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Lok Sabha Question No. 2913 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-06
Subject: Coastal Shipping between India and Bangladesh
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: DHANANJAY BHIMRAO MAHADIK, T. RADHAKRISHNAN, HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT, VIJAYSINH MOHITE PATIL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2913 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 th  AUGUST, 2015

## COASTAL SHIPPING BETWEEN INDIA AND BANGLADESH

## 2913.   SHRI DHANANJAY MAHADIK:

SHRI MOHITE PATIL VIJAYSINH SHANKARRAO:

DR. HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT &:

SHRI T. RADHAKRISHNAN:

Will the Minister of SHIPPING be pleased to state:

## पोत प�रवहन मंत्

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  approved  the  Coastal  Shipping  between  India  and Bangladesh to carry out coastal movement of goods between the two countries;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the advantage likely to accrue to the country as a result thereof;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to develop an alternative route for the transportation of cargo between the two countries; and
- (e) if so, the details and the present status thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

(SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

- (a)to(c):Yes,  Madam.    India  has  signed  a  bilateral  Coastal  Shipping  Agreement  with Bangladesh.   The important features of the Coastal Shipping Agreement between India and Bangladesh include:
- (i) The movement of cargo would be through River Sea Vessel (RSV) or equivalent class vessels.
- (ii) India and Bangladesh would give same treatment to the vessels of the other country as it would give to its own domestic vessels with respect to port dues and other charges.
- (iii) vessels, fishing vessels etc.
- The  Agreement  only  includes  merchant  vessels  and  excludes  warships,  research Under the coastal shipping agreement, the movement of cargo would be through RSV or equivalent category of vessels.  These vessels have lower technical and manning standards  compared  to  foreign  going  vessels  and  are  more  cost  effective  without compromising on the safety of the vessel.   The use of RSV class vessel would reduce

the cost of transportation of cargo between the two countries.

- (d)&(e):The opening of coastal route between India and Bangladesh is expected to provide an alternative route for transportation of EXIM cargo as well as transit cargo to the North Eastern parts of India.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2912 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-06
Subject: Convergence of Welfare Schemes
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: VIJAYSINH MOHITE PATIL, T. RADHAKRISHNAN, DHANANJAY BHIMRAO MAHADIK, HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT, FEROZE VARUN GANDHI, SUPRIYA SADANAND SULE

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

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO' 2912

TO BE ANSWERED  ON 06.08'2015

## CONVERGENCE  OF WELFARE  SCHEMES

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SI{RI  FEROZE VARUN  GANDHT:

SIIRIMATI  SUPRIYA  SULE:

SHRI DHANANJAY  MAHADIK:

DR HEENA VIJAYKUMAR  GAVIT:

SHRI T. RADHAI(RISHNAN:

Will the Minister  of RURAL  DEVELOPMENT  be pleased to state:

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## ANSWER

## MII{ISTER  OT STATE IN TIIE MINISTRY  OF RURAL  DEVELOPMENT (SHRI  SUDARSHAN  BHAGAT)

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2910 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-06
Subject: Third Party Insurance
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: T. RADHAKRISHNAN, DHANANJAY BHIMRAO MAHADIK, KIRRON KHER, HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT, VIJAYSINH MOHITE PATIL, SUPRIYA SADANAND SULE, ABHISHEK BANERJEE

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

**LOK SABHA**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2910**

ANSWERED ON 6 TH AUGUST, 2015

**THIRD PARTY INSURANCE**

2910. SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE:

SHRI MOHITE PATIL VIJAYSINH SHANKARRAO:

SHRI DHANANJAY MAHADIK:

SHRIMATI KIRRON KHER:

DR. HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT:

SHRI ABHISHEK BANERJEE:

SHRI T. RADHAKRISHNAN:

Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

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be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposes to limit compensation through third party insurance in case of death in road accidents;

(b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor;

(c) whether there is any proposal to compensate victims of hit and run cases;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the initiatives taken/being taken by the Government in this regard?

