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Lok Sabha Question No. 560 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-28
Subject: Empowering Van Dhan Vikas Kendra Centres of Maharashtra
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Vishaldada Prakashbapu Patil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 560

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 28.11.2024

## EMPOWERING VAN DHAN VIKAS KENDRA CENTRES OF MAHARASHTRA

## 560. SHRI VISHALDADA PRAKASHBAPU PATIL:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the status of ongoing project of development of a composite machine for processing Neem fruits and Seeds in Maharashtra;

(b) whether the developed machinery has been handed over to Van Dhan Vikas Kendra Centre groups in Maharashtra for processing of Neem fruits and seeds; and

(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  to  (c) :  Under  the  scheme  of  Pradhan  Mantri  Janjatiya  Vikas  Mission,  TRIFED  has commissioned  a  Research  project  for  development  of  a  composite  machine  for  processing  of Neem Fruits and Seeds in collaboration with Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

This  research  finding  is  linked  up  with  the  Jagdamba  Vandhan   Vikas    Kendra, Yawatmal, Maharashtra. Demonstration cum training session followed by subsequent transfer of machinery was conducted at Amity University from 11th to 12th July 2024 and participants have been equipped with the necessary skills to operate composite machines.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 555 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-28
Subject: Housing requirement in Haryana
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Varun Chaudhry

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.555 TO BE ANSWERED ON NOVEMBER 28, 2024

## HOUSING REQUIREMENT IN HARYANA

## NO. 555. SHRI VARUN CHAUDHRY:

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

- (a) whether  any  survey  has  been  conducted  or  applications  invited  to ascertain the housing requirement of the urban and rural poor and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) the number of applications pending at present for housing requirement in Haryana and the time by which the pendency would be cleared?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)

- (a) &(b):  'Land'  and  'Colonisation'  are  State  subjects.  Therefore,  schemes related  to  housing  for  their  citizens  are  implemented  by  States/Union Territories (UTs). However, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) supplements  the  efforts  of  States/UTs  by  providing  Central  Assistance under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U) since June 25, 2015 to provide pucca house in urban areas across the country. PMAY-U adopted a demand driven approach wherein States/UTs were mandated to carry out demand survey to cover all eligible beneficiaries through their Urban Local Bodies (ULBs)/implementing agencies. Based on the validated demand, the project  proposals  were  approved  by  the  State  Level  Sanctioning  and Monitoring Committee (SLSMC) headed by the Chief

Secretary  of  States/UTs  for  further  sanctioning  of  Central  Assistance  by Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC).

Against the demand of 112.24 lakh houses as validated by States/UTs, a total  of  118.64  lakh  houses  have  been  sanctioned by the Ministry, out of which  114.30  lakh  have  been  grounded  and  more  than  88.02  lakh  are completed/delivered to the beneficiaries as on 18.11.2024. The remaining houses are at different stages of construction.

The  Ministry  has  sanctioned  all  the  project  proposals  submitted  by  the States/UTs  including  Haryana  and  no  further  projects  are  pending  for approval.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 554 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-28
Subject: Highway Projects in Maharashtra
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Smt. Smita Uday Wagh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 554 ANSWERED ON 28 TH  November, 2024

## HIGHWAY PROJECTS IN MAHARASHTRA

554. Smt. Smita Uday Wagh:

Will the MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) the total number of highway projects sanctioned for Maharashtra  and  its  total  length  especially  in  Jalgaon  Lok  Sabha Constituency;
- (b) the impact which these projects would leave on the connectivity of Maharashtra region and in driving economic growth; and
- (c) the progress of ongoing highway projects in the state and its role in shaping the lives of citizens?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) The development and maintenance of National Highways (NHs)  is  a  continuous  process.  Government  has  sanctioned  228 works aggregating total length of 4111 km  in the state of Maharashtra in the last three years including the Jalgaon Lok Sabha constituency. Construction of 4502 km of NHs has been completed in the State of Maharashtra during the last three years and current year.  Construction  of  NHs  will  ensure  smooth  flow  of  traffic  with better  connectivity  boosting  the  overall  economic  growth  of  the state. This will also ensure reduction in the travel time and vehicle operating cost with increased safety of the road users.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 553 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-28
Subject: Pollution Status of Thamirabarani River
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Robert Bruce C

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

## DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 553

## ANSWERED ON 28.11.2024

## POLLUTION STATUS OF THAMIRABARANI RIVER

## 553. SHRI ROBERT BRUCE C

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is aware of the pollution status of the Thamirabarani river in Tirunelveli and if so, the details thereof;

(b)  whether  the  Government  has  any  proposals  or  schemes  for  cleaning  and  rejuvenation  of  the Thamirabarani river;

(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(d) whether the Government has any plans to rejuvenate and clean all the major rivers in the country; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

## ( SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY )

(a) As per the Central Pollution Control Board report published in November 2022, the stretch from Pappankulam to Arumuganeri in the river Thamirabarani has been identified as a polluted river stretch of priority IV with a Bio-chemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) level of 7.5 milligrams per litre.

