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Lok Sabha Question No. 2846 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-05
Subject: Coverage of Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS
Asked by: Meenakashi Lekhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRRED QUESTION NO.2846 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2019

## COVERAGE OF POST-MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME

## 2846.  SHRIMATI MEENAKASHI LEKHI:

Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the steps taken to increase the number of students covered under Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for minorities; and
- (b) the funds allocated under the scheme which remained unused for the academic year 2018-19?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF MINORITY AFFAIRS (SHRI MUKHTAR ABBAS NAQVI)

- (a): The quota for fresh scholarship under the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for minorities  is  fixed  at  five  lakh  per  annum.  However,  there  is  no  such  quota  for renewal Scholarships and all eligible students who apply are awarded the renewal scholarship  under  the  Scheme.  In  order  to  encourage  students  belonging  to  six notified  minority  communities  i.e.  Buddhist,  Christian,  Jain,  Muslim,  Sikh  and Zoroastrian  (Parsi)  of  poor  economic  background  to  avail  scholarship  under  the Scheme, advertisements are published in leading newspapers all over the country by the Central Government as well as through the States  in English/Hindi & other regional languages. In addition, the Ministry also organizes coordination meetings, workshops at national as well  as  regional  levels  and  conducts  video  conferencing with the States and Union Territories to facilitate the implementation of Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for minority students.
- (b): The RE (Revised Estimate) 2018-19 for Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme was ₹ 500 crore and the actual expenditure was ₹ 354.89 crore. However, disbursement of Scholarships under  Post-Matric Scholarship scheme  for  the  year  2018-19 continues in 2019-20 and 6,84,265 Scholarships have so far been sanctioned against the target of 5,00,000 scholarships under the Scheme for 2018-19.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2844 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-05
Subject: Construction of Sports Villages
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Geetha Viswanath Vanga

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2844 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2019

## Construction of Sports Villages

## 2844. SHRIMATI VANGA GEETHA VISWANATH:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to construct villages/complexes  with  facilities  with  the  certification  as  venues  for holding  international  and  also  national-level  matches  by  all  governing bodies for athletics with tracks with eight lane, tennis, basketball, swimming,  cricket  and  football,  etc.,  in  phase-wise  with  international standards/facilities  with  medical  facilities  and  doctors  for  the  complete check-up  of  all  sportspersons  as  per  Olympic  specifications  in  the  new capital  of  Amaravati,  Andhra  Pradesh  and  the  Government  of  Andhra Pradesh is keen in this regard;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the estimated cost and likely date of completion and the funds sanctioned/spent for this purpose and if not, the time by which such a proposal would be considered;
- (c)  the  present  status  of  construction  of  sports  city  in  Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh; and
- (d)  whether  the  Government  of  Andhra  Pradesh  has  also  requested  the Union  Government  to  allot/provide coaches  from  countries  like  USA, Australia,  New  Zealand,  Jamaica  and  other  countries  for  various  sport facilities with basic infrastructural facilities and other amenities and if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon?

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

- (a)  to  (c)  'Sports'  being  a  State  subject  the  responsibility  for  providing sports  infrastructure  rests  with  the  State/Union  Territory  Governments. Central  Government  supplements  their  efforts  by  training,  coaching  and

bridging  gaps  in  sports  infrastructure.  As  such,  the  Ministry  does  not construct villages/complexes and sports cities.

(d) No such proposal is under consideration of this Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2843 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-05
Subject: Flight Operations from Gondia Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Ashok Mahadeorao Nete

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2843 (To be answered on the December 2019) Sth

## FLIGHT OPERATIONS FROM GONDIA AIRPORT

## SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIA TION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether flights are being operated from Gondia airport of Maharashtra by trainee pilots 0f National Flying Training Institute and if sO, the details thereof;
- (b) whether flight operations have also been started from Gondia airport; and if the details with the present status thereof as on date? along SO,

## ANSWER

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

(Shri Hardeep Singh Puri)

(a) to (c): National Flying Training Institute, Gondia is a Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) approved Flying Training Organization. The average training flights movement at Gondia Airport during the period from 01.04.2019 to 31.10.2019 is 33 per As on date, no commercial flight operations have started from Gondia Airport However; Gondia figures in the tentative list of unserved airports as per the scheme document of Regional Connectivity Scheme- Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik(UDAN): If any valid bid is received for this airport in future round of bidding under RCS-UDAN, same will be considered by the Implementing Agency as per the scheme document: day.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2840 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-05
Subject: Repairing of Damaged Roads in Karnataka
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Umesh G. Jadhav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2840