**ANSWER**

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE

MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI PON. RADHAKRISHNAN)

(a) & (b)  Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is working on a proposal to replace  the “Motor Vehicles Act, 1988” with a new Act namely “The Road Transport and Safety Bill, 2015” which inter alia proposes  enhanced compensation through third party insurance and structured formula basis. In the proposed Bill, the maximum liability for minimum premium has been proposed for such sum not exceeding twenty-five lakh rupee as the Central Government may, by notification, specify.

(c) to (e) In the proposed Road Transport and Safety Bill, 2015, it has been proposed in respect of the death of  any person resulting from a hit and run motor vehicle crash, a fixed sum not exceeding twenty-five lakhs as may be prescribed by the Central Government and in respect of grievous hurt to any person resulting from a hit and run motor vehicle crash, a fixed sum not exceeding ten lakhs as may be prescribed by the Central Government. The draft Cabinet note for the Bill is being finalised in consultation with the concerned Ministries/Departments and State Governments.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2906 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-06
Subject: Ageing Fleet of Vessels
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: POONAM  MAHAJAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2906 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH  AUGUST, 2015

## AGEING FLEET OF VESSELS

## 2906.      SHRIMATI  POONAM  MAHAJAN:

Will the Minister of SHIPPING be pleased to state:

## पोत प�रवहन मंत्

- (a)         whether the Government has taken note of the facts that the Indian vessels have grown older than the international average age and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)          whether the Indian overseas coasting trade has been declining over the years as a result thereof;
- (c)          if so, the details thereof along with the remedial steps taken by the Government to address the issue; and
- (d)          the number of Indian vessels in the age-group of 15 years, 16-20 years and over 20 years?

## ANSWER

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

- (a)         Yes, Madam. As per 'Shipping Statistics and Market Reviews', 2015, the international average age of vessels is 13.9 years (country of control) as on 01.01.2015 while average age of Indian vessels is 18.6 years.

(b)&(c):The age of the vessel does not have a direct bearing on the volume of trade.  The factors behind the decline in Indian flag overseas sea borne trade could be due to higher tax regime applicable in India which leads to higher freight rates thus making them less competitive as compared to the freight rates in other countries which are comparatively lesser due to lower & simpler taxation structure prevailing in those countries.  However, to make the Indian shipping industry competitive, Government has initiated several measures such as:

- Exemption of Customs and Central Excise Duty leviable on bunker fuels used in Indian flag vessels for transportation of EXIM and empty containers between two or more ports in India.
- Uniform abatement of service tax for transportation of goods by rail, road and sea vessels has been given in the Union Budget 2015-16.
- Indian shipping enterprises have been allowed to acquire ships abroad and also flag them in the country of their convenience.
- Acquisition of all type of ships has been brought under the Open General Licence (OGL).
- Indian  Shipping  industry  has  been  provided  cargo  support  in  the  form  of  Right  of  First Refusal  &  policy  of  Free  On  Board  (FOB)  import  is  being  followed  for  government owned/controlled cargoes.
- (d)  The age profile of Indian ships as on March 31, 2015 as maintained by Indian National Shipowners' Association is as follows:

| Age Group      |   No. of Vessel | Gross Tonnage (GT)   |
|----------------|-----------------|----------------------|
| Up to 15 years |             571 | 60,76,921            |
| 16-20 years    |             131 | 11,00,779            |
| Over 20 years  |             508 | 33,28,161            |
| Total          |            1210 | 105,05,861           |
Lok Sabha Question No. 2905 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-06
Subject: State Power Minister&#39;s Conference
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: BALKA SUMAN

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2905 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.08.2015

STATE POWER MINISTER'S CONFERENCE

2905. SHRI SUMAN BALKA:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

(a) whether  the  Union  Government  has  recently  convened  Conference  of State Power Ministers in Delhi; and

- (b) if so, the details and the outcome thereof?

