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Lok Sabha Question No. 5318 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-04-03
Subject: Digi Yatra Facility
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri M K Raghavan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 5318

(To be answered on the 3 rd  April 2025)

## DIGI YATRA FACILITY

## 5318. SHRI M K RAGHAVAN

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the fact that a large number of passengers are unable to use the Digi Yatra facility due to mismatch of singleletter surnames/initials recorded in Aadhaar and other official identity documents but expanded names are required during flight ticket booking through third party websites and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to standardize name formats between official  identities  and  flight  ticket  booking  platforms  to  prevent  such discrepancies  in  the  future  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof;
- (c) whether any third-party entity has been involved in managing the data collected through Digi Yatra;
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the measures taken to safeguard passengers data under the Digi Yatra initiative; and
- (e)  whether the Government would incorporate passport as an identity document for Digi Yatra facility in domestic travel and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a) to (e): There have been certain grievances reported regarding inability to use the Digi Yatra facility due to name mismatch in Aadhaar-based Digi Yatra identity credentials and the name given during booking of the air ticket. To prevent such discrepancies, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued Aeronautical Information Circular No. 09/2022 issued by DGCA on 18.04.2022, which provides that Digi Yatra credentials can be created by the passenger with a Government of India Identity that is possible to be validated digitally. These include Aadhaar, passports and e-passports. Presently, Digi Yatra supports passengers only with Aadhaar.

The Digi Yatra Central Ecosystem (DYCE) is built on the fundamental tenets of privacy by design/default and there is no central storage of passenger's Personally Identifiable Information (PII) data thereby mitigating the data loss, theft and leakage issues. Hence, no data is collected through Digi Yatra. All the passenger data is encrypted and stored in the passenger's smartphone wallet and shared only for a limited time duration with the origin airport where passenger ID needs to be validated. The data is purged from the system within 24 hours of the departure of the flight.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5316 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-04-03
Subject: Credit Extended to MSMEs
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Shri Durai Vaiko

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5316 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.04.2025

## CREDIT EXTENDED TO MSMEs

5316. SHRI DURAI VAIKO:

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

the details of the credit extended to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), districtwise and year-wise particularly in Tiruchirappalli and Pudukottai districts in Tamil Nadu?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)

As informed by Reserve Bank of India, credit outstanding to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector by Scheduled Commercial Banks in the country and in the State of Tamil Nadu during the last three years are as given below:

(in ₹ crore)

|            | FY 2021-22   | FY 2022-23   | FY 2023-24   |
|------------|--------------|--------------|--------------|
| Tamil Nadu | 2,19,118.87  | 2,39,879.93  | 2,81,696.93  |
| All India  | 20,11,056.98 | 22,60,135.28 | 27,25,657.46 |

Further, as informed by State Level Bankers' Committee, details of amount disbursed to MSMEs in Tiruchirappalli  and  Pudukottai  districts  in  Tamil  Nadu  State  during  the  last  three years are as given below:

(in ₹ crore)

| District        |   FY 2021-22 | FY 2022-23   | FY 2023-24   |
|-----------------|--------------|--------------|--------------|
| Tiruchirappalli |      2830.26 | 3,709.88     | 4,992.03     |
| Pudukottai      |       660.87 | 848.92       | 1,075.61     |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5313 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-04-03
Subject: Smart Cities Mission in Meghalaya
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Saleng A Sangma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5313

## TO BE ANSWERED ON APRIL 03, 2025

## SMART CITIES MISSION IN MEGHALAYA

## NO. 5313.         SHRI SALENG A SANGMA:

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

- (a) the  names of  the  cities/towns  in  Meghalaya  approved  under  the  Smart Cities Mission (SCM) along with the total funds sanctioned and utilized for its development during the last five years and the current year, year-wise; and
- (b)  whether any city or town in Tura Constituency has been approved under SCM and if so, the details thereof along with the funds sanctioned and utilized during the said period?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)

- (a) & (b)  Only  one  city  Shillong  has  been  selected  under  the  Smart  Cities Mission (SCM) in the State of Meghalaya. The city has been able to claim central financial assistance amounting to ₹490 crore since inception of the  Mission,  out of  which  ₹414  crore  (84%  of  the  central  financial assistance claimed) have been utilized.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5310 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-04-03
Subject: National Urban Digital Mission
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Tejasvi Surya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5310

