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Lok Sabha Question No. 2067 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-09
Subject: Funds for Central Vista Project
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: V. Kalanidhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2067 TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 09, 2021 FUNDS FOR CENTRAL VISTA PROJECT

VEERASWAMY:

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

- (a) the details of the funds sanctioned for the Central Vista
- Project so far in the country and its present status thereof;
- (b) whether the Government is aware that there is an urgent need of utilization of this huge amount for the well equipped health care system especially in the rural areas within the country and if SO, the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (c) whether the Government is also aware that this has been commenced at a time when the country is facing massive job loss, unemployment, poverty and if SO, the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (d) whether the Government has pressed ahead with this project while the country is also staring at a serious economic crisis due to the Covid-19 pandemic in the country; and
- (e) if so, the reasons therefor and the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

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

(a): Under the Central Vista  Developmentl Re-development Master Plan, only 4 projects viz construction of New Parliament Building, Redevelopment of Central Vista Avenue, construction Common Central Secretariat Buildings 1,283 and construction of Vice President Residence are being implemented, as on date. The details of funds sanctioned and its present status are as follows:

| Name Of the Project                         | Estimated cost   |   Amount incurred so far | Estimated to completed by   |
|---------------------------------------------|------------------|--------------------------|-----------------------------|
| New Parliament Building                     | 971              |                   340.58 | October 2022                |
| Redevelopment of Central Vista Avenue       | 608              |                   190.76 | December 2021               |
| Common Central Secretariat Buildings- 1,283 | 3,690            |                     7.85 | November 2023               |
| Vice President Residence                    | 208.48           |                    15    | November 2022               |

(b) to (e): The Redevelopment of Central Vista Master Plan was conceived in September 2019, many months earlier than the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic in India. The ongoing works at the Central Vista have provided direct livelihood opportunities to more than 10,000 skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled workers on site and off site and generated more than 24.12 lakh man days of employment: In addition, substantial employment in manufacturing and transportation of cement, steel and other building materials have been provided: These works of Developmentl Re-development of Central Vista will contribute to the economy of the country and will realize our resolve for Aatmanirbhar Bharathelp

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2065 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-09
Subject: Linking of Mathura with Metro Rail
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Hema Malini

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2065

TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 9, 2021

## LINKING OF MATHURA WITH METRO RAIL

No. 2065. SHRIMATI HEMA MALINI:

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

- (a) whether the Government is   working project for  linking
- on a of Mathura with Delhi through Metro Rail;
- if so, the details thereof; (6) whether relating the said project under progress;
- (d)
- the work to is and
- if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b) Urban transport, which is an integral part of urban development, is a state subject. Hence, respective State GovernmentIUnion Territory (UT) is responsible for initiating and developing urban transport infrastructure including metro rail projects- As per Metro Rail Policy-2017 , Central Government considers financial assistance for such projects in cities or urban agglomerates, based on feasibility the  proposal and availability of resources, as and when posed by the concerned State GovernmentIUnion Territory (UT): No proposal for linking Mathura with Delhi through Metro Rail has been received from Government of Uttar Pradesh or Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD): (c) & (d) Do not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2064 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-09
Subject: Kerosene Quota for Kerala
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Adoor Prakash

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2064 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09 TH  DECEMBER, 2021

## Kerosene Quota for Kerala

2064. ADV. ADOOR PRAKASH:

पेोिलयम और ाकृितक गैस मंी

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

- (a) whether the Government has received request from the Government of  Kerala  to  enhance  the  nonsubsidized  PDS  Kerosene  quota  to  the State to support the traditional fishing sector;
- (b) if so the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  State  has  also  requested  to  provide  the  wholesale kerosene dealership to Matsyafed;
- (d) whether the Government considered the above proposals or has taken any decision in this regard; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

पेोिलयम और ाकृितक गैस मंालय म राय मंी ( ी रामेर तेली )

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

- (a) & (b) Yes sir,  Government of Kerala has requested for additional allocation of non subsidized PDS  Kerosene.  Considering the request of Govt. of Kerala, additional allocation of Non Subsidized PDS Kerosene has been made by the Government of India.
- (c) to  (e) Yes  Sir,  Government  of  Kerala  has  requested  for  providing  the  wholesale dealership to  Matsyafed. As  per policy, there is no provision to award direct Kerosene dealership by Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2062 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-09
Subject: Illegal Sale of Petrol and Diesel in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: A.K.P. Chinraj

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2062 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09 TH  DECEMBER, 2021 Illegal Sale of Petrol and Diesel in Tamil Nadu

## 2062. SHRI A.K.P. CHINRAJ:

पेोलयम और ाक ृतक गैस मंी Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state :

- (a) whether the Government has received any complaint regarding illegal sale of petrol  and  diesel  for  automobiles  in  the  name  of  mixed  hydrocarbon  oil  in Tamil Nadu and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the number of persons arrested in this connection from 05-05-21 to 21-1121 in Tamil Nadu;
- (c) the steps taken by the Government in preventing illegal sale of petrol and diesel; and
- (d) the detail of hydro carbon oil seized in the State of Tamil Nadu from 05-0521 to 21-11-21?

