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Lok Sabha Question No. 1727 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-05
Subject: National Urban Digital Mission
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri V K Sreekandan

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1727

TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 05, 2024

## NATIONAL URBAN DIGITAL MISSION

NO. 1727.  SHRI V K SREEKANDAN:

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

- (a)   whether  it  is  a  fact  that  the  National  Urban  Digital  Mission  aims  to digitize  municipal  services  across  the  country  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (b)  whether it is true that the said Mission would have new modules such as online booking of community centres and registration of properties, etc. and if so, the details thereof;
- (c)   whether  it  is  also  true  that  the  National  Urban  Digital  Mission  was launched  in  2021  and  aimed  to  institutionalize  a  citizen-centric  and ecosystem-driven approach to urban governance and serviced delivery across all cities and towns in the country by 2024 and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether it is also true that the funds allocated in the 2024-25 budget for the said programme is yet to get the Cabinet nod; and
- (e)
- if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e): The National Urban Digital Mission (NUDM) envisions to build and manage  shared  digital  infrastructure  usable  by  all  Urban  Local  Bodies (ULBs)  for delivery of digital municipal  services  thus  contributing  to enhancing Ease-of-Living and Ease-of-doing business. The pilot implementation of the Mission was launched in February, 2021.

The  scheme  envisions  to  build  citizen  centric  urban  digital  infrastructure called  the  [Urban  Platform  for  deliverY  of  Online  Governance  (UPYOG)]  comprising a set of e-governance solutions usable by all ULBs for delivery of digital municipal services.

The e-governance solutions developed on UPYOG are available to the entire urban ecosystem, thus supporting development of applications and solutions  at  scale  and  speed,  create  a  virtuous  cycle  of  innovation  and cocreation, and help strengthen collaboration between citizens, entrepreneurs,  academics,  administrators,  governments,  non-Government Organisations and other urban stakeholders across the country.

14 services/modules for digital delivery of urban services have been offered to all the cities and towns of the country for adoption and implementation, including  booking  of  community  centres  and  registration  of  properties  for property  tax.  NUDM  supports  all  States/  UTs  in  implementation  of  these services/modules. The  learnings  from  the  pilot  implementations  have  been  consolidated  to build  the  foundation  and  rollout  of  the  proposed  National  Urban  Digital

Mission for which the proposal is at approval stage.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1725 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-05
Subject: Flue Gas Desulfurization System
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Shri Vishnu Datt Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1725 ANSWERED ON 05.12.2024

## FLUE GAS DESULFURIZATION SYSTEM

## 1725.  SHRI VISHNU DATT SHARMA:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is aware of the fact that as per study of the Centre for  Research  on  Energy  and  Clean  Air  (CREA),  India  is  largest  emitter  of  sulphur dioxide and India's thermal power plants emit 240 times more sulphur dioxide than paddy stubble burning and if so, the steps taken/being taken by the Government in this regard;

- (b) whether the Government has conducted any survey to find out the impact of these thermal power plants on public health due to poor air quality and thereby loss of GDP and if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) systems have been operative only in 8 percent of total number of thermal power plants in the country; and

- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  efforts  being  made  to  address  this issue and if not, the reasons therefor?

A N S W E R

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER

(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

(a) to (d): All  Thermal  Power  Plants  (TPPs)  are  required  to  comply  with  the emission  norms  as  notified  by  the  Ministry  of  Environment,  Forest  and  Climate Change (MoEF&CC) and directions given by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) from time to time. MoEF&CC  notification dated 07.12.2015, 31.03.2021 and 05.09.2022 have stipulated stack emission norms [including for Sulfur Di-oxide (SO2)] and  timelines  for  compliance  in  respect  of  coal  based  TPPs,  categorized  as Category-A, B and C.

