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Lok Sabha Question No. 1651 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-28
Subject: Air India’s Market Share
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Riti Pathak

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1651

(To be answered on the 28th

November 2019)

## AIR INDIA'S MARKET SHARE

1651.

SHRIMATI RITI PATHAK

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state: -

- (a) whether Air India is not among the three airlines in terms of market share; top
- the different steps taken by the Government to improve the quality index of Air India?
- (b) if so, the reasons for constant decrease in the number of passengers; and

## ANSWER

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

(Shri Hardeep Singh Puri)

- (a) Air India has the largest market share in the International Market and has remained in the three in terms of domestic market share in the current year, 2019 (from January, 2019 to September, 2019). top
- (b) Number of passengers in last three years (both domestic and international) sbows increasing trend:
- (c) The Government prepared a plan to operational and financial efficiency in Air India. This focuses on the financial and operational efficiencies s0 that substantial increase in revenue or cost saving could be achieved. Also, operational and financial performance parameters and milestones fixed are regularly reviewed by the Government bring plan being

Year

No. of passengers (in million)

2016-17

23.50

2017-18

26.90

2018-19

28.61
Lok Sabha Question No. 1650 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-28
Subject: Construction of Toilets in Bihar
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Alok Kumar Suman

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1650 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.11.2019

## Construction of Toilets in Bihar

## 1650. DR. ALOK KUMAR SUMAN:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  total  number  of  toilets  constructed  under  Pradhan  Mantri  Yojana  in  district Gopalganj of Bihar;
- (b) whether all the households of district Gopalganj have completed toilets construction work within the stipulated time framework;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the number of households still pending with safe sanitation/toilet facilities in the district; and
- (d) the quantum of funds sanctioned and spent for toilet construction in district Gopalganj of Bihar?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI (SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA)

- (a) to (c) There  is  no  such  scheme  with  the  name  of  Pradhan  Mantri  Yojana. However, Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) [SBM(G)] was launched on 2 nd October, 2014 with the aim to achieve Open Defecation Free (ODF) India by providing access to toilet facilities to all the rural households by 2 nd October, 2019.  Under this programme, as  per  the  data  reported  by  the  Government  of  Bihar  on  the  online  Integrated Management  Information  System  (IMIS)  of  SBM(G),  2,99,119  Individual  household latrines  (IHHLs)  have  been  constructed in rural areas  of  Gopalganj  district  since 2 nd October, 2014 and the district has declared itself as ODF.
- (d) Under  SBM(G),  Government  of  India  releases  funds  to  the  State/UT Governments and further allocation of funds to the districts is done by them. As per the data  reported  by  Government  of  Bihar  on  the  IMIS  of  SBM(G),  total  Central  share funds  amounting  to  Rs.123.85  crore  have  been  spent  under  SBM(G)  in  Gopalganj district.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1649 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-28
Subject: Credit Growth Target Fixed for MSMEs
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: D. M. Kathir Anand

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1649

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 28.11.2019

## CREDIT GROWTH TARGET FIXED FOR MSMEs

1649.  SHRI D.M. KATHIR ANAND:

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  regarding  achievements  made  by the public sector banks against annual credit  growth targets  fixed  for  Micro,  Small  and  Medium  Enterprises (MSMEs) during  the last three years;
- (b) whether credit  growth target  were  not  met  mainly due to  unwillingness of banks to lend to MSME sector and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the corrective steps taken / being taken to protect and support the MSME sector in the country?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI NITIN GADKARI)

- (a) & (b): The details of credit  given  for  MSME sector by Public Sector  Banks during the last three years are as under:

| Year                  |   2016-17 |   2017-18 |   2018-19 |
|-----------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| Amount (Rs in Crores) |    828933 |    864598 |    880033 |

No target for lending to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector has been formally fixed by the Government.