## A N S W E R

## पेोिलयम और ाकृितक गैस मंालय म राय मंी

## ( ी रामेर तेली )

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

- (a) Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have informed that reports/representations have been received from Dealers & market in Tamil Nadu on illegal  sale  of  motor  fuels  of  unknown  quality  -  purported  to  be biodiesel.
- (b) Government  of  Tamil  Nadu  has  informed  that  in  adulterated  Oil  cases during 05-05-21 to 21-11-21 there are 78 accused persons.
- (c) MoP&NG through Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) is committed for delivery of  correct  Quality  and  Quantity  of  Petrol  and  Diesel.  OMCs  have  informed that action is taken against retail outlet dealers where cases of adulteration are  established  as  per  Marketing  Discipline  Guidelines  and  Dealership agreement.  OMCs  have  a  system  of  monitoring  and  surveillance  at  the Retail  Outlets  (ROs)  and  checking  of  adulteration  is  a  continuous  process which  includes  regular/surprise  inspections  of  ROs,  test  of  samples  at authorized labs, third party audits, Automation of ROs etc.
- (d) Government of Tamil Nadu has informed that around 285 KL of adulterated Petrol/Diesel has been seized during 05.05.2021 to 21.11.2021.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2060 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-09
Subject: Setting up of Petrol Pumps along Highways
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Arjunlal Meena

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2060 ANSWERED ON 09 TH  DECEMBER, 2021

SETTING UP OF PETROL PUMPS ALONG HIGHWAYS

2060. SHRI ARJUN LAL MEENA:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposes to allow Dhaba owners to build petrol pumps and toilets along Highways in the country; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a)&  (b)  No  Sir.  However,  Ministry  vide  letter  dated  26.06.2020  and 02.09.2021  (amendment)  has  issued  guidelines/  Norms  for  grant  of permissions  for  construction  of  access  to  Fuel  Stations,  Wayside amenities, connecting roads, other properties, Rest Area Complexes & such other facilities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2059 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-09
Subject: NHAI-InVIT
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Midhun Reddy, Goddeti Madhavi, M V V Satyanarayana, Chinta Anuradha, Kotagiri Sridhar, Chandra Sekhar Bellana, Reddeppa Nallakonda Gari

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  National  Highway  Authority  of  India -Infrastructure Investment  Trust  (NHAI-  InVIT)  has  been  able  to  garner  funds  from international and  domestic  institutional investors to support  the Government's National monetisation goals;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the total enterprise value of the initial portfolio of the roads along with the proportion of direct loans issued by banks and other financial institutions?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) to (b) Yes, Sir . NHAI InvIT mobilized funds from institutional investors through private placement route under SEBI InvIT Regulations, 2014. The issue was opened for subscription on October 29 and closed on November 2, 2021.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2059 ANSWERED ON 09 TH  DECEMBER, 2021

## NHAI-InVIT

2059. SHRI P.V. MIDHUN REDDY:

SHRIMATI GODDETI MADHAVI:

SHRI M.V.V. SATYANARAYANA:

SHRIMATI CHINTA ANURADHA:

SHRI SRIDHAR KOTAGIRI:

SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR BELLANA:

SHRI N. REDDEPPA:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

NHAI  InvIT  attracted  two  international  pension  funds,  namely Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board who will hold 25% of the units each. The balance units were placed  with  a  diversified  set  of  domestic  institutional  investors comprising pension funds, insurance companies, mutual funds, banks and financial institutions.

