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Lok Sabha Question No. 605 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-28
Subject: Six-Lane Expressway from Gorakhpur to Siliguri
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Gopal Jee Thakur

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 605 ANSWERED ON 28 TH  NOVEMBER, 2024

## SIX-LANE EXPRESSWAY FROM GORAKHPUR TO SILIGURI

605.  SHRI GOPAL JEE THAKUR:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  there  is  a  proposal  for  the  construction  of  a  six-lane expressway from Gorakhpur to Siliguri and its alignment is being finalised, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether Darbhanga is not being connected with this major road project, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government proposes to connect Gorakhpur-Siliguri Expressway with NH-56 through a link road to provide connectivity to Darbhanga district and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a)  to  (c)     The  Detailed  project  Report  (DPR)  involving  preliminary survey and alignment study for Gorakhpur-Silliguri is awarded and is in progress. The alignment of the corridor would be based on outcome of DPR.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 604 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-28
Subject: Allocation of Funds under PMAY
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Smt. Lovely Anand

O.I.H.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 604

## TO BE ANSWERED ON NOVEMBER 28, 2024

## ALLOCATION OF FUNDS UNDER PMAY

NO. 604.   SMT. LOVELY ANAND:

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

- (a): whether the Government is considering or proposes to increase the present allocation of funds under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) as it is found insufficient for the construction of house in the present times; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): No. Sufficient budget provision has been kept under Pradhan Mantri  Awas  Yojana-Urban  (PMAY-U)  for  construction  of  houses sanctioned under the Scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 603 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-28
Subject: Land Acquisition for Srinagar Ring Road
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 603

ANSWERED ON 28 th  November, 2024

## LAND ACQUISITION FOR SRINAGAR RING ROAD

603.      SHRI AGA SYED RUHULLAH MEHDI:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  land  acquisition  for Srinagar  Ring  Road  project,  involving  over  600  acres,  is  causing grievances due to compensation  being calculated under the outdated Jammu & Kashmir Land Acquisition Act, 1934 and if so, the reasons for using repealed laws;
- (b) whether compensation for fruit trees is being calculated based on  1996  rates,  resulting  in  payments  far  below  current  market values and if so, the steps being taken to address this issue;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  plans  to  apply  the  Right  to  Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and  Resettlement  Act,  2013,  to  ensure  fair  compensation  to affected farmers and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)  the  measures  that  are  being  taken  to  prevent  unauthorized uprooting of fruit trees without proper compensation, as reported in villages Wathoora and Gudsathoo of District Budgam?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a)     Currently, Land Acquisition for Srinagar Ring Road Phase 2 and Phase 2A is being carried out under National Highways (NH) Act,  1956  wherein  compensation  is  determined  in  accordance with  the  Right  to  Fair  Compensation  and  Transparency  in  Land Acquisition,  Rehabilitation  and  Resettlement  (RFCTLARR)  Act, 2013. The Land Acquisition for Phase  - I  of  Srinagar  Ring  Road was, however, carried out during 2017-18 in accordance with the Jammu  &  Kashmir  Land  Acquisition  Act,  1934  as  per  the  then extant applicable legal position in Jammu & Kashmir. (b)     The  compensation  for  assets  viz.  structures,  trees,  tubewells etc. is assessed by Competent Authority for Land Acquisition as per the norms of the then State/UT Government.  In particular,  compensation  for  fruit  bearing  trees  is  assessed  by local Horticulture authorities in accordance  with  applicable guidelines. (c)    As in (a) above. (d)     The  award  for  acquisition  of  land  alongwith  assets  stand issued  for  the  villages  Wathoora  and  Gudsathoo  of  District Budgam falling under Srinagar Ring Road. Compensation has been however, compensation in disputed cases has been deposited with District Court. Possession of land for construction of Ring Road is being

disbursed to the rightful owners in general, handed over to NHAI by CALA in accordance with law.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 602 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-28
Subject: Pollution in Aayad River
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Dr. Manna Lal Rawat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 602 ANSWERED ON 28.11.2024

## POLLUTION IN AAYAD RIVER

†602. DR. MANNA LAL RAWAT Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state: (a)  whether  the  polluted  water  and  industrial  wastes  are  being  discharged  in  the  'Aayad'  River  which resulted in polluting the Udai Sagar Lake situated in Udaipur, Rajasthan; (b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken/being taken for controlling the said pollution; and (c) the funds allocated for this purpose?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

( SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY )

(a) to (c) As per the  Central Pollution Control Board 's (CPCB) Report, 2022 on Polluted River Stretch (PRS), 603 rivers were monitored and 311 river stretches on 279 rivers were found polluted in 30 States/ Union Territories  (UTs).  However,  the  Aayad  River,  does  not  figure  in  this  report. As  per  Rajasthan Pollution Control Board, untreated/ partially treated/fully treated domestic sewage is being discharged into Ayad river.

