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Lok Sabha Question No. 926 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-27
Subject: Demand and Supply of Power in Bihar
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Sushil Kumar Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.926 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.06.2019

## DEMAND AND SUPPLY OF POWER IN BIHAR

## 926.  SHRI SUSHIL KUMAR SINGH:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

(a) whether  the  Government  has  conducted  any  survey  regarding demand and supply of power in the country particularly in Bihar and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether  the  demand  of  power  is  increasing  day  by  day  in  the country but supply is inadequate;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the steps being taken by the Government to provide adequate power supply in the country particularly in Naxal affected areas of Bihar?

## 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) : Yes,  Sir.  The  19 th   Electric  Power  Survey  (EPS)  report  covers electricity demand projection for the years 2016-17 to 2026-27 as well as perspective electricity demand projection for the years 2031-32 and 203637 for each State/UTs including Bihar. The electrical energy requirement at power station busbar for Bihar state by 2026-27, 2031-32 and 2036-37 is estimated  to  be  54363  Million  Units  (MU),  68374  MU  and  82978  MU respectively.

(b) & (c) : As  on  31.05.2019,  the  installed  generation  capacity  in  the country is about 357 Giga Watt (GW) which is sufficient to meet the peak power  demand  of  the  country.  The  maximum  peak  demand  occurred during the current year 2019-20 (upto May, 2019) was around 183 GW.

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(d) : Electricity is a concurrent subject. Providing electricity to all the  consumers  including  Naxal  affected  areas  of  Bihar  is  the  primary responsibility of concerned State Governments/Power Distribution Companies (DISCOMs). Government of India supplement the efforts of the States through its schemes including Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY), Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS), Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana- Saubhagya, Ujjwal Discom Assurance Yojana  (UDAY).  These  schemes  help  them  to  strengthen  distribution network/grid connectivity and achieve 24x7 Power for All to consumers.

Government of India also assists the States/UTs by allocating power from Central Generating Stations (CGSs). At present Bihar has been allocated  3709  MW  from  CGSs.  State  can  also  purchase  power  through market including power exchanges to meet any gap in demand and supply.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 924 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-27
Subject: Installation of Solar Power Plants
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: Hanuman Beniwal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENRGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 924

TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.06.2019

## INSTALLATION OF SOLAR POWER PLANTS

## 924. SHRI HANUMAN BENIWAL

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

- (a) the details of policies and schemes of the Union Government for installing new solar plants for power generation keeping in view the geographical location of Rajasthan;
- (b) whether the Union Government proposes to introduce any special programme or policy for the general public in order to promote the use of solar based electricity at homes; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (I/C) FOR NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER

(SHRI R. K. SINGH)

- (a)  The  Union  Government  has  launched  various  schemes,  with  the  details  as  under,  for installing new solar plants for power generation in the country including Rajasthan:
- i. Solar Park Scheme for setting up of over 50 Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects targeting over 40,000 MW of solar power projects.
- ii. Scheme for setting up 1000 MW of Grid-Connected Solar PV Power Projects by the Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) and the Government of India organisations with Viability Gap Funding (VGF).
- iii.  Scheme  for  setting  up  300  MW  of  Grid-Connected  Solar  PV  Power  Projects  by  Defence Establishments and Para Military Forces with VGF.
- iv. Pilot-cum-demonstration projects for development of grid connected solar PV power plants on canal banks and canal tops.
- v.  Bundling Scheme - 15000 MW grid-connected solar PV power plants through NTPC Ltd./ NVVN.
- vi.  VGF  Scheme  for  setting  up  of  2000  MW  of  Grid  Connected  Solar  PV  Power  Projects through SECI.
- vii.  VGF  Scheme  for  setting  up  of  5000  MW  of  Grid  Connected  Solar  PV  Power  Projects through SECI.
- viii. Installation of Grid Connected Solar Rooftop Power Plants.
- ix. Off-Grid Solar PV Scheme.
- x. Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM).

Based on above schemes, a capacity of 3297 MW ground mounted solar power and a capacity of 128 MW Roof-top solar power has been installed in the state of Rajasthan so far.

