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Lok Sabha Question No. 2643 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-22
Subject: Air Taxi Service
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Gajendra Singh Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2643 (To be answered on the 22 nd  December 2022)

## AIR TAXI SERVICE

## 2643. SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH PATEL

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a)whether the Government proposes to introduce air taxi service in various cities across the country;
- (b)if so, the details thereof;
- (c)whether any special scheme with focus on small cities is under consideration of the Ministry and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)    the details of the steps being taken by the Government for promotion of air taxi service among public?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

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

## (a) to (d): There is no such proposal for introduction of Air Taxis at present.

With 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. Thus, airlines decide to provide air services to specific places depending upon the traffic demand and their commercial viability, in compliance with the relevant guidelines in this matter.

Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched Regional Connectivity Scheme - UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) on 21-10-2016 to stimulate regional air connectivity and making air travel affordable to the masses. Under the UDAN scheme connectivity is enhanced by reviving unserved and underserved airports and by giving financial (Viability Gap Funding or VGF) support to meet the gap, if any, between the cost of airline operations and expected revenues on such UDAN routes. In addition to VGF, concessions to the Selected Airlines Operators (SAOs) are offered by Central Government, State Government and airport operator for operation of UDAN flights.

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. As on 30.11.2022, 70 unserved /underserved airports including 9 Heliports & 2 water aerodromes have been operationalized under UDAN. UDAN has transformed the way people travel in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. UDAN is an ongoing scheme where bidding rounds are conducted periodically for covering more destinations/stations and routes under the scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2640 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-22
Subject: Water Connections under JJM
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

## DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO . † 2640 TO BE ANSWERED ON  22/12/2022

## WATER CONNECTIONS UNDER JJM

## †2640. SHRI JASWANT SINGH BHABHOR

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

- (a) the number of rural households which have been provided with drinking water connections under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Gujarat;
- (b)  the  amount  fixed  for  public  participation  and  per  household  contribution  for  the  rural household of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe majority areas, Aboriginals in desert areas and in famine affected areas for Har Ghar Nal connections; and

(c) the time limit set to provide Har Ghar Nal connection to every household in rural areas under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI (SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL)

(a)  to  (c)  Jal  Jeevan  Mission  (JJM),  a  centrally  sponsored  scheme,  is  being  implemented  in partnership  with  States,  since  August,  2019  to  make  provision  of  potable  tap  water  supply  to every rural household of the country on regular and long-term basis, by 2024.

As reported by the State Government on JJM-IMIS, All 91.73 Lakh (100%) rural households in Gujarat have been provided with tap water connection, of which about 26.57 lakh connections have been provided under the Jal Jeevan Mission.

As per provisions of operational guidelines for the implementation of JJM, for in-village piped water  supply  infrastructure  and  related  source  development  to  be  implemented  by  Gram Panchayat and/ or its sub-committee, i.e. VWSC/ Pani Samiti/ User Group, etc., communities contribute 5% of the capital cost in cash and/ or kind and/ or labour in hilly and forested areas, NE and Himalayan States and villages having more than 50% SCs and/or STs population; and 10% of the capital cost in other villages.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2639 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-22
Subject: Air Connectivity
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Kripanath Mallah

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2639

(To be answered on the 22 nd  December 2022)

## AIR CONNECTIVITY

## 2639.

SHRI KRIPANATH MALLAH

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a)whether the Government proposes to provide air connectivity to each corner of the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)the details of the funds sanctioned, allocated and utilized so far;
- (c)whether the Government proposes to boost connectivity to North Eastern Region including Assam and if so, the steps taken in this regard; and
- (d)whether the Government also proposes to connect remote areas and if so, the details thereof along with the target set in this regard?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