Four Common Sewage Treatment Plants (CSTPs) of capacity 20 Million litre per day (MLD) , 25 MLD, 10 MLD and 5 MLD have been installed at Eklingpura Kaladwas, at Udai Sagar Road, near FCI Godown and at Karjali House respectively. Out of which treated water of 2 CSTPs of capacity 20 MLD and 25 MLD is utilized by the Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) unit at Rajpura Dariba Smelter Complex and treated water of another 2 CSTPs of capacity 10 MLD and 5 MLD is discharged into Ayad River. Under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) Mission 2.0 Rs.200 crore has been allocated for sewer line laying work.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 600 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-28
Subject: Skill based Training
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Shri Sanjay Uttamrao Deshmukh

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 600 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.11.2024

## SKILL BASED TRAINING

## 600. SHRI SANJAY UTTAMRAO DESHMUKH:

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

- (a) whether  skill  based  training  is  imparted  to  youth  under  Micro,  Small  and  Medium Industry Programme;
- (b) whether any such proposal to impart training in Yavatmal district has been submitted by any NGO, if so, the details thereof along with the action taken so far thereon;
- (c) the number of proposals submitted by NGOs in respect of Yavatmal district along with the proposals which are at final stage of approval; and
- (d) whether  any  NGO  has  been  selected  for  Yavatmal  district  under  Micro,  Small  and Medium Industry Programme and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): The  Ministry  of  Micro,  Small  and  Medium  Enterprises  through  its  organizations  is providing skilling and up-skilling trainings for the  youth.    These  trainings  are  provided  under various schemes such as:
- (i) Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme (ESDP)
- (ii) Assistance to Training Institutions (ATI)  scheme
- (iii) National SC/ST Hub
- (iv) Coir Vikas Yojna- Skill Upgradation & Mahila Coir Yojna
- (v) A Scheme For Promotion of Innovation, Rural Industry & Entrepreneurship(ASPIRE)
- (vi) Khadi & Gramodyog Vikas Yojna (KGVY) Scheme
- (vii) PM Vishwakarma Scheme
- (b) to (d): The Ministry has not received any proposal for skill based training from any NGO in respect of Yavatmal district during the current Financial Year.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 596 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-28
Subject: Foot Over Bridge in Kannur
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri K Sudhakaran

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  received  any  representation  from Member of Parliament of Kannur seeking attention of the Minister regarding the absence of a safe crossing on National Highway CH 164+800 at Muzhappilangad - Madom in Kannur, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  agreed  for  the  construction  of  a Foot Over Bridge (FOB) at CH 164+800, if so, the details thereof along with the timeline for completion of the FOB; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) to (c)    Yes Sir. A representation was received for providing a Foot over bridge (FoB) at Ch. 164+800 (Madam). Based on site requirement, it has been sanctioned under Change of Scope of contract of ongoing 6-laning  work  of  NH-66  from  Thaliparamba  to  Muzhappilangad.  The same is targeted to be completed by August, 2025.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 596 ANSWERED ON 28 TH  NOVEMBER, 2024

## FOOT OVER BRIDGE IN KANNUR

596.  SHRI K SUDHAKARAN:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 581 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-28
Subject: Houses built under PMAY in Daman and Diu
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Patel Umeshbhai Babubhai

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 581 TO BE ANSWERED ON NOVEMBER 28, 2024

## HOUSES BUILT UNDER PMAY IN DAMAN AND DIU

- NO. 581. SHRI PATEL UMESHBHAI BABUBHAI:

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

- (a) the  details  of  the  houses  built  under  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Awas
- Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U) in Daman and Diu (UT);
- (b) whether the houses built in Daman and Diu under the said scheme have been demolished;
- (c) if  so,  the  reasons  therefor  along  with  the  number  of  houses demolished; and
- (d) the action taken/being taken in the matter thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to  (d):  Yes.  A  total  of  9,947  houses  have  been  sanctioned  for Daman and Diu under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAYU),  of  which  9,230  have already been completed and delivered to the  beneficiaries.  As  reported  by  Union  Territory,  no  houses  built
- under PMAY-U have been demolished in Daman & Diu.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 575 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-28
Subject: Water Projects in Karnataka
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Basavaraj Bommai

