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Lok Sabha Question No. 2251 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-04
Subject: Sanitation Coverage
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

## DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO . 2251

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.07.2019

## Sanitation Coverage

## 2251. SHRI ADHIR RANJAN CHOWDHURY:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a) the status of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and the sanitation coverage in the country;
- (b) whether people still openly defecate along the tracks of railway lines and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the quantum of funds earmarked for the said Abhiyan; and
- (d) whether the Government is planning to allocate additional funds to each of the Ministries involved in this Abhiyan and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI (SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA)

(a) and (b) The Government had launched Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) [SBM(G)] with effect from 2 nd October, 2014 with the aim to attain Open Defecation Free (ODF) India by 2 nd October,  2019  by  providing  access  to  toilet  facilities  to  all  rural  households  in  the  country. Under SBM(G), 9.62 crore individual household toilets have been constructed till 01.07.2019. As a result, sanitation coverage in the rural areas of the country which was 38.7% on 2.10.2014 has  increased  to  more  than  99%  and  30  States,  622  Districts,  6,210  Blocks,  2,50,583  Gram Panchayats and 5,67,498 villages have been declared ODF.

- (c)  and  (d)  The  funds  allocated  under  Swachh  Bharat  Mission  (Gramin)  during  the  last  five years and the current year are as under:-

|   Sl. No. | Financial Year           | Fund Allocation (Rs. in crore)   |
|-----------|--------------------------|----------------------------------|
|         1 | 2014-15                  | 2,850.00                         |
|         2 | 2015-16                  | 6,525.00                         |
|         3 | 2016-17                  | 10,513.00                        |
|         4 | 2017-18                  | 16,948.27                        |
|         5 | 2018-19*                 | 14,478.10*                       |
|         6 | 2019-20 (Interim Budget) | 10,000.00                        |
Lok Sabha Question No. 2250 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-04
Subject: Development of International Sports Ground
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Gopal Jee Thakur

## MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  †2250 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.07.2019

Development of International Sports Ground

†2250. SHRI GOPAL JEE THAKUR

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

- (a)  whether  any  concrete  plan  to  develop  Raj  ground  located  in Darbhanga  district  in  Bihar  as  international  sports  ground  is  under consideration of the Government; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) No  Sir. 'Sports' being a State subject the responsibility of developing sports infrastructure rests with the State Government.
- (b) Does not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2248 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-04
Subject: Bharatmala Pariyojana in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: T.N. Prathapan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2248 ANSWERED ON 4 TH  JULY, 2019

## BAHRATMALA PARIYOJANA IN TAMIL NADU

## 2248.   SHRI T.N. PRATHAPAN:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the progress under the Bharatmala Pariyojana scheme has been slower than expected especially in Tamil Nadu;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to take any steps to meet the goals of financial year 2019-20; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a)to (d)  The Government of India approved Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase-I in October, 2017 for  development  of  road  stretches  with  an  aggregate  length  of  about  34,800  km. Under this programme, 225 nos. of road projects having total length of about 9,613 km have been  approved;  out  of  which  178  nos.  projects  having  aggregate  length approximately 8,000 km have been awarded till March, 2019. In the State of Tamil Nadu, 20 nos. of road projects having total length of about 908 km have been awarded as part of Bharatmala Pariyojana.In order to achieve completion within the time  frame,  the  progress  of  projects  under  Bharatmala  Pariyojana  is  monitored regularly to ensure timely completion of DPR / feasibility study and civil works for the  projects.  Further,  use  of  latest  technology  such  as  LIDAR  survey,  Drone Imaging, Satellite Imaging, etc. is ensured for expeditious execution of projects.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2246 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-04
Subject: East-West Corridor in Arunachal Pradesh
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Tapir Gao

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2246

TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 TH  JULY, 2019

## EAST-WEST CORRIDOR IN ARUNACHAL PRADESH

## 2246.   SHRI TAPIR GAO:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  National  Highway  No.  215  from  Lalpur  Manmao  to  Changlang  and  from Khonsa-Tissa to Longding under East-West corridor in Arunachal Pradesh were awarded during the year 2012 but the contractors have left the work half done around five years ago and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether any action has been taken against these defaulter contractors and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the work has been cancelled and if so, the re-tendering status of the same; and
- (d) the time-frame for completion of these projects?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a)  &  (b)  Yes sir, the improvement works in Lalpur Manmao to Changlang & Khonsa-Tissa to Longding sections of NH 215 in Arunachal Pradesh were awarded in 2011 & 2012 respectively. However due to slow progress by the agencies both the work contracts were terminated.
- (c) Yes Sir, the original work has been cancelled and proposal for sanctioning of balance works are being processed and thereafter the tendering process will commence.
- (d) The works is likely to be completed in a period of 3 years after award.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2239 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-04
Subject: Air Safety Violations by Airlines
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Ganesh Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO; 2239 (To be answered on the 4 July 2019)

## AIR SAFETY VIOLA TIONS BY AIRLINES

2239.

