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Lok Sabha Question No. 158 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-20
Subject: Expansion of Airports in Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Uday Pratap Singh

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 158

(To be answered on the 20 th  July 2023)

## EXPANSION OF AIRPORTS IN MADHYA PRADESH

## 158. SHRI UDAY PRATAP SINGH

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the Government plans to expand airports in metro cities throughout the country; (b) if so, the details thereof particularly in Madhya Pradesh; and

- (c)  the  details  of  the  steps  taken  and  amount  allocated  and  spent  on  the modernisation/construction/repair of airstrips or expansion/modernisation of airports during the last three years and the current year, year-wise?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

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

- (a) to (c): Development/ Modernisation of airport including airports in metro cities, is a continuous process and is undertaken by Airports Authority of India (AAI) and other Airport Developers from time to time depending on the availability of land, commercial viability, socio- economic considerations, traffic demand/ willingness of airlines to operate to/ from such airports. In Madhya Pradesh, AAI has undertaken development/ expansion of Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore and Jabalpur airports which encompasses several enhancements, including construction of terminal buildings, construction of ATC tower cum technical blocks, expansion of civil enclave, and other related infrastructure improvements.

For  the  modernisation/  construction/  repair  of  airstrips  or  expansion/ modernisation of airports, AAI has made Capital Expenditure of Rs.3724 crore, Rs.4350 crore and Rs.4713 crore during the last three Financial Years 2021-22, 2020-21 and 2019-20 respectively and Rs.1080 crore for the current Financial Year 2023-24 till date.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 153 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-20
Subject: Lack of Electronic Devices at Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 153

(To be answered on the 20 th  July 2023)

## LACK OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES AT AIRPORTS

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

- (a) whether the big metropolitan airports are lagging behind in screening technologies and other electronic devices;

- (b) if so, the details thereof;

- (c)  whether the BCAS has issued technical norms for airports to adopt modern equipment to screen bags;

- (d) if so, the details thereof; and

- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

## 153. SHRI RAM MOHAN NAIDU KINJARAPU

be pleased to state:-

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

- (a) to (e): The requirement of security system including screening technologies and other electronic devices at airports is dynamic in nature. Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), the regulatory authority for civil aviation security in the country reviews the security arrangements and technologies at airports from time to time and upgrades the same as per requirement. BCAS has issued technical specifications for Pre-embarkation Security Checkpoint (PESC) X-Ray Screening System based on CT (Computed Tomography) Technology on 29.03.2023.BCAS had also issued technical specifications for X-Ray baggage inspection  system  and  for  In-line  CT-EDS  (Explosive Detection  System)  for  screening  of  hold  baggage  on  04.08.2017

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Lok Sabha Question No. 152 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-20
Subject: Increasing Prices of CNG/LPG
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Gomati Sai

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 152

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 20 JULY, 2023

## Increasing Prices of CNG/LPG

## †152.   SHRIMATI GOMATI SAI:

## पेोलयम और ाक ृतक गैस मंी

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

- (a)  whether  prices  of  Liquefied  Petroleum  Gas  (LPG)  cylinder  and  Compressed  Natural  Gas (CNG) have increased three fold in all the States of the country including Chhattisgarh and if so, the details thereof, State-wise;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to stabilize prices of LPG cylinders and CNG; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## पेोलयम और ाक ृतक गैस मंालय म राय मंी ( ी रामे वर तेल )

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

(a) to (c): India  imports  more  than  60%  of  its  domestic  LPG  consumption.  Government continues to modulate the effective price of domestic LPG. Under the Direct Benefit Transfer for LPG  (DBTL)  scheme,  subsidy as admissible, is deposited in the account of eligible beneficiaries. In addition, w.e.f. 21 st May, 2022, Government has started a targeted subsidy of Rs. 200 per 14.2 Kg cylinder for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) beneficiaries for upto 12 refills a year for years 2022-23 and 2023-24.

