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Lok Sabha Question No. 752 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Inclusion of Sati-Bhata Airstrip under UDAN Scheme
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Pradeep Purohit

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 752

(To be answered on the 4 th December 2025)

## INCLUSION OF SATI-BHATA AIRSTRIP UNDER UDAN SCHEME

## 752. SHRI PRADEEP PUROHIT

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  the  Sati-Bhata  airstrip  located  in Padampur of Bargarh district, Odisha has potential to boost regional air connectivity and economic activities in Western Odisha and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to include the said airstrip under theUde Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme and if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken in this regard;
- (c) whether any airlines or private operators have submitted proposals to operate flights from Sati-Bhata airstrip under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the names of such operators and the status of approval?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a) to (d) Satibhata airstrip in Padampur town of Bargarh district, Odisha is available in  the  tentative  list  of  unserved  airstrips/airports  in  the  Regional  Connectivity Scheme-Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (RCS-UDAN) document.

As per provisions of the UDAN Scheme, revival / up-gradation of unserved and underserved  airports  is  undertaken  upon  its  identification  through  valid  bid  and award to the Selected Airline Operator (SAO).

None of the airlines have submitted any proposal to operate RCS flights from

Satibhata airstrip till the completion of five bidding rounds conducted so far. Thus, the airstrip has not been taken up for its revival under the scheme. Commencement of air services is subject to the readiness of the airport.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 750 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Entrepreneurship Support Programme
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Shri Brijendra Singh Ola

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 750

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.12.2025

## ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUPPORT PROGRAMME

## 750.  SHRI BRIJENDRA SINGH OLA:

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

- (a) whether  there  is  any  Startup  Incubation  Centre  or  Entrepreneurship  Support  Programme  running  for youth in Rajasthan including Jhunjhunu Lok Sabha Constituency, if not, the reasons therefor;
- (b) the  schemes  of  the  Government  to  promote  innovation  and  self-employment  in  Rajasthan  including Jhunjhunu Lok Sabha Constituency;
- (c) whether the schemes have yielded positive results, if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) whether the schemes formulated for the purpose have not been implemented on the ground and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): Ministry  of  Micro,  Small  and  Medium  Enterprises  runs  a  scheme  i.e.,  Micro,  Small  and  Medium Enterprises (MSME) Innovative launched on 10.03.2022, under which, there is an Incubation component  aimed to promote innovation and idea development. The ideas are developed through approved Host Institutes (HIs) under the Scheme, which act as Incubator for nurturing of ideas. As on date, there are 773 HIs approved under the scheme, out of which, 31 HIs are approved in the State of Rajasthan including 1 HI in Jhunjhunu Lok Sabha Constituency.
- (b): Ministry of MSME is implementing two flagship schemes for self-employment  i.e., Prime Minister `s Employment  Generation  Programme  (PMEGP)  and  PM  Vishwakarma  (PMV)  aimed  at  generating  selfemployment opportunities across the India including State of Rajasthan.
- (c): As on date,  the progress of the schemes are as below :-
- (d): All schemes have been implemented.

| No of Beneficiaries   | PMV (since Sept 2023)   | PMEGP (since 2021-22)   | Incubation- No of Ideas (since 2022-23)   |
|-----------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| All India             | 30,00,000               | 4,11,627                | 1,418                                     |
| State of Rajasthan    | 2,51,982                | 10,002                  | 39                                        |
| Jhunjhunu             | 6,377                   | 470                     | 1                                         |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 749 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Udyam Registration Certificate
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Ms Kangna Ranaut

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 749 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.12.2025

## UDYAM REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE

## 749. MS KANGNA RANAUT:

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

- (a) whether the MSME 'Udyam' registration issued by the Government is a valid document for registered Micro, Small and Cottage Industries to open current accounts in banks, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the  details  of  the  banks  where  'Udyam'  certificate  is  accepted/not  accepted  for  opening current accounts and the reasons therefor;
- (c) the  Government  may  issue  directions  to  all  banks  to  recognize  MSME  registration 'Udyam' as a valid document for opening current accounts; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the time by which it is likely to be done?:

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d): As per information received from Reserve Bank of India- for opening of account of proprietorship  firms,  apart  from  Customer  Due  Diligence  of  individual  (proprietor),  banks  are required  to  obtain  any  twoof  the  eight  documents  prescribed  in  RBI  Commercial  Bank  KYC Directions ,  2025 28.11.2025 as  a  proof of business/ activity in the name of the proprietary firm. The Udyam Registration Certificate (URC) is not an Official Verified Document (OVD), instead, it is one of the eight documents for proof of business/ activity to be obtained from proprietorship firm. The banks accepts only one document (including URC) as proof of business activity, in terms of  the  said  Directions, the  bank  is  required  to  undertake  contact  point  verification,  collect  other information to confirm the business presence and satisfy itself about the business activity from the address.

