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Lok Sabha Question No. 1935 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-14
Subject: Use of Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: Midhun Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1935

ANSWERED ON 14/12/2023

## USE OF GREEN HYDROGEN AND GREEN AMMONIA

1935. SHRI P.V. MIDHUN REDDY

Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has any proposal to set up and encourage the production and use of Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia through an environment friendly process;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the funds proposed to be sanctioned and the targets fixed in this regard; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER

## (SHRI R.K. SINGH)

(a) to (c) The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is implementing the National Green Hydrogen Mission, approved by the Union Cabinet on 4 th January 2023, with an outlay of ₹ 19,744 crore. The overarching objective of the Mission is to make India the Global Hub for production, usage and export of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives. The following components have been announced as part of the Mission:

- i. Facilitating demand creation through exports and domestic utilization;
- ii. Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) programme, which includes incentives for manufacturing of electrolysers and production of green hydrogen;
- iii. Pilot  Projects  for  steel,  mobility,  shipping,  decentralized  energy  applications,  hydrogen  production  from biomass, hydrogen storage, etc.;
- iv. Development of Green Hydrogen Hubs;
- v. Support for infrastructure development;
- vi. Establishing a robust framework of regulations and standards;
- vii. Research & Development programme including through a public-private partnership framework for R&D.
- viii. Skill development programme; and
- ix. Public awareness and outreach programme.

The Green Hydrogen Standard notified by MNRE on 18 th  August, 2023 specifies that Green Hydrogen should be produced using renewable energy and the non-biogenic carbon emissions in the process should be not be more than 2 kg CO2 eq per kg of Hydrogen.

The Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Programme, is a major financial measure with an outlay of ₹ 17,490 crore. The programme consists of two distinct financial incentive mechanisms to support domestic manufacturing of electrolysers and production of Green Hydrogen.

Request for Selection (RfS) has been issued for Selection of Green Hydrogen Producers for Setting up Production Facilities of 450,000 tons for Green Hydrogen in India under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Scheme (Mode-1-Tranche-I).

Request for Selection (RfS) has been issued for the Selection of Electrolyser Manufacturers (EM) for Setting up 1.5 GW annual Electrolyser Manufacturing Capacities under SIGHT Scheme (Tranche-I).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1934 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-14
Subject: Sabeya Airstrip
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Alok Kumar Suman

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1934

(To be answered on the 14 th  December 2023)

## SABEYA AIRSTRIP

## 1934. DR. ALOK KUMAR SUMAN

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Sabeya (Hathua) airstrip in Bihar is available in the list of unserved airports in the UDAN Document and none of the airline operators assess the feasibility of operation on a particular route and bid under the scheme and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has not approached the airline bidders for submission of proposals to operate RCS flights from Sabeya (Hathua) airport in bidding and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has included the Sabeya (Hathua) airport for bidding as per the provisions of UDAN Scheme and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the steps being taken for airlines to submit a valid bid to connect Sabeya Airstrip for the operation of RCS flights in future?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD))

- (a) to (d): Sabeya (Hathua) airstrip is available in the list of unserved airports in the UDAN document.  On completion of five rounds of bidding under UDAN, no Airline submitted any proposal to connect Sabeya airstrip with RCS Route.
- UDAN is a demand-driven scheme, wherein airline operators assess the feasibility of operation on a particular route and bid under the scheme from time to time.

UDAN 5.2 round for small aircraft ( less than 20-seater and below aircraft) is in progress. In  case any airline submits a valid bid for  operation of RCS flights  connecting  Sabeya  airport,  the  same  may  be  considered  as  per provisions  of  the  Scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1933 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-14
Subject: Storage Facility for Natural Gas
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Gautham Sigamani Pon

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1933

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 14 TH  DECEMBER, 2023

## Storage Facility for Natural Gas

1933. DR. PON GAUTHAM SIGAMANI:

## पेोलयम और ाक ृतक गैस मंी

- Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: (a) whether it is true that the Gas Authority ofIndia proposes to build natural gas reserves by usingold,  depleted  hydrocarbon  wells  to  store  the  fuel  andhedge  against  global  supply disruption; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c)  whether  it  is  also  true  that  the  strategicfacilities  would  be  built  in  phases  in  India's western and North Eastern Region with an initial capacity tostore three to four billion cubic meters ofgas; (d) if so, the details thereof; (e) whether it is also true that India has nostrategic storage facilities for natural gas; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER पेोलयम और ाक ृ तक गैस मंालय म रायमंी ( ी रामेवर तेल )

