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Lok Sabha Question No. 869 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Upgradation and Modernisation of Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Arun Kumar Sagar

## 869.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 869

(To be answered on the 4 th December 2025)

## UPGRADATION AND MODERNISATION OF AIRPORTS

SHRI ARUN KUMAR SAGAR

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

- (a) whether the Government proposes to upgrade and modernise airports and if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) whether there is any proposal to establish an Airport Development Centre for the said purpose and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a) & (b): The upgradation and modernization of airports is a continuous process and is undertaken by Airports Authority of India (AAI) and other Airport Operators from time to time depending on the passenger demand forecast, operational requirements for safety of aircraft operations and demand from airlines. Development works are taken up in a phased manner, subject to the availability of land, financial viability, and operational needs related to intended aircraft operations. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has undertaken development and expansion works at various airports, which  inter-alia  include,  Chennai,  Jammu,  Udaipur,  Belagavi,  Agra,  Bagdogra, Darbhanga, Varanasi, Bihta and Keshod Airports.

To ensure timely implementation of airport expansion and modernization projects, regular monitoring is conducted at various levels in the Ministry of Civil Aviation in coordination  with  relevant  stakeholders.  However,  no  proposal  to  establish  an Airport Development Centre is under consideration in the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 867 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Implementation of PM Vishwakarma Yojana
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Shri Shashank Mani

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 867 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.12.2025

## IMPLEMENTATION OF PM VISHWAKARMA YOJANA

## 867.    SHRI SHASHANK MANI:

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

- (a) the number of artisans and craftspersons registered and trained under the PM Vishwakarma Yojana during the last two years;
- (b) the  steps  taken  to  promote  digital  payments,  UPI  onboarding  and  e-commerce  participation  of MSMEs; and
- (c) whether the Government proposes to strengthen district-level MSME facilitation centres under the Champions portal, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a):    PM Vishwakarma scheme was launched on 17.09.2023, to provide end-to-end holistic support to artisans and craftspeople of 18 traditional trades who work with their hands and tools. As on 01.12.2025, 30 lakh beneficiaries have been registered, out of which, 23.09 lakh beneficiaries have been trained.
- (b): Under PM Vishwakarma scheme, MoUs have been signed with India Post Payment Bank, Paytm, Paynearby,  BharatPe  and  PhonePe  for  creating  QR  codes  to  enable  beneficiaries  for  receiving  Digital Payment Incentives. As on date, more than 6.8 lakh artisans/craftspeople have been paid Digital Payment Incentives amounting to ₹22 crore. Also, online marketing support is being provided to PM Vishwakarma beneficiaries through various e-commerce platforms like ONDC, FabIndia, Meesho etc. to promote sale of their products in the domestic as well as international markets. Additionally, over 30,000 Vishwakarma beneficiaries have been successfully onboarded on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM), enhancing their access to institutional buyers.
- (c): The  CHAMPIONS' portal  is  a  platform  for  resolution,  redressal,  and  remedies.  It  is  a  facility provided by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises for: -
- I. Ensuring a speedy, convenient, and effective redressal of MSMEs grievances.
- II. Handholding and helping MSMEs in their navigation of various government schemes/policies.
- III. Connecting MSMEs with key officials of Ministry, State Governments, Lending Institutions and Government agencies.
- IV. Disseminating of information and details of all schemes of the Ministry of MSME.

As on date, the portal disseminates information in 23 languages, including English and 22 vernacular languages by using the facilitation from 69 state control rooms across the country. Various Public Sector Banks,  Private  Sector  banks,  Regional  Rural  Banks,  State  Financial  Corporations,  State  Cooperatives, CPSEs/autonomous bodies etc. have appointed nodal officers for Champions portal to redress the queries. As of 26.11.2025, the portal has received 1,59,577 grievances and 99.24% (1,58,372) have been replied.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 863 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Road Accidents on National Highways in Kerala
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Shri Anto Antony

be pleased to state:

- (a)      whether  the  Government  has  any  statistics  regarding  the number  of  accidents  that  occurred  on  National  Highways  in Kerala during  the  last  five  years  and  if  so,  the  details  including number of people injured and died thereof;
- (b)    whether the unscientific construction of National Highways has caused an increase in the number of accidents;
- (c)      whether  the  Government  has  fixed  any  time  limit  for  the completion of ongoing works in Kerala; and
- (d)      if  so,  the  details  thereof,  including  the  estimated  cost  of completion of each project that have been finalised?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a)       Government  in  the  Ministry  of  Road  Transport  &  Highways publishes report on 'Road Accidents in India' based on data received from States/ UTs, which has been published for the year upto 2023. As per  the  report,  total  number  of  road  accidents,  fatalities  and  injuries occurred  on  National  Highways  (NHs)  of  Kerala  State  from  calendar year 2019 to 2023 are as under: -

| Year Road   | AccidentsFatalitiesInjuries   | AccidentsFatalitiesInjuries   |        |
|-------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------|--------|
| 2019        | 9,459                         | 1,259                         | 10,710 |
| 2020*       | 6,594                         | 887                           | 7,354  |
| 2021*       | 8,048                         | 975                           | 8,984  |
| 2022        | 17,627                        | 1,197                         | 17,799 |
| 2023        | 10,640                        | 1,056                         | 12,105 |

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 863 ANSWERED ON 4 TH  DECEMBER, 2025

## ROAD ACCIDENTS ON NATIONAL HIGHWAYS IN KERALA

## 863. SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

(b)      As  per  data  received  from  the  States/UTs,  road  accidents  are multi-causal  phenomenon  and  are  the  result  of  interplay  of  various factors. These can broadly be categorized into (i) human error, (ii) road condition/environment and (iii) vehicular condition. (c)  to  (d) At  present,  46  NHs  projects  of  834  km  length  costing approximately ₹ 46,965.17 Crore have been awarded for construction in the State of Kerala. These projects are at different stages of construction and scheduled for completion by Financial Year 2027-28, in a phased manner.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 860 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Dilapidated Condition of Indira Gandhi Feeder
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Kuldeep Indora

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 860 ANSWERED ON 04.12.2025

## DILAPIDATED CONDITION OF INDIRA GANDHI FEEDER

## †860.  SHRI KULDEEP INDORA:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is aware that the total length of the Indira Gandhi Feeder originating from the Harike Barrage is 204 km, out of which 151 km is located in Punjab and approximately 11 km of relining work between RD 179 and RD 496 is still pending and if so, the details thereof;

(b)  whether  the  water-carrying  capacity  of  the  feeder  has  reduced  to  about  12,000  cusecs  instead  of  its designed capacity of 18,500 cusecs due to its dilapidated condition and if so, the details thereof; and

(c)  whether  the  surplus  water  has  to  be  diverted  towards  Pakistan  during  the  rainy  season  due  to  the dilapidated condition of the feeder which could be used by the farmers of Rajasthan if fully relining of the feeder is done and if so, the details thereof?

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

(a) & (b) The Indira Gandhi Feeder (Rajasthan Feeder) originates from Harikeheadworks and has a total length of 204 km. It is constructed with a capacity of 18,500 cusecs. Over the time its carrying capacity has reduced. The Union Cabinet approved the 'Relining of Rajasthan Feeder (RD 1,79,000 to 4,96,000)' on 26.09.2018.  A  committee  under  the  chairmanship  of  Member  (Design  and  Research),  Central  Water Commission has assessed the present carrying capacity of Rajasthan Feeder as 15180 cusecs.

As far as the relining work of the canal from RD 1,79,000 to RD 4,96,000 is concerned, out of total target of 96.62 km, relining work of 80.00 km of the canal has been completed till October 2025.

(c) No water from the Sutlej and Beas rivers flow to Pakistan except during the monsoon season i.e. during the floods when substantial rainfall occurs in the catchment of these rivers. Such situation may arise in exceptional circumstances or, during short duration monsoons when the water levels stored by the dams become very high and there is necessity of release of water for Dam safety.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 857 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Status of Kochi Theni  New Greenfield Highway
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Adv Dean Kuriakose

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 857

ANSWERED ON 4 TH  DECEMBER, 2025

STATUS OF KOCHI THENI NEW GREENFIELD HIGHWAY

857.  ADV DEAN KURIAKOSE:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has approved the alignment for the Kochi Theni Greenfield Highway in Kerala;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the current status of the progress of this highway?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (c) The  National  Highway  between  Kochi  and  Theni  is already of 2-lane with paved shoulders standard in 98 km and in the remaining  125  km  length  the  work  of  upgrdation  to  2-lane/2-lane with paved shoulders has been taken up.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 853 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Verticals under PMAY-U
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Rajpalsinh Mahendrasinh Jadav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 853

## TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 04, 2025

## VERTICALS UNDER PMAY-U

- NO. 853.   SHRI RAJPALSINH MAHENDRASINH JADAV:

Will the Minister of HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  the  four  different  verticals  under  the  Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) till June, 2025; and
- (b) the  number  of  houses  sanctioned,  under  construction  and completed till June, 2025 under PMAY-U along with the overall progress of the said yojana?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)

- (a) & (b): Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has been implementing Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U) since 25.06.2015 with an aim  to  provide  all  weather  pucca  houses  with basic  civic  amenities  to  eligible  urban  beneficiaries  across  the country.  The  scheme  is  implemented  through  four  verticals.  The implementation period of PMAY-U scheme, which was earlier up to 31.03.2022,  has  been  extended  up  to  31.12.2025  to  complete sanctioned houses without changing the funding pattern and implementation methodology.

Further, based on the learnings from the experiences of implementation of PMAY-U, MoHUA has revamped the scheme and launched  PMAY-U  2.0  'Housing  for  All'  Mission  with  effect  from 01.09.2024 for implementation in urban areas across the country to support 1 crore additional eligible beneficiaries in next five years.

PMAY-U 2.0 is implemented through four verticals i.e., Beneficiary Led  Construction  (BLC),  Affordable  Housing  in  Partnership  (AHP), Affordable Rental Housing (ARH) and Interest Subsidy Scheme (ISS). The scheme guidelines can be accessed at https://pmayurban.gov.in/uploads/guidelines/Operational-Guidelines-of-PMAY-U2.pdf

Based on the project proposal submitted by States/Union Territories (UTs),  a  total  of  122.06  lakh  houses,  including  10.43  lakh  under PMAY-U  2.0,  have  been  sanctioned  under  the  scheme  by  the Ministry,  so  far.  Out  of  which,  113.85  lakh  houses  have  been grounded and 96.02 lakh are completed/delivered to the beneficiaries across the country as on 24.11.2025.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 852 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Implementation of Urban Challenge Fund and Industrial Housing Scheme
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Tangella Uday Srinivas

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 852

## TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 04, 2025

## IMPLEMENTATION OF URBAN CHALLENGE FUND AND INDUSTRIAL

## HOUSING SCHEME

NO. 852.    SHRI TANGELLA UDAY SRINIVAS:

Will the Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs be pleased to state:

- (a) the present implementation status of the Urban Challenge Fund and the Industrial Housing Scheme announced in the Union Budget 202526 along with the timelines set for finalising guidelines and releasing funds;
- (b) the number of proposals received under each scheme, State/UTwise including the proposals received from Andhra Pradesh;
- (c) the status of each proposal-approved, under evaluation or rejected along with the reasons for rejection thereof;
- (d) the funds allocated, sanctioned and disbursed under each scheme since their inception, State/UT-wise;
- (e) the eligibility norms and financial participation criteria being considered including Public-Private Partnership (PPP), bond financing and private investment requirements; and
- (f) whether any pilot or model projects are proposed for early rollout under either scheme  and  if so, the details of sectors and locations thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS (SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)

- (a) to (f): The  Government  of  India,  in  the  budget  for  2025-26  has announced to set up an Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) of ₹1 lakh crore to implement the proposals for 'Cities as Growth Hubs', 'Creative Redevelopment of Cities' and 'Water and Sanitation'. As per the budget announcement, this fund is planned to finance up to 25 per cent of the cost of bankable projects with a stipulation that at least 50 per cent of the cost is funded from bonds, bank loans, and Public Private Partnerships (PPPs). ₹10,000 crore has been al located for the financial year 2025-26 in the budget announcement.

In  the  Union  Budget  2024-25,  Government  has  announced  rental housing with dormitorytype accommodation for industrial workers to be facilitated  in  public-private  partnership  (PPP)  mode  with  Viability  Gap Funding (VGF) support and commitment from anchor industries. For this purpose, ₹2,500 crore has been provisioned for 2025-26.

The Schemes for UCF and rental housing for industrial workers are under consideration. After approval of the schemes, the eligibility norms and participation criteria will be finalized and proposals will be invited.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 851 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Flight Operation under UDAN Scheme
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Khalilur Rahaman

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 851

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  4th December 2025 )

## OPERATION UNDER UDAN SCHEME

## 851.    SHRI KHALILUR RAHAMAN

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a)  the  number of flights  being  operated  under the  UDAN scheme, Statewise;
- (b) the number of flights allotted to carriers but not yet operational, Statewise;
- (c)  the  details  of  parking  slots  and  landing  slots  availability  and  the infrastructure available to carriers under the said scheme, State-wise;
- (d)  whether  the  airports  face  any  infrastructure  bottlenecks  in  terms  of facilities available to carriers under the said scheme; and
- (e) 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 (b): The details are placed at Annexure.

