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Lok Sabha Question No. 1133 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-05
Subject: Vacancy in Civil Aviation Sector
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri E T Mohammed Basheer

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1133

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  5th February 2026 )

## VACANCY IN CIVIL AVIATION SECTOR

1133.    SHRI E T MOHAMMED BASHEER Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

(a) the total number of vacancies presently existing in the technical and administrative cadres across the civil aviation sector including airports, air navigation services and regulatory bodies in view of the rapid expansion of private participation and airport privatisation; and

(b)  the  details  of  the  immediate  measures  taken/proposed  to  be  taken  by  the Government on an emergency basis to ensure adequate staffing, operational safety and service continuity?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION         (Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a) & (b): Adequate steps are taken from time to time to fill up vacancies under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, including its attached offices and regulatory bodies, with a view to ensure adequate staffing, operational safety and continuity of services across the sector. The vacancy position and measures taken for filling up posts across various bodies under the aegis of the Ministry of Civil Aviation are as follows:

In the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), 787 vacancies exist, largely on account of the creation of 441 additional posts as part of the restructuring undertaken during 2022-2024. The recruitment process of filling these position involve multiple stages.

In  the  Airports  Authority  of  India  (AAI),  1667  vacancies  pertaining  to  Direct Recruitment  (executive)  posts  are  existing.  To  address  these,  AAI  has  expedited recruitment,  redeployed  staff  at  operationally  sensitive  airports,  created  additional ATCO posts in line with expanding airspace requirements, with such measures being continuously reviewed to ensure safe and uninterrupted civil aviation services.

In the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) and Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA), there are 180 and 11 positions vacant respectively. As BCAS and AERA are deputation-based organisations, vacancy circulars are issued periodically to fill posts in accordance with the prescribed norms.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1132 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-05
Subject: Financial Assistance to Pimpri Chinchwad
Ministry: HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
Asked by: Dr. Amol Ramsing Kolhe

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## LOK   SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1132

TO BE ANSWERED ON FEBRUARY 05, 2026

## FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PIMPRI CHINCHWAD

NO. 1132. DR. AMOL RAMSING KOLHE:

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

URBAN

- (a) the financial and technical assistance provided to the Pimpri Chinchwad  Municipal  Corporation  for improving  its  urban infrastructure, including waste management, public transportation and drainage systems;
- (b) the current status of the proposed Pune Ring Road project and its importance for the Shirur constituency;
- (c) the measures being taken to decongest the city and to ensure a better quality of life for its residents; and
- (d) the  Government's  plan  to  support  the  development  of  semiurban and rural areas surrounding Pune  to  manage  the population growth and prevent urban sprawl?

## MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (SHRI TOKHAN SAHU)

- (a) The issues raised in the question fall largely within the mandate of  the  State  Government.  The  Government  of  Maharashtra  has informed  that  Pimpri  Chinchwad  Municipal  Corporation  receives financial and technical assistance under Central and State schemes such  as  Atal  Mission  for  Rejuvenation  and  Urban  Transformation (AMRUT), Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM), 15th Finance Commission Grants, National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) and PMAY (Urban) for drainage, waste management, air quality improvement and housing. Technical  support  is  provided  through  City  Level  Technical  Cells, training, digital monitoring systems and third-party quality assurance.

- (b)  The  Pune  Inner  Ring  Road  project  of  122.82  km  has  been administratively  approved  by  the  Government  of  Maharashtra  at  a cost  of  ₹14,200  crore  for  implementation  by  Pune  Metropolitan Region  Development  Authority  (PMRDA)  and  Maharashtra  State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC). Land acquisition and DPR preparation are at various stages. The project is expected to reduce congestion  and  pollution  and  improve  connectivity  for  traffic  from the Shirur region.
- (c) The State Government has informed that decongestion measures include  development  of  ring  roads,  flyovers,  missing  link  roads, junction  improvements,  expansion  of  Metro  and  BRTS  networks, affordable housing projects, and environmental improvement works, aimed at improving mobility and quality of life.
- (d)  To  manage  population  growth  and  prevent  urban  sprawl,  the Government of Maharashtra has informed that PMRDA is undertaking integrated regional planning through the Regional Plan, Economic Growth Hub, Structure Plan, Town Planning Schemes and Comprehensive Mobility  Plan,  covering  urban,  peri-urban  and  rural areas.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1129 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-05
Subject: CSR Expenditure by Oil Companies in Rajasthan
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Smt. Sanjna Jatav

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1129

TO BE ANSWERED ON 5 th  FEBRUARY, 2026

## CSR EXPENDITURE BY OIL COMPANIES IN RAJASTHAN

† 1129. SMT. SANJNA JATAV:

## पेट Ō ोिलयम और Ůाक ृ ितक गैस मंũी

Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  details  of  Corporate  Social  Responsibility  (CSR)  expenditure  incurred  by  all  oil companies in Rajasthan during the last three financial years, year-wise;
- (b)  the  details  of  CSR  expenditure  incurred by  oil companies  in  Rajasthan  during  the  said period, district-wise; and
- (c) the types of projects and schemes financed through CSR funds by oil companies in the said State during the last three years?

