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Lok Sabha Question No. 2546 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-27
Subject: Incidents of Plane Overshooting Runway
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: VASANTHI M.

(To be answered on the

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2546 December 2018) 27th

## INCIDENTS OF PLANE OVERSHOOTING RUNWAY

2546. SHRIMATI VASANTHI M:

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the incidents of overshooting the runway has become a regular phenomenon in many airports in the countryi planes
- whether the Government has directed the airlines and the airport authorities to take appropriate action in the matter; and

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

## b) a)&

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

Runway overshooting\_by the airplanes operating in the country is not a regular phenomenon: However, during last 02 years a total of 07 cases 0f runway overshooting by airplanes occurred:

c)&

- ~Safety recommendations emanating from the investigation reports are followed up for implementation with the concerned agencies $o as to prevent recurrence of similar incident in the future:

Based on the findings observed in the investigation report, following actions have been taken to avoid the the recurrence:

- #Accidentlincident data is analyzed on yearly basis and based on the analysis, important observations/findings are shared with operators to avoid the recurrence of the accidents/incidents.
- 'As per the annual surveillance program audit of the operators is carried out. Findings of audit report are followed up with the operator for compliance: The compliance of the action taken by the operator is further verified during the next audit:
- (6)if s0, the total number of such incidents reported during the last two years;
- (d) if so, the details thereof?
Lok Sabha Question No. 2545 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-27
Subject: Privatisation of Thiruvananthapuram Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: RAMACHANDRAN MULLAPPALLY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

:

2545

(To be answered on the December 2018) 27th

## PRIVATISATION OF THIRUVANANTHAPURAM AIRPORT

## 2545. SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

- (b): if the details thereof and the reasons therefor;

be pleased to state:-

- implementation of Public Private Partnership (PPP) model for operation, management and development of Thiruvananthapuram International Airport;
- (c): whether the Government of Kerala has requested the Government to reconsider the decision and allow forming an SPV to take over and run this airport; and
- (): ifso; the details thereof and the decision taken by the Union Government thereon?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(2) & (6): Government %f India has accorded 'In-principle' approval for JaiputicLucknow; Guwahati Thiruvananthapuram and Mangaluru for opepation; management and development under Public Private Partnership (PPP) through Public Private Partnership Appraisal Committee (PPPAC) An Empowered of Secretaries (EGoS) has been constituted under the chairmanship %f CEO, NITI Aayog to decide on any issue falling beyond the scope of PPPAC Group

(c) & (d): Yes Madam: In response to the same, Government have offered State Government of Kerala to be one %f the bidder with the option of Right of First Refusal (RoFR) as prescribed in the concession agreements for Delhi and Mumbai airport:
Lok Sabha Question No. 2544 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-27
Subject: Setting up of Film University
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: MURALI MOHAN MAGANTI, RAMCHARAN BOHARA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2544 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.12.2018

## SETTING UP OF FILM UNIVERSITY

## 2544. SHRI M. MURALI MOHAN: SHRI RAM CHARAN BOHRA:

## Will  the  Minister  of  INFORMATION  &  BROADCASTING  be  pleased  to

## state:

- a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  set  up  Film  City  or  Film University in Andhra Pradesh and other parts of the country and if so, the details thereof;
- b) whether  any  such  proposals  have  been  received  from  certain  State Governments/UTs and if so, the details thereof;
- c) whether any consultations have been started by opening of such Film City or Film University with the Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode; and
- d) if so, the details thereof and 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):    No  Madam,  Government  has  neither  proposed  nor  has  any proposal of State Governments/UTs for setting up of Film City or Film University.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2543 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-27
Subject: NHs in Shimoga
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: B.Y.Raghavendra

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has declared any new National Highways in Shimoga Parliamentary Constituency in 2017-18 and if so, the details thereof;

(b)  the  status  of  upgradation  of  NH-  206  from  Tumkur to Shivamoga and construction of Road Over-Bridge and Road Under-Bridge on NH-206 between Bhadravathi to Talaguppa and on NH13 near Vidyanagar railway station;