## TO BE ANSWERED ON APRIL 03, 2025

## NATIONAL URBAN DIGITAL MISSION

- NO. 5310.   SHRI TEJASVI SURYA:

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

- (a) the  details  of  the  progress  and  developments  made  under  the  National
- Urban Digital Mission (NUDM) since its launch;
- (b) the number of cities, out of the 100 selected cities, in which all planned works have been completed under the Smart Cities Mission; and
- (c) whether the said mission is being extended beyond the current financial year and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

(SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)

- (a) The Scheme of National Urban Digital Mission (NUDM) for the period 202529  is  under  consideration.  The  fund  at  Revised  Estimate  stage  was ₹108.70  crore.  The  Urban  Platform  for  DeliverY  of  Online  Governance (UPYOG) Portal is being developed as a proof of concept for urban service delivery  and  its  full  rollout  will  occur  during  the  Mission  period  post-
- implementation.
- (b) Under Smart Cities Mission (SCM), 100 cities have undertaken a total of 8,063  projects  amounting  to  ₹1,64,545  crore.  As  on  04.03.2025,  7,504 projects (i.e.  93%  of  total  projects)  amounting  to  ₹1,50,306  crore  have been completed, as per the data provided by 100 Smart Cities.
- (c) No.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5307 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-04-03
Subject: Annual Report for 2023-2024
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Anto Antony

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 5307

(To be answered on the 3 rd  April 2025)

## ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2023-2024

## 5307. SHRI ANTO ANTONY

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Ministry of Civil Aviation has published the Annual Report 2023-24;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the expected timeline for the release of the said Annual Report?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a) to (c) Yes, it has been published and is available in public domain.  It can be accessed on the Ministry of Civil Aviation's website.The URL is as under:https://www.civilaviation.gov.in/Publication/annual-reports

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5305 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-04-03
Subject: Recruitment of Air Traffic Controllers
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Asaduddin Owaisi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 5305

(To be answered on the 3 rd  April 2025)

## RECRUITMENT OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

5305.

SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government is aware of concerns regarding the recruitment process for Air Traffic Controllers (ATCOs), particularly regarding the eligibility criteria favoring B.Tech graduates over B.Sc. graduates and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the rationale for allowing B.Tech graduates from any discipline to apply even if they have studied Physics or Mathematics in just one semester, whereas B.Sc. graduates must have pursued a full three-year degree in these subjects;
- (c) whether the initial training period for ATCOs has been reduced from 8 months to 6 months and if so, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether the Government has conducted any assessment on its impact on air traffic management and aviation safety and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether the Government has taken note of security concerns related to ATCOs allegedly engaging in paid coaching activities and if so, the details thereof along with the measures being taken to prevent such breaches?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a) & (b): The current eligibility criteria for recruitment of Air Traffic Controllers (ATCOs) in the Airports Authority of India (AAI) inter-alia specifies the minimum qualification as follows:
- Regular full-time Bachelor's Degree (three years) in Science with Physics
- and Mathematics from a recognized university, OR
- Full-time regular Bachelor's Degree in Engineering in any discipline from a
- recognized university, provided Physics and Mathematics were subjects in at least one semester.

B.Sc. graduates are considered at par with B.Tech. graduates who have studied Physics and Mathematics in any semester of their curriculum for eligibility purposes. The selection of ATCOs is based on an All India Competitive examination with a defined syllabus where the Physics and Mathematics components are at the 12th standard level. (c) & (d) : The training period for ATCOs has not been reduced. (e): The conduct of Airports Authority of India (AAI) employees is regulated by the AAI Employees (Conduct, Discipline and Appeal) Regulations, 2003, which specify the corrective actions to be taken in instances of misconduct.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5301 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-04-03
Subject: Status of Burnpur Airport for RCS-UDAN Operations
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Jagannath Sarkar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 5301

(To be answered on the 3 rd  April 2025)

