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Lok Sabha Question No. 4632 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-31
Subject: Wrongful Use of LPG Cylinders
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Prataprao  Jadhav, Ravindra Kushawaha, Bidyut Baran Mahato, Sudheer Gupta, Sanjay Sadashivrao Mandlik, Shrirang Appa Barne, Sambhajirao Mane Dhairyasheel, Subrata Pathak, Ravi Kishan Shukla

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4632

## TO BE ANSWERED ON  31 st   MARCH, 2022

## Wrongful Use of LPG Cylinders

4632.  SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV:

SHRI RAVINDRA KUSHWAHA:

SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:

SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

SHRI SANJAY SADASHIVRAO MANDLIK:

SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:

SHRI DHAIRYASHEEL SAMBHAJIRAO MANE:

SHRI SUBRAT PATHAK:

SHRI RAVI KISHAN:

## पेोलयम एवं ाक ृतक गैस मंी

Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  about  wrongful  use  of  LPG  cylinders  made  for domestic and commercial use by various Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether the Government held any meeting/ consultation with OMCs in this regard and if so, the details thereof along with the response of OMCs in this regard;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  make  an  amendment  in  commercial  and industrial distribution agreement for domestic supply;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely to be implemented; and
- (e) if not, the corrective measures taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## पेोलयम एवं ाक ृतक गैस मंालय म राय मंी ( ीरामेवर तेल ) MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI RAMESWAR TELI)

- (a) & (b) It has been reported by the Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) that due to the existing price difference between domestic LPG and commercial LPG, the possibility of  diversion  of  domestic  LPG  cylinders  for  commercial  use  by unscrupulous elements  cannot be ruled out.  Complaints of diversion are investigated by  OMCs  and  if  the  complaint  is  established,  action  is  taken  as  per  provisions  of Marketing Discipline Guidelines (MDG)/Distributorship Agreement.
- (c) to (e) Sale of Non Domestic LPG is commercial activity and not within the purview of the  Government.  OMCs  have  reported  that  commercial  LPG  business  is  a  highly competitive business with the presence of private LPG marketers and the customer has complete freedom to choose any supplier.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4627 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-31
Subject: Safety Norms under PMUY
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Sudhakar Tukaram Shrangre, Devji Mansingram Patel, Diya Kumari, Anil Firojiya

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4627 TO BE ANSWERED ON  31 st   MARCH, 2022

## Safety Norms under PMUY

4627.  SHRI SUDHAKAR TUKARAM SHRANGARE: SHRI DEVJI M. PATEL: MS. DIYA KUMARI: SHRI ANIL FIROJIYA:

पेोलयम एवं ाक ृतक गैस मंी Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  there  are  any  provisions  for  the  safety  norms  under  the  Pradhan  Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), if so, the details thereof especially in Maharashtra; and
- (b)  whether the Government is formulating any plan to curb unsafe practices by LPG distributors and PMUY beneficiaries and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## पेोलयम एवं ाक ृतक गैस मंालय म राय मंी ( ीरामेवर तेल ) MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI RAMESWAR TELI)

