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Lok Sabha Question No. 1237 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-09
Subject: Electricity to all Villages of Haryana
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Dharambir Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1237 ANSWERED ON 09.02.2023

## ELECTRICITY TO ALL VILLAGES OF HARYANA

†1237. SHRI DHARAMBIR SINGH:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government's  proposal  to  provide  24-hour  electricity  across  all  the villages of Haryana has been fully implemented;
- (b) if so, the number of villages in which the power is being supplied round the clock till date and if not, the time by which it is likely to be fully implemented; and
- (c) the steps taken/being taken by the Government for the supply of electricity at the village level?

## A N S W E R

THE MINISTER OF POWER AND NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY

(SHRI R.K. SINGH)

(a) to (c) : Electricity is in the concurrent list and supply/distribution of electricity to all consumers of urban and rural areas is being carried out by Distribution Companies under the respective State Governments and/or State Power Utilities.  Government of India has been  helping  the  States  through  its  various  schemes  including  Deen  Dayal  Upadhyaya Gram  Jyoti  Yojana  (DDUGJY)  and  Integrated  Power  Development  Scheme  (IPDS)  to achieve the objective of providing uninterrupted power supply to all households. Under the  recently  launched  Revamped  Distribution  Sector  Scheme  (RDSS),  the  State  Power Distribution  Utilities  are  financially  supported  to  strengthen  Distribution  infrastructure and the fund releases under the scheme is linked to initiation of reforms and achievement of results that also includes trajectories for improving electricity supply hours to urban and rural consumers.

All  the  States  and  the  Union  Territories  (UTs)  have  signed  MoUs  with  the Central  Government  to  ensure  24x7  power  supply  w.e.f.  1 st   April,2019  onwards.  Many States  and  UTs  claim  to  supply  24x7  power  other  than  the  planned  outages  and interruptions due to unforeseen events.

DISCOMs of Haryana i.e. Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam limited (UHBVN) has reported that 3263 no. of villages out of 3590 no. of villages under the jurisdiction of UHBVN are getting 24x7 hour supply.   Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) has reported  that  2431  no.  of  villages  out  of  3665  no.  of  villages  under  the  jurisdiction  of DHBVN are getting 24x7 hour supply.

State Government of Haryana has reported that they have also planned to provide 24-hour electricity to all the villages of Haryana under Mahra Gaon Jagmag Gaon Scheme. Following step are being taken by State Government of Haryana to provide

## reliable and round the clock supply to villages:

- i. Installation of new  transformers and augmentation of existing overloading transformer to maintain continuity of supply.
- ii. Replacement of worn out conductor.
- iii. Creation and augmentation of power transformer at 33 kv substation.
- iv. Replacement of overhead conductor with cable.
- v. Installation of meters outside consumer's premises.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1233 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-09
Subject: Hajj Policy
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS
Asked by: M. P. Abdussamad Samadani, E. T. Mohammed Basheer

(a) Yes sir.

(b)  to  (e)     To  ensure  a  smooth,  safe  and  comfortable  Haj  pilgrimage  for  Indian  pilgrims,  the Government of India makes extensive arrangements for the security, travel, stay and wellbeing  of Indian  Haj  pilgrims,  both  within  India  and  in  Saudi  Arabia,  in  close  coordination  with  various stakeholders  including  Ministry  of  Civil  Aviation,  Ministry  of  Health  and  Family  Welfare,  Haj Committees of State and Union Territories,  Haj  Committee of  India,  Ministry  of  Foreign  Affairs, Consulate  General  of  India  in  Jeddah.   This  year,  the  preparation  for  Haj  2023  was  initiated  by Ministry  well  in  advance,  by  convening  various  interactive  sessions  on  Haj  management  with  the aforesaid stakeholders. It has been ensured that all required facilities including a fair online process for selection of pilgrims are available within the timeline. The detailed guidelines for Haj 2023 for stakeholders have also been finalized and issued on 06.02.2023 and can be accessed at https://www.minorityaffairs.gov.in/sites/default/files/HAJ-policy.pdf.  The  application  form  for  Haj 2023  through  Haj  Committee  of  India  has  been  made  free  of  cost,  discretionary  quota  for VIPs/dignitaries  has  been  abolished  and  special  arrangements  shall  be  made  for  lady  pilgrims, infants, divyangjan and elderly.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1233

