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Lok Sabha Question No. 2930 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-20
Subject: Amritsar Kolkata Industrial Corridor
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Vishnu Dayal Ram

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT FOR PROMOTION OF INDUSTRY AND INTERNAL TRADE LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2930.

TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 20 TH  DECEMBER, 2023.

## AMRITSAR KOLKATA INDUSTRIAL CORRIDOR

## 2930. SHRI VISHNU DAYAL RAM:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state: वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री

- (a) whether the Government proposes to develop the Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor;
- (b) If so, details and objectives thereof including the States through which the said corridor is likely to pass; and
- (c) the details of the current status of the above corridor?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री ( श्री सोम प्रकाश ) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI SOM PARKASH)

- (a) to (c):

The Government of India selected  Amritsar Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC) as a part of the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) with the objective of triggering the economic development of the region by the creation of quality industrial infrastructure and a business-friendly environment. AKIC is conceptualized along the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) covering the states of Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar,  Jharkhand and West Bengal.

For six potential nodes at Rajpura-Patiala in Punjab, Khurpia Farm in Uttarakhand,  Hisar  in  Haryana,  Agra  &  Prayagraj  in  Uttar  Pradesh, Gaya in Bihar and a node in Jharkhand; project preparation activities have been initiated.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2929 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-20
Subject: Gatishakti Sanchar Programme
Ministry: COMMUNICATIONS
Asked by: Satyadev Pachauri

(a) to (b)

-  PM The GatiShakti Sanchar portal is a major reform brought in to facilitate faster rollout of telecom infrastructure.
-  It is a Centralised Right of Way (RoW) Portal that enables applicants such as Telecom Service Providers/Infrastructure Providers / Internet Service Providers (TSP/IP/ISPs) to apply for RoW approvals.
-  Applications can be submitted for laying of Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) and erecting Towers to various agencies of State/UT Governments, local bodies and Ministries.
-  The objective of GatiShakti Sanchar Portal is to streamline Right of Way (RoW) permission processes for quick deployment of Telecom Infrastructure.
-  The portal is integrated with all 36 States /UTs and with relevant central ministries viz. Ministry of  Railways  (MoR),  Ministry  of  Road,  Transport  and  Highways  (MoRTH),  Ministry  of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and Ministry of Defence (MoD).
-  Modern Advanced Business Analytics tools have been used to analyze the RoW applications pendency  status  and  create  intuitive  dashboards  and  reports  to  help  speedy  disposal  of  the applications.
-  Automated email and SMS alerts are sent to applicants on every stage of application processing.
-  The portal offers real-time tracking and analysis of state-wise and district-wise submitted and pending applications for high level monitoring that significantly reduced the average disposal time of applications.
-  All States/UTs are now accepting online payment. The standardisation of process has reduced scope of individual discretion for application rejection.
-  Deemed  approval  facility  has  been  enabled  by  28  States/UTs  to  ensure  prescribed  60  days approval timeline of applications.
-  Standardization of business entity names has brought uniformity for applicant's company names and industry can now see its overall country wide application status.
-  Overall, it has facilitated 'Ease of Doing Business' for the industry partners.
-  1,42,201 applications for laying of Optical Fiber Cable(OFC) and installation of mobile towers disposed off from 14.05.2022(date of launch of GatiShakti Sanchar portal) till 19.12.2023.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2929 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20 TH  DECEMBER, 2023

## GATISHAKTI SANCHAR PROGRAMME

## 2929.   SHRI SATYADEV PACHAURI:

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

- (a) the objectives, scope, and key focus areas of the Gatishakti Sanchar programme; and
- (b) the details of the progress made in deploying advanced technologies and infrastructure to achieve the goals set forth in the Gatishakti Sanchar initiative?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI DEVUSINH CHAUHAN)
Lok Sabha Question No. 2928 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-20
Subject: Green and Brown Field Projects
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Vinod Chavda

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2928 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.12.2023

## GREEN AND BROWN FIELD PROJECTS

2928. SHRI C.N. ANNADURAI: SHRI VINOD L. CHAVDA:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री be pleased to state :

- (a) the details of current status of Comprehensive Handloom Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS) in the country along with the financial allocation for the scheme;
- (b) the number of mega handloom clusters that is being implemented in different States;
- (c) the number of green and brown field projects that have been selected under the scheme during each of the last three years and the current year in the States of Tamil Nadu and Odisha;
- (d) the details of the facilities and incentives being offered under the scheme; and
- (e)  whether  any  proposals  for  development  of  mega  handloom  clusters  in  Tamil  Nadu  and  Odisha under the CHCDS are pending for approval and if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereof?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज्  य मंत्री ( श्रीमती दर्शना जरदोर् )