The details of prices of domestic LPG at Chhattisgarh (Reference City - Raipur) are as below:

| Price as on   |   Retail Selling Price of Domestic LPG (Rs./14.2 Kg Cylinder) |
|---------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|
| 01.04.2022    |                                                          1021 |
| 01.04.2023    |                                                          1174 |
| 01.07.2023    |                                                          1174 |

The prices of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in any location is fixed by the authorised City Gas Distribution  (CGD)  entity  after  considering  cost  of  gas  procured,  State  taxes,  tariff  and  other components.
Lok Sabha Question No. 151 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-20
Subject: Allotment of Petrol Pumps
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Ramdas Chandrabhanji Tadas

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 151 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20 JULY, 2023

## Allotment of Petrol Pumps

## 151.    SHRI RAMDAS C. TADAS:

## पेोलयम एवं ाक ृ तक गैस मंी

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

- (a) whether the Government has any scheme to allocate the petrol pumps to only those who have lands on National Highways;
- (b) if so, the number of people which have been given dealership under the said scheme;
- (c) whether there is any provision of reservation for the women, Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes/ Other Backward Classes in the new scheme; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## 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)  :Allotment  of  Retail  Outlets  (ROs)  is  done  by  Public  Sector  Oil  Marketing Companies  (OMCs)  as  per  their  dealership  selection  guidelines  on  pan  India  basis including  on  National  Highways  (NHs).  As  per  extant  guidelines,  land  is  one  of  the requirements for the applicants for allocation of ROs. As on 01.07.2023, Public Sector OMCs have commissioned 19,735 ROs on NHs.

Further, Public Sector OMCs new Dealership Selection Guidelines 2023 has a provision of 22.5% reservation for SCs/STs and 27% reservation for OBCs in allotment of retail outlet  dealerships  except  Arunachal  Pradesh,  Meghalaya,  Nagaland  and  Mizoram. Reservation in these states is as below :

| State             |   Percentage of Regular &Rural RO Dealerships to be awarded to ST category |   Balance %to be awarded to 'Open' category |
|-------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|
| Arunachal Pradesh |                                                                         70 |                                          30 |
| Meghalaya         |                                                                         80 |                                          20 |
| Nagaland          |                                                                         80 |                                          20 |
| Mizoram           |                                                                         90 |                                          10 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 150 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-20
Subject: Pre-Packaged Insolvency Resolution Process for MSME Sector
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Venkatesh Netha Borlakunta, Gaddam Ranjith Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.150 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.07.2023

## PRE-PACKAGED INSOLVENCY RESOLUTION PROCESS FOR MSME SECTOR

## 150.   SHRI VENKATESH NETHA BORLAKUNTA:

DR. G. RANJITH REDDY:

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

- (a) the current status of implementation of Pre-Packaged Insolvency Resolution Process (PPIRP) for MSME sector since its implementation in 2021;
- (b) whether it is true that only four cases have been admitted under PPIRP for MSMEs during the last two years of its implementation;
- (c) if so, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether  it  is  true  that  MSMEs  are  in  favour  of  One  Time  Settlement  rather  than PPIRP; and
- (e) if so, whether  the Government would push for OTS instead of PPIRP and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): As per the information provided by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), the framework envisages that Pre-Packaged Insolvency Resolution Process (PPIRP) can be initiated by eligible MSME corporate debtor who has made a default of not less than Rs. 10 lakh  and  has  not  undergone  or  is  not  undergoing  insolvency  process  under  Part-II  of  the Insolvency  and  Bankruptcy  Code  (Code).  However,  the  debtor  will  file  for  insolvency resolution after approval of name of resolution professional by creditors. So, the framework requires  prior  discussion  and  agreement  between  debtor  and  creditors.  The  framework envisages  debtor-in-possession  model  during  the  process  with  well-designed  checks  and balances.

As per the information available with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI), as on May 30, 2023, six cases have been admitted under the PPIRP, out of which one case is withdrawn, one case is resolved, and four cases are ongoing.

- (c): Under Section 54 C of the Code, the choice of initiating the process rests  with the corporate applicant, who is at liberty to weigh various options in resolving the distress of the corporate debtor before choosing an option.
- (d) & (e): No information regarding the one-time settlement is available with MCA/IBBI.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 149 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-20
Subject: Benefits of Green Energy
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: Queen Oja

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 149

ANSWERED ON 20.07.2023

## BENEFITS OF GREEN ENERGY

## 149. SHRIMATI QUEEN OJA

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

- (a) Whether according to the United States Environment Protection Agency (EPA), Green Energy provides the highest environmental benefits over other energy sources;
- (b) If so, the details of sources of green energy for the benefit of human being; and
- (c) The steps taken/being taken by the Government to generate green energy for safe and healthy environments?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER (SHRI R.K. SINGH)

- (a) & (b)  Renewable Energy is energy derived from natural resources that are replenished at higher rate than they are consumed.

