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Lok Sabha Question No. 330 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Compensation for Land Acquisition
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RAJU ALIAS DEVAPPA ANNA SHETTI

## GOVERNMENT OFIND:A MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENtt OF LAND RESOURCES

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUEST10N N0 330 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19 07 2018

## Compensation for Land Acquisition

## 330.SHR:RAJu SHETTY:

W‖ithe Minister of R∪ RAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a)Whether the Government has increased compensalon for acquis忙 ion ofthe land for different prolects and r sO,the detans thereot
- (b)Whether there is any discrepancy in compensalon g市 en by States forther own prolects and for the prolects imp!emented by the Union Government and r so,the deta‖ s thereof,State/UT-wisei
- (C)the quantum of total compensation pald during the last three years and the current financial year,State/UTwisei
- (d)Whether there are any disputes which resutted into suicide of farmers who didn't get proper compensation and if so,the details thereofi and
- (e)the measures taken/being taken by the Government to avold such incidents in future?

## ANSWER

## M:NISTER OF STATE FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHR:RAM KRIPAL YADAV)

(a)t。 (e):Land acquisition is undertaken by the Central and State Governments under various Central and State Acts,includin9 the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition,Rehab‖ itation and Resettlement Act,2013

The provisions of the RFcTLARR Act 2013 are implemented by `appropnate Government'as deined under Section 3(e)ofthe sald Act

:nformation on discrepancy in compensation given by States / quantum of total compensation paid /disputes which affects farmers is not maintained centra‖ y in Department Of Land Resources
Lok Sabha Question No. 329 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Expenditure on Polavaram Project
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVNTHI), MURALI MOHAN MAGANTI, J.C. DIVAKAR REDDY

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

## LOK SABHA UN STARRED QUESTION NO. 329

ANSWERED ON 19.0 7.201 8

## EXPENDITURE ON POLAV ARAM PROJECT

## 329. SHRI MUTHAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO (AVANTHI) SHRI M. MURALI MOHAN SHRI J.C. DIVAKAR REDDY

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

(a) the present status of Polavaram Project in Andhra Pradesh;

(b) the funds sanctioned and released by the Union Government for the purpose and those spent the State so far;

(c) whether any demands of the State Government is pending with the Union Government for additional funds in view of revised estimate s and if so, the details thereof and the action taken t and

(d) the time by which the project is likely to be completed?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION & PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS

( SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHWAL )

(a)As reported by the State, overall physical progress of Polavaram project till the end o is 56.34%.

(b) Central  Assistance  (CA)  of  Rs. 562.47  crore was  provided  for  this  project  under  Accelerate Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) as per eligibility under the scheme, prior to its d National Project on 01.04.2014.  A n amount of Rs.5135.87 Cr was spent by the Government of Andhra Pradeshon this project till that time.

After declaration as National Project, CA of Rs. 6764.16 crore has been released as per proposal recommended by Polavaram Project Authority (PPA). The State has intimated that they have an expenditure of Rs.8662.6 7 crore on the project.

(c)& (d)Approval of revised estimates submitted by State Government is dependent upon re compliances  by  the  State  Government.    However,  Polavaram  Project  Authority  has  forwar proposal of Rs.393.51 crore to Central Wate r Commission on 29.06.2018 for reimbursement of balance amount available as per the presently approved cost.  Proposal for release of this amo forwarded to Ministry of Finance. Further, as projected by the Government of Andhra Pra proj ect is targeted for completion by December, 2019.
Lok Sabha Question No. 327 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Strengthening of Bunds
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: SURESH KODIKUNNIL

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

## LOK SABHA UN STARRED QUESTION NO. 327

ANSWERED ON 19.0 7.201 8

## STRENGTHENING OF BUN DS

## 327. SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH

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

- (a) whether the Union Government has intended to allocate funds for the strengthening of the upper Kuttanad region;
- (b) if so, the details there of;
- (c)  whether  the  State  Government  of  Kerala  has  submitted  any  proposals  for  the  same weakened bunds are susceptible to collapse and likely to cause a crisis in the agrarian s (d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon ?

## ANSWER

## THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  FOR  WATER  RESOURCES, RIVER  DEVELOPMENT  AND GANGA REJUVENATION & PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS

( SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHW AL )

(a) & (b) For protection of bunds and other related works in Upper Kuttanad region, Ministry of Water  Resources,  River  Development  &  Ganga  Rejuvenation & Central  Water  Commission (CWC),  under  Flood  Management  Programme  (FMP)  is  implementing  the  scheme KEL - 4Mitigation of floods in Onattukara region comprising of 12 watersheds.

