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Lok Sabha Question No. 3302 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-20
Subject: Urban Challenge Fund
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri  Selvaganapathi T.M.

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3302

TO BE ANSWERED ON MARCH 20, 2025

## URBAN CHALLENGE FUND

NO. 3302.

SHRI SELVAGANAPATHI T.M.:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to set up an Urban Challenge Fund of  Rupees  one  lakh  crore  to  implement  the  proposals  for  cities  as growth hubs, creative redevelopment  of cities and water and sanitation facilities and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government also proposes to set up a National Geospatial Mission to develop foundational geospatial infrastructure and data and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  it  is  a  fact  that  the  said  mission  would  facilitate  the modernization  of  land  records,  urban  planning  and  the  design  of infrastructure projects; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a) To give boost to the Urban Infrastructure sector, in the Budget 202526, Government has announced setting up of Urban Challenge Fund of ₹1 lakh crore to implement the proposals for 'Cities as Growth Hubs', 'Creative Redevelopment of Cities' and 'Water and Sanitation'.

This fund finances up to 25 per cent of the cost of bankable projects with a stipulation that at least 50 per cent of the cost is funded from bonds, bank loans, and Public Private Partnerships.

(b) to (d) Department of Science & Technology has informed that National Geospatial Mission has been announced in Union Budget 2025-26 with an outlay of ₹100 Crores to develop foundational geospatial infrastructure and data. Digital  Elevation  Model  (DEM)  is  one  of  the  components  for  the creation of robust geospatial infrastructure. This is in alignment with the National  Geospatial  Policy,  2022  which  envisages  to  develop  a  highresolution  topographical  survey  &  mapping  system  and  a  high  accuracy DEM.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3300 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-20
Subject: Construction of Pipelines by IO, BPCL and HPCL
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Shri Dhairyasheel Sambhajirao Mane, Shri Sudheer Gupta, Shri Chavan Ravindra Vasantrao

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 3300 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20 th  MARCH 2025

Construction of Pipelines by IO, BPCL and HPCL

3300. Shri Chavan Ravindra Vasantrao:

Shri Sudheer Gupta:

Shri Dhairyasheel Sambhajirao Mane:

## पेट Ō ोिलयम और Ůाक ृ ितक गैस मंũी

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

- (a)  whether  India's  largest  refineries,  Indian  Oil,  Bharat  Petroleum  Corporation  Ltd.,  and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd., have jointly constructed the world's longest 2800 km pipeline from Kandla, Gujarat to Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the total expenditure incurred on the construction of the said pipeline;
- (c) whether the said pipeline has been fully operational and commissioned;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the time by which it is likely to be fully operational; and
- (e) the extent to which the said pipeline network would reduce the transportation cost of fuel along with the reduction of the burden of fuel cost on the common public?

## 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) to (e) Kandla Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline (KGPL) project is being implemented by IHB Ltd, a Joint Venture (JV) of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.  (IOCL), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation  Ltd.  (HPCL)  and  Bharat  Petroleum  Corporation  Ltd.  (BPCL).  The  project  is progressing and physical progress as of now is 90% and financial progress is 71%. KGPL project  consists  of  a  2805  km  long  LPG  pipeline  at  a  total  cost  of  ₹10,088  Crore.  Total expenditure  incurred  so  far  on  construction  of  KGPL  is  ₹  7,148  Crore.  PNGRB  has authorized  completion  of  the  said  pipeline  by  31 st March  2025.  Commissioning  of  this pipeline  will  lead  to  estimated  reduction  in  running  of  bulk  Tank  Trucks  by  185  Million KMs, along with estimated reduction in HSD consumption by 59,000 KL.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3291 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-20
Subject: Status of Electrification in the Tribal Hamlets of West Bengal
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Shri Saumitra Khan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3291 ANSWERED ON 20.03.2025

## STATUS OF ELECTRIFICATION IN THE TRIBAL HAMLETS OF WEST BENGAL

## 3291.   SHRI SAUMITRA KHAN:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) the current status of electrification in the tribal hamlets of West Bengal, district-wise;

(b) the details of the funds allocated and utilized for the electrification of tribal areas in the State of West Bengal during the last five years and the current year, year-wise; and

(c) the measures taken/being taken to expedite the electrification process in the tribal regions of West Bengal?

## A N S W E R

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER

(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

(a) to (c) : Government  of  India  (GoI)  has  supplemented  the  efforts  of  the  States  through schemes like Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY), Integrated Power Development Scheme  (IPDS)  and  Pradhan  Mantri  Sahaj  Bijli  Har  Ghar  Yojana  (SAUBHAGYA),  to  help  them achieve the objective of providing quality and reliable power supply. As reported by the States, all the inhabited un-electrified census villages in the country were electrified by 28 th  April, 2018. A total of 22 villages in the State of West Bengal were electrified during DDUGJY.  Moreover, under SAUBHAGYA,  electrification  of  all  willing  households  was  completed  by  31 st March,  2019.  As reported  by  the  State  of  West  Bengal,  a  total  of  7,32,290  households  were  electrified  during SAUBHAGYA period. Both the schemes stand closed as on 31.03.2022.

Government  of  India  is  further supporting  States  for grid electrification of left-out households  during  SAUBHAGYA,  under  the  ongoing  scheme  of  Revamped  Distribution  Sector Scheme  (RDSS),  launched  in  July,  2021.  In  addition,  all  households  belonging  to  Particularly Vulnerable  Tribal  Group  (PVTG)  identified  under  PM-JANMAN  (Pradhan  Mantri  Janjati  Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan) and tribal households under DA-JGUA (Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan) are being sanctioned for on-grid electricity connection under RDSS as per the scheme guidelines. As reported by the State, a total of 3,372 nos. of tribal households identified under PMJANMAN have been electrified, through the State Plan.

The funds released to the State of West Bengal for electrification works under various GoI Schemes i.e., Restructured Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Programme (R-APDRP), IPDS, DDUGJY, SAUBHAGYA, and RDSS, during the last 5 years is as below:

|                             |   FY 21 |   FY 22 |   FY 23 |   FY 24 |   FY 25 | Total   |
|-----------------------------|---------|---------|---------|---------|---------|---------|
| Funds released (in Rs. Cr.) |     594 |     631 |      73 |     221 |     601 | 2,120   |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3282 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-20
Subject: Customised Credit Card Scheme
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Dr. Kalanidhi Veeraswamy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3282 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.03.2025

## CUSTOMISED CREDIT CARD SCHEME

## 3282. DR. KALANIDHI VEERASWAMY:

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

- (a) the details of the customized credit card scheme for micro enterprises;
- (b) whether the Government is planning to ensure the issuance of ten lakh credit cards for micro  enterprises  in  the  first  year,  if  so,  the  steps  being  taken  to  reach  out  to  the  eligible businesses, especially those in rural and underserved areas;
- (c) the  eligibility  criteria  for  micro  enterprises  to  qualify  for  these  credit  cards  and  the manner  in  which  the  Government  would  ensure  that  this  scheme  benefits  micro  enterprises across various sectors;
- (d) the manner in which the interest rates, repayment schedules and other terms of the credit cards  would  be  structured  to  ensure  that  micro  enterprises  can  access  affordable  financing without overburdening them; and
- (e) the Government's plan to monitor and evaluate the impact of this credit card scheme on the growth and sustainability of micro enterprises in the country?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e): It  was announced in Union Budget 2025-26, that the Government will introduce customized Credit Cards with Rs. 5 lakh limit for micro enterprises registered on Udyam Portal. As informed by Department of Financial Services, in the first year, 10 lakh such cards will be issued and the implementation of the Budget announcement has been taken up.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3279 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-20
Subject: Consumption of Water
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Anoop Pradhan Valmiki

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3279

ANSWERED ON 20.03.2025

## CONSUMPTION OF WATER

## †3279. SHRI ANOOP PRADHAN VALMIKI

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government is  aware  that  agriculture  is  the  largest  consumer  of  water  in  India  utilizing  72 percent of total water withdrawals followed by the municipalities (16 percent) and industries (12 percent);

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c)  the  steps  taken/proposed  to  be  taken  by  the  Government  to  encourage  the  farmers  to  adopt  modern technologies such as drip irrigation, precision agriculture and wastewater recycling to reduce water wastage in agriculture and industries?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

( SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY )

(a)  &  (b) Yes,  the  Government  is  aware  that  agriculture  is  the  largest  consumer  of  water  in  India.  The Government does not maintain the data on overall water utilization in India. However, the assessment done by National Commission on Integrated Water Resources Development (1999) had assessed the consumption of water for Agriculture (for the year 2025) as 72.4 % followed by Industry at 7.9 % and domestic use at 7.4 % , of India's total water demand.

(c) Government of India through Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, operate Per Drop More Crop (PDMC)  component  under  the  Rashtriya  Krishi  Vikas  Yojana  (RKVY)  to  promote  the  use  of  drip  and sprinklers in the farms through DBT to farmers. The Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti has initiated Modernization of Command Area Development and Water  Management  (M-CADWM)  scheme  to  supply  pressurized  canal  water   to  farms.  This  will  also encourage farmers to adopt drip and sprinklers for irrigation at the farm. This scheme also proposes to promote conjunctive  and  integrated  use  of  all  sources  of  water  in  the  command  including  canal  water,  water  tanks, water bodies, ground water, treated and recycled waste water in an optimal manner through convergence with other schemes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3272 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-20
Subject: Vijaywada Bypass on NH-16
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Balashowry Vallabhaneni

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3272

ANSWERED ON 20 TH  MARCH, 2025

## VIJAYWADA BYPASS ON NH-16

3272.   SHRI BALASHOWRY VALLABHANENI:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of time and date of proposal for Vijayawada Bypass on  NH-16  (Package-III)  in  Krishna  district  of  Andhra  Pradesh  was proposed and the date of Government of work on the same;
- (b) whether this small stretch is part of the corridor or a standalone stretch is targeted to be completed by March this year;
- (c)
- if so, the status of the progress of work; and
- (d) the time by which this small stretch of the bypass is going to be completed?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)      Vijayawada  Bypass  on  NH-16  in  Krishna  District  of  Andhra Pradesh, has been sanctioned by the Ministry on 20.01.2020 and the work commenced on 18.02.2021.
- (b)  to  (d)  The  project  stretch  is  a  part  of  Kolkata-Chennai  National Corridor (NH-16). Out of the total 30.0 km length of project, 28.74 km has been completed. As regards the balance 1.26 km length, the work is in progress in 0.74 km and scheduled for completion by March 2025.

The  work  in  remaining  0.52  km  length  is  held  up  due  to  delay  in shifting of Extra High Tension (EHT) line as matter is sub-judice with status  quo.  The  project  can  be  completed  only  after  shifting  of  EHT line.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3271 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-20
Subject: Assistance under PMEGP
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Shri K C Venugopal

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3271 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.03.2025

## ASSISTANCE UNDER PMEGP

## 3271. SHRI K C VENUGOPAL:

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

- (a) whether  the  Prime  Minister's  Employment  Generation  Programme  (PMEGP)  does  not contain any provision for a moratorium period though it promotes microenterprises through firstgeneration  entrepreneurs  due  to  which  incipient  sickness  is  noticed  in  some  cases,  if  so,  the reasons therefor;
- (b) the number of applications sponsored by the State Government of Kerala during the last five years and the number of cases that have been sanctioned by the Union Government during the same period; and
- (c) the time by which the Government plans to sanction the remaining applications?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): Under  Prime  Minister's  Employment  Generation  Programme  (PMEGP),  on  the basis of applications received from prospective beneficiaries, implementing agencies (IAs) i.e. State  Offices  of  Khadi  and  Village  Industries  Commission  (KVIC),  State  Khadi  and  Village Industries  Boards  (KVIBs),  District  Industries  Centres  and  COIR  Board  (for  coir  related activities)  scrutinize  applications  and  recommend  to  Financing  Banks.  Banks  take  their  own credit  decision  and  sanction  the  loans  on  the  basis  of  viability  of  each  project.  Repayment schedule  for  the  loan  may  range  between  3  to  7  years  after  an  initial  moratorium  as  may  be prescribed by the concerned Bank/financial institution.

In the state of Kerala, 37,272 no. of applications from the prospective beneficiaries were forwarded to banks by IAs and 20,698 no. of applications were sanctioned by banks during the last five financial years, i.e., 2019-20 to 2023-24.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3270 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-20
Subject: Economy Zone at Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Matheswaran V S

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3270

(To be answered on the 20 th  March 2025)

## ECONOMY ZONE AT AIRPORTS

## 3270. SHRI MATHESWARAN V S

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government proposes to set up economy zones in airports to minimize the higher costs of food and beverages available at airports;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the timeline fixed for the establishment of such economy zones in airports; and
- (c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  incorporate  State-run  dairy companies like Mother Dairy, Aavin, AMUL and Nandini in the said economy zone of airports and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a) to (c): The concept of 'Udan Yatri Cafe' has been started at Kolkata, Chennai and Ahmedabad airports as a new initiative to offer affordable meals to passengers.

The establishment of 'Udan Yatri Cafe' or similar low-cost outlets at other airports is at the discretion of the respective airport operators. Pricing for non-aeronautical  services,  including  food  and  beverage  offerings,  is determined by airport operators and concessionaires based on market dynamics and commercial considerations, as these services are not regulated by the Government.

With regard to the inclusion of State-run dairy companies, airport operators are free to engage with such entities based on operational feasibility and commercial assessment.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3269 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-20
Subject: Instances of Flight Delays
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Rajmohan Unnithan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3269 (To be answered on the 20 th  March 2025)

## INSTANCES OF FLIGHT DELAYS

## 3269. SHRI RAJMOHAN UNNITHAN

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a) to (d): In order to ensure adherence of the flight schedules by the airlines and to mitigate flight delay, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued Air Transport Circular 05 of 2017, titled "Procedure to be followed to mitigate flight delays". Additionally, DGCA conducts meeting for fog preparedness and low visibility operations aimed at ensuring smooth flight operations during the winter months before commencement of the fog period during winter. Furthermore, DGCA issues instructions in the form of Civil Aviation Requirements (CARs), circulars, and minutes of meetings, as deemed necessary, to address and resolve any emerging operational challenges on an ongoing basis.

