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Lok Sabha Question No. 2279 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Bypass on NH-530B
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Neeraj Maurya

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2279

## ANSWERED ON 12 TH  FEBRUARY, 2026

## BYPASS ON NH-530B

## 2279.  SHRI NEERAJ MAURYA:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the construction work of the proposed 5 km long combined bypass between Bhamora and Devchara under Package-4 (Bareilly to Budaun) of the NH-530B Bareilly-Mathura Highway has commenced as per the timeline;
- (b) whether the full disbursement of the sanctioned compensation of Rs. 1,527 crore to the affected farmers of Aonla Tehsil has been ensured as per the new circle rates of 2025 during the widening of this highway;
- (c) whether provisions have been made for service roads and underpasses to connect the Bhamora-Aonla route to the National Highway; and
- (d) the future plan of the Government for upgrading this section to six lanes?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Yes Sir. 4-laning of (Budaun-Bareilly) package-4 from Km. 179+500 to Km. 218+000  section  of  NH-530B  is  under  construction.  The  appointed  date  has been declared on 19.11.2025.  The combined bypass of Bhamora-Devchara & Khedha is  provisioned  from  Km.  200+800  to  206.500  and  the  same  is  under construction.
- (b) In  exercise  of  powers  conferred  under  clause  (a)  of  section  3  of  the National Highways Act, 1956, the Central Government  appointed Special Land

Acquisition  Officer  (SLAO)  Bareilly,  as  the  Competent  Authority  for  Land Acquisition (CALA)  in district Bareilly for the mentioned project highway. For Badaun-Bareilly section of NH 530B, in Tahsil Aonla, District Bareilly, compensation of ₹111.04 Crore has been awarded by CALA Bareilly to affected land owners. Out of the awarded amount in district Bareilly, ₹73.68 crore has been disbursed. (c) As  per  the  provisions  of  the  Concession  Agreement  of  aforementioned project highway on Bhamora-Aonla road at Ch. 201+710, Vehicular Underpass along with slip road is under construction. (d) Government keeps on receiving/ undertaking/ preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR)/proposal for widening/development  of NHs  in the country. Decision  for  project  implementation  and  investment  is  taken  based  on  the outcome of DPR, requirement of connectivity, traffic density, synergy with PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan etc. As of now, the proposal for six laning of Bareilly-Mathura Highway is not under consideration.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2277 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Expansion of Atal Bhujal Yojana in Bihar
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Chandan Chauhan, Shri Vivek Thakur

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2277

ANSWERED ON 12.02.2026

## EXPANSION OF ATAL BHUJAL YOJANA IN BIHAR

†2277. SHRI CHANDAN CHAUHAN:

SHRI VIVEK THAKUR:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposes to expand the Atal Bhujal Yojana in the aspirational districts of Bihar, particularly in Nawada and Sheikhpura; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

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

(a)  & (b) Atal  Bhujal  Yojana was a pilot project with fixed duration and outlay, implemented across 8,203  water  stressed  Gram  Panchayats  of  7  States  viz.  Haryana,  Rajasthan,  Gujarat,  Maharashtra, Karnataka,  Madhya  Pradesh  and  Uttar  Pradesh.  The  Scheme  has  now  ended  after  successfully demonstrating  the  efficacy  of community  led  participatory  ground  water  management and  providing  a replicable model which can be taken up for implementation by other States also.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2276 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Fund for Reconstruction of Flood-Damaged Roads
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Ajay Bhatt

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to set up a separate fund for reconstruction and repair of roads damaged by floods in the country and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) if not, the reasons therefor and the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) and (b) There  is  a  separate  fund  for  financial  assistance  for recovery and reconstruction of roads damaged by floods administered  by  Government  in  the  Ministry of Home  Affairs. Government in the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has made a separate provision of funds for maintenance and repair of National Highways  (NHs),  which  includes  repair  /  immediate  restoration  of traffic for damages due to floods.