ANSWERED ON 5 TH  DECEMBER, 2019

## REPAIRING OF DAMAGED ROADS IN KARNATAKA

2840. DR. UMESH G. JADHAV:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to set up a separate fund to carry out reconstruction and repair of roads damaged by recent floods in Karnataka;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has conducted any survey to find out the details/length of roads affected in various districts of Karnataka;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) No, Sir.
- (b) Does not arise.
- (c) to (e) An aggregate length of 842 Km. of National Highways are reported as damaged in various districts of Karnataka. Rs 5.00 Crore has been earmarked during the current financial year  2019-20  for  temporary  restoration  of  stretches  to  make  the  road  traffic  worthy.  The permanent works are undertaken under various Annual plans and programmes of MoRT&H/NHAI.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2838 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-05
Subject: Operation of Umroi Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Vincent H Pala

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO\_ 2838 (To be answered on the December 2019) Sth

## OPERATION OF UMROI AIRPORT

2838.

SHRI VINCENT H. PALA

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government is aware Of the fact that the Umroi Airport is to become fully operational and if sO, the details thereof; and yet
- (b) the details of the efforts made by the Government to bring in more flights to the airport?

## ANSWER

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

(Shri Hardeep Singh Puri)

(a): Umroi (Shillong) is an operational airport of Airports Authority of India. Presently, indigo {s operating daily flight O Shillong-Kolkata- Shillong Sector

(b): Flight operations in domestic sector have been deregulated and the airlines are free to operate anywhere in the country subject to Route Dispersal to provide air services to specific places depending upon the traffic demand and commercial viability: However, under Regionai Connectivity Scheme (RCS); bid has been received from Spicejet to operate flight o Shillong Guwahati River Front (Waterdrome) sector.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2837 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-05
Subject: Revival of Rivers
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Ranjanben Dhananjay Bhatt

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †2837

ANSWERED ON 05.12 .2019

## REVIVAL OF RIVERS

## †2837. SHRIMATI RANJANBEN DHANANJAY BHATT

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is seriously considering revival of various rivers across the coun (b) if so, the action taken by the Government so far in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b) Water being a State subject, steps for augmentation, conservation and efficient mana water resources are undertaken by the respective State Governments. Inorder to supplement the efforts of State  Governments,  Ministry  of  Jal  Shakti  provides  technical and  financial  assistance  to  State Governments through various schemes. The work of rejuvenation of River Ganga and its tributari undertaken  by  Ministry  of  Jal Shaktithrough  National  Mission  for  Clean  Ganga.  Under  the  Namami Gange. Programme launch ed in May, 2015 diverse set of coordinated activities meant for rejuve river  Ganga  and  its  tributaries  have  been  taken  up.  These  include  treatment  of  munici treatment of industrial effluents, drain bio - remediation, river surface cleanin g, rural sanitation, river fro development,  ghats  and  crematoria  development,  afforestation  &  biodiversity  conservatio outreach programme etc. The development work for rest of the rivers is undertaken under th sponsored  Scheme  of  Nati onal  River  Conservation  Plan  (NRCP) on cost  sharing  basis  between  the Central Government and respective State Governments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2835 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-05
Subject: Freedom Fighters’ Memorials
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2835

TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 05, 2019

FREEDOM FIGHTERS' MEMORIALS

- NO. 2835. SHRI RAM MOHAN NAIDU KINJARAPU: Will the MINISTER OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:
- (a) the list of memorials erected in the honour of freedom fighters along with expenditure incurred for each of them in the past five years;
- b) whether the Government has erected any memorial in the capital city, Delhi in the honour of freedom fighters from Andhra Pradesh and if sO, the details thereof; and
- whether the Government proposes to erect a National Memorial in the honour of women freedom fighters and if s0, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a): The National Salt Satyagraha Memorial at Dandi, Gujarat was constructed by Central Public Works Department (CPWD) for Ministry of Culture at a cost of Rs. 59.28 Crores and Dr. Ambedkar National Memorial at Delhi was constructed by CPWD for Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment at a cost of Rs: 99.64 Crores:
- (b): No such work has been done by CPWD.
- (c): There is no such proposal at present with Ministry of Housing and
- Urban Affairs-

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2833 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-05
Subject: Cross Subsidy System
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Ravneet Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2833 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2019

## CROSS SUBSIDY SYSTEM

2833. SHRI RAVNEET SINGH BITTU:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to address the cross-subsidy charged on large power consumers in the country including Ludhiana and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether the Government proposes to remove cross-subsidy system in the country including Ludhiana and if so, the details thereof?

