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Lok Sabha Question No. 3097 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-07
Subject: Development and Beautification of Dal Lake
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. 3097

ANSWERED ON 07.08.2025

## DEVELOPMENT AND BEAUTIFICATION OF DAL LAKE

†3097. DR. RAJEEV BHARADWAJ Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state: (а) whether the Government has received any proposal from Himachal Pradesh for the development and beautification of Dal Lake in Dharamshala under the Amrit Yojana; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the Government is contemplating to complete the said work of beautification within a fixed timeframe; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a)  to  (d) Water  is  a  State  subject;  and  management  of  water  is  the  responsibility  of  the  State Government. Government of India supplements the efforts of the States through schematic interventions/  advisories.  It  provides  financial  and  technical  support  to  the  States  through  various schemes/ Missions such as Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0 (AMRUT 2.0).

Under AMRUT 2.0, States/UTs are empowered to select, appraise,  prioritise and implement the projects within the broad framework of Mission guidelines. State Level Technical Committee (SLTC) headed  by  the  Secretary,  Urban  Development  provides  technical  support  to  the  State  High  Powered Steering  Committee  (SHPSC)  headed  by  the  Chief  Secretary  of  the  State,  to  approve,  monitor  and supervise the implementation of the scheme at the State/ UT level. On recommendation of the SHPSC, Apex Committee of Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) approves projects within the broad framework of Mission guidelines.

The  State  Government  has  not  submitted  any  proposal  for  development  of  Dal  Lake  in Dharmashala, Himachal Pradesh under AMRUT 2.0 for approval of the Apex Committee.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3096 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-07
Subject: Support to Bat Manufacturers
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Mr Pathan Yusuf

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3096 TO BE ANSWERED ON: 07.08.2025

## SUPPORT TO BAT MANUFACTURERS

3096.      MR PATHAN YUSUF:

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

- (a) whether any financial or technical support has been extended to MSMEs involved in bat manufacturing to establish their own willow plantations and if so, the details thereof, and
- (b) whether the Government is considering incentivising local farmers to grow willow trees by offering subsidies or assured procurement and if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

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

(a) and (b): Ministry  of  Micro,  Small  and  Medium  Enterprises  doesn't  have  any  specific, scheme  solely  for  MSMEs  involved  in  bat  manufacturing  to  establish  their  own  willow plantations.  However, this Ministry implements a  Scheme  namely  'Micro  and Small Enterprises- Cluster Development Program' under which, a Common Facility Centre at Cricket Bat  Manufacturing  Industry  Cluster  Anantnag,  Jammu  and  Kashmir  has  been  approved. Further, MSME Technology development Centre, Meerut has reported that, they have provided many skill development trainings to the MSMEs/trainees, who are engaged in manufacturing of sports goods including Bat Manufacturing.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3094 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-07
Subject: Villages Deprived of Drinking Water
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Rajesh Naranbhai Chudasama

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3094 ANSWERED ON 07.08.2025

## VILLAGES DEPRIVED OF DRINKING WATER

## 3094.   SHRI RAJESH NARANBHAI CHUDASAMA:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that many villages in the country are still deprived of drinking water and are dependent on water tankers which transport water from far-off places;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has formulated any scheme and provided funds to provide drinking water to every citizen in the country; and
- (d) if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  time-frame  by  which  this  scheme  is  likely  to  be  fully implemented across the country?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to  (d)  Since  August  2019,  Government  of  India  in  partnership  with  States,  is  implementing centrally sponsored scheme Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) - Har Ghar Jal to make provision of tap water supply  to  every  rural  household  in  all  villages  across  the  country.  At  the  time  of  the  launch,  the Government also approved support for the States and UTs with a central outlay of ₹2,08,652 crore. The approved Central outlay has almost been utilized.

At  the  time  of  announcement  of  Jal  Jeevan  Mission,  3.23  Crore  (17%)  rural  households  were reported to have tap water connections. So far, as reported by States/ UTs as on 04.08.2025, around 12.45 Crore additional rural households have been provided with tap water connections. Thus, as on 04.08.2025, out of 19.36 Crore rural households, in around 5.86 lakh villages, in the country, around 15.68 Crore (80.99%) households spread across 5.81 lakh villages, are reported to have tap water supply  in  their  homes.  Further,  as  on  04.08.2025,  around  2.63  lakh  villages  are  reported  as  'Har Ghar Jal' i.e. 100% rural households are having tap water supply.

