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Lok Sabha Question No. 3062 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-11
Subject: Security Check at Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Sajda Ahmed

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO\_ 3062

(To be answered on the Ith July 2019)

## SECURITY CHECK AT AIRPORTS

## 3062. SHRIMATI SAJDA AHMED

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- () whether the Government proposes to  adopt any mechanism to save time of passengers during security check at airports across the country and if SO, the   details thereof;
- whether the Government is planning to introduce Biometric ID checking system there and if So, the details thereof?
- (b) whether the Government proposes to install automatic ray retrieval systems at airports and if s0, the details thereof; and

## ANSWER

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

(Shri Hardeep Singh Puri)

- (a): Sir: Ministry %f Civil Aviation has taken up the 'Digi Yatra' initiative which envisages seamless and hassle-free passenger processing at Indian airports -ithout the need for verification 0f ticket and ID at muitiple touch points: This project also aims to simplify passenger processes at various check points in the airport right from the terminal gate, check-in/bag security check and boarding gates. Yes; entry drop,
- (b): Automatic Retrieval System (ATRS) has been installed at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport; Hyderabad: In-principle approval has been accorded to Indira Gandhi International Airport; Delhi to run trials of the ATRS for six months-4 survey was also conducted at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) airport, Kolkata for installation Of the ATRS Tray
- (c): Yes, Sir. The architecture of Digi Yatra is based on into airports through biometric I.D. entry
Lok Sabha Question No. 3059 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-11
Subject: Flight Operation from Darbhanga
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Dileshwar Kamait, Ajay Nishad, Gopal Jee Thakur

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

(To be answered on the Iith July 2019)

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3059

## FLIGHT OPERATION FROM DARBHANGA

3059.

SHRI DILESHWAR KAMAIT SHRI AJAY NISHAD SHRI GOPAL JEE THAKUR

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the flight operations from Darbhanga (Bihar) has been inaugurated recently and if so; the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c)whether all the facilities necessary for flight operation have been set up there and if s0, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to construct an airport at Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur or at any place near to these two cities in the State of Bihar and if $0, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the flight operation has not been started till date and if $0, the time by which flight operation from Darbhanga to various cities is likely to be started;
- (f) if the details thereof and the taken/being taken by the Government in this regard? SO, steps
- (e) whether the Government is facing any difficulties in constructing airport at Muzaffarpur in Bihar; and

## ANSWER

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

(Shri Hardeep Singh Puri)

- Airport belongs to Indian Air Force and Ministry Of Defence has accorded approval for the development of a civil enclave at the airport for joint use. Bhoomi-Pujan/ Foundation stone ceremony was conducted on 24.12.2018 to start the construction activities.
- (b) & (c): No proposal to construct new greenfield airports at Darbhanga and Muzaffarpur or at any place near these cities has been received from the State Government o any Airport Interim Terminal Building (ITB) at existing Darbhanga Air Force Station for operation of civil flights.
- (d): Air operations in domestic sector have been deregulated and the airlines are free to operate anywhere in the country subject to Route Dispersal Guidelines (RDG) issued by the Government It is upto the airline operator to provide air services to & specific place depending upon the traffic demand and commercial viability:
- (e) & (D: Muzaffarpur Airport belongs to Airports Authority of India; For the development of the airport; AAI has projected a requirement of 479 acres Of Iand to the State Government of Bihar.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3058 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-11
Subject: Research and Development in the Field of Hydrogen Fuel
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: Locket Chatterjee, Umesh G. Jadhav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENRGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3058

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.07.2019

## RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE FIELD OF HYDROGEN FUEL

3058. MS. LOCKET CHATTERJEE DR. UMESH G. JADHAV

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

- (a)  the  details  of  research  undertaken  by  the  Government  during  the  last  three  years  for development and handling of hydrogen fuel;
- (b) the steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard;
- (c)  whether  any  research  and  development  is  being  conducted  to  understand  the  usage  of hydrogen fuel cells in the country;
- (d) if so, the details of the research thereof; and
- (e) whether the Government proposes to establish hydrogen fuel research centres in the country and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to  (d)  The  Ministry  of  New  and  Renewable  Energy  under  its  Research,  Development  and Demonstration  (RD&D)  programme  has  been  supporting    various  projects  in  academic institutions, research and development organizations and industry for development of hydrogen and  fuel  cells.  Fourteen  RD&D  projects  on  hydrogen  and  fuel  cells  are  presently  under implementation  with  the  support  of  the  Ministry.  During  the  last  three  years,  i.e.  2016-17  to 2018-19, eight projects were sanctioned and eighteen projects were completed.

In  addition,  the  Ministry  of  Science  and  Technology has supported two  networked centres on hydrogen  storage  led  by  Indian  Institute  of  Technology,  Bombay  and  Nonferrous  Materials Technology  Development  Centre,  Hyderabad.  These  centers  involve  ten  leading  institutions including several Indian Institutes of Technologies (IITs) and Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore.

- (e)  Hydrogen  and  Fuel  Cell  technology  development  entails  a  range  of  diverse  areas,  and accordingly, research groups at IITs, IISc, Benaras Hindu University, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research laboratories etc. have been supported for undertaking research in different aspects of hydrogen production, its storage, transportation, and utilization in end-use applications.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3056 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-11
Subject: Identification of Talent for 2020 and 2024 Olympics
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Sanjay Jaiswal

## MINISTRY OFYOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3056 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.07.2019

Identification of Talent for 2020 and 2024 Olympics

3056. DR. SANJAY JAISWAL:

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

- (a) whether the Government has recently constituted a committee under Sh. Abhinav Bindra towards identifying and supporting talent for 2020 and 2024 Olympics;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the action taken by the Government on the recommendations made by the committee?

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

- (a) to (c): The Government has not constituted recently any committee under Shri Abhinav Bindra. Shri Abhinav Bindra was Chairman of the TOPS (Target Olympic Podium Scheme) Elite Athletes Identification Committee from 30.01.2017 to 24.12.2017. The Committee recommended 220 athletes for  support  under  TOPS,  gave  recommendations  regarding  norms  and criteria  for  identification/  selection  of  athletes  for  support  under  TOPS, protocols for monitoring and review of identified athletes and funding to sportspersons indicated for violation of anti doping rules. The recommendations of the  Committee were largely accepted and the said 220 athletes were included for support at that time under TOPS.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3052 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-11
Subject: UDAN Scheme in Odisha
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Ramesh Chandra Majhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3052 (To be answered on the Ith July 2019)

## UDAN SCHEME IN ODISHA

3052. SHRI RAMESH CHANDRA MAJHI

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- () whether some proposals under UDAN scheme are under consideration for

Odisha and if s0,the details and the present status thereof; and (6) the time by which work On the Said proposals is likely to be started?

## ANSWER

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

(Shri Hardeep Singh Puri)

airports were awarded. Out of these;routes connecting Jeypore;Utkela and Jharsuguda airports were cancelled due to the default by the airlines  These {impoxts were offered under second and third rounds of bidding under Rcse UDAN. However, no valid bids were received for Jeypore and Utkela Airport

Under UDAN third round; RCS route connecting Jharsuguda airport to were awarded. the Selected Airline Operator has suspended its operations.

Route from Rourkela to Bhubneshwar and Raipur were awarded to Mls Alliance Air and Mls Turbo Aviation; However; operation could not be commenced due to non-readiness of Rourkela Airport:

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3051 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-11
Subject: Highway Projects under Bharatmala Pariyojana
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Sujay Radhakrishna Vikhepatil, Andimuthu Raja, Kaushalendra Kumar, Manoj Kishorbhai Kotak

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3051

ANSWERED ON 11 TH  JULY, 2019

## HIGHWAY PROJECTS UNDER BHARATMALA PARIYOJANA

## 3051.   DR. SUJAY RADHAKRISHNA VIKHE PATIL:

SHRI A. RAJA:

SHRI KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR:

