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Lok Sabha Question No. 524 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-06
Subject: Alternative to Coronation Bridge
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Raju Bista

be pleased to state:

- (a) the status of the project for construction of an alternative bridge to Coronation Bridge connecting Darjeeling Hills to Dooars region;
- b) the financial allocation and timelines for the implementation of the project and its completion date;
- (c) whether there has been any problem in the land acquisition for the proposed bridge, if so, the details thereof; and (d) the status of the works as on date?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a)  The  Detailed  Project  Report  (DPR)  for  construction  of  additional bridge on NH-17 over river Teesta in the state of West Bengal is under finalisation for sanction of the project.
- (b) to (d) Tentative project cost of the proposed bridge is Rs.1190.40 crore. Completion  period  shall be 36 months  from  the  date  of commencement of the project. The implementation of the project will commence after its approval by the competent authority.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 524 ANSWERED ON 06 TH  FEBRUARY, 2025

## ALTERNATIVE TO CORONATION BRIDGE

## 524.  SHRI RAJU BISTA :

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 519 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-06
Subject: Projects under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Shri Prabhakar Reddy Vemireddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 519

ANSWERED ON 6 th  FEBRUARY, 2025

## PROJECTS UNDER PRADHAN MANTRI KISAN SAMPADA YOJANA

## 519. SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDY VEMIREDDY:

Will the MINISTER OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether two projects relating to shrimp under the marine sector as a part of Operation Greens under long-term intervention of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) have been approved for Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh in November 2022 with an estimated cost of Rs. 158 crore;
- (b) if so, whether it is true that one project has been completed and if so, the status of the second one; and
- (c) the time by which the second project is likely to be completed?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI RAVNEET SINGH)

(a) to (c) Under the Operation Greens scheme -Long Term Intervention of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY), the Ministry had approved two projects relating to Shrimp under marine sector in the Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh. Out of this, one project namely M/s Alpha Marine Limited has been completed and another project viz. M/s Falcon Marine Exports Limited has been cancelled w.e.f. 12.12.2024, as the Project Implementing Agency (PIA) failed to execute the project as per the approval letter issued by the Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 514 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-06
Subject: Multi-Modal Logistics Parks
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Sribharat Mathukumilli

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.514

## ANSWERED ON 06 TH  FEBRUARY, 2025

## MULTI-MODAL LOGISTICS PARK

## 514. Shri Sribharat Mathukumilli:

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

## be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  details  of  existing  and  upcoming  Multi-Model  logistics  parks  across the country;
- (b)  the  list  of  logistics  parks  established  and  those  planned  in  Andhra Pradesh, along with the funds sanctioned and utilized for each park, locationwise and the employment generated therefrom;
- (c)  the  current  status  of  Phase  II  of  the  Multi-Modal  Logistics  Hub  at Visakhapatnam Port, including details of employment and revenue generated
- by the project; and
- (d)  the  expected  reduction  in  freight  costs  and  transit  time  upon  the  full development of the Multi-Modal Logistics Hub at Visakhapatnam Port?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a)    MMLPs  under  Ministry  of  Road  Transport  &  Highways  are  yet  to  be operationalized.  However,  MoRT&H  has  planned  to  develop  MMLP's  at  35 MMLPs  are  approved  by  Cabinet  Committee  of  Economic  Affairs  (CCEA)

under Bharatmala Pariyojana. Wherein 5 are awarded, 3 are at bidding stage and 27 are at DPR/feasibility stage. (b)    Anantapur  and  Visakhapatnam  are  the  two  approved  locations  in  the State  of  Andhra  Pradesh.  The  MMLP  Anantapur  is  under  bidding  stage  and site identification is under process for MMLP Visakhapatnam. Funds for both the projects shall be sanctioned after approval of competent authority. (c)  M/s CONCOR has developed Multimodal Logistics Park in port land of 108 acres.The  Phase-II  MMLP  has  been  completed.  About  1500  direct  and indirect employment has been generated. Further, Balmer Lawrie has set up a Multimodal Logistics Park (MMLP) at Visakhapatnam in a joint venture (JV) with  M/s  Visakhapatnam  Port Authority (VPA) for handling  EXIM  and Domestic cargo. The MMLP is set up on a 53 acre land. About 300 direct and indirect employment has been generated. (d)  Reduction in freight costs and transit costs shall be assessed further to full development of MMLP.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 508 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-06
Subject: Tribal Advisory Councils for Scheduled Areas
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Dr. Manna Lal Rawat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 508

