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Lok Sabha Question No. 4502 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-27
Subject: Development of Airports in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Thiru D M Kathir Anand

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 4502

(To be answered on the 27 th  March 2025)

## DEVELOPMENT OF AIRPORTS IN TAMIL NADU

4502. THIRU D M KATHIR ANAND

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  received  any  request  to  expedite  the completion of pending works of all the airports in Tamil Nadu and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the reasons for the inordinate delay in completion of works;
- (c) the appropriate steps taken by the Government to expedite the pending works in Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirapalli and Thoothukudi airports; and
- (d) the time by which the airports at Vellore and Neyveli would be completed and made operational?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a)  to  (c):  In  Tamil  Nadu,  the  Airports  Authority  of  India  (AAI)  has undertaken  various  airport  development  projects,  including  the modernization of Chennai Airport, grading of operational area on the southern side of runway and construction of a drainage system at Madurai Airport, construction of an ATC tower-cum-technical block at Tiruchirappalli Airport, and the development of a new terminal building along with runway extension and allied works at Thoothukudi Airport.

The completion timeline for airport projects is dependent on multiple factors, including land acquisition, regulatory clearances, removal of obstacles, and financial closure by the respective airport developers.

The modernization of Chennai Airport has faced delays primarily due to unforeseen natural calamities, including the COVID-19 pandemic, multiple cyclones, and unusually high rainfall.

To ensure timely implementation of airport expansion and modernization projects, regular monitoring is conducted at various levels in the Ministry of Civil Aviation in coordination with relevant stakeholders. The progress of upgradation works and the removal of bottlenecks are systematically tracked to mitigate delays. (d):  The development works at Neyveli and Vellore airports have been completed. The operationalization of these airports depends on several

factors, such as regulatory approvals, licensing, operational readiness, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4500 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-27
Subject: Establishment of Power Plants in Kerala
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Shri M K Raghavan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4500 ANSWERED ON 27.03.2025

## ESTABLISHMENT OF POWER PLANTS IN KERALA

4500.  SHRI M K RAGHAVAN:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  received  any  proposal  from  the  Government  of Kerala for establishing power plants in Kerala, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  any  plan  to  establish  a  nuclear  power  plant  in Kerala, if so,the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government has received written consent from the State Government for establishing a nuclear power plant in Kerala, if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER

(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

(a) : No  such  proposal  has  been  received  in  Ministry  of  Power.  However,  as  per Section 7 of Electricity Act, 2003 setting up of a power plant is a de-licensed activity in the country. Any generating company may establish, operate and maintain a generating station  without  requiring  a  license  under  Electricity  Act,  2003  if  it  complies  with  the technical standards relating to connectivity with the grid. The availability of adequate generation capacity to meet the electricity demand in a State lies under the purview of the respective State Government/ State Power Utility. In order to meet the demand of electricity, State may either set up generating capacity of its own or may invite bid for setting up of new power plant.

(b) & (c) : Presently, there is no proposal for setting up of a nuclear power plant in the State of Kerala. If the Government of Kerala proposes to setup a nuclear power plant in the State to meet its emerging power demand, the Government of India will extend all necessary support.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4498 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-27
Subject: Price Rise in Aviation Turbine Fuel
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Balya Mama Suresh Gopinath Mhatre

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

(To be answered on the 27 th  March 2025)

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 4498

## PRICE RISE IN AVIATION TURBINE FUEL

## 4498. SHRI BALYA MAMA SURESH GOPINATH MHATRE

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

- rising prices of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF);

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the details of the measures being taken by the Government to control the
- (b) whether the Government has taken any steps to reduce the charges levied
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a): Taking cognizance of the high value added tax (VAT) on ATF levied by States/UTs, the issue was taken up with them by Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA). As a result, VAT on ATF has been reduced by 19 States/ UTs. The States/ UTs which still levy high VAT rates viz. Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Lakshadweep, Haryana  and Telangana have been requested to reduce VAT rates on ATF.
- MoCA has also taken up the issue of extending the GST regime to include ATF with the Ministry of Finance. Final decision on this matter rests with the GST Council, where Sates are also represented.
- (b) & (c): Government of India has established an Independent Economic Tariff Regulator i.e. Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA)  in  2009,  under  the  AERA  Act,  2008  to  determine  tariff  for aeronautics  service  provided  at  major  airports.  AERA  determines aeronautical charges such as landing, parking and UDF of all the major airports, inter-alia considering the following factors :
- (i) Return on Investment for aeronautical assets,
- (ii) Operating expenditure,
- at various airports; and

(iii) Depreciation, (iv) Tax

The Regulator aims to balance optimally the interest of service provider and the end user and ensures that the airport operator maintains and operates the airport with reasonable return on investment consisting with risk profile. As each airport has different capital expenditure profile, return on capital employed, operational expenditure, traffic inflows, under/ over- recovery in previous control period as well as revenue collection from cargo operators, Ground Handlers and Fuellers, AERA maintains balanced approach for ensuring reasonable tariff keeping interest of all stakeholders in mind and translates  these  factors  to  different  entitled  revenue  requirements apportioning them reasonably to Landing, Parking and User Development Fee (UDF) charges for different airports.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4497 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-27
Subject: Airports on Renewable Energy
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri K C Venugopal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 4497 (To be answered on the 27 th  March 2025)

## AIRPORTS ON RENEWABLE ENERGY

## 4497. SHRI K C VENUGOPAL

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

- the country;

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the percentage of airports currently operating on renewable energy across
- (b) the steps being taken by the Government to make major airports fully solar or wind-powered;
- (c) whether the Government has any plans to mandate renewable energy adoption for all upcoming airport projects and if so, the details thereof; and (d) the incentives or policies formulated to encourage private airports to shift to renewable energy?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a): 87 airports out of 159 operational airports i.e. approx. 55% of operational airports have achieved 100% usage of Green Energy.
- (b): The airport operators including Airports Authority of India (AAI) have
- installed solar power plants at various locations/Airports for generation and self-consumption of green and renewable energy to encourage green energy usage at the airports. In addition, few airports are also procuring green energy through open access. Other initiatives include adoption of building design as per Green building Standards, conversion of conventional vehicles to electric vehicles, energy efficient Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), lighting and baggage handling systems etc.
- (c) & (d): Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has advised all the operational
- airports with scheduled operations and developers of the upcoming Greenfield Airports to work towards achieving Carbon Neutrality & Net Zero which inter-alia includes use of green energy.

MoCA has organised knowledge sharing sessions to standardise Carbon Accounting and Reporting framework of Indian Airports as well as to create awareness on Climate Change mitigation. Further, airport operators with scheduled operations have been advised to map the carbon emission at their respective  airports  and  to  work  towards  carbon  neutrality  &  net  zero

Airports  Economic  Regulatory  Authority  of  India  (AERA)  takes  into consideration the Capital expenditure relating to Green Energy Projects, Carbon Neutrality etc. during the Tariff determination process of Major

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emissions in a phased manner. Airports.
Lok Sabha Question No. 4490 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-27
Subject: Pilot Fatigue and Aviation Safety
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Azad Kirti Jha

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## Lok Sabha

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 4490 ( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  27th March 2025 )

## PILOT FATIGUE AND AVIATION SAFETY

4490.    SHRI AZAD KIRTI JHA

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government is aware that post COVID-19, pilots are being assigned up to four landings per day resulting in duty periods extending to 12-13 hours including up to 10 hours of flying duty and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  Directorate  General  of  Civil  Aviation  (DGCA)  has conducted any study to assess the impact of such extended duty hours  on  pilot  fatigue  and  aviation  safety  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (c)  the  number  of  fatigue-related  complaints  filed  by  pilots  with airlines  and  the  DGCA  during  the  last  three  years  along  with  the action taken thereon;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  steps  to  ensure  adequate rest periods for pilots, particularly those operating short-haul international flights where hotel rest has been reportedly removed; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (c):  Pilots  are  assigned  flights  as  per  the  approved  "Duty Period,  Flight  Duty  Period,  Flight  Time  Limitations  and  Prescribed Rest Period" scheme of airlines in compliance with Para 6.1 & 7.1 of Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section 7 Series J Part III Issue III dated 24th April, 2019 which are within stipulated limit. For  four  landings,  the  Max  Flying  Time  is  8  hrs  with  a  maximum flight duty Period of 12 hrs. Flight Time, Flight Duty Period, and Landing may be extended due to unforeseen  operational  circumstances  ONLY  as  per  para  16.1  of CAR7/J/III Issue III dt 24th April, 2019. In this case, additional rest is provided to pilots. Fatigue-related issues are maintained by airlines for a period of 18 months as per para 17 of CAR 7/J/III Issue III dt 24th April, 2019. These  are  reviewed  during  regular  audits,  surveillances,  and  spot checks by DGCA.; (d)  &  (e)  Yes,  minimum  rest  periods  are  ensured  as  prescribed  in para 10 of CAR 7/J/III Issue III dated 24th April, 2019 which include short  haul  international  flights.  No  hotel  rest  has  been  removed, where stipulated as per regulations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4482 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-27
Subject: Universal Standard for Energy Storage System
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Shri Aditya Yadav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4482 ANSWERED ON 27.03.2025

## UNIVERSAL STANDARD FOR ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM

4482.  SHRI ADITYA YADAV:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  cognizant  of  the  fact  that  the  country  requires  a universal standard for all types of energy storage systems; (b) if so, the details of the steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard; (c) whether the Government agrees with the view that it should authorize third-party testing and certification till the time it sets up storage certification agencies; and if so, the details of the initiatives proposed to be taken by the Government in this
- (d) regard 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) : Different standards currently govern Energy Storage Systems (ESS) concerning  connectivity,  construction,  and  safety.    The  Central  Electricity  Authority (CEA) has notified technical standards for connectivity. Additionally, CEA has specified construction  standards  that  cover  Pumped  Storage  Plants.    The  Bureau  of  Indian Standards (BIS) has published standards covering vocabulary, test methods, safety and environmental aspects.

(c) & (d) : Various  government  testing  agencies,  including  Central  Power  Research Institute (CPRI) conduct third-party certification for cells, batteries, and battery packs.

In addition to government agencies, non-government testing agencies are also eligible for testing and issue certificates after NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories) accreditation and approval from BIS, if required.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4479 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-27
Subject: NCR Regional Plan 2041
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Ms Iqra Choudhary

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4479 TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 27, 2025

## NCR REGIONAL PLAN 2041

NO. 4479.              MS IQRA CHOUDHARY:

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

- (a) whether  the  NCR  Planning  Board  has  finalised  and  notified  the  NCR Regional Plan 2041 and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Public  Accounts  Committee  in  their  report  in  December 2023  directed  the  NCR  Planning  Board  to  finalise  and  notify  the Regional Plan within six months and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the reasons for the finalised Regional Plan not being made available in the public domain;
- (d) whether the delay  has adversely affected the development activities in the  region,  specifically  in  Shamli  and  Muzzafarnagar  districts  of  Uttar Pradesh and led to non- approval of development schemes and if so, the
- detail thereof; and
- (e) whether  it  is  a  fact  that  the  lack  of  a  final  Regional  Plan  makes  it difficult to estimate the cost of development projects and funds needed for the purpose and if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE

MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)

- (a)to(e): No. The proposed Regional Plan-2041 is being processed.

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) (2023-24) in its seventy seventh report  (17th  Lok  Sabha)  on  "Functioning  of  National  Capital  Region Planning  Board"  inter-alia  recommended  that  the  Board  should  finalize and  notify  Regional  Plan  (RP)-  2041  within  six  months  and  review  the same once every five years, as mandated.

The  NCR  Planning  Board  (NCRPB)  in  its  41st  Meeting  held  on 12.10.2021 decided that the current Regional Plan (RP)- 2021, which also includes the Shamli and Muzzafarnagar districts of Uttar Pradesh, shall be valid till the publication of finally approved RP- 2041. Hence, there is no adverse effect on developmental activities in the NCR.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4478 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-27
Subject: Incidents of Tail Section of Aircraft Scrapping the Runway
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri  Selvaganapathi T.M.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## Lok Sabha

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 4478

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  27th March 2025 )

## INCIDENTS OF TAIL SECTION OF AIRCRAFT SCRAPPING THE RUNWAY

4478.    SHRI SELVAGANAPATHI T.M. Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  there  were  many  incidents  of  the  tail section of aircraft scrapping the runway during the last two years including the incident that happened at Chennai airport recently and if so, the details thereof
- (b)  whether  the  Directorate  General  of  Civil  Aviation  (DGCA)  has ordered any probe into these incidents and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether it is also a fact that A321 aircraft are more prone to tail strikes due to their extended length as compared with other Airbus aircraft and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the DGCA has sought any explanation from Airbus and if so, the details thereof along with the remedial output thereon?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): Since 2023 to 2025 (till date), there have been 07 incidents of tail strike/scrap of significant safety concerns wherein Directorate General of Civil Aviation/ Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau  (DGCA/AAIB)  has  instituted  the  investigation.  This  also includes the incident at Chennai airport.

