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Lok Sabha Question No. 16 (STARRED), answered on 2024-02-02
Subject: Pharma Expos
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Kotagiri Sridhar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS

LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION No. 16 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 nd  February, 2024

## Pharma Expos

## *16. SHRI SRIDHAR KOTAGIRI:

Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has conducted any pharma expos during the last three years for holistic promotion of the pharma sector in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor, year-wise;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to conduct any pharma expos in the future;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (e)  whether  the  country  has  participated  in  any  international  pharma  expos  during  the  said period; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor, year-wise?

## ANSWER

MINISTER IN THE MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS (Dr. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

(a)  to (f): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## Statement  referred  to  in  reply  to  the  LOK  SABHA  STARRED  Q.NO.  16  (16 th POSITION) for answer on 02.02.2024 raised by SHRI SRIDHAR KOTAGIRI regarding Pharma Expos

- (a)  to  (d):  Department  of  Pharmaceuticals  has  been  organizing  "India  Pharma  and  India Medical  Device"  as  an  annual  event  to  bring  together  regulators,  policy  makers,  industry leaders and associations for holistic promotion of the Pharma and Medical Device sector. The detail of events held in 2021, 2022 and 2023 is as under: -

|   Sl. No. |   Year | Theme                                                                                                                      | Venue   |
|-----------|--------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
|         1 |   2021 | India Pharma Industry: Future is now India MedTech Future: Innovate &Make in India through Global Alliance                 | Delhi   |
|         2 |   2022 | Vision 2047: Transformative roadmap for the future Transforming Healthcare through innovation and integrated services      | Delhi   |
|         3 |   2023 | Indian Pharma Industry: Delivering Value through innovation Sustainable MedTech 5.0: Scaling and Innovating Indian MedTech | Delhi   |

(e) & (f): Department also participated in the 'World Expo Dubai' held from 27th January 2022 to 4th February, 2022.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 14 (STARRED), answered on 2024-02-02
Subject: PM-PRANAM
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Ravindra Kushawaha, Sanjay Bhatia

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS

## LOK SABHA

STARRED QUESTION NO. 14* TO BE ANSWERED ON: 02.02.2024

## PM-PRANAM

## 14*: SHRI RAVINDRA KUSHWAHA: SHRI SANJAY BHATIA:

Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government  has introduced PM-PRANAM  so  as  to  promote alternative fertilizers in the country and if so, the details thereof ;
- (b) whether  the  said  scheme  is  likely  to  help  to  reduce  consumption  of  chemical fertilizers in the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the States/UTs across the country have been included to be part of the said scheme so as to promote it and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the  number  of  farmers  who  have  benefitted  from  this  scheme  in  the  country, State/UT/District-wise particularly Kalaburagi districts of Karnataka?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS

## (DR. MANSUKH MANDAVIYA)

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

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## STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  LOK  SABHA  STARRED  QUESTION  NO.  14*  FOR 02.02.2024 REGARDING 'PM-PRANAM' TABLED BY SHRI. RAVINDRA KUSHWAHA  AND SHRI  SANJAY BHATIA.

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(a) & (b):  The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA has approved the 'PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness Generation, Nourishment, and Amelioration of Mother-Earth (PM-PRANAM)' on 28 th June, 2023. The initiative aims to complement the efforts  initiated  by  States/UTs  to  save  the  health  of  Mother  Earth  by  promoting sustainable  and  balanced  use  of  fertilizers,  adopting  alternate  fertilizers,  promoting organic & natural farming etc.

(c) & (d):   All states/UTs are covered under the PM- PRANAM. Under the said scheme, 50% of the fertilizer subsidy saved by a State/UT in a particular financial year by way of reduction in consumption of chemical fertilizers (Urea, DAP, NPK, MOP) compared to previous 3 years' average consumption, will be passed on to that State/UT as Grant. States/UTs can utilize this grant for the benefit of people in the state, including farmers.

The scheme has been made operational from current Financial Year (FY) 2023-24 and the savings by the states, if any, are to be computed and passed on to the states after the end of FY 2023-24.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 230 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-02
Subject: Maritime Security
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Pushpendra Singh Chandel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 230

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02 nd  February, 2024

## MARITIME SECURITY

## 230. SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether special measures are being taken by the Government to secure the sea routes;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has taken any international initiative to enhance maritime security in the Arabian Sea; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(SHRI AJAY BHATT)

(a) & (b):  Yes, Sir. Indian Navy units are regularly deployed on Mission Based Deployments in our areas of interest in Indian Ocean Region (IOR) to enhance maritime security. Further, Indian Navy units undertake surveillance to enhance Maritime Domain Awareness and address contingencies that may arise. Since 2008, Indian Navy has deployed units in Gulf of Aden and East coast of Africa towards antipiracy patrols. A total of 3440 ships and over 25000 seafarers have been safely escorted.

