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Lok Sabha Question No. 2061 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-31
Subject: Upgradation of Security System at Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Praveen Khandelwal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2061

(To be answered on the 31 st  July 2025)

## UPGRADATION OF SECURITY SYSTEM AT AIRPORT

## 2061. SHRI PRAVEEN KHANDELWAL

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the details of the steps taken by the Government to upgrade the security systems and equipment across all airports in the country during the last five years along with the funds allocated and utilised in this regard;
- (b)  whether  the  Government has considered increasing investments in indigenous technology to be utilised for improving security at airports and if
- so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of the total number of serious security lapses registered during the last five years along with the action taken by the Government to rectify
- such situations; and
- (d) whether the Government has considered developing/utilising Artificial lntelligence to improve security at airports and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a) & (b): All the airports in India are provided with security equipment like Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), Automatic Tray Retrieval System (ATRS)/ X-ray Baggage Inspection System (X-BIS), Door Frame Metal Detectors (DFMDs), Hand Held Metal Detectors (HHMDs) and Explosive Trace Detectors  (ETDs),  etc.  Some  of  the  major  airports  are  equipped  with upgraded security systems and equipment over the last 5 years like Dual View XBIS, Biometric Access Control System, Queue Management System, ATRS, Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS), Remote Screening and Digi Yatra, a facial-verification-based access.

The expenditure on provision for security equipment is the responsibility of airport operators. Promotion of indigenous products and technologies is an ongoing effort and Government promotes Make in India initiative under Atma Nirbhar Bharat. (c): As per Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), the aviation security regulator of India, there is no serious security lapse registered during the last 5 years. However, some cases of trespassing were detected and trespassers were apprehended. (d): Equipping airports with emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) for airport security is an ongoing process.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2059 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-31
Subject: Construction of a Barrage Downstream of River Yamuna in Agra
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Rajkumar Chahar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2059

ANSWERED ON 31.07.2025

## CONSTRUCTION OF A BARRAGE DOWNSTREAM OF RIVER YAMUNA IN AGRA 2059. SHRI RAJKUMAR CHAHAR

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  proposal  for  construction  of  a  barrage  downstream  of  the  river  Yamuna  in  Agra  is pending for consideration before the Government or any of its departments or expert bodies;

(b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  time  since  when  it  is  pending  along  with  the  reasons  or objections therefor;

(c)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  construction  of  the  said  barrage  would  help  augment groundwater levels, promote greenery and enhance the scenic and environmental value of monuments such as the Taj Mahal, Mehtab Bagh, Etmad-ud-Daula, Ram Bagh and Jaswant Singh ki Chhatri and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) whether the Government proposes to assess and promote the potential of such a barrage for enabling boating, cruising and sustainable riverfront development in Agra and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

## (a) to (d)

- i. The Irrigation & Water Resources Department (IWRD), Government of Uttar Pradesh, has submitted  a  proposal  to  the  National  Mission  for  Clean  Ganga  (NMCG)  seeking  approval under  Section  42  of  River  Ganga  (Rejuvenation,  Protection  and  Management)  Authorities Order, 2016 for the construction of a rubber dam downstream of the Taj Mahal on the River Yamuna in Agra;
- ii. Upon receipt of such proposals, NMCG undertakes a detailed examination to assess potential impacts  on  river  morphology,  ambient  environment,  structural  integrity  of  the  proposed structures,  etc.  before  granting  approval.  This  review  also  considers  the  status  of  statutory clearances obtained from relevant departments and agencies, as applicable.
- iii. IWRD, U.P has been advised to conduct a detailed scientific assessment & Hydro geological study of the potential impact of impounding water through the proposed rubber dam on the foundation and structural integrity of the Taj Mahal, and also furnish details of a mechanism to ensure continuous flow in the river so as to tackle water quality.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2054 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-31
Subject: Status of Water Supply Schemes
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Aashtikar Patil Nagesh Bapurao

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2054 ANSWERED ON 31.07.2025

## STATUS OF WATER SUPPLY SCHEMES

## 2054. SHRI AASHTIKAR PATIL NAGESH BAPURAO:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  only  180  out  of  total  616  water  supply  schemes  proposed  in  Hingoli  district  of Maharashtra have been completed so far;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the current status of the remaining 436 schemes, the reasons for delays and the projected timelines for their completion;
- (c) the measures taken/ being taken by the Government to ensure quality compliance including fines imposed on contractors;
- (d) whether multiple villages in Hingoli are receiving chloride-contaminated water according to media reports of June, 2025;
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the immediate and long-term remedial steps taken/being taken by the Government to provide safe potable drinking water; and

(f)  whether  there  is  a  scheduled  water  quality  testing  protocols  and  funding  support  for  such affected Gram Panchayats and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI (SHRI V. SOMANNA)

(a) & (b)  Drinking water is a State subject. The power to plan, design, approve and implement drinking water supply schemes lies with the State Government. The Government of India supports the efforts of the State by providing technical and financial assistance.

As  reported  by  the  state  on  JJM-IMIS,  out  of  695  schemes  proposed  for  Hingoli  district  in Maharashtra, 236 schemes have been completed. Further, the state has planned to achieve 100% FHTC coverage by December 2026.

- c) As reported by the state, to ensure the quality of water supply schemes, third-party inspection agencies are appointed that conduct the inspection at various stages of the works. In cases where contractors have delayed the completion of water supply schemes allotted to them, action has been taken against such defaulting contractors. As such 210 contractors have been penalized, and fines amounting to Rs. 91.24 lakh have been imposed. Out of this, Rs. 13.26 lakh has been recovered so far from the concerned contractors.

(d) to (f) A 'Concise handbook for Monitoring the Water Quality of Piped Drinking Water Supply to  Rural  Households'  has  been  provided  that  describes  in  detail  the  schedule,  frequency  and parameters for testing at various location of the water supply systems including Households. The handbook is in public domain and can be accessed using the weblink:

https://jaljeevanmission.gov.in/sites/default/files/wq/handbook-for-monitoring-wq-of-pipeddrinking-water.pdf

As reported by the state, a total of 745 water samples were analyzed for chemical parameters in June 2025 in the district. Upon testing, none of the samples were found to be contaminated with chloride.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2052 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-31
Subject: Upgradation of SHs to NHs in Karnataka
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Sunil Bose

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2052 ANSWERED ON 31 ST  JULY, 2025

## UPGRADATION OF SHS TO NHS IN KARNATAKA

2052.  SHRI SUNIL BOSE:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  number  of  State  Highways  (SHs)  upgraded  to  National Highways (NHs) during the last five years in Karnataka especially in Chamarajanagar district;
- (b) the details of the proposal under consideration with the Government in this regard; and
- (c)  the  details  of  the  physical  and  financial  progress  achieved
- therein?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) A total of 8 State roads, covering a length of 836 km, have been declared  as  National  Highways  (NHs)  in  the  State  of  Karnataka during the last five years. However, no State road in Chamarajanagar district has been declared as NH during this period.
- (b) Government receives proposals from various State Governments/UTs  from  time  to  time  including  from  the  State  of Karnataka for declaration / up-gradation of State roads as National Highways (NHs). Government considers declaration of some of the

State  roads  as  NHs   based  on  the  requirements  of  connectivity, inter-se  priority,  traffic  levels  and  synergy  with  PM  Gati  Shakti National Master Plan (NMP). (c)  The  development  and  maintenance  of  NHs  is  a  continuous process.  At  present,  93  works  on  various  NHs  in  the  State  of Karnataka are ongoing and are at various stages of implementation. ******
Lok Sabha Question No. 2051 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-31
Subject: MSME Investment in Punjab
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Shri Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2051 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 31.07.2025

## MSME INVESTMENT IN PUNJAB

## 2051.   SHRI SUKHJINDER SINGH RANDHAWA:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to introduce a special capital subsidy scheme, tax holidays and exemptions to attract private and MSME investment in Punjab's border districts, especially those within 50 km of the international border;
- (b) whether  any  consultation  has  been  held  with  the  State  Government  of  Punjab  to  identify potential industrial zones in districts like Gurdaspur and Batala; and
- (c) if  not,  whether  the  Government  would  consider  a  long-term  industrial  package  (minimum tenure of 25 years) to boost employment and deter youth migration from these sensitive areas?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): The  primary  responsibility  of  developing  the  industrial  sector  rests  with  State Government. The Union Government supplements efforts of State Governments through various schemes, programmes and policy initiatives for promotion, development of MSMEs in the country including Punjab. The MSME sector consists of private player and the investments in this sector  are  made  by  the  entrepreneurs  themselves.  A  number  of  schemes/programmes  including Prime  Minister's  Employment  Generation  Programme,  Credit  Guarantee  Scheme  for  Micro  and Small Enterprises, PM Vishwakarma scheme, Entrepreneurship & Skill Development Programme scheme, Micro and Small Enterprises -Cluster Development Programme, Raising and Accelerating  MSME  Performance,  National  SC/ST  Hub  Scheme,  MSME  Champions  Scheme, etc.; are being implemented by the Ministry of MSME. Benefits under these schemes are available to all eligible MSMEs.

Further, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Government of India has approved the proposal for development of integrated manufacturing Cluster Rajpura-Patiala on 28 th Aug, 2024 as part of Amritsar - Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC) under National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP). The project located in Patiala district has an activation area of 1,098 acre with a total project cost of Rs. 1,367 crores. Share of GoI's contribution (through NICDIT) has been approved for Rs. 385 Crore as equity and Rs. 458 Crore towards debt.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2046 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-31
Subject: DGCA Safety Audit Report
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Mr Pathan Yusuf

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## Lok Sabha

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2046 ( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  31st July 2025 )

## DGCA SAFETY AUDIT REPORT

## 2046.     MR PATHAN YUSUF Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

## be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether  it is a fact that several repeated defects in aircraft maintenance were found during the surveillance in accordance with the recent DGCA safety audit report of major airports and airlines and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  it  was  also  found  during  surveillance  that  a  flight  simulator was  not matching  aircraft configuration and  was  running outdated software and if so, the details thereof along with the action taken thereon; and
- (c)  the  details  of  the  regulatory  mechanism  in  place  to  ensure  timely simulator software updates and training compliance?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has a structured surveillance  and  audit  framework  in  place  i.e.  planned  and  unplanned surveillance of organization /aircraft, which includes regular and periodic audits,  spot  checks,  night  surveillance  and  ramp  inspections  across  all operators, including continuous oversight of maintenance practices.;

DGCA  conducted  comprehensive  safety  audit  recently  at  05  Airports namely Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Patna and Hyderabad. Airlines were also

; covered during these inspections.; ; Following areas were covered during these inspections:-; 1. Aircraft Maintenance and Airworthiness;

2. Ramp Inspection;

3. Breath Analyser Test; 4. Ground Handling; 5.  Air  Traffic  Management  and  Cabin  Communication,  Navigation  and Surveillance (CNS) (Air Navigation Services Standards - ANSS); 6. Cabin Safety; 7. Aerodrome and Airside Operations; 8. State Govt-Civil Aviation Directorate (CAD); ; Findings recorded during these inspections were forwarded to the concerned organisations for taking necessary corrective actions.; ; ; (b) and (c): Simulator software (Load upgrade) is done as prescribed by the Original  Equipment  Manufacturer  (OEM).  Software  for  B  787-8  is  in  line with the  aircraft  configuration  as  per  OEM  standards.  Simulators  do  not have actual parts and data is synthetically provided to match the actual aircraft handling and therefore has no impact on crew training.; ; Simulator  evaluation  is  done  every  year  and  is  also  checked  by  the operator.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2045 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-31
Subject: Har Ghar Jal Yojana under JJM in Murshidabad
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Md Abu Taher Khan

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2045 ANSWERED ON 31/07/2025

## HAR GHAR JAL YOJANA UNDER JJM IN MURSHIDABAD

2045.    MD ABU TAHER KHAN:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) whether any works are being carried out/going on under the Har Ghar Jal Yojana component of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Murshidabad Lok Sabha Constituency of West Bengal; and

(b) if so, the details and the current status thereof along with the funds spent thereon?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI (SHRI V. SOMANNA)

(a) and (b) Since August 2019, Government of India is implementing Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in partnership with States including West Bengal to make provision of tap water supply to every rural household. Water is a State subject and therefore, the primary responsibility for planning  and  implementing  piped  water  supply  schemes  to  provide  tap  water  to  rural households, lies with the respective State/UT.

