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Lok Sabha Question No. 3704 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-18
Subject: Six-lanning Projects
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Manjulata Mandal

## be pleased to state:

- (a) the  estimated  cost  of  the  six-lane  expansion  works  of  NH-16 from Chandikhole to Bhadrak and from Bhadrak to Balasore;
- (b) the  time  by  which  the  said  expansion  work  is  likely  to  be completed; and
- (c) the details of agencies assigned the job for execution?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) The details of sanctioned costs, completion dates and assigned agencies for the six-lane expansion works of NH-16 from Chandikhole to Bhadrak and from Bhadrak to Balasore are as under:

|   S. No. | Name of work                                  |   Sanctioned cost (Rs. crore) | Name of agency                               | Date of Completion   |
|----------|-----------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|----------------------------------------------|----------------------|
|        1 | 6-laning of NH-16 from Chandikhole to Bhadrak |                       1230.55 | M/s DBL Chandikhole Bhadrak Highway Pvt Ltd. | December, 2021       |
|        2 | 6-laning of NH-16 from Bhadrak to Balasore    |                        844.67 | M/s BG Bhadrak Baleshwar Highway Pvt Ltd.    | March, 2022          |

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3704 ANSWERED ON 18 TH  MARCH, 2021

## SIX-LANNING PROJECTS

3704.  SHRIMATI MANJULATA MANDAL:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग  मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 3703 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-18
Subject: Adoption of E-20 Fuel
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: P. C. Mohan

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government  proposes to introduce E-20 fuel as automotive fuel;
- (b) if so, the salient features thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to facilitate development of E-20 compliant vehicles as well as adoption of mass emission standards for this fuel?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a)  to  (c)  Yes,  Sir.  The  Government has notified G.S.R. 156(E) dated 8 th March, 2021 regarding mass emission standards for E-20 fuel. Further, the Government has also notified G.S.R. 172(E) dated 11th March, 2021 regarding  safety  requirements  for  motor  vehicles  running  on  E-20  Fuel and  higher  blend  of  ethanol  to  seek  comments  from  the  concerned stakeholders.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3703 ANSWERED ON 18 TH  MARCH, 2021

## ADOPTION OF E-20 FUEL

3703.  SHRI P.C. MOHAN:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3700 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-18
Subject: Unauthorised Constructions on Government Land
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Nalin Kumar Kateel, Sumalatha Ambareesh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3700

TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 18, 2021

## UNAUTHORISED CONSTRUCTIONS ON GOVERNMENT LAND

NO. 3700.   SHRI NALIN KUMAR KATEEL:

## SHRIMATI SUMALATHA AMBAREESH:

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

- (a) whether  the Government  is  aware  that there is constantly increase  in  the  number  of  unauthorized  colonies  and  illegal construction  by  occupying  Government  land  in  various  parts  of the country;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has received any complaints/ suggestions  to  put  an  end  to  illegal  occupation  of  Government land for construction or other purposes;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether the Government is contemplating any plans to put an end to the unauthorized colonies and illegal construction in the vacant
- Government lands; and
- (f) 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) to (f) Regulation of land use and town planning are State subjects. Details related to unauthorized colonies, illegal construction and management of complaints rest with State/Union Territory Governments.

However, for the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCTD), whose land  matters  are  under  the  jurisdiction  of  the  Central  Government,  a Scheme  named  Pradhan  Mantri  Unauthorised  Colonies  in  Delhi  Awas Adhikar Yojana (PM-UDAY) was launched in October 2019, for conferring/  recognizing  ownership  or  mortgage/  transfer  rights  to  the residents of 1,731 unauthorised colonies of Delhi.

Further, a Special Task Force (STF) constituted under the chairmanship  of  Vice-Chairman,  Delhi  Development  Authority  (DDA), receives  complaints  regarding  unauthorized  constructions  and  acts through concerned Urban Local Bodies and Police to remove them.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3698 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-18
Subject: Damages of Roads Due to Cyclone in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Andimuthu Raja

be pleased to state:

- (a)   whether  the  Government  has  conducted  survey  to  ascertain the damages of roads due to recent cyclone Nivar/ Brevi in various parts of Tamil Nadu especially in Nilgiris district;
- (b)   if so, the details thereof;
- (c)   whether the Government has received any proposal from the State Government regarding sanction of funds; and
- (d)   if so, the funds sanctioned by the Government for reconstruction and repair of such damaged roads in various parts of Tamil Nadu especially in Nilgiris district?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a)to(d)  On receipt of the memorandum from Government of Tamil Nadu, Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) had visited the affected areas  and  an  assistance  of  Rs.  63.14  Crore  was  approved  by  the Central  Government  to  the  State  Government  covering  all  the affected  Districts  including  Nilgiris  for  Cyclonic  storm  'Nivar'  of 2020, out of which Rs. 9.92crore is for immediate repair/restoration of  damaged  roads.  Similarly,  an  amount  of  Rs.  223.77  Crore  has been approved for Cyclonic Storm 'Burevi' of 2020 and out of which Rs. 17.95 Crore is for immediate restoration of damaged road.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3698 ANSWERED ON 18 th  March, 2021

