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Lok Sabha Question No. 1816 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-30
Subject: Tapering Coal Linkage System
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF COAL**

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1816**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.07.2015**

**“Tapering Coal Linkage System”.**

**1816. SHRI KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR:**

Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state:

1. the criteria of tapering coal linkage system to provide coal to the power producing companies;

(b) whether it is a fact that only 25 per cent supply is being made under this provision to the power producing companies;

(c) if so, the details thereof ;

(d) whether the Government has any plan to make 100 per cent supply to those power producing plants, which are directly affected due to cancellation of coal blocks; and

(e) if so, the details thereof?

**A N S W E R**

**MINISTER OF STATE (I/C) IN THE MINISTRY OF COAL, POWER AND NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY**

**(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)**

**(a** ):    Thus far, “Tapering linkage” has been the “short term linkage” which is provided to the coal consumers, who were allocated captive coal block (s), for meeting coal requirements of their linked End Use Plant (s) (EUP) in such cases where the development/production of coal block(s) allocated for their particular EUP is not synchronized with the operation/requirement of coal of the EUP.

Coal Block(s) allocated to State Government for commercial use are not  eligible for Tapering Linkage. Normal linkage of EUP, if any, linked to coal block(s) subsequently allocated is converted into Tapering Linkage from the date of allocation of block.

The tapering linkage may be approved by the Competent Authority from the date of allocation of the coal block (zero date) and till scheduled date of commencement of production as per milestones indicated in the Block(s) allocation letter (“normative date of commencement of production”),  and to the extent of “normative requirement” as per the New Coal Distribution Policy (NCDP).

For the period subsequent to normative date of commencement of production from coal block, the tapering linkage is considered for a maximum period of three years

with entitlements every year reduced by 25%. Coal production from the block is expected to attain peak rate in these  three years.

**(b)to(e):** Consequent to the cancellation of coal blocks by Hon'ble Supreme Court,  the erstwhile  coal block owners who  had tapering linkages earlier,   cease to be entitled to tapering linkage any longer. But some of these plants have come up. In order to ensure that there is no disruption in the present power generation arrangements for these plants, these plants are entitled to supply  of coal through a separate MOU till 31.03.2016. The quantity would be as per the level prevailing as on 30.06.2015.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1813 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-30
Subject: Dredging Work for Inland Water ways
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: K. ASHOK KUMAR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1813 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30 TH  JULY, 2015

## DREDGING WORK FOR INLAND WATER WAYS

## 1813.      SHRI K. ASHOK KUMAR:

Will the Minister of SHIPPING be pleased to state:

## पोत प�रवहन मंत्

- (a) the details of dredging work for inland waterways undertaken during each of the last three years and the current year;
- (b) the details of funds allocated/utilised for the purpose during the said period;
- (c) the details of said work proposed to be undertaken along with the estimated expenditure likely to be incurred thereon; and
- (d) the time by which the said work is likely to be completed?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF SHIPPING (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) The details of dredging work undertaken on National Waterways (NW) 1,  2 & 3 for the last three years and the current year is as below:

(in lakh cubic meter)

| Year                 |   Dredging Quantity (Approximatly) |
|----------------------|------------------------------------|
| 2012- 13             |                              14.01 |
| 2013- 14             |                              17.20 |
| 2014- 15             |                               5.46 |
| 2015- 16 (till June) |                               0.16 |

- (b) The fund utilized for the purpose during the last three years and in current year is as below:

## (Amount in crore rupees)

| Year                 |   Expenditure |
|----------------------|---------------|
| 2012- 13             |          8.36 |
| 2013- 14             |         27.22 |
| 2014- 15             |         15.72 |
| 2015- 16 (till June) |          0.41 |

(c)&(d):The  dredging  quantity  proposed  to  be  undertaken  during  current  financial year  (i.e.  2015-16)  on  NW-1,  2  &  3  is  21.10  lakh  cubic  meter  with  estimated expenditure of Rs. 39.14 crore. The work is targeted to be completed by March, 2016.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1812 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-30
Subject: Introduction of PPP in Coal Sector
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: SUKENDER REDDY GUTHA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINiSTRY OF COAL

## 1 LOK  SABHA

**unSTARRED QUESTION NO.1812**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.7.2015**

**Introduction of PPP in Coal Sector**

1812. 	SHRI GUTHA SUKENDER REDDY:

Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state:

1. whether the Government is planning to introduce the Public Private Partnership (PPP) in coal sector;
2. if so, the details thereof;
3. the steps being taken by the Government to keep balance in PPP;
4. whether it is a joint venture model or sub-contract model; and
5. if so, the details thereof?

**ANSWER**

**MINISTER OF STATE (IC) IN THE MINISTRY OF COAL, POWER   AND NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY**

**(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)**

(a) to (e):	An Inter-Ministerial Committee  was constituted to recommend a frame work for PPP within the framework of Coal Mines Nationalisation Act, 1973.  The basic objective of this initiative was to attract partnerships of Coal India Limited(CIL) with major mining companies to improve production and productivity of coal mining by CIL.  The Committee deliberated on the various models including engaging Mine Developer Cum operator (MDO).  A  Model Contract Agreement(MCA)  for engagement of MDO in CIL was finalized and sent to CIL for adoption by its Board. The Board  of CIL has, with certain modification, adopted the Model Contract Agreement for mining of coal in the   various mines of CIL.

The MCA  interalia provides for the following:-

- 1.1. The mine operator shall be responsible for development & operation of the coal mine, construction of infrastructure facilities etc.
- 1.2. The responsibility of acquisition of land, obtaining statutory clearances etc shall be with CIL/subsidiary companies.
- 1.3. The mine operator shall also be responsible for taking physical possession of land but compensation for land & Resettlement and Rehabilitation (R&R) shall be paid by CIL as per its approved R&R policy.
- 1.4. The Mine  Operator shall comply in all respects, the various statutory provisions regulations & safeguards as per norms.
- 1.5. However, the statutory activities shall be carried out by the coal company.
- 1.6. The model does not envisage formation of joint ventures.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1810 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-30
Subject: Ganga Research University
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: K. MARAGATHAM

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES,

## RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1810

## ANSWERED ON 30.7.2015

## 

**Ganga Research University**

1810. SHRIMATI K. MARAGATHAM

Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Union Government is considering to set up a Ganga Research University in Varanasi;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Union Government has held discussion with the State Government of Uttar Pradesh in this regard;

(d) if so, the details and the outcome thereof; and

(e) the time by which the said university is likely to be set up?

## 

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION

(SUSHRI UMA BHARTI)

1. No,  Madam, Setting up a Ganga Research University in Varanasi is currently not under active consideration of the Union Government.

(b)  to (e)  Do not arise in view of reply to Part (a) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1809 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-30
Subject: Pollution at Ports
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: PRATAPRAO GANPATRAO JADHAV, JASVANTSINH SUMANBHAI BHABHOR

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1809 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30 TH  JULY, 2015

## POLLUTION AT PORTS

†1809.     SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV: SHRI JASVANTSINH SUMANBHAI BHABHOR:

Will the Minister of SHIPPING be pleased to state:

## पोत प�रवहन मंत्

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  increase  in  level  of  pollution  at various ports is causing severe threat to the flora and fauna in the nearby seas; and
- (b) if  so,  the  reaction  of  the  Government  thereto  and  the  remedial  measures taken/being taken by the Government?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF SHIPPING (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a)&(b):Major Ports maintain ambient air quality, sea water quality as per the norms and standards fixed by the Pollution Control Boards and also undertake green initiatives to maintain the flora and fauna in the operational areas of the Ports.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1808 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-30
Subject: Revision of Fee
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: ANTO  ANTONY, NAGARAJAN P., UDIT RAJ

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1808**

ANSWERED ON 30 TH JULY, 2015

**REVISION OF FEE**

1808.  SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

SHRI P. NAGARAJAN:

DR. UDIT RAJ:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सडक परिवहन और राजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has revised the fee for All India Tourist Permit Buses;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the number of tourist buses registered in Tamil Nadu under All India Tourist Permit that have decreased due to revision of fee; and

(d) if so, the reasons therefor?

