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Lok Sabha Question No. 413 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Telecast of Long Serials on DD
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.413 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2018)

## TELECAST OF LONG SERIALS ON DD

## 413. SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL:

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of serials telecast on Doordarshan National Channel daily which are dealing with the family life;
- (b) the number of episodes of such serials granted permission for telecast and the extent to which such serials have adverse effect on the life of common/businessmen;
- (c) the reasons for granting such long serials on National Channel of Doordarshan; and
- (d)  the  time  by  which  only  amusing  serials  shall  be  introduced  on  the  National Channel instead of such long and boring serials?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  Prasar  Bharati  has  informed  that  Doordarshan  National  is  telecasting  the following serials dealing with various aspects of family life.
1.  Akhand Saubhagyawati Bhawa
2.  Khawabon Ke Darmiyan
3.  Kashmakesh Zindagi Ki
4.  Aye Dil-E-Nadan
5.  Tejaswini
6.  Albeli Kahani Pyar Ki
7.  Shama
8.  Yahan Ke Hum Sikander
9.  Ek Prem Katha
10.  Salam India
11.  Rashi Villa
12.  Nanhi Si Kali Meri Ladli
13. Zuban-E-Ishq

(b) to (d):  According to Prasar Bharati, the number of episodes of serials depends upon the script and storyline.  Extensions are granted as per the provisions in the extant guidelines.

All serials telecast on DD National comply with Doordarshan  Broadcast code as well as  the  programme  code  prescribed  under  the  Cable  Television  Networks  Rules, 1994  enshrined  under  the  Cable  TV  Networks  (Regulation)  Act,  1995.Programme are pre-viewed  so as to ensure that the content is not inappropriate.

DD  National  is  telecasting  mix  of  programmes  of  various  genres  like  comedies, thrillers, family dramas etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 412 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Revision of Wages under MGNREGS
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: OM PRAKASH YADAV, RODMAL NAGAR

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 412

TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2018

## REVISION OF WAGES UNDER MGNREGS

## 412. SHRI OM PRAKASH YADAV: SHRI NAGAR RODMAL:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to revise the wages of workers under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS);
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the time by which the Government proposes to revise the wages; and
- (c) the number of cases or complaints received by the Government regarding wages/wage rate under MGNREGS in the States of Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, separately?

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

(a)&(b): A  Committee  under  the  Chairpersonship  of  former  Additional  Secretary, Ministry of  Rural  Development was constituted to study among other  things  the  appropriate index for revising Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) wages. The Ministry of Rural Development has requested to Ministry of Finance for change in the  method of indexing  the existing  Consumer Price  Index-Agricultural Labour  (CPI-AL)  to Consumer Price Index-Rural (CPI-R) for fixation of wages under MGNREGA every year. The Ministry of Finance has informed that the proposal of the Ministry of Rural Development was considered  in  the  present  context  and  also  in  light  of  the  earlier  decisions.  The  Ministry  of Finance  is  of  considered  opinion  that  the  proposal  for  the  use  of  CPI-R  for  indexing MGNREGA wages was to be effective  from  01.04.2018  is  not  advisable  at  this  stage.  The Ministry  of  Rural  Development  has  again  forwarded  Committee's  recommendations  to  the Ministry of Finance for approval.

- (c): The complaints regarding wages/wage rate under MGNREGS are received from States including Bihar and Madhya Pradesh in the Ministry. No separate records are maintained in the Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 411 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Course for Sanitation Supervisors
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: KANWAR SINGH TANWAR

## Government of India Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 411 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19-07-2018

## Course for Sanitation Supervisors

## 411. SHRI KANWAR SINGH TANWAR:

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

- (a) whether the Government is planning to start a course of Sanitation  for Supervisors in the near future;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether there is any fixed timeline to start this course; 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)  The  Swachh  Bharat  Mission  (Gramin)  is  being  implemented  through  State Governments who in turn are implementing it through existing district machinery.  There is no  designated  post  of  Sanitation  Supervisors.    Supervision  and  monitoring  is  done  by  the concerned State Government and contractual staff and they are being given regular training to enhance their capacities and also for creating awareness.
Lok Sabha Question No. 409 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Ferry Services in Goa
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: ADVOCATE NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR

## GOVERNMENT  OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 409

TO BE ANSWERED  ON 19,h JULY, 2018

## FERRY  SERVICES IN GOA

409. ADV. NARENDRA  KESHAV SAWAIKAR:

Will the Minister  of SHlpplNG  be pleased  to state:

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- (a) whether free ferry service  is avairabre  between  panaji  and Betim on the opposite bank of the Mandovi river in Goa and if so, the details  thereof;
- (b)  whether  a proposal  to increase  the scale and frequency  of the said service is under consideration  of the Government;  and
- (c) lf so, the details thereof  and the extent  to which the Union  Government  is rikery  to provide  assistance for the purpose?