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI RAMESWAR TELI))

(a)  to  (f)  Natural  Gas  Storage  in  depleted  wells  orsalt  caverns  and  Liquefied  Natural  Gas (LNG)storages help in achieving energy security, grid stability, price stabilization, etc for gas based economy. At present, India has no strategic storage facility for natural gas/LNG.Public Sector  Undertakings  under  Ministry  of  Petroleum  and  Natural  Gas  periodically  assess  the scope,  nature  or  modalities  for  establishing  strategic  gas/  LNG  storage  based  on  emerging technical solutions and experiences elsewhere in the world.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1932 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-14
Subject: InSTS GEC-II Scheme
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: P. C. Mohan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1932

## ANSWERED ON 14/12/2023

## InSTS GEC-II SCHEME

## 1932. SHRI P.C. MOHAN

Will the Minister of New & Renewable Energy be pleased to state:

- (a) the status of the implementation of the Intra-State Transmission System Green Energy Corridor Phase-II (InSTS GEC-II) in Karnataka;
- (b) the key challenges and bottlenecks faced in the implementation of the scheme; and
- (c) the expected timeline for the completion of the InSTS GEC-II scheme?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER

(SHRI R.K. SINGH)

- (a)  In  Karnataka  the  implementing  agency,  Karnataka  Power  Transmission  Corporation Limited (KPTCL) has divided the InSTS GEC-II project in Karnataka into ten packages. As on 30.11.2023, seven no. of packages have been awarded, and work has been initiated in six of these  seven  packages.  Notice  Inviting  Tender  (NIT)  has  been  issued  for  remaining  three packages.
- (b) The key challenges and bottlenecks faced in the implementation of the scheme are Right of Way (RoW) issues, forest clearances, etc.
- (c) As per the approved scheme, the projects are targeted to be completed by Financial Year 2025-26.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1930 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-14
Subject: Small Enterprises in Naxal affected Areas
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Ashok Mahadeorao Nete

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1930 TO BE ANSWERED ON 14.12.2023

## SMALL ENTERPRISES IN NAXAL AFFECTED AREAS

1930. SHRI ASHOK MAHADEORAO NETE:

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

- (a) whether the Union Government has taken/ proposes to take any steps to promote setting up of  small  enterprises  in  naxal  affected  tribal  dominated  areas  in  the  country,  particularly  in Maharashtra;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI BHANU PRATAP SINGH VERMA)

(a) to (c): The  Ministry  of  MSME,  through  its  various  schemes,  programmes  and  policy initiatives, promotes setting up of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country including tribal areas in State of Maharashtra. The Ministry of MSME's schemes/programmes inter  alia  include  Prime  Minister's  Employment  Generation  Programme  (PMEGP),  Credit Guarantee  Scheme  for  Micro  and  Small  Enterprises,  Micro  and  Small  Enterprises-Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP), Entrepreneurship Skill Development Programme (ESDP),  Procurement  and  Marketing  Support  Scheme  (PMSS),  International  Cooperation Scheme, Tool Rooms, Technology Centre System Programme,  National SC/ST Hub (NSSH), MSME Champions, etc. In addition, Ministry of MSME launched 'PM Vishwakarma' Scheme on 17.09.2023 to provide benefits to the artisans and craftspeople, working with their hands and tools, engaged in 18 trades covered under the Scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1924 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-14
Subject: Access to Clean Water
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Kani K. Navas

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1924 TO BE ANSWERED ON 14/12/2023

## Access to Clean Water

## 1924.  SHRI K. NAVASKANI:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a)   whether the Government is poised to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6.1, which aims to achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all by 2030;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)   if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI (SHRI RAJEEV CHANDRASEKHAR)

(a) to (c) Government of India is committed to make provision for safe & potable tap water supply in  adequate  quantity,  of  prescribed  quality  and  on  a  regular  &  long-term  basis  to  all  rural households in the country, in line with the Goal 6.1 - 'By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access  to  safe  and  affordable  drinking  water  for  all',  of  the  Sustainable  Development  Goals. Towards  this  end,  the  Government  of  India  launched  the  Jal  Jeevan  Mission  (JJM),  to  be implemented in  partnership  with  states,  in  August  2019.  Drinking  Water  is  a  state  subject,  and hence,  the  responsibility  of  planning,  approval,  implementation,  operation,  and  maintenance  of drinking water supply schemes, including those under the Jal Jeevan Mission, lies with State/UT Governments. The Government of India supports the States by providing technical and financial assistance.

