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Lok Sabha Question No. 3666 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-16
Subject: Distribution of Quality Seeds
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Pushpendra Singh Chandel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, COOPERATION AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK  SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3666 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  JULY, 2019

## DISTRIBUTION OF QUALITY SEEDS

3666.  SHRI  KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has formulated any scheme to distribute improved varieties of seeds;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  expanded  the  seed  distribution  centres  for  providing improved varieties of seeds to the farmers in Bundelkhand; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

कृ ष एवं कसान कयाण मंी (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a) & (b): Yes, Sir.

The  Government  of  India  is providing financial assistance  for production  and distribution of improved/High Yielding Varieties (HYVs) seeds to the States and implementing agencies  through  various  ongoing  Crop  Development  Programmes/Schemes  viz.  National Food  Security  Mission  (NFSM),  Bringing  Green  Revolution  in  Eastern  India  (BGREI), Rashtriya  Krishi  Vikas  Yojana  (RKVY),  Mission  for  Integrated  Development  of  Horticulture (MIDH),  Sub-Mission  on  Seeds  &  Planting  Material  (SMSP)  under  National  Mission  on Agricultural Extension & Technology (NMAET) etc.

- (c) & (d): Yes, Sir.

For  providing  improved  varieties  of  seeds  to  the  farmers  in  Bundelkhand  region following steps is being taken.

- i. Government of Madhya Pradesh has constructed 22 Seed Distribution centres (Agriculture Input Centres) in Bundelkhand region (Madhya Pradesh).
- ii. Government of Uttar Pradesh is providing special subsidy up to 80% on seed cost  under  the  scheme  Subsidy  on Certified  Seed  Distribution including  7 districts of Bundelkhand.
- iii. Farmers  Producers  Organizations  (FPOs)  and  Agri-junctions  have  also  been authorized to distribute quality seeds.
- iv. One Seed Hub on Oilseeds has been established under the Rani Laxmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi which is catering to the need of mustard seeds of Bundelkhand farmers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3665 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-16
Subject: Foreign Funding of NGOs
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Ramya  Haridas

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3665

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  JULY, 2019/ ASHADHA 25, 1941 (SAKA )

FOREIGN FUNDING OF NGOs

3665. MS. RAMYA HARIDAS:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  total  amount  of  foreign  funds  received  by  various  organisations including Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) during each of the last three years;
- (b) whether any mechanism is in place to monitor and review the activities and functioning of such organisations;
- (c)  if  so,  the  details  and  findings  of  the  said  review  and  the  outcome thereof; and

(d) the details of the follow up action taken thereon?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

(a): Foreign Contribution (FC) received by various associations/NGOs during the last three years is as under:-

| Financial Year   |   FC received (Rs. In Crores) |
|------------------|-------------------------------|
| 2015-16          |                       17803.2 |
| 2016-17          |                       15343.1 |
| 2017-18          |                       16894.4 |

(b):  Yes  Sir.  Monitoring  Unit  of  FCRA  Wing  monitors  the  receipt  and utilization of foreign contributions.

(c) & (d): Registration of more than 14,800 associations has been cancelled during  the  last  five  years  because  they  committed  violations  of  the provisions of The FCRA, 2010. Details of such associations are available on the FCRA portal www.fcraonline.nic.in.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3657 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-16
Subject: Rehabilitation of Stray Cattle
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Gurjeet Singh Aujla

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING)

LOK SABAHA

USTARRED QUESTION NO.3657 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 th  July, 2019

## REHABILITATION OF STRAY CATTLE

## 3657.  SHRI GURJEET SINGH AUJLA:

state:

(a) whether the Government is aware that the steps taken to rehabilitate stray cows is insufficient; and

- (b) if so, the details of the measures adopted by the Government and details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## (DR. SANJEEV KUMAR BALIYAN)

(a) & (b) As per the Article 246(3) of the Constitution of India in List II of Seventh Schedule the  Preservation,  protection  and  improvement  of  stock  and  prevention  of  animal  diseases; veterinary  training  and  practice  is  under  State  list  on  which  the  State  has  exclusive  power  to make laws for such State or any part thereof with respect to any of the matters enumerated in List II in the Seventh Schedule.   Further, as per the Article 48 of the Constitution of India, State shall endeavour to organise agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines and shall,  in  particular,  take  steps  for  preserving  and  improving  the  breeds,  and  prohibiting  the slaughter, of cows and calves and other milch and draught cattle.