SHRI MANOJ KOTAK:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  highway  projects  proposed  and  completed  so  far  under  the  Bharatmala Pariyojana in the country, length and State/UT-wise;
- (b) the quantum of funds allocated, released and utilized under the said pariyojana, State/UT- wise;
- (c) the  name  of  districts  which  are  to  be  connected  with  the  highways  under  this  pariyojana, State/UT-wise;
- (d) whether certain projects thereunder are/have been delayed at multiple  implementation stages  specially  in  Maharashtra  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  remedial  steps being taken by the Government in this regard;
- (e) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  declare  major  road  stretches  in  various  States  as National Highways under the Bharatmala Pariyojana and if so, the details thereof,   State/UTwise including Maharashtra; and
- (f) the  time-frame  set  for  completion  of  projects  under  the  Bharatmala  Pariyojana,  State/UTwise?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c)  The Government of India had approved Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase-I in October, 2017 for development of economic corridors, inter corridors, feeder routes, national corridors, border roads, international connectivity roads, coastal roads, port connectivity roads and expressways with an aggregate length of about 34,800 km (including 10,000 km residual NHDP stretches) in the entire country, at an estimated outlay of Rs. 5,35,000.00 crores. It has been envisaged to provide connectivity to 550 nos. of Districts in various States under Bharatmala Pariyojana. Total of 225 nos. road projects with an aggregate length of 9,613 km  have  been  appraised  &  approved  till  March,  2019  under  Bharatmala  Pariyojana (including 53 nos. of residual NHDP works of aggregate length of 2,463 kms) with Total Capital Cost as Rs. 2,43,415 crores (including Land Acquisition & other pre-construction cost).
- (d) No Sir.
- (e) The  road  stretches  in  various  States  are  declared  as  new  National  Highways  subject  to outcome  of  Detailed  Project  Report/  Feasibility  study  as  well  as  tying  up  of  funding requirements.
- (f) The scheduled completion period for Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase-I is five years.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3048 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-11
Subject: Four-laning around Kurukshetra City
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Nayab Singh

- (a)  & (b)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3048

ANSWERED ON 11 TH  JULY, 2019

## FOUR-LANING AROUND KURUKSHETRA CITY

## 3048. SHRI NAYAB SINGH:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to make four lane road around Kurukshetra city;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if  not,  the  other  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  to  improve  transportation system there and beautify the city?

## ANSWER

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

No, Sir.

- (c) This  Ministry  is  primarily  responsible  for  development  &  maintenance  of  National Highways in the country. Improvement of transportation system and beautification of the city does not fall within the purview of the Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3046 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-11
Subject: Financial Assistance to Jharkhand for Power Generation
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Nishikant  Dubey

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3046 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.07.2019

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO JHARKHAND FOR POWER GENERATION

3046. DR. NISHIKANT DUBEY:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government of Jharkhand has sought additional financial  assistance  from  the  Union  Government  for  increasing  power generation in the State during each of the last three years;

- (b) if so, the details thereof;

- (c) whether  the  Union  Government  proposes  to  sanction  the  funds required for the said purpose; and

- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER, NEW & RENEWABLE  ENERGY  AND THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

( SHRI  R.K. SINGH)

(a) : The Government of Jharkhand has not sought any additional financial  assistance  from  the  Union  Government  for  increasing  power generation in the State during the last three years.

(b) to (d) : Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3044 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-11
Subject: Amrit Dhara Scheme
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Anurag Sharma, Manoj Kumar Tiwari, Vijay Kumar Dubey, Santosh Kumar, Rebati Tripura

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

## DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION

LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3044

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.07.2019

## Amrit Dhara Scheme

3044. SHRI ANURAG SHARMA,

SHRI MANOJ TIWARI,

SHRI VIJAY KUMAR DUBEY,

SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR,

SHRI REBATI TRIPURA:

## Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a) the aims and objectives of AmritDhara scheme along with the support provided by the Government to achieve these objectives;
- (b) whether the Government has fixed any time limit to complete the said scheme and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the specific locations in various States where this scheme will be made operational especially in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and North-Eastern region?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FORJAL SHAKTI (SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA)

- (a) The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, does not have any scheme called AmritDhara.
- (b) & (c) Do not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3041 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-11
Subject: Drinking Water Facilities in Rural Areas
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Vijay Baghel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3041 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.07.2019

## Drinking Water Facilities in Rural Areas

## 3041. SHRI VIJAY BAGHEL:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the  Government has  approved  any  scheme  for  improvement of drinking water facilities in the rural areas of Chhattisgarh;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the number of hand pumps that are likely to be installed along with the number of schools and conventional sources which are likely to be included in these schemes; and

(d)the time by which these schemes are targeted to be completed?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FORJAL SHAKTI (SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA)

(a)  &  (b)  Drinking  water  supply  is  a  state  subject.  This  Ministry  administers  centrally sponsored  National  Rural  Drinking  Water  Programme  (NRDWP)  through  which  it provides  technical  and  financial  assistance  to  the  States  including  Chhattisgarh  for improving the coverage of drinking water facilities in rural areas. States are empowered to plan, design, approve and operate drinking water supply schemes.

