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Lok Sabha Question No. 1433 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-10
Subject: Vehicle Scrapping Facility
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: T. R. Paarivendhar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1433

## ANSWERED ON 10 th  FEBRUARY, 2022

## VEHICLE SCRAPPING FACILITY

1433.  DR. T.R.PAARIVENDHAR:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that India's first Government approved scrapping and recycling facility for end-of-life vehicles has recently been inaugurated and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has any proposal to give concessions and tax breaks for scrapping old cars and buying new cars under the new vehicles scrappage policy; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the time by which such concessions and tax breaks are likely to be implemented?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) GSR Notification 653 (E) dated 23.09.2021 provides the Motor Vehicles (Registration and Functions of Vehicle Scrapping Facility) Rules, 2021 for establishment  of  Registered  Vehicles  Scrapping  Facility  (RVSF).  The notification has come into force with effect from 25th September, 2021. Nine vehicle scrapping centres (08 Nos  in Delhi and 01 No in Chennai) are functional in formal sector. These centers are in the process of obtaining the authorisation as per the RVSF rules.
- (b)  and  (c)  GSR  Notification  720  (E)  dated  05.10.2021  provides  for concession  in  the  motor  vehicle  tax  for  the  vehicle  registered  against submission  of  "Certificate  of  deposit".  The  notification  shall  come  into force with effect from 1st April, 2022.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1431 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-10
Subject: Air Accident
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: K. Shanmuga Sundaram

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1431 (To be answered on the i0th February 2022)

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

## AIR ACCIDENT

## 1431. SHRI SHANMUGA SUNDARAM K

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state: -

- (a) whether the Government is aware that AI 922 flight; a Boeing 777-300 on arrival at Mumbai airport has collided with the aerobridge which led to narrow escape Of the passengers and the ground handling staff and if s0, the details thereof;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not; the reasons therefor; and
- (b) whether the Government has initiated any enquiry to find out the reasons for the accident;
- (d) the measures taken by the airlines to avoid such kind of accidents in future?

## ANSWER

(Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia)

(a) On 01.07.2016, the left engine cowling of MIs Air India B777-200LR aircraft while operating flight AI922 got damaged while taxi in to stand no. V14 at Mumbai due to collision with aerobridge:

(d) Based on the outcome 0f investigation, Mls Air India had revised their Marshalling Procedure: Further; corrective training Was also imparted to the involved marshaller and Ramp Supervisor by Mls Air India.

(b) & (c) The incident was investigated by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA): The investigation revealed that the Visual Docking Guidance System for the stand no\_ V14 was unserviceable. Manual marshalling was done to guide aircraft for parking in the bay; The marshaller did not ascertain about the type of aircraft before commencing marshalling the aircraft. He guided the aircraft further forward of the stop Accordingly, the aircraft crossed its stop point and the engine came in contact with the aerobridge resulting in damage to the engine cowiing

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1429 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-10
Subject: Financial and Infrastructural Assistance
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Mohammad Jawed

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1429 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.02.2022

## FINANCIAL AND INFRASTRUCTURAL ASSISTANCE

## 1429.       DR. MOHAMMAD JAWED:

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

- (a) the  details  of  financial  and  infrastructural  assistance  that  has  been  granted  to  the Kishanganj  Lok  Sabha  constituency  during  the  last  five  years  for  the  development  of  any industry in area;
- (b) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  develop  a  small  and  medium  industry  at Kishanganj Lok Sabha constituency; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefore?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI NARAYAN RANE)

(a) to (c): The  Government  provides  various  financial  and  infrastructural  assistance through  schemes  like  Prime  Minister's  Employment  Generation  Programme  (PMEGP), Micro and Small Enterprises-Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP), Scheme of Fund for  Regeneration  of  Traditional  Industries  (SFURTI),  Market  Promotion  Scheme  (MPS), Technology  Centres/Extension  Centres  (TC/EC),  Credit  Guarantee  Scheme  for  Micro  and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE), Stand Up India Scheme,  Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY)  for  development  of  MSME  industry  across  the  country,  including  Lok  Sabha Kishanganj  constituency  of  Bihar.  Promotion  and  development  of  enterprises  is  a  State subject. The Ministry of MSME does not establish micro, small and medium enterprises in the country. The Central Government supplements the efforts of the State / UT Governments through various schemes, programmes and policy initiatives for promotion, development and enhancing the competitiveness of MSMEs and to increase employment opportunities in the country.

Some of the financial assistance provided in the Kishanganj Lok Sabha consitutency during the last five years are as follows.

