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Lok Sabha Question No. 1403 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-26
Subject: Entry at Airport without Identity Cards/Entry Pass
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: CHINTAMANI MALVIYA, RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1403 (To be answered on the July 2018)

## ENTRY AT AIRPORT WITHOUT IDENTITY CARDSIENTRY PASS

1403.

PROF. CHINTAMANI MAL VIYA DR RA VINDRA KUMAR RAY

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

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be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether CISF personnel allowed entry of certain persons who were carrying neither identity cards nor any airport entry pass at the time of arrival of a political party leader at Indore airport on 6/7/2018;
- (b) if s0, whether it is tantamount to compromising the security, the duties of
- (c) whether the Government proposes to take action against such persons by examining the CCTV footage who entered the airport without entry pass;
- (d) if the details thereof; and SO,
- (e) if not; the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

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(a): Madam. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has reported that no person was allowed t0 enter into the arrival hall or any part of the passes. According to CISF the exaiination of the relevant CCTV footage revealed no case Of entry into the airport without entry passes Visitor Ticket: No,

- (b) to (e): Does not arise, in view of the answer to part (a) above

(Shri Jayant Sinha)
Lok Sabha Question No. 1402 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-26
Subject: Driving Training Institutions
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: LAKHAN LAL SAHU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 1402

ANSWERED ON 26 th JULY, 2018

## DRIVING  TRAINING  INSTITUTIONS

†1402. SHRI  LAKHAN  LAL SAHU:

Will the Minister of  ROAD TRANSPORT  AND  HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  launched  a  scheme  'Model  Driving  Training  School'  for setting up of driving training institutions in various States of the country;
- (b) if so, the number of 'Model Driving Training Schools' in the State of Chhattisgarh;
- (c) whether the Government has received any proposals from other States including the State of Chhattisgarh for setting up of driving training institution during the last three years and the current year; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government on these proposals?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) &  (b)  Yes   Madam,  Scheme of Institute of Driver Training and Research (IDTR) is being  implemented  by  the  Ministry  of  Road  Transport  &  Highways.    Ministry  of  Road Transport has sanctioned one Model Driving Training Institute in the State of Chhattisgarh.
- (c)   &  (d) This  Ministry  has  received  proposals  from  the  States  of  Andhra  Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana,  Maharashtra,   Manipur,  J&K, Jharkhand  and Sikkim for setting up of Institute of Driver Training  and Research. Ministry has sanctioned Institute of Driver Training  and Research one each in these States.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1400 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-26
Subject: Construction Length of NHs
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1400

ANSWERED ON 26 TH  JULY, 2018

## CONSTRUCTION LENGTH OF NHS

## 1400.  SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDY KOTHA:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) the Government statistical data on the average construction length of National Highways (NHs) per day in the country; and
- (b) the details of sanctioned NHs and funds allocated to the Telangana State from the past four years, year-wise?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a)  Ministry has constructed National Highways (NHs) at a pace of 26 km per day as on 30 th June in the current financial year 2018-19.
- (b) Total length of NHs in Telangana is 3795.5 km and details of fund allocated, year-wise is given  at  Annexure-I,  for  development  &  maintenance  of  NHs  as  well  as  State  Roads  under Central Road Fund & Economic Importance and Inter-State Connectivity Scheme.

## Annexure-I

ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (b)  OF  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO.  1400  FOR  ANSWER  ON  26.07.2018  ASKED  BY  SHRI  PRABHAKAR REDDY KOTHA REGARDING CONSTRUCTION LENGTH OF NHS.

Year-wise funds allocated for Telangana

| Year    |   Fund in Rs Crore |
|---------|--------------------|
| 2014-15 |             564.63 |
| 2015-16 |            1022.41 |
| 2016-17 |             789.96 |
| 2017-18 |             739.22 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1399 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-26
Subject: Election Campaign on FM Radio
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1399 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.07.2018)

## ELECTION CAMPAIGN ON FM RADIO

## 1399.   SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL:

- Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state: (a)  whether  the  Government  has  received  any  proposal  for  allowing  election campaign on FM Radio; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the time by which the same is likely to be implemented?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING {COL RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (Retd.)}

(a)  to  (c):  No  such  proposal  has  been  received.  However,  as  per  information furnished by Prasar Bharati, advertisements pertaining to election campaigning from different political parties are carried on AIR FM Channels.

