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Lok Sabha Question No. 310 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Work Carried Under UDAY
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.310 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2018

WORK CARRIED UNDER UDAY

†310.  SHRI RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

(a) the details work carried out by the Government under Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana in Ranchi district of Jharkhand;

(b) the  number  of  people  benefitted  in  the  said  District  under  the Yojana; and

(c) the work proposed in this district under the Yojana and the time by which they are likely to be completed?

## A N S W E R

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

( SHRI  R. K. SINGH )

(a) to (c) : Ujwal  DISCOM  Assurance  Yojana  (UDAY)  is  not  a  project financing scheme.  The scheme has been formulated and launched for the financial  and  operational  turnaround  of  state-owned  Power  Distribution Companies  (DISCOMs).    The  scheme  aims  to  reduce  interest  burden, reduce the cost of power, reduce power losses in Distribution sector and improve operational efficiency of DISCOMs.  The state of Jharkhand has joined UDAY for the financial and operational turnaround of its DISCOM. The Government of Jharkhand and its DISCOM have planned a turnaround  of  the  DISCOM  by  FY  2018-19,  which  would  benefit  all electricity consumers of Jharkhand, including those in Ranchi District.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 307 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Target for Construction of Roads
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: ELUMALAI VELLAIGOUNDER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 307 ANSWERED ON 19 TH  JULY, 2018

## TARGET FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS

## 307. SHRI V.  ELUMALAI:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that national highways in the State of Andhra Pradesh are in a dilapidated condition which needs to be maintained properly for smooth running of vehicles, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has identified the number of such national highway roads which are in bad position and need early redevelopment, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  earmarked  any  funds  for  this  purpose,  if  so,  the details thereof, district-wise; and
- (d) the  steps  being  taken  by  the  Government  to  redevelop  and  maintain  the  national highways in the State of Andhra Pradesh at the earliest?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (d)  No  National  Highway  in  the  State  of  Andhra  Pradesh  is  in  a  dilapidated condition. Development and maintenance of National Highways is a continuous process and the same are carried out based on the traffic, inter-se-priority and availability of funds. Funds are allocated State-wise and not District-wise.  During the year 2018-19, Rs. 1705 Crore  and  Rs.  29.01  Crore  respectively  have  been  allocated  to  the  State  PWD  for development and maintenance of the National Highways in Andhra Pradesh.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 306 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Cases of Doping
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: NAGARAJAN P., GOPALAKRISHNAN CHINNARAJ

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.306 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2018

## Cases of Doping

306.  SHRI P. NAGARAJAN:

DR. C. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

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

- (a)  whether it is a fact that many Indian sportspersons/athletes were hit by fresh doping row and stripped of their medals which were won in various games such as Commonwealth Games, Olympics etc.;
- (b) if so, the details  thereof  along  with  the  number  of  such sportspersons/athletes;
- (c)   the reaction of the Government in this regard; and
- (d)  the  details  of  action  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  to save thesesportspersons/athletes from the doping row?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS

## {COL. RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (RETD.)}

(a) to (d):  No, Madam. However, the detail with regard to one Indian weightlifter Ms. Khumukcham Sanjita Chanu (weightlifter 53 kg) has been intimated via email on May 15, 2018 to National Anti Doping Agency  (NADA)  by  International  Weightlifting  Federation  (IWF).  It has  been  communicated  by  IWF  that  possible  Anti  Doping  Rule Violation has been reported in respect of above weightlifter during an  out-of-competition  testing  conducted  by  United  States  Anti Doping  Agency  (USADA)  at  Las  Vegas,  USA  on  18/11/2018.  Her sample has been reported for Adverse Analytical Finding (AAF) for the prohibited substance as per World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List  2018  for  the  sportspersons.  NADA carries  out  antidoping awareness programmes to sensitize the various stakeholders to save sportspersons / athletes from the doping row.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 305 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Development of Solar City Scheme
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: RAMA DEVI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-305

TO BE ANSWERED ON-19.07.2018

## DEVELOPMENT OF SOLAR CITY SCHEME

305. SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI:

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

- (a) whether Bihar has not been included so far in the Development of Solar Cities scheme;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the time by which Bihar is likely to be included in the said scheme meant for development of solar cities?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy under its scheme 'Development of Solar Cities' had accorded 'in-principle' approval for development of Gaya in Bihar as a Solar City. This scheme got over in March, 2017 with the completion of 12th Plan and, hence, no further cities can be sanctioned in Bihar under this scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 303 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Sports Quota Reservation
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: PARASURAMAN K.

