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Lok Sabha Question No. 2121 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Development of Private Colonies in Meerut and Hapur
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Arun Govil

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2121

## TO BE ANSWERED ON FEBRUARY 12, 2026

## DEVELOPMENT OF PRIVATE COLONIES IN MEERUT AND HAPUR

NO. 2121.  SHRI ARUN GOVIL:

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that private builders in Meerut and Hapur are developing a large number of private colonies similar to other cities in the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  is  also  aware  that  some  colonisers  absolve themselves of all responsibilities or fail to develop civic amenities and do not  obtain  completion  certificates  from  the  Municipal  Corporation  after selling  houses  constructed  by  them  to  the  public  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (c) whether such private colonies are not being taken over by the Municipal Corporation due to lack of sewerage, drainage and water supply facilities and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) the action plan of the Government to regulate the builders who leave their colonies incomplete and to ensure provision of basic civic amenities such as  electricity,  sanitation,  sewerage  and  water  supply  in  such  incomplete private colonies?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)

- (a) to (d): As per Entry 18 of List- II (State List) of 7 th  Schedule of Constitution of India, 'Land' and 'Colonization' are State subjects. States/UTs prescribe laws/rules/regulations for urban planning and provision for urban services. The details related to private colonies are not centrally maintained by the Ministry.

However, by deriving powers from Entries 6, 7 & 46 of List-III (Concurrent List) of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, the Real Estate (Regulation  and  Development)  Act,  2016  [RERA]  was  enacted  by  the Parliament  to  regulate  the  contractual  relationship  between  homebuyers and promoters. RERA aims to ensure transparency & accountability in the Real Estate Sector, thereby protecting the interests of the homebuyers.

Under the provisions of RERA, the Real Estate Projects are required to be registered  with  the  Real  Estate  Regulatory  Authority  of  the  State  /  UT concerned.

Section  11(4)  of  RERA  mandates  that  the  promoter  shall  obtain  the Completion  Certificate  or  Occupancy  Certificate,  or  both,  as  applicable, from  the  competent  authority,  certifying  that  the  real  estate  project  has been developed in accordance with the sanctioned plan, approved layout plan  and  specifications,  and  that  the  building  is  fit  for  occupation  with requisite civic infrastructure such as water supply, sanitation and electricity.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2111 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Widening Work on NH-709AD
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Harendra Singh Malik

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2111 ANSWERED ON 12 TH  FEBRUARY, 2026

## WIDENING WORK ON NH-709AD

2111.  SHRI HARENDRA SINGH MALIK:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, which passes through the Budhana  and  Khatauli  Assembly  areas  of  Muzaffarnagar  district,  is likely to be fully opened for public use by February 2026;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  assessed  the  present  status  of  the widening  work  of  National  Highway-709AD  from  Shamli  to  Bijnor  via Muzaffarnagar and fixed a final timeline for its completion;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  construct  separate  service lanes or a dedicated truck terminal on the main routes used by heavy vehicles of paper and furnace industries in Muzaffarnagar with a view to eliminate traffic congestion within the city; and
- (d) whether, in view of the height of tractor-trolleys used by sugarcane farmers and safety requirements, the Government proposes to introduce any technical modifications in the design and construction of underpasses and service roads along the expressway?

## ANSWER

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

(a) The Delhi-Dehradun access-controlled highway is nearing completion  and  expected  to  open  for  traffic  upon  completion  of  the work. (b)     The Government has taken up 4-laning of the existing Shamli to Bijnor section in three packages as detailed below: (i) Shamli to Muzaffarnagar section of NH-709AD was completed in January 2024. (ii) Muzaffarnagar to Miranpur section of NH-709AD was completed in October 2024. (iii) Miranpur to Bijnor (part of Behsuma to Bijnor project) section of NH-34,  which  is  under  construction  and  targeted  for  completion  by December 2026. (c)     For decongestion of Muzaffarnagar bypass, the Government has approved a proposal with a total capital cost of ₹419.47 crore for the construction of a six-lane flyover at the starting point of the Muzaffarnagar Bypass, along with provision of 3.66 km of slip/service roads. (d)     Government in Ministry of Road Transport & Highways keeps on assessing  the  requirement  of  vehicular  traffic  including  need  of dedicated  truck  terminal  and  decision  on  implementation  is  taken based  on-site  requirements,  conformity  to  codes  and  publications  of Indian Road Congress (IRC). The height of various structures including underpasses,  has  been  finalised  as  per  IRC  codal  provision,  site condition etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2106 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Inclusion of Biju Expressway in NHAI Network
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Pradeep Purohit