SHRI GANESH SINGH

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the details of air safety and air pollution violations by airlines across the country including air space of District Satna;
- () whether rising number of cases of air Safety violations by airlines have led to health problems for citizens during the last five years and if s0, the details thereof;
- (6) whether DGCA through its oversight mechanism ensures that all airlines/airport operators comply with its legislations and if s0, the details thereof; specific
- (d) the steps taken by Government to resolve the safety issues; and
- (e whether all the airlines have complied to Government guidelines and if $0, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State (IC) in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Hardeep Singh Puri)

- (a) No air pollution violations have been reported by airlines across the country; including in airspace 0f District Satna; The details of the air safety violations year-wise is as below:Year Total no of Violations
- (b) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has laid down the Civil Aviation Requirements (CARs) in line with guidance contained in TCAO Doc 9889 for monitoring Environment Air Pollution Climate Change of Local Air Quality of airport operators and airlines: Airport operators airlines establish mechanism system & monitoring stations for determining pollutants to assess Iocal air quality and submit the compliance to DGCADGCA conducts oversight Surveillance audits for ensuring the compliance Of legislation requirements by all airlines and airports operators:
- (c) No known effect of the air safety violations on the health of citizens has come to the notice of the Ministry. However, & Mumbai-Jaipur Jet Airways flight on 20.09.2018 was involved in an incident of ioss of cabin pressure causing nose bleeding to five passengers
- (d) & (e) DGCA issues CARs and Circulars from time-to-time for strict adherence of safety norms by the airlines DGCA regularly conducts Annual Surveillance (planned) and checks (unplanned) of airlines and airport operators  Findings/ observations %f such inspections are addressed by the airlines and airport operators for safe operations of aircraft: spot

2014 221

2015 202

2016 339

2017 260

2018 264

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2238 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-04
Subject: Disinvestment of Air India
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Suresh Kodikunnil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2238

(To be answered on the 4th July 2019)

## DISINVESTMENT OF AIR INDIA

## 2238. SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has decided to proceed with strategic disinvestment of 76% of stake in Air India and if SO, the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether the disinvestment has failed to materialize, owing to differences in the economic viability and differences on sale related preconditions and if s0, the details thereof;
- (c) whether & Ministerial panel is set to explore alternative options regarding the disinvestment of Air India, including a comprehensive privatization 0 & cancellation of disinvestment process altogether and if s0, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the employees of Air India and various sections of passenger groups were consulted before the decision for divestment and allay their concerns about air traffic monopolization and fare monopoly by private airlines and if s0, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State (IC) in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Hardeep Singh Puri)

(2): The Government is committed to the strategic disinvestment of Air India: Based on recommendations of NITI Aayog in 2017, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on 28.06.2017 approved strategic disinvestment of Air India group. The Air India Specific Alternative Mechanism (AISAM) in its eariier meetings held on 21.3.2018 and 26.3.2018, inter-alia, approved disinvestment of Air India (AI) with transfer of management control and sale of 76% equity share capital of Al held by Gol. May,

- (b): Probable reasons as analyzed by the Transaction Advisor\_ Mls EY for non-receipt of bids, inter alia, are Government of India's 24% stake and corresponding rights, high amount of allocated debt, changes in macro environment; individuals not being allowed to bid, profitability track record and bidders not being able to form a consortium within given time period.
- (c): An Air India Specific Alternate Mechanism (AISAM) was constituted to guide the process Of strategic disinvestment from time to time and decide issues which include:-
- i. treatment of unsustainable debt of Air India,
- iii. demerger and strategic disinvestment of three profit making subsidiaries,
- ii. hiving off of certain assets to a shell company,
- iv. the quantum of disinvestment and
- v. the universe of bidders.

Further; an AISAM with new members is likely to be re-constituted soon.