- (a)  &  (b)  LPG  distributors    have  been  instructed  by  Public  Sector  Oil  Marketing Companies  (OMCs)  to  release  LPG  connections  after  satisfying  and  meeting  all  the safety norms for installation of LPG connections.  Provisions, norms and steps taken to ensure safe usage of LPG, inter-alia, include   :-
- (i) Grant  of  approval  of  manufacturing  units  of  LPG  cylinders,  valves  and  LPG regulators  and  design  of  these  equipments,  licensing  of  storage  premises,  cylinder testing and filling etc. is regulated under Gas cylinder rules 2016.
- (ii) Safe  usage  of  LPG  cylinders  by  Domestic  LPG  consumers,  including  PMUY beneficiaries are governed under Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Order 2000.
- (iii) LPG  cylinders    are  periodically  tested  for  safety  as  per  norms  of  the  Chief Controller of Explosives, Petroleum & Explosive Safety Organisation(PESO).
- (iv) Supply  of  a  laminated  safety  card  with  pictorial  depictions  of  do's  and  don'ts related  to  LPG  connection  to  every  PMUY  beneficiary  at  the  time  of  releasing  LPG connections. Installation of LPG connection at premises of the customer by a trained mechanic.
- (v) Organisation  of  Safety  clinics  by  distributor  to  spread  awareness  about  safety aspects of LPG. Establishment of helpline number (1906) for immediate action in case of any emergency related to LPG leakage complaints.
- (vi) Organisation  of  mass  awareness  programmes  on  safe  usage  of  LPG  through audio-video/print media, banners/hoardings, leaflets, pamphlets, etc.
- (vii) Organisation of Pradhan Mantri LPG Panchayats in villages to spread awareness about safe  and sustained usage of LPG amongst PMUY beneficiaries.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4626 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-31
Subject: Encroachment of Land under NHAI
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Gautham Sigamani Pon, Dhanush M Kumar, Ganesan Selvam, Manjulata Mandal, Gajanan Chandrakant Kirtikar, C.N. Annadurai, Omprakash Bhupalsinh alias Pawan Rajenimbalkar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4626

ANSWERED ON 31 ST  MARCH, 2022

## ENCROACHMENT OF LAND UNDER NHAI

4626.  SHRI GAUTHAM SIGAMANI PON:

SHRI DHANUSH M. KUMAR:

SHRI SELVAM G.:

SHRIMATI MANJULATA MANDAL:

SHRI GAJANAN KIRTIKAR:

SHRI C.N. ANNADURAI:

SHRI OMPRAKASH BHUPALSINH ALIAS

PAWAN RAJENIMBALKAR:

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

## be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of cases of encroachment on the land under the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) in the country which came to the notice of the Government during the last three years and the current year and the number of cases in which action has been taken against the persons found responsible/guilty for such encroachment, State/UTwise;
- (b) the reasons for the Government being unable to curb and prevent encroachment on the land under NHAI;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to secure the said land by putting in  place  wire  fencing  or  by  erecting  wall  etc.  and  if  so,  the  details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the steps taken by the Government in consultation with stakeholders to remove such encroachments in the country?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a)  to  (b)  The  powers  of  Highway  Administration  were  delegated  to Officers of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) vide Gazette Notification dated 16.09.2019. All encroachments brought to the notice of the Authority are processed as per rules of Highway Administration by the concerned offices. The encroachment identified by the Highway Administration is to be removed with the assistance of the State Administration and the State  Police  Authorities.  The  role  of  the  Highway  Administration  is limited to issuing of orders in this regard and providing support to the State Authorities in removal of the encroachments. (c) The provision of fencing/boundary wall along the Right of Way (ROW) of the National Highways is generally adopted in Greenfield alignments of the expressways. Generally non/partially access controlled National Highways do not have the provision of fencing/ boundary wall along the ROW throughout the project length but it  is  only  limited  to  specific locations  specified  in  the  contract/  concession  agreement.  Further, efforts are made for provision of the Road Boundary Stones/Pillars as part of scope of the contractor/ concessionaire so as to demarcate the Right of Way. (d) The regular drives under the supervision of NHAI Regional Officers and  Project  Directors  are  conducted  to  identify  the  encroachments along the National Highways and reported to the State Authorities for taking necessary action in this regard.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4625 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-31
Subject: Air Connectivity from Jharsuguda Airport, Odisha
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Nitesh Ganga Deb

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 4625 (To be answered on the 31 st  March 2022)

## AIR CONNECTIVITY FROM JHARSUGUDA AIRPORT, ODISHA

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  start  air  connectivity  from Jharsuguda  airport  to  all  the  airports  in  the  country;  and (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

