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Lok Sabha Question No. 3786 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-03
Subject: Bridges on Yamuna River
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: PONGULETI SRINIVASA REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3786

## ANSWERED ON 3 RD  JANUARY, 2019 BRIDGES ON YAMUNA RIVER

## 3786. SHRI PONGULETI SRINIVASA REDDY :

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  given  permission  to  NHAI,  which  is  planning  to construct two pseudo-bridges on the Yamuna-one each on either side of the existing Nizamuddin bridge as part of the Delhi-Meerut Express, if so, the details thereof and reasons therefor;
- (b) whether the environmentalists have raised objections in this regard, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the pseudo-bridges severely impact a river's ecology, including its ability to freely convey flood water downstream, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether this severely restricts a river's ability to meander and increases the ferocity of floods, if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether this plan could further create traffic congestion on NH-24, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a) The 2 nos. major bridges on either side of existing Nizamuddin Bridge on Yamuna river as part of Delhi-Meerut Expressway  (Package-I) were approved and constructed for decongestion at the location.
- (b) & (c) Hon'ble NGT vide order dated 13-01-2015 had directed that any construction in Yamuna flood plan needs permission from the Principal Committee. An environmental assessment and mitigation plan document  was  prepared and submitted with the Principal Committee. Objections raised by the environmentalists were  duly  considered  by  the  Hon'ble  NGT  and  Hon'ble  NGT  permitted  the construction of said bridges vide order dated 25-11-2016.

Further, these bridges have been constructed as per the functional requirement. On directions of Hon'ble NGT, Hydraulic Model and Mathematical Model study was also conducted by IIT, Roorkee and recommendations of the same were incorporated  in  the  design  so  as  to  avoid  any  problems  related  to  meandering, flooding, flow etc.

(d) & (e) No Madam.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3783 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-03
Subject: Liberalization of Air Service
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: MANOJ RAJORIA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

January 2019)

UNSTARRED QUESTIQN NO. : 3783 (To be answered on the 3rd

## LIBERALIZATION OF AIR SERVICE

3783.

DR. MANOJ RAJORIA

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

- (b) if s0, the details thereof; and

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has taken steps for the liberalization of air services with intent to provide an enabling and conducive environment for enhanced connectivity;
- the impact of these steps are likely to have on trade, investment and cultural exchange?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

- (a)&(b): With a view to promote the growth of Indian Aviation sector in a significant manner; the Government released the National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP) 2016 on 15.06.2016. The aim of the Government is to provide an ecosystem for the harmonised growth of various aviation subsectors, i.e Airlines,Airports, Cargo, Maintenance Repairs and Overhaul services (MRO); General A viation, Aerospace Manufacturing,Skill Development; etc In,compliance of NCAP-2016, broad steps taken are as under:
- ii) Revival of un-served or under-served routes under RCS UDAN.
- i) Introduction of Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) with an aim to facilitatelstimulate Regional air connectivity by making it affordable
- iii) Introduction of a new Category 'Schedule Commuter Operator' under Commercial Air Transport Operations
- v) The requirement for 5/20 is modified and all airlines can commence international operations provided that they deploy 20 aircraft or 20% of total capacity (in terms %f average number Of seats on all departure put together) whichever is higher for domestic operations
- iv) Rationalization of Category-I routes under Route Dispersal Guidelines (RDGs) on the basis of criteria given in NCAP 2016.
- v Xiberalization Of domestic code share points in India within the of Air Service Agreements (ASA): framework
- vii) With a view to modernize the standard and facilitate in airports so as to establish a high Direct exsing the pressure O the existing airports, 400% developing Airport projects. This move would also serve in further Scheduled 49% to 100%, with FDI up to 49% permitted under Noto-Retid route and FDI beyond 49% through Goverengene to non-scheduled up capital and limit for these aviation services shall policy. Increasing the FDI lowering prices but shall also accord not oly encourage competition by choice to consumers. existing Foreign being

around 2024 as per International Air Transport Association globally According to IATA, in terms of origin-destination (IATA) forecast 2037, 414 million new passengers wili be added passengers from 2017 to million that will result in a total of 572 passengers in 2037.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3782 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-03
Subject: Inquiry by CBI
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Kunhalikutty, P.K.

