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Lok Sabha Question No. 3001 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-08-04
Subject: Transit Oriented Development Policy
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Pratap Chandra Sarangi, Brijbhushan Sharan Singh, P.P. Chaudhary, Ramapati Ram Tripathi, C. R. Patil, Sangamlal Kadedin Gupta, Rajbahadur Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3001 TO BE ANSWERED ON AUGUST 04, 2022

## TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT POLICY

NO. 3001.

SHRI PRATAP CHANDRA SARANGI:

SHRI BRIJBHUSHAN SHARAN SINGH:

SHRI PP\_ CHAUDHARY:

DR\_ RAMAPATI RAM TRIPATHI:

SHRI CR PATIL:

SHRI SANGAM LAL GUPTA:

SHRI RAJBAHADUR SINGH:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to formulate or has formulated a national policy on Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) and if SO, the details thereof;
- the salient features of the TOD policy; (6) the has of being
- whether Government records TOD policy implemented in the country; and
- (d) if SO, the details thereof and the status such policy in the country, State-wise particularly in Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan; Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh?

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

(a) to (d): Urban Transport is integral part of Urban Development which is a State subject. As such; initiatives for policy, planning; management and implementation Of urban transport system including notificationladoption of the principles of Transit Oriented Development Policy as a Master PlanlDevelopment Plan of the city, are taken by the respective However, national policy on Transit Oriented   Development  (TOD) was notified on 1-5-2017 which is a guidance document for Indian cities/States to develop, notify

and formulate StatelUTIcity specific TOD policies for implementation of projects: TOD Policy aims to promote planned and sustainable urban centers with high density, mixed land-use within an influence zone of 500-800 meters of mass transit stations. The    objective is to enable transformation of cities from  private vehicle dependent development to public transport oriented development, promote the use of public transport by making it accessible, and at the same time curb pollution and other negative externalities of motorization: The silent features of the policy are

- Compact and Dense Development
- Mix of land uses
- Mandatory Housing and Housing Diversity
- Multimodal Integration
- Focus on pedestrians, cyclists and NMT users
- Street Oriented Buildings and Vibrant Public Spaces
- Managed Parking

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2998 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-08-04
Subject: Allocation of Kerosene
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Rajmohan Unnithan

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2998

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 4 th  August, 2022

## Allocation of Kerosene

## 2998. SHRI RAJMOHAN UNNITHAN:

## पेोिलयम और ाकृितक गैस मंी

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

- (a) Whether  the  Union  Government  is  aware  of  the  demand  raised  by  the  State Government  of  Kerala  to  enhance  the  allocation  of  non-subsidised  kerosene  to 108960 Kilolitre (KL) and subsidized kerosene to 111312 KL for the financial Year 2022-23;
- (b) If so, the details of the action taken by the Union Government so far; and
- (c) If not, the reasons therefor?

## 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) Yes Sir.
- (b) and (c) Government  of  India  makes  allocation  of  Public  Distribution  System  (PDS) Kerosene  to  States/UTs  including  Kerala  on  quarterly  basis  for  cooking  and  lighting purpose. PDS Kerosene allocation to States/UTs have been rationalized since 2010- 11 taking  into  account,  factors  such  as  increase  in  domestic  LPG/PNG  connections, electricity coverage, non-lifting of PDS Kerosene quota by the concerned States/UTs etc. Annual allocation of  Non-Subsidised PDS Kerosene is done by Petroleum Planning & Analysis  Cell  (PPAC)  in  the  beginning  of  each  financial  year.  States/UTs  may  seek further additional allocation after exhausting available quota.

Considering the request of Government of Kerala, in addition to already allocated quota of 3084 KL, additional allocation of Non Subsidized PDS Kerosene has been done making an overall allocation of 21888 KL non subsidized PDS SKO for year 2021-22. Further, an allocation of 2160 KL non subsidized PDS Kerosene for the year 2022-23 has been made. Also,    7776 KL Subsidized PDS kerosene till 2 nd quarter of 2022-23 has been made to the state of Kerala.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2991 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-08-04
Subject: Mekedatu Multi Purpose Project
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Nalin Kumar Kateel, Sumalatha Ambareesh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI,

## DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2991

ANSWERED ON 04.08.2022

## MEKEDATU MULTI PURPOSE PROJECT

2991 SHRI NALIN KUMAR KATEEL SHRIMATI SUMALATHA AMBAREESH Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Union Government has received any proposal from the Government of Karnataka for approval and financial assistance regarding Mekedatu multipurpose (drinking and power) project and if so, the details thereof; and

(b) whether the Government has taken any steps to grant approval to the said project and if so, the time by which the Government is likely to approve the project?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