- (c) the action taken by the Government for the maintenance of newly declared National Highways in Shimoga constituency;
- (d) if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether the Government has received the DPR for the maintenance of the above said National Highways; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof and the likely date the maintenance work will begin?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI MANSUKH L. MANDAVIYA)

- (a) :   National Highway No. 369E passing through Shimoga Parliamentary Constituency has been declared as new National Highway in the year 2017-18.
- (b) Four laning of National Highway - 206 from Tumkur to Shivamoga have been taken up in 4 package and 3 packages have been awarded.  The construction of ROB near Talaguppa and near Vidyanagar railway station shall be taken up in subsequent Annual Plans depending upon inter-se-priority and availability of funds.
- (c) to (f):  Maintenance of National Highways (NHs) is a continuous process and NHs are being maintained in traffic worthy condition within the available resources.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2543

ANSWERED ON  27 TH  DECEMBER, 2018

## NHS IN SHIMOGA

## 2543.     SHRI B.Y.RAGHAVENDRA   :

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 2542 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-27
Subject: New Airport Terminal at Tiruchi
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: NAGARAJAN P., GOPALAKRISHNAN CHINNARAJ

2542.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2542 (To be answered on the December 2018) 27th

## NEW AIRPORT TERMINAL AT TIRUCHI

SHRI P. NAGARAJAN

DR C. GOPALAKRISHNAN

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

- (b) if so, the details thereof;

be pleased to state: -

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to construct a new airport terminal at Tiruchi in Tamil Nadu;
- (c) the time by which the new airport terminal will be completed and made functional;
- (e) the funds earmarked and released during the current financial year for the project; if any?
- (d) the total budget for the said project; and

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

- (a) to (d): Yes; Madam. Airports Authority of India (AAI) has undertaken the construction of new integrated terminal building with peak hour capacity of 2900 passengers, construction of Apron for parking 10 code-C aircraft; associated taxiways, Isolation GSE Area and associated works and Air Traffic Control Tower at Tiruchi Airport at a cost of Rs. 951.28 Crores The probable date of completion of new terminal building is in November, 2021 and is to be functional in December; 2021. Bay,
- (e): AAI has earmarked Rs. 14.0 Crore for the project in the current financial year and has released Rs. 2.23 Crore during current financial year.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2540 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-27
Subject: Role of SBM in Women Empowerment
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: M. UDHAYAKUMAR

## Government of India Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2540 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27-12-2018

## Role of SBM in Women Empowerment

## 2540. ADV. M. UDHAYAKUMAR:

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

- (a) whether the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) has empowered women in the country;
- (b) if so, the manner in which the SBM has helped the empowerment of women;
- (c) whether the women were actively involved in SBM; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d) Swachh Bharat  Mission  (Gramin)[SBM(G)]  focuses  on  achieving  collective behavior  change,  rather  than  merely  encouraging  individuals  or  households  to  construct toilets.  It  takes  a  participatory  approach  known  as  Community  Approaches  to  Sanitation (CAS), in which people in rural communities are facilitated to make their own assessments and develop their own  solutions. Women are  key  to the success of this  approach. SBM-G provides opportunities for them to take leading roles in their communities. Women comprise roughly  30-40  percent  of  the  volunteers  -  Swachhagrahis  -  who  lead  in  the  process  of 'triggering' behavior change at village level. The process of triggering leads to the emergence of 'natural leaders'. Mahila Nigrani Samitis work to persuade villagers not to defecate in the open. Women's Self-Help Groups, Mahila Samakhya Groups, and others have been drawn into the campaign. Elected women representatives in Panchayati Raj Institutions have played an  active  role  in  many  places  under  SBM(G).  Women  Masons  have  also  been  actively involved in the programme.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2539 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-27
Subject: Plant Load Factor
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: RAVNEET SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2539 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.12.2018

## PLANT LOAD FACTOR

2539.  SHRI RAVNEET SINGH:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the average plant load factor of the country was less than 65% recently and if so, the reasons therefor and if not, the details thereof;
- (b) the steps taken by the Government to increase the efficiency of our coal-based power plants;

(c) the  number  of  power  plants  in  the  country  having  atleast  a  plant load factor of 95% or more;

- (d) whether one of the reasons for the low utilisation of power is that State- owned power companies are tied up in contractual disputes; and
- (e) if so, the amount of money tied up in these disputes?

