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Lok Sabha Question No. 1788 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-01
Subject: Floods in River Ganga
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Devesh Shakya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1788

## ANSWERED ON 01.08.2024

## FLOODS IN RIVER GANGA

†1788. SHRI DEVESH SHAKYA

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government is aware that the areas falling in the radius of about 15-20 kms along the banks of river Ganga in Patiyali tehsil of Kasganj district of Etah Parliamentary Constituency of Uttar Pradesh get affected by floods every year and if so, the details thereof; (b)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  solve  this  problem  by  putting  sand  bags  as  a  temporary arrangement to stop floods and erosion and if so, the details thereof; and (c) whether the Government proposes to take any measures such as building stone walls and desilting for its permanent solution so that thousands of farmers and villages can get rid of this flood problem and if so, the details thereof?

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

As informed by Government of Uttar Pradesh, under the tehsil Patiali of Kasganj district, villages Shahbazar, Kisaul, Ajitnagar, Barauna, Bari Bagwas, Kadarganj, Mihola, Nardoli, Mujkheda, Rajepur, Kurra, etc. are situated on the right bank of river Ganga in 15-20 km length. Since the year 2022, the flow of river Ganga from village Sunnagarhi has been deflected towards these villages, due to which the

(a) problem of flood/erosion in these villages of tehsil Patiali has arisen.

(b)  &  (c) Flood  management including erosion control falls within the purview of the States. Flood management and anti-erosion schemes are formulated and implemented by concerned State Governments  as  per  their  priority.  The  Union  Government  supplements  the  efforts  of  the  States  by providing  technical  guidance  and  also  promotional  financial  assistance  for  management  of  floods  in critical areas. Irrigation & Water Resources Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh is mainly using RCC Porcupine, Geo- textile bags, Geo-textile tubes, HDPE bags, Nylon crates, Gabions etc. in flood protection works in Tehsil Patiali area.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1787 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-01
Subject: Security at Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Dr. Sanjay Jaiswal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1787

(To be answered on the 1 st  August 2024)

## SECURITY AT AIRPORTS

1787. DR. SANJAY JAISWAL

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the details of the measures being taken by the Government to enhance passenger screening and security checks to prevent security breaches at airports;
- (b) whether the Government proposes any plan to solve the problem of overcrowding and congestion at airports to prevent accidents and incidents; and
- (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):  All the airports in India are provided with security equipment like CCTV, ATRS/X-BIS, DFMDs, HHMDs and ETDs etc. To enhance passenger screening and security checks to prevent security breaches at airports, some of the major airports are equipped with upgraded security systems and equipment like Dual View XBIS, Biometric Access Control System, Queue Management System, ATRS (Automotive Tray Retrieval System), PIDS (Perimeter Intrusion Detection System), Remote Screening and Digi YatraFace recognition based access.
- (b) & (c): To solve the problem of overcrowding and congestion at airports to prevent accidents and incidents, following measures have been implemented at airports:
- i) Additional customer service associates have been recruited for assisting passenger at security.
- ii)  Increase  in  security  checkpoint lanes after assessment of processing capacity.
- iii) Increase in CISF manpower based on augmented security infrastructure.
- v) Digi Yatra has been implemented for providing seamless and hassle free
- vii)  Awareness among passengers about security procedures by way of

iv) Augmentation of Emigration/Immigration counters. experience at airports. vi) De-bunching of flights. hoarding/signage.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1785 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-01
Subject: Affordable Houses and Disaster Affected Families under PMAY-U
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Kaushalendra Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1785 TO BE ANSWERED ON AUGUST 01, 2024

## AFFORDABLE HOUSES AND DISASTER AFFECTED FAMILIES UNDER PMAY-U

## NO.1785.  SHRI KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR:

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

- (a) the number of houses constructed and families benefited under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) in the country during the last three years;
- (b) whether the Government achieved its target of providing affordable houses to two crore families so far and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  steps/proposes  to  include disaster affected families under the said scheme; and
- (d)
- if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)

(a) to (d): 'Land' and 'Colonisation' are State subjects. Therefore, schemes  related  to  housing  for  their  citizens  are  implemented  by States/Union  Territories  (UTs).  However,  Ministry  of  Housing  and  Urban Affairs  (MoHUA)  supplements  the  efforts  of  States/UTs  by  providing Central Assistance under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U) since  June  25,  2015  to  provide  pucca  house  in  urban  areas  across  the country. The scheme is implemented through four verticals, i.e. Beneficiary Led Construction (BLC),

Affordable  Housing  in  Partnership  (AHP),  In-Situ  Slum  Redevelopment (ISSR) and Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS) .

All  beneficiaries/families  in  urban  areas,  including  those  affected  by disaster can avail benefits under the scheme, if otherwise found eligible as  per  scheme  guidelines.  As  per  Scheme  guidelines,  selection  of beneficiary,  implementation  of  projects  and  providing  necessary  basic infrastructure is the responsibility of State/UT Government.

PMAY-U  is  a  demand  driven  scheme  and  Government  of  India  has  not fixed any target for construction of houses under the scheme. Based on project proposals submitted by the States/UTs Government under PMAYU, a total of 118.64 lakh houses have been sanctioned by the Ministry, out of which 114.33 lakh have been grounded and 85.04 lakh are completed/ delivered to the beneficiaries in urban areas as on 15.07.2024. During the last three years, a total of 10,29,992; 15,44,307 and 8,96,520 houses were completed/ delivered to the beneficiaries in the F.Y. 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24 respectively.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1784 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-01
Subject: Promotion of MSMEs Traders
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Smt. Geniben Nagaji Thakor

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1784

TO BE ANSWERED ON 01.08.2024

## PROMOTION OF MSMEs TRADERS

1784. SMT. GENIBEN NAGAJI THAKOR:

Will the MINISTER OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether any measures are being taken by the Government to promote the business of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) traders;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has any data regarding the traders whose businesses suffered during the Covid-19 period, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the assistance provided to them by the Government?

## ANSWER

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

(a) and (b): From  2 nd July,  2021,  the  Government  had  included  Retail  and  Wholesale  Trades  as MSMEs. They are allowed to register on Udyam Registration Portal to avail the benefits  of Priority Sector Lending. As on 30.7.2024, 2,19,38,707 Traders are registered on Udyam Registration Portal that also includes Traders registered on UAP Portal.

- (c) and (d): The Government had taken a number of initiatives under Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan to support the MSME sector in the country, especially in Covid-19 pandemic. Some of them are:
- i. Rs. 20,000 crore Subordinate Debt for MSMEs.
- ii. Rs.3 lakh crores Collateral free Automatic Loans for business, including MSMEs.
- iii. Rs. 50,000 crore equity infusion through MSME Self-Reliant India Fund
- iv. Revised criteria of classification of MSMEs.
- v. New Registration of MSMEs through 'Udyam Registration' for Ease of Doing Business.
- vi. No global tenders for procurement up to Rs. 200 crores.

The Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) was announced as a part of the Aatma Nirbhar  Bharat  Package  2020  with  the  objective  to  help  businesses  including  MSMEs  to  meet  their operational liabilities and resume businesses in the view of the distress caused by the COVID-19 crises.

State  Bank  of  India's  research  report  dated  23.01.2023  on  Emergency  Credit  Line  Guarantee Scheme  (ECLGS)  indicates  that  almost  14.6  lakh  MSME  accounts,  of  which  about  93.8%  of  the accounts were in MSE categories, were saved due to ECLGS.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1783 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-01
Subject: Pending Construction on NH-727
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Sunil Kumar

## be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  construction  of  NH-727  from  Bettiah  to  Rampur  via Bagaha Rampur is still incomplete, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor and the time by which it is likely  to  be  completed; and
- (b) whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  National  Highways  on  which service lanes have not been constructed drains on both sides of NH are  yet  to  be  constructed  and  link  roads  for  Nallah  have  not  been connected, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a)      The section of NH-727 from Bettiah to Rampur via Bagaha is about 97 km and the same has been developed to 2 lane with paved shoulder standards.
- (b)     Surface  and  sub-surface  drain  is  provided  along/across  National Highways at  various  locations  such  as  built-up  areas,  cutting  sections, etc. Service road is generally provided in urban and built up areas having substantial local traffic movement.  These  provisions are made  at different locations as per Indian Roads Congress standards and guidelines.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1783 ANSWERED ON 1 ST  AUGUST, 2024

## PENDING CONSTRUCTION ON NH-727

1783. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 1780 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-01
Subject: Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Nivaran Yojana
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Dr. Jayanta Kumar Roy

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1780

TO BE ANSWERED ON 1 st  August, 2024

## Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Nivaran Yojana

## 1780.  DR. DR JAYANTA KUMAR ROY:

## पेᮝोिलयम और ᮧाकृितक गैस मंᮢी

Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  the  funds  allocated  and  utilised  under  Pradhan  Mantri  JI-VAN (Jaiv  Indhan-Vatavaran  Anukool  Fasal  Awashesh)  Nivaran  Yojana  since  its inception;
- (b)  whether there has been an underutilisation of funds under this yojana and if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  the  details  of  projects  supported  through  the  scheme  along  with  their  current status;
- (d)  whether the yojana has made  2G  Ethanol  plants financially viable  and technologically feasible and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  the details of the steps taken by the Government to promote 2G Ethanol Plants?

## ANSWER

पेᮝोिलयम और ᮧाकृितक गैस मंᮢालय मᱶ रा᭔य मंᮢी (᮰ी सुरेश गोपी)

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRI SURESH GOPI)

(a) to (d):  In March, 2019, Government had notified the 'Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN (Jaiv  Indhan-  Vatavaran  Anukool  fasal  awashesh  Nivaran)  Yojana'  for  providing financial support to integrated bio-ethanol projects for setting up Second Generation (2G)  ethanol  projects  in  the  country  using  lignocellulosic  biomass  and  other renewable feedstocks. The total financial outlay for the scheme is Rs. 1969.50 crore for the period 2018-19 to 2023-24.

Under the PM JI-VAN Yojana, the maximum financial assistance of Rs.150 crore per project for commercial projects and Rs.15 crore per project for demonstration projects  has  been  prescribed  for  enhancing  commercial  viability  as  well as promoting  R&D  for  development  and  adoption  of  technologies  in  the  field  of production of 2G ethanol.

Under this scheme, financial assistance of  Rs. 908.25 crore has been approved to Public  and  Private  Sector  Oil  Marketing  Companies  (OMCs)  for  six  commercial Second Generation (2G) bio-ethanol projects in  Punjab, Haryana, Odisha, Assam, Andhra  Pradesh  and  Karnataka  and  four  demonstration  2G  ethanol  projects  one each  in  Haryana,  Bihar,  Maharashtra  and  Karnataka.  Out  of  these,  commercial project  at  Panipat  (Haryana)  has  been  dedicated  to  the  Nation  and  commercial projects  at  Bhatinda  (Punjab),  Bargarh  (Odisha),  and  Numaligarh  (Assam)  are  in advanced stages of construction.

(e): Apart from financial support through PM JI-VAN Yojana, other steps taken to promote  2G  Ethanol  Plants  include  imposition  of  additional  excise  duty  on  nonblended  fuels;  offtake  assurance  by  OMCs  to  private  stakeholders  by  signing Ethanol Purchase Agreements (EPA); diversification of feedstocks for 2G ethanol production; separate price for 2G ethanol, lowered GST rate to 5% on ethanol for EBP Programme; etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1779 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-01
Subject: National Highway No. 49
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Ananta Nayak

be pleased to state:

- (a)     whether National Highway No. 49, passing through the State of Odisha is in dilapidated condition and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)     whether the said NH which connects major mines in the State is facing heavy traffic flow of trucks on it, if so, the details thereof;
- (c)      whether  the  Government  has  received  any  proposal  for  widening  and repair of the said NH and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)     whether National Highway Authority of India has submitted an estimate for the construction and repair of the said NH and if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) The said stretch is being maintained in traffic worthy condition through regular operation and maintenance work.
- (b) & (c) Yes Sir, it provides connectivity to iron ore mines and coal mines in Keonjhar  and  Jharsuguda  districts.   Baharagora  -  Binjhabahal  -  Teleibani sections has already been developed to 4 lane and currently under Operation & Maintenance stage. DPR for 4-laning of Kanaktora - Jharsuguda section of NH-49 from Km.0.000 to Km.68.000 is awarded.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1779 ANSWERED ON 1 ST  AUGUST, 2024

## NATIONAL HIGHWAY NO. 49

## 1779.         SHRI ANANTA NAYAK:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

(d) NHAI has awarded work for construction of animal underpasses in this section  for  an  amount  of  Rs  203  crore.   Further,  Operation  &  maintenance (O&M) agency has been engaged for maintenance of stretches not covered by the Defect Liability Period to maintain highway in traffic worthy condition.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1776 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-01
Subject: Bangalore International Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Matheswaran V S, Shri Matheswaran V S

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1776 (To be answered on the 1 st  August 2024)

## BANGALORE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

## 1776. SHRI MATHESWARAN V S

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether it is true that Government sought consent of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh while signing Concession Agreement (CA) between the Government of India and Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether it is also true that Concession Agreement does not permit for development/improvement/upgradation of a new or existing airport within an aerial distance of 150 kilometers of KIA before 2033 excluding of Mysore and Hassan Airport;
- (c) if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government has received any proposal from Tamil Nadu for the development/upgradation of Hosur airport and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a) to (c):  Government of India has entered into a Concession Agreement with M/s Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) for development, construction, operation and maintenance of Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) at Bengaluru on 5th July, 2004 . As per Clause 5.2 of the Concession Agreement, no new or existing airport (except for Mysore and Hassan airports) within an aerial distance of 150 kilometers of Bangalore International Airport  is permitted for  development/improvement/upgrdation before 25th anniversary of the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), Bengaluru which was made operational w.e.f. 24th May, 2008.

The consent of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh governments were not sought while signing the Concession Agreement with BIAL in 2004, as matter related to  Airways, aircraft and air navigation, provision of aerodromes, regulation and organisation of air traffic and of aerodromes, are part of the Union List as per the Seventh Schedule of Constitution of India.

(d):  Government of India  has not received any proposal seeking its approval under Greenfield Airports Policy, 2008  for construction of a Greenfield Airport at Hosur, Tamil Nadu either from the State Government of Tamil Nadu or any Airport Developer.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1775 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-01
Subject: Lower Tapi Project
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Smt. Smita Uday Wagh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1775

ANSWERED ON 01.08.2024

## LOWER TAPI PROJECT

1775. SMT. SMITA UDAY WAGH

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) the action being taken by the Government to include the Lower Tapi Project in Jalgaon district of Maharashtra under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY);

(b) the time-limit fixed for including the project under PMKSY; and

(c) the time by which the project would be included under PMKSY?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) is an umbrella scheme, consisting of two major components  being  implemented  by  this Ministry, namely, Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP), and Har Khet Ko Pani (HKKP).  Partial financial assistance is being provided for major/ medium irrigation projects, such as Lower Tapi Project, under AIBP component of PMKSY.

As a part of process for inclusion under PMKSY-AIBP, the concerned Committees of this Ministry have accepted the techno-economic viability and also accorded investment clearance to the Lower Tapi Project for an estimated cost of Rs. 2,888.48 crore (December, 2023 price level).

As  per  the  laid  norms  for  inclusion  under  the  scheme,  subsequent  to  investment  clearance,  the concerned project is required to undergo appraisal/ approval process laid down by Ministry of Finance. This is required to be followed by approval of Government of India. However, the decision in this regard depends on availability of funds, geographic equity under the scheme, priorities of the Government, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1772 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-01
Subject: Status of  Guntakal – Gooty Road of NH-67
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri G Lakshminarayana

be pleased to state:

- (a) The  details  of  the  funds  allocated  and  disbursed  for  the development of Guntakal -Gooty Road of NH-67 since its sanctioning, year-wise including current year;
- (b) The details of current status of the Guntakal - Gooty Road of NH-67  project,  including  milestones  achieved,  phases  completed, and the utilization of allocated funds;
- (c) Whether it is true that the work of Guntakal Gooty Road of NH67 has been terminated and if so, the reasons thereof;
- (d) The time by which the project is likely to restarted and made operational; and
- (e) The  details  of  the  temporary  measures  taken  to  facilitate smooth  traffic  flow  and  alleviate  public  inconvenience  on  the incomplete  and  damaged  stretches  between  Guntakal  and  Gooty Villages until the resumption of construction?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) The total sanctioned cost of the project is Rs 995.09 crore. Expenditure of Rs. 643.54 crore has been incurred on the project till date. Year-wise expenditure details are as under-

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1772 ANSWERED ON 01 ST  AUGUST, 2024

STATUS OF GUNTAKAL - GOOTY ROAD OF NH-67

1772. SHRI G LAKSHMINARAYANA:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

| Year         |   2016-1 7 | 2017- 18   |   2018-1 9 |   2019-2 0 |   2020-2 1 | 2021-2 2 3   | 2022-2 2023-24 & 2024- 25   |
|--------------|------------|------------|------------|------------|------------|--------------|-----------------------------|
| Expendit ure |     138.46 | 198.3 4    |      55.11 |      18.99 |      86.29 | 135.1511.2   | Nil                         |

The project was terminated at physical progress 86.2% on 26.04.2024  on  account  of  contractors  default.  Total  length  of  the project is 57.292 km, out of which 53.745 km has been completed up  to  the  date  of  termination.  The  status  of  achievement  of milestones are as below:

| Sr.No.       | Date of achievement of Milestone   |
|--------------|------------------------------------|
| Milstone-I   | 09.06.2017                         |
| Milstone-II  | 10.12.2017                         |
| Milstone-III | 21.01.2021                         |
| Milstone-IV  | Not achieved                       |

- (d) As per estimated schedule, total time required for finalization of estimate  for  balance  work,  invitation  of  bids,  award  of  work  and completion of work is 18 months.  At present, it is in the stage of

finalization of estimate for balance work. (e) The rectification of potholes and patches in the town stretches of  Guntakal  and  Gooty  section,  bridge  approaches,  diversion  and bypass junctions has been carried out.

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