The  URC  related  instructions  are  applicable  to  Commercial  Banks  (CBs),  Urban  Cooperative Banks (UCBs), Rural Co-operative Banks (RCBs), Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), Small Finance Banks (SFBs), Payments Banks (PBs), and Local Area Banks (LABs), as per the KYC Directions, 2025. The instructions contained in the above Directions are applicable to all accountbased relationships entered to by the said banks, and we have not issued any specific instructions for any account- type (such as current account or savings account, etc.) except the small accounts.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 746 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Pedestrian Infrastructure along NHs
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Dhairyasheel Sambhajirao Mane, Shri Sudheer Gupta, Shri Chavan Ravindra Vasantrao

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 746

## ANSWERED ON 04 TH DECEMBER, 2025

## PEDESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE ALONG NHs

746. SHRI DHAIRYASHEEL SAMBHAJIRAO MANE: SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA: SHRI CHAVAN RAVINDRA VASANTRAO:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

## be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the National Highways  Authority of India (NHAI) proposes  to  collect  the  data  on  the  condition  of  footpaths  and pedestrian infrastructure along National Highways through Network Survey Vehicles (NSVs) to facilitate the passenger travel, if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  the  aims  and  objectives  of  this  initiative  and  the  manner  in which  such  data  will  be  utilised  for  maintenance  and  safety planning;
- (c) whether the Government has identified the highways or stretches for survey under this programme, if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  integrate  the  collected data with the National Highways Asset  Management  System (NHAMS) for regular monitoring, if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the steps taken or being taken by the Government to ensure the safety,  accessibility  and  maintenance  of  footpaths  and  pedestrian areas along National Highways across the country?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) Network Survey Vehicles (NSVs) are deployed to collect data for Pavement Condition Monitoring of the carriageway of the National

Highways and do not cover footpaths and pedestrian infrastructure. (b)  Network  Survey  Vehicle  based  data  are  used  to  assess  the condition of the pavement for planning the maintenance requirements. Based on the results of these surveys/ tests, necessary repair and maintenance activities are carried out by the field  units  through  respective  Contractors/  Concessionaires  as  per the provisions of Contract Agreement. (c) The NSV surveys are carried out on Highways as per guidelines issued from time to time. As a general practice, NSV surveys are done at following three stages:

- i. Before the start of the highway developmental work,
- ii. At the time of completion of work, and
- iii. At an interval of every six months during O&M phase.

(d) The data collected through Network Survey Vehicle is uploaded on  Road  Asset  Management  System  (RAMS)  for  planning  and budgeting purposes.

- (e) Regular inspections and drone surveys are carried out to check the status of and take appropriate repair measures for Road Assets, such as footpaths, underpasses, etc.
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Lok Sabha Question No. 741 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Bhajan Lal Jatav

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 741 ANSWERED ON 04.12.2025

## IMPLEMENTATION OF JAL JEEVAN MISSION

## †741. SHRI BHAJAN LAL JATAV:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a)   whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  Panchayats  are  refusing  to  implement  the  Jal  Jeevan Mission;
- (b)  if so, the details thereof along with the steps being taken by the Government in this regard; and
- (c)   whether the Government proposes to introduce any recruitment plan to address this issue and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) Water is a State subject. Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) - Har Ghar Jal, a centrally sponsored programme, is being implemented in partnership with States to make provision of tap water supply to every rural household in all Gram Panchayats and villages across the country.

In consonance with 73rd Amendment of Constitution of India and to instill the sense of ownership among villagers, village level planning and community participation in all decisions pertaining to water  supply  systems  have  been  envisaged  under  JJM  through  Panchayati  Raj  Institutions. Accordingly,  Gram  Panchayat  or  its  sub-committee/  user  group  i.e.  Village  Water  &  Sanitation Committee (VWSC) or Pani Samiti has been empowered to plan, implement, manage, operate and maintain in-village water supply system.

