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Lok Sabha Question No. 441 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-03
Subject: Development of Darbhanga Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Gopal Jee Thakur

## 441.

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

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be pleased to state: -

- (a) the details of the works including land acquisition to be undertaken for the proper development of the airport in Darbhanga under the UDAN scheme; and
- (b) whether the Government proposes to name Darbhanga airport as Kavi Kokil Vidyapati airport for which resolution has been passed by Bihar Legislature and if so, the time by which it is likely to be renamed?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

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

- (a) Airports Authority of India (AAI) has developed the interim Terminal Building on a land pocket of 2.3 acres leased from Ministry %f Defence along with strengthening of Runway, Apron; Shoulder etc. Civi flight operations started from Darbhanga on 08.11.2020. For proper development of Bihar, which includes 54 acres @f land for Terminal Building, Car Parking, Offices etc and 24 acres of land for operational requirement:
- (b): The proposal for renaming of Darbhanga airport as 'Vidyapati Airport' along with the Resolution passed by the Bihar Legislative Assembly has been received from the Government of Bihar. A decision on renaming of Airports is taken by the Union Cabinet after due consultation with the concerned Central Ministries/ Departments.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 441 (To be answered on the February 2022) 3rd

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVATION LOK SABHA

## DEVELOPMENT OF DARBHANGA AIRPORT
Lok Sabha Question No. 440 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-03
Subject: International Airport in Nalanda
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Kaushalendra Kumar, Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh

440.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 440 (To be answered on the February 2022) 3rd

## INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN NALANDA

SHRI KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH ALIAS LALAN SINGH

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

- if sO, the details thereof; and

## ANSWER

Minister 0f State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

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

(a) to (c): Government of India (Gol) has formulated a Greenfield Airports (GFA) Policy, 2008 which provides guidelines, procedure and conditions for establishment of new Greenfield Airports in the country. As per the Policy, an airport developer or the respective State Government willing to establish an airport is required to send a proposal to the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) in the prescribed format available at WWW.civilaviation:gOv in: There is a 2-stage process for approval of the proposal 'Site Clearance' followed by 'In-Principle' approval: In accordance with this policy, MoCA receives proposals from the State Governments or Airport Developers from time to time for establishment of airports. After due examination; the approval for development of a new Greenfield Airport is granted. The responsibility for project implementation such as land acquisition, project funding, obtaining other mandatory clearances, etc lies with the concerned airport developer Or the State Government; as the case may be; Till date; no proposal as per GFA Policy, 2008 to construct an airport in Nalanda District; Bihar has been received in the Ministry.

be pleased to state: -

- (a) whether the Government proposes to build an international airport in Rajgir or other places in Nalanda district of Bihar for the convenience of national and international tourists;
- if not; the reasons therefor?
Lok Sabha Question No. 438 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-03
Subject: Kochi Water Metro
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Jagdambika Pal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 438

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FEBRUARY 03, 2022

## KOCHI WATER METRO

## NO. 438. SHRI JAGDAMBIKA PAL:

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

- the details and salient features of Kochi Water Metro; (6) whether the Government is planning Kochi
- if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefore;
- to power the Metro through Solar Energy;
- whether the Government has proposed any plan to increase the scope of implementation of Water Metro across other cities wherever it is possible
- and if SO, the details thereof;
- whether the Water Metro is safe as a mode of transport; and (@) if so, the details of the technologies used to assure a safer drive?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a) to (d) Urban transport, which is an integral part of urban development, is a State subject: Hence, respective State Governments are responsible for initiating, developing and funding urban transport infrastructure including Water Metro Projects: Details and salient features of Kochi Water Metro Project as received from Kochi Metro Rail Limited are enclosed as Annexure.
- (e)
- Yes Sir-
- The design of boat is conforming to catamaran design hull, which is highly stable and manufactured under the highest safety standards moderated by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and Indian Register of Shipping:

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Lok Sabha Question No. 437 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-03
Subject: Zero Emission Cities under SCM
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Sanjay Jaiswal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 437 TO BE ANSWERED ON FEBRUARY 03, 2022

## ZERO EMISSION CITIES UNDER SCM

- NO. 437. DR. SANJAY JAISWAL: Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:
- (a) whether cities are evaluated for climate change resilient infrastructure and facilities under the Smart Cities Mission(SCM) and if SO, the details thereof;
- b) whether the Government proposes to Iaunch a special climate Smart Cities Mission, focussed especially on building climate change resilient cities in the country and if SO, the details thereof;
- whether the current Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework 2.0 is binding on Urban Local Bodies and if So, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government is taking steps for promoting 'Race to Zero' and other campaigns to create zero emission cities; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof along with the details of the funds allocated for the same?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