(c)    The  total  enterprise  value  of  the  initial  portfolio  of  5  roads  was pegged at Rs. 8011.52 crore. NHAI InvIT is funding that through debt of Rs. 2000 crore from a consortium led by State Bank of India, and the balance  by  issuing  units  of  Rs.  6011.52  crore  to  international  and domestic institutional investors and NHAI as Sponsor.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2057 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-09
Subject: New Oil Terminal/Depot
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Shivkumar Chanabasappa Udasi, Ranjeetsingh Naik Nimbalkar, Sudhakar Tukaram Shrangre, Pradeep Kumar Singh, Sunil Kumar Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2057

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 TH  DECEMBER, 2021

## New Oil Terminal/Depot

2057. SHRI SHIVAKUMAR C. UDASI:

SHRI RANJEETSINGH HINDURAO NAIK NIMBALKAR:

SHRI SUDHAKAR TUKARAM SHRANGARE:

SHRI PRADEEP KUMAR SINGH:

SHRI SUNIL KUMAR SINGH:

पेोिलयम

और ाकृितक गैस मंी

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

- (a)    whether the Government plans to install a new oil terminal/depot of various oil producing companies at certain places in the country;
- (b)     if so, the details thereof including Maharashtra, Karnataka and Bihar; and
- (c)    the time by which the said projects are likely to be started and completed; and
- (d)    the  details  of  other  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  improve  the availability of all the petroleum products across the country?

## A N S W E R

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  (d)      As  on  01.11.2021,  there  are  305  Oil  Terminals/Depots  in  the  country.  The installation  of  new  Oil  Terminals/Depots  is  a  continuous  process  depending upon the requirement of a particular region including fulfillment of statutory norms  and  commercial  viability.  Oil  Marketing  Companies  (OMCs)  have informed  that  14  new  Oil  Terminals/Depots  are  under  construction  in  the country which includes one each in Karnataka and Bihar. Presently, availability of petroleum products is sufficient to meet the full market demand of the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2053 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-09
Subject: Delay in Completion of Projects
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: S.T. Hasan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2053 ANSWERED ON 9 TH  DECEMBER, 2021

## DELAY IN COMPLETION OF PROJECTS

2053.

DR. S.T. HASAN:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the construction of National Highway from Delhi to Lucknow has remaind incomplete for the last 25 years and the construction work  of  flyover  at  about  six  to  seven  locations  namely  Katra, Garhmukteshwar, Pagwara, Joya, Rajakpur etc. is yet to be completed causing long traffic jams for hours on Katra and Shahjahapur route;
- (b) if so, the reasons therefor and the time by which construction of this highway is likely to be completed;
- (c) the reasons behind incompletion of railway overbridge at Katra; and
- (d) the  estimated  time  by  which  aforesaid  projects  are  likely  to  be completed?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (d) The  work  of  4-laning  from  Sitapur  to  Lucknow  on  NH-24  has already been completed.

The  construction  work  of  6-laning  of  Hapur  Bypass-Moradabad Section  of  NH-24  from  Km  50.000  to  Km  149.250,  including  flyovers  at Garhmukteshwar,  Pakbara,  Joya,  Rajabpur,  is  in  progress  with  Physical Progress 80.85 % with completion by  May-2022.

The next stretch of highway from Moradabad to Bareilly of NH-24 has already been 4-laned. Earlier, the work for 4-laning of Bareilly-Sitapur section of NH-24 was awarded to M/s BHPL in 2011 and the project was terminated in May 2019 due  to  poor  performance  of  the  Concessionaire.  Thereafter  the  balance work has been re-awarded and same was restarted on 17.12.2019. However due  to  Covid-19  situation  in  the  country,  the  progress  of  the  work  was slowed down. The present physical progress is 40.60% with completion by December 2022. Traffic  jam  at  Katra  on  route  to  Shahjahanpur  is  mainly  due  to construction work of Railway Over Bridge (ROB), which was awarded as a separate  work,  to  expedite  the  construction  of  ROB,  in  June-2020  with completion  by  March,  2022.  The  present  physical  progress  is  58.00%. However,  the  existing  girders  present  at  the  site  were  rejected  by  the

Railway in May-2021, which also delayed the project.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2052 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-09
Subject: Conversion of SHs into NHs
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Dharmendra Kumar Kashyap

## be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has fixed any target to upgrade the State Highways (SHs) into National Highways (NHs) in the country including the State of Uttar Pradesh during the current financial year 2021-22;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether Government has allocated funds for these projects; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) and (b)  The Ministry keeps on receiving proposals from various State Governments/ Union Territories (UTs), etc., including the State of Uttar Pradesh,  for  declaration  /  upgradation  of  State  roads  including  State Highways (SHs) as new National Highways (NHs). The Ministry considers declaration of some State roads including SHs as NHs from time to time based on the requirement of connectivity, inter-se priority and availability  of  funds.  During  2021-22,  about  2,561  km  length  of  State roads including SHs have been notified as NHs; this includes about 414 km length of roads notified as NHs in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
- (c)  and  (d)  Works on  notified  NHs,  including  newly  declared NHs, are taken up as per inter-se-priority, progress of ongoing works, availability of funds and traffic density. No financial allocation is separately made for such upgradation of State Roads as NHs.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2052 ANSWERED ON 9 TH  DECEMBER, 2021

## CONVERSION OF SHS INTO NHS 2052. SHRI DHARMENDRA KASHYAP:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 2051 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-09
Subject: Assistance for Divyang People
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Kanakmal Katara, Keshari Devi Patel, Komati Reddy Venkat Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED NO. 2051 (To be answered on the December 2021)

## ASSISTANCE FOR DIVYANG PEOPLE

2051.