## 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) : Electricity  is  a  concurrent  subject.    The  tariff  for  retail  supply  of electricity  to  all  consumers,  including  large  consumers,  is  determined  by  the respective  State  Electricity  Regulatory  Commission.    The  Tariff  Policy,  2016 issued by Central Government provides that Appropriate Commission shall notify a  road  map  such  that  tariffs  are  brought  within  +20%  of  the  average  cost  of supply.    As  per  the  provisions  the  Electricity  Act,  2003,  the  State  Electricity Regulatory  Commission  while  determining  the  tariffs  are  guided  by  the  Tariff Policy provisions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2832 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-05
Subject: Airports in Gujarat
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Darshana Vikram Jardosh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED

NO. : 2832 (To be answered on the December 2019)

## AIRPORTS IN GUJARAT

## SHRIMATI DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

- timebby Ihich the DGCA will provide licence to these airports;
- Sd) the steps taken by the Government to start additional international air services from Surat airport?

be pleased to state:-

- 8) the details of the steps taken by the Union Government jointly with the State Gotcrinent todtart commercial air service from the airports under the irpore Authority %f India in Gujarat; and

## ANSWER

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

(Shri Hardeep Singh Puri)

(a) d: AirooctsiAuthority %f India (AAD) %wns and maintains 1 airports in Gujarat including two Civil Enclaves at Bhuj and Jamnagar; The airports at Ahmedabad,\_ are DGCA licensed Further, Deesa Airport is a non-operational airport and for Keshod Airport; AAI has already submitted documents to DGCA for obtaining License.

- Scheme (RCS) UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) in October; 201& with the objective to facilitate stimulate regional air connectivity to underserved and unserved The revival of airstripslairports is "demand driven" from airline operators as well as from the State Government for providing various concessions. A tripartite %greement between Government of Gujarat; Ministry of Civil Ricservices from Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, Kandla and Porbandar have commenced ender RCS
- (d): Indian carriers are free to mount services from any point in India including Surat airport to foreign destinations as per the respective bilateral air services bidterad arrangements. However, actual operations are always guided by comaerciae judgement of airlines.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2831 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-05
Subject: Financial Assistance for Drinking Water Projects
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Kanimozhi Karunanidhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2831 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2019

## Financial Assistance for Drinking Water Projects

## 2831. SHRIMATI KANIMOZHI KARUNANIDHI :

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has allocated any funds for Tamil Nadu for carrying out drinking  water  supply  projects  across  the  State  keeping  in  view  of  the  backdrop  of perennial water shortage problem and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government has received any request from Tamil Nadu in June, 2019 for the allocation of 5400 crore rupees for drinking water projects across the State;

(c)  if  so,  whether the Government has decided to disburse  any funds and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the total amount of central funds given to the State of Tamil Nadu for enhancing the capacity of drinking water during each of the last five years?

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

(a to c) Government of Tamil Nadu requested for financial assistance inter alia seeking ₹5,398  Crore  as  Central  assistance.  Meanwhile,  Government  of  India  has  launched Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) with an outlay of Rs. 3.60 lakh Crore with Central share of Rs. 2.08 lakh Crore, to provide Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) to every rural  household  by  2024.  Under  JJM,  funds  are  allocated  to  the  States  as  per approved criteria and ₹302.89 Crore, out of which ₹151.45 Crore has been released as first instalment during 2019-20 for carrying out drinking water supply projects across the  state.  Moreover,  once  the  State  utilizes  the  available  funds,  it  can  seek  2 nd instalment and after its utilization and reporting performance, the State can also ask for additional fund to be provided based on functionality assessment of household tap connections.