In  order  to  meet  the  SO2  emission  norms,  Flue  Gas  Desulphurization  (FGD) systems are being installed in coal based TPPs. Total 537 units (2,04,160 MW) have been identified for installation of FGDs in TPPs. Out of these, FGD has been installed in  44  units  (22,590  MW),  contracts  awarded/under  implementation  in  233  units (1,02,040 MW),138 units (43,987 MW) are under various stages of tendering process and 122 units (35,543 MW) are under pre-tendering process.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1724 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-05
Subject: Multi Model Logistic Parks
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Dr. Manna Lal Rawat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-1724 ANSWERED ON 05 th  December, 2024

Multi Model Logistics Parks

1724. Dr. Manna Lal Rawat:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन एवं िाजमार्ग मंत्री

## be pleased to state:

- (a)   the various facilities available at Jaipur Multi Model Logistics Park in Rajasthan developed under the Bharatmala Pariyojana;
- (b)    whether the Government proposes to develop Logistics Parks at other places also including the scheduled areas of Rajasthan, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  whether  there  is  any  proposal  to  develop  Logistics  Parks  at Udaipur and Banswara divisions as well and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a)  The  land  for  development  of  Multi  Model  Logistics  Park  (MMLP) Jaipur is under finalization in consultation with State Government and after finalization of land, the work of preparation of Detailed Feasibility Study Report including demand assessment for Development of MMLP Jaipur will be carried out.  As per outcome of the Demand Assessment, the  required  facilities  like  Warehouse,  Cold  Storage,  Container  Yard

etc.  along  with  Multi Modal  Shift  and  Custom  facilities  will  be developed on Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode. (b)  Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), Govt. of India had approved  35  locations  across  the  country  for  development  of  Multi Modal  Logistics  Park  (MMLP)  and  Jaipur  and  Kota  are  amongst  the approved locations in the State of Rajasthan. (c)    As  on  date,  there  is  no  proposal  for  development of Multi  Modal Logistics Park at Udaipur and Banswara in the State of Rajasthan.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1714 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-05
Subject: Congestion on Road in Davanagere
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Dr. Prabha Mallikarjun

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1714 ANSWERED ON 5 TH  DECEMBER, 2024

## CONGESTION ON ROAD IN DAVANAGERE

## 1714. DR. PRABHA MALLIKARJUN:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  the  urgent  congestion  and  traffic hazards posed by the narrow underpass bridge at the 253.47 km chainage of NH-48  near  S.S.  Hospital,  Davanagere,  which  accommodates  approximately 166 KSRTC buses and 382 heavy vehicles daily and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the measures that are being taken to ensure timely access and reduce traffic-related delays caused by the underpass considering the critical role of S.S.  Institute  of  Medical  Sciences  &  Research  Centre,  which  handles  10001500 OPD patients daily and many emergency cases;
- (c) whether the Government has conducted any feasibility study to assess the  impact  of  widening  this  underpass  on  traffic  flow,  commuter  safety  and accident reduction, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the  Government's  plan  and  timeline  for  addressing  this  bottleneck  to enhance road safety and reduce traffic congestion on NH-48; and
- (e) whether  any  additional  resources  would  be  allocated  to  expedite  the widening of this crucial underpass to facilitate smoother goods and passenger transportation?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a)  and  (b)  Yes  Sir,  the  mentioned  location  is  at  Km  257.450  (size  2  x  4m  x 4.5m) and not at km 253.470, wherein Light Vehicular Underpass (LVUP) has been  constructed.  Traffic  congestion  appears  to  occur  during  peak  hours, primarily due to movement of buses and other large vehicles using the LVUP, which  is  not  designed  to  accommodate  heavy  vehicles  such  as  Trucks  and Buses.  For  movement  of  Trucks  and  Buses,  a  Vehicular  Underpass  (VUP)  of size 2 x 10.5m x 5.5m at km 259.700 has been provided.

(c) to (e)    NHAI has already analyzed the location and it is proposed to install height restriction barriers of 3.5 meters at the LVUP on Km 257.450 to prevent the unauthorized movement of heavy vehicles.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1710 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-05
Subject: Ethanol Plant in Bargarh, Odisha
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Shri Pradeep Purohit

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1710

TO BE ANSWERED ON 05 th  December, 2024

## ETHANOL PLANT IN BARGARH, ODISHA

## 1710.  SHRI PRADEEP PUROHIT:

## पेᮝोिलयम और ᮧाकृ ितक गैस मंᮢी

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken steps to establish an ethanol plant in Bargarh, Odisha and if so, the current status of the project;
- (b) the expected  timeline for the  completion of the ethanol plant and the commissioning of its operations;
- (c) the total estimated fund allocation for the project and the amount released so far; and
- (d) whether the Government has formulated any policy or framework to ensure local employment opportunities in connection with the project and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

