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Lok Sabha Question No. 579 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-13
Subject: Environmental Rating of Thermal Power Plants
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: JAGDAMBIKA PAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.579 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.12.2018

## ENVIRONMENTAL RATING OF THERMAL POWER PLANTS

579.   SHRI JAGDAMBIKA PAL:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

(a) whether  the  Ministry  have  taken  the  cognizance  of  the  study conducted  by  the  Centre  for  Science  and  Environment  (CSE)  on  the environmental  rating  of  Indian  thermal  power  plants,  if  so,  the  details thereof;

- (b) whether  the  Indian  thermal  power  plants  are  one  of  the  most polluting in the country, if so, the reasons therefor; and

(c) the details regarding thermal power plants run by National Thermal Power Corporation Limited in terms of (i) Average efficiency of the plants; (ii)Average CO2 (carbon dioxide) emissions; (iii) Average water consumption; (iv) Level of Particulate Matter released in the air; and (v) Level of utilization of solid waste (ash) generated?

## A N S W E R

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER AND NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY

( SHRI  R. K. SINGH )

(a) : The Centre for Science and Environment in its report "Green rating  of  coal  based  Thermal  Power  plants"  has,  inter  alia,  given,  the following  suggestions  to  improve  the  performance  of  coal  based  power plants:

- i. Accelerating installation of supercritical/ultra-supercritical (SC/USC) plants.
- ii. Retirement of old and inefficient plants.
- iii. Introduction of tighter air pollution norms.
- iv. Optimization  of  water  and  land  use  in  coal  based  thermal  power plants.

……….2.

(b) : The  efficiency  of  Thermal  Power  Plants  in  the  country  is comparatively  lower  than  other  countries  due  to  inferior  quality  of  coal and higher ambient air temperature and higher cooling water temperature in India. The Carbon dioxide (CO2) emission from Thermal Power Plants in the  country  is  comparatively  higher  than  the  global  standards  due  to inferior  quality  of  coal  and  higher  ambient  air  temperature  and  cooling water temperature in India resulting in more consumption of coal.

## (c) : The details regarding coal based power plants run by NTPC for FY 2017-18 are given below:

| Sl. No.   | Parameter                                           | Coal Stations    |
|-----------|-----------------------------------------------------|------------------|
| (i)       | Average efficiency of the plants                    | 35.9%            |
| (ii)      | Average CO2 (carbon dioxide) emissions              | 0.971 tCO 2 /Mwh |
| (iii)     | Average water consumption                           | 3.098 Litre/Kwh  |
| (iv)      | Level of Particulate Matter released in the air     | 0.27 gm/Kwh      |
| (v)       | Level of utilization of solid waste (ash) generated | 53.45%           |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 578 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-13
Subject: Airports in Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: JYOTI DHURVE

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 8 578 (To be answered on the December 2018) 13th

## AIRPORTS IN MADHYA PRADESH

## 578. SHRIMATI JYOTI DHURVE

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state: -

- (a) the total number of airports under Airport Authority of India(AAI) in Madhya Pradesh;
- (c) whether any action has been taken in this regard; and

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a): Airports Authority of India (AAI) owns and maintains 8 airports in Madhya Pradesh, including\_five operational airports at Bhopal, Jabalpur; Khajuraho,\_Indore & Civil Enclave at Gwalior and three non-operational airports at Khandwa, Panna & Satna.

- (b) to (d): Development and upgradation of airports to international standards is a continuous process; which is undertaken by AAI from time to time depending upon commercial viability, traffic demand, availability of land etc Bhopal, Indore and Khajuraho airports have already been upgraded to international standards with New Integrated Terminal Buildings and other associated work Further; AAI has also initiated work for extension of existing runway, construction of new terminal building and other allied works for operations of AB-320 type 0f aircraft at Jabalpur Airport:
- (b) the number of airports out of them which are proposed to be upgraded to international standards;
- (d) if the details thereof? SO,
Lok Sabha Question No. 577 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-13
Subject: Availing of Benefits under ATUFS
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE, ANANDRAO  ADSUL, Shrirang Appa Barne