Significant progress has been made in the country since the launch of Jal Jeevan Mission, towards enhancing access to tap water to rural households. At the start of Jal Jeevan Mission in August 2019, only 3.23 Crore (16.8%) rural households were reported to have tap water connections. So far, as reported by States/ UTs as on 10.12.2023, around 10.55 Crore additional rural households have been provided with tap water connections under JJM. Thus, as on 10.12.2023, out of 19.24 Crore  rural  households  in  the  country,  approximately  13.78  Crore  (71.62%)  households  are reported  to  have  tap  water  supply  in  their  homes  and  the  remaining  5.46  Crore  are  likely  to  be covered within the Mission Period, well before the 2030 timeline of the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1922 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-14
Subject: Targeted Renewable Energy Capacity
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: Goddeti Madhavi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1922

ANSWERED ON 14/12/2023

## TARGETED RENEWABLE ENERGY CAPACITY

## 1922. SHRIMATI GODDETI MADHAVI

Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the renewable energy capacity targets set by the Government during the last five years and the current year;
- (b) the details of the proportion of the targeted capacity realised during the said period;
- (c) whether the targeted renewable energy capacity was not fully realised in any of the last five years and if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether the targets set for the current financial year is lower than the targets for the previous financial year; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER

## (SHRI R.K. SINGH)

(a) to (e) No annual targets are set by the Government for renewable energy capacity addition. In  its  Nationally  Determined  Contribution  (NDC)  submitted  to  the  United  Nations  Framework Convention  for  Climate  Change  (UNFCCC),  India  had  committed  to  achieving  about  40  percent cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030. This target was achieved 9 years in advance in 2021

In  line  with  Hon'ble  Prime  Minister's  announcement  at  COP26,  Ministry  of  New  and  Renewable Energy is working towards the target of 500 GW of installed electricity generation capacity from nonfossil sources by 2030.

The details of renewable energy capacity addition during the  last five and the current years are as follows:

| Year                             | Renewable Energy Capacity Addition (MW)   |
|----------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| 2018-19                          | 8,759.6                                   |
| 2019-20                          | 8,843.3                                   |
| 2020-21                          | 7,548.1                                   |
| 2021-22                          | 14,082.0                                  |
| 2022-23                          | 15,274.4                                  |
| 2023-24 (Up to 30 November 2023) | 7538.7                                    |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1920 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-14
Subject: Upgradation of SH into NH
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Gowdar Mallikarjunappa Siddeshwara

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1920 ANSWERED ON 14 th  DECEMBER, 2023

UPGRADATION OF SH INTO NH

1920.  SHRI G.M. SIDDESHWAR :

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to upgrade the Mariyammanahalli-Shivamogga  State  Highway  (SH-25)  into  National Highway in Karnataka; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) to (b)    At present, there is no proposal to declare MariyammanahalliShivamogga  State  Highway  (SH-25)  in  the  State  of  Karnataka  as National  Highway.  Declaration  of  National  Highways  is  carried  out based on traffic levels, financial viability, requirements of connectivity, connectivity to major economic / tourist hubs, strategic requirements, arterial  roads  which  reduce  travel  distance  /  enable  or  facilitate economic growth, availability of ROW apart from inter-se priority and availability of resources.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1914 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-14
Subject: Drone Operations
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Manoj Kishorbhai Kotak, Raksha Nikhil Khadse

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1914 (To be answered on the 14 th  December 2023)

## DRONE OPERATIONS

## 1914. SHRI MANOJ KOTAK SHRIMATI RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD))

(a) and (b) The Central Government has undertaken a series of reform measures to facilitate drone manufacturing and operations in the country, some of these are as follows:

(i)Liberalised Drone Rules, 2021 have been notified on 25th August 2021.

(ii)Drone Airspace Map has been published on 24th September 2021, opening up nearly 90% of Indian airspace as a green zone for drone flying up to 400 feet.

(iii)Production  Linked  Incentive  (PLI)  scheme  for  drones  and  drone components  has  been  notified  on  30th  September  2021.

(iv)UAS Traffic Management (UTM) Policy Framework has been published on 24th October 2021.

- (v) Monetary grant programme for purchase of agricultural drones was announced by the Union Agriculture Ministry on 22nd January 2022.
- (vi)All application forms under Drone Rules, 2021 have been made online on the Digital Sky Platform on 26th January 2022.
- (vii)Drone Certification Scheme has been notified on 26th January 2022.
- (viii)Mission 'Drone Shakti' has been announced for supporting drone startups and promoting Drone-as-aService (DrAAS) as part of Union Budget on 1st February 2022.
- (ix)Drone Import policy has been notified on 9th February 2022, banning

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether India has formulated new rules aiming to promote and facilitate drone operations across the country and make India a global drone hub by
- 2030; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

import of foreign drones and freeing up import of drone components. (x)Drone (Amendment) Rules, 2022 has been notified on 11th February 2022, abolishing  the  requirement  of  drone  pilot  license.  Now  a  remote  pilot certificate  is  issued  by  a  DGCA-authorised  Remote  Pilot  Training Organisation (RPTO) which is adequate for the remote pilot to operate drones. (xi)Drone (Amendment) Rules, 2023 have been notified on 27th September 2023, providing an alternative arrangement in case of non-availability of Indian Passport with the applicant, for issuance of Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC). Now, government issued proof of identity and government issued proof of address such as Voter's ID card, Ration card or driving license  shall be adequate for issuance of RPC.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1913 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-14
Subject: National Green Hydrogen Mission
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: Reddeppa Nallakonda Gari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1913

ANSWERED ON 14/12/2023

## NATIONAL GREEN HYDROGEN MISSION

## 1913. SHRI N. REDDEPPA

Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the National Green Hydrogen Mission launched to make the country the global hub of Green Hydrogen production and export;
- (b) the objectives of the said mission; and
- (c) the details of the progress made so far, State/ UT-wise?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND POWER

## (SHRI R.K. SINGH)

(a) to (c) The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is implementing the National Green Hydrogen Mission, approved by the Union Cabinet on 4 th January  2023,  with  an  outlay  of  ₹  19,744  crore.  The  overarching objective of the Mission is to make India the Global Hub for production, usage and export of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives. The following components have been announced as part of the Mission:

- i. Facilitating demand creation through exports and domestic utilization;
- ii. Strategic  Interventions  for  Green  Hydrogen  Transition  (SIGHT)  programme,  which  includes incentives for manufacturing of electrolysers and production of green hydrogen;
- iii. Pilot Projects for steel, mobility, shipping, decentralized energy applications, hydrogen production from biomass, hydrogen storage, etc.;
- iv. Development of Green Hydrogen Hubs;
- v. Support for infrastructure development;
- vi. Establishing a robust framework of regulations and standards;
- vii. Research & Development programme including through a public-private partnership framework for R&D.
- viii. Skill development programme; and
- ix. Public awareness and outreach programme.

Request  for  Selection  (RfS)  has  been  issued  for  Selection  of  Green  Hydrogen  Producers  for  Setting  up Production Facilities of 450,000 tons for Green Hydrogen in India under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Scheme (Mode-1-Tranche-I) on 10th July 2023

Request for Selection (RfS) has been issued for the Selection of Electrolyser Manufacturers (EM) for Setting up 1.5 GW annual Electrolyser Manufacturing Capacities under SIGHT Scheme (Tranche-I) on 7th July 2023.

These projects, once finalized, are likely to come up in various States/UTs in the country

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1911 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-14
Subject: Air Service from Delhi to Shimla
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Suresh Kumar Kashyap

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1911 (To be answered on the 14 th  December 2023)

## AIR SERVICE FROM DELHI TO SHIMLA

## 1911. SHRI SURESH KUMAR KASHYAP

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether it is true that air service from Delhi to Shimla is provided by only one Airlines and the number of subsidized seats in the said flight has been
- reduced;
- (b) if so, the reasons therefor;
- (c) the fare of the said flight from Delhi to Shimla along with the return fare thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government proposes to reduce the fare of air travel from
- Shimla to Delhi and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(GEN. (DR) V. K. SINGH (RETD))

- (a) to (c):Under UDAN 4.0, RCS Route 'Delhi-Shimla- Delhi' was commenced by Alliance Air with ATR- 42 type of aircraft (46-seater) on 26.09.2022.

As per the UDAN Scheme provisions, Selected Airline Operator is required to provide fifty percent (50%) of RCS Flight Capacity as RCS Seats. Due to load restrictions on the aircraft arising out of the terrain of the airport, the RCS

seats have been reduced to 13.

The fare of RCS seats is subject to the prescribed Airfare Cap on the said Route as specified under the contract while there is no airfare cap fixed for Non-RCS seats. Airfare cap on an RCS seat for the quarter October to December 2023 is Rs. 2743/- per seat.

- (d):  As  per  prevailing  regulation,  airfares  are  neither  established  nor regulated  by  the  Government.

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.

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