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3782 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.01.2019

## 'INQUIRY BY CBI'

## 3782. SHRI P.K. KUNHALIKUTTY:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंरी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) have sought information from  Handicrafts  and  Handloom  Exports  Corporation  of  India  Limited (HHEC)  regarding  availing  of  buyer's  credit  and  passing  on  difference amount between interest  earned  on  fixed  deposits  and  interest  charged  by foreign banks for providing buyer's credit; and
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  with  the  names  of  bullion  parties/entrepreneurs against whom such information has been sought by the CBI?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER वस्त्र राज्य मंरी ( श्री अजय टम्टा )

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES (SHRI AJAY TAMTA)

- (a) & (b): Yes,  Madam.  Central  Bureau  of  Investigation  (CBI)  has  sought information from Handicrafts and Handloom Exports Corporation of India Limited (HHEC) regarding transaction of buyer's credit of the bullion import case of M/s Edelweiss Commodities Limited (ECL). The bullion parties whose payments have been withheld by HHEC have followed the process of imports as per agreements which are identical to the agreement signed between ECL and HHEC.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3780 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-03
Subject: Linking of Kotdwara-Dugadda of  NH-119
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: FAIZAL P.P. MOHAMMED

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3780

ANSWERED ON 03 rd  January, 2019

## LINKING OF KOTDWARA - DUGADDA OF NH-119

## 3780. MOHAMMED FAIZAL;

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

## be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  due  to  heavy  rainfall  and  consequent  road  blocks,  the  Kotdwara  -  Dugadda Section of NH-119 remains badly damaged every year and is repaired at huge cost;
- (b) whether a tunnel can be constructed in the affected section for movement of vehicular traffic throughout the year on the pattern of Chennai-Nashri Tunnel in J&K;
- (c) whether the Government is considering any such proposal; and
- (d) if so, the detail thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) During monsoon this section of NH-119 gets blocked and damaged due to landslides and toe erosion. However, it is maintained in traffic worthy condition by the State PWD, through regular repairs.
- (b), (c) & (d) No Madam, no such feasibility study has been taken up for construction of a tunnel in the affected section of NH119, so far.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3778 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-03
Subject: Women Rural Coordinators
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: PARAYAMPARANBIL KUTTAPPAN BIJU

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3778 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.01.2019

## WOMEN RURAL COORDINATORS

## 3778.   DR. P.K. BIJU:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to appoint women rural coordinators to ensure socioeconomic development of women in rural areas;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the manner in which the said action plan is likely to benefit women;
- (d) whether such projects are likely to be launched from tribal areas; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a)& (b): There  is  no  such  proposal  for  appointing  women  rural  coordinators  to  ensure socio-economic  development  of  women  in  rural  areas  under  Deendayal  Antodaya  YojanaNational Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), Ministry of Rural Development.

However,  best  practitioners  are  identified  from  among  the  SHG  members  to  function  as Community Resource Persons (CRPs) for providing support in the implementation of various activities  of  the  programme.    There  are  various  types  of  CRPs  viz.,  Institution  Building  & Capacity Building CRPs, Livelihoods CRPs (Krishi Sakhi, Pashu Sakhi), Health and Nutrition CRPs (Swasthya Sakhi), Financial Inclusion CRPs (Bank Mitra, Bhima Mitra) etc.

- (c): In view of (a) and (b) above, the question does not arise.
- (d)& (e): In view of (a) and (b) above, the question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3777 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-03
Subject: Road Safety
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: (ADV.) JOICE GEORGE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3777

ANSWERED  ON  3 rd  JANUARY,  2019

## ROAD  SAFETY

3777.  ADV.  JOICE  GEORGE:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government has launched Sukhad Yatra mobile application and 1033 Toll-free Emergency number for highway users;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether scheme for District Driving Training Centres will provide grant of financial assistance for Road Safety Advocacy and awards for outstanding works;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether the Government is supporting financially for establishing District Driving Training Centres in all districts; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) &  (b)    Yes Madam, The Government has launched a mobile app for highway users i.e. 'Sukhad  Yatra  1033'  which  enables  highways  users  to  report  potholes  and  other  safety hazards on National Highways including accidents.
- (c )  &  (f)     Government  has  launched a scheme for setting up of  Driving Training Centres (DTC)  to  provide  quality  training  to  drivers  to  improve  road  and  environment  safety  and strengthen overall mobility on roads. As per the DTC Scheme, any State undertaking/NGO/Trust  Cooperative  Society/Vehicle  Manufacturer  or  Firm  i.e.  any  legal entity  registered  under  a  State  or  Central  Government  Law  are  eligible  to  apply  under  the scheme. One-time assistance to the extent of 50% of the project cost, subject to a maximum of

