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Lok Sabha Question No. 259 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Cruise and Ferry Services
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: FAIZAL P.P. MOHAMMED

## 259. MOHAMMED  FAIZAL:

Will the Minister of SHIPPING be pleased  to state:

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- (a) the salient  features of new Guidelines implemented  for operation of Cruise Shipping and Ferry Services  at Major Ports in the country;
- (b) the details of Cruise Shipping and Ferry Services presently operational in Major Ports in the country,  Port-wise;
- (c) the present  staius of construction of new Cruise  Terminals in the country at various ports in the country  including Kochi; and
- (d) the details  of funds allocated, released  and utilised for this purpose?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY  OF SHIPPING (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a) New guidelines in the form of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to handle  cruise vessels and cruise passengers  have been revised and implemented  in November,2017. The salient features  of these SOPs inter alia includes submission of documents/data electronically, seamless  entry and exit process with access  control  and RFID for vehicles and persons and simplified  Port Health Organization Clearance Procedure. lt further provides for e-Landing card for shore excursion,  doing away with face to face checks except at the first port  of entry and last port  of exrt and allowing carrying of valid  photo  l-card for lndian cruise  passenger  on domestic leg instead of the passport.

(b) The five major ports i.e Mumbai Port, Mormugao  Port, New Mangalore  Port, Cochin Port and Chennai  Port receive  cruise ships as per the plan/programme  of various  cruise companies  as a port of call. Ferry services are run from Mumbai Port (Gateway of lndia) to Mandwa & Elephanta,  and from Ferry Wharf to Mora, Revas & Karanja.

(c & d) A cruise passenger facilitation centre has been completed at Chennai Port on 31 .7.2017 with an expenditure of Rs. 17.54 crores. An international  Cruise  terminal is under construction  at Mumbai Port at an estimated cost of Rs. 300 crores. The Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned an amount of Rs. 12.50 crores for this project out of which Rs. 5 cores have already been released. A domestic  cruise terminal has also been developed  at Mumbai Port at an estimated  cost of Rs. 14 crores. lt is proposed  to construct another cruise terminal facility in the Ernakulum Wharf of Cochin  Port at an estimated  cost of Rs. 25.72 crores. The Ministry of Tourism had sanctioned Rs. 21.41 crores as financial assistance  for this project  out of this Rs. 4.33 crores have been released.

## GOVERNMENT  OF INDIA MINISTRY  OF SHIPPING

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUEST]ON NO.259

To BE ANSWERED oN 19THJULY, 2o1B

## CRUISE AND FERRY SERVICES
Lok Sabha Question No. 253 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Support from NGOs and Corporates for SBM
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: GOWDAR MALLIKARJUNAPPA SIDDESHWARA

## Government of India

## Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 253 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19-07-2018

## Support from NGOs and Corporates for SBM

## 253. SHRI G.M. SIDDESHWARA:

Will the Minister of DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION be pleased to state :

(a) whether the Government is trying to seek support from Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and corporate sector to achieve the goals of the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM);

(b)  if  so,  the  details  of  NGOs  and  corporate  houses  which  are  extending  their  support  to Government in this regard; and

(c) whether these NGOs and corporate houses are carrying out the mission independently or in alliance with Government?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FORMINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION (SHRI RAMESH CHANDAPPA JIGAJINAGI)

(a)  and  (b)  Though  the  Government  of  India  does  not  directly  engage  Non-Government Organisations  (NGOs)  in  the  implementation  of  Swachh  Bharat  Mission  (Gramin)  [SBM(G)],  the  State  Governments  can  actively  involve  them  in  the  Information,  Education  and Communication(IEC)  activities  including  in  triggering  leading  to  demand  generation,  in capacity building, assistance in construction,and for ensuring sustained use of the sanitation facilities.

SBM (G)guidelines have provisionsfor utilization of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds in rural sanitation activities by the States/Districts. ASwachh Bharat Kosh (SBK) has also been established under the Ministry of Finance to channelize corporate and individual contributions for Swachh Bharat Mission. These contributions are covered under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) under the Companies Act.