ANSWERED ON 09.02.2023

## HAJJ POLICY

## 1233. DR. M.P. ABDUSSAMAD SAMADANI: SHRI E.T. MOHAMMED BASHEER:

Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has finalized theHajj policy for the year 2023;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, thereasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government is aware that thedelay would affect the selection process and if so,the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government has made any specialarrangements to speed up the selection process; and
- (e) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  othersteps  taken/proposed  to  be  taken  by  the Governmentin this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF MINORITY AFFAIRS (SHRIMATI SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)
Lok Sabha Question No. 1232 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-09
Subject: Industry-Academia Linkages for MSMEs
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: M V V Satyanarayana

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1232 TO BE ANSWERED ON 09.02.2023

## INDUSTRY-ACADEMIA LINKAGES FOR MSMEs

## 1232. SHRI M. V. V. SATYANARAYANA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has undertaken any initiatives to ensure  industry-academia linkages for MSMEs;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the  Government  has  implemented  any  other schemes  for facilitating knowledge exchange in the MSME sector, especially in rural areas; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDMUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI BHANU PRATAP SINGH VERMA)

- (a) & (b): Ministry  of  Micro,  Small  and  Medium  Enterprises  (MSME)  has  been implementing    MSME  Innovative  Scheme  under  MSME  Champions  Scheme  to  ensure industry-academia  linkages  for  MSMEs.  The  scheme  has  provision  of  associating  with Academic Institutions as Host Institutes (HIs) and Implementing Agencies (IAs) to nurture ideas,  Design  Development,  Patents  supports  to  MSMEs.  As  on  date,  632  Academic Institutions are recognized as Host Institutes (HIs) under Incubation component, 18 premier Academic Institutions (Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, Indian Institute of Technology (s), National Institute of Technology (s) as Implementing Agencies for Design component.
- (c ) & (d): Ministry is also implementing Schemes for overall and sustainable development  of  MSMEs  in  the    country  including  rural  areas  through  Khadi  and  Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Coir Board, National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC), National Institute for MSME(NI-MSME) and MSME Technology Centres, Central Coir Research Institute (CCRI), Kalavoor and Central Institute of Coir Technology (CICT), Bengaluru in the areas such as Modernization of Production Processes in coir sector, Skill & Training  Programmes,  Development  of  Machinery  and  Equipments,  Product  Development and Diversification, Development of Environment Friendly Technology, Technology transfer, Incubation, Testing & Service facilities etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1231 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-09
Subject: Pace of Construction of NH
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Mimi Chakraborty

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1231

ANSWERED ON 9 TH  FEBRUARY, 2023

## PACE OF CONSTRUCTION OF NH

1231. MS MIMI CHAKRABORTY:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

## be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that the pace of per day construction of National Highways (NHs) in the country is recorded as 22 km in 2021-22 against 28 km in 2020-21 and 30 km in 2019-20 and still is below the target and if so, the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether it is also a fact that allocation in the budget of 2022-23 has seen a decrease of two percent over the revised estimates of 2021-22 and if so, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the manner in which the Government proposes to achieve the target of construction of 25,000 km of NH in the next financial year in view of the current slow pace of construction?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)    The  Ministry  has  constructed  10,237  km,  13,327  km  and  10,457 km of National Highways (NHs) during the financial year 2019-20, 202021 and 2021-22 respectively. Further, the Ministry has set a target for construction of 12,200 km NHs during the current financial year 202223, against which 5,774 km has been constructed till December, 2022.

(b)  Total  outlay  during  2022-23  is  Rs.  1,99,107.71  crore  at  Budget Estimate (BE) stage as against total outlay of Rs. 1,31,149.07 crore at Revised Estimate (RE) stage during 2021-22. (c) The Ministry envisaged to construct 13,000 km of NHs during next financial year 202324, as part of Ministry's vision to construct 60,000 km of NHs during the period from 2019-20 to 2023-24. However, the targets of construction for next two years have not been finalized.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1229 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-09
Subject: Air Connectivity
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Dean Kuriakose

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1229

(To be answered on the 9 th  February 2023)

## AIR CONNECTIVITY

## 1229. ADV. DEAN KURIAKOSE

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has received request/proposal to construct an airstrip in the district of Idukki to enhance air connectivity with major airports;
- (b) if so, the details of action taken in this regard;
- (c) whether the Government has received any recommendation for starting new routes connecting this airstrip with Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to implement the same, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (e)  whether the Government is aware of the construction of an NCC airstrip at Vandiperiyar, Idukki and if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) whether the Government proposes to allow the use of the said airstrip for civilian purpose including connecting it with Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

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

(a) to (f): Ministry  of Civil Aviation launched Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) on 21.10.2016 to stimulate regional air connectivity and make air travel affordable. UDAN is a demand-driven scheme. Interested airline operators assess the feasibility of operation on a particular route and bid under the scheme. The selection of airlines is made through a transparent bidding process.