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 303 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2018

Sports Quota Reservation

303.  SHRI K. PARASURAMAN:

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

- (a) whether the exemplary achievements in National Cadet Corps is encouraged by providing sports quota reservation in educational and employment institutions in the country; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (COL. RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (RETD.))

- (a) &  (b):  Reservation  under  sports  quota  is  governed  by  the consolidated instructions issued by the Department of Personnel & Training (DoP&T) on 3 rd October, 2013 vide their OM No. 14034/01/2013-Estt.(D)  on  incentives  for  sportspersons.  Vide  this Office  Memorandum,  there  is  no  specific  provision  for  reservation under sports quota in educational and employment institutions for meritorious sportspersons who achieved exemplary achievements in NCC.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 302 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Four Laning of NH-54
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: SUSHMITA DEV

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 302

TO BE ANSWERED ON 19 TH  JULY, 2018

## FOUR LANING OF NH-54

## 302. KUMARI SUSHMITA DEV:

## WILL THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the status of 4 laning of Balachera-Harangajao section of NH-54 (ext.) under the Mahasadak Project;
- (b) the  status  of  construction  of  the  road  between  Silchar and  Vairengte and between Vairengte and Sarang of NH-54 under the Mahasadak project;
- (c) whether the Government is aware of the dilapidated condition of Jatinga-Harangajao of NH54E; and
- (d) if so, the details of steps taken by the Government, if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

## ( SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA )

- (a) Yes Madam, the work for 4-laning of Balachera - Harangajao section of NH-54 (ext.) has been awarded by National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation  (NHIDCL) on 31.10.2017  on  EPC  mode  at  a  cost  of  Rs.  519.30  Crore.  The  appointed  date  was  declared  on 26.12.2017 and so far physical progress is about 1%.
- (b) Silchar to Lailapur (near vairengte) of NH-54 in the State of Assam is in Good Condition. No construction work between Lailapur (near vairengte) -Sarang of NH-54 in Mizoram is taken up under the Mahasadak project.
- (c)& (d) Jatinga to Harangajao section of NH-54 in Assam got severely affected/damaged by landslide, hill  movement,  slip  failure  &  sinking. Looking  into  the  gravity  of  problem  of  failure,  it  has  been decided  to  adopt  for  split  4-lane  construction  (2-lane  on  new  alignment  and  2-lane  along  existing alignment) for the affected section for which M/s RITES Ltd. has been engaged by National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for preparation of Detailed Project Report. Maintenance of existing NH is going on.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 301 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Power Supply to Bangladesh by NVVN
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: K. GOPAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.301 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2018

## POWER SUPPLY TO BANGLADESH BY NVVN

301. DR. K. GOPAL:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  NTPC's  arm  NTPC  Vidyut  Vyapar  Nigam  Limited  (NVVN)  has emerged as the lowest bidder for supply of 300 MW power to Bangladesh for 15 years at an estimated tariff of Rs.3.42 per unit, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the NTPC is expecting a revenue of Rs. 900 crore every year for supply  of  300  MW  under  a  tender  floated  by  Bangladesh  Power  Development Board; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

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

( SHRI  R. K. SINGH )

(a) to (c) : NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN) a wholly owned subsidiary  of  NTPC  Ltd.,  a  power  trading  company  has  emerged  as  the  lowest bidder  for  supply  of  300  MW  power  to  Bangladesh  for  15  years.  The  details  of period of power supply with tariffs and estimated revenue per year are as follows:

| Period                                      | Tariff                              | Estimated Revenue/ Year                |
|---------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|
| 01.06.2018 to 31.12.2019 (under short term) | 5.56 US cents/kWh (Rs. 3.805*/kWh)  | 134 million US dollar (Rs. 917* crore) |
| 01.01.2020 to 31.05.2033 (under long term)  | 7.79 US cents/ kWh (Rs. 5.331*/kWh) | 184 million US dollar (Rs.1259* crore) |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 299 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Training Institute for Cabin Crew
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: KAUSHAL KISHORE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 299

(To be answered on the July 2018) I9th

## TRAINING INSTITUTE FOR CABIN CREW

## 299\_ SHRI KAUSHAL KISHORE

Will the Minister f CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state: -

(a) whether there is any organisation run by the Government under which training schools for cabin crew etc are being\_operated; and (b) if the details thereof including Delhi and Uttar Pradesh? SO,

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(a) No, Madam:

(b) Does not arise.

(Shri Jayant Sinha)
Lok Sabha Question No. 296 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Internal Audit Wing for Rural Development Schemes
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 296 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2018

## INTERNAL AUDIT WING FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT SCHEMES

## 296. SHRIMATI RAKSHATAI KHADSE:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to develop and set up an internal audit wing to timely check  the  verification  of  the  financial  system  from  time  to  time  for  various  rural development schemes under his Ministry for their effective implementation;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  also  proposes  to  carry  out  the  internal  audit  for  Mahatma Gandhi  National  Rural  Employment  Guarantee  Scheme  (MGNREGS)  and  Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Gramin [PMAY(G)] ; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a)  &  (b):    Yes  Madam.  The  Department  of  Rural  Development  has  constituted  an  Expert Advisory  Group  (EAG)  for  recommending  measures  on  improvement  and  strengthening  of internal audit system in June, 2017. The EAG submitted its report in March, 2018. To develop and set up an internal audit wing EAG has recommended to set up a separate office of internal audit headed by Chief Controller of Accounts with required financial and human resources. The EAG has also recommended to establish a Centre for Internal Audit for  Rural  Development (CIARD) to assist the states in Internal Audit, to create capacities and to develop synergy in internal  control  mechanisms.  To  create  capacity  at  the  central  and  state  level,  a  certificate course has been approved and conducted by NIRD&PR, Hyderabad. It aims to create a pool of certified internal auditors for conducting Risk based internal audit of schemes of Department of Rural Development. Further, a Standing Committee of Experts has been constituted for taking forward the work of capacity building and sensitization about internal audit in the States.

(c) & (d): Yes Madam. A few risk based internal audits of schemes conducted with the help of available resources. In last three years number of internal audits conducted in MGNREGS and PMAY (G) are as follows-

|           | Number of Internal audits conducted   | Number of Internal audits conducted   | Number of Internal audits conducted   |
|-----------|---------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|
|           | 2015-16                               | 2016-17                               | 2017-18                               |
| MGNREGS   | 8                                     | 12                                    | 34                                    |
| PMAY ( G) | 5                                     | 8                                     | 12                                    |
Lok Sabha Question No. 294 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Inclusion of Students in Sanitation Campaign
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: RANJANBEN BHATT

## Government of India Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 294 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19-07-2018

## Inclusion of Students in Sanitation Campaign

## 294. SHRIMATI RANJANBEN BHATT:

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

- (a) Whether  the  Government  proposes  to  include  the  college  students  in  the  sanitation campaign to make the campaign more effective;
- (b) If so, whether the Government has taken steps in this regard so far; and
- (c) If so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a)    to  (c)    Ministry  of  Drinking  Water  and  Sanitation  engages  College  Students,  from time to time, in various sanitation campaigns.

During  Swachhata  Hi  Seva  campaign  (September  15 th -October  2 nd 2017),  College students were among those involved to intensify the focus on cleanliness and create an environment of cleanliness across the country.

The Government has also  launched  'Swachh Bharat Summer Internship' during  April, 2018-July, 2018 to engage college students and NYKS (Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan) youths in doing Swachhata related work in villages across the country.

During  observance  of  SwachhataPakhwada,  the  Ministries/Departments  dealing  with Colleges engage college students to spread awareness on Swachhata.
Lok Sabha Question No. 292 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Electrification of Villages in Remote Areas
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: RODMAL NAGAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.292 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2018

## ELECTRIFICATION OF VILLAGES IN REMOTE AREAS

†292.  SHRI NAGAR RODMAL:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has taken any steps for the electrification of villages situated in remote areas through renewable energy sources;

(b) if so, the details of works being carried out by the Government in the State of Madhya Pradesh; and

(c) the details of the work completed in the State so far?

## A N S W E R

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

( SHRI  R. K. SINGH )

(a)  to  (c)  :      As  reported  by  States,  all  the  inhabited  census  villages including those in remote areas have been electrified as on 28.04.2018.

As informed by Madhya Pradesh, there were 63 villages as on 01.04.2015,  covered  for  off-grid  connectivity;  of  these  33  villages  have been electrified and 30 villages have been found un-inhabited.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 291 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Settlement of Power Dues
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF POWER

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.291 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2018

## SETTLEMENT OF POWER DUES

291.   SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDY KOTHA:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Union Government is aware that the Governments of Andhra Pradesh  and  Telangana  are  on  the  loggerheads  on  the  issue  of  settlement  of power dues to the tune of Rs. 5,732 crore between the two States and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government is aware that the matter is referred to National Company Law Tribunal for early settlement and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether  the  Union  Government  would  intervene  in  the  matter  for  early settlement of the matter between the States and if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

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

( SHRI  R. K. SINGH )

(a) & (b) : Yes,  Madam.    Two  petitions  have  been  filed  by  Andhra  Pradesh Power Generation Corporation (APGENCO) under section 9 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy  Code,  2016  before  Hyderabad  Bench  of  National  Company  Law Tribunal (NCLT) as per details given below:

| Sl. No.       | Company Petition No.    | Name of Operational Creditor                                  | Name of Corporate Debtor                                 | Amount Involved [Rs. in Crore]   |
|---------------|-------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------|
| 1             | CP(IB)No.57/9/HDB/ 2018 | Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation Limited (APGENCO) | Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited | 4,044.27                         |
| 2             | CP(IB)No.58/9/HDB/ 2018 | Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation Limited (APGENCO) | Northern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited | 1,688.13                         |
| Total Amount: | Total Amount:           | Total Amount:                                                 | Total Amount:                                            | 5,732.40                         |

(c) : As  the  matter  is  subjudice  in  NCLT,  it  will  not  be  proper  for  the Union Government to intervene in the matter.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 290 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Stressed Coal based Power Plants
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: K. ASHOK KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.290 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2018

## STRESSED COAL BASED POWER PLANTS

290.   SHRI K. ASHOK KUMAR:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether NTPC has floated a tender to acquire commissioned stressed coal based power plants, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  at  present  out  of  40  GW  stressed  coal  based  power  generation capacity, about 12 GW capacity worth around Rs. 50,000 crore was commissioned after April 1, 2014 and is eligible under this tender; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

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

( SHRI  R. K. SINGH )

(a) to (c) : NTPC  has  invited  Request  for  Proposal  (RFP)  on  25.11.2017 from  interested  parties  i.e.  Promoters/Lenders  or  Authorized  Financial Intermediaries  of  the  Power  Generation  Companies/Independent  Power Producers/  Developers  to  offer  their  operating  domestic  coal  based thermal power assets in India meeting the specified criteria in RFP.

Any  power  asset,  having  Commercial  Operation  Declaration (COD)  date  between  01.04.2014  and  date  of  notification  of  RFP,  was eligible  to  participate  in  the  RFP,  besides  meeting  other  qualification requirements. Out of 40 GW stressed capacity project (as per information provided  by  Department  of  Financial  services),  a  total  of  12690  MW capacity projects have COD  between  01.04.2014 and the date of notification of RFP by NTPC.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 287 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Replacement of Transformers
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: LAXMAN GILUWA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.287 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2018

## REPLACEMENT OF TRANSFORMERS

†287.  SHRI LAXMAN GILUWA:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that most of the 10 KVA and 16 KVA transformer which  were  installed  under  rural  electrification  scheme  in  villages  of Paschim  Singhbhum  in  Jharkhand  are  burnt  but  they  have  not  been replaced with the new ones due to which there is no electricity in those villages;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  replace  the  burnt  down transformers in the villages of the above said districts?

## A N S W E R

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

( SHRI  R. K. SINGH )

(a) to (c) : As reported by Jharkhand Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (JBVNL), 1455 Distribution Transformers (DTs) of 10 KVA & 16 KVA are burnt and identified for replacement in different villages of District Paschim Singhbhum, Jharkhand.  Of these, 428 burnt DTs of 10 KVA & 16 KVA have already been replaced with 25 KVA & 63 KVA.  Replacement of 10 KVA & 16 KVA DTs with 25 KVA new DTs have been sanctioned under Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY).

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