## ANSWER पेट Ō ोिलयम और Ůाक ृ ितक गैस मंũालय मŐ राǛमंũी ( ŵी सुरे श गोपी )

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI SURESH GOPI)

- (a) The  details  of  CSR  expenditure  incurred  by  Oil  Companies  in  Rajasthan  during  the  last three financial years (FY) i.e. 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25 are given below-

(Amount in Rs lakh)

| Public Sector Oil Companies   |   2022-23 |   2023-24 |   2024-25 |
|-------------------------------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| BPCL                          |        40 |       134 |       218 |
| EIL                           |         9 |        24 |        44 |
| GAIL                          |       109 |       709 |       100 |
| HPCL                          |      2285 |       112 |       234 |
| IOCL                          |       581 |      1434 |      2817 |
| ONGC                          |       414 |      1889 |      1118 |
| OIL                           |        97 |        98 |       183 |
| Total                         |      3535 |      4410 |      4714 |

- (b) to  (c)  Public  Sector  oil  companies  undertake  Corporate  Social  Responsibility  (CSR) activities  under  the  heads  identified  under  Schedule  VII  of  Companies  Act,  2013  with special  focus  on  Health  (Nutrition,  Sanitation  and  Drinking  Water),  Education,  Skill Development, Rural Development, Women Empowerment, Environment Oriented Initiatives  and  care  for  the  Elderly  &  Differently-abled  Persons.  CSR  is  a  Board-driven process and the Board of the company is empowered to plan, approve, execute, and monitor the CSR activities of the company based on the recommendations of its CSR Committee. The details of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects and schemes by public sector oil  companies  state-wise,  district-wise  are  available  on  the  respective  websites  of  major public sector petroleum companies i.e. www.ongcindia.com, www.iocl.com, www.bharatpetroleum.com, www.hindustanpetroleum.com, www.gailonline.com,  www.oilindia.com., www.engineersindia.com.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1127 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-05
Subject: Allocation of Funds under JJM
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Captain Viriato Fernandes

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1127

ANSWERED ON 05.02.2026

## ALLOCATION OF FUNDS UNDER JJM

## 1127. SHRI CAPTAIN VIRIATO FERNANDES

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a)   whether  the  approved  funds  available  to  the  Department  of  Drinking  Water  and  Sanitation under  the  central  sector  scheme  'Jal  Jeevan  Mission  (JJM)'  amounted  to  approximately  Rs. 22,500 crore as on 31/03/2024 and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether the Department sought, through Demand No. 63 in the Union Budget, 2024-25, a total allocation of approximately Rs. 70,000 crore under JJM;
- (c)   if  so,  whether  this  additional  amount  was  duly  approved  by  the  concerned  authorities  in  the Union Government prior to its inclusion in  the Demand for Grants  under the Union Budget, 2024- 25 and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)  if not, the reasons for the discrepancy between the amount sought for allocation and the amount duly authorised and available for allocation therein?

## ANSWER

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

(a) To make provision of tap water supply to every rural household across the country, Government of India, in partnership with States, is implementing Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), a centrally sponsored scheme, since August 2019. Significant progress has been made in the country since the launch of JJM, towards enhancing access to tap water to rural households. At the start of JJM in August 2019, in  the  country  only  3.23  crore  (16.72%)  rural  households  were  reported  to  have  tap  water connections. So far, as reported by States/ UTs, around 12.59 crore additional rural households have been provided with tap water connections under JJM. Thus, as on 28.01.2026, out of 19.36 crore rural households in the country, more than 15.79 crore (81.57%) households are reported to have tap water supply in their homes.

In August 2019, Cabinet had approved the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission from 2019-20 to 2023-24 with Central outlay of Rs. 2,08,652 crore. Department had utilized Rs.1,85,958 crore till 2023-24 leaving a balance of Rs. 22,694 Crore for utilization beyond 2023-24.