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2276 ANSWERED ON 12 TH  FEBRUARY, 2026

FUND FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF FLOOD-DAMAGED ROADS †2276.   SHRI AJAY BHATT:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री
Lok Sabha Question No. 2274 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Palampur-Chunja Glacier Ropeway Project
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Dr. Rajeev Bharadwaj

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2274 ANSWERED ON 12 TH  FEBRUARY, 2026

## PALAMPUR-CHUNJA GLACIER ROPEWAY PROJECT

2274.  DR. RAJEEV BHARADWAJ:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

## be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  approval  has  been  granted  for  the  Palampur-Chunja Glacier Ropeway Project in Kangra district, if so, the details thereof; and
- (b)  whether  any  Memorandum  of  Understanding  (MoU)  has  been signed between the Rapid Transport System Development Corporation and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) in respect of the said project and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)       The  development  of  transportation  infrastructure  including ropeways  is a continuous process. The Government  receives proposals  from  various  State  Governments  from  time  to  time, including Himachal Pradesh. Decisions are taken based on outcome of  the  Detailed  Project  Report  (DPR),  fulfilment  of  the  criteria  and requirement of connectivity.
- (b) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on 26.04.2022 between National Highways Logistics  Management Limited (a 100% owned company of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and Rapid Transport System Development Corporation (RTDC)  for  development  of  ropeway  projects  under  Parvatmala Pariyojana  in  partnership  with  the  State  Government  of  Himachal Pradesh.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2267 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Bird-Hit Cases at Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2267

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  12th February 2026 )

## BIRD-HIT CASES AT AIRPORTS

2267.    SHRI RAJIV PRATAP RUDY Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the details of the total number of bird-hit cases reported at airports across the country during the last five years, year and airport-wise;
- (b) whether the Government and airport authorities have taken any measures to mitigate bird- hit risks and ensure aviation safety in light of the rising number of incidents;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) whether the Government has conducted any study to assess the causes behind such incidents and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e)  whether the Government plans to adopt best practices and models to mitigate this problem and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION               (Shri Murlidhar Mohol) (a): Details are attached as Annexure.

- (b)  to  (e):  Directorate  General  of  Civil  Aviation  (DGCA)  has  issued  regulations  and guidelines for management of potential wildlife hazard at licensed airports.

Aerodrome operator of licensed airports have developed Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (WHMP) & established procedures to identify main causes of bird-hit incidents.

As per Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (WHMP), mitigations measures are employed including deployment of bird detection and deterrence technologies etc. to mitigate causes of  bird-hit  incidents.  Further,  aerodrome  operator  carry  out  the  study  to  assess  the potential hazards for taking mitigation actions so as to reduce such incidents.

Further,  Airfield  Environment  Management  Committees  (AEMC)  are  constituted  at airports to identify sources of wildlife hazards and to take necessary steps to control the same.

Regular meetings are conducted with State Authorities along with aerodrome operators by DGCA for taking necessary action on issues related to wildlife presence in and around airports.

Compliance  of  the  regulation  and  guidelines  by  DGCA,  is  ensured  through  annual surveillance inspections of the aerodromes.

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Annexure Bird-hit incidents reported at airports during last five years (2021-2025):

|   Year |   Total no. of confirmed bird hit incidents |
|--------|---------------------------------------------|
|   2021 |                                         775 |
|   2022 |                                        1131 |
|   2023 |                                        1371 |
|   2024 |                                        1278 |
|   2025 |                                        1782 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 2264 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Establishment of Hosiery Cluster in Sirsa, Haryana
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Kumari Selja

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2264 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.02.2026

## ESTABLISHMENT OF HOSIERY CLUSTER IN SIRSA, HARYANA

2264. KUMARI SELJA:

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  proposed  or  approved  any  project  for  establishment  of  a Hosiery Cluster in Sirsa district of Haryana;
- (b) if so, the details and current status thereof, including funds sanctioned and released so far; and
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  revive  or  expedite  the  said  project  in  view  of  Sirsa being  a  major  cotton-producing  hub  to  promote  employment  and  ensure  fair  returns  to  cotton farmers?

## ANSWER

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

(a): Ministry  of  MSME  is  implementing  Micro  and  Small  Enterprises  Cluster  Development Programme  (MSE-CDP)  across  the  country.  The  objective  of  the  scheme  is  to  enhance  the productivity and  competitiveness  of  Micro  and  Small  Enterprises  (MSEs)  for  their  holistic development adopting cluster development approach by extending financial assistance as GoI grant to  establish  Common  Facility  Centers  (CFCs)  in  the  existing  clusters  and  establish/up-grade infrastructural  facilities  in  new/existing  industrial  estates/areas/flatted  factory  complexes.  It  is demand driven scheme and proposals are received from State Government/UTS as per their need. There  is  no proposal  receivedfor  establishment  of  a  Hosiery  Cluster  in  Sirsa  district  from Government of Haryana.

