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Lok Sabha Question No. 2896 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-08
Subject: Construction of New Bridge on NH-53 in Maharashtra
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Smt. Smita Uday Wagh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2896 ANSWERED ON 8 TH  AUGUST, 2024

## CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BRIDGE ON NH-53 IN MAHARASHTRA

2896. SMT. SMITA UDAY WAGH:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to build a new bridge near Jalgaon city  on  Girna  river  on  National  Highway  (NH)-53  (Nagpur-Surat)  in  Jalgaon, Maharashtra;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the details of the action taken for the construction of new bridge?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c) New  bridge  over  Girna  river  is  under  construction  on  Jalgaon Bypass as part of the ongoing project of 4-laning of Tarsod-Fagne section of NH-53 with schedule for completion in current FY 2024-25.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2895 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-08
Subject: Hike in Airfare
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Captain Brijesh Chowta

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2895

(To be answered on the 8 th  August 2024)

## HIKE IN AIRFARE

## 2895. SHRI CAPTAIN BRIJESH CHOWTA

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the reasons for the steep surge in airline ticket prices of flights from Mangalore to Bengaluru and Mumbai recently;
- (b) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to regulate airfares to prevent such sudden surges in the future; and
- (c) whether the Government proposes to increase the air connectivity between Mangalore and other important cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Tirupathi and Delhi and if so,  the  details  thereof?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a): The pricing of airfares is subject to dynamic fluctuations influenced by the  fundamental  economic  forces  of  supply  and  demand.  Various determinants such as current seat occupancy, fuel costs, aircraft capacity, and competitive factors have a significant impact on the pricing of airline tickets.
- (b): As per prevailing regulation, the Government does not establish or regulate airfares. With the repeal of Air Corporation Act in March 1994, the process of airfare approval by Government has been dispensed with. Under the provision of Sub Rule (1) of Rule 135 of the Aircraft Rules, 1937, every air transport undertaking engaged in scheduled air services require to establish tariff  having regard to all relevant factors, including cost of operation, characteristic of services, reasonable profit and the generally prevailing tariff. Airlines  are  free  to  charge  reasonable  air  fares  as  per  their  operation viabilities  subject  to  compliance  to  above  said  rule.

However, in order to enhance the transparency in airfare pricing, DGCA has set-up Tariff Monitoring Unit (TMU) that monitors airfares on selected routes on a random basis by using airlines websites on monthly basis to ensure that the airlines do not charge airfares outside the range declared by them, under

the provision of Sub Rule (2) of Rule 135 of The Aircraft Rules, 1937. (c): As per DGCA approved 'Summer Schedule-2024' effective from 31st Mar 2024  till  26th  Oct  2024  Mangalore  airport  is  connected  with  Kannur, Bangalore,  Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune & Delhi airports. Further, with the repeal of Air Corporation act in March 1994, the Indian domestic aviation was totally deregulated. Airlines are free to induct capacity with any aircraft type, free to select whatever markets and network they wish to service and operate with the compliance of Route Dispersal Guidelines (RDG) issued by Government, slot allocated by airport operator and further approval from DGCA. Hence, it is up to the airlines operator to consider the introduction of air services to/from any airport in the country depending upon their operational and commercial viabilities

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2894 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-08
Subject: Chandigarh Metro Rail Project
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Manish Tewari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2894

## TO BE ANSWERED ON AUGUST 08, 2024

## CHANDIGARH METRO RAIL PROJECT

## NO. 2894.  SHRI  MANISH TEWARI:

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

- (a) the amount of funds sanctioned and utilized for Chandigarh Metro Rail Project;
- (b) whether  Chandigarh  Metro  Project  is  planned  in  a  phase-wise manner;
- (c)
- if so, the details of progress made so far;
- (d) the reasons for the delay in the said project; and
- (e) whether any timeline has been fixed for the completion of the said project and if so, the details thereof?

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## ANSWER (SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)

- (a) to (e): 'Urban planning' is a State subject. Therefore, the respective State Governments/UT  Administrations are responsible for planning, initiating  and  developing  urban  transport  infrastructure  including integration amongst various modes of public transport.

Central  Government  has  formulated  National  Urban  Transport Policy (NUTP), 2006, Metro Rail Policy, 2017 and Transit Oriented Development Policy, 2017, which act as a guide to State Governments/UT Administrations for integrated planning and implementation  of  urban  transport  systems.  Central  Government provides financial assistance to urban rail based system based on feasibility  of  the  proposal  and  availability  of  resources,  as  and when posed by the concerned State Governments/UT Administrations.

Presently,  no  proposal  of  Metro  project  in  Chandigarh  has  been submitted by concerned UT Administration to Central Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2893 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-08
Subject: GST and Royalty Waive off by Kerala
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Hibi Eden

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2893 ANSWERED ON 8 TH  AUGUST, 2024

## GST AND ROYALTY WAIVE OFF BY KERALA

## 2893.   SHRI HIBI EDEN:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

## be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the GST share and royalty on construction material has been waived  off  for  Ernakulum  Bypass  and  Kollam  Sengottai  National  Highway (NH)  Project  by  the  State  of  Kerala  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether there is any loss to the exchequer of the State Government of Kerala as a result of such waiver and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether such waiver has been done by any other State Governments during the last five years and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  The  government  of  Kerala  had  earlier  agreed  to  share  25%  of  Land Acquisition cost but subsequently requested for exemption from contributing the State share.    The Ministry had requested the Government of Kerala to explore the possibility of exempting royalty on earth/boulders and reimbursement  of  state  GST  components  in  the  project.  The  acceptance from the State Government has been received vide letter dated 16.07.2024.

(b) & (c)     No such loss has been reported by the Government of Kerala. The development  of  National  Highways  is  a  continuous  process,  Projects  are sanctioned based on the fulfillment of the criteria, requirement of connectivity, inter-se priority and availability of funds and synergy with PM

Gati Shakti National Master Plan. State Government  do  agree  to  share  land  acquisition  cost  and/  utility  shifting, reimbursement of royalty and State component of GST. Such agreements are

In certain cases, in order to improve  viability of the project, project specific.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2887 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-08
Subject: Safety Protocol
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri V K Sreekandan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2887

(To be answered on the 8 th  August 2024)

## SAFETY PROTOCOL

## 2887. SHRI V K SREEKANDAN

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether it is true that the incidents of flouting safety protocol by pilots and cabin  crew  of  airlines  were  reported  in  the  past  during  emergency evacuations;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether it has been brought to the notice of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) that many airlines staff lack sufficient experience and training in evacuation of passengers in emergency situation; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken in this regard?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a) & (b): M/s Indigo A-320 aircraft 9H-SLH (Damp Leased Aircraft) was involved in a bomb threat incident while operating flight 6E-2211 (DelhiVaranasi) on 28.05.2024. Flight crew carried out an emergency evacuation of the passengers at isolation bay due to Bomb threat. During the evacuation, one of the pilots and a crew evacuated with their hand baggage.
- (c) & (d): No such information has been brought to the notice of DGCA.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2885 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-08
Subject: Flights from Rajkot International Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Smt. Mala Roy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

Lok Sabha

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2885

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  8th August 2024 )

## FLIGHTS FROM RAJKOT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

## 2885.    SMT MALA ROY

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether it is true that the cost of newly built Rajkot International Airport, which is currently non-operational, was rupees 1045 crore; and
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  reasons  for  not  operating international flights therefrom?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL  AVIATION (Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a)  and  (b):  Rajkot  (Hirasar)  International  Greenfield  Airport  has been  developed  by  Airports  Authority  of  India  and  is  already operational with flight connectivity to  Ahmedabad,  Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, Goa, Mopa, and Pune. Out of the estimated project cost of Rs. 1405 crore, expenditure of approximately Rs. 1240 crore has been incurred on the airport development at the end of June, 2024.;

Currently,  there  is  no  scheduled  international  flight  from  Rajkot airport.  Indian  designated  carriers  are  free  to  mount  scheduled operations  to/from  any  International/  Customs  airport  to  foreign destinations  under  the  ambit  of  bilateral  Air  Service  Agreements (ASAs) concluded by India with foreign countries. The Government only provides an enabling environment for the operation of international flights and has no direct role in the start of flights as the  commencement of international flights by Indian carriers from any  point  in  India  is  purely  a  commercial  decision  of  scheduled airlines  based  on  traffic  demand,  airports  flight  handling  capacity, safety infrastructure and economic viability of the route.; ******
Lok Sabha Question No. 2880 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-08
Subject: Status of NH-727
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Sunil Kumar

be pleased to state:

- (a) the current status of National Highway (NH)-727 project;
- (b) the time by which it is likely to be completed; and
- (c) the steps taken for timely completion of the said project?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) to (c) NH 727 starts from its junction with NH-27 near Kushinagar in the State  of  Uttar  Pradesh  connecting  Bagaha,  Bettaih  and  terminates  at  its junction with NH-527D near Chhapwa in the State of Bihar. In the State of Bihar, 97 km length has been developed to 2 lane  paved shoulder standards and  balance  13km  length  passing  through  Valmiki  Tiger  Reserve  has deficient carriageway and pavement standards.

Length  of  NH-727  in  the  State  of  Uttar  Pradesh  is  about  58  km  (design length).  Ministry  has  sanctioned  work  for  upgradation  to  4-laning/2-laning with paved shoulder works for 46.5 km  including Kasya bypass &  Padrauna Bypass   and     one  time  improvement  work  on  existing  alignment  passing through Kasya & Padrauna and balance 12 km length. The work is scheduled for completion  by October, 2027.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2880 ANSWERED ON 8 TH  AUGUST, 2024

## STATUS OF NH-727

2880.  SHRI SUNIL KUMAR:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 2878 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-08
Subject: Facilities to Retail Outlets by OMCs
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Adv K. Francis George

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2878 TO BE ANSWERED ON 8 AUGUST, 2024

## Facilities to Retail Outlets by OMCs

## 2878     Adv K. Francis George:

## पेट Ō ोिलयम एवं Ůाक ृ ितक गैस मंũी

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

- (a) whether the Government has increased the fee being recovered from retail outlets;
- (b) if so, whether such an increase is justifiable in comparison to the facilities being extended to the outlets pre and post revision of the fee; and
- (c) the details of investments made by OMCs in providing infrastructure in retail outlets pre and post revision of the fee?

## ANSWER

पेट Ō ोिलयमऔर Ůाक ृ ितक गैस मंũालय मŐ राǛ मंũी ( ŵी सुरे श गोपी )

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

(a)to(c)  Petrol and Diesel are sold at Retail Outlets (ROs) run by Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) in both public and private sector. As of 01.07.2024, there  were  90,639 ROs in the country of which about 90% belong to public sector companies and rest to the private sector companies.

Retail marketing of Petrol and Diesel is deregulated and decision regarding their prices, including  license  fee  from  RO  Dealerships  against  use  of  moveable  and  immoveable  assets provided by Public Sector OMCs at ROs are taken by respective companies themselves.

Public  Sector  OMCs  have  informed  that  the  license  fee  is  revised  considering  the increased cost of investment in basic infrastructure facilities to improve/provide value added services and maintenance of facilities at ROs. Public Sector OMCs revised the licence fee on 01.08.2017 which was subsequently revised again on 18.02.2019 due to change in tax rate.

Prior to revision in license fee, OMCs used to provide for limited facilities at ROs such as single tank, conventional dispensing units etc.  Post revision of license fee, OMCs started making  provision  for  automation  at  all  ROs,  Twin  tanks,  electronic  dispensing  units/multi product dispensers with digital displays, Submersible Turbine Pumps (STPs) etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2876 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-08
Subject: Bio-fuel for Hydrogen Powered Vehicles
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Shri Yogender Chandolia

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2876

TO BE ANSWERED ON 08 th  August, 2024

## BIO-FUEL FOR HYDROGEN POWERED VEHICLES

2876.  SHRI YOGENDER CHANDOLIA:

## पेᮝोिलयम और ᮧाकृितक गैस मंᮢी

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  considering  to  manufacture  Bio-fuel  for  hydrogen powered vehicles and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether the  Government proposes to set up infrastructure to manufacture biofuel for hydrogen powered vehicles and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  the details of company already set up in country for manufacturing bio-fuel for hydrogen powered vehicles so far?

## 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  (c):  The  Government  is  implementing  the  National  Green  Hydrogen  Mission (NGHM) with the overarching objective of making India a global hub for production, usage, and export of green hydrogen and its derivatives by targeting production of 5 Million  Metric  Tonnes  (MMT)  per  annum  of  green  hydrogen  by  2030.  Under  the Mission,  Ministry  of  New  and  Renewable  Energy  has  defined  Green  Hydrogen  as, inter  alia,  hydrogen  produced  through  conversion  of  biomass.  One  of  the  key components of the NGHM is also to support pilot projects in the Transport sector. Scheme Guidelines for implementation of Pilot projects for use of Green Hydrogen in the Transport under the NGHM have been issued in February 2024.

Bharat  Petroleum  Corporation  Limited  (BPCL)  is  setting  up  a  pilot  project  for Green Hydrogen production through biomass route for captive use at its refineries. Further, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has established Hydrogen Infrastructure  for  vehicle  refueling  stations  as  a  strategic  initiative  to  boost  the hydrogen market and encourage stakeholders by providing state-of-the-art refueling facilities  for  fuel  cell vehicles. The infrastructure configuration includes hydrogen derived  from  electrolysis,  natural  gas  reforming,  and  purification  units,  alongside compression, storage and dispensing facilities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2869 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-08
Subject: Ownership Rights to Residents of Rehabilitation Colonies
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Ramvir Singh Bidhuri

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2869

TO BE ANSWERED ON AUGUST 08, 2024

OWNERSHIP RIGHTS TO RESIDENTS OF REHABILITATION COLONIES

- NO. 2869.   SHRI RAMVIR SINGH BIDHURI: Will the Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs be pleased to state:
- (a) the  total  number  of  rehabilitation  colonies  established  by  the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) in Delhi;
- (b) whether any proposal is under consideration of the Government regarding  giving  ownership  rights  to  the  residents  of  these
- rehabilitation colonies and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the  time  by  which  the  residents  of  the said rehabilitation colonies are likely to get the ownership rights?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)

- (a)  A total number of 6 rehabilitation colonies have been established by DDA.
- (b) & (c) No such proposal is under consideration of the Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2868 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-08
Subject: Mahadayi River Project
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Km. Priyanka Satish Jarkiholi

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2868

ANSWERED ON 08.08.2024

## MAHADAYI RIVER PROJECT

2868. KM. PRIYANKA SATISH JARKIHOLI Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state: the reasons for delay in implementing the Mahadayi River Project in the State of Karnataka?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

## ( SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY )

Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal (MWDT) has allocated 13.42 TMC to the State of Karnataka, which includes 3.90 TMC for the Kalasa Nala and Bhandura Nala projects. These projects have been planned to provide drinking water needs of Hubli-Dharwad twin cities, towns, en-route villages etc.

The Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) of Kalasa Nala Diversion Scheme(lift Scheme) and Bhandura Nala Diversion Scheme(lift Scheme) were found technically acceptable by the Central Water Commission (CWC) from hydrology and Inter-State aspects subject to strict compliance of the conditions such as statutory clearances as per Mahadayi Water Dispute Tribunal (MWDT) Award. The same has already been communicated  by  CWC  to  Project  proponents  i.e. Water  Resources Department, Government of Karnataka on 29.12.2022.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2866 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-08
Subject: Impact of Global Outage on Civil Aviation Sector
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Manickam Tagore B, Prof. Sougata Ray, Shri Anto Antony, Shri Sachithanantham R, Shri Vijayakumar Alias Vijay Vasanth

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2866

(To be answered on the 8 th  August 2024)

## IMPACT OF GLOBAL OUTAGE ON CIVIL AVIATION SECTOR

2866.

SHRI ANTO ANTONY

SHRI VIJAYAKUMAR ALIAS VIJAY VASANTH

PROF SOUGATA RAY

SHRI SACHITHANANTHAM R

SHRI MANICKAM TAGORE B

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a)  whether the Government is aware that the global outage due to Microsoft CowdStrike software glitch impacted civil aviation sector of the country and if so, the details thereof along with the significant disruptions and delays;
- (b)  the details and the number of people stranded at various airports along with the number of flights cancelled in the country due to the said issue, airports and flight-wise;
- (c)  the details of the measures taken by the Government to mitigate the effects of the outage on the civil aviation sector ;
- (d)  the steps taken/being taken by the Government to avoid such situation and to enhance the resilience of the civil aviation sector against such global outage in future;
- (e)  the manner in which the Government coordinated with airlines, airport operators and other stakeholders during and after the outage to ensure minimal disruption to passengers and cargo services;
- (f)  the details of the support and assistance provided to passengers affected by the disruptions; and
- (g)  the details of the specific protocols in place to address issues such as rebooking, refunds or compensation?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

outage disrupted critical systems leading to cancellation and delays in flight operations, difficulties in accessing passenger bookings, passenger manifests, check-in, airport displays etc. A total of 472 flights were cancelled in the country due to this disruption. (c) to (g): Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), the aviation security regulator in the country and Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the safety regulator in the country, review the requirements of aviation sector from time to time and make necessary upgrades to make the civil aviation sector more robust and to enhance its resilience. As per DGCA issued CAR, the cancellations caused due to the disruption are considered to be an act of force majeure, i.e. extraordinary circumstance(s) beyond the control of the airline. In case of any cancellation, airlines have to facilitate the affected passengers to reduce inconvenience. The affected passengers were either accommodated in alternate fights or refunded the fares as applicable.

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