opensansad/lok-sabha-qa huggingface dataset:
Lok Sabha Question No. 3941 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-12
Subject: Fraudulent Housing Societies
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Ramcharan Bohra

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION

TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 12, 2019

## FRAUDULENT HOUSING SOCIETIES

## NO\_ 3941. SHRI RAMCHARAN BOHRA:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the fact that certain residential societies are duping people by giving false
- temptationslenticements;
- (b) if so, the number of complaints received by the Government till date along with the steps taken by the Government against them, State-wise;
- (c) the number of consumers who have been provided relief by recovering from those societies, State-wise ; and
- (d) whether the Government is contemplating to formulate any law or take effective steps for initiating effective action against these certain fake societies in future that
- consumers can be saved from the scam ?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a) to (d) 'Land' and 'Colonization' are State subjects: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs does not maintain any records of residential societies. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has enacted the Real Estate    (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016

(RERA) to protect the interests of homebuyers- As per Section 20 of the Act, the 'Appropriate Government' i.e. Statesl Union Territories (UTs) are required to establish the Real Estate Regulatory Authority to regulate and develop the real estate sector in the concerned StatelUT.

Section 34 of RERA also enables the Real Estate Regulatory Authority to maintain a database, on its website, for public viewing, and enter the names and photographs of the defaulting promoters, or the promoters who have been   penalised under the Act, with reasons thereof, and the details of the projects for which registration has been revoked:

******
Lok Sabha Question No. 3940 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-12
Subject: Recycling of Ships Bill
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: Jayanta Kumar Roy

## GOVERNMENT  OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO. 3940

TO BE ANSWERED  ON'12TII DECEMBER,  2O19

## RECYCLING  OF SHIPS BILL

3940. DR. JAYANTA  KUMAR ROY:

Will the Minister of SHIPPING be pleased  to state: fi'6qfta6qffi

- (b) if so, the details thereof,
- (a) whether  the Government  has approved the  proposal for enactment  of Recycling of ShiPs Bill, 2019 ;
- (c) whether the Government  has proposed  accession  to the Hong  Kong lnternational  Convention  tor Safe and Environmentally  Sound Recycling  of Ships' 2009;
- i;; the other steps being taken by the Government  for development  and regulation  of ship breaking  and recycling  in the country?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) and (b) Yes Sir The Recycling  of Ships Bill' 2019 has been  passed by Lok Sabha on 03.12.2O1g  and by Ralya Sabha  on 09 12 2019'
- (c)and (d) Yes Sir. lndia has acceded  to the Hong  Kong lnternational  Convention for safe  and Environmentally  sound  Recycling  of ships'  2009 on 28 11 2019'
- (e) Government  has issued the Shipbreaking  Code  (Revised)'  2013 to regulate the ship breaking  and recycling  in the country'
- (d) if so, the details thereof  ;  and
Lok Sabha Question No. 3929 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-12
Subject: Setting up of Sports Complexes
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Jai Prakash

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3929 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.12.2019

Setting up of Sports Complexes

3929. SHRI JAI PRAKASH:

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

- (a)  whether the Government proposes to set up sports complex as part of
- the 'Khelo India' scheme in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

{ SHRI KIREN RIJIJU }

- (a)  No  Sir.  'Sports'  being  a  State  subject  the  responsibility  for  providing sports  facilities,  including  setting  up  of  sports  complexes,  rests  with  the State  /  Union  Territory  Governments.  The  Ministry  of  Youth  Affairs  and Sports supplements their efforts by training, coaching and bridging gaps in sports infrastructure. The Khelo India Scheme does not provide for creation of  mega  projects  such  as  large  scale  stadium  and  setting  up  of  sports complexes in the States / Union Territories. As such, there is no proposal under consideration in  this  Ministry  for  setting  up  of  sports  complexes  in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
- (b) and (c) Do not arise.

