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Lok Sabha Question No. 3364 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-12
Subject: Physical and Financial Status of Schemes under JJM
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Abdul Rashid Sheikh

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO .

## 3364

ANSWERED ON 12/03/2026

## PHYSICAL AND FINANCIAL STATUS OF SCHEMES UNDER JJM

## 3364. SHRI ABDUL RASHID SHEIKH:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a) the  physical  and  financial  status  of  each  scheme  under  the  Ministry  of  Jal  Shakti  in Baramulla Lok Sabha Constituency; and
- (b) the total number of working and defunct filtration plants in each Public Health Engineering Division of the said constituency?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Since August 2019, the Government of India is implementing Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) Har Ghar Jal, in partnership with States/ UTs including Jammu & Kashmir, to make provision of tap  water connection to every rural household of the country. The Government of India supports the states by providing technical and financial assistance.

As informed by UT of Jammu & Kashmir, a total of 460 schemes across the three districts viz. Baramulla, Bandipura & Kupwara falling under the Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency, are at various stages of implementation under JJM. The details of progress of schemes under JJM are available in public domain and can be accessed on JJM dashboard at https://ejalshakti.gov.in/jjmreport/JJMIndia.aspx

- (b) As  informed  by  UT  of  Jammu  &  Kashmir,  there  are  195  working  filtration  plants  in Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency, out of which 02 filtration plants are defunct. The divisionwise details of the filtration plants in the said constituency are as under:

| Name of Division        |   No. of working filtration plants |   No. of defunct filtration plants |
|-------------------------|------------------------------------|------------------------------------|
| Hyd Division Uri        |                                 31 |                                  0 |
| PHE Division Kupwara    |                                 36 |                                  0 |
| PHE Division Handwara   |                                 02 |                                  0 |
| PHE Division Baramulla  |                                 45 |                                  2 |
| Hyd. Division Bandipora |                                 18 |                                  0 |
| PHE Division Sopore     |                                 31 |                                  0 |
| FBI Tangmarg            |                                 28 |                                  0 |
| SSD Tangdar             |                                  0 |                                  0 |
| SSD Gurez               |                                 04 |                                  0 |
| Total                   |                                195 |                                  2 |
Lok Sabha Question No. 3363 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-12
Subject: Gram Udyog Vikas Yojana
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Shri Maddila Gurumoorthy

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3363 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.03.2026

## GRAM UDYOG VIKAS YOJANA

## 3363. SHRI MADDILA GURUMOORTHY:

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to include handmade jewellery and decorative items such as silver jewellery of Kutch, Dhokra of Bastar, Lac jewellery and Etikoppaka of Andhra Pradesh and  terracotta  jewellery  made  by  Santhal  women  in  Purulia  as  a  distinct  component/activity  for employment generation under Gram Udyog Vikas Yojana and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether  steps  are  proposed  to  ensure  market  linkage  and  income  sustainability  for  such artisans under the scheme and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b): Khadi  and  Village  Industries  Commission  (KVIC),  a  statutory  body  under  the Ministry  is  implementing  Gramodyog  Vikas  Yojana  (GVY)  for  the  development  of  Village industries,  in  which training  is  being  impartedand  toolkits  are  provided  to  rural  and  traditional artisans under various verticals of village industries like Mineral Based Industry (MBI), Agro Based and Food Processing Industry (ABFPI),Wellness and Cosmetic Industry (WCI), Handmade Paper, Leather and Plastic Industry (HPLPI), Rural Engineering and New Technology Industry (RENTI) and Service Industry.

At present, there is no specific proposal to include decorative items such as silver jewellery of  Kutch,  Dhokra  of  Bastar,  Lac  Jewellery  and  Etikoppaka  of  Andhra  Pradesh  and  terracotta jewellery made by Santhal women in Purulia as a distinct component/activity under GVY.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3361 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-12
Subject: PMEGP in Gujarat
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Shri Parbhubhai Nagarbhai Vasava

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3361 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.03.2026

## PMEGP IN GUJARAT

## 3361.     SHRI PARBHUBHAI NAGARBHAI VASAVA:

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

- (a) the  number  of  units  provided  assistance  under  the  Prime  Minister's  Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) in Gujarat during the last three years; and
- (b) whether the Government proposes to further simplify and digitize the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) registration process and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): 7,854 number of units have been provided with financial assistance in the form of Margin Money (MM) subsidy under Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) in Gujarat during the last three years i.e FY 2022-23 to FY 2024-25.
- (b): To facilitate seamless and digitized registration of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in line  with  Ease  of  Doing  Business,  the  Udyam  Registration  Portal  is  currently  in place  in  which  online  registration  process  is  voluntary,  cost-free,  paperless  and  based  on  selfdeclaration.  No  documents  or  proof  apart  from Aadhaar  Number  and  PAN  are  required  to  be uploaded for registering on the Portal.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3347 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-12
Subject: Safety Concerns at Leh Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Mohmad Haneefa