Further, as per Section 3 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, it is the duty of every person having care or charge of any animal to take all reasonable measures to ensure the well being of such animal and to prevent infliction of unnecessary pain and sufferings. Section 11(1) (h) of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 provides that it is a cruelty, if  any person, being the owner of (any animal) fails to provide such animal with sufficient food, drink or shelter  and as per the Section 11 (1)(i) it is a Cruelty, if any person, without reasonable cause, abandons any animal in circumstances which tender it likely  that it will suffer pain by reason or starvation, thirst and it is also a punishable offense under PCA Act, 1960. The Provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 and Rules framed there under need to be implemented by the State Governments.

However, the Animal Welfare Board has issued advisory on stray animals to all the State Governments/  Union  Territories  vide  letter  dated  12 th July,  2018.  The  Gaushalas  are established  to  take  care  of  stray  animals  (s).  The  Animal  Welfare  Board  encourages  such organizations  by  providing  grant-in-aid  for  taking  care  of  the  animals  with  the  budget provided  by  the  Government  of  India.  Apart  from  the  aforementioned  actions,  many  state governments is also taking various actions for rehabilitating stray cattle.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3656 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-16
Subject: Vegetable Processing Units
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Kirron  Kher

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3656

ANSWERED ON 16 TH  JULY, 2019

## VEGETABLE PROCESSING UNITS

## 3656.  SHRIMATI KIRRON KHER:

Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  special  steps  to  set  up  vegetable  based processing industries in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh;
- (b) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the reaction of the Government on the quality of vegetables being grown in the districts of the aforesaid States?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI RAMESWAR TELI)

- (a) & (b): The Ministry does not establish any food processing unit of its own. Rather, the Ministry promotes setting-up of food processing units under the umbrella scheme of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) by means of financial assistance.
- (c): Processing  quality  of  vegetables  are  also  grown  in  some  districts  of  the  aforesaid States.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3655 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-16
Subject: IGNOAPS Beneficiaries
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: B. Y. Raghavendra, Nalin Kumar Kateel

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3655

TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.07.2019

## IGNOAPS BENEFICIARIES

## 3655.   SHRI B.Y. RAGHAVENDRA: SHRI NALIN KUMAR KATEEL:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is true that Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS), a centrally sponsored scheme was introduced to help eligible elderly citizens by providing them with direct cash pensions;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government is aware that the banks and treasury officials are returning the pension amount to the Government without verifying the details of the beneficiaries;
- (d) if  so,  whether the Government has taken note that the said officials are responsible for depriving the pension benefits to thousands of beneficiaries in Karnataka;
- (e) if so, whether the Government has taken any action against the officials responsible for the said irregularities; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

(a) & (b): Indira  Gandhi  National  Old  Age  Pension  Scheme  (IGNOAPS)  is  a  Centrally Sponsord Scheme under which central assistance is provide to the elderly persons belonging to Below  Poverty  Line  (BPL)  households.  Under  IGNOAPS,  central  assistance  of  Rs.  200/-  per month is provided to the beneficiaries of age of 60-79 years and Rs.500/- per month is provided to  the  beneficiaries  of  age  of  80  years  and  above.  As  the  objective  is  to  provide  door  step delivery,  the  modes  of  pension  payments  are  Banks,  Post  Office  Accounts,  Money  Order  and cash disbursement as per the suitability of the beneficiaries. A total of 2.14 crore eligible elderly persons are getting benefitted under IGNOAPS.

(c) to (f): No instance of returning the pension amount to the Government by the Banks and Treasury  officials  without  verifying  the  details of  the  beneficiaries  has  been  brought  to  the notice of the Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3654 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-16
Subject: Sluggish Rate of Automobile Sales
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Ravneet Singh

## HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES DEPARMENT OF HEAVY INDUSTRY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3654 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.07.2019

## Sluggish Rate of Automobile Sales

## 3654. SHRI RAVNEET SINGH BITTU:

Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the sluggish rate of automobile sales during the last two quarters; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the response of the Government to accelerate automobile manufacturing sales?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES & PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (SHRI ARVIND GANPAT SAWANT)

(a)  &  (b):Yes  sir,  the  Government  is  aware  that  the  auto  sector  which  has  been  growing  at approximately 7-8% per annum has witnessed a sluggish rate of sales in the last two quarters. During period  from  January  2018-June  2018, 13.39  million vehicles  (all  categories)  were  sold  and  during period from January 2019-June 2019 12.04 million vehicles were sold. Hence a net decline of 10.08% was registered in the rate of automobile sale in the last two quarters.

