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Lok Sabha Question No. 495 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-25
Subject: Policy for Airspace Usage
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Hasmukhbhai Somabhai Patel, Shri Miteshbhai Rameshbhai Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 495 (To be answered on the 25 th  July 2024)

## POLICY FOR AIRSPACE USAGE

## 495. SHRI HASMUKHBHAI SOMABHAI PATEL SHRI MITESH PATEL BAKABHAI

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the details of the recent policy changes that have been implemented to improve the efficiency of airspace usage;
- (b) the details of initiatives taken to simplify travel and lodging arrangements for religious pilgrims embarking on spiritual pilgrimages; and
- (c) the details of immersive training programs introduced to improve the skills and competencies of public service employees within the Ministry?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a): Achieving the optimal utilisation of airspace is a continuous effort that requires collaboration among all stakeholders. The Flexible Use of Airspace initiative, as an integral component of this effort, acknowledges the dynamic nature of air traffic and seeks to establish a framework for flexible and adaptive airspace management. Till date, 129 conditional routes have been instituted as a tangible outcome of this initiative.
- (b): To enhance ease of travel for passengers, the Government has launched Digi Yatra for biometric-based travel using Facial Recognition Technology. The main objective of Digi Yatra Service is to elevate passenger experience by eliminating the need for manual verification of ticket and ID at multiple touch points like entry gates, security check point and boarding gates and to achieve better throughput through existing infrastructure using a Digital Framework. (c): As part of the Mission Karmayogi initiative, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has launched the Immersive Training Programme (ITP), with an aim to provide field experience to the officials of MoCA. Under this programme, training with private entities such as Airlines, Airports, Cargo, Ground Handling, General Aviation, Aerospace Manufacturing, Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO), Flying Training Organisations (FTOs), Drones etc. is

## offered to the officials.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 494 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-25
Subject: Construction of Barrage in Somasila
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Dr. Byreddy Shabari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 494

ANSWERED ON 25.07.2024

## CONSTRUCTION OF BARRAGE IN SOMASILA

## 494. DR. BYREDDY SHABARI

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state: (a)  whether  there  is  any  proposal  to  construct  an  iconic  bridge  cum  barrage  in  Somasila  and Siddeshwaram at Nandyal Lok Sabha Constituency to enhance connectivity and water management in the region; (b) if so, the details and current status of such a proposal, including the timeline for its approval and implementation; (c) the estimated budget for the construction of the bridge cum barrage and the sources of funding for this project; and (d) whether any feasibility studies or site inspections have been conducted for the proposed bridge cum barrage and if so, the details and findings thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

(

SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY

)

(a) Government  of  Andhra  Pradesh  has  informed  that  there  is  no  such  proposal  for  construction  of abridge cum barrage in Somasila and Siddeshwaram at Nandyal Lok Sabha Constituency.

(b) to (d)

Does not arise in view of (a) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 491 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-25
Subject: Eklavya Model Day Boarding Schools
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Ramasahayam Raghuram Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 491

TO BE ANSWERED ON- 25/07/2024

## EKLAVYA MODEL DAY BOARDING SCHOOLS

491 SHRI RAMASAHAYAM RAGHURAM REDDY:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of number of Eklavya Model Day Boarding (EMDB) Schools that have been set-up in the State of Telangana;
- (b) the details of facilities provided in the EMDB Schools;
- (c) whether there is any proposal to establish more such EMDB schools; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI DURGADAS UIKEY)

(a to d): Ministry of Tribal Affairs approved a total number of 23 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) in the State of Telangana [11 EMRSs under Article 275(1) of the Constitution of India and 12 under the new Central Sector Scheme of EMRS].

The Eklavya Model Day Boarding School EMDB were proposed as NonResidential school, however, no proposal for establishing (EMDBS) has been received  from  Telangana.  All  the  schools  sanctioned  to  Telangana  are residential schools only.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 490 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-25
Subject: Operation of Flights to Ayodhya Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Tanuj Punia

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION Lok Sabha

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 490

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  25th July 2024 )