A N S W E R

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

( SHRI  PIYUSH GOYAL )

(a) & (b) : Recently, no Conference of State Power Ministers has been held in Delhi. However, a Conference of Power and Mines Ministers of States and Union Territories  was  held  at  Guwahati  on  9 th   &  10 th   April,  2015.  The  Conference, inter-alia, deliberated on the issues relating to 24x7 Power for All, Generation, Transmission and Distribution of electricity, including promotion of renewable energy sources.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2902 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-06
Subject: Selling of NTC
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: GOKARAJU GANGA RAJU

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2902

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.08.2015

**SELLING OF NTC**

2902. 	DR. GOKARAJU GANGA RAJU:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री

be pleased to state:

(a) 	whether the Government is planning to sell the National Textile Corporation (NTC);

(b) 	if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and

(c) 	the measures the Government has taken/proposes to take to revive the NTC?

उत्तर

ANSWER

वस्त्र राज्‍य मंत्री (स्वतंत्र प्रभार) (श्री संतोष कुमार गंगवार)

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

IN THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES

**(SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)**

1. No, Madam.

1. Does not arise.

1. Under the Revival Scheme-08 based on Techno-Economic Viability studies conducted by various Textile Research Associations,                                         approved by Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR),                        National Textile Corporation Limited (NTC) has modernized 23 mills on its own at a cost of Rs.1585 crores and 5 mills revived through Joint Venture route.

After the NTC’s net worth turned positive and discharged from the purview of Sick Industrial Companies Act (SICA)/BIFR, NTC is formulating fresh modernization/revival plan with the assistance of Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA).

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2901 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-06
Subject: Suspension of Power Supply for NTPC
Ministry: POWER
Asked by: Dr. BHOLA SINGH

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2901 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.08.2015

SUSPENSION OF POWER SUPPLY FOR NTPC

2901. DR. BHOLA SINGH:

Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state:

- (a) whether NTPC  proposes to suspend supply to power distribution companies which failed to pay dues, if so, the details thereof;

(b) the  details  of  such  power  distribution  companies/SEBs  along  with  the amount outstanding for payment to NTPC; and

- (c) the  steps  being  taken  by  the  NTPC  to  recover  dues  from  power distribution companies/SEBs?

A N S W E R

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

( SHRI  PIYUSH GOYAL )

(a) : No such proposal is under consideration at present.

(b) & (c) : In view of the (a) above, question doesn't arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2900 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-06
Subject: Inadequate Financial Support under IAY
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: DHARMENDRA YADAV, ASADUDDIN OWAISI, ANANDRAO  ADSUL, Shrirang Appa Barne, GOPALAKRISHNAN CHINNARAJ

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO. 2900

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.08.2015

## INADEQUATE FINANCIAL  SUPPORT UNDER IAY

2900. SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV:

SHRI ASADUDDIN  OWAISI:

SHRI ANANDRAO  ADUSUL:

SHRI STIRIRANG  APPA BARNE:

DR.C.GOPALAKRISHNAN:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT  be pleased  to srate:

- (a) whether  the quality  of houses  constructed under Indira Awaas  yojana  (lAy) is being affected  due to inadequate  financial  support;
- (b) if so, whether the Government  proposes  to increase  financial assistance upto Rs.90,000 per unit provided  for construction  ofhouse in plain  areas and Rs.1,00,000  per unit for the hilly/difficult areas;
- (c) if so, the details thereof along  with the present ceiling of financial  assistance per unit provided  for construction  ofhouses  under IAY;
- (d) whether  the Government  has curtailed its share of assistance  being provided  for construction ofthe house under IAY;
- (e) if so, the reasons  therefor?

## ANSWER

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

(a): studies conducted  by Planning commission  and NIRD reveal inadequacy of financial assistance  under  Indira  Awaas Yojana  as one of the reasons  for poor quality  of house construction. Other  reasons include  unavailability of skilled manpower and construction material at affordable  rates, lack of support  structures  to provide  technical facilitation and insufficient emphasis on quality monitoring.

(b) to (e): In pursuance to the announcement of the Government  to achieve the goal  of 'housing for all' by 2022, the Ministry has drawn up a proposal,  for restructuring  of Indira Awaas  Yojana.  The proposal inter-alia envisages  an enhancement in the financial  assistance provided to beneficiaries  and changes in the fund sharing  pattern.  The modalities are being worked out.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2899 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-06
Subject: Inspection and Certification Centres
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL, POONAM  MAHAJAN

**भारत सरकार**

**सड़क परिवहन और राजमार्ग मंत्रालय**

**लोक सभा**

**लिखित प्रश्‍न सं. 2899**

**गुरुवार, 6 अगस्त, 2015/15 श्रावण, 1937 (शक)**

**निरीक्षण और प्रमाणन केन्द्र**

**2899. श्री सुनील कुमार मण्डल:**

**श्रीमती पूनम महाजन:**

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

(क) मोटर वाहनों के सख्त निरीक्षण और रख-रखाव करने के लिए निरीक्षण और प्रमाणन केन्द्रों की स्थापना हेतु अनुमोदित प्रस्तावों का ब्यौरा क्या है और प्रत्येक केन्द्र की स्थापना पर कुल कितनी लागत आएगी;

(ख) क्या सरकार ने वाहनों हेतु निरीक्षण और रख-रखाव प्रणाली हेतु उपर्युक्त डिजाइन तैयार किया     है; और

(ग) यदि हां, तो तत्संबंधी ब्यौरा क्या है?

**उत्‍तर**

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

**(श्री पोन्. राधाकृष्‍णन)**

**(क) से (ग):** यदि वाहनों का नियमित अंतरालों पर फिटनेस परीक्षण किया जाए तो सुरक्षा और उत्‍सर्जन अपेक्षाओं को पूरा किया जा सकता है । तदनुसार, सड़क परिवहन और राजमार्ग मंत्रालय ने प्रयोगरत वाहनों के लिए उपयुक्‍त रूप से डिजाइन किए गए मॉडल स्‍वचालित निरीक्षण एवं अनुरक्षण (आईएंडसी) केन्‍द्रों को स्‍थापित करने के लिए एक योजना को अमल में लाए जाने का निर्णय लिया है । 11वीं पंचवर्षीय योजना के दौरान मंत्रालय ने 9 मॉडल स्‍वचालित निरीक्षण एवं अनुरक्षण (आईएंडसी) केन्‍द्र संस्‍वीकृत किए हैं जिन्‍हें आंध्र प्रदेश (अब तेलंगाना), कर्नाटक, गुजरात, महाराष्‍ट्र, राजस्‍थान, हरियाणा, मध्‍य प्रदेश, उत्‍तर प्रदेश और दिल्‍ली राज्‍यों में प्रायोगिक आधार पर संस्‍थापित किया जाएगा । इस मंत्रालय ने 12वीं पंचवर्षीय योजना के दौरान पश्‍चिम बंगाल, ओडिशा, छत्‍तीसगढ़ और केरल राज्‍यों में स्‍थापित किए जाने के लिए 4 और निरीक्षण एवं अनुरक्षण (आईएंडसी) केन्‍द्र संस्‍वीकृत किए हैं । योजना के अंतर्गत संबंधित राज्‍यों द्वारा भूमि उपलब्‍ध कराई जाती है । सड़क परिवहन और राजमार्ग मंत्रालय की ओर से प्रत्‍येक निरीक्षण एवं अनुरक्षण (आईएंडसी) केन्‍द्र के लिए कर सहित कुल वित्‍तीय दायित्‍व 14.40 करोड़ रूपए है । इन केन्‍द्रों में उत्‍सर्जन, ब्रेकों, हेडलाइटों, सस्‍पेंशन, स्‍पीडोमीटर आदि के परीक्षण की सुविधा है ।

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2898 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-06
Subject: Knitwear Industry
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: V. PANNEER SELVAM

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2898

TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.08.2015

**KNITWEAR INDUSTRY**

2898. 	SHRI V. PANNEERSELVAM:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री

be pleased to state:

(a) 	whether it is a fact that Bangladesh has emerged as the second largest knitwear

exporter after China despite procuring yarn from India at a higher cost and if so, the

details thereof;

(b) 	whether it is a fact that Indian knitwear industry is losing out to its counterpart in the neighbouring country Bangladesh, if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor; and

(c) 	the steps taken by the Government to encourage textile sector to regain its position?

