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Lok Sabha Question No. 5443 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-25
Subject: National Service Scheme
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Sadashiv Kisan Lokhande, Bharti Pravin Pawar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AFFAIRS) LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5443 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2019

National Service Scheme

†5443.    SHRI SADASHIV LOKHANDE: DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR:

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

- (a) the prescribed number of students in Maharashtra under the National Service Scheme (NSS);
- (b) whether the Maharashtra Government has proposed to increase the said strength of the students;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  so  far  for  approving  the  said proposal along with the outcome thereof?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

- (a) At present, the total allocated strength of National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers in the State of Maharashtra is 327700.
- (b) The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has not received any proposal from Government of Maharashtra to increase the number of volunteers.
- (c) & (d): Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5441 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-25
Subject: Potential for Growth of Sports
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: D.K. Suresh, Nalin Kumar Kateel

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5441 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2019

Potential for Growth of Sports

5441. SHRI D.K. SURESH:

SHRI NALIN KUMAR KATEEL:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  the  country  has  a  huge potential for growth of sports and games to produce Champions;
- (b) if so, whether the Government is also aware that there is a need to focus on training and encouragement to achieve further in the sports and games;
- (c) if so, the steps being taken by the Government to provide adequate training and incentives to our youth in this regard;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  has  any  data  on  the  number  of  sports champions of State and National level sports and games in the country; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

(a) and (b)  Yes Sir.

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS { SHRI KIREN RIJIJU }

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(c) 'Sports' being a State subject, the responsibility of promotion and development  of  sports  including  taking  steps  to  provide  adequate training  and  incentives  to  youth  in  this  regard,  rests  with  the  State /Union Territory (UT) Governments. The Central Government supplements efforts of the State/UT Governments by providing financial assistance  through  National  Sports  Federations,  training  in  Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centres and support under Khelo India Scheme. The Khelo India Scheme provides for support of a maximum of Rs. 5.00 lakh  per  annum  for  8  years  to  identified  young  talented  athletes  to nurture their potential. (d) to (e) The  State  /  National  level  Sports  Federations  operate  in autonomous  environment.  Conduct  of  sports  competitions  at  State  / National level is the mandate of respective State/National level sports federations.  Accordingly,  data  on  the  number  of  sports  champions  of State  and  National  level  in  the  country  is  not  maintained  by  this Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5440 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-25
Subject: Interest Subvention on Housing Loan
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Giridhari Yadav, Rama Devi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5440

TO BE ANSWERED ON JULY 25, 2019

## INTEREST SUBVENTION ON HOUSING LOAN

No. 5440

SHRI GIRIDHARI YADAV:

SHRIMATI RAMA DEVI:

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  any  interest  subvention  on  housing  loan  for  the purchase/ construction of houses is being given by the Union Government in Bihar;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the number of beneficiaries of the scheme in Bihar during the last three years?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

(a)  &  (b):  Under  Credit  Linked  Subsidy  Scheme  (CLSS)  for EWS/LIG  component  of  Pradhan  Mantri  Awas  Yojan  (Urban) {PMAY[U]}, beneficiaries of Economically Weaker Section (EWS) having household annual income upto Rs.3,00,000/- and Lower

Income Group having household annual income between Rs.3,00,001/-  and  upto  Rs.  6,00,000/-  subject  to  their  being otherwise eligible, can avail of an interest subsidy at the rate of 6.5%  on  the  housing  loans  up  to  Rs.6.00  lakh  for  a  maximum tenure of 20 years, for acquisition, construction and extension of house.

Government of India has also launched a Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme to provide interest subsidy for housing loans to eligible beneficiaries belonging to Middle Income Group (CLSS for MIG). The Scheme covers two income segments in the MIG viz. annual household income between Rs.6,00,001 to Rs.12,00,000 (MIG-I) and annual household income between Rs.12,00,001 to Rs.18,00,000  (MIG-II).  The  interest  subsidy  under  the  scheme will be available to beneficiaries of MIG-I and MIG-II categories for loan amounts upto Rs.9,00,000/- and 12,00,000/, respectively for acquisition / constructions of houses (including re-purchase). The  interest subsidy  will be  at the  rate  of  4%  and  3%, respectively.