## ANSWER

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- (a)  Yes, Madam. There is ferry service across the Mandovi River between  panaji -Betim.
- (b) to (c) No proposar  is under consideration  with Government  of rndia to increase the scale and frequency  of said service. However River Navigation Department, Government  of Goa has proposed  to maintain  two ferries  instead of one ai  panali  Betim  route.
Lok Sabha Question No. 407 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Air Travel without Boarding Pass
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: GOPALAKRISHNAN CHINNARAJ, NAGARAJAN P.

407 .

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

407 (To be answered on the July 2018) 19th

DR. C GOPALAKRISHNAN SHRI P NAGARAJAN

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVATION

- (a) whether the Union Government has any proposal to allow passengers to travel/board flights without boarding pass in domestic flights, if S0, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Union Government has also decided to allow passengers to travel in domestic flights with personal identification number;
- (c) if s0, the details thereof; and
- (d) the time by which the above proposal is likely to be implemented?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

- (a) to (d): Various initiatives are taken by Government from time t0 time to Regulatory changes are also examined and adopted as per requirement: One such initiative was carried gut at Hyderabad Airport; on pilot basis, in which e-boarding of passengers traveling through domestic terminal was implemented. The eboarding system enabled paperless boarding for the passengers boarding card readers installed at every frisking point and boarding gates of the domestic terminal The system %f e-boarding reduced humam interface; easing the movement of passengers to the airport and reduces waiting time at various check points: The Government is also working to implement a Digi Yatra program on an opt-in basis for air travelers Digi Yatra is intended to enable &n, ail-digital travel experience with e-boarding as well across all 0f India's major airports and heliports using
Lok Sabha Question No. 406 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Renewable Energy Production in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: M. UDHAYAKUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-406

TO BE ANSWERED ON-19.07.2018

## RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION IN TAMIL NADU

406. ADV. M. UDHAYAKUMAR:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that wind and solar accounted for 14.3 per cent of Tamil Nadu's total electricity generation in 2016-17 and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  State  leads  India  in  variable  renewable  market  share  and  it  also  leads  the  installed renewable energy capacity and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the total 30 GW of installed capacity across the State as of March, 2017, variable wind and solar power accounted 9.6 GW or 32 per cent of the total power generation and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the zero emissions capacity represents a leading 50 per cent of Tamil Nadu's total electricity generation and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) The Wind & Solar Energy generation in the state of Tamil Nadu was 13833.61 Million Units(MU) which is 13.87% of total generation of 99735.55 MU during the year 2016-17.
- (b) The installed renewable energy capacity was 10479.61 MW as on 31st March 2017 which is around 35.87% of the total installed capacity in the state.
- (c) Against the total installed capacity of 29212.39 MW in the state of Tamil Nadu as on 31st March, 2017, the Wind & Solar energy installed capacity is 9557.21 MW which is around 32.72% of the total installed capacity.
- (d) As per TANGEDCO, the installed zero emissions capacity (renewable energy and hydro energy) in the state of Tamil Nadu is 12787.51 MW which is around 43.77% of the total installed capacity.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 405 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Sports Stadiums in Schools
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: MANOJ KUMAR TIWARI

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 405

TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2018

Sports Stadiums in Schools

405.  SHRI MANOJ TIWARI:

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

(a) whether the Government has any proposal to make it mandatory for  schools  to  have  sports  stadiums  with  teacher/instructor  and requisite facilities for students, specially in Delhi/NCR;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely to be implemented; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (COL. RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (RETD.)

(a): No, Madam. There is no such proposal under consideration of the Government.

- (b): In view of above, the question does not arise.