- (c): Ministry  of  MSME  has  taken  several  initiatives  to  encourage  Micro,  Small  and Medium  Enterprises.  These  include  the  schemes  /  programmes  such  as  Prime  Minister's Employment  Generation  Programme  (PMEGP),  Scheme  of  Fund  for  Regeneration  of Traditional Industries (SFURTI),  A Scheme  for Promoting  Innovation,  Rural Industry and Entrepreneurship  (ASPIRE),  Credit  Guarantee  Scheme  (CGTMSE),  Credit  linked  Capital Subsidy-Technology Upgradation Scheme (CLCS-TUS), Micro & Small Enterprises- Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP), National Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Hub (NSSH),  Procurement  and  Marketing  Schemes  (PMS)  etc.  National  Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) under the Ministry of MSME also provides integrated support services to MSMEs encompassing marketing, finance, technology and other services.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1645 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-28
Subject: Linking of Major Ports with NH-744
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Suresh Kodikunnil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1645 ANSWERED ON 28 TH  NOVEMBER, 2019

## LINKING OF MAJOR PORTS WITH NH-744

## 1645.   SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to link inter-State ports with NH-744 and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has any plan to include NH-744 (Kollam-Thirumangalam) under Sagarmala project and connect two major ports namely, Kollam in Kerala and Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (d) The project of widening of road connecting Kollam port to NH 744 for a length of 3 Km has been identified for development under port connectivity projects.  Preparation of DPR for NH-744 connecting Kollam- Thirumangalam near Madurai has been taken up to be developed under Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase I through National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).  From Madurai to Thoothukudi, the existing NH-38 (Old NH-45B) has already been 4-laned under BOT (Toll) mode and completed in the year 2011.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1641 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-28
Subject: Jal Shakti Abhiyan
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor, Gitaben Vajesingbhai Rathva, Shantanu Thakur, Naranbhai Bhikhabhai Kachhadiya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1641

TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.11.2019

## JAL SHAKTI ABHIYAN

## 1641.   SHRI JASWANT SINGH BHABHOR: SHRIMATI RATHVA GITABEN VAJESINGBHAI : SHRI SHANTANU THAKUR: SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  aims  and  objectives  of  Jal  Shakti  Abhiyan  and  the  funds  allocated  since  its commencement, State/ year-wise;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  been  able  to  conserve  the  water  in  central  India  which suffers most from water scarcity and droughts;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d)  the  steps  taken  for  the  campaign  to  increase  awareness  in  water-stressed  districts  and blocks and the funds allocated for the same?

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

- (a)     Jal  Shakti  Abhiyan  (JSA)  is  a  time-bound  campaign  aiming  at  making  water conservation a Jan-Andolan through asset creation and communication campaigns. Under this campaign, targeted activities are undertaken under 5 broad areas namely, i.) water conservation and rainwater harvesting, ii.) renovation of traditional water bodies/ tanks, iii.) reuse, borewell recharge structures, iv.) watershed development, and v.) intensive afforestation.  From  the  Department,  no  separate  funds  is  allocated  for  the  JSA.  However, under above-mentioned interventions, funds are utilized by convergence of different Central and State Government Schemes to achieve the goal.
- (b) & (c) Government of India has launched JSA in 256 water-stressed districts of the country including 14 districts of Central India (Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh). The outcome of JSA is improved water conservation and the benefits accrued will be visible only after some time.
- (d) Various steps have been taken up under JSA to increase the awareness in water-stressed districts  and  blocks  through  people's  participation. With  this  campaign,  huge  awareness has  been  generated  and  various  stakeholders,  viz.  government  departments,  various agencies,  NGOs,  officials,  Panchayats,  individuals,  etc.  have  started  taking  steps  for water conservation. There is no separate funds allocated for the JSA.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1640 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-28
Subject: National Sports Code
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Sanjay Jaiswal

## Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports

## Government of India Department of Sports

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1640 TO BE ANSWERD ON 28.11.2019

## National Sports Code

1640. DR. SANJAY JAISWAL:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to bring out a National Sports Code;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government during the last three years to improve the administration of different sports associations?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS [SHRI KIREN RIJIJU]

(a) & (b):   The National Sports Development Code of India (NSDCI) 2011 is already in existence and operational from 1 st  January 2011. It is an amalgamation of all relevant orders, notifications, instructions, circulars, etc. issued by this Ministry and defines the areas  of  responsibility  of  the  various  agencies  involved  in  the promotion  and  development  of  sports.  The  Committee  headed  by Secretary,  Department of  Sports  has  prepared  a  draft  for  the  new sports code, namely, National Code for Good Governance in Sports, 2017  on  which  comments  and  suggestions  of  stakeholders  have been received. An Expert Committee headed by a retired Judge of

Supreme Court of India has been constituted to hold consultations with stakeholders and give its recommendations.

