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Lok Sabha Question No. 543 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-06
Subject: Funds allocated to Non-attainment City under NCAP
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Hasnain Masoodi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 543

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.02.2023

## Funds allocated to Non-Attainment City under NCAP

## 543: SHRI HASNAIN MASOODI:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

- (a) the total amount of funds allocated to the non-attainment city of Srinagar under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) for the year 2021-22;
- (b) the details on the total amount of funds spent under NCAP to mitigate the issue of rising air pollution during the financial year 2020-21 in the said city;
- (c) whether any action has been taken by the Government to phase out the 15-year old diesel vehicles to mitigate the rising levels of pollution under the micro-action plan of NCAP; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details  of  the  action  plan  Chalked  out  in  this  regard,  if  not,  the  reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

## (a), (b), (c) & (d):

The  amount  of  Rs.7.95crore  has  been  released  to  Srinagar  city  for  taking  measures  for improvement of air quality under National Clean air Programme (NCAP) in the year 202122.Srinagar City has utilized Rs.3.20 crore in the year 2020-21 for implementing city clean air action plan under NCAP.

Srinagar city as part of city action plan has taken following measures in transport sector for improvement of air quality:

- i. Ban of Commercial/Passenger Vehicles from plying on road in the state of J&K on the attainment of 25 years of age w.e.f 01-04-2007.
- ii. Compulsory fitness test for every six months for the vehicles between 15 to 25 years of age.
- iii. J&K transport department issued notification on 13.02.2020 to install Retrofitting Emission Control Devices/Equipments having min. capacity of 70% PM capturing efficiency for all Diesel driven commercial vehicles rating 1500 CC.
- iv. 20 electric buses were procured and the same are on the road since April, 2019.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 541 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-06
Subject: Investment in Pharma City
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Gaddam Ranjith Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 541

## TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 06, 2023

## Investment in Pharma City

## 541. DR. G. RANJITH REDDY:

## Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the aims and the objective of Pharma City of Hyderabad approved as NIMZ by the Government;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to promote more investment in the above mentioned  pharma  city  to  make  it  the  world's  longest  and  best  integrated pharma cluster and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has received any request from the State Government of Telangana for additional fund to achieve the objective of pharma city and if so, the details thereof and the response of the Government thereto; and
- (d) whether the State Government of Telangana has requested for 50 per cent of Rs. 5,000 crores required for two nodes to join Pharma City of Hyderabad and NIMZ at Zahirabad in the Budget and if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government thereon?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (FINANCE) (SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

(a)  &  (b):    Hyderabad  Pharma  City  NIMZ  was  established  in  Rangareddy  District, Telangana in December, 2019 with the objective to provide impetus and industry-friendly integrated environment to the Pharma industry as well as to attract new investments in manufacturing and allied segments of Pharma industry.

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(c) & (d):  The State Government of Telangana had requested in December, 2020 to consider budget provision  of  Rs. 870  Crores  in  the  financial  year  2021-22  to  support development  of  Hyderabad  Pharma  City.  They  were  informed  that  Department  for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) had already conveyed to them that they have already fulfilled their financial commitment of extending assistance for funding the cost of master planning to the said NIMZ and that for development of infrastructure in the NIMZ, its role is limited to coordination only. They were also informed that the project proposals  are  required  to  be  prepared  by  the  State  Government  as  per  norms  and procedures applicable to Central Sector/ Centrally Sponsored/State Sector schemes/projects. DPIIT forwards any such proposals to the concerned Ministries and coordinates between the State Government and the line Ministries.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 530 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-06
Subject: Global Exchange Programme to Promote Indian Cultural Activities
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Margani Bharat, Maddila  Gurumoorthy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.530

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.02.2023

## Global Exchange Programme to Promote Indian Cultural Activities

## 530.SHRI MARGANI BHARAT:

SHRI MADDILA GURUMOORTHY:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  implemented  any  global  exchange  programmesto promote Indian cultural activities on an international scale;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c)  whether the Government  has  taken any steps to promote such exchange programmes on a school and university level to ensure greater youth participation;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e) the total funds sanctioned and spent on such activities, if any during the last five years?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF CULTURE, TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a)  to  (d) Ministry  of  Culture  promotes  Indian  cultural  activities  on  an  international scale through signing of Cultural Agreements & Cultural Exchange Programme and their  implementation  by  concerned  agencies  with  mutual  discussions  through diplomatic  channels.  Ministry  of  Culture  also  promotes  Indian  Cultural  activities abroad  through  Global  Engagement  Scheme  under  which  Festivals  of  India  are organized showcasing folk art and other cultural events. Under the scheme, Grantin-aid  is  also  given  to  Indo-Foreign  Friendship  Cultural  Societies  for  organizing programmes  &  activities  including  folk  art  &  other  cultural  activities for their promotion abroad.

Indian  Council  for  Cultural  Relations,  an  organization  under  Ministry  of  External Affairs, also promotes Indian Culture worldwide through its Cultural Centres abroad and its activities in various fields including inter-alia, visit of International Students of Hindi  subject  under  Visitors  Programme;  supporting  Chairs  of  Indian  Studies  in various foreign universities.

(e)         The total funds of Rs.85.69 crore (approx.) had been sanctioned and spent on Festival of India abroad and Grant in Aid to Indo Foreign Friendship Societies in last five years.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 528 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-06
Subject: Modification of Public Library System
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Poonamben Hematbhai Maadam

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.528 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.02.2023

## MODIFICATION OF PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM

## 528. SHRIMATI POONAMBEN MAADAM:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- a)  whether  the  Government  is  taking  steps  to  modify  the  public  library  system,  if  so, details thereof;
- b)  whether the Government is using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to upgrade public libraries;
- c) if so, the details thereof;
- d)  whether  the  Government  is  assisting  to  start  community  libraries  in  towns  and villages; and
- e)  if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF CULTURE, TOURISM and DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION

## (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a), (b) & (c) Library is a State subject as per the Seventh Schedule under Article 246 of Constitution  of  India  and  Public  Libraries  function  under  the  administrative  control  of  the respective State / U.T.

However, Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation, Kolkata, an autonomous organization under Ministry of Culture provides financial assistance to public libraries under its various Matching  and  Non-Matching  Schemes  inter-alia  for  modernization  of  library  services keeping  in  mind  the  latest  development  in  the  field  of  Information  and  Communication Technology (ICT).

Besides, Ministry of Culture through its scheme called National Mission on Libraries (NML), provides  financial  assistance  to  1  State  Central  Library  and  1  District  Library  in  each State/UT for up-gradation of infrastructure & modernization of libraries.

The details of these schemes are available on the website of RRRLF.

(d) & (e) As library is a State subject, establishment of new library comes under the purview of the respective State government and Union Territory administration.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 527 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-06
Subject: Conversion of ST Community
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Gopal Chinayya Shetty

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED NO- †527

TO BE ANSWERED ON- 06/02/2023

## CONVERSION OF ST COMMUNITY

†527. SHRI GOPAL CHINNAYA SHETTY:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  there  have  been  cases/instances  related  to  the  conversion  of  people belonging to Scheduled Tribes community;
- (b) if so, the details thereof as on date, State-wise;
- (c) whether any action has been taken/being taken by the Government against the culprits in the matter of converting the people of this community;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the steps taken or proposed to be taken by the Government to ban the forceful conversion of people of this community?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI BISHWESWAR TUDU)

- (a)  to  (e): 'Public  Order'  and  'Police'  are  State  subjects  as  per  the  Seventh Schedule  to  the  Constitution  of  India.  Hence,  prevention,  detection,  registration, investigation  and  prosecution  of  offences  related  to  religious  conversions  are primarily the concerns of the State Government/Union Territory (UT) Administrations. Action is taken as per existing laws by the law enforcing agencies whenever instances of violation come to notice. Figures about religious conversion are not being maintained by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 522 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-06
Subject: Trade in Domestic Currency
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: P. C. Mohan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 522

ANSWERED ON MONDAY, 6 th  FEBRUARY, 2023/ MAGHA 17, 1944 (SAKA)

## TRADE IN DOMESTIC CURRENCY

## 522.  SHRI P.C. MOHAN:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- a)    whether the Government is proposing for increase in trade in the domestic currency;
- b)    if so, the details thereof; and
- c)   the steps taken by the Government to promote 'Rupee trade'?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

## (DR. BHAGWAT KARAD)

(a)  to  (c): The  Reserve  Bank  of  India  (RBI)  has  allowed  invoicing  and  payments  for  international trade in Indian Rupee vide A.P (DIR Series) Circular No. 10 RBI/2022-2023/90 dated 11.07.2022 on 'International Trade Settlement in Indian Rupees (INR)'. The Circular lays down that all exports and imports under the arrangement may be denominated and invoiced in Rupee (INR) and the settlement of  trade  transactions  under  the  arrangement  shall  take  place  in  INR.  RBI  has  put  in  place  the arrangement to promote growth of global trade with emphasis on exports from India and to support the  increasing  interest  of  global  trading  community  in  INR.  The  framework  put  in  place  by  RBI  is applicable  for  any  partner  country  seeking  to  undertake  trade  with  India  in  INR  in  terms  of  RBI's Circular dated 11.07.2022.