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3347

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  12th March 2026 )

## SAFETY CONCERNS AT LEH AIRPORT

3347.    SHRI MOHMAD HANEEFA Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

(a)  whether  the  Government  is  aware  of  recent  safety  issues  at  Leh's  Kushok Bakula  Rimpochee  Airport  including  stray  dogs  entering  the  runway  and increasing  bird-hit  risks  arising  from  unregulated  waste  disposal  and  garbage dumps near the airfield and if so, the details thereof;

(b)  whether  any  assessment  has  been  made  regarding  the  impact  of  such incidents on passenger safety and day-to-day airport operations, particularly in view of Leh's limited flying window and if so, the details thereof;

(c) the corrective steps taken/proposed to be taken to eliminate open dumping sites around the airport, install bird-deterrent measures such as bird-spikes and prevent stray animals from entering the runway; and

(d)  whether the  Government proposes to ensure regular monitoring and longterm maintenance in coordination with aviation authorities, local administration and wildlife management authorities so that flight safety, especially in civil and defence operations at this strategically important airport is not jeopardised and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): Three (03) cases of stray animals were reported at Leh Airport in the year 2025. However, no incident of wildlife strike was reported. Leh Airport is a  civil  enclave  where  the  operational  area  including  runway  is  controlled  by Indian Air Force.

Directorate  General  of  Civil  Aviation  (DGCA)  has  issued  Civil  Aviation Requirement (CAR) regulations, Aerodrome Advisory Circulars and guidelines for  regular  monitoring  and  preventing  potential  wildlife  hazards  at  licensed airports to ensure safety of Aircraft operations.

Aerodrome operator coordinate with local authorities to manage wildlife hazard activities which is a component of wildlife hazard management plan. Accordingly,  regular  meetings  in  form  of  Airfield  Environment  Management Committee (AEMC) chaired by the District Administration with all stakeholders are conducted to reduce wildlife activity in vicinity of aerodrome including strengthening waste management practices.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3346 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-12
Subject: Flights from Jawaharlal Darda Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Sanjay Uttamrao Deshmukh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 3346

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  12th March 2026 )

## FLIGHTS FROM JAWAHARLAL DARDA AIRPORT

3346.    SHRI SANJAY UTTAMRAO DESHMUKH Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a)  whether  it  is  true  that  Jawaharlal  Darda  Airport  at  Yavatmal  district  in Maharashtra has remained in limited use for many years and no regular civil flights are operating from the said airport and if so, the reasons therefor;
- (b) whether it is also true that the said airport was leased to Reliance Airport Developers  Limited  in  2009  for  a  period  of  Ninety  Five  years  and  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government is taking any steps to bring the airport back under Maharashtra  Industrial  Development  Corporation  (MIDC)  or  Maharashtra Airport Development Company Limited (MADC) for full operation and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government has any plan to start civil flights from Yavatmal Airport at the earliest to benefit citizens of Vidarbha and Marathwada and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c): Yavatmal Airport has no regular civil flights. Presently, this Airport is used  for  NSOP  VFR  operations.  This  airport  was  leased  to  Reliance  Airport Developers  Ltd  in  2009  &  was  terminated  in  the  year  2025.  Government  of Maharashtra has transferred these airports to Maharashtra Airport Development Company for further development & maintenance.

(d): Yavatmal airstrip, Maharashtra is available in the tentative list of unserved airports in the Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) Document. No airline bidder has submitted proposals to operate RCS flights from Yavatmal airstrip till date. In  case  any  airline  submits  a  valid  proposal  for  the  operation  of  RCS  flights connecting  Yavatmal  airstrip  in  future  bidding  rounds,  the  same  can  be considered as per the UDAN Scheme's provisions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3344 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-12
Subject: SC/ST Dealership Reconstitution Policy Provisions
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Shri Gyaneshwar Patil

