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Lok Sabha Question No. 1618 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-11
Subject: Freedom of Navigation
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Kotha Prabhakar  Reddy, Manne Srinivas Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1618 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.02.2022

## FREEDOM OF NAVIGATION

## 1618.    SHRI KOTHA PRABHAKAR REDDY:

## SHRI MANNE SRINIVAS REDDY:

Will the Minister of External Affairs be pleased to state:

- (a) whether India remained committed to promoting a free, open and rule-based   order   rooted   in   international   law   and   undaunted   by coercion, while reiterating support for the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS);
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the prevailing rules in this regard;
- (c) whether   the   Government   is   committed   to   safeguard   maritime interests and strengthen security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) to ensure a favourable and positive maritime environment, if so, the details and the present status thereof;
- (d) whether the policy of freedom of navigation and over-flight and unimpeded commerce based on the principles of international law, reflected   notably   in   the   UNCLOS   1982   is   being   followed   by   the Government; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

## [SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN]

(a) & (b) India ratified the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, 1982 on   29   June   1995.   India   adheres   to   the   object   and   purpose   of   the Convention, which establishes with due regard for the sovereignty of all states, a legal order for the seas and oceans which facilitates international communication, and promotes the peaceful uses of the seas and oceans, the equitable and efficient utilization of their resources, the conservation of their living resources, and the study, protection and preservation of the marine   environment.   Being   a   State   Party,   India's   rights,   duties   and jurisdiction in the ocean affairs are governed by the provisions of UNCLOS.

(c) Government   of   India   is   committed   to   safeguarding   maritime interests and strengthening security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) to ensure a favourable and positive maritime environment. India develops its maritime   cooperation   with   various   partners   in   consonance   with   the

Government's vision of Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR). India   also   participates   in   regional   frameworks   to   promote   maritime cooperation and exchanges in the region.

(d) & (e) India   supports   freedom   of   navigation   and   over   flight,   and unimpeded commerce based on the principles of international law, as reflected in the UNCLOS. As a State Party to the UNCLOS, India promotes utmost respect for the UNCLOS, which establishes the international legal order of the seas and oceans.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1617 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-11
Subject: Awareness of COVID-19 Vaccination
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Sanjeev Kumar Singari, Kuruva Gorantla Madhav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1617 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 th  FEBRUARY 2022

## AWARENESS OF COVID-19 VACCINATION

## 1617. SHRI DR. SANJEEV KUMAR SINGARI: SHRI KURUVA GORANTLA MADHAV:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of outreach strategy by the Government to promote awareness with respect to COVID-19 vaccination; and
- (b) the expenditure incurred for the media outreach programmes till date, State/UT-wise?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

(a) & (b) A communication strategy is in place which is implemented by all States/UTs to raise awareness about safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines and addresses vaccine hesitancy as well as sustains vaccine confidence.

The  Government  outreach  strategy  to  promote  awareness  is  based  on  media  engagement (electronic, print and social media), capacity building of media partners, social mobilization and community  engagement,  crisis  communication  and  advocacy  through  celebrities  and  subject related experts.

Some key interventions as part of communication strategy include  Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)  for  general  public,  healthcare  &  frontline  workers  which  have  been  developed  & uploaded on MoHFW website, media channels, radio jockeys, producers etc. have been oriented on correct information regarding COVID-19 vaccination; op-eds and articles by identified experts published  to  build  vaccine  confidence;  dissemination  of  fact  check  videos  by  key  experts  to provide  correct  &  factual  information.  Ministry  of  Health  and  Family  Welfare  has  advised States/UTs to disseminate clear, consistent, transparent and factual information to general public to clear misconceptions and sustain vaccine confidence.

A whole of Government approach was adopted and all stakeholder, central ministries joined the campaigns  along  with  their  field  level  organizations.  Similarly,  all  States/Union  Territory Governments carried out the campaigns at their respective levels. An amount of INR 25,00,000 was  issued  to  Bureau  of  Outreach  and  Communication  (BOC),  Ministry  of  Information  & Broadcasting,  for  displaying  banners/hoardings  of India  achieving  landmark  of  100  crore vaccination at prominent locations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1616 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-11
Subject: Covid -19 Vaccination to Prisoners
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Parvesh Sahib Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1616

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 11 th  FEBRUARY 2022

## COVID-19 VACCINATION TO PRISONERS

## 1616. SHRI PARVESH SAHIB SINGH VERMA:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the progress of vaccination of prisoners in the jails across the country;
- (b) the total number of prisoners who have contracted COVID-19 during the pandemic across the country, jail-wise
- (c) the details about the highest, lowest and average figure of infection and death rates during the pandemic in the jails across the country; and
- (d) the steps undertaken to control the spread of the disease by authorities concerned?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

(a) to (d) As on 7 th February 2022, a total of 6,41,252 vaccine doses have been administered to prisoners across the country, out of which 4,29,209 are 1 st dose and 2,12,043 are 2 nd doses as per data available on Co-WIN portal.

Union  Ministry  of  Health  &  FW  is  keeping  a  close  watch  over  evolving  COVID-19  scenario  in  the country  and  has  been  in  regular  interaction  with  the  States/UTs.  Union  Ministry  of  Health  has coordinated  and  supported  States  to  upgrade  and  strengthen  the  health  infrastructure  and  requisite logistics to manage COVID-19 pandemic. Various initiatives have been initiated by the Government to provide technical guidance and further strengthen health infrastructure, clinical management of COVID19, availability of essential logistics including drugs and medical oxygen supply to manage COVID-19.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1615 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-11
Subject: National Law Universities
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: Komati Reddy Venkat Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW & JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS ****** LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1615 TO BE ANSWERED ON FRIDAY, THE 11 th  FEBRUARY, 2022

## National Law Universities

## 1615.        SHRI KOMATI  REDDY  VENKAT REDDY:

## Will the Minister of LAW AND JUSTICE be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has proposed a future vision for  National Law Universities (NLUs) in terms of becoming multi universities enabling them to collaborate in a significant way to benefit each other by sharing human resources and expertise with the exception of a few NLUs, if so, the details thereof; (b)  the details of introspection done so far in this regard; and (c)  the  food  corrective measures taken to resolve the challenges  faced by

NLUs as they have the potential to transform the legal landscape and to improve legal education in India?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a)and(b) No  such proposal is under consideration of the Government of India.

(c)    As,  the  National  Law  Universities  (NLUs) have  been  set  up/established  by the  Acts  of  the  respective  State  Governments,  it  is  forthem  to  take  corrective measures for resolving the challenges faced by NLUs.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1612 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-11
Subject: Social Injustice caused by NEET
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Dayanidhi Maran

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1612 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 11 th  FEBRUARY, 2022

## SOCIAL INJUSTICE CAUSED BY NEET

## 1612 SHRI DAYANIDHI MARAN:

## Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  National  Eligibility  cum  Entrance  Test  (NEET)  in  its  present  form  is  not providing a level playing field for medical aspirants of rural background and is creating an atmosphere of social injustice;
- (b)  if  so,  the  steps  taken  to  create  a  level  playing  field  for  students  from  rural  and  socioeconomically vulnerable backgrounds in NEET, State/UT-wise;
- (c)  whether the Government has provided any support or infrastructure to such students to help  them  prepare  for  NEET  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof,  State/UTwise  including  Tamil Nadu;
- (d)  whether  an  audit  of  NEET  results  has  been  conducted  or  is  being  considered  to understand the representation of socio-economically vulnerable groups in medical education and  scientifically  examine  if  students  from  socially  and  financially  forward  communities have an advantage over their peers in competitive exams such as NEET; and
- (e) whether the Government has prepared any report on the large number of training/coaching centres for medical aspirants and the sections of society having access to such facilities and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## (DR BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

(a) to (e): Section 14 of the National Medical Commission (NMC) Act, 2019 mandates for National  Eligibility  cum  Entrance  Test  (NEET)  to  be  conducted  as  a  common/  uniform entrance  test  for  admission  to  the  undergraduate  and  postgraduate  courses  in  all  medical institutions in the country. NEET is a historic reform promoting meritocracy and providing opportunity to meritorious students to  get admission in the best medical institutions in the country.  It  has  resulted  in  curbing  malpractices  in  medical  admission,  greater  transparency and reducing the burden on prospective students of appearing in multiple entrance exams.

NEET is conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA). To help the students to practice well for NEET (UG) exam, NTA has launched a Mobile App 'National Test Abhyas' to facilitate candidates' access to high quality mock testsonline, free of cost. The syllabus of NEET (UG) is  based  on  the  syllabi  of  all  the  State  Boards  and  National  Boards.  Question  Papers  are prepared  taking  the  help  of  the  State  level  Experts.  Further,  to  enable  the  candidates  from State  Boards  and  rural  areas  to  understand  the  questions  properly,  the  Question  Paper  for NEET (UG) 2021 was set in 15 different languages.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 138 (STARRED), answered on 2022-02-10
Subject: Strengthening of MSME Sector
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Ramesh Bidhuri

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

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*138 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.02.2022

## STRENGTHENING OF MSME SECTOR

## *138.   SHRI RAMESH BIDHURI:

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

- (a)        whether  the  Government  has  taken  steps  for  strengthening  MSME  Sector which was affected during Covid-19 pandemic and the resultant lockdown; and
- (b)     if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) & (b) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION No. *138 FOR ANSWER ON 10.02.2022

