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Lok Sabha Question No. 1575 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-13
Subject: Thoothukudi-Tirunelveli NH-138
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Smt. Kanimozhi Karunanidhi

## be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  problems  caused  by  poor maintenance of the Thoothukudi-Tirunelveli National Highway (NH) -138 by the NHAI, despite hundred per cent toll fee collection at the Vagaikulam Toll Plaza and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)      the  measures  taken  by  the  Government  to  address  the  said  issue, prevent an unfair user fee system and ensure proper maintenance of the road;
- (c)      the  capital  cost  incurred  for  the  development  of  NH-138  and  the  total amount collected so far at the Vagaikulam Toll Plaza; and
- (d)      the  time  frame  within  which  the  Vagaikulam  Toll  Plaza  is  expected  to continue its operations?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) Major maintennace of the stretch by providing 50mm DBM & 30mm BC has been  completed  in  August,  2024.  Further,  Routine  maintenance  activities, including provision of incident management, are being carried out through the O&M agency and Thoothukudi -Tirunelveli section of NH-138 is maintained in traffic worthy condition.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1575

ANSWERED ON 13 TH  FEBRUARY, 2025

## THOOTHUKUDI-TIRUNELVELI NH-138

1575.         SMT. KANIMOZHI KARUNANIDHI:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

(b)  and  (d)  User  fee  for  Thoothukudi  -Tirunelveli  section  of  NH-138  is  being collected  as  per  the  provisions  of  National  Highway  Fee  Rule,  2008,  as amended from time to time.

(c)  The  capital  cost  incurred  towards  development  and  maintenance  of Tirunelveli-Thoothukudi section of NH-138 and the amount collected towards user-fee at Vagaikulam Fee Plaza are as under:

| Total Capital Cost incurred Total Amount       | Remarks                                                           |
|------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
| maintenance 568.14                             | This does not include interest on borrowings made towards capital |
| Total Amount collected towards user-fee 219.00 |                                                                   |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1571 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-13
Subject: Projects under SCM in Bareilly
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Chhatrapal Singh Gangwar

O.I.H.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1571 TO BE ANSWERED ON FEBRUARY 13, 2025

## PROJECTS UNDER SCM IN BAREILLY

NO. 1571.  SHRI CHHATRAPAL SINGH GANGWAR:

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

- (a)   the  current  status  of  major  ongoing  development  projects  in Bareilly; and
- (b)    the  number  of  projects  completed  and  pending  under  the  Smart Cities Mission (SCM) in Bareilly;

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

- (a) to (b) As per the information provided by the Bareilly smart city, a total  of  88  projects amounting to ₹1,476 crore have  been  taken under Smart Cities Mission (SCM) and all the projects have been completed.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1570 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-13
Subject: Transparency in Real Estate Records
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Giridhari Yadav

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 1570

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FEBRUARY 13, 2025

## TRANSPARENCY IN REAL ESTATE RECORDS

NO. 1570.          SHRI GIRIDHARI YADAV:

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

- (a) whether it  is  a  fact  that  the  developers  registered  under  the  Real Estate  (Regulation  and  Development)  Act,  2016  do  not  upload  the name of the buyer of a plot or flat as property on the RERA's website which leads to non-transparency;
- if so, whether the Government proposes to issue an order to include the names of all types of property buyers in the project details by the registered developers by amending the Real Estate (Regulation
- (b) and Development) Act, 2016; and
- (c) if so, the time by which it is likely to be done and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)

- (a) to (c): 'Land' and 'Colonization' are State subjects. In order to protect the interest of homebuyers and to ensure transparency and accountability in the Real Estate Sector, Parliament has enacted the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA).

As  per  provisions  of  the  RERA,  Appropriate  Governments  are required to establish Real Estate Regulatory Authorities to regulate and develop the Real Estate Sector.

Further,  the  Real  Estate  Regulatory  Authority  of  the  concerned State/Union Territory is required to publish and maintain a website of  records  for  public  viewing  of  relevant  details  of  all  real  estate projects for which registration has been given.

RERA  is  a  comprehensive  legislation  which  seeks  to  standardise business  practices  and  transactions  in  the  Real  Estate  sector  as well as to ensure consumer protection. One of the main objectives of this  legislation  is  to  break  down  the  information  asymmetry  by mandating the promoter to create their web page on the website of the  Regulatory  Authority  and  enter  all  details  of  the  proposed project,  for  public  viewing,  including  (a)  details  of  the  registration granted by the Authority; (b) quarterly up-to-date the list of number and types of apartments or plots, as the case may be, booked; (c) quarterly  up-to-date  the  list  of  number  of  garages  booked;  (d) quarterly  up-to-date  the  list  of  approvals  taken  and  the  approvals which  are  pending  subsequent  to  commencement  certificate;  (e) quarterly up-to-date status of the project; and(f) such other information and documents as may be specified by the regulations made by the Authority.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1569 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-13
Subject: Construction of Airstrip in Hoshangabad
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Darshan Singh Choudhary

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1569

(To be answered on the 13 th  February 2025)

## CONSTRUCTION OF AIRSTRIP IN HOSHANGABAD

## 1569. SHRI DARSHAN SINGH CHOUDHARY

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a)  and  (b):    The  airstrip  located  at  Pachmarchi  is  under  the  State Government  of  Madhya  Pradesh.

No  proposal  regarding  the  construction  of  a  new  airport  at Matkuli/Pachmarchi in Hoshangabad has been received by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) from the State Government of Madhya Pradesh.

As per provisions in the UDAN Scheme, revival/upgradation of existing unserved & underserved airstrips is done on its identification through a valid bid & award to the SAO (Selected Airline Operator).

During UDAN 4.2, Pachmarhi Airport was identified for the development and operation of RCS flights under the UDAN scheme.  RCS route connecting Pachmarhi to Indore has been awarded to FlyBig and a development fund of INR 45 crore has been allocated to develop the airport. However, any progress is  currently  held  up  due  to  a  pending  case  in  the  NGT  since December, 2022.

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be pleased to state:-

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  construct  an  airstrip  at Matkuli/Pachmarhi in Hoshangabad Lok Sabha Constituency in the coming years; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?
Lok Sabha Question No. 1560 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-13
Subject: Marking Expiry Dates on Bridges
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri T R Baalu

## be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether the Government agrees with the view that there is a dire need to fix the life or expiry date of bridges and carry out timely repairs; and
- (b) if  so,  the  initiatives  taken  or  proposed  to  be  taken  by  the Government  keeping  in  view  that  this  would  be  possible  only when there is data on the status of the bridge, and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)    Yes, Sir
- (b)    Government  in  Ministry  of  Road  Transport  and  Highways  is primarily responsible for development and maintenance of National Highways. Government  has engaged a Consultant for development of Indian Bridge Management System (IBMS) for National Highways, which  envisages  developing  an  online  platform  for  processing bridge condition data.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1560 ANSWERED ON 13 TH  FEBRUARY 2025

## MARKING EXPIRY DATES ON BRIDGES

†1560.    SHRI T. R. BAALU:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 1559 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-13
Subject: Tap Water Connections under JJM in Karnataka
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri G Kumar Naik

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

## DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1559 ANSWERED ON 13/02/2025

## TAP WATER CONNECTIONS UNDER JJM IN KARNATAKA

1559.  SHRI G KUMAR NAIK:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a) the total number of tap water connections provided to the households in Karnataka under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) as on 31st December, 2024;
- (b) the total funds allocated to Karnataka under the JJM; and
- (c) the current status of tap water connection installations and the provision of drinking water supply to these households in Karnataka?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI (SHRI V. SOMANNA)

(a) to (c) At the time of launch of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), in Karnataka, 24.51 Lakhs rural households  (24.19%)  of  the  State  had  tap  water  connections.  Since  then,  about  58.90  Lakhs households, living in rural areas have been provided with tap water connections, till December, 2024. As on 10.02.2025, out of total 101.32 Lakhs rural households in the State, about 84.36 Lakhs (83.26%) households have been provided tap water connections.

The year wise details of funds allocated to Karnataka under JJM, are given below:

(Amount in Rs. Crore)

| Year                       | (JJM Central share)   | (JJM Central share)   |
|----------------------------|-----------------------|-----------------------|
|                            | Fund allocated        | Fund drawn            |
| 2019-20                    | 546.06                | 546.06                |
| 2020-21                    | 1,189.40              | 446.36                |
| 2021-22                    | 5,008.80              | 2,504.40              |
| 2022-23                    | 5,451.85              | 2,725.93              |
| 2023-24                    | 12,623.37             | 4,966.62              |
| 2024-25 (as on 10.02.2025) | 3,804.41              | 570.66                |
| Total                      | 28,623.89             | 11,760.03             |

Source: JJM-IMIS (D1)

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1556 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-13
Subject: Upgradation of Karnataka State Highway-25
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri E Tukaram

be pleased to state:

- (a) the present status of the proposal for upgradation of Karnataka State Highway-25, connecting Mariyammanahally (NH-50) to Shivamogga (NH-69), totalling  220  km,  to  the  status  of  a  National Highway; and
- (b) whether the proposal has been approved, if so, the timeline for commencing the project?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (b) Government in the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways is mainly  responsible  for  development  and  maintenance of National Highways (NHs). The road connecting Mariyammanahally (NH-50) to Shivamogga (NH-69) is a State road. Government  keeps  on  receiving proposals from various State Governments/UTs,  etc.,  including  from  the  State  of  Karnataka  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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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1556

## ANSWERED ON 13 TH  FEBRUARY, 2025

## UPGRADATION OF KARNATAKA STATE HIGHWAY-25

1556. SHRI E TUKARAM:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 1547 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-13
Subject: Greenfield Airport in Silchar
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Parimal Suklabaidya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1547

(To be answered on the 13 th  February 2025)

## GREENFIELD AIRPORT IN SILCHAR

## 1547. SHRI PARIMAL SUKLABAIDYA

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a)  the  major reasons for the delay in the construction of the proposed Greenfield Airport project in Silchar Lok Sabha constituency; (b)  whether  the  Government  has  set  any  timeline  to  commence  the construction work of the said project at the earliest and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the steps taken by the Government so far to ensure timely completion of the said project; and
- (d) whether adequate funds have been allocated for the said project and if so, the details thereof along with the current status of the project?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a) to (d): Government of India (GoI) has formulated a Greenfield Airports (GFA) Policy, 2008 for development of new Greenfield airports in the country through a two stage approval process, i.e. 'Site Clearance' followed by 'InPrinciple' approval.

GoI has granted 'Site Clearance' approval to Airports Authority of India (AAI)  for establishment of an Greenfield Airport at Silchar, Assam in February, 2024. As per the GFA Policy, the responsibility for implementation of the Greenfield airport projects including land acquisition, R&R, funding etc. lies with the concerned airport developer or the State Government, as the case may be. The timeline for completion of the airport projects depends upon many factors such as land acquisition, availability of mandatory clearances including environmental clearances, financial closure etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1544 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-13
Subject: Ayodhya-Varanasi Expressway
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Lalji Verma

## be pleased to state:

- (a) whether there is any proposal under consideration by the Government to construct an expressway connecting Ayodhya to Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1544 ANSWERED ON 13 TH  FEBRUARY, 2025

## AYODHYA-VARANASI EXPRESSWAY

1544.         SHRI LALJI VERMA:

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)  and  (b)  The  Government  keeps  on  receiving/assessing  proposals  for declaration/  upgradation/  development  of  National  Expressway  (NEs). Decisions are taken based on the fulfillment of the criteria, requirement of connectivity,  inter-se  priority  and  synergy  with  PM  Gati  Shakti  National Master  Plan.  As  far  as  High  Speed  Connectivity  between  Ayodhya  and Varanasi is concerned, options would be explored in consultation with the State Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1543 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-13
Subject: Setting up of Emergency Response Centre at Hazira
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Shri Parshottambhai Rupala

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-1543 TO BE ANSWERED ON13 February, 2025