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 575

## ANSWERED ON 28.11.2024

## WATER PROJECTS IN KARNATAKA

## 575. SHRI BASAVARAJ BOMMAI

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) the current status of the Mekedatu Drinking Water Project and Upper Bhadra Project in Karnataka;

(b) whether the Government has received any proposal for releasing the fund for implementation of the Upper Bhadra Project in Chitradurga, Karnataka and if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether  any  meetings  or  consultations  have  been  held  with  the  State  Government  of  Karnataka regarding the said project, if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to ensure early implementation of the Upper Bhadra Project?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

( SHRI V. SOMANNA )

(a) The  'In-principle'  clearance to the Feasibility Report (FR) of the Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir cum  Drinking  Water  Project,  Karnataka  for  preparation  of  the  Detailed  Project  Report  (DPR)  was accorded by the Central Water Commission (CWC) on 24.10.2018 subject to certain conditions, interalia " acceptance of DPR by Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA). DPR of the Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir cum Drinking Water Project submitted by the Government of Karnataka in January 2019 was referred to CWMA by CWC. In the 28 th meeting of CWMA held on 01.02.2024, after detailed deliberation taking into account the views of the majority of the Members of the CWMA, the Authority has referred the project to Central Water Commission.

With regard to the Upper Bhadra Project, Government of Karnataka undertaking i.e. Visvesvaraya Jala Nigam Limited is implementing the project.

(b) A  proposal  dated  28.10.2024  has  been  received  from  Government  of  Karnataka  to  include  the Upper  Bhadra  project  under  Pradhan  Mantri  Krishi  SinchaiYojna-Accelerated  Irrigation  Benefit Programme (PMKSY-AIBP) scheme.

(c) The Mekedatu balancing reservoir cum drinking water project has been deliberated on 01.02.2024 in the 28 th meeting of Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA).

(d) The Upper Bhadra project is being implemented by the State Government of karnataka.
Lok Sabha Question No. 571 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-28
Subject: Linking of Mumbai-Delhi Highway at Bhawanimandi to Jhalawar
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Dushyant Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 571

## ANSWERED ON 28 TH  NOVEMBER, 2024

LINKING OF MUMBAI-DELHI HIGHWAY AT BHAWANIMANDI TO

JHALAWAR

571.   SHRI DUSHYANT SINGH:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  considering  the  proposal  to  link  the Mumbai-Delhi  highway  at  Bhawanimandi  to  Jhalawar  to  improve regional  connectivity  and  promote  infrastructure  development  in  the Jhalawar district;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  of  the  planned  infrastructure  development, including timelines, projected benefits for the region and the scope of work involved;
- (c) if not, the reasons for not pursuing this project;
- (d) whether there are any alternative plans to enhance road infrastructure in the Jhalawar district to support economic growth and regional development, if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  whether  there  is  any  consideration  for  integrating  this  proposed highway linkage with other regional development projects to maximize the economic benefits for the local population, especially in terms of market access, transportation of goods, and tourism, if so, the details thereof?

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

(a)  and (c) Government has taken up preparation of detailed project report  (DPR)  for  development  of  spur  connecting  Bhawani  Mandi Town with Delhi Mumbai Expressway. The development of spur will be taken based on the outcome of DPR, availability of land, funds and inter-se priority of the work. Governments  for declaration/ upgradation/ development  of

(d)  and  (e)  Development  of  National  Highways  is  a  continuous process.  Ministry  keeps  on  receiving  proposals  from  various  State NHs. Decisions  are  taken  based  on  out  come  of  DPR,  fulfilment  of  the criteria, requirement of connectivity, inter-se priority and availability of funds.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 569 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-28
Subject: Krishi Udan 2.0 Scheme
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri K C Venugopal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 569 (To be answered on the 28 th  November 2024)

## KRISHI UDAN 2.0 SCHEME

## 569. SHRI K C VENUGOPAL

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a)  Krishi  Udan  Scheme  is  a  convergence  scheme  where  eight Ministries/Departments leverage their existing schemes to strengthen the logistics for transportation of agri produce. Therefore, there is no specific budget allocation under Krishi Udan Scheme.

(b) & (c) Yes, Sir. At present, Thiruananthapuram airport in Kerala is included under the Krishi Udan Scheme.

(d) As stated above, there is no specific budget allocation under Krishi Udan Scheme.

(e) & (f) Krishi Udan is an ongoing Scheme and is reviewed from time to time in consultation with stakeholders.