The Government, as a policymaker, always attempts to kickstart the sluggish economy through a package of measures for comprehensive and continued development of the auto sector as and when required.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3653 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-16
Subject: e-Visa Facility at Airports
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: P. Ravindhranath

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3653

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  JULY, 2019/ ASHADHA 25, 1941 (SAKA )

E-VISA FACILITY AT AIRPORTS

3653. SHRI P. RAVEENDRANATH KUMAR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  decided  to  introduce  Electronic  Travel Authorization facility (e-Visa) at nine airports across the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether  the  Government  is  also  planning  to  extend  e-Visa  facility  in other airports; and

(d)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  follow  up  action  taken  by  the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

(a)  to  (d)  :  The  Government  of  India  introduced  e-Visa  scheme  on  27 Nov,2014.    It  is  presently  available  at  28  designated  airports  i.e.  Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Goa, Kolkata, Cochin, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad,  Trivandrum, Calicut, Lucknow,  Amritsar, Trichy, Jaipur, Mangalore, Pune, Nagpur, Coimbatore, Gaya, Bagdogra, Guwahati, Varanasi,  Chandigarh,  Vishakhapatnam,  Madurai,  Bhubaneswar  and  Port Blair,  and  5  Seaports  i.e.  Mumbai,  Cochin,  Mangalore,  Goa  and  Chennai. Extension  of  e-Visa  facility  to  additional  Immigration  Check  Posts (ICPs) is a continuous process which is done after appropriate consultations with all stakeholders and ensuring availability of necessary physical & electronic infrastructure and manpower.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3652 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-16
Subject: Promotion of Official Language
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: P.P. Chaudhary

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3652

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  JULY, 2019/ ASHADHA 25, 1941 (SAKA )

PROMOTION OF OFFICIAL LANGUAGE

†3652. SHRI P.P. CHAUDHARY:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the steps taken by the Government during the last five years to promote the official language;
- (b) the details of amount spent on the promotion of official language during the said period, year-wise, Ministry-wise and State-wise;
- (c) whether the Government is contemplating to distribute prize at district level to promote official language in the districts;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if not, the intention of the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

(a): Following  steps  have  been  taken  by  the  Department  of  Official Language  to  promote  Official  Language  Hindi  and  its  development  in official work :-

- i.     Training for Language/Translation/Computer  was  given  to approximately 1,73,900 personnel of various Ministries/Departments and government institutions.
- ii.   Technical tools-LILA Mobile App, LILA Prarvah and Kanthastha were developed and implemented.

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## L.S.US.Q.NO 3652 FOR 16.07.2019

iii.    For  promotion/monitoring  of  the  Official  Language  Hindi,  the work  of Kendriya Hindi Samiti, Hindi Salahkar Samities, Committee  of  Parliament  on  Official  Language,  Town  Official Language Implementation Committees and eight Regional Implementation  Offices  of  Department    of  Official  Language  has been facilitated.

- iv.   Various incentives/award schemes have been implemented for the offices/ employees of the Government of India.
2. (b) To  promote  Hindi,  the  Ministry/Department  incur  expenditure  from their budget as per their own discretion. The expenditure incurred by the  Department  of  Official  Language  in  the  last  five years  is  as follows :-

| Year    |   Expenditure (in crore rupees) |
|---------|---------------------------------|
| 2014-15 |                           48.3  |
| 2015-16 |                           49.6  |
| 2016-17 |                           56.64 |
| 2017-18 |                           64.51 |
| 2018-19 |                           69.13 |

(c) to (e)   No, Sir.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3651 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-16
Subject: Destruction due to Storm
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Nitesh Ganga Deb

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3651

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  JULY, 2019/ ASHADHA 25, 1941 (SAKA )

DESTRUCTION DUE TO STORM

3651. SHRI NITESH GANGA DEB:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether sudden dust storm, lightening and thundering that spread over many districts of Uttar Pradesh and NCR on 6th June, 2019 had claimed many  lives,  injured  many  more  and  damage  to  houses,  property  and electricity have been reported from the affected areas;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the victims have been provided relief and monetary help by the Government; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

(a) to (d): As per information received from Government of Uttar Pradesh, 29 human lives lost, 58 persons injured and 34 houses were damaged in 20 districts due to sudden dust storm, lightening and thundering occurred on 6 th   June,  2019.  The  Government  of  Uttar  Pradesh  has  provided  financial assitance to the victims as per State Disaster Response Fund norms. No loss was reported in National Capital Territory of Delhi.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3650 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-16
Subject: Cyclone Vayu
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Prabhubhai Nagarbhai Vasava

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3650

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  JULY, 2019/ ASHADHA 25, 1941 (SAKA )

CYCLONE VAYU

3650. SHRI PARBHUBHAI NAGARBHAI VASAVA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the present status of Cyclone Vayu;

(b) the details of the States affected by the cyclone so far in the country including Gujarat;

(c)  the  details  of  the  loss/damage  suffered  due  to  this  cyclone  in  the country, State/UT-wise;

(d) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to compensate for the loss/ damage caused by Cyclone Vayu; and

(e) the steps taken by the Government to tackle this cyclone?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

(a) to  (d):  Cyclone  'Vayu''  had  weakened from 'Very Severe' Cyclonic storm to a 'Well-marked low pressure area' on 18th June, 2019 when it crossed  Kutch/north  Gujarat  coast.  No  State/UT  was  affected  from Cyclone  'Vayu''.  As  intimated  by  the  State  Government  of  Gujarat  and Daman  &  Diu  administration,  there  was  no  loss  of  life  and  property, hence, there was no need for disbursement of any relief amount.