- (i) Under PMEGP,  financial assistance to  363    project  amounting  to  Rs.  7.24  Crore have been extended;
- (ii) Under SFURTI, financial assistance of Rs. 4.48 Crore  has been extended to Jute & Banana Natural Fiber Cluster, Purnia;
- (iii) Under PMMY, 5,98,824 numbers of loans amounting to Rs. 2,145.46 crore  have been extended to all categories of entrepreneurs; and
- (iv) Under  Stand  Up  India  Scheme,  28  loans  amounting  to  Rs.  5.42  crore  have  been extended to SC/ST and Women category entrepreneurs.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1427 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-10
Subject: Financial Problem faced by MSME
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: A. Ganeshamurthi

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1427 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.02.2022

## FINANCIAL PROBLEM FACED BY MSME

## 1427.          SHRI A. GANESHAMURTHI:

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

- (a) the total outstanding payments to units in the MSME sector during the last two years;
- (b) whether the Government had taken efforts to get the dues cleared by the public sector units of State and the Union Governments;
- (c) whether the MSME sector is worst affected due to Covid pandemic and if so, the details of concessions and schemes extended to this sector;
- (d) the amount of loan eligibility in the bank for various units in the MSME sector without collateral security, for their working capital?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI NARAYAN RANE)

- (a): As per the information available in the SAMADHAN portal, as on 03.02.2022, the total outstanding payments to the Micro and Small Sector since 01.04.2020  is Rs 11,741.21 crore.
- (b): Ministry of MSME has notified the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006, which provides for setting up of Micro & Small  Enterprises Facilitation Councils (MSEFCs) in the States/UTs to deal with cases of delayed payments of the Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs). Ministry has also launched a web portal called 'SAMADHAAN' on 30.10.2017  for  monitoring  of  the  outstanding  dues  to  the  MSEs  from  the  buyers  of  goods  and services. In addition to this a special sub-portal within SAMADHAAN portal was also launched on  14.06.2020  for  monitoring  the  dues  and  monthly  payments  by  Ministries/Departments  of Government of India and CPSEs to the MSMEs.  Ministry of MSME also takes up the issues of delayed payments to MSEs with States/Union Territories from time to time.
- (c): The adverse impact of Covid - 19 pandemic has been felt on the economy including on the MSME  Sector.  The  Government  of  India  has  announced  a  series  of  measures  under  Aatma Nirbhar Bharat to support the economy, especially the MSME sector. This inter-alia includes (i) Rs.  20,000  crore  Subordinate  Debt  for  stressed  MSMEs;  (ii)  Rs.  50,000  crore  equity  infusion through MSME Fund of Funds (SRI Fund); (iii) 3 lakh crore Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) for Businesses, including MSMEs (which has subsequently been increased to 5 lakh crore); (iv) New Definition of MSME (v) No Global tenders for Government procurements upto Rs. 200 crore.
- (d): Ministry of MSME implements Credit Guarantee Scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises under which new and existing Micro and Small Enterprises engaged in manufacturing or service activity can avail collateral free loans upto an amount of Rs. 200 lakh from Banks and Member Lending Institutions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1423 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-10
Subject: Nai Manzil Scheme
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS
Asked by: Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABKA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1423

## ANSWERED ON 10.02.2022

## NAI MANZIL SCHEME

## 1423. SHRI RAM MOHAN NAIDU KINJARAPU:

Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the total number of youth who were educated and skilled under the Nai Manzil Scheme since 2018 in Andhra Pradesh, year and district-wise;

(b)  the  details  of  the  beneficiaries  who  got  employed  post-training  under  the  Nai Manzil Scheme since 2018 in Andhra Pradesh, year-wise;

(c) whether the Government run the training programmes in online mode during the lockdowns; and

(d) if so, the details of number of beneficiaries who received such training?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF MINORITY AFFAIRS (SHRI MUKHTAR ABBAS NAQVI)

(a)  The  Scheme  'Nai  Manzil'  aims  to  benefit  the  minority  youth    (both  men  & women) belonging to six notified minority communities of 17-35 years of age,  who do not have  formal school leaving certificate, i.e., those in the category of school dropouts  or educated in community education institutions like Madarasas. 30% of the  beneficiary  seats  are  earmarked  for  girl/women  candidates  and  5%  of  the beneficiary  seats  for  persons  with  disability  belonging  to  the  minority  community under the scheme.  The scheme provides a combination of formal education (Class VIII or X) and skills to enable beneficiaries seek better employment and livelihood. A total of 93485 beneficiaries have been trained so far under the scheme all over India.