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be pleased to state:-

- (a) the details of fund allocations made under Krishi Udan 2.0 scheme;
- (b) whether the airports of Kerala have been included under the said scheme;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the details of the funds allocated to the airports in Kerala under the said
- scheme;
- (e) whether the Government proposes to include other airports of Kerala
- during the next stage/phase of the scheme; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof?
Lok Sabha Question No. 567 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-28
Subject: Provision of Civic Facilities by Builder in Private Colonies
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Arun Govil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 567 TO BE ANSWERED ON NOVEMBER 28, 2024

## PROVISION OF CIVIC FACILITIES BY BUILDER IN PRIVATE COLONIES

NO. 567.          SHRI ARUN GOVIL:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the situation that the private builders are not providing proper civic amenities in the colonies after the houses are built and sold and if so, the details thereof;
- the  measures  being  taken  by  the  Government  to  provide  civic facilities like sanitisation, cleanliness, sewer system etc. in these private  colonies  to  get  the  benefit  of  good  livelihood  by  the
- (b) households; and
- (c) the mechanism being adopted by the Government to regulate the builders who leave the buildings incomplete?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE

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

- (a) to (c):   As per Entry 18 of List-II (State List) of the seventh schedule of the  Constitution  of  India,  'Land'  and  'Colonization'  are  State subjects.  State  /  Union  Territory  (UT)  Governments  and  their agencies  are  responsible  to  ensure  provisioning  of  basic  civic amenities  by  private  builders  in  the  colonies  after  houses  are built and sold.

In addition, by deriving powers from Entries 6, 7 & 46 of List-III (Concurrent List) of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India,  the  Real  Estate  (Regulation  and  Development)  Act,  2016 the contractual  relationship  between  homebuyers  and  promoters. RERA aims to ensure transparency & accountability in the Real the

[RERA] was enacted by the Parliament to regulate Estate Sector, thereby protecting the interests of homebuyers.

Under  the  provisions  of  RERA,  the  Real  Estate  Projects  are required to be  registered with  the  Real  Estate  Regulatory Authority of the State / UT concerned.

Section 11(4) of RERA  mandates the Promoter to obtain Occupancy Certificate  from  the  competent  authority  permitting occupation of the building which has provision for civic infrastructure such as- water, sanitation and electricity.

Further, under the provisions of RERA, the Real Estate Regulatory  Authority  is  empowered  to  take  action  for  carrying out the balance development works wherein project registration has lapsed or been revoked.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 565 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-28
Subject: Ethanol mixed with Petrol
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Shri Lumbaram Choudhary, Shri Arun Govil

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 565

TO BE ANSWERED ON 28 th  November, 2024

## ETHANOL MIXED WITH PETROL

†565.  SHRI LUMBA RAM: SHRI ARUN GOVIL:

## पेᮝोिलयम और ᮧाकृितक गैस मंᮢी

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

- (a)  the percentage of Ethanol being mixed with Petrol at present;
- (b)  the foreign currency being saved through the said measures;
- (c)  whether the target set for mixing 20% Ethanol is going on as per the stipulated time-line and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the amount of payments likely to be made by the Ethanol oil companies to the sugarcane farmers against the purchase of their sugarcane after achieving the set target of mixing 20% Ethanol?

## 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 has been promoting blending of ethanol in petrol under the  Ethanol  Blended  Petrol  (EBP)  Programme.  The  National  Policy  of  Biofuels2018, as amended in 2022, inter-alia advanced the target of 20% blending of ethanol in  petrol  to  Ethanol  Supply  Year  (ESY)  2025-26  from  2030.  Public  Sector  Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have achieved the target of 10% ethanol blending in petrol  in  June,  2022  i.e.,  five  months  ahead  of  the  target  during  ESY  2021-22. Blending  of  ethanol  further  increased  to  12.06%  in  ESY  2022-23  and  approx. 14.6% during ESY 2023-24.  During the last ten years, ethanol blending in petrol by Public Sector OMCs has resulted in approximate savings of more than Rs. 1,08,655 crore of foreign exchange as on 30.09.2024.

(d): The ethanol produced from sugar based feedstock has helped sugar factories to reduce its surplus sugar inventory and generate revenue early to clear the dues of cane  farmers.  During  the  last  ten  years,  EBP Programme  helped  in  expeditious payment of approx. Rs. 92,409 crore to the farmers as on 30.09.2024.  During the same period, EBP programme has also resulted in approximate savings of more than Rs.  1,08,655  crore  of  foreign  exchange,  crude  oil  substitution  of  185  lakh  metric tonnes and net CO2 reduction of about 557 lakh metric tonnes. It is anticipated that 20%  ethanol  blending  in  petrol  is  likely  to  result  in  payment  of  more  than  Rs. 35,000 crore annually to the farmers.

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