(d): Air India Limited had held consultations with its employees during the process of strategic disinvestment: No consultations were carried out with sections of passenger groups to allay their concerns about air traffic monopolization and fare monopoly private airlines. by

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2235 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-04
Subject: Renovation of Chandigarh Airport Complex
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Manish Tewari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2235 (To be answered on the 4th July 2019)

## RENOVATION OF CHANDIGARH AIRPORT COMPLEX

2235.

SHRI MANISH TIWARI

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the details of expenditure incurred on renovating the old Chandigarh Airport Complex;
- (c) the money spent every month on the maintenance and upkeep of the mothballed old Chandigarh Airport Complex every month since it was shut down ; and being
- (b) whether the old Chandigarh Airport Complex has been abandoned after installation of all facilities including immigration counters and Customs infrastructure and if the details thereof; S0,
- (d) whether the Government plans to provide access to the Chandigarh Airport from the Chandigarh side which was also shut down after the renovated old Terminal Complex was abandoned unceremoniously and if sO, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State (IC) in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Hardeep Singh Puri)

- (a): No renovation work has been undertaken at the old Chandigarh Airport Complex:

The immigration and custom counter infrastructure developed at the airport could not be utilized as there were no international flight in operation at the airport: However, some of the immigration and custom counters have been shifted to Chandigarh International Airport:

- (b): The old Chandigarh Airport Complex has not been abandoned and is used for providing Communication & Navigation Services (CNS) facilities, Upper Airspace Harmonization (UAH) project, Aviation multi-skill development Center etc: being

(c):The monthly Repair & Maintenance (ReM) and upkeep charges were Rs: 12.9 17, 2017-18 and 2018-19 respectively:

(d): The new civil enclave at Mohali is located south of the runway of Chandigarh Air Force Station and is provided with access road outside the operational area through state highway and connecting roads to Chandigarh city as well as old civil enclave located north of the runway on Chandigarh side.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2234 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-04
Subject: Amendment in Rules regarding NHs
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Anil Firojiya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2234

ANSWERED ON 4 TH  JULY, 2019

## AMENDMENT IN RULES REGARDING NHs

## 2234.  SHRI ANIL FIROJIYA:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government proposes to amend the rules pertaining to National Highways (NHs);
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to give relief to common man as well as transporters and corporate sector;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the time by when the new rules are likely to be implemented?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a), (b) and (e) The  Ministry  has  initiated  the  process  of  amending  the  National  Highways

- Rules, 1957.
- (c) and (d) Various facilitation  measures provided for Transporters are increase in Axle load limits allowing carriage of higher payloads, increase in fitness periodicity from one year to two years, simplification in terms and conditions of National Permit, allowing Transporters to carry documents in electronic form.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2233 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-04
Subject: Solar Power Projects
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: Annasaheb Shankar Jolle, B. Y. Raghavendra

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENRGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2233

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.07.2019

## SOLAR POWER PROJECTS

## 2233. SHRI ANNASAHEB SHANKAR JOLLE SHRI B.Y. RAGHAVENDRA

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

- (a) the details of on-going Solar Power Projects in the State of Karnataka;
- (b)  the  present  policy  of  the  Government regarding participation of private sector in Solar Power Projects;
- (c) the quantum of funds allocated, sanctioned and released to the State of Karnataka for the said purpose during the last three years and the current year, District-wise;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  has  identified  a  few  localities  or  the  solar  zones  in  the  State  of Karnataka for further innovations and power generation; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) The State Government of Karnataka has reported that in order to achieve the target of 6,000 MW by 2021set under its Solar Policy, Solar Power Projects of 5,864 MW capacity have been allotted in a phased manner out of which 4,445 MW capacity has been commissioned excluding 183.32 MW Solar Rooftop Projects.
- (b) The private sector participates in Solar Power Projects through competitive bidding, third party sale, captive projects, group captive projects and private solar parks.
- (c) The Government has sanctioned and released Rs. 270.28 crore to Karnataka so far for developing infrastructure  works  towards  establishment  of  Solar  Parks  and  the  Viability  Gap  Funding  (VGF) scheme. The year-wise details of funds released are as under:-
- (d)  and  (e)  Gadag  and  Bidar  Districts  in  Karnataka  have  been  identified  as  Zones  with  solar potential for connectivity under Inter-State Transmission Schemes (ISTS).

| Year    |   Amount (Rs. in Crore) |
|---------|-------------------------|
| 2015-16 |                  100    |
| 2016-17 |                   79.8  |
| 2017-18 |                   40    |
| 2018-19 |                   50.48 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2232 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-04
Subject: Safety of Dams in Telangana
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Kotha Prabhakar  Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI,

## DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2232

ANSWERED ON 04 .0 7.2019

## SAFETY OF DAMS IN TE LANGANA

## 2232. SHRI KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI  be pleased to state:

(a) the details of the steps taken/being taken by the Union Government to monitor the safe and new dam projects in Telangana State;

(b) the details of the project clearances received fr om the Union Government to Kaleswaram project;

(c) whether the State Government has requested for consideration of taking up the Kaleswaram national project; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI & SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

## (SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA

## )

(a)  Government  of  India  vide  OM  dated  19.10.1987  constituted  National  Committee  on  Dam (NCDS) under chairmanship of Chairman, Central Water Commission (CWC) and representatives StateGovernments  with  the  objective  to  oversee  dam  safety  activities  in  the  country  a improvements to bring dams safety practices in line with the latest state - of - art technology and practice s consistent  with  Indian  conditions.  The  NCDS  has  been  recons tituted  from  time  to  time  and  was  las reconstituted on 15.10.2015. Chief Engineer, Irrigation and CAD Department Central Design Org is the representative of Telangana in NCDS. 39 meetings of this committee have been conducted

Dam  owners carry  out  pre - monsoon  and  post -monsoon  inspections  of their  dams  as  per  the standard proforma/ checklist prepared by CWC. The issues of distress are discussed in NCDS m and remedial measures are suggested to the dam owners for implementation.

(b)  Ka leshwaram  Project  was  considered  and  accepted  by  the  Advisory  Committee  of  Ministry Shakti on Flood Control, Irrigation and Multipurpose Projects in its 136 th meeting held on 06 th June, 20 18 for an estimated cost of Rs. 80,190.46 Crore (Price Level 2015 - 16).

(c) &(d) Hon'ble Chief Minister of Telangana vide letter dated 11 - 02- 2016 requested that Kaleshwaram Project  be  accorded  status  of  National  Project. However,  a s  intimated  by  CWC,  no  formal  request  in prescribed  p ro  forma  has  been  received  from  the  Government  of  Telangana  for  considerati Kaleshwaram Project as National Project by the High Powered Steering Committee (HPSC) of Government constituted for implementation of National Projects.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2230 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-04
Subject: Preparation for Tokyo Olympics, 2020
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Naranbhai Bhikhabhai Kachhadiya, Sougata Ray, Santokh Singh Chaudhary

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2230

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.07.2019

Preparation for Tokyo Olympics, 2020

2230. SHRI NARANBHAI KACHHADIYA: PROF. SAUGATA RAY: SHRI SANTOKH SINGH CHAUDHARY:

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken any steps to provide support for athletes  preparing  for  the  Tokyo  Olympics,  2020,  especially  financial and professional help;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government is aware of several complaints by athletes regarding  food  and  accommodation  when  they  participate  in  events abroad,  and  if  so,  the  steps  that  have  been  taken  to  address  these issues;
- (d) whether the Government has provided any coaching to professional trainers and instructors or recruited professional trainers from abroad for the purpose of enhancing the performance of the athletes and if so, the details thereof;
- (e)  whether India is prepared to stake claim to conduct the Olympics and if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) if not, the reasons for lack of preparedness?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b) Yes,  Sir.  This  Ministry  is  supporting  sportspersons  through National  Sports  Federations  for  their  training,  foreign  exposures  and competitions to enable them to obtain maximum quota for participation in  Olympics and enhance their chances of winning medals. Under the

Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) customized training and allied facilities  are  also  being  made  available  to  medal  prospects  and  high achievers. 'Out of pocket allowance'  @ Rs. 50,000/- per month is also given to sportspersons included in TOPS for meeting their  contingent and miscellaneous expenses. (c) No such complaint has been received in the Ministry. (d) Sports  Authority  of  India  under  this  Ministry  has  been  engaging foreign coaches from time to time in various sports disciplines to meet the  training  needs  of  the  athletes.  As  per  the  contract  agreements foreign  coaches  are  required  to  train  two  Indian  coaches  to  upgrade their knowledge / technical / skill etc. At present foreign coaches have been engaged for Athletics, Badminton, Hockey, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis and Wrestling. (e) & (f) Bidding  to  host  multi-sports  international  events,  including Olympics  in  India  is  the  responsibility  of  Indian  Olympic  Association (IOA). As per the guidelines issued by this Ministry IOA has to seek the approval of the Government before bidding for such events. No specific proposal has been received in this Ministry from IOA for permission to apply for hosting of the Olympics.

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