Idukki airstrip is not presently in the list of unserved airports under the UDAN Scheme document.  UDAN  is  an  ongoing  scheme  where  bidding  rounds  are  conducted periodically for covering more destinations/stations and routes and in case, any airline submits bids for routes in future rounds of bidding, the same may be considered as per provisions of the Scheme document.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1228 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-09
Subject: Terminated Petrol Pumps
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: K. Muraleedharan

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1228 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 th  FEBRUARY, 2023

## Terminated Petrol Pumps

## 1228. SHRI K. MURALEEDHARAN :

पेोलयम एवं ाक ृतक गैस मंी

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

- (a) whether it is true that oil companies have cancelled/terminated petrol pumps running by SCs/ STs without any personal hearing;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  restore  such  petrol  pumps  which  were cancelled without giving proper hearing and natural justice; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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)  No, Sir. Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have informed that in case of alleged violations of Marketing Disciplinary Guidelines (MDG)  and  Dealership  Agreement,  opportunity  is  given  to  the  concerned  dealer including  SC/ST  dealer  to  present  his/her  case  before  the  termination  by  way  of issuance  of  Show  Cause  Notice  (SCN).  Subsequent  to  the  reply  of  the  SCN,  the dealer  is  accorded  a  personal  hearing  to  present  his/her  case.  Thereafter,  only  in established  cases  of  violations  of  MDG  and  Dealership  Agreement,  the  decision  of termination of dealerships is taken by PSU OMCs, after following a due process and principles of natural justice.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1225 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-09
Subject: Atal Bhujal Yojana in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Pocha Brahmananda Reddy

## DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI, REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1225

ANSWERED ON 09.02.2023

## ATAL BHUJAL YOJANA IN ANDHRA PRADESH

## 1225. SHRI POCHA BRAHMANANDA REDDY

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is implementing Atal Bhujal Yojana;
- (b) if so, the details thereof including the funds allocated, sanctioned and released since its inception;
- (c) whether the Government has undertaken any projects under the scheme in Andhra Pradesh; and
- (d)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  including  the  outcomes  and  benefits  achieved  and  if  not,  the  reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

( SHRI BISHWESWAR TUDU )

- (a) Yes, Govt. of India is implementing Atal Bhujal Yojana (ATAL JAL), a Central Sector Scheme with  an  outlay  of  Rs  6000  crore in  identified  water  stressed  areas  of  Seven  States  viz.  Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. The scheme focuses on community participation and demand side interventions for sustainable ground water management The scheme is being implemented from 01.04.2020 for a period of 5 years.

The  scheme  is  being  implemented  through  active  participation  of  the  communities  in  the participating  States  in  various  activities  such  as  monitoring  and  disseminating  ground  water  data, water budgeting, preparation of Gram Panchayat wise Water Security Plans having demand side as well  as  supply  interventions  proposed  and  their  implementation  through  convergence  of  ongoing schemes and IEC activities related to sustainable groundwater management.

- (b) Funds allocated and released since its inception (as on 03.02.2023) are given below:

| Financial Year   |   Funds sanctioned / allocated (Rs. in crore) | Funds released (Rs. in crore)   |
|------------------|-----------------------------------------------|---------------------------------|
| 2020-21          |                                           125 | 123.03                          |
| 2021-22          |                                           330 | 327.48                          |
| 2022-23          |                                           700 | 534.45 (as on 03.02.2023)       |

(c) & (d) No Sir.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1220 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-09
Subject: Representation by FIA
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: A.K.P. Chinraj

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1220 (To be answered on the 9 th  February 2023)

## REPRESENTATION BY FIA

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

- (a) whether the Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA) made any representation on 11 September, 2017 to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and if so, the details along with the

copy thereof; and (b)  whether  the  competent  authority  has  passed  any  order  against  the  said

- representation  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

1220.

