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Lok Sabha Question No. 1930 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-05
Subject: Latest Technology for Power Generation
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: RANJANBEN BHATT

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1930 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.05.2016

## LATEST TECHNOLOGY FOR POWER GENERATION

†1930.  SHRIMATI RANJANBEN BHATT:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

(a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  bring  the  best  power  generation techniques to the country, if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government has taken any steps in this regard till date;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

## A N S W E R

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

( SHRI  PIYUSH GOYAL )

(a) to (d) : Supercritical  technology  has  already  been  adopted  to  enhance  the efficiency  of  coal  fired  thermal  power  plants.  The  first  supercritical  unit  of  660 MW was commissioned in December, 2010 and as on date, 52 supercritical units with a total capacity of 35,610 MW have been commissioned.  In addition, large number  of  supercritical  units  of  660/800  MW  size  consisting  of  capacity  of approximately 45,000 MW are under construction. It is expected that all coal fired capacity addition for power generation in 13th Plan and beyond shall be through Supercritical units.

For indigenous development of Advanced Ultra Supercritical technology,  an  MoU  has  been  signed  between  Indira  Gandhi  Centre  for  Atomic Research (IGCAR), NTPC and BHEL.

The hydro power sector in India is already using the latest state of the art technologies which are prevalent worldwide. The operational capabilities, efficiency,  flexibility  and  reliability  aspects  of  the  equipment/system  used  in hydro  power  generation  are  comparable  to  the  best  practices  being  followed internationally.

Some of the recent advances adopted in hydro power generation are greaseless turbine components, improved generators component, variable speed technologies and adjustable speed pump turbine, improved control and instrumentation  system,  improved  governor  technology,  improved  insulation resulting in compact generator etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1928 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-05
Subject: Projects by PGCIL
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: LAXMI NARAYAN YADAV

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1928 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.05.2016

## PROJECTS BY PGCIL

†1928.  SHRI LAXMI NARAYAN YADAV:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the work undertaken by the Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. located in Bina under CSR during the last three years;
- (b) the  total  amount  of  funds  spent  on  the  CSR  work  there  during  the  said period;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to involve the local MP for reviewing the CSR work; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## A N S W E R

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

( SHRI  PIYUSH GOYAL )

(a) : The details of works undertaken by Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL) in Bina under CSR during the last three years is given at Annex.

(b): The  amount  spent  during  last  three  years  in  Bina  under  CSR activities is Rs. 23.45 lakhs.

(c) & (d) : No, Madam.  The area covered under a Parliamentary Constituency is very large, whereas the peripheral area of operation of PGCIL, which is nucleus area for developmental intervention, is miniscule as compared to the Parliamentary Constituency.

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ANNEX

ANNEX REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1928 TO BE ANSWERED IN THE LOK SABHA ON 05.05.2016.

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|   Sl. No. | Project Details                                                                                                                                                           | Year    |
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|         1 | Medical Treatment/ Nutritionment of 250 malnourished children of nearby villages of POWERGRID Bina S/s for a period of Six months under Project Sanjeevani of State Govt. | 2014-15 |
|         2 | Ambulance at Civil Hospital Bina                                                                                                                                          | 2015-16 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1927 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-05
Subject: Hike in Cancellation Charges
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: CHANDU LAL SAHU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

(To be answered on the 2016) Sth May

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1927

## HIKE IN CANCELLATION CHARGES

## 1927. SHRI CHANDULAL SAHU

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state: -

- (a) whether the Ministry has taken note of steep hike in cancellation charges by airlines;
- (c) whether the airlines have responded to notice given by DGCA on the issue, if s0, the details thereof; and
- (b) if the details thereof and the action taken by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in this matter; SO,
- (d) the details of cancellation charges slabs, airline-wise?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Dr Mahesh Sharma)

(a) and (b): Analysis on the increase of the cancellation charge was carried out and it was found that there was increase in cancellation charges Cancellation charges is not fixed: It various from airlines to airlines from Rs: 1500/- to 100% fare of the ticket depending upon class of tickets, fare level and time before departure:

(d): Airline wise details of cancellation charge slabs are placed at Annexure-I.