Hon'ble Finance Minister during her budget speech 2025-26 has announced extension of Jal Jeevan Mission until 2028 with enhanced total outlay.

Drinking water being a State subject, under JJM, responsibilities for planning, approval, implementation,  operation  and  maintenance  of  drinking  water  supply  schemes  lie  with  State/  UT governments.  Government  of  India  supplements  the  efforts  of  the  State/  UT  government  by providing technical and financial assistance. The details of villages being provided drinking water through water tankers are maintained at State Government level.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3088 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-07
Subject: Cashless Treatment for Road Accident Victims
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Pratap Chandra Sarangi, Shri Rajesh Naranbhai Chudasama, Smt. Aparajita Sarangi, Shri Vishnu Dayal Ram, Shri Amar Sharadrao Kale, Shri Suresh Kumar Kashyap, Shri Shivmangal Singh Tomar, Shri Vijay Kumar Dubey

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3088

ANSWERED ON 7 TH  AUGUST, 2025

## CASHLESS TREATMENT FOR ROAD ACCIDENT VICTIMS

3088.         Shri Pratap Chandra Sarangi:

Shri Rajesh Naranbhai Chudasama:

Smt. Aparajita Sarangi:

Shri Vishnu Dayal Ram:

Shri Amar Sharadrao Kale:

Shri Suresh Kumar Kashyap:

Shri Shivmangal Singh Tomar:

Shri Vijay Kumar Dubey:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

## be pleased to state:

- (a) the current status of implementation of the cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims across all the States and Union Territories;
- (b)  the  manner  in  which  this  scheme  aligns  with  the  broader objectives  of  the  Ayushman  Bharat  Pradhan  Mantri-Jan  Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) in providing trauma care; and
- (c)  the  budget  allocation  and  funding  mechanism  for  cashless treatment of road accident victims for the current and next fiscal year?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a)  Cashless  Treatment  of  Road  Accident  Victims  Scheme,  2025 (Scheme)  has  been  notified  on  a  pan  India  basis  vide  S.O.  2015(E) dated the 5th May, 2025 and the Guidelines of the Scheme have been notified vide S.O. 2489(E) dated the 4th June, 2025. Under this Scheme any person who is a victim of road accident caused by the use of a motor vehicle shall be entitled to treatment cover upto Rs. 1.5 lakh per victim, subject to a maximum cap of 7 days from date of accident at any designated hospital across the country. (b)  Although the Scheme does not fall within the ambit of Ayushman Bharat  -  Pradhan  Mantri  Jan  Arogya  Yojana  (AB-PM-JAY),  being  a statutory scheme, it ensures timely, equitable, and cashless access to trauma care for road accident victims. The scheme leverages the IT platform of the National Health Authority for registration, verification, and claim processing, enabling paperless and efficient service delivery. By utilizing the existing hospital network and defined health benefit packages, the scheme ensures continuity of care, portability, and financial protection in emergency situations.

(c)  The  Scheme  is  jointly  funded  with  contributions  by  the  general insurance  companies  for  cases  where  offending  motor  vehicle  is insured.  For  cases  involving  road  accidents  by  motor  vehicles  other than  insured  motor  vehicles,  budgetary  support  will  be  provided  by Central Government. The budgetary fund allocated under the Scheme for other than insured cases during financial year 2025-26 is Rs. 272 Crore.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3087 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-07
Subject: Establishment of New EMRS
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Dr. Manna Lal Rawat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3087

TO BE ANSWERED ON 07.08.2025

## ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW EMRS

†3087. Dr. Manna Lal Rawat:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the total number of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) functioning in the country before 2014; and
- (b) the number of new EMRSs sanctioned by the Government since 2014 till date and the number of schools out of them under construction and functioning at present?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SH. DURGADAS UIKEY)

- (a) A total of 123 EMRSs were functioning in the country till 2013-14.
- (b) A total of 555 EMRSs have been sanctioned by the Government from 2014-15 to till date, out of which 312 EMRSs have been made functional by the State Government . Out of these 555 EMRSs , construction of building for 211 EMRS has been completed and 344 EMRSs are in under construction stage.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3084 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-07
Subject: Status of Road Projects in Delhi
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Manoj Tiwari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3084 ANSWERED ON 7 TH  AUGUST, 2025