The estima ted  cost  of  KEL - 4  scheme  is  Rs. 70.00  Cr.  and Central  Assistance  (CA)  of Rs. 11.25 Cr. has been released up to March 2018.

(c) & (d) No proposal of Government of Kerala in respect of KEL - 4  seeking Central Assistance (CA) is pending in Ministry of Wat er Resources, RD & GR / Central Water Commission.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 326 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Headquarters Agreement with ISA
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: GANESH SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-326

TO BE ANSWERED ON-19.07.2018

## HEADQUARTERS AGREEMENT WITH ISA

## 326. SHRI GANESH SINGH:

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

(a) whether the Government has given its approval for entering into Headquarters (Host country) Agreement  between  India  and  the  International  Solar  Alliance  (ISA)  and  authorizing  the Ministry of External Affairs for signing the Headquarters Agreement;

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the achievements made as on date; and

(c)  the  details  of  transition  of  ISA  as  international  inter-governmental  organization  as  on  date along  with  the  details  of  solar  technology  development  and  deployment  in  Madhya  Pradesh including District Satna?

## ANSWER

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

(a) and (b) Yes Madam. The Union Cabinet, in its meeting held on 11 April 2018, approved the proposal for entering into Headquarters (Host Country) Agreement between the Government of the Republic of India and the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and authorizing the Ministry of External Affairs for signing the same.  In terms of Article X of the Framework Agreement (FA) of ISA, under the Host Country Agreement, ISA Secretariat's judicial personality is recognized. Subsequently  vide  Gazette  Notification  dated  6  June  2018,  the  Ministry  of  External  Affairs notified ISA under the United Nations Privileges & Immunities Act, 1947.

(c) The ISA initiative was launched on 30 November 2015 in Paris, France on the sidelines of COP-21. The Framework Agreement of ISA was opened for signatures on 15 November 2016. On 6 December, 2017, the thirtieth day after the date of deposit of the fifteenth instrument of ratification  of  ISA  Framework  Agreement,  ISA  became  a  de  jure  treaty-based  International Intergovernmental Organization. As on date, 65 countries have signed the  Framework Agreement of ISA, and 37 of these countries have already ratified the same.

ISA is a common platform for cooperation among solar resource rich countries lying either fully or  partially  between  the  Tropics  of  Cancer  and  Capricorn,  and  intending  to  work  together towards the development of appropriate benchmarks, facilitating resource assessments, supporting research and development and demonstration facilities, with a view to encouraging innovative  and  affordable  applications  of  solar  technologies.  ISA  has  not  sanctioned  any technology development project in the state of Madhya Pradesh as of date.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 324 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Contract Labourers at Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: GOPAL CHINAYYA SHETTY

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 8 324 (To be answered o the

July 2018)

## CONTRACT LABOURERS AT AIRPORTS `

SHRI GOPAL SHETTY `

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

(a): Yes Madam:

{)At CSIA Mumbai, the airport operator conplies with all relevant Labour Laws applicable to them:

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(2: Contract labourers are engaged by contractors for various activities at total 08 5861 contract workers are engaged through 63 contractors

on issues to airports are examined on case to case basis and every effort is made to take the complaint to its logical conclusion The Hon'ble Member had reference in the matter, which was examined, and recently made a matter. 2 reply has been sent in the relating being

be pleased to state:-

- (a): whether contract labourers are working in various airports of the country;
- Chhatrether Sabour Laws % contractual labourers working particularly at Chhatrapati Shivaji Interuational Airport; Mumbai are violated; if the detaiis thereof; SO, being
- (b): if so, the details thereof, particularly for Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai;
- representatives and other organisations On 2018 regarding violation of Labour Laws of contractual iabourers; May,
- (e): if the details thereof the last three years and till date; and (f): the action taken/being taken by the Government in this 2 regard SOs during

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Lok Sabha Question No. 323 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Per Capita Availability of Safe Drinking Water
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: RAJIV PRATAP RUDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION LOK   SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 323 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2018

## Per capita availability of safe drinking water

- †323.    Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy:

Will the Minister of DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION be pleased to state: (a)  whether the Government has assessed the gross per capita availability of safe drinking water in the country; (b) if so, the details thereof, District and State-wise including Bihar; (c) whether the Government has taken cognizance of the fact that a large number of rural  and  urban  households  across  the  States  particularly  Bihar  are  affected  by Fluoride and Arsenic contamination of water; and (d) if so, the measures taken by the Government to ensure access to safe drinking water especially in rural areas?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATEFOR MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION (SHRI RAMESH CHANDAPPA JIGAJINAGI)