## ( SHRI BISHWESWAR TUDU )

(a)  &  (b) Feasibility  Report  (FR)  of  Mekedatu  Balancing  Reservoir  cum  Drinking  Water  Project, Karnataka  was  submitted  to  Central  Water  Commission  (CWC)  for  "in  principle"  clearance  for preparation  of  Detailed  Project  Report  (DPR).  The  CWC  accorded  'in-principle'  clearance  for preparation  of  DPR  by  project  authority  (Government  of  Karnataka)  subject  to  certain  conditions including that: 'As the main objective of this scheme as stated in the FR is to implement the Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal (CWDT) Award as modified by the Hon'ble Supreme Court, acceptance of Cauvery  Water  Management  Authority  (CWMA)  would  be  a  pre-requisite  for  consideration  of  the DPR by the Advisory Committee of MoWR, RD & GR'.

Subsequently,  the  Detailed  Project  Report  (DPR)  of  Mekedatu  Balancing  Reservoir  cum Drinking  Water  Project  was  submitted  by  Government  of  Karnataka  to  CWC  in  January  2019  and copies of DPR were forwarded to Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA). Discussion on the DPR of the Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir cum Drinking Water Project was included as an agenda item during various meetings of CWMA. However, discussion on this issue could not take place due to lack of consensus among party States on this agenda item.

Discussion on Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir cum Drinking Water Project was again included in the  agenda  items  of  the  16 th meeting  of  CWMA  held  on  22th  July,  2022.  However,  the  Mekedatu project DPR was not discussed in the meeting.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 256 (STARRED), answered on 2022-08-03
Subject: 4G Service Providers in the Country
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: Kanakmal Katara, Keshari Devi Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION No. 256 FOR ANSWER ON 3 RD  AUGUST, 2022

## 4G SERVICE PROVIDERS IN THE COUNTRY

- †*256. SHRI KANAKMAL KATARA: SHRIMATI KESHARI DEVI PATEL:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of 4G service providers in the country;
- (b) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  in  public  interest  on  increase  in  rate  of  small recharge coupons by 4G service provider companies without any notice, company-wise; and
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  developed/proposed  to  develop  any  mechanism  to regulate these service providers and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS & ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

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

## STATEMENT TO BE LAID ON THE TABLE OF LOK SABHA IN RESPECT OF PARTS  (a)  TO  (c)  OF  LOK  SABHA  STARRED  QUESTION  NO.  256  FOR  3 RD AUGUST, 2022 REGARDING '4G SERVICE PROVIDERS IN THE COUNTRY'

- (a) There are following 4G Service Providers in the country:
- i. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
- ii. Bharti Airtel Limited
- iii. Reliance Communications Limited
- iv. Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited
- v. Vodafone Idea Limited

(b) As per Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Act 1997, TRAI may notify the rates at which the telecommunication services shall be provided in the country.  As per the  existing  regulatory  framework  notified  by  TRAI,  tariff  for  telecommunication  access services is under forbearance except for services such as National Roaming and Rural Fixed Line Services, mobile number portability charges and leased circuits.

Subject  to  compliance  to  extant  regulatory  provisions,  service  providers  are  free  to design  and  offer  tariffs  based  on  their  understanding  of  the  market  situation.  Service Providers have the flexibility to decide various tariff components including recharge value for different service areas of their operation. Tariffs are offered by Service Providers taking into account  several  factors  including  input  costs,  level  of  competition  and  other  commercial considerations.

(c) Service Providers are regulated as per the terms & conditions of the licenses granted under section 4 of Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 and as per the Regulation, Tariff Orders and Directions issued by TRAI as per the provisions of TRAI Act, 1997.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 253 (STARRED), answered on 2022-08-03
Subject: Rail Vikas Nigam Limited
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Hanuman Beniwal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.253

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2022

## RAIL VIKAS NIGAM LIMITED

## *253. SHRI HANUMAN BENIWAL:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state :

- (a)    whether  the  Rail  Vikas  Nigam  Ltd  (RVNL),  a  PSU  of  Ministry  of Railways, executed the new line construction work for a private company,  Krishnapatnam  Railway  Company  Limited  (KRCL)  and incurred excess  expenditure without receiving the requisite payment from KRCL;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  of  outstanding  amount  (including  interest) receivable by RVNL from this private company;
- (c)  whether  this  is  a  case  of  diversion  of  railway  money  to  private company as unsecured advance and if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  the details of rules and procedures laid down by the Government in this regard;
- (e)  whether  the  same  has  been  followed  in  this  case  by  the  RVNL officials and if so, the details thereof; and
- (f)  if not, the action taken by the Railways in this regard?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS &  INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

- (a) to (f)  A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (f) OF STARRED QUESTION NO.253 BY SHRI HANUMAN BENIWAL TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 03.08.2022 REGARDING  RAIL VIKAS NIGAM LIMITED

- (a) Krishnapatnam Railway Company Limited (KRCL) is one of the Six Special  Purpose  Vehicles  (SPVs)  set  up  by  RVNL  for  last  mile  rail connectivity to ports and industrial areas.