(d) The total amount of central funds given to the State of Tamil Nadu under erstwhile National Rural Drinking Water Programme (now JJM) for rural water supply during the last five years is as under:

## (Amount ₹ in Crores)

| Year    |   Central Release |
|---------|-------------------|
| 2014-15 |            382.46 |
| 2015-16 |            150.35 |
| 2016-17 |            174.68 |
| 2017-18 |            185.1  |
| 2018-19 |            168.31 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 2830 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-05
Subject: Earthquake Resistant Buildings under ‘Housing for All’
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Ritesh Pandey

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2830

## TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 05, 2019

## EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT BUILDINGS UNDER 'HOUSING FOR ALL'

- NO. 2830. SHRI RITESH PANDEY: Minister HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be

Will the of pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any plan to construct earthquake resistant buildings under its 'Housing for AII scheme and if SO, the details thereof;
- (b) whether Government has prescribed
- the any guidelines or standards for earthquake resistant constructions for private use real estate projects; and
- if so, the details thereof and if not, the details of an
- (c) alternate competent authority in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

(a): Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Housing for All (Urban) Mission the Mission scheme guidelines stipulates that the houses under should be designed and constructed to meet the requirements structural safety against earthquake, flood, cyclone, landslides

to National Building Code and other relevant Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Codes:

(b) & (c): The BIS has brought out a series of Indian standards for earthquake resistant design and construction of buildings: The (NBC) of India through its various sections also provides provisions for disaster resistant planning and construction of buildings: The NBC of India 2016 has necessary administrative and technical provisions for safety of structures against earthquakes and other hazards. Earthquake resistant codes and relevant provisions of NBC are required to be followed mandatorily for safety against earthquake hazards.

Besides the above, the Vulnerability Atlas of India that gives State-wise hazard maps with respect to different types of hazards based on the materials used for walling and roofing of the building is periodically revised and guidelines, manuals on earthquake resistant design and construction of housing are brought out:

In order to create awareness and educate the various stakeholders, Building Materials and Technology Promotion Council (BMTPC), an autonomous organization under the aegis of Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has recently started elearning course on Vulnerability Atlas of India:

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2827 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-05
Subject: MRO in the Aviation Sector
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Rajeshbhai Naranbhai Chudasama, Kirron  Kher

2827.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.

2827

## LOK SABHA

(To be answered on the Sth December 2019)

## MRO IN THE AVIATION SECTOR

SHRI RAJESHBHAI CHUDASAMA SHRIMATI KIRRON KHER

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) in the civil aviation sector of the country is unable to match with the steadily increasing pace of this sector and airline operators fly to other destinations due to the lack of such facilities which results into loss of business as well as foreign exchange; (b) if the details of MRO facilities at present in the country and reaction of Government thereto; and SO,
- (c) the various steps taken by Government t0 increase MRO facilities and expand business, create employment opportunities and increase foreign exchange in the country in respect of the airlines?

## ANSWER

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

(Shri Hardeep Singh Puri)

(a) to (c): Line maintenance requirements are generally met by the domestic airline operators through self-handling or third party domestic sourcing: For base maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO); only about 4 domestic Aircraft Maintenance Organizations (AMOs) out of the 48 standalone AMOs approved by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India have the capacity and requisite certifications to meet a part Of the base MRO needs of India 's aviation sector. An estimated 85% to 90% of the base MRO is supplied by overseas AMOs approved by DGCA\_

Given the technical and skill base and in recognition of the potential for attaining self-sufficiency in MRO sector, attracting business from foreign airlines, and developing India as a hub for MRO services, various interventions have been made from time t0 time under the National Civil Aviation Policy, 2016. There has been a renewed focus on development of engine shops, component and airframe MRO in India by aviation original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and logistics services providers The major initiatives for creation of a congenial atmosphere for broad-based development of MRO in the country; inter include the following: alia,

- (ii) Reduced Goods and Services Tax rates on various spare parts, accessories, and consumables,
- (i) Exempted Customs Duty o tools and tool kits,
- (iii) Simplified clearance processing of parts,
- (v) Extended stay in India of foreign aircraft for entire duration of MRO work or 6 months, whichever is lesser,
- (iv) Relaxed restriction 0n utilization 0f duty-free parts from one year to three years,
- (vi) Revised the Notification to enable export of serviceable parts,
- (viii) Liberalised policy for borrowing and lending in Foreign Currency and Rupees on competitive terms for MROs, and
- (vii) 100% Foreign Direct Investment permitted via automatic route for MRO,
- (ix) Prescribed modalities for concessional temporary imports of spare parts by foreign airlines for repair of their aircraft in transit: