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Lok Sabha Question No. 869 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-24
Subject: National and International Flight Safety Standards
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Rajmohan Unnithan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 869

(To be answered on the 24 th  July 2025)

## NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT SAFETY STANDARDS

## 869. SHRI RAJMOHAN UNNITHAN

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a)  the  details  of  the  specific  measures  recently  implemented  by  the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to ensure strict compliance
- with national and international flight safety standards;
- (b) whether any new regional routes are being planned under the latest phase of the UDAN scheme to enhance affordable air connectivity in remote areas and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the manner in which the Government is assisting domestic airlines in managing high operational costs to ensure uninterrupted air services for passengers?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has a robust system in place to ensure safe aviation operations in India. Key steps include:
- 1.Safety Oversight Mechanism: DGCA regularly monitors compliance with aviation rules and regulations through surveillances, spot checks, audits, and special risk-based inspections.
- 2.Annual Surveillance Plan (ASP): Published on the DGCA website, the ASP guides regular safety checks by directorates. Findings are followed up with operators for corrective action, and violations may attract enforcement actions, including penalties.
- 3.National Aviation Safety Plan: DGCA has implemented a safety plan with measurable Safety Performance Indicators and Targets. The action plan is developed in coordination with service providers to address operational safety risks.
- (b) : Regional Connectivity Scheme - Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (RCS-UDAN) is a demand-driven ongoing scheme where bidding rounds are conducted

from time to time to cover more destinations/stations and routes. Based on their assessment of demand on particular routes, interested airlines submit their proposals at the time of bidding under UDAN. Valid bids are awarded for the operationalisation of routes. The Government has recently announced the launch of the modified UDAN Scheme to increase regional connectivity to 120 new destinations across the country and to cater to 4 crore passengers in the next 10 years. The scheme will also support helipads and smaller airports in hilly, aspirational and North East region districts. (c) The UDAN Scheme provides financial incentives to airline operators on regional routes that include:Concessions by the Central Government, State Governments/ Union Territories and airport operators to reduce airline operation costs and also the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) to bridge the gap between operational costs and expected revenues on such routes to make air travel affordable under the scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 867 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-24
Subject: Construction of NH-848 A and NH-848 B
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Patel Umeshbhai Babubhai

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 867 ANSWERED ON 24 TH  JULY, 2025

## CONSTRUCTION OF NH-848 A AND NH-848 B

†867. Shri Patel Umeshbhai Babubhai:

Will the MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) the status of development works being carried out by the Government on National Highways(NHs) 848A and 848B;
- (b) the total amount of funds released for the construction of NH 848A and  NH  848B  in  each  financial  year  since  2016  and  the  utilisation  of funds thereon, year-wise;
- (c) the original deadlines set for completion of the construction works of these highways; and
- (d) whether  any  cost  overruns  have  occurred  and  if  so,  the  revised deadlines along with the amount of cost overrun thereon?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) to (d) NHs 848A and 848B passes through the States of Maharashtra and Gujarat and Union Territories of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. The development and maintenance of National Highways (NHs) is a continuous process. Total 10 projects costing Rs. 661 crores have been sanctioned  by  the  Government  for  improvement  and  development  of these NHs since 2016. Out of these 10 projects, 6 projects costing Rs. 190  crores  have  been  completed  and  remaining  4  projects  are  under various  stages  of  implementation  with  target  for  completion  of  these projects in a phased manner in the Financial Year 2027-28. As on date,

an expenditure of Rs. 290 crores has been incurred on the implementation of these projects. There  have  been  delays  in  implementation  of  on-going  work  for construction  of  ROB  with  approaches  on  NH  -  848B  at  Karambeli Railway  Crossing  L.C.No.77  in  Gujarat  on  account  of  issues  related  to land acquisition and other pre-construction activities. These issues have been resolved and revised scheduled date of completion is 31.12.2026. The  remaining  3  no  of  works  are  targeted  for  completion  within  the original timelines.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 865 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-24
Subject: Supply of Water from Beas and Satluj Rivers to Rajasthan
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Kuldeep Indora

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 865 ANSWERED ON 24.07.2025

## SUPPLY OF WATER FROM BEAS AND SATLUJ RIVERS TO RAJASTHAN

865.   SHRI KULDEEP INDORA Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state: (a)  whether the supply of water from Beas and Satluj rivers has been barred to Rajasthan and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government is planning into the matter in view of the ongoing water crisis in Rajasthan; and (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI ( SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY )

(a) No,  The  distribution  of  surplus  Ravi-Beas  waters  among  the  Partner  States  is  governed  by  1981 Agreement and for Sutlej by 1959 Bhakra Nangal Agreement. Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) is regulating the waters of Ravi, Beas and Sutlej rivers and distribution of water of these rivers among partner States in accordance with said Inter-state agreements entered into by partner States.

(b) & (c) To supply Yamuna water to Rajasthan, an MoU has been signed by Haryana and Rajasthan for preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) jointly by the Governments of Haryana and Rajasthan for project for transfer of Yamuna water from Hathnikund to Churu, Sikar, Jhunjhunu and other Districts of Rajasthan through underground pipelines. Both States have formed Task Force for the purpose.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 863 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-24
Subject: Kosi-Mechi River Link Project
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Ramprit Mandal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 863 ANSWERED ON 24.07.2025 KOSI-MECHI RIVER LINK PROJECT

## †863.  SHRI RAMPRIT MANDAL

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a) the current status of the Kosi-Mechi River Link Project;
- (b) the timeline set for the completion of the said project; and

(c) the details of the total funds to be spent thereon along with the benefits likely to be accrued therefrom?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI ( SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY )

(a) The  Cabinet  Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved inclusion of Kosi Mechi IntraProgramme  (PMKSY-AIBP)  of  Ministry  of  Jal  Shakti,  on  28 th extending the EKMC beyond its tail end at RD 41.30 km up to river Mechi at RD 117.50 km.

(c) mitigation.

State Link Project of Bihar under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana - Accelerated Irrigation Benefits March,  2025.  The  project  envisages remodelling  of  existing  Eastern  Kosi  Main  Canal  (EKMC)  from  RD  0.00  km  to  RD  41.30  km  and (b) The timeline for completion of Kosi Mechi Intra-State Link Project is March, 2029. The total estimated cost of the project is ₹6,282.32 crore with Central Share of ₹3,652.56 crore. Upon completion, the project is expected to provide irrigation  facilities  to  a  total  of  2.15  lakh  hectare  area  in Araria, Purnea, Kishanganj & Katihar districts of Bihar. In addition, the project will also contribute to flood

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Lok Sabha Question No. 858 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-24
Subject: Scientific Study to Prevent Road Damages
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri E T Mohammed Basheer

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 858

ANSWERED ON 24 TH  JULY, 2025

## SCIENTIFIC STUDY TO PREVENT ROAD DAMAGES

858.  SHRI E T MOHAMMED BASHEER:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मं त्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that roads in the State of  Kerala  are  frequently  damaged  due  to  poor  construction standards, heavy rainfall and inadequate drainage systems and if so, the details thereof ;
- (b)  whether  any  scientific  study  or  technical  assessment  has been conducted in the past five years to identify the root causes of repeated road damage and poor durability of road surfaces in Kerala;
- (c)  if  so,  the  studies  conducted,  the  agencies  involved  and the key findings and recommendations under such study/assesment; and
- (d)    the  concrete  steps  the  Government  proposes  to  take  to ensure the adoption of scientific road design, improved construction  quality,  better  drainage  and  robust  maintenance practices  in  Kerala  to  prevent  recurrent  damage  and  ensure longer road life in future?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) Certain  under  construction  stretches  on  National  Highway (NH)-66 in the State of Kerala have undergone damages. These

- are to be rectified by the respective Concessionaires/Contractors  at  their  own  cost,  as  they  are contractually obligated to maintain  the roads for 15 years in Hybrid  Annuity  Mode  (HAM)  projects  and  for  5years(flexible pavement)  /  10  years  (rigid  pavement  and  structures)  in Engineering,  Procurement  and  Construction  (EPC)  projects after completion.
- (b) No, Sir
- (c) Does not arise.
- (d) For the design, construction and maintenance of NHs, Government follows the standards & specifications prescribed by  the  Indian  Roads  Congress  (IRC)  to  ensure  quality  and durability. These standards incorporate provisions for scientific  road  design,  improved  construction  practices,  and appropriate drainage measures to enhance the service life of roads.  Further,  an  expert  committee  has  been  constituted  to assess    vulnerable  locations  prone  to  damage  across  all ongoing  projects  on  NH-66    in  the  State  of  Kerala  and  to suggest  appropriate  remedial  measures.  The  report  of  the Committee has not been received so far.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 847 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-24
Subject: Status of Black Box of AI-171
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Smt. Rachna Banerjee, Shri  Selvaganapathi T.M.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## Lok Sabha

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 847

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  24th July 2025 )

## STATUS OF BLACK BOX OF AI-171

847.    SMT RACHNA BANERJEE SHRI SELVAGANAPATHI T.M. Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether it is a fact that the two black boxes of Air India flight AI171,  which  crashed  immediately  after  take-off  on  12.6.2025  at Ahmedabad killing 241 persons on board, have been recovered and sent to the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether it is also true that data extraction from both the black boxes has been completed and analysis is currently underway and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether it is also a fact that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is yet to constitute an investigation team, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  would  ensure  transparency  in  the investigation and publish the findings in the public domain; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of (Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

CIVIL  AVIATION

- (a) to (e): Both the Enhanced Airborne Flight Recorders (EAFRs) of VT-ANB were recovered and transported to Flight Recorder Laboratory of Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), Udaan

Bhawan, New Delhi. The data from one of the Flight Recorders has been downloaded.; ; An  investigation  has  been  ordered  by  the  Director  General,  AAIB under Rule 11 of the Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents & Incidents) Rules, 2017 to determine the probable cause(s)/contributory  factor(s)  leading  to  the  accident  of  Air  India flight AI-171 at Ahmedabad on 12.06.2025.; ; The DG, AAIB, in exercise of power conferred under Rule 11 (1) of the  Aircraft  (Investigation  of  Accidents  and  Incidents)  Rules  2017 has appointed an investigation team. ; A preliminary report on the accident has been published by AAIB on 12.07.2025 and is available on their website www.aaib.gov.in. The investigation is in progress to determine the probable cause(s)/contributory factor(s) leading to the accident.;

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Lok Sabha Question No. 845 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-24
Subject: Construction of Ring Road around Jaunpur City
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Babu Singh Kushwaha

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 845 ANSWERED ON 24 TH  JULY, 2025

## CONSTRUCTION OF RING ROAD AROUND JAUNPUR CITY

845. SHRI BABU SINGH KUSHWAHA:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) the  current  status  of  the  proposal  to  build  a  four-lane  ring  road  all around the Jaunpur city to solve the problem of traffic jam in the city;
- (b) the percentage of work completed under the above project; and
- (c) the time limit fixed for completion of the said project?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) Construction of Jaunpur bypass having a length of about 28 km has been sanctioned by the Government for an amount of Rs.1894.76 Crore on Hybrid Annuity Mode. The bids have been invited with bid due date as 04.08.2025.  The  construction  period  has  been  kept  as  2  years  from  the Appointed Date.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 843 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-24
Subject: Impact of the 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Shashank Mani

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 843

(To be answered on the 24 th  July 2025)

## IMPACT OF THE 2ND ASIA PACIFIC MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE

## 843. SHRI SHASHANK MANI

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether it is true that the outcomes of the 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation will benefit India's economy and strengthen its position as a leading aviation hub in the Asia-Pacific region and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether the outcomes of the said conference are expected to enhance regional air connectivity and trade partnerships within the Asia-Pacific region and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a) The 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation was held on 11th  -  12th  September  2024  at  Bharat  Mandapam,  New  Delhi.  The Conference, through the Delhi Declaration, is expected to significantly benefit India's economy and aviation sector in multiple ways:
- (i) The declaration emphasizes regional cooperation, which will enable better coordination  among  Asia-Pacific  countries  for  developing  aviation infrastructure  more  efficiently
- (ii) It supports the implementation of ICAO's global plans for safety, air navigation, and aviation security, which will help India enhance its aviation safety standards and security measures
- (iii) By positioning India as a key player in regional aviation cooperation, the outcome of the conference is expected to help in achieving greater regional connectivity and attract investments in Indian aviation industry, thereby strengthening India's status as a leading aviation hub in the region
- (b) Yes, the Conference's outcomes is expected to have significant impact on regional air connectivity and trade partnerships within the Asia-Pacific

region. The specific outcomes, as outlined in the Delhi Declaration, include: (i) Reaffirmation of the Asia and Pacific Ministerial Declaration on Civil Aviation (Beijing Declaration) (ii) Commitments from APAC region members to implement ICAO Global Plans including the Global Aviation Safety Plan (GASP), Global Aviation Security Plan (GASeP), and Global Air Navigation Plan (GANP) (iii) Agreement to invest resources in modernizing Air Navigation Services to support recovery and meet future air travel demands (iv) Collaboration through ICAO and Regional platforms to improve the effective implementation of critical elements of State safety oversight system (v) Commitment to sustainable funding for effective safety and security oversight (vi) Focus areas including Aviation Safety, Air Navigation Services, Aviation Security, Facilitation, Gender Equality in Aviation, Aviation Environment Protection, and Ratification of International Air Law Treaties.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 840 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-24
Subject: Initiatives to support  FPOs and SHGs
Ministry: FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Dr. Amar Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 840

ANSWERED ON 24 TH  JULY, 2025

## INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT FPOS AND SHGS

## 840. DR. AMAR SINGH:

Will the Minister of FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  taken  any  initiatives  to  support  Farmer  Producer Organisations  (FPOs),  Self-Help  Groups  (SHGs)  and  cooperatives  to  improve  food processing businesses; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): In order to promote and ensure overall development of Food Processing Industries, Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has been incentivizing setting up/expansion of  related  infrastructure  through  its  Central  Sector  schemes  namely  Pradhan  Mantri  Kisan SAMPADA  Yojana  (PMKSY)  Scheme,  Production  Linked  Incentive  Scheme  for  Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) and Centrally Sponsored - Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme across the country.

Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and cooperatives are also eligible for availing grants under these schemes of MoFPI.

So far, MoFPI has approved 166 proposals of Farmer Producer Organisations, 1228 that  of  Self-Help  Groups  and  61  that  of  cooperatives  under  the  schemes  implemented  by MoFPI.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 839 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-24
Subject: Concrete Bridge Construction on Indo-Nepal Border
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Dr. Anand Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO. 839 ANSWERED ON 24 TH  JULY, 2025

## CONCRETE BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION ON INDO-NEPAL BORDER

†839. Dr. ANAND KUMAR:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is considering construction of a permanent  concrete  bridge  at  the  Katarniaghat  region  on  the  IndiaNepal border in Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh where people from Nepal cross daily by boat to reach Bichhia for getting essential goods and if so, the details of the current status and estimated cost of this project thereof; and
- (b)  if  not,  whether  the  Government intends to consider it in the near future keeping in view the continuous public demand and key aspects such  as  India-Nepal  trade,  tourism  and  border  security,  if  so,  the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (b)  The  Government  in  the  Ministry  of  Road  Transport  and Highways is responsible for development and maintenance of National

Highways (NHs). Development and maintenance of National Highways (NHs),  including  NHs  in  the  State  of  Uttar  Pradesh,  is  a  continuous process. Works on NHs are accordingly taken up depending upon interse priority, traffic density and synergy with PM Gati Shakti framework to keep the NHs in traffic worthy conditions.

The  road  stretch  from  Kudwa  to  Katarniaghat  via  Mihinpurwa, Motipur,  Nishangarh  and  Bichhia  in  a  length  of  about  47.25  km  has been  notified  as  NH-730H;  out  of  this,  about  45.89  km  is  presently under Defect Liability Period and balance length of about 1.36 km is under  Short  Term  Maintenance  Contract.  There  is  no  proposal  for extending NH-730H beyond  Katarniaghat.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 836 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-24
Subject: Charging of Convenience Fees
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Matheswaran V S

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 836

(To be answered on the 24 th  July 2025)

## CHARGING OF CONVENIENCE FEES

## 836. SHRI MATHESWARAN V S

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

## Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the Government is aware that the District Consumer Redressal Commission, Karur, Tamil Nadu, in Consumer Complaint No. 22 of 2021 (B. Bharanitharan vs M/s Interglobe Aviation Limited) dated 26.10.2022, held that airline operators cannot charge a convenience fee when tickets are booked directly on the airline's own website, as per Ministry of Civil Aviation Order No. AV.13030/34/2013-DT and if so, the details thereof; and (b) whether it is a fact that airline operators are still charging convenience fees on direct bookings made through their own websites, in violation of the said order and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

(Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu)

(a) to (b):  Airlines charge a convenience fee for operating online ticket booking systems to enable passengers to book tickets electronically, which includes bank transaction costs that vary according to the payment mode. This fee is displayed on airline websites and forms part of the tariff. As per MoCA Order No. AV.13030/34/2013-DT dated 24.09.2013, such fees are permitted under existing Rules as long as they are included within the tariff and no extra amount is charged beyond this.

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