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Lok Sabha Question No. 488 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-22
Subject: Training to Sportspersons
Ministry: YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Asked by: Dhal Singh Bisen

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS (DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS)

## †488

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. ANSWERED ON 22.07.2021

Training to Sportspersons

†488. DR. DHAL SINGH BISEN:

Will the Minister of YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  sports  schools  for  providing  training  to  sportspersons  are operational in the country and if so, the State/UT-wise details thereof;
- (b) the State/UT-wise details and the names of the various sports for which training is being provided;
- (c) whether any action has been taken to open schools in those States/UTs where there are no sports training schools at present;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the district-wise details of the funds allocated to Madhya Pradesh during the  last  three  years  for  promoting  sports  under  Khelo  India  and  other schemes?

## THE MINISTER OF YOUTH AFFAIRS & SPORTS

## ANSWER { SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR }

- (a)  to  (d) 'Sports'  being  a  State  subject,  the  responsibility  to open sports schools  in  the  country  rests  with  the  respective  State/Union  Territory Governments.  The  Union Government  supplements  their efforts. This Ministry does not maintain any data regarding the number of such schools operational in the country. However, under the Khelo India Scheme, Sports Departments of respective States/UTs can recommend Government

organisations, which include Government Schools, to be notified as Khelo India Centres. So far, 360 Khelo India Centres have been notified across the country  and  09  schools  have  been  notified  as  Sports  Schools  under  the Scheme.

(e)  Funds  are  allocated  by  the  Union  Government  Scheme-wise,  not State/Union Territory or District-wise. However, funds released for development of sports in Madhya Pradesh under Khelo India Scheme during the last three years are as under:

(Amount in ₹ crore)

|   S. No. | Financial Year   |   Funds Released |
|----------|------------------|------------------|
|        1 | 2018-19          |            50.82 |
|        2 | 2019-20          |            63.49 |
|        3 | 2020-21          |            49.99 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 487 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-22
Subject: Modernisation of Haldia Port
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Sisir Kumar Adhikari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY  OF PORTS, SHIPPING  AND WATERWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 487

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22NDJULY, 2021

## MODERNISATION OF HALDIA PORT

## 4A7. SHRI SISIR KUMAR ADHIKARI;

Will the Minister  of PORTS. SHIPPING  AND WATERWAYS ,r-f,{,  fi-( cfo{E{ +i wqcFt {*

be pleased  to state:

- (a) whether the Government  has any plan to allocate additional  funds for ensuring  world class  facilities  at Haldia  porti
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor,
- (c) whether the Governmenl proposes for foreign trade with Chattogram  port, Bangladesh  through  Haldia port; and
- (d) if so, the details  of the necessary restructuring  projects and modernisation of Haldia  port thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF STATE IN THE IiIINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS (SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK  )

- (a)&(b) Haldia Dock Complex has undertaken  major projects amounting to Rs 658.86 Crores for modernization of its cargo handling  facility. Details of major  projects are annexed. ln addition,  Government  has allocated a fund amounting to Rs.998.85 crores upto 2023-24 for undertaking  maintenance dredging  in the shipping channel, which will help accommodate deep drafted vessels at HDC.
- (c)&(d) Haldia is one of the Ports of call in the lndo Bangladesh  Coastal Shipping Agreement. Under  the agreement  there are four agreed routes for the movemenl of vessels  as follows:-
- i) Chennai-Krishnapatnam-Kakinada-Vishakhapatnam-Paradip-Haldia-KolkataMongla-Paira Chittagong;
- ii) Chennai-Krishnapatnam-Kakinada-Vishakhapatnam-Paradip-Haldia-KolkataMongla-Khulna;
- iii) Chennai-Krishnapatnam-Kakinada-Vishakhapatnam-Paradip-Haldia-KolkataPaira:
- iv) Chennai-Krishnapatnam-Kakinada-Vishakhapatnam-Paradip-Haldia-KolkataPangaon Narayanganj-Ashuganj.
- ln July, 21, 2O2O  a container vessel on a Trial run reached Chattagram from Haldia with cargo destined to Tripura.

## Annexure

List of major  projects  undertaken by the HDC for modernization  of its cargo handling  facility.