Such energy sources include solar, wind, hydro, biomass, geothermal, etc. using these sources for energy is beneficial to the environment.

- (c) The steps taken by Government to promote renewable energy in the country inter-alia include:
-  Permitting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) up to 100    percent under the automatic route,
-  Waiver of Inter State Transmission System (ISTS) charges for inter-state sale of solar and wind power for projects to be commissioned by 30th June 2025,
- Declaration of trajectory for Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO) up to the year 2029-30,
-  Setting up of Ultra Mega Renewable Energy Parks to provide land and transmission to RE developers for installation of RE projects at large scale,
- Schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PMKUSUM), Solar Rooftop Phase II, 12000 MW CPSU Scheme Phase II, etc.,
-  Laying of new transmission lines and creating new sub-station capacity under the Green Energy Corridor Scheme for evacuation of renewable power,
- Notification of standards for deployment of solar photovoltaic system/devices,
-  Setting up of Project Development Cell for attracting and facilitating investments,
- Standard Bidding Guidelines for tariff based competitive bidding process for procurement of Power from Grid Connected Solar PV and Wind Projects.
-  Government has issued orders that power shall be dispatched against Letter of Credit (LC) or advance payment to ensure timely payment by distribution licensees to RE generators.
-  Notification of Promoting Renewable Energy through Green Energy Open Access Rules 2022.
- Notification of 'The Electricity (Late Payment Surcharge and related matters) Rules (LPS rules).
- Launch of Green Term Ahead Market (GTAM) to facilitate sale of Renewable Energy Power through exchanges.
-  National Green Hydrogen Mission launched with an aim to make India a global hub for production, utilization and export of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives.

As on 30.06.2023, a total of 176.49 GW renewable energy capacity has been installed in the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 148 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-20
Subject: Land to Develop Renewable Energy Projects
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: A. Chellakumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 148

ANSWERED ON 20.07.2023

## LAND TO DEVELOP RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS

## 148. DR. A. CHELLAKUMAR

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

- (a) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to identify and acquire suitable land to develop renewable energy projects;
- (b) the measures taken/being taken by the Government to overcome any potential land acquisition challenges;
- (c) the progress made on the digitization of land records allocated to renewable energy sector; and
- (d) the incentives or support mechanisms that are in place to incentivize landowners to lease their land for renewable energy projects?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER

## (SHRI R.K. SINGH)

- (a) Renewable  Energy  projects  are  implemented  largely  through  private  investments  and  land acquisition is undertaken by the respective project developers as required. Government gives assistance for setting up solar parks under the solar park scheme.
- (b) to (d)  Land is a state subject, and states are required to take steps for digitization  of land records and overcome land acquisition challenges.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 147 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-20
Subject: Khadi Paint
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Ramcharan Bohra

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 147 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.07.2023

## KHADI PAINT

## 147. SHRI RAMCHARAN BOHRA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken initiative to provide assistance to start the business of  Khadi  natural  emulsion  paint  from  cow  dung  through  Khadi  and  Village  Industries Commission (KVIC) and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs); and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): Yes Sir,  Ministry  of  MSME  through  Kumarappa  National  Handmade  Paper Institute (KNHPI), Jaipur, a unit of Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), has developed Khadi Prakratik Paint from cow dung as raw material. It is also providing 05 days technical training to set up Khadi Prakritik Paint manufacturing unit.