## DAMAGES OF ROADS DUE TO CYCLONE IN TAMIL NADU

3698. SHRI A. RAJA:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 3697 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-18
Subject: Relief to Small Entrepreneurs
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Ranjanben Dhananjay Bhatt

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3697

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.03.2021

## RFLIEF TO SMALL ENTREPRENEURS

## 3697.       SHRIMATI RANJANBEN DHANANJAY BHATT:

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

- (a) whether the Government  is considering to provide relief to the small entrepreneurs seriously;
- (b) if so, whether the Government has taken any steps in this direction so far;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): The Ministry runs various  schemes and programmes and  initiatives for the  promotion,  development  and  enhancing  the  competiveness  of  Micro,  Small  & Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector. These initiatives are reviewed from time to time for the advantage of MSME sector. Eligible small enterprises also take benefit/relief from these interventions. In this regard, the following Schemes may be mentioned:

-  Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme
-  Credit Guarantee Trust for MSE
-  Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme
-  Public Procurement Policy
-  Online portals such as Samadhan, Sampark, Sambandh, TReDS and GeM

Moreover, an economic package was also announced under Atmanirbhar Bharat for MSMEs, which has been a great relief to overcome the adverse effects of lockdown due to COVID 19.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3695 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-18
Subject: Land Use for Central Vista
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: P.R. Natarajan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3695

TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 18, 2021

## LAND USE FOR CENTRAL VISTA

NO. 3695.      SHRI NATARAJAN P.R.:

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

- (a) whether the Government has received any proposal from Delhi Development Authority for allotment of  land use for Central vista, construction of residence for dignitaries and some departments; and
- (b)
- 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)  to  (b)  Land  use  have  been  changed  by  the  Government  in consultation  with  Delhi  Development  Authority  (DDA)  in  respect  of some  of  the  plots  falling  in  Zone-D  and  Zone-C  for  the  purpose  of Central Vista Project. These change of land use have been notified by the  Government  in  the  Gazette  of  India  vide  notification  dated  20 th March, 2020 and 28 th  October, 2020.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3692 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-18
Subject: Erosion of Brahmaputra River
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Badruddin Ajmal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI,

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3692

ANSWERED ON 1 8.03 .2021

## EROSION OF BRAHMAPUT RA RIVER

## 3692. SHRI M. BADRUDDIN AJMAL

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is aware of the fact that acute erosion is continuing at differ Mediertari, Fakirganj, Salmara and Hazirhat area on south bank of river Brahmaputra in Dh South Salmara Mankachar districts of Assam;

(b) if so, the details of total area which has been eroded away and the numbers of families erosion during the last three years;

(c) the details of families who were rehabilitated/ allotted pat ta land during the said period; and

(d) the steps taken by the Government to control the eroding situation in the area?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA )

( a) The Government is aware about the erosion of river Brahmaputra on its left bank at various locations of Mediertari, Fakirganj, South Salmara and Hazirhat are a in the district of Dhubri, South Salmara and Mankachar.

(b)& (c)Information is being collected from the State Governm ent.

(d) The various schemes/projects for protection of the area taken up by the Water Resources Government of Assam during last five years are as follows -

- i . Immediate  measures  for  restoration  of  road  cum  bund  on  left  bank  of  river  Brahmapu a  from Pampara to Baladoba in Fakirganj area under SDRF 2016 - 17. Estimated Amount : Rs.648.55 L akh.
- ii . Restoration  of  existing  bund  connecting  Naga  bund  at  South  Salmara  and  PMGSY  ro Saikhowa under SDRF 2016 - 17. Estimated Amount :Rs.89.33 Lakh.
- iii . Channelization  of  river  Brahmaputra  for  development  of  navigability  in  Dhubri - Hatsigimari channel. Estimated Amount :Rs.2169.00 L akh.
- iv . Restoration  &  recoupment  of  breach  like  damage  of  road  cum  bund  by  flooding  o Brahmaputra on L/B at Fakirganj area und r SOPD (FDR). Estimated Amount :Rs.293.63 L akh.