- i) Construction of Rail Over bridge  at Ranichak  -  Rs.127.8 crores (completed)
2. iD 2nd Railway  Line from Durgachak take off point to'A'cabin at Durgachak at HDC. Route KM: 1 1,5 Km  -  Rs.1  l7 crore(completed)
3. iii) Development of Outer Terminal-ll  -  Rs.81.24 crcte.
4. iv) lnstallation and commissioning  of 3rd RMQC at Berth Nos.11 &'12  Rs.52.82  crore
5. Setting  up of Liquid Cargo  Handling, Jetty along with associaled  facilities at Shalukkhali, Haldia Dock-ll, Haldia  Dock Complex, SMPK, Kolkata on DBFOT basis for a period  of 30 years -  Rs.172.52 cxore. v)
6. Mechanisation ofthe be(hs (Berth Nos.5 &  '10)  through PPP. vi)
7. Development of Fire Fighting Facilities  at 5 Berths/jetties -  Rs .107.48 crote. viD
Lok Sabha Question No. 484 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-22
Subject: Road Projects in Haryana
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Dharambir Singh

## be pleased to state:

- (a) whether NHAI has started construction of city bypass at Bhiwani city in Haryana at NH-709E and Dadri at NH-334B and conversion of Mandaula to Narnaul NH-148B to four-lane road;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  and  the  present  status  thereof  and  if  not,  the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  provide  a  cut  between village Marora-Khanpur of Nuh district at Delhi-Mumbai expressway and if so, the time by which it is likely to be done and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  convert  NH-334B  from Jhajjar to Dadri into four-lane; and
- (e) if so, the time by which it is likely to be completed?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a)  &  (b)  The  work  of  construction  of  Bhiwani  bypass  from  Bhiwani  Loharu  road  (NH-709E)  to  Bhiwani  -  Hansi  road  (NH-148B)  has  been

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 484

ANSWERED ON 22 ND  JULY, 2021

## ROAD PROJECTS IN HARYANA

## 484.  SHRI DHARAMBIR SINGH:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

included in the Annual Plan 2021-22. The physical progress of construction work of bypass from Bhiwani-Loharu (NH-709E) to Bhiwani-Charkhi  Dadari  road  and  Bhiwani  -  Charkha  Dadari  road  to Bhiwani  Rohtak  road  is  93.90%  and  20%  respectively.  Moreover, Bhiwani-Hansi  stretch  has  been  included  in  Bharatmala  Pariyojana. Detailed Project Report (DPR) for improvement of the stretch has been commenced. At  present,  there  is  no  plan  for  4-laning  of  Mandaula  to  Narnaul stretch.  Moreover,  section  Narnaul  -  Mahendergarh-Charkhi  Dadri  is excluded from NH 148B. (c)            No Sir, as per provisions of Contract Agreement, Interchange has been provided at km 34+610 & km 66+587 falling on either side of Maroara-Khanpur keeping in view need to accommodate traffic movement surrounding that vicinity. A light vehicular underpass (LVUP) of size 18 m x 5.5 m has also been proposed for Marora-Khanpur village at km. 49+002 to facilitate cross-movement of traffic. (d) & (e) No Sir, at present, there is no such proposal.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 482 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-22
Subject: Ropex and Water Taxi Services
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Sumedhanand Saraswati, Ranjeetsingh Naik Nimbalkar, Sudhakar Tukaram Shrangre

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING  AND WATERWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 482

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22ND JULY, 2021

## ROPEX AND WATER TAXI SERVICES

- 482, SHRI SUMEDHANAND SARASWATI: SHRI RANJEETSINGH HINDURAO NAIK NIMBALKAR:

Willthe Minister of PORTS. SHIPPING  AND WATERWAYS  be pleased  to stale:

- SHRI SUDHAKAR TUKARAM SHRANGARE: q-fr{,.ir{  ct {en  3i-{ sqqr.f iff
- (a)  whether the Government has formulated any plan to introduce ROPEX and Water Taxi Services in allthe coastal States;
- (b) if  so, the details thereof, State-wise; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government  for harnessing  waterways and integrating  them with economic  development  of the country?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY  OF PORTS, SHIPPING  AND WATERWAYS (SHRI  SHRIPAD NAIK)

- (a) & (b) Water transport  being economical as well as eco-friendly  mode of transport' Ministry  of Ports,  Shipping and Waterways  under Sagamala  programme  has undertaken  RoRo/Ro-Pax  projects across several routes. State wise details of completed and proposed infrastructure  projects for Ro-Ro & Ro-Pax ferry under Sagarmala  Programme are annexed.
- (c) Based on the outcome of lechno economic  feasibility and Detailed  Projects  Reports (DPRS) prepared for National WateMays  (NWs), 23 NWs have been found to be viable for cargo and passenger movement and 2 NWs have been found to be viable for tourism purpose.  Development of these NWs and integrating them with the coastal routes will enhance the economic development of the country.