(b) and (c) The Government has given its approval for Phase-II of Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme for achieving cumulative capacity of 40,000 MW from rooftop solar projects by the year 2022 for the general public to promote the use of solar based electricity at homes. Under the scheme, Central Financial Assistance for the residential sector is 40% for rooftop systems upto 3 kW capacity and 20% for capacity beyond 3kW and upto 10 kW on the basis of benchmark cost or tender cost, whichever is lower.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 923 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-27
Subject: Development of Seaports in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: Y. S. Avinash Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No' 923

TO BE ANSWERED ON 27TH JUNE, 2019

## DEVELOPMENT  OF SEAPORTS IN ANDHRA  PRADESH

923. SHRI Y.S. AVINASH  REDDY:

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- whether the Government  has taken note of the seaports  to be developed  in Andhra Pradesh and if so, the details  thereof, (a)
- thequantumoffundsearmarkedandreleasedsofarforthedr-.velopmentof the identified seaports; and (b)
- whether the Government  has made any initiative  to develop  s€)aports as  per Andhra Pradesh Re-organisation Act and if so, the details thereof? (c)

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR SHIPPING (SHRI MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

(a) to (c)  The development  of new Major Port at Duggirajupatnam  in Andhra  Pradesh is included in schedule Xlll of the Andhra Pradesh Re-organisation  Act, 2014 NlTl Aayog had examined the proposal  for development  of new [Vlajor Port at Ouigiralupatnam  in consultation with Ministry of Shipping' Ministry of Finance and Government of Andhra Pradesh  and it has been concluded  that the prolect will not be viableduetostrongcompetitionfromnearbyPortsofKrishnapatnanl,Ennoreand Chennai  which are 40, Bo & 80 KMs away respectively from the proposed Port. Ministry ofShippinghasrequestedGovernmentofAndhraPradeshtofurnishcommentsonthe recommendationsofNlTlAayogalongwithsuggestionsforalternatesite(s)for development  of a Major  port  in Andhra Pradesh'  Ministry of Shipping  in the meanwhile has constituted  an Expert  committee  to examine  the proposal for devekrpment  of new Major Port in Andhra Pradesh and recommend  further course of action. Hence, no fundshavebeenearmarkedlreleasedsofarforthedevelopmentofDuggirajupatnam Port.
Lok Sabha Question No. 922 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-27
Subject: Network of Highways and Expressways
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Behanan Benny

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is planning to create network of highways and expressways;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has appointed any special team for advising the NHAI on asset monetization;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether any new schemes are being introduced to create a network of highways and expressways and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) to (e) Yes Sir. Total 24800 kms of National Highways including 800 kms expressways have been identified for development under Phase I of Bharatmala Pariyojana. NHAI has engaged the Design Consultant and Transaction Advisor for invitation of bid for monetisation of NHs under Toll Operate and Transfer (TOT) programme.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.922

ANSWERED ON 27 TH  JUNE, 2019

## NETWORK OF HIGHWAYS AND EXPRESSWAYS

## 922.   SHRI BENNY BEHANAN:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 921 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-27
Subject: Land Assets of AAI
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Raksha Nikhil Khadse

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO\_ :

(TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 27th June 2019)

## LAND ASSETS OF AAI

921. SHRIMATI RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

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be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Airports Authority of India (AAI) proposes to manage large number of airports across the country by identifying best potential of their own land assets to improve the revenue stream, bringing better control and monitoring of its costs; and (b) if the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(Shri Hardeep Singh Puri)

(a) & (b): Sir. In order to enhance the non-aeronautical revenue potential of its land assets and to further improve the passenger facilities and convenience at its airports, the Airport Authority of India (AAI) is in the process of monetization of its city-side land by developing training centers, workshops, hotels, restaurants and rest rooms, warehouses, cargo complex etc. to the extent permitted under the provisions of AAI Act Yes,
Lok Sabha Question No. 917 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-27
Subject: Construction of NH-333A
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Giridhari Yadav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 917

ANSWERED ON 27 TH JUNE, 2019

## CONSTRUCTION OF NH-333A

## 917. SHRI GIRIDHARI YADAV:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that the construction work of the National Highway333A between the Bharbhaga and Panjwara is being done at a very slow speed due to which the said  NH will not  get  completed  in  the  prescribed  time  limit  and  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (b) the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (c) whether many accidents have taken place due to several potholes on the said NH; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  measures  taken  by  the  Government  to  fill  up  these potholes expeditiously?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to  (b)  No,    Sir.  Construction  work  of  widening  and  strengthening  from  km  179.00  to 198.93 of National Highway - 333A is going on and likely to be completed by November, 2019 within time.
- (c)  & (d) No, Sir. However, Road Construction Department, Government of Bihar is doing potholes filling to make the road in traffic worthy condition.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 916 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-27
Subject: New Metro Rail Policy
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Kirit Premjibhai Solanki

