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Lok Sabha Question No. 3037 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-04
Subject: MOR Facilities
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: YERRAM VENKATA SUBBAREDDY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA

(To be answered on the August 2016) 4th

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3037

## MOR FACILITIES

3037.

SHRI Y.V. SUBBA REDDY

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIA TION

- (b) if s0, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;

be pleased to state: -

- (a) whether many airline operators are their aircraft to other countries   in view of non-availabiiity of  Maintenance, Overhaul and Repair   (MOR)   facilities in the country; taking
- (c) whether the country is losing crores of rupees due to if the details thereof; this, SO,
- apart from the recent announcements made in the   Budget for 2016-17, to address the issue? taking
- (d) whether due to high taxation, operators are also forced to go to other countries for MOR; and

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

- (a) to (e): Operators use the Maintenance,  Repair and Overhaul in India & abroad as per the need and availability of facilities.

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP), 2016, which envisages the following steps for ease of doing business and to provide incentives to MRO sector:

- ii) Foreign pilots operating an aircraft to and from India for the purpose of bringing aircraft for servicing in India will be issued temporary landing permits subject to conditions.
- i) Foreign MRO/ Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) experts will be provided visas promptly, and in cases of an Aircraft o Ground (AOG) situation, Temporary Landing Permits shall be issued subject to conditions
- iii) Policy for issuing Airport passes for MRO employees has been revised to facilitate MRO work: entry
- v) Provision adequate land for MRO service providers in all future airport/heliport projects where potential for such MRO services exists: for
- iv) Ministry of Civil Aviation to persuade State Governments to make Value Added Tax (VAT) zero rated on MRO activities.
- vi) Airport royalty and additional charges will not be levied on MRO service providers for a period of five years from the date 0f approval of the policy.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3036 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-04
Subject: Indo-US Clean Energy Fund
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: ASADUDDIN OWAISI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 3036

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.08.2016

## INDO-US CLEAN ENEGY FUND

## 3036. SHRI ASADUDDIN OWAISI,  M.P.

Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the country has announced a joint initiative with the US to mobilize upto $ 400 million in solar energy by 2020;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether both the countries have agreed to establish Indo-US clean energy hub;
- (d)   if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)    the  extent  to  which  this  initiative  is  likely  to  boost  solar  and  clean  energy  in  the country?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR POWER, COAL , NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY & MINES (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a) & (b): India  and  the  United  States  of  America  (USA)  will  be  jointly  working  for  the creation of US $ 20 million for US-India Energy Finance Initiatives, equally supported by the USA and India, which is expected to mobilize up to US $ 400 million to provide finances for clean and renewable electricity by 2020.
- (c) & (d): India and the USA are exploring the possibilities to establish the US-India Clean Energy  Hub,  as  a  coordinating  mechanism  in  partnership  with  leading  Indian  financial institutions, with a view to increase renewable energy investment in India.
- (e): Such initiatives will support the development of solar and clean energy substantially if US $ 400 million of finances are raised through proposed initiatives.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3035 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-04
Subject: Irrigation Projects in Jharkhand
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY, LAXMAN GILUWA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3035

ANSWERED ON 04.08.2016

## IRRIGATION PROJECTS IN JHARKHAND

†3035. SHRI RAM TAHAL CHOUDHARY

SHRI LAXMAN GILUWA

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

- (a) the names of irrigation projects operating in Jharkhand as on date;
- (b) the area being irrigated by these projects;
- (c) the names of irrigation projects which are not functioning properly;
- (d) the steps taken by the Government to rectify these irrigation projects; and
- (e) the extent to which the Government has achieved success from the steps taken?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION (Dr. SANJIV KUMAR BALYAN)

- (a)  & (b)    As informed by State Government of Jharkhand,  the names of irrigation projects operating in Jharkhand with their created potential and area being irrigated is enclosed as Annex1.
- (c) to (e)    State Government of Jharkhand has informed that a total of 102 completed Major and Medium Irrigation projects are not functioning properly due to lack of maintenance. Now these projects are being modernised and restored in a phased manner. Out of the above 102 projects, works of Extension, Renovation and Modernisation (ERM) of 30 projects is ongoing. Further, modernisation of 15 projects in phase - I and 55 projects in phase-II has been sanctioned.  The details are given in Annex-2, Annex-3 and Annex-4 respectively.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3031 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-04
Subject: Check in Process at IGI Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: ADVOCATE NARENDRA KESHAV SAWAIKAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 8 3031 (To be answered on the 4th A ugust 2016)

## CHECK IN PROCESS AT IGI AIRPORT

## 3031. ADV. NARENDRA KESHA V SAWAIKAR

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether Delhi International Airport Ltd: (DIAL) introduced system where portable hand held gadgets would facilitate the check-in process at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport at New Delhi;
- (c) whether the new system have found to be commuter friendly and easy handling;
- (b) if the details thereof;
- whether the Government would consider   extending the   system in other international airports in the country and busy domestic airports also; and

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a) (b): Yes Madam: Indigo Airlines, the highest passenger Joad carrier at Terminal 1 and Jet Airways & Vistara at Terminal 3 are aiready using handheld check-in devices.