## 4625. SHRI NITESH GANGA DEB

be pleased to state:-

(GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD))

- (a) to (b):The Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)- UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) on 21-10-2016 to enhance regional air connectivity from unserved and underserved airports in the country and by making air travel affordable to the masses. UDAN is a market driven scheme. Interested airlines based on their assessment of demand on particular routes submit their proposals at the time of bidding under UDAN. RCS routes have been operationalized by connecting Jharsuguda with Bhubaneshwar, Raipur, Kolkata, Delhi & Hyderabad. Jharsuguda has become a served airport as per the UDAN Scheme document. Now, it is up to the airlines to provide air services to specific places depending upon the traffic demand and their commercial viability, in compliance with the extant relevant guidelines in this regard.

After repeal of the Air Corporation Act in March 1994, the Indian domestic aviation market has been deregulated. Consequently, airlines are free to induct capacity with any aircraft type for selecting whatever markets and network they wish to operate across the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4623 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-31
Subject: Projects under AMRUT
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Santosh Pandey

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4623 TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 31, 2022 PROJECTS UNDER AMRUT

NO.4623.

SHRI SANTOSH PANDEY:

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

- (a) the present status of ongoing  projects under Atal Mission for Rejevenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) in Chhattisgarh;
- (b) the details of the funds allocated and utilised in Chhattisgarh under the said Mission, district-wise;
- (c) whether complaints regarding  delay in the   projects have been received and if SO, the details thereof;
- (d) whether cost of the said projects have also increased and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether the State Government has made any request for addtional allocation of funds under the said Mission and if SO, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI KAUSHAL KISHORE)

(a): State of Chhattisgarh has taken up 293 projects worth {2,270 crore under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), out of which 241 projects worth {804 crore have been completed and 52 projects worth {1,470 crore are under implementation:

(b): The approved plan size of State of Chhattisgarh under AMRUT for the entire Mission period is {2,192.76 crore, which includes committed Central Assistance of {1,009.74 crore. So 3969.12 crore has been released as Central Assistance for project   implementation, of which 3841.49 has been utilized: Additionally, Central Assistance of {192.15 crore has been released to the State of Chhattisgarh under other components of AMRUT, of which {189.39 crore has been utilized: Under AMRUT, Central Assistance is not released district-wise or city-wise or project-wise: far,

(c) & (d): No complaint regarding delay in the implementation of AMRUT projects in the State of Chhattisgarh has been received so farThe 52ongoing AMRUT projects of the State of Chhattisgarh are 79% physically complete and are likely to be commissioned by the date of end of the Mission i.e- 31 March 2023.

(e): Government of Chhattisgarh has not made any request for allocation for additional funds under AMRUT scheme:

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4622 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-31
Subject: Conservation of Petroleum Wealth
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: D. M. Kathir Anand

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4622 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 st  MARCH, 2022

## Conservation of Petroleum Wealth

## 4622. SHRI D.M. KATHIR ANAND:

isVªksfy;e vkSj izkd`frd xSl ea=h

Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

[

- (a)  the steps taken by the Government for the conservation of petroleum wealth in the country along with the funds earmarked for the same;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  for  the  increased  use  of  ethylene blended petrol and diesel; and
- (c)  if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

isVªksfy;e vkSj izkd`frd xSl ea=ky; esa jkT; ea=h ¼Jh jkes'oj rsyh½

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRI RAMESWAR TELI)

- (a): Various  activities  are  undertaken  on  an  ongoing  basis  for  conservation  of petroleum wealth.  These inter-alia include :-
- i) Engaging  general  masses  and  stakeholders  of  various sectors with a comprehensive  set of activities pertaining to fuel conservation and energy efficiency through,
-  Training/Workshops in Industrial units
-  Training  of  drivers  on  fuel  efficiency  improvement  programme  in  Depots under various State Transport Undertakings
-  Conducting Agricultural workshops, participation in Kisan Melas
-  Education and awareness campaign for students
-  Extensive media campaigns in social media, TV, Radio, etc
-  Development  of  a  number  of  films,  radio  jingles  and  printed  literature  in various languages.