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3344

TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 th  MARCH, 2026

## SC/ST DEALERSHIP RECONSTITUTION POLICY PROVISIONS

† 3344. SHRI GYANESHWAR PATIL

## पेĚोͧलयम और Ĥाक ृ Ǔतक गैस मंğी

Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the share of a non-SC/ST  spouse  of an SC/ST  proprietor/partner in case of his/her induction as a partner in the dealership is likely to be treated as part of the SC/ST share under the joint reconstitution  policy  of  Indian  Oil  Corporation  Limited  (IOCL),  Bharat  Petroleum Corporation  Limited  (BPCL)  and  Hindustan  Petroleum  Corporation  Limited  (HPCL),  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  benefit  of  this  policy  is  available  only  to  those  who  are  presently  SC/ST proprietors/partners in a dealership and induct their non-SC/ST spouse as a partner or whether it is also available in cases where a new incoming SC/ST applicant applies for induction of his/her nonSC/ST spouse as a partner, if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether  the  above  policy  is  not  applicable  to  new  incoming  SC/ST  applicants  and  if  so,  the reasons therefor; and
- (d)  whether  any  process  is  underway  to  amend  the  policy  in  this  regard  and  if  so,  the  time  by which it is likely to be done and if not, the reasons therefor along with the steps likely to be taken to include such process in the policy in keeping with its original intent?

## ANSWER

पेट Ō ोिलयम और Ůाक ृ ितक गैस मंũालय मŐ राǛ मंũी ( ŵी सुरे श गोपी )

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI SURESH GOPI)

- (a)    As per the joint reconstitution policy of Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), if non-SC/ST spouse of SC/ST Proprietor / Partner is inducted as partner, their share in the dealership shall be counted as SC/ST share.
- (b)&  (c)      The  benefit  of  this  policy  is  available  only  to  those  who  are  presently  SC/ST proprietors/partners in a dealership and induct their non-SC/ST spouse as a partner. This benefit is not available at the first instance to a new incoming SC/ST applicant who seeks to simultaneously induct his/her non-SC/ST spouse as a partner. In the event of a reconstitution involving the induction of  new  partner(s),  each  incoming  partner  must  individually  meet  the  eligibility  criteria,  including category.
- (d)          Currently,  there  is  no  proposal  under  consideration  by  Public  Sector  OMCs  to  amend  the reconstitution policy.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3339 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-12
Subject: Vacancies in Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Kalipada Saren Kherwal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED No. 3339

TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.03.2026

## VACANCIES IN MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## 3339. SHRI KALIPADA SAREN KHERWAL:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of sanctioned posts, the number of persons in position and the number of vacancies, including reserved posts across categories in the Ministry of Tribal Affairs;
- (b)  the  number  of  vacancies  in  the  Ministry  including  reserved  posts,  since  2014,  year-  wise  and category-wise; and
- (c) the number of contractual employees hired since 2014, year-wise and category-wise?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) & (b):    The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) mainly comprises of officers belonging to All India Service,  Central  Secretariat  Service,  Indian  Economic  Services,  Indian  Statistics  Service,  Central Secretariat Stenographers Service, other organised services and General Civil Service apart from few own  cadre  posts.   The  appointment  of  officers  of  these  services  are  made  by  the  respective  Cadre Controlling Authorities in compliance with the Reservation norms/guidelines of Government of India. At present, 100 posts are filled against the sanctioned strength of 121 such posts in the Ministry.  In case of 33 own cadre posts like Joint Director, Deputy Director, Research Officer, Legal Assistant, Senior Investigator, Accountant, Junior Artist, Staff Car Driver and Multi-Tasking Staff, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs  takes  necessary  action  for  their  appointments  as  per  Recruitment  Rules  and  Reservation norms/guidelines of Government of India. As on date, 21 posts are filled against them.
- (c):    Retired Government Servants are engaged on contract on need basis from time to time. Presently, 9 such persons are engaged in the Ministry.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3337 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-12
Subject: Irrigation Facilities in Robertsganj
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri  Chhotelal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3337

ANSWERED ON 12.03.2026

## IRRIGATION FACILITIES IN ROBERTSGANJ

## †3337. SHRI CHHOTELAL:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) whether the farmers in the Robertsganj Lok Sabha Constituency of Sonbhadra continue to face hardships due to the lack of irrigation facilities, if so, the details thereof; and

(b) the timeline by which water from the Bansagar Dam Project is likely to be released into the Ahraura Dam and subsequently diverted towards the Bhoka Katibandh?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

## ( SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY )

(a) Water being a State subject, it is for the State Government concerned to plan, implement, operate and manage the irrigation projects, and to prepare action plan to make irrigation system more extensive in the State. Role of Government of India is limited to providing technical support, and partial financial assistance for identified projects under the ongoing schemes.

