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Lok Sabha Question No. 4584 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-27
Subject: Extension of the Term of Smart Cities Mission
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Jagadish Shettar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4584 TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 27, 2025

## EXTENSION OF THE TERM OF SMART CITIES MISSION

- NO. 4584.         SHRI JAGADISH SHETTAR: Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to

state:

- (a)   whether the Government has taken/proposes to take any measures to extend the tenure for few more years of implementing the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) in the selected cities;
- (b)   if so, the details thereof;
- (c)   whether the Government has taken/proposes to take any steps for the absorption of the engineers etc., in the Government Sector who have worked in the projects under SCM; and
- (d)   if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c) No.
- (d)    Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4582 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-27
Subject: Hidising and Badajoda Irrigation Projects in Odisha
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Rudra Narayan Pany

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4582

ANSWERED ON 27.03.2025

## HIDISING AND BADAJODA IRRIGATION PROJECTS IN ODISHA

†4582. SHRI RUDRA NARAYAN PANY Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state: (a) whether the Union Government has granted all kinds of permissions to Hidising and Badajoda irrigation projects of Angul and Dhenkanal districts respectively of Odisha; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the amount of central grants provided so far for these two projects and the date on which the remaining amount is likely to be released?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

( SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY )

(a) & (b) The Advisory Committee of Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation  (DoWR,  RD&GR),  for  consideration  of  techno-economic  feasibility  of  major  and  medium irrigation, flood control and multi-purpose project proposals, accepted the Hidsing medium irrigation project of  Odisha  for  an  estimated  amount  of  Rs  332.26  crore  at  2023  price  level,  in  its  156 th meeting  held  on 03.09.2024.

Badjore irrigation project was originally approved by Planning Commission in October, 1989 for an estimated amount Rs. 14.57 Crores. Thereafter, revised cost for Sapua-Badjore Project was accepted by the Advisory  Committee  on  Irrigation,  Flood  Control  and  Multipurpose  Projects  in  its  58 th meeting  held  on 24.06.1994 for an amount of Rs. 33.21 crore.

(c) Hidsing medium irrigation project and Badjore irrigation project are not included in any scheme of the DoWR, RD&GR, hence the question of releasing central grants for these projects does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4581 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-27
Subject: Expressway from Nashik to Wadhwan Port
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Rajabhau Parag Prakash Waje

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is any proposal to develop an expressway connecting Nashik and the upcoming Wadhwan port, if so, the status thereof; and
- (b) whether  a  master  plan  is  in  place  for  undertaking  new  highway projects and widening of existing highways in consultation with the State Government to ensure efficient utilization of resources of State and the Union Government, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) At  present,  there  is  no  such   proposal  to  develop  an  expressway connecting Nashik and the upcoming Wadhwan port. However, alignment for  connecting  Wadhwan  port to  Delhi  Mumbai  Expressway  has  been approved.
- (b) Maintenance and development of National Highways is a continuous process. For holistic Planning of infrastructure including National Highways,  PM Gatishakti National Master Plan portal is being used.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4581 ANSWERED ON 27 TH  MARCH, 2025

## EXPRESSWAY FROM NASHIK TO WADHWAN PORT

4581.   SHRI RAJABHAU PARAG PRAKASH WAJE:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 4578 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-27
Subject: Public-Private Partnership in Regional Air Connectivity
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Anup Sanjay Dhotre

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 4578

(To be answered on the 27 th  March 2025)

## PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP IN REGIONAL AIR CONNECTIVITY

4578. SHRI ANUP SANJAY DHOTRE

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a)  the  manner  in  which  the  Government  is  promoting  public-private partnerships  to  support  regional  air  connectivity  initiatives;
- (b) the details of the incentives being offered by the Government to encourage private sector participation; and
- (c) the measures being taken by the Government to ensure that regional air connectivity initiatives are environmentally sustainable, socially inclusive and economically viable?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a)  to  (c):  Under  the  RCS-UDAN Scheme, private airline operators are incentivised to provide regional and remote connectivity through VGF support and a host of concessions offered by Central government, State Government and airport operators, including private airport operators. The VGF for the RCS (Regional Connectivity Scheme) is funded through a levy charged on certain domestic routes by airlines.

With a view to assist the airlines in keeping the routes economically viable, Government has taken several measures under the RCS - UDAN, such as i. Viability Gap Funding: Viability Gap Funding (VGF) to the Selected Airline Operators operating the UDAN routes helps cover the gap between the operational costs and the revenue generated.

- ii. Route Exclusivity: Exclusivity of operations to Selected Airline Operators (SAO) on awarded RCS Routes.

iii. Fuel Tax Benefit: Excise Duty at the rate of 2% and VAT at reduced rates (1 to 4% by most States) is levied on ATF drawn by SAO at RCS Airports

- iv.  Airport charges subsidy: Airport operators not to levy Landing and Parking Charges, AAI to exempt Terminal Navigation Landing Charges

(TNLC) and levy Route Navigation and Facilitation Charges (RNFC) on a discounted basis @ 42.50% of Normal Rates on RCS Flights. v.  Self-ground Handling: SAO allowed self-ground handling for operations under the Scheme at all airports.

The RCS has given a much-needed boost to regional aviation, fostering balanced  growth  and  providing  socio-economic  benefits.  Improved connectivity to remote and underserved regions, boosting tourism, trade, and employment. UDAN has provided an impetus to economic development of remote regions and contributed to a more equitable and inclusive growth in economic activity across the country.  It has provided a boost to businesses with enhanced connectivity to industrial hubs, tourist destinations and made trade more efficient. More than 149 lakhs domestic passengers have travelled in more than 2.97

## lakh RCS flights covering 32 States in the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4577 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-27
Subject: Air Connectivity between Mohali, Amritsar and Hazoor Sahib (Nanded)
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Dr. Dharamvira Gandhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 4577

(To be answered on the 27 th  March 2025)

## AIR CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN MOHALI, AMRITSAR AND HAZOOR SAHIB (NANDED)

## 4577. DR. DHARAMVIRA GANDHI

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  ensured  permanent  and  reliable  air connectivity between Mohali, Amritsar and Hazoor Sahib (Nanded) on repeated demands from Sikh devotees and interventions by the SGPC and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether it is true that flights between Amritsar-Hazoor Sahib and MohaliHazoor  Sahib  have  remained  suspended  for  a  long  period,  causing inconvenience to pilgrims and if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the corrective steps being taken by the Government to restore these crucial flights and prevent future suspensions?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a) to (c): Nanded, Amritsar and Chandigarh (Mohali) Airports are served airports as per the provisions of RCS-UDAN Scheme and thus the routes connecting these airports do not fall under the purview of the Scheme. With the repeal of the Air Corporation Act in March 1994, Indian domestic aviation was totally deregulated. Airlines are free to induct capacity with any aircraft type, free to select whatever markets and network they wish to service and operate with the compliance of Route Dispersal Guidelines (RDGs) issued by the Government, slot allocated by the respective airport operators and further approval of schedule from DGCA. Hence, it is up to the airline operator to consider the introduction or continuation of air services to/ from any city in the country depending on their operational and commercial viabilities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4576 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-27
Subject: Electricity Distribution Companies
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Dr. Thirumaavalavan Tholkappiyan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4576 ANSWERED ON 27.03.2025

## ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES

4576.  DR. THIRUMAAVALAVAN THOLKAPPIYAN:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is aware that allowing one or two Electricity distribution companies in the same area leads only to monopoly of one or two companies;

(b) if so, whether the Government has any plan to announce it as compulsory to have at  least  five  companies  to  exist  in  each  of  such  area  so  that  the  expectation  of  the Government to increase the efficiency is achieved; and

- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## A N S W E R

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

(a) to (c) : To promote competition in electricity sector, Electricity Act, 2003 does not impose  any  restrictions  on  number  of  licensees  in  a  distribution  area.  Appropriate Electricity  Regulatory  Commission  may  grant  multiple  licences  for  distribution  of electricity within the same area.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4571 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-27
Subject: NH in Telangana
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Vamsi Krishna Gaddam

be pleased to state:

- (a)  the current status of the proposed National Highway (NH) from Jagtial-Dharmaram-Peddapalli-KalvaSrirampur-KishtampetTekumatla-Ramappa;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  accorded  all  clearance  to  the project  along  with  providing  the  required  budget  and  if  so,  the details thereof; and
- (c)  if  not,  the  reasons  for  delays  along  with  the  timeline  for  its completion?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a)  to  c)    The  road  connecting  Jagtial-Dharmaram-Peddapalli-Kalva Srirampur-Kishtampet-Tekumatla-Ramappa is a State road and development of State  roads  is  the  responsibility  of  the  respective

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4571 ANSWERED ON 27 TH  MARCH, 2025

## NH IN TELANGANA

4571.   SHRI VAMSI KRISHNA GADDAM:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

State Government. Government keeps on receiving proposals from various  State  Governments/UTs,  etc.,  including  from  the  State  of Telangana for declaration / up-gradation of State roads as National Highways (NHs). Government considers declaration of some of the State roads as NHs from time to time based on the requirements of connectivity,  inter-se  priority,  traffic  levels  and  synergy  with  PM Gati Shakti Master Plan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4569 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-27
Subject: Maintenance  of NH 38
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Smt. Kanimozhi Karunanidhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4569

ANSWERED ON 27 TH  MARCH, 2025

## MAINTENANCE OF NH 38

4569.   SMT. KANIMOZHI KARUNANIDHI:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the complaints raised regarding the maintenance  issues in the  Madurai-Thoothukkud  stretch of the National Highway (NH)-38;
- (b)
- if so, the details regarding the measures taken to resolve them; and
- (c) the reasons for the poor maintenance of this road by the NHAI?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) Yes  sir.  The  project  was  initially  awarded  to  M/s.  MaduraiTuticorin  Expressways  Ltd.  under  BOT  (Toll).  However,  due  to  various defaults  of  Concessionaire,  the  contract  was  terminated  on  17.03.2023. After the termination of the contract, the work  for overlaying  and maintenance of the entire stretch was awarded for Rs. 144.6 crore. So far, overlaying has been completed in a length of 46.3 km, and the remaining work is scheduled to be completed by December 2025.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4562 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-27
Subject: National Urban Digital Mission
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Appalanaidu Kalisetti

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4562 TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 27, 2025

## NATIONAL URBAN DIGITAL MISSION

## NO. 4562.   SHRI APPALANAIDU KALISETTI:

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

- (a)  the current status of the National Urban Digital Mission (NUDM) along with its implementation across the country, State-wise, particularly in Andhra
- Pradesh;
- (b)  the details of the funds allocated and utilized under NUDM during the last three years and the current year, State-wise;
- (c)  the key digital governance initiatives and infrastructure developed under NUDM to enhance urban service delivery;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  has  assessed  the  impact  of  NUDM  on  Urban Local  Bodies  (ULBs)  in  terms  of  efficiency,  transparency  and  citizen services and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  the steps taken/being taken by the Government to integrate NUDM with other urban missions such as the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) and AMRUT along with the future expansion plans for the initiative, if any?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to  (e)  The  Scheme  of  National  Urban  Digital  Mission  (NUDM)  for  the period  2025-29  is  under  consideration.  Budget  Estimate  for  the  year 202425  ₹1150.02  crore.  However, in  pursuance  of  the  fund  flow guidelines of Ministry of Finance, the fund at Revised Estimate stage was requested to be reduced from ₹1150.02 crore to ₹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.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4556 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-27
Subject: Cottage and Small Industries
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Shri Virendra Singh

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4556 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27.03.2025

## COTTAGE AND SMALL INDUSTRIES

## 4556. SHRI VIRENDRA SINGH:

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

- (a) whether there is any scheme to provide concessions or assistance for setting up of cottage and small industries to promote employment generation, if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) the interest rate on the amount disbursed by the banks for the said purpose along with the details of subsidy provided on the interest rate?

## ANSWER

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

(a) and (b): Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) is a credit linked subsidy programme for generating self-employment opportunities to traditional artisans/ rural and urban unemployed youth through establishment of micro-enterprises in the non-farm sector. Under the Scheme, General Category beneficiaries can avail of Margin Money (MM) subsidy of 25% of the project cost in rural areas and 15% in urban areas. For beneficiaries belonging to Special Categories such as Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, OBCs, Minorities, Women, Exservicemen,  Physically  Handicapped,  Transgenders,  beneficiaries  belonging  to  Northeastern Region, Hill and Border areas, and Aspirational Districts, the Margin Money subsidy is 35% in rural areas and 25% in urban areas. Own contribution of beneficiaries under Special Category is 05% and 10% for General Category beneficiaries.

