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Lok Sabha Question No. 149 (STARRED), answered on 2024-08-01
Subject: Renewal of Driving Licences
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Giridhari Yadav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 149 ANSWERED ON 01 ST  AUGUST, 2024

## RENEWAL OF DRIVING LICENCES

- *149. SHRI GIRIDHARI YADAV:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether driving licences have to be renewed every five years when a  person  attains  the  age  of  40  years  under  the  Motor  Vehicles  Act, 1988 and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  said  provision  was  made  when  the  average  life expectancy of people was 50 years;
- (c) whether the average life expectancy of people has now assessed to be 70 years and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  do  away  with  the  said provision, if so, the time by which it is likely to be done and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

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

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (d) OF THE LOK SABHA  STARRED  QUESTION  NO.  149  ANSWERED  ON  01.08.2024 ASKED BY SHRI GIRIDHARI YADAV REGARDING RENEWAL OF DRIVING LICENCES.

- (a)  No,  Sir.  Section  14(2)(b)  of  the  Motor  Vehicles  Act,  1988  states that  if  the  person  obtaining  the  licence,  either  originally  or  on renewal thereof,-

(i) has not attained the age of thirty years on the date of issue or,  renewal  thereof,  be  effective  until  the  date  on  which  such person attains the age of forty years; or (ii) has attained the age of thirty years but has not attained the age of  fifty  years  on  the  date  of  issue  or,  renewal  thereof,  be effective for a period of ten years from the date of such issue or renewal; or (iii) has attained the age of fifty years but has not attained the age of fifty-five years on the date of issue or, renewal thereof, be effective until the date on which such person attains the age of sixty years; or (iv) has attained the age of fifty-five years on the date of issue or as the case may be, renewal thereof, be effective for a period of five years from the date of such issue or renewal.

- (b) and (c) Driving Licence is a skill based document issued subject to test of competence to drive, medical fitness certificate and other conditions and is not dependent on average life expectancy.
- (d) No such proposal is under consideration.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 146 (STARRED), answered on 2024-08-01
Subject: Digi Yatra App
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Janardan Mishra, Shri Ravindra Shukla Alias Ravi Kishan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION Lok Sabha

STARRED QUESTION NO. : 146

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  1st August 2024 )

## DIGI YATRA APP

146.    SHRI JANARDAN MISHRA SHRI RAVINDRA SHUKLA ALIAS RAVI KISHAN Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a)  the  details  of  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  promote efficiency in air travel through digitization, particularly with the help of Digi Yatra App;
- (b)  the  number  of  persons  registered  on  the  App  along  with  the details of facilities made available through the said App; and
- (c) the roadmap  prepared to further enhance efficiency and digitization in air travel?

## ANSWER

Minister of CIVIL AVIATION      (Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu)

(a) to (c): A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (C) IN RESPECT OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 146 FOR REPLY ON 01.08.2024 REGARDING DIGI YATRA APP ASKED BY SHRI JANARDAN MISHRA AND SHRI RAVINDRA SHUKLA  ALIAS  RAVI  KISHAN.;  ;  (a):  Digi  Yatra,  Facial Recognition Technology based app has been launched to provide seamless, hassle-free and faster passenger processing at various checkpoints at the airports. Besides Digi Yatra, some other services have also been implemented at few airports to  promote  efficiency  in  air travel through  digitization:-; i) Self service check-in kiosk.; ii) Self service baggage drop.; iii) Trusted Traveller Program  to  allow  Indian  passport  holders  and  Overseas Citizens of  India  through  e-gates  seamlessly.;  iv)  Waiting time digital display.; v) Hand held 2-D barcode scanner for boarding  pass  at  entry  gates;  ;  (b):  Currently,  Digi  Yatra mobile  application  is  available  on  both  Android  and  iOS platform  and  it  has  been  downloaded  by  more  than  43 Lakh  users.  The  app  facilitates  the  passengers  to  enroll their  verifiable  credentials  using  Aadhaar  and  to  keep their  personal information on their smartphone to ensure data privacy. Use of Digi Yatra app enables faster passenger processing at various checkpoints at the airports.  (c): Enhancement in efficiency and digitization in air travel is an on-going process. Scale up of Digi Yatra is to be carried in phased manner.
Lok Sabha Question No. 145 (STARRED), answered on 2024-08-01
Subject: Construction of Airport at Kargil
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Mohmad Haneefa

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. : 145

(To be answered on the 1 st  August 2024)

## CONSTRUCTION OF AIRPORT AT KARGIL

## *145. SHRI MOHMAD HANEEFA

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether it is true that the Government has conducted a survey regarding

the construction of a civil airport at Kargil; (b) if so, the status thereof along with the action taken thereon; (c) whether the Government proposes to consider construction of the said

- airport at Kargil any time soon; and
- (d)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  time  by  which  it  is  likely  to  be constructed?

## ANSWER

(Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu)

- (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) IN RESPECT OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 145 FOR REPLY ON 01.08.2024  REGARDING  "CONSTRUCTION OF AIRPORT AT

(a) to (d): Yes, a multi-disciplinary team from Airports Authority of India (AAI), Indian Air Force and Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had visited sites at Wakha Kargil, Turtuk, Diskit, Nyoma and  Padum/ Zanskar,  in  the  year  2021  for  examining  feasibility  of  these  sites  for construction of airports in UT of Ladakh. However, none of the sites were

In addition, on the request of UT Administration of Ladakh, AAI engaged International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to explore the feasibility of operating Boeing 737 and Airbus 320 aircrafts at the Kargil Airport. ICAO's study observed that operation of such aircrafts is not feasible in the existing

KARGIL" ASKED BY SHRI MOHMAD HANEEFA found suitable for airport construction. airstrip.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1840 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-01
Subject: Rashtriya Jal Jeevan Kosh
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Murari Lal Meena, Shri Janardan Mishra, Shri Ravindra Shukla Alias Ravi Kishan

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO -1840 ANSWERED ON 01/08/2024

## RASHTRIYA JAL JEEVAN KOSH

† 1840.  SHRI MURARI LAL MEENA SHRI JANARDAN MISHRA SHRI RAVINDRA SHUKLA ALIAS RAVI KISHAN

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a) the funds received under Rashtriya Jal Jeevan Kosh since its inception;
- (b) the details of the funds allocated and utilized for Research and Development (R&D) and upgradation in this regard, area-wise; and
- (c) the manner in which the flood situation has been addressed?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

(SHRI V. SOMANNA)

- (a) Government of India, in partnership with States, is implementing Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) to make provision of potable tap water supply to every rural household in the country. To enable individuals, institutions, corporates, philanthropists, etc., who have a desire to 'give back to the society' and be a part of this movement, a 'Rashtriya Jal Jeevan Kosh (RJJK)' was set up to receive contributions/ donations to achieve the goal of Jal Jeevan Mission. A dedicated website https://jaljeevankosh.gov.in has been developed to facilitate donations/ contributions, which can  be  made  directly  through  RJJK  website  and  also  through  JJM  mobile  app.  As  on 29.07.2024, a sum of Rs. 1,83,143.77/- has been received as contribution in the account of RJJK.
- (b) No fund has been allocated or utilised so far from RJJK.
- (c) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1836 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-01
Subject: FDI in MRO
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Dr. Bhola Singh

1836.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1836

(To be answered on the 1 st  August 2024)

## FDI IN MRO

DR. BHOLA SINGH

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has recently implemented a uniform IGST rate of five per cent on all aircraft and aircraft engine parts;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether this policy change is expected to reduce operational costs and attract investment in the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) sector and if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  the  anticipated  impact on the Indian MRO industry, including any projections for growth by 2030; and
- (e) the other steps being taken by the Government to support the MRO industry and make India a global aviation hub?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a) to (d) Yes Sir. In a major boost to the domestic MRO industry and to the aviation sector, the Government has announced that a uniform rate of 5% IGST will apply to imports of Parts components, testing equipment, tools and tool-kits of aircraft, irrespective of their HSN classification subject to specified conditions. This policy change is a crucial step towards enhancing the competitiveness of the Indian MRO sector, fostering innovation and efficiency and creating a robust and efficient aviation sector.
- (e) The Government has taken several steps to facilitate setting up of aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services in India through various policy, regulatory and other incentives which include:
- i.As part of the announcements made in Union Budget 2024-25, the period for export of goods imported for repairs has been extended from six months to one year. Also, the time-limit for re-import of goods for repairs under

warranty has been extended from three to five years. ii.New MRO Guidelines announced on 1st September, 2021 inter alia abolish royalties and build in transparency and certainty in land allotments for MROs in AAI airports. iii.GST on MRO has been reduced from 18% to 5% with full Input Tax Credit from 1st April, 2020. iv.Transactions sub-contracted by foreign original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)/ MRO to domestic MRO are treated as 'exports' with zero-rated GST from 1st April, 2020 v.Exempted Customs Duty on tools and tool kits vi.Simplified clearance processing of parts

- vii.100% Foreign Direct Investment permitted via automatic route for MRO
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Lok Sabha Question No. 1834 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-01
Subject: Filling of Vacancies
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Dr. T Sumathy Alias Thamizhachi Thangapandian, Thiru D M Kathir Anand

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1834 TO BE ANSWERED ON 1 st  August, 2024

## Filling of Vacancies

## 1834.   Thiru D M Kathir Anand:

Dr. T Sumathy Alias Thamizhachi Thangapandian:

## पेᮝोिलयम और ᮧाकृ ितक गैस मंᮢी

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

- (a)  whether the  Government has taken adequate steps to fill up the vacancies falling under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and all its PSUs, allied offices and if so, the details thereof;

(b) the incumbency position as on 1.7.2024 in respect of all Aided Institutes, all Public sector Undertakings under aegis of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas; and

- (c) whether the Government has initiated any special recruitment drive for filling up of vacancies in SC/ST/OBC and Minority communities and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## पेᮝोिलयम और ᮧाकृ ितक गैस मंᮢालय मᱶ रा᭔यमंᮢी ( ᮰ी सुरेश गोपी )

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

- (a)  to  (c):      Filling  up  of  vacant  posts,  including  those  reserved  for  SC/ST/OBC  is  a regular,  on-going  exercise  in  Public  Sector  Undertakings  (PSUs)  and  allied  offices under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.

The  incumbency  position  as  on  1.7.2024  in  respect  of  Institutes  and  Public  Sector Undertakings under aegis of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is 92849.

The Ministry and its Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) are governed by the guidelines and instructions issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) and the Department  of  Public  Enterprises  (DPE)  respectively  regarding  the  reservation  of SC/ST/OBC  in  recruitment.  Special  recruitment  drives  are  periodically  conducted  to address and fill the vacancies reserved for SC/ST/OBC communities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1828 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-01
Subject: Upgradation of Khed Airstrip
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Omprakash Bhupalsinh Alias Pavan Rajenimbalkar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1828 (To be answered on the 1 st  August 2024)

## UPGRADATION OF KHED AIRSTRIP

## 1828. SHRI OMPRAKASH BHUPALSINH ALIAS PAVAN RAJENIMBALKAR

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether any private investor has submitted any proposal to upgrade the airstrip located at Khed in Dharashiv district and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether any aviation company operates the said airstrip for development under Use and Develop scheme and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the current status of the said airstrip; and
- (d) the current status of takeoff and landing of small aircraft on the said airstrip?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a) : No such proposal has been received  in the Ministry.
- (b) to(d): Osmanabad (Dharashiv) airstrip is available in the list of unserved airports under  the Regional Connectivity Scheme - Ude Desh ka Aam Nagarik (RCS-UDAN). Bidding rounds are conducted under UDAN from time to time to connect unserved/under-served airstrips. Based on their assessment of demand on particular routes, interested airlines submit their proposals at the time of bidding under UDAN. Revival / up-gradation of unserved and underserved airports is undertaken upon its identification through valid bid and award to the Selected Airline Operator (SAO). However, no valid proposal connecting Osmanabad (Dharashiv) airstrip has so far been received under the UDAN Scheme .

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1824 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-01
Subject: Public Vehicle Scrap Policy
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Dr. M P Abdussamad Samadani

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Government is aware of the challenges faced by the Departments/Local Self Governments due to the enforced scrapping of their older vehicles, which are still in good operational condition, if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  conducted  any  assessment  of  the number of vehicles to be affected by this policy and the potential cost of replacing them in the State of Kerala and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has any exemptions or special provisions for public vehicles, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the steps being taken to provide financial assitance or incentives to replace scrapped vehicles without disrupting their operations?

## ANSWER

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

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1824

ANSWERED ON 1 st  AUGUST, 2024

PUBLIC VEHICLE SCRAP POLICY

1824. Dr. M P ABDUSSAMAD SAMADANI:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

(a) and (c) (i) Ministry  of  Road  Transport  and  Highways,  vide Notification  GSR  29(E)  dated  16.01.2023  provides  that  Certificate  of registration for vehicles owned, by Central, States and UT governments  and  their  Departments,  Local  government  (Municipal Corporations or Municipalities or Panchayats), State Transport Undertakings,  PSUs  and  other  Autonomous  Bodies  with  the  Central Government  and  State  Governments,  shall  not  be  renewed  after  the lapse of fifteen years. (ii) However, it has been provided that this rule shall not apply to  the  special  purpose  vehicles  (armoured  and  other  specialised vehicles) used for operational purposes for defense of the country and for the maintenance of law and order and internal security. (iii) The  Central  Government  has  provided  incentives  to  State Governments under the scheme for 'Special Assistance to States for Capital  Investment  2023-24'  with  an  incentive  amount  of  Rs.  3,000 crore to incentivise scrapping of State Government vehicles which are older than 15 years, waiver of liabilities on old vehicles, providing tax concessions to individuals for scrapping of old vehicles and setting up of automated vehicle testing facilities. (b) and (d) (i) The  Government  of  Kerala  vide  order  dated 27.06.2023 had notified that after examination, the State has identified 2,253  vehicles  older  than  15  years  for  scrapping  at  the  Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities. (ii)