KRCL  has  entered  into  a  Concession  Agreement  with  Ministry  of Railways  for  the  rail  line  and  the  land  belongs  to  Indian  Railways. RVNL  has constructed the rail connectivity after entering into Construction Agreement between RVNL and KRCL.

The  funding  of  this  rail  connectivity  Project  has  been  made  as  per following: -

- I) Bank Loans-₹ 1075 cr.
2. II) Equity-₹ 625 cr.
3. III) Internal Accrual-₹ 89 cr.
4. IV) ₹ 838.10 cr. is trade receivable to RVNL (principal amount).
5. (b)  Outstanding  principal  amount  of  RVNL  is ₹ 838.10 cr. Additionally the  interest  on  this  amount  as  on  31.03.2022  is ₹ 530.18  cr.  as  per Audit Report of Financial Year 2021-22.

(c) to (f) No railway fund has been spent on this project.  The excess expenditure is made out of Rail Vikas Nigam Limited balance sheet. Action as per law being taken against concerned officials.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 252 (STARRED), answered on 2022-08-03
Subject: Surplus Stock of Rice with States
Ministry: CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
Asked by: Anubhav Mohanty

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.252 To BE ANSWERED ON AUGUST, 2022 3R0

## SURPLUS STOCK OF RICE WITH STATES

## 252. SHRI ANUBHAV MOHANTY:

Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the MoU stating that the surplus stock of rice which is in excess of allocation in favour of the States under Targeted Public Distribution System and other welfare schemes are to be handed over to the Food Corporation of India (FCI);
- (b) if so, whether the Government is aware that the FCI has refused to receive any parboiled rice in the current year (KMS 2021-22) from the State of Odisha and if SO, the details thereof; and
- (c) the quantity of surplus rice received by the FCI from Odisha during the last five years, year-wise?

A NSWER MINISTER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY, CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION AND TEXTILES (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

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

STATEMENT REFERRED To IN REPLY To PARTS (a) To (c) OF THE STARRED QUESTION NO.252 FOR ANSWER ON 03.08.2022 IN THE LOK SABHA.

- (a): In the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Government of India and State Governments, a clause stipulates that

the stocks the rice procured by the State Govt: exceeds its allocation under TPDS and OWS, such excess stocks shall be handed over to FCI by the State Government: However, FCI shall have the option to specify whether such excess rice that would be handed over to FCI for central pool the State Govt. shall be in the form of raw rice or Parboiled rice to meet overall consumption requirement of the country\_? by

- (b): Due to burgeoning stock level of parboiled rice in central pool, it was informed to the States that FCI will not be in position to accept parboiled rice during KMS 2021-22. However, States can procure parboiled rice for consumption within the StateHowever, on the request of Government of Odisha, Government of India has allowed Odisha for delivery of 6.05 LMT of fortified parboiled rice to FCI during KMS As on 28.07.2022, Government of Odisha has delivered 5.52 LMT fortified par-boiled rice.
- (c): The details of surplus rice delivered to FCI by the Government of Odisha for Central Pool during the last five years is as under:-

| KMS     | Surplus rice delivered to FCI (in LMT)   |
|---------|------------------------------------------|
| 2016-17 | 16.09                                    |
| 2017-18 |                                          |
| 2018-19 | 17.84                                    |
| 2019-20 | 17.21                                    |
| 2020-21 | 18.99                                    |
Lok Sabha Question No. 247 (STARRED), answered on 2022-08-03
Subject: Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal at Rafaleshwar
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Mohanbhai Kalyanji Kundariya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION No.  247 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2022

## GATI SHAKTI CARGO TERMINAL AT RAFALESHWAR

*247.   SHRI MOHANBHAI KALYANJI KUNDARIYA :

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has considered a Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal (GCT) at Rafaleshwar, Morbi to provide logistic advantage to ceramic industries, which would also create avenues as well as freight volume for Railways;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  features  of  the  said terminal; and
- (c) the time by which the said terminal is likely to be operationalized?

ANSWER MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

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

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (c)  OF STARRED  QUESTION  NO.  247  BY  SHRI  MOHANBHAI  KALYANJI KUNDARIYA  TO  BE  ANSWERED  IN  LOK  SABHA  ON  03.08.2022 REGARDING GATI SHAKTI CARGO TERMINAL AT RAFALESHWAR

(a):  Under the Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal (GCT) policy, a proposal for  development  of  Cargo  Terminal  at  Makansar  station  near Rafaleshwar in Morbi District has been received.  On the basis of application submitted by the applicant, In-Principle Approval (IPA) has been granted on 04.02.2022.