Political broadcasts of different recognised Political Parties are done by All India Radio Capital stations  on medium wave and simulcast on FM and FM local Radio stations in the state as per the duration allotted by the Election Commission of India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1398 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-26
Subject: Fund NHs under HAM
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE, PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE, ANANDRAO  ADSUL, SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL, Shrirang Appa Barne, DHARMENDRA YADAV, VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1398

ANSWERED ON 26 TH  JULY, 2018

## FUND NHs UNDER HAM

1398.   DR. SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE:

DR. PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE:

SHRI ANANDRAO ADSUL:

SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJIRAO:

SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:

SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV:

SHRI VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether public sector banks, reeling under massive NPAs, are hesitant to finance more works and some private banks have shown interest to fund national highways projects under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM);
- (b) if so, whether the Government takes the maximum risk and financers are largely insulated under HAM model;
- (c) if so, the facts thereof
- (d)  whether  the  Union  Government  is  working  on  options  including  reaching  out  to  foreign pension funds to buy long term NHAI bond and if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether the State Bank of India has shown interest to finance more highway projects on its own rather than by forming any consortium; and
- (f) if so, the response of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways thereon?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a) As regards public sector banks there is no such report with the Ministry. However, some private banks have shown interest to fund Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) projects.

Funding  arrangement  are  as  per  the  terms  of  the  Concession  Agreement  signed

(d) National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) plans to raise funds through Masala bonds for which MTN (Medium Term Note) programme has been set up. Foreign pension fund may go for

(b)  &  (c) between NHAI and Concessionaire. investment in these bonds.

(e) & (f) No, Madam. However, under Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM), financial closure of the project  is  the  responsibility  of  the  Concessionaire  and  the  financial  arrangement  is  solely between the Concessionaire and the Banks. The Ministry has no role in this.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1397 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-26
Subject: Status of Atal Jyoti Yojana
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: ABHISHEK SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-1397

TO BE ANSWERED ON-26.07.2018

## STATUS OF ATAL JYOTI YOJANA

## 1397. SHRI  ABHISHEK SINGH

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

- (a) the current status of implementation of Atal Jyoti Yojana (AJAY) in Chhatisgarh till date;
- (b) the details of the locations/areas in the State where work is being carried out under AJAY;
- (c) whether the Union Government has received any kind of complaint regarding the installation of solar lights under AJAY and if so, the action taken by the Union Government thereon; and
- (d)  whether  any  officer  or  Committee    has  been  appointed  or  is  proposed  to  be  appointed  for monitoring AJAY and if so, the details thereof along with the level at which monitoring is being carried out and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b) Atal Jyoti Yojana (AJAY) Scheme is being implemented in five states, namely, Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh. The State of Chhattisgarh is not covered under the Scheme.
- (c)  The  Scheme  is  being  implemented  through  Energy  Efficiency  Services  Limited  (EESL). Complaints and feedbacks are being received, inter alia, through the designated toll free number, web  portal  and  letters.  Timely  action  is  being  taken  by  the  Ministry  of  New  &  Renewable Energy (MNRE)/EESL to resolve all complaints in a time bound manner.
- (d)  As  provided  in  the  Scheme,  an  Implementation  Committee  has  been  constituted  for monitoring the implementation of the Scheme. The Committee is headed by  a Joint Secretary level officer and has members from the implementation agency, expert institutions and MNRE.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1396 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-26
Subject: Access to Electricity
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: ANANDRAO  ADSUL, PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE, VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT, SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE, KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL, Shrirang Appa Barne

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1396 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.07.2018

## ACCESS TO ELECTRICITY

1396. SHRI ANANDRAO ADSUL: DR. PRITAM GOPINATH MUNDE: SHRI VINAYAK BHAURAO RAUT: DR. SHRIKANT EKNATH SHINDE: SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL: SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  energy  is  the  engine  of  growth  and  no  country  can  ever develop with millions of its citizens living without electricity and access to energy is a prerequisite for a poverty free India;

- (b) if  so,  whether  the  Union  Government  has  prepared  a  scheme  in consultation with the State Governments to provide electricity connection to every poor household in the country and if so, the details thereof;

- (c) whether DISCOMs are axis of power sector and these are running in heavy  losses  and  if  so,  the  steps  taken  or  suggested  to  plug  DISCOM losses;

- (d) whether there is a need to route subsidies in power sector through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and if so, the steps taken to stream line the subsidies in the power sector; and

- (e) whether a mechanism is needed to be put in place so that power from most efficient plants is utilized first to bring down electricity prices and if so, the guidelines issued in this regard?