(c):   Improving governance of different sports associations, including National Sports Federations (NSFs), is an ongoing process. A  number  of  steps  have  been  taken  by  this  Ministry  to  bring transparency in the selection of sportspersons by NSFs, planning of state level and national level competitions in advance, audit of the funds given by the Ministry and use of Information Technology (IT) tools such as online submission of all proposals of Annual Calendar of Training and Competitions (ACTC) by NSFs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1639 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-28
Subject: Drain Congestion
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Ashok Kumar Rawat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1639

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.11.2019

## Drain Congestion

## †1639. SHRI ASHOK KUMAR RAWAT:

- Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government is aware of acute pressure mounting on drainage system in various States of the country including Uttar Pradesh and if so, the details thereof; (b)  whether  the  drainage  congestion  causes  water  logging  in  drains  and  flood particularly in backward and rural areas; (c)  if  so,  the  areas  of  various  States  including  Uttar  Pradesh  affected  mainly  by drainage congestion during the last three years, till date; (d) the main reasons for drainage congestion in the country; and
- (e) the steps taken/proposed to be taken to resolve the problem of drain congestion?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

## (SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA)

(a) to (e)   Swachh  Bharat  Mission  (Gramin)  [SBM(G)]  was launched with the aim to achieve Open Defecation Free (ODF) India by providing access to toilet facilities to all the  rural  households  by  2 nd October,  2019  and  to  improve  overall  cleanliness  of villages through Solid and Liquid Waste Management (SLWM).

As  Sanitation  is  a  State  subject,  SBM(G)  is  implemented  by  the  State Governments. Government of India only provides technical and financial support to the State Governments to supplement their efforts in achieving the goal of the programme. Under  SBM(G),  flexibility  has  been  provided  to  the  States  to  adopt  appropriate technologies best suited to the local conditions.  However, use of safe and eco-friendly onsite toilet technologies are encouraged for construction of toilets. Twin leach pit toilet technology  is  promoted  for  most  parts  of  the  country  under  which  human  feces automatically becomes manure within the pit in 1-2 years and no drainage is required. And,  for  safe  disposal  of  grey  water,  primary  focus  is  on  construction  of  soak  pits. Besides, construction of Waste Stabilization Ponds in the bigger villages, reuse of grey water for agriculture purposes, etc. are also encouraged to be adopted for grey water management.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1638 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-28
Subject: Scheme for Big Ponds
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Gajendra Singh Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI,

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †1638

ANSWERED ON 2 8.11 .2019

## SCHEME FOR BIG PONDS

†1638. SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH PATEL

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the scheme for big ponds in the aspirational districts;
- (b) if so, the number of States where it is being implemented; and
- (c) if not, the time by which it is likely to be implemen ted?

## ANSWER

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

(a)to (c) Works related to water resources development & management are planned, funded, exe and maintained by the State Governments themselves as per their own resources and priorities.  In to  supplement  the  efforts  of  the  State  Governments,  Government  of  India  provides  techn financial  assistance  to  State  Governments  to  encourage  sustainable  development  and mana gement of water resources through various schemes and programmes such as Accelerated Irr Benefit Programme (AIBP), Repair, Renovation and Restoration (RRR) of Water Bodies Scheme under Pradhan Mantri Krishi SinchayeeYojana (PMKSY).

Under the RRR of Water Bodies scheme, 2219 water bodies have been taken up in clusters for restoration in 12 States since XII Plan onwards out of which 1160 water bodies have been rep completed upto March, 2019. Central Assistance of Rs.369 crore has been r leased for these water bodies upto March, 2019.

Out of 2219 water bodies taken up under RRR of water bodies scheme, 658 water bodi are in 26aspirational districts of 9 States.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1636 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-28
Subject: Revival of Micro Enterprises
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Queen Oja

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  1636 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.11.2019

## REVIVAL OF MICRO ENTERPRISES

## 1636.       SHRIMATI QUEEN OJA:

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  Micro  Enterprises  which  are  traditionally  manufacturing  various  useful important  items  of  brass  and  bell  metal  but  due  to  want  of  funds  and  infrastructure,  the enterprises are  going  to disappear  from Assamese Society and as a result of which upcoming generation would  not be  getting such brass and bell  metallic  items  in  the society,  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (b) whether any steps have been taken by the Union Government to revive these Micro Enterprises for the larger interest of public in Assam in particular and North Eastern Region in general;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken in this regard; and
- (d) the time by which it is likely to be done.

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI NITIN GADKARI)

(a) to (d): The  Ministry  of  Micro,  Small  and  Medium  Enterprises,  has  the  following Schemes for supporting Micro enterprises including brass & bell metal sector:-

- i. Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme
- ii. Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises
- iii. Interest Subvention Scheme for Incremental credit to MSMEs
- iv. Procurement & Marketing Support (PMS)
- v. International Cooperation scheme
- vi. Market Promotion and Development Assistance
- vii. Scheme for Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI)
- viii. A scheme for Promotion of Innovation, Rural Industry & Entrepreneurship (ASPIRE)
- ix. Credit Linked Capital Subsidy and Technology Up-gradation Scheme (CLCSTUS)
- x. Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1634 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-28
Subject: Releasing of Funds under AMRUT Scheme
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Pashupati Nath Singh, Annpurna Devi

## GOVERNMENT OF  INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING  AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1634

TO BE ANSWERED ON NOVEMBER 28, 2019

## RELEASING OF FUNDS UNDER AMRUT SCHEME

## NO. 1634.  SHRI PASHUPATI NATH SINGH: SHRIMATI ANNPURNA DEVI:

Will the Minister of HOUSING ANDURBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the funds released under AMRUT scheme to Jharkhand during the last three years;
- (b) the funds utilised out of the funds released;
- (c) the funds allocated and utilised in Jharkhand, sector-wise and city-wise; and
- (d) the number of people benefitted from the above scheme?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b) Central  Assistance  released  for  implementation  of projects under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) scheme to Jharkhand during last three years and funds utilized out of funds released is given in the table below:

(Amount in rupees in crore)

| Description                       |   F.Y.2016-17 |   F.Y.2017-18 |   F.Y.2018-19 |
|-----------------------------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
| Central Assistance released       |         33.16 |         52.48 |         84    |
| Utilisation Certificates received |         33.16 |         52.48 |         26.71 |

- (c) Under  AMRUT,  Central  Assistance  is  not  allocated  /released sector-wise or city-wise.  Central Assistance is released against the approved  State  Annual  Action  Plans  (SAAPs).    For  the  State  of Jharkhand, the Ministry has approved SAAPs amounting to Rs.1,245.74  crore  for  the  entire  Mission  period,  which  includes committed  Central  Assistance  of  Rs.566.17  crore.    As  on  date, Central Assistance amounting to Rs.332.45 crore has been released to Government of Jharkhand for AMRUT projects, out of which State Government  has  submitted  Utilization  Certificates  for  Rs.139.94 crore.

(d) Seven  cities  of  Jharkhand  have  been  selected  under  AMRUT covering  a  population  of  30  lakh  as  per  census  of  India,  2011. However, details of beneficiaries under AMRUT is not maintained in the Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1632 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-11-28
Subject: Projects under Bharatmala Pariyojana in Rajasthan
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1632

ANSWERED ON 28 TH   NOVEMBER, 2019

## PROJECTS UNDER BHARATMALA PARIYOJANA IN RAJASTHAN

## 1632.   COL. RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of districts from Rajasthan covered under the Bharatmala Pariyojana;
- (b) the details of expressways proposed to be constructed in Rajasthan under the Pariyojana and the districts likely to be covered thereunder;
- (c) whether any ring roads are proposed to be constructed under the Pariyojana in Rajasthan; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the cities likely to be covered thereunder?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) A  total  5076  km  length  of  National  Highways  covering  33  districts  have  been  identified under Bharatmala Pariyojana in the State of Rajasthan.
- (b) The  proposed  Delhi-Vadodara-Mumbai  Expressway  passes  through  the  State  of  Rajasthan and covers the districts of Alwar, Bharatpur, Dausa, Sawai Madhour, Tonk, Bundi and Kota.
- (c)  &  (d)  Yes  Sir.  Ring  roads  for  Jaipur,  Kota  &  Udaipur  cities  have  been  proposed  under Bharatmala Pariyojana.

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