(a) & (b): Government has announced a series of measures under Aatmanirbhar Bharat  for  strengthening  MSME  Sector  which  was  affected  during  Covid-19 pandemic.  These  inter-alia  include    (i)  Rs.  20,000  crore  Subordinate  Debt  for MSMEs;  (ii)  Rs.3  lakh  crore  Collateral  free  Automatic  Loans  for  business, including MSMEs (now enhanced to Rs. 5 lakh crore); (iii) Rs. 50,000 crore equity infusion through MSME Self-Reliant India Fund; (iv) New Revised classification of MSMEs  based  on  composite  criteria  of  investment  in  Plant  &  Machinery  or equipment and Turnover, (v) New Definition of MSME (vi) No Global tenders for Government procurements upto Rs. 200 crore etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 133 (STARRED), answered on 2022-02-10
Subject: Report on Accident at Calicut International Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: M. K. Raghavan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTIQN NO. : 133

## REPORT ON ACCIDENT AT CALICUT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

*133. SHRI MKRAGHAVAN

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state: -

- (@)whether the Committee assigned to investigate and implement the recommendations of Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on IX1344 accident at Calicut International Airport; has submitted its report s0 far and if s0, the details thereof;
- () ifnot; the time by which the Committee is expected to submit the report; whether the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) proposes to curtail length of runway at Calicut International Airport and if s0; the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

(Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia)

- (a) to (c) A statement is laid on the table of the House.

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Statement referred in reply to Part (a) to (c) of Lok Sabha Starred Question No\_ 133 regarding "Report on Air India Accident" to be answered on 10.02.2022

(a) & (b) The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) ordered an investigation on 13.08.2020 and appointed an Investigator-in-Charge assisted by other Investigators to inquire into the circumstances for determining the probable cause and contributory factors leading to the accident

Thereafter , a Committee including aviation experts was constituted by this Ministry to oversee the implementation of the recommendations made in the Investigation Report of accident and the execution of the steps required for implementation of the recommendations. The Committee has met On several occasions and has held detailed deliberations on the 43 recommendations. The Committee has completed its deliberations and is to submit its report: (c) Presently, there is no such proposal under consideration in DGCA. yet

The Final Investigation Report including the findings, the probable cause, contributory factors and the recommendations were submitted on 17.08.2021 and accepted by DG, AAIB on 20.08.2021. In the report; the investigation team has identified the probable cause and made a total of 43 recommendations.
Lok Sabha Question No. 130 (STARRED), answered on 2022-02-10
Subject: Use of Technology in Urban Planning
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Thalikkottai Rajuthevar Baalu

NO. 130.

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government proposes to make optimal use Of technology for integrated urban planning to address rapid pace of urbanisation; and (b) if so, the details thereof and the steps takenlproposed to be taken by

- the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

(a) and (b): A statement is laid on the table of the House.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

STARRED QUESTION NO. 130

TO BE ANSWERED ON FEBRUARY 10, 2022

USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN URBAN PLANNING

## STATEMENT

STATEMENT REFERRED To IN REPLY OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 130* FOR ANSWER ON 10.02.2022 REGARDING 'USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN URBAN PLANNING' (a) and (b): Yes sirUrban development including urban planning is a State subject: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs supports Statesl Union Territories by issuing advisories, design standards and schematic interventions for optimal use of technology for integrated urban planning: Ministry has issued design & standard documents for formulation of Geographic Information System (GIS) based Master Plan for cities selected under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), through remote  sensing technology and  'Application of Dronel Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Technology' for formulation of GIS based Master Plan in small and medium towns. Under AMRUT, 'formulation of GIS based Master Plan' has been approved as a 100% centrally funded sub-scheme and is being implemented in 456 towns from 35 Statesl UTs. Draft GIS database has been created for Draft GIS Based Master Plans have been formulated in 230 towns, out which final GIS Based Master Plans have been approved in 101 Towns-*****
Lok Sabha Question No. 129 (STARRED), answered on 2022-02-10
Subject: Airstrips under UDAN Scheme
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Locket Chatterjee

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

129

(To be answered on the February 2022) 10th

## AIRSTRIPS UNDER UDAN SCHEME

## *129. MS. LOCKET CHATTERJEE

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state: -

- (a) the number of airstrips and airports which are operational under UDAN scheme;
- the details of airstrips which have been added under this scheme in the current year?
- the details of funds spent under the scheme till date; and

## ANSWER

Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia)

(a) to (c): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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## STATEMENT IN RESPECT OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO: 129 REGARDING "AIRSTRIPS UNDER UDAN SCHEME" TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.02.2022.