- v. Restoration  &  recoupment  of  breach  like  damage  of  road  cum  bund  by  flooding  o Brahmaputra at Nichinpur area under SOPD (FDR). Estimated Amount :Rs.651.02 L akh.
2. vi . Restoration & recoupment of B/dyke from Fakirganj to Hazirhat (Bund connecting Nugabun PMGSY Road from Salmara College to Saikhowa) under SDRF for 2019 - 20. Estimated Amount : Rs.98.31 L akh.
3. vii . Immediate measures for restoration of road cum bund from Molakhowa to Kathal bari under SDRF 2019- 20. Estimated Amount : Rs.78.00 L akh.

Further, the Water Resources Department, Government of Assam has prepared a proposal having nomenclature 'A/E measures to protect Fakirganj to Hazirhat area from the erosion of river Brahmapu tra on its south ba nk' at an estimated cost of Rs. 249.40 Cr which is contemplated to be taken up under l assistance from Asian Development Bank (ADB).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3690 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-18
Subject: Gundlakamma Project
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Balashowry Vallabbhaneni

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3690

ANSWERED ON 1 8.03 .2021

## GUNDLAKAMMA PROJECT

## 3690. SHRI BALASHOWRY VALLABHANENI

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Gundlakamma Project in Andhara Pradesh has been taken up under Pradhan Mantri Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) on priority basis;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the targeted irrigatio n protential of the project;
- (d) the time by which it is likely to be completed; and
- (e) the quantum of funds sanctioned for this project during each of the last three years and and the funds spent so far during this period?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) During 2016 - 17,  eight  ongoing  projects  of  Andhra  Pradesh,  including Gundlakamma Project, have been included in the 99 prioritized projects, to be completed in mission mode, under Pradhan Sinchayee Yojana - Accelerated  Irrigation  Benefits  Programme  (PMKSY - AIBP)  being  implemented  by this  Ministry.  For  these  projects,  funding  mecha nism  through  NABARD  has  been  provisioned  by  the Government of India, for both Central and State Share.
- (b) & (c) The Ultimate Irrigation Potential (UIP) of Gundlakamma Project is 32.4 thousand hectare, out o which balance potential to be created at the time of inclusion under PMKSY - AIBP  was  8.96  thousand hectare. Against this, creation reported by the State Government till March, 2020 is 4.98 th Further, out of total Central Assistance (CA) eligibility of Rs. 19.87 crore under PMKSY - AIBP, th  CA releas ed to the project so far is Rs. 11.79 crore.
- (d) Total Central Assistance (CA) released, vis -à- vis expenditure incurred on this project, during las years and current year (reported so far), is as under:

## Rs in crore

|   Sl. no. | Financial Year       |   2017- 18 |   2018- 19 |   2019- 20 |   2020- 21 |
|-----------|----------------------|------------|------------|------------|------------|
|         1 | CA Released          |      11.79 |       0    |       0    |       0    |
|         2 | Expenditure Incurred |      21.28 |      15.03 |       6.68 |       2.16 |

(e) Gundlakamma Project is planned to be completed by March, 2022.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3689 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-18
Subject: AUSC Technology based Thermal Power Plants
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Vincent H Pala

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3689

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.03.2021

## AUSC TECHNOLOGY BASED THERMAL POWER PLANTS

3689.  SHRI VINCENT H. PALA:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Research and Development project for development of Advanced Ultra  Super  Critical  (AUSC)  Technology  based  Thermal  Power  Plants,  Phase-1  has been completed as proposed initially;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the funds sanctioned and released for the completion of entire Phase-1;
- (c) the details regarding the proposed timeline for Phase-2;
- (d) whether there is any proposal to  discontinue the said project  and if  so,  the reasons therefor; and
- (e) if not, whether any funds have been approved for the same during the last two years and if not, the reasons therefor?

## 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) :  The sponsoring agency for the Research and Development (R&D) phase of the  Advanced  Ultra  Super  Critical  (AUSC)  Technology  is  Department  of  Heavy Industries (DHI). The Phase-I (R&D phase) was scheduled to conclude in September, 2019  but  has  experienced  certain  delays  and  has  been  completed  in  December, 2020. A total of Rs. 900 crores as grant was approved by the Government through DHI.  The projected expenditure is Rs. 897 crores and the financial closure for the project is targeted by end March, 2021.

