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Lok Sabha Question No. 743 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-28
Subject: Textile Mega Cluster
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: NISHIKANT  DUBEY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.743 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.04.2016

## TEXTILE MEGA CLUSTER

## 743.  SHRI NISHIKANT DUBEY:

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

- (a) Whether the Government has allocated funds for a textile mega cluster at Godda, Jharkhand; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

वस्त्र राज् य मंरी (स्त्वतंर प्रभार) (श्री संतोष क ु मार गंगवार) MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

- (a) & (b): The  Detailed  Project  Report  (DPR)  of  Godda  &  neighbouring districts  (Jharkhand)  mega  handloom  cluster  has  been  approved  with  total project cost of Rs.76.52 crore, of which the Government of India's share is Rs.70.00 crore.   So far, an amount of Rs.5.65 crore has been released to said mega handloom cluster under Comprehensive Handloom Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS). Under the scheme, mega handloom clusterwise funds are not allocated. Funds are released based on the viable proposals received through the State Government concerned.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 742 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-28
Subject: Implementation of Panchayats Act
Ministry: PANCHAYATI RAJ
Asked by: PONNUSAMY VENUGOPAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.742

TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.04.2016

## IMPLEMENTATION OF PANCHAYATS ACT

## 742 DR. P.VENUGOPAL:

## Will the Minister of PANCHAYATI RAJ

be pleased to state whether the Government has taken any steps for the faster implementation of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act by States for the uplift of tribals, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ (SHRI NIHAL CHAND)

The  Ministry  of  Panchayati  Raj  has  taken  following  steps  for  faster  implementation  of  the Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA) by States for the upliftment of tribals:-

1. Under Rajiv  Gandhi  Panchayat  Sashaktikaran  Abhiyan(RGPSA),  the  Fifth  Schedule Areas are assisted financially to help in maximum participation of members of Gram Sabha and its decision making process by making provisions for Gram Sabha Mobilisers, PESA Coordinators for block and district Panchayats and for arranging orientation programmes.
2. The  Ministry  organized  One-day  State-level  Workshops  in  the  States  having  Fifth Scheduled Areas during 2014-15 to give a fillip to the implementation of PESA and improve the level of awareness on the subject among the representatives of PRIs and other stakeholders. The Workshop,  aimed  to  bring  an  interface  between  the  Government  and  other  stakeholders,  was attended  by  senior  officers  from  line  departments  of  the  State  and  district  officials,  elected representatives, NGOs and advocacy organizations.
3. A Handbook on 'Community Mobilisation'  in  Fifth  Schedule  Areas,  containing  basic information about the provisions of PESA, methods of community mobilization and role of Gram Sabha/community mobilisers and PESA coordinators has been released.
4. A National Workshop was organized at New Delhi on February 4-5, 2016 to review the progress  of  implementation  of  PESA  in  States,  issues  and  challenges  being  faced  and  the  way forward.  The  workshop  was  attended  by  the  Ministers  of  Panchayati  Raj  and  Tribal  Welfare Departments of the States besides Secretaries of these departments, officials of Union Ministries and other stakeholders.
5. A National Meeting of Tribal Women Presidents of Gram Panchayats of Fifth Schedule Areas was held at Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh on April 19, 2016 on their role in the development of  Fifth  Scheduled Areas. The meeting was attended by Tribal women Sarpanches and officials from the States having Fifth Schedule Areas.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 740 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-28
Subject: NH in Jharkhand
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: LAXMAN GILUWA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 740

TO BE ANSWERED ON 28 TH  APRIL,2016

## NH IN JHARKHAND

## 740.   SHRI LAXMAN GILUWA:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the construction work of national highway between Chakradharpur to Bandgaon in Jharkhand has been commenced ; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the progress made thereon?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a)&(b) The construction work of National Highway between    Chakradharpur and Bandgaon in Jharkhand has commenced on 16.04.2016 after revoking the termination of contract Agreement of M/s Patil Construction & Infrastructure by State Government of Jharkhand. The progress of work is yet to pick up and is being monitored regularly.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 738 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-28
Subject: Land Acquisition
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: NEELAM SONKER

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF LAND RESOURCES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 738 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.04.2016

## LAND ACQUISITION

†738.SHRIMATI NEELAM SONKER:

Willthe Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state :

- (a) the details of the land acquired across the country during each of the last fiv the current year under the Land Acquisition Act/Ordinance, State/UT - wise;
- (b) the purpose for the acquirement of the land;
- (c) whether  the  land  so  acquir ed  had  been  put  to  use  for  the  purpose  for  which  it  w acquired;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- ( e) if not, the number of farmers to whom the acquired land was returned and the num farmers whose land is still with the Government and the details of the land which ha been used for the purposes other than those for which it had been acquired, State/UT wise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI SUDARSHAN BHAGAT)

(a) to ( e) .Land and its management falls under the exclusive legislative and administrat jurisdiction of the States as provided in Entry No. 18 of List II (State List) of Schedule to the Constitution. Thus, a central and systemic record of land acquired i t states is not maintained by the Central Government.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 736 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-28
Subject: Manufacturing of Shipping Equipments
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.736

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 28 TH APRIL, 2016

## MANUFACTURING OF SHIPPING EQUIPMENTS

## 736. SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL:

Will the Minister of SHIPPING be pleased to state:

- (a) whether manufacturing of shipping equipments has been started in the country under the 'Make in India' programme;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to introduce skill development programme for the shipping industry; and
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the investment made or expected in this sector;
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (SHRI PON RADHAKRISHNAN)

## ANSWER

(a)&(b): Manufacturing of equipments and other ancillaries for shipbuilding is intrinsically linked to the growth in the shipbuilding volumes in the country. Under the 'Make in India' programme a number  of  initiatives  have  been  taken  for  augmenting  the  shipbuilding  volumes.  The  main measures include approval of a new Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Policy, recommendation for grant of 'Infrastructure status' for stand alone shipyards, introduction of Right of First Refusal to the Indian shipyards for procurement and repair of vessels required by government departments and agencies including PSUs for governmental or own use. It is expected that with growth in the shipbuilding  volume,  the  manufacturing  of  ancillaries  including shipping equipments  and machineries would increase.

(c)&(d): Ministry of Shipping has requested the Ministry of Skill Development  & Entrepreneurship to undertake a coastal district skill gap analysis, with special emphasis on skill requirements in the Ports & Maritime Sector.

As  part  of  the  Sub-Group  on  Transport,  constituted  by  NITI  Ayog,  Ministry  of  Shipping  has provided necessary inputs for preparation of Interim Report on the cutting edge skill requirements in the transport sector. The exercise of collection of details of manpower requirements and training facilities available at Major ports, associated PSUs and Autonomous Bodies has been undertaken.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 734 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-28
Subject: Assistance by ADB/USAID
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: R. GOPALAKRISHNAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 734

TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.04.2016

## ASSISTANCE BY ADB/USAID

## 734. SHRI R. GOPALAKRISHNAN:

Will the Minister of New and Renewable Energy be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have agreed to assist India in developing clean energy projects:
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether any Memorandum of Understanding has been signed in this regard;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the salient features of this arrangement;
- (e) whether  ADB  and  USAID  assistance  will  speed  up  the  setting  up  of  new solar parks in the country: and
- (f) if so, the details thereof, State-wise?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR POWER, COAL & NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

(a),(b),(c)&(d): Yes,  Madam.  The  Asian  Development  Bank  (ADB) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate investments and financing for the development of clean energy infrastructure in India.

(e)&(f): ADB  is  already  assisting  by  providing  loan  for  development  of evacuation  and  access  infrastructure  for  Renewable  Energy.  The  present  MoU between  ADB  and  USAID  would  provide  support  to  the  work  related  to  the development of evacuation and access infrastructure under Solar Park programme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 733 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-28
Subject: Loss incurred by Aviation Sector
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: SUSHMITA DEV

:

KUMARI SUSHMITA DEV

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.

733 (To be answered on the April 2016) 28th

## LOSS INCURRED BY AVIATION SECTOR

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be pleased to state: -

- (a) the total loss incurred by the aviation sector during the financial year 2015-16 and the percentage of total loss incurred by Air India during the same period with the reasons therefor; along
- (6) the total number of airports operational in the country and the number of profitable airports operational during financial year, 2015-16;
- (c) whether the Government has institutionalised any mechanism for the settlement of loans and system of recovery on the losses incurred Air India; and by
- (d) if s0, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Dr Mahesh Sharma)

- (a) The financial performance for the year 2015-16 for carriers other than Air India Limited is not available as Airlines submit their financial performance after audit of their balance sheet:

With regard to Air India Limited, it is likely to suffer a total Net Loss of Rs.2636.00 crores in 2015-16. It may be stated that Air India Ltd\_ has been facing losses in the few years on account of a multitude of factors  The main reasons for the losses of the company during 2015-16 are given hereunder: past

- High interest burden;
- High Airport User Charges,
- Increase in competition especially from low cost carriers;
- Adverse impact of exchange rate variation due to weakening of the Indian Rupee:
- (b): Airports Authority of India (AAD) owns and maintains 125 airports including 26 civil enclaves with scheduled flight operations at 70 of its airports

The number of profitable airports during 2015-16 are 12 (provisional).

(c) and (d: The Government has already approved the Turnaround Plan (TAP) and the Financial Restructuring Plan (FRP) of Air India in terms of which the Government is infusing Equity in to Air India:\_ This Equity infusion also includes the financial support towards the repayment of Principal as well as Interest on the Government guaranteed Loans taken for the acquisition of aircraft by Air India Ltd. As per the TAP, Government will infuse Rs.18929 crores for repayment of the Government Guaranteed Loans/ Interest till FY 2020-21.

Till March 2016, the Government has already infused an amount of Rs.22280 crores in the form of Equity Infusion into Air India   Accordingly, Air India has also dicharged off all its aircraft loans and interest  liabilities thereon at the end of March, 2016. For the year 2016-17 Government has further approved an Equity Infusion of Rs.1713 crores in line with TAP recommendations. The TAPMFRP also provides that equity would be infused subject to achievement of certain laid down milestones. The Company has achieved most of the targets set out in the TAP milestones, and has made progress in both Operational as well as Financial Areas.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 732 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-28
Subject: Coastal Shipping
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.732 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28 TH APRIL, 2016 COASTAL SHIPPING

## 732. SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL:

Will the Minister of SHIPPING be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to promote coastal shipping transportation of cargo within the country as well as among neighbouring countries;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to offer incentives to promote such measures in order to reduce carbon emissions in the country; and

## ANSWER

- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (SHRI PON RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a)&(b):Yes, Madam. The Government is promoting transportation of cargo through coastal shipping and with some neighbouring countries. The following steps have been taken by the Government to encourage growth in the transportation of goods through coastal vessels;

- (i) An agreement has been signed between India and Bangladesh on 6 th June, 2015 for commencement of coastal shipping between Bangladesh and the eastern ports of India through River Sea Vessels (RSV).
- (iii) Directorate  General  of  Shipping  has  issued  an  order  declaring  the  Inland  Vessel  (IV)  limits  for facilitating coastal trade operations.
- (ii) A River - Sea Vessels (RSV) Notification for moderating the technical and manning requirements for vessels operating within the Indian territorial waters was issued by the Directorate General of Shipping on 31.7.2013.
- (iv) Coastal Shipping Rules for coastal vessels operating within 20 miles off the coast have been issued by the Directorate General of Shipping on 04.03.2014.
- (vi) Government has exempted customs and Central Excise duty on bunker fuels (IFO 180 and IFO 380 CST) for use by coastal vessels carrying EXIM cargo or empty containers or domestic cargo between two ports in India.
- (v) All major ports have been advised to introduce Green Channel for coastal cargo, priority berthing for coastal vessels and construction of exclusive coastal berths.
- (vii) The abatement of service tax has been brought at 70% for coastal shipping at par with road and rail.
- (viii)The Government has relaxed cabotage for special vessels such as Roll-On Roll-Off (Ro-Ro), RollOn Roll-Off (Hybrid Ro-Ro), RO-RO-cum- Passenger (Ro-Pax), Pure Car Carriers, Pure Car and Truck Carriers, LNG vessels and Over-Dimensional Cargo or Project Cargo Carriers which are in short supply in the country for a period of five years w.e.f. 2nd September, 2015.
- (c) No, Madam.
- (d) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 729 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-28
Subject: Graduated Drivers' Licensing System (GDLS)
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: RABINDRA KUMAR JENA

be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  adopt  the  Graduated  Drivers'  Licensing  System  (GDLS) followed by many countries around the world;

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

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 729

ANSWERED ON 28 TH  APRIL, 2016

## GRADUATED DRIVERS' LICENSING SYSTEM (GDLS)

## 729. SHRI RABINDRA KUMAR JENA:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

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## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a) to (c)  No, Madam. Driving licence in the country is granted in two stages, i.e. learner's licence and driving licence. Chapter II of the Motor Vehicles Act (M.V. Act), 1988 and Chapter II of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR), 1989 lay down detailed procedure for grant of driving licence.  Section 7 of the M. V. Act  provides that for getting a learner's licence to drive a transport vehicle, the person must hold a driving licence to drive a light motor vehicle for at least one year. The validity of learners' licence is for a period of six months.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 728 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-28
Subject: Establishment of National Water Informatics Centre
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: SAKUNTALA LAGURI, HARISHCHANDRA DEORAM CHAVAN

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †728

ANSWERED ON 28.04.2016

## ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL WATER INFORMATICS CENTRE

## †728.       SHRIMATI SAKUNTALA LAGURI SHRI HARISHCHANDRA CHAVAN

Will  the  Minister  of  WATER  RESOURCES,  RIVER  DEVELOPMENT  AND  GANGA REJUVENATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is considering to establish a National Water Informatics Centre in the country for undertaking works relating to water availability and its utilisation;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the efforts made by the Government in this direction so far and the time by which the centre is likely to be established; and
- (d) the progress made in this regard so far ?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION (PROF. SANWAR LAL JAT)

- (a)  &  (b)  Yes,  Madam.  The  National  Water  Informatics  Centre  (NWIC)  is  envisaged  as  an organization  for  maintaining,  updation,  collation  and  dissemination  of  hydro-  meteorological data and information.

(c)  &  (d)  NWIC is envisaged as an independent organization under the overall supervision of Secretary  (Ministry  of  Water  Resources,  River  Development  &  Ganga  Rejuvenation)  under National  Hydrology  Project  (NHP).  The  Union  Cabinet  has  approved  the  National  Hydrology Project (NHP) as a Central Sector Scheme on 06.04.2016 which, inter-alia, includes setting up of NWIC at a cost of Rs. 39.7674 crores. To head the Center, a post of the level of Joint Secretary to Government of India has also been approved by the Cabinet.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 727 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-28
Subject: Passage to Global Shippers
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: MEKAPATI RAJAMOHAN REDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.727 TO BE ANSWERED ON 28 TH APRIL, 2016

## PASSAGE TO GLOBAL SHIPPERS

## 727. SHRI M. RAJA MOHAN REDDY:

Will the Minister of SHIPPING be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to relax the existing rules in order to allow passage to global shippers to sail into Indian coasts;
- (b) if so, the details and the objectives thereof; and
- (c) the extent to which the country is likely to benefit as a result thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (SHRI PON RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a)&(b):The Government has relaxed cabotage for (i) special vessels such as Roll-On Roll-Off (Ro-Ro), Roll-On Roll-Off (Hybrid Ro-Ro), RO-RO-cum- Passenger (Ro-Pax), Pure Car Carriers, Pure Car and Truck Carriers, LNG vessels and OverDimensional Cargo or Project Cargo Carriers which are in short supply in the country for a period of five years w.e.f 2 nd September, 2015 and (ii) for all ports which transship at least 50% of the EXIM and empty container handled w.e.f  7 th March,  2016.  The  cabotage  has  been  relaxed  with  the  objective  to  promote Coastal Shipping in India.
- (c) Cabotage  relaxation  of  special vessels  will  enable  global  shipping  lines  to transport  automobiles  from  one  Indian  port  to  other  Indian  port.  This  will decongest  roads  and  railways  and  also  reduce  carbon  emissions.  Cabotage relaxation for  container  transhipment  ports will  enable  shipping lines to consolidate Indian EXIM and empty containers at transhipment ports in India for onward transportation to destination ports by main shipping lines.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 725 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-04-28
Subject: Amendments to National Water Policy
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: RAMACHANDRAN MULLAPPALLY

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 725

ANSWERED ON 28.04.2016

## AMENDMENTS TO NATIONAL WATER POLICY

## 725. SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN

Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposes to amend the existing National Water Policy to meet the present requirements of the nation, if so, the details thereof; and

(b)  the  steps  being  taken  to  maintain  water  resources  and  eliminate  surface  and  groundwater resources pollution along with improving water quality?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION (PROF. SANWAR LAL JAT)

(a) The National Water Policy, 2012 was adopted by the National Water Resources Council at its Meeting held on 28.12.2012. The Policy has made several recommendations for conservation, development and improved management of water resources in the country. There is presently no proposal to review the National Water Policy, 2012.

(b)  Several  measures  for  conservation,  development  and  improved  management of water  resources are undertaken by the respective State Governments which inter-alia, include conservation of water resources in  reservoirs,  traditional  water  bodies,  rain  water  harvesting  and  artificial  recharge  of  ground  water. Central Government provides technical and financial assistance to the State Governments in this regard through various schemes and programs.

The  Central  Pollution  Control  Board  (CPCB)  along  with  the  State  Pollution  Control  Boards  (SPCB) issues pollution norms for water bodies and also monitors the water quality through a network of stations all  over  India.  Central  Water  Commission  (CWC)  also  monitors  water  quality  parameters  of  rivers  at selected locations. Similarly, Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) monitors the availability as well as quality of ground water. The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act 1974 and Water (Prevention & Control  of  Pollution)  Cess  Act,  1977  forms  the  basis  of  water  pollution  regulations  in  the  country. Necessary action against the polluters of water is taken by the concerned authorities under the different laws/rules framed by the Government in this regard.