(c): Air fares are not regulated by the Government With the repeal of Air Corporation Act in March 1994, the provision of fare approval was dispensed with by the Governmental including charges for cancellation:

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1926 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-05
Subject: District Rural Development Agencies
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: M. B. RAJESH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1926

TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.05.2016

## DISTRICT RURAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES

## 1926. SHRI M.B. RAJESH:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  discontinued/proposes  to  discontinue  Distric Development Agencies (DRDAs);
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whetherthe Government is aware that there is delay in payment of salary and a to the officials working at DRDAs in various States; and
- (d) if  so,  the  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  to  disburse  salary officials/staffs?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI SUDARSHAN BHAGAT)

- ( a) & ( b): No sir, There is no proposal to discontinue District Rural Development (DRDAs).
- ( c) &(d): During  the  last  financial  year  2015 - 16  against  the  Budgetary  provision  of R s. 255.00  Crore  towards  Central  share,  Rs.  254.07  Crore  were  released  to  the  States further transfer to their DRDAs along with due State Share. Delays in payment of s y to the DRDA staff were reported from some states. The States/UTs have been advise d to ensure that adequate funds are made available for the salary of DRDA employees.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1925 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-05
Subject: Development of Barren Land
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: LAKHAN LAL SAHU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF LAND RESOURCES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1925 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.05.2016

## Development of Barren Land

†1925. SHRI LAKHAN LAL SAHU:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the land allotted to mining companies turn into barren after carrying out activities, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whetherthe Government has assessed the price of barren land;
- (c) whether the Government has any scheme in regard to conservation of such barren la
- (d) if so, the details thereof, State/UT wise including Chhattisgarh; and
- (e) ifnot, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI SUDARSHAN BHAGAT)

(a)  As  per  the  information  of  Ministry  of  Mines,  the  land allotted  to  various  mining companiesdoes not become barren after completion of mining work as the lessee has to out phase - wise reclamation and rehabilitation of the areas affected by mining operat per Rule 23A  and Rule 34 of  Mineral Conservation and Development Rules ,1988 which states as under:

23A. Mine Closure Plan. - Every mine shall have Mine Closure Plan, which shall be o two types: -

- (i) a progressive mine closure plan; and
- (ii) a final mine closure plan.

34.  Reclamation  and  rehabilitation  of  lands: - Every  holder  of  prospecting  licence  or mining lease shall undertake the phased restoration, reclamation and rehabilita lands affected by prospecting or mining operations and shall complete this work the conclusion of such operations and the abandonment of prospect or mine.

- (b)to (e)  In view of (a) above question does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1924 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-05
Subject: Urban Haats
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: DUSHYANT SINGH

## URBAN HAATS

## 1924.   SHRI DUSHYANT SINGH:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंरी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Standing  Committee  on  the  Review  of  Urban  Haats  (2014-15)  has recommended the establishment of Urban Haats in various States/UTs in order to provide direct market facilities to handicraft artisans and handloom weavers;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether  various  State  Governments  including  Rajasthan  have  submitted  project reports to the Union Government for establishment of Urban Haats;
- (d) if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether the Government intends to issue administrative and financial sanctions for establishment  of  these  urban  haats  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  if  not,  the  reasons therefor?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज् य मंरी (स्त्वतंर प्रभार) (श्री संतोष क ु मार गंगवार) MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

- (a): Yes, Madam.
- (b): The Standing Committee noted that the main objective of the scheme of setting up of the Urban Haats is to establish a permanent marketing infrastructure in towns/metropolitan cities to provide direct marketing facilities to the handicrafts artisan/ handloom  weavers  and  enable  them  to  sell  their  products  round  the  year  to  a  wider targeted  audience/  customers.  In  pursuance  of  that  objective,  the  Ministry  have  been facilitating  setting  up  of  Urban  Haats,  which  are  owned,  managed  and  operated  by Implementing Agencies such as the State Handicrafts/ Handlooms Development Corporations/Tourism Development Corporation/ Urban local bodies.
- (c): Yes, Madam.
- (d): The Urban Haat at Alwar (Rajasthan), Hubli (Karnataka), Bishnupur (Manipur) and Dogergarh (Chhattisgarh) including Rajasthan.
- (e): Government will issue administrative and financial sanctions for establishment of these Urban Haats, subject to fulfillment of complete documentation availability of suitable land etc.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1922 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-05
Subject: Revenue Losses in Distribution
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: ABHISHEK SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1922 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.05.2016

## REVENUE LOSSES IN DISTRIBUTION

## 1922.  SHRI ABHISHEK SINGH:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether Government has chalked any plan to reduce revenue loss through the better power distribution and checking the faults in transmission of electricity and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether Government is considering to upgrade its electricity network into a  smart  grid  system  which  will  facilitate  two-way  communication  between consumers and the power utilities; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## A N S W E R