- Under  the  scheme  for  Special  Assistance  to  States  for Capital  Investment  2023-24,  an  amount  of  Rs.  80.30  Crore  was released to the State of Kerala by the Department of Expenditure after achievement of the milestones.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1822 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-01
Subject: PM SVANidhi in Karnataka
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Kota Srinivasa Poojary

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1822

TO BE ANSWERED ON AUGUST 01, 2024

## PM SVANIDHI IN KARNATAKA

## NO. 1822.  SHRI KOTA SRINIVASA POOJARY:

Will the Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs be pleased to state:

- (a) the total number of beneficiaries so far under Pradhan Mantri Street
- Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme in Karnataka;
- (b) the details of the number of beneficiaries of PM-SVANidhi separately
- for Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts of Karnataka;
- (c) the status of repayment of PM SVANidhi loans in Karnataka;
- (d) the details of total number of loans repaid in Karnataka under PMSVANidhi scheme, term-wise; and
- (e)  the  details  of  the  Scheduled  Caste  Beneficiaries  (SCBs)  granted loans under PM-SVANidhi scheme in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, separately?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  As on 24 th July, 2024, total number of beneficiaries under PM SVANidhi
- scheme in Karnataka is 3.73 lakhs.
- (b)  As  on  24 th July,  2024,    there  are  12,098  and  4,575  PM  SVANidhi beneficiaries in Dakshin  Kannada  and  Udupi  districts  respectively in Karnataka.
- (c)  Total  loans  disbursed  in  Karnataka  are  5.03  lakhs  and  the  total  loans repaid are 1.86 lakhs as on 24 th July, 2024.
- (d) The number of loans repaid in Karnataka under PM SVANidhi is 1,51,302 and 34,558 for term 1 and term 2 respectively as on 24 th July, 2024.
- (e) As  on  24 th July,  2024,  947  and  581  loans  have  been  granted  to Scheduled  Caste  Beneficiaries  (SCBs)  in  Dakshin  Kannada  and  Udupi districts respectively in Karnataka under PM SVANidhi scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1812 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-01
Subject: Highway to connect Manthani Area
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy

be pleased to state:

- a) whether  Manthani  area  of  the  State  of  Telangana  would  be connected to National Highways (NHs) and if so, the details thereof;
- b) the  details  of  the  funds  allocated  for  the  upgradation  of  the 130 KM long Jagtial (NH-565) - Peddapalli- Manthani -kataram (NH353C) section of the State Highway of Telangana; and
3. (c) the current status of the progress of this project and the time by which it is likely to be completed?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b) This Ministry is primarily responsible for development and maintenance of National Highways. The Jagtial (NH-565) Peddapalli- Manthani -Kataram (NH-353C) section of State Highway has  not  been  declared  as  a  National  Highway.   Ministry  keeps  on receiving  proposals  for  declaration  of  State  roads  as  National Highways from different States and Union Territories including the State  of  Telangana.   The  Ministry  considers  declaration  of  some State roads as NHs from time to time based on the fulfillment of the criteria for declaration of NHs, requirement of connectivity, inter-se priority and availability of resources.
- (c) Does not arise.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1812 ANSWERED ON 01 ST  AUGUST, 2024

## HIGHWAY TO CONNECT MANTHANI AREA

1812. SHRI CHAMALA KIRAN KUMAR REDDY:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1808 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-01
Subject: East-West Corridor Project
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Parimal Suklabaidya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1808 ANSWERED ON 1 ST  AUGUST, 2024

EAST-WEST CORRIDOR PROJECT

1808. SHRI PARIMAL SUKLABAIDYA:

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

be pleased to state:

the details and current status of the East-West Corridor Project and Jowai Malidor (NH-6)?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

East-West  Corridor  has  a  total  length  of  about  661  km  in  the State  of  Assam.  Currently,  work  in  638  km  has  been  completed  and work  in  balance  23  km  is  at  implementation  stage  with  revised scheduled date of completion as January, 2026.

Jowai  Malidor  (NH-6)  has  been  upgraded  to  2  lane  with  paved shoulder in year 2018. Further, strengthening from Jowai to Ratacherra has been sanctioned with scheduled date of completion as March, 2025.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1805 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-01
Subject: Flight from Shaheed Bhagat Singh Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer

1805.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1805

(To be answered on the 1 st  August 2024)

## FLIGHT FROM SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH AIRPORT

SHRI GURMEET SINGH MEET HAYER

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:- whether the Government can provide an update on the progress and current status of efforts to enhance Shaheed Bhagat Singh Airport to enable it establish better flight connections to other countries and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

International  flight  operations  are  governed  by  bilateral  Air  Services Agreement (ASA) between India and the respective countries. In accordance with ASA, Indian designated carriers are free to mount operations to/from any international airport including Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, Chandigarh to foreign destinations as per mutually agreed capacity limits. However, the start of international flights from any point in India is purely a commercial decision of the airlines on the basis of economic viability of the route and other associated factors.

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