(e) Following  steps  were  taken  by  Central  Government  to  tackle Cyclone 'Vayu'':

- i. Regular forecast bulletins were issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on the Cyclone (Vayu) to all concerned.

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 3650 FOR 16.07.2019

- ii. 52 teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) (Gujarat -  47  teams  and  Diu  -  05  teams)  were  deployed  as  proactive deployment.
- iii. On 11.06.2019, Union Home Minister reviewed the preparedness of State and Central Ministries/Agencies concerned  to  deal  with  the  situation  arising  out  of  Cyclone 'VAYU'.
- iv. Cabinet  Secretary  chaired  the  meeting  of  National  Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) on 11.06.2019 and reviewed the preparedness of State and Central Agencies concerned.
- v. Detailed advisories were issued to the State of Gujarat and UT of  Daman  &  Diu  requesting  them  to  take  all  precautionary measures  with  a  view  to  ensure  that  no  human  life  is  lost, damage to vital infrastructure is minimized and to ensure early recovery of all essential services post-cyclone landfall.
- vi. Home  Secretary  took  a  review  meeting  on  12.06.2019  of States and Central Ministries/agencies concerned.
- vii. Situation was monitored 24*7 at the highest level.
- viii. Army, Navy, Coast Guard and Air Force were put on high alert.
- ix. NDRF  teams  assisted Gujarat and Diu administration in evacuation of people from vulnerable locations to safer places.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3649 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-16
Subject: Construction of Roads under PMGSY in Assam
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Badruddin Ajmal

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3649

TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.07.2019

## CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS UNDER PMGSY IN ASSAM

## 3649.   SHRI M. BADRUDDIN AJMAL:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has received the list of roads for approval under Pradhan Mantri Gram  Sadak  Yojana  (PMGSY)  for  the  years  2016-17,2017-18  and  2018-19  from  the State Government of Assam and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) if so, the details of projects sanctioned indicating the length of road, number of bridges and funds allocated under the PMGSY in Assam;
- (c) whether the DPR of the projects under the PMGSY have been prepared; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a) & (b): Details of the proposals received and cleared under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in respect of the State of Assam during the years 2016-17, 2017-18 and 201819 are as under:
- (c) & (d): All the proposals under PMGSY have been approved on the basis of Detailed Project Reports duly vetted by the State Technical Agencies.

| Year    | Proposal received   | Proposal received   | Proposal cleared*   | Proposal cleared*   | Proposal cleared*   | Proposal cleared*   |
|---------|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|
|         | No.                 | Cost                | No. of roads        | Length in km        | No. of bridges      | Value in Cr         |
| 2016-17 | 663                 | 1283.53             | 269                 | 854.46              | 18                  | 551.91              |
| 2017-18 | 3622                | 6549.32             | 2399                | 7058.60             | 727                 | 5356.24             |
| 2018-19 | 368                 | 1395.94             | 492                 | 1929.88             | 324                 | 2284.30             |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3648 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-16
Subject: Construction of Roads in Maharashtra
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Balubhau (Alias Suresh Narayan) Dhanorkar

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3648

TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.07.2019

## CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS IN MAHARASHTRA

## 3648.   SHRI BALUBHAU ALIAS SURESH NARAYAN DHANORKAR:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  roads  built  in  Maharashtra  including  those  under  Pradhan  Mantri  Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) during each of the last three years; and
- (b) the status of the roads under construction?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## (SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)

- (a): The  details  of  roads  built  in  Maharashtra  under  Pradhan  Mantri  Gram  Sadak  Yojana (PMGSY) during each of the last three years are as follows:
- (b): Since inception till 12.07.2019, out of 6,876 road & bridge works covering a length of 27,713.909 km sanctioned under PMGSY, 6,572 road & bridge works covering 26,329.546 km has been constructed. State has reported that 261 road and bridge works covering 633 km are in progress.

| Year    |   No. of road &bridge works |   Length (in km) |
|---------|-----------------------------|------------------|
| 2016-17 |                         213 |          2000.7  |
| 2017-18 |                         191 |           569.76 |
| 2018-19 |                          99 |           266.83 |

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