(c):  During  the  last  three  years,  a  total  of  3,946 housing  loans have  been  sanctioned  under  CLSS  in  Bihar  and  an  amount  of Rs.82.24 Cr. has been disbursed as interest subsidy.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5437 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-25
Subject: MoU between India and Maldives for Passenger and Cargo Services
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: Supriya Sadanand Sule, Heena Vijaykumar Gavit, Amol Ramsing Kolhe, Subhash Ramrao Bhamre, Kuldeep Rai Sharma, Dhanush M Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5437

TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.I'II JULY, 2019

## MoU BETWEEN INDIA AND MALDIVES FOR PASSENGER  AND CARGO SERVICES

5437. SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE:

DR. HEENA GAVIT:

DR. AMOL RAMSING KOLHE:

DR. SUBHASH RAMRAO BHAMRE:

SHRI KULDEEP RAI SHARMA:

SHRI DHANUSH M. KUMAR:

Will the Minister of SHIPPING be pleased to state: fi-dcf<-+q<r-*

- (a) whether  a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between lndia and Maldives  for establishment  of passenger  and cargo services has been signed and if so, the details and targets/objectives  thereof ;
- (b) the extent to which it is likely to boost passenger and cargo transportation  by sea between two countries;
- (c) the main area of cooperation  belween  the two countries  and the extent to which the said MoU is likely to benefit lndia;
- (d) the time by which the MoU will be implemented  along with the present  status thereof;  and
- (e) whether lndia has proposed ferry service with Maldives to promote people to people  contact and if so, the details thereof  along with the manner in which it is likely  to boost  and help A&N lslands in business and tourism?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR SHIPPING (SHRI MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

- (a) Yes Sir. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Passenger and Cargo Services between lndia and Maldives was signed on June 8, 2019 in Male 1o improve people to people contact by providing an alternate, direct and less expensive means  for transport of people and goods.

(b)& (c) The MoU has been signed for advancement  of economic, social and cultural ties between the two countries.  The MoU envisages a regular Passenger  and Cargo ferry service between Kochi and Male/ Kulhudhuffushi  in Maldives  or any other ports mutually  agreed. connectiviiy between  lndia and Male by sea would help to promote inbound  tourism,  particularly health and wellness tourism.

(d) A feasibility study is being undertaken  to ascertain the trade/ cargo  potential, infrastructure/  superstructure  facilities,  vessel deployment  & service pattern etc. Based on the findings of the feasibility study, further action would be taken

(e) Yes Sir. The MoU signed between the two countries envisages  a regular passenger and cargo ferry service between Kochi and Male/Kulhudhuffushi  in Maldives or any other ports mutually agreed. Connectivity between  lndia and Male by sea would help to promote  inbound tourism, particularly health and wellness  tourism.  The proposed ferry service,  however, does nol envisage calling  at Andaman & Nicobar lslands.
Lok Sabha Question No. 5436 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-25
Subject: Minority Status
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS
Asked by: Sakshi Ji Swami Maharaj

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5436 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25-07-2019

## Minority Status

5436.   DR. SWAMI SAKSHIJI MAHARAJ:

Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the  population  percentage  needed  for  a  caste  to  be  granted  the  status  of minority;
- (b)  whether there are certain rules/laws in this regard;
- (c)  if so, the details thereof;
- (d)   if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e) whether the Government is contemplating to formulate any rule/law in this regard and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF MINORITY AFFAIRS (SHRI MUKHTAR ABBAS NAQVI)

- (a)to(d)        Central  Government  notifies  minority  communities  in  consultation  with various  stakeholders  under  Section    2(c)  of  National  Commission  for Minorities  (NCM)  Act,  1992.  Till  date  six  communities  viz.  Muslims, Christians,  Sikhs,  Buddhists,  Parsis  (Zoroastrians),  and  Jains  have been notified as minorities.