## STATUS OF BURNPUR AIRPORT FOR RCS-UDAN OPERATIONS

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

## 5301. SHRI JAGANNATH SARKAR

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether it is true that the State Government of West Bengal has addressed the removal of obstacles at Burnpur Airport to make it suitable for operations under the RCS-UDAN scheme and if so, the details thereof along with the current status of compliance;
- (b) the number of letters/communications sent by the Union Government to the said State Government regarding this issue and the responses received in this regard;
- (c) the impact of these obstacles on the operational timeline and connectivity goals under the RCS-UDAN scheme; and
- (d) the steps being taken by the Union Government to ensure Burnpur Airport is made operational for regional connectivity including collaborations with the State Government and other stakeholders in this regard?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a)  to  (d):  During  the  first  round  of  bidding  under  the  UDAN  scheme, Burnpur airstrip, owned by SAIL, was identified for the development and operation of RCS flights. To operationalise the Burnpur Airport, the operator has identified and submitted a list of 41 obstacles which are infringing the established Obstacle Limitation surfaces of Burnpur Airport to DGCA. The aerodrome operator  has  been  directed    by  DGCA  to  submit  detailed information i.r.o obstacles for initiating action as per Aircraft (Demolition of obstructions caused by Building and Trees etc.) Rules, 1994.

While obstacles within the operational area have been removed, those outside, including trees and high-tension lines, require removal by the West Bengal State Government. The issue has been raised with the State Government by the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL). On removal of the obstacles, the airport may apply for licensing. Commencement of flights by Selected Airline

Operator (SAO)  is subject to readiness of the airport for operations. Currently, there is no valid bid available for Burnpur under the UDAN Scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5297 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-04-03
Subject: Bharatmala Pariyojana-ll
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Mahendra Singh Solanky, Shri Naba Charan Majhi, Dr. Rajesh Mishra, Smt. Roopkumari Choudhary

be pleased to state:

- (a) the manner in which the Government is planning the expansion of the second phase of the Bharatmala Project along with the number of roads of Chhattisgarh proposed to be included therein;
- (b) whether  any  specific  targets  have  been  set  for  construction  of expressways under this phase, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the manner in which the second phase of the Bharatmala Project is likely to complement the existing National Highway network;
- (d) whether  any  changes  have  been  proposed  in  the  land  acquisition process to expedite project implementation and whether any complaints regarding irregularities or corruption in the land acquisition process have been received, if so, the details thereof;
- (e) the number of roads proposed to be linked with Bharatamala ProjectII in Sidhi Parliamentary Constituency; and
- (f) the  extent  of  loses  incurred  by  the  State  Government  and  Union Government  on  account  of violation of the conditions of the land acquisition  by  National  Highways  Authority  of  India  (NHAI)  and  whether any assessment of this loss has been done, if so, the details thereof?

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5297 ANSWERED ON 3 RD  APRIL, 2025

## BHARATMALA PARIYOJANA-II

## 5297.  SHRI MAHENDRA SINGH SOLANKY:

SMT. ROOPKUMARI CHOUDHARY:

DR. RAJESH MISHRA:

SHRI NABA CHARAN MAJHI:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI) (a) to (c) and (e) There is no proposal for Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase II.

(d) and (f)  The provision of the acquisition of land for National Highways is done  under  National  Highways  Act,  1956.  To  expedite  Land  Acquisition process, the Government has developed Bhoomirashi portal, which enables faster  processing  of  various  notifications  and  transparency  with direct credit of compensation amounts to beneficiaries' accounts to avoid any possibility of irregularity. Further, regular monitoring is being done at various levels including review by the High Powered committee headed by respective Chief Secretaries of State Governments for land acquisition to expedite the land acquisition process.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 5295 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-04-03
Subject: Six Laning of Bypass on NH-48
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Dr. Manna Lal Rawat

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government  plans to convert the Bypass for Kherwara town on National Highway-48 into six lanes and if so,  the details thereof; and
- (b) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (b) The work of consultancy services for preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) to examine options of widening/ grade separation/ Bypass in Kherwara town has been awarded. The development will be taken up based on the outcome of DPR, synergy with PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan and inter-se priority.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5295 ANSWERED ON 3 RD  APRIL, 2025

## SIX LANING OF BYPASS ON NH-48

5295.  DR. MANNA LAL RAWAT:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 456 (STARRED), answered on 2025-04-02
Subject: Survey of Belapur-Parli Railway Line
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Shri Bhausaheb Rajaram Wakchaure

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 456 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.04.2025

## SURVEY OF BELAPUR-PARLI RAILWAY LINE

- †*456.  SHRI BHAUSAHEB RAJARAM WAKCHAURE: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:
- (a) whether  the  survey  of  Belapur-Parli  railway  line  in  Maharashtra  was conducted during British period and provision of fund was also made for its construction;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the amount of funds spent on the said construction work during British period;
- (c) whether the survey for the said railway line has been conducted after the independence of the country;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the reasons for the delay in the construction of the said railway line?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

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

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 456 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.04.2025.