(a) & (b)   The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Government of India has assessed  the  gross  per  capita  availability  of  drinking  water  of  all  states  including Bihar.  As on 16/07/2018, out of 17.26 lakh rural habitations in the country, 78% of them are having the basic minimum service level of 40 liters per day of safe drinking water  as  per  the  guidelines  of  the  National  Rural  Drinking  Water  Programme (NRDWP).  In Bihar, out of 1.1 lakh rural habitations, 61% have safe drinking water at least 40 liters per capita per day. (c) & (d)      The Ministry assists the State Governments for improving the coverage of safe drinking water in respect of rural areas only. The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Government of India, has taken cognizance of the fact that a number of  rural habitations  across  the  States including  Bihar  are  affected  by  Fluoride  and Arsenic contamination of water and has launched the National Water Quality SubMission for Arsenic and Fluoride (NWQSM) wherein a total of 27,544 habitations have been targeted to provide safe drinking water in a span of 4 years starting from the  year  2017-18.  As  on  date,  funds  to  the  tune  of  Rs.  2,881.3  Crore  has  been provided to the 16 Arsenic and Fluoride affected states for providing safe drinking water  in  the  rural  areas  of  the  country  including  Bihar.  Moreover,  with  the recommendation of NITI Aayog, funds to the tune of Rs 800 crore has bee provided by the Central Government to arsenic and fluoride affected for commissioning Community Water Purification Plants.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 320 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: KAVITHA KALVAKUNTLA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-320

TO BE ANSWERED ON-19.07.2018

## NATIONAL WIND-SOLAR HYBRID POLICY

## 320. SHRIMATI KAVITHA KALVAKUNTLA:

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

(a) whether the Government has released a National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy recently;

(b) if so, the details and the salient features thereof;

(c) whether any guidelines have been issued with regard to the classification of a plant as a windsolar hybrid one; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b) Yes Madam. The Government has released National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy on 14th May, 2018. The main objective of the policy is to provide a framework for promotion of large grid connected wind-solar PV hybrid systems for optimal and efficient utilization of wind and solar resources, transmission infrastructure and land. The wind-solar PV hybrid systems will help in reducing the variability in renewable power generation and achieving better grid stability. The policy  also  aims  to  encourage  new  technologies,  methods  and  way-outs  involving  combined operation of wind and solar PV plants.

- (c)  &  (d)  The  National  Wind-Solar  Hybrid  Policy  dated  14th  May,  2018  defines  wind-solar hybrid system. Para 4 of the policy, inter  alia,  provides that  under the  category  of  wind-solar hybrid  power  plants,  Wind  Turbine  Generators  (WTGs)  and  Solar  PV  systems  shall  be configured to operate at the same point of grid connection. Further, a wind-solar plant shall be recognized as hybrid plant, if the rated power capacity  of one resource is at  least  25% of the rated power capacity of other resource.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 318 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: High Air Fare Charged by Airlines
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: N.K. PREMACHANDRAN, SURESH KODIKUNNIL, ANIRUDHAN SAMPATH, K. C. VENUGOPAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 318 (To be answered on the July 2018)

## HIGH AIR FARE CHARGED BY AIRLINES

318.

SHRI NK PREMACHANDRAN SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH DR A SAMPATH SHRI KC. VENUGOPAL

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether it has come to the notice of the Government that the aviation companies have increased their air fare of flights to Middle East/Gulf Sector, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the action taken by the Government to put cap on air fares and protect the welfare and interest of NRIs in Middle East/Gulf Sector;
- whether the Government proposes to conduct a discussion with the civil aviation companies s0 as to provide tickets to NRIs at reasonable rates and if so, the action taken thereon;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to introduce a mechanism to regulate the air fare 80 as to protect the interest of air passengers and if s0, the details thereof;
- (e) whether the Government proposes to intervene in this matter s0 as to restrict the exorbitant increase of air fare by aviation companies and if sO, the action taken in this regard; and
- whether the Government is ready to introduce more Air India Express flights and persuade the private airlines to have more flights from Kerala to the Gulf region under the open policy and if the details thereof and the details %f proposal of the Government to include Air India Express under UDAN Scheme to connect small cities with close-by international destinations? sky

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a) to (c): Madam; airlines offer fares at various levels, which are driven by market forces. As the demand goes Up, the seats on lower fares filled. This is a global practice in the aviation industry: Airlines are free to fix reasonable tariffs under the provision of sub-rule(1) of Rule 135 of the Aircraft Rules, 1937 having regard to all relevant factors, including the cost of operation, characteristics of service, reasonable profit and the generally prevailing traffic: However, airlines remain compliant with the regulatory provisions 0f sub-rule (2) of Rule 135 as as the fare charged by them does not exceed the fare established and displayed on their website. get long