Rs.1.00 crore shall be admissible for setting up the  Driving Training Centres. The DPR of any proposal of an agency under the scheme should be vetted by the National Skill Development Council (NSDC) or any other sector skill council in respect of the infrastructure  provisions. The agency shall submit the proposal, duly endorsed by the District Collector to the Transport Commissioner of the Concerned State. The Transport Commissioner of the State shall forward the proposal with an undrtaking to accredit the centre.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3775 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-03
Subject: Agricultural Waste
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3775 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.01.2019

## AGRICULTURAL WASTE

†3775. SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

(a) whether any scheme has been chalked out for use of agricultural waste in the power plants;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether any guidelines have been issued by the Government to NTPC for use of agricultural products and wastes and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) whether the plants have derived any financial benefits through the use of these products 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) to (d): Central  Electricity  Authority  (CEA)  has  issued  an  advisory dated 17 Nov 2017 to all the coal based power plants to use 5-10% of agro residue based pellets along with coal. CEA has also issued technical specification  for  pellets/torrefied  pellets.  In  line  with  above  advisory, NTPC has floated tender for procurement of 1000 metric tonnes per day (MTPD) of agro residue based pellets/torrefied pellets for NTPC Dadri. Out of total requirement of 1000 MTPD, purchase order for 200 metric tonnes per day of agro residue based pellets/torrefied pellets has been placed on three companies with supply duration of 2 years.

As  per  NTPC,  use  of  farm  stubble  in  its  power  plants  will increase the cost of power generation. The increase in variable charge of electricity  will  depend  on  difference  in  price  of  biomass  and  coal, increase in heat rate and increase in auxiliary power consumption. The increase in fixed charges will depend as per additional capital expenditure required for biomass material handling infrastructure.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3773 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-03
Subject: Sanitation Survey
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: J. JAYASINGH THIYAGARAJ NATTERJEE

## Government of India

## Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3773 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03-01-2019

## Sanitation Survey

## 3773. SHRI J.J.T. NATTERJEE:

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

- (a) whether according to National Annual Rural Sanitation Survey (NARSS) 2017-18, over 93% households in villages who have access to toilets are using them and about 77% homes in rural areas have got toilets;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  it  also  covered  schools,  anganwadis  and  public/community  toilets  in  these villages;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the list of key findings of the survey?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION (SHRI RAMESH CHANDAPPA JIGAJINAGI)

- (a) to (e) National Annual Rural Sanitation Survey (NARSS) 2017-18 was completed in February-March, 2018.  Since then the sanitation situation has changed a lot. Presently, the rural sanitation coverage has reached more than 98%, anda 2 nd round NARSS is now being conducted.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3769 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-03
Subject: Revival of Closed Mines in Rajasthan
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: ARJUNLAL MEENA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3769

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.01.2019

## REVIVAL OF CLOSED MINES IN RAJASTHAN

†3769. SHRI ARJUN LAL MEENA:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether some mines are lying closed in Rajasthan;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, district-wise; and
- (c) the  details  of  the  measures  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  to  revive these mines?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINES AND COAL (SHRI HARIBHAI PARTHIBHAI CHAUDHARY)

(a)  to  (c):    Mineral  Concessions  are  granted  by  the  State  Governments  for  the minerals located within their respective boundaries in accordance with the statutory procedure.   It  is  mandatory  for  mining  lessees,  to  follow  prescribed  rules  and regulations for carrying out mining operations. As per available information, districtwise details of non working mines of major minerals in State of Rajasthan are given at Annexure.

There could be various reasons for the mining leases to be non-working, such as: (i)  want of clearances under Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 and Environment (Protection)  Act,  1986  and  other  statutory  provisions;  (ii)  suspension  of  mining operations  on  account  of  court  orders;  or  (iii)  temporary  suspension  of  mining operations for violation of lease conditions. The Commencement  of  mining operations in such leases would be subject to obtaining the necessary clearances, the outcome of the court cases, or the rectification of the lease violation, as the case may be.

