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Lok Sabha Question No. 807 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Contamination of Water in Uttar Pradesh
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Dr. Rajkumar Sangwan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

## DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 807

ANSWERED ON 04/12/2025

## CONTAMINATION OF WATER IN UTTAR PRADESH

## †807.  DR. RAJKUMAR SANGWAN:

## Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI

be pleased to state:

(a) whether people in Uttar Pradesh are facing health hazards due to high level of arsenic, fluoride, iron, salinity and nitrate in drinking water and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government has taken any steps to address the said issue and if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  improve  water  storage  infrastructure  for  raising groundwater levels in Baghpat Lok Sabha Constituency and other districts of Uttar Pradesh as well as other parts of the country during the last five years and the current year?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

(SHRI V. SOMANNA)

(a) to (c): The Government of India launched the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in August 2019 in partnership with States/UTs to make provision of potable tap water supply in adequate quantity, of  prescribed  quality  and  on  a  regular  &  long-term  basis  to  rural  households  in  the  country. Drinking water being a State subject, the responsibility of planning, approval, implementation, operation & maintenance of drinking water supply schemes, including those under the JJM, lies with State/UT Governments. The Government of India supports the states by providing technical and financial assistance.

As reported by State of Uttar Pradesh, 9,344 habitations are affected by water quality issues such as arsenic, fluoride, iron, salinity, and nitrate. To ensure safe drinking water, Community Water Purification Plants (CWPPs) have been installed as immediate remedial measures. Under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), priority is being given to providing household tap connections in all qualityaffected  habitations.  Drinking  water  is  regularly  tested  for  contaminants,  including  arsenic, through  NABL-accredited  laboratories, and details  are  uploaded  on  the  WQMIS  Portal (https://ejalshakti.gov.in/WQMIS/Main/Index)  which  is  in  public  domain.  Thus,  all  quality

affected habitations in rural area of Uttar Pradesh are reported being supplied with safe drinking water at least to the tune of 8-10 litres per capita per day for drinking and cooking purposes.

In Baghpat Lok Sabha Constituency, 174 water supply schemes covering 191 villages are under progress under JJM, with groundwater recharge mechanisms included in all schemes. Across the State  of  Uttar  Pradesh,  14,955  rural  piped  water  supply  schemes  are  being  implemented  with recharge structures to augment groundwater. Additionally, departments such as Minor Irrigation, Ground Water, Forest, and Rural Development are constructing recharge structures like check dams, anicuts, and bunds under various schemes.
Lok Sabha Question No. 800 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Air Accessibility under UDAN Scheme
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Dr. Prashant Yadaorao Padole

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 800

(To be answered on the 4 th December 2025)

## AIR ACCESSIBILITY UNDER UDAN SCHEME

## 800. DR. PRASHANT YADAORAO PADOLE

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

- (a) whether the Government is aware that the Regional Connectivity Scheme Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (RCS-UDAN) has facilitated over 3.23 lakh flights and carried more than 1.56 crore passengers in the nine years since its launch thereby enhancing air accessibility in Tier-2/3 and remote regions and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the number of routes and airports added under UDAN in Maharashtra during 2024-25  and  the  number  of  routes  and  airports  out  of  them  located  in  tribal  or backward districts including those in Gondiya Lok Sabha Constituency;
- (c) whether special incentives or Concessional Viability Gap Funding (VGF) is offered for airports or air-strips in tribal or remote districts to attract operators and ensure affordability; and
- (d) the mechanism in place to monitor utilisation including load-factor andon-time performance, service sustainability and the details of the tribal or remote airports that meet performance benchmarks?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a) and (b) : Under the Regional Connectivity Scheme - Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (RCS-UDAN),  more  than  157  lakh  passengers,  ,  have  been  benefited  from  the operation of 3.27 lakh RCS flights connecting various destinations across the country including Tier-II cities.

During 2024-25, two airports namely Amravati and Solapur have been developed and  operationalised  in  Maharashtra.  Also,  during  the  period  of  January  2024  to November  2025,  34  RCS  routes  have  been  operationalized  in  Maharashtra connecting various airports across the country including those located in tribal or backward districts.

(c) : Viability Gap Funding (VGF) support and various concessions are provided to Airline Operators to incentivise their participation and ensure affordability. As on date, an amount of Rs. 4,352 crore has been disbursed to support the Selected Airline Operators in the form of Viability Gap Funding (VGF) under the scheme.

(d) : The Government monitors the utilisation and performance of UDAN routes through parameters such as load factor, on-time performance, aircraft deployment, and  service  sustainability,  which  are  periodically  reviewed  through  a  structured monitoring  mechanism.  Airports  located  in  tribal  or  remote  districts,  including operational  UDAN airports in  Maharashtra  are  regularly  assessed  and  the  routes meeting the prescribed performance criteria continue to receive support to ensure sustained and reliable regional air connectivity in such underserved regions.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 796 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Flights from Rupsi Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Joyanta Basumatary

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 796

(To be answered on the 4 th December 2025)

## FLIGHTS FROM RUPSI AIRPORT

## 796. SHRI JOYANTA BASUMATARY

Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the present status of Rupsi Airport located in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) in Assam;
- (b) whether it is a fact that hardly any flights are presently operating from the said airport and if so, the reasons therefor; and
- (c) the action taken by the Government to promote and enhance the flight frequency from the said airport?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- (a):  Under the Regional Connectivity Scheme - Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (RCS-UDAN), Rupsi Airport, managed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), was identified for development and the operation of RCS flights during the second round of bidding. The airport has been developed at a cost of Rs.88.79 crore under the UDAN Scheme.
- (b): Currently, M/s Alliance Air is operating RCS flights from Rupsi to Kolkata and Guwahati.
- (c):  Under the UDAN Scheme, bidding rounds are conducted from time to time to cover more destinations/stations. The Government regularly monitors the routes that have  ceased  operations  under  UDAN  and  conducts  special  bidding  rounds  to operationalise such routes.

Further, with the repeal of Air Corporation Act in March 1994, the Indian domestic aviation was deregulated. Airlines are free to induct capacity with any aircraft type, free to select whatever markets and network they wish to service and operate. Hence, it  is  upto  the  airline  operators  to  introduce air services to/from  any airport in the country depending on their operational & commercial viability.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 794 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: PM SVANidhi Scheme in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Y S Avinash Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 794

TO BE ANSWERED ON DECEMBER 04, 2025

## PM SVANIDHI SCHEME IN ANDHRA PRADESH

## NO. 794.    SHRI Y S AVINASH REDDY:

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

- (a) the percentage of loans disbursed out of the total loans sanctioned to street  vendors  under  PM  SVANidhi  scheme  in  Andhra  Pradesh  in comparison to sanctioned and average turnaround time for disbursement;
- (b) the interest -subvention  and  cashback  support  claims  settled  in
- Andhra Pradesh during the Financial Year 2024-25; and
- (c) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  address  any  state  specific bottlenecks reported by lending institutions in Andhra Pradesh under the said scheme?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) As on 19 th  November, 2025, 94.17% loans have been disbursed out of the total  loans  sanctioned  to  street  vendors  under  PM  SVANidhi  scheme  in Andhra Pradesh.

In  Andhra  Pradesh,  average  turnaround  time  for  loan  sanction  and  loan disbursement  under  the  PM  SVANidhi  scheme  is  20  days  and  14  days respectively.

- (b) Interest  subsidy  claims  amounting  to  ₹3.12  Cr.  and  cashback  claims amounting to ₹6.11 Cr. were settled in Andhra Pradesh during the Financial Year 2024-25 under the scheme.
- (c) No  specific  bottlenecks  have  been  reported  by  lending  institutions  in Andhra Pradesh under the PM SVANidhi scheme. However, regular review meetings are held with the States/UTs, ULBs and Lending Institutions and any concerns raised are promptly resolved.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 793 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Features of Aviation Park
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Kripanath Mallah

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 793

(To be answered on the 4 th December 2025)

## FEATURES OF AVIATION PARK

## 793. SHRI KRIPANATH MALLAH

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

(a) the key features and significance of the newly inaugurated Aviation Park at the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the manner in which it aims to showcase India's aviation heritage;

(b) the  manner  in  which  the  park's  design  including  the  use  of  sustainable materials  and  architectural  elements  representing  various  regions  of  the  country contributes to its educational and cultural objectives; and

(c) the  details  of  the  key  milestones  in  India's  civil  aviation  history  that  are highlighted within the park and the manner in which this initiative is expected to inspire future generations of aviation enthusiasts?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a) to (c): The Aviation Park, located within the premises of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, was inaugurated on October 17, 2024. The Aviation Park features a display of aircraft models that trace the growth of India's civil aviation sector. These exhibits symbolize  the  Ministry's  commitment  to  progress  and  innovation  in  aviation. Sustainability  has  been  a  core  focus  in  the  park's  development.  Eco-friendly materials  like  bamboo  have  been  used  for  shaded  seating  areas,  reflecting  a commitment to green construction practices. The park's design incorporates freestanding architectural Columns representing diverse regions of India, celebrating the nation's rich cultural and architectural heritage. A dedicated pathway highlights key milestones in India's civil aviation history, from the early days of flight to modern advancements, offering visitors an engaging and educational experience. Combining India's aviation achievements with its cultural and architectural heritage, the park is set  to  become  a  landmark  destination,  inspiring  future  generations  of  aviation enthusiasts.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 788 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Operational and Non-operational Airports
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Dharmendra Yadav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 788

(To be answered on the 4 th December 2025)

## OPERATIONAL AND NON-OPERATIONAL AIRPORTS

## 788. SHRI DHARMENDRA YADAV

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

- (a) the  number  of  airports  inaugurated  by  the  Government  across  the  country, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and Bihar during the last five years, year and district-wise;
- (b) the details of those airports where flight operations have commenced, State and district-wise; and
- (c) the details of the airports where flight operations have not commenced till date, State and district-wise?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a): During the last five years, eleven (11) airports have been inaugurated in the States of Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and Bihar, namely, Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh in 2021, Deoghar  in  Jharkhand  in  2022,  Kanpur  and  Ayodhya  in  Uttar  Pradesh  in  2023, Aligarh, Azamgarh, Chitrakoot, Moradabad, Shravasti and Sarsawa in Uttar Pradesh in 2024 and Purnea in Bihar in 2025.

(b) & (c): Out of the above airports, scheduled flights are presently operational at Deoghar in Jharkhand, Kanpur and Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh and Purnea in Bihar. The rest of the airports do not have scheduled flight operations as on date.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 782 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Flight Services at Moradabad Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Mohibbullah

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 782

(To be answered on the 4 th December 2025)

## FLIGHT SERVICES AT MORADABAD AIRPORT

## 782. SHRI MOHIBBULLAH

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

- (a) the current status of Moradabad Airport;
- (b) the time by which Moradabad Airport is expected to be fully operational and the details of the plans for commencement of flight services;
- (c) the measures being taken to ensure the airport's sustainability and to minimize environmental impact; and
- (d) the plans for providing cargo and logistics facilities at Moradabad Airport?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a) to (c): Moradabad airport was identified and developed under the UDAN scheme and was licensed as a Category 2B airport.

Flybig began RCS flights on the Moradabad-Lucknow route on 10 August 2024 but discontinued services from 3 November 2024 due to poor visibility and daytime runway closures at Lucknow during resurfacing works.

On 22.09.2025, Flybig assigned and novated its contractual rights and obligations under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) to the new entrant airline Skyhop Aviation Private Limited. Skyhop is currently completing regulatory and operational requirements, including obtaining the AOC and acquiring aircraft.

To ensure the sustained flight operation, the scheme offers financial support in the form of Viability Gap Funding (VGF) and other concessions to the airline operators. Airlines  are  granted  a  three-year  exclusivity  on  the  awarded  routes  to  encourage long-term commitment. Periodic  rebidding  of  discontinued  routes  and  continuous  co-ordination  with  key stakeholders is undertaken to resolve operational challenges.

(d):  Development  of  cargo  facilities  depends  on  various  factors  such  as  airport development progress, increase in scheduled operations, handling capacity, growth in  domestic  cargo  volumes  and  demand from  airlines.  The  airlines  initiate  cargo operations based on their internal assessment of cargo potential, handling capabilities and overall commercial viability of operating from any airport.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 780 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Expansion of Aviation Network at Dahod
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 780

(To be answered on the 4 th December 2025)

## EXPANSION OF AVIATION NETWORK AT DAHOD

## 780. SHRI JASWANTSINH SUMANBHAI BHABHOR

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

- (a) whether there is any proposal to enhance air connectivity including development of airstrip/helipad in Dahod Lok Sabha Constituency under the UDAN scheme and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to expand the aviation network in view of the industrial, tribal and tourism requirements of Dahod Lok Sabha Constituency and if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) whether any special study/survey has been conducted for the said Lok Sabha Constituency and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION

(Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a) to (c): The list of airstrips/airports/Water aerodromes for inclusion in the UDAN scheme  is  finalized  in  consultation  with  the  State  Government  concerned  and published for information of stakeholders. Dahod airstrip in the State of Gujarat is not available in the tentative list of unserved Airports in the UDAN Document.  If the State Government of Gujarat informs of the existence of an airstrip in Dahod and requests for its inclusion under the UDAN, the same may be included in the scheme document.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 779 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Delays in Water Projects in Jalandhar
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Charanjit Singh Channi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 779 ANSWERED ON 04/12/2025

## DELAYS IN WATER PROJECTS IN JALANDHAR

## 779. SHRI CHARANJIT SINGH CHANNI:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  any  delays  in  completing  surface  water  supply  projects  in  Jalandhar  have exacerbated flooding and waterlogging during the 2025 monsoon season;
- (b) if so, the details thereof along with the timeline set for commissioning the remaining phases of these projects; and
- (c) the  funds  allocated  under  the  Jal  Jeevan  Mission,  specifically  for  urban  water infrastructure upgrades in Jalandhar?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI (SHRI V. SOMANNA)

(a)  to  (c)  Government of  India in partnership with States/ UTs is implementing Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) to make provision of potable tap water supply to every rural household of the country.

As reported by Government of Punjab, all rural households have been covered with drinking water supply, and no rural surface water supply project is under implementation in Jalandhar.

Drinking  water  is  a  State  subject.  Power  to  plan,  design,  approve  and  implement drinking  water  supply  schemes  are  vested  with  respective  States.  Further,  JJM  specifically covers rural households in the country, and therefore urban water infrastructure projects are not covered under JJM.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 776 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-04
Subject: Filling of Posts in National Dam Safety Authority
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Smt. Satabdi Roy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 776 ANSWERED ON 04.12.2025

## FILLING OF POSTS IN NATIONAL DAM SAFETY AUTHORITY

## 776. SMT. SATABDI ROY:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a)  whether it is a fact that out of eighty-five posts sanctioned for the National Dam Safety Authority, only thirty-two posts are filled mainly on deputation;

(b) if so, the reasons for the continued shortfall in staffing and the time-bound plan to fill all sanctioned posts; and

(c)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  a  fragmented  approach  to  planning  and  inadequate  inter-State  collaboration  are impeding comprehensive flood management and if so, the details thereof and the action proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

## ( SHRI RAJ BHUSHAN CHOUDHARY )

(a) & (b) National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) has a total of 85 sanctioned posts in Group 'A' and Group 'B', of which 6 belong to the Chairman and Members (5). The positions of Chairman and five Members have already been filled. Further, there are 65 technical posts across various grades (Director and below level), to be manned by officers of the Central Water Engineering Service (CWES), against which 10 CWES officers have joined on deputation, and 4 more have recently been selected for appointment.

In addition, 14 posts have been encadred into the Central Secretariat Service (CSS), of which 11 are currently filled. In all, 27 posts have been filled so far in the NDSA.

NDSA is a newly created organization established under the provisions of the Dam Safety Act, 2021. To fill the remaining technical posts across various grades, the NDSA issued a vacancy circular on 04.11.2025.

(c) Flood  management  and  anti-erosion  schemes  are  formulated  and  implemented  by  concerned  State Governments as per their priority. The Union Government supplements the efforts of the States by providing technical  guidance  and  also  promotional  financial  assistance  for  management  of  floods  in  critical  areas. Integrated flood approach aims at adopting judicious mix of structural and non-structural measures to provide a reasonable degree of protection against flood damages at economic cost.

Ministry of Jal Shakti has continuously impressed upon the States the need to adopt flood plain zoning approach  as  a  non-structural  measure  of  flood  management  in  the  country.  In  order  to  enable  States  to undertake scientific assessment of flood plains and its zoning as a non-structural measure of flood mitigation, a technical guideline on Flood Plain Zoning have been prepared and circulated to the States/UTs in August, 2025 by Ministry of Jal Shakti.

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