## A N S W E R

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

( SHRI  R. K. SINGH )

(a) : The All  India  Average  Plant  Load  Factor  (PLF)  of  coal  based power plants during the current year 2018-19 (upto November) is 61.1%. The  reason  for  this  PLF,  inter-alia  are  increase  in  share  of  renewable generation, non scheduling of power plants in merit order, etc.

(b) : The steps taken to increase the efficiency of the coal based plants, inter-alia are:-

- (i) Promoting use of improved technology such as Supercritical Units, Ultra Supercritical Units and Advanced Ultra Supercritical Technology (A-USC).

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- (ii) Renovation & Modernization and life Extension of old power generating units.
- (iii) Retirement of inefficient and old thermal power generation units.
- (iv) Promoting  energy  efficiency  in  existing  thermal  power  plants  by introduction of Perform  Achieve  and  Trade  (PAT)  scheme  under National Mission on Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE).
- (c) : During  the  current  year  2018-19  (upto  November  2018),  only Kaiga Nuclear Power Station operated at Plant Load Factor of more than 95% i.e. 96.43%.

(d) & (e) : The  average  utilization  of  coal  based  power  projects  have increased  as  compared  to  the  last  year.  Plant  Load  Factor  (PLF)  of  the coal  based  generating  stations  during  the  current  year  2018-19  (upto November, 2018) was 61.1% which was more than the PLF of 58.8% during the  same  period  last  year.    This  has  helped  in  meeting  the  electricity demand of around 6.6% during the current year 2018-19 (upto November, 2018). Thus, it is evident that the contractual disputes, even if any, in the State  owned  power  companies  have  not  impacted  on  the  utilization  of power in the country, as due to sufficient generation capacity in the grid, power can be supplied from other power plants.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2538 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-27
Subject: Geothermal Power Generation
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: CHHEDI PASWAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-2538

TO BE ANSWERED ON-27.12.2018

## GEOTHERMAL POWER GENERATION

## 2538. SHRI CHHEDI PASWAN

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

(a) whether the Government has assessed the potential of Geothermal Power generation in the country;

- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has undertaken studies in the Puga Valley region of Ladakh in this regard; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER (I/C)

(SHRI R.K. SINGH)

- (a)  &  (b)  The  Government  has  conducted  preliminary  geological,  geo-physical  and  geochemical  assessment  studies  at  more  than  300  potential  sites  in  the  country  through  The National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI),  Geological Survey of India (GSI), Central Electricity  Authority  (CEA)  and  National  Hydro  Power  Corporation  (NHPC).  Preliminary estimates  based  on  theoretical  parameters  suggest  geo-thermal  power  potential  of  10,000 MW.
- (c) & (d) An Expert Group was constituted by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy  on 'Power  Generation  from  Geothermal  Energy  at  Puga,  J&K'  under  the  chairmanship  of Member (Planning),  Central  Electricity  Authority  (CEA).  The  Expert  Group  submitted  its report  in  2008.  The  report  estimates  power  potential  in  Puga  on  a  sustained  basis  of  the shallow  reservoir  for  about  2  -  5  MW.  Further,  they  have  estimated  the  deep  reservoir potential as 50 - 150 MW.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2537 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-27
Subject: Norms for Cable Operators
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2537

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.12.2018)