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

- (a): 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 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.
- As on 30.11.2022, after four rounds of bidding under UDAN, 453 routes have commenced, operationalizing 70 Airports including 2 Water Aerodrome & 9 Heliports. The scheme has been able to provide air connectivity to Tier-2 &Tier-3 cities at affordable airfares and has transformed the way people travel. The UDAN Scheme is applicable for a period of 10 years from the date of notification of Scheme. The Government has set a target to operationalize 1000 UDAN routes during  the  currency  of  the  scheme  and  to  revive/develop  100  unserved  & underserved  airports/heliports/water  aerodromes  by  2024.
- (b): The Government of India has approved a budget of Rs. 4500 crore for revival of existing unserved / underserved airports /  airstrips of the State Governments, Airports Authority of India, Public Sector Undertakings and Civil Enclaves. More than Rs. 3000 crore has been utilised so far under the scheme. Airports Authority of  India  (AAI),  the  Implementing  Agency,  monitors  the  progress  for  the

revival/development of awarded aerodromes under UDAN and the same is reviewed by the Ministry in consultation with stakeholders periodically. (c)  &  (d):  Rupsi,  Tezu,  Jorhat,  Lilabari,  Shillong  and  Pakyong  have  been operationalized under UDAN in the States of North Eastern Region for connecting remote and inaccessible areas. Two Advanced landing Grounds namely Pasighat and Ziro have also been operationalized in Arunachal Pradesh under the scheme "Providing Air Connectivity and Aviation Infrastructure in NER (North Eastern Region)". The airports/heliports/water aerodromes identified for revival/upgradation under UDAN in the State of Assam are Guwahati River Front (WA), Nagaon (H), Rupsi and Umrangso Reservoir (WA).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2638 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-22
Subject: Mumbai-Nagpur-Jharsuguda Gas Pipeline
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Santosh Pandey

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2638

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22 nd DECEMBER , 2022

## Mumbai-Nagpur-Jharsuguda Gas Pipeline

## †2638. SHRI SANTOSH PANDEY:

## पेोलयम और ाक ृ तक गैस मंी

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

- (a) the current status of Mumbai-Nagpur-Jharsuguda Gas Pipeline (MNJPL) GAIL project in Chhattisgarh;
- (b) the total length of said gas pipeline along with the prescribed time limit for completion along with the total cost of the above project;
- (c) the type of natural gas proposed to be supplied through the above pipeline under the said project; and
- (d) whether there is any potential of economic development in Chhattisgarh under the above said project and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## पेोलयम और ाक ृ तक गैस मंालय म रायमंी ( ी रामेवर तेल )

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

- (a) and (b)Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has authorised GAIL to lay 1755 kilo meter (km) long Mumbai-Nagpur-Jharsuguda Pipeline (MNJPL) as a part of National Gas Gridpassing through the States of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh &Odisha.The  total  approved  cost  of  MNJPL  project  is  Rs.  6,672.21crore.  Completion schedule of the pipeline is May, 2023.As per the authorisation, out of total length of 1755 km, 496 km pipeline is in the state of Chhattisgarh wherein notifications for Right of Users (RoU) acquisition have been issued for most of the length of pipeline.
- (c)  and(d) The pipeline is meant to transport natural gas produced from domestic fields as well  as  imported  Re-liquefied  Natural  Gas  (RLNG).  The  Pipeline  is  to  provide  vital infrastructure to supply Natural Gas to domestic households, industries, commercial units and automobile sectors in various districts of Chhattisgarh to pave way for economic development in the region. The pipeline is to also supply natural gas to City Gas Distribution Network to various districts en-route the pipeline.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2636 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-22
Subject: Road Infrastructure Projects
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Dr. T. Sumathy (a) Thamizhachi Thangapandian

be pleased to state:

(a)whether it is a fact that the Government is considering to shut down 33 road infrastructure projects;

- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor;
- (c) the list of the projects that are likely to be closed;
- (d) whether the Government is considering to undertake new projects/work or improving existing ones with the funds from these closed projects; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2636 ANSWERED ON 22 ND  DECEMBER, 2022

## ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

2636. DR. T. SUMATHY (a) THAMIZHACHI THANGAPANDIAN:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) and (b) The Ministry is not considering to shut down any ongoing National Highway  (NH)  project.  However,  in  some  cases,  projects  that  are  delayed substantially due to some reason(s), are either foreclosed or terminated on case to  case  basis  and  those  projects  are  usually  re-awarded  subsequently  as separate work.
- (c) to (e) Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2635 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-22
Subject: Manufacturing of Passenger Aircraft
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Jagannath Sarkar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2635

(To be answered on the 22 nd  December 2022)