(c)  to  (e):  Presently,  there  is  no  provision  for  dedicated/  reserved  parking stands  for  RCS  flights  at  Airports.  However,  aircraft  under  the  UDAN scheme  are  accommodated  in  the  existing  parking  stands  available  at  the respective airport.

Under the UDAN Scheme, no major infrastructure bottlenecks have been reported  at  the  airports  with  respect  to  the  facilities  required  for  airline operations. The participating airports have been developed or upgraded in accordance with the scheme guidelines with all the essential infrastructure.

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## ANNEXURE

## Present Status of Flight Operations in Himachal Pradesh

| Airport   | No. of schedule aircraft movements (arrival + departure) per week   | Airlines operating             | Cities connected                  |
|-----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
| KANGRA    | 60                                                                  | Indigo, Alliance Air, Spicejet | Delhi, Chandigarh                 |
| KULLU     | 12                                                                  | Alliance Air                   | Amritsar, Dehradun, Delhi, Jaipur |
| SHIMLA    | No schedule flight operations                                       | No schedule flight operations  | No schedule flight operations     |
Lok Sabha Question No. 850 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Upgradation of Tier-II Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Dr. D. Purandeswari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 850

(To be answered on the 4 th December 2025)

## UPGRADATION OF TIER-II AIRPORTS

## 850. DR. D. PURANDESWARI

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

- (a) the national policy for the upgradation of Tier-II airports to international status along with the criteria set for the said proposal;
- (b) the  number  of  airports  in  Andhra  Pradesh  that  are  currently  operating international flights;
- (c) the  current  status  of  the  Rajahmundry  Airport  expansion  including  the new terminal building, runway extension and land acquisition;
- (d) whether the Government has received any proposals to grant international or customs airport status to Rajahmundry in view of the presence of major PSUs such as ONGC and GAIL and a large diaspora in Gulf countries and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the steps being taken by the Government to start direct flights to the Middle East or Southeast Asia from Rajahmundry to boost the regional economy?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a):  Declaration  of  an  airport  as  an  International  airport  depends  upon  traffic potential,  demand  from  the  State  Government  or  airlines  for  the  operation  of international flights, and bilateral Air Services Agreements. Additionally, infrastructure requirements such as Ground Lighting facilities, Instrument Landing System,  runway  length,  Immigration,  Health  and  Animal  &  Plant  Quarantine services etc. are also taken into consideration.

- (b): Presently, international flights are operational at Vijayawada and Vishakhapatnam Airports in the State of Andhra Pradesh.
- (c):  For  expansion  of  Rajahmundry  Airport,  the  Airports  Authority  of  India  has undertaken the construction of a New Terminal Building with an additional area of 18,128 sqm. The airport runway has already been extended to 3165m x 45m by AAI in 2018.
- (d) & (e): Rajahmundry Airport is a domestic airport of the Airports Authority of India.  Currently,  no  such  proposal  for  declaration  of  Rajahmundry  Airport  as  an International Airport is under consideration in the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 847 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Slots at International Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Dr. C M Ramesh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 847

(To be answered on the 4 th December 2025)

## SLOTS AT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS

## 847. DR. C M RAMESH

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether it has come to the notice of the Government that Indian airlines are facing hurdles in accessing slots at major foreign airports such as Amsterdam and Heathrow and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether it is true that Indian airlines are not able to fully utilize their flying rights granted to them and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether winter slots of Indian airlines have not yet been finalized by airport authorities in other countries, particularly in European countries and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether any discussions have been held in this regard with the concerned authorities and if so, the outcome thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(  Shri Murlidhar Mohol  )

- (a) Airlines across the world, including Indian carriers, may occasionally face slot issues at various airports including Amsterdam and Heathrow. The onus of obtaining slots lies with the airlines, and all carriers engage with the respective airports or slot coordinators for this purpose.
- (b) The utilization of traffic/flying rights by Indian carriers depends on the availability of aircraft for the route, the allocation of airport slots, necessary regulatory approvals, economic viability and other related factors.
- (c) Slots  for  the  Winter  2025  schedule  were  finalized  by  respective  airports  /  their  slot coordinators well in advance of the commencement of the schedule (26th October 2025)
- (d) Slot matters typically do not fall within the purview of governments. However, whenever any Indian carrier faces challenges in obtaining slots, the Government of India, on the request

from the airline, raises the issue during bilateral meetings and requests the concerned country to facilitate slot allocation at their airports.

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