## STATUS OF ROAD PROJECTS IN DELHI

## 3084. SHRI MANOJ TIWARI:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a)     the key objectives behind the construction of the proposed five kilometer tunnel connecting Shiv Murti-Mahipalpur to Nelson Mandela Road in Vasant Kunj, South Delhi;
- (b)     whether this tunnel aims to establish a fully signal-free corridor between South Delhi, Dwarka and Gurugram and if so, the anticipated benefits in terms of travel time and reduction in pollution;
- (c)     whether this corridor is being integrated with major expressways such  as  the  Dwarka  Expressway  and  Urban  Extension  Road-II  to enhance multi-directional urban connectivity, if so, the details thereof;
- (d)      the  measures  being  taken  to  ensure  timely  completion  of  the project  while  minimizing  traffic  disruption  and  air  pollution  during construction; and
- (e) the present status and estimated completion timeline of the DelhiDehradun Expressway (National Highway 709B)?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d) For de-congestion of Delhi, especially the Dhaula Kuan- Indira Gandhi  International  (IGI) Airport-Gurugram  section  of  NH-48,   the work of preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been taken up for the construction of tunnel connecting Shiv Murti (Mahipalpur) to Nelson  Mandela  Marg  in  Delhi.  It  would  be  connected  with  NH-48 and Dwarka Expressway through an interchange. Decisions  of  investment  and  implementation  of  the  project  will be taken based on outcome of DPR, fulfillment of the criteria, inter-se priority and synergy with PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan. (e)   Delhi-Dehradun  Expressway  (National  Highway  709B)  is  under implementation  stage  and  same  is  targeted  for  its  completion  by October 2025.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3082 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-07
Subject: Nomination of Members of Delhi Golf Club
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Matheswaran V S

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARED QUESTION NO. 3082

TO BE ANSWERED ON AUGUST 07, 2025

## NOMINATION OF MEMBERS OF DELHI GOLF CLUB

NO. 3082.

SHRI MATHESWARAN V S:

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

- (a)  whether it is a fact that the Government nominates persons to become permanent members of the Delhi Golf Club as per the Memorandum of Association/Articles of Association under the 'Out of Turn' category;
- (b) the names of the persons and nominated since 2007 till date along with their status, year-wise;
- (c) the  criteria  and  process  as  per  Confirmation  and  Amendment  Deed  to nominate  permanent  members  'Out  of  Turn'  category  along  with  the details of the relevant clause and classifications; and
- (d) whether  any  advertisement  was  issued  as  per  the  Confirmation  and Amendment Deed for the nomination of 'Out of Turn' members of Delhi Golf Club and if so, the details thereof?

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

- (a)to(d): The Delhi Golf Club was established as a municipal course in the early 1930s and was earlier known as Lodhi Golf Club.  The Delhi Golf Club is registered as a company under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Delhi Golf Club manages its own affairs as per its Memorandum of Association/  Articles  of  Association  etc.  and  also  grants  memberships under the same.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3081 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-07
Subject: Reservation in Central Government Housing for Persons with Disabilities
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Smt. Vijaylakshmi Devi, Shri Tatkare Sunil Dattatrey

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3081

## TO BE ANSWERED ON AUGUST 07, 2025

## RESERVATION IN CENTRAL GOVERNMENT HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

NO. 3081.  SHRI TATKARE SUNIL DATTATREY: SMT. VIJAYLAKSHMI DEVI:

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

- (a) the  estimated  number  of  beneficiaries  expected  to  avail  reservation annually in the allotment of Central Government Housing for Persons with  Disabilities  (Divyangjans)  along  with  the  percentage  of  this reservation, State/UT-wise;
- (b) whether any data has been compiled before the roll out of the policy and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether a State-wise implementation framework is being prepared by the Government and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the  estimated  financial  expenditure  involved  for  upgrading/modifying infrastructure  according  to  the  guidelines  of  the  Sugamya  Bharat Abhiyan; and
- (e) the steps taken or being taken by the Government during the last few years to address the potentially pending cases under the Divyangjan quota in the country including Bihar?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e): No such information regarding estimated number of beneficiaries is available with Directorate of Estates.

The Directorate of Estates deals only with the allotment of General Pool Residential Accommodation  (GPRA)  to employees of eligible Central Government offices under the Central Government General Pool Residential Accommodation (CGGPRA), Rules, 2017. The rules are available at https://esampada.mohua.gov.in/signin/act\_rules.

As  per  Directorate  of  Estates  OM  No.  12035/9/2025-Pol.II  dated 22.05.2025 'Eligible Central Government servants with benchmark disabilities, as laid down in Section 34 of the RPWD Act, 2016, shall be given priority  for  allotment  of  GPRA  which  shall  be  up  to  4%  of  the  vacancies available in a month in each type (up to Type V only, including Hostel) in General Pool. The OM is available at https://esampada.mohua.gov.in/signin/Circulars.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3076 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-07
Subject: Affordable and Accessible Air Travel
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Zia Ur Rehman

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3076

(To be answered on the 7 th  August 2025)

## AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE AIR TRAVEL

## 3076. SHRI ZIA UR REHMAN

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the challenges being faced in the civil aviation sector, particularly with regard to high airfares, lack of adequate air connectivity in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, delays in airport infrastructure development, financial stress being faced by airlines and issues related to passenger safety and convenience;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  steps  being  taken  by  the Government to promote affordable and accessible air travel, improve regional connectivity, expedite infrastructure development, ensure the financial health of airlines, enhance safety standards and improve passenger services across the country through various schemes and policy initiatives; and (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a) to (c): The Ministry of Civil Aviation launched the Regional Connectivity Scheme - Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (RCS-UDAN) on October 21, 2016, to facilitate regional air connectivity by reviving unserved and underserved airports in Tier-2 & Tier-3 cities. Since the commencement of the scheme, 637 number of RCS routes have been operationalized, connecting 92 unserved and underserved airports, including 15 heliports and 2 water aerodromes across the country.

To ensure the affordability of regional air travel, the UDAN scheme provides financial incentives to airline operators on regional routes that include: Concessions  by  the  Central  Government,  State  Governments/  Union Territories and airport operators to reduce airline operation costs and also the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) to bridge the gap between operational costs and expected revenues on such routes. The airfare on the RCS seats on which VGF is provided to the Selected Airline Operators (SAOs) is capped for a 3- year tenure. The expansion and upgradation of airports is a continuous process and is undertaken by the 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 The National Civil Aviation Policy, 2016 seeks to provide a conducive ecosystem for overall growth of the Indian aviation sector in a harmonised manner that includes growth of all its sub-sectors viz airlines, airports, MRO, FTO etc. Further, the DGCA ensures aviation safety through a robust oversight system, including regular surveillance, spot checks, and audits. It follows an Annual Surveillance Plan (ASP) for inspections and ensures that audit findings are addressed with verified corrective actions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3072 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-07
Subject: Technical Snags in Airlines
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Janardan Singh Sigriwal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3072 (To be answered on the 7 th  August 2025)

## TECHNICAL SNAGS IN AIRLINES

## 3072. SHRI JANARDAN SINGH SIGRIWAL

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the details of technical snags and failure of safe, efficient and reliable air services reported in the country during the last one year;
- (b) the steps being taken by the Government to ensure safe air journey in the country;
- (c) whether the Government has any mechanism to check the safety and security measure related to air journey and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the details of notices issued to various airline companies in this regard and the action taken to check recurrence of such types of air safety violations?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a) to (d): Technical snags are general phenomena in aircraft which may be caused due to improper function / malfunction of components /system /accessories fitted on the aircraft. The responsibility to rectify all snags reported on the aircraft before the aircraft is released for flight lies with operator/ airlines.

The number of technical glitches reported by airlines in 2024 and 2025 are as follows:

Year                   No. of technical glitches

2024                                 421

2025 (till 21 July)            190

The  Directorate  General  of  Civil  Aviation  (DGCA)  has  established comprehensive Civil Aviation Regulations to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of aircraft. These regulations are continuously updated and aligned with international standards, including those of ICAO and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). DGCA amends its regulations from time to time in accordance with ICAO standards. DGCA ensures the compliance of airlines with all safety and maintenance standards through the mechanism of conducting surveillance, spot check, night surveillance etc. of the airlines and its personnel. The observations / findings made during surveillance, spot check and night surveillance are provided to the airlines for taking corrective action. In case of violation, DGCA takes enforcement action in accordance with laid down procedures which may consist of warning, suspension, cancellation including imposition of financial penalty to the airlines/ personnel.

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