ii) Promoting  research  and  development  aimed  at  petroleum  conservation  & environment  protection,  supporting  and  facilitating efforts for adoption and dissemination of fuel-efficient technologies and substitution of petroleum products with alternate fuels and renewable.

iii) Carrying out SAKSHAM, an annual mass conservation drive of one month, all over the country with a large number of activities on fuel conservation.

iv) Assisting in policy formulation for energy conservation and fuel efficiency norms  for  Heavy  Duty/Large  and  Medium  commercial  vehicles  and  labelling programme for LPG stoves, PNG stoves, Tyres and Tractors, etc.

In  addition  to  expenditure  incurred  by  Oil  and  Gas  PSUs  (Public  Sector Undertakings) on petroleum conservation activities, Petroleum Conservation Research  Association  (PCRA)  has  incurred  Rs.  76.28  crore  during  the  financial year 2020-21.

(b) & (c):  At present, there is no proposal for use of ethylene blended petrol and diesel.    However,  the  National  Policy  on  Biofuels-2018  provides  an  indicative target of 20% blending of ethanol in petrol and 5% blending of bio-diesel in diesel by 2030. The Government has advanced the target of 20% blending of ethanol in petrol to 2025-2026.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4621 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-31
Subject: Phases under National Hydrogen Mission
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: Arvind Ganpat Sawant, Krupal Balaji Tumane

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4621

ANSWERED ON 31.03.2022

## PHASES UNDER NATIONAL HYDROGEN MISSION

## 4621. SHRI ARVIND GANPAT SAWANT SHRI KRUPAL BALAJI TUMANE

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

- (a) the number of phases in which the National Hydrogen Mission would be implemented across the country;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to target private manufacturing companies or engage in forming of Public Private Partnership (PPP) for the implementation of the said mission;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the details of the incentives proposed to be given to the Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia manufacturers;
- (e) whether the mission enlists provisions to set up bunkers near ports for the export of Green Ammonia; and
- (f) if so, the number of bunkers likely to be set up in the first phase?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER

## (SHRI R.K. SINGH)

(a) to (d) In his Independence Day speech on August 15, 2021, Hon'ble Prime Minister announced the  launch  of  National  Hydrogen  Mission.  The  Ministry  of  New  and  Renewable  Energy  has accordingly prepared a draft Mission document.

The draft Mission proposes a framework inter-alia for a phased implementation approach, demand creation, a basket of measures to support production and utilization of Green Hydrogen, support for  indigenous  manufacturing,  Research  &  Development,  pilot  projects,  enabling  policies  and regulations,  and  infrastructure  development.    Both  private  companies  and  Public  Private Partnership entities are expected to be facilitated by the measures proposed in the draft Mission.

(e) The draft Mission inter alia proposes support for infrastructure development for storage and distribution of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives.

Ministry of Power's orders issued on 17 February 2022 inter alia provides that 'Manufacturers of Green Hydrogen / Green Ammonia shall be allowed to set up bunkers near Ports for storage of Green Ammonia for export / use by shipping.  The land for the storage purpose shall be provided by the respective Port Authorities at applicable charges.'

(f)  The  number  of  bunkers  to  be  set  up  would  depend  on  demand  for  exports  and  marine applications.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4619 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-31
Subject: Runways in Bihar
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Dulal Chandra Goswami

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION Lok Sabha

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 4619 ( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  31st March 2022 )

## RUNWAYS IN BIHAR

4619.    SHRI DULAL CHAND GOSWAMI Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether it is a fact that there are adequate number of runways in
- Bihar and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  develop  a  pilot  training institute in Bihar to utilize the runways; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION      (GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD))

- (a)There are 31 airstrips in Bihar. List of airstrips in Bihar is attached at annexure.;
- (b) & (c) There is one pilot training centre in Bihar namely Bihar Flying Club, Patna.;

Currently, the Government has no proposal to develop a pilot training institute in Bihar.