Government of Uttar Pradesh has informed that five (05) dams and 158 bunds have been constructed for irrigation in the Robertsganj parliamentary constituency, through which canal network comprising 419 canals having total length of 1580.26 km have been developed and sufficient water is being supplied for irrigation.

(b) Government of Uttar Pradesh has further informed that the Ahraura Reservoir is located in Mirzapur district. Canals originating from this reservoir irrigate Mirzapur and Chandauli districts of Uttar Pradesh.

Water  from  the  Bansagar  Dam  is  supplied  to  the  Jargaon  Reservoir  through  Meja-Jargaon  Link Channel. By increasing the capacity of the Jargaon feeder canal in the Bansagar Project, additional water is being supplied to the Mughalsarai Rajwaha, Bhagwat Rajwaha, and Belhar Rajwaha, which are part of the Ahraura Dam's canal system.

The Bhoka Bandhi is located in the Bhoka tehsil of Chandauli district, and canals originating from it has an irrigation capacity of 2033 hectares.

There is no provision for supplying water from the Ahraura Dam to the Bhoka Bandhi.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3334 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-12
Subject: Construction of Flyover on NH-19, Durgapur
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Azad Kirti Jha

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3334

ANSWERED ON 12 TH  MARCH, 2026

## CONSTRUCTION OF FLYOVER ON NH-19, DURGAPUR

3334.  SHRI AZAD KIRTI JHA:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the dangerous traffic congestion and frequent  accidents  at  Old  Court  crossing  on  National  Highway  (NH)-19 Durgapur in West Bengal;
- (b) whether the Government has received any representations requesting the construction of a flyover at this location and if so, the current status of its approval and commencement of construction;
- (c) the measures being taken to expedite permissions to alleviate traffic and enhance safety for commuters and goods vehicles accessing the Durgapur Steel Plant; and
- (d) the expected timeline for completion and its anticipated impact on safety and traffic flow?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  & (b)  Representations  have  been  received  from  the  public,  District Authorities and public representatives. As a permanent rectification measure for the blackspot identified by the Government, construction of a Vehicular Underpass  (VUP)  at this location has been  approved. The  work  will commence subject to encasing/shifting of the existing gas pipeline by Great Eastern Energy Corporation Limited (GEECL).
- (c)  The  matter  regarding  encasing/shifting  of  the  existing  gas  pipeline  is being pursued with GEECL on priority to facilitate early commencement of the work.

(d)     The expected timeline for completion of the work is 12 months from the date  of  commencement.  Construction  of  the  VUP  will  significantly  reduce traffic congestion  and  improve  road  safety  by  minimizing  the  risk  of accidents at the location.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 3333 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-12
Subject: Traffic Congestion in Kolhapur City
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Shahu Shahaji Chhatrapati

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3333 ANSWERED ON 12 TH  MARCH, 2026

## TRAFFIC CONGESTION IN KOLHAPUR CITY

3333.  SHRI SHAHU SHAHAJI CHHATRAPATI:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of the increasing traffic congestion in Kolhapur city particularly on the National Highway passing through the city, due to the movement of heavy vehicles, city traffic and inter district traffic on the same routes;
- (b)  whether  the  National  Highways  Authority  of  India  (NHAI)  has  issued instructions on 17.02.2025 to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Shivaji Pul Double Decker Bridge and related traffic improvement works and if so, the details thereof;
- (c)  whether the Kolhapur Municipal Corporation has been directed to carry out utility shifting works in coordination with the concerned departments and whether necessary approvals have been obtained; and
- (d) whether the Government proposes to accord priority to these works and ensure their early execution to reduce traffic congestion in Kolhapur city and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)  to  (d)  The  traffic  congestion  has  been observed  in  Kolhapur  city  on  NH 166 passing through Kolhapur City from Shivaji Bridge to CPR Chowk-Vinus Corner-Dabholkar Corner-Tawade Hotel, particularly in peak hours. The said stretch  is  maintained  by  Kolhapur  Municipal  Corporation.  However,  the bypass to Kolhapur City is under construction and scheduled for completion in Financial Year (FY) 2026-27.

Further, Government keeps on undertaking feasibility study / preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) for upgradation of existing stretch / bypass of the National Highway  passing through the city. As regard to traffic congestion  on  NH  passing  through  Kolhapur  city  is  concerned,  Detailed Project Report (DPR) is being prepared by the State  Government  of Maharashtra through Kolhapur Municipal Corporation. Based on the outcome of the DPR, the viability of taking up the project of elevated flyover shall be examined  considering  traffic  density applicable  guidelines  for  such  works and  synergy  of  the  project  with  PM  Gati-Shakti  National  Master  Plan (NMP).

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