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Lok Sabha Question No. 4792 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-21
Subject: Construction of Dams
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Ujjwal Raman Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4792

ANSWERED ON 21.08.2025

## CONSTRUCTION OF DAMS

†4792. SHRI UJJWAL RAMAN SINGH:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state: (a) the number of dams constructed/under construction in ecologically sensitive areas in the country at present; (b)  the  number  of  under-construction  dams  wherein  work  has  been  stopped  due  to  environmental instability; (c) whether the Government has postponed the proposal to construct more than 1400 check dams in the Western Ghats for not being environmentally viable; and (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI ( SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY )

(a)  to  (d) Government  of  India  provides  technical  support  and  partial  financial  assistance  under  its ongoing schemes, for the identified irrigation projects. Further, techno-economic viability of the major or  medium  irrigation  projects  on  inter-State  River  systems  is  to  be  appraised  by  Central  Water Commission (CWC) under this Ministry.

Water  being  a  state  subject,  it  is  for  the  State  Government  concerned  to  plan,  implement  and maintain  water  resources  projects,  and  also  maintain  data  regarding  dams,  in  the  respective  State. Similarly, details of dams built/under construction in the ecologically sensitive zone, as well as details of the  proposals  dropped  due  to  lack  of  environmental  sustainability,  are  also  being  maintained  by  the respective State Governments themselves.

However, environmental viability of projects is required to be examined in accordance with the laid down  procedures,  before  the  requisite  statutory  and  mandatory  clearances  are  issued  to  any  project. Implementation of a project can be taken up only once the prescribed clearances are in place.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4791 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-21
Subject: Processing of Waste under SBM-U
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Smt. Dhanorkar Pratibha Suresh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4791 TO BE ANSWERED ON AUGUST 21, 2025

PROCESSING OF WASTE UNDER SBM-U

NO. 4791  SMT. DHANORKAR PRATIBHA SURESH:

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

- (a) whether it is a fact that all the waste collected under the Swachh Bharat Mission - Urban (SBM-U) has not been processed;
- (b) if so, the total quantum of garbage collected and quantum out of it being processed in Chandrapur city every year; and
- (c) whether the Government has provided funds for processing of this waste and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)

(a)  to  (c)  :  Government  of  India  launched  the  Swachh  Bharat  MissionUrban (SBM-U) on October 2, 2014 with the objective of Open Defecation Free (ODF) cities and for scientific processing of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) generated in all urban areas of the country including cities in West Bengal.  To  carry  forward  the  progress  made,  Swachh  Bharat  Mission (SBM-U) 2.0 has been launched on October 1, 2021 for a period of five years with a vision of achieving Garbage Free Status for all cities through 100%  source segregation, door to door collection and scientific management of all fractions of waste.

Under SBM-U 2.0, financial assistance is provided to all States/UTs to attain 100% scientific processing of municipal solid waste for setting up waste processing facilities such as Waste-to-Compost (WtC) plants, Waste-to-Energy (WtE) plants, Material Recovery Facility (MRF), Construction & Demolition (C&D) Waste processing plants, biomethanation  plants,  transfer  stations,  Sanitary  scientific  landfills  & remediation of legacy dumpsites municipal waste etc.

As  reported  by  the  States/UTs,  100%  door  to  door  collection  is practiced in 98% of the wards i.e. 94,541 wards out of the total 96,222 wards and source segregation is being practiced in 91% of the wards i.e. 87,485 wards out of total 96,222 wards. Further, the scientific processing of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) in the country has increased from 16% in 2014 to 80.07% i.e. Out of 1,61,445 ton per day (TPD) waste generated, a total of 1,29,263 TPD of waste is being processed.  City-wise details of solid waste management can be accessed at https://sbmurban.org/swachh-bharat-mission-progess#solid\_waste.

Government  of  India  has  allocated  ₹10930.12  crores  under  SWM component of SBM-U 2.0 as central share assistance for States/UTs, out of which action plan worth ₹9439.85 crores of central share have been approved so far and ₹ 2022.76 crores have already been released to States /UTs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4789 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-21
Subject: Development of Fursatganj Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Prof. Sougata Ray, Shri Kishori Lal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 4789

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  21st August 2025 )

## DEVELOPMENT OF FURSATGANJ AIRPORT

## 4789.    SHRI KISHORI LAL PROF SOUGATA RAY Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the expected timeline fixed for the completion of Fursatganj Airport or Fursatganj Airfield in Amethi district of Uttar Pradesh;
- (b) the reasons for the undue delay in commencing full-fledged services such as direct flights to Delhi-NCR areas;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  outlined  targeted  infrastructure  projects  or  specific  air infrastructure development projects;
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the airports included in such projects; and

(e) the details of the steps taken so far to upgrade the infrastructural facilities and academic standards of Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi, a flight training school established in 1986 and co-located with the airfield under the Government?

## ANSWER

## Minister  of  State  in  the  Ministry  of  CIVIL  AVIATION            (Shri  Murlidhar Mohol)

(a) to (d): The Fursatganj airstrip was identified for development and to operate RCS flights under UDAN 4.1 round of bidding.

RCS-UDAN  in  an  ongoing  market-based  Scheme  wherein  bidding  rounds  are  conducted periodically  to  expand  connectivity  to  unserved  and  underserved  airstrips.  Airlines  submit proposals based on demand assessment on a particular route during the bidding round. Valid bids  are  awarded  for  the  operationalisation  of  routes  under  the  Scheme  post-readiness  of airports.;;

The  construction  of  the  terminal  building  and  apron  at  Fursatganj  Airport  has  been completed. An amount of  Rs. 22.88 crores has been incurred till date for the development of the airport under the UDAN scheme.

The expansion and upgradation of airports is a continuous process and is undertaken by the Airport  Operators  from  time  to  time,  depending  on  the  availability  of  land,  commercial viability,  socio-economic  considerations,  traffic  demand/willingness  of  airlines  to  operate to/from such airports.

- (e): Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (IGRUA), set up in 1986 under the Ministry of

Civil Aviation, has been upgraded with: -Seven-day flying operations, with an additional base at Birsi Airport, Gondia. -Budget allocation of Rs. 25 crores in FY 2024-25 for acquiring new trainer aircraft.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4788 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-21
Subject: Margherita Thermal Power Project
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Shri Pradyut Bordoloi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4788 ANSWERED ON 21.08.2025

## MARGHERITA THERMAL POWER PROJECT

4788.  SHRI PRADYUT BORDOLOI:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  regarding  the  current  status  of  the  coal-based  Margherita Thermal Power Project in Upper Assam;
- (b) the details regarding the reasons for the delay in the implementation of the project;
- (c) whether the Government of Assam has submitted a revised Detailed Project Report for the above mentioned project and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government has received any intimation from Assam Power Generation Corporation Limited by stating that it intends to abandon the project and if so, the reasons for the same and the future plan in this regard?

## A N S W E R

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

- (a) to (c) : Assam Power Generation Corporation Ltd. (APGCL) had intended to develop a 2x800 MW pit head coal based Thermal Power Project at Margherita. Accordingly, Detailed Project Report (DPR) was prepared by NTPC Ltd. with the project cost of Rs. 16,850 Cr. in Year 2019. APGCL had submitted coal linkage request to Ministry of Coal (MoC) & Ministry of Power (MoP), for 4.11 MTPA coal from North East coal fields of Coal India Limited (CIL) at 90% PLF, considering coal of GCV 6,900 kcal/Kg.

Central  Electricity  Authority  (CEA)  had  advised  APGCL  that  due  to  nonavailability of sufficient coal in North East coal fields, it may not be possible to develop Margherita TPP as a pit head plant as given in DPR. Therefore, APGCL needs to revisit the DPR. And if APGCL agrees to same, then coal from other coal companies like ECL, BCCL and CCL may be sourced. Accordingly, APGCL was advised to approach CIL for their Coal requirement from the above-mentioned Coal Companies. However, no communication in this regard has been received from APGCL.

- (d) : Ministry of Power has not received any intimation from APGCL regarding its intention to abandon the project.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4787 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-21
Subject: Commercial Aero-related Manufacturing
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Dr. Thirumaavalavan Tholkappiyan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 4787

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  21st August 2025 )

## COMMERCIAL AERO-RELATED MANUFACTURING

## 4787.    DR. THIRUMAAVALAVAN THOLKAPPIYAN Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has taken steps to develop commercial aero-related manufacturing in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether commercial aero-related manufacturing is being undertaken by private manufacturers in the country; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof, company and product-wise?

## ANSWER

## Minister  of  State  in  the  Ministry  of  CIVIL  AVIATION            (Shri  Murlidhar Mohol)

(a) and (b) The Government has been encouraging the development of the ecosystem for the manufacturing of aircraft, including Regional Transport Aircraft and associated components by public and private enterprises in India. The steps taken by the Government aim to bridge the technological gaps faced by the industry. CSIR-NAL, Bengaluru, a constituent laboratory of CSIR has developed indigenous 2- seater trainer aircraft Hansa - 3 (NG) and type certified by DGCA for use by Flight Training Organisations (FTOs) for commercial pilot training. For commercial production of Hansa-3(NG) an EoI has been issued to identify the prospective firm to take up manufacturing. ;

;

(c) and (d)  Several private sector entities are currently engaged in the design, development and manufacture of commercial aircraft, components, systems and assemblies. Major private sector enterprises include:

1. Tata Advanced Systems Ltd.
2. Mahindra Aerostructures Pvt. Ltd.
3. Dynamatic Technologies Ltd.
4. Bharat Forge Ltd.
5. Aequs Ltd.
6. Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.
7. Larsen & Toubro Ltd.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4780 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-21
Subject: Legislation on Electrical Safety
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Shri Parshottambhai Rupala

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4780

## ANSWERED ON 21.08.2025

## LEGISLATION ON ELECTRICAL SAFETY

## 4780. SHRI PARSHOTTAMBHAI RUPALA:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) the  action  taken  by  the  Government  on  the  suggestion/representation submitted to study the legislations of South Korea and Queensland (Australia) related to electrical safety;
- (b) the details of the elements identified from those legislations for adoption in India to improve safety keeping in view that large number of fires are caused by electrical short circuits;
- (c) the details of the  engagements including advisory of the Union Government with State Governments to promote electrical safety during the last five years; and
- (d) whether the Government plans to enact legislation for electrical safety and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## A N S W E R

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

- (a) & (b) : Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has been advised to examine the suggestions received and global best practices, and, if necessary, amend the relevant Regulations in consultation with stakeholders, while fully safeguarding the principles of Ease of Living and Ease of Doing Business, as emphasised by the Government of India.
- (c) & (d) : In  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  Section  53(a)  and  Section 177(2)(b)  of  the  Electricity  Act,  2003,  CEA  notified  the  Central  Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electric supply) Regulations, 2010, as amended from time to time , to ensure electrical safety and protect human lives. CEA, after consultations with State Governments and other stakeholders, on 8th June 2023 replaced these regulations by the Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, 2023.

The provisions of these Regulations are discussed with State Governments on regular basis through meetings, conferences, and seminars. Advisories are also issued to State Governments with the objective of enhancing electrical safety.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4777 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-21
Subject: Revised Definition of MSMEs
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Shri Konda Vishweshwar Reddy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4777 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 21.08.2025

## REVISED DEFINITION OF MSMEs

## 4777. SHRI KONDA VISHWESHWAR REDDY:

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

- (a) whether  the  definition  of  Micro,  Small  and  Medium  Enterprises  (MSMEs)  has  been revised and if so, the new limits for micro enterprises;
- (b) whether  the  project  cost  ceiling  under  the  Prime  Minister's  Employment  Generation Programme (PMEGP) remains 25 lakh for manufacturing and 10 lakh for services;
- (c) whether the Government is considering enhancement of the PMEGP project cost limit to 2.5 crore in line with the revised definition;
- (d) if so, the current status of any such proposal; and
- (e) whether any internal assessments, expert recommendations or State-wise feasibility studies have been conducted regarding this enhancement and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): The definition of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) has been revised as per the Budget announcement 2025. The investment and turnover limits have been revised to 2.5 and 2 times respectively for classification of MSMEs vide Notification SO. 1364(E) dated 21.03.2025 with  effect  from  01.04.2025.  The  revised  limit  for  Micro  Enterprises  is  classified  with  an investment up to ₹2.5 crore in plant and machinery and a turnover up to ₹10 crore.
- (b) to (e): The maximum project cost ceiling admissible for Margin Money subsidy under the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) is ₹50 lakh in the manufacturing sector  and  ₹20  lakh  in  the  business/service  sector.  Further,  a  second  loan  for  upgradation  of existing  units  is  admissible  for  project  cost  up  to  ₹1.00  crore  in  the  manufacturing  sector  and ₹25.00 lakh in the service sector respectively.

No such proposal is in consideration to enhance project cost limit to 2.5 crore under the PMEGP in line with the revised definition. Consequently, there are no internal assessments, expert recommendations or State-wise feasibility studies available regarding enhancement of the PMEGP project cost limit.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4773 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-21
Subject: Setting up of New Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Bidyut Baran Mahato

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 4773

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  21st August 2025 )

## SETTING UP OF NEW AIRPORTS

## 4773.    SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a)  the  number  of  new  airports  approved  to  strengthen  air  connectivity  in  Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Uttarakhand since they attained Statehood, year-wise;
- (b)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  address  the  challenges  arising  from  the  lack  of adequate air connectivity in mineral-rich States such as Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, where major industrial groups are operational, in order to facilitate industrial development; and
- (c)  whether  the  Government proposes to build  new airports in future  and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## Minister  of  State  in  the  Ministry  of  CIVIL  AVIATION            (Shri  Murlidhar Mohol)

(a)  to  (c):  Government  of  India  (GoI)  has  formulated  a  Greenfield  Airports  (GFA)  Policy, 2008 for development of new Greenfield airports in the country. As per the policy, if any Airport  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 and submit a proposal to the Central Government for 'Site Clearance' followed by 'In-Principle' approval.;

No proposal either from State Government concerned or any Airport Developer seeking 'Site Clearance'  is  under  consideration  for  development  of  Greenfield  Airports  in  the  State  of Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Uttarakhand.;

;

Ministry of Civil Aviation has also launched the Regional Connectivity Scheme -Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (RCS-UDAN) on 21st October 2016 to enhance regional air connectivity and make air travel affordable for the common citizen. RCS-UDAN is an ongoing market-driven scheme  wherein  bidding  rounds  are  conducted  periodically  to  expand  connectivity  from unserved  and  underserved  airports.  Based  on  assessed  demand  for  specific  routes,  airlines submit bids under the Scheme. Valid bids are awarded to airlines for operationalisation of Routes under the Scheme post-readiness of the airport.

;

Under  RCS-UDAN  ,  6  (six)  airports  namely,  Bokaro,  Dumka,  Jamshedpur,  Hazaribagh, Deoghar  and  Daltonganj  in  the  state  of  Jharkhand  were  identified  for  development  and operation of RCS flights therefrom. Out of these, RCS flights from Deoghar & Jamshedpur airports have commenced.;

; Further, under RCS-UDAN, 3 (Three) airports namely, Jagdalpur, Bilaspur & Ambikapur in the state of Chhattisgarh and 2 (two) airports namely, Pantnagar and Pithoragarh in the state of Uttarakhand were identified for development and operation of RCS flights therefrom. RCS flight operations have commenced from all these airports.;; ; 11 Heliports have also been operationalized under RCS-UDAN in Uttarakhand. ;

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4772 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-21
Subject: Benefits of Schemes to Tribals
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Virendra Singh

## 4772. Shri Virendra Singh:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that tribal communities in various States of the country are not getting the complete benefits under the schemes run by the Union Government and the State Governments and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether any evaluation or study has been conducted to identify the reasons in this regard and if so, the major findings thereof; and
- (c) the concrete steps being taken by the Government to ensure that tribal communities receive the benefits of these schemes completely?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE  FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI DURGADAS UIKEY)

- (a)  to  (c):   Ministry  of  Tribal  Affairs  is  running  various  development  schemes  relating  to  education,  health, agriculture,  irrigation,  roads,  housing  electrification,  employment  generation,  skill  development,  etc.   for providing complete benefit to tribal communities. Under these schemes, Ministry has requested all States/UTs to establish  State/UT  programme  management  unit  for  effective  planning,  implementation  and  monitoring  of the  schemes funded and supported by MoTA for development and welfare of tribals. Further, Ministry through State  Government/UT  administration  is  also  organising  IEC  campaign  to  raise  awareness  and  ensure  100% saturation of Government schemes in Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) majority tribal habitants. In addition, Ministry has recently launched Aadi Karmayogi  Abhiyan which aims to build a dynamic cadre of 20 lakh tribal grassroots functionaries and village level change leaders who will drive inclusive development and strengthen last-mile service delivery in tribal areas.

Several  evaluations  of  the  schemes  have  been  conducted  by  the  NITI  Aayog,  Bharat  Rural  Livelihoods Foundation  (BRLF),  IIT  Delhi,  National  Accreditation  Board  for  Education  and  Training  (NABET),  Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) etc. These evaluation studies have highlighted that these schemes have generated positive outcome at the grassroots and are effective for the upliftment of STs.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOKSABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4772

TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.08.2025

## BENEFITS OF SCHEMES TO TRIBALS