(b) & (c ):

Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2262 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: CAT Lighting System at Gaya International Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Abhay Kumar Sinha

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 2262

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  12th February 2026 )

## CAT LIGHTING SYSTEM AT GAYA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

2262.    SHRI ABHAY KUMAR SINHA Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a)  whether the process of acquiring approximately 18 acres of land to install a CAT approach lighting system at Gaya International Airport in Bihar is underway and if so, the current status thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  the  acquisition  of  over  100  acres  of  land required for runway extension at Gaya Airport has been pending for several years and that due to some cases pending in courts, the runway length remains 2,286 meters and width 45 meters and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether it is true that operation of wide-body aircraft and international flights is not possible due to the existing runway dimensions and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government has approved/proposed any time-bound project to extend the runway by at least 500 meters, widen it and construct apron and additional taxiways at Gaya Airport and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a): The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has requested 17.62 acres of land from the State Government of Bihar for installation of a CAT-I approach lighting system at Gaya Airport. The land has not yet been handed over to AAI by the State Government.

- (b): For extension of the runway at Gaya Airport, AAI has requested 64.11 acres of land from the State Government of Bihar. The required land has not yet been handed over.

(c): Gaya Airport has been licensed under Aerodrome Category 4C for public use and allweather operations, with Airbus A321. Operation of wide-body aircraft is not feasible with the existing runway dimensions of 2286m x 45m. However, international flights to Bhutan, Myanmar and Thailand are presently operational at the airport.

(d): Extension of the runway is contingent upon handing over of the requisite land by the State  Government.  At the airport, the apron was expanded in the year 2022 through construction of two additional bays for A321 type aircraft, thereby increasing the total number of bays to five. A new link taxiway was also constructed during the same year.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2261 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Ken-Betwa Link Project
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Rahul Singh Lodhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2261

ANSWERED ON 12.02.2026

## KEN-BETWA LINK PROJECT

†2261. SHRI RAHUL SINGH LODHI:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  the  survey  work  of  Ken-Betwa  Link  Project  which  is  a  public  welfare  project,  has  been approved following the in-principle approval of this project;

(b) if so, the details and names of the districts of Madhya Pradesh where the survey of barrages and their irrigation areas has been approved; and

(c) if not, the time by which the approval for a detailed survey is likely to be made in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

(a) Preparation  of  the  Detailed  Project  Report  (DPR)  for  any  interlinking  or  irrigation  project  requires extensive  field  surveys  and  investigations,  including  topographical  surveys,  geological  investigations, construction material surveys, geo-technical investigations, and soil. surveys for dam, barrage, canal, and command area components. These surveys and investigations for various components of the Ken-Betwa Link Project  (KBLP) have been carried out as per  the  approved  Terms  of  Reference  for  preparation  of DPR of Ken-Betwa Link Project, 2006, and the "Guidelines for Preparation of Detailed Project Report of Irrigation  and  Multipurpose  Projects".  The  DPR  of  the  project  has  been  approved  by  the  Technical Advisory  Committee  (TAC)  of  the  Department  of  Water  Resources,  River  Development  &  Ganga Rejuvenation. Thereupon, the Union Cabinet accorded approval to the Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP).

(b)  &  (c) The  survey  and  investigation  activities  for  the  Ken-Betwa  Link  Project,  along  with  its components and State-specific projects such as Lower Orr Dam, Bina Complex and Kotha Barrage, have been carried out in the districts of Chhatarpur, Panna, Tikamgarh, Niwari, Damoh, Sagar, Datia, Shivpuri and  Vidisha  in  Madhya  Pradesh.  Further,  the  survey  and  investigation  activities  for  the  Patne-Bearma Project, located in Panna and Damoh districts, have been completed.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2256 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Thermal Power Plant in Bhagalpur
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Shri Ajay Kumar Mandal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2256 ANSWERED ON 12.02.2026

## THERMAL POWER PLANT IN BHAGALPUR

†2256. SHRI AJAY KUMAR MANDAL:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

(a) whether  Adani  Power  Limited  has  received  approval  from  the  State Government  of  Bihar  for  the  proposed  2,400  MW  ultra-supercritical  thermal power plant in Bhagalpur-Pirpainti;

- (b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the  details  of  the  ash-dyke,  coal  yard,  water  usage  and  air  pollution control (charcoal/filters/FGD, etc.) for the proposed plant along with the details of employment opportunities to be generated for local population?