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES (SMT. DARSHANA JARDOSH)

- (a): Comprehensive Handloom Cluster Development Scheme was in operation upto October 2021, thereafter it was subsumed under National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP) as one of its components. The allocation of fund under NHDP in current financial year is Rs 200 crore.
- (b) to (e): Based  on  the  complete  proposals  received  from  State  Governments,  so  far  financial assistance has been provided to 9 Mega Handloom Clusters viz. Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Sivasagar (Assam),  Virudhunagar  (Tamil  Nadu),  Murshidabad  (West  Bengal),  Prakasam  &  Guntur  districts (Andhra  Pradesh),  Godda  (Jharkhand),  Bhagalpur  (Bihar),  Trichy  (Tamil  Nadu)  and  Imphal  East (Manipur). During the last three years and current year, no green or brown field projects have been taken up under the scheme in the State of Tamil Nadu and Odisha. Under the Mega Handloom Cluster component of National Handloom Development Programme, need based financial assistance upto Rs. 30  crore  (GOI  share)  per  cluster  is  provided  for  various  interventions  like  upgraded  looms  & accessories,  solar  lighting  units,  worksheds,  design  and  product  development,  marketing  support, setting  up  of  common  infrastructure  such  as  Value  Addition  centre  (Garmenting/Apparel  unit), Reeling, Processing, Printing units etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2927 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-20
Subject: High Speed Train Project
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2927

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.12.2023

## HIGH SPEED TRAIN PROJECT

2927. SHRI MAGUNTA SREENIVASULU REDDY:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has proposed any high-speed train projects;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof,  State-wise,  along  with  the  targets  and timelines for completion;
- (c) the details of funds sanctioned and released for these high-speed train projects;
- (d) whether the Government has taken any steps for timely completion of these projects to prevent cost overruns; and
- (e)  if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a)  to  (e):  Presently,  Mumbai-Ahmedabad  High  Speed  Rail  (MAHSR) Project is the only sanctioned project of High Speed Rail in India which is under execution with technical and financial assistance from Government of  Japan.  The  MAHSR  project  is  passing  through  the  States  of  Gujarat, Maharashtra and Union Territory of Dadar & Nagar Haveli. The sanctioned cost  of  the  MAHSR  project  is ₹ 1,08,000  crore  and  till date, the Government  has  released  an  amount  of ₹ 48,695  crore.  All  the  civil contracts  of  the  project  have  been  awarded.  Till  now,  280  km  of  pier foundation, 254.80 km of pier construction, 138.50 km of Girder Casting and 106.60 km of Girder launching have been completed. The execution of  MAHSR  Project  is  monitored/reviewed  regularly  at  the  highest  level including Project Monitoring Group (PMG) and other important platforms such  as  PRAGATI  (Pro-Active  Governance  and  Timely  Implementation), e-samiksha etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2926 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-20
Subject: Railway Road Crossing Projects
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Santosh Pandey, Mohan Mandavi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2926 TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.12.2023

## RAILWAY ROAD CROSSING PROJECTS

†2926. SHRI SANTOSH PANDEY: SHRI MOHAN MANDAVI:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the present status of the railway road crossing projects in Chhattisgarh;
- (b) the number of legal crossings (Under Bridges/Over Bridges) sanctioned during the last three years;
- (c) the criteria for selection of the level crossings for such works;
- (d) the number of projects completed as well as going on so far; and
- (e) the time by which the said projects are likely to be completed?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a) to (e): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House. *****

STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (e)  OF UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO.  2926  BY  SHRI  SANTOSH  PANDEY  AND SHRI  MOHAN  MANDAVI TO  BE  ANSWERED  IN  LOK  SABHA  ON 20.12.2023 REGARDING RAILWAY ROAD CROSSING PROJECTS

- (a):  As  on  01.12.2023,  there  are  155  Nos.  sanctioned  works  of  Road Over  Bridges  (ROBs)  /  Road  Under  Bridges  (RUBs)  in  the  State  of Chhattisgarh. Out of which, 50 ROBs/RUBs have been completed.
- (b): Total 89 Nos. of ROBs/RUBs have been sanctioned since 01.04.2020 (Up to Nov. 2023).
- (c):  Elimination  of  level  crossings  (LCs)  is  an  ongoing  process  to improve safety and mobility, and mostly done either by providing Road over  Bridges  (ROBs)/  Road  under  Bridges  (RUBs)  in  lieu  of  LCs    or through    direct  closure  (for  low  traffic  LCs)  or    by  diversion  of  road traffic to nearby ROB/RUB/ LC.