## OPERATION OF FLIGHTS TO AYODHYA AIRPORT

490.    SHRI TANUJ PUNIA

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the number of inbound and outbound flights to Ayodhya started in January 2024, company-wise;
- (b)  the  number of inbound and outbound flights currently operational for Ayodhya in July, 2024 company-wise; and
- (c) the details of efforts being made by the Government to increase the number of flights to Ayodhya at lower prices?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b):  The details of Airline wise weekly movements per week at Ayodhya during the  months of January  and July of  the year 2024 are at Annexure.
- (c):    With  repeal  of  Air  Corporation  Act  in  March  1994,  the  Indian domestic aviation  has  been    totally  deregulated.  Airlines  are  free  to induct capacity with any aircraft type, free to select whatever markets and  network  they  wish  to  service  and  operate  subject  to    the compliance of Route Dispersal Guidelines(RDGs) issued by Government and the schedule approved by Directorate General of Civil Aviation( DGCA).
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## ANNEXURE

## Airline wise flight movements per week at Ayodhya Airport

| Month   | Airline           | Flight movements per week (Arrival + Departure)   |
|---------|-------------------|---------------------------------------------------|
| Jan-24  | Indigo            | 38                                                |
| Jan-24  | Air India express | 26                                                |
| Total   | Total             | 64                                                |
| Month   | Airline           | Flight movements per week (Arrival + Departure)   |
| Month   | Indigo            | 34                                                |
| Month   | Alliance Air      | 6                                                 |
| Jul-24  | Air India Express | 30                                                |
| Month   | Akasa Air         | 40                                                |
| Month   | Spice Jet         | 28                                                |
| Month   | Total             | 138                                               |
Lok Sabha Question No. 485 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-25
Subject: Pilot Duty Norms
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri  Selvaganapathi T.M.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 485

(To be answered on the 25 th  July 2024)

## PILOT DUTY NORMS

## 485. SHRI SELVAGANAPATHI T.M.

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether it is a fact that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has brought out new pilot duty norms which have been implemented from
- 1.6.2024 and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether it is also true that recent pilot deaths has led to the urgency of the implementation of the said norms and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the guidelines prescribed in the new duty norms for the pilots;
- (d) whether it is also true that most of the airlines have urged the government
- to postpone the implementation of the said norms; and
- (e) if so, the decision of the DGCA in this regard?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a) to (e): DGCA has issued Revision 2 to CAR Section 7 Series J Part III Issue III dated 26.03.2024 which contains pilots duty norms. As per para 2.2 of the CAR all operators engaged in scheduled air transport operations may continue to operate in compliance with CAR Section 7 Series J Part III Issue III Revision I dated 24th April,2019 till approval of their respective scheme in compliance with the aforesaid Revision 2 of the CAR.

Rule 39B of the Aircraft Rules, 1937 regarding Medical Standards of flight crew stipulates that no license or rating required for any of the personnel of the aircraft shall be issued or renewed unless the applicant undergoes a medical examination with an approved medical authority and satisfies the medical standards as notified by the Director General. In compliance with the same, DGCA has issued regulations which specify the medical requirements for flight crew license and ratings. The regulations are based on the provisions of ICAO Annex 1 and its amendments. For a commercial pilot's license, a Class 1 medical assessment is required which is carried out by medical boards at the Indian Air Force Medical Centers. As such, the medical screenings of the pilots is done from time to time based on international practices.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 481 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-25
Subject: Expansion of Retail Outlets in Tamil Nadu
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Shri Selvam G, Shri C N Annadurai, Shri Navaskani K

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 481 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 JULY, 2024

## Expansion of Retail Outlets in Tamil Nadu

481

SHRI SELVAM G: SHRI C N ANNADURAI: SHRI NAVASKANI K:

## पेट Ō ोिलयम एवं Ůाक ृ ितक गैस मंũी

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

- (a)  whether  the  Public  Sector  Oil  Marketing  Companies  (OMCs)  propose  to  expand  their Retail Outlet (RO) network in rural areas of Tamil Nadu and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  any  specific  steps  are  being  taken  by  Public  Sector  OMCs  to  ensure  the availability of petrol and diesel in rural areas of Tamil Nadu and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the number of new petrol pumps set up in rural areas of Tamil Nadu during each of the last three years and the current year; and
- (d) whether the Government has set any specific targets for the number of new petrol pumps to be established in rural areas of Tamil Nadu under the current expansion plans and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

पेट Ō ोिलयमऔर Ůाक ृ ितक गैस मंũालय मŐ राǛमंũी ( ŵी सुरे श गोपी )

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI SURESH GOPI)

(a)to(d)        Expansion  of  Retail  Outlet  (RO)  network  (in  urban/rural)  by  Public  Sector  Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) is a continuous process to ensure adequate availability of motor fuels such as petrol & diesel throughout the country including rural areas of Tamil Nadu. ROs are set up by Public Sector OMCs at identified locations based on field survey and feasibility studies. The Government does not set any target for setting up of ROs.

