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Lok Sabha Question No. 3042 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: Investigation Procedures in Air India Crash
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Manish Tewari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3042

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  18th December 2025 )

## INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES IN AIR INDIA CRASH

## 3042.    SHRI MANISH TEWARI Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  taken  cognizance  of  recent  international  media  reports  alleging friction,  lack  of  coordination  and  possible  procedural  lapses  between  Indian  and  U.S.  agencies engaged in the investigation of the recent Air India crash that caused over 250 fatalities and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government would furnish the chain of custody, access protocols and current status of the  Flight  Data  Recorder  (FDR)  and  Cockpit  Voice  Recorder  (CVR)  and  the  procedure  followed during their transfer, examination and evaluation by domestic and foreign investigators and if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  conduct  an  independent,  time-bound  review  of  the investigation  process  to  ensure  transparency,  eliminate  conflict  of  interest,  uphold  global  aviationsafety standards and restore public confidence; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is conducting investigation as per the standards of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) which may have participation from the other states such  as  State  of  Manufacturer,  State  of  Design,  State  of  Registry,  State  of  operator  and  any  State which on request provides information, facilities or experts.;

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- (b): Rear Enhanced Airborne Flight Recorder (EAFR) and front EAFR were recovered on 13.06.2025 and 16.06.2025 respectively. They were transferred to AAIB, Delhi on 24.06.2025 with all security protocols in vogue. Both EAFRs (Combined FDR & CVR, Front and Rear) are in custody of AAIB since its retrieval from crash site under constant security and CCTV surveillance.;

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- (c) & (d): AAIB was established as an independent body in July, 2012, to ensure functional autonomy and  independence  in  conduct  of  investigations  in  accordance  with  the  Convention  on  International Civil Aviation. Further, AAIB conducts investigation as per Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2025.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3040 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: Construction of 4-Lane Road from Malaparamba to Vellimadukunnu on NH-766
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri M K Raghavan

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the Ministry has received any technical proposal from the  Government  of  Kerala  for  the  construction  of  a  four-lane  road from Malaparamba to Vellimadukunnu on National Highway (NH)-766 and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  Ministry  had  taken  any  decision  to  construct  the four-lane road from Malaparamba to Vellimadukunnu using its own funds and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the current status of this proposal?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a)  to  (c)  The  Government  of  Kerala  had  sought  a  No  Objection Certificate (NOC) for development of NH-766 from Malaparamba to Vellimadukunnu  (Phase-II)  through  the  Kerala  Road  Fund  Board (KRFB) using State funds, and the proposal  has been acceded to in October,  2025,  permitting  the  State  Government  to  carry  out  the developmental works through KRFB for the stretch from km 5.175 to km 8.425 of NH-766.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3040 ANSWERED ON 18 th  DECEMBER, 2025

## CONSTRUCTION OF 4-LANE ROAD FROM MALAPARAMBA TO VELLIMADUKUNNU ON NH-766

3040.   SHRI M K RAGHAVAN

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 3039 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: Panic Buttons and GPS in Public Transport in Delhi
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Ramvir Singh Bidhuri

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  3039 ANSWERED ON 18 th  DECEMBER, 2025

PANIC BUTTONS AND GPS IN PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN DELHI

3039.  SHRI RAMVIR SINGH BIDHURI:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)       the  current  status  of  the  scheme  to  install  panic  buttons and GPS in public buses and taxis in Delhi;
- (b)       whether  the  Government  released  Rs.  6.328  crore  to  the Delhi Government on 20.03.2023 under the said scheme, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c)       the  reasons  for  not  being  able  to  implement  the  said scheme in Delhi?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) Under the scheme, Central Government provides a share of the  funds  required  for  implementation,  and  the  responsibility  for implementation lies with the respective State/UT Government. As informed by the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi

(GNCTD), the current status of the scheme to install panic buttons and GPS in public buses and taxis in Delhi is as under :