## NORMS FOR CABLE OPERATORS

## 2537. SHRIMATI RAKSHATAI KHADSE:

## Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has framed up new rules and regulations for the cable operators and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  adopt  the  Digital  Addressable  Cable  TV System (DAS) as applicable earlier which is in 4 Category (Metro City, Medium Town, Small Town and Villages) under the new norms/tariff framed up;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d)  whether  the  new  norms  framed  up  can  be  economically  feasible  for  the  last elements of the society to avail the entertainment through TV; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has framed new regulatory framework for Addressable Systems for service providers including cable operators. The details of the regulations are available on TRAI's website: www.trai.gov.in
- (b) & (c): As the new framework does not necessitate any infrastructure related change, there  is  no  need  to  adopt  phase  wise  approach.  TRAI,  in  consultation  with  all  the service  providers,  is  preparing  a  migration  plan  for  smooth  implementation  of  new framework.    The  migration  plan  will  ensure  that  no  inconvenience  is  caused  to consumers, due to change in regulatory framework.
- (d) & (e): As per the new framework, the consumer will get to choose the channels of her/his choice. The freedom of choice will mean a direct control of the consumer on his monthly bill for Television Services. Once a consumer gets a choice and exercises option, the last element of the society is likely to be benefitted.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2535 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-27
Subject: Impact of Floods
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: K. C. VENUGOPAL

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

## LOK SABHA UN STARRED QUESTION NO. 2535

## ANSWERED ON 27.12 .201 8

## IMPACT OF FLOODS

## 2535. SHRI K.C. VENUGOPAL

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

(a) whether the Government is aware of the strange phenomenon in Kerala where the rivers wh overflowing during the days of the flood are now getti ng dried up and their water levels have decreas abnormally;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has assessed the impact of the floods in the topography and rive Kerala and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) whether the Government proposes to provide any long term solution to the issues of sur erosion along with related casualties at riverbed and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

## ( SHRI ARJUN RAM MEGHW AL )

(a) & (b) As informed by State Government of Kerala, the preliminary observation after th floods,  in  the  absence  of  any scientific  study is  that  the  water level  in  some  rivers  have  receded drastically, and sediments/ sands were deposited in the river itself and caused hindrance flow in the river.

Central  Water  Commission  has  analysed the  monthly  monsoon  flows  of  two  Hydrological Observation (H.O.) sites on the West flowing rivers namely Neeleswaram H.O. site on rive Arangaly H.O. site on river Chalakudy for the period 2013 to 2018. It is seen that the flo havean increasing trend from June to August and thereafter a falling trend. In the year 20 trend is similar, the monthly flows during July - August were significantly higher.

(c) & (d)  The preliminary assessment conducted by the Irrigation Depart ment, Government of Kerala reveals that the topography of the land adjacent to rivers which were overflowing in the topsoil and in some areas, the adjacent lands were totally washed away and river itself course.  As  informed  by  Sta te  Government  of  Kerala,  Haritha  Keralam  Mission  in  association Kerala State Remote Sensing Agency has initiated a study on the morphological changes of bed.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2534 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-12-27
Subject: Cleanliness of Beaches under SBM
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: POONAM  MAHAJAN

## Government of India Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2534 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27-12-2018

## Cleanliness of Beaches under SBM

## 2534. SHRIMATI POONAM MAHAJAN:

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

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  initiated  a  programme  aimed  at  generating  a  change  in public  awareness  of  the  importance  of  beach  and  coastal  cleanliness  under  the  aegis  of Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM);

- (b) if so, the details thereof including the names and number of beaches in the coastal areas of the country, State-wise, especially Maharashtra and the current status of the programme; and
- (c)  the  funds  spent  towards  cleanliness  of  beaches  during  each  of  the  last  five  years, State/beach-wise?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) The Government had launched Swachh Bharat  Mission (Gramin) [SBM(G)] on 2 nd October, 2014 with the aim to attain Open Defecation Free India by 2 nd October, 2019. The objective of SBM(G) is to bring about improvement in the cleanliness, hygiene and the general quality of life in rural areas. Solid and Liquid Waste Management (SLWM) is one of the  key  components  of  the  programme  to  create  clean  villages.  To  this  end,  Information, Education  and  Communication(IEC)  interventions  under  the  programme  also  focus  on SLWM so as to create a felt need for these activities among the population.  Upto 5% of the programme funds can be spent on IEC at the State and District levels, andup to 3% at the Central level. SBM(G) is under implementation in all the 697 districts of country including coastal areas and beaches, whilethere is no separate programmeaimed at generating a change in public awareness of the importance of beach and coastal cleanliness.