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

( SHRI  PIYUSH GOYAL )

- (a) : Yes, Madam. The Government of India has launched Ujjwal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY) for the financial and operational turnaround of stateowned  Power  Distribution  Companies  (DISCOMS).The  scheme  aims  to  reduce interest  burden,  reduce  the  cost  of  power,  reduce  power  losses  in  Distribution sector, and improve operational efficiency of DISCOMS. 18 States and one Union Territory  have  given  their  'in-principle'  approval  to  participate  under  UDAY.  So far,  10  States  have  already  signed  the  Memorandum  of  Understanding  (MoUs) with Ministry  of  Power  under  UDAY.  In  addition,  under  Integrated  Power Development  Scheme  (IPDS)  and  Deen  Dayal  Upadhyaya  Gram  Jyoti  Yojana (DDUGJY) launched by Government of India for upgrading distribution networks in Urban & Rural areas, there is a provision of financial incentives for reduction in AT&C losses in addition to grants for taking up strengthening projects.
- (b) & (c) : Yes, Madam. Government of India (GoI) has launched National Smart Grid  Mission  (NSGM)  to  plan and  monitor  implementation  of  policies  and programmes related to Smart Grid activities in India. NSGM envisages implementation  of  Smart  Grid  projects  in  the  country  to  make  Indian  Power infrastructure cost effective, responsive, reliable and self-healing. Smart Meters, which  enable  two  way  communication  between  consumers  and  the  power utilities, is one of the major components of a Smart Grid system. Two Smart Grid projects for Amravati and Chandigarh have been approved under NSGM at a cost of Rs. 118.63 crore with 30% funding from Government of India (GoI) under NSGM. The Budgetary support for NSGM activities for the Financial Year 2016-17 is Rs. 30 Crore.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1921 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-05
Subject: NRLM-Aajeevika Mission
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: RAMSINH PATALYABHAI RATHWA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1921

TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.05.2016

## NRLM - AAJEEVIKA MISSION

## 1921. SHRI RAMSINH RATHWA

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the  criteria  being  adopted  for  allocation  of  funds  to  the  States  under  Na Livelihood Mission (NRLM) - Aajeevika;
- (b) whether funds are presently allocated randomly to the States in the absence national pr inciples;
- (c) if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether any steps are being taken to make the release of funds more rationale by linking the percentage of rural poor in the population of a particular State;
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI SUDARSHAN BHAGAT)

(a)to (e): Under Nati onal Rural Livelihoods Mission, now renamed as Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana -National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY -NRLM), funds are released to the States on the basis of the inter - se poverty ratio s among states as determined by the erstwhile Planning Commission, except in the case of Jammu & Kashmir and all North -EasternStates . The funds for Jammu & Kashmir, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram , Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura States are released on demand basis to cover 2/3rd of their rural populat without linking it to the poverty ratios in these states . In th e case of North - Eastern States, the criteria for release of funds on demand basis has been introduced from the financial year 2016 - 17. Prior to this, it was based upon the poverty ratio. The funding of the programme is 60 : 40 between Centr e and States. However, in the case of three Himalayan States (Utta Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir) and all the North - Eastern States, it is in the ratio : 10 between Centre and States.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1920 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-05
Subject: Technology Upgradation for Power Generation
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: SHOBHA KARANDLAJE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1920 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.05.2016

## TECHNOLOGY UPGRADATION FOR POWER GENERATION

1920.  KUMARI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  country's  power  generation  over  the  next  few  decades  will continue to depend heavily on coal and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  an  advanced  ultra  super  critical  technology  R  &  D  project  has been  approved  by  the  Government  at  a  cost  of  Rs.  1500  crore  for  coal  based power plants; and
- (c) if  so,  the  objectives  thereof  and  progress  made  in  implementation  of  the projects?