As on 30.06.2024, PSU OMCs have set up 1,375 retail outlets in rural areas of Tamil Nadu. The number of petrol pumps set up by PSU OMCs in rural areas of Tamil Nadu during each of the last three years and the current year are as below:

| Year                 |   Number of Retail Outlets set up in rural areas of Tamil Nadu |
|----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|
| 2021-22              |                                                             90 |
| 2022-23              |                                                             64 |
| 2023-24              |                                                             46 |
| 2024-25 (Apr-Jun 24) |                                                             18 |
| Total                |                                                            218 |

The newly set up as well as the existing petrol pumps in rural areas of Tamil Nadu State will facilitate the availability of petrol and diesel nearer to the consuming centers.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 479 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-25
Subject: Nextgen Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Dr. Gumma Thanuja Rani, Shri P V Midhun Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 479 (To be answered on the 25 th  July 2024)

## NEXTGEN AIRPORTS

## 479. DR. GUMMA THANUJA RANI

## SHRI P V MIDHUN REDDY

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the details of the Nextgen Airports for Bharat Nirman Initiative being run by the Government to expand the capacity of the airports more than five times in order to manage a billion trips in a year;
- (b) the objectives of the said initiative along with the details of the measures being taken therefor; and
- (c) the details of the progress made in this regard?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a) to (c): Upgradation/ Expansion of airports is a continuous process and is undertaken  by  Airports  Authority  of  India  (AAI)  and  other  Airport Operators  from  time  to  time  depending  on  the  availability  of  land, commercial viability,  socio-economic  considerations,  traffic  demand  / willingness  of  airlines  to  operate  to/from  such  airports.

Expansion of airport infrastructure is being carried out through a number of initiatives such as attracting private players to invest in the sector by way of Public Private Partnership (PPP) process in both Brownfield and Greenfield airports, grant of In-Principle' approval for construction of new Greenfield airports, upgradation and modernisation of existing airports by AAI and development  of  unserved  and  underserved  airports  under  Regional Connectivity  Scheme  (RCS)  -  Ude  Desh  Ka  Aam  Nagrik  (UDAN).

Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has launched RCS-UDAN  on 21.10.2016 to enhance regional air connectivity from unserved and underserved airports in the country and make air travel affordable to the masses. RCS-UDAN has provided stimulus to  the  aviation  sector  in  the  country  by,  inter  alia,

development of airports/heliports/water aerodromes in tier-2 and tier-3 cities. More than 141 lakh passengers have so far flown on RCS flights. With the above efforts, the  total number of operational airports in the country have increased to 157 with capacity to handle more than 530 Millions Passengers Per Anum (MPPA).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 477 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-25
Subject: CSR Funds Spent by ONGC in Bihar
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Shri Rajesh Verma

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 477 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25 JULY, 2024

## CSR Funds Spent by ONGC in Bihar

## 477 SHRI RAJESH VERMA :

## पेट Ō ोिलयम एवं Ůाक ृ ितक गैस मंũी

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware about the total CSR fund spent by ONGC during the last five years and if so, the details thereof, State, district, fund and project-wise;
- (b) whether the Government is aware about the total CSR fund spent by the ONGC in Bihar, specifically  in  the  Khagaria,  Samastipur  and  Saharsa  districts  of  Bihar  during  the  last  five financial years; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

पेट Ō ोिलयम और Ůाक ृ ितक गैस मंũालय मŐ राǛमंũी ( ŵी सुरे श गोपी )

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI SURESH GOPI)

- (a)   Oil & Gas Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) undertake CSR activities under the heads identified under Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013 with special focus on Health (Nutrition, Sanitation, and Drinking Water), Education, Skill Development, Rural Development, Women Empowerment, Environment Oriented Initiatives and Care for the Elderly & Differently-abled Persons.  State/project-wise details of funds spent under CSR by  ONGC  in  the  country  including  Bihar  during  the  last  five  years  are  available  at www.ongcindia.com.
- (b)&(c)   During last five financial year i.e. 2019-20 to 2023-24, total CSR expenditure made by ONGC in Bihar and its three districts namely Khagaria, Samastipur and Saharsa was Rs. 34.63 crore and Rs. 2.32 crore respectively.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 474 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-25
Subject: Ghatal Master Plan
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Adhikari Deepak Dev

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 474

ANSWERED ON 25.07.2024

## GHATAL MASTER PLAN

## 474. SHRI ADHIKARI DEEPAK DEV

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state: (a) the steps taken by the Government regarding Ghatal Master Plan during the last five years; (b) whether the Government released any funds for Ghatal Master Plan during the last five years; (c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

## ( SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY )

(a) A  flood  management  project  of  West  Bengal  namely,  Phase-I  works  of  Ghatal  Master  Plan  in Paschim  Medinipur  and  Purba  Medinipur  districts  of  West  Bengal  was  considered  by  Advisory Committee  of  Department  of  Water  Resource,  River  Development  &  Ganga  Rejuvenation  under Ministry of Jal Shakti in its 136th meeting held on 6th June, 2018 and accepted for its techno-economic viability  at  an  estimated  cost  of  Rs.  ₹1238.95  crore  (price  level  2017).  Subsequently,  based  on recommendations of Investment Clearance Committee of DoWR, RD & GR in its 17th meeting held on 10.06.2022, the project has been accorded investment clearance.

(b) to (d) Flood management, including erosion control, falls within the purview of the States. Flood management and anti-erosion schemes are formulated and implemented by concerned State Governments  as  per  their  priority.  The  Union  Government  supplements  the  efforts  of  the  States  by providing  technical  guidance  and  also  promotional  financial  assistance  for  management  of  floods  in critical areas.

The said project has not been included under FMBAP scheme for release of central assistance.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 470 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-25
Subject: Road Projects since 2023
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Dr. Bhola Singh, Dr. Bhola Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO - 470 ANSWERED ON 25 th  July, 2024

## ROAD PROJECTS SINCE 2023

## 470. DR. BHOLA SINGH:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Ministry  has  sought  special  permission  to  award road  projects  after  slowdown  since  November  2023,  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (b) the details of projects for which permission was sought;
- (c)  the  status  of  the  greenfield  highway  projects,  including  their lengths and investments thereon;
- (d)  the  total  kilometers  of  roads  awarded  in  the  first  quarter  of 2023-24 compared to 2022-23; and
- (e)  the  corrective  steps  being  taken  to  address  the  slowdown  in awarding road projects?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a)  No  Sir.  The  Ministry  is  following  normal  process  as  per  extant Government rules and regulations, for award of projects.
- (b) Does not arise.

(c) 5 Expressways and 22 Access Controlled Highways, having total length  of  9,860  km  with  approved  /  estimated  project  cost  of  Rs. 4,19,130 crore have been taken up by NHAI as greenfield corridors. (d) 969 km and 612 km NH projects have been awarded during first quarter of 2022-23 and 2023-24 respectively. (e)  The  Ministry  is  making  all  efforts  to  expedite  the  process  of awarding  new  NH  projects.  Regular  meetings  are  held  with  all of  necessary concerned  at various levels for the availability clearances / approvals and fulfilment of conditions precedent.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 463 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-07-25
Subject: Construction of Mullaperiyar Dam
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Adv Dean Kuriakose, Adv Dean Kuriakose

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 463

ANSWERED ON 25.07.2024

## CONSTRUCTION OF MULLAPERIYAR DAM

## 463. ADV DEAN KURIAKOSE

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposes to initiate a discussion between the States of Kerala and Tamil Nadu to construct a new Dam at Mullaperiyar and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government proposes to approve funds to construct a new dam in the place of the old dam in Mullaperiyar and if so, the details thereof; and

(c) whether the Government proposes to conduct a study of the status of Mullaperiyar Dam including a comprehensive safety audit and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

( SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY )

(a) & (b) There is no such proposal under consideration of this Government to construct a new Dam at Mullaperiyar.

(c) The  responsibility  of  the  safety  audit  of  dams  lies  with  the  owners  of  the  dam  that  is  State governments , PSUs etc.  In compliance of the provisions of the Dam Safety Act, 2021, owner of this dam i.e. Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department conducts Pre and Post monsoon inspections of this dam every year . Further, the Supervisory Committee of this dam headed by Chief Engineer Dam Safety Organisation,  Central  Water  Commission  and  members  from  the  State  of  Tamil  Nadu  and  Kerala inspected this dam recently on 13th June 2024. This committee observed that the overall condition of the dam  and  its  appurtenant  structures,  as  revealed  by  visually  observed  inspection  were  found  to  be satisfactory.

As  per  section  38  of  Dam  safety  Act,  2021,  the  owner  of  a  specified  dam  has  to  conduct  the comprehensive dam safety evaluation within five years from the commencement date of Act. The matter of comprehensive safety audit of this dam was deliberated in the recent 17 th meeting of the Supervisory Committee held on 13.6.2024.

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