In order to facilitate and reduce the inconvenience caused to the passengers as a result of the delay of the flights, DGCA has issued CAR Section 3, Series M, Part IV titled as "Facilities to be provided to passengers by airlines due to denied boarding, cancellation of flights and delays in flights".

As per the provision specified in the aforementioned CAR, following facilities be pleased to state:-

- (a) the measures being taken by the Government to address the issue of flight
- delays and their impact on passengers;
- (b) the manner in which the Government is holding airlines accountable for flight delays along with the penalties or incentives in place to ensure timely operations;
- (c) the details of any actions taken recently against airlines for repeated instances of flight delays; and
- (d) the details of any existing compensation schemes for passengers affected
- due to flight delays?

shall be offered to the affected passengers: (i) Meals and refreshments in relation to waiting time to the passengers, who have checked in on time and the airline expects a delay of two hours or more of its original announced scheduled time of departure or a revised time of departure. Flight Delay upto 2 hour - Drinking Water Between 2 to 4 hours - Tea / Coffee with snacks / refreshment More than 4 hours - Meals (ii) Hotel accommodation, including transfers, in case there is overnight delay. (iii) If the excepted delay is more than 6 hours, airlines shall offer an option of

- either an alternate flight or full refund.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3268 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-20
Subject: Budgetary allocation for PM-eBus Sewa Scheme
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Adhikari Deepak Dev

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3268 TO BE ANSWERED ON March 20, 2025

BUDGETARY ALLLOCATION FOR PM-EBUS SEWA SCHEME

NO. 3268.  SHRI ADHIKARI DEEPAK DEV:

Will the Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs be pleased to state:

(a) the details of the budgetary allocation for the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme for the financial year 2025-26; and

(b) the  details  of  the  total  funds  sanctioned  and  released  to  the  State Governments till February 2025, State-wise?

## ANSWER

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

(a) The budgetary allocation for the PM-eBus Sewa scheme for the financial year 2025-26, as per Budget Estimate (BE) 2025-26, is Rs.1310 crore.

(b)  The  details  of  the  total  funds  sanctioned  and  released  to  the  State Governments till February 2025 is given at Annexure-I.

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Annexure-I

## Details  of  the  total  funds  sanctioned  and  released  to  the  State/UT Governments under PM-eBus Sewa Scheme.

(in Rs. Cr.)

| Sr. No   | State           |   Amount Sanctioned | Amount Released   |
|----------|-----------------|---------------------|-------------------|
| 1        | Assam           |               16.65 | 6.47              |
| 2        | Bihar           |              112.46 | 87.55             |
| 3        | Chandigarh      |               11.87 | 11.87             |
| 4        | Chhattisgarh    |               52.75 | 30.19             |
| 5        | Gujarat         |               74.07 | 9.06              |
| 6        | Haryana         |               22.13 | -                 |
| 7        | Jammu & Kashmir |               42.37 | -                 |
| 8        | Madhya Pradesh  |               93.33 | -                 |
| 9        | Maharashtra     |              360.76 | 200.18            |
| 10       | Meghalaya       |               12.98 | -                 |
| 11       | Odisha          |               81.96 | 47.72             |
| 12       | Punjab          |               43.77 | -                 |
| 13       | Rajasthan       |              102.11 | 44.46             |
| 14       | Uttarakhand     |               27.38 | -                 |
|          | Total           |             1062.74 | 437.5             |
Lok Sabha Question No. 3254 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-20
Subject: Expansion of NH-17
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Pradyut Bordoloi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3254 ANSWERED ON 20 TH  MARCH, 2025

## EXPANSION OF NH-17

3254. SHRI PRADYUT BORDOLOI:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

(a) the number of trees felled for the expansion of a section of National Highway (NH)-17; and

(b) the number of trees that were transplanted and their survival rate?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a)  A  total  of  40181  trees  (approx.)  is  planned  to  be  felled  for  the expansion of National Highway (NH)-17.  The tree felling activities are being carried out by the Forest Department, Government of Assam and National  Highways  &  Infrastructure  Development  Corporation  Ltd. (NHIDCL) has deposited the requisite amount for the felling of trees.

- (b)  Compensatory afforestation in lieu of trees felled is to be carried out by the Forest Department of Government of Assam out of the funds deposited by NHIDCL for the purpose.

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