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Lok Sabha Question No. 2572 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-16
Subject: Status of DDUGJY
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Mahesh Sahoo

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2572 ANSWERED ON 16.03.2023

## STATUS OF DDUGJY

2572.  SHRI MAHESH SAHOO:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) the current status of implementation of Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY);
- (b) the details of the percentage of the targets covered so far; and
- (c) the details of the status of the same in Odisha?

## A N S W E R

THE MINISTER OF POWER AND NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY

(SHRI R.K. SINGH)

(a) & (b) : Government of India  launched Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY),  in  December,  2014  for  strengthening  the  distribution    systems  including separation of agriculture and non-agriculture feeders, strengthening and augmentation of sub-transmission & distribution infrastructure, metering of distribution transformers/feeders/consumers  and  electrification  of  villages  across  the  country.  As reported  by  the  States,  all  the  inhabited  un-electrified  villages  as  per  Census,  2011 stood electrified by 28 th  April, 2018 across the country under DDUGJY. A total of 18,374 villages were electrified under the  scheme.  The  scheme  stands  closed as on 31-03-2022.

- (c) : Out of the total 18,374 villages electrified across the country, 3281 villages were electrified in the State of Odisha. Details of works undertaken under DDUGJY in the State of Odisha are at Annexure.

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ANNEXURE

ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (c) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.   2572 ANSWERED IN THE LOK SABHA ON 16.03.2023 **************

## Details of the work undertaken under DDUGJY (including additional Infra) in the State of Odisha

|   Sl. No. | Items                                 | Units   |   Total Achievement |
|-----------|---------------------------------------|---------|---------------------|
|         1 | Sub-stations (including augmentation) | Nos.    |                 176 |
|         2 | Distribution Transformers             | Nos.    |               14228 |
|         3 | Feeder Segregation                    | CKMs    |                1240 |
|         4 | 11 kV lines                           | CKMs    |                5599 |
|         5 | LT lines                              | CKMs    |               11417 |
|         6 | 33 kV & 66 kV lines                   | CKMs    |                1547 |
|         7 | Consumer Energy Meters                | Nos.    |             2271702 |
|         8 | Distribution Transformers Meters      | Nos.    |                   0 |
|         9 | 11 kV Feeder Meters                   | Nos.    |                 902 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2570 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-16
Subject: Water Aerodrome in Prakasam Barrage
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu, Balashowry Vallabbhaneni, Chinta Anuradha

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2570

(To be answered on the 16 th  March 2023)

## WATER AERODROME IN PRAKASAM BARRAGE

2570. SHRI LAVU SRI KRISHNA DEVARAYALU SHRI BALASHOWRY VALLABHANENI SHRIMATI CHINTA ANURADHA

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a)  whether  it  is  true  that  Prakasam  Barrage  in  Andhra  Pradesh  has  been
- identified  as  Water  Aerodrome under UDAN 3.0 and 3.1;
- (b) if so, the details thereof including the status of the proposals;
- (c) whether the DPR is ready and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the time by which the above aerodrome is likely to become operational and steps taken/proposed to be taken in this regard; and
- (e) the details of the allocation/funds provided for water aerodromes in 2022-23 and 2023-24 Budgets?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

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

(a) to (e): Prakasam Barrage (WA) in Andhra Pradesh has been identified under UDAN for seaplane operations. Pre-feasibility study has been completed. State Government of Andhra Pradesh has to acquire land for the development of water aerodrome. Ministry of Civil Aviation has signed an MoU with Ministry of Ports Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) for development of Water Aerodromes. As per the provisions of the said MoU, MoPSW is responsible for development of water side infrastructure and the State Government concerned is required to develop the city side area including Terminal Building, Car Park, etc. Government has set a target to develop the water aerodrome by 31.3.2024 for seaplane operations on the routes  awarded  under  UDAN.  Rs.  20  crore  has  been  sanctioned  for  the development of Prakasam Barrage water aerodrome under the "Revival of unserved and underserved airports" scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2568 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-16
Subject: Urban Development Projects
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Vishnu Dutt Sharma

- (a) Yes, Sir.
- (b) to (d) In Smart Cities Mission, investments have been made in digital technologies like Integrated Command and Control Centres, Intelligent Traffic Management systems, Smart Water and Waste Water systems in the 100 Cities selected under the mission. The technologies adopted by  a  city  depend  on  its  context  and  its  needs  and,  therefore,  each smart city has chosen a different mix of technology elements as part of  their  projects.  Artificial  intelligence  and  real  time  data  based decision support systems are being used by Smart Cities in areas of crime prevention, reduction of traffic congestion, mitigation of environmental pollution, improvement of road safety etc.