## MANUFACTURING OF PASSENGER AIRCRAFT

## 2635. SHRI JAGANNATH SARKAR

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

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

- (a):  The extant policy enables domestic manufacturing of aircraft. The Government has been promoting and facilitating the manufacturing of aircraft, including a Regional Transport Aircraft, and associated equipment by public and private enterprises in India. Hindustan -228 (Upgraded) civil aircraft developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is a 19 seater turbo prop passenger aircraft suitable for regional connectivity. HAL has also entered into MoU with Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) for Design, Development and Certification  of  19  seat  Light  Transport  Aircraft  -  SARAS  MKII  and subsequent Production, Marketing and Lifestyle Maintenance of the aircraft.
- (b)  and (c): No proposal to create Special Economic Zones or Aviation Corridor on the lines of Defence corridor to manufacture Passenger aircraft in West Bengal has been received in the Ministry.

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has any roadmap to make India a suitable destination for the global manufacturers to manufacture passenger aircraft in the country;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to create Special Economic Zones or Aviation Corridor on the lines of Defence corridor to manufacture passenger aircraft in West Bengal;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether the Government has framed any policy or scheme to provide incentives to domestic manufacturers to manufacture low-cost aircraft under
- Make in India Campaign and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

(d) and (e): National Civil Aviation Policy, 2016 seeks to promote the growth of Indian aviation sector in a significant manner. The aim is to develop an entire ecosystem for the harmonized growth of various aviation subsectors i.e. Airlines,  Airports,  Cargo,  Maintenance,  Repair  and  Overhaul  (MRO) services, General Aviation, Aerospace Manufacturing, Skill Development etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2634 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-22
Subject: Manufacturing of Aircraft
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: T. R. Paarivendhar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2634

(To be answered on the 22 nd  December 2022)

## MANUFACTURING OF AIRCRAFT

## 2634. DR. T.R. PAARIVENDHAR

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  initiated  the  groundwork  for  local manufacturing  of  passenger  aircraft  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof;
- (b) whether the Government is in the process of looking for vacant sites near airports to set up manufacturing unit;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government has identified the number of airports where the manufacturing of passenger aircraft unit would be set up;
- (e) if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) the time by which the unit would start its production?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

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

(a)  to  (f)  The  Government  has  been  promoting  and  facilitating  the manufacturing of aircraft, including a Regional Transport Aircraft, and associated equipment by public and private enterprises in India. Hindustan 228 (Upgraded) civil aircraft developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is a 19 seater turbo prop aircraft suitable for regional connectivity. HAL has also entered into MoU with Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) - National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) for Design, Development and Certification of 19 seat Light Transport Aircraft - SARAS MKII and subsequent Production, Marketing and Lifestyle Maintenance of the aircraft.

In order to promote the Government's initiative of "Atma Nirbhar Bharat" for  manufacturing  of  C-295  Military  Transport  Aircraft  by  M/s  Tata Advanced System Limited (TASL) (in collaboration with Airbus Defence and Space, a Final Assembly Line and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility), the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has approved the allotment of land measuring 50 acres to M/s TASL for setting up Final Assembly Line and MRO facility at Vadodara Airport. The foundation stone for the same was laid on 30.10.2022.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2633 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-22
Subject: Installation of Security Gadgets at Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Anurag Sharma, D. M. Kathir Anand

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2633

(To be answered on the 22 nd  December 2022)

## INSTALLATION OF SECURITY GADGETS AT AIRPORTS

2633.

SHRI ANURAG SHARMA SHRI D.M. KATHIR ANAND

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has installed and commissioned state-of-the-art technology surveillance, safety and security gadgets at all the international and domestic airports in the country including Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has spent adequate funds during the last five years for the installation and commissioning of High end CCTV cameras and Monitoring system to ensure safety of all the airports in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has provided Perimeter Intrusion System and Integrated Smart Power Fencing around all international and domestic airports in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government has spent adequate funds for the installation and commissioning of fire safety  equipment,  fire  engines  and  fire-fighting equipment to ensure safety of all the airports in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu during the last five years; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the total funds spent for the same, year and airport-wise during the last five years?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