(c) to (e) : The phase-II  of  the  AUSC  project  envisages  setting  up  of  a  full  scale 800 MW Technology Demonstration Plant (TDP) to establish AUSC technology for the coal  fired  thermal  power  plants.  The  timeline  envisaged  for  the  TDP  is  54  months from the date of approval of the project. The financing options for the Phase-II of the AUSC project would be worked out in consultation with the Stakeholder Ministries/ Organisations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3688 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-18
Subject: Funds for Damaged Houses
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Dhal Singh Bisen

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3688 ANSWERED ON MARCH 18, 2021

## FUNDS FOR DAMAGED HOUSES

NO. 3688. DR. DHAL SINGH BISEN:

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

- (a) whether the Government contemplates to provide funds under the  Pradhan  Mantri  Awas  Yojana  or  any  other  scheme  for reconstructing the damaged houses or providing new houses to the affected families; and
- (b)     if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a) Under  Pradhan  Mantri  Awas  Yojana-Urban  [PMAY-U]-Housing for  All  by  2022  Mission,  Government  of  India  has  been  assisting State/UT  Governments  in  providing  pucca  houses  to  all  eligible families in the urban areas of the country.

Housing is a State subject and as such, selection of beneficiaries  under  the  scheme  of  PMAY-U  is  the  responsibility  of the concerned State/UT Governments. Therefore, State/UT Governments are free to include such beneficiaries whose houses have  been  damaged/affected,  specially  due  to  natural  calamities, provided they are otherwise eligible as per the criteria prescribed in the scheme guidelines.

- (b)      Under  PMAY-U,  a  total  of  1,10,70,970  houses  have  been sanctioned involving central assistance of ₹1,78,076 crore so far. Of the  sanctioned  houses,  74,83,896  houses  have  been  grounded  for construction; of which 43,32,651 houses have been completed/delivered so far.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3687 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-18
Subject: Sriram Sagar Project Stage-II
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Gaddam Ranjith Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI,

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3687

ANSWERED ON 1 8.03 .2021

## SRIRAM SAGAR PROJECT STAGE - II

## 3687. DR. G. RANJITH REDDY

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is true that Sriram Sagar Project Stage II in Telangana has been taken up und a targeted irrigation protential of 1,78,000 hectares on priority basis;
- (b) if so, the detail s thereof
- (c) whether the project is likely to be completed within the original deadline set for its the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the funds allocated, sanctioned, released and utilized for this project during each f the last three yea and the current year?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA )

- (a) & (b) During 2016 - 17, eleven ongoing projects of Telengana, including Sriram Sagar Project (SSP) Stage II, have been included in the 99 prioritized projects, to be completed in mission mode, u Mantri  Krishi  Sinchayee  Yojana - Accelerated  Irrigation  Benefits  Programme  (PMKSY - AIBP)  being implemented  by  this  Ministry.  For  these projects,  funding  mechanism  through  NABARD  has  been provisioned by the Government of India, for both Central and State Share. Ultimate Irrigation Potential (UIP) of SSP Stage II is 178.066 thousand hectare.
- (c) At the time of inclusion under PMKSY - AIBP, SSP Stage II was planned for completion by June, 20 However,  on  account  of  delay  in  land  acquisition,  non - completion  of  structures  on  distributaries completion for the project is now scheduled for March, 2021.
- (d) Eligibility of total Central Assistance (CA) for the project under PMKSY - AIBP is Rs. 48.36 crore, againstwhich  CA  released  so  far  is  Rs. 39.29  crore.  Further,  the  year -wis CA  released,  vis - à- vis expenditure incurred on this project during the last three y ears and current year (reported so far), under:

## Rs in crore

|   Sl. | o. Financial Year    |   2017- 18 |   2018- 19 |   2019- 20 |   2020- 21 |
|-------|----------------------|------------|------------|------------|------------|
|     1 | CA Released          |     13.242 |       0    |      9.049 |       0    |
|     2 | Expenditure Incurred |     49.28  |      35.76 |     10.435 |      15.95 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3686 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-18
Subject: State of Art Stadium/Facilities
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Sanjay Bhatia

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †3686 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.03.2021

## State of Art Stadium/Facilities

†3686. SHRI SANJAY BHATIA:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to construct state of the art stadiums in  every  district  and  provide  state  of  the  art  facilities  in  the  existing stadiums to develop the interest of the youth towards sports and to train the talented young sportspersons at local level itself;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to provide state of the art facilities in the  Karan  stadium  situated  in  Karnal  district  of  Haryana  in  coordination with the State Government so that local youth may earn name for the State and the country at international level by getting its benefit; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS { SHRI KIREN RIJIJU }

- (a)  and  (b)  No,  Sir.  'Sports'  being  a  State  subject,  the  responsibility  to construct state of the art stadiums in every district and provide state of the art  facilities  in  the  existing  stadiums  to  develop  the  interest  of  the  youth towards sports and to train the talented young sportspersons at local level rests  with  the  respective  State/Union  Territory  Governments.  The  Union
- Government supplements their efforts by bridging the critical gaps.
- (c) No, Sir. There is no proposal under the consideration in this Ministry to provide  state  of  the  art  facilities  in  the  Karan  stadium  situated  in  Karnal district of Haryana.
- (e) Does not arise.

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