(c) & (d):  Yes, Sir. Indian Navy has been proactively engaging with regional and extra-regional navies/maritime  forces,  to  promote  maritime  security  in  the  IOR.  Bilateral/multilateral maritime exercises, Joint EEZ surveillance, Coordinated Patrols (CORPATs) with Friendly Foreign  Countries are  being  undertaken  by  Indian  Navy  to  enhance  maritime  security  and countering  non-traditional  threats in  an inclusive and cooperative manner. Further, towards strengthening of regional maritime security, Government of India has established Information Fusion Centre-Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) which has linkages with 25 partner nations and over 40 international multinational organisations for real time information exchange towards enhancing maritime security. Moreover, due to the ongoing maritime security situation in the region, Indian Navy units are being deployed off Djibouti / Gulf of Aden, in the North / Central Arabian  Sea  /  off  East  Coast  of  Somalia  for  protection  of  Merchant  Vessels  /  rendering assistance, if required. In addition, information exchange / intelligence sharing is also being undertaken with Friendly Foreign Countries to identify the source / reason /players involved in the attacks / incidents.
Lok Sabha Question No. 229 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-02
Subject: Hijacking of Vessels by Pirates
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: A. Ganeshamurthi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

## DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 229

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02 nd  February, 2024

## HIJACKING OF VESSELS BY PIRATES

## 229. SHRI A. GANESHAMURTHI:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of hijacking of vessels on high seas by pirates reported during the last three years;
- (b)  whether recently some vessels were hijacked in North Arabian sea with crew members including Indians, if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  the  steps  taken  by  Indian  Naval  forces  to  thwart  such  attempts  and  to  rescue  merchant ships/other vessels;
- (d) whether deployment of Maritime Patrol vehicles have been increased in the vulnerable areas to protect merchant ships and also Indian fishermen who are frequently attacked by pirates on the Palk Strait; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

## MINISTER OF STATE (SHRI AJAY BHATT) IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(a):  07 incidents of hijacking of vessels on high seas by pirates have been reported during the last three years.

(b):  Yes, Sir. One hijacking incident of Merchant Vessel - Lila Norfolk. 21 crew were present including 15 Indian nationals onboard on 04-05 January, 2024. Further, 02 hijacking incidents occurred  involving  Fishing  Vessel  -  IMAN  (28.01.2024)  &  Fishing  Vessel-  AI  Naeemi (29.01.2024) which did not have any Indian crew onboard.

(c):    Indian  Navy  has  been  proactively  engaging  with  the  regional  and  extra-regional navies / maritime forces, to promote maritime security. Since 2008, Indian Navy has deployed units in Gulf of Aden and East Coast of Africa towards antipiracy patrols. A total of 3440 ships and over 25000 seafarers have been safely escorted. For restoring  maritime security  in the region, enhanced presence of ships, aerial surveillance by maritime patrol aircraft / remotely piloted aircraft in the Central Arabian Sea and Off East of Coast of Somalia is being undertaken by  Indian  Navy.  Information  is  also  exchanged  with  national  and  international  maritime security agencies for early response in a coordinated manner, effective liaison & coordination with DG (Shipping) for inputs on Indian crew onboard Merchant vessels plying in Arabian Sea and  Gulf  of  Aden  /  adjoining  region.  In  addition,  interrogation  of  fishing  vessels  /  dhows operating  in  the  region  is  also  being  undertaken  by  Indian  Navy  for  maintaining  maritime security in the region.

(d) & (e):  Indian Navy has enhanced presence of ships, aerial surveillance by maritime patrol aircraft / remotely piloted aircraft in the central Arabian Sea and Off East of Coast of Somalia towards restoring maritime security in the region. Nil piracy incidents have been reported in Palk Strait.
Lok Sabha Question No. 228 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-02
Subject: Hathwa (Sabeya) Abandoned Airfield
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: Alok Kumar Suman

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 228

TO BE ANSWERED ON 02 nd  February, 2024

## HATHWA (SABEYA) ABANDONED AIRFIELD

## 228. DR. ALOK KUMAR SUMAN:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that the entire Defence land measuring 473.295 acres at Hathwa (Sabeya) Abandoned Airfield is encroached by large numbers of people with katcha-pakka house; (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  measures  taken  by  the  Government  to  remove  the encroachment; (c)  whether  the  Government  has  received  requests  from  Members  of  Parliament  for  No Objection Certificate (NOC)/permission of competent authority regarding erection of boundary pillars with fencing at Hathwa (Sabeya) Abandoned Airfield; and (d) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken by the Government to provide NOC for
- saving of further encroachment of Hathwa (Sabeya) Abandoned Airfield?