Moreover, under JJM, after making provision of tap connections to all rural households in a village, the Department implementing the scheme provides completion certificate to Gram Panchayat and marks  the  village  as  'Har  Ghar  Jal'  village  on  JJM-IMIS.  Subsequently,  Gram  Panchayats  in  its Gram Sabha meeting after reading out aloud the work completion report, formally passes resolution certifying  itself  as  ' Har  Ghar  Jal '  village.  The  copy  of  certificate  provided  by  implementing department,  resolution  passed  by  Gram  Sabha,  and  a  small  video  capturing  the  Gram  Sabha  is reflected on JJM Dashboard and village is marked certified in JJM-IMIS. As reported by States, as

on 02.12.2025, out of around 2.68 lakh villages reported as 'Har Ghar Jal', around 1.76 lakh villages have been certified by the respective Gram Sabha.

Further, for enabling the local village community to play their role shouldering the responsibility of operation and maintenance, Nal Jal Mitra Programme (NJMP) has been launched in collaboration with Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship to equip them with a comprehensive set of skills & develop 'Nal Jal Mitras', so that they can function as scheme operators and are able to carry  out  minor  repairs  and  maintenance,  including  preventive  maintenance,  of  the  piped  water supply scheme(s) in their village as skilled masons, plumbers, fitters, electricians, motor mechanics, pump operators, etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 739 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Tarpura Airstrip
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Amra Ram

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 739

(To be answered on the 4 th December 2025)

## TARPURA AIRSTRIP

## 739. SHRI AMRA RAM

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

- (a) the  action  plan  with  the  Government  to  convert  the  Tarpura  airstrip  in  Sikar district into an airport;
- (b) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  commence  air  services  from  Tarpura airstrip for tourism promotion; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a) to (c): Tarpura airstrip, Rajasthan is available in the tentative list of unserved airstrips/airports in the Regional Connectivity Scheme-Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (RCS-UDAN) document.

As per provisions of the UDAN Scheme, revival / up-gradation of unserved and underserved  airports  is  undertaken  upon  its  identification  through  valid  bid  and award to the Selected Airline Operator (SAO).

None of the airlines have submitted any proposal to operate RCS flights from Tarpura airstrip till the completion of five bidding rounds conducted so far. Thus, the airstrip has not been taken up for its revival under the scheme. Commencement of air services is subject to the readiness of the airport.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 736 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Open Defecation Free (ODF) Villages
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Smt. Bag Mitali

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO . 736 ANSWERED ON 04.12.2025

## OPEN DEFECATION FREE (ODF) VILLAGES

(a)  whether  the  Government  maintains  any  data  on  the  number  of  villages  with  SC/ST majority population that have been declared Open Defecation Free (ODF), if so, the details

736. SMT. BAG MITALI: Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state: thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and

- (b) whether Manipur has less than three percent ODF Plus villages, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a) No. Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation does not maintain data on the number of villages with SC/ST majority population that have been declared Open Defecation Free (ODF).

(b) No. Under Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen [SBM(G)] Phase-II, as per data recorded by the State on Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) of SBM(G) Phase-II, out of identified 2,567 villages, 78 villages , i.e 3.03% villages, have been declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus as on 01.12.2025.  26 villages have been declared ODF Plus Model.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 735 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Report of Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Subbarayan K, Com. Selvaraj V

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 735

(To be answered on the 4 th December 2025)

## REPORT OF AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION BUREAU

## 735. SHRI SUBBARAYAN K COM. SELVARAJ V

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

- (a) whether the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has submitted its report about AI 171 Dreamliner crash on June 12, 2025; and
- (b) if so, the findings thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a)  &  (b):  The  Aircraft  Accident  Investigation  Bureau  (AAIB)  has  published  the preliminary report on the accident on 12.07.2025 and the same is available on their website  www.aaib.gov.in.  The  report  contains  factual  information  based  on  the evidence available  at  that  point  of  time.  The  investigation  is  under  progress.  All probable causes leading to accident are being investigated. The final investigation report will be published after completion of the investigation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 734 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: "Adi Sanskriti” Digital Learning Platform
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Pratap Chandra Sarangi, Shri Jashubhai Bhilubhai Rathva, Dr. Vinod Kumar Bind, Shri Bhojraj Nag, Shri Yaduveer Wadiyar, Smt. Shobhanaben Mahendrasinh Baraiya, Shri Rahul Singh Lodhi, Shri Naba Charan Majhi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 734

TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.12.2025

## "ADI SANSKRITI' DIGITAL LEARNING PLATFORM

734.     SHRI PRATAP CHANDRA SARANGI: SHRI JASHUBHAI BHILUBHAI RATHVA: DR. VINOD KUMAR BIND: SHRI BHOJRAJ NAG: SHRI YADUVEER WADIYAR: SMT. SHOBHANABEN MAHENDRASINH BARAIYA: SHRI RAHUL SINGH LODHI: SHRI NABA CHARAN MAJHI:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  present  status  of  the  'Adi  Sanskriti'  digital  learning  platform  launched  by  the Government and the key components included in its beta version;
- (b) whether any Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs) or other institutions have been involved in the development, documentation or content curation for the platform, if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether the Government has formulated any roadmap for expanding the platform into a fullfledged  Tribal  Digital  University  offering  certifications  or  research  opportunities,  if  so,  the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a): The  beta  version  of  the  'Adi  Sanskriti'  digital  learning  platform  was  launched  on  10 th September 2025. This platform is in the development phase and the Ministry is working towards creating a Learning Management System for vocational courses and exploring the opportunities to onboard Universities to provide certified courses..

(b) : The Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs) are involved in the course selection, documentation, and verification of the content of courses for the platform with the help of tribal languages experts. The Course contents are vetted by the TRIs to maintain accuracy and authenticity.

(c): The Government is exploring options to expand the platform into a full-fledged Digital Tribal  University. Currently, the focus is on making the platform enriched by including tribal art forms.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 721 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Hike in Air Fare during Festival Seasons
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Smt. June Maliah

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 721

(To be answered on the 4 th December 2025)

## HIKE IN AIR FARE DURING FESTIVAL SEASONS

## 721. SMT JUNE MALIAH

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware of sharp increase in airfares during festive seasons and emergency periods and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether any cap or algorithmic regulation is being considered and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a) and (b): Airfares are not subject to regulation by the Government and airlines have the flexibility to determine their airfares based on their operational needs, while adhering to Rule 135 of the Aircraft Rules, 1937. The pricing of airfares is subject to dynamic fluctuations influenced by the fundamental economic forces of supply and  demand.  Various  determinants  such  as  current  seat  occupancy,  fuel  costs, aircraft capacity, seasonal fluctuations and other relevant factors significantly impact airline ticket pricing.

Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ensures that the airfare charged by the airlines remain within the boundaries of the established tariff sheets. However, in exceptional circumstances of non-adherence to Sub Rule (2) of Rule 135 of The Aircraft Rules, 1937, necessary direction are issued to all concerned airlines.

While the government generally refrains from regulating airfares to maintain market competitiveness, however,  it remains vigilant oversight role, intervening in exceptional  circumstances,  such  as  during  Pandemic,  Maha  Kumbh  &  Pahalgam attack, in order to ensure air travel affordable for passengers.

Further, the Government, proactively engages with scheduled airlines and advises them to augment capacity by deploying additional flights during festival seasons or during  events  causing  surge  in  demand.  In  October  2025,  to  meet  high  festive demand, airlines  responded  by  augmenting  flight  capacities  by  announcing  1750 additional  flights  across  100  sectors.  As  a  result  of  capacity  increase,  a  general moderation in fares was observed across most of the sectors. This proactive approach serves  to  mitigate  abrupt  price  surges  that  may  arise  from  local  events  or  force majeure conditions.

In order to enhance the transparency in airfare, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has set-up Tariff Monitoring Unit (TMU) that monitors airfares on selected 78 routes on a random basis by using airlines websites on monthly basis to ensure that the airlines do not charge airfares outside the range declared by them, under the provision of sub-rule (2) of Rule 135 of the Aircraft Rules, 1937. This covers about 27% of the domestic traffic. By doing so, the TMU plays a critical role in maintaining airfare levels within the boundaries of the airlines' prescribed tariffs.

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