TO BE ANSWERED ON- 06/02/2025

## TRIBAL ADVISORY COUNCILS FOR SCHEDULED AREAS

†508. DR. MANNA LAL RAWAT:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to State:

- (a) whether rules have been made by the Government for the constitution of Tribal Advisory Councils for Scheduled Areas under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c): According to the provisions of Paragraph 4, Sub-paragraph (1), Part B under Article 244(1) of Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India, the Tribes Advisory Councils (TAC) shall be established in each State having Scheduled Areas and if the President so directs, also in any State not having Scheduled Areas. Further, as per the provision of Sub-Paragraph (3) of Paragraph 4,Part B of the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution t he Governor may make rules prescribing or regulating the number of members of the Council, the mode of their appointment and the appointment of the Chairman of the Council and of the officers  and  servants  thereof;  the  conduct  of  its  meetings  and  its  procedure  in  general;  and  all  other incidental matters. Accordingly, rules for Tribes Advisory Council (TAC) have been notified and TAC have  been  constituted  in  10(Ten)  states  having  Scheduled  Areas  therein  namely  Andhra  Pradesh, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha and Rajasthan. Further, the States of West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand not having any notified Scheduled Area also have notified TAC rules and TAC constituted therein.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 507 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-06
Subject: Guidelines for Seaplane Operations
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Jashubhai Bhilubhai Rathva

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 507

(To be answered on the 6 th  February 2025)

## GUIDELINES FOR SEAPLANE OPERATIONS

## 507. SHRI JASHUBHAI BHILUBHAI RATHVA

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the primary objectives of the newly launched Guidelines for Seaplane Operations in the country;
- (b) the manner in which the 5.4 version of the UDAN scheme aims to enhance connectivity in the country, particularly regarding routes that were previously cancelled;
- (c) the measures proposed to ensure the safety and security of seaplane operations under the new guidelines; and
- (d) the manner in which the said measures relate to the development of water acrodromes?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a) The primary objective of the NSOP Guidelines for Seaplane Operations in India issued on 22.08.2024 is to address the delays in developing water aerodromes to operationalise Regional Connectivity Scheme - Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (RCS-UDAN) seaplane routes utilising NSOP framework which has previously proved to be successful for RCS helicopter operations. Further, these guidelines aim to provide seamless and safe seaplane operations while enabling the common public in remote areas to avail benefits from the UDAN scheme.
- (b) UDAN 5.4 focuses on the rebidding of previously predetermined routes that were cancelled due to operational challenges or insufficient passenger demand.
- (c) The measures to ensure safety and security of seaplane operations include compliance with BCAS security templates and anti-hijacking norms along with regular inspections by DGCA and compliance with DGCA regulations

## prescribed for safe operations by the water-aerodrome as well as the seaplane operator.

(d) The guidelines outline the responsibilities of State Governments, Union Territories,  and  Water  Aerodrome  Operators  in  obtaining  necessary permissions, ensuring safety standards, and managing operations. The revised regulations prescribe Minimum Safety Requirements to operatonalise wateraerodrome. By integrating these measures, the guidelines aim to expedite commence of seaplane operations so as to make air travel more accessible and efficient, particularly in regions where traditional airport infrastructure is a challenge to develop.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 506 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-06
Subject: Investment in Road Constructions
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Smt. Shobhanaben Mahendrasinh Baraiya, Shri Dharambir Singh, Shri Dineshbhai Makwana

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 506

ANSWERED ON 06 TH FEBRUARY, 2025

## INVESTMENT IN ROAD CONSTRUCTIONS

506. SHRI DINESHBHAI MAKWANA: SHRI DHARAMBIR SINGH: SMT. SHOBHANABEN MAHENDRASINH BARAIYA:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  manner  in  which  National  Highways  Authority  of  India Limited  (NHAI)  plans  to  manage  investor  interest  and  ensure equitable allocation under the closed bidding system with a green shoe option to retain oversubscriptions of upto Rs. 500 crore;
- (b)  the  manner  in  which  this  initiative  aligns  with  India's  broader sustainability and climate change goals; and
- (c) whether there are provisions for the long-term maintenance and effectiveness of these eco-friendly measures and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has not raised any market  borrowing  since  September  2022  as  Government  has  not given  any  mandate  for  raising  Loans  /  Borrowings  from  market  by