(d) and (e): No madam, there is no such proposal at present under consideration with government: intervention by the Government in the matter of airfares would not be in contravention of rule 135 of the Aircraft Rules, 1937, but also anti-competitive Any only

(f): Commencement of operation on any route is decided by the airline company itself depending upon the availability of resources and route commercial viability: The Government does not interfere in their operational The present UDAN scheme does not cover international destinations. plan:

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Lok Sabha Question No. 314 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Coal Based Methanol As Alternative Fuel for Vehicles
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT, SUPRIYA SADANAND SULE, DHANANJAY BHIMRAO MAHADIK, RAJEEV SHANKARRAO SATAV, VIJAYSINH MOHITE PATIL, P.R. SUNDARAM, JAYAKUMAR JAYAVARDHAN

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is working on a proposal to run diesel guzzling heavy commercial vehicles like trucks and buses on coal based methanol;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the purpose behind the move;

(c)  whether  running  commercial  vehicles  on  coal  based  methanol  is  cost  effective,  if  so,  the  details thereof;

(d) whether the Government has shortlisted the potential districts for setting up of coal based methanol plants in the country; and

(e) the time by which these coal based methanol plants are likely to be set up and made operational?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a) and (b)  NITI Aayog has set up an Apex Committee and five Task Forces for carrying out R&D and developing roadmap for implementing Methanol Economy in India. Task Force on Production  of  Methanol  using  High  Ash  Coal  is  one  of  them.    The  Government  has  notified G.S.R 490(E) dated 24.05.2018 regarding Mass emission standards for flex-fuel Methanol M15 or M100 and Methanol MD 95 vehicles.
- (c)    India imported 212.7 Million Tons of Crude oil in 2016-2017. It is estimated that a 15% methanol blending can result in replacement of around 31.9 million tons of crude oil. With crude oil price of 54 $ per barrel it can result in significant savings for India. Further the CO and HC emission reduction  for  M  15  as  compared  to  neat  gasoline  by  approximate  40  %  is  an  added benefit. Further CO2 and evaporative emission benefits are also envisaged.
- (d)    No, Madam.
- (e)     No timelines have been fixed as the work is in preliminary stage.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 314 ANSWERED ON 19 TH  JULY, 2018

## COAL BASED METHANOL AS ALTERNATIVE FUEL FOR VEHICLES

## 314. DR. HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT:

SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE:

SHRI DHANANJAY MAHADIK:

SHRI SATAV RAJEEV:

SHRI MOHITE PATIL VIJAYSINH SHANKARRAO:

SHRI P.R. SUNDARAM:

DR. J. JAYAVARDHAN:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

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Lok Sabha Question No. 312 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Status of PMGSY in Chhattisgarh
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: VIKRAM USENDI

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 312

TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2018

## STATUS OF PMGSY IN CHHATTISGARH

## 312. SHRI VIKRAM USENDI:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the quantum of funds provided under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) to Chhattisgarh during the current financial year;
- (b) the details of the roads to be constructed with the said funds;
- (c) whether the old roads have been repaired with the said funds;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether the State Government has also made its contribution; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a) : An  annual  allocation  of  Rs.  500  crore  has  been  made  for  the  State  of Chhattisgarh  for  the  implementation  of  schemes  under  Pradhan  Mantri  Gram  Sadak  Yojana (PMGSY) during the current financial year, against which a sum of Rs. 244.625 crore has been released to the State as 1 st instalment of programme fund.
- (b) : The funds so allocated are  utilized  for  construction  of  roads  sanctioned  under PMGSY-I/PMGSY-II/Road  Connectivity  Project  for  Left-Wing  Extremism  Affected  Areas. Upto June, 2018, sanction has been given to 8,282 road works (37,104.79 Km), out of which 6,746 road works (28,974.74 Km) has been completed.
- (c) to (f): As per the existing PMGSY guidelines, maintenance of roads constructed under the programme is the responsibility of the State Governments and all road works are covered by initial five year maintenance contracts to be entered into along with the construction contract, with  the  same  contractor,  as  per  the  Standard  Bidding  Document.  Maintenance  funds  are provided by the State Government. Maintenance of roads beyond 5 years is also done by the State  Government.  As  per  the  information  given  by  the  State  Government,  7,493  Km  road length, which are within defect liability period of 5 years, are being maintained at a cost of Rs. 151 crore. Further, a sum of Rs. 1172 crore has been spent on maintenance of 12,068 Km road length beyond the 5 years defect liability period.

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