- (e)               No, Sir.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5435 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-25
Subject: NH Projects in Chhattisgarh
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Vijay Baghel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 5435 ANSWERED ON 25 TH  JULY, 2019

## NH PROJECTS IN CHHATTISGARH

## 5435. SHRI VIJAY BAGHEL:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of National Highway (NH) projects under execution in Chhattisgarh;
- (b) the details of NH projects that have been completed in the current  year along with the funds sanctioned/utilised for each of these projects; and
- (c) the details of projects that have been delayed along with the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) to (c) There are 25 projects with a length of 985 km under execution in Chhattisgarh. None of the National Highway project has been completed in the current year. 17 projects have been delayed mainly due to land acquisition, utility shifting, tree cutting and poor performance of contractors etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5433 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-25
Subject: Special Grants to Tamil Nadu
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: M.K. Vishnu Prasad

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI,

DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES,

RIVER DEVELOPMENT &

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5433

ANSWERED ON 25 .0 7.2019

## SPECIAL GRANTS TO TA MIL NADU

## 5433. DR. M.K. VISHNU PRASAD

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is proposing to sanction special grants or special package in v water crisis in Tamil Nadu; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI & SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA )

(a) to (b) No such proposal is under consideration in the Ministry of Jal Shakti. However, Min Shakti, Government  of India is implementing the scheme of ' Repair, Renovation and Restoration (RRR) of Water Bodies' under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) . Urban water bodies having water spread area from 2 hectares to 10 hectares and rural water bodies having minimum wa area of 5 hectares are eligible to be included under the scheme.

Since XII Plan, total number of 153 water bodies  from Tamil Nadu with an estimate Rs. 77.75 crores have been included under the scheme of RRR of water bodies for central assistan central fund released to Tamil Nadu under this scheme as on June 2019 is Rs. 16.25 crores.

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GANGA REJUVENATION
Lok Sabha Question No. 5431 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-25
Subject: Celebration of Year 2018 as Sports Year
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Sunil Kumar Mondal

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5431

TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2019

Celebration of Year 2018 as Sports Year

5431.     SHRI SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL:

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

- (a) whether the Union Government has decided to celebrate the year 2018 as the year of sports; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS [SHRI KIREN RIJIJU]

- (a): No, Sir.
- (b):  Question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5430 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-25
Subject: Subsidy on Solar Energy Powered Tubewells/Waterpumps
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: Jasbir Singh Gill, Jayant Sinha

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENRGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5430

TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2019

## SUBSIDY ON SOLAR ENERGY POWERED TUBEWELLS/WATERPUMPS

5430. SHRI JASBIR SINGH GILL SHRI JAYANT SINHA

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  give  subsidy  on  solar  energy  powered  tubewells  or water pumps across the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the total cost incurred to install one solar tubewell or water pump;
- (c)  the  details  of  the  availability  and  disbursement  of  subsidies  to  the  intended  beneficiaries thereto, State/UT-wise including Jharkhand; and
- (d) the details of the share of Centre and State Governments thereto?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (d) The Ministry has approved a New Scheme for Farmers which provides for installation of 17.5 lakh stand-alone solar water pumps for agriculture in the country under Component-B of the Scheme by 2022. As per provision of the Scheme Central Financial Assistance (CFA) up to 30% of the benchmark cost or the tender cost of the stand-alone solar pump whichever is lower, will  be  provided.  However,  in  North  Eastern  States,  Sikkim,  Jammu  &  Kashmir,  Himachal Pradesh  and  Uttarakhand,  Lakshadweep  and  A&N  Islands,  CFA  will  be  up  to  50%  of  the benchmark  cost  or  tender  cost,  whichever  is  lower.  The  State  Government  will  also  give  a subsidy of 30%.

The cost of solar water pump depends upon the size and type of the pump. As per benchmark cost issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy for the year 2018-19, the cost of 5 HP AC solar water pump was  Rs. 65,000 per HP for general category states.

The Scheme is demand driven and state-wise targets have not been fixed. Allocation of capacity to the States/UTs will be made on the basis of demand received from the States/UTs and target capacity available under the Scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5429 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-25
Subject: Toll Booths in Kerala
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Dean Kuriakose

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5429 ANSWERED ON 25 TH  JULY, 2019

## TOLL BOOTHS IN KERALA

## 5429.  ADV. DEAN KURIAKOSE:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS lM+d ifjogu vkSj jktekxZ ea=h

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Union  Government has taken note of the tense atmosphere in the toll booths in Kerala due to improper and abusive behaviour of the employees posted  on  National  Highways for collecting toll;
- (b)  if  so,  the  reaction  of  the Government  thereto  along  with  the remedial steps being taken in this regard;
- (c)    whether    National    Highways  Authority  of  India  (NHAI)  has  issued  any  directions  to  address such issues and if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  whether  there is any suggestion for keeping the toll gates open during the rush hours; and
- (e)   if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) &(b) In case of any valid complaints received about the misconduct/ misbehave of employees posted  on  fee  plazas,  the  personnel  can  be  removed  by  Toll  Contractor/  Concessionaire  in accordance  with  Contract/Concession  Agreement  entered  between  NHAI  &  the  toll  collecting agency.