- (a) to (c): Government of India launched the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) on 25 June 2015. 100 Smart cities have been selected through 4 rounds of competition from January 2016 to June 2018. Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework (CSCAF) was launched in 2019 as a mechanism to strengthen climate-sensitive development practices in cities. Report of the

second edition of the assessment (CSCAF 2.0) which was open to all Smart Cities, Capital cities and cities with population above 5 lakhs in 2011 Census was released on 25 June 2021. To support climate action across India's cities, the Climate Center for Cities (C-cube) has been established under National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA): There is no proposal under consideration of Government for launching a Climate Smart Cities Mission:

(d) & (e): The decision regarding participation of Cities/Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in 'Race to Zero' or similar campaigns is taken by respective State through various initiatives:

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Lok Sabha Question No. 436 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-03
Subject: UDAN Scheme in Maharashtra
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Navneet Ravi Rana

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 436 (To be answered on the February 2022) 3rd

## UDAN SCHEME IN MAHARASHTRA

## 436. SHRIMATI NAVNEET RAVI RANA

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state: -

- (a) the details %f the airports identified/proposed under UDAN scheme for domestic travel in Maharashtra;
- (c) the time by which work related to Belora airport located in Amravati Parliamentary Constituency of Maharashtra is likely to be completed?
- (b) the details of the airports which are ready for operation and airports which are proposed to be developed in the State; and

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

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

(a) to (b): Under the UDAN scheme, the unserved & underserved airports/airstrips; namely, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Sholapur, Ozar (Nasik); Nanded, Amravati, Sindhudurg; Ratnagiri and Gondia are identified/awarded in the state of Maharashtra to operate Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)

The RCS flight operations from the Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Ozar (Nasik), Nanded and Sindhudurg airports have already commenced after the readiness of these airports under UDAN.

(c) Amravati Airport belongs to State Government. Development of this Airport is undertaken by the Government of Maharashtra:

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Lok Sabha Question No. 434 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-03
Subject: Promotion of LNG
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Arvind Kumar Sharma

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 434

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 3 rd  February, 2022

Promotion of LNG

## 434. DR. ARVIND KUMAR SHARMA:

## पेोलयम और ाक ृतक गैस मंी

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

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to give a big push to Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) as preferred fuel for heavy vehicles in the country;
- (b) if so, the details and the timeline stipulated thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## पेोलयम और ाक ृतक गैस मंालय म रायमंी ( ी रामेवर तेल )

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

- (a)  to  (c):  Yes  Sir.  Government  has  been  driving  the  initiative  of  setting  up  Liquified Natural  Gas  (LNG)  stations  by  City  Gas  Distribution  (CGD)  entities  across  the  Golden Quadrilateral National Highways and in major Mining clusters in India. In the first phase, this initiative involving establishment of 50 LNG stations for encouraging use of LNG as a Transport fuel.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 432 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-03
Subject: Housing for All Scheme
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Subhash Ramrao Bhamre

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

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 432 TO BE ANSWERED ON FEBRUARY 03, 2022

## HOUSING FOR ALL SCHEME

NO.432. DR\_ SUBHASH RAMRAO BHAMRE:

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

- (a) whether the Government is constructing houses under Housing for
- All Scheme and if SO, the detailsthereof;
- (b) the physical target fixed by the Government for construction of houses under housing for all scheme during the last five years in the State of Maharashtra;
- the details of the houses actually been constructed in the State of Maharashtra during the said period;
- (d) the details of funds allocated under this scheme to the State of Maharashtra during the said period; and
- (e) the other steps taken by the Government to accomplish the task of constructing houses under Housing for AII Scheme in the State of Maharashtra?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

(a)&(b): Land and Colonization are State Subjects: Therefore, Schemes on housing are implemented by Statesl UTsHowever, Ministry Housing and Urban Affairs under the vision of 'Housing for All' by 2022, is supplementing the efforts of Statesl UTs by providing central assistance

under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Urban (PMAY-U) for construction of houses for all eligible familiesl beneficiaries.There are no targets under PMAY-U Scheme. Based on the demand, State Government prepares project proposals under PMAY-U and after due approval of State Level Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee(SLSMC) submits to the Ministry for sanctioning- Against the demand of 1.12 crore housesas validated by Statesl UTs, 1.14 crore have been sanctioned by the Ministry under PMAY-U. Out of  this, more than 53 Iakh have been completed and delivered to the  beneficiaries and remaining are in various stages of constructionl grounding: In State of Maharashtra,  against validated demand Iakh houses have been sanctioned under PMAY-U since inception of Scheme:

(c)e(d): During the last five years, 12,82,167 houses have been sanctioned in all four verticals of PMAY-U in the State of MaharashtraOut of this, 4,35,930 have been completed and delivered to the eligible beneficiariesDuring this period, an amount of {21,279 crore has been sanctioned; of which {10,381 crore has been released:

- (e) In order to achieve the vision of 'Housing for All , Ministry monitors progress of the Scheme through periodic review meetings, videoconferences and field visits: Ministry has advised States/UTs including Maharashtrato expedite the construction of sanctioned houses So that these are completed within the stipulated timeline.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 429 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-03
Subject: Allocation of Funds under CRIF
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Chunni Lal Sahu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 429

ANSWERED ON 3 rd  FEBRUARY, 2022

## ALLOCATION OF FUNDS UNDER CRIF

429.   SHRI CHUNNI LAL SAHU:

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

## be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to expedite and complete the remaining works of National Highways (NHs) pending due to COVID19 pandemic;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  any  provision  to  increase  the allocation of funds for construction of NHs  in the State of Chhattisgarh under Central Road and Infrastructure Fund; and
- (d) if so, the details of funds allocated for construction of national highways  in  Mahasamund,  Dhamtari  and  Gariaband  districts,  NHwise?

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) & (b) The  Ministry has taken several measures such as  release of retention money, relaxation of Schedule-H, extension of time etc., to  expeditiously  complete  the  National  Highway  projects  affected due to COVID-19 pandemic.

(c) & (d) The Ministry is primarily responsible for development and maintenance  of  National  Highways  (NHs).  The  development  and maintenance of NHs is a continuous process. Accordingly, the funds for development and maintenance of NHs are allocated from time to time for the States/UTs as per requirement and overall availability of funds. The sources of funds for development and maintenance of NHs include  NHs  share  of  Central  Road  and  Infrastructure  Fund  (CRIF) cess, Toll revenue, budgetary support including external aid, funds raised  through  Monetization  of  NHs  and  through  Special  Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), Internal and Extra Budgetary Resources (IEBR) and Private Investment.

The  above  funds  are  not  allocated  NH  -wise  &  district-wise  but allocated  for  the  entire  state.  The  details  of  funds  allocated  and expenditure  incurred  on  development  of  NHs  including  the  works sanctioned under Left Wing Extremism (LWE) scheme   in the state of Chhattisgarh  including  districts  of  Mahasamund,  Dhamtari  and Gariaband in last three years are as under:

| Year                          |   Allocation* ( Rs. in Cr) |   Expenditure (Rs. in Cr) |
|-------------------------------|----------------------------|---------------------------|
| 2018-19                       |                       2081 |                   1655.74 |
| 2019-20                       |                        909 |                   1011.23 |
| 2020-21                       |                        843 |                   1222.27 |
| 2021-22 (till December, 2021) |                        727 |                    942.35 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 428 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-03
Subject: Bharatmala Pariyojana
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Geeta Kora, Jugal Kishore Sharma, Riti Pathak

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 428

ANSWERED ON 03 RD  FEBRUARY, 2022

## BHARATMALA PARIYOJANA

428.  SHRIMATI GEETA KORA: SHRI JUGAL KISHORE SHARMA:

SHRIMATI RITI PATHAK:

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

## be pleased to state:

- (a) the  present  status  of  ongoing  road  projects  under  Bharatmala Pariyojana in Jharkhand, Jammu & Kashmir and Madhya Pradesh;
- (b) the details of the projects completed in various phases under the said pariyojana till date in the aforesaid States/UT; and
- (c) the  time  by  which  the  remaining  projects  are  likely  to  be completed?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) to (c)  The status of projects identified, approved & awarded and length completed under Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase-I in the States of Jharkhand, Jammu & Kashmir and Madhya Pradesh are as under:

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| Name of State/UT   | Total Identified   | Total Identified    | Awarded     | Awarded             | Approved (under bidding/award)   | Approved (under bidding/award)   | Length completed (Km)   |
|--------------------|--------------------|---------------------|-------------|---------------------|----------------------------------|----------------------------------|-------------------------|
|                    | Length (Km)        | Cost (Rs. in crore) | Length (Km) | Cost (Rs. in crore) | Length (Km)                      | Cost (Rs. in crore)              |                         |
| Jharkhand          | 738                | 19,768              | 432         | 10,445              | -                                | -                                | 280                     |
| Jammu & Kashmir UT | 398                | 22,935              | 175         | 14,857              | -                                | -                                | 35                      |
| Madhya Pradesh     | 2,927              | 49,831              | 1,320       | 26,436              | 166                              | 3,016                            | 425                     |