**ANSWER**

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE

MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a) No, Madam.

(b) to (d) Does not arise in view of (a) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1807 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-30
Subject: SAARC Power Grid
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: KONAKALLA NARAYANA RAO, GOKARAJU GANGA RAJU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF POWER

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1807 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.07.2015

## SAARC POWER GRID

1807.  SHRI KONAKALLA NARAYANA RAO: DR. GOKARAJU GANGA RAJU:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) the salient features and aims of SAARC power grid;
- (b) the role envisaged for the Government of India in achieving the objectives of the SAARC power grid;
- (c) whether any time frame has been laid down in this regard; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the benefits India may accrue from this?

## A N S W E R

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

( SHRI  PIYUSH GOYAL )

- (a) : The salient features and aims of SAARC Power grid is as under :
- i) Development of cross border transmission links between the member states to enable economic transfer of electricity for mutual benefit.
- ii) Optimum utilisation of regional electricity generating resources.
- iii) Enhanced grid security.
- iv) To promote regional power trade and also trading of electricity arising from diversity in peak demand and seasonal variations.
- v) To  promote  Energy  Efficiency,  Energy  Conservation  and  development  of labelling and standardization of appliances.

(b) to (d) : Cross border links with neighbouring countries namely Bhutan, Bangladesh and Nepal have been developed. About 190-210 MW of power is exported to  Nepal  through  existing  12  number  11kV,  33  kV  and  132  kV  transmission  links. Further,  about  500  MW  of  power  is  also  exported  to  Bangladesh  through  existing Baharampur  (India)-Bheramara  (Bangladesh)  400kV  D/C  transmission  link.    India  is also  importing  about  1500  MW  of  power  from  Bhutan  from  Chukha  Hydro  Electric Project (HEP), Kurichu HEP, Tala HEP and Dagachhu HEP.

Development of cross border links is an ongoing process. Based on the future  need  and  the  timeline  mutually  agreed  upon  with  the  neighbouring  counties, the cross border transmission lines are planned and constructed.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1805 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-30
Subject: Protection of wildlife species in Ganga
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: B. SREERAMULU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES,

## RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1805

## ANSWERED ON 30.7.2015

## 

**Protection of wildlife species in Ganga**

1805. 	SHRI B. SRIRAMULU

Will the Minister of WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION be pleased to state:

(a) whether the number of different types of wildlife species found in Ganga have increased during the last three years;

(b) if so, the details of such species; and

(c) the initiatives taken by the Government to protect wildlife in holy river?

## 

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION     (SUSHRI UMA BHARTI)

(a) & (b) No comprehensive study has been conducted in the last three years to suggest the increase in number of different types of Wildlife species in Ganga. However, some information on population status (increase/decrease) of higher vertebrates in Ganga is available for the State of Uttar Pradesh. A World Wildlife Fund (WWF) WWF-India in 2012 study shows that population of Gangetic dolphins has increased slightly, over their population in 2005. Similarly, a collaborative project between WWF-India and Government of Uttar Pradesh Forest Department started reintroducing Gharials in Ganga in 2007. Till date more than 500 Gharials have been released in Ganga. According to WWF-India’s report the survival rates of the reintroduced Gharials is increasing.

3. National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) is developing a detailed 10-year plan for conservation of the wildlife species in Ganga. Under *“Namami Gange”* Programme, the following projects have been developed under “Conservation of aquatic life with special attention to Dolphin, Ghariyal and Turtles,” for implementation.

- Detailed survey of the entire Ganga River to understand the present status of Aquatic biodiversity in Ganga.
- For rejuvenation of fish species, Central Inland Fishery Research Institute (CIFRI) will be working to rejuvenate the endemic fish species found in Ganga.
- For rejuvenation of Turtles and Gharials, projects are approved for implementation by the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department for breeding and releasing gharials and turtles.
- The Bihar Forest Department will be developing a Management Plan for Vikramshila Dolphin Sanctuary to conserve the River Dolphins in the sanctuary.
- A comprehensive awareness programme has been designed and being implemented by Center of Environment Education (CEE) in the Ganga Basin States.

Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun is developing a comprehensive Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Afforestation work along the banks of Ganga River.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1803 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-30
Subject: DDU-GRY
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: R. VANAROJA

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1803

TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.07.2015

## DDU-GRY

## 1803. SHRIMATI VANAROJA R:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- whether it is true that the Government is considering to remove the 25% ceiling on expenditure allowed under the Deen Dayal UpadhayaGramenKaushalyaYojana which is aimed at developing the skill and productive capacity of rural youth from poor families;
- if the details thereof; SO,
- whether the Government now plans to target those who are deprived and accordingly extend the benefits of housing and employment on priority to people who need them the most; and
- if the details thereof? SO,

## ANSWER MINISTER OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI BIRENDER SINGH)

(a) and (b): Yes, Madam: A proposal is under consideration of the Government:

(c) & (d): of Ministry of Rural   Development; a decision has been   taken to implement rural development programs Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) data for convergent and integrated planning for poverty reduction and livelihood development with Gram Panchayat as a unit. Further; in pursuance to the announcement of the Government to achieve the of 'pucca houses for all" by 2022, the Ministry has drawn up a proposal for restructuring of   Indira Awaas Yojana to cover all the houseless and households   living in dilapidates houses in rural area. using goal

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1802 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-30
Subject: Indian Maritime University
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH, HARISHCHANDRA DEORAM CHAVAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1802 TO BE ANSWERED ON 30 TH  JULY, 2015

## INDIAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY

## 1802.  SHRIMATI DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH: SHRI HARISHCHANDRA CHAVAN:

Will the Minister of SHIPPING be pleased to state:

## पोत प�रवहन मंत्

- (a) whether the Government proposes to set up a sub-centre/campus of the Indian Maritime University in other parts of the country including Ratnagiri;
- (b) if so, the details and the present status thereof;
- (c) whether  Government  has  received  any  proposal  from  the  Government  of  Gujarat  for establishment of Maritime University in the State; and
- (d) if so, the details and the present status thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN  )

- (a)&(b):  No, Madam.  Setting up of any new campus of Indian Maritime University (IMU) is initiated by the IMU by following the procedure stipulated under the IMU Act, 2008. At present there is no such proposal under the consideration of the Government.
- (c)&(d): No proposal from the Government of Gujarat for establishment of Maritime University in the state has been received.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1800 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-30
Subject: Electricity from Waste Water
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: DHARMENDRA YADAV, ANANDRAO  ADSUL, Shrirang Appa Barne, SHIVAJI ADHALRAO PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 1800

TO BE ANSWERED ON 30.07.2015

## ELECTRICITY FROM WASTE WATER

1800.   SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV: SHRI ANANDRAO ADSUL: SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE: SHRI ADHALRAO PATIL SHIVAJIRAO :

Will the Minister of NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that scientists have developed a device which can generate electricity from waste water;
- (b) if so, whether the aforesaid technology would simultaneously treat the water and the  process  could  be  used  to  provide  clean  water  and  power  for  homes  in  developing nations; and
- (c) if so, the efforts made by the Government to procure the aforesaid technology to meet the power shortage in the country?

## ANSWER

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

(a)&(b): Yes, Madam. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is implementing a Programme on energy recovery from urban and industrial wastes including waste  water.  The  technology  options  for  energy  recovery  being  promoted  under  this programme include biomethanation technology, which also treats the waste water for its safe disposal or utilization with simultaneous generation of power.