(c) & (d) As per restructured NRDWP guideline, there is no provision of installation of hand pumps  through  NRDWP  funds.  However,  a part  of  fund has  been  earmarked  for Japanese Encephalitis - Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (JE-AES) areas wherein conversion of shallow hand pumps to India Mark-II or higher version is allowed.

The Ministry further provides technical and financial assistance to States under NRDWP for supplementing their efforts in providing drinking water supply in rural areas including schools. The assistance under the programme includes provision of drinking water supply in  schools  which  were  constructed  prior  to  2007.  Further  for  schools  constructed thereafter  under  the  SarvaShikshaAbhiyan  (SSA),  the  facility  specific  to  school,  is  not being funded through NRDWP.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3040 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-11
Subject: Open Defecation Free Villages
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Annasaheb Shankar Jolle

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO . 3040 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.07.2019

## Open Defecation Free Villages

## 3040. SHRI ANNASAHEB SHANKAR JOLLE:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI

be pleased to state:

- (a) the in-depth details of the open defecation free villages of the country;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  is  moving  towards  making  our  country  open
- defecation free in a time bound manner and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  whether the Government has recognized priority districts of Karnataka or at the national level to achieve cent-percent target and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

## (SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA)

- (a)  to  (c)    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),  9.63  crore Individual  household  latrines  (IHHLs)  have  been  constructed  in  the  country  till 05.07.2019.    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  5,68,367 villages  have  declared  themselves  ODF.      30  States/UTs  including  Karnataka have been declared ODF and the remaining States are on track to become ODF on or before 2.10.2019.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3038 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-11
Subject: Flood Monitoring
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Behanan Benny

3038. SHRI BENNY BEHANAN:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Flood Monitoring Panel of the Government is meeting at regular intervals;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI,

## DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3038

ANSWERED ON 11 .0 7.2019

## FLOOD MONITORING

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA )

(a)  t o  (c)    The  flood  management  measures are  plan ned,  inves tigated  and  implemented  by  the  S tate G overnments with their own resources as per priority within the S tate. National Disaster Management Authority conducts review meeting at frequent intervals with concerned Early Warning Agencies concernedflood affected States during flood periods. Officers from Indian M eteorological Department (IMD), Central  water commission (CWC)  and National  Disaster  Respon se  Force  (NDRF)along  with Resident  Commissioners  of  flood  ale rt ed/flood  affected  States  attend the meeting.Instructions  to concerned  S tates  are  passed  on  for  taking  flood  mi tigation  measur es.  Ministry  of  Home  A ffairs  also continuously monitors the flood situation in the country through their Central  C ontrol room and based on the inputs received from the flood affected State Governments,  CWC, IMD and NDRF. Besid National crisis Mana gement Committee, headed by the Cabinet Secretary, also meets in case of e floods and passes on instructions for taking mitigation measures to all concerned Central Min

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3037 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-07-11
Subject: Integrated Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project Proposals
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Ashok Mahadeorao Nete

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3037

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.07.2019

## Integrated Rural Water Supply andSanitation Project Proposals

## †3037. SHRI ASHOKMAHADEORAO NETE:

- (a) the  details  of  the  proposalspertaining  to  Integrated  Rural  Water  Supplyand Sanitation Project in the State ofMaharashtra as on today; and
- (b) the action taken or proposed to betaken by the Union Government in thisregard?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FORJAL SHAKTI (SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA)

- (a) The State Government of Maharashtra has informed that the Water Supply and Sanitation Department of the State is implementing World Bank aided 'Maharashtra Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Programme' (Loan No. 5357N) commonly known as Jalswarajya-2 Programme. Under this Programme, no integrated rural water supply and sanitation projects are proposed.
- (b)  Does not arise.