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Lok Sabha Question No. 2830 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-05
Subject: Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway Project
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: P. C. Mohan

be pleased to state:

- (a) the  present  status  of  the  Bengaluru-Mysuru  highway  construction project;
- (b) the time frame set for completion of the project; and
- (c) the  details  of  the  highway  construction  projects  undertaken  in  the State of Karnataka during the last three years?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) & (b) 6 laning of Bengaluru-Mysuru Stretch of NH 275 has been taken up in 2 construction packages namely (i) Bengaluru-Nidagatta & (ii) Nidagatta-Mysuru   packages.  The  length  of  packages,  completed  length and physical progress are as under:
- (c) The details of highway length constructed in the State of Karnataka during last three years are as under:

| Package              |   Length of package (in Km) |   Length completed (in Km) | Physical Progress   | Expected date of completion   |
|----------------------|-----------------------------|----------------------------|---------------------|-------------------------------|
| Bengaluru- Nidagatta |                      56.2   |                      47    | 80.49%              | May, 2022                     |
| Nidagatta- Mysuru    |                      61.104 |                      29.78 | 73.70%              | June, 2022                    |

| Year    |   Length completed (in Km) |
|---------|----------------------------|
| 2018-19 |                        779 |
| 2019-20 |                        500 |
| 2020-21 |                        425 |

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2830 ANSWERED ON 5TH AUGUST, 2021

## BENGALURU-MYSURU HIGHWAY PROJECT

2830.  SHRI P.C. MOHAN:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग  मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 2824 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-05
Subject: Concession in Vehicle Tax
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Janardan Singh Sigriwal, Vellalath Kochukrishnan Nair. Sreekandan

## be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  proposed  concessions  in  motor vehicle tax for those who take their old vehicle for scrapping;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  of  guidelines  in  this  regard  along  with  the progress  made/response  received  as  on  date,  vehicle  and  Statewise;
- (c)  whether  it  is  true  that  the  proposed  concession  is  one  of  the several incentives planned by the Government for encouragement of scrapping of old vehicles and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether any cases of violation of these guidelines have come to the notice of the Government; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof along with the penalties imposed, Statewise?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a)  to  (c) Government  has  issued  GSR  Notification  220  (E)  dated 26.03.2021 for concession in  motor vehicle taxes, upto twenty five percent in case of non-transport vehicles and upto fifteen percent in case of transport vehicles, for vehicle registered against submission of  a certificate regarding scrapping of the old vehicle.

(d) and (e)  No Sir.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2824

ANSWERED ON 5 th  AUGUST, 2021

## CONCESSION IN VEHICLE TAX

2824.  SHRI JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL :

SHRI V.K. SREEKANDAN :

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2823 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-05
Subject: Use of Honey in place of Refined Sugar
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Basanta Kumar Panda

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2823 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.08.2021

## Use of Honey in place of Refined Sugar

## 2823. SHRI BASANTA KUMAR PANDA:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to provide honey pouch and cube in place  of  refined  sugar  with  tea/coffee  in  airlines  and  hostels  in  an  effort  to strengthen the rural economy in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the details of the target fixed/being fixed for the next two years under the said scheme?

## ANSWER

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

(a): Presently,  there  is  no  proposal/initiative  by  the  Government  to  provide honey pouch and cube in place of refined sugar with tea/coffee in airlines and hostels. Airlines serve on board meals as per their policies.  Moreover, this is commercial  matter  of  airlines  and  the  Government  does  not  interfere  into commercial aspects of airlines.

(b)&(c): Do not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2820 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-05
Subject: Maintenance of NH-44
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Ramdas Chandrabhanji Tadas

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2820 ANSWERED ON 5 TH  AUGUST, 2021

## MAINTENANCE OF NH-44

2820.  SHRI RAMDAS C. TADAS:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग  मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  /  NHAI  is  aware  of  the  dilapidated condition  of  the  Borkhedi-  Jam-  Wadner  section  on  National  Highway (NH)-44 in the State of Maharashtra;
- (b) if  so,  the  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  /  NHAI  to repair and maintain that section; and
- (c) the funds allocated and released for the purpose?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) to (c) Borkhedi - Jam - Wadner section of NH-44 is in traffic worthy condition  and  at  present  is  in  O&M  stage.  For  periodic  renewal  of Borkhedi -Jam  Wadner  section, work  has  been  awarded  on 27.07.2021 for which an amount of Rs. 64.85 crore has been allocated.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2814 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-05
Subject: Development of Sabeya Airport under UDAN scheme
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Alok Kumar Suman

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 2814 (To be answered on the August 2021) Sth

## DEVELOPMENT OF SABEYA AIRPORT UNDER UDAN SCHEME

2814.