(b) & (c) It is the responsibility of states and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to ensure required treatment of sewage and industrial effluents to the prescribed norms before discharging into the rivers and other water bodies. The Govt of India provides financial and technical support to the states and ULBs under various programs like Namami GANGE, National River Conservation Program (NRCP) , Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) etc.

Under  NRCP,  the  ministry  had  sanctioned and  got  executed  projects  for  pollution  abatement  of Thamirabarani River at Tirunelvli, Tamil Nadu between  2001 to 2007. At present, no project is under consideration in the Ministry.

(d) & (e) Central Sector Scheme 'Namami Gange' is being run by Ministry of Jal Shakti  for pollution abatement  of  river  Ganga  and  its  tributaries.  While  Centrally  Sponsored Scheme  "National  River Conservation Plan" is being run to support the efforts of States and ULBs for abatement of pollution or rivers,  other  than  Ganga,  in  the  country.  In  addition,   Atal  Mission  for  Rejuvenation  and  Urban Transformation (AMRUT), run by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, also supports the states and ULBs in creating the sewerage and treatment facilities  that  also  contribute  in  pollution  abatement  of rivers. NRCP has so far, covered 57 rivers spreading over 17 States in the country with a sanctioned cost of Rs.8931.49 crore, and inter-alia, a sewage treatment capacity of 2941 million litres per day (MLD) has been created.

Under Namami Gange program, a total number of 484 projects, including 203 projects for setting up 6,255  MLD  capacity  sewage  treatment  plant,   and  a  sewer  network  of  5,249  kilo  meter,  have  been sanctioned at a cost of Rs.39,604 crore.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 548 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-28
Subject: Usage of Digi Yatra
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Sudama Prasad

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 548

(To be answered on the 28 th  November 2024)

## USAGE OF DIGI YATRA

## 548. SHRI SUDAMA PRASAD

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether it is true that many airlines and airports are mandating Digi Yatra despite it being voluntary and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the list of all the airlines and airports against whom such complaints have been received along with the status of action taken reports against the same;
- (c) the steps taken by the Government to publicise Digi Yatra as voluntary along with the expenditure incurred thereon; and
- (d)  the  manner  in  which  the  Government  ensure  privacy  and  smooth boarding, airport & security check in for passengers who are not willing to use Digi Yatra?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a) to (d): Use of Digi Yatra is purely voluntary. Wide publicity has been given through various media means, as well as standee at airports, that Digi Yatra is voluntary and one can avail it only if so desire. There have been some media reports on use of Digi Yatra at airports without passenger's explicit consent. However, airports have been sensitised on this. Airport operators bear expenditure incurred towards the said publicity.

The passengers who do not want to avail the Digi Yatra services, may use existing manual process at airports.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 547 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-28
Subject: Filling up of Vacancies
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Shri Dileshwar Kamait

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 547

TO BE ANSWERED ON 28 th  November, 2024

## Filling of Vacancies

## 547.   Shri Dileshwar Kamait:

## पेᮝोिलयम और ᮧाकृ ितक गैस मंᮢी

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

- (a)   whether the Government has taken adequate steps to fill up the vacant posts under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and all its PSUs, allied offices and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)    the  incumbency position  as on  1.10.2024  in  respect  of  all  Aided  Institutes,  all Public Sector Undertakings under aegis of the Ministry;
- (c)  whether the Government has initiated any special recruitment drive for filling up of the vacancies belong to SC/ST/OBC and Minority communities; and
- (d)   if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## 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 (d):   Filling up of vacant posts, including those reserved for SC/ST/OBC is a regular,  on-going  exercise  in Public Sector  Undertakings  (PSUs)  and  allied  offices under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.

The incumbency position as  on 1.10.2024 in respect of all aided  Institutes  and  all Public Sector Undertakings under aegis of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is approx. 92555.

The  Ministry  and  its  Public  Sector  Undertakings  (PSUs)  are  governed  by  the guidelines  and  instructions  issued  by  the  Department  of  Personnel  and  Training (DoPT) and the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) respectively regarding the reservation of SC/ST/OBC in recruitment. Special recruitment drives are periodically conducted to address and fill the vacancies reserved for SC/ST/OBC communities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 546 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-28
Subject: Commercial Pilot License
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Ms. Praniti Sushilkumar Shinde

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 546

(To be answered on the 28 th  November 2024)

## COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENSE

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

## 546. MS. PRANITI SUSHILKUMAR SHINDE

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the details of Commercial Pilot Licenses (CPL) issued to women during the last three years;
- (b) whether the Government has taken any measure to increase the representation of women in the aviation sector; and
- (c) 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) The details of Commercial Pilot Licenses (CPLs) issued to women during the last 03 years is as follows:-
- (b) and (c) The measures taken by the Government for skill development in civil aviation sector include the following:
- (i) In order to augment the supply of trained pilots in the country, the Airports Authority  of  India  (AAI)  has  brought  out  a  liberalised  Flying  Training Organisation (FTO) policy whereby the concept of airport royalty (revenue share payment by FTOs to AAI) has been abolished and land rentals have been significantly  rationalised.
- (ii) In 2021, after a competitive bidding process, AAI awarded nine FTO slots at five  airports  at  Belagavi  (Karnataka),  Jalgaon  (Maharashtra),  Kalaburagi (Karnataka), Khajuraho (Madhya Pradesh) and Lilabari (Assam). In June 2022, under second round of bidding, six FTO slots were awarded by AAI at five airports namely: two slots at Bhavnagar (Gujarat), and one each at Hubballi (Karnataka), Kadappa (Andhra Pradesh), Kishangarh (Rajasthan) and Salem (Tamil Nadu). Of

| Year                   |   No. of CPL issued to women |
|------------------------|------------------------------|
| 2022                   |                          343 |
| 2023                   |                          306 |
| 2024 (till 18.11.2024) |                          321 |

these 11 FTO slots are operational. The increase in number of FTOs is expected to provide more opportunities to women to enter the aviation sector. Apart from this, 135 Remote Pilot Training Organisations (RPTOs) have been established providing diverse opportunities for women to enter aviation sector. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare has implemented the Central Sector

Scheme "Namo Drone Didi" for providing Drones to the Women Self Help Groups under DAY-NRLM. The scheme aims to provide drones to 14500 selected Women SHGs during the period from 2024-25 to 2025-2026 for providing rental services to farmers for agriculture purpose. The drone manufacturers shall provide training as a package along with the supply of drones.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 545 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-28
Subject: Allotment of Petrol Pump in Kerala
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Adv. Adoor Prakash

## Allotment of Petrol Pump in Kerala

## 545 ADV. ADOOR PRAKASH:

## पेट Ō ोिलयमएवंŮाक ृ ितकगैसमंũी

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

- (a) whether the Government has ordered to probe into the matter of controversial petrol pump allotment in Kannur district of Kerala followed by the death of the Additional District Magistrate, Kannur;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the findings and action taken thereon;
- (c) whether the Government has received any complaint demanding investigation into the matter and cancellation of this allotment; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken thereon?

## ANSWER

## पेट Ō ोिलयमऔरŮाक ृ ितकगैसमंũालयमŐराǛमंũी ( ŵीसुरे शगोपी )

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

(a)&(b)  No Sir. Subsequent to dismantling of Administered Pricing Mechanism (APM) w.e.f.  1.4.2002,  the  selection/cancellation  of  Retail  Outlet  (RO)  dealers  is  done  by Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) themselves.

(c)&(d)  Complaints have been received by the Government of India relating to grant of No Objection Certificate by the official of the District Administration for setting up of RO at Cheranmoola, Nidvaloor,  Sreekantapuram in Kannur district of Kerala. As the complaints relate to a functionary of the State Government, the complaints have been forwarded to the State Government of Kerala for appropriate action at their end.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 542 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-28
Subject: Rehabilitation Projects in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri B K Parthasarathi

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 542

ANSWERED ON 28.11.2024

## REHABILITATION PROJECTS IN ANDHRA PRADESH 542. SHRI B K PARTHASARATHI

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state: (a) the number of dams proposed to be rehabilitated in Andhra Pradesh under Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Programme and other schemes of the Government; (b) the details of funds allocated/released for the aid purpose for Andhra Pradesh, scheme/project-wise; and

(c) the progress made on these projects so far and the timeline for their completion?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

( SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY )

(a) to (c) Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) Phase- II & Phase -III scheme will be implemented over a period of 10 years in two phases of 6 years each having an overlap of  2  years,  covering  736     dams  in  19  States  with  a  total  outlay  of  Rs.  10211.00  crores.  This scheme includes the dams of State of Andhra Pradesh. DRIP Phase-II scheme has been effective since October 12, 2021.

So  far,  due  to  non-fulfillment  of  the  readiness  criteria  set  by  the  World  Bank;  the  State Government of Andhra Pradesh has not joined this scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 541 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-28
Subject: Toll Tax Collection
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Charanjit Singh Channi

be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  revenue  earned  so  far  from  toll  tax  collection  through  Public Private Partnerships (PPP) model adopted by the Government;
- (b) whether there is any fixed timeline for implementation and abolition of toll tax, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of tolls which  are  still  operational  despite  being abolished;
- (d)  the  details  of  tolls  which  are  operational  despite  not  fulfilling  the designated area criteria; and
- (e)  the  reason  for  additional  toll  tax,  if  road  tax  is  already  collected during vehicle purchase?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) Amount of 1.44 lakh crore Rupees have been collected as user fee at  fee  plazas  presently  operational under Public Private Partnerships (PPP) model on National Highways since December, 2000.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 541

## ANSWERED ON 28 TH  NOVEMBER, 2024

## TOLL TAX COLLECTION

## 541. SHRI CHARANJIT SINGH CHANNI:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

(b) & (c) The user fee at fee plazas on National Highways are collected as per NH Fee Rules, 2008 and its amendment thereof. (d) & (e) All user fee plazas on National Highways are established as per  the  provision  of  National  Highways  Fee  (Determination  of  Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008 and the respective Concession Agreement. The Government by notification in the official Gazette, levies user fee on National Highways for the use of any section of National Highway, in accordance with the provisions of NH Fee Rules.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 539 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-28
Subject: Credit Facilities to MSMEs
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Shri S Venkatesan

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

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 539 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.11.2024

## CREDIT FACILITIES TO MSMEs

539. SHRI S VENKATESAN:

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

- (a) the status of  announcement made in the Budget to introduce new assessment tech based model for availing credit by MSMEs; and
- (b) the  details  of  the  Public  Sector  Banks  who  have  started  in-house  capabilities  for  the same?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): Union Budget 2024-25 has announced that Public Sector Banks will build their in-house capability to assess MSMEs for credit, instead of relying on external assessment and will take a lead in developing or getting developed a new credit assessment model, based on the scoring of digital footprints of MSMEs in the economy. As informed by Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, Public Sector Banks have started processing for implementing the Budget announcement.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 538 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-28
Subject: Upgradation of Thanjavur Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Murasoli S

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 538

(To be answered on the 28 th  November 2024)

## UPGRADATION OF THANJAVUR AIRPORT

## 538. SHRI MURASOLI S

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a): Thanjavur Airport is owned and operated by the Indian Air Force (IAF). Airports Authority of India (AAI) is in possession of 56.16 acres of land for construction of a civil enclave, consisting of Terminal Building, Car Park, New Apron etc., at the airport. However there is requirement of straight 4 lane approach road from NH 36 for which the Government of Tamil Nadu has been  requested  to  acquire  additional  land  and  construct  the  same. Construction of the civil enclave can be initiated by AAI once the approach road is constructed by the State Government.

- (b) & (c): During the second round of bidding under Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) - UDAN, Thanjavur (Tanjore) airport was identified for development and operation of flights. The routes connecting Thanjavur with Chennai and Bangalore have been allotted to Air Taxi for operation during UDAN 4.2 using a 9-seater aircraft. Upon the readiness of the airport, the airline may start the operations from Thanjavur airport.
- (d) & (e): As the construction of the civil enclave is contingent upon the availability of a straight approach road from NH-36 to Thanjavur Airport, which is to be facilitated by the Government of Tamil Nadu, no proposal for

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the present status of the expansion and upgradation of Thanjavur airport;
- (b) whether flights and flight operators have been approved under the UDAN Scheme for Thanjavur airport;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether the Union Government has any plans to create a Joint Advisory Committee for the expansion of the said airport and if so, the details thereof;
- and
- (e) if not, the reasons therefor?

forming a Joint Advisory Committee is under consideration by this Ministry at present.

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