All projects envisaged under Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase-I are targeted for completion by 2024-25. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 426 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-03
Subject: Development of NHs
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: N.K. Premachandran

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 426

ANSWERED ON 03 RD  FEBRUARY, 2022

## DEVELOPMENT OF NHS

## 426.  SHRI N.K. PREMACHANDRAN:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

## be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to protect the interest of local population during the development of National Highway and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) authorities  or  its  agencies  have  conducted  any  study  regarding the difficulties of local population during the development of NH66 and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government analysed the difficulties of local population  and  local  traders  due  to  construction  of  Reinforced Earth Retaining Wall (RERW) in thickly populated junctions and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government analysed the difficulties of local population and local traders at Kottiyam, Chathanoor and Paripally  due  to  construction  of  RERW  in  NH-66  and  if  so,  the details thereof; and
- (e) whether the Government considered the request of local population  to  construct  pillar  elevated  highway  at  Kottiyam, Chathanoor and Paripally  instead  of  RERW  and  if  so,  the  action taken by the Government thereon?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) Interests of local population are always factored into the design and construction of National Highways. (b) to (e) The length of the National Highway (NH) -66 in the State of Kerala is about 677 km. Detailed Project Reports have been completed/in  progress  for  4-laning  as  well  as  6-laning  of  NH-66.  To facilitate movement of local population, adequate number of facilities such as  8.303 km Elevated Road, 52 Flyovers, 123 VUPs, 69 LVUPs, 39 SVUPs, 45 Major Bridges, 72 Minor Bridges, 34 VOPs, 10 ROBs/RUBs, 72 FOBs, 1,085 km Service Road etc. have been constructed/planned on the NH-66. The  provision  of  viaduct  or  retaining  structure  is  determined based on the site conditions, requirement and the financial viability of the  project.  Kottiyam,  Chathanoor  and  Paripally  fall  in  the  project stretch from start of Kollam Bypass to Kadambattukonam of NH-66. The road construction work of this stretch has already been awarded. In concession agreement, there is provision of 3 Flyovers at Kottiyam (Km 502.660, 3 spans of 27.5m each), Chathanoor (Km 507.292, 1 span of 30m) and Paripally (Km 515.270, 2 spans of 35m each) Junctions for cross movement of local traffic.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 422 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-02-03
Subject: Potential of Aircraft Maintenance and Ancillary Unit
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Sanjeev Kumar Singari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 422

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

(To be answered on the February 2022) 3rd

## POTENTIAL OF AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AND ANCILLARY UNIT

## 422. DR. SANJEEV KUMAR SINGARI

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether Aircraft Maintenance & Ancillary Unit has huge potential under Make in India Programme in the country and if sO, the details thereof;
- (c) whether this would improve the employability in nearby Kurnool area and if the details thereof?
- (b) whether the Government proposes to explore ways to establish the demand thereon and if sO, the details thereof; and

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

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

- (a) & (b): Yes Sir. The Government has taken various measures to create a conducive environment for the development of Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services. These include:
- a. Concession fee; in any manifestation including royalty, shall not be leviable on newl renewal of existing contracts.
- i. Revised MRO Guidelines were announced on Ist September, 2021. The salient features of the guidelines are as follows:
- b. Selection of agency and procedures for allotment of land/ space under rationalized land/ space rental for new MRO contracts and renewal of existing MRO contracts, shall be through e-tender by AAI:
- d. The maximum period of contract, new or renewal, for allotment of land/ space shall be 30 years from the date of handing over 0f site:
- c The renewal of the existing land leases/ space license of MRO service providers/ Aircraft Maintenance Organizations (AMOs) shall be on the basis of bidding wherein Right of First Refusal (RoFR) shall be given to the existing provided its bid is within 15% of the most competitive bid received.
- ii. GST on MRO has been reduced from 18% to 5% with full input tax credit

from 1 April, 2020.

- iv. Rules have been simplified for export of leased aircraft in complete or knocked-down conditions, opening up new opportunities in redelivery checks and aircraft component recycling
2. iii, Transactions sub-contracted by foreign OEMs/ MROs to domestic MRO are treated as "exports" with zero rated GST W.e.f: 1 April, 2020.
- V. Custom duty has been waived on tools, toolkits and spares imported by MROs.
4. vi 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has been permitted via automatic route for MRO.
5. (c): No MRO has so far been established near Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh: