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Lok Sabha Question No. 1281 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-03
Subject: Schemes for Tribal Areas
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: B. SREERAMULU

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

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1281

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.03.2016

## SCHEMES FOR TRIBAL AREAS

## 1281. SHRI B. SRIRAMULU:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of proposals received by the Government from Karnataka during the la years pending for the approval of the Government as on date;
- (b) whether any special schemes regarding development of tribal areas are being conte by the Ministry/ Government; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof, State/ UT - wise including Karnataka?

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

- (a) : The Ministry of Rural Development is implementing major rural developm programmesnamely  Mahatma  Gandhi  National  Rural  Employment  Guarantee  Act  (MGNREGA), Deen Dayal Upadhyay AntyodayaYojana -National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY - NRLM), Indira AwaasYojana (IAY), Pradhan Mantri Gram SadakYojana (PMGSY) and National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) through State Governments/UT Administrations in rural areas of the cou including Karnataka. While the MGNREGA is a demand driven programme, the other programmes like IAY, DAY - NRLM and PMGSY are allocation based programmes.
- (b) & (c): Presently, no new proposal is being contemplated for the development of trib in  the  Ministry  of  Rural  Development.  However, specific  provisio ns  have  been  made  in  the guidelines of the programmes of the Ministry to ensure adequate flow of resources to the Tribes/ Tribal areas. Separate earmarking of funds for Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) is made unde DAY - NRLM. Under PMGSY, which envisages to connect all habitations with a population of 5 persons (2001 Census) and above in the plain areas with all weather road connectivity, relaxat been  made  for  Tribal  (schedule -V)  areas  and  selected  tribal  and  backward  districts. unconnected habitations of such areas having population more than 250 would be eligibl weather road connectivity under PMGSY.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1280 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-03
Subject: Modernisation of Ports
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: V. SATHYABAMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1280 TO BE ANSWERED ON 3 rd  MARCH, 2016

## MODERNISATION OF PORTS

## 1280. SHRIMATI V. SATHYA BAMA:

Will the Minister of SHIPPING be pleased to state:

## पोत प�रवहन मंत्

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  spend  the  profit  money  earned from a particular sea port for its modernization and computerization;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) the number of sea ports presently earning profits, State-wise?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)to(b): Yes, Madam. Modernisation and computerisation of Major Ports in the country  is  a  continuous  process  to  match  with  the  internationally standard  Ports  and  Major  Ports  are  regularly  spending  money  for modernisation and computerisation of the port. The details of expenditure  incurred  for  modernisation/computerisation  of  the  port facilities  by  all  Major  Ports  during  the  year  2014-15  is  enclosed  as Annexure -I .
- (c): State-wise number of sea ports earning profits, during the year 2014-15 is enclosed as Annexure -II .

The details of expenditure incurred by Major Ports for modernisation/ computerisation of the port facilities during the year 2014-15.

## (Rs. In Crores)

|   Sl.No. | Major Ports       |   2014-15 |
|----------|-------------------|-----------|
|        1 | KOLKATA           |     23.04 |
|        2 | PARADIP           |     85.1  |
|        3 | VISAKHAPATNAM     |    274.69 |
|        4 | CHENNAI           |      4.11 |
|        5 | KAMARAJAR         |     62.5  |
|        6 | V O CHIDAMBARANAR |     34.09 |
|        7 | COCHIN            |     17.2  |
|        8 | NEW MANGALORE     |     67.94 |
|        9 | MORMUGAO          |     61.17 |
|       10 | MUMBAI            |     76.53 |
|       11 | JAWAHARLAL NEHRU  |    294.82 |
|       12 | KANDLA            |    324.47 |

## ANNEXURE-II

Details of sea ports earning profits, State-wise during the year 2014-15.

## (Rs. In Crores)

|   Sl.No. | State          | Major Ports        |   2014-15 |
|----------|----------------|--------------------|-----------|
|        1 | ORISSA         | PARADIP            |    373.85 |
|        2 | ANDHRA PRADESH | VISAKHAPATNAM      |     48.3  |
|        3 | TAMIL NADU     | KAMARAJAR (ENNORE) |    337.13 |
|        4 | TAMIL NADU     | CHENNAI            |     23.09 |
|        5 | TAMIL NADU     | V.O. CHIDAMBARANAR |    218.99 |
|        6 | KARNATAKA      | NEW MANGALORE      |    120.23 |
|        7 | MAHARASHTRA    | J.N.P.T.           |    785.45 |
|        8 | GUJRAT         | KANDLA             |     47.45 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1278 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-03
Subject: Sagarmala Project
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: KULAMANI SAMAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1278 TO BE ANSWERED ON 3 RD   MARCH, 2016

## SAGARMALA PROJECT

1278.  DR. KULAMANI SAMAL:

Will the Minister of SHIPPING be pleased to state:

## पोत प�रवहन मंत्

- (a)    whether  the  Government  proposes  to  implement  the  Sagarmala  project  during  the current financial year, if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  the number of projects taken for consideration for development of ports and coastal regions with a view to provide security in first phase under Sagarmala project;
- (c)  whether the Paradip port and other minor ports in Odisha along with its coastal regions have been taken into consideration for development in first phase of the said project; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and the fund likely to be spent in respect of coastal region of Odisha in this regard?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)&(b):Yes,  Madam.  Implementation  of  the  SagarmalaProgramme  is  being  done  in accordance  with  the  concept  approved  by  the  Government  and  is  an  ongoing process. While the National Perspective Plan under Sagarmala is being developed,  12  projects  were  identified  in  the  interim  to  be  taken  up  under Sagarmala. None of the project is for providing security.
- (c)&(d): The Paradip port and other minor ports in Odisha along with its coastal regions have been taken into account. 12 rail projects and 5 road projects for increasing the coastal shipping of coal from Paradip and for improving the connectivity to minor  ports  have  been  identified  and  sent  to  the  Ministry  of  Railways  and Ministry  of  Road  Transport  &  Highways  for  their  consideration.  The  draft techno-economic  feasibility  report  for the Paradip  Satellite  Port  has  been prepared. Tentative cost of these projects are Rs. 13,850 Crores.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1277 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-03
Subject: Cases against NHAI
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: SHARAD TRIPATHI

## GOVERMNENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1277

ANSWERED ON 03 RD  MARCH, 2016

## CASES AGAINST NHAI

## 1277.   SHRI SHARAD TRIPATHI:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

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be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) cases under consideration of the courts for noncompliance of the conditions of land acquisition for State highways and the action being taken by the Government for the disposal thereof;
- (b) whether there have been increase in the cases of misappropriation of funds by the officers of NHAI; and
- (c) if so, the action taken by the Government against guilty persons along with the financial loss incurred due to this?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a) National  Highways  Authority  of  India  (NHAI)  acquires  land  for  National  Highways (NH)  under  NH  Act,  1956  through  a  Competent  Authority  (Land  Acquisition)  (CALA) appointed  by  the  Central  Government  under  section  3(a)  of  the  said  Act.  Land  for  State Highways is not acquired by NHAI. As per the provision of NH Act, the land owners or NHAI can approach the arbitrator if the compensation amount  determined by CALA  is  not acceptable. Further, they can also approach higher court if they are not satisfied.  NHAI/CALA complies with the decision of the Courts.
- (b) No, Madam.
- (c) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1275 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-03
Subject: Renovation of Tuticorin Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: S.SELVAKUMARA CHINNAYAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA LOK SABHA

8 (To be answered on the March 2016) 3rd

## MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION UNSTARRED QUESTION NO:\_ 1275

## RENOVATION OF TUTICORIN AIRPORT

:

## 1275. SHRI S. SELVAKUMARA CHINNAYAN

## Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state: -

- (a) whether the Government has taken any initiativelproposes to renovate the Tuticorin Airport and its runway;
- (6) if s0, the details thereof along with the fund allocated for the purpose; and (c) the time by which the renovation works of Tuticorin Airport are -likely to be completed?

## ANSWER

## Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Dr Mahesh Sharma)

(a) to (c): Yes; Madam. Airports Authority of India (AAI) has initiated the process for resurfacing of existing runway; taxiway; strengthening of Apron; renovation of toilets and provision of air-conditioning Of Departure and Arrival area in the Terminal Building of Tuticorin Airport with scheduled completion in 9 months at an estimated cost of Rs. 5.18 crores:

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1272 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-03
Subject: Ground Handling by Airlines
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: ELUMALAI VELLAIGOUNDER, YERRAM VENKATA SUBBAREDDY

1272.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1272 (To be answered on the March 2016) 3rd

## GROUND HANDLING BY AIRLINES

SHRI V. ELUMALAI SHRI Y.V. SUBBA REDDY

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

- b) if: the details thereof and the reasons therefor; SO,

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be pleased to state:-

- a) whether the Government proposes to allow airlines to carry out ground handling on their Own;
- c) whether the Airports Authority of India has raised its objections to the said proposal security concerns; . . citing
- e) the time by which a final decision is likely to be taken by the Government in this regard?
- d) ifs0, the details thereof and the response of the Government thereon; and

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION`

(Dr Mahesh Sharma)

a) and (b) Under the draft Civil Aviation Government proposes to allow domestic airlines to carry out self handling at ali airports: Policy,

(c) to (e) As part of the stakeholders' consultation process, the Airports Authority of India has aiso given its input: All such input reccived from stakeholders forms the basis for final decision in the matter shortly:

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1271 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-03
Subject: Investment in Hydroelectric Power Generation
Ministry: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Asked by: KIRTI (JHA) AZAD, SANGANNA AMARAPPA KARADI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 1271

TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.03.2016

## INVESTMENT IN HYDROELECRIC POWER GENERATION

## 1271.  SHRI KIRTI AZAD:

SHRI SANGANNA AMARAPPA :

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

- (a) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  bring  Hydroelectric  Power  under  the  ambit  of Renewable Energy, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) weather India has only been able to harness a small percentage of its Hydroelectric potential, if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto;
- (c) whether  bringing  Hydroelectric  Power  under  the  ambit  of  Renewable  Energy  is  likely  to improve harnessing of hydroelectric power to desirable levels, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether  the  Government  has  any  policy  regarding  investment  in  Hydro-electric  Power Generation in the country;
- (e) if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) whether the Government has received any proposal in this regard, if so, the details and the present status thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): Hydro Power projects upto  25MW station capacity are considered under Renewable Energy in India.
- (b): The identified potential of Hydro Power above 25MW  in the country is 145320MW, against which  projects  of  aggregate  capacity  42,663.42MW  have  been  installed  in  the  country  as  on 31/01/2016.

The identified potential of Small Hydro Power (SHP) in the country is 19749.44MW.  SHP projects of aggregate capacity 4187.655MW have been installed in the country as on 31/01/2016.

- (c): Hydroelectric  power  included  under  Renewable  Energy  qualifies  for  Renewable  Energy Purchase Obligation (RPO).  Therefore the portion of hydroelectric power which is under Renewable Energy category will be attractive for DISCOM's having shortfall in RPO achieved.
- (d), (e)&(f): Government has Hydro Power Policy 2008 covering Hydro Power over 25MW.

The  Ministry  of  New  and  Renewable  Energy(MNRE)  has  announced  scheme  for  development  of SHP Projects upto 25 MW station capacity.  Allotment of SHP projects is under the purview of State Governments.  24  States  have  announced  policies  to  invite  private  sector  to  set  up  SHP's  in  their respective  States.  The  MNRE  has  been  providing  financial  support/subsidy  for  the  following activities to develop SHP sector:-

- Research and development, capacity building
- Resource Assessment, Detailed Survey and Investigation, DPR Preparation and Perspective Plans for States
- Capital Subsidy to State Sector Project
- Subsidy for Commercial Projects
- Renovation and Modernisation of Old SHP Projects (State sector)
- Water Mills/Micro-hydel projects.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1269 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-03
Subject: Harmonisation of Pay Scales
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: DEVAJIBHAI GOVINDBHAI FATEPARA, BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.

8 1269 March 2016) 3rd

## HARMONISATION OF PAY SCALES

## 1269. SHRI DEVAJIBHAI G. FATEPARA

SHRI BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- horreof the staff Of the erstwhile Indian Airlines and theoAirendia teorheig merger;
- (b) if the details thereof and if not; the reasons therefor with the time wbich the Government is likely to harmonise their peyoscalengemoluhetits by working hours; and SO, along
- (arteether cthe Government has received representationshrequests from various quarters including employees' union since merger 0f both the entities in this regard;
- (d) if s0, the details thereof with the action taken/being taken Government on such representations/ by the requests and along far;
- (e) the other taken/being taken by the Government for harmonisation of Air India? steps

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Dr Mahesh Sharma)

(a) & (b): Madam; A Committee headed by Justice DM Dharmadhikari, cotiotitutedito address the various Industrial Relations issues including was & Indian Airlines) . The Justice Dharmadhikari Committee (DC)nabmitteddts report to the Government of India on 31.01.2012, which was accepted by the categories (Pilots & Engineers), for which 4 separate Cabinet approval was obtained for payment Of certain flying/ licence allowance Yes,

Subsequently an Implementation & Anomaly Rectification Committee, (IARC), was constituted vide notification dated 19.06.2012 to look into the implementation of the Justice Dharmadhikari Committee Report

Except for Service Engineers and Cabin Crew, the recommendations of JDC report have been implemented for most of the categories of employees of Air India (Af).

AI constituted a committee to harmonize shift The report of Committee Nas Sent to all Region for implementation: It has been implemented in Eastern and Northern Region  Western and Southern Region have not implemented the same due to court cases. timings.

(c) to (e)  Various representations received from employees and employees unions on Revised and Allowances; are referred to the  Implementation & Anomaly Rectification Committee constituted by the Government to look into the grievances of employees and employees union: Pay

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1267 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-03
Subject: Availibility of Water in Toilets
Ministry: DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
Asked by: SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL, KONDA VISHWESHWAR REDDY

## Government of India

## Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1267 TO BE ANSWERED ON 03-03-2016

## Availability of Water in Toilets

## 1267. SHRI SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL: SHRI KONDA VISHWESHWAR REDDY:

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

- (a) whether shortage/non-availability of water in toilets is one of the reasons for open defecation;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken by the Government in this regard;
- (c) whether the Government has taken steps to ensure that the toilets are maintained after being constructed; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

## (SHRI RAM KRIPAL YADAV)

- (a) and (b) The main reason for open defecation is behaviour and mind set of the people who have continued the practice for centuries.  However, to ensure adequate availability of water for toilets, under Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) {SBM-G}, the incentive for individual toilet has been increased from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 12,000, to provide for water availability, including  for storing  water  for  hand-washing  and  cleaning.  The  SBM(G)  guidelines  also  provide  for prioritization  of  conjoint  programmes  of  sanitation  and  water  to  maximize  the  availability  of water for sanitation purposes.
- (c) and (d) Under, Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) {SBM-G), the emphasis is on behaviour change of communities to adopt safe sanitation and stop open defecation. Once this behaviour change is triggered, the household is to construct his own toilet and maintain it. In case of public toilets, the States are advised to take them up, once the local community/ Gram Panchayat puts in place a mechanism to maintain it.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1265 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-03
Subject: Electoral Reforms
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: RAJU ALIAS DEVAPPA ANNA SHETTI, PREM DAS RAI, DINESH TRIVEDI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1265

## TO BE ANSWERED ON THURSDAY, 3 rd  MARCH, 2016

## Electoral Reforms

+1265. SHRI RAJU SHETTY: SHRI PREM DAS RAI: SHRI DINESH TRIVEDI:

Will the Minister of LAW AND JUSTICE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Task Force set up to examine inter alia the Report Nos. 244 and 255 of  the  Law  Commission  has  prepared  a  roadmap  for  implementation  of  various recommendations  on  electoral  reforms  including  Right  to  Recall/Right  to  Reject, curbing criminalisation of politics, Government funding of elections etc.; (b) if so, the details and the present status thereof along with the salient measures proposed therein; and (c) the other measures taken/being taken by the Government to address the existing shortcomings in our electoral system till the implementation of these comprehensive
- reforms?

## ANSWER

## MINISTEROF LAW AND JUSTICE (SHRI D.V. SADANANDA GOWDA)

(a) to (c): The 244 th  and 255 th  Reports of the Law Commission of India are still under examination of the Task Force constituted in the Legislative Department.
Lok Sabha Question No. 1263 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-03-03
Subject: Cleaning of Water Bodies
Ministry: WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANAGA REJUVENATION
Asked by: NAGARAJAN P.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT & GANGA REJUVENATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1263

ANSWERED ON 03.03.2016

## CLEANING OF WATER BODIES

1263.   SHRI  P.  NAGARAJAN

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

(a) the details of technologies being used for cleaning of water bodies in the country;

(b) whether Government proposes to include cleaning of water bodies in the MPLAD scheme; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION (PROF.VSANWARV LAL VJAT)

(a) Technologies being mostly used for cleaning of water bodies in the country are Aerated Lagoons,  Conventional  Activated  Sludge  Process,  Upflow  anaerobic  sludge  Blanket  Process, Sequencing  Batch  Reactor  Process,  Fluidized  Bed  Reactor/  Moving  Bed  Bio  Reactor  Process and Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) process. The details of the process are given in Annexure-I. Further, depending  upon  the  site conditions de-silting, de-weeding,  bioremediation, biomanipulation, nutrient reduction, Chlorination, sewerage and wastewater treatment are used for cleaning the water bodies.

In  Manipur,  de-silting  and  de-weeding  are  widely  practiced.  In  Sikkim  and  Uttarakhand,  the cleaning of water bodies is done manually. In Kerala, Water bodies such as ponds are cleaned using mud pumps, to pump out mud along with water.    After reducing the water level in the ponds using pumps the other wastes are removed manually. In Telengana,  jungle clearance is carried out in Tank Bed area, Bund, Feeder channel as a part of cleaning of water body.

(b) & (c)    It would be desirable to include cleaning of water bodies in the MPLAD scheme, however, all renovation, and repair works are currently prohibited under the Scheme.

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