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Lok Sabha Question No. 1682 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-11
Subject: Flooding of Gandak River
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Alok Kumar Suman

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI,

DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES,

RIVER DEVELOPMENT &

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1682

ANSWERED ON 11 .02.2021

## FLOODING OF GANDAK R IVER

## 1682. DR. ALOK KUMAR SUMAN

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is aware of the yearly flooding by Gandak river in Gopalganj dist and subsequent loss of resources caused by such flooding, if so, the details thereof;

(b)whether the Government has taken any step for co - ordination of water management with neighbouring countries in regard to the said river and if so, the details thereof; and

(c )  whether  the  Government  has  any  plan  of  constructing  dams  or  any  other  river  wat er  management projects on this river and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI & SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA )

(a)  Water Resource Department, Government of Bihar has reported severe erosion on the embankments of River Gandak in Gopalganj District of Bihar due to heavy rainfall in catchment area of Ri Nepal during the monsoon season of year 2020. Several breaches in embankment along River occurred  in  Gopalgan j  District  of  Bihar  at  Bhaisahi  Purrena  Charki,  Saran,  Bandhauli  S Faizullahpur Jamindari Bundh, and Baikunthpur Retired Line.

(b) & (c) Government of India is having regular dialogue with the Government of Nepal through India - Nepal bil ateral mechanisms for mutual benefit of water resources of the common rivers bet two countries which includes flood control. A Joint Project through an agreement in the yea amended  in  1964  on  River  Gandak  has  been  implemented  for  irrig ation  and  power  benefits  to  both countries. Specific India -Nepal water management issues related with Gandak River are discussed i existing India - Nepal bilateral mechanisms comprising of Joint Committee on Kosi and Gandak Pr (JCKGP) and Joint Com mittee on Inundation and Flood Management (JCIFM). At present Government India has no plan in discussion with Government of Nepal for construction of new dams or any other new river water management projects on river Gandak.

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GANGA REJUVENATION
Lok Sabha Question No. 1679 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-11
Subject: National Bus Rejuvenation Programme
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Balubhau (Alias Suresh Narayan) Dhanorkar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1679

TO BE ANSWERED ON FEBRUARY 11, 2021

## NATIONAL BUS REJUVENATION PROGRAMME

NO. 1679. SHRI BALUBHAU ALIAS SURESH NARAYAN DHANORKAR:

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

- a) whether the Government is considering a National Bus Rejuvenation Programme to boost bus based public transport for cities across the country;
2. b)
3. if so, the details thereof and the time by which the programme will be launched; and
4. Whether the States have been or shall be consulted in the framing of the Programme and if So, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

(a) to (c): Yes, SirGovernment is   considering to Iaunch a new Scheme, in consultation with all stakeholders   including States, to augment bus based public transport in 111 cities through procurement of over 20,000 city buses for 5 lakh plus population cities, including Hillyl UTI North East State capital cities with an estimated outlay of Rs-18,000 croresDue process for approval has commenced:

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1676 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-11
Subject: Development of NH-744
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Suresh Kodikunnil

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  steps  to  include  KollamThirumangalam  National  Highway  (NH)-744  under  Sagarmala  project connecting  inter-state  ports  Kollam  and  Thuthukudy  in  Kerala  and Tamilnadu;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reason therefor;
- (c)  whether  the  Government has planned the development of NH 744 under NHAI;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government in this regard;
- (e) whether the Government has taken any steps to construct flyover at Ezhukone to prevent increasing number of accidents; and (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) to (f) The  Stretch  of  National  Highway  No.  744  from  Kollam  to Kerala/Tamil Nadu Border in the State of Kerala and from Kerala/Tamil Nadu  Border  to  Thirumangalam  (near  Madurai)  in  the  State  of  Tamil Nadu has been designated  as  Inter  Corridor  Route  under  Bharatmala Pariyoyana. Detailed Project Report for the same has been initiated as well as alignment has also been finalized.  Location of Ezhukone falls in the State of Kerala. As DPR has not been concluded, therefore, details of flyover have not yet been finalised.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1676 ANSWERED ON 11 TH  FEBRUARY, 2021