(c) A Corporate Collaboration Framework has been prepared for systematically involving the corporate  sector  in  advancing  Swachh  Bharat  Mission.  Many  Corporates  have  announced taking up works in rural sanitation, which they carry out in consultation with the State/district and  local  governments.  At  the  Central  level,  Corporate  collaboration  has  been  availed  in development of Swachh Iconic Places, in engagement of district level Preraks and in certain Information,  Education  and  Communication  (IEC)  activities  as  per  the  priorities  of  the Mission.
Lok Sabha Question No. 252 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Sharing of Yamuna River Water Amongst States
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: ARJUNLAL MEENA

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

## LOK SABHA UN STARRED QUESTION NO.

## †252 ANSWERED ON 19.0 7.201 8

## SHARING OF YAMUNA RI VER WATER AMONGST ST ATES

## †252. SHRI ARJUN LAL MEENA

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

(a) the reasons for not providing share of Yamuna river water to Rajasthan from Tajewa despite allocation of water by Upper Yamuna River Board;

(b )  whether  the  Union  Government  proposes  to  direct  Haryana  State  on  the  issue  of  pro Yamuna river water from Tajewala to Churu and Jhunjhunu districts of Rajasthan; and (c) if so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely to be done?

## AN SWER

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

## ( SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHW AL )

(a)Rajasthan has its share of Yamuna water from Tajewala & Okhla distribution points. Rajasthan is not getting its allocated share of Yamuna water from Tajewala Barrage in the absenc e of any agreement between the S tates of Rajasthan & Haryana towards finalization of the carrier sys convey Rajasthan's share of wat erenroute Haryana territory.

(b)& (c) Rajasthan had submitted a feasibility report to Central Water Commission (CWC) "Transfer of Rajasthan's share in Yamuna Water from Tajewala Head, Haryana to Rajasthan and it's utilization in Jhunjhunu and Churu District of Rajasthan" for an estimated cost of Rs. 20249 c The report had been examined in CWC and 'in principal consent' for preparation of DPR of the project had been conveyed to Rajasthan by CWC subject to certain conditions.  In the 7 th meetin g of Upper Yamuna Review Committee held on 15.02.2018, Rajasthan had been advised to prep the  DPR  for  'Transfer  of  Rajasthan's  share  in  Yamuna  Water  from  Tajewala  Head, Haryana to Rajasthan and it's u tilization in Jhunjhunu and Churu District s of Rajast han'. It was also discussed to  consider  forwarding  Rajasthan's  request  for  external  financial  assistance  to  Department  of Economic  Affairs  to  enable  Rajasthan to obtain  loan  for  the  purpose. Th timelines  for  the completion of the project can be decided only after submission of DPR by Rajasthan.
Lok Sabha Question No. 251 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Barring Alien Countries from Participation in Power Transmission Projects
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: BALASUBRAMANIAM SENGUTTUVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.251 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2018

## BARRING ALIEN COUNTRIES FROM PARTICIPATION IN POWER TRANSMISSION PROJECTS

251.   SHRI B. SENGUTTUVAN:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Ministry  is  likely  to  bar  the  Chinese  power  companies  from participation  in  power  transmission  projects  on  the  ground  of  growing  security concerns and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Chinese Government bars the participation of foreign investors in electrical energy sector whilst India allows 100% FDI in the field and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether  any  policy  decision  has  been  taken  by  the  Ministry  to  disallow countries  that  do  not  offer  reciprocal  investment  in  the  field  of  power  and  to declare  them  ineligible  to  invest  in  power  transmission  projects  in  the  country and if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

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

( SHRI  R. K. SINGH )

(a) : There is no proposal under consideration in the Ministry to bar the Chinese power companies from participation in  power transmission projects on the ground of growing security concerns.

(b) : Ministry of External Affairs have informed that as per 7 th  Revision to Foreign  Investment  Industry  Catalogue  2017  of  Chinese  Government,  which regulates foreign investments in various sectors of the Chinese economy;  foreign investment  in sector related to energy/power  generation  is not prohibited. Investment  in  power  generation  and  supply  is  encouraged  by  the  Chinese Government, though it doesn't provide the detail on the share of ownership which a foreign investor can hold. However, 'Construction and management of nuclear power  plant',  'Construction  and  operation  of  power  grid',  form  a  part  of  the 'Restricted  List'  in  China  according  to  which   the  foreign  investor  mandatorily has to form JV with Chinese company and the majority of share holding will be with Chinese partner.