(b) & (c) Considering the progress achieved, ongoing works and in anticipation of the approval of Cabinet for continuation of Jal Jeevan Mission beyond 2023-24 with enhanced outlay, an amount of Rs. 70,162.90 Crore was considered as BE for 2024-25.

(d) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1125 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-05
Subject: Functional Lube Plants
Ministry: PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Asked by: Dr. Thirumaavalavan Tholkappiyan

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1125

TO BE ANSWERED ON 05 th  FEBRUARY, 2026

## FUNCTIONAL LUBE PLANTS

1125. Dr. THIRUMAAVALAVAN THOLKAPPIYAN:

## पेट Ō ोिलयम और Ůाक ृ ितक गैस मंũी

Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: -

- (a)  Whether  the  Government  has  any  data  regarding  the  number  of  lube  plants  functioning  in  the country under the private sector and public sector, if so, the details thereof; and
- (b) the quantity of various types of lubricants produced in the country?

## ANSWER

## पेट Ō ोिलयम और Ůाक ृ ितक गैस मंũालय मŐ राǛमंũी ( ŵी सुरे श गोपी )

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI SURESH GOPI)

- (a) As  per  Public  sector  Oil  &  Gas  Companies,  there  are  22  functional  lube  plants  in  the  country. Information  regarding  lube  plants  functioning  in  private  sector  companies  is  not  maintained  by Government.  Total  consumption  of  lubes  in  the  country  during  FY  2024-25  was  4581  TMT whereas production of lube by public sector companies was around 1300 TMT.
- (b) Various  grades  of  Lube  base  oil  are  being  produced  from  refineries  and  marketed  under  their respective brand names which inter-alia; include Automotive Lubricants, Industrial Lubricants and Speciality Lubricants. Details of quantity of major lubricants produced in the country during FY 2024-25 are:

| Type of Lubricant               |   Produced Quantity (TMT) |
|---------------------------------|---------------------------|
| Industrial Oils                 |                       510 |
| Automotive Oils                 |                       280 |
| Automotive Lubes                |                       300 |
| Industrial Lubes                |                       150 |
| Greases / Speciality Lubricants |                        60 |

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1122 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-05
Subject: Women Pilots
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Smt. Poonamben Hematbhai Maadam

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1122

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  5th February 2026 )

## WOMEN PILOTS

## 1122.    SMT POONAMBEN HEMATBHAI MAADAM Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) whether the Government has taken steps to increase the number of women pilots in the country;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, including the total number of women pilots available in the country; and
- (c) whether the Government has taken steps to strengthen the pilot training ecosystem to meet the increasing manpower requirements of the civil aviation sector and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION              (Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

- a) to c) The Ministry of Civil Aviation has taken steps to increase the number of women pilots in the country. These efforts are aimed at strengthening the domestic pilot training ecosystem, which, inter alia, facilitate greater participation of women in pilot training and licensing.

As a result there has been an increase of 89.71 per cent in pilot licences issued to women pilots in 2025 (461) as compared to 2021 (243). As on 31 December 2025, there are a total of 3,327 active women pilots in the country.

To  strengthen  the  pilot  training  ecosystem  and  to  meet  the  increasing  manpower requirements of the civil aviation sector, the ministry has undertaken following measure:

i) Induction of 61 aircraft by FTOs in 2025 for expanding pilot training infrastructure in

- the country, bringing the total trainer aircraft tally to 385, till date, across Indian FTOs.
- ii)  Revision to Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section 7, Series 'I', Part-V (Issue-II, Rev 08 Dt. 3rd January 2025),  Designated Examiner's Manual, Flight Training Circular (FTC)  01  of  2025  to  enhance  training  quality,  standardize  benchmarks  and  optimize capacity.
- iii) Revision of CAR Section 7, Series D, Part I to expedite FTO approvals.
- iv)  Ministry  of  Civil  Aviation  approved  the  Liberalized  FTO  Policy  for  improved operational viability and capacity of FTOs.
- v) Implementation of the FTO ranking framework.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1118 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-05
Subject: Construction of Airport at Chitrakoot
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Smt. Krishna Devi Shivshankar Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1118

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  5th February 2026 )

## CONSTRUCTION OF AIRPORT AT CHITRAKOOT

1118.    SMT KRISHNA DEVI SHIVSHANKAR PATEL Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

- (a) the present status of the proposed/under-construction airport at Chitrakoot;
- (b)  the  technical,  administrative  and  security  standards  fulfilled  so  far  for  the operation of regular air services from the said airport;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  connect  Chitrakoot  with  regional  air connectivity under the UDAN Scheme and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether the Government has made any assessment of the likely impact on local tourism, employment and economic development due to introduction of air services in Chitrakoot; 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 (e): Chitrakoot Airport was identified for development under the second round of bidding of the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)-UDAN. The airport has been developed at a cost of Rs.32.79 crore and is licensed for 2B-VFR operations.