NHAI since September 2022. Accordingly, NHAI does not have any plan to raise funds through any Bonds or other instrument. However, M/s DME Development Ltd (SPV of NHAI) has raised funds through  'Green  Bonds'  amounting  to  ₹  775  crore,  in  December 2024. The  issue  of  green  bond  by  DME Development  Ltd   has  been supported by an un-conditional and irrevocable 'Letter of Comfort' issued by NHAI  to all lenders. Accordingly, the interest of investors has been protected. The issue has been allocated equitably under the criteria provided by the closed bidding  system  on  private  placement  through Electronic  Bidding  Platform  of  Bombay  Stock  Exchange  Ltd. The DME issuance was regulated by SEBI guidelines also. (b) DME Development Ltd  has been allowed by SEBI to raise Green Bonds only after verification by a third party of the Green activities carried out in the project. These activities have positive environmental  impact  e.g.,  animal  underpasses,  clean  renewable energy,  saving  emissions,  plantation,  waste  recycling,  use  of  fly ash, etc. These activities are aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and subsequently country level sustainability goals. (c)  Yes  Sir,  to  maintain  effectiveness  of  these  measures,  DME Development  Ltd /NHAI  has  instituted  robust  governance  around the  same,  such  as  defining  Key  Performance  Indicators(KPIs)  for each  activity  to  measure  impact  it  has  caused.  These  KPIs  are monitored closely by NHAI/DME Development Ltd .

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Lok Sabha Question No. 505 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-06
Subject: Metro Rail Network in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Dr. Kalanidhi Veeraswamy

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

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 505

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FEBRUARY 06, 2025

## METRO RAIL NETWORK IN TAMIL NADU

## NO. 505. DR. KALANIDHI VEERASWAMY:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  any  plans  to  extend  the  metro  rail network  within  Tamil  Nadu,  particularly  in  cities  such  as  Chennai and Coimbatore, if so, the details thereof;
- the  details  of  proposed  metro  line  extensions  in  Tamil  Nadu,
- (b) including timelines and the areas to be covered;
- (c) the financial allocation made for the extension of metro lines in the said State;
- (d) whether the Government has faced any challenges or delays in the implementation of these metro line extensions and if so, the details
- thereof; and
- (e) the  steps  being  taken  to  ensure  the  timely  completion  of  these projects?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e) Urban transport, which is an integral part of urban development, is a State subject. Hence, respective State Government/Union Territory (UT) is responsible for planning and initiating urban transport infrastructure including metro rail projects. In Chennai 54 km of metro network under phase-1 and phase-1 extension project, is already operational. Chennai Phase-2 project of 118.9 km has already  been  sanctioned  by  Central  Government.  Chennai  Metro  Rail

Limited (CMRL), which is Special Purpose Vehicle for  implementation  of Chennai Phase-2 project has informed physical and financial progress of phase-2  project  as  40.41%  and  32.74%  respectively.  Government  of Tamil  Nadu  has  forwarded  DPR  of  Coimbatore  Metro  Rail  Project. However, no proposal of extension of metro project in city of Chennai, Coimbatore or any other city has been submitted by GoTN. Metro project being cost intensive requires extensive appraisal and  scrutiny at different  level  in  Central  Government.    Also,  it  is  informed  that  the Central Government considers financial assistance for such projects in cities  or  urban  agglomerates,  based  on  feasibility  of  the  proposal  and availability  of  resources,  as  and  when  posed  by  the  concerned  State Government/Union Territory (UT).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 500 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-06
Subject: Reduction in Number of Blind Spots
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Ramvir Singh Bidhuri

be pleased to state:

- (a)     whether the Government has taken steps to reduce the number of blind spots on roads to ensure the road safety of citizens;
- (b)     if so, the details of the total number of blind spots identified by the Government;
- (c)      whether  the  Government  is  paying  attention  to  promote  the importance of road safety measures and to build good quality roads; and
- (d)     if so, the details thereof?

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 500 ANSWERED ON 06 TH  February, 2025 Reduction in Number of Blind Spots