- (c): Production of biogas and power from waste water is a commercial technology. A number of Indian industries have been installing such projects.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1797 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-30
Subject: Dandi Heritage Route
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: CHANDRAKANT RAGHUNATH PATIL, DEVAJIBHAI GOVINDBHAI FATEPARA, DIPSINH SHANKARSINH RATHOD, DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH, DEVUSINH JESINGBHAI CHAUHAN

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1797**

ANSWERED ON 30 TH July, 2015

**DANDI HERITAGE ROUTE**

1797.	   SHRI C.R PATIL:

SHRI DEVAJIBHAI G. FATEPARA:

SHRI D. S. RATHOD:

SHRIMATI DARSHANA VIKRAM JARDOSH:

SHRI DEVUSINH CHAUHAN:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन और राजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

(a)	whether the Government of Gujarat has submitted a proposal for Phase-II work of  Ahmedabad-Dandi NH-228;

(b)	if so, the details thereof?

(c)	whether funds have been sanctioned/released for the development of Dandi Heritage Route NH-228; and

(d)	if so, the details thereof along with the method adopted to utilise this fund in this year?

**ANSWER**

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE

MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a) & (b) No, Sir. Dandi Heritage Route has been de-linked from National Highway No. 228, so as to keep the heritage character of the Dandi Heritage Route intact. Accordingly, phase-II of Dandi Heritage Route no more exists.

(c) & (d) Three works amounting to Rs. 425.00 cores have been included in the Annual Plan 2015-16 for Development of NH-228.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1789 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-07-30
Subject: Clean Fuel for Vehicles
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: SUNIL BALIRAM GAIKWAD, ASHOK SHANKARRAO CHAVAN, GAJANAN CHANDRAKANT KIRTIKAR, SAUGATA ROY, M. UDHAYAKUMAR, SUDHEER GUPTA, ARJUN RAM  MEGHWAL, KUNWAR HARIBANSH SINGH

**भारत सरकार**

**सड़क परिवहन और राजमार्ग मंत्रालय**

**लोक सभा**

**लिखित प्रश्‍न सं. 1789**

**गुरुवार, 30 जुलाई, 2015/8 श्रावण, 1937 (शक)**

**वाहनों हेतु स्वच्छ ईंधन**

**1789. डॉ. सुनील बलीराम गायकवाड:**

**श्री अशोक शंकरराव चव्हाण:**

**श्री गजानन कीर्तिकर:**

**प्रो. सौगत राय:**

**श्री एम. उदय कुमार:**

**श्री सुधीर गुप्ता:**

**श्री अर्जुन राम मेघवाल:**

**कुंवर हरिवंश सिंह:**

क्या **सड़क परिवहन और राजमार्ग** मंत्री यह बताने की कृपा करेंगे कि:

- क्या सरकार ने स्वच्छ ईंधन का प्रयोग करने वाले वाहनों को बढ़ावा देने की पहल की है और यदि हां, तो तत्संबंधी ब्यौरा क्या है;
- क्‍या सरकार ने इस संबंध में कोई मानदंड जारी किए हैं और यदि हां, तो तत्संबंधी ब्यौरा क्या है;
- वाहन विनिर्माताओं द्वारा कब तक ऐसे वाहनों को बनाए जाने की संभावना है; और
- सरकार द्वारा इस संबंध में क्‍या कदम उठाए गए/उठाए जा रहे हैं?

**उत्‍तर**

**सड़क परिवहन और राजमार्ग मंत्रालय में राज्‍य मंत्री**

**(श्री पोन्. राधाकृष्‍णन)**

**(क) से (घ)** फ्लेक्‍स-फ्युल इथनाल (ई 85) और इथनाल (ईडी 95) वाहनों के लिए सामान्‍य उत्‍सर्जन मानक दिनांक 19.05.2015 की अधिसूचना सं. सा.का.नि. 412 (अ) के तहत अधिसूचित कर दिए गए हैं और भारत चरण-IV के लिए सामान्‍य उत्‍सर्जन मानक 1 अप्रैल, 2017 तक अथवा उसके पश्‍चात निर्मित चार पहिया वाहनों के संबंध में समूचे देश में लागू होंगे ।

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