Under  PMEGP  Scheme,  bank  sanctions  90%  of  the  project  cost  as  a  loan  in  case  of General Category of beneficiary and 95% in case of Special Category of beneficiary for setting up of the enterprise. The maximum cost of project is Rs. 50 lakh in manufacturing sector and Rs.  20  lakh  in  service  sector.  Under  the  Scheme,  interest  rate  is  charged  on  the  loan  amount sanctioned  by banks other than subsidy  amount and own contribution. The details of Margin Money (MM) subsidy disbursed and number of units assisted under PMEGP since last three years i.e FY 2021-2022 to FY 2023-24 is given below: -

| Financial Year   |   MMSubsidy disbursed (Rs. Crore) | No. of Units Assisted   |
|------------------|-----------------------------------|-------------------------|
| 2021-22          |                           2977.66 | 1,03,219                |
| 2022-23          |                           2722.17 | 85,167                  |
| 2023-24          |                           3093.87 | 89,118                  |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4553 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-27
Subject: Projects under SCM in Gorakhpur
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Ravindra Shukla Alias Ravi Kishan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4553

## TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 27, 2025

## PROJECTS UNDER SCM IN GORAKHPUR

- NO. 4553.    SHRI RAVINDRA SHUKLA ALIAS RAVI KISHAN:
- Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:
- (a)   the main projects initiated in Gorakhpur district under the Smart Cities Mission (SCM);
- (b)   the details of the funds allocated and utilized for the development of Smart City in the said district;
- (c) the initiatives implemented to improve public transport, waste management and urban infrastructure in Gorakhpur district;
- (d)   whether the Government has faced any challenges in implementing SCM in the said district and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)   the impact of the SCM on the quality of life of the residents in Gorakhpur district?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (e) Gorakhpur is not part of 100 cities selected under the Smart Cities Mission (SCM).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4549 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-27
Subject: Air Connectivity in Hingoli District of Maharashtra
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Aashtikar Patil Nagesh Bapurao

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 4549

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

(To be answered on the 27 th  March 2025)

## AIR CONNECTIVITY IN HINGOLI DISTRICT OF MAHARASHTRA

## 4549. SHRI AASHTIKAR PATIL NAGESH BAPURAO

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether it is true that backward and agri-dominated districts like Hingoli in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra have been deprived of basic air connectivity which is adversely impacting emergency medical services, tourism and trade and is causing serious inconvenience to the citizens, farmers, traders and students of the region and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government is aware that the citizens of Hingoli district have to travel hundreds of kilometres to reach the nearest airport like Aurangabad, Nanded or Hyderabad, resulting in loss of time, money and health and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) if not, the reasons therefor along with the time by which the Government
- (c) whether the Government proposes to conduct any preliminary survey, feasibility report or planning for the establishment of a civil airport in Hingoli district to provide this basic facility to the citizens of the region and if so, the details thereof; and
- would take steps to bring Hingoli district on the civil aviation map?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a) & (b): At present, there is no Airport in Hingoli, Maharashtra. However, Nanded Airport owned by Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) is operational at a distance of 90 kms. (approx.) from Hingoli.
- (c) & (d): Government of India has formulated a Greenfield Airports (GFA) Policy, 2008 for development of new Greenfield airports in the country. As per the policy, if any developer including the State Government desires to develop an airport, they are required to identify a suitable site and get the Pre-feasibility Study conducted for construction of airport and submit a proposal to the Central Government for 'Site-Clearance' followed by 'In-

Principle' approval. The proposals so received by GoI are considered as per the provisions of GFA Policy. No proposal has been received by AAI (Airports Authority of India) from the State Government or any other Project Proponent to conduct Pre-Feasibility study for establishment of an airport in Hingoli, Maharashtra.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4548 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-27
Subject: National Conference on Sustainable Cooling and Energy Efficiency
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Shri Basavaraj Bommai

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4548 ANSWERED ON 27.03.2025

## NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE COOLING AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY

4548.  SHRI BASAVARAJ BOMMAI:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  recently  organized  a  National  Conference  on Sustainable Cooling and Energy Efficiency Improvement; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER

(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

(a) & (b) : Bureau of Energy Efficiency organized the two day National conference on 'Sustainable  Cooling  and  Doubling  the  Rate  of  Energy  Efficiency  Improvement'  in February,  2025.  The  conference  outcome  is  a  suggested  roadmap  to  double  rate  of energy  efficiency  improvement  by  2030  through  key  interventions  across  all  demand sectors including transition to Sustainable Cooling.

Further,  consensus  emerged  during  the  above  conference  that  the  target  of doubling energy efficiency improvement rate would be met through gradual improvement by the year 2030.

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