## DEVELOPMENT OF NH-744

1676.  SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग  मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 1670 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-11
Subject: Extension of Delhi-Bahadurgarh Metro Rail Line
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Sunita Duggal

- (a): SirNo,
- (b): Does not arise-
- (c) & (d): Urban transport is an integral part of urban development, which is a State subject. Planning and development of urban transport including metro rail is done by respective StatelUnion Territory (UT): Central Government considers financial assistance for metro rail projects depending on feasibility of the proposal and availability of resources as and when posed by the concerned

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOk SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1670

TO BE ANSWERED ON FEBRUARY 11, 2021

## EXTENSION OF DELHI-BAHADURGARH METRO RAIL LINE NO. 1670.

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

- (a) whether there is any proposal to extend Delhi-Bahadurgarh metro rail line upto Rohtak
- if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether there is plan to introduce metro in any other city of Haryana; and
- (d)
- if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)
Lok Sabha Question No. 1668 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-11
Subject: Regulation of Cab Aggregators
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Ravneet Singh

## be pleased to state

- (a) whether the Government has issued fresh guidelines to regulate cab aggregators like Ola and Uber and also set a limit on surge pricing in the country;
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  many  a  times  previous cancellation charges accrued due to faulty operation of the apps of the cab aggregators are added to the subsequent/current bills and the  commuters  are  forced  to  pay  the  same  and  if  so,  the  details thereof along with the remedial steps taken by the Government in this regard;
- (d) the details of the fresh guidelines issued by the Government to allow pooling services by private car owners across all States; and
- (e) the steps taken by the Government to ensure easy availability of cab service  even  during  peak  office  hours  for  the  convenience  of  the commuters?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a)  to  (e)  :  In  pursuance  of  provisions  under  Section  36  of  the  Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019 and section 93 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988,  Ministry  of  Road  Transport  &  Highways  has  issued  the  Motor Vehicle  Aggregator  Guidelines,  2020  on  27th  November,  2020  and amendments therein on 8th December,2020. The Guidelines are available on the website of the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (www.morth.nic.in). It has been shared with States to take appropriate action for regulating taxi aggregators.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1668 ANSWERED ON 11 TH  FEBRUARY, 2021

## REGULATION OF CAB AGGREGATORS

## 1668. SHRI RAVNEET SINGH BITTU:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 1667 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-11
Subject: Automation of FASTag System
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Hibi Eden

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1667 ANSWERED ON 11 TH  FEBRUARY, 2021

## AUTOMATION OF FASTAG SYSTEM

1667.         SHRI HIBI EDEN:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

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## be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  measures being taken to rectify the problems in  automation of  the  FASTag  system  in  the  country;
- (b)   the   time   by   which   automation   of   all   the   toll  plazas   across the  country  is  likely  to  be  completed;
- (c)  the  measures  being  taken  to  fast-track  the maintenance work of  National  Highways  (NHs)  in  Kerala  which   was   delayed   due   to the  lockdown;  and
- (d) the time by which the said work is likely to be completed?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) & (b) All operational fee plazas on National Highways are already equipped with Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) system and are operational  on  FASTag.  National  Highways  Authority  of  India  (NHAI) has taken all the required steps to mitigate  issues in the field, such as, creating public awareness through various channels, ensuring easy availability of FASTag,  instant  recharge  facility via  various  UPIenabled Apps, etc. NHAI  has mandated  the  implementation of Application Programming Interface (API)based transaction processing protocol, for faster  &  more  secure  ETC transaction processing. A vendor has been engaged by NHAI for setting up of Toll

Monitoring  &  Control  Centers, which  have  the  features  of  data consolidation,  real-time  monitoring  of  fee  plazas,  thereby  serving  as repository for  all  toll  collection  related  data  :  these  will  also  help  in efficient decision making and keeping a close watch on the performance of fee plazas for preparing various Management Information System (MIS) reports. Further, technology upgradation is a continuous process and NHAI is resorting to it, as per requirements. (c)  Currently,  the  section  of  Thuravoor  to  Kazhakoottam  on  NH-66, Walayar to Vadkancherry to Thrissur to Edapally section of NH-544 and ICTT  to  Valarpadam  section  of  NH-966(A)  in  the  State  of  Kerala  are being  maintained  through  Kerala  Public  Works  Department  (PWD), Build Operate & Transfer (BOT) (Toll) concessionaire and Operation & Maintenance (O&M) contractor, respectively. Also, 11 Maintenance & Repair  works  through  State  agencies  on  National  Highways  in  the State of Kerala were sanctioned in the Annual Renewal Plan 2019-20. (d)  Maintenance is a continuous process and is being done in a time bound manner, as per the terms of the respective Concession/Contract Agreement.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1665 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-11
Subject: Housing for Government Employees
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Janardan Singh Sigriwal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1665

TO BE ANSWERED ON FEBRUARY 11, 2021

## HOUSING FOR GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

SHRI JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL:

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

- (a) Whether the GovernmentINBCC has constructed huge number of Government flats at East Kidwai Nagar, New Delhi to cater the housing problem of Government employees and if SO, the details thereof, type-wise:
- (b) The details of facilities being provided to allottees of these flats for quality life;
- (c) whether the Government has assessed the amenities being provided to allottees of newly constructed flats and the satisfaction level of the allottees and if SO, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the GovernmentINBCC has taken note that a numerous complaints lodged by allotees are not resolved in time due to unavailability of  required items and if S0, the details thereof including the corrective measures taken in this regard; and
- e) the details future action plan chalked out by the GovernmentINBCC to facilitate better amenities like maintenance of flats, smooth operation of lifts, security of towers, cleanliness etcin view of huge number of flats constructed in the locality?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a) NBCC has constructed 4,608housing units at East Kidwai Nagar, New Delhi to cater to the housing requirement of Government
- employees. The type-wise number of flats constructed are as follows:

| S.No.   |          | No. of Flats constructed   |
|---------|----------|----------------------------|
| 1.      | Type II  | 780                        |
|         | Type IIL | 1,025                      |
| 3.      | Type IV  | 1,472                      |
| 4.      | Type V   | 1078                       |
| 5.      | Type VI  | 192                        |
| 6.      | Type VIL | 61                         |
|         | Total    | 4,608                      |

- (b) AII the modern amenities and facilities for urban  living are provided in East Kidwai Nagar: These include LED lights, modular kitchens, wardrobes, water heater etcThe campus also has been provided schools, shopping centre, CGHS dispensary, Bank, KendriyaBhandar, sewerage treatment plants and modular Rain Water Harvesting systems etc:
- (c) The assessment of amenities being provided to the allottees has been done by NBCC through Clients Feedback forms and as informed by NBCC, the feedback is satisfactory-
- (d) NBCC has informed that the maintenance complaints of emergent nature like electricity, water and sewer are being attended within 4 hoursare also attended promptly within 72 hours-
- (e) NBCC has been assigned the task of comprehensive maintenance of East Kidwai Nagar for 30 years:

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1663 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-11
Subject: Allocation of Quarters
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Nisith Pramanik, Jayanta Kumar Roy

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

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1663

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FEBRUARY 11, 2021 ALLOCATION OF QUARTERS

NO. 1663.

SHRI NISITH PRAMANIK: DR. JAYANTA KUMAR ROY:

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

- (a) the details of quarters being constructed by the Directorate of
- (b) whether the quarters are being allocated or proposed to be allocatedlgiven by the Directorate of EstateslMinistry to various pools of accommodations, including that of autonomous organizations, pool-wise, on account Of various reasons including demolition;
- each
- (e) whether the Government has received many requests from any of the such organizationsldepartments for enhancing their quota of accommodations and if SO, the details thereof; and
- if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; ( whether there is an acute shortage of accommodations in of the said pools and if SO, the details thereof;
- (f)
- the steps being taken by the Government to ensure hundred per cent availability of quarters to each of the said pools?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a) Seven General Pool Residential Accommodations (GPRA) colonies at Delhi are being  redeveloped to construct about 24,500 houses by Central Public Works Department (CPWD) and National Building Construction Corporation (NBCC) under the Ministry ofHousing and Urban Affairs-