SHRI KANAKMAL KATARA SHRIMA TI KESHARI DEVI PATEL SHRI KOMATI REDDY VENKAT REDDY

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the details of an aircraft and wheel/aisle chairs On flights longer than three hours for in-flight use provided for movement of divyang people at airports in the country;
- the `security personnel   and  staff are likely to be trained for this purpose; and
- (b) whether any separate location/place is likely to be provided for security check and movement of divyang people at the airports;
- (d) if s0, the details in this regard and if not, the reasons  therefor?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

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

(a) & (b): Special facilities including reserved parking; passenger lifts for boarding an aircraft and priority treatment during security check are provided for divyang passengers at all major airports managed by Airports Authority of India (AAD) as well as Joint Venture (JV) airports and airports under Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode: Wheel/ aisle chairs are also provided by some of the airlines on flights longer than three hours. being

(c) & %): The Security personnel are trained during induction to assist the persons with disability and the airport staff also undergo sensitisation training to provide better services to the divyang passengers: The draft 'Accessibility Standards and Guidelines for Civil Aviation' also contains provision for trained airport; airlines and security staff:

'Accessibility Standards and Guidelines for Civil Aviation' are being formulated by Ministry 0f Civil Aviation as per the directives of the Ministry 0f Social Justice and Empowerment, which specify the accessibility features to be provided by the airport operators, airlines and security forces  The provision for reserved parking, passenger lifts for boarding an aircraft; wheel/ aisle chairs for in-flight use on flights with duration more than three hours and priority treatment during security check have been made based on these guidelines:
Lok Sabha Question No. 2050 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-09
Subject: Hydrogen Refuelling Stations
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: Brijendra Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2050

ANSWERED ON 09.12.2021

## HYDROGEN REFUELLING STATIONS

## 2050. SHRI BRIJENDRA SINGH

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

- (a) whether the Government has a policy in place to promote vehicles operating on hydrogen fuel;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of existing hydrogen refuelling stations in the country including their location, fuel capacity and volume of sales; and
- (d) whether the Government proposes to increase the number of hydrogen refuelling stations in the country and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER

## (SHRI R.K. SINGH)

(a)&(b)  In  the  Independence  Day  speech  on  August  15,  2021,  Hon'ble  Prime  Minister announced  the  launch  of  National  Hydrogen  Mission.  The  draft  National  Green  Hydrogen Mission  document  is  under  inter-ministerial  consultations.  The  proposed  Mission  is  aimed  at scaling  up  production  and  utilization  of  Green  Hydrogen  in  multiple  sectors  including  for hydrogen fuelled mobility applications.

Further,  Ministry  of  Road,  Transport  and  Highways  (MoRTH)  has  notified  the  following enabling  regulatory  provisions  with  respect  to  hydrogen  fuelled  vehicles:  specifications  for Hydrogen for Internal Combustion Engine vide G.S.R. 889(E) dated 16.09.2016; 18% blend of Hydrogen with CNG (HCNG) as an automotive fuel vide GSR 585(E) dated 25.09.2020; and norms regarding hydrogen fuel cell vehicles vide GSR 579(E) dated 23.09.2020.

- (c)  Two  hydrogen  refuelling  stations  have  been  set  up  in  India  so  far  under  Research  and Development projects supported by the MNRE. One refuelling station installed in the campus of the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), Gwal Pahari, Gurugram, Haryana comprises a 5 Nm 3 /h  (normal  cubic  meter  per  hour)  capacity  alkaline  electrolyser.  The  other  hydrogen refuelling station is installed at R&D Centre, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. in Faridabad, Haryana and comprises of a 30  Nm 3 /hr  Proton  Exchange  Membrane  (PEM)  electrolyser.  Both  stations have been installed for R&D and demonstration purposes and the Hydrogen produced is not sold.
- (d)  As  mentioned  in  reply  to  parts  (a)  and  (b)  above,  the  proposed  Mission  aims  to  scale  up production  and  utilization  of  Green  Hydrogen  in  different  sectors,  including  mobility.  This  is likely to lead to installation of additional hydrogen refuelling stations in the country.

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