500. SHRI RAMVIR SINGH BIDHURI:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

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## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a)  &  (b)  Government  in  Ministry  of  Road  Transport  &  Highways  is primarily responsible for development, operation and maintenance of National  Highways (NHs). Certain locations  on  NHs  are  identified  as black  spots  based  on  occurrence  of  certain  number  of  accidents involving fatalities and grievous injuries. Government has taken steps for  immediate  short-term  measures  on  such  black  spots  like  road markings, signages, crash barriers, road studs, delineators, closure of unauthorized  median  openings,  traffic  calming  measures,  etc.  Longterm measures like improvement of road geometrics, junction improvements, spot widening of carriageway, construction of underpasses/overpasses, etc. are also taken on such black spots as per site investigations as permanent rectification measures. A total of 13,795  black  spots  have  been  identified  on  the  NHs,  out  of  which short-term rectification measures have been completed on 9,525 black spots  and  permanent  rectification  have  been  completed  on  4,777 black spots. (c) & (d)    All road works are carried out as per standards, guidelines, manual,  code  of  practice  of  Indian  Roads  Congress  as  well  as specifications  for  Road  and  Bridge  Works.  Necessary  road  safety measures are taken during design, construction, operation and maintenance stages. Further, Guidelines have been issued for regular safety  audit  of  all  NHs  at  design,  construction,  pre-opening  stage  of NH projects  as  well  as  on  existing  NHs  for  ensuring  road  safety.  In order to achieve desired quality of construction, measures have been taken  like 100%  checking  of  quality  control tests by Authority Engineer  in  EPC  contracts,  quality  checks  on  sample  basis,  strict implementation  of  contract/concession  agreement  provisions  with respect  to  quality,  penalizing  the  contractors  and  consultants  for

failure/defective works, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 499 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-06
Subject: Khajuraho Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Vishnu Datt Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 499 (To be answered on the 6 th  February 2025)

## KHAJURAHO AIRPORT

## 499. SHRI VISHNU DATT SHARMA

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government is cognizant of the fact that Khajuraho airport is functional with limited connectivity;
- (b) if so, whether the Government is taking measures to connect Khajuraho to Jodhpur, Mumbai and Kolkata via flights, so as to help passenger commute and aids tourism development of UNESCO world heritage site of Khajuraho and also eco-tourism of Panna Tiger Reserve; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a) to (c): Khajuraho Airport is presently connected with Delhi, Varanasi and Rewa.

Under the Regional Connectivity Scheme-Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrk (RCSUDAN), "Delhi-Khajuraho-Delhi"  Tourism RCS route has been awarded with Seven (07) flights per week to Spicejet in the third round of bidding. Further, RCS routes connecting Khajuraho to Datia, Chitrakoot and Rewa have been awarded to Flybig Airlines. RCS flights from Rewa to Khajuraho started on 25.11.2024.

With the repeal of Air Corporation Act in March 1994, the Indian domestic aviation has been 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 (RDGs) issued by Government. Hence, it is up to the airline operator for introduction of air services to / from any airport in country depending on their operational & commercial viability.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 498 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-06
Subject: Roads in Tirupati
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Maddila Gurumoorthy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 498

ANSWERED ON 6 TH  FEBRUARY, 2025

## ROADS IN TIRUPATI

## 498.  SHRI MADDILA GURUMOORTHY:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has received the proposals pertaining to the Tirupati Parliamentary Constituency regarding VUP at Gurrappathota Junction on NH-71, VUP/Service Road at LA Sagaram on NH-71, VUP at Chinthareddypalem Palem on NH-16, FOB at Chillakuru cross road on NH-16, Upgradation from LVUP to VUP at 64.950 Kms and 68.790 Kms on National Highway from Naidupeta to Thurupukanupur;
- (b) if so, whether the Government is going to approve these projects; and
- (c) if so, the stipulated time for completion of the above projects?.

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (c) The details of proposals regarding construction of VUPs, FOB and service road pertaining to the Tirupati Parliamentary Constituency is as under:
- (i) VUP at Gurrappathota Junction on NH-71: This VUP is not possible at this stage as 6-laning of Renigunta-Naidupet Section of NH-71 has been completed.

(ii) VUP/Service Road at LA Sagaram on NH-71: A box structure of size 5m x 3m has been constructed for cross movement of the local villagers and the farmers to their fields. As there is no habitation at the proposed location, service road is not required. (iii) VUP at Chinthareddypalem at km 1374.945 on NH-16: The feasibility of providing VUP at this location (km 1374.945) is under examination. (iv) FOB at Chillakuru Cross Road on NH-16: This location falls in TadaNellore section of NH-16 and proposal for the construction of VUP with padestrian crossing facilities with estimated cost of Rs. 45.82 crore has been  approved.  The  work  is  under  bidding  stage  and  likely  to  be completed in 15 months from the date of commencement of work. (v)  Upgradation  of  LVUP  to  VUP  at  64.950  &  68.790  on  NH-71:  The proposal for upgradation of LVUP to VUP at 64.950 & 68.790 is being taken  up  under  Change  of  Scope  of  existing  work. The  work  is  under approval stage and likely to be completed in 15 months from the date of commencement of work.

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