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Lok Sabha Question No. 3416 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-20
Subject: Connectivity on NH-66
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri N K Premachandran

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to ensure the connectivity of National  Highways  (NHs) in  such  a  manner  as  to  provide  easy logistics and if so, the action taken thereon;
- (b) whether  the  proposal  for  extending  or  amending  National Highway-183A (NH-183A) from Bharanikavu to Titanium Junction in National Highway-66 (NH-66) is pending and if so, the details of the action taken thereon;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  considers  exploring  the  commercial viability of the extension in terms of transportation from Indian Rare Earths Limited (IREL), Kerala Minerals and Metals Limited (KMML), Neendakara Harbour etc. and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)  whether  the  Government  has  received  a  request  from  the Member  of  Parliament  (MP)  of Kollam  Lok  Sabha  Constituency  to extend National Highway-183A (NH-183A) from Bharanikavu to Titanium  Junction  in  National  Highway-66  (NH-66)  and  if  so,  the action taken thereon?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to  (d) Development   and  Maintenance  of  National  Highways (NHs) is a continuous process. The works on NHs are accordingly taken  up  to  keep  the  NHs  in  traffic  worthy  conditions  depending

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3416

ANSWERED ON 20 TH  MARCH, 2025

## CONNECTIVITY ON NH-66

3416. SHRI. N K PREMACHANDRAN:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

upon  inter-se  priority,  traffic  density  and  synergy  with  PM  Gati Shakti National Master Plan. The Government has received proposal from Honourable Member of Parliament  of  Kollam  Lok  Sabha  Constituency  to  extend  NH-183A from Bharanikavu to Titanium Junction on NH-66 which is presently not a National Highway. The  Government   keeps  on  receiving  proposals  for  declaration/ upgradation of State Roads as NHs including proposals for extension of NHs from various State Governments/ Union Territories (UTs) including from the State of Kerala. The Government considers declaration/  upgradation/  extension  of  some  State  Roads  as  NHs based  on  requirement  of connectivity, inter-se priority, traffic density, reduction in logistic costs and travel distances, achieving the  goal  of  sustainable  economic  growth,  strategic  requirements and synergy with PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3415 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-20
Subject: Implementation of Projects under SCM in Gorakhpur
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Ravindra Shukla Alias Ravi Kishan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3415 TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 20, 2025

## IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECTS UNDER SCM IN GORAKHPUR

NO. 3415.  SHRI RAVINDRA SHUKLA ALIAS RAVI KISHAN:

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

- (a)   the details of the number of projects currently being implemented in Gorakhpur under the Smart Cities Mission (SCM);
- (b)   the details of the funds allocated and utilized for the development of smart infrastructure such as smart roads, lighting arrangements and waste management;
- (c)   the  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  under  SCM  to enhance digital infrastructure and urban mobility in Gorakhpur;
- (d)   the participation of local communities in the planning and implementation of the said projects under SCM; and
- (e)   the potential benefits of the said projects in enhancing the livability and economic competitiveness of Gorakhpur?

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

- (a) to (e) Gorakhpur was not included in the cities recommended by the State Government of Uttar Pradesh for selection under Smart Cities Mission.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3414 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-20
Subject: Ten Lanning of NH from Chennai-Bangalore-Trichy-Tirupati-Kolkata
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri T R Baalu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3414 ANSWERED ON 20 TH  MARCH, 2025

TEN  LANNING  OF  NH  FROM  CHENNAI-BANGALORE-TRICHY-TIRUPATIKOLKATA

3414.   SHRI T R BAALU:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is planning to develop the National Highways from Chennai to Bangalore, Trichy, Tirupati and Kolkata as tenlane highways for a distance of sixty kilometers in view of the quantum jump in traffic;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons for not upgrading the above NH stretches?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c) Development  and  maintenance  of  National  Highways  is  a continuous process. The Government keeps on receiving/assessing proposals for declaration/ upgradation/ development of National Highways (NHs).  Decisions  are  taken  based  on  the  fulfillment  of  the  criteria, requirement  of  connectivity,  inter-se  priority  and  synergy  with  PM  Gati Shakti National Master Plan. At present, there is no such specific proposal.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3411 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-20
Subject: Operational Challenges at Bokaro Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Dulu Mahato

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3411

(To be answered on the 20 th  March 2025)

## OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES AT BOKARO AIRPORT

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

## 3411. SHRI DULU MAHATO

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether it is a fact that the operations at Bokaro Airport are currently in abeyance due to administrative issues among stakeholders and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the manner in which the said situation is impacting the passengers and the implementation of Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS);
- (c) whether the Government has received any representations regarding the resolution of administrative issues causing the delay in the operations of Bokaro Airport and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the action taken by the Government to resolve the operational challenges at the said Airport and commence regular flights; and
- (e) the manner in which the delay in Bokaro Airport's operations is affecting the broader objectives of the RCS and the measures being considered to mitigate the impact?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a) to (e): Bokaro airport belongs to Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) and is listed in the category of unserved airports /airstrips under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) - UDAN. The development work at Bokaro airport has been completed under the Regional Connectivity Scheme and licensing of the airport is currently underway. To ensure safe operations, the State Government of Jharkhand has to install obstruction light on the Hill top, which is to be provided by SAIL. As of 31.01.2025, an expenditure of Rs.72.32 crore has been incurred for the development of Bokaro airport under the scheme. Commencement of flights by Selected Airline Operator (SAO) connecting Bokaro to Kolkata and Patna is subject to readiness of the airport for operations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3409 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-20
Subject: Paragliding Events under Aero Club of India
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3409

(To be answered on the 20 th  March 2025)

## PARAGLIDING EVENTS UNDER AERO CLUB OF INDIA

## 3409. SHRI RAJIV PRATAP RUDY

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether it is true that national paragliding events are being organized under the auspices of the Aero Club of India across the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether it is also true that the States of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Maharashtra are promoting paragliding under the National Aero Sports Policy and if so, the details of the locations thereof; and
- (c) the number of participants and the specific support provided by the Aero Club of India in promoting paragliding in the said States?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a) Aero Club of India-National Airsports Control (NAC) India provides governance over all aspects of air sports, including but not limited to regulation, certification, competition, awards and penalties. It shall conduct promotional events and competitions across the country through the different national air sports Commissions including paragliding.
- (b) At present paragliding activities, including commercial activities, are undertaken  in  the  States  of  Uttarakhand,  Himachal  Pradesh  and Maharashtra with the permission of State Government/Local Authorities of respective states.
- (c) Indian Air Sports personnel has been participating in International FAI Championships/ Events as Indian team under the aegis of ACI for which ACI has been providing support by granting necessary permissions as well issuing/renewing the necessary FAI Sporting License.  Few examples of such paragliding events conducted in India with the permission of ACI-NAC India and recognition of FAI are -

FAI Category 2 Cross Country Paragliding Pre-World Cup 2023, Bir Billing, Himachal Pradesh, Paragliding Pre-World Cup Panchgani, Maharashtra, Paragliding Event - Paragliding World Cup Bir Billing, Himachal Pradesh, Paragliding Event, Kasba Narwana, Dharmasila, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, Paragliding Accuracy event, Serchhip, Mizoram, and Paragliding Cross Country Event, Panchgani, Maharashtra.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3408 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-20
Subject: Upgradation of NH-765 to Four-lane Elevated Corridor
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy, Shri Suresh Kumar Shetkar

## be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  State  Government  of  Telangana  has  requested  for upgrading the Hyderabad (ORR) - Kalwakurthy (NH-765) highway to a four-lane elevated corridor and if so, the details thereof along with the action taken thereon;
- (b) whether it is proposed to construct a four-lane elevated corridor in the Annual Plan 2024- 25 and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  out  of  the  total  length  of  one  hundred eighty-seven kilometers of the Hyderabad-Srisailam section of NH-65, one hundred twenty-five kilometers has been improved to NH standards  while  the  remaining  sixty-two  kilometers  falling  within Amrabad  Tiger  Reserve  could  not  be  improved,  if  so,  the  details thereof and the action taken/proposed to be taken thereon?

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## ANSWER (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) to (c) Out of 187 km of Hyderabad-Srisailam section of NH-765, the stretch from Hyderabad to Brahmanpally of about 125km has already been  developed  to two-lane with paved  shoulders/four-lane,  and remaining 62 km falls within Amrabad Tiger Reserve.

State  Government  of  Telangana  submitted  a  proposal  for  finalizing alignment of a four-lane elevated corridor over 62 kms from

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3408

ANSWERED ON 20 TH  MARCH, 2025

## UPGRADATION OF NH-765 TO FOUR-LANE ELEVATED CORRIDOR

3408. SHRI CHAMALA KIRAN KUMAR REDDY: SHRI SURESH KUMAR SHETKAR:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

Brahmanpally to Telangana/Andhra Pradesh Border falling in Amrabad Tiger Reserve. Government of Telangana has been requested to study alternative alignments with Origin-Destination(O-D) survey of the traffic to avoid human-animal interaction in wildlife area as possible.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3407 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-20
Subject: Status of Smart Cities Mission
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Dr. Shivaji Bandappa Kalge

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3407 TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 20, 2025

## STATUS OF SMART CITIES MISSION

NO. 3407.  DR. SHIVAJI BANDAPPA KALGE:

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

- (a)  the  progress  made  in  the  implementation  of  the  Smart  Cities  Mission (SCM) along with the number of cities where the said projects have been successfully completed;
- (b)  the manner in which the Government is addressing urban infrastructure challenges, particularly in rapidly growing cities of Maharashtra; and
- (c) the details of the positive steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

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

- (a) Under Smart Cities Mission (SCM), 100 cities have undertaken a total of 8,063  projects  amounting  to  ₹1,64,545  crore.  As  on  04.03.2025,  7,504 projects (i.e.  93%  of  total  projects)  amounting  to  ₹1,50,306  crore  have been completed, as per the data provided by 100 Smart Cities.

The Central Government has a total outlay of ₹48,000 crore for the 100 cities under SCM. As on 04.03.2025, the cities have been able to claim central financial assistance of ₹47,538 crore (i.e. 99% of the total Central share allocation) as per the utilization of funds provided by them.  The States/Union Territories are reported to have utilized ₹45,772 crore (i.e. 96% of the total Central share released).

- (b)

& (c) 'Land' and 'Colonization' are State subjects. Further, as per the 12th Schedule of Indian Constitution (Article 243W), Urban Planning including Town Planning is the responsibility of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs)/ Urban Development Authorities. Government of India supplements these efforts of the States through schematic interventions/ advisories. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has a multi-pronged approach to ensure planned and comprehensive urban development in the country. In all 4,915 statutory town & cities, issues of cleanliness, housing for all, and clean drinking water are being addressed with National urban missions like, 'Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)' for sanitation and hygiene, 'Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna (PMAY)' for housing for all, 'Pradhan Mantri Urban Transformation  (AMRUT)'.  Thereafter,  100  cities  have  been  selected under  the  SCM  to  incorporate  technology  in  better  and  faster  urban management. Further, to address the challenges of urban mobility, Metro

SVANidhi Yojna' and 'Atal Mission for Rejuvenation & Rail Transit System (MRTS) is also operational in various cities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3406 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-20
Subject: Funds for STs in Jammu and Kashmir
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Mian Altaf Ahmad

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3406

TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.03.2025

## FUNDS FOR STs IN JAMMU AND KASHMIR

3406. SHRI MIAN ALTAF AHMAD:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the details of the total funds released for Scheduled Tribes (STs) of Jammu and Kashmir during the last four years; and

(b) the manner in which the funds have been utilized?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI DURGADAS UIKEY)

(a): The fund release details of Central Government programme/schemes in Jammu and Kashmir are available year-wise at https://stcmis.gov.in.

(b): As per information received from Jammu and Kashmir, the manner in which the funds have been utilized are as under:

-  The funds under the scheme SCA to TSS/PMAAGY have been utilized after receiving the plan proposals from all the districts, and their approvals from Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA).
-  Under the support to TRI, funds are utilized for MoTA approved activities.
-  Under the EMRSs (construction/upgradation/recurring cost) funds are being utilized as per the components of the proposals/DPRs approved by MoTA.
-  Scholarship are being disbursed to the eligible students of STs in the UT of J&K through NSP Portal.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3405 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-20
Subject: Central Grant for Subarnarekha Project in Jharkhand
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Bidyut Baran Mahato

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3405

ANSWERED ON 20.03.2025

## CENTRAL GRANT FOR SUBARNAREKHA PROJECT IN JHARKHAND

†3405. SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state: (a) whether the Central Water Commission granted the technical approval of Rs.14,959.74 crore in 2019 under FTPC for Subarnarekha project included under the PMKSY-AIBP scheme and if so, the details thereof; (b)  whether  Rs.  616.95  crore  were  to  be  released  as  central  grant  for  2021-22  under  PMKSY-AIBP  for Subarnarekha multipurpose project, which is considered the lifeline of Jharkhand and if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the amount of Rs. 616.95 crore has not been released even today despite fulfilling the prescribed conditions for the release of the central grant for 2021-22 and if so, the details thereof; and (d) whether the Government proposes to release the central grant of Rs. 616.95 crore earmarked for 2021-22

under Subarnarekha project and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

( SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY )

(a) Central  Water  Commission  granted  approval  for  Subarnarekha  project  in  2019  for  Rs.13,106.24  crore (2017  price  level)  with  Jharkhand  specific  AIBP  cost  of  Rs.  9,579.58  crore,  under  Fast  Track  Proforma

(b) & (c) The admissible central assistance to Subarnarekha project as on 01.04.2016 under PMKSY-AIBP is Rs. 1,373.69 crore and central assistance released till FY 2018-19 is Rs. 756.73 crore, therefore the balance central  assistance  to  the  project  is  Rs.  616.96  crore.  The  proposal  received  in  Central  Water  Commission during the financial year 2021-22 was returned to Jharkhand in January, 2022 with the observations of shortfall in expenditure corresponding to released central assistance and hence ineligibility of the project for release of

Further  central  assistance  can  be  released  to  Subarnarekha  project,  Jharkhand  after  the  State  makes corresponding expenditure.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3402 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-20
Subject: Desilting of Bhognipur Canal
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Jitendra Kumar Dohare

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

## DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3402

ANSWERED ON 20.03.2025

## DESILTING OF BHOGNIPUR CANAL

## †3402. SHRI JITENDRA KUMAR DOHARE

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a)  the  details  of  the  agencies  to  which  the  work  of  desilting,  etc.,  of  the  Bhognipur  canal  in  Etawah Parliamentary Constituency has been awarded along with the details of the agencies that participated in the tender process;

(b) whether the said work has been completed within the stipulated time frame and if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government is aware that the contractors have been paid in coordination with officials without actually desilting the canal and no necessary action has been taken by the officials despite complaints/protests by farmers' committees and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) whether the Government proposes to conduct a high-level investigation into the said work and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

## ( SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY )

(a) Government  of  Uttar  Pradesh  have  intimated  that  following  six  bidders  participated  for  the  work  of "Restoration of Bhognipur Canal from km 60.00 to km 171.00" under Etawah Lok Sabha constituency:

- 1- M/s Singh Iron Industries, Etawah.
- 2- M/s Shri Avantika Contractors, Hyderabad.
- 3- M/s Shiv Shakti Construction, Greater Noida, Gautambuddha Nagar.
- 4- M/s S.F. Associates, Aligarh.
- 5- M/s Kaiser Construction Engineers & Contractors, Etah.
- 6- Shri Bhawar Singh, Alampur Fatehpur, District Aligarh.

After evaluation, the bid of Shri Bhawar Singh was found to be lowest and the work has been awarded to this agency.

(b) to (d) As intimated by the Government of Uttar Pradesh, the starting date of this work was 22.10.2024 and  the  due  date  of  completion  of  work  is  21.10.2025.  No  payments  have  been  made  to  the  contractor  in coordination with officials without actually desilting the canal.

As regards, the complaints/ protests by the farmer's Committees in respect of above project, Govt. of Uttar  Pradesh  have  informed  that  no  complaints/protests  by  the  farmer's  Committees  have  been  received regarding the work so far. Hence, the investigation is not required.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3397 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-20
Subject: Free Travel for Children upto the Age of Five Years
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Giridhari Yadav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3397

(To be answered on the 20 th  March 2025)

## FREE TRAVEL FOR CHILDREN UPTO THE AGE OF FIVE YEARS

3397.

## SHRI GIRIDHARI YADAV

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a) to (c): Ministry of Civil Aviation launched the Regional Connectivity Scheme - UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) on 21-10-2016 to stimulate regional air connectivity from unserved and underserved airports for the expansion of air services in small cities and remote areas in the country by making air travel affordable to the masses. The Scheme provides financial incentives to airline operators on regional routes that include: Concessions by the Central Government, State Governments/ Union Territories and airport operators to reduce airline operation costs and also the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) to bridge the gap between operational costs and expected revenues on such routes so as to make air travel affordable under the scheme.

The Government has not issued any regulation/ circular/guideline regarding full  seat  fare  for  children  aged  two  years  and  above.  Airlines  follow be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government proposes to provide air tickets at affordable rate to one crore citizens every year under UDAN scheme and if so, the details
- thereof;
- (b) whether the airlines charge full-seat fare for children aged two years and above, even though children aged under three years are not capable of sitting on seats and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether it is against the principles of UDAN scheme and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to direct all airlines to allow free air travel for children upto five years of age; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof along with the time by which it is likely to be done
- and if not, the reasons therefor?

## established international practices.

(d) & (e): There is no such proposal.

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