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2106 ANSWERED ON 12 TH  FEBRUARY, 2026

## INCLUSION OF BIJU EXPRESSWAY IN NHAI NETWORK

2106.  SHRI PRADEEP PUROHIT:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that National Highway-130CD (Visakhapatnam-Raipur) and National Highway-53 (Kolkata-Mumbai via Sambalpur and Nagpur) are major national corridors and both intersect with connect  to  the  Biju  Expressway  at  Block  Sohela  under  Bargarh  district  of Odisha;
- (b) whether the Government is further aware that Biju Expressway serves as a critical strategic and economic link for Western Odisha, connecting multiple districts  and  facilitating  interstate  trade,  tourism,  defence  mobility  and industrial development;
- (c)  whether the Government proposes to include Biju Expressway under the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) network, in view of its strategic connectivity with NH-130CD and NH-53;
- (d)  if  so,  the  details  of  the  proposal,  timeline  for  inclusion,  upgradation  and funding pattern thereof; and
- (e)  if  not,  the  reasons  therefor  and  the  steps  being  taken  to  upgrade  and maintain this important corridor in public interest?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a)  to  (e)  Government  in  Ministry  of  Road  Transport  &  Highways undertakes Feasibility Study/Detailed Project Report (DPR) for improvement/widening/construction of National Highways/Expressways in the country including the State of Odisha. Decision for project implementation and investment is taken based on the outcome of DPR, requirement of connectivity, traffic density and synergy with PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan. Biju Expressway is constructed by the State Government of Odisha and there is no proposal to include Biju Expressway under the network of National Highways as of now.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2105 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Mekedatu Dam Project
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Km. Sudha R

2105. KM. SUDHA R:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is true that building any new dam across Cauvery River upstream, particularly in Karnataka would adversely impact farming operations and hit the livelihoods of farmers in Cauvery Delta districts particularly in Mayiladuthurai Lok Sabha Constituency and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Union Government has given its in-principle nod to build a new dam by name 'Mekedatu' across the River Cauvery and if so, the details thereof; and

(c) whether the Union Government has provided environmental clearance for Mekedatu dam project and if so, the details and current status thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI ( SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY )

(a)  to  (c) In  exercise  of  the  powers  conferred  by  section  6A  of  ISWRD  Act,  1956  the  Central Government  notified  vide  notification  number  S.O.  2236(E)  dated    01,June,  2018  the  Cauvery  Water Management  Scheme,  inter  alia,  constituting  the  Cauvery  Water  Management  Authority(CWMA)  and Cauvery  Water  Regulation  Committee(CWRC)  to  give  effect  to  the  decision  of  the  Cauvery  Water Disputes Tribunal as modified by the Hon'ble Supreme Court vide its order, dated 16, February 2018.

Further, Central Water Commission (CWC) has recently published the guidelines for "Appraisal of Water Resources Projects in the Cauvery Basin" to streamline the process of approval of Water Resources Projects  falling  under  Cauvery  Basin  for  the  state  of  Tamil  Nadu,  Karnataka,  Kerala  and  Puducherry ensuring  conformity  or  otherwise  of  the  proposed  water  utilization  in  the  project  vis-à-vis  the  CWDT Award (as modified by the Hon'ble Supreme Court).

The Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been received in Central Water Commission (CWC) from Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) for appraisal.

The project authority is required to take all statutory approvals including environmental clearance from concerned departments before implementation of the project.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2105

ANSWERED ON 12.02.2026

## MEKEDATU DAM PROJECT
Lok Sabha Question No. 2104 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Variations on Pilot Duty Norms
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Com. Selvaraj V, Shri Subbarayan K

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2104

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  12th February 2026 )

## VARIATIONS ON PILOT DUTY NORMS

2104.     COM. SELVARAJ V SHRI SUBBARAYAN K Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

(a) whether it is a fact that the Government had previously given certain dispensation/variations to the airlines on pilots duty and rest period norms and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the relief on pilot's duty norms has been withdrawn so that the safety is not compromised, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and

(c)  the  steps  being  taken/proposed  to  be  taken  by  the  Directorate  General  of  Civil Aviation (DGCA) for a periodic review of the recruitment of pilots by airlines?

## ANSWER

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

(a)  &  (b):  Yes,  Directorate  General  of  Civil  Aviation  (DGCA)  has  granted  certain variations  to  airlines  from  CAR  Section  7,  Series  J,  Part  III  based  on  operational constraints related to night duty, number of landings, weekly rest, consecutive night duties and others.