## ANNEXURE

| State          | Project Completed   | Under lmplementation   | Under Development   | Grand Total   |
|----------------|---------------------|------------------------|---------------------|---------------|
| Maharashtra    | 5                   | 13                     | 20                  | 38            |
| Goa            | 1                   |                        | 13                  | 14            |
| Andhra Pradesh |                     | 1                      | I                   | I             |
| Tamil Nadu     |                     |                        | 3                   | 3             |
| Gujarat        | 1                   |                        | 1                   | 2             |
| Odisha         |                     |                        | 2                   | 2             |
| Karnataka      |                     |                        | 1                   | 1             |
| Kerala         |                     |                        | 1                   | 1             |
| West Bensal    |                     |                        | 1                   | 1             |
| Grand Total    | 7                   | 14                     | 50                  | 7',|     |
Lok Sabha Question No. 480 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-22
Subject: Impact of COVID-19 and Lockdown on Street Vendors
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Aparajita Sarangi, P.P. Chaudhary

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 480

## TO BE ANSWERED ON JULY 22, 2021

## IMPACT OF COVID-19 AND LOCKDOWN ON STREET VENDORS

No. 480 . SHRIMATI APARAJITA SARANGI: SHRI P\_P. CHAUDHARY:

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

- a) whether the Government has conducted studies to assess the impact of COVID-19 and lockdown on street vendors;
- b) if the details thereof  including observations pertaining to economic losses suffered by them due to the same;
3. the details of data regarding the total number of street vendors in Odisha and Rajasthan;
4. whether the Government maintains records of the socioeconomic conditions of these street vendors to ensure that they are provided with sufficient financial   support and if the details thereof;
5. the details of any credit facilities, loans or grants that have been in place by the Government to assist them during COVID-19; and put
6. the details of the number of beneficiaries likely to be benefitted by the above-mentioned schemes in respect of above mentioned States?

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## (a)&(b) No Sir-

However, Government is aware of the adverse impact of COVID-19 lockdown on business of the Street Vendors across the country- Keeping this in mind, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has, on June 01, 2020, launched Prime Minister Street Vendors AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme, to facilitate working capital loans to Street Vendors, vending in urban areas, to resume their businesses:

- (c) As on July 18, 2021, the number of street vendors reported by
- Odisha and Rajasthan are 94,194 and 2,32,956 respectively-
- (d) Under PM SVANidhi, an initiative to conduct socio-economic profiling of its beneficiaries and their families was launched on January 4, 2021 in 125 select cities, to assess their eligibility for 8 select welfare schemes of Government of India: As on July 18, 2021, socio-economic profiling has been completed for 4,377 and 5,673 beneficiary families in Odisha
- and Rajasthan respectively-

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (SHRI KAUSHAL KISHORE)

(e) The objective of PM SVANidhi is to facilitate working capital Ioan of {1O,OO0 to Street Vendors with repayment tenure of one year. On timely or early   repayment of Ioan, they are eligible for enhanced working capital loan upto %20,000 and {50,000 in the second and third tranches respectivelyAn interest subsidy of 7% is paid on quarterly basis to encourage good  repayment culture and a cash per month is paid to encourage digital transactions. The Scheme also facilitates   on-boarding of Street Food Vendors on commerce platforms:

As on July 18, 2021, loans have been disbursed to 27,851 and 53,888 Street Vendors in Odisha and Rajasthan respectively-
Lok Sabha Question No. 478 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-22
Subject: Use of ethanol in gasoline as Automotive fuels
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Raja Amareshwara Naik, Bhola Singh, Jayanta Kumar Roy, Rajveer (Raju Bhaiya) Singh, Sukanta Majumdar, Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo, Vinod Kumar Sonkar

## be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has issued a draft notification for facilitating use of a blend of 12 percent and 15 percent ethanol in gasoline as automotive fuels and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the target date for achieving 20 percent ethanol blending with  petrol  has  been  advanced  by  five  years  to  2025  to  minimise pollution and reduce dependence on import;
- (c) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  steps  being  taken  in  this regard;
- (d) whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  make  use  of  flex-fuel engines mandatory for the automobile industry and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the other initiatives being taken by the Government for transformation of the fossil fuel ecosystem in the country?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) Yes, Sir. This Ministry has notified G.S.R. 439(E) dated 28-06-2021 to facilitate use of a blend of 12 percent and 15 percent ethanol in gasoline

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 478 ANSWERED ON 22 ND  JULY, 2021

## USE OF ETHANOL IN GASOLINE AS AUTOMOTIVE FUELS

## 478.  SHRI RAJA AMARESHWARA NAIK:

SHRI BHOLA SINGH:

DR. JAYANTA KUMAR ROY:

SHRI RAJVEER SINGH (RAJU BHAIYA):

DR. SUKANTA MAJUMDAR:

SHRIMATI SANGEETA KUMARI SINGH DEO:

SHRI VINOD KUMAR SONKAR:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

औ

as automotive fuels. Comments and objections have been solicited from concerned stakeholders. (b)  and  (c)  Yes,  Sir.  The  target  date  for  achieving  20  percent  ethanol blending  with  petrol  has  been  advanced  by  five  years  to  2025  to minimise  pollution  and  reduce  dependence  on  import.  NITI  Aayog  has prepared a roadmap for Ethanol Blending India 2020-25. (d)  No such mandate is issued by the Ministry. (e) Government is encouraging the use of electric vehicles and vehicles operating on alternative fuels by providing incentives.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 477 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-22
Subject: Ban on International Flights
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Bhola Singh, Raja Amareshwara Naik, Sukanta Majumdar, Vinod Kumar Sonkar, Rajveer (Raju Bhaiya) Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 477 (To be answered on the July 2021) 22nd

## BAN ON INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS

477. SHRI BHOLA SINGH SHRI RAJA AMARESHWARA NAIK DR. SUKANTA MAJUMDAR SHRI VINOD KUMAR SONKAR SHRI RAJVEER SINGH (RAJU BHAIYA)

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a)whether the Government has imposed ban 0n \_international flights during the second wave f COVID-19 pandemic and if sO, the details thereof;

(b)whether the Government has extended the ban On international commercial flights till the end of July 2021 and if s0, the details thereof;

(c)whether the Government's decision to waive off the tourist visa fee to five lakh tourists or till March end, whichever is earlier, has lost its significance in view of ban on international flights and if s0, the Governments' reaction thereto; and

- (d)the other steps taken by the Government in this regard? being

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

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

(2) and (b): As part of management of COVID-19 pandemic, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had suspended operations of scheduled international commercial passenger services tolfrom India with effect from 22/23 March 2020\_ On 30.06.2021, DGCA extended the validity f these restrictions till 31.07.2021 (total duration of more than 16 months): However; limited number of international flights under Vande Bharat Mission (VBM), including those under Air Bubble Arrangements, are operational as per mutual restrictions amongst both countries.

(c) and (d): The Ministry of Finance in June 2021 had announced that once Visa issuance is restarted\_the first 5 Iakh Tourist Visas would be issued free of charge. However, issuance of Tourist Visa to foreign nationals is still under suspension.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 476 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-22
Subject: Wind Mill Power Projects
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: Chunni Lal Sahu, Mohan Mandavi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-476

ANSWERED ON-22/07/2021

## WIND MILL POWER PROJECTS

## 476. SHRI CHUNNI LAL SAHU: SHRI MOHAN MANDAVI:

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

- (a) whether the Government has received proposals from the States to establish wind mill power projects in various backward areas of the country;
- (b)  if so, the total number of such proposals;
- (c)  the details of the action taken thereon till date;
- (d) whether the Government has taken cognizance of the matter; and
- (e)  if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER

## (SHRI R.K. SINGH)

(a)to(e) The wind resource is highly site specific and its commercially exploitable potential is available only  in  seven  states  i.e.  Andhra  Pradesh,  Gujarat,  Tamil  Nadu,  Madhya  Pradesh,  Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Karnataka. The wind power projects are set up by private developers based on technoeconomic viability of the project. At present, there is no specific scheme/ programme for establishing wind power projects in backward areas of the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 474 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-22
Subject: Policy on Traffic Management
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Arvind Dharmapuri

## be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  make  a  comprehensive national  policy  on  traffic  management  of  vehicles  belonging  to critical emergency services like ambulances, fire brigades, etc;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  the  Government  also  intends  to  decongest  prime  areas along the National Highways (NHs) in the country for easy accessibility of emergency reponse vehicles; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 474 ANSWERED ON 22 ND JULY, 2021

## POLICY ON TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

## 474.  SHRI ARVIND DHARMAPURI.:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) and (b) No such proposal is under consideration with Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
- (c)  and  (d)  Ministry  of  Road  Transport  and  Highway  collaborates  with State/UT Governments for smooth flow of traffic on National Highways.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 470 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-22
Subject: Preservation of Step Wells
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Rajmohan Unnithan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI, DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 470

ANSWERED ON 22.07 .2021

## PRESERVATION OF STEP WELLS

## 470. SHRI RAJMOHAN UNNITHAN

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has formulated any scheme for the preservation of step and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI AND TRIBAL AFFA IRS

( SHRI BISHWESWAR TUDU )

(a) & (b)  This Department do not have any specific scheme for preservation of step - wells in the country. However  preservation  of  Step  wells  can  be  taken  up  as  per  extant  guidelines  under  Mahatm National  Rural  Employment  Guarantee  Act  (MGNREGA)  which  permits  acti vities  like  renovation  of traditional water bodies including desilting of irrigation tanks and other water bodies, and old step wells/baolis etc.

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- wells in the country;