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Lok Sabha Question No. 98 (STARRED), answered on 2024-02-08
Subject: Construction of Chhath Ghats
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Parvesh Sahib Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO. 98

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FEBRUARY 08, 2024

## CONSTRUCTION OF CHHATH GHATS

## NO. 98. SHRI PARVESH SAHIB SINGH VERMA:

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

- (a) the details of the progress made in the construction of Chhath Ghats in  Delhi  along  with  the  measures  taken  to  ensure  their  safety  and accessibility;
- (b) whether  any  policy  is  in    place  or  under  consideration  for  the regulated  use  of  public  parks  during  Chhath  Puja  and  if  so,  the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps being taken to raise awareness among citizens about the designated Chhath Ghats and the proper use of public spaces during Chhath Puja?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

(SHRI HARDEEP SINGH PURI)

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

## STATEMENT

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY OF PARTS (a) to (c) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 98* (18 TH  POSITION) FOR ANSWER ON 08.02.2024 REGARDING 'CONSTRUCTION OF CHHATH GHATS'.

(a)  The  Government  of  National  Capital  Territory  of  Delhi  (GNCTD)  have informed that besides natural water bodies, temporary water bodies are created by Irrigation & Flood Control Department of GNCTD by digging pits which are then filled with water provided by Delhi Jal Board. These are used  as  Chhath  Ghats  for  Chhath  Puja  Celebrations.  Before  the  Chhath Puja  Celebrations,  meetings  at  State  Level  and  at  District  Level  are convened with all stakeholders i.e. Delhi Police, Delhi Jal Board, Irrigation & Flood Control Department, District Medical Authorities, Delhi Development Authority and Municipal Corporation of Delhi for coordination. Necessary works for safety and accessibility like fencing and construction of steps/ramps and placing of sign board are also carried out at  these  sites.  Further,  the  Revenue  Department,  Government  of  NCT  of Delhi makes arrangements of tents for Chhath Puja at different locations/ghats in Delhi.

- (b)  GNCTD  has  informed  that  no  such  policy  is  in  place  or  under consideration.

(c) GNCTD has informed that following steps are taken to raise awareness among  citizens  about  the  designated  Chhath  Ghats  and  proper  use  of public spaces during Chhath Puja:-

- Regular  announcements  are  carried  out  through  Loud  Speakers, Public Address System at and around the Chhath Ghats.
- Display  of  Banners  at  prominent  sites  with  the  mention  of  Do's  & Don't's.
- Spreading  awareness  and  sensitization  among  citizens  through officials of Civic Bodies, Police, Revenue Department and Volunteers/Representatives of Chhath Puja Samiti & Resident Welfare Associations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 91 (STARRED), answered on 2024-02-08
Subject: Elevated Corridor
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Vaithilingam Ve.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 91 ANSWERED ON 8 TH  FEBRUARY, 2024

## Elevated Corridor

*91. SHRI VE. VAITHILINGAM:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) the present status of proposed elevated corridor connecting Indira Gandhi Square and Rajiv Gandhi Square in Puducherry;
- (b) whether the Ministry is aware that the work is pending for a long time; and
- (c)  if  so,  the  time  by  which  the  said  work  is  likely  to  be  started  and completed?

## ANSWER

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

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

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO  PARTS (a)  TO  (c)  OF  LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 91 ANSWERED ON 08 TH  FEBRUARY, 2024  ASKED  BY  SHRI  VE.  VAITHILINGAM  REGARDING  'ELEVATED CORRIDOR':

(a) to (c) Consultancy for preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) of  the  proposed  flyover  connecting  Indira  Gandhi  Square  and  Rajiv Gandhi  Square  was  awarded  through  PWD,  Union  Territory  (UT)  of Puducherry in July, 2022 on the request of then Hon'ble Chief Minister of Puducherry. Draft DPR has been submitted by the consultant. The  stretch  is  presently  under  maintenance  by  National  Highways Authority  of  India  (NHAI).  NHAI  has  conducted  a  study  which  has recommended construction of a bypass from Kalapettai on NH 332A (East Costal Road) crossing this stretch at km 13/300 of old NH 66 (New NH-32) and joining at km 24/800 of Old NH 45A (NH 332), bypassing the stretch connecting Indira Gandhi Square and Rajiv Gandhi Square on old NH  66  for  through  traffic  from  Mamallapuram  towards  Villupuram, Cuddalore & other places.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 89 (STARRED), answered on 2024-02-08
Subject: Road Projects in Chitrakoot and Satna
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Ganesh Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 89

ANSWERED ON 8 TH  FEBRUARY, 2024

## ROAD PROJECTS IN CHITRAKOOT AND SATNA

*89.  SHRI GANESH SINGH:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to construct an elevated road over the  old  National  Highway  (NH)  in  Satna  city  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to extend the under-construction Green  Road  from  Maihar  to  Satna  upto  Chitrakoot  and  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (c) whether in-principle approval has been granted for the construction of  NH  under  Phase-II  of  Bharatmala  project  connecting  Satna  to Prayagraj via  Semariya,  Sirmaur  and  Shankargarh  which  connects the backward areas of two States and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the  time  by  which  approval  for  the  said  projects  is  likely  to  be granted?

## 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 LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 89 ANSWERED ON 08 TH  FEBRUARY, 2024 ASKED BY SHRI GANESH SINGH REGARDING 'ROAD PROJECTS IN CHITRAKOOT AND SATNA'. (a)    Consequent upon construction of  Satna bypass, the city portion of Satna  Town  was  improved  under  one  time  improvement  scheme  and handed over to the State Government.  Accordingly, the road in Satna city portion   ceases  to  be  part  of  the  National  Highway  network.   No  such proposal for construction of elevated road in Satna city is under

- consideration.
- (b) The status of Maihar - Satna -Chitrakoot road is as given below:

| Stretch                 | Status                     | Remarks                                                                                                       |
|-------------------------|----------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Maihar to Satna         | 2L +PS; Under construction |                                                                                                               |
| Satna to Majhgawan      | 2L; Completed              | Traffic is low (< 6000 PCU) and further widening can be                                                       |
| Majhgawan to Chitrakoot | 2L; completed              | considered based on the traffic density, condition of the roads, inter-se priority and availability of funds. |

(c) and (d) No Sir, Does not arise

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Lok Sabha Question No. 88 (STARRED), answered on 2024-02-08
Subject: International Flights from Lucknow Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Ritesh Pandey

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. : 88

(To be answered on the 8 th  February 2024)

## INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS FROM LUCKNOW AIRPORT

## *88. SHRI RITESH PANDEY

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has prepared any action plan to improve the connectivity of international flights from Lucknow Airport in Uttar Pradesh to ensure direct connectivity to the US, UK and other countries; (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; (c) whether the Government also plans to expand runways and taxiways to accommodate aircrafts directly connecting Lucknow to the US and UK; and (d) if so, the details of tender issued and progress achieved with regard to land
- acquisition along with the expected timeline for completion of the project?

## ANSWER

(Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia)

- (a) to (d): A statement is laid on the table of the House.
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Statement referred in reply to Part (a) to (d) of Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 88 regarding "International Flights from Lucknow Airport" to be answered on 08.02.2024. (a) & (b): Presently, Lucknow is directly connected to countries such as UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Thailand. The international operations of airlines are governed by the bilateral Air Services Agreement (ASA) between India and the respective country. In order to improve international air connectivity from Lucknow, it has been included in the list of 18 tourist destinations which are available to designated carriers of ASEAN and SAARC countries (except Pakistan & Afghanistan) for unlimited operations. Lucknow is also available as a point of call for designated carriers of USA and UK. However, start of direct international flights from any point in India is purely a commercial decision of scheduled airlines on the basis of passenger demand, availability of slots, economic viability of the route and other associated factors. (c) & (d): Upgradation/expansion of airports is a continuous process and is undertaken  by  Airports  Authority  of  India  (AAI)  and  other  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. AAI has leased out Lucknow airport under Public Private Partnership (PPP) for operation, management and development on long term lease basis. The PPP partner has embarked upon the airport expansion plan which also includes extension of runway and construction of taxiways. However, the timeline for completion of the airport projects depends upon many factors such as land acquisition, availability of mandatory clearances, financial closure etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1150 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-08
Subject: Ayodhya Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Bhola Singh, Vinod Kumar Sonkar, Sukanta Majumdar

1150.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1150 (To be answered on the 8 th  February 2024)

## AYODHYA AIRPORT

SHRI BHOLA SINGH

SHRI VINOD KUMAR SONKAR

DR. SUKANTA MAJUMDAR

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has approved the proposal to declare Ayodhya Airport as an International Airport and named to it as "Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhyadham";
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether it is a fact that elevating of Ayodhya Airport to international status is paramount for realizing economic potential of Ayodhya and its significance as a global pilgrimage site and open doors to foreign pilgrims and tourists;
- (d) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto; and
- (e) the other infrastructure work carried out by the Government in Ayodhya during the last three years?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD))

(a)  to  (d):  Keeping  in  view  the  economic  potential  of  Ayodhya  and  its significance as a global pilgrimage site, the Government has approved the proposal  for  declaration  of  Ayodhya  Airport  in  Uttar  Pradesh  as  an International Airport and naming it as "Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhyadham". It has been notified in the Gazette of India on 16.01.2024.

(e): Development of Ayodhya Airport including the construction of terminal building, pavement, grading and other associated works has been undertaken by Airports Authority of India (AAI) at a cost of Rs. 350 Crores (approx.).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1149 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-08
Subject: Installed Capacity of Solar Energy
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: Umesh G. Jadhav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1149

ANSWERED ON 08/02/2024

## INSTALLED CAPACITY OF SOLAR ENERGY

## 1149. DR. UMESH G. JADHAV

Will the Minister of New and Renewable Energy be pleased to state:

- (a) the trajectory of India's installed capacity of solar energy over time, from March 2014 to December 2022;
- (b) the progress made under the schemes for Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects since March 2014;
- (c) whether the Government has sanctioned or proposes to establish a Solar Power Project in Kalaburagi, Karnataka; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER (SHRI R.K. SINGH)

- (a) the trajectory of India's installed capacity of solar energy from March 2014 to December 2023 is given at Annexure -I
- (b) So far, 58 Solar Parks with an aggregate capacity of 40,000 MW have been sanctioned in 13 States  in  the  country.  An  aggregate  capacity  of  10,576  MW  of  solar  projects  have  been commissioned in 20 Solar Parks, so far.
- (c)  &  (d)  Government had sanctioned a Solar Park of 500 MW at Kalaburagi which has been cancelled on request of the State Government.

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## ANNEXURE I REFFERED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1149 FOR 08.02.2024

## Year wise Solar Power installed capacity from the year 2013-14 to 2023-24 (upto Dec 2023)

|   S.N. | Year                    | Added capacity (MW)   |   Cumulative Solar Capacity Installed (MW) |
|--------|-------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------------------------------|
|      1 | 2013-14                 | upto 2013-14          |                                       2822 |
|      2 | 2014-15                 | 1172                  |                                       3994 |
|      3 | 2015-16 3130            |                       |                                       7124 |
|      4 | 2016-17                 | 5659                  |                                      12783 |
|      5 | 2017-18 9564            |                       |                                      22347 |
|      6 | 2018-19                 | 6750                  |                                      29097 |
|      7 | 2019-20                 | 6510                  |                                      35607 |
|      8 | 2020-21                 | 5629                  |                                      41236 |
|      9 | 2021-22                 | 12761                 |                                      53997 |
|     10 | 2022-23                 | 12784                 |                                      66781 |
|     11 | 2023-24 (upto Dec 2023) | 6538                  |                                      73319 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 1148 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-08
Subject: Compensation to Passengers on Flight Delays
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: M V V Satyanarayana, Reddeppa Nallakonda Gari, Chinta Anuradha

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1148

(To be answered on the 8 th  February 2024)

## COMPENSATION TO PASSENGERS ON FLIGHT DELAYS

1148.

SHRI M.V.V. SATYANARAYANA

SHRI N. REDDEPPA

SHRIMATI CHINTA ANURADHA

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a)  the  details  of  the  current  measures  in  place  to  assist  and  support passengers affected by weather-related cancellations and delay of flights;
- (b) the details of regulations that govern the compensation and assistance provided to passengers during such disruptions; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to ensure that airlines comply with said regulations?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD))

(a) & (b): In order to ensure appropriate protection for the air travelers due to flight delay or in the case of cancellation, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) Section 3, Series M, Part IV titled as "Facilities to be provided to passengers by airlines due to denied boarding, cancellation of flights and delays in flights". Under the provisions of the said CAR:

- (i) In case of cancellation, if the passenger is not informed earlier of the cancellation the airlines shall either provide alternate flight or provide compensation in addition to the full refund of air ticket. In addition the airline has to provide meals and refreshments to the passenger who have already reported for their original flight at the airport while waiting for the alternate flight.
- (ii) In case of delay, the airline has to provide meals and refreshments/hotel

accommodation/alternate flight/full refund to the passenger who has checked in on time depending on the expected delay beyond of its original announced scheduled time of departure. However, an operating airline shall not be obliged to compensate in cases where  cancellation  &  delay  is  caused  by  a  force  majeure  event  i.e. extraordinary  circumstance(s)  beyond  the  control  of  the  airline. (c)  DGCA carries out inspections at various airports in the country on random basis in order to check the compliance of laid down CAR by stakeholders.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1144 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-08
Subject: Operationalisation of Maharishi Valmiki International Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Dimple Yadav, Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo, Jayanta Kumar Roy, Raja Amareshwara Naik

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1144

(To be answered on the 8 th  February 2024)

## OPERATIONALISATION OF MAHARISHI VALMIKI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

1144. SHRIMATI DIMPLE YADAV SHRIMATI SANGEETA  KUMARI SINGH DEO DR. JAYANTA KUMAR ROY SHRI RAJA AMARESHWARA NAIK

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has operationalised the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhyadham;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government has carried out other infrastructure work in Ayodhya and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD))

- (a)  &  (b):  Aerodrome License for the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport was issued by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on 14.12.2023. It was inaugurated on 30.12.2023 and the first schedule flight also operated on the same day.
- (c):  Construction of the terminal building, pavement, grading and other associated works amounting to Rs. 350.00 crores (approx.) have been carried out at the airport by Airports Authority of India (AAI)
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Lok Sabha Question No. 1143 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-08
Subject: Passengers Security Checking
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Deepak (Dev) Adhikari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1143

(To be answered on the 8 th  February 2024)

## PASSENGERS SECURITY CHECKING

## 1143. SHRI ADHIKARI DEEPAK (DEV)

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

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be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government is aware that out of five metro cities, there is no separate business class passenger security checking line by CISF in Kolkata airport;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the time by which it is likely to be started?

ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD))

- (a) & (b): There is a separate lane provided for business class passengers at Security Checkpoint no. 4 of Kolkata Airport.

- (c): Does not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1141 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-08
Subject: Public Procurement Policy for MSEs
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Gyaneshwar Patil

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1141 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08.02.2024

## PUBLIC PROCUREMENT POLICY FOR MSEs

## 1141. SHRI GYANESHWAR PATIL:

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

- (a) the significance of the public procurement policy for the Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs);
- (b) the manner in which  the same has impacted procurements from MSEs by the Central Ministries/Departments/Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs); and
- (c) the details of the total procurement made from MSEs by the Central Ministries/Department/ CPSEs ?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI BHANU PRATAP SINGH VERMA)

- (a) & (b): With the objective of promoting the growth and development of MSMEs by improving their market access and linkages and providing an assured market, the Ministry of MSME notified the implementation of the Public Procurement Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) Order from 1 st April, 2012. The Policy is notified under the MSMED Act 2006.  The  Policy  was  made  mandatory  from  1st  April  2015  and  amended  in  2018.  The amended  policy  mandates  25%  annual  procurement  from  MSEs  by  Central  Ministries/ Departments/ Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), including 4% from MSEs owned by SC/ST and 3% from MSEs owned by Women entrepreneurs.
- (c): The total procurement by Central Ministries/ Departments/CPSEs from MSEs during the financial year 2023-24 (upto 05.02.2024) is Rs. 45,763.21 crores.

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