DR ALOK KUMAR SUMAN

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the details of the airportlairfield included for development under UDAN Scheme in Bihar;
- (c) whether Sabeya airfield has 571 acre 0f land enough for connecting with
- (b) whether Sabeya airfield in Gopalganj of Bihar has been included under the details thereof and if not; the-reasons therefor;
- (d) whether any representationshrequests has been received to include Sabeya air field under UDAN scheme and if sO, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

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

- (a) to (d): Sabeya (Hathua) is a Defence airstrip located in Gopalganj District, Bihar: Sabeya airstrip is available in the list of unserved airport in the UDAN Document: None of the airline has bid to operate UDAN flights from Sabeya airport s0 far: UDAN is market driven scheme The interested airlines based on their assessment of demand on particular routes submit their proposals at the time of bidding under UDAN from time to time An airport which is included in the awarded routes of UDAN and requires upgradation/development for commencement of UDAN operations is developed under "Revival of unserved and underserved airports" scheme Darbhanga airport has already been operationalized under UDAN.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2812 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-05
Subject: Air Service from Mumbai
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Rajan Baburao  Vichare

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2812

(To be answered on the Sth August 2021)

## AIR SERVICE FROM MUMBAI

## 2812. SHRI RAJAN VICHARE

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state: -

- (a) whether any new air service has been started from Mumbai to other cities of the country; and
- (b) if the details thereof and if not; the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

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

- (a) & (b): Recently, Bhopal-Mumbai-Bhopal and Gwalior-Mumbai-Gwalior routes have been operationalized by Scheduled airline operators After repeal of the Air Corporation Act in March 1994, the Indian domestic aviation market has been deregulated. Consequently, airlines are free to induct capacity with any aircraft type for selecting Whatever markets and network they wish to service and operate across the country. Thus, it is up to the airlines to provide air services to specific places depending upon the traffic demand and their commercial viability; in compliance with the relevant guidelines in this matter. However, Ministry regularly interacts with the stakeholders, including airlines, from time to time with an aim to promote air connectivity.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2811 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-05
Subject: Citis under AMRUT in Chhatisgarh
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Arun Sao

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

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2811 TO BE ANSWERED ON AUGUSTO5, 2021

## CITIS UNDER AMRUT IN CHHATISGARH

NO. 2811. SHRI ARUN SAO:

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

- (a) the names of the cities included under Atal Mission Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) in the State of Chhattisgarh; for
- (b) the extent to which the project has been affected due to the present COVID period;
- (c) the criteria to make assessment of the pending works; and
- (d) the details of funds allotted and assessment of designated works
- in its comparison?

## ANSWER

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

(a): Nine (9) cities Itowns the State of Chhattisgarh have been covered under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT): Names of citiesltowns are, Ambikapur, Bhilai Nagar, Bilaspur, Jagdalpur, Korba, Raigarh, Raipur and Rajnandgaon: Durg,

(b): Implementation of projects taken up under AMRUT scheme was delayed due to Covid-19 lockdowns, however, the same has picked up pace once restrictions were lifted:

(c): Pending works are assessed on the basis of progress achieved by Statesl Union Territories (UTs) in each project: There is a dedicated AMRUT web portal for tracking the implementation of AMURT projects in the Information on progress of each projects is also obtained from the States while considering the claim of StateslUTs for release of Central Assistance for AMRUT projects: Implementation of projects is also assessed by Independent Review and Monitoring Agencies (IRMAs), which have been appointed for each State/Ut. The release of funds to States is based on the satisfactory report of IRMAs:

(d): Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has approved State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs) of all the States/UTs amounting to {77,640 crore for the entire Mission period, which includes committed Central Assistance of {35,990 crore. So {26,298 crore of Central Assistance has been released to StateslUTs for AMRUT projects: have completed 3,629 projects worth {19,568 crore, contracts have been awarded for 2,116 projects worth {60,672 crore and projects are at various stages, and 155 projects worth {1,046 crore are under tendering-Overall, works worth around {52,000 crore have been physically completed so far: far,