A total of 826 candidates were educated and skilled under the Nai Manzil Scheme in FY 2017-18 in AndhraPradesh. As the allocation were made state wise, district wise data is not maintained;

(b)  A  total  of  525  candidates  got  employed  post  training  under  the  Nai  Manzil Scheme in Andhra Pradesh;

- (c) No, Sir.
- (d) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1422 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-10
Subject: Green Energy Corridor
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: Ranjanben Dhananjay Bhatt

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1422

ANSWERED ON 10.02.2022

## GREEN ENERGY CORRIDOR

## +1422. SHRIMATI  RANJANBEN DHANANJAY BHATT

Will the Minister of New & Renewable Energy be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is seriously considering to complete the renewable energy projects related to Green Energy Corridor phase-II;
- (b) if so, whether the Government has taken any steps in this regard;
- (c)  if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER

## (SHRI R.K. SINGH)

(a)  to  (d)  The  Government  of  India  approved  the  Green  Energy  Corridor  -  Intra-State Transmission System, Phase-II scheme on 06.01.2022, for setting up Intra-State transmission infrastructure to facilitate grid integration and power evacuation of approximately 20 GW of RE  power  projects  in  seven  implementing  States  namely  Gujarat,  Himachal  Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1421 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-10
Subject: Distress MSMEs in Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Shankar Lalwani

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1421 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.02.2022

## DISTRESS MSMEs IN MADHYA PRADESH

## 1421. SHRI SHANKAR LALWANI:

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

- (a) the number of distressed MSMEs during the last three years in Madhya Pradesh, district-wise;
- (b) the number of MSMEs which have been at the brink of closure due to Covid-19 in Madhya Pradesh, district-wise; and
- (c) the steps taken /being taken by the Government to revive these MSMEs?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI NARAYAN RANE )

(a) to (c):      Under the Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Package, the government has taken a number of steps to revive MSMEs that were affected during COVID-19 pandemic. One of these steps was the launch of the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Subordinate Debt in 2020, with a view to provide credit facility to the promoters of stressed MSMEs viz. Special Mention Account-2 (SMA-2) and Non-Performing Asset (NPA) accounts who are eligible for restructuring as per RBI guidelines on the books of lending institutions. Under the scheme, the promoter infuses credit in the MSME as quasi equity or sub-debt. Since the launch of the scheme, in the state of Madhya Pradesh guarantees amounting to Rs. 3.66 crore have been issued to 42 number of MSMEs till 30.12.2021.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1418 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-10
Subject: Petroleum Dealers Commission
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Rajmohan Unnithan

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1418 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10 TH  FEBRUARY, 2022

## Petroleum Dealers Commission

## 1418. SHRI RAJMOHAN UNNITHAN:

## पेोलयम और ाक ृतक गैस मंी

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

- (a) whether the Government has approved the recommendation of Apoorva Chandra Committee about dealer margin to petroleum dealers;
- (b) if so, whether the PSU/OMCs are implementing the periodical increase in the dealer margin recommended by the Committee; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

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

- (a) to (c): Prices of petrol and diesel have been made market-determined by the Government 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 in line with their international product prices, exchange rate, tax structure, inland freight and other cost elements.

Based on the recommendations of the Apurva Chandra Committee, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural  Gas  had  advised  OMCs  about  enhancement  of  dealer's  margin  on  petrol  &  diesel effective 01.07.2011.

Subsequently, the dealers' margin for petrol and diesel have been increased by OMCs from time to time based on the Apurva Chandra Committee recommendations.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1414 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-10
Subject: Simplification of Rooftop Solar System Installation
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: Bharatiben Dhirubhai Shyal, Rodmal Nagar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1414

ANSWERED ON 10.02.2022

## SIMPLIFICATION OF ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEM INSTALLATION

## +1414. DR. BHARATIBEN DHIRUBHAI SHIYAL SHRI RODMAL NAGAR

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

- (a)    whether the Government has decided to simplify the installation of rooftop solar system on the roofs of the houses;
- (b)   if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken and likely to be taken in this regard;
- (c)  whether the beneficiary has been given the option to choose the seller of his/her own choice for installation of such rooftop solar system; and
- (d)    if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER

## (SHRI R.K. SINGH)

(a) to (d) The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is implementing Rooftop Solar Programme Phase II, targeting installation of aggregated 4000 MW capacity rooftop solar plants in the residential sector through central financial assistance by the year 2022.

Recently MNRE has issued procedure for simplification of Rooftop Solar Programme allowing house owners to get the rooftop solar plant installed by themselves or through any vendor of their choice. The eligible central financial assistance will be released directly into the bank account of the beneficiary. This method would be in addition to the current procedure of installation of rooftop solar through vendors empanelled by the respective distribution utilities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1412 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-10
Subject: National Highways Authority of India
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Ramcharan Bohra

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1412 ANSWERED ON 10 TH  FEBRUARY, 2022

## NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA

## 1412.   SHRI RAMCHARAN BOHRA:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has prepared any plan to reduce the contingent  liability  of  the  National  Highways  Authority  of  India (NHAI);
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the time by which such a plan is likely to be prepared?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) to (c) The dispute resolution process has been strengthened to reduce contingent liabilities arising out of litigation.