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Annexure referred in reply to Lok Sabha unstarred question number 3769 for reply on 03.01.2019 regarding 'Revival of Closed Mines in Rajasthan' asked by Shri Arjun Lal Meena

| Name of District   |   Number of Non-Working Mines |
|--------------------|-------------------------------|
| Ajmer              |                            21 |
| Alwar              |                             1 |
| Barmer             |                            17 |
| Bhilwara           |                             5 |
| Dungarpur          |                             2 |
| Jaipur             |                             2 |
| Jaisalmer          |                            14 |
| Jalore             |                             6 |
| Jhunjhunu          |                             5 |
| Nagaur             |                             2 |
| Pali               |                             3 |
| Rajsamand          |                             2 |
| Sikar              |                             1 |
| Sirohi             |                             5 |
| Tonk               |                             5 |
| Udaipur            |                             6 |
| Grand Total        |                            97 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 3766 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-03
Subject: Mission Bhagiratha
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY

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

## LOK SABHA UN STARRED QUESTION NO. 3766

ANSWERED ON 03.01 .201 9

## MISSION BHAGIRATHA

## 3766. SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDY KOTHA

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

(a)  whether  Telangana  has  demanded  budgetary  allocations  for  Mission  Bhagiratha  and Kakatiya;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon by the Government;

- (c) whether NITI Aayog has given any recommendations in this regard; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon?

## ANSWER

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

## ( SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHW AL )

(a)to (d) The Governmentof Telangana requested for a Special Development Package with a Central grant of Rs. 30,571 crore over the four -years  period  of  2015 - 19  for  Mission  Bhagiratha  and  Mission Kakatiya.

NITI  Aayog  vide  their  Office  Memorandum  (OM)  dated  31.05.2016  recommended  fo releasin g an amount of Rs. 5000 crore over a period of three years for Mission Kakatiya to Ministry of Finance.  NITI  Aayog  had  also  mentioned  in  the  said  OM  that  request  of  State  Governm supporting  the  Mission  Bh agiratha  for  Rs. 19205  crore  over  a  period  of  three  years  also  ne consideration by Ministry of Finance.

Ministry of Fina nce vide its OM dated 14.07.2016 stated that funding for Mission Ka and  Mission  Bhagiratha  may  not  be  possible  from  the  head  of  'Special  Assistance'  which  has  been created  for  specific  purposes  under  Demand  No.  32  (previously  37)  operated  by  Depart ent  of Expenditure.

Further, works related to water resources development & management are planned, executed and maintained by the State Governments themselves as per their own resources and In order to supplement the efforts of the S tate Governments, Government of India provides technical financial  assistance  to  State  Governments  to  encourage  sustainable  development  and management of water resources through various schemes and programmes such as scheme for R Renovation and Restoration (RRR) of Water Bodies under Pradhan Mantri KrishiSinchayeeYojana (PMKSY).

575 water bodies under 4 clusters are ongoing under the RRR of Water Bodies schem State of Telangana. Total estimated cost of these schemes is R . 459.18 crore with Rs.272.02 crore as Central Share. Out of this, Rs . 104.559  crore  has  been  released  as  Central  Assistance  (CA)  for schemes till March, 2018 as per the proposals received from the State Government.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3757 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-01-03
Subject: LED Bulb
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: RANJANBEN BHATT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3757 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.01.2019

## LED BULB

†3757.  SHRIMATI RANJANBEN BHATT:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  contemplating  to  sell  LED  bulbs  and electric fans through post offices under UJALA scheme, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  taken  decision  to  sell  these  items through  post  offices  in  the  State  of  Gujarat  also  and  if  so,  the  details thereof and the district-wise names of these post offices; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## 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) : Energy  Efficiency  Services  Limited  (EESL),  a  joint  venture company  of  Public  Sector  Undertakings  (PSUs)  under  the  Ministry  of Power, has signed a  Memorandum of Undertaking (MoU) with Department of  Posts  (DoP)  on  13 th   October,  2018  for  distribution  of  energy  efficient appliances under Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LED for All (UJALA) programme.  As  per  this  MoU,  EESL  will  distribute  LED  bulbs,  LED  tube lights and energy efficient fans through DoP's network of post offices in a phased manner across India, including in the state of Gujarat.

Further,  in  order  to  finalize  the  number  and  locations  of  post offices in various states, under the above-mentioned arrangement, EESL has to sign state-specific agreements with DoP.

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