## AVAILING OF BENEFITS UNDER ATUFS

## 577. DR. PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE: SHRI ANANDRAO ADSUL: SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंरी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether textiles owners/players have been facing severe difficulties to avail benefits under Amended Technology Funds Scheme (ATUFS), if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Central Government of India has set up steering committee to suggest the modalities for implications of norms under the ATUFS, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  there  is  any  proposal  to  convene  a  meeting  of  senior  industry  officials including their representative bodies to make the scheme industry friendly;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the time by when the meeting will be convened;
- (e) whether  total  fund  allocation  under  ATUFS  has  been  very  low  since  its  launch  in January 2016, if so, the details therefor; and
- (f) the  details  of  funds  allocated  for  implementation  of  scheme  under  ATUFS  and  old TUFS during the last three years and current year?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER वस्त्र राज्य मंरी (श्री अजय टम्टा)

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES (SHRI AJAY TAMTA)

(a) to (d): Since  launch  of  Amended  Technology  Upgradation  Fund  Scheme  (ATUFS) w.e.f 13.01.2016, a total of 6503 UIDs, involving a subsidy amount of Rs. 1802 crore, have been issued of which request for joint inspection have been submitted by the textile units in 3221 cases.  In order to  examine the process of subsidy release, software related issues and also  to  recommend  the  changes  to  make  i-TUFS  as  end  to  end  online  solution  in  the implementation of scheme, the Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee (IMSC) under ATUFS in  its  meeting  held  on  23.03.2018  had  decided  to  set  up  a  Task  Force  comprising  of representatives from textile industry and financial institutions.  A meeting of the Task Force was held on 25.04.2018. Based on the recommendations of the Task Force, the guidelines of ATUFS have been modified through Government Resolution dated 02.08.2018.

(e) & (f): ATUFS has been approved for  implementation  during  2015-16  to  2021-22 with a total outlay of Rs. 17,822 crore (Rs. 12,671 crore for meeting committed liability under previous versions of TUFS and Rs. 5151 crore for new cases under ATUFS).  Detail of funds allocated under ATUFS for old and new cases during the last three years and current year is as follows:

(in Rs crore)

| Year    |   Budget Estimate | Revised Estimate    |
|---------|-------------------|---------------------|
| 2015-16 |              1520 | 1413.68             |
| 2016-17 |              1480 | 2610.00             |
| 2017-18 |              2013 | 1913.15             |
| 2018-19 |              2300 | Yet to be finalized |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 576 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-13
Subject: Measures against Manual Scavenging under SBM
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: FEROZE VARUN GANDHI

## Government of India Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 576 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13-12-2018

## Measures against Manual Scavenging under SBM

## 576. SHRI FEROZE VARUN GANDHI:

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

(a) whether the Government are aware that the socio-economic and caste census of 2011 had identified  1,80,657  households  of  manual  scavengers  across  India,  which  is  a  prohibited practice under the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act 2013;

(b) if so, the details of the number of manual scavenging labourers employed, district-wise in the country for the last three years, and the number of sewage lines they are to clean, each;

(c) whether the Government is taking/ planning to take measures against manual scavenging under the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM); and

(d)  the  details  of  the  gears/equipments  being  provided  to  manual  scavenging  labourers, State/UT-wise every year for the last three years?

## ANSWER

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

(a)to  (d)    Socio-economic  and  caste  census  of 2011  had  identified  1,80,657  households  of manual  scavengers  across  India.However,  the  Government  had  launched  Swachh  Bharat Mission (Gramin) [(SBM(G)] with effect from 2nd October, 2014 with the aim to achieve universal  sanitation  coverage  by  2nd  October  2019  by  providing  access  to  sanitary  toilet facilities to all rural households in the country.  As per the SBM(G) guidelines, construction of 'insanitary latrines' as defined in 'The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavenger and Rehabilitation Act, 2013' at Para 2.(1) (e)  is not permitted in the rural areas.  Further, as per individual surveys undertaken by States, there has been 100% conversion of insanitary toilets  in  rural India.   Hence, as per this  information, issue of manual  scavenging does not arise.    Furthermore,  under  SBM(G),  Ministry  of  Drinking  Water  and  Sanitation  promotes twin  leach  pit  toilets  that  do  not  require  manual  handling  of  human  feces  and  are  cost effective and sustainable. Under this technology, human feces automatically becomes manure in 1-2 years and no sewage/drainage system or manual scavenging is required.
Lok Sabha Question No. 573 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-13
Subject: Chennai-Coimbatore Road Project
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: V. SATHYABAMA, PR. SENTHILNATHAN, R.K. BHARATHI MOHAN, R. VANAROJA

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  any  plans  to  take  up  new  road  projects  in  Tamil  Nadu particularly between Chennai and Coimbatore along the districts of Salem, Erode, Tirupur;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  any  plans  to  construct  new  road  projects  in  Tamil  Nadu particularly between Chennai and Kanyakumari along the East Coast;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  any  plans  to  construct  new  road  projects  in  Tamil  Nadu particularly between Chennai and Madurai along the districts of Cuddalore, Nagappattinam, Thanjavur and Tiruchirapalli;
- (d) whether  the  Government  has  any  plans  to  construct  new  Road  projects  in  Tamil  Nadu particularly  between  Chennai  and  Salem  along  the  districts  of  Vellore,  Tiruvannamalai, Dharmapuri; and
- (e) the total estimated cost of these projects and the time limit for the completion of the same and the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI MANSUKHLAL MANDVIYA)

(a) to (e) Yes, Madam. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is taking up the various projects in Tamil Nadu as detailed below:

(i) Six laning of existing Salem to Coimbatore National Highway (NH-544) including a ring road for the city of Coimbatore under the Bharatmala Pariyojana.

(ii)  Under  Chennai-Kanyakumari  East  Coast  Road;  Chennai-Mahaballipuram  section  is already 4 laned by the State Government. In addition, a DPR for sea link to de-congest the urban  sections  of  the  East  Coast  Road  near  Chennai,  the  expansion  of  MahaballipuramPondicherry section and Nagappattinam-Tuticorin- Tiruchendur is in under progress. Project for expansion of Pondicherry-Nagappattinam section has already been awarded for construction.

(iii) Ministry is exploring a expressway between Chennai to Trichy with a spur to Tanjavur. In addition, DPR is in advanced stage for taking up the development of Tanjavur to Madurai via Pudukkotai, Pillayarpatti & Melur.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 573

ANSWERED ON 13 TH  DECEMBER, 2018

## CHENNAI-COIMBATORE ROAD PROJECT

## 573. SHRIMATI V. SATHYA BAMA: SHRI PR. SENTHIL NATHAN: SHRI BHARATHI MOHAN R.K.: SHRIMATI VANAROJA R.:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

(iv) The DPR is in advanced stage to develop a greenfield alignment between Chennai and Salem through Kanchipuram, Tiruvannamalai, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri and Salem districts to diversify traffic from the existing National Highways. The  estimated  cost  and  the  timeline  for  completion  shall  only  be  finalized  based  on  the outcome of the DPR.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 572 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-13
Subject: New Projects under Sagarmala Programme
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: E. T. MOHAMMED BASHEER

## GOVERNMENT  OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO. 572 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13TH DECEMBER,2Ol8

## NEW PROJECTS  UNDER  SAGARMALA PROGRAMME

572. SHRI E.T. MOHAMMED  BASTIEER:

Will the Minister of SHIPPING  be pleased to state:

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- (a) whether  the Government  proposes  to add new  projects  under Sagarmala  programme;
- (b) if so, the details  thereof;  and
- (c) the further  steps the Covernment  proposes  to take in this regard?

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## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF S'TATE IN THE MINISTRY  OF SHIPPINC (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a) to (c) Sagarmala  Programme  was launched  on 25th March' 20'15 and National  Perspective Plan (NPP) of Sagarmala *u' '"t"ut"d in April' 2016 with shelf of 173 projects' Number  of the projects  were  considered  and included in 'helf of projects  under Sagarmala t19:11::^t'*' release  of Npp.  As on date, total number  of  projects under Sagarmala  programme is 605 Addition  of new  projects is ongoing  process and is being undertaken  based o'r multiple  reviervs with stakeholderc  una .o',,'p.-li"nli'"  p'o1""t evaluations  provided project  meet Sagarmala objectives.
Lok Sabha Question No. 571 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-13
Subject: Quality of Construction of NHs
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: LAKHAN LAL SAHU, BANSHILAL MAHTO

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 571

ANSWERED ON 13 TH  DECEMBER, 2018

## QUALITY OF CONSTRUCTION OF NHS

## 571. SHRI LAKHAN LAL SAHU: DR. BANSHILALMAHATO:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has received complaints from the State Governments regarding quality  of  construction  work  of  National  Highways  during  the  last  three  years  and  the current year;
- (b) if so, the State/UT-wise details thereof and the action taken in this regard;
- (c) the steps taken/being taken by the Government for inspection of quality of construction of roads and highways; and
- (d) the  steps  being  taken  by  the  Government  to  ensure  quality  of  construction  of  National Highways?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a) to (b) There  is  one  project  named  as  Candaili  to  Borigumma  from  km  22/255  to  km 33/255   under IRQP (Improving Riding Quality Program) having cost Rs. 7.17 Crore in the state of Odisha where complaint regarding use of sub-standard material was received. In this regard, recovery calculated on the basis of difference in bitumen has been made from contractor vide letter dated 04.12.2018.

(c) to (d) Works of National Highway are executed duly following the specifications and standards laid down by Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRT&H) and Indian Road Congress  (IRC). To  ensure  that  the  works  are  executed  as  per  prescribed  specifications  and standards, Consultants are appointed by Ministry and its agencies for day to day supervision of the  works  at  site.  It  is  the  responsibility  of  such  Consultants  to  ensure  compliance  of  the provisions  of  the  Concession  /  Contract  Agreement  in  so  far  as  quality  of  the  work  is concerned. Officials  of  Ministry/National  Highways  Authority  of  India/National  Highways  & Infrastructure  Development  Corporation  Limitedalso  carries  out  quality  checks  of  the  works executed on randombasis and deficiencies, if any, observed during such examination / inspection are  brought  to  the  notice  of  the  Concessionaire  /  Contractor  for  corrective  measures.The Authority Engineer/ Independent Engineer along with the road safety experts are also engaged for Audit & Quality check of roads to ensure road safety & its constructionquality. In case of any defaults, actions against the defaulting agencies are taken as per the provisions of agreement.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 570 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-13
Subject: Bharatmala Pariyojana
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: JYOTIRADITYA MADHAVRAO SCINDIA, VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT, PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE, KAMAL NATH, R. PARTHIPAN, GAURAV GOGOI, ANANDRAO  ADSUL, KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL, SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE, DHARMENDRA YADAV

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 570

ANSWERED ON 13 TH  DECEMBER, 2018

## BHARATMALA PARIYOJANA

## 570. SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA:

SHRI VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT:

DR. PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE:

SHRI KAMAL NATH:

SHRI R. PARTHIPAN:

SHRI GAURAV GOGOI:

SHRI ANANDRAO ADSUL:

SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL:

DR. SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE:

SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सडक़ परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Union Government had launched an ambitious project called 'Bharatmala Pariyojana' during the year 2017;
- (b) if  so,  the  present  status  of  the  said  scheme  and  whether  the  Union  Government  has recently  reviewed  its  progress  report  and  found  many  shortcomings  /roadblocks including fund crunch, slow land acquisition and delay in preparing DPRs, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Union  Government  proposes  to  ensure  removal  of  various  hurdles  and bottlenecks to complete the projects in a time bound manner, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether it is a fact that the actual cost incurred to construct the highways is 50 per cent higher than the estimated cost?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a) Yes Madam.
- (b)&(c)  Projects  with  aggregate  length  of  approximately  6400  kms  have  been  awarded under  Bharatmala  Pariyojana  (including  residual  NHDP  works)  up  to  October, 2018. The progress of projects under Bharatmala Pariyojana is monitored regularly to  ensure  timely  completion  of  DPR  /  feasibility  study  and  civil  works  for  the

projects. Further, use of latest technology such as LIDAR survey, Drone Imaging, Satellite  Imaging,  etc. is  ensured for expeditious implementation of projects. The process of land acquisition for these projects is also in advanced stage.

- (d) The  actual  construction  cost  incurred  to  construct  the  highway  mainly  depends upon the lowest bid price quoted by the bidder which is based on market dynamics, site conditions, geographical region etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 569 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-13
Subject: Water Crisis in Maharashtra
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: CHANDRAKANT BHAURAO KHAIRE

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

## LOK SABHA UN STARRED QUESTION NO. †569

ANSWERED ON 13.12 .201 8

## WATER CRISIS IN MAHA RASHTRA

## †569. SHRI CHANDRAKANT KHAIRE

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

- (a) whether the Marathwada region of Maharashtra is facing water crisis again;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government has sanctioned any projects to tackle water crisis of this region;
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  FOR  WATER  RESOURCES, RIVER  DEVELOPMENT  AND  GANGA REJUVENATION & PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS ( SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL )

(a) & (b) Central Water Commission (CWC) monitors live storage status of 91 reservoirs of the and  issues  weekly  bulletin  on  every  Thursday.  Out  of  these,  17  reservoirs  are  located including  two  reservoirs  i.e.  Yeldari  and  J ayakwadi  (Pa i thon)  in  Marathwada  Region.  As  per  lates reservoir storage bulletin dated 06.12.2018, live storage available in Yeldari reservoir is 8% of its liv storage capacity which is 21% of live storage of average of last ten years and live sto Jayakwadi (Pa i thon) reservoir is 27% of its live storage capacity which is 57% of live storag last ten year s. The main reasons for the decline in storages are low rainfall in the catchm various uses.

(c)  &  (d)  During  2016 -17,  ninety - nine  (99)  on -going  Major/Medium  irrigation  projects  (including irrigation projects of Maharshtra) under Pradhan M antri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) -Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP), having ultimate irrigation potential of 76.03 lakh estimated cost of Rs.77595 cr. have been prioritized in consultation with States, for comp hases up to December, 2019 along with their Command Area Development & Water Management (CADWM) works. Funding mechanism through NABARD has been approved by the Government for both Centra State share. Out of these, three projects viz. Nandur Madhmeshw ar, Upper Kundalika and Lower Dudhna are located in the Marathwada region.

Further, Government of India sanctioned a special package for completion of Irrigatio address agrarian distress in Vidarbha and Marathwada regions and other chronica lly drought prone areas of rest of Maharashtra during June, 2018. The package consists of 83 Surface Minor Irrigation and  8  Major  and  Medium  Irrigation  (MMI)  Projects.  The  balance  estimated  cost  of  these projects  is Rs. 13651.61 Cr as on 01.0 4.2018 and Central Assistance (CA) component is Rs. 3831.41 Cr.
Lok Sabha Question No. 566 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-13
Subject: Housing for all by 2022
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: R.P. MARUTHARAJAA

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 566 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13.12.2018

## HOUSING FOR ALL BY 2022

## 566. SHRI R.P. MARUTHARAJAA:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to achieve the objective of housing for all by 2022 under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G); and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) & (b) : To  achieve  the  objective  of  'Housing  for  All'  by  2022,  the  erstwhile  rural housing scheme Indira Awaas Yojna (IAY) has been restructured into Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojna  -  Gramin  (PMAY-G)  w.e.f  1 st April,  2016.  Under  PMAY-G  financial  assistance  for construction  of  house  is  provided  to  the  beneficiaries  identified  from  Socio-Economic  and Caste Census (SECC), 2011 list, and as verified by Gram Sabha. In first phase, 1.0 crore houses are targeted for construction over a period of three years i.e. from 2016-17 to 2018-19.

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