Various  metro  rail  corporations  are  using  Artificial  Intelligence  and real-time data during construction, Operation & Maintenance  of various metro rail projects.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2568 TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 16, 2023

## URBAN DEVELOPMENTS PROJECTS

## NO. 2568.     SHRI VISHNU DATT SHARMA:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  cognizant  of  the  fact  that  digital twins  of  cities  and  urban  development  projects,  supported  by artificial  intelligence  and  real  time  data,  are  being  used  in developed world for urban planning to save cost, time and efforts and to reduce pollution, congestion, delays and accidents;
- (b) if  so,  whether  the  Government  is  using  or  has  proposed  to  use this  technology  in  Smart  Cities  Mission  and  urban  transport projects in the country;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI KAUSHAL KISHORE)
Lok Sabha Question No. 2564 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-16
Subject: Greenfield Airports Policy
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Poonamben Hematbhai Maadam

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2564

(To be answered on the 16 th  March 2023)

## GREENFIELD AIRPORTS POLICY

## 2564. SHRIMATI POONAMBEN MAADAM

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has formulated a policy for setting up of Greenfield Airports and if so, the current status thereof;
- (b) the details of the projects that were operationalised during the last three years; and
- (c) the details of the projects approved/being approved in-principle in this regard?

## ANSWER

(Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia)

(a) to (c): Government of India (GoI) has formulated a Greenfield Airports (GFA) Policy, 2008 which provides detailed guidelines, procedures and steps related to construction of Greenfield airports across the country. Under the GFA Policy, the project proponent- an airport developer or the respective State Government willing to establish a Greenfield airport is required to send a proposal to the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) in the prescribed format for 2-stage approval process i.e., 'Site Clearance' followed by 'In-Principle' approval.

GoI has accorded 'In-Principle' approval for setting up of 21 Greenfield Airports namely, Mopa in Goa, Navi Mumbai, Shirdi and Sindhudurg in Maharashtra, Kalaburagi, Vijayapura, Hassan and Shivamogga in Karnataka, Dabra (Gwalior) in Madhya Pradesh, Kushinagar and Noida (Jewar) in Uttar Pradesh, Dholera and Hirasar (Rajkot) in Gujarat, Karaikal in Puducherry, Dagadarthi (Nellore), Bhogapuram and Orvakal (Kurnool) in Andhra Pradesh, Durgapur in West Bengal,  Pakyong  in  Sikkim,  Kannur  in  Kerala  and  Hollongi  (Itanagar)  in Arunachal Pradesh across the country.

Out of these, 11 Greenfield airports including 6 airports in the last 3 years, viz. Orvakal (Kurnool) in 2021, Sindhudurg in 2021, Kushinagar in 2021, Itanagar in 2022, Mopa in 2023 and Shivamogga in 2023 have been operationalized.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2561 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-16
Subject: Solar Energy Projects
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: Mahabali Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2561

ANSWERED ON 16.03.2023

## SOLAR ENERGY PROJECTS

## +2561. SHRI MAHABALI SINGH

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

- (a)  the details of the solar energy projects launched in Bihar during the last three years and the current year, district-wise;
- (b) whether any scheme has been implemented/ being implemented for solar run street lamps and solar water pumps in rural areas of Bihar;
- (c)  if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the quantum of funds sanctioned and spent for the said projects during the said period?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER

## (SHRI R.K. SINGH)

- (a)  to  (d)  During  the  last  three  years  and  the  current  year,  following  capacities  have  been allocated to the state of Bihar for solar energy projects under the Schemes and Programmes being implemented by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy:
- i. Solarisation of 1.6 lakh existing grid connected agriculture pumps through Feeder Level Solarisation under PM-KUSUM Scheme.
- ii. Under Rooftop Solar Programme Phase-II, 25 MW capacity is allocated for residential sector.
- iii. Under Off-grid & Decentralized Solar PV Applications Programme Phase-III, a capacity of 240 kW was allocated for installation of off-grid solar power plants.
- iv. Under  Atal  Jyoti  Yojana  (AJAY)  Phase-II,  a  total  of  25,107  solar  street  lights  were sanctioned.