(b): The  land identified for the proposed  Cargo  Terminal  at Makansar belongs to the Government of Gujarat.  The applicant has initiated  process  for  procurement  of  this  land.  The  proposed terminal  will  be  connected  with  the  Down  Loop  line  at  Makansar station  and  will  consist  of  three  (03)  handling  lines  of  full  rake capacity.  Once  commissioned,  this  terminal  is  expected  to  bring 15,000 TEUs per month cargo traffic from ceramic industry, which is presently moving via road, to Railways.

Salient  features  of  GCTs  developed  under  Gati  Shakti  Cargo Terminals policy are as under -

-  Simplified application and approval process, for quick and hassle-free approvals.
-  No departmental charges levied on the applicant.
-  No Land License Fees charged for the Railway land used for connectivity.
-  No cost of commercial staff charged.
-  The Capital cost of all common-user traffic facilities at the serving station, Signal & Telecom works and modification to existing OHE borne by the Railway.

-  For Terminals giving 1 MT or more outward traffic, cost of mid-section  Block  Hut/  Block  station  reimbursed  as  10% freight rebate.
-  Maintenance  of  all assets (track, signalling,  OHE)  by Railway at its own cost, excluding the yard and loading/unloading lines.
-  Railway reserves the right to grant connectivity to another Terminal(s)  from  such  portions  of  track  being  maintained by Railway.
- (c):  As per GCT policy, the construction for a new terminal is to be completed by the applicant within twenty-four (24) months of the approval.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 246 (STARRED), answered on 2022-08-03
Subject: New Train Services
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: P.R. Natarajan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK  SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 246

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2022

## NEW TRAIN SERVICES

*246. SHRI NATARAJAN P.R.:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  introduction  of  overnight  train  service  between Coimbatore-Bengaluru-Coimbatore and train service from CoimbatoreNagercoil  via  Podanur-Pollachi  and  Madurai  is  under  the  serious consideration of the Government in Salem Railway division;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  these  proposals  have  been  pending  with  the  Railways since many years; and
- (d) if so, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

- (a) to (d) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (d)  OF STARRED      QUESTION  NO.  246  BY  SHRI  NATARAJAN  P.R.  TO  BE ANSWERED  IN  LOK  SABHA  ON  03.08.2022  REGARDING  NEW  TRAIN SERVICES (a)  &  (b)  No,  Sir.  At  present,  there  is  no  immediate  proposal  for introduction of new overnight train from Coimbatore to Bengaluru and also from Coimbatore to Nagercoil via Podanur-Pollachi and Madurai. However,  3  trains  services  are  providing  overnight  connectivity between Coimbatore and Bengaluru. Similarly, Coimbatore -Nagercoil  sector  (via  Erode)  is  being  served  by  8  pairs  of  services. Besides,  introduction  of  trains  is  an  ongoing  process  on  Indian Railways subject to operational feasibility, traffic pattern, availability of resources, etc. (c) No, Sir. (d) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 242 (STARRED), answered on 2022-08-03
Subject: Construction of Railway Lines
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Prataprao Govindrao  Patil Chikhalikar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.242 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.08.2022

## CONSTRUCTION OF  RAILWAY  LINES

## †*242    SHRI PRATAPRAO PATIL CHIKHLIKAR:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state :

- (a)  the  progress  made  by  the  Government  in  the  construction  of Bodhan, Biloli, Narsi, Mukhed, Latur railway lines;
- (b)  whether  the  survey  work  on  this  railway  route  has  been  started and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d)  the  time  by  which  the  construction  work  is  likely  to  be  started after completion of survey of this railway route?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS &  INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

- (a) to (d)  A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (d)  OF STARRED QUESTION NO.242 BY SHRI PRATAPRAO PATIL CHIKHLIKAR  TO  BE  ANSWERED  IN  LOK  SABHA  ON  03.08.2022 REGARDING  CONSTRUCTION OF  RAILWAY  LINES (a)  to  (d)    Survey  for  new  Broad  Gauge  line  between  Bodhan-BiloliMukhed-Latur  Road  (134.55  km)  was  completed  in  2019-20.  The proposed  railway  line  passes  through  the  States  of  Telangana  and Maharashtra.  As per survey report, the project is unremunerative and having low traffic potential. Therefore, Govt.  of  Telangana and Maharashtra were approached for sharing cost of the project. However, the State Government consent has not been received. Hence, project could not be taken forward. *****