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 916

TO BE ANSWERED ON JUNE 27, 2019

## NEW METRO RAIL POLICY

No. 916   DR. (PROF.) KIRIT PREMJIBHAI SOLANKI:

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

- (a) whether  it  is  true  that  according  to  the  new  metro  rail  policy, there is a mandatory requirement for private sector participation;
- (b) if  so,  whether  the  policy  includes  any  provisions  which  can  be used  to  incentivize  private  sector  participation  given  the  low ridership in some operational metro projects and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the policy includes any provisions for improving last mile connectivity and feeder systems and if so, the details thereof?
- ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

(a) to (c) As  per  Metro  Rail  Policy,  2017,  the  state  government desirous  of  availing  central  financial  assistance  for  upcoming  metro rail  projects,  should  mandatorily  explore  the  possibility  of  having  a Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement in some form for

implementation,  operation  and  maintenance,  fare  collection  or  any other  unbundled  activities  of  the  proposed  metro  rail  project,  to  the extent feasible.  The policy includes Viability Gap Funding(VGF) under the  VGF  Scheme  of  Government  of  India  as  one  of  the  option  for central financial assistance.

Every proposal for Metro Rail should necessarily include proposals for feeder systems that help to enlarge the catchment area of  each  metro  station  at  least  to  5  kms.  Provision  of  last  mile connectivity  through  pedestrian  pathways,  Non-Motorized  Transport (NMT) infrastructure, and induction of facilities for para transit modes will  also  be  essential  requirements  for  availing  any  central  financial assistance. These measures will incentivize commuters for using the metro rail, thus enhancing ridership.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 914 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-27
Subject: Traffic along State Borders
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Rajan Baburao  Vichare

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 914

ANSWERED ON 27 TH  JUNE, 2019

## TRAFFIC ALONG STATE BORDERS

## 914. SHRI RAJAN VICHARE:

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be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has received  any  request  for  taking  steps  to ensure smooth flow of traffic along State borders  where  toll  collectors  intercept commercial vehicles causing snarls and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether toll results in bumper jam, wastage of precious time of thousands of people, wastage of fuel, air pollution and noise pollution and if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government is going to  issue  directions  to  the  National Highways Authority of India and the States to ensure smooth flow of traffic at tolls at the State borders to counter the same; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) &(b) No Sir. The toll collected at State Borders comes under the control of State Governments.

(c)  &(d)  Government  has  rolled  out  a  cashless  payment  mechanism  through  FASTag  based Electronic Fee Collection (EFC) system on pan India basis w.e.f. 25.04.2016. The initiative provides seamless travel through the fee plazas on National Highways and convenience of cashless payment of user fee which facilitates smooth flow of traffic at fee plazas on National Highways.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 913 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-27
Subject: Construction of Stadium in Jhansi
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Anurag Sharma

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †913 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.06.2019

Construction of Stadium in Jhansi

- †913. SHRI ANURAG SHARMA

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

- (a)  whether  there  is  any  proposal  to  construct  a  stadium  in  Jhansi  to promote sports activities;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) No Sir.
- (b) Does not arise.
- (c) 'Sports' being a State subject the responsibility for providing sports infrastructure and training rests with the State Government. The Central Government  supplements  the  efforts  of  the  State  Government.  Sports Authority of India (SAI) Regional Centre at Lucknow and Training Centres at Lucknow, Rae-Bareli, Allahabad, Safai, Bareli and Varanasi are catering to the needs of the State of Uttar Pradesh. In addition, this Ministry has sanctioned grant-in-aid for 23 sports infrastructure projects in the State of Uttar Pradesh under Khelo India Scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 912 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-27
Subject: Solar Microgrids
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: Meenakashi Lekhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENRGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 912

TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.06.2019

## SOLAR MICROGRIDS

## 912. SHRIMATI MEENAKASHI LEKHI

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

- (a) the number of villages which have access to solar microgrids, State/UT-wise;
- (b)  whether  such  microgrids  have  been  successful  in  boosting  economic  activities  in  such villages;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the steps being taken to expand the capacity of solar microgrids?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  So  far  solar  micro  grids  of  2299.2  kWp  aggregated  capacity  have  been  installed  in  73 villages of the country with financial support from the Ministry. State-wise details are given below:
- (b) and (c) Solar micro-grids provide better livelihood opportunities to the population living in remote villages through increased productive man-hours, thereby having positive impact on  economic  activities  in  these  villages,  such  as  operating  rice  hullers,  grain  grinders,  oil expellers, sewing machines and other small enterprises.
- (d)  Under  the  Solar  Off-grid  and  Decentralized  Applications  Programme,  the  Ministry provided financial support up to 30% of the cost of microgrid systems for installation in the rural areas of the country.

| State         |   No. of Solar microgrids installed |   Aggregated Capacity (kWp) |
|---------------|-------------------------------------|-----------------------------|
| Jharkhand     |                                   9 |                       210.4 |
| Uttar Pradesh |                                  64 |                      2088.8 |
| Total         |                                  73 |                      2299.2 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 911 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-27
Subject: Construction of Airport in Alwar
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Balak Nath

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 911 (To be answered on the

June 2019) 27th

## CONSTRUCTION OF AIRPORT IN ALWAR

## 911. SHRI BALAK NATH

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:- especially in Alwar district and if $0, the details thereof; and (b): the progress made in this regard with the time by which it is likely to be constructed? along

## ANSWER

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

(Shri Hardeep Singh Puri)

- (3) & (6): Government %f India, Ministry of Civil Aviation has granted 'site clearance' approval to Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Limited (MICDC) for setting Up of & Greenfield Airport for any new Greenfield Airport requires two stage clearances i.e 'Site Clearance' and 'in-principle' approval In case of proposed airport at Bhiwadi, the site clearance has been granted and further development would depend on submission of application for 'in principle' approval alongwith Detailed Project Report (DPR) and Other information such as economic viability; financial closure; etc relating to the airport project DMICDC has informed that DPR for the proposed Greenfield Airport at Bhiwadi has been prepared by Airports Authority %f India (AAD) and further State Government is to notify the land and initiate steps for acquisition of land for the airport project yet
Lok Sabha Question No. 910 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-06-27
Subject: Provision for Pure Drinking Water
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Rajeshbhai Naranbhai Chudasama

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 910

TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.06.2019

## Provision for Pure Drinking Water

## 910. SHRI RAJESHBHAI CHUDASAMA:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a) the action taken by the Government to provide pure drinking water to all people in the country during the last three years;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  implemented  an  action  plan  at  national  level  to overcome the crisis of drinking water in various parts of the country; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a)  Rural  Water  Supply  is  a  State  subject.  State  Governments  are  empowered  to plan,  design  and  execute  the  drinking  water  supply  schemes.  Ministry  of  Jal Shakti,  Department  of  Drinking  Water  &  Sanitation  under  the centrally sponsored  National  Rural  Drinking  Water  Programme  (NRDWP)  provides financial  &  technical  assistance  to  State  Governments  for  improving  the coverage of rural drinking water supply. During last three years an amount of about  Rs.  18310.55  Crore  has  been  released  to  the  States  for  coverage  of drinking  water  supply.  Further,  as  per  information  reported  by  the  States  on Integrated  Management  Information  System  (IMIS),  a  total  of  1,82,617  rural habitations have been covered with a service level of at least 40 litres per capita per day (lpcd) during last three years.  During 2017, the Ministry has restructured NRDWP to make it competitive, outcome based and result oriented which will help in catering tothe needs of drinking water to the rural population of the country.
- (b) & (c)Under restructured NRDWP, funds are released to States on the basis of pre-approved  criteria. During  last  three  years  an  amount  of  about  Rs. 18310.55  Crore  has  been  released  to  the  States  for  coverage  of  drinking water supply. As per flexi funds guidelines released by Ministry of Finance, upto 25% of the NRDWP funds can be used for measures to overcome the crisis  of  drinking  water. Besides,  the  Ministry  has  launched  National  Water Quality  Sub  Mission  (NWQSM)  in  March,  2017  to  tackle  Arsenic  and Fluoridecontaminated  areas  for  which  affected  States  are  getting  focused funding within the overall NRDWP.