Keeping  in  view  the  provisions  of  the  Arbitration  and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2015, NHAI has set up a mechanism  for  conciliation  and  settlement  of  the  contractual disputes in a transparent manner by establishing a Conciliation & Settlement  Committees  of  Independent  Experts  (CCIE)  as  to expedite the dispute resolution process. As the amount involved in  the  Arbitration  and  Court  pending  cases  form  major  part  of Contingent Liabilities, the mechanism for expeditious settlement of  disputes  will  reduce  the  Contingent  Liability  of  NHAI.  So  far three CCIE have started functioning.

For  the  FY  2022-23,  Government  has  allocated  additional budgetary support of Rs. 59,000 crore for NHAI and reduced the proposed IEBR requirement to nearly  Rs.  0.01  crore  in  order  to reduce the liabilities of the NHAI. Government has also allowed other innovative financing models to NHAI e.g. TOT, InVIT, SPV etc. for asset monetization.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1409 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-10
Subject: Tap Water Supply to Every Household
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Queen Oja

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1409

TO BE ANSWERED ON 10/02/2022

## TAP WATER SUPPLY TO EVERY HOUSEHOLD

## †1409. SHRIMATI QUEEN OJA:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a)   whether the Government has fixed any target to provide tap water supply to every household in the State of Assam under Har Ghar Jal Scheme by the year 2024; and
- (b)   if so, the details and the present status thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b) Since August 2019, Government of India, in partnership with States, is implementing Jal  Jeevan  Mission  (JJM),  to  make  provision  of  potable  tap  water  supply  to  every  rural household of the country, including those of Assam, by 2024.

At the time of announcement of Jal Jeevan Mission, only 1.11 lakh (1.76%) rural households were reported to have tap water connections in the State of Assam. So far, 18.21 lakh (28.75%) rural households have been provided with tap water connections in last 29 months. Thus, as of date,  out  of  63.35  lakh  rural  households  in  the  State,  19.33  lakh  (30.51%)  households  are reported to have tap water supply in their homes.

The district/ village-wise status of tap water connection in rural households, as reported by the States/ UTs, including those of Assam is in public domain and available on JJM dashboard at: https://ejalshakti.gov.in/jjmreport/JJMIndia.aspx.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1408 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-10
Subject: Pending dues to APGENCO
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Balashowry Vallabbhaneni, Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1408

## ANSWERED ON 10.02.2022

## PENDING DUES TO APGENCO

## 1408. SHRI BALASHOWRY VALLABHANENI: SHRI LAVU SRI KRISHNA DEVARAYALU:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that Rs.6,112 crores are pending dues to Andhra Pradesh Generation Corporation Limited (APGENCO)  from  the Telangana

State Distribution Utilities since the bifurcation in 2014 till June 2017;

- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons for non-payment of dues;
- (c) whether the Government has received any requests from Andhra Pradesh to deduct the pending amount from the devolution of Telangana and adjust the same to Andhra Pradesh and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government has taken any steps to ensure the same;
- (e) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  time  by  which  it  is  likely  to  be completed; and
- (f) if not, the reasons therefor?

## A N S W E R

THE MINISTER OF POWER AND NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY (SHRI R.K. SINGH)

- (a) to (f) :    Hon'ble Chief Minister,  Andhra Pradesh vide DO  letter dated 14.07.2021 has raised the issue of non-payment of power dues of Rs. 6,111.88 crore by Government of Telangana.

During the meeting held in the Ministry of Power on 08.11.2021 with the  representatives  of  Government  of  Andhra  Pradesh  and  Government  of Telangana, the following have emerged :

- (i) This is a post bifurcation event.
- (ii) The power supply is as per the agreement between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
- (iii) Initially  Telangana  was  paying  to  Andhra  Pradesh  for  the  power  drawn from Andhra Pradesh.
- (iv) There  is  no  dispute  regarding  the  principal  amount  to  be  paid  for  the power supplied by Andhra Pradesh to Telangana.   However,  some reconciliation  was  required  in  the  interest  to  be  paid  on  the  principal amount by Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.  Both had agreed to reconcile the  figure  as  per  the  terms  and  conditions  of  the  Power  Purchase Agreement.
- (v) As the payment has not been received from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh has filed a Petition before the Hon'ble High Court of Telangana.

It was suggested to both the States to amicably resolve this issue.

Further this issue was  also discussed on 25.01.2022 in the Committee under the Chairmanship of Secretary, Ministry of Finance with the delegation led by the Minister of Andhra Pradesh comprising of officers from the State Government and possible options were noted.

No timeline can be set as the matter is sub-judice.

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