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- (b)& c) Rule 88 of Central Government General Pool Residential Accommodation (CGGPRA) Rules 2017 has a provision to place accommodations at the disposal of departments of the Government of India. Accommodations are placed in various pools on the basis of justification and availability of accommodations.
- (d) Intimation acute shortage Of accommodation by Ministries/Departments, which maintain their pools, has not been received in Directorate of Estates-
- (e) The Directorate of Estates has received requests from Rajya Sabha Secretariat, Lok Sabha Secretariat, AIIMS, Council Secretariat and District and Subordinate Courts Delhi for placing more accommodations at their disposal:
- Augmentation of housing stock under GPRA by construction of new residential units and redevelopment of existing general pool residential colonies etc. is a continuous process to minimize the gap between demand and availability- Further, Ministriesl Departments also constructl procure staff quarters themselves:

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1661 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-11
Subject: Theft of Electricity
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Harish Dwivedi, Janardan Singh Sigriwal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1661 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.02.2021

## THEFT OF ELECTRICITY

†1661.  SHRI HARISH DWIVEDI: SHRI JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any information about theft of electricity in rural and industrial areas of the country which has an adverse effect on the development of power sector;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto; and
- (c) the  details  of  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  to  stop  electricity theft in the country alongwith the proposed punitive actions to be taken against the guilty?

## A N S W E R

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER, NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

( SHRI  R.K. SINGH)

- (a) & (b) : The  information  about  theft  of  electricity  gets  reflected  in  the  high Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses of the power distribution utilities. As per the information submitted by them, the Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses of state power distribution utilities in the country in FY 2018-19 was 22.03%.
- (c) : There are specific provisions in the Electricity Act 2003 (Section 126 and sections 135 to 140) relating to theft and unauthorized use of electricity including stiff penal provisions and speedy trial for such offences by Special Courts (Part XV of the Electricity  Act  2003).  Government  of  India  has  provided  assistance  to  the  States under the schemes such as Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana and Integrated Power Development Scheme for use of aerial bunched cables and underground cables with  the  aim  of  reducing  theft  and  AT&C  losses.  Energy  audit  has  been  made mandatory for all Discoms. This will also help in checking theft of electricity.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1660 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-11
Subject: Increase in Number of MSMEs
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Gaurav Gogoi

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1660 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.02.2021

## INCREASE IN NUMBER OF MSMEs

1660.  SHRI GAURAV GOGOI:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  any  data  on  the  increase  in  the  number  of  MSMEs annually since 2018 and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has any data on female participation in MSMEs and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government has details of employment generated by MSMEs and if so, the details thereof during the last three years?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI NITIN GADKARI)

- (a) & (b):   As per Udyog Aadhaar Portal, number of total MSMEs registered  in All India and number of female MSMEs registered in All India are as follows:
- (c): Under  the  Prime  Minister's  Employment  Generation  Programme  (PMEGP),  the estimated employment generated (number of persons) in micro enterprises during the years 2018-19,  2019-20  and  2020-21(as  on  31.12.2020)  are  5.87  lakh,  5.33  lakh  and  2.55  lakh respectively.

| Description                       | 2018-19 (Since inception to 31 March 2019)   | 2018-19 (Since inception to 31 March 2019)   | 2019-20 (01.04.2019 to 31.03. 2020)   | 2019-20 (01.04.2019 to 31.03. 2020)   | 2020-21 (01.04.2020 to 30.06.2020)   | 2020-21 (01.04.2020 to 30.06.2020)   |
|-----------------------------------|----------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|
|                                   | All India                                    | Female MSMEs                                 | All India                             | Female MSMEs                          | All India                            | Female MSMEs                         |
| Total MSME                        | 6495954                                      | 840910                                       | 9058212                               | 1391861                               | 10232468                             | 1573754                              |
| Increase in Registration of MSMEs | -                                            | -                                            | 2562258                               | 550951                                | 1174256                              | 181893                               |

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