(c): In  the  Government  Schools  run  by  Directorate  of  Education, Government of National Capital Territory (GNCT) of Delhi, the size and  dimensions  of  playgrounds  depend  upon  the  locality  of  the School. The mandate of GNCT of Delhi is to operate schools even in congested  localities  and  in  such  areas,  the  playground  could  be very  small  or  even  non-existent  and  vary  from  one  school  to another.  The  playgrounds  are  utilized  by  the  school  students  for various activities like sports, prayer, cultural activities, self-defence training etc. There are some schools in which sufficient playground is  not  available.  In  the  absence  of  playground,  indoor  sports activities are promoted for the students. Apart from this, Government  has  17  swimming  pools,  14  sports  complexes  and  3 stadiums  in  which  children  from  Government  aided  and  private schools come for training and playing.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 404 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Option to change Power Suppliers
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.404

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2018

## OPTION TO CHANGE POWER SUPPLIERS

404.   SHRI A. ARUNMOZHITHEVAN:

Will the Minister of POWER

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the consumers will be able to change their power suppliers just like in telecom services, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the proposed electricity amendment bill provides for segregating the distribution network business and the electricity supply business; and
- (c) 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 (c) : As  per  the  Electricity  Act  2003,  it  is  the  duty  of  a  distribution licensee  to  develop  and  maintain  an  efficient,  co-ordinated  and  economical distribution system in his area of supply and to supply electricity in accordance with the provisions of the Act. Government of India, through Electricity (Amendment)  Bill, 2014, which  was  introduced before the  Lok  Sabha  on 19.12.2014, proposed amendments in the Electricity Act 2003, including amendments  to  provide  for  the  segregation  of  carriage  &  content  in  the distribution  sector  by  introducing  multiple  supply  licensees  in  the  content (electricity supply business) while continuing with the carriage (one distribution network) as a regulated activity.

The  concept  of  introduction  of  multiple  supply  licensee  in  the distribution  sector  with  common  network  by  way  of  separation  of  carriage  and content  was  proposed  to  be  introduced  with  the  objective  to  bring  in  further competition  and  efficiency  in  the  distribution  sector  by  giving  choice  to  the consumers to select the power suppliers.

The Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2014 was referred to the Standing Committee  on  Energy  for  examination.  The  Standing  Committee  submitted  its report on 07 th  May, 2015. Amendments have been formulated on the basis of the recommendations of the Standing Committee on Energy and consultations with proposed amendments  will  again  be  circulated  to  all  the  stakeholders  for  their  final the stakeholders including with the State Governments. The comments before these are introduced in the House.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 403 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Setting up of Social Media Communication Hub
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: ANJU BALA, Tejpratap Singh,Yadav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 403 (TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2018)

## SETTING UP OF SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNICATION HUB

## 403. SHRIMATI ANJU BALA: SHRI TEJ PRATAP SINGH YADAV:

## Will the MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  proposed  to  set  up  a  Social  Media  Communication  Hub  to monitor, collect and analyse data across all major social media platforms and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the project could invade an individual's right to privacy and the right to freedom of speech and if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard;
- (c) whether the Government has proposed to install a chip in television set-top boxes to ascertain the viewership data and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the move will result into a serious breach of individual's right to privacy and proved to be a new tool of surveillance and if so, the details thereof and the steps proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard; and
- (e) the other major steps taken by the Government in this regard during the last two years?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) The  Government  proposes  to  set  up  a  Social  Media  Hub  to  facilitate  information  flow regarding  its  policies  and  programmes  through  social  media  platforms  i.e.  Facebook,  Twitter, Instagram, Youtube etc.
- (b) There is no proposal to invade an  individual's right to privacy, and the right to freedom of speech.
- (c) At present, there is no such proposal.
- (d) Does not arise.
- (e) Ministry  in  the  past  2  years  has  been  a  facilitator  in  providing  publicity  to  the  flagship schemes of the Government on major social media platforms. In this regard, it has organised live social media interactions and competitions on social media platforms on various issues.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 402 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Institutes
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: ALOK SANJAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

(To be answered on the I9th

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 402\_ July 2018)

## AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING INSTITUTES

## 402. SHRI ALOK SANJAR

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIA TION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government proposes to enforce the Civil Aviation Rule 147;
- (c) whether Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Institutes are getting adversely affected due to delay in enforcement of the said rule;
- (b) if the details thereof along with the time by which said rule is likely to be enforced;
- (d) if s0, the details of affected students thereof, State-wise and name-wise;
- ({) if s0, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor?
- (e) whether these institutes are not likely to enroll students this year; and

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

- (a) & (b) Yes, Madam. DGCA has issued CAR 147 (Basic) dated 27.12.2017,
- (c) Out of 51 existing AME institutes approved as per Civil Aviation have new CAR 147( Basic). (d) The students admitted by institutes in the year 2016 and 2017 will continue to undergo training till completion of 3 years training programme as per existing approval under CAR Section 2 Series E Part VII;
- (e) & ( The institutes can admit students this year after obtaining approval under CAR 147( Basic).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 401 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Payment of Minimum Wages
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: FAIZAL P.P. MOHAMMED

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 401

TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2018

Payment of Minimum Wages

## 401.  MOHAMMED FAIZAL:

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

- (a)  whether the Government proposes to give minimum prescribed wages  to  the  labourers  working  in  various  Sports  Departments under Union Territory of Lakshadweep;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  the  details  of  funds  allocated,  released  and  utilized  for  this purpose during each of the last three years and the current year?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS (COL. RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE (RETD.)

- (a) & (b): The minimum wages to the labourers working under the Department  of  Sports  &  Youth  Affairs  of  Union  Territory  (UT)  of Lakshadweep has been given as per the rates of daily wages fixed

by the Directorate of Labour and Enforcement, UT of Lakshadweep, Kavarati Island. The details are as under: High Skilled Labourers - Rs. 275/- + Variable DA (per day); and Casual Labourers -Rs. 200/- + Variable DA(per day). (c):  The  details  of  funds  allocated  and  released  for  this  purpose during the last three years and the current year is as shown below:I.    Wages  paid  by  the  Department  of  Sports  &  Youth  Affairs, Lakshadweep: -

| Year    | Funds Allocated   | Funds Released              |
|---------|-------------------|-----------------------------|
| 2015-16 | Rs. 100000/-      | Rs.93000/-                  |
| 2016-17 | Rs. 200000/-      | Rs.134000/-                 |
| 2017-18 | Rs. 200000/-      | Rs.187000/-                 |
| 2018-19 | Rs. 200000/-      | Upto June, 2018 Rs. 42000/- |

II. Wages paid by the Lakshadweep Island State Sports Council (Running under Department of Sports & Youth Affairs, Kavaratti)

| Year    | Funds Allocated   | Funds Released               |
|---------|-------------------|------------------------------|
| 2015-16 | Rs. 2900000/-     | Rs.1643000/-                 |
| 2016-17 | Rs. 1900000/-     | Rs.1841000/-                 |
| 2017-18 | Rs. 1500000/-     | Rs. 799562/-                 |
| 2018-19 | Rs. 1000000/-     | Upto 16.07.2018 Rs. 297290/- |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 400 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2018-07-19
Subject: Policy on Electric Vehicle Sectors
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: OM BIRLA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.400 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2018

## POLICY ON ELECTRIC VEHICLE SECTORS

400.   SHRI OM BIRLA:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has    formulated  any  consolidated  policy  on electric vehicle sector development in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government has taken any initiative to encourage the growth of electric charging stations across various States for encouraging the growth of electric vehicle sale;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e) whether the Government has  accepted the report of the  NITI  Aayog  and Rocky Mountain Institute regarding the electric vehicles which recommended the establishment  of  commercial  manufacturing  consortiums  for  batteries,  common components and platforms in the country to prepare it for the future, if so, the details thereof and 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) & (b) : NITI Aayoghas been designated as the nodal agency for promotion of Electric Vehicles/ clean mobility solutions. Information is being collected.

(c) & (d) : Regarding the setting up of Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles, Ministry  of  Power  has  issued  clarification  on  13.4.2018  that  the  charging  of batteries  of  electric  vehicles  through  charging  stations  does  not  require  any license under the provisions of Electricity Act, 2003. Accordingly, any person/entity is free to set up Charging Stations in the country.

(e) : NITI Aayog has been designated as the nodal agency for promotion of Electric Vehicles/ clean mobility solutions. Information is being collected.

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