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## ANNEXURE IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4619 FOR 31.03.2022

List of operational and non-operational Airstrips in Bihar.

|   S.No. | Airport/Airstrip     | operational status   |
|---------|----------------------|----------------------|
|       1 | Arrahs               | non-operational      |
|       2 | Begusarai            | non-operational      |
|       3 | Bettiah              | non-operational      |
|       4 | Bhabua               | non-operational      |
|       5 | Bhagalpur            | non-operational      |
|       6 | Bihar Sharif         | non-operational      |
|       7 | Bihta                | operational          |
|       8 | Birpur               | non-operational      |
|       9 | Buxar                | non-operational      |
|      10 | Chhapra              | non-operational      |
|      11 | Darbhanga            | operational          |
|      12 | Dehri/Sura           | non-operational      |
|      13 | Gaya                 | operational          |
|      14 | Hathua               | non-operational      |
|      15 | Jehanabad            | non-operational      |
|      16 | Jogbani (Forbseganj) | non-operational      |
|      17 | Katihar              | non-operational      |
|      18 | Kishanganj           | non-operational      |
|      19 | Madhubani            | non-operational      |
|      20 | Motihari             | non-operational      |
|      21 | Munger               | non-operational      |
|      22 | Muzaffarpur          | non-operational      |
|      23 | Naria                | non-operational      |
|      24 | Panchanpur           | non-operational      |
|      25 | Patna (JPNI)         | operational          |
|      26 | Purnea               | operational          |
|      27 | Raxaul               | non-operational      |
|      28 | Saharsa              | non-operational      |
|      29 | Samastipur           | non-operational      |
|      30 | Sitamari             | non-operational      |
|      31 | Valmiki Nagar        | non-operational      |

(Source: Airports Authority of India (AAI))
Lok Sabha Question No. 4618 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-31
Subject: Commercial Truck Drivers
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shashi Tharoor

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4618 ANSWERED ON 31 ST  MARCH, 2022

## COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVERS

4618.  DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  recorded  the  number  of  deaths  of commercial  truck  drivers  due  to  road  accidents  during  the  last three years and the current year;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government has any data regarding the number of FIRs that have been lodged in such road accidents involving commercial trucks and if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
- (d) whether the Government  has considered any measures  for compulsory social security and life insurance schems for commercial  truck  drivers  in  the  country  and  if  so,  the  details thereof; and
- (e) whether the Government proposes minimum wages for commercial truck drivers and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b)     The ministry analyses the road safety on the basis of road accidents data received from States/UTs. The number of road accidents and persons killed in such accidents in which impacting vehicles are trucks/lorries during the last three years are as under : -

| Vehicle type   | 2017      | 2017   | 2017    | 2018      | 2018   | 2018    | 2019      | 2019   | 2019    |
|----------------|-----------|--------|---------|-----------|--------|---------|-----------|--------|---------|
| Truck/ Lorry   | Accidents | Killed | Injured | Accidents | Killed | Injured | Accidents | Killed | Injured |
| Truck/ Lorry   | 58525     | 23483  | 52805   | 57441     | 23868  | 51166   | 37078     | 13532  | 30929   |

(c)     No such  information  is  maintained  by  the Ministry  of  Road Transport & Highways as Law and Order is a State Subject. (d)  &  (e)     The  Occupational  Safety,  Health  and  Working  conditions code, 2020 (37 of 2020) Act passed by the Parliament provides for occupational  Safety,  Health  and  Working  Conditions  etc.  of  motor transport workers including Truck drivers. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has taken various steps in the interest of Drivers including Truck Drivers such as Wayside Amenities, Food Court, Truck Parking Bays etc. on National Highways.

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