(d) (e): Government is always willing to consider new technologies to enhance better traveling experience to the passenger in consonance with the airport and airline operators.

(c): Yes Madam. As per the feedback received, there is a positive response to the facility from the passengers\_

- (e) if so, the details thereof ?
Lok Sabha Question No. 3030 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-04
Subject: Cold Storage Facility at Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3030 (To be answered on the August 2016) 4th

## COLD STORAGE FACILITY AT AIRPORTS

3030.

SHRIMATI DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION be pleased to state:

- and vegetables take place; (6) the number of airports at which the cold storage facility is available;
- () the number 0f airports in the country through which export and import of fruits
- whether the farmers and traders living in South Gujarat take benefit of Air india and other airline services to export fuits particularly mango and chikoo to
- (d)if s0, the details thereof during the last three years?
- other States and foreign countries; and

ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

- (a): The export and import %f fruit and vegetables takes place through 18 airports in the country\_ It includes 13 airports managed by Airports Authority of india (AAI); Indira Gandhi International Airport; New Delhi; Kempegowda International Airport; Bengaluru; Cochin International Airport, Cochin, Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport; Mumbai and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad:
- (c): Yes MadamFarmers traders of South Gujarat do take advantage of Air iadia and other airline services for exporting mangoes and chickoo to foreign
- (6) The cold storage iacility is available at 19 girports: It includes 14 airports Airport; New Delhi; Kempegewda International Airport; Bengaluru; Cochin International Airport; Cochin; Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad:
- Million Tonnes (MT) in 2013-14, 33 MT in 2014-15,and 15 MT in 2015-16 originated from South Gujarat-mainly Mango and Chikoo.
Lok Sabha Question No. 3029 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-04
Subject: Grants/Assistance to Chhattisgarh
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: LAKHAN LAL SAHU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 3029

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.08.2016

## Grants/Assistance to Chhattisgarh

## 3029. SHRI LAKHAN LAL SAHU:

Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of grants/assistance provided to Chhattisgarh for promotion of new and renewable energy during the last three years and the current year;
- (b) the number of its beneficiaries during the above period;
- (c) the number of agencies whose services are being utilized for producing new and renewable energy in the State by the Union Government; and
- (d) the details of schemes/programmes being implemented for promotion of renewable energy in the State during the current year?

## ANSWER

MINISTER  OF  STATE  FOR  POWER,  COAL  ,  NEW  &  RENEWABLE  ENERGY  &  MINES (SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

- (a) & (b): The  details  of  grants/assistance  provided  to  Chhattisgarh  for  promotion  of  new and renewable energy during the last three years and the current year is as under :

|   SN | Year                 |   Central Financial Assistance ( Rs in Crore) |
|------|----------------------|-----------------------------------------------|
|    1 | 2013-14              |                                         15.76 |
|    2 | 2014-15              |                                         36.36 |
|    3 | 2015-16              |                                         41.27 |
|    4 | 2016-17 (up to July) |                                          6.14 |

Over  15550  beneficiaries  have  benefitted  in  the  state  by  the  promotion  of  various  renewable sources.

- (c ): Chhattisgarh Renewable Energy Development Agency ( CREDA)  is the nodal Agency in the  state  of  Chhattisgarh  for  implemention  of  various    renewable  energy  programmes/projects. CREDA has 104 registered System Integrators & 16 registered Vendors, who work as agencies on behalf of CREDA for providing installation and maintenance services in the State.
- (d): The details of various schemes/programs being implemented in the state is as under:-
- Solar Photovoltaic Power:- Grid Connected Rooftop SPVPP, Off-Grid Rooftop SPVPP, Grid utility Mega Scale Power Plants(Solar Park, Mega Size SPVPP, Canal Top)
- Drinking Water:- SPV Dual Pump
- Irrigation:- SPV Pumps
- Biogas: Community type, Family type
- Biomass:- Biomass Gasifier, Cookstoves
- Solar Thermal:- Solar thermal concentrator
- Wind Power
- Small Hydro Power
- Biomass based Power Plants