## A  N  S  W  E  R

## MINISTER OF STATE (SHRI AJAY BHATT) IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

- (a)  &  (b):    No,  Sir.  Out  of  a  total  of  473.295  acres  of  defence  land  at  Hathwa  (Sabeya) Abandoned Airfield, an area  of  around  279 acres  is  presently  under  encroachment.  Action under the provisions of Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971 has been taken by the Estate Officer against all encroachers and final eviction orders have also been issued. An area of 60.05 acres has recently been freed from encroachments and possession taken over by Defence Estates Officer (DEO), Danapur on 11.01.2024.
- (c) & (d):  Yes, Sir. Ministry of Defence has received a request vide letter dated 06.11.2023 from Dr. Alok Kumar Suman, Hon'ble Member of Parliament for No Objection Certificate (NOC) for erection of boundary pillars with fencing at Hathwa (Sabeya) Abandoned Airfield. The requisite permission has been granted by Directorate General Defence Estates, subject to certain terms and conditions, vide letter dated 13.11.2023.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 227 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-02
Subject: Global Prices of Fertilizers Imported by India
Ministry: CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS
Asked by: Sougata Ray

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS DEPARTMENT OF FERTILIZERS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 227 TO BE ANSWERED ON : 02.02.2024

## Global Prices of Fertilizers Imported by India

## 227.    PROF. SOUGATA RAY:

Will the Minister of CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS be pleased to state:

- (a)      whether  the  Government  has  taken  note  of  the  resurgent  global  prices  of fertilizers and their raw materials in the country;
- (b)        if  so,  the  details  thereof  alongwith  the  global  prices  of  important  fertilizers imported by the country;
- (c)      whether such price rise has affected farmers and farming sector in the country;
- (d)       if so, the details thereof;
- (e)      whether the Government has taken/proposes to take any steps to ensure enough availability of essential fertilizers on normal price in the country; and
- (f)        if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR CHEMICALS & FERTILIZERS (SHRI BHAGWANTH KHUBA)

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- (a)  &  (b): As  per  the  available  information,  international prices of Urea, DAP, MOP, Phosphoric Acid, Rock Phosphate, Ammonia and Sulphur have shown declining trend during last 12 months. The global prices trends of fertilizers is placed at Annexure 'A' .
- (c) : No Sir
- (d) : Question does not arise.
- (e) & (f): Urea is a controlled fertilizer which is provided to the farmers at a statutorily notified  Maximum  Retail  Price  (MRP).  For  Phosphatic  &  Potassic  (P&K)  fertilizers, Government has implemented Nutrient Based Subsidy Policy (NBS) w.e.f. 1.4.2010.  Under the policy, a fixed amount of subsidy, decided on annual/semi-annual basis - based on import prices of fertilizers and other relevant factors like requirement of nutrients in the country, balanced use of fertilizers, subsidy and MRP etc -  is provided on P&K fertilizers depending on their nutrient content. To ensure affordability of prices of P&K fertilizers to the farmers, global prices of fertilizers and their raw materials are monitored and subsidy rates are reviewed on need basis and notified from time to time under NBS policy.

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## Annexure-A
Lok Sabha Question No. 221 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-02
Subject: Aims and Objectives of PMNDP
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Sanjay Seth

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRY OFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 221 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 nd FEBRUARY, 2024

## AIMSANDOBJECTIVESOFPMNDP

## 221. SHRI SANJAY SETH:

Will the MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) the aims, objectives and salient features of the Prime Minister's National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP) in the country;
- (b) whether the Prime Minister National Dialysis Programme has been implemented in the State of Jharkhand and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of the funds spent on patients who are suffering from kidney disease under the said scheme;
- (d) the number of beneficiaries who have been benefitted under the said scheme, district-wise; and
- (e) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to increase the number of dialysis machines and implement the said scheme effectively?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## (PROF. SATYA PAL SINGH BAGHEL)

(a) to (e) Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP) for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients ensures availability of dialysis services in all the district hospitals in the country free of cost to all Below Poverty Line (BPL) beneficiaries. The objective of the program is to improve access to hemodialysis (HD) by setting up one dialysis centre in each district hospital in the country. Peritoneal dialysis was also included 2020 onwards. Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP) portal is developed with the objective to build renal registries in the States/UTs with portability of dialysis services under the ' One Nation-One Dialysis' concept. The portal is operational across the States in the country.

PMNDP has been implemented in Jharkhand (in PPP mode) and is operational in all 24 districts at 24 dialysis centers by deploying 88 hemodialysis machines. Total 14701 beneficiaries availed dialysis services in Jharkhand.