****
Lok Sabha Question No. 3928 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-12
Subject: Metrino Project in Chennai
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: K. Shanmuga Sundaram

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3928 ANSWERED ON 12 TH  DECEMBER, 2019

## METRINO PROJECT IN CHENNAI

3928.   SHRI SHANMUGA SUNDARAM K.:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to introduce Metrino project in Chennai;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the  manner  in  which  the  investment  for  the  project  is  likely  to  be  made  by  the Government and/or by any other agency;
- (d) the  cost  of  investment  for  this  project  along  with  the  likely  benefits  to  the  general public; and
- (e) the basis of price fixation and the estimated number of passengers to be accommodated after completion of the project?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) This  Ministry  is  primarily  responsible  for  development  and  maintenance  of  the National Highways based on inter-se priority and availability of funds. The subject matter pertains to the mobility in metropolitan cities, which is a subject matter of Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. As per the information received from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, no such proposal is under consideration.
- (b) to (e) Dose not arise.

*****
Lok Sabha Question No. 3927 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-12
Subject: Repairing of Silchar-Guwahati NH
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Rajdeep Roy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3927 ANSWERED ON 12 TH  DECEMBER, 2019

## REPAIRING OF SILCHAR-GUWAHATI NH

3927.  DR. RAJDEEP ROY:

## Will the Minister of ROADTRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  dilapidated  condition  of  the  National Highway (NH) connecting Silchar to Guwahati via Haflong;
- (b) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to repair and maintain the said NH; and
- (c) the funds allocated and released  for the purpose?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) Yes Sir.  The National Highway section from Nrimbanglo to  Harangajai via Jatinga got damaged due to landslide, sinking & hill movement. Two no. of packages in this stretch viz. AS-22 (Nrimbanglo to Jatinga) & AS-21 (Jatinga to Harangajao) on NH54 were foreclosed due to landslide, sinking & hill movement. Consultant has been engaged for preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) of 4 lane highway through new design/alignment  in  consultation  with  JICA  (Japan  Infrastructure  Co-operation Agency).  The  existing  stretches  are  being  maintained  by  deploying  maintenance Contractor.
- (b) & (c)  NHAI is regularly engaging maintenance Contractors to keep this section of NH in traffic worthy condition. The maintenance Contractors for the sections from Jagiroad to  Maibong and from Nrimbanglo to Jatinga are in place and for section Jatinga to Harangajao,  the procurement  is  in process. For maintenance  of  this National Highway,  Rs.  71.13  Crore  was  allocated  and    a  total  of  Rs.  48.20  Crore  has  been released during last three years.

*****
Lok Sabha Question No. 3926 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-12
Subject: Regulation of App-based Taxi Service Providers
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: S. Muniswamy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3926

ANSWERED ON 12 TH  DECEMBER, 2019

## REGULATION OF APP-BASED TAXI SERVICE PROVIDERS

## 3926.   SHRI S. MUNISWAMY:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## lM+d ifjogu vkSj jktekxZ ea=h

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  introduce  a  law  to  regulate  app-based  taxi service providers to ensure safety of women commuters across the country; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) and (b) The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019 which has been recently passed by  the  Parliament  inserted  new  section  2  (1A)  in  the  Motor  Vehicles  Act,  1988  which provides  for  definition  of  'aggregator'  as  a  digital    intermediary  or  market  place  for  a passenger  to  connect  with  a  driver  for  the  purpose  of  transportation.    Further,  The  Motor Vehicles  (Amendment)  Act,  2019  has  provisions  for  license  to  be  issued  by  the  State Government  and  such  aggregators  are  subject  to  compliance  of  guidelines  issued  by  the Central Government, the Information Technology Act 2000 and, rules and regulations made thereunder.   Further also, the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019 provides for penalty for contravention of rules or conditions of licence.

*****
Lok Sabha Question No. 3925 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-12
Subject: Atal Bhujal Yojana
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Gaddam Ranjith Reddy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3925

ANSWERED ON 12 .12 .2019

## ATAL BHUJAL YOJANA

## 3925. DR. G. RANJITH REDDY

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is true that the World Bank has approved Rs.6,000 crore for Atal Bhujal Yoj implement in overexploited and water stressed areas of the country;
- (b) if so, the details of the project;
- (c) whether the Government has identified Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pardesh, Mah Rajasthan  and  Uttar  Pradesh  for  the  ABY  and  the  other  States  including  Telangana,  if  so thereof;
- (d) the details of criteria and pa rameters adopted in identifying the States; and
- (e) the reasons for non - inclusion of the State of Telangana in the project?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e) The World Bank has approved Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABHY), a Rs. 6000 Crore Central Sector Scheme, for sustainable management of ground water resources with community participation. Th pattern is 50:50 between Government of India and World Bank.