These variations/dispensations were granted for a limited period of six months i.e. upto 30th April 2026 after due consideration of safety risk analysis subject to further review.

Further,  as  requested  by  M/s  Indigo,  temporary  exemption  from  the  provisions  of Clauses 3.11 and 6.1.4 of FDTL CAR 7/J/III has been granted up to 10.02.2026 solely to support operational stabilization in view of public interest.

(c):  Recruitment  of  pilots  is  carried  out  by  airlines  based  on  their  operational requirement, network and aircraft fleet. DGCA has been regularly interacting with the operator  and  obtaining  weekly  and  fortnightly  reports  on  critical  operational  and manpower parameters to monitor operational stability and ensure continued regulatory oversight.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2097 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Modernisation of Aviation Navigation
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Tatkare Sunil Dattatrey

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2097

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  12th February 2026 )

## MODERNISATION OF AVIATION NAVIGATION

2097.    SHRI TATKARE SUNIL DATTATREY Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  Airports  Authority  of  India  (AAI)  is  considering  an investment of over Rs. 15,000 crores to modernize aviation navigation and surveillance technology at various airports across the country;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  details  of  the  breakdown  of  the  said investment/funds decided in this regard;
- (c) whether AAI is also taking proactive steps to fill vacancies of technical roles across various airports and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether AAI is further considering establishment of a dedicated and skilled cybersecurity division and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): The Airports Authority of India (AAI), being the sole Air Navigation Service Provider  (ANSP)  in  the  country,  continuously  undertakes  modernisation  of  air navigation infrastructure and upgradation of Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems to cater to the growing air traffic demand. In this regard, AAI has earmarked a capital outlay  of  approximately  Rs.  3490  crore  during  the  period  2026-2028  for  the modernisation of Communication, Navigation and Surveillance / Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) infrastructure at various airports across the country. Out of the said expenditure, around Rs. 1532 Crore pertains to automation of ATM systems across airports, while the remaining funds have been allocated for the upgradation of other CNS/ATM equipment.

- (c): The Airports Authority of India (AAI) undertakes recruitment from time to time to ensure availability of adequate technical manpower for maintaining operational safety and continuity of services. During the last three years, recruitment to 2341 posts in technical roles at the executive level has been conducted by AAI.
- (d): For the establishment of a dedicated Cyber Security Division for CNS/ATM and IT/OT (Information Technology/ Operational Technology) systems, AAI has issued a Request for Proposal to IIT Madras for engagement as a consultant to support and strengthen the cybersecurity framework of OT/IT systems at AAI airports. The scope of the consultancy includes formulation of cyber security architecture and assessment of manpower requirements for cyber security verticals in AAI.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2091 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Upgradation of Airport Infrastructure
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Dr. Kadiyam Kavya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2091

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  12th February 2026 )

## UPGRADATION OF AIRPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

2091.    DR. KADIYAM KAVYA Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a)  whether  the  Government  has  undertaken/proposes  to  undertake  strengthening  of passenger facilities and security-related infrastructure at airports in Telangana and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the details of upgradation/modernisation works sanctioned, approved and executed during the last three years and the current year, airport-wise;
- (c) the details of the funds sanctioned, released and utilised for the said works, airportwise; and
- (d) the timeline fixed for completion of the ongoing works, airport-wise?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): The upgradation and modernization of airports is a continuous process and is undertaken by Airports Authority of India (AAI) and other Airport Operators from time to  time,  depending  on  the  passenger  demand  forecast,  operational  requirements  and demand from airlines. Development works are taken up in a phased manner, subject to the  availability  of  land,  financial  viability,  and  operational  needs  related  to  intended aircraft operations.

At Hyderabad Airport, the passenger handling capacity has been augmented from 12 Million  Passengers  Per  Annum  (MPPA)  to  34  MPPA.  Cargo  Terminal-2  has  been operationalised and a transit lounge facility for passengers has been made operational. These  works,  along  with  other  miscellaneous  works,  have  been  undertaken  at  a cumulative  cost  of  approximately  Rs.1325  crore.  Further,  the  airport  operator  has undertaken expansion of the main access road and extension of the Bravo Taxiway.

At Begumpet Airport, AAI has completed resurfacing of the runway and other pavement works, widening of the perimeter road and other miscellaneous works at an estimated cost of approximately Rs.42 crore.