SHRI A.K.P. CHINRAJ

be pleased to state:-

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

(a) & (b): Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA) had made a request to the Ministry of Civil Aviation on 11.09.2017 mentioning the issue related to imposition of Regional Connectivity Scheme UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) levy on departure of flights with aircraft having MTOW (Maximum Take-Off Weight) above 40 Tonnes except for the departure of flights on routes in the North East Region, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep Islands.

The issues mentioned in the request were discussed by the Ministry of Civil Aviation with the FIA subsequently and were resolved amicably.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1219 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-09
Subject: Regional Rapid Transit System
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Chandra Sekhar Bellana, Kotagiri Sridhar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1219

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FEBRUARY 09, 2023

## REGIONAL RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM

## NO. 1219.   SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR BELLANA: SHRI SRIDHAR KOTAGIRI:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  provide  financial  as  well  as technical  support  to  the  State  of  Andhra  Pradesh  to  implement  a Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS);
- (b)
- if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) the details of other such projects being implemented in the State of Andhra Pradesh;
- (d)
- the proposed measures to be taken in this regard;
- (e) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  set  up  more  RRTS  Rolling Stock Manufacturing plants in other States including Andhra Pradesh in near future on the lines of the facility in Gujarat being used to manufacture the entire rolling  stock  of  India's  first  RRTS; and
- (f)
- if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (d): Urban Transport, which is an integral part of urban development, is a state subject. Therefore, formulation of proposals in regard to Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project with appropriate funding pattern, along with preparation of Comprehensive Mobility Plan, Alternative Analysis Report, Detailed  Project  Report  etc.,  are  done  by  the  respective  State Government(s). Central Government  considers financial and technical  assistance  to  these  Projects  as  and  when  posed  by concerned  State  Government(s).  Central  Government  has  not received  any  proposal  of  RRTS  project  from  Government  of Andhra Pradesh.

- (e) & (f): The  Rolling  Stock  for  the  India's  first  Regional  Rapid  Transit System  (RRTS)  is  being  procured  through  competitive  bidding process from M/s Alstom Transport India Limited, Gujarat under Make in India policy of Central Government. As such there is no proposal  of  Central  Government  for  setting  up  of  any  RRTS Rolling Stock manufacturing plants in any of the States including Andhra Pradesh.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1217 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-09
Subject: Requirement of MS and HSD
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Margani Bharat

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1217 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 th  February, 2023

## Requirement of MS and HSD

## 1217.  SHRI MARGANI BHARAT:

## पेोलयम और ाक ृतक गैस मंी

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

- (a)  Whether it is mandatory for Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)/Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs)  to  export  surplus  Motor  Spirit  (MS)/High  Speed  Diesel  (HSD)  only  after  meeting domestic demand;
- (b)    if  so,  the  reasons  for  domestic  demand  not  being    met  by  PSUs/OMCs  before  exporting MS/HSD; and
- ( c )  whether new authorized entities have approached with request for supplies of MS and HSD and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## पेोलयम और ाक ृतक गैस मंालय रा य मंी ( रामे वर तेल )

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

- (a) & (b): The Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) export surplus Motor Spirit(MS) and  High  Speed  Diesel(HSD)    to  other  countries  only  after  meeting  domestic  demand  in  the country.
- (c ):  Authorisation of transportation fuels marketing to an entity is a permission granted to sell such fuels. Such authorization does not create any obligation/commitment on Government/Public Sector  OMCs  to  sell/supply  transportation  fuels  to  these  entities.  Public  Sector  OMCs  have informed  that  new  entities  authorized  under  Marketing  Resolution  dated  08.11.2019  have approached them with requests for supplies of MS&HSD.  However, with no surplus quantity of MS&HSD being available as per current and projected demand, requests made by new entities could not be considered by Public Sector OMCs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1216 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-09
Subject: Safety Clearance from BCAS
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Ashok Mahadeorao Nete

1216.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1216

(To be answered on the 9 th  February 2023)

## SAFETY CLEARANCE FROM BCAS

SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the Government has taken any steps regarding granting of approval for safety clearance from Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) and licence from Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for operation of the flights to and from Gondia airport in Maharashtra at the earliest; and (b) if so, the details thereof along with its current status as on date?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

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

(a) & (b): Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) - UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) on 21.10.2016 to stimulate regional air connectivity and making air travel affordable to the masses. Under the Scheme, Gondia Airport has already been operationalised for UDAN flights connecting Indore and Hyderabad on 13.03.2022.

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