## A N S W E R

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

( SHRI  R. K. SINGH )

(a) : Yes, Madam.

...........2.

(b) : Government of India have launched Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana -'Saubhagya' with an outlay of Rs.16,320 crore including Gross  Budgetary  Support  (GBS)  of  Rs.12,320  crore  from  Government  of India.  The      objective      of      the      scheme      is      to      achieve      universal household electrification by providing last mile connectivity and electricity connections to all households in rural and urban areas. Under the scheme, all States/UTs are required to complete the works of household electrification by 31st March, 2019.

(c) : Government  of  India  launched  Ujawal  Discom  Assurance Yojana  (UDAY)  for  the  operational  and  financial  turnaround  of  Power Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) in November, 2015.  The scheme aims to  bring  AT&C  losses  to  15%  and  reduce  the  ACS-ARR  gap  to  zero  by Financial Year      2018-19.

(d) : Subsidy,  if  any,  to  the  electricity  consumer  is  provided  by State.   Considering that Electricity is concurrent subject, States have to decide method of subsidy payment.

(e) : Merit  order  dispatch  mechanism  is  already  available  in  the country for procurement of required quantum of power by the DISCOMs at optimal  cost.      Under  this  mechanism,  the  power  from  most  efficient plants with least variable cost are utilized first by the DISCOMs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1394 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-26
Subject: Solar based Light on NHs
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: SURESH KODIKUNNIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1394

TO BE ANSWERED ON 26 TH  JULY, 2018

## SOLAR BASED LIGHT ON NHS

## 1394.   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 introduce solar based lights on those stretches of NHs passing through important towns/cities including the Kollam-Thirumangalam (744), Kollam-Theni (183) and Bharanikavu - Vandiperiyar (183-A) National Highways; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

(a) and (b)    No Madam.  Ministry is not having any such proposals for solar based lights on these stretches of NHs  passing through Kollam-Thirumangalam (744), Kollam-Theni (183) and Bharanikavu - Vandiperiyar (183-A).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1392 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-26
Subject: Health Services on NHs
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: ANOOP MISHRA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 1392

ANSWERED ON 26 th JULY, 2018

## HEALTH  SERVICES ON NHs

1392.  SHRI  ANOOP  MISHRA:

Will  the  Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND  HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  details  of  central  guidelines  for  minimum  mandate  of  health  services  on  National Highways;
- (b)  the  details  of  central  guidelines  mandating  presence  of  police  security  on  National Highways; and
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  steps  to  monitor  the  implementation  of  above guidelines and/or revise them?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Government has not  issued  guidelines  for  minimum  mandate  of  health  services  on National Highways. However, as per National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) works manual; NHAI is coordinating with local agencies such as District (Chief) Medical Officer, to  work  out  solutions  in  respect  of  highways  under  its  control.  Further  for  incident management 'Guidelines on Low cost traffic Management Technique for Urban Areas' may be used as considered appropriate to a situation.
- (b) &  ( c )   There are no guidelines with NHAI for ensuring presence of police security on National Highways. However, assistance from local police is sought whenever needed for  specific  purpose.  NHAI  has  arrangement  of  incident  management  on  its  stretches  for which  Regional  Officers  are  authorized  for  providing  /procuring  of  ambulances  in  their respective States in Consultation with Principal Secretary (Health) of the State Government on  similar  lines  of  National  Health  Mission.  Also  Regional  Officers  were  authorized  to depute cranes and patrol vehicles at every 50 kms on NHAI's stretches.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1391 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-26
Subject: Allocation of More Funds to States
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1391 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.07.2018

Allocation of More Funds to States

1391. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  allocate  more  funds  to  the States which are performing well in implementation of various developmental schemes and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether any guidelines have been issued by the Union Government in this regard; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS {COL. RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (RETD.)}

- (a) No, Madam. There is no such proposal under consideration.
- (b) & (c) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1390 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-26
Subject: Increase in Time Slots of News Bulletins
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: SATISH CHANDRA DUBEY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1390 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.07.2018)

## INCREASE IN TIME SLOTS OF NEWS BULLETINS

## 1390.   SHRI SATISH CHANDRA DUBEY:

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of steps taken by the Government to increase the time slot allotted for the  telecast/broadcast  of  news  bulletins  in  regional  languages  at  national  level through  Doordarshan  and  Akashvani  and  also  to  improve  the  quality  of  such bulletins;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  is  planning  to  promote  telecast/broadcast  of  such bulletins with a view to accord more importance to various regional languages in the country;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING {COL RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (Retd.)}

- (a) to (d): Prasar Bharati has informed that at present, there is no plan to increase the time slot for broadcast of AIR News Bulletins in regional languages at National level.  As far as DD is concerned, regional language bulletins are not broadcast on DD News Channel at national level.

Continuous efforts are made to improve the quality of news bulletins both at regional and national level.

Details of regional and national News bulletins may be accessed at:

- (i) All India Radio website www.allindiaradio.gov.in.
- (ii) Doordarshan website: www.ddindia.gov.in.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1389 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-26
Subject: Operation Schedule of Polavaram Project
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: RABINDRA KUMAR JENA

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

## LOK SABHA UN STARRED QUESTION NO. 1389

ANSWERED ON 26.0 7.201 8

## OPERATION SCHEDULE O F POLAVARAM PROJECT

## 1389. SHRI RABINDRA KUMAR JENA

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

- (a) whether the reservoir operation schedule of Polavaram project prescribed in Godavari W Tribunal award has been changed by the Central Wate r Commission and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether these details have been communicated and discussed with Odisha and Chhattisgar the details thereof;
- (c) whether Andhra Pradesh has proposed construction of embankment to prevent submerg ence of Odisha territory;
- (d) if so, whether any feasibility proposals have been studied and if so, the details there
- (e) whether any forest land in Odisha will be affected due to construction of proactive Polavaramproject and if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) whether forestry clearance has been given to the project and if so, the details ther reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

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

## ( SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHW AL )

- ( a) Central Water Commission (CWC) has intimated that no change in reservoir operation sch been made by them.
- (b) Does not arise in view of (a) above.
- (c ) to (e) As reported by the Govt of Andhra Pradesh, in the Detailed Project Report (DPR)pr provision has been made for construction of Protective Embankment along the rivers Sabari prevent submergence in the territories of Odisha a nd Chhattisgarh.  Further, Polavaram Project Autho (PPA)  has  intimated  that  forest  land  is  not  required  for  construction  of  above  mentio embankments.
- (f)  As  informed  by  Government  of  Andhra  Pradesh,  Stage -II  forest  clearance  has  been  acc orded  by Ministry  of  Environment  &  Forests  (MoEF)  vide  LetterNo.  8 - 123/2005 - FC,  dated  28.07.2010  for  this project.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1383 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-26
Subject: Distribution of Solar Pumps on Cheaper Rates
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: BHARAT SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-1383

TO BE ANSWERED ON-26.07.2018

## DISTRIBUTION OF SOLAR PUMPS ON CHEAPER RATES

## 1383. SHRI  BHARAT SINGH

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to distribute solar pumps at cheaper rates to the farmers of the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether any scheme has been formulated for the sale of electricity generated by the pumps distributed to the farmers and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the time by which objectives of the said scheme are likely to be achieved ?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) To make solar water pumps affordable to the farmers, Government provides Central Financial Assistance  (CFA)  up  to  30%  of  the  benchmark  cost  of  installation  under  the  Off-grid  and Decentralized Solar PV Applications Programme.
- (b)  &  (c)  The  Government  is  formulating  a  Scheme  'Kisan  Urja  Suraksha  evam  Utthaan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM)' which covers solarization of existing grid-connected agriculture pumps, also  enabling  sale  of  surplus  electricity  generated  by  solar  panels.  The  Scheme  is  under  the process of approval and detailed provisions are yet to be finalized.

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