Priority of LC elimination is based on its impact on safety in train operations, mobility of trains and impact for road users, feasibility of execution, cost considerations etc.

- (d):  Total  50  Nos.    ROBs/RUBs  have  been  completed  &  105  Nos.  of ROB/RUB  works  are at various stages of planning, estimation, execution etc.
- (e):  Completion  &  commissioning  of  ROB/RUB  works  depends  on various  factors  like  cooperation  of    State  Governments  in  giving consent for closure of LC,  fixing of approach alignment, approval of General  Arrangement  Drawing  (GAD),  land  acquisition,  removal  of encroachment, shifting of infringing utilities, statutory clearances from

various  authorities,    law  and  order  situation  in  the  area  of  project  / work sites,  number of working months in a year for particular project / work  sites    due  to  climatic  conditions  of  the  region  etc.    All  these factors affect the completion time of the projects / works.  The issues are  resolved  by  conducting  co-ordination  meetings  with  concerned State Govt. authorities as and when arise. *****
Lok Sabha Question No. 2925 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-20
Subject: Decline in Handloom Sector
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Dinesh Lal "Nirahua" Yadav

- (a) & (b):

No, Sir.

- (c)  to  (e): Ministry  of  Textiles is  implementing  the  following  schemes  to  promote  handlooms  and welfare of handloom weavers across the country:
1. National Handloom Development Programme;
2. Raw Material Supply Scheme;

Under the above schemes, financial assistance is provided to eligible handloom agencies/weavers for raw  materials,  procurement  of  upgraded  looms  &  accessories,  solar  lighting  units,  construction  of workshed,  skilling,  product  &  design  development,  technical  and  common  infrastructure,  marketing support  for  handloom  products  in  domestic/overseas  markets,  concessional  loans  under  weavers' MUDRA scheme and social security etc. National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), a premier institute of design, management and technology is working closely as a knowledge partner in the area of design development and positioning of handlooms and handicrafts. State Governments have their own handloom promotion schemes, which are administered by them.

The financial assistance and achievements provided under the above schemes of the Ministry: -

Qty.(in Lakh Kg), Exp. (In Rs. Crore)

| S.No.   | Year    | RMSS        | RMSS                  | NHDP        | NHDP          |
|---------|---------|-------------|-----------------------|-------------|---------------|
|         |         | Expenditure | Qty. of yarn supplied | Expenditure | Beneficiaries |
| 1       | 2020-21 | 60.32       | 215.09                | 159.53      | 1,34,764      |
| 2       | 2021-22 | 89.53       | 235.80                | 165.37      | 4,11,367      |
| 3       | 2022-23 | 139.70      | 304.71                | 152.51      | 4,02,388      |

## DECLINE IN HANDLOOM SECTOR

## 2925. SHRI DINESH LAL YADAV 'NIRAHUA':

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री be pleased to state :

- (a) whether the handloom sector in the country is registering a decline for want of assistance from the Central Government and the State Governments;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  if  not,  the  details  of  financial  assistance  and  institutional  assistance  provided  by  the  Central Government  and  the  various  State  Governments  for  the  protection  of  handloom  sector  including achievements made during the last three years;
- (d)  whether  any  institute  of  international  level  also  contributes  to  the  protection  and  increase  of handloom sector and weavers; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज्  य मंत्री ( श्रीमती दर्शना जरदोर् )

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES (SMT. DARSHANA JARDOSH)
Lok Sabha Question No. 2922 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-20
Subject: New Industries  in Jharkhand
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Nishikant  Dubey

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT FOR PROMOTION OF INDUSTRY AND INTERNAL TRADE LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2922.

TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, THE 20 TH  DECEMBER, 2023.

## NEW INDUSTRIES IN JHARKHAND

## 2922. DR. NISHIKANT DUBEY:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is planning to start and operate new industries in the rural areas in the country specially in Jharkhand and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Union Government is extending assistance for establishment of new
- industries in Jharkhand; and
- (c)  if so, the details of assistance provided by the Union Government during the last three years and the current year, company-wise and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री ( श्री सोम प्रकाश ) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI SOM PARKASH)

- (a) to (c): Setting up of industry is  primarily  the  domain  of  State Governments. Government of India, however, provides support for promotion  of industrial  activities  across  the  country.  Government  of  India,  through Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and other Central   Ministries/Departments,   provide   an   enabling   eco-system for   the overall industrial development of the country through appropriate policy interventions.