(c) Yes, Sir. Contract Agreement with toll collecting agency provides to deal with such issues.

(d) & (e) No, Sir.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5428 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-25
Subject: Bringing Sports under Concurrent List
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Poonamben Hematbhai Maadam

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5428

TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2019

Bringing Sports under Concurrent List

5428.     SHRIMATI POONAMBEN MAADAM: Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to

state:

- (a) whether there is a proposal under consideration of the Government to bring 'Sports' under Concurrent List from State List and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the objective behind the same;
- (c) the measures likely to be taken at national level for development of sports in case the proposal is passed; and
- (d) the measures taken/ being taken by the Government for increasing the participation of women in sports?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS [Shri KIREN RIJIJU]

- (a): The Department of Sports has prepared a draft Cabinet Note with the proposal  for transfer of subject 'Sports' from  State  List to Concurrent List and sought the  comments  from  the  concerned Ministries  /  Departments  as  well  as  State  Governments  /  Union Territories.

(b): The main objective of shifting of subject 'Sports' from State List to Concurrent List is to enable the Central Government to provide for a robust and comprehensive framework for sports so as to mainstream Sports as social and economic activity across India. (c): Transferring 'Sports' from State List to Concurrent List will help in achieving national benchmarks in holistic education, physical fitness, child and youth development, gender equality, peace & development, sporting excellence and creating new economic opportunities. (d): Women athletes have been constantly performing at International level and winning medals, leading to increased participation of the girl athletes. These high performing women athletes are being supported through National Sports Federations (NSFs) as well as Target Olympic Podium (TOP) Scheme. Khelo India scheme of the Government has a vertical totally dedicated for promotion of sports amongst women.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5427 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-25
Subject: Impact of Introduction of High Security Registration Plates
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Brijendra Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5427

ANSWERED ON 25 TH  JULY, 2019

## IMPACT OF INTRODUCTION OF HIGH SECURITY REGISTRATION PLATES

## 5427.   SHRI BRIJENDRA SINGH:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  introduction  of  High  Security  Registration  Plates  (HSRP)  has  resulted  in reduction of vehicle theft cases and/or is helping to solve the cases of vehicular theft in the country; and
- (b)  if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) and (b)    No such information is available with this Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5424 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-25
Subject: National Highway Projects
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Raju Bista

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5424 ANSWERED ON 25 TH  JULY, 2019

## NATIONAL HIGHWAY PROJECTS

## 5424.   SHRI RAJU BISTA:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that National Highway (NH)-55 has been shut since 2009 due to landslides at Tindharay (Darjeeling, West Bengal) and if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor;
- (b) the  time  by  which  the  said  NH  is  likely  to  be  opened  and  the  steps  being  taken  by  the Government in this regard;
- (c) whether there is any proposal for widening of NH-31 along the Chicken's Neck corridor and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to construct flyovers, walkways and underpasses to ease multiple traffic chokepoints in Siliguri and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the  present  status  of  the  Trans-Asian  Highway  projects  connecting  India,  Myanmar, Thailand and Singapore?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) & (b) NH-55  has  been  opened  to  traffic  under  controlled  conditions  at  Tindharia  since September 2016. Restoration of damaged road bench at Tindharia is in progress & targeted to be completed by March 2020.
- (c)        The 'Chicken Neck Corridor' portion of NH-31 from Islampur (km 498) to Ghoshpukur (km 551) is already developed to 4-lane except the Islampur bypass from km 498 to km 507, which is under progress. The stretch from Ghoshpukur (km 551) to Bihar More (Km 563) section is being 4 laned.
- (d) Ministry has already constructed flyovers and underpasses under AH-2 project in the stretch from Bihar More to Shivmandir of NH 31. DPR is taken up for the stretch from Shivmandir to Sevok Army Cantonment.
- e) Improvement  of  Imphal-  Moreh  section  of  Trans  Asian  Highway  connecting  India, Myanmar, Thailand and Singapore is taken up.

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