- (c) : There  is  no  policy  decision  taken  by  the  Ministry  to  disallow countries  that  do  not  offer  reciprocal  investment  in  the  field  of  power  and  to declare them ineligible to invest in power transmission projects in the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 250 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Special Training Programme for Panchayat Representatives
Ministry: PANCHAYATI RAJ
Asked by: RAJESHBHAI NARANBHAI CHUDASAMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.250 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19/07/2018

## Special Training Programme for Panchayat Representatives

## 250.  SHRI RAJESHBHAI CHUDASAMA:

Will the Minister of PANCHAYATI RAJ be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government  is contemplating to launch a special training programme to impart  training  to  public  representatives  of  Panchayats  and  Municipal  bodies  with regard to their rights, duties and powers;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the time by which a final decision is likely to be taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a) to  (c)  In  order  to  strengthen  governance  capabilities  of  Panchayati  Raj Institutions (PRIs) to deliver on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Government has launched the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) to be implemented during 2018-19 to 2021-22 with total outlay of Rs 7255.50 crore having Central share of Rs. 4500 crore and State share of 2755.50 crore. The scheme will have both central as well as state components. The central component will be fully funded by Government of India. However, Centre: State funding pattern will be 60:40 for all States, except North East and Hill States where Centre: State funding pattern will be 90:10. For all Union Territories (UTs), the Central share will be 100%.

The Scheme envisages enhancement of capacities of Panchayats through a concerted, capacity building process and expansion of outreach and coverage of training. It will strengthen Gram Sabhas to function effectively as the basic forum of people's participation with focus on vulnerable groups. RGSA will have programmatic focus on ensuring basic orientation training for the Elected Representatives (ERs) of Panchayats within 6 months of their election, and refresher  trainings  within  two  years.  It  will  incorporate  greater  thrust  for  e-enablement  of Panchayats, for e-governance to enhance efficiency and transparency.
Lok Sabha Question No. 249 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Water Quality Assessment Authority
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: BHAGWANTH KHUBA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION

## LOK   SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 249 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2018

## Water Quality Assessment Authority

- †249.    Shri BhagwanthKhuba

Will the Minister of DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION be pleased to state: (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  set  up  a  Water  Quality  Assessment Authority; (b) if so, the details thereof; and

- (c) the mandate proposed to be given to the Authority?

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

(a)  to  (c)  There  is  no  proposal   with  this  Ministry  for  setting-up  of  the   Water  Quality Assessment Authority (WQAA).  However, as reported by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) a Water Quality Assessment Authority (WQAA) had earlier been  constituted  under  the  Environment  (Protection)  Act,  1986  in  May  2001  under  the chairmanship of Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forests.  The tenure of the WQAA was extended from time to time and then it was decided that the tenure of WQAA would not be extended beyond 31/03/2017.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 248 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Construction of Toilets
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: CHINTAMANI MALVIYA, RAVINDRA KUMAR PANDEY

## Government of India

## Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 248 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19-07-2018

## Construction of Toilets

†248. PROF. CHINTAMANI MALVIYA: DR. RAVINDRA KUMAR RAY:

Will the Minister of DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION be pleased to state :

- (a) the number of toilets constructed in Ujjain and Ratlam districts in Madhya Pradesh and Giridih, Koderma and Hazaribagh districts in Jharkhand under Open Defecation Free (ODF) scheme during each of the last three years, district-wise; and
- (b) the target date set for making Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand ODF States?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FORMINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION

(SHRI RAMESH CHANDAPPA JIGAJINAGI)

- (a) The number of Individual household latrines constructed in Ujjain and Ratlam districts in Madhya Pradesh and Giridih, Koderma and Hazaribagh districts in Jharkhand during each of the last three years under Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) is as under :-
- (b) Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand have targeted themselves to become ODF by 31.12.2018.

| State          | District   |   2015-16 |   2016-17 |   2017-18 |
|----------------|------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| Madhya Pradesh | RATLAM     |      6452 |     30413 |     71582 |
| Madhya Pradesh | UJJAIN     |     26412 |     52947 |     48595 |
| Jharkhand      | GIRIDIH    |     22376 |     54879 |     71570 |
| Jharkhand      | KODERMA    |      5588 |     38804 |     23155 |
| Jharkhand      | HAZARIBAGH |     20873 |     58408 |     93278 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 246 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: PMAY in Kerala
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: P.K.SREEMATHI TEACHER

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 246

TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2018

## PMAY in Kerala

## 246. SHRIMATI P.K. SREEMATHI TEACHER:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the funds allocated to the State of Kerala during financial years from 2014-15 to 201819 under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY);
- (b) the districts included under the said scheme; and
- (c) the number of houses constructed and likely to be constructed in Kannur district under the said scheme?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## (SHRI RAM KRIPAL YADAV)

- (a) : The erstwhile rural housing scheme Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY) has been restructured into Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana- Gramin (PMAY-G) from 01.04.2016. The detail of funds allocated to the State of Kerala under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) from 2014-15 to 2018-19  is given below:
- (b) : All the districts of Kerala are covered under PMAY-G.
- (c) : As reported by the State Government on AwaasSoft, as on 16.07.2018, the details of house constructed/likely to be constructed under PMAY-G in Kannur district is given below:

| Financial Year   | Funds Allocated (Rs. in lakh)   |
|------------------|---------------------------------|
| 2014-15          | 32247.234                       |
| 2015-16          | 21748.954                       |
| 2016-17          | 24380.433                       |
| 2017-18          | 7392.150                        |
| 2018-19          | -                               |

| District   | 2016-17            | 2016-17                         | 2017-18            | 2017-18                         |
|------------|--------------------|---------------------------------|--------------------|---------------------------------|
|            | Houses constructed | Houses likely to be constructed | Houses constructed | Houses likely to be constructed |
| Kannur     | 460                | 1176                            | 43                 | 453                             |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 245 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Electrification of Villages
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA, HARISH CHANDRA MEENA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.245 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2018

## ELECTRIFICATION OF VILLAGES

†245.  SHRI BHAIRON PRASAD MISHRA: SHRI HARISH MEENA:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Government has achieved its ambitious target of 100% electrification of the country;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  criteria  adopted  by  the  Government  to consider a village as electrified;
- (c) if not, the time by which the Government proposes to achieve the target;
- (d) the number of hamlets having population of more than five hundred which are yet to be electrified in the country particularly in Uttar Pradesh under Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Rural Electrification Scheme, District-wise and State-wise; and
- (e) the time by which the said hamlets are likely to be electrified?

## A N S W E R

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

( SHRI  R. K. SINGH )

(a) to (c) :  As informed by States, all inhabited census villages across the country were electrified, as on 28 th  April, 2018.

According to Rural Electrification Policy 2006,  a village is reported as electrified, if

- i) basic infrastructure such as Distribution Transformer and Distribution Lines are provided in the inhabited locality, as well as the locality inhabited by weaker sections of the society/hamlet where it exists;
2. ii) electricity  is  provided  to  public  places  like  schools,  Panchayat  Office, Health Centres, Dispensaries, Community Centres etc; and
3. iii) the  number  of  household  electrified  should  be  at  least  10%  of  the  total number of households in the village.
4. (d)  &  (e)  :      Government  of  India  have  targeted  to  electrify  all  remaining  unelectrified households, across the country including Uttar Pradesh, by 31 st  March, 2019 under Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana-  Saubhagya  and supplemented by Deen Dayal Upadhayaya Gram Jyoti Yojana.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 242 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Maintenance of Tolled Highways
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: G. HARI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 242

ANSWERED ON 19 TH  JULY, 2018

## MAINTENANCE OF TOLLED HIGHWAYS

## 242. SHRI G.HARI:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  it  is  true  that  the  National  Highways  Authority  of  India  (NHAI)  has  directed  its official to ensure that all  tolled stretches across the country are maintained properly if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether it is also true that the NHAI has also warned that toll charges will be halved in case of poor maintenance, if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  it  is  also  true  that  the  Government  proposes  to  put  a  protocol  for  assessing maintenance of roads every year; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a) National  Highway  stretches  under  NHAI  are  being  maintained  in  traffic  worthy condition through concessionaire for PPP projects and through Operation and Maintenance contractor for non-PPP project.
- (b) No, Madam. There is no such proposal.
- (c) & (d) Maintenance of National Highways is a continuous process.  For stretches under Build Operate Transfer (BOT) operation, maintenance and repair works are being carried out  as  per  the  provisions  of  the  Concession  Agreement  by  the  Concessionaire.  Other stretches are maintained as per requirement subject to availability of funds.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 241 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Privatization of Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: C. N. JAYADEVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 8 241

(To be answered on the July 2018) I9th

## PRIVATIZATION OF AIRPORTS

241. SHRI CN. JAYADEVAN

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state: -

(a): whether the Government is considering a proposal to privatize some (b): if so, the details thereof and steps taken in this regard? being

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a): No Madam; there is no such proposal at present under consideration with the Government.

(b): Does not arise in view of (a) above: