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Lok Sabha Question No. 4678 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-31
Subject: UDAN Scheme in Assam
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Ramesh Chander Kaushik, Saikia Dilip

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

(To be answered on the March 2022) 31st

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 4678

## UDAN SCHEME IN ASSAM

4678.

SHRI RAMESH CHANDER KAUSHIK SHRI DILIP SAIKIA

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

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be pleased to state: -

- (a) the details of the selected/proposed airports under UDAN Scheme for domestic air travel in the North-Eastern States of the country including Assam;
- (c) whether there is any demand to connect Assam with other airports in the country;
- (b) the names of the airports ready and likely to be developed under UDAN scheme in Assam;
- (d) if the details of the destinations already connected and the destinations likely to be connected; and SO,
- (e) the status of survey conducted in respect of runways under the UDAN Scheme in the country including Assam?

## ANSWER

Minister 0f State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

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

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(a) to (e): Airports Authority %f India (AAI), the Implementing Agency has identified 28 airports/heliports/water aerodromes in the North Eastern States; including Assam; for operationalization of flights under Regional Connectivity Scheme(RCS)-UDAN(Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik). State-wise list is enclosed at Assam are connected to two destinations each, through operationalization of UDAN routes as on 24.03.2022.

UDAN is a market driven scheme. Interested airlines based on their assessment of demand and viability on particular routes, submit their proposals at the time of bidding under UDAN. Under UDAN, 948 valid routes have been awarded across length and breadth in the country; Of which, 415 routes connecting 66 unserved and underserved airports including 8 Heliports

2 water aerodromes have been

Interested Airline Operators have to do due diligence while submitting bids at the time of bidding under UDAN:

An airport which is included in the awarded routes of UDAN and requires upgradation development for commencement of RCS operations, is developed under "Revival/upgradation of unserved and underserved airports/heliports/water aerodromes" Scheme.

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regarding "UDAN Scheme in Assam"

- under : Regional  Connectivity  Scheme(RCS)-UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) , for operations of RCS flights'
- i) Arunachal Pradesh: Tezu; Pasighat; Daparizo(Helicopter-H); Itanagar(H); Tuting(H), Walong(H) . Yinghiong(H) & Ziro (H)
- ii) Assam: Rupsi, Jorhat; Lilabari; Tezpur, Nagaon(H); Guwahati Riverfront(Water Aerodrome-WA) & Urrangso Reservoir (WA)
- iii) Meghalaya: Shillong; Tura, Sohra(H), Dawki(H) & Williamnagar(H)"
- iv) Manipur: Jiribam(H) , Moreh(H), Parbung(H), Tamenglong(H) & Thanlon(H)
- Nagaland: Dimapur
- vi) Sikkim: Pakyong
Lok Sabha Question No. 4676 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-31
Subject: Solar Photovoltaic Installations
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: Manickam Tagore B

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4676

ANSWERED ON 31.03.2022

## SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATIONS

4676. SHRI MANICKAM TAGORE B

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

- (a) whether the country has set a target of producing 100 GW of solar energy by the year 2022 and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the cumulative capacity of grid connected solar photovoltaic installations is around 40 GW and about 35.6 GW is generated from the current capacity and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to achieve the target of 100 GW of solar energy production by 2022 despite the fact that the current production is only 40 GW and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the country is facing a huge shortage of solar panels, etc. and therefor new installations have come down; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER

## (SHRI R.K. SINGH)

(a) to (c) The government had set a target for installation of 100 GW solar power capacity by December,  2022  in  the  country.  Against  this,  projects  of  108.91  GW  have  either  been commissioned or are in the pipeline. The details are as under:

(as on 28.02.2022)

| Solar projects commissioned (including off-grid)   | 50.78GW   |
|----------------------------------------------------|-----------|
| Solar projects under implementation                | 44.27GW   |
| Solar projects under Tendering                     | 13.86GW   |

(d) & (e): No such instance has come to the notice of the Government. A record ( in a financial year) solar power capacity of 9541.76 MW has been installed in the country in the current financial year (up to February).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4675 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-31
Subject: Deployment of Ambulance on NHs
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Kotagiri Sridhar

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken steps to ensure availability of ambulance at a gap of every 45 kilometers on National Highways (NHs) to ensure medical treatment to accident victims;
- (b) if so, the number of ambulances deployed at toll plazas on NHs;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  taken  steps  to  spread  awareness about  the  helpline  number  1033  among  the  people  to  register highway related complaints; and
- (d) 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)     As  per  policy,  National  Highways  Authority  of  India  (NHAI) aims to ensure availability of Ambulances on every operating toll plaza under  its  jurisdiction.  As  on  date,  over  710  Ambulances  have  been deployed  across  various  National  Highways  under  the  jurisdiction  of NHAI.