पेᮝोिलयम और ᮧाकृ ितक गैस मंᮢालय मᱶ रा᭔य मंᮢी (᮰ी सुरेश गोपी)

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

- (a) to (c): BPCL  has  taken  up  implementation  of  a  200  Kilo  Litres  per  Day (KLPD) integrated ethanol plant at Bargarh, Odisha, comprising 100 KLPD each of First Generation (1G) and  Second Generation (2G) technology. The project, with an approved cost of ₹1,557 crore, has incurred an expenditure of ₹1,243 crore till date. The project is under advanced stages of construction.
- (d) The integrated ethanol project at Bargarh, Odisha shall directly and indirectly benefit  local  population  by  generating  employment  opportunities,  promoting  local entrepreneurships  and  supporting  the  supply  of  consumable  items  such  as  raw materials, machinery parts, other locally sourced goods and services.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1705 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-05
Subject: Development of Airport Infrastructure
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Smt. Poonamben Hematbhai Maadam

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1705

(To be answered on the 5 th  December 2024)

## DEVELOPMENT OF AIRPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

## 1705. SMT POONAMBEN HEMATBHAI MAADAM

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a) to (d) : Environmental considerations are crucial in the planning and development of Airports. These considerations encompass various aspects including Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to promote sustainability. As per the Greenfield Airports (GFA) Policy, 2008, the airport developer is required to obtain necessary Environmental Clearance(EC) from Ministry of Environment,  Forest  and  Climate  Change  (MoEFCC)  and  relevant Authorities before commencement of development works for Greenfield Airport. As regards expansion and modernisation of existing airports also, the process of obtaining EC and conduct of EIA is completed, as per applicable provisions.

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be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether mechanism is in place to ensure that airport infrastructure development adheres to environmental regulations and minimize ecological impact;
- (b) whether the Government enforces adherence to environmental regulations during airport development and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any specific environmental impact assessments are conducted before starting airport infrastructure projects; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?
Lok Sabha Question No. 1704 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-05
Subject: Coir Products
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Shri Azad Kirti Jha

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1704 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2024

## COIR PRODUCTS

## 1704.       SHRI AZAD KIRTI JHA:

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

- (a) whether the Government has taken any steps to implement a scheme designed to increase the domestic market potential of coir products during the last three years and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  any  schemes  have  been  launched  to  utilize  the  market  for  eco-friendly  coir  products through blending of coir fiber with natural fibers and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether  any  support  has  been  extended  to  coir  workers  and  entrepreneurs  to  enhance  the marketability of coir products domestically and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (c): Yes.  Domestic  Market  Promotion  (DMP)  component  of  Coir  Vikas  Yojana  (CVY) focuses on promoting domestic market potential by organizing exhibitions, sale of coir products through showrooms  and  sales  outlets,  popularizing  coir  and  coir  products  by  way  of  wide  publicity  through print, electronic media, etc. besides, providing financial support to the State Governments under Market Development Assistance (MDA) component for further assistance to the Co-operative Societies,  Public Sector  Enterprises  (PSEs)  etc.  Details  of  various  activities  undertaken  under  DMP  during  last  three years are annexed as Annexure-I.
- (b): The  Domestic  Market  Promotion  component  of  Coir  Vikas  Yojana  promote  and  develop  the market for coir and eco-friendly coir products such as, mats, carpets, ropes and other articles in blending with natural fibers.

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Annexure-I

Annexure referred to in reply to part (a) & (c) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1704 due for reply on 05.12.2024.

Details of various activities under Domestic Market Promotion component of Coir Vikas Yojana (CVY) during last three years.

(Rs. in Lakhs)

| Year    |   Nos. of exhibitions participated |   Sales through Showrooms |   Fund released as Market Development Assistance (MDA) |   Fund utilized for publicity activities |
|---------|------------------------------------|---------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|
| 2021-22 |                                 74 |                   1648.35 |                                                 959.61 |                                   245.55 |
| 2022-23 |                                 97 |                   1939.18 |                                                 688.05 |                                   200.21 |
| 2023-24 |                                 94 |                   1987.92 |                                                 386.2  |                                   416.87 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 1692 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-05
Subject: Construction  of Bypass on NH-168
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Lumbaram Choudhary

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1692 ANSWERED ON 5 TH  DECEMBER 2024

