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Lok Sabha Question No. 3245 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-20
Subject: Construction of NHs in North Eastern States
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Sanjay Haribhau Jadhav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3245 ANSWERED ON 20 TH  MARCH, 2025

CONSTRUCTION OF NHS IN NORTH EASTERN STATES 3245. SHRI SANJAY HARIBHAU JADHAV:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  number  of  National  Highways  (NHs)  constructed  on  the borders connecting China, Bhutan, Nepal and Bangladesh; and
- (b)  the  number  of  highways  proposed  for  development  during  the last five years and the number of highways where construction work has commenced?

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND

## ANSWER HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) and (b) The development and maintenance of National Highways (NHs)  in  the  country,  including  the  North  Eastern  (NE)  States  and NHs in border areas, is a continuous process. Works are accordingly taken up based on inter-se priority, traffic density and synergy with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (NMP).

There are 16 numbers of NHs in the border areas with China, Bhutan, Nepal and Bangladesh in NE States of the country.

Total 468 numbers of developmental works were implemented on NHs in NE States including NHs in border areas during the last five years having aggregate length of 9,337 km at a total cost of Rs. 1,51,246  crore,  out  of  which  232  number  of  works  have  been completed and remaining 236 works are scheduled for completion by 2028.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3244 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-20
Subject: PNG Connections by BPCL
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Dr. Alok Kumar Suman

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3244

TO BE ANSWERED ON 20 th  March, 2025

## PNG CONNECTIONS BY BPCL

## 3244.DR. ALOK KUMAR SUMAN:

## पेᮝोिलयम और ᮧाकृ ितक गैस मंᮢी

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

(a) whether it is a fact that the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board is not monitoring the Piped Natural Gas connections being provided by the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited causing delay in connections;

(b) if so, the details and the progress made thereof;

(c) whether it is a fact that Minimum Work Programme target mandated by the Petroleum and Natural  Gas  Regulatory  Board  (PNGRB)  has  not  been  achieved  in  PNG  connections  in  the geographical area in Gopalganj, Siwan,West Champaran, East Champaran and Deoria districts; (d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e)  the  details  of  the  target  set  for  providing  the  Piped  Natural  Gas  Connection  in  district Gopalganj along with the total number of Piped Natural Gas connections installed as on date?

## ANSWER

## पेट Ō ोिलयम और Ůाक ृ ितक गैस मंũालय मŐ राǛमंũी ( ŵी सुरे श गोपी )

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI SURESH GOPI)

(a) to (e) Establishment of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations and providing Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections are part  of  development  of  City Gas  Distribution (CGD)  network  and  the  same is carried  out  by  the  entities  authorized  by  the  Petroleum  and  Natural  Gas  Regulatory  Board  (PNGRB). PNGRB has authorized Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) in May, 2022 for development of CGD network in  Gopalganj,  Siwan,  West  Champaran,  East  Champaran  districts  of  Bihar  and  Deoria district of Uttar Pradesh. As per Minimum Work Programme (MWP) target mandated by PNGRB, BPCL has  to  establish  67  CNG  stations  and  10,10,999  PNG  connections  in  the  Geographical  Area  (GA)  by 2030.  As  on  31.01.2025,  against  the  pro-rata  target  of  establishing  16  CNG  stations  and  providing 1,60,075  PNG  connections,  BPCL  has  established  26  CNG  stations  and  provided  14,675  PNG connections in Gopalganj, Siwan, West Champaran, East Champaran and Deoria districts GA.

The PNGRB monitors the progress of CGD networks based on reports submitted by the entities. If there are any delays or shortfalls, the PNGRB advises the entity to take corrective action. This includes calling  them  for  progress  review  meetings  or  statutory  hearings  under  existing  regulations  to  discuss challenges and the latest updates on their MWP targets in authorized GAs.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3240 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-20
Subject: Implementation of Van Dhan Vikas Yojana
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri K Sudhakaran

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3240

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 20.03.2025

## IMPLEMENTATION OF VAN DHAN VIKAS YOJANA

## 3240. SHRI K SUDHAKARAN:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the total number of Van Dhan Kendras established under the Van Dhan Vikas Yojana till the current year i.e. 2025;
- (b) the funds allocated and utilised for promoting tribal entrepreneurship under the said yojana during the last year; and
- (c) the impact of the said yojana on tribal livelihoods and income levels, based on Government assessments?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS

(SHRI DURGADAS UIKEY)

(a)  to (c)  The Ministry does not implement any program by the name of Van Dhan Vikas Yojana at present, but  is  implementing  the  schemes  namely  Pradhan  Mantri  Janjatiya  Vikas  Mission  (PMJVM)  and  Pradhan Mantri  Janjati  Adivasi  Nyaya  Maha  Abhiyan  (PM-JANMAN)  under  which  funds  are  provided  to  the  State Governments for establishment of Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) to enhance livelihood opportunities and promoting  tribal  entrepreneurship.  Till  date,  3959  VDVKs  have  been  sanctioned  under  PMJVM  and  506 VDVKs under PM-JANMAN. During last financial year, i.e. 2023-24, an amount of Rs. 8155.25 lakhs have been sanctioned for establishment of 905 VDVKs. These VDVKs have realized a sale of approximately Rs 109 crores till date.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3234 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-20
Subject: Railway Over Bridge in Mangalpur
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Sunil Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3234

ANSWERED ON 20 TH  MARCH, 2025

## RAILWAY OVER BRIDGE IN MANGALPUR

3234.  SHRI SUNIL KUMAR:

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 Railway Over Bridge (ROB) being  constructed  at  Mangalpur  in  the  Balmikinagar  Parliamentary Constituency, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether it is true that the construction of this ROB is progressing at a very slow pace and that its quality is not satisfactory, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  whether  the  Government  will  direct  the  concerned  authorities  to ensure the quality of construction and timely completion of the Mangalpur Railway Over Bridge, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a)  to  (c)   The  construction  of  Rail  Over  Bridge  (ROB)  at  Mangalpur Railway Crossing on NH-727 in the Valmikinagar Parliamentary Constituency commenced in March 2022 and scheduled completion date was March 2024.  However, progress of construction of this ROB is slow and current physical progress is 33.50%. Cure Period Notice in accordance  with  the  Contract  Agreement  has  been  issued  to  the Contractor to speed up the construction work. Construction works  on  (NHs)  are carried out as per quality standards  specified  in  Specifications  for  Road  and  Bridge  Works  and Indian  Roads  Congress  (IRC)  standards/guidelines.  It  is  the  primary responsibility  of  the  contractor/concessionaire  to  execute  the  works following such specifications and standards. To ensure that the works are  executed  as  per  prescribed  specifications  and  standards  by  the contractor/concessionaire, consultants (Authority's Engineer/Independent Engineer) are appointed by the executing agencies. Officials of executing agencies also carry out quality checks of  the  works  on  random  basis.  In  some  specific  works,  executing agencies  also  engage  third  party  quality  auditors.  Deficiencies,  if  any, observed during such examination/inspection are brought to the notice of the concessionaire/contractor for rectification/ reconstruction/ replacement.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3233 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-20
Subject: Authorized Halal Certification Agencies
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Dr. Ganapathy Rajkumar P

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3233

TO BE ANSWERED ON 20 TH  MARCH 2025

## AUTHORIZED HALAL CERTIFICATION AGENCIES

## 3233. DR. GANAPATHY RAJKUMAR P:

Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  the  revenue  generated  under  Halal  Certification  by  the  authorized  Halal Certification Agencies in the country;
- (b) the details of the authorized Halal Certification Agencies and the norms for Halal Certification, Statewise;
- (c) whether many of vegetarian products are also under Halal Certification and if so, the details thereof along with the products which are certified under Halal Certification in the country; and
- (d) whether there is any proposal to review Halal Certification in the country and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI RAVNEET SINGH)

(a) to (b): The Quality Council of India (QCI) under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry has laid down the India Conformity Assessment Scheme for  Halal  Products  (i-CAS).    As  per  information  shared  by  DPIIT,  the  National  Accreditation  Board  for Certification  Bodies  (NABCB)  is  the  National  Accreditation  Body  to  provide  accreditation  to  conformity assessment bodies under India Conformity Assessment Scheme (i-CAS) for Halal Products.  NABCB's role is only  to  assess  the  technical  competence  of  the  halal  certification  agency/body  seeking  accreditation  from NABCB.  Assessing compliance to requirements of specific standard(s) & scheme(s) and the revenue generated by the Halal Certification agencies is out of the purview of NABCB's assessment.

NABCB's accreditation is currently valid for the following Halal Certification Agencies:

1. Jamiat Ulama-I-Hind Halal Trust, New Delhi [Accreditation Certificate No. PC 034 valid until 07.08.2026].
2. JUHF Certification Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra [Accreditation Certificate No. PC 037 valid until 21.11.2026]
3. Halal India Pvt. Ltd. (HIPL), Chennai, Tamil Nadu [Accreditation Certificate No. PC 038 valid until 27.02.2027]
4. Mastercert LLP, Chennai, Tamil Nadu [Accreditation Certificate No. PC 041 valid until 12.08.2027]

DPIIT has further confirmed that the scope of accreditation granted to the above NABCB accredited halal  certification  bodies  is  for  Halal  Certification  of  Meat  &  Meat  Products  as  per  'India  Conformity Assessment Scheme (i-CAS) for Halal Products'.

(c): As per DPIIT, the current valid NABCB accreditation granted to the above certification bodies are only for meat & meat products.

(d): QCI/NABCB under DPIIT is not aware of any proposal to review Halal Certification in the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3231 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-20
Subject: Implementation of Smart Cities Mission
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Bhumare Sandipanrao Asaram, Shri Gyaneshwar Patil, Smt. Delkar Kalaben Mohanbhai

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3231

TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 20, 2025

## IMPLEMENTATION OF SMART CITIES MISSION

NO. 3231.  SMT. DELKAR KALABEN MOHANBHAI: SHRI GYANESHWAR PATIL: SHRI BHUMARE SANDIPANRAO ASARAM:

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

- (a)   the progress made in the implementation of the Smart Cities Mission along with the number of cities that have successfully completed their projects;
- (b)   the manner in which the Government is addressing urban infrastructure related challenges, particularly in rapidly growing cities in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Khandwa Parliamentary Constituency of  Madhya  Pradesh and Sambhajinagar district of Maharashtra; and
- (c)   the  details  of  the  corrective  steps  taken  by  the  Government  in  this regard?

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

- (a) 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.
- (b)   & (c) 'Land' and 'Colonization' are State subjects. Further, as per the 12th  Schedule  of  Indian  Constitution  (Article  243W),  Urban  Planning including  Town  Planning  is  the  responsibility  of  Urban  Local  Bodies (ULBs)/ Urban Development Authorities. Government of India supplements these efforts of the States through schematic interventions/ advisories.

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has a multi-pronged approach to ensure planned and comprehensive urban development in the country. In all 4,915 statutory town & cities, issues of cleanliness, housing  for  all,  and  clean  drinking  water  are  being  addressed  with National  urban  missions  like,  'Swachh  Bharat  Mission  (SBM)'  for sanitation  and  hygiene,  'Pradhan  Mantri  Awas  Yojna  (PMAY)'  for housing for all, 'Pradhan Mantri SVANidhi Yojna' and 'Atal Mission for Rejuvenation & Urban Transformation (AMRUT)'. Thereafter, 100 cities have been selected under the SCM to incorporate technology in better and faster urban management. Further, to address the challenges of urban mobility, Metro Rail Transit System (MRTS) is also operational in various cities.

There is no smart city under SCM  in Khandwa  Parliamentary Constituency of Madhya Pradesh.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3225 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-20
Subject: Natural Gas Exploration in Kerala-Konkan Offshore Block
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Dr. M P Abdussamad Samadani

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3225 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20 March, 2025

## Natural Gas Exploration in Kerala - Konkan Offshore Block

3225: Dr. M. P. ABDUSSAMAD SAMADANI:

## पेट Ō ोिलयम और Ůाक ृ ितक गैस मंũी

Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state : (a) Whether the preliminary examination conducted by Oil India Ltd. (OIL) in 2020 in the Kerala - Konkan offshore block that lies in the shallow waters off the west coast of Kerala region had found any possibilities for natural gas exploration in the sea off the Kollam coast

- and if so, the details thereof; and,
- (b)  whether  Oil  India  Ltd.  (OIL)  has  entered  into  any  tie-up  with  any  firm  for  deep  gas exploration in the region, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## पेĚोͧलयम और Ĥाक ृ Ǔतक गैस मंğालय मɅ राÏयमंğी ( Įी सुरेश गोपी )

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRI SURESH GOPI)

- (a) One (1) block, namely, KK-OSHP-2018/1 measuring 3519.69 Square Kilometers was awarded  to  M/s.  Oil  India  Limited  during  Open  Acreage  Licensing  Policy  (OALP)  Bid Round-III in the Kerala-Konkan Basin. The Revenue Sharing Contract (RSC) in this regard was  signed  on  16.07.2019  and  Petroleum  Exploration  License  (PEL)  for  the  Block  was granted on 30.08.2019 by the Government.

Against the Committed Work Programme of 1017 Sq. KM in 3D Seismic API and 2 wells in the Block, OIL India Ltd., has conducted 1028 Sq. KM of 3D Seismic API and has identified one location for commencement of drilling activities.

(b)  No.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 269 (STARRED), answered on 2025-03-19
Subject: New Trains from Tiruchirappalli
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Shri T R Baalu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO. 269 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.03.2025

## NEW TRAINS FROM TIRUCHIRAPPALLI

*269. SHRI T R BAALU:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that Tiruchirappalli city which is the headquarter of an important Railways Division, only a couple of Express Trains viz., Rockfort Express and Chozhan Express originate from there;
- (b) whether it is also a fact that these two trains were launched five decades ago and after that no new Super Fast Express Trains have been started from Tiruchirappalli;
- (c) if so, the reasons for neglecting this major city with 15 lakh population by the Railways; and
- (d) whether the Pallavan Express earlier running between Trichy and Egmore would be restored in view of the long demand and if so, the details thereof including the expected time of it's restoration?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

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

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 269 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.03.2025.

(a)  to  (d)  Presently,  Tiruchchirappalli  station  is  being  served  by  157  train services including 55 train services originating from/terminating at Tiruchchirappalli. During the period 2020-2021 to 2024-2025 (upto February, 2025),  Indian  Railways(IR)  have  introduced  08  new  train  services  and extended 06 train services to cater to the needs  of passengers of Tiruchchirappalli. Moreover, IR constantly endeavors to improve connectivity to facilitate  passengers inter alia by introducing new  train services, extending and increasing the frequency of existing train services. Presently,  12605/12606  Pallavan  Express  is  operating  between  Chennai Egmore and Karaikkudi via Tiruchchirappalli. Further, Chennai -Tiruchchirappalli  sector  is  presently  being  served  by  27  pairs  of  train services  including  2  pairs  of  Vande  Bharat  train  services  viz.  20627/20628 Chennai Egmore  Nagercoil  Vande  Bharat Express (introduced w.e.f. 31.08.2024)  and  20665/20666  Chennai  Egmore  -  Tirunelveli  Vande  Bharat Express  (introduced  w.e.f.  24.09.2023).  Besides,  introduction/extension  of train  services  is  an  ongoing  process  on  Indian  Railways  subject  to  traffic justification, operational feasibility, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 268 (STARRED), answered on 2025-03-19
Subject: Disrupted Services of BSNL in Jharkhand
Ministry: COMMUNICATION
Asked by: Shri Nalin Soren

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 268 TO BE ANSWERED ON 19 TH  MARCH, 2025

## DISRUPTED SERVICES OF BSNL IN JHARKHAND

## *268. SHRI NALIN SOREN:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  services  of  Bharat  Sanchar  Nigam  Limited  remain  frequently  disrupted  in Jharkhand;
- (b) if so, whether the Government has received any complaints from the State Government in this regard;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government has fixed any accountability in this regard; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION (SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA)

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

## STATEMENT TO BE LAID ON THE TABLE OF LOK SABHA IN RESPECT OF PARTS (a) TO (e) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.268 FOR 19 TH  MARCH, 2025 REGARDING 'DISRUPTED SERVICES OF BSNL IN JHARKHAND.'

( a ) to ( e) The mobile and landline services provided by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) are working satisfactorily and meeting the Quality of Service (QoS) parameters related to network availability  of  Cellular  services  of  Telecom  Regulatory  Authority  of  India  (TRAI)  in  Jharkhand (Bihar, Licenced Service Area).

No  complaint  has  been  received  from  the  State  Government  regarding  BSNL  network disruption in Jharkhand.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 261 (STARRED), answered on 2025-03-19
Subject: Chandrayan-4 Mission
Ministry: SPACE
Asked by: Shri Dhairyasheel Sambhajirao Mane, Shri Chavan Ravindra Vasantrao

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF SPACE

## LOK SABHA

TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2025

## STARRED QUESTION NO. 261 CHANDRAYAN-4 MISSION

- *261.   SHRI DHAIRYASHEEL SAMBHAJIRAO MANE: SHRI CHAVAN RAVINDRA VASANTRAO:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  launch  Chandrayan-4 Mission;
- (b)
- if so, the details along with the aims and objectives thereof;
- the total expenditure likely to be incurred on the said Mission earmarked/sanctioned/released
- (c) and the amount of funds thereunder;
- (d) the  benefits  likely  to  accrue  to  the  country  as  a  result  of launching Chandrayan-4 Mission; and
- (e) the time by which the said Mission is likely to be launched?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH):

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

STATEMENT LAID ON THE TABLE OF THE LOK SABHA IN REPLY TO STARRED QUESTION NO. 261 REGARDING 'CHANDRAYAN-4 MISSION'  ASKED  BY  SHRI  DHAIRYASHEEL  SAMBHAJIRAO  MANE AND  SHRI  CHAVAN  RAVINDRA  VASANTRAO  FOR  ANSWERING  ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2025.

- a)
- Yes, Sir.
- b) The  primary  objective  of  Chandrayaan-4  is  to  collect  Lunar samples from southern high latitudes and return the samples to  Earth  for  scientific  study.  Towards  this,  various  critical technologies would be demonstrated that would also pave the way for the landing of an Indian on the Moon by 2040.
- c) The total cost of the said mission is Rs. 2104 Crores and has
- been sanctioned.
- d) The department has been systematically exploring the Lunar surface  through  the  past  missions  and  advancing  various technologies. The Chandrayaan-4 mission is the next mission to  be  realized  for  exploration  of  the  moon  and  has  the following advantages:
- I. To  demonstrate  key  first  level  technologies  for  future
- crewed mission to Moon.
- II. To  provide  opportunities  to  study  the  lunar  samples  in greater detail, scientifically, compared to which the lander
- and rover mission could do in-situ.
- III. To inform and gain valuable experience to undertake future planetary missions including crewed missions.
- IV. To further the strides achieved in advancing lunar science within the country.
- V. To  enhance  the  technological  and  scientific  capability  of the  country  and  aid  to  cement  international  presence  in such prestigious endeavours.
- The mission is targeted to be launched during October 2027.

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- e)