- i) Vehicle Location Tracking System (VLTS) portal (https://vlts.delhi.gov.in/) has been developed.
2. ii) Command and Control Centre (CCC) has been setup at Kashmere  Gate  Inter-State  Bus  Terminus  (ISBT),  Delhi  for overall  monitoring  of Emergency  Alert  System  (EAS)  under the VLT System.
3. iii) As on date, more than 64,000 Public Service Vehicles of  Delhi  have  been  fitted  with  VLT  devices.  Further,  all  the buses under Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) are equipped with GPS devices and panic buttons.
4. (b) The Government has released an amount of Rs. 6.328 Crore to  Transport  Department  of  Delhi  on  20.03.2023  under  the  said scheme, to setup the Command and Control Centre including the Backend  Application  for  monitoring  the  Public  Service  Vehicles. However, the Utilisation Certificate has not been received.
5. (c)     As informed by the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, the earlier VLTS was not Automotive Industry Standards (AIS)  -140  compliant  and  could  not  be  enforced  properly.  Thus  a fresh National Informatics Centre (NIC) based system was implemented  by  the  Transport  Department,  NCT  of  Delhi  for  the implementation of the 'Backend System and Monitoring Center for the Vehicle Tracking and Monitoring for the Public Service Vehicles as per the AIS 140 standards'.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3036 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: EMRS in UT of Ladakh
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Mohmad Haneefa

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3036

TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.12.2025

## EMRS IN UT OF LADAKH

## 3036. SHRI MOHMAD HANEEFA:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  all  the  three  sanctioned  Eklavya  Model  Residential  Schools  (EMRS)  in  the  Union  Territory (UT) of Ladakh remain non-functional as on date, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; (b) the steps being taken by the Government to make these non-functional EMRS operational at the earliest with quality education for students and the proposed timeline for making these EMRS functional; and (c) whether the Government is planning to sanction more EMRS for the UT of Ladakh keeping in view the vast tribal population of the region and if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI DURGADAS UIKEY)

(a) to (c) All three sanctioned EMRS in UT of Ladakh are presently non-functional mainly due to delay in identification  of  suitable  land  by  State/UT  and  high  cost  issues.  National  Education  Society  for  Tribal Students  (NESTS)  has  advised  state  governments  to  make  approved  EMRSs  functional  at  the  earliest. Further, the additional requirement of EMRSs across country is reviewed from time to time.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3035 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: Closure of Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Anto Antony

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3035

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  18 th   December 2025 )

## CLOSURE OF AIRPORTS

## 3035.    SHRI ANTO ANTONY Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a)  whether  any  airports  have  been  closed  during  the  last  five  years  and  if  so,  the  details thereof, year and airport-wise along with the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether low passenger traffic is one of the reasons for such closures;
- (c) if so, the number of airports closed specifically due to low passenger traffic; and
- (d) the number of these closed airports proposed to be revived by the Government and the expected timeline for such revival?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a)  &  (b):  Rajkot  airport  in  Gujarat  has  been  closed  on  08.09.2023  as  the  new  Greenfield Rajkot International Airport, Hirasar has been operationalised on 10.09.2023.;

;

- (c) & (d): Does not arise in view of reply to parts (a) & (b) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3031 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: Import of LPG from USA
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Shri Raja A, Shri Anand Bhadauria

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3031 TO BE ANSWERED ON 18 th  December'2025

## Import of LPG from USA

3031. SHRI RAJA A:

SHRI ANAND BHADAURIA:

## पेट Ō ोिलयम और Ůाक ृ ितक गैस मंũी

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

- a)  whether  Indian  public  sector  oil  companies  and  public  sector  refineries  have  signed agreement or deal to import LPG from the United States marking the first structured contract of United States LPG for the domestic market, if so, the details thereof;
- b) the manner in which the said arrangement compares in respect of price and quality with the LPG imported from the Gulf Countries;
- c) the reasons for signing deal with the United States for LPG imports and the impact on cost escalation due to transportation from the United States;
- d) whether the said agreement or deal would cater the ten percent of India's annual imports of LPG,  if so, the details thereof; and
- e) whether the quantum of purchase from Russia has come down because of this agreement and if so , the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## पेᮝोिलयम और ᮧाकृ ितक गैस मंᮢालय मᱶ रा᭔यमंᮢी ( ᮰ी सुरेश गोपी )

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

(a) to (e)  Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs), Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum  Corporation  Limited  (BPCL)  and  Hindustan  Petroleum  Corporation  Limited (HPCL)  have  successfully  concluded  a  one-year  structured  contract  to  import  around  2.2 MTPA of  LPG  from  the  United  States  (US)  Gulf  Coast  for  the  contract  year  2026.  This represents approximately ten percent of India's annual LPG imports and marks the first such structured US LPG contract for the Indian market.