## A N S W E R

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

( SHRI  PIYUSH GOYAL )

(a) : As  on  31.03.2016,  the  total  installed  generation  capacity  in  the country was 2,98,059.97 MW with the fuel wise break-up as under:-

## INSTALLED CAPACITY AS ON 31.03.2016

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(FIGURES IN MW)

|                         | Hydro     | Thermal   | Thermal   | Thermal   | Thermal    | Nuclea   | Renewable Energy Sources (RES) @   | Total      |
|-------------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------|------------|----------|------------------------------------|------------|
|                         |           | Coal      | Gas       | Diese l   | Total      | r        |                                    |            |
| Installed Capacity (MW) | 42783.4 2 | 185172.88 | 24508.6 3 | 993.53    | 210675.0 4 | 5780.0 0 | 38821.51                           | 298059.9 7 |
| % share                 | 14.35     | 62.13     | 8.22      | 0.33      | 70.68      | 1.94     | 13.02                              | 100.00     |

- @ :  Renewable Energy Sources capacity is as on 31.12.2015

The Coal Based Generation Capacity is 62.13% of the total installed capacity  of  2,98,059.97  MW  as  on  31.03.2016.    Under  Intended  Nationally Determined  Contributions  (INDC),  the  Government  of  India  has  committed  to achieve  renewable  generation  capacity  of  1,75,000  MW  in  the  next  few  years. After achieving the renewable generation capacity of 1,75,000 MW, the share of coal based energy in the energy mix of the country is expected to reduce.

- (b)  : No, Madam.

- (c) : Does not arise.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1919 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-05
Subject: Textile Units
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: BHARATI DHIRUBHAI SHIYAL

## TEXTILE UNITS

## 1919.  DR. BHARATIBEN D. SHYAL:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंरी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to increase the number of textile and garment units in the country;
- (b) if so, the steps being taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard; and
- (c) whether any survey/study has been made to assess the employment generation through the increase in the number of these units, if so, the details thereof ?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER वस्त्र राज् य मंरी (स्त्वतंर प्रभार) (श्री संतोष क ु मार गंगवार) MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

- (a) & (b): Government does not set up / establish new textile industries/units. The role of the Government  is to ensure conducive policy environment, facilitating enabling conditions  for  the  industry  and  private  entrepreneurs  to  set  up  units  through  its  various policy initiatives and schemes. In order to promote and strengthen various segments of the Textile industry in the country including the garment sector, Government has undertaken several policy initiatives and is implementing schemes, such as the Technology Upgradation  Fund  Scheme  (TUFS),  Scheme  for  Development  of  Technical  Textiles, Schemes for  the  Development  of  the  Powerloom  Sector,  Scheme  for  Integrated  Textile Parks (SITP), Integrated Skill Development Scheme (ISDS), Schemes for Development of Silk  and  Sericulture  sectors,  National  Handloom  Development  Programme  (NHDP), Comprehensive Handloom Cluster Development Scheme(CHCDS), Yarn supply Scheme, North East Region Textiles Promotion Scheme (NERTPS), etc.
- (c): As per the Report of the Working Group on Textiles and Jute Industry for the XII Five Year plan the employment in textiles is expected to increase from 45.19 million persons to 52 million persons by the terminal year of the twelfth plan (i.e. 2017). The textile sector schemes mentioned above support the setting up of new units/ expansion of the existing units in the country and employment generation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1917 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-05-05
Subject: Fecal Waste Management
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: (ADV.) JOICE GEORGE

## Government of India Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1917 TO BE ANSWERED ON 5-5-2016

## Fecal Waste Management

## 1917. ADV. JOICE GEORGE:

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

- (a) whether any guidelines have been issued by the Union Government for the disposal of toilet waste in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether several health issues are noticed due to unhygienic fecal waste disposal; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the steps being taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION

## (SHRI RAM KRIPAL YADAV)

- (a) and (b) Under Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin), various technological options for household toilets are available, which ensures the safe disposals of human excreta.
- (c) and (d) Unhygienic fecal waste disposal can cause both acute and chronic health issues like diarrohea,  jaundice  and  under-nutrition.    A  key  cause  of  child  under-nutrition  is  a  subclinical disorder of the small intestine known as tropical enteropathy. This is caused by faecal bacteria ingested in large quantities by young children living in conditions of poor sanitation and hygiene. The Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) has been launched on 2nd October, 2014, which aims at attaining Swachh Bharat by 2 nd October 2019. Under this programme, the States are provided technical  and financial  guidance to  accelerate rural sanitation coverage, including  reduction in Open Defecation and promotion of solid and liquid waste management. The focus of the scheme is on behavior change and usage of toilets. The term Open Defecation Free has been defined as termination of faecal-oral transmission by (a) no visible faeces found in the environment/village and (b) every household as well as public/community institutions using safe technology option for disposal of faeces.

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