The  timeline  for  completion  of  airport  development  projects  depends  upon  various factors such as land acquisition, availability of mandatory clearances, financial closure and other operational considerations.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2087 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Wings India 2026
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Pradeep Kumar Singh, Shri Yogender Chandolia, Shri Lumbaram Choudhary, Shri Praveen Patel, Dr. Hemant Vishnu Savara, Shri Ananta Nayak, Shri Khagen Murmu, Shri Vishnu Dayal Ram, Shri Krishna Prasad Tenneti, Shri Anil Firojiya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2087

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  12th February 2026 )

## WINGS INDIA 2026

2087.    SHRI PRADEEP KUMAR SINGH SHRI YOGENDER CHANDOLIA SHRI LUMBARAM CHOUDHARY SHRI PRAVEEN PATEL DR. HEMANT VISHNU SAVARA SHRI ANANTA NAYAK SHRI KHAGEN MURMU SHRI VISHNU DAYAL RAM SHRI KRISHNA PRASAD TENNETI SHRI ANIL FIROJIYA

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

(a) the number and value of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), Letters of Intent and commercial commitments announced during Wings India 2026;

(b)  the  total  number  of  these  agreements  that  involved  Indian  airlines,  airports, Maintenance,  Repair  and  Operations  (MROs)  or  Original  Equipment  Manufacturer (OEM) suppliers;

(c) whether any timelines were fixed for conversion of such MoUs and commitments into binding contracts and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the institutional mechanism put in place for post-event monitoring of outcomes of Wings India 2026?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): During Wings India 2026, five major announcements/agreements were made involving airlines, OEMs, airports and aviation institutions. The details are as follows:
1. Air India-Boeing : Air India expanded its fleet programme by ordering 30 additional fuel efficient narrow-body aircraft from Boeing, taking its total aircraft order to 600 aircraft.  A  multi-year  agreement  with  Boeing  Global  Services  was  signed  under  the Component Services Program covering the entire Boeing 787 fleet (existing and on order).
2. Air India-Airbus: Contract signed for conversion of 15 A321neo aircraft to A321XLR variant, enabling long-range international operations.
3. Sakthi Group-Omnipol : MoU for introduction of L410 NG (19-seater) aircraft in India and assessment for setting up a Final Assembly Line (FAL) in India.

4. HAL-Pawan Hans Ltd. : Contract for supply of 10 Dhruv Next Generation helicopters for civil operations.

5.  AAI-Airports  Council  International:  Agreement  for  implementation  of  Airports Management Professional Accreditation Program (AMPAP).

(c):  The MoUs and commitments announced during Wings India 2026 are primarily Business-to-Business  arrangements.  Timelines  of  such  agreements  depend  upon commercial  negotiations,  technical  assessments,  financial  closure  and  regulatory approvals between the concerned parties.

(d): The outcomes of Wings India 2026 are monitored through structured post-event follow-up  by  FICCI  with  the  concerned  stakeholders,  and  wherever  Government facilitation or policy intervention is required, the same is being provided.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2074 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Funding Delay for the Hogenakkal Water Supply Project Phase-III
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri K E Prakash

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO . - 2074

ANSWERED ON 12/02/2026

## FUNDING DELAY FOR THE HOGENAKKAL WATER SUPPLY PROJECT PHASE-III

## 2074.  SHRI K E PRAKASH:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has taken note of the statement made by the Finance Minister of Tamil Nadu at the pre-Union Budget consultation meeting chaired by the Union Finance Minister  in  New  Delhi,  wherein  it  was  stated  that  the  Union  Government's  refusal  to provide its Rs. 2,283 crore share for the Hogenakkal Water Supply Project Phase-III has delayed the financial closure of the project;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the steps proposed to be taken by the Union Government to release the pending funds and ensure  timely  implementation  of  the  project  to  meet  the  drinking  water  needs  of  the beneficiaries in the said State?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI (SHRI V. SOMANNA)

- (a) to (c) Since August 2019, Government of India is implementing Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) - Har Ghar Jal, in partnership with States/ UTs including Tamil Nadu, to make provision of  tap  water  connection  to  every  rural  household  of  the  country.  The  Union  Cabinet approved the implementation of JJM for a period of five years i.e. 2019-20 to 2023-24, during  which,  States/  UTs  were  required  to  complete  the  planning,  approval,  and implementation  of  water  supply  schemes  under  the  mission.  States/  UTs  were  also informed that the central support under JJM would be limited to the funds availed during the mission period only.

The State Level Scheme Sanctioning Committee (SLSSC) of the Government of Tamil Nadu accorded approval to Hogenakkal Water Supply Project, Phase-III, in June 2023; however, the project could not be awarded within the mission period.

Hon'ble Finance Minister during her budget speech 2025-26 had announced extension of JJM until 2028.

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