## SETTING UP OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE AT HAZIRA

1543 SHRI PARSHOTTAMBHAI RUPALA:

## पेट Ō ोिलयम और Ůाक ृ ितक गैस मंũालय

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

- (a) the progress made so far in respect of setting up of Emergency Response Centre at Hazira in Gujarat;
- (b) the time by which the work of the said centre is likely to be completed;
- (c) whether any communication has been made/proposed to be made with the State Government of Gujarat in this regard and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

पेट Ō ोिलयमऔर Ůाक ृ ितक गैस मंũालय मŐ राǛ मंũी ( ŵी सुरे श गोपी )

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

(a)  to  (d)  AnEmergency  Response  Centre  (ERC)  was  to  be  set-up  by  Oil  and  Natural  Gas Corporation (ONGC) at Hazira in line with the recommendations of the MB Lal Committee in 2010,  for  which  ONGC  have  given  an  in-principle  approval  of  the  project.  The  Oil  and  Gas Public  Sector  Undertakings,who  had  been  entrusted  with  the  setting  up  such  ERCs  have informed theSafety Council of Oil Industry Safety Directorate (OISD), a technical directorate under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, about limitations associated with the concept of ERC as better and cheaper alternatives have since become available during the intervening period.An industry committee has accordingly been constituted to examine the issue holistically and suggest suitable course of action. Report of the committee has not been received so far.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1542 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-13
Subject: Implementation of JJM in Uttar Pradesh
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Kishori Lal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1542 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13/02/2025

## IMPLEMENTATION OF JJM IN UTTAR PRADESH

1542.  Shri Kishori Lal:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a) The total number of rural households provided with functional tap water connections under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Uttar Pradesh as on 28th January, 2025;
- (b) The total funds sanctioned and released to Uttar Pradesh under the JJM since its inception; and
- (c) The current status of installation of functional tap water connections and drinking water supply, especially in Amethi district under the JJM?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI (SHRI. V. SOMANNA)

- (a) :  The  total  number  of  rural  households  provided  with  Functional  Household  Tap Connection (FHTC) under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Uttar Pradesh, as on 28th January, 2025, is  23410589 (87.59% coverage)
- (b) : The details of total funds sanctioned and released to the State of Uttar Pradesh since its inception are as under:
- (c) : Status of Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) in Amethi District-
- Total Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC)- 315511 (94.83% coverage)

| FY      |   Central Allocation (Amount in Crore) |   Central Release (Amount in Crore) |
|---------|----------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|
| 2019-20 |                                1206.28 |                             1513.14 |
| 2020-21 |                                2570.94 |                             1295.47 |
| 2021-22 |                               10870.5  |                             5435.25 |
| 2022-23 |                               12662    |                             9496.54 |
| 2023-24 |                               20884.5  |                            16947    |
| 2024-25 |                               12622    |                             6310.98 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1539 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-13
Subject: National Highways in Sikkim
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Dr. Indra Hang Subba

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1539 ANSWERED ON 13 TH  FEBRUARY, 2025

## NATIONAL HIGHWAYS IN SIKKIM

1539. DR. INDRA HANG SUBBA:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

## be pleased to state:

- (a)
- the total length of National Highways in Sikkim;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  any  plans  to  upgrade  NH-10  to ease the traffic movement from Siliguri to Gangtok, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the  details  of  the  National  Highways  existing  in  Soreng  and Gayzing districts of Sikkim?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)     The total length of National Highways (NHs) in Sikkim is about 709 km.
- (b) Yes, sir. Government has taken up various works for upgradation of NH-10 to ease the traffic movement from Siliguri to Gangtok. The works those are taken up are as below: -
- i. 4/6  laning  work  from  Balason  Bridge  (Siliguri)  to  Sevoke  Army Cantonment.
- ii. Detailed  Project  Report  (DPR)  for  4-laning  of  stretch  from Sevoke Army Cantonment to Coronation Bridge (Sevoke).
- iii. Project  Management Consultancy (PMC) for widening to 2-lane with construction of paved shoulders from Sevoke to Rangpo.
- iv. Preparation of DPR for widening to 2-lane with construction of paved shoulders from Rangpo to Ranipool.
- v. Performance Based Maintenance Contract (PBMC) from Ranipool to Gangtok.

(c)     There is no NH in Soreng District while there is 31 km of NH510 falling under the Gayzing district of Sikkim.

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