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Lok Sabha Question No. 3168 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: Reduction of Carbon Emission
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Balram Naik Porika

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3168

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  18th December 2025 )

## REDUCTION OF CARBON EMISSION

## 3168.    SHRI BALRAM NAIK PORIKA Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the specific steps taken to reduce carbon emissions from airports and airlines, including adoption  of  Sustainable  Aviation  Fuel  (SAF),  use  of  green  energy,  implementation  of CORSIA and upgrades to aircraft technology;
- (b)  the  details  of  SAF  blending  targets,  the  number  of  airports  achieving  carbon  neutrality and compliance plans for CORSIA;
- (c)  the  timelines  fixed  for  achieving  net-zero  emissions  in  the  aviation  sector  aligned  with India's climate goals; and
- (d)  the  mechanisms  in  place  to  monitor  progress  and  address  any  gaps  such  as  carbon footprint mapping and airport carbon accreditation?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (d):  International  Civil  Aviation  Organization  (ICAO)  has  adopted  a  market  based measure  Carbon  Offsetting  Reduction  Scheme  for  International  Aviation  (CORSIA)  to reduce carbon emissions from international aviation. India, being a Member State of ICAO, is under obligation to comply with the mandatory phase of CORSIA from the year 2027. Under the CORSIA scheme, airlines are required to offset their emissions, above a set baseline of 2019. The CORSIA scheme is applicable for international flights only.

The Government has approved indicative blending targets of 1% by 2027, 2% by 2028 and 5% by 2030 for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Traditional Aviation Fuel, initially for international flights. The 41st ICAO Assembly adopted a long-term global aspirational goal (LTAG) for international  aviation  of  net-zero  carbon  emissions  by  2050  in  support  of  the UNFCCC Paris Agreement's temperature goal. India has committed to be net zero by 2070.

All  the  operational  airports  with  scheduled  operations  and  developers  of  the  upcoming Greenfield Airports have been advised to work towards achieving Carbon Neutrality & Net Zero which inter-alia includes use of green energy. Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has organised  knowledge  sharing  sessions  to  standardise  Carbon  Accounting  and  Reporting framework of Indian Airports as well as to create awareness on Climate Change mitigation.

At present, 4 airports in the country have become Carbon neutral, namely, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore  and  Hyderabad,  having  attained  the  Carbon  Accreditation  Level  5  of  Airports Council International (ACI).

DGCA has  issued  detailed  guidance  under  CAR  Section  10,  Series  C,  Part  I  (CORSIA), covering monitoring, reporting, verification and carbon offsetting requirements for airlines.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3166 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: Land Lease Revision of Delhi Golf Club
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Matheswaran V S

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARED QUESTION NO. 3166 TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 18, 2025

## LAND LEASE REVISION OF DELHI GOLF CLUB

NO. 3166.  SHRI  MATHESWARAN V S:

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

- (a) the  reasons  for  not  revising/increasing  the  land  rates/lease  rates operated by the Land and Development Office (L&DO) for the Delhi Golf Club since 2011 as 170 acres valuable land was given on lease to the said Club; and
- (b) the names of officers, serving or retired who acquired membership of the Delhi Golf Club during their posting in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs since 2010 till date ?

## ANSWER

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)

(a)& (b) : Delhi Golf Club was established as a municipal course in the early 1930s and was earlier known as Lodhi Golf Club. The lease of the land allotted earlier has been extended from time to time. The last lease renewal for an area of 179 acres to The Delhi Golf Club was done on 19 th July, 2012. Land rates operated by L&DO are linked to market value and are the basis for determining lease rates for various uses including clubs. The  latest  revision  for  Delhi  Golf  Club  was  done  with  effect  from 01.01.2011.  The  Delhi  Golf  Club  manages  its  own  affairs  as  per  its Memorandum of Association/ Articles of Association etc. and also grants memberships under the same.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3165 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: EMRS in Kandhamal District of Odisha
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Ananta Nayak

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3165 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.12.2025

## EMRS IN KANDHAMAL DISTRICT OF ODISHA

## 3165. SHRI ANANTA NAYAK:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  significant  steps  to  expand  Eklavya  Model  Residential  Schools (EMRS) across tribal districts including Kandhamal in Odisha and if so, the details thereof;

(b) the present status of EMRS in Kandhamal district including the number of functional schools and those under various stages of development;

(c)  whether  the  Government  is  considering  sanctioning  new  EMRS  in  tribal-dominated  blocks  such  as Khajuripada and Chakapad in Kandhamal which are currently not covered under the scheme and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) if not, whether the Government would consider their inclusion in the next phase and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI DURGADAS UIKEY)

(a)  &  (b) In  the  Union  Budget  2018-19,  the  Government  of  India  announced  that,  to  provide  quality education to tribal children in their own environment, Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) would be established in every block having more than 50% ST population and at least 20,000 tribal persons, as per the  2011  Census.  111  EMRSs  have  been  approved  in  the  State  of  Odisha,  including  27  approved  under Article 275(1). Kandhamal district has ten approved EMRS out of which two are functional and remaining are in different stages of construction.

(c) & (d) The requirement of EMRSs is reviewed from time to time.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3163 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: Infrastructure Development for Public Transport
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Trivendra Singh Rawat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  3163 ANSWERED ON 18 TH  DECEMBER, 2025

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT

3163.  SHRI TRIVENDRA SINGH RAWAT:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  problem  of  traffic jams increasing rapidly due to continuous increase in vehicles in big  metropolitan  cities,  tier-3  and  tier-2  cities  of  the  country,  if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  any  national  level  strategy  or  coordinated  plan  is being  prepared  by  the  Union  Government  to  address  the  said problem, if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  is  contemplating  to  come  up  with new schemes for infrastructure development of public transport in the near future; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a)  to  (b)     The  Government  sanctions and approves proposals of ring  roads, bypasses  &  elevated  corridors  for  development  in major cities/ urban centers and state capitals in consultation with State  Governments  for  traffic  decongestion  and  removing  choke points on National Highways. Decisions are taken based on traffic density,  speed  drop,  number  of  roads  entering/exiting  the  city, condition  of  roads  and  synergy  with  PM  Gati  Shakti  National Master Plan (NMP).

(c) to (d) Road Transport is an integral part of Urban Development, which is a State Subject.   Initiatives for reducing pollution, steps for  reducing  the  increasing  traffic  congestion  on  the  road  are taken  by  the  respective  States/UTs.   Government  in  Ministry  of Housing and Urban Affairs have notified various guiding documents  to  help  cities/  Urban  Local  Bodies/States/UTs.  Apart from  policy  initiatives,  about 1083  kms  of  Metro  Rail  Network (including  55  km  of  Regional  Rapid  Transit  System  (RRTS))  is operational  in  25  cities  of  the  country.  In  Delhi  &  NCR,  approx 395.8 kms of metro rail network is operational.  Further, PM-eBus Sewa Scheme was launched on 16th August, 2023 with an aim to augment bus operations in urban areas with deployment of 10,000 electric  buses  under  the  Public  Private  Partnership  (PPP)  model. So far, Government has sanctioned 9,360 buses under the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3162 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: Operationalisation of Azamgarh Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Rajeev Rai

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3162

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  18th December 2025 )

## OPERATIONALISATION OF AZAMGARH AIRPORT

3162.    SHRI RAJEEV RAI Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a)  the  date  on  which  Azamgarh  Airport  was  fully  constructed  and  became  ready  for operation;
- (b) the details of total expenditure incurred on the construction of the said airport;
- (c) whether it is a fact that all flights have been suspended following the initial inauguration of the airport and if so, the reasons therefor;
- (d)  the  hurdles  and  challenges  being  faced  by  the  Government  in  the  operationalisation  of Azamgarh Airport; and
- (e) the time by which the Government proposes to overcome these hurdles and challenges in order to make the said airport operational at the earliest?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (e): Azamgarh airport, Uttar Pradesh was developed at a cost of Rs.29.57 crore under the RCS- UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) scheme & was licensed as a Category ARC-2B airport on 15.12.2023. It supports only VFR (Visual Flight Rules) operations.

FlyBig commenced RCS flight operations between Azamgarh and Lucknow on 11.03.2024. The airline, subsequently, discontinued services due to poor visibility conditions. Additionally,  resurfacing  work  at  Lucknow  Airport  was  being  carried  out  in  phases,  with runway closures during daytime hours.

Flybig has novated its RCS rights and obligations to Skyhop Aviation Pvt. Ltd. for continued operation  of  RCS  routes  of  Azamgarh-Lucknow-Azamgarh  route.  Skyhop  is  currently fulfilling  regulatory  and  operational  requirements,  including  obtaining  an  Air  Operator Certificate  and  acquiring  aircraft.  RCS  flights  are  expected  to  commence  once  these prerequisites are met.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3160 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri  Selvaganapathi T.M.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3160

TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.12.2025

## NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR SCHEDULED TRIBES

## 3160   Shri Selvaganapathi T.M.:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has formed a special committee to look into the aspects of protecting specific rights of Scheduled Tribes, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether due to lack of funds and staff, the NCST felt handicapped to initiate studies on the assigned duties, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Commission is now preparing a report on the manner in which these assigned tasks can be taken up and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI DURGADAS UIKEY)

- (a): The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes has proactively constituted committees at the district level in some of the districts of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan to expedite the disposal of individual and community Forest Rights Act (FRA) land patta claims.  This has resulted in resolution of thousands of pending land patta cases.
- (b) and (c):  The Budget Estimate (BE) allocation to the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) for the current financial year is ₹19.68 crore and the current staff strength is 77.

During the years 2022 to 2024, the Commission has undertaken 19 research studies on various subjects relating to the rights of Scheduled Tribes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3154 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: NH-66 in Kasaragod
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Rajmohan Unnithan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3154 ANSWERED ON 18 TH  DECEMBER, 2025

## NH-66 IN KASARAGOD

3154.  SHRI RAJMOHAN UNNITHAN:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  widening,  service-road  and  drainage  components  of National  Highway  (NH)-66  in  Kasaragod  remain  incomplete,  if  so, the details thereof;
- (b) the  reasons  for  delays  relating  to  land  acquisition,  utility shifting or contractor performance; and
- (c) the revised construction timeline, penalty measures  and deadline for completion?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (c) In  the  district  of  Kasaragod,  following  projects  for  the development of National Highway (NH)-66 have been taken up:

| Project Name       |   Length in Km | Status                                                        |
|--------------------|----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|
| Thalapady-Chengala |           39   | Provisional Completion Certificate (PCC) issued on 25.08.2025 |
| Chengala-          |           37.3 | Revised Scheduled date of                                     |

| Neeleshwaram     | Completion is 30.06.2026 - Physical progress: - 83%   |
|------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|
| Neeleshwaram ROB | PCC issued on 19.07.2023.                             |
| Neeleshwaram-    | Revised Scheduled date                                |
| Thaliparambha    | Completion is 30.06.2026 Physical progress: - 84%     |

In the completed stretches, major components  such as widening,  Service  Roads  and  drainage  have  been  substantially executed.  In  the  ongoing  stretches,  these  components  are  in different  stages  of  progress  and  is  targeted  for  completion  as  per the revised Schedule of Completion. (b) Various  factors  such  as  issues  related  to  land  acquisition, delays  in  pre-construction  activities,  financial  difficulties  faced  by contractors,  force-majeure  events,  and  scarcity  of  construction materials  etc.  have  resulted  in  delays  and  cost  overrun  in  certain projects. To overcome these challenges and expedite project execution, various initiatives have been undertaken. These include streamlining  and  expediting  the  land  acquisition  process  through Bhoomi  Rashi  portal,  revamping  the  Parivesh  Portal  to  facilitate faster forest and environmental clearances, enabling online approval  of  General  Arrangement  Drawings  (GADs)  for  Road  over Bridges (ROBs) and Road under Bridges (RUBs) from the Railways, and conducting review meetings at various levels with all stakeholders,  including  State  Governments.  The  Government  is taking all necessary steps for timely completion of these projects.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3149 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: Vyapaar Vikas App for MSMEs
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Shri Dhaval Laxmanbhai Patel, Ms Kangna Ranaut, Shri Damodar Agrawal

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3149

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 18.12.2025

## VYAPAAR VIKAS APP FOR MSME

3149.

SHRI DAMODAR AGRAWAL: MS  KANGNA RANAUT: SHRI DHAVAL LAXMANBHAI PATEL:

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

- (a) the  details  of  the  salient  features  and  services  currently  available  on  the  Vyapaar  Vikas App/Business Development Application for MSMEs along with the status of its nationwide rollout including the number of Business Facilitation Centres operational as on date across the country;
- (b) whether  any  time-limit  and  target  have  been  fixed  by  the  Government  to  expand  the coverage of Vyapaar Vikas App/Business Development Application to all the talukas across the country, if so, the details of progress achieved under each phase of implementation;
- (c) the  details  of  Micro,  Small  and  Medium  Enterprises  (MSMEs)  included  on  the  Vyapaar Vikas App/Business Development Application platform so far, sector and State-wise;
- (d) whether  the  National  Council  for  Industrial  Research  and  Development  has  finalised Partnership with banks, financial institutions and NBFCs to facilitate access to credit/loans up to 500 crore for MSMEs through Business Development Application/Vyapaar Vikas App and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the details of the methods and amount of loans sanctioned or disbursed, State and districtwise, including Himachal Pradesh?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium  Enterprises has not set up any Business Development Application by the name of Vyapaar Vikas App for MSMEs.

- (b) to (e): Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3147 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: Mapped and Notified Water Bodies under AMRUT in Panna
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Vishnu Datt Sharma

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3147

TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 18, 2025

## MAPPED AND NOTIFIED WATER BODIES UNDER AMRUT IN PANNA

NO. 3147.  SHRI VISHNU DATT SHARMA:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of encroachment, pollution and loss of public  space  at  Lokpal  Sagar  Talab  in  Panna  town  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (b) whether the waterbody has been mapped, notified and considered under AMRUT/  urban  waterbody  rejuvenation  guidelines  for  conservation  and restoration and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any Detailed Project Report (DPR), proposal or fund sanction for desilting,  anti-  encroachment  works  and  lake-edge  protection  has  been received  from  the  State/ULB  and  if  so,  the  details  and  present  status thereof;
- (d) if  not,  the  administrative  or  procedural  reasons  therefor  along  with  the remedial measures being taken for urgent conservation; and
- (e) the timeline fixed and the funding modality for restoring the lake, securing drinking-water quality and reclaiming the adjacent community space?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (e):        Water  is  State  subject  and  its  management  including management of water bodies is the responsibility of the State Government. Government  of  India  supplements  the  efforts  of  the  States  through schematic  interventions/  advisories.  It  provides  financial  and  technical support  to  the  States  through  various  schemes/  Missions  such  as  Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) and AMRUT

2.0.

Under  AMRUT  2.0,  rejuvenation  of  water  bodies  is  an  admissible component. Under the Mission, States/ Union Territories (UTs) are empowered to select, design, approve, prioritise and implement the projects within  the  broad  framework  of  Mission  guidelines.  The  State  of  Madhya Pradesh has taken up 430 water body rejuvenation projects worth ₹ 511.75 crore including 7 water body rejuvenation projects in Panna district. The State has not taken up Lokpal Sagar Talab in Panna town under water body rejuvenation component of AMRUT 2.0.

The State has informed that Lokpal Sagar reservoir serves as a major source of drinking water for the city. Water Resource Department of the State Government has prepared an estimate of ₹2.06 crore for the repair and renovation of Lok Sagar tank and its canal. The Panna Municipal Council has  also  prepared  a  proposal  of  ₹2.96  crore  for the desilting  and beautification of Lokpal Sagar Talab, under the District Mining Fund.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3145 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: Implementation of Solid Waste Management Policy
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Tanuj Punia

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3145

## TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 18, 2025

## IMPLEMENTATION OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT POLICY

NO. 3145. SHRI TANUJ PUNIA:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  taken  cognizance  of  garbage  burning, especially at tourist spots in Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh and a solid waste management policy has been implemented in the district and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has identified shortcomings in the implementation of the solid waste management policy in the district and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  undertake  a  comprehensive review of such policy so that municipal waste is properly segregated and disposed of and if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a)  to  (c)  :  Sanitation  is  a  State  subject  under  7th  schedule  of  the constitution and by the 74th amendment of the Constitution of India the devolution of power has been made to the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) for water and sanitation services. It is the  responsibility  of  State/ULBs  to plan, design, execute and operate sanitation projects in the urban areas of the country.

Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) supplements the efforts of States/UTs by providing policy directions, financial and technical support  by  sharing  Manuals/Standard  of  Procedures  (SoPs)  on  Solid Waste Management (SWM) & Used Water Management (UWM) and issue various  Advisories  &  Guidelines  time  to  time  for  choosing  appropriate technologies to manage solid and liquid waste.

To support States/UTs with adequate  sanitation and solid  waste management systems, Government of India launched the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban  (SBM-U)  on  October  2,  2014  with  the  objective  of  Open Defecation Free (ODF) cities and for scientific processing of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) generated in all urban areas of the country including Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh. To carry forward the progress made, Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM-U) 2.0 was launched on October 1, 2021 for a period of five years with a vision of achieving Garbage Free Status for all cities through 100% source segregation, door to door collection and scientific management of all fractions of waste.

Under  SBM-U  2.0,  financial  assistance  is  provided  to  all  States/UTs including to attain 100% scientific processing of municipal solid waste through  100%  source  segregation  of  waste,  door  to  door  collection  of waste, capacity building initiatives, IEC and behavioural change campaigns. Under SBM-U, funds are released by Government of India to the States/UTs on the basis of their action plan duly approved by State Level Technical Committee (SLTC).

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