उत्तर

ANSWER

वस्त्र राज्‍य मंत्री (स्वतंत्र प्रभार) (श्री संतोष कुमार गंगवार)

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

IN THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES

(SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)

**(a) & (b):** Yes Madam.  As per UN Comptrade data, Bangladesh emerged as the second knitwear exporter after China.  Bangladesh has exported USD 14095 million worth of knitwear during the calendar year 2014 as compared to India’s USD 7,482 million during the same year.  India is losing out to its counterpart in the neighbouring country viz. Bangladesh as it enjoys zero duty access in the EU, Canada, Australia, Japan, Norway and Switzerland through GSP status.

**(c):** In order to encourage textile sector to regain its position, Government is providing financial assistance to textiles through announcement of new Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020.  Some of Export Incentive Schemes for textiles are given below:-

1. Merchandise Export from India Scheme (MEIS)
2. Market Access Initiative (MAI) Scheme.
3. Market Development Assistance (MDA) Scheme
4. Duty-free import of trimmings, embellishments and other specified item under Export Performance Certificate Entitlement Scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 2896 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-06
Subject: Publication of Constitution of India
Ministry: LAW AND JUSTICE
Asked by: BHAGIRATH PRASAD

**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**

**MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE**

**LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT**

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**L O K  S A B H A**

**UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2896**

**TO BE ANSWERED ON THURSDAY THE 6** **TH** **AUGUST, 2015**

**Publication of Constitution of India**

**2896 .  DR. BHAGIRATH PRASAD:**

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

1. whether it is a fact that the copy of the Constitution of India is not allowed to be published by the private publishers in the country;

(b)      if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor;

(c)       if not, the details of the private publishers authorised for the purpose;

4. the number of copies authorised and actually published during the last three years and current year, publisher-wise; and

(e)	whether the Government proposes to allow its free publication so as to make easy availability thereof in the country?

**A N S W E R**

**MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE**

**(SHRI D.V.SADANANDA GOWDA)**

1. The Constitution of India is published by the Legislative Department and its updated version is brought out from time to time by the Department.  For publishing the Constitution in bare Act form by private publishers, necessary permission has to be taken by them from the Department.  Till date, no request has been received in this Department from any private publisher to publish the Constitution of India in bare Act form.

1. to (e)  Does not arise in view of (a) above.
Lok Sabha Question No. 2895 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-06
Subject: Projects at Vizhinjam Port
Ministry: SHIPPING
Asked by: KURUPPASSERY VARKEY THOMAS

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SHIPPING

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2895 TO BE ANSWERED ON 6 TH  AUGUST, 2015.

## PROJECTS AT VIZHINJAM PORT

## 2895.  PROF. K. V. THOMAS:

Will the Minister of SHIPPING be pleased to state:

## पोत प�रवहन मंत्

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  granted  permission  for  the  construction  of  a  green field  deep  water  International  Container  Trans-shipment  Terminal  (ICTT)  at Vizhinjam;
- (b) if so, the details and the present status thereof;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to relax the taxes under Cabotage for operation of the ICTT; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

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(a)to(d):No, Madam. Does not arise.  However, it is learnt that the Ministry of  Finance has accorded in-principle approval  on 3.2.2015 for viability gap funding  to the proposal of Government of Kerala to develop a non-major Port at Vizhinjam on Design Build Finance  Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) basis to handle upto 18000 TEU container ships with a rated annual capacity of the Port of  10 lakhs TEUs and the total project cost Rs. 3930 crores.

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