(c) & (d): The aircraft are appropriately tested and certified for safe flight. The  operating  crew  are  also appropriately trained  and assessed taking into the consideration performance of the aircraft and ensure safe operation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4474 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-27
Subject: Compensation for Land Acquisition
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Omprakash Bhupalsinh Alias Pavan Rajenimbalkar

be pleased to state:

- (a) the  number  of  districts  in  Maharashtra  where  funds  have  been allocated for land acquisition under the Bharatmala Project particularly in Osmanabad Parliamentary Constituency;
- (b) whether any irregularities  have  been  found  in  this  regard,  if  so,  the details thereof and the manner in which these have been rectified;
- (c) whether  compensation  has  been  provided  to  land  owners  for  land acquisition  under  the  project,  if  so,  the  details  thereof  particularly  in Osmanabad Parliamentary Constituency;
- (d) the number of land owners who are yet to receive compensation and the amount pending for payment thereof;
- (e) the reasons for the delay in payment of compensation; and
- (f) whether  any  special  measures  are  being  taken  to  ensure  timely payment of compensation and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) A total of 20 districts, including Darashiv district in Maharashtra, have been allocated funds for land acquisition under the Bharatmala Projects.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4474

ANSWERED ON 27 TH  MARCH, 2025

## COMPENSATION FOR LAND ACQUISITION

4474.   SHRI OMPRAKASH BHUPALSINH ALIAS PAVAN RAJENIMBALKAR:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

(b) The compensation is determined in accordance with National Highways Act, 1956 and various clauses of Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency  in  Land  Acquisition,  Rehabilitation  and  Resettlement  Act 2013,  as   applicable,  to  be  paid  after  approval  of  the  project  by  the Competent Authority. (c) Out  of  total  compensation  of  Rs.  1959.27  crore  in  Osmanabad Parliamentary  Constituency,  an  amount  of  Rs.  694.30  has  already  been disbursed. (d) Compensation  for  an  amount  of  Rs.1264.97  crore  is  yet  to  be disbursed to approximately 1,332 landowners in the Osmanabad Parliamentary constituency. (e) The delay in disbursement is due to ambiguities in land records and disputes  regarding  the  actual  ownership  of  the  acquired  private  land,  as well as ongoing arbitration and court cases. (f) The Competent Authority for Land Acquisition (CALA) is responsible for disbursing compensation to landowners. To facilitate this process, the government  has  developed  the  Bhoomirashi  portal,  which  enables  direct credit of compensation amounts to beneficiaries' accounts. Further, regular follow-up is being done with the respective CALA  to expedite the disbursement process.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4469 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-27
Subject: Uncontrolled Urban Development
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Smt. Mahima Kumari Mewar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4469

TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 27, 2025

## UNCONTROLLED URBAN DEVELOPMENT

NO. 4469.   SMT. MAHIMA KUMARI MEWAR:

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

- (a)   whether  the  Government  has  taken  cognizance  of  uncontrolled  urban development, particularly in tourist towns and wildlife sanctuaries, towns
- near famous wetlands and towns with historical sites;
- (b)   if so, the details thereof along with the action taken in this regard across the country, State-wise including in Rajasthan;
- (c)   whether the Union Government has taken preventive action in coordination with the State Government against uncontrolled and illegal constructions in Kumbhalgarh and Rajsamand towns in Rajasthan; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE

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

- (a) to (d): As per the provisions of Article 243W  of  the  Constitution, in conjunction with the Seventh and Twelfth Schedules, matters relating to urban development fall within the purview of States/Urban Local Bodies. However, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)  provides programmatic support to the State Governments/Union Territories (UTs) in their urban development agenda through its flagship Missions/Programmes viz.  Atal  Mission  for  Rejuvenation  and  Urban  Transformation  (AMRUT  & AMRUT  2.0),  Smart  Cities  Mission  (SCM),  Pradhan  Mantri  Awas  YojanaUrban (PMAY-U) and Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U & SBM-U 2.0), etc. The schemes are implemented by the States/UTs in accordance with the  Mission/Scheme  guidelines.  Moreover,  illegal  construction  also  falls within the purview of State Governments. Therefore, preventive action in this regard is to be taken by the concerned State Government.

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