- (a): Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)-UDAN scheme on 21-10-2016. Under the Scheme; 65 unserved and underserved airports including 8 Heliports & 2 Water Aerodromes have been operationalized.

(b): UDAN is a market driven scheme. Interested airlines based on their assessment of demand on particular routes submit their proposals at the time of bidding under UDAN. In this Scheme, bidding rounds are conducted periodically for covering more destinations/stations in which interested airlines participate. Various incentives including the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) is offered to Selected Airline Operators (SAOs) as per the Scheme document:

An airport which is included in the awarded routes of UDAN and requires upgradation/development for commencement of RCS operations is developed under "Revival of unserved and underserved airports" scheme: An expenditure of INR 2307 Crores has been incurred on revival up-gradation of RCS airports as on 30.11.2021

- (c): New airports/heliports, namely, Rewa, Rangeilunda, Fursatganj, Vijayapura, Shivamogga, Tura, Sohra, WilliamNagar & Dawki, have been awarded for operation of RCS flights in the year 2021

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Lok Sabha Question No. 127 (STARRED), answered on 2022-02-10
Subject: Construction of New Parking Bays
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Sanjeev Kumar Singari, Chinta Anuradha

*127.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

(To be answered on the February 2022) 10th

## CONSTRUCTION OF NEW PARKING BAYS

DR SANJEEV KUMAR SINGARI SHRIMATI CHINTA ANURADHA

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the current status with regard to the progress made in the construction of new parking bays in Tirupati, Vijayawada and Rajahmundary airports in Andhra Pradesh;
- whether the Government proposes to use Kurnool airport for cargo and defence purposes and if sO, the details thereof?
- (b) the details of funds sanctioned for the said purpose; and

## ANSWER

Minister of CIVIL AVIA TION

(Shri Jyotiraditya M, Scindia)

(a) to (c) - A Statement is laid on the Table of the House:

## STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (c) of LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 127 FOR 10.02.2022 REGARDING "CONSTRUCTION OF NEW PARKING BAYS"\_

- (a) & (b) Present status with regard to progress made in the construction of new parking bays in Tirupati, Vijayawada and Rajahmundry Airports is as below:

## Tirupati-

Construction of new apron for three Code-C type aircraft (A321/4320/B737) is nearing completion Sanctioned Cost Rs.12.50 crore. Probable date of completion 2022. May

## Vijayawada-

New Apron, Link & Taxiway, is being constructed to cater six Code - C aircraft which is nearing completion: Sanctioned Cost Rs.32.36 crore. Probable date of completion is March 2022.

RajahmundryWork of Construction of Helicopter Apron for parking of 4 AW-139 type of Helicopters is in progress  Sanctioned cost is Rs.5.56 crore: Probable date of completion is 28.02.2022.

- (c) Kurnool Airport belongs to Andhra Pradesh Airports Development Corporation Ltd. (APADCL): At present, there is no such proposal:

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1607 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-10
Subject: Survey on Homeless Persons
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Chandeshwar Prasad

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1607 TO BE ANSWERED ON FEBRUARY 10, 2022

## SURVEY ON HOMELESS PERSONS

NO. 1607 . SHRI CHANDESHWAR PRASAD:

Will the Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has conducted any survey in respect of urban houseless poor persons in Bihar and in other parts of the country and if SO, the details thereof;
- b) whether the Government has received any proposal from Uttar Pradesh and other StatesIUnion Territories seeking financial assistance for land acquisition meant for housing schemeslprojects; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

(a): Yes, Sir- As per census 2011, the number of houseless people in was 17,73,040 which includes 9,38,348 from urban areas and 8,34,692 from rural areas:

Further, in pursuance of the Government's vision of 'Housing for AII , Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is implementing Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) since 25.06.2015 for giving Central assistance to Statesl Union Territories (UTs) including State of Bihar for providing all-weather pucca houses to all eligible urban households, including houseless people, who do not own a pucca house in hisl her name in any part of India and subject to income eligibility of the household under the scheme:

Statesl UTs have undertaken demand survey under PMAY-U for assessing actual demand of housing: Total assessed demand houses reported by Statesl UTs under the scheme is 112.24 lakhsBased on the project proposals submitted by the Statesl UTs, around 114 Iakh houses have been sanctioned across the country; out which, 54.40 Iakh have been completedl delivered to beneficiaries and remaining are at various stages of constructionl grounding:

(b) & (c): Sir: Under PMAY-U, no such proposal has been received in this Ministry: As per Scheme   guidelines, Central assistance is provided for constructionl acquisition of houses by purchasel repurchase and not for land acquisition for projects under PMAY-U: No,

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