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Lok Sabha Question No. 4312 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-26
Subject: Greater Bhubaneswar Metropolitan Development Region
Ministry: PLANNING
Asked by: Shri Naba Charan Majhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PLANNING

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4312 TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.03.2025

## GREATER BHUBANESWAR METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT REGION

## 4312.   SHRI NABA CHARAN MAJHI:

Will the Minister of PLANNING be pleased to state:

- (a) the key objectives of the Greater Bhubaneswar Metropolitan Development Region project;
- (b) the  role  being  played  by  NITI  Aayog  in  assisting  the  Odisha  Government  in formulating the blueprint for this metropolitan development region;
- (c) the  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  to  establish  a  Mass  Rapid  Transit System  (MRTS)  and  a  capital  region  ring  road  to  improve  connectivity  within  the proposed metropolitan region; and
- (d) the details of strategies implemented to develop satellite cities and shared urban infrastructure in this metropolitan region?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION; MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)

- (a) & (b) The State Government, in collaboration with NITI Aayog, has started working on the formulation  of  an  Economic  Plan  for  Bhubaneswar  -  Cuttack  -  Puri  -  Paradeep  Economic Region (BCPPER). The approach is to identify city regions going beyond urban boundaries and develop an economic plan based on three key components (i) Economic and Investment plan;  (ii)  Quality  of  Life;  and  (iii)  Inclusivity  and  Sustainability  plan.  The  Plan  is  being developed  based  on  a  5-stage  process,  viz.  (i)  As-is-diagnostic,  (ii)  Strengths,  Weakness, Opportunities  and  Threats  (SWOT),  Endowments  &  Capability  analysis,  (iii)  Economic Visioning, (iv) Selection of key economic growth drivers and (v) Implementation Framework. The Economic Plan will inter alia include specific interventions by way of key

projects, policy prescriptions for all sectors and the governance  framework  for the implementation of the Plan.

- (c) & (d) The Government of Odisha is taking necessary steps to enhance urban mobility in the proposed region. Presently, there is a proposal for New City Development undertaken by the Bhubaneswar  Development  Authority  (BDA)  which  will  act  as  a  satellite  city  in  the Bhubaneswar peri-urban area.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4310 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-26
Subject: New Atomic Energy Projects in  Tamil Nadu
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: Thiru Dayanidhi Maran

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 4310

ANSWERED ON 26/03/2025

## NEW ATOMIC ENERGY PROJECTS IN TAMIL NADU

## 4310.  THIRU DAYANIDHI MARAN

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:-

- (a) the details of new atomic energy projects being planned or considered for Tamil Nadu;
- (b) the details of scope and objectives of these projects indicating the specific districts being considered for the said period;
- (c) the details of benefits these projects will accrue to the local economy and communities in Tamil Nadu;
- (d)  the  details  of  measures  being  taken  to  ensure  minimal  disruption  to  the  immediate surroundings during the construction phase;
- (e) the details of steps taken to ensure safety standards during and after the construction of these new atomic energy plants; and
- (f) the manner in which the Government plans to engage with local communities and stake holders to gather feedback and address their concerns related to these projects?

## ANSWER

## THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  FOR  PERSONNEL,  PUBLIC  GRIEVANCES  &  PENSIONS AND PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

(a) & (b) There are four nuclear power plants in operation [MAPS 1&2 (2X220MW) & KKNPP 1&2 (2X1000MW)] in the state of Tamil Nadu with a total capacity of 2440MW. In addition, BHAVINI is currently  commissioning  the  indigenously  developed  500  MWe  Prototype  Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) project at Kalpakkam in Chengalpattu District of Tamil Nadu. NPCIL is  constructing  four  units  KKNPP  3&4  (2x1000MW)  and  KKNPP  5&6  (2X1000  MW)  at Kudankulam with a capacity of 4000 MW.

(c) During the construction of these projects, generation of direct & indirect employment and business opportunities in the neighbourhood is expected to enhance the livelihood of the local community.

(d) As the project site is already approved and no new land acquisition is needed for these projects,  no  disruption  to  the  immediate  surrounding  is  envisaged  during  the  construction phase.

(e)  Highest priority is accorded to safety in all aspects of nuclear power viz. siting, design, construction, commissioning and operation. Nuclear power plants are designed based on the paramount safety principles of defence in depth, Redundancy, Diversity and Fail-safe design features;  thus,  ensuring  multiple  barriers  between  the  source  of  radioactivity  and  the environment.  The  operations  are  performed  through  well  laid  out  procedures  by  highly qualified, trained & licensed personnel.

(f)  Public safety concerns are regularly addressed through public awareness programmes in the neighbourhood.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4308 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-26
Subject: Use of AI and ML in Data Collection
Ministry: STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION
Asked by: Shri Devesh Shakya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4308

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.03.2025

Use of Al and ML in Data Collection

†4308. SHRI DEVESH SHAKYA:

Will the Minister of STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is making application of technologies like Big Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and Block Chain  in  the  Ministry  of  Statistics  and  Programme  Implementation (MoSPI) to make data collection and analysis more effective and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government is embarking on having digital sensors and automated data analytics in place for real-time tracking of indicators such as GDP, unemployment, industrial production, if so, the current status thereof and action plan for the same;
- (c) whether the Government is considering adoption of a block chainbased data management system to ensure transparency and credibility of data published by the Ministry, if so, the details of the modalities and estimated timelines thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government is setting up a task force of data scientists and tech experts to bring the National Statistical System at par with global standards and if so, the action plan prepared/to be prepared for the purpose?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF STATISTICS  AND  PROGRAMME  IMPLEMENTATION;  MINISTER  OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE [RAO INDERJIT SINGH]

- (a): Yes Sir. This Ministry is making AI based application for facilitating data collection and analysis. The AI based tools are designed to assist

stakeholders  in  accessing  data/  information  in  quick  and  efficient manner. (b)  & (c): No Sir. There are no such proposals under consideration at present. (d):  Yes  Sir.  Standing  Committee  on  Information  Technology  (IT)  has been setup with experts from both within and outside of the Government with a mandate to give recommendations on IT related matters.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4307 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-26
Subject: Growth in Media and Entertainment Industry
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Shri Jai Prakash

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4307

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.03.2025

## GROWTH IN MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY 4307: SHRI JAI PRAKASH

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

- a)  whether it is a fact that the media and entertainment industry has been experiencing tremendous growth in the past few years and this industry has become very competitive by undergoing a dramatic transformation as advances in Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR);
- b)  if so, the details thereof;
- c)  whether this industry is facing a lot of problems with regard to copyright and conversion of digital platform and its utilization; and
- d)  if so, whether the Government is contemplating to introduce measures to safeguard their interest?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF  STATE  FOR  INFORMATION  &  BROADCASTING  AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (DR. L. MURUGAN)

- (a) to (b): As per the report of AVGC Task force of this Ministry published in 2022, the Media and Entertainment industry, particularly the AVGC sector, has been experiencing  tremendous  growth  and  is  becoming  increasingly  competitive. The Indian AVGC  sector has witnessed unprecedented growth rates, attracting global players to leverage India's talent pool for offshore services.

(c) to (d): The content of publishers of news and current affairs on digital media and  the  content  of  publishers  of  online  curated  content  (OTT  Platforms)  is regulated under the provisions of Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media, Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 notified  on 25.02.2021 under  IT  Act,  2000.  The  Part-III  of  the  rules,  administered  by  Ministry  of Information and Broadcasting, provides for a Code of Ethics for such publishers. The  Code  of  Ethics  for  OTT,  inter-alia,  prohibits  them  to  transmit  any  content which is prohibited by any law for the time being in force, including Copyright Act, 1957.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4305 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-26
Subject: Pending Public Grievances
Ministry: PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Asked by: Dr. K Sudhakar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS AND PUBLIC GRIEVANCES)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4305

(ANSWERED ON 26.03.2025)

## PENDING PUBLIC GRIEVANCES

## 4305. DR. K SUDHAKAR:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether any public grievances are pending with the Government at the end of the year 2024;
- (b) if so, the details thereof including the reasons therefor;
- (c) the number of public grievances received by the Government in the year 2025 so far; and
- (d) the details of public grievances pending with respect to the Karnataka Government along with the average time duration taken by the Government for disposal of grievances?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

(a)  to  (d): Government  issued  Comprehensive  Guidelines  for  Effective  Redressal  of  Public Grievances on 23 rd  August 2024. These guidelines envisage integration of various public grievance platforms,  creation  of  dedicated  grievance  cells  in  Ministries/Departments,  appointment  of experienced  and  competent  nodal  officers,  emphasis  on  root  cause  analysis  of  grievances  and action  on  feedback,  strengthening  escalation  processes  by  appointing  appellate  authorities, grievance closure guidelines with further reduction in upper limit of resolution time from 30 days to  21  days.  The  disposal  timelines  are  monitored  through  CPGRAMS  Monthly  Reports,  and monthly meetings held with Central Governments and State Governments/ UTs.  As on 31.12.2024 the  pendency  of  Public  Grievances  of  Central  Ministries/Departments  stands  at  58,138    cases which is the lowest pendency ever witnessed in the Central Secretariat. The Average Grievance Redressal  for  all  Ministries/Departments  in  the  year  2024,  from  1 st January,  2024  to  31 st December, 2024 stood at  13  days.  In  2025 till  28.02.2025 total  327395  grievances  have  been received on CPGRAMS portal. Government of Karnataka's grievance portal is integrated with CPGRAMS. The grievances pertaining  to  Government  of  Karnataka  directly  reach  their  state portal  and  disposal  is  as  per  their  timelines.  In  Government  of  Karnataka,  a  total  of    2,326 grievances were received in 2025 and 4,673 are pending as on 28.02.2025. The Government of Karnataka has disposed 2,970 grievances during the period 01.01.2025 to 28.02.2025.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4301 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-26
Subject: Setting up of Nuclear Power Plants
Ministry: ATOMIC ENERGY
Asked by: Dr. Thirumaavalavan Tholkappiyan, Shri  Chhotelal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4301

ANSWERED ON 26/03/2025

## SETTING UP OF NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS

## 4301.   SHRI CHHOTELAL DR. THIRUMAAVALAVAN THOLKAPPIYAN

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:-

- (a)  whether  the  Government has proposals for setting up of new nuclear power plants and research institutions to promote clean energy production in the country and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether the Government has any plan to increase the Nuclear reactor or its production capacity in the country and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE  MINISTER  OF  STATE  FOR  PERSONNEL,  PUBLIC  GRIEVANCES  &  PENSIONS AND PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

- (a) In line with the Nuclear Energy Mission target of reaching 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047, more nuclear power plants are planned, beyond the eighteen reactors presently under implementation (including PFBR by BHAVINI).
- (b) Presently, eight reactors with a total capacity of 6600 MW (including PFBR by BHAVINI) are under construction and ten reactors with a total capacity of 7000 MW is at pre-project activities stage. These are planned to be completed progressively by 2031-32 to increase the nuclear power capacity to 22480 MW from the present capacity of 8880 MW.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4297 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-26
Subject: Unmanned Level Crossings in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Shri Navaskani K, Shri Selvam G

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.4297

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.03.2025

## UNMANNED LEVEL CROSSINGS IN TAMIL NADU

4297. SHRI SELVAM G: SHRI NAVASKANI K:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  number  of  unmanned  level  crossings  in  Tamil  Nadu  as  on date;
- (b) the number of accidents reported at unmanned level crossings in
- Tamil Nadu during the last three years;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  set  a  timeline  for  the  complete elimination of unmanned level crossings in Tamil Nadu and if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  the  details  of  projects  undertaken  to  replace  unmanned  level crossings  with  Road  Over  Bridges  (ROBs)  or  Road  Under  Bridges (RUBs) in the State;
- (e) the challenges encountered by the Government in the elimination of  unmanned  level  crossings  and  the  measures  being  taken  to overcome these challenges;
- (f)  whether  the  Government  has  undertaken  any  technology-driven solutions to improve safety at unmanned level crossings; and
- (g)  if  so,  the  details  of  such  initiatives  including  the  installation  of automatic  warning  systems,  surveillance  and  public  awareness campaigns?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a) to (g): All Unmanned level crossings (UMLCs) on running lines of Broad Gauge (BG) network of Indian Railways have been eliminated by  31.01.2019.    Level  Crossings  (LCs)  are  eliminated  either  by providing  Road  over  Bridges/  Road  under  Bridges  (ROBs/  RUBs)  in lieu  of  LCs  or  through  direct  closure  (for  low  traffic  LCs)  or  by diversion of road traffic to nearby ROB/RUB/LC depending upon the site conditions.

During  2014-25  (Jan'25),  727  Nos.  of  ROBs/  RUBs  have  been constructed in the State of Tamil Nadu. As on 01.02.2025, the details of sanctioned ROBs/RUBs work situated in the state of Tamil Nadu are as under:

| ROBs/ RUBs sanctioned as on 01.02.2025                                                   | 250 Nos.   |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
| Sanctioned amount                                                                        | ₹4,769 Cr. |
| Held up due to delay in land acquisition and consent for closure etc. by the State Govt. | 88 Nos.    |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4296 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-26
Subject: Functionality of Non Working Quartz Mines
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: Smt. Malvika Devi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4296

ANSWERED ON 26.03.2025

## FUNCTIONALITY OF NON WORKING QUARTZ MINES

4296. SMT. MALVIKA DEVI:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

- (a) the steps being taken to ensure the functionality of non working quartz mines and semiprecious stone mines in Kalahandi and the functionality of non working granite mines in Nuapada;
- (b) the steps being taken to ensure the safety of mine workers especially with regards to safe handling of explosives during blasting operations in mines; and

(c)  the  steps  being  taken  to  tackle  the  issue  of  illegal  sand  mining  and  the  illegal

- transportation of manganese ore in Odisha?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF COAL AND MINES (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a): As per the information received from the Government of Odisha, there are thirteen non-working mines of quartz and semi-precious stones in Kalahandi district of Odisha. These mines are non-working for want of statutory clearances. Further, there is no granite mine in Nuapada district of Odisha.

(b): The Mines Act, 1952 has been enacted to ensure occupational safety & health of mine workers. Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS) has been entrusted the task of inspection of mines to ensure the compliance of the provisions of Mines Act, 1952 and Rules and Regulations framed thereunder for enhancing the safety and welfare of mine workers. As per the information received from Government of Odisha, appropriate safety measures / precautions are ensured in the mines during blasting and situation is closely supervised by the Mining Field Officers.

(c): As per Section 23C of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, the State Governments are empowered to make rules for preventing illegal mining, transportation and storage of minerals.

As per the information received from the Government of Odisha, insofar as minor minerals including sand are concerned, all sources are being mapped on i4MS (lntegrated Minor Mineral Mine and Management System) and e-transit permit is issued for transportation. Further, all sources are being taken up for Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) survey and the area of operation is being identified by pillar posting. District Level Task Force  Committee,  Sub-Divisional  Level  Task  Force  Committees  and  Tehsil  Level Enforcement Squads have been constituted to prevent illegal sand mining and regular raids are conducted in the whole district to check illegal transportation.

Further, robust steps have been put in place for curbing illegal transport of the major minerals  including  manganese  ore.  State  Government  has  constituted  State  Level Enforcement Squad and District Level Task Force to keep track of the illegal lifting and transport. All activities are being monitored through i3MS (lntegrated Mines & Minerals Management System).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 4293 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-26
Subject: New FM Station in Pathanapuram
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Shri Kodikunnil Suresh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4293

(TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.03.2025)

NEW FM STATION IN PATHANAPURAM

4293.  SHRI KODIKUNNIL SURESH:

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government had previously announced the establishment  of  a  new  FM  radio  station  in  Pathanapuram, Kerala and if so, the details of the announcement including the proposed frequency and expected launch timeline;
- (b) the current status of the project including the progress made in terms of infrastructure development, frequency allocation and licensing;
- (c) whether any delays have occurred in the implementation of the FM station and if so, the reasons for the delay and the revised timeline for its operationalization;
- (d) the estimated budget allocated for the establishment of the FM station and the funds released so far; and

(e) whether the Government has any plans to expedite the project to ensure better radio coverage and communication services for the people of Pathanapuram and surrounding areas?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS

(DR. L. MURUGAN)

(a) to  (e)  :  Presently,  14  Akashwani  broadcasting  stations  are operational in Kerala state having total 19 transmitters of varying capacity. Most of the areas under Pathanpuram in Kollam district are covered by a 100W FM Relay station at Punalur (in that district). Akashwani channels are also available on DD Free Dish platform, NewsOnAIR  mobile  app  and  WAVES  OTT  platform,  which  can  be accessed from anywhere on android and iOS platforms.

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