## A N S W E R

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER

(SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)

(a) & (b) : The  Govt.  of  Bihar  has  decided  to  develop  the  Pirpainti  Thermal Power Plant, in Bhagalpur district of Bihar, through Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) route. Accordingly, based on Tariff Based Bidding conducted by the  Govt.  of  Bihar,  M/s  Adani  Power  Limited  has  been  selected  for  the establishment of 2,400 MW (3 X 800 MW) thermal power project. Letter of Intent (LOI)  was  issued  to  M/s  Adani  Power  Limited  on  06.08.2025,  however,  the construction of the project has not yet commenced.

(c) :   As informed by the Government of Bihar, M/s Adani Power Limited, the successful  bidder,  has  been  advised  to  obtain  all  statutory  clearances  and approvals  and  asked    to  submit  detailed  plans  for  ash  dyke,  coal  yard,  and related infrastructure as part of project implementation.

This project  is  expected  to  generate  about  10,000-12,000  construction jobs  and  around  3,000  operational  jobs.  It  will  support  industrial  growth, enhance energy self-reliance, and provide reliable power to farmers and rural households.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2251 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Establishment of Tribal Multipurpose Marketing Centres
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Dr. Gumma Thanuja Rani

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-2251

TO BE ANSWERED ON-12/02/2026

## ESTABLISHMENT OF TRIBAL MULTIPURPOSE MARKETING CENTRES

## 2251.  DR. GUMMA THANUJA RANI:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)    the  manner  in  which the establishment of one hundred Tribal Multipurpose Marketing Centres will benefit tribal communities economically;
- (b)  the details of support and resources to be provided to tribal entrepreneurs through these centres;
- (c)  whether steps are being taken to ensure that these centres remain operational and effective in the long term in the Andhra Pradesh; and

(d)     if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b) :  Tribal Multipurpose Marketing Centers (TMMCs) has been envisaged to act as a facility  centre  for  aggregation,  value  addition  and  marketing  of  tribal  produce/products  for overall  socio-economic  development  of  tribal  communities  and  enhancing  their  income  in following ways:

(i). Minimize post-harvest and post-production losses.

(ii).  Foster  the  use  of  locally  sourced  produce  /  products  through  aggregation/  value addition of tribal produce / products.

(iii). Provide tribal producers with opportunities and support for collective marketing and other services such as market information and establishing contacts between farmers and potential buyers.

(iv). Ensuring better price realization of tribal produce / products by establishing market linkages at various levels and opportunities of aggregation with tie ups.

(c) & (d): Ministry of Tribal Affairs has approved 06 TMMCs based on the proposals from the State  Government  of  Andhra  Pradesh.  Regular  review  meetings  with  Andhra  Pradesh  are organised to assess the progress made for the funds provided under the scheme. These meetings also serve to monitor the physical as well as financial progress of implementation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2250 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: High-Speed Internet and AI-enabled Learning in EMRSs
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Smt. Jyotsna Charandas Mahant

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2250 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.02.2026

## HIGH-SPEED INTERNET AND AI-ENABLED LEARNING IN EMRSs

2250. SMT. JYOTSNA CHARANDAS MAHANT: Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

the details and number of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) in Chhattisgarh that have been provided with functional high-speed internet and Al-enabled learning tools as of January, 2026?

## ANSWER

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

In the State of Chhattisgarh, 75 EMRSs have been sanctioned and all are functional. 34 EMRSs have  been  provided  with  Internet  connectivity  with  Smart  Classes.  AI  Skill  Labs  have  been established in 5 EMRSs to provide hands-on AI learning. Along with the above, Amazon Future Engineer (AFE) Program as a comprehensive initiative aimed  at  enhancing  access  to  computer  science  education  has  been  implemented  in  EMRSs. Learning  Links  Foundation  (LLF)  has  implemented  the  Amazon  Future  Engineer  (AFE) Programme in 25 EMRSs in the State of Chhattisgarh. The programme aims to impart education in artificial intelligence, blockchain and coding to students of Grades VI to IX, with a focus on fundamentals of computer science, AI and block-based programming.

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