(c)  &  (d) The  1033  helpline  number  was  launched  by  the  Hon'ble Minister RT&H through press/media coverage so as to spread awareness of  the  helpline  number  amongst  the  masses.  NHAI  has  installed signboards at various locations along the National Highways to sensitise the road users as regards use of 1033 helpline number. The same is also highlighted  on  social  media  websites  by  media  cell  of  NHAI  during important events such as Road Safety Week/Month observed every year.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4675 ANSWERED ON 31 ST  MARCH, 2022

## DEPLOYMENT OF AMBULANCE ON NHS

## 4675.  SHRI SRIDHAR KOTAGIRI:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 4673 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-31
Subject: Promotion of Electric Vehicles
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Rodmal Nagar, Bharatiben Dhirubhai Shyal, Queen Oja

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  make  use  of  Electric Vehicles  (EVs)  mandatory  in  all  Government  and  Non-Government offices in the country so as to inspire other people;
- (b) if so, the time frame set for the purpose; and
- (c) the details of discount to be offered by the Government on the purchase of EVs?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) and (b) No sir, there is no such proposal.
- (c) Following steps have been taken by the Government for adoption of electric vehicles in the country: -
1. The  Ministry  of  Heavy  Industries  formulated  Faster  Adoption and  Manufacturing  of  (Hybrid  &)  Electric  Vehicles  in  India (FAME India) Scheme in 2015 to promote adoption of

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4673

ANSWERED ON 31 ST  MARCH, 2022

## PROMOTION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES

4673. SHRI RODMAL NAGAR:

DR. BHARATIBEN DHIRUBHAI SHIYAL:

SHRIMATI QUEEN OJA:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

- Electric/Hybrid  Vehicles.  At  present,  Phase-II  of  FAME  India Scheme  is  being  implemented  for  a  period  of  5  years  w.e.f 01.04.2019 with budgetary support of Rs. 10,000 crores.
2. GST on Electric Vehicles has been reduced from 12% to 5%. GST on chargers/charging stations has been reduced from 18% to 5%.
3. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways vide S.O. 5333(E) dated 18.10.2018 exempted battery operated transport vehicles from the requirement of permits.
4. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways,  vide GSR 525(E) dated  2nd  August,  2021  has  exempted  Battery  Operated Vehicles from the payment of fees for the purpose of  issue or renewal  of  registration  certificate  and  assignment  of  new registration mark.
5. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued advisory vide  letter  dated  12.08.2020  clarifying   that  vehicles  without batteries  can  be  sold  and  registered  based  on  type  approval certificate issued by test agency.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4671 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-31
Subject: Livelihood Business Incubators
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Aparajita Sarangi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4671 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.03.2022

## LIVELIHOOD BUSINESS INCUBATORS

## 4671.            SHRIMATI APARAJITA SARANGI:

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a) the  data  for  the  total  number  of  Livelihood  Business  Incubators  (LBIs)  set  up  and sanctioned in the country during the period 2020-21;
- (b) the  data  for  the  number  of  LBIs  set  up  and  sanctioned  during  the  said  period  in Odisha;
- (c) the data for the success rate of LBIs set up since the inception of the scheme in the country including Odisha;
- (d) whether  any  mechanism  has  been  put  in  place  to  collect  feedback  from  the stakeholders for the operation of the scheme and if so, the details and the findings thereof; and
- (e) whether measures are being being taken by the Government to extend benefits of this scheme  to  local  artisans  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof  highlighting  the  measures  taken especially for Odisha?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI BHANU PRATAP SINGH VERMA)

- (a): A total number of 31 Livelihood Business Incubators (LBIs) were  sanctioned  under A  Scheme  for  Promotion  of  Innovation,  Rural  Industries  and  Entrepreneurship  (ASPIRE) during the financial year 2020-21. Four (4) LBIs became functional during the financial year 2020-21.
- (b): A  total  number  of  03  LBIs  were  sanctioned  in  Odisha  under  ASPIRE  during  the financial year 2020-21. No LBI became functional in Odisha during the same period.
- (c): As on date,  61  LBIs  have  become  functional  in  the  country  including  Odisha.  Till 31.12.2021, 54,801 persons have been trained in LBIs across the country, out of which 15169 trainees became self-employed and 8928 trainees got employed in other units.
- (d): Yes,  there  is  a  mechanism  to  assess  the  operation  of  the  scheme  incorporating  the inputs  from  the  stakeholders,  through  a  Third  Party  Assessment  Study.  In  FY  2020-21,  a Third Party assessment study  of the scheme was conducted by IIM Lucknow.
- (e): ASPIRE  is  a  scheme  to  provide  training  and  incubation  support  to  prospective entrepreneurs in agro-rural sector through LBIs, with no specific provision to extend benefits directly to local artisans.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4670 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-31
Subject: Investment in Road Infrastructure Projects
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Chinta Anuradha

be pleased to state:

,

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  allow  common  citizens  to invest in road infrastructure projects in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government is likely to follow Real Estate Investment Trust and Infrastructure Investment Trust models  to  encourage common public investment into the road infrastructure projects; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) to (d)  Government has authorized National Highways Authority of India  (NHAI)  to  set  up  Infrastructure  Investment  Trust  (InvIT)  and monetize completed and operational National Highway projects.

The monetization of projects under InvIT Bundle-1 was successfully achieved and the concession fee of Rs. 7,350.40 Crore (including  debt  of  Rs.  2,000  Crore  availed  by  concessionaire)  was received by NHAI. Accordingly, the Appointed Date was declared with effect from 16.12.2021.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4670

ANSWERED ON 31 ST  MARCH, 2022

## INVESTMENT IN ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

4670.  SHRIMATI CHINTA ANURADHA:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 4669 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-31
Subject: Waiver of Import Duty on Air Sports Equipments
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: S. Jagathrakshakan

- (a) to (c) Yes Sir.

The proposed National Air Sports Policy (NASP 2022) is in draft stage. It was released in January 2022 for public comments. The Government has received several comments from the public on the draft NASP 2022 and the same are currently being considered. There is no specific proposal in the Government for providing tax incentives to promote air sports.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 4669

(To be answered on the 31 st  March 2022)

## WAIVER OF IMPORT DUTY ON AIR SPORTS EQUIPMENTS

## 4669. SHRI S. JAGATHRAKSHAKAN

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

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

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether most of the air sports equipments such as aircraft, specialised parachutes, helmets, batteries, and radio aids are imported;
- (b) if so, the details of the initiatives taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to bring in import duty waiver for such equipments for a specified period; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?
Lok Sabha Question No. 4666 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-31
Subject: MSME Schemes in Odisha
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka

## 4666.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4666 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31.03.2022

## MSME SCHEMES IN ODISHA

SHRI SAPTAGIRI SANKAR ULAKA:

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of various schemes launched for the progress of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in various States including Odisha during the last five years;
- (b) whether any new scheme is proposed to be introduced in near future;
- (c) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI BHANU PRATAP SINGH VERMA)

(a): Ministry of MSME implements various schemes/programmes for promotion and development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the country including the State of Odisha which inter  alia  include  Prime  Minister's  Employment  Generation  Programme  (PMEGP),  Credit  Guarantee Scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises, Micro & Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP),  Scheme  of  Fund  for  Regeneration  of  Traditional  Industries  (SFURTI),  A  Scheme  for Promotion of Innovation, Rural Industry and Entrepreneurship (ASPIRE), etc.

For the growth and development of MSME sector exclusively in the North Eastern Region and Sikkim, Ministry of MSME initiated the scheme, 'Promotion of MSMEs in North Eastern Region and Sikkim' in the year 2016.

In order to provide professional support to SC/ST owned MSEs, Ministry of MSME launched the scheme, 'National Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Hub' in the year 2016.

Under Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, Government has taken a number of initiatives during 202021, within the COVID-19 relief package to encourage, promote and protect the MSMEs in the country including the State of Odisha, which inter alia include;

-  Rs.  3  lakh  crore  Collateral  free  Automatic  Loans  for  business,  including  MSMEs  (Existing overall guarantee limit under Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) has been enhanced from Rs. 3 lakh crore to Rs. 5 lakh crore).
-  Rs. 20,000 crore Subordinate Debt for MSMEs.
-  Rs. 50,000 crore equity infusion through MSME Self-Reliant India Fund.
-  New revised criteria of classification of MSMEs.
-  New Registration of MSMEs through 'Udyam Registration' for Ease of Doing Business.
-  No global tenders for procurement up to Rs. 200 crores.

To promote innovation among MSMEs through incubation, design intervention and by protecting Intellectual  Property  Rights  (IPR),  Ministry  of  MSME  has  launched  'MSME  Innovative  Scheme' on 10.03.2022.

(b) to (d): Formulation  of  schemes/programmes  to  cater  to  the  growing  needs  of  MSMEs  in  the country is an ongoing process. Ministry of MSME introduces various schemes/programmes depending upon the emerging needs of Indian MSME sector.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4663 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-31
Subject: Four-Laning of Agar-Ujjain NH
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Mahendra Singh Solanky

## be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to extend the existing fourlane National Highway from Agra to Ujjain; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the length and extent up to which the said road would be extended?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) to (b)   Agra to Ujjain stretch (around 60 Km) is part of Ujjain to Jhalawar NH 552G (133.575 Km) and current lane configuration of the stretch is intermediate or 2 lane except 4 lane in Agra city portion. At present, the work of widening of Ujjain-Jhalawar road to 2 lane with paved shoulder is progressing with physical progress of 46%.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4663 ANSWERED ON 31 ST  MARCH, 2022

## FOUR-LANING OF AGAR-UJJAIN NH

## 4663. SHRI MAHENDRA SINGH SOLANKY:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 4662 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-31
Subject: Land Pooling
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Komati Reddy Venkat Reddy, Manne Srinivas Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS UNSTARRED QUESTION NO\_ 4662

## TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 31, 2022

## LAND POOLING

NO. 4662.

SHRI KOMATI REDDY VENKAT REDDY: SHRI MANNE SRINIVAS REDDY:

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

- (a) whether the Government has made amendmentslproposed new changes to make land pooling mandatory and the changes are aimed at overcoming hurdles faced in execution of Delhi Development Authority (DDA) scheme ; and
- b) if so, the details and the present status thereof and the details of views of various stakeholders taken into consideration in this regard ?

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

- (a) & (b) DDA after consultation with various stakeholders, has submitted a proposal to Government, which includes mandatory land pooling to facilitate smooth implementation of land pooling policy in Delhi:

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4661 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-31
Subject: Renewable Energy Supply in Rural Areas
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: Vishnu Dayal Ram

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4661

ANSWERED ON 31.03.2022

## RENEWABLE ENERGY SUPPLY IN RURAL AREAS

## 4661. SHRI VISHNU DAYAL RAM

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

- (a) the objectives of the policy framework for distributed renewable energy;
- (b) whether this new framework would enable access to renewable energy supply in rural areas;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the amount invested in distributed renewable energy currently;
- (e) whether this amount is sufficient in light of transitioning to renewables; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER

## (SHRI R.K. SINGH)

(a) to (c) The main objective of the Framework for the Promotion of Decentralized Renewable Energy (DRE) Livelihood Applications issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on 14.02.2022 is to facilitate development of  an enabling ecosystem  for  widespread access to DRE for promoting sustainable livelihoods in the country including in rural areas.

(d) to (f) For distributed renewable energy, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) and Rooftop Solar Programme Ph-II are the two major schemes under implementation since 2019-20. A total of Rs. 2045.96 Cr has been released by MNRE as central financial support for these schemes till date. Sufficient provisions for central financial support have been made to achieve the targets stipulated under these schemes.

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