In  addition  to  ongoing  schemes  of  various  Departments  and  Ministries, Government has taken various other steps for promotion and facilitating of setting  up  of  industries  across  States/UTs  such  as  Make  in  India, Start   Up  India,  PM  Gati  Shakti,  National  Infrastructure  Pipeline  (NIP), National  Industrial  Corridor  Programme,  Production  Linked  Incentive Scheme  (PLI),  promoting Ease of Doing Business (EoDB)  and  reducing compliance    burden,    National  Single  Window  System  (NSWS),  India Industrial  Land  Bank  (IILB),  reforms  in  Foreign  Direct  Investment  (FDI), Project  Monitoring  Group  (PMG),  North  East  Industrial Development Scheme  (NEIDS),  2017  for  North  East  States  of  India, New Central Sector Scheme for Industrial Development of Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir  etc  which  facilitate  setting  up  of  major  infrastructure  projects across the country. Also, an institutional mechanism  to  fast track investments has been put in place in the form of Project Development Cells (PDCs) in all concerned Ministries/Departments of Government of India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2913 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-20
Subject: Launch of Satellites
Ministry: SPACE
Asked by: Sanjay Jaiswal, Arvind Kumar Sharma, Satya Pal Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF SPACE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2913

TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2023

## LAUNCH OF SATELLITES

2913.  DR. SANJAY JAISWAL:

DR. SATYAPAL SINGH:

DR. ARVIND KUMAR SHARMA:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  total  number  of  foreign  and  domestic  satellites launched by India in the last decade;
- (b) the  manner  in  which  these  number  compare  with  the  previous decade; and
- (c) the details of the money spent and revenue generated along with the projected growth in this sector?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH):

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(a) The number of foreign and domestic satellites launched by India during period 2014-23 were 396 and 70 respectively. (b) The number of foreign and domestic satellites launched by India during period 2003-13 were 33 and 31 respectively. (c) The  revenue  generated  from  satellite  launches  during  decade 2014-23 is USD157 Million and 260 Million Euros. The corresponding figure during decade 2003-13 were USD15 Million and 32 Million Euros. Annual Budget allocated to Department of Space has grown from Rs. 6792 Crores for FY 2013-14 to Rs. 12544 Crores for FY 202324. As per various global estimates and news outlets, the sector is projected to grow at 6-8 % in coming years ****
Lok Sabha Question No. 2911 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-20
Subject: Kolar Gold Fields
Ministry: MINES
Asked by: S. Muniswamy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2911

ANSWERED ON 20.12.2023

## KOLAR GOLD FIELDS

2911. SHRI S. MUNISWAMY:

Will the Minister of MINES be pleased to state:

(a):  whether there is a scope to utilize the world class sports infrastructure existing within the premises of the Bharat Gold Mines Limited at Kolar Gold Fields and if so, the details thereof;

- (b):    whether  there  can  be  an  intervention  at  the  highest  level  including  a  Union Cabinet decision and also a discussion to restart gold mining again;
- (c):  if not, whether this world class infrastructure can be utilised for other activities which may benefit common man;
- (d):    if  so,  whether  the  Government proposes to initiate a bold step by transferring the  BGML land to the Railways to start a Broad Guage line between Marikuppam and Kuppam;
- (e):  if so, the details thereof; and
- (f):  whether the BGML complex may also be utilized to host international events in the larger interest of the nation and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF MINES, COAL AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI)

- (a) to (c): Operations of Bharat Gold Mines Limited (BGML) were closed as the Company was running under huge loss. Further, in July 2006, the Union Cabinet has decided to sell the assets of  BGML through open global tender. As such,  there is neither scope for restarting mining by BGML nor to utilize the sports infrastructure.
- (d) & (e): During 2016, South Western Railway requested BGML for 49.71 acres of  BGML  land  for  extension  of  Marikuppam  and  Kuppam  rail  line.  BGML  advised South Western Railway to get Hon'ble High Court of Karnataka permission, as the asset of the Company is in the custody of the Court.  SWR after obtaining permission from the Court deposited Rs. 2,78,23,229/- in the Court as cost of the land as per the circle rate decided by District Collector, Kolar. Thereafter, Kolar district administration acquired 49.71 acres of BGML land for South Western Railway under the RECTLARR Act 2013.
- (f): Does not arise in view of the reply given to (a) above.

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