Government is likely to consider the demands of the people of Tirupattur and pilgrims to extend the NH upto the said temple in near future; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) to (d) Tirupattur Brahma temple is located at a short distance of 4.5 Km from Siruganur which is already on the 4 lane National Highway No. 38 between Perambalur and Trichy. There is no proposal at present to extend NH-38 up to Tirupattur Brahma Temple.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4206 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-18
Subject: Construction of Delhi-SaharanpurYamunotri NH
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Haji Fazlur Rehman

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4206

ANSWERED ON 18 TH  JULY, 2019

## CONSTRUCTION OF DELHI-SAHARANPUR-YAMUNOTRI NH

4206.  SHRI HAJI FAZLUR REHMAN:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  acquisition  of  land  for  construction  of  Delhi-Saharanpur-Yamunotri National Highway No. 709-B has been completed;
- (b) if so, the details and the present status thereof; and
- (c) the time by which the project is likely to be completed?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c) National Highway -709B starts from its junction with NH-9 near Akshardham (in Delhi) and traverses through Shashtri Park, Khajoori khas, EPE Crossing, Baghpat, Baraut, Shamli and terminating at its junction with NH-344 near Saharanpur.  The civil work of this road stretch has been envisaged in 04 nos. of packages.  The civil work of 02 nos. of packages i.e. EPE Crossing to start of Shamli Bypass and start of Shamli  Bypass  to  joining  at  Saharanpur  bypass  has  been  awarded  with  scheduled completion period as 18 months and 24 months respectively from appointed date.  The total land required for these packages is about 390 Hectares, out of which 368 Hectares land  is  available  with  about  22  Hectares  balance  for  acquisition.    The  work  for DPR/feasibility study of 02 nos. of packages i.e. Akshardham to Delhi/UP Border and Delhi/UP Boarder to EPE Crossing has been initiated.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4203 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-18
Subject: Energy from Tidal Waves
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: Sunil Dattatray Tatkare, Supriya Sadanand Sule, Heena Vijaykumar Gavit, Amol Ramsing Kolhe, Kuldeep Rai Sharma, Subhash Ramrao Bhamre

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENRGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4203

TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.07.2019

## ENERGY FROM TIDAL WAVES

## 4203. SHRI SUNIL DATTATRAY TATKARE

SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE

DR. HEENA GAVIT

DR. AMOL RAMSING KOLHE

SHRI KULDEEP RAI SHARMA

DR. SUBHASH RAMRAO BHAMRE

Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of potential capacity of tidal energy that can be produced in the country;
- (b) the extent to which this potential has been realized so far;
- (c)  whether  the  Government has failed to  produce energy from tidal waves in the country despite having huge potential, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether the Government through a study has assessed the tidal wave energy potential and its potential tidal locations, if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether the Government has a national policy for developing energy from tidal wave, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (f) whether the Government proposes to formulate such a policy, if so, the details thereof and the other steps taken by the Government to boost production of tidal energy?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (I/C) FOR NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER AND MINISTER OF STATE FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SHRI R. K. SINGH)

- (a)  to  (f)    As  per  a  study  conducted  by  the  Indian  Institute  of  Technology,  Chennai  in association with CRISIL Risk and Infrastructure Solutions Limited in December 2014, the tidal power potential of the country is estimated at around 12,455 MW. The potential areas with low/medium tidal wave strength are in the Gulf of Khambat, Gulf of Kutch & southern regions  in  Gujarat,  Palk  Bay-Mannar  Channel  in  Tamil  Nadu,  and  Hoogly  river,  South Haldia & Sunderbans in West Bengal.

The earlier  efforts  for  harnessing  tidal  power  were  not  successful  due  to  high  capital  cost ranging from Rs. 30 crore to Rs. 60 crore per MW.

At present, due to very high capital cost, the Government of India has not formulated any policy for production of electricity from tidal energy.

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