Some of the States/UTs have taken projects in excess approved SAAP sizesThe entire excess expenditure will be borne by the concerned StateslUTs themselves-

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2809 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-05
Subject: Stray Animals in Urban Residential Areas
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Sandhya Ray

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA URBAN AFFAIRS

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND LOk SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO\_ 2809

## TO BE ANSWERED ON AUGUST 05, 2021

## STRAY ANIMALS IN URBAN RESIDENTIAL AREAS

NO. 2809. SHRIMATI SANDHYA RAY:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to provide protection to the citizens against the terror of the stray animals like bulls, dogs, monkeys in urban residential areas and if the details thereof;
- (b) if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government has any data regarding deaths taking place on account of terror created by such animals among the common citizens as well as the tourists at various tourist spots and places of religious importance as it affects tourism also, if SO, the details thereof; and
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (e) whether the Government is not sensitive towards the deaths occurring on account of the stray animals and if the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to(e) Public health, sanitation and cattle pounds fall under the jurisdiction of the StatelUt Governments. The data relating to deaths due to stray animals rests with the respective StatelUt Governments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2807 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-05
Subject: Star Rating for Tyres
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Su Thirunavukkarasar

## be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to introduce 'Star Rating' for tyres to improve fuel efficiency, safety, reduction of noise, cost, etc.;
- (b)
- (c)
- if so, the details thereof; and
- the time by which the said proposal is likely to be implemented?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) to (c) This Ministry has notified GSR 331(E) dated 17th May 2021 to amend   rule  95  of  the  Central  Motor  Vehicles  Rules  1989,  which proposes  that  the  tyres  categorised  under  classes  C1,  C2  and  C3,  as defined in AIS 142:2019, shall meet  the requirements of rolling resistance, wet grip and rolling sound emissions,  specified in Stage 2 of AIS  142:2019,  as  amended  from  time  to  time,  till  such  time  the corresponding BIS specifications are notified under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986. Comments and objections have been solicited from concerned stakeholders.

A  higher  rating  for  rolling  resistance  indicates  better  fuel  saving while higher wet grip ratings indicate solid braking capability of the tyre; a lower noise level connotes a more comfortable drive.

These mandatory norms for rolling resistance, wet grip and rolling sound  emissions  proposed  by  the  Ministry  of  Road  Transport  and Highways will pave the way for 'star rating' or 'labeling' of tyres in the country.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2807 ANSWERED ON 5 TH  AUGUST, 2021

## STAR RATING FOR TYRES

2807.  SHRI THIRUNAVUKKARASAR SU:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 2803 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-05
Subject: Ultra Mega Power Projects
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Bholanath (B.P. Saroj)

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2803 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.08.2021

## ULTRA MEGA POWER PROJECTS

†2803. SHRI BHOLANATH (B.P. SAROJ):

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

(a) the tax holiday given to various Ultra Mega Power Projects (UMPPs) during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise;

(b) the  target  fixed  for  power  generation  by  the  said  UMPPs  along  with  the  quantum  of production made thereby during the said period; and

- (c) the details of UMPPs which are not generating electricity as per the set targets?

## A N S W E R

THE MINISTER OF POWER AND NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY

(SHRI  R.K. SINGH)

- (a) : Two  Ultra  Mega  Power  Projects  (UMPPs)  namely  Sasan  in  Madhya  Pradesh  and Mundra in Gujarat have been commissioned and are operational as under:

|   Sl. No. | Name of the SPV            | State          | Date of Commissioning   |
|-----------|----------------------------|----------------|-------------------------|
|         1 | Sasan Power Ltd.           | Madhya Pradesh | 01.02.2015              |
|         2 | Coastal Gujarat Power Ltd. | Gujarat        | 22.03.2013              |

Further, as per Section 80-IA of the Income Tax Act, 1961, tax holiday for deduction of  an  amount equal to hundred per cent of the profits and gains from industrial undertakings or enterprises engaged in infrastructure development including Generation of Power is available for any ten consecutive assessment years out of fifteen years beginning from the year in which the undertaking or the enterprise develops and begins to operate any infrastructure facility.