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

(a) to (e) Yes, Sir. The safety and security equipment are provided at the airports as per the specifications laid by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the aviation safety regulator and Bureau of Civil Aviation Security

(BCAS), the aviation security regulator. DGCA publishes Civil Aviation Requirements (CARs) for ensuring safety of the airports and Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) issues AvSec orders/circulars for strengthening security at airports, in accordance with guidelines laid down by International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The  airport  operators  from  their  own  funds  provide  required infrastructure/equipment including High end CCTV cameras, Monitoring System, Perimeter Intrusion Detection System(PIDS), Integrated Smart Power Fencing, Fire Prevention and Protection systems, and Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) services for safety and security of airports. No PIDS and Integrated Smart Fencing system is installed at airports in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2630 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-22
Subject: Migration from Rural to Urban Areas
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2630.

TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 22, 2022

## MIGRATION FROM RURAL TO URBAN AREAS

- NO.   2630. COL. RAJYAVARDHAN RATHORE :

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

- (a) the steps being taken by the Government to meet the demands of India's fast-growing urban population;
- (b) whether any steps are being taken to reduce the magnitude of rural to urban migration and if so, the achievements made so far in this regard; and
- (c) the steps being taken to make urban infrastructure climate change and disaster-resilient including in the State of Rajasthan?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Urban Development is a State subject. To meet the demands of India's fast-growing population, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs promotes, facilitates and handholds States and ULBs  in  their  endeavor.  The  Ministry  through  its  various missions/schemes such as  Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban  Transformation  (AMRUT),  Smart  Cities  Mission  (SCM), Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM-U), Pradhan Mantri AwasYojana-Urban (PMAY- U) and Urban Transport is assisting the States to address the challenges of urbanization through a combination of increased investment, strengthening the framework  of  governance  &  finance  and  a  comprehensive capacity building program for all levels of government.

- (b) Ministry of Rural Development is implementing Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM) to deliver catalytic interventions to rural areas to make the selected rural areas socially, economically and physically sustainable regions and strives to strengthen by providing economic, social, basic and digital  amenities,  thusleading  to  sustainable  and  balanced regional development in the country, thus reducing migration from rural areas.
- (c) Under  the  various  flag-ship  schemes  such  as  AMRUT,  SCM, SBM, PMAY & Urban Transport Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs  provides  Central  Assistance  to  States/UTs  and  the Cities for selected projects of urban infrastructure.

Further,  Climate  SMART  Cities  Assessment  Framework  was launched  for  the  100  Smart  cities  in  order  to  incentivize  a holistic,  climate  responsive  development  including  the  State of Rajasthan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2629 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-22
Subject: Greenfield Economic Corridor
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Mukesh Rajput

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2629 ANSWERED ON 22 ND  DECEMBER, 2022

## GREENFIELD ECONOMIC CORRIDOR

2629. SHRI MUKESH RAJPUT:

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

## be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to set up Greenfield Economic Corridor from Ghaziabad to Kanpur;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether Farrukhabad district is also included in the said corridor; and
- (d) if so, the time by which the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the said corridor is likely to be completed?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d) National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has taken up the work of preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) for 4 Lane economic corridor from Ghaziabad/Hapur to Kanpur/Unnao via Farrukhabad. The feasibility of the road per se and that of Greenfield Corridor will depend upon the outcome of the DPR. The DPR is targeted to be completed in approximately 09 months from now.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2628 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-12-22
Subject: Slum Population
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Pallab Lochan Das

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2628

TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 22, 2022

## SLUM POPULATION

NO. 2628.

SHRI PALLAB LOCHAN DAS:

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

- (a) whether  any  assessment/survey  has  been  undertaken  by  the Government  to  ascertain  slum  population  in  the  urban  areas  of the country;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the  time  by  which  the  said  assessment/survey  is  likely  to  be completed along with the assistance provided for the purpose so far?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

(SHRI KAUSHAL KISHORE)

- (a) to (c) :Census of India collects data on slums on decadal basis along with  enumeration  of  population  in  the  country.  As  per  Census  of India 2011, a total of 6.54 crore people were living in slums across the country in 1.39 crore households constituting 17.4% of the total urban population and 5.4% of the total population of the country.

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