## CONSTRUCTION OF BYPASS ON NH-168

†1692.   Shri Lumba Ram:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  construct  a  bypass near  Reodar  and  Mandar  cities  situated  on  the  Deesa-Dhanera National  Highway-168A  running  from  Jherda  to  Sirohi  State Highway via Mandar, Reodar (location of the proposed National Highway No.168) which merges into National Highway-62;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  make  the  JherdaMandar-Sirohi road into four lane in order to get rid of the traffic jams observed near the said two densely populated cities and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to  (c)      The  section  of  road  from  Jherda  to  Panthavada  in  the State of Gujarat is a State highway and the 10 km section of road connecting  Panthavada to  Gundari  (Gujarat/Rajasthan  Border)  was notified  as  NH-168  on  5 th   September,  2014  but  has  not  been entrusted to the Central Government.  State Govt. of Gujarat developed  the  road  connecting  Jherda  -  Panthavada  -  Gundari

through Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Toll mode to 2 Lane configuration with Paved shoulders for which the Concession period is upto 29.03.2038. There is no proposal at this stage to develop the section of NH-168 connecting Panthavada to Gundari (Gujarat/Rajasthan Border) in Gujarat to 4-lane NHs standards. The  stretch  of  road  connecting  Gujarat/  Rajasthan  Border, Mandar, Revdar to Sirohi of about 76.4 km length (NH-168)  is also of 2 Lane configuration with Paved shoulders. State Govt. of Rajasthan developed the road through BOT (Toll) with Concession period upto September, 2024; State Govt. of Rajasthan has handed over this  road/  NH  to  the  Ministry  recently  in  October,  2024.   Bids have been invited for Consultancy services for conducting feasibility studies  for  upgradation  of  Mandar  -  Sirohi  stretch  of  NH  168  in Rajasthan including bypasses for towns.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1690 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-05
Subject: Compensation for Private Land Use in Power Lines
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Shri Radheshyam Rathiya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1690 ANSWERED ON 05.12.2024

## COMPENSATION FOR PRIVATE LAND USE IN POWER LINES

†1690. SHRI RADHESHYAM RATHIYA:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  any  compensation  or  rent  is  provided  to  land  owner  under  the policies of Chhattisgarh Government for installation of electricity pole, wire and transformer by power companies on their private land in rural areas without the prior consent;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the criteria to decide the compensation,  guidelines  to  ensure  fair  compensation  to  the  affected  land owners; and
- (c) whether the Government proposes to bring a policy to protect the rights of affected rural land owners?

## A N S W E R

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER

(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

- (a) & (b) : Government of Chhattisgarh has informed that there is no compensation or rent provided to land owner.
- (c) : Ministry of Power has issued revised guidelines for payment of compensation in regard to Right of Way (RoW) for transmission lines (66 kV and above)  on  14.06.2024.    As  per  these  guidelines,  land  rate  has  been  linked  to market rate.  Further, compensation amount for the tower base area and RoW corridor has been increased to 200% and 30% respectively, of the land value.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1685 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-05
Subject: Reduction in Airfare
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri S Venkatesan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## Lok Sabha

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1685

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  5th December 2024 )

## REDUCTION IN AIRFARE

1685.    SHRI S VENKATESAN

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether it has come to the notice of the Government that DGCA circular  dated  23.4.2024  stated  that  unbundled  services  must  be provided  on  'opt-in'  basis  and  not  on  'opt-out'  basis  and  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (b) whether all Airline companies implement the above circular and if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  any  mechanism  to  monitor  the implementation of the above circular and take corrective measures and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the said circular has resulted in reduction of airfare and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a):  Directorate  General  of  Civil  Aviation  (DGCA)  has  issued  Air Transport Circular (ATC) 01 of 2024 titled ' Unbundle of services and fees by scheduled airlines ' , vide which the unbundled services will be provided on ' opt-in ' basis and not on ' opt-out ' basis.;

;

- (b) & (c): Airlines are in compliant of the circular. DGCA on random basis monitors the compliance of the circular.;

(d):  Considering  the  fact  that  unbundling  of  services  and  charges thereto  has  the  potential  to  make  basic  fare  more  affordable  and provides the consumer an option of paying for the services which he/she wishes to avail, DGCA has issued the aforesaid circular.;

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