A total of Rs. 4.31 Cr has been released to the state implementing agencies of the state of Bihar during last three years and the current year.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2560 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-16
Subject: Rising Price of Petrol and Diesel
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Badruddin Ajmal

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2560 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 MARCH, 2023

## Rising Price of Petrol and Diesel

2560. SHRI M. BADRUDDIN AJMAL

## पेोलयम और ाक ृतक गैस मंी

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

- (a) the reason for high price of petrol and diesel in the country despite fall of crude oil rate in international market;
- (b) whether the Government is not bringing it under the purview of GST to regulate the rate of petroleum products and if so, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether it is true that high price and continuous rise of price for petrol and diesel is creating trouble for common people of the country; and
- (d) if so, the steps taken/being taken by the Government to reduce the price of petrol and diesel?

## ANSWER

## पेोलयम और ाक ृतक गैस मंालय म राय मंी ( ी रामेश ् वर तेल )

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

(a) to (d): Prices of petrol and diesel in the country have been market-determined with effect from  26.06.2010  and  19.10.2014  respectively.  Since  then,  the  Public  Sector  Oil  Marketing Companies (OMCs) take appropriate decision on pricing of petrol and diesel. Public Sector Oil Marketing  Companies  (OMCs)  have  not  increased  prices  of  petrol  and  diesel  since  6 th April 2022.

While  crude  oil  price  (Indian  basket)  in  rupee  per  barrel  terms  has  increased  by  23%  from December 2021 to March 2023, increase in Retail Selling Price of Petrol and Diesel at Delhi has only been 1.08% and 3.40% respectively.

Central Government has reduced Central Excise duty by a total of Rs. 13/ litre and Rs. 16/ litre on petrol and diesel respectively in two tranches in November 2021 and May 2022 and retail prices  fell  as  a  result.    The  measure  was  aimed  to  give  a  further  fillip  to  the  economy  and  to boost consumption  and  keep inflation low, thus helping the poor and middle classes. Subsequently, many States/UTs have also reduced VAT rates on petrol and diesel. The GST Council in its 45 th meeting held on 17 th September, 2021 had considered the inclusion of Petrol/Diesel and other petroleum products under the GST regime but the matter was deferred by the Council till larger deliberations on account of its heavy repercussions on the exchequer. The issue has not been taken up by the Council as an agenda item for any further deliberation subsequent to the said meeting.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2559 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-16
Subject: JJM in Gujarat
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.2559 ANSWERED ON 16/03/2023

## JJM IN GUJARAT

## 2559. SHRI JASWANT SINGH BHABHOR

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

- (a) the details of the districts where Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) has been implemented in the State of Gujarat;
- (b) the number of houses provided with new tap water connections under the said Mission in the State and the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard; and
- (c) the rank of Dahod district of Gujarat in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c) Since August, 2019, Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), a centrally sponsored scheme, is being implemented in partnership with States, to make provision of potable tap water supply, on regular and long-term basis, to every rural household of the country by 2024, including all 32 districts in Gujarat. As reported by the State Government, all 91.18 Lakh (100%) rural households in Gujarat have been provided with tap water connection, of which about 26.02 lakh connections have been provided during the Jal Jeevan Mission.

To achieve the goal of JJM in the whole country including Gujarat with speed, a number of steps have been taken inter alia , which includes joint discussion and finalization of annual action plan (AAP) of States/ UTs, regular review of implementation, workshops/ conferences/ webinars for capacity  building  and  knowledge  sharing,  field  visits  by  multi-disciplinary  team  to  provide technical support, etc.

All districts that attain 'Har Ghar Jal' status i.e. where tap connections have been provided to all households, are treated at par. District Dahod too has attained 'Har Ghar Jal' status.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2556 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-16
Subject: Acquisition of Land for Gondia Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Ashok Mahadeorao Nete

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2556 (To be answered on the 16 th  March 2023)

## ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR GONDIA AIRPORT

## 2556. SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the Government has taken any steps to acquire 8.06 hectare of land for Khatia-Kamath road and Parswada-Jhimil road projects for air operations from Gondia airport in Maharashtra and to compensate the affected people with early payment on market price for their land along with their rehabilitations and to construct operational boundary wall for the approach area on the both side of runway; and (b) if so, the details thereof along with its latest status?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

