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Lok Sabha Question No. 775 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Maintenance of NH-27 in Bihar
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Dr. Alok Kumar Suman

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether it is a fact that maintenance work of the National Highway-27 in district  Gopalganj  of  Bihar  are  still  not  completed  since  long  time  despite repeated verbal as well as written communication to the officials of Ministry concerned, if so, the reasons therefor; (b) whether  the  stretch  of  NH-27  in  district  Gopalganj  in  Bihar  is  badly maintained in comparison to Uttar Pradesh and other TRI districts, if so, the reasons therefor; (c) whether it is a fact that signage, pit, hole, ditch and plantation are not properly maintained or completed at stretch of NH-27 in district Gopalganj of Bihar, if so, the reasons therefor; (d) whether the Government has taken any measures to direct the authority concerned  to  ensure  proper  maintenance  of  stretch  of  NH-27  in  District Gopalganj of Bihar as per norms; and whether the Government has proposed for any contract for maintenance
- (e) of said stretch, if so, the details thereon?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) to (e)     Maintenance of the Gopalganj to Kotwa section of NH-27 has been taken  up  through  Performance  Based  Maintenance  Contract  (PBMC)  of  five years  and  commenced  in  July  2024.  Scope  of  the  maintenance  contract

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 775 ANSWERED ON 4 TH  DECEMBER, 2025

## MAINTENANCE OF NH-27 IN BIHAR

775.  DR. ALOK KUMAR SUMAN:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

includes  initial  rectification,  routine  maintenance,  periodic  maintenance  and emergency work in the specified timeline. Currently, initial rectification has been taken up in some critical sections to keep the road in traffic worthy condition. For improving the riding quality, overlay/renewal is proposed on the entire section in a phased manner within the  scope  of  PBMC  Contractor.  Further,  construction  of  a  Bridge  over  River Gandak is under implementation causing inconvenience in seamless movement  of  traffic.  All  efforts  are  being  made  for  early  completion  of  the bridge.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 773 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Valmikinagar Airport under UDAN Scheme
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Sunil Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 773

(To be answered on the 4 th December 2025)

## VALMIKINAGAR AIRPORT UNDER UDAN SCHEME

## 773. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state:-

- (a) the number of airports included under the UDAN scheme across the country;
- (b) whether the approved airport at Valmikinagar in Bihar has also been included or is proposed to be included under the said scheme and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether aircraft operations are taking place on a daily basis from the airports included under the said scheme and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a):    Under  the  Regional  Connectivity  Scheme-Ude  Desh ka Aam Nagrik (RCSUDAN), 93 unserved and underserved airports (including 15 heliports & 02 water aerodromes) have been operationalised.
- (b):  Valmikinagar  Airport  in  Bihar  has  been  identified  for  development  and operationalisation of RCS flights under the UDAN Scheme and an amount of Rs 25 crores has been allocated under the Revival of unserved airstrips Scheme.
- (c): At present, aircraft operations are taking place from all the airports operationalised under UDAN except 16 airports where operations are temporarily discontinued due to aircraft shortage, weather-related and other technical reasons.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 771 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Status and Progress of Greenfield Highways
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Durai Vaiko

be pleased to state:

- (a) the current status of the Trichy-Karur-Coimbatore Greenfield Highway  project,  Chennai-Trichy-Tuticorin  Greenfield  Highway  project, Trichy Semi-Access Controlled Ring Road project (JeeyapuramPanchapur-Thuvakudi) and status of completion of the PalpannaiThuvakudi service road on the Trichy-Thanjavur National Highway (NH);
- and
- (b) the steps being taken to expedite the execution of these projects to improve connectivity and facilitate economic development in the region?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b)     The process for preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been initiated for (i)  Karur  -  Coimbatore   (ii)  Chennai-Trichy-Madurai corridor and (iii) Trichy Ring Road. The decision of the project implementation will be taken based on the outcome of DPR, requirement of  connectivity,  traffic  density  and  synergy  with  PM  Gati  Shakti  Master Plan. The land acquisition process for Palpannai-Thuvakudi service road on the Trichy-Thanjavur section has also been initiated.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 771 ANSWERED ON 4 TH  DECEMBER, 2025

## STATUS AND PROGRESS OF GREENFIELD HIGHWAYS

771.  SHRI DURAI VAIKO:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 770 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Unclaimed Vehicles on Public Roads
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Rajesh Verma, Smt. Shambhavi, Dr. Lata Wankhede, Shri Atul Garg

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.  770 ANSWERED ON 04 th  DECEMBER, 2025

## UNCLAIMED VEHICLES ON PUBLIC ROADS

770.  SMT. SHAMBHAVI: SHRI ATUL GARG: DR. LATA WANKHEDE:

SHRI RAJESH VERMA:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken note of the large number of abandoned,  unclaimed  or  scrapped  vehicles  lying  unattended  on public roads, roadside spaces, and outside shops/junkyards across the  country,  thereby  causing  traffic  congestion,  encroachment, pollution and safety hazards and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has collected any data, in coordination with State Governments and local bodies on the estimated number of such vehicles lying unused for more than one year across major cities and towns and if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise;
- (c)  the  existing  legal  or  administrative  provisions  for  removal, auction or recycling of such vehicles and the extent to which they have been implemented by States/UTs; and
- (d) whether the Government proposes to introduce stricter timelines,  penalties  or  centralised  mechanisms  for  clearance  of abandoned  vehicles  from  public  spaces  and  if  so,  the  details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) to (c) The  legal provisions for handling  abandoned  or impounded  vehicles  have  been  provided  in  Section  127  of  the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, Sections 25-27 of the Police Act, 1861 and  Sections  497,  498,  503  and  504  of  the  Bharatiya  Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, which empower State/UT's enforcement  authorities  to  remove,  manage,  sale  or  otherwise dispose of such vehicles following due process.

Government has highlighted the matter with various State Police Authorities from time to time.

The removal and disposal of such vehicles is primarily within the  domain  of  States/UTs  Police  authorities,  as  the  vehicles  are seized  or  held  as  case  property  under  the  provisions  of  the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS),  the Police Act & the Motor Vehicles Act.  States/UTs have been advised to identify such vehicles  and  take  action  in  accordance  with  applicable  legal provisions.

Further, Rule 8(viii) and Rule 10(vi) of the Motor Vehicles (Registration  and  Functions  of  Vehicle  Scrapping  Facility)  Rules, 2021 permit enforcement agencies to offer the auctioned, impounded or abandoned vehicles for scrapping through Registered  Vehicle  Scrapping  Facilities  (RVSFs)  which  ensures  a more scientific disposal of such vehicles.

- (d)    No such proposal is under consideration.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 768 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Expansion of Coimbatore Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Thiru Thanga Tamilselvan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 768

(To be answered on the 4 th December 2025)

## EXPANSION OF COIMBATORE AIRPORT

## 768. THIRU THANGA TAMILSELVAN

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether it is a fact that the Master Plan for the expansion of Coimbatore Airport is being undertaken by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) including the increase in the length of runway from 2990 meters to 3810 meters, construction of a new passenger terminal, cargo terminal and an air traffic control-cum-technical building, construction of precast boundary wall for the newly acquired land for the project, increase the length of runway, new passenger terminal and cargo terminal;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the time by which the proposed expansion is likely to be completed; and
- (c) whether the Government is facing any impediments in executing the expansion works and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a) to (c): The expansion of airports is a continuous process and is undertaken by the Airport Operators from time to time depending on the availability of requisite land, commercial  viability,  socio-economic  considerations,  and  the  traffic  demand  or willingness of airlines to commence/increase operations. The proposal for construction of New Integrated Terminal Building (T3) along with new apron bays at Coimbatore Airport is at a preliminary stage in Airports Authority of India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 766 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Fire incident at IGI Airport, New Delhi
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Ms. Mahua Moitra

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 766

(To be answered on the 4 th December 2025)

## FIRE INCIDENT AT IGI AIRPORT, NEW DELHI

## 766. MS MAHUA MOITRA

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether it is a fact that a bus parked near an aircraft at Terminal-3 of Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, New Delhi, caught fire recently;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether any inquiry has been initiated to ascertain the cause of the fire and to fix responsibility and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether similar incidents have occurred earlier at IGI Airport, New Delhi and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the steps taken by the Government to strengthen fire safety measures and prevent recurrence of such incidents in future?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a)  to  (c):  On  28.10.2025,  AISATS  passenger    coach  was  parked  at  stand  C32, Terminal 3, IGI Airport, New Delhi to  pick up the flight crew of AI-315. During this  time  smoke  followed  by  fire  was  observed  from  the  coach.  The  fire  was immediately contained and subsequently extinguished fully.

At the time of fire, no passenger or staff was inside the coach. There was no injury to  any  personnel.  From  the  preliminary  findings,  the  most  probable  cause  of  the incident is attributed to mechanical or electrical failure within the engine bay which eventually led to fire.

(d):  No such coach fire incident has been reported in the last one year at IGI Airport, New Delhi. (e): To strengthen fire safety measures and  prevent fire-related incidents at airports, an Emergency Response Plan has  been developed by Directorate General of Civil Aviation    (DGCA)  in  accordance  with    Civil  Aviation  Requirements,  Section  4, Series  B,  Part  I,  and  is  reviewed    regularly  to  ensure  the  effectiveness  of    the established  processes.  The  procedures  are  audited  by  the  DGCA  during  annual surveillance  inspections  of  each  licensed  aerodrome.  Any  deficiencies  observed during such inspections are communicated to the aerodrome operator for necessary corrective  action.  In  cases  of  prolonged  non-compliance  with  the  mandated requirements,  enforcement  action  is  taken  in  accordance  with  the  Enforcement

Manual.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 765 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Air Plane Crash
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Shafi Parambil

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 765

(To be answered on the 4 th December 2025)

## AIR PLANE CRASH

765. SHRI SHAFI PARAMBIL

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state:-

- (a) the current status of the ongoing investigation with regard to the crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad;
- (b) whether the investigation team has identified the exact reasons for the said crash and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government has taken any additional safety protocols for flights to avoid such tragic incidents in future and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a) & (b): The Investigation of accident of Air India flight AI-171 at Ahmedabad, is being carried out by Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) as per Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2025.

The investigation is under progress

A preliminary report on the accident has been published by AAIB on 12.07.2025 and is available on their website www.aaib.gov.in. The  report contains factual information based on the evidence available at that point of time. All probable causes leading  to  accident  are  being  investigated.  The  final  investigation  report  will  be published after the completion of the investigation.

- (c): Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) - India has a robust mechanism to enhance aviation safety and takes following steps on regular basis to ensure safe operations:
- (i) DGCA has a systematic safety oversight mechanism in place for monitoring the  compliance  of  Rules  and  Civil  Aviation  Requirements  encompassing  all  the aircraft and the airport operators. The safety oversight process includes surveillances, spot check and regulatory audits. In addition, special audits are also carried out as per the risk perceived.
- (ii) DGCA  publishes  Annual  Surveillance  Plan  (ASP)  on  its  website.  Each directorate conduct surveillance/spot checks in their respective technical areas as per the ASP. Findings of audits, surveillances & spot checks are followed up with the concerned operator compliance. The observations are closed after due verification. Further the compliance of the action taken by the operator is verified during the next audit/surveillance. In case of any violations/noncompliance to regulations detected during audit/surveillance, enforcement action including financial penalty is imposed by the DGCA.

(iii): DGCA has also issued a 01/2025 circular regarding "Comprehensive special audit to assess aviation ecosystem and strengthen aviation safety architecture".

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Lok Sabha Question No. 764 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Delhi-Mumbai Expressway
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. 764

ANSWERED ON 4 TH  DECEMBER, 2025

## DELHI-MUMBAI EXPRESSWAY

764.  SHRI RAMVIR SINGH BIDHURI:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a) the time by which the remaining construction of stretch work of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway from DND to Meethapur is likely to be commenced;
- (b) the  reasons  for  the  delay  in  operationalizing  this  eight  kms stretch of the above expressway;
- (c) whether  the  provision  for  an  exit  point  near  Shivpuri  at Meethapur Chowk which existed in the year 2023, is being arranged so that lakhs of people may benefit, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the total expenditure incurred on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway project?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) & (b) The DND-Faridabad-Sohna NH-148NA, Delhi spur of DelhiMumbai  Expressway  having  total  length  of  59.063  km  is  being

developed in 3 no. of construction packages, out of which PackageII & Package-III have been completed and same have been open to the  traffic.  The  Project  package-I  from  DND  junction  to  Jaitpur having  9  km  length  is  in  advance  stage  of  construction  with Physical  progress  of  94.23%  and  scheduled  to  be  completed  by June-2026.

The Package-I is  delayed due to delay in approval of General Arrangement Drawings (GAD) of structure from Irrigation Department  of  the  Government  of  Uttar  Pradesh  for  crossing  of Agra-Canal.

(c) The entry and exit points have been constructed in accordance with provisions of Concession Agreement of Package II.

(d) An  expenditure  of  ₹  71,718  crore  has  been  incurred  till  the date on the entire Delhi-Mumbai Expressway project.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 763 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: MSME Technology Centre
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Shri Baijayant Panda

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 763 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.12.2025

## MSME TECHNOLOGY CENTRE

## 763. SHRI BAIJAYANT PANDA:

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

- (a) the  total  number  of  Micro,  Small  and  Medium  Enterprise  (MSME)  technology  centres established across the country to provide technical and skill development support to MSMEs;
- (b) the funds allocated for the establishment and operation of these centres in the financial year 2025-26;
- (c) the total  number of MSME entrepreneurs and employees trained at these centres in the year 2024; and
- (d) the  specific  initiatives  taken  to  introduce  advanced  technologies  like  Artificial  Intelligence (AI), Robotics and Internet of Things (IoT) in MSME skill development programmes?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): To provide technical and skill development support to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs),  in  addition  to  existing  18  Technology  Centres,  9  new  Technology  Centres  under Technology  Centre  Systems  Programme  (TCSP)  have  been  established  by  the  Ministry  of  Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME).
- (b):    The funds allocated for the establishment and operation of Technology Centres under TCSP is Rs. 200.00 crore in the financial year 2025-26.
- (c): New Technology Centres established under the TCSP and existing 18 Technology Centres have trained more than 3.28 lakh trainees including MSME entrepreneurs and employees in the year 2024-25.
- (d): Technology  Centres  have  organized  specialized  skill  development  programmes  in  advanced technologies  like  Artificial  Intelligence  (AI),  Robotics  and  Internet  of  Things  (IoT).  Further,  AI, Robotics  and  IoT  modules  have  been  incorporated  into  regular  long-term  and  short-term  training programmes to introduce advanced technologies in MSME skill development programmes.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 753 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Establishment of Air Cargo Terminals
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Smt. Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 753

(To be answered on the 4 th December 2025)

## ESTABLISHMENT OF AIR CARGO TERMINALS

## 753. SMT SANGEETA KUMARI SINGH DEO

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government proposes to establish dedicated air cargo terminals or cold-chain facilities at Bhubaneswar and Jharsuguda airports to support agricultural, horticultural and fishery exports from Odisha and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the details of cargo volumes handled by the said airports during the financial years 2023-24 and 2024-25, airport-wise;
- (c) whether  the  Government  has  received  any  proposals  from  farmer  producer groups or MSMEs of Balangir and Sonepur for using air cargo services under the Krishi UDAN scheme and if so, the details thereof; and (d) the measures taken by the Government to encourage air transportation of high-value perishable products such as aromatic rice, vegetables, fishery products and handloom-based goods from Odisha?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a) AAI Cargo Logistics and Allied Services Company Limited (AAICLAS) has established dedicated domestic and international air cargo facilities at Bhubaneswar Airport, along with cold storage facilities to support agricultural, horticultural and fishery  exports  from  Odisha.  The  Domestic  Air  Cargo  Facility  has  an  annual handling capacity of 22,700 MT, while the International Air Cargo Facility has a capacity  of  4,600  MT.  At  Jharsuguda  Airport,  air  cargo  operations  are  presently facilitated by the airlines through the existing passenger terminal building.

Development of additional cargo facilities depend on various factors such as airport development progress, increase in scheduled operations, handling capacity, growth in  domestic  cargo  volumes  and  demand from  airlines.  The  airlines  initiate  cargo operations based on their internal assessment of cargo potential, handling capabilities and overall commercial viability of operating from any airport. (b) The air cargo volume handled at Bhubaneswar airport stood at 9,871 MT in 2023-24 and 9,086 MT in 2024-25. At Jharsuguda Airport, 95 MT of cargo was handled in 2023-24, while no cargo movement was recorded in 2024-25. (c) &  (d)  Exporters,  based  on  their  commercial  viability,  requirements,  utilize available  air  cargo  facilities  in  accordance  with  various  determining  factors, including the destination country, airline operations, and the availability of direct or connecting services and to the intended destinations. value perishable products such as aromatic rice, vegetables, fishery products and

Futher, the existing facility at Bhubaneswar airport is capable of transporting of highhandloom-based goods from Odisha.

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