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3028 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-04
Subject: Storage Capacity of Reservoirs
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: RANJIT SINGH  BRAHMPURA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3028

ANSWERED ON 04.08.2016

## STORAGE CAPACITY OF RESERVOIRS

## 3028.        SHRI RANJIT SINGH BRAHMPURA

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

- (a) the storage capacity added in the water bodies especially reservoirs during the current as well as last Five Year Plan to ensure that rain water is not wasted and does not go to sea directly;
- (b) whether rate of addition of storage capacity is sufficient to take care of the needs of Indian citizen keeping in view the huge scarcity of water at various places, if so, the details and extent thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  storage  reservoirs  of  the  country  meet  the  global  standards  as  per  the  size, capacity, safety and other technological advancements, if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the steps taken to enhance the storage capacity along with exercise to be taken to meet the global standards in the matter?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION (DR. SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN)

- (a) As  per  assessment  made  by  Water  Commission  (CWC),  live  storage  capacity  of completed projects in the country in 2010 was about 253.388 Billion Cubic Meter (BCM) where as it was around 225.14 BCM in 2004.  Thus the storage capacity created during the period of 2004 to 2010 (6 years) is about 28.248  BCM.
- (b) As  per  assessment  done  by  CWC  in  1993,  the  utilizable  water  with  conventional approach  is  1121  BCM  which  comprises  of  690  BCM  of  surface  water  and  431  BCM  of replenishable  ground  water  resources.    For  harnessing  of  utilizable  surface  water  it  has  been estimated that approximate live storage capacity of 450 BCM is required.  The present addition of storage capacity may be required to speed up to take care of future needs.
- (c) Storage reservoirs in India are planned and created by State Government by constructing dams across river streams as per the Bureau of India Standards which are framed and updated
- (d) Water  being a State subject, planning, execution, operation  and maintenance of water resources projects including creation of additional storage are undertaken by the concerned State Governments as per their own resources and priorities.  Central Governments provides technical and  financial  assistance  to  encourage  sustainable  development  and  efficient  management  of water resources through various schemes and programmes viz.  Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3026 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-04
Subject: Storage Technology
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: R. VANAROJA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3026 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.08.2016

## STORAGE TECHNOLOGY

3026.  SHRIMATI VANAROJA R.:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether India's outdated grid infrastructure is incompatible with the storage  technology  that  private  investors  are  looking  to  install  and  in holding  back  the  emergence  of  the  electricity  storage  sector,  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government's  push  for  the  adoption  of  renewable energy  sources  such  as  solar  and  wind  will  increasingly  rely  on  power storage  since  supply  from  such  sources  is  irregular,  if  so,  the  details thereof; and
- (c) whether it is also true that the power storage facilities are critical for  the  Government's  rural  electrification  programme  as  well,  if  so,  the steps taken/ proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

## A N S W E R

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

( SHRI  PIYUSH GOYAL )

(a) to (c) :    No,  Madam.  Indian  grid  is  being  upgraded  from  time  to  time with  latest  technologies  in  generation,  transmission  and  distribution sectors subject to availability of funds. Overall, our grid infrastructure is compatible with power storage technology.

Under rural electrification component of Deendayal Upadhyaya  Gram  Jyoti  Yojana  (DDUGJY),  Battery  storage  is  used  in Decentralized Distributed Generation (DDG) projects which are for those unelectrified  villages  where  grid  connectivity  is  either  not  technically feasible  or  not  cost  effective.  These  projects  are  based  on  renewable energy sources.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3025 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-04
Subject: Activities under Swachh Bharat Mission
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: CHANDRAKANT BHAURAO KHAIRE

## Government of India Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3025 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04-08-2016

## Activities under Swachh BharatMission

## †3025. SHRI CHANDRAKANT KHAIRE:

Will the Minister of DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION be pleased to state :

- (a) the details of the activities undertaken so far in Maharashtra under Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) (SBM-G);
- (b) the number of people benefited in Maharashtra under SBM-G; and
- (c) the details of the activities/work which are yet to be completed under the SBM-G along with the time by which the said activities/works are likely to be completed?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION (SHRI RAMESH CHANDAPPA JIGAJINAGI)

- (a) As per the information provided by the State of Maharashtra on the Integrated Management Information System (IMIS),  1514346 Individual household latrines (IHHLs) and 99 Community Sanitation Complexes have been constructed in Maharashtra since 2.10.2014. In addition, Solid and Liquid Waste Management (SLWM) activities have been taken-up in 160 Gram Panchayats. Various awareness activities,  workshops  and  trainings  of  stakeholders  have  been  organized  in Maharashtra. Out of 41130 villages, 9560(23.24%) villages have been declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) in Maharashtra. In addition, 15 Blocks and one district-Sindhudurg have also been declared ODF. Sanitation Coverage, which was 52.76% on 2.10.2014 has increased to 64.98% as on 1.08.2016.
- (b) As per the IMIS information, 1514346 households have been provided Individual household latrines (IHHLs) in Maharashtra under SBM(G) since 2.10.2014.
- (c) As per the information provided by the State on the IMIS, 4338769 Households are without toilets  as  on  1.08.2016  in  Maharashtra.  The  State  endeavours  that  these  households  will  be provided Individual household latrines (IHHLs) by 2 nd October, 2019.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3024 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-04
Subject: Encroachment on Footpaths
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: RAMACHANDRAN MULLAPPALLY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3024

ANSWERED ON 4 TH  AUGUST, 2016

## ENCROACHMENT ON FOOTPATHS

3024.   SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN:

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

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  encroachment  of  footpaths  are  causing  huge difficulties to the public and also traffic jam across the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a) to (c) In order to provide for control of land within the National Highways, right of way  and  traffic  moving  on  the  National  Highways  and  for  removal  of  unauthorized occupation  of  the  land  within  the  National  Highways,  the  Government  has  enacted  the Control of National Highways (Land and Traffic) Act, 2002. Under the provisions of section 3  of  the  aforesaid  Act,  Highway  Administrations  have  been  established,  consisting  of  the Regional Officers of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, to exercise powers and discharge functions conferred on them under the Act in respect of the entire stretches of all National Highways throughout the country.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3022 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-04
Subject: Construction of New Runway at Delhi Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: RANJANBEN BHATT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTIQN NO. : 3022

(To be answered on the 4th August 2016)

## CONSTRUCTION OF NEW RUNWAY AT DELHI AIRPORT

## 3022. SHRIMATI RANJANBEN BHATT

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

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be pleased to state:-

- (a)   whether the Government proposes to construct fourth runway at Delhi
- (C) if so, the details thereof; and
- in this regard till date; step

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

- (a) to (c): Yes Madam\_ MIs Delhi International Airport Private Limited (DIAL) has included construction of a new fourth runway parallel to the existing runway 11/29 in the just concluded Master Plan 2016 0f IGI Airport; New Delhi with features to handle large wide body aircrafts navigational aids
- (d): Does arise in view of reply given above. not
- (4) if not; the reasons therefor?
Lok Sabha Question No. 3021 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-08-04
Subject: Air India Flight Incident
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: M. UDHAYAKUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3021 (To be answered on the 4th August 2016)

## AIR INDIA FLIGHT INCIDENT

3021.

ADV. M: UDHAYAKUMAR

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether an Air India's Melbourne-Delhi flight was forced to divert to Singapore recently due to a rat; if s0, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the pest controllers were unable to trap the rat for four days;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (d) the details of such incidents happened during the last one year; and
- (e) the steps taken by the Government to prevent the occurence of such incidents in order t0 avoid inconvenience caused to the air passengers?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Jayant Sinha)

(a): April 2016 o sector Melbourne-Delhi was diverted to Singapore due to sighting of rat: After carrying out fumigation at Singapore, the aircraft departed for Delhi on 17 th April 2016. Fumigation is & method of pest control that completely fills an area with gaseous pesticides or fumigants; to suffocate poison the pests within: Yes;

(d): The details of such incidents happened during the last one year are attached at Annexure-l

(b)&(c):Does not arise.

(e): Rat menaces are tackled by individual airlines by using:

2) By conducting Spot-Checks in catering bonded stores:

1) Periodic fumigation for pest/rodent control etc:

In addition, the aerodrome operatorlowner take actions to eliminate or to prevent the establishment %f garbage disposal dumps or any other source which may attract wildlife/rodent to the aerodrome

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## ANNEXURE\_1 toLSUQ 3021

| Model   | Date and Flt No.   | Sector           | Delay details                                                          |
|---------|--------------------|------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| B787    | L5-Apr-16 AI-309   | MELBOURNE- DELHI | MELBOURNE-DELHI SECTOR DIVERTED TO SINGAPORE DUE RAT SIGHTED ON BOARD. |
| B787    | 30-Dec-15          | MUMBAI - LONDON  | CREW SIGHTED RAT. INITTATED AIR TURN BACK TO MUMBAI:                   |
| B787    | 30-Jul-15 AI-123   | DELHI - MILAN    | RAT REPORTED ON BOARD: [NITTATED AIR TURN BACK TO DELHI:               |