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

- (a) & (b): As per National Civil Aviation Policy, 2016, the land for development of an airport is provided by the respective State Government free of cost and free from any encumbrances to Airports Authority of India. The Public works Department (PWD), Government of Maharashtra has submitted the land acquisition proposals for approx. 11.89 hectare under mutual consent for the diversion of Khatiya-Birsi-Kamtha road. The Land Record Department Gondia has been requested to provide the Joint Measurement Report (JMR) for the said land acquisition. For acquisition of 8.06 hectare of land by diversion of Kamtha-Zilmili-Paraswada road, Sub Divisional Officer, Gondia has issued notification under Section 11(1) and 21 of Land Acquisition Act, 2013.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 2553 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-16
Subject: RRTS Projects
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: M V V Satyanarayana

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2553

## TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 16, 2023

## RRTS PROJECTS

- NO. 2553.   SHRI M.V.V. SATYANARAYANA:

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

- (a) whether the  Government proposes to introduce  the  European  Train Control System (ETCS) hybrid level-3 signalling system, which is one of  the  most  advanced  signalling  and  train  control  systems  in  the world in the upcoming  Regional Rapid Transit System  (RRTS) projects;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c)
- (d)
- the expected benefits of the said system; and
- the proposed measures to be taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE

MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI KAUSHAL KISHORE)

- (a)  &  (b):  Yes,  Sir.  National  Capital  Region  Transport  Corporation  (NCRTC), which is the implementing agency for Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional  Rapid  Transit  System  (RRTS)  Corridor,  has  informed  that they are deploying European Train Control Signalling System (ETCS), Hybrid level 3 in RRTS project.
- (c): The ETCS, Hybrid level 3 technology benefits include suitability for high  speed  operations  and  running  of  trains  at  smaller  headways thereby increasing the line capacity of the system.
- (d):  The  ETCS,  Hybrid  level  3  is  under  deployment  in  Delhi-GhaziabadMeerut RRTS corridor.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2552 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-16
Subject: Use of Eco-friendly Fuels in Fishing Sector
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Adoor Prakash

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2552

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 TH  MARCH, 2023

## Use of Eco-friendly Fuels in Fishing Sector

2552. ADV. ADOOR PRAKASH:

## पेोलयम और ाक ृ तक गैस मंी

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  promote  the  use  of  eco-friendly  fuels  in  fishing sector to replace the use of kerosene in fishing boats;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c)  whether the Government is aware of the initiative taken in Kerala to use natural gas as fuel in fishing boats;
- (d)  whether the Government would consider financial assistance to fisherman for promoting the use of eco-friendly and cost reducing fuels in fishing boats; and
- (e)  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) to (e): For  promoting  the  use  of  eco-friendly  fuels  in  fishing  sector,  Indian  Oil Corporation has sponsored 10 numbers of LPG conversion kit and 19 Kg LPG cylinders to Directorate of Fisheries, Government of Kerala for trial.

Government  has  approved  the  'Pradhan  Mantri  Matsya  Sampada  Yojana'  (PMMSY)  for sustainable and responsible development of fisheries sector in India. The aims and objectives of PMMSY, inter-alia, include harnessing of fisheries potential in a sustainable, responsible, inclusive and equitable manner and doubling fishers and fish farmers incomes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2551 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-16
Subject: Development of Airport in Uttarakhand
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2551

(To be answered on the 16 th  March 2023)

## DEVELOPMENT OF AIRPORT IN UTTARAKHAND

## 2551. DR. RAMESH POKHRIYAL NISHANK

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

(a) whether any measures are being taken by the Government for development of Dehradun, Chinyalisaur, Gauchar and Pithoragarh airports; (b) if so, the quantum of funds released for the said purpose; and

- (c) the timeline fixed for completion of the said project?

## ANSWER

(Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia)

- (a) to (c): The Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) - UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) on 21-10-2016 to stimulate regional air connectivity and making air travel affordable for the common man. 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.

Uttarakhand is included in the UDAN Scheme Document as a Priority Area. Dehradun is a served airport under the provisions of UDAN scheme. Pantnagar, Pithoragarh, Sahastradhara, Chinyalisaur, Gaucher, New Tehri, Haldwani, Almora and Srinagar have been developed/revived under the "Revival/upgradation of unserved and underserved airports/heliports/water aerodromes" scheme with an expenditure of Rs. 37.82 crore upto 28.02.2023. UDAN flights have already commenced from these aerodromes.

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