(b) & (c) : Generation is dependent upon schedule given by the procurers.  The details of the targets fixed for two UMPPs and the actual power generation for the last 3 years and current year are tabulated as below:

|                 | Sasan UMPP       | Sasan UMPP              | Mundra UMPP      | Mundra UMPP             |
|-----------------|------------------|-------------------------|------------------|-------------------------|
| Year            | Target Set (MUs) | Actual Production (MUs) | Target Set (MUs) | Actual Production (MUs) |
| 2018-19         | 30421.00         | 32877.27                | 26636.00         | 26839.30                |
| 2019-20         | 31000.00         | 33340.92                | 26700.00         | 26495.39*               |
| 2020-21         | 31000.00         | 33387.69                | 26700.00         | 26208.53*               |
| 2021-22         | 5619.00          | 5714.85                 | 3637.00          | 1108.20*                |
| (Apr'21-May'21) |                  |                         |                  |                         |

MUs: Million Units

*Actual power generation less than the target

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2802 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-05
Subject: Renovation of Lighthouses
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: A. Ganeshamurthi, S. Ramalingam

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRYoFPoRTS,SHIPPINGANDWATERWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.28O2

To BE ANSWERED oN srH AUGUST, 2021

## RENOVATION OF LIGHTHOUSES

2802. SHRI A.GANESHAMURTHI: SHRI RAMALINGAM  S.:

Will the Minister of PoRTS,  SHIPPING  AND WATERWAYS  be pleased  to state:

- (a)  the details of total number of lighthouses under the control of the Union Government  as on date, State-wise;

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- (b)whetheritistruethattheUnionGovernmenthasundertakenrenovationof ffithoui"  functioning  in Mamallapuram  in Tamil Nadu;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;  and
- (d)thedetailsofthefundsspentfortherenovationworks?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF PORTS, SHIPPING  AND WATERWAYS (sHRl SARBANANDA  SONOWAL)

- (a)  sir, the state-wise  details of total number  of lighthouses  under the control of the Union Government,  as on date, is as under:-
- (b) to (d) Yes, Sir.The  functioning  of the Lighthouse  at Mamallapuram(Tamil  Nadu)has been improved by replacing the Metal Halide Lamp illuminant with high intensity  LED illuminant  developed under Atmanirbhar  Bharat initiative and an amount of Rs 6,01,800/-  (Rupees  Six Lakh One Thousand  and Eight Hundred)  has been spent for the renovation  works.

|                           | State/Union Territory         |
|---------------------------|-------------------------------|
|                           | Tamil Nadu                    |
|                           | nnOfrra Pradesh               |
|                           | West Bengal                   |
|                           | Ano'anranE tf icobar I slands |
|                           | n&Diu                         |
|                           | LakshadweeP                   |
|                           | Puducherry                    |
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Lok Sabha Question No. 2799 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-05
Subject: Solar Panels on NHs
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Ajay Kumar Mandal

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  utilise  the  potential  of  energy generation  along  with  National  Highways  (NHs)  through  installation  of solar energy panels;
- (b) if so, the details of all the Highways in the State of Bihar especially in Bhagalpur district identified for the purpose;
- (c) the names of parts of NHs proposed for the said purpose;
- (d) whether any work has been done so far in this regard; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a)  Yes,  Sir.  Ministry  has  decided  to  explore  solar  energy  generation potential on National Highways and to install solar panels in available places  that  are  not  earmarked  to  be  used  for  any  transport/highway related services/plantation and meet the requirements for installation of solar panels.
- (b)  &  (c)  NHAI  has  signed  an  MoU  with  Energy  Efficiency  Services Ltd.(EESL), JV of PSU of Ministry of Power, Govt. of India, to conduct feasibility  studies  of  establishment  of  Solar  Power  projects  on  the available vacant land parcels with NHAI  and  rooftops of  NHAI buildings/  structures  at  Toll  Plaza  and  other  NHAI  owned  buildings/ structures. So far, no proposal has been received by NHAI.
- (d  )&  (e)  Solar  panels  have  been  installed  on  EPE  &  DME  (at  Duhai Interchange of 382 KWp & Dasna Interchange of 450 KWp Capacity) and on roof tops of toll plazas in the projects of Purre-Sotapur (1 No.), Nagpur bypass (1 No.), Waiganga Bridge to Chhattisgarh Border (1 No.) & Solapur Yedlshi (2 No.).

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2799

ANSWERED ON 05TH AUGUST, 2021

## SOLAR PANELS ON NHs

2799. SHRI AJAY KUMAR MANDAL:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री