The  scheme  env isages  active  participation  of  the  communities  in  various  activitie formation of Water User Associations, monitoring and disseminating ground water data, water preparation and implementation of Gram - Panchayat wise water security plans a nd Information, Education & Communication ( IEC) activities related to sustainable ground water management.

The identified over - exploited and water stressed areas for the implementation of the sc in the States of Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Mad hya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Prade The  States  have  been  selected  according  to  a  number  of  criteria,  including  degree  of exploitation  and  degradation,  established  legal  and  regulatory  instruments,  institutional experience in implementing initiatives related to groundwater management.

*****
Lok Sabha Question No. 3924 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-12
Subject: Metro Rail Network in NCR
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Manoj Kumar Tiwari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3924

## To BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 12, 2019 METRO RAIL NETWORK IN NCR

NO. 3924.

SHRI MANOJ TIWARI:

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

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to increase the metro rail network to connect National Capital Region (NCR) in more extensive way in near future;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (c)
- the details of implementation procedure for any in near future?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

(a) to (c): Urban transport is an integral part of urban development, which is a state subject: Respective state governments are, therefore, responsible for initiating and developing urban transport infrastructure, including metro rail projects in cities or urban agglomerates: The Central Government considers financial assistance for such proposals on the basis of the feasibility of the proposal and availability of resources, as and when posed and mode of implementation viz. Public Private Partnership (PPP), Grant Central Government and Equity Sharing Model etc, as stipulated in Metro Rail Policy-2017 is decided by the concerned state government: by

At present about 389 km of metro rail line is operational in National Capital Region (NCR): During last five years, about 123 km of metro rail line and 82 km of Regional Rapid Transit System has been approved for NCR:

*****
Lok Sabha Question No. 3923 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-12
Subject: Revamping Central Vista
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Karti P. Chidambaram

NO. 3923.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3923

TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 12, 2019

## REVAMPING CENTRAL VISTA

SHRI KARTI P CHIDAMBARAM:

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

- (a) whether the contract for revamping the Central Vista has been granted and if SO, the details of the contract process thereof;
- and will have solar powered appliances; and
- (b) whether the newly constructed buildings will be carbon-natural
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) The Consultant for developmentl redevelopment of the Central Vista has been engaged by Central Public Works Department (CPWD) through an open  bidding and e-tendering  following the quality-cum-cost based system (QCBS):
- (b) & (c) The project is in planning stage:
- Efforts will be made to make these buildings energy efficient and harness the Solar Energy:

*****
Lok Sabha Question No. 3922 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-12
Subject: Uranium in Ground Water
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Gaurav Gogoi

## 3922. SHRI GAURAV GOGOI

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a)whether it is true that the Government has found high levels of uranium concentration i water samples across Lambapur -Peddagattu region of Telangana's Nalgonda district;

(b) if so, whe ther the Government has taken any steps to mitigate the uranium concentration in water samples;

(c) whether the Government has been informed about any illnesses reported due to the cons such ground water; and

(d) if so, the details t hereof?

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI,

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3922

ANSWERED ON 12 .12 .2019

## URANIUM IN GROUND WA TER

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (d ) Atomic  Minerals  Directorate  for  Exploration  and  Research  (AMD)  under  Departmen Atomic Energy collects environmental baseline data including ground water samples around the deposits, before mining is taken up.

As part of environmental baseline data collection around the Lambapur -Peddagattu region, Nalgonda district, Telangana, AMD has collected ground water samples from 25 private tube we pumps during the period November, 2018 to July, 2019.

Out of the 25 samples, four are from hand pumps used for domestic purposes and balance from tube wells used for irrigation purposes. The four hand pump sample locations (from whic is used domestic purposes) have Uranium values in the range of 6 to 48 ppb which is below the prescribed safety limit (60 ppb) by Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB). The Uranium values in the water samples vary from 1 to 2,618 ppb. Thirteen out of the twenty - five water samples have Uranium content less than 60ppb. The data has been shared with Government of Telangana.

Most of the sample locations with high Uranium contents fall in cultivated land wher is used for irrigation purposes. High uranium content in the ground water from granitic cou ock is a common occurrence in such type of terrain.