The expenditure incurred under Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme under National Health Mission (NHM) in Jharkhand during the FY 2022-23 is Rs 324.04 lakhs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 218 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-02
Subject: Relations with Neighbouring Countries
Ministry: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Deepak Baij

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-218

## ANSWERED ON- 02/02/2024

## RELATIONS WITH  NEIGHBOURING  COUNTRIES

218. SHRI DEEPAK BAIJ

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state :-

(a)   the   current   status   of   India's   relations   with   its   neighbouring countries during the last three years; and (b) whether several neighbouring countries of India are falling under

- the influence of China and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

(DR. RAJKUMAR RANJAN SINGH)

(a & b)  India's 'Neighbourhood First policy' continues to guide its approach towards the management of relations with countries in its immediate neighbourhood. This policy is an institutional priority for all the relevant arms of the Government. The Neighbourhood First policy, inter alia, has resulted in enhancing physical, digital and people   to   people   connectivity   across   the   region,   as   well   as augmenting trade and commerce.

The   Government   keeps   a   constant   watch   on   all   developments having a bearing on India's national security interests and takes all necessary measures to safeguard it.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 212 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-02
Subject: Ayushman Arogya Mandirs
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Gaddam Ranjith Reddy

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRYOF HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 212 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 2 ND FEBRUARY,2024

## 'AYUSHMANAROGYAMANDIRS'

## 212. DR. G. RANJITH REDDY:

Will the Minister of HEALTHANDFAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether under PM-ABHIM, the Government has decided to establish 11,000 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) in urban areas by focusing on slum areas;
- (b) if so, the details of AAMs constructed in Telangana since implementation of the scheme, district-wise; and
- (c) the amount that has been allocated, approved, released and spent so far for above propose in Telangana?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)

(a) to (c) Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) with some Central Sector Components (CS) which has an outlay of Rs.64,180 Crores for the scheme period (FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26).

The objective of the scheme is to fill critical gaps in health infrastructure, surveillance and health research -spanning both the urban and rural areas. The measures under the scheme focus on developing capacities of health systems and institutions across the continuum of care at all levels viz. primary, secondary and tertiary level and on preparing health systems in responding effectively to the current and future pandemics/disasters.

Under CSS component of the scheme, support for 11,024 Urban-Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) in all the States/UTs with the focus on slum like areas. One Urban-AAM is to be set up as per 15,000-20,000 population for catering predominantly to poor and vulnerable populations, residents of slum and slum-like areas.

So far, the State of Telangana has been accorded with an administrative approval of 496 UrbanAyushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) for an amount of Rs.385.50 Crores. As reported by the State of Telangana, a total 461 Urban-Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) has been made operational.

The details of Central Release and Expenditure under PM ABHIM for the State of Telangana is given below:

(Rs. in Cr.)

| F.Y.    |   Central Release | Expenditure   |
|---------|-------------------|---------------|
| 2021-22 |             11.25 | -             |
| 2022-23 |             53.88 | 83.75         |
| 2023-24 |             39.57 | 45.10         |

## Note:

1. Expenditure includes expenditure against Central Release, State share & unspent balances at the beginning of the year.
2. The Above Figures are as per FMR reported by State/UTs.
Lok Sabha Question No. 202 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-02
Subject: National Waterways
Ministry: PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS
Asked by: Suresh Kodikunnil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.202

ANSWERED ON 02.02.2024

## NATIONAL WATERWAYS

202. SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH:

Will the Minister of PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS be pleased to state:

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- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  proposed  NW  8  Alappuzha-  Changanassery  Canal and  NW 9  Alappuzha-Kottayam -  Athirampuzha  Canal  for  modernization  and  further

development works; (b) if so, the details thereof and funds allocated/ utilized so far; (c)  whether  the  Government  further  intends  to  develop  jetties,  small  cargo  handling areas and terminals, along the course of these two national waterways; and (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF PORTS, SHIPPING AND WATERWAYS (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

(a)  &  (b)Yes,  Sir.  Fairway  development  works  on  NW-8  (Alappuzha-  Changanassery Canal) and NW-9 (Alappuzha - Kottayam - Athirampuzha Canal) have been taken up by Inland Waterways Authority of India  (IWAI), a statutory organization under Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. IWAI has already installed 15 navigational aids in NW8 and 25 navigational aids in NW-9 and these navigational aids are maintained for safe navigation of passenger and tourism boats. Rs.1.18 crore has been allocated by IWAI for undertaking the development works on NW-8 and NW-9 in the FY 2023-24. (c)  &  (d)  The  development  work  of  jetties  /  terminals  has  been  completed  on  NW-3

connecting NW-8 &NW-9 at Alappuzha to meet the traffic potential in these waterways.

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