Further, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has introduced a provision in the Foreign Trade  Policy  vide  Notification  No.  33/2015-20  dated  16.09.2022,  to  allow  for  International  Trade Settlement in INR i.e., invoicing, payment, and settlement of exports / imports in Indian Rupees in sync  with  RBI's  Circular  dated  11.07.2022.  Further  changes  have  been  introduced  in  the  Foreign Trade Policy vide DGFT's Notification 43/2015-20 dated 09.11.2022 and Public Notice 35/2015-20 dated  09.11.2022  for  grant  of  exports  benefits  and  fulfilment  of  Export  Obligation  for  export realisations in INR as per RBI guidelines.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 521 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-06
Subject: GIAN Yojana
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Bharatiben Dhirubhai Shyal, Shankar Lalwani

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 521 ANSWERED ON 06.02.2023

## GIAN Yojana

## †521.   DR. BHARATIBEN DHIRUBHAI SHIYAL: SHRI SHANKAR LALWANI:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  amended  the  Global  Initiative  for  Academic  Network  (GIAN) Yojana to improve the quality of Higher Education;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  amended  scheme  has  the  provision  enabling  Indian  teachers  to  teach  in  foreign institutions;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (e) whether the Government proposes to introduce any new technique etc. in the field of teaching; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (DR. SUBHAS SARKAR)

(a)  &  (b)  Yes  Sir.  Ministry  of  Education  in  2021,  in  the  wake  of  COVID  led  disruption  and  travel restrictions, had extended the GIAN Scheme with relevant amendments to ensure wider participation from reputed international faculty and academic continuity. Provisions were made to offer 100 online courses in 2021 and 300 courses for subsequent years, with 50:50 ratio of online and in-person.

(c) & (d) No Sir. There is no provision in GIAN scheme that enable the Indian teachers to teach in foreign institutions.

(e) & (f) Yes Sir. National Education Policy released in 2020 envisages multiple new techniques in the field  of  teaching  etc.  such  as  promoting  multilingualism  and the power  of language in teaching and learning,  removing  language  barriers,  focus  on  regular  formative  assessment  for  learning,  use  of technology in teaching and learning etc.

NEP  also  emphasizes  that  Pedagogy  must  evolve  to  make  education  more  experiential,  holistic, integrated, inquiry-driven, discovery-oriented, learner-centred, discussion-based, flexible, and enjoyable.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 520 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-06
Subject: Centrally Sponsored Schemes
Ministry: LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Asked by: Sunil Baburao Mendhe

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 520 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06 TH  FEBRUARY, 2023

## C ENTRALLY SPONSORED SCHEMES

## 520. SHRI SUNIL BABURAO MENDHE :

Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  Central  assistance  to  the  States  under  various  Centrally Sponsored  Schemes  (CSS)  for  labour  during  the  last  three  years  and  the current year, year-wise and scheme-wise including Maharashtra;
- (b) the number of labourers who got benefitted from the above schemes during the said period; and
- (c) the details of help extended by the Union Government in this regard to State Governments to improve the condition of labourers in the country?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI RAMESWAR TELI)

- (a) to  (c):  Ministry  of  Labour  and  Employment  is  implementing  two  Centrally Sponsored  Scheme  Namely  National  Career  Service  (NCS)  and  Coaching  and Guidance for SC/ST and Other Backward Classes. The central assistance to the States/UTs  is  provided  under  the  NCS  scheme  only.  Funds  are  released  to States/UTs against their proposals for establishment of Model Career Centre under the NCS scheme. Details of the funds released to State/UTs (including Maharashtra) under NCS scheme during last three years and current year are as under:

(in Rs. Lakh)

| Financial year                                       |   2019-20 | 2020-21   | 2021-22   |   2022-23 |
|------------------------------------------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| Funds released to States/UTs (including Maharashtra) |   2595.12 | 896.72    | 41.30     |   2338.76 |
| Funds released to Maharashtra                        |    384.74 | -         | -         |    246.6  |

- 9.27 lakhs candidates were provided Career Counselling/Vocational Guidance/Confidence building /pre recruitment training during the last three years and current year. This has been done in collaboration with the State/UT Governments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 518 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-06
Subject: Reduction in Manpower in PSBs
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Vishnu Dayal Ram

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 518

TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH  FEBRUARY, 2023 / MAGHA 17, 1944 (SAKA)

## Reduction in Manpower in PSBs

518.  SHRI VISHNU DAYAL RAM:

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state: (a) whether the Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in India have reduced the number of its employees; (c) whether this is because of greater push for computerisation of the banking services;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and

- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DR. BHAGWAT KARAD)

(a) to (d): Public Sector Banks (PSBs) are board governed commercial entities. The requirement of manpower in each PSB is determined by the respective PSB keeping in  view  various  factors  which  include, inter-alia ,  business  requirement,  spread  of activities, superannuation and other unplanned exits. Appointment of officers and staff is  done  accordingly  by  the  PSBs  and  it  varies  from  year  to  year  based  on  their requirements.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 516 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-06
Subject: Pollution Control Research Institute
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: Arun Kumar Sagar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 516

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.02.2023

## Pollution Control Research Institute

## 516.       SHRI ARUN KUMAR SAGAR

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Pollution Control Research Institute has carried out/proposed to carry out in-depth  study  in  respect  of  increasing  pollution  in  Yamuna,  Ganga,  Saraswati  and other rivers;
- (b) if so, the outcome thereof along with the recommendations made in above study;
- (c) the reaction of the Government thereto; and
- (d) the effective steps being taken by the Government to check the increasing pollution in holy rivers?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

(SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

## (a) to (d)

The Pollution Control Research Institute in Haridwar (Uttarakhand) has informed that they have not carried out any comprehensive study on increasing pollution in major rivers of the country.

Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in association with Pollution Control Boards/Committees in different States/Union Territories (UTs), have been monitoring the water quality  of  rivers  and  other  water  bodies  across  the  country  through  a  network  of  monitoring stations  under  the  National  Water  Quality  Monitoring  Programme  (NWQMP). At present, the network consists of 4484 locations spread in 28 States and 7 Union Territories including 2108 locations on 719 rivers. Based on water quality monitoring results, pollution assessment of rivers is carried out by CPCB from time to time.

Cleaning/rejuvenation  of  rivers  is  an  ongoing  activity.  It  is  the  responsibility  of  the States/UTs and local bodies to ensure required treatment of sewage and industrial effluents to the prescribed norms before discharging into rivers and other water bodies, coastal waters or land to prevent  and  control  of  pollution  therein.For  conservation  of  rivers,  Ministry  of  Jal  Shakti supplements  efforts  of  the  States/UTs  by  providing  financial  and  technical  assistance  for abatement of pollution in identified stretches of rivers in the country through the Central Sector Scheme of Namami Gange for rivers in Ganga basin and the Centrally  Sponsored Scheme of National River Conservation Plan (NRCP) for other rivers

As per the Provisions of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution), Act 1974, industrial units are required to install effluent treatment plants (ETPs)  and  treat  their  effluents  to  comply  with  stipulated  environmental  standards  before discharging  into  rivers  and  water  bodies.  Accordingly,  CPCB,  State  Pollution  Control  Boards (SPCBs) and Pollution Control Committees (PCCs) monitor industries with respect to effluent discharge standards and take action for non-compliance under provisions of these Acts.
Lok Sabha Question No. 510 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-06
Subject: Replacement of Diesel based Generators
Ministry: ENVIRONMENT,  FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Asked by: P. Ravindhranath

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 510

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.02.2023

## Replacement of Diesel based Generators

## 510. SHRI P. RAVINDHRANATH:

Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to address the challenges in replacement of existing usage of Diesel based Generators into Gas based Generators, in order to make the  industrial  environment  as  'Air  Pollution  Free',  across  India,  as  like  recent notification being issued by Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) meant for National Capital Region (NCR-Delhi);
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  IN  THE  MINISTRY  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOREST  AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

## (a), (b) & (c)

The  Government  has  no  such  proposal  for  replacement  of  existing  usage  of  Diesel  based Generators into Gas based Generators across the country. In the wake of adverse air quality in Delhi and NCR and to prevent, control and abate air pollution caused by the Diesel based Generators  in  the  region,  Commission  for  Air  Quality  Management  in  National  Capital Region and Adjoining Areas has issued regulations / directions for use of power generating sets in Delhi NCR.

The Government has issued notification for emission and noise limit for gensets including LPG & CNG generator sets for control of pollution applicable across India.

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