- (a)  to  (e):  Before  Independence,  no  survey  of  Belapur  -  Parli  Rail  line  in Maharashtra was carried out. However, a survey for Belapur - Shevgaon (80 Km) new Narrow Gauge line was conducted in early 1920s. The work was later  abandoned  in  the  year  1948.  The  details  of  fund  allotment  of  that period are not available.

Belapur is already an existing station on Manmad - Belapur - Ahmednagar section.  Belapur  is  already  connected  to  Parli  via  Parbhani,  Jalna  and Manmad. To further improve the connectivity  between  Belapur  and  Parli, the following works have been sanctioned:

- (i) Ahmednagar  -  Beed  -  Parli  Vaijnath  new  line  (250  Km).  So  far, Ahmednagar - Beed section (169 Km) has been commissioned and the work on the balance section has been taken up. An allocation of ₹103 Crore has been made for the project during FY 2025-26.
- (ii) Doubling of Ahmednagar - Belapur (67 km) section as part of Manmad - Ahmednagar - Daund doubling (247 Km) project has been taken up. So  far  doubling  of  about  48  km  Between  Belapur  and  Ahmednagar has been completed and the work of doubling in balance 19 km has been taken up. An allocation of ₹268 Crore has been made up for the project in FY 2025-26.

Further, a pre-feasibility survey for new line between Belapur - Shevgaon Parli (241 Km) was completed in the year 2018. However, the project was not  taken  forward  due  to  low  traffic  projections  and  already  sanctioned Ahmednagar-Beed-Parli new line project.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 453 (STARRED), answered on 2025-04-02
Subject: National Film Heritage Mission
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Shri Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *453 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02.04.2025

## NATIONAL FILM HERITAGE MISSION

*453:  SHRI LAVU SRI KRISHNA DEVARAYALU:

## Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

- a) whether the Government has conducted any stakeholder consultations in Andhra Pradesh under the National Film Heritage Mission (NFHM)  to assess the preservation, conservation and digitization needs of films produced in the State;
- b) if  so,  the  details  of  such  consultations  including  the  number  of  industry  stakeholders, production  houses  and  film  associations  from  Andhra  Pradesh  that  have  participated therein along with the key outcomes of these discussions;
- c) whether  the  Government  plans  to  establish  a  dedicated  training  and  capacity-building facility  in  Andhra  Pradesh  under  NFHM  to  train  professionals  in  film  preservation, restoration and digitization;
- d) if so, the proposed timeline, budget allocation and location for such a facility particularly in collaboration with leading film institutions and studios in Andhra Pradesh; and
- e) whether any funds have been allocated for film preservation projects in Andhra Pradesh under NFHM and if so, the details of their utilization during the last three years?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING AND ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

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

## STATEMENT AS REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (e) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.*453 FOR REPLY ON 02.04.2025

(a) to (e):

In 2015, Government launched National Fim Heritage Mission (NFHM). The objective is to preserve, conserve, and digitize India's vast cinematic heritage.  Work done under NFHM so far include:

-  Collection assessment of 1,54,000 film reels;
-  Preventive conservation of 69,036 film reels;
-  Digitization of 6101 films; and
-  Restoration of 943 films.

NFHM  carried  out  the  work  following  an  extensive  consultations  across  the  country. Renowned producers, directors, distributors, production houses, film labs, industry associations, historians, academicians, critics, and journalists were consulted to develop the roadmap.

The discussions focused on key topics like film prioritization frameworks, cataloguing and content  management  systems,  preservation  techniques,  technological  advancements,  and operating models for content acquisition.

The  government  has  established  Regional  Committees,  including  one  for  the  Telugu language,  to  select  films  for  digitization  and  restoration  under  NFHM.  These  committees consist of filmmakers, historians, representatives from film associations, and the respective State Film Development Corporation.

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