Oil  and  Gas  PSEs  have  been  consistently  working  to  secure  affordable  and  reliable  LPG supplies by diversifying sourcing options and reducing reliance on a single region. LPG being sourced from the United States is equivalent in quality to, and its pricing is competitive to, the LPG being sourced from Gulf countries.

Presently, there is no contract in place for importing LPG from Russia by PSEs.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3029 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: Construction of Airport Building of Sabeya Airport (Hathuwa)
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Dr. Alok Kumar Suman

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3029

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  18th December 2025 )

## CONSTRUCTION OF AIRPORT BUILDING OF SABEYA AIRPORT (HATHUWA)

3029.    DR. ALOK KUMAR SUMAN Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

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be pleased to state:-

- (a)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  the  construction  of  the  airport  building  of  Sabeya  Airport (Hathuwa)  is  still  pending  with  the  Government  despite  its  inclusion  under  the  UDAN scheme;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  received  any  communication/representation  from  public representatives  regarding  construction  of  airport  building  of  the  said  airport  and  if  so,  the details thereof along with the action taken thereon; and
- (d) whether the Government has taken any measures for construction of the airport building of the said airport expeditiously, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): Under the 'Revival of unserved and underserved airports' scheme, an airport which is  included  in  the  awarded  routes  of  UDAN  and  requires  upgradation/development  for  the commencement of  UDAN operations,  is  developed.  On  development  and  readiness  of  the airport,  Selected  Airline  Operators  (SAOs)  commence  operations  on  the  awarded  UDAN routes connecting these airports.

;

Representations  have  been  received  requesting  the  development  and  operation  of  Sabeya Airport under the UDAN scheme.

;

Sabeya (Hathua) airstrip, Bihar, is included in the tentative list  of unserved airports  in  the UDAN scheme document. However, no bids for routes connecting Sabeya airstrip have been received from any airline for the operation of RCS flights to the completion of five rounds of bidding conducted to date. Accordingly, the airstrip has not been taken up for revival under the UDAN scheme.;

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3028 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: Widening of Highway Stretch in Shirdi
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Bhausaheb Rajaram Wakchaure

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3028 ANSWERED ON 18 TH  DECEMBER, 2025

## WIDENING OF HIGHWAY STRETCH IN SHIRDI

†3028.   SHRI BHAUSAHEB RAJARAM WAKCHAURE:

Will the MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)    whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  State  Highway  No.  7  in Maharashtra extending from Savalivihir to Bharvas in Shirdi Parliamentary  Constituency  for  which  construction  work  started  in 2014, remains incomplete and the stretch from Derde Fata to Lasalgaon has not been widened resulting in severe congestion from bullock  carts  and  trucks  especially  during  monsoon  season  causing serious accidents and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)     whether the Government has taken any steps to widen the road from  Derde  Fata  to  Kolpewadi  and  extend  it  up  to  the  nearby  sugar factory and if so, the details thereof;
- (c)      whether  the  Government  has  received  any  requests  in  this regard from public representatives and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)     the progress made so far in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)     The Government in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is  concerned  with  the  development  and  maintenance  of  National Highways (NHs). Savalivihir to Derde Fata section has been declared

as NH-160 and the development of this section is under implementation and scheduled for completion in June, 2026. The  remaining  Derde  Fata  -  Bharvas  -  Lasalgaon  section  is  a State Road, the development and maintenance of which is being done by the State Government of Maharashtra through its own resources. As reported by the State Government, the widening works on this section excluding  Derde  Fata  to  Madhi  (near  Kolpewadi)  section  is  under implementation and scheduled  for completion in December, 2026. (b)  to  (d)  The  Government  has  received  requests  from  the  public representatives for upgradation of this section of State Road and the same has been forwarded to the State Government of Maharashtra for taking further action in the matter. As reported by the State Government, the upgradation of this section is identified for inclusion under State Budget programme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3025 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: Welfare Measures for Scheduled Tribes in Punjab
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Charanjit Singh Channi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3025

TO BE ANSWERED ON- 18/12/2025

## WELFARE MEASURES FOR SCHEDULED TRIBES IN PUNJAB

## 3025 Shri Charanjit Singh Channi:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  has  identified  all  eligible  ST  households  in  Punjab  for  coverage  under  Central schemes and if so, the number thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(b) whether the implementation of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) in Punjab has been reviewed and if so, the findings thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(c) whether adequate funds have been allocated and utilised for tribal welfare and if so, the details thereof, yearwise and if not, the reasons therefor; and

(d) whether new livelihood and skill development projects for ST communities in border districts are proposed and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a): As per Census 2011 publish by RGI there are no notified Scheduled Tribe in Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana, NCT of Delhi and Puducherry in 2011

(b): The criteria for implementing EMRS Schools is blocks having more than 50% Scheduled Tribes population and at least 20000 tribal persons residing. Hence the question does not arise as this criteria is not fulfilled in Punjab.

(c) & (d): As per the details given in part a of the answer,  the question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3024 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: Engagement of BCG in Power Sector
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Dr. Mallu Ravi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3024 ANSWERED ON 18.12.2025

## ENGAGEMENT OF BCG IN POWER SECTOR

3024. DR. MALLU RAVI:

Will the Minister of POWER

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is aware of serious irregularities in the revised promotion policy and assessment criteria formulated with the involvement of Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in power sector Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) including the Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Ministry has examined this revised policy and whether all Independent Directors and Government Nominee Directors on the Boards of these PSUs consented to its adoption and if so, the due process followed and the basis of approval;

(c)  whether  BCG  was  appointed  without  competitive  bidding  and  if  so,  the  reasons therefor;

(d) the reasons for prioritizing BCG's assessment model over the existing Memorandum of  Understanding  (MoU)  and  Department  of  Public  Enterprises  (DPE)  prescribed appraisal parameters thereby undermining established norms; and

(e) whether the Ministry proposes to review the engagement of BCG and its role in policy formulation in PSUs under its administrative control and if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER

(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

(a) & (b) : There is no irregularity reported in the promotion policy of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) including Power Finance Corporation (PFC) under Ministry of  Power.  PFC  is  the  only  CPSE  of  the  Ministry  of  Power  which  appointed  Boston Consulting  Group  (BCG)  for  studying  overall  business  strategy  including  manpower planning  of  the  company.  The  promotion  policy  in  Power  Finance  Corporation  was amended  and  final  formulation  of  the  same  was  made  after  series  of  elaborate deliberation and discussion with Board of Directors in accordance with due process.

(c) & (d): BCG was selected for studying overall business strategy of the company through a competitive bidding process conducted on the GeM portal. Department of Public  Enterprises  (DPE)  prescribes  parameters  related  to  Annual  Appraisal  Reports which are diligently followed by PFC.

- (e): In view of above, the question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3022 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: Projects under National  Electricity Fund
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Shri Devesh Shakya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3022 ANSWERED ON 18.12.2025

## PROJECTS UNDER NATIONAL ELECTRICITY FUND

†3022. SHRI DEVESH SHAKYA:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

(a) the number of projects that have been approved so far in Etah and Kasganj districts under the National Electricity Fund (NEF) for strengthening distribution infrastructure through financial assistance and interest subsidy;

(b)  the  amount  of  funds  utilised  under  the  National  Electricity  Fund  (NEF)  in these districts during the last three years and the manner in which this amount has been spent in rural and urban areas, project-wise; and

(c) whether the Government proposes any new plan to upgrade the remaining dilapidated power lines, transformers and sub-stations in these districts through the National Electricity Fund (NEF), if so, the details thereof?

A N S W E R

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER

(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

(a) to (c) : The State of Uttar Pradesh did not participate in National Electricity Fund Scheme (NEF).

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