Under the RCS, routes connecting Chitrakoot with Kanpur, Khajuraho, Prayagraj and Varanasi were awarded to M/s Flybig for the operation of RCS flights. M/s Flybig novated its RCS rights and obligations to M/s Skyhop Aviation Pvt. Ltd. for the said routes. M/s Skyhop is presently in the process of fulfilling regulatory and operational requirements,  including  obtaining  an  Air  Operator  Certificate  (AOC)  and  the acquisition of aircraft.

As per an ICAO study - "Economic benefits of civil aviation: ripples of prosperity", the output and employment multipliers of aviation are 3.25 and 6.10 respectively. This implies that every 100 Rupees spent on air transport contributes to 325 Rupees worth of benefits, and every 100 direct jobs in air transport result in 610 jobs in the economy as a whole.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1114 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-05
Subject: Expansion of Mangalore International Airport
Ministry: CIVIL AVIATION
Asked by: Shri Captain Brijesh Chowta

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. : 1114

( TO BE ANSWERED ON THE  5th February 2026 )

## EXPANSION OF MANGALORE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

1114.    SHRI CAPTAIN BRIJESH CHOWTA Will the Minister of CIVIL AVIATION

be pleased to state:-

(a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  expand  Mangalore  International  Airport  to cater to increasing passenger and cargo traffic and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether there are proposals to develop Mangalore as a logistics hub or an epicentre for trade and connectivity on the west coast, leveraging its strategic location in the said region and if so, the details thereof;

(c) the steps being taken to promote Mangalore as a key connecting point for air travel to  Lakshadweep,  including  commencement  of  new  flight  routes  and  infrastructure development; and

(d) the initiatives proposed to integrate the said airport with other transportation modes to enhance seamless connectivity for passengers and cargo?

## ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of CIVIL AVIATION             (Shri Murlidhar Mohol)

(a)  & (b): Airports Authority of India (AAI) has leased out Mangaluru International Airport to Mangaluru International Airport Limited (MgIAL) for operations, management  and  development  under  Public  Private  Partnership  (PPP).  Mangaluru airport has a cargo terminal with a capacity of 9,000 MT, with the current utilization level  at  around  50-55%  of  the  installed  capacity.  The  existing  terminal  building  at Mangaluru Airport is built across 48,574 square metre of area with the handling capacity of 2 Million Passengers Per Annum (MPPA).

Expansion / modernisation of airport infrastructure is a continuous process, which is undertaken by the Airport Operator(s) depending upon traffic demand, land availability, commercial  feasibility,  operational  requirements  for  safety  of  aircraft  operation  and demand from airlines, etc.

(c): Currently, there are no flights connecting Mangaluru Airport to Lakshadweep. 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 subject to compliance of Route Dispersal Guidelines (RDGs) issued by the Government and flight schedules approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

(d): Mangaluru Airport is situated about 7 km from the city. The New Mangalore Port lies  around  15  km  away.  Mangaluru  Junction  Railway  Station  is  about  11  km  and Mangaluru Central Railway Station is about 14 km from the airport. Further, Mangaluru Airport has road access through NH -66.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1113 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-05
Subject: EMRS in Bhagalpur, Bihar
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Ajay Kumar Mandal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1113

TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.02.2026

## EMRS IN BHAGALPUR, BIHAR

## †1113. SHRI AJAY KUMAR MANDAL:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  whether  any  Eklavya  Model  Residential  School  (EMRS)  is  proposed  in  Ekchari  PRP  of Bhagalpur district of Bihar; (b) if so, the details thereof; (c) if not, the reason for not establishing Eklavya Vidyalaya so far despite the fact that a large number of tribals reside in the district; (d) the factors responsible for this and the impact of this decision on the education and development of tribal students in the region; (e) whether the State Government and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs have considered any alternative tribal education model; and (f) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI DURGADAS UIKEY)

(a) to (f) As per announcement made in the Union Budget of 2018-19, Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) are set up in blocks having more than 50% ST population and at least 20,000 tribal persons (as per census 2011) to provide quality education to tribal students in their own environment. None of the blocks in the  Bhagalpur  district  fulfils  the  twin  criteria  as  per  Census  2011.  However,  the  requirement  of  EMRS across country is reviewed from time to time.

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