Further  as  per  information  received  from  Department  of  Drinking  Water  &  Sanitati the supply of safe drinking water in Lambapur - Peddagattu area of P. A. Pally Mandal in Nalgonda distri by surface drinking water through 'Akkampally Balancing Reservoir' under mission Bhagiratha and the area no longer depends on ground water sources.

In addition, Rural drinking water is a State subject and Government of India suppl efforts of State governm ent by providing financial and technical assistance to provide potable rural population through the centrally sponsored scheme Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). While al funds  to  States/UTs  under  JJM,  ten  percent  weightage  has  been  given  to  th e  population  residing  in habitations affected by chemical contaminants. The funds provided under JJM can be utilized up schemes in water quality affected areas on priority.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3921 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-12
Subject: Watershed Development Component of PMKSY
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: D. M. Kathir Anand

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3921

ANSWERED ON 12 .12 .2019

## WATERSHED DEVELOPMEN T COMPONENT OF PMKSY

## 3921. SHRI D.M. KATHIR ANAND

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Watershed  Development  Component  of  the  'Pradhan  Mantri  Krishi  Sinchayi  Yojana (PMKSY)' has been launched in the districts of Tamil Nadu and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the details of proposals in this regard received from the Government of Tamil Nadu which are with the Union Government; and
- (c) the time by which the said projects are likely to be completed in the State?

## ANSWER

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

( a) to (c) Department of Land Resources (DoLR) hassanctioned 270 watershed development projects in Tamil Nadu during2009- 10 to 2014 - 15 covering an area of about 13.68 lakh hectare at a total cost of Rs.1643.91 crore. The erstwhile Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) was amalgamated in 2015 - 16 as the Watershed Development Component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchay Yojana (WDC -PMKSY). As on 30.11.2019, an amo unt of Rs.924.94 crore has been released to Tam Nadu as Central Share for implementation of Watershed Development Projects.

The  normative  period  for  completion  of  a  project  is  4  to  7  years,  i.e.  1  to  2 Preparatory Phase, 2 to 3 years for t he Works Phase and 1 to 2 years for the Consolidation Phase. O 270 sanctioned projects of Tamil Nadu, 64 projects are in works phase, 94 projects are in phase and 112 projects are reported to be completed.

The  Government is  focusing  on completion  of  all  on -going  projects  and  therefore,  no  new projects under PMKSY -WDC are being sanctioned to any State including Tamil Nadu.

*****
Lok Sabha Question No. 3920 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-12
Subject: Homeless People
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND

## URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3920 TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 12, 2019

## HOMELESS PEOPLE

NO. 3920. SHRI MAGUNTA SREENIVASULU REDDY:

Minister of HOUSING AFFAIRS be pleased to

Will the AND URBAN state:-

- (a) whether a number of homeless people live in public spaces footpaths underneath flyovers etc. throughout the country and if sO, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether there is any programme to rehabilitate them and provide them with necessary skills and education, especially to children 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)&(b) It is the primary responsibility of Governments of the Statesl Union Territories to   provide shelter for the urban homeless However, in order to complement their efforts, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs administering 'Shelter for Urban Homeless (SUH) under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM), through respective States/UTs. It focuses on providing permanent shelters equipped with basic facilities to the urban homeless The State/UT Project Sanctioning Committee (PSC) is competent to approve proposals for establishment of shelters-

The guidelines of SUH prescribe systematic third surveys to be undertaken in citiesltowns by the urban local bodies in order to assess the need for sheltersSo 2,05,783 urban homeless have been identified. far,

The shelters under DAY-NULM are a space for convergence and provision of entitlements of social security, including admission of the children of the homeless to government schools, skill training under DAY-NULM and Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana: The Shelter Management Agency (SMA), Shelter Management Committee and Executive Committee would be responsible to ensure availability of these entitlements and benefits to the homeless-

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is implementing Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) (PMAY-U) since 25.06.2015 for providing assistance to States/UTs for addressing the housing requirement of eligible urban householdsPMAY-U Mission envisages to provide all weather pucca houses with basic civic infrastructure like water, sanitation, sewerage, road, electricity etc- to all eligible urban households:

*****