Till  date,  1,608  candidates  have  undergone  training  under  Khadi  Prakritik  Paint. Technology  Transfer  Agreement  has  been  signed  with  118  entrepreneurs  out  of  which  40 entrepreneurs  have  started  production  of  Khadi  Prakritik  Paint  in  their  units.  Dealership Agreement  has  been  signed  with  16  entrepreneurs  from  various  parts  of  the  country  for selling of Khadi Prakritik Paint.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 146 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-20
Subject: Ethanol Blended Petrol Policy
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: K. Subbarayan

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 146

TO BE ANSWERED ON 20 th July, 2023

## ETHANOL BLENDED PETROL POLICY

## 146. SHRI SUBBARAYAN K.:

## पेोिलयम और ाकृितक गैस मंी

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

- (a)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  the  Government  is  promoting  ethanol  blended  petrol policy as a solution for energy security;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government is aware of the opinion expressed by reputed scientists that the ethanol promotion programme generates about a crore ton of additional carbon dioxide emissions from the fermentation process; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof  and the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

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

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS

(SHRI RAMESWAR TELI)

(a) to (d): Government is promoting blending of ethanol in petrol under the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme with multiple objectives including reducing import dependence,  savings  in  foreign  exchange,  providing  boost  to  domestic  agriculture sector  and  for  associated  environmental  benefits.  Under  EBP  Programme,  Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have saved 433.6 crore litres of petrol on account of ethanol blending during the Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2021-22 resulting in approximate savings of more than Rs. 20,000 crore of foreign exchange. Ethanolblended fuel is considered as environment friendly. The anticipated emission benefits with E10 & E20 fuels as compared to neat petrol are as under:

| Emission        | Gasoline   | Two-wheelers   | Two-wheelers   | Four-wheelers   | Four-wheelers   |
|-----------------|------------|----------------|----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
| Emission        | Gasoline   | E10            | E20            | E10             | E20             |
| Carbon Monoxide | Baseline   | 20% lower      | 50% lower      | 20% lower       | 30% lower       |
| Hydrocarbons    | Baseline   | 20% lower      | 20% lower      | 20% lower       | 20% lower       |

(Source: Roadmap for Ethanol Blending in India 2020-25 published in June, 2021)
Lok Sabha Question No. 144 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-20
Subject: Pricing System for Petrol and Diesel
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Vijayakumar (alias) Vijay Vasanth

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 144 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20 JULY, 2023

## Pricing System for Petrol and Diesel

## 144. SHRI VIJAYAKUMAR (ALIAS) VIJAY VASANTH :

## पेोलयम और ाक ृतक गैस मंी

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to change the current system of the petrol and diesel rates for each day which are announced at 6 am on the day and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the steps taken by the Government to conduct a survey about the daily pricing system among the dealers and distributors and if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether the Government proposes any changes in pricing system instead of daily to every fifteen days; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## पेोलयम और ाक ृतक गैस मंालय म राय मंी ( ी रामे वर तेल )

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

- (a) to (d): Prices  of  petrol  and  diesel  have  been  market-determined  with  effect  from 26.06.2010 and 19.10.2014 respectively. Since then, the Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) take appropriate decision on pricing of petrol and diesel in line with their international product prices, exchange rate, tax structure, inland freight and other cost elements.
Lok Sabha Question No. 140 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-20
Subject: Jiyo Parsi Scheme
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS
Asked by: Talari Rangaiah

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.140

TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.07.2023

## JIYO PARSI SCHEME

## 140. DR TALARIRANGAIAH:

Will the Minister of  MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether the Government has been implementing the Jiyo Parsi scheme; and
- (b) if so, the intended objectives thereof along with the achievements made so far?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF MINORITY AFFAIRS (SRIMATI SMRITI ZUBINI RANI)

(a)  to  (b): Yes Sir, the Government is implementing the scheme Jiyo Parsi with the  objective  to  reverse  the  declining  trend  of  the  Parsi  Population  by  adopting scientific protocol and structured interventions to stabilize their population in India. As an achievement towards the objective of the scheme, the scheme has been able to add more than 400 Parsi children.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 139 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-20
Subject: Workforce of NHAI
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: P. Ravindhranath

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 139 ANSWERED ON 20 TH  JULY, 2023

## WORKFORCE OF NHAI

139. SHRI P. RAVINDHRANATH:

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

be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  any  proposal  to  amend/revise  the existing guidelines towards training of the construction workforce of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), for effective safety, quality and productivity and standards to monitor their occupational competencies and technical skills;

- (b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the time by which the proposal is likely to be implemented?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) No, Sir.

(b) to (c) Question does not arise.

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