As reported by State Govt. of West Bengal, in Murshidabad District, at the start of Jal Jeevan Mission in August 2019, only 166 rural households were reported to have tap water connection. As on 28.07.2025, around 7,20,556 additional rural households have been reported to have been provided with tap water connection in the Murshidabad District, West Bengal out of total 16,78,493 rural households in the district.

Under  JJM,  this  Department  releases  funds  to  States/UTs  only.  Further,  district-wise  fund allocations are made and maintained by State/UTs only and not by this Department.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2041 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-31
Subject: Inclusion of Finna Singh Irrigation Project under PMKSY
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Dr. Rajeev Bharadwaj

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2041

ANSWERED ON 31.07.2025

## INCLUSION OF FINNA SINGH IRRIGATION PROJECT UNDER PMKSY

†2041. DR. RAJEEV BHARADWAJ Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state: (a) whether the Finna Singh Irrigation Project in Nurpur, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh is being considered for inclusion under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) and if so, the details thereof; and (b) the funds allocated by the Union Government for the said project?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

( SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY )

(a) The Phina Singh Multipurpose Project benefiting the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh has been included under the PMKSY-AIBP in August, 2024 with eligible central assistance up to Rs. 282.47 crore.

(b) A mother sanction for financial year 2024-25 towards central assistance up to Rs. 67.50 crore for the Phina Singh Multipurpose Project was issued in February, 2025 against which central assistance of Rs. 11.99 crore only could be utilised by Government of Himachal Pradesh. Mother sanction has been issued for utilization of balance Rs. 55.51 crore towards central assistance in the financial year 2025-26.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2037 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-31
Subject: CSR Activities by PSUs
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Shri Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2037 TO BE ANSWERED ON 31 st  July 2025

## CSR Activities by PSUs

2037. SHRI MAGUNTA SREENIVASULU REDDY:

## पेट Ō ोिलयम और Ůाक ृ ितक गैस मंũी

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

(a) the details of Corporate Social Responsibility  (CSR) activities proposed, under consideration  and  presently  carried  out  by  Public  Sector  Undertakings  (PSUs)  under  the Ministry in Andhra Pradesh, district-wise especially in Prakasam district;

(b) the details of the total amount of funds allocated for CSR activities in Andhra Pradesh by the  PSUs  during  each  of  the  last  five  years,  PSU-wise  and  district-wise  especially  in Prakasam district; and

(c) the details of CSR activities or projects that have been pending for the last five years and are yet to be implemented in Andhra Pradesh along with the reasons behind such pendency including the potential timeline, if any, set for their implementation?

## ANSWER

## पेट Ō ोिलयम और Ůाक ृ ितक गैस मंũालय मŐ राǛ मंũी ( ŵी सुरे श गोपी )

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

(a) to  (c)  Oil  &  Gas  Public  Sector  companies  undertake  Corporate  Social  Responsibility (CSR) activities under the heads identified under Schedule VII of 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. CSR is a Board-driven process and the Board of the company is empowered to plan, approve, execute, and monitor the CSR activities of the company based on the recommendations of its CSR Committee. The CSR activities are undertaken by Companies themselves or through any of the implementing agencies selected based on the criteria defined in CSR Rules of Section 135 of the Company Act.

The CSR projects/Activities are implemented over a period of time based on the nature of projects/activities undertaken. As informed by Oil & Gas PSUs there are no CSR activities or projects  that  are  pending  for  over  five  years  in  Andhra  Pradesh.  Activity/State/District/ Implementing agency-wise details of CSR activities undertaken and funds spent in Andhra Pradesh including Prakasam district during the last five years are available on the respective websites  of  public  sector  petroleum  companies  i.e.  www.ongcindia.com,  